bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current state and development prospects of trailering in the Russian Federation
Authors: Корнеев Алексей , Korneev Aleksey , Ермаков Александр , Ermakov Aleksandr
Published: March 2017

In the article, the authors deal with the current state and the development prospects of trailering in the Russian Federation, demonstrating the fact that trailering development favourable contributor to the economy of the state. The authors identify and analyse the major immediate factors restricting the pace of trailering development in the Russian Federation, and claim that trailering cluster creation in trailering-favourable regions is the basic line of trailering development.
Systemically synergetic paradigm of development of industrial organizations
Authors: Мыльник Алексей , Mylnik Aleksey , Мыльник Владимир , Mylnik Vladimir
Published: March 2017

In this article the authors describe a new paradigm of

development of industrial organizations based on a system-synergetic

approach. The authors conducted an exhaustive analysis of

the approaches to the study of various systems, each of which reflects

the view of certain academic schools. The study analyzes the

universal principles of structural building systems, including consideration

of their components, subsystems, functions. As a natural

step of genesis of science devoted to the study of systems, the

article advocates synergy that contributes to self-organization and

systematization of complex socio-technological systems, which

include industrial structures. The authors reveal the basic concept

of synergy and their description. We consider the practical use of

bifurcation points in the simulation of processes of development

of systems of various types in space and time. Significant role in

the development of systems, according to the authors, the information

belongs to ensuring effective communication between system

components to maintain its structural integrity and internal cohesion

subsystems.
Rural tourism as a factor of new social and economic formation development in countryside
Authors: Вашуров  , Vashurov Mikhail
Published: March 2017

The article describes the main factors, that characterize the current status of Russian agriculture. The most obvious problems and negative trends of rural social and economic policy are distinguished on the basis of current statistics. We emphasizes the need for new mechanisms of effective use of the resource potential of rural areas, one of which may be a rural tourism. A comparative analysis of foreign and Russian agritouristic practice was carried out. The potential and key problem areas development of this type of tourism is demonstrated on the example of the research objects of rural tourism in Tatarstan. Guiding by the Republic of Tatarstan, which is one of the agricultural regions of the country, a study of a number of rural tourism objects were conducted, the results of which reveal the contents of the key factors, hindering the formation agritouristic activity and allocate the necessary conditions for the full and progressive development of this type of tourism in Russia. The final part of the article emphasizes the fact, that the agricultural development of the tourism sector, as one of the most practical tools to overcome the crisis in the rural economy, is possible only if the inclusion of rural tourism as an integral component of the state of social and economic policies for sustainable development of rural areas.
Prediction of migration processes in the study area
Authors: Виценец  , Vitsenets Tatyana
Published: March 2017

The Primorskiy Kray takes 1st place in the Far Eastern Federal District by number of population (the proportion of the total number in the Far Eastern Federal District is 31.1%, in the total population of Russia is 1.4%). The population decline was due to the influence of several factors: a decline in fertility, increased mortality and intense migratory movement of population of the region mainly into the central regions, which are more prosperous in social and economic relations. Issues on demographics, inherently, reflect the quality of life, the moral and ethical climate in society, the status of the most important sectors. The implementation of the priority activities of the demographic development in the field of health promotion and increased life expectancy; stimulate fertility and strengthen the family; migration development should affect the stabilization of the population of the Primorye Territory.
Marketing as a prerequisite for sustainable development of the agrarian market
Authors: Хаялеева  , Khayaleeva Chulpan , Ханнанов  , Khannanov Marat , Мусташкина  , Mustashkina Daniya
Published: March 2017

The article considers marketing as a method of organization and management of agricultural production; marketing models formation, taking into account the specificity of agricultural production; variants of market division into segments, identifying the consumer for cost effectiveness.
Development of services by consumer cooperative enterprises in countryside of the Tepublic of Tatarstan
Authors: Ибляминов  , Iblyaminov Fanil , Асадуллин  , Asadullin Enver , Закирова  , Zakirova Tatyana
Published: March 2017

The paper analyzes the main activities of consumer cooperatives in the provision of services for the maintenance and repair of road transport. It is noted, that the farm productivity is low, in particular, because of their weak technical equipment. Improvement of social infrastructure in order to improve the quality of life of the rural population will solve the problem of basic needs, reduce the work load of a private farm and help make better use of free time; taking into account the dynamic behavior of different age groups, different motivated to live and work in rural areas.
Influence of presowing seeds treatment on productivity and phytosanitary condition of peas
Authors: Гайнанов  , Gaynanov Ilyas , Сафин  , Safin Radik
Published: March 2017

The article presents the results of field experience to assess the effectiveness of various formulations for presowing seeds treatment in different varieties of peas. On average for the years of research, the number of nodules on Tan variety (leaflike morphotype) exceeded the index of Varis one (tendriled morphotype). The seed treatment by Rizotorfina had some positive impact on the number of nodules, but the extent of this influence vary greatly, depending on the variety and years of research, and an average increase in the index to the control was 10.7% for Tan variety and 8.7% for the Varis variety. A noticeable effect was to mix Rizotorfina + Albite, a growth of nodules number on leaflike morphotype was 56.2%, and on tendriled one was 56.7%. The positive effect of the mixture Rizotorfina + Planriz was stronger at Varis variety. Cistern-mix with chemical protectants Vial TT reduced the number of nodules on Tang variety, but had a positive impact on this indicator on the Varis one. In 2011 and 2012 Tan variety less amazed by root rot, but in 2013, on the contrary, less disease progression was noted at Varis. The highest productivity of peas over years of research (2.13 t/ha) was provided on Varis variety, at seed treatment by Rizotorfina + Albite mixture. It was found, that the use of cistern-mix of Rizotorfina with Albite drug for presowing seeds treatment can significantly improve the productivity and sustainability of peas to root rot.
Formation of honey bees modern look and their reproduction in the republic of Dagestan
Authors: Гасанов  , Gasanov Alibulat , Абакарова  , Abakarova Muslimat
Published: March 2017

Grey mountain Caucasian bees are of great interest for the selection, as a valuable gene pool of different populations of this race is supported by high mountains and inaccessible gorges of Dagestan, while serving as an isolated mountainous natural breeding areas. The studies were conducted in three different climatic conditions of the republic: the plains, foothills and mountainous areas. In the area of natural dispersal of gray mountain Caucasian bees in Dagestan released several local populations and different backgrounds. Characteristics of the main morphological features of honey bees are the length of proboscis, wing and width of the third tergite and others. These features bees vary, depending on the habitat population. Numerous studies of Dagestan honeybees showed, that the longest proboscis inherent in bees of mountain zone (6.85 ± 0.03 mm). The plain bees have a smaller proboscis (up to 6.71 ± 0.01 mm), and in the foothills bees the proboscis occupies an intermediate position (from 6.69 ± 0.01 to 6.83 ± 0.01 mm). Two other peculiarities (wing length and the third tergite) are subject to variation, depending on the altitude above sea level.
Ways to improve the soil protective efficiency of forest stands
Authors: Пухачева  , Pukhacheva Lyudmila
Published: March 2017

This article discusses ways to improve soil protective efficiency, reclamation use and preservation of protective forest plantations. In addition to the hydrological and soil protection functions, these spaces contribute to a more even distribution of snow on the protected spaces and prevent them blowing away in his beams, improve the microclimate of surrounding fields and, ultimately, increase the productivity of crops. Afforestation system is the basis of territorial and environmental framework, that ensures the stability of agro-ecosystems. The major role in improving forest conditions and, as a consequence, an increase in the growth of trees, played an impoundment ability of trenches. They created additional moisture due to the detention of surface runoff from melted snow and rain water. The sharp decline in water-erosion processes, transfer a surface flow to intersoil, improves the water regime of the territory and has a beneficial effect on the growth of pendent white birch. Thus, the use of reclamation of forest belts in the variant with trenches is the highest (100%), this can be explained by regular flow of meltwater in the forest area, as subsurface flow. The trench with filler intercepts virtually the entire flow, that is absorbed in its melted bottom and filler, and during the active snowmelt in the way of overflow of trenches, flowing is held earth mound on the border of the forest belt. As a consequence, the gullies and ravines are not formed on young woodland belt, that was benefit on the growth and survival of seedlings of pendent white birch.
LEAN PRODUCTION IN AGRIBUSINESS
Authors: Медведева  , Medvedeva Veronika , Шинкевич  , Shinkevich Aleksey , Валеева  , Valeeva Gulnara
Published: March 2017

The paper studied the features of introducing the concept of “lean production”. The authors consider, that this technology of management will allow to identify what the problems and the loss are characteristic for agricultural enterprises. The paper presents examples of optimization of agricultural enterprises using this concept.
Sexual dysfunctions in non-heterosexual men – literature review
Authors: Grabski Bartosz , Kasparek Krzysztof
Published: February 2017

Celem pracy jest przedstawienie wyników i omówienie metodyki dotychczas podjętych badań nad dysfunkcjami seksualnymi mężczyzn nieheteroseksualnych (MNH) wraz ze sformułowaniem wniosków dla przyszłych projektów badawczych oraz praktyki klinicznej. Praca jest kontynuacją naszej wcześniejszej publikacji, w której szerzej omówiliśmy szczególny kontekst zagadnienia związany ze specyfiką seksualności gejowskiej oraz sytuacją społeczną, dotykającą tych mężczyzn. Badania nad dysfunkcjami i problemami seksualnymi u MNH są nieliczne, a w Polsce nie były wykonywane. Cechuje je niespójna i daleka od doskonałości metodyka, zróżnicowane a zarazem nieporównywalne wyniki a wiele pytań pozostaje nadal bez odpowiedzi. Zwracają uwagę między innymi takie kwestie jak: dobór prób i ich reprezentatywność, czy trafność stosowanych metod identyfikowania dysfunkcji seksualnych. Nadal nie jest jasne czy problemy seksualne występują częściej u mężczyzn nieheteroseksualnych niż heteroseksualnych, w jaki sposób ta grupa sobie z nimi radzi i jak wpływają na ich funkcjonowanie. Dalszego poznania wymagają powiązania dysfunkcji seksualnych w tej grupie z różnymi aspektami tzw. stresu mniejszościowego, jak na przykład zinternalizowaną homofobią czy doświadczaniem dyskryminacji, nadużywaniem substancji psychoaktywnych, infekcją HIV, czy stylem życia seksualnego i partnerskiego.
Voluntary Product Safety Certification
Authors: Iyer Ganesh , Singh Shubhranshu
Published: March 2017

This paper describes the incentives for firms to seek voluntary product safety certifications. We consider a firm that makes the decision of whether or not to seek certification prior to selling the product. We show that even when the firm and the consumers have the same beliefs about the product’s safety, there are incentives for the firm to seek safety certification. The main analysis investigates the role of consumer moral hazard and shows that it can lead to greater incentives for voluntary certification when inherent product safety and effort are substitutes, but smaller incentives when they are complements. The analysis of consumer moral hazard provides a nuanced perspective on the so-called risk compensation or the “Peltzman effect” phenomenon, which postulates higher levels of accidents for safer products. In our paper, products that are successfully certified can end up with a higher incidence of accidents. We also uncover an interesting nonmonotonic relationship between effectiveness of consumers’ effort and the firm’s incentives to seek certification. Finally, we find that certification can be welfare enhancing in the presence of consumer moral hazard.

This paper was accepted by Matthew Shum, marketing.
Defining modes of failure after joint-preserving surgery of the hip
Authors: Beaulé P. E. , Bleeker H. , Singh A. , Dobransky J.
Published: March 2017

Aims

Joint-preserving surgery of the hip (JPSH) has evolved considerably and now includes a number of procedures, including arthroscopy, surgical dislocation, and redirectional osteotomies of the femur and acetabulum. There are a number of different factors which lead to failure of JPSH. Consequently, it is of interest to assess the various modes of failure in order to continue to identify best practice and the indications for these procedures.

Patients and Methods

Using a retrospective observational study design, we reviewed 1013 patients who had undergone JPSH by a single surgeon between 2005 and 2015. There were 509 men and 504 women with a mean age of 39 years (16 to 78). Of the 1013 operations, 783 were arthroscopies, 122 surgical dislocations, and 108 peri-acetabular osteotomies (PAO). We analysed the overall failure rates and modes of failure. Re-operations were categorised into four groups: Mode 1 was arthritis progression or organ failure leading to total hip arthroplasty (THA); Mode 2 was an Incorrect diagnosis/procedure; Mode 3 resulted from malcorrection of femur (type A), acetabulum (type B), or labrum (type C) and Mode 4 resulted from an unintended consequence of the initial surgical intervention.

Results

At a mean follow-up of 2.5 years, there had been 104 re-operations (10.2%) with a mean patient age of 35.5 years (17 to 64). There were 64 Mode 1 failures (6.3%) at a mean of 3.2 years following JPSH with a mean patient age of 46.8 years (18 to 64). There were 17 Mode 2 failures (1.7%) at a mean of 2.2 years post-JPSH with a mean patient age of 28.9 years (17 to 42) (2% scopes; 1% surgical dislocations). There were 19 Mode 3 failures (1.9%) at a mean of 2.0 years post-JPSH, with a mean patient age of 29.9 years (18 to 51) (2% scopes; 2% surgical dislocations; 5% PAO). There were 4 Mode 4 failures (0.4%) at a mean of 1.8 years post-JPSH with a mean patient age of 31.5 years (15 to 43). Using the modified Dindo-Clavien classification system, the overall complication rate among JPSHs was 4.2%.

Conclusion

While defining the overall re-operation and complication rates, it is important to define the safety and effectiveness of JPSH. Standardisation of the modes of failure may help identify the best practice. Application of these modes to large clinical series, such as registries, will assist in further establishing how to improve the efficacy of JPSH. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:303–9.
Why rolling out routine seven-day surgical services would threaten emergency care
Authors: Hancock L , Sagar P
Published: March 2017

Scheduling of elective weekend operations is entirely within our control and deaths are therefore preventable.
Under pressure
Authors: Marx Clare
Published: March 2017

A lack of money and morale is pushing down on members, trainees and patients alike. We are committed to helping you.
Avaliação de perfil longitudinal de pavimento de concreto de cimento Portland com perfilômetro inercial a laser
Authors: Albuquerque Fernando Silva , Oliveira Rodrigo Fábio Silva de
Published: March 2017

A avaliação do perfil longitudinal em pavimentos de Concreto de Cimento Portland é de suma importância, tanto para a o controle da qualidade de serviços executados durante períodos de obra, quanto para monitorar a evolução da irregularidade ao longo de sua vida de serviço. O Perfilômetro Inercial a Laser apresenta grande potencial de uso para este fim, pois proporciona elevada produtividade e resolução menor que 5 mm (a depender da velocidade de uso). Nesta pesquisa foram tomados como caso de estudo 09 segmentos da rodovia BR-101/SE, com níveis diferentes de qualidade de perfil. Os perfilogramas e resultados de IP (índices de perfis) e IRI (international roughness index) obtidos com o Perfilômetro Inercial a Laser e Perfilógrafo Califórnia (Equipamento de referência) foram comparados para todos os segmentos estudados. Para o pavimento em estudo, concluiu-se que os perfilogramas obtidos representaram de forma graficamente análoga os defeitos que interferem na irregularidade longitudinal. Na comparação para os índices IP e IRI resultantes dos dois equipamentos, os resultados apresentaram-se estatisticamente semelhantes. Portanto, observa-se que o equipamento Perfilômetro Inercial a Laser representa bem as características dos defeitos que influenciam na irregularidade longitudinal dos pavimentos de Concreto de Cimento Portland. Ele pode ser utilizado para medições do Perfil Longitudinal e obtenção dos índices de irregularidade para aceitação de obras e monitoramento da irregularidade longitudinal nas rodovias em operação.
Utilization of Phytase to Overcome Phytic Acid in Broiler Diet
Authors: Hidayat Cecep
Published: March 2017

Phytic acid has been considered as an antinutrient in broiler diet due to its strong chelator of divalent minerals. Phytic acid has ability for binding positively charged proteins, amino acids, and/or multivalent cations or minerals. The resulting complexes are insoluble, difficult to be hydrolyzed during digestion in poultry, and thus, nutritionally less available for absorption. The reduction of phytate activity can be carried out by phytase supplementation. The application of phytase with respect to animal feed supplement is reviewed in this paper. Application of phytase in broiler diet may liberate cations and other nutrients bound by phytate-P complexes resulting in improved production parameters in broilers. This is because phytase supplement increased nutrient (protein, minerals, amino acid, energy, and carbohydrate) digestibilities and availabilities. Overall, phytase could increase nutrient utilization in broiler, hence, increase the economic efficiency of broiler production and reduce the phosphor pollution to the environment.

 
Non topological 1-soliton solution to resonant nonlinear schrodinger equation with kerr law nonlinearity
Authors: Subhaschandra Singh Salam
Published: February 2017

In this paper, using the methods of ansatz, sine-cosine and Heâ€™s semi-inverse variation, non-topological 1-soliton solution to Resonant Nonlinear Schrodinger Equation with Kerr law nonlinearity is obtained. The results show that these methods are very effective ones for finding exact solutions to various types of nonlinear evolution equations appearing in the studies of science and engineering.
Frequency of Injuries from Line Entanglements, Killer Whales, and Ship Strikes on Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Seas Bowhead Whales
Authors: George J. Craig , Sheffield Gay , Reed Daniel J. , Tudor Barbara , Stimmelmayr Raphaela , Person Brian T. , Sformo Todd , Suydam Robert
Published: March 2017

We analyzed scarring data for Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort (BCB) Seas bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) harvested by Alaska Native hunters to quantify the frequency of line entanglement, ship strikes, and killer whale-inflicted injuries. We had 904 records in our database for whales landed between 1990 and 2012, and after data quality screening, we found 521 records containing information on scarring. Logistic regression was used to evaluate different combinations of explanatory variables (i.e., body length, sex, year, year-group) to develop a prediction model for each scar type. We also list bowhead whales that were harvested, found dead, or observed alive entangled in commercial line/fishing gear. Our findings suggest that about 12% of harvested bowheads show entanglement scars. Their frequency is highly correlated with body length and sex: about 50% of very large bowheads (> 17 m) show such scars, while whales under 9 m rarely do, and males show a significantly higher rate than females. Scars associated with ship strikes are infrequent and occur on ~2% of all harvested whales; body length, sex, and year were not significant factors. Scarring from attempted killer whale predation was evident on ~8% of landed whales. As with entanglement injuries, the frequency of killer whale scars was much higher (> 40%) on whales more than 16 m in length and statistically more frequent in the second half of the study (2002 – 12). Increased killer whale injuries in the recent decade are consistent with studies conducted on bowheads of the Eastern Canada-West Greenland population. The findings presented here reflect the most thorough analysis of injury rates from entanglement, ships, and killer whales for the BCB bowheads conducted to date. They indicate that (1) entanglement rates primarily from pot fishing gear (crab or cod or both) are relatively high for very large and presumably older bowheads, (2) collisions with ships are infrequent at present, and (3) scarring from killer whales is frequent on very large adult whales (> 17 m). Considering that bowhead habitat is changing rapidly (e.g., sea ice reduction), industrial ship traffic in the Arctic is increasing, and commercial fishing operations are expanding to the north, we strongly recommend that monitoring of scarring and injuries on harvested bowheads continue into the future as a means of documenting change.
Marx and Engels and the 'Red Chemist': The Forgotten Legacy of Carl Schorlemmer
Authors: Angus Ian
Published: March 2017

Most accounts of Marx and Engels's lives, if they mention Carl Schorlemmer (1834–92) at all, refer to the renowned chemist only as a friend, without acknowledging his influence on their studies of the natural sciences. It is time to restore this neglected figure to his rightful place in the Marxian—and Engelsian—tradition.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website.
Equity and efficiency of Minnesota educational expenditures with a focus on English learners, 2003-2011: A retrospective look in a time of accountability
Authors: Alexander Nicola A. , Jang Sung Tae
Published: February 2017

Policymakers and practitioners often must balance distributing resources equitably and efficiently while being accountable for high student achievement. This paper focuses on these concepts as they relate to English learners and examines equity and efficiency in Minnesota’s educational funding from 2003 through 2011, the years spanning implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act and Minnesota’s waiver from its regulations. Equity refers to the distribution of resources in the achievement of established goals (Alexander, 2012); efficiency entails the attainment of those goals using fewer resources (Rolle, 2004). We measure equity by looking at three standard distribution measures: (1) McCloone Index; (2) Verstegen Index; and (3) Coefficient of Variation (Odden & Picus, 2008). We operationalize efficiency using data envelope analysis, thus getting at aspects of technical efficiency. We found that distribution of expenditures are increasingly uneven in the nine-year period examined. This inequality was largely driven by low-spending districts falling farther behind the median. Moreover, despite specific guidelines in its school finance formula that awarded additional resources for English learner populations, districts with higher portions of English learners have lower total and instructional expenditures per pupil, not higher. If more dollars are not available for EL programming, then doing more with less becomes paramount. Nevertheless, the efficiency of resource use was relatively constant over the years examined with efficiency in the use of education resources similar for English learners as it was for the population overall.
Unitary embeddings of finite loop spaces
Authors: Cantarero José , Castellana Natàlia
Published: March 2017

In this paper we construct faithful representations of
saturated fusion systems over discrete p-toral groups
and use them to find conditions that guarantee the
existence of unitary embeddings of p-local compact groups.
These conditions hold for the Clark–Ewing and Aguadé–Zabrodsky p-compact
groups. We also show the existence of unitary embeddings of finite loop spaces.
A Method to Analyze the Protein Denaturation of Whole Quail Egg Based on in situ NMR and MRI
Authors: Li Chenyang , Zang Xiu , Zhu Bei-Wei , Tan Mingqian
Published: February 2017

The paper aims to study the change of protein denaturation in whole quail egg during heating using in situ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. The NMR relaxometry demonstrated that the protein denaturation occurred within 64–66 °C. The quail eggs after 8 min heating at 65 °C were successfully recognized by NMR combined with principal component analysis due to protein denaturation. The protein denaturation dynamics study revealed that the protein denaturation occurred at 8, 6, 4, 2 min for the quail eggs heated at 65, 70, 75, 100 °C, respectively. In addition, the protein denaturation of quail egg was also detected by the T
1 weighted MRI imaging, confirming that the dramatic changes occurred at 8 min when the eggs were heated at 65 °C. All these results showed that the NMR with MRI provided an effective way to assess the protein denaturation of quail eggs.
A few remarks on Poincaré-Perron solutions and regularly varying solutions
Authors: Řehák Pavel
Published: February 2017

We establish conditions guaranteeing the existence of (generalized) regularly varying solutions tonth order linear differential andq-difference equations. The proofs are based mainly on classical Poincaré’s and Perron’s theorems and certain transformations. In some special cases, our results reduce to the existing ones, thus actually we offer an alternative approach to some parts of the asymptotic theory of differential equations made in the framework of regular variation. For higher order cases, our statements are essentially new. Another important feature of this paper is that it reveals connections among various results and somehow revises some of them.
Locally convex projective limit cones
Authors: Motallebi M. R.
Published: February 2017

Using a family of ordered cones, we define a suitable order to investigate projective limit topologies for cones. Under the strict separation property, the projective limit cone topology is proved to be equivalent to some of the X-topologies embedded on a subcone of the product cone in its topology. Also, we discuss the cones of convex subsets in projective limits; in particular, we show that a cone of convex subsets of the projective limit cone in its topology carries the projective limit of the cones of convex subsets in its components.
Existence and uniqueness of best proximity points under rational contractivity conditions
Authors: Karapinar Erdal , Roldán-López-de-Hierro Antonio-Francisco , Sadarangani Kishin
Published: February 2017

The main aim of this paper is to present some theorems in order to guarantee existence and uniqueness of best proximity points under rational contractivity conditions using very general test functions. To illustrate the variety of possible test functions, we include some examples of pairs of functions which are included in innovative papers published in the last years. As a consequence, we prove that our results unify and extend some recent results in this field.
Multivariate EIV models
Authors: Kubáček Lubomír
Published: February 2017

Errors-in-variables (EIV) models have been studied for many years. Some rules for treating them in the multivariate case are given in the paper from several viewpoints. An evaluation of an influence of inaccurate entries of a design matrix on the estimator of models parameters is studied. The problem of linearization of the multivariate EIV model is studied as well.
A Systemic Functional Approach to the Passive Voice in English into Spanish Translation: Thematic Development in a Medical Research Article
Authors: Rodríguez-Vergara Daniel
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this study was to explore, from the perspective of Systemic Functional Grammar, how passive clauses in a medical research article were translated into Spanish, specifically if they were kept in the passive voice, were changed into the active voice, or were turned into some other structure, and if voice change in the translated version affected the original thematic development. The medical paper chosen for this study was originally written in English and published in an Anglophone journal; it was then translated into Spanish and published in a Mexican journal. Both the original and the translated article were analyzed in terms of Theme and Rheme; all of the instances of passive and active voice were quantified and compared. The results show that in some cases the original thematic patterns were modified in the translation due to the use of the reflexive passive in Spanish, which results in the fronting of the verb in the sentences, thereby causing a change of Themes in the paragraphs with respect to the original structure. This study contributes to our understanding of the function of passive constructions in English and Spanish and its relationship with thematic progression.
Comparison of MSC-Neurogenin1 administration modality in MCAO rat model
Authors: Shin Dong Hoon , Kim Gyu-Hee , Lee Jin Soo , Joo In Soo , Suh-Kim Haeyoung , Kim Sung-Soo , Hong Ji Man
Published: February 2017

Intracerebral (IC) grafting of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is not currently used in humans due to its potential complications. On the other hand, intra-arterial (IA) administration can be facilitated for engrafting of intensifed MSCs in the injured human brain. The study is designed to compare the two methods of MSC administration using IA and IC routes through the parameters of behavior, infarct volume, cell distribution, and MSC identification. An ischemic stroke model was generated in Sprague Dawley male rats. This experiment used MSCs/Ngn1 that express Neurogenin1 (Ngn1) to ensure grafted MSC maintenance. MSCs/Ngn1 or normal saline was administrated via the IC or IA route on day 3. All animals were randomly assigned into four groups (five rats in each group): IC-control, IA-control, IC-MSCs/Ngn1, or IA-MSCs/Ngn1. Motor behaviors, infarct volume, and distribution of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-labeled cells on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were compared from each group. There were no baseline differencess in motor behaviors or infarct volume between IC-MSCs/Ngn1 and IA-MSCs/Ngn1. Hovever, the IA-MSCs/Ngn1 group showed the greatest recovery on Rotarod testing and adhesive removal tests (p = 0.003 and p = 0.009 vs. IC-MSCs/Ngn1, respectively). The IA-MSCs/Ngn1 group also had more evenly distributed SPIO-labeled cells on MRI. The results suggest that IA administration is likely to be benefcial for humans based on its ability to improve behavioral outcomes and ensure even MSC engrafting.
From the New York Herald to the Italian screen
Authors: Nagels Katherine Frances
Published: March 2017

The popular 1907–9 American newspaper comic strip character Fluffy Ruffles was an iconic embodiment of contemporary American femininity between the eras of the Gibson Girl and the later flapper and “it” girl. This article discusses Fluffy Ruffles as a popular phenomenon and incarnation of anxieties about women in the workplace, and how she underwent a metamorphosis in the European press, as preexisting ideas of American youth, wealth, and liberty were grafted onto her character. A decade after her debut in the newspapers, two films—Augusto Genina's partially extant Miss Cyclone (La signorina Ciclone,1916), and Alfredo Robert's lost Miss Fluffy Ruffles (1918)—brought her to the Italian screen. This article looks at how the character was interpreted by Suzanne Armelle and Fernanda Negri Pouget, respectively, drawing on advertisements and the other performances of Negri Pouget to reconstruct the latter. The article is illustrated with drawings and collages based on the author's research.
MECHANISMS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Endocannabinoids and metabolism: past, present and future
Authors: Simon Vincent , Cota Daniela
Published: March 2017

The endocannabinoid system (ECS), including cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 receptors (CB1R and CB2R), endogenous ligands called endocannabinoids and their related enzymatic machinery, is known to have a role in the regulation of energy balance. Past information generated on the ECS, mainly focused on the involvement of this system in the central nervous system regulation of food intake, while at the same time clinical studies pointed out the therapeutic efficacy of brain penetrant CB1R antagonists like rimonabant for obesity and metabolic disorders. Rimonabant was removed from the market in 2009 and its obituary written due to its psychiatric side effects. However, in the meanwhile a number of investigations had started to highlight the roles of the peripheral ECS in the regulation of metabolism, bringing up new hope that the ECS might still represent target for treatment. Accordingly, peripherally restricted CB1R antagonists or inverse agonists have shown to effectively reduce body weight, adiposity, insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in obese animal models. Very recent investigations have further expanded the possible toolbox for the modulation of the ECS, by demonstrating the existence of endogenous allosteric inhibitors of CB1R, the characterization of the structure of the human CB1R, and the likely involvement of CB2R in metabolic disorders. Here we give an overview of these findings, discussing what the future may hold in the context of strategies targeting the ECS in metabolic disease.
Coronary Sinus Ostial Atresia Presenting as Infective Endocarditis in a Previously Healthy Young Woman
Authors: Ahn Byung Hee , Cho Hwa Jin , Lee Kyo Sun , Jung Yo Chun , Oh Sang Gi , Jeong In Seok
Published: March 2017

Coronary sinus ostial atresia is a rare disease. Most patients are usually asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally during surgery or at autopsy. We report a case of coronary sinus ostial atresia with unroofed coronary sinus syndrome in a previously healthy woman who presented with infective endocarditis.
Early and Midterm Results of the Arterial Switch Operation: A 9-Year, Single-Center Experience
Authors: Atalay Atakan , Gocen Ugur
Published: March 2017

Background: The arterial switch operation (ASO) has become the surgical approach of choice for transposition of the great arteries. The aim of this paper was to describe the outcomes in patients who underwent arterial switch operation and to analyze the predictors of in-hospital mortality and further need for reoperation at a single-center institution. We reviewed our 9-year experience with arterial switch operation (ASO) for transposition of the great arteries (TGA) or Taussig-Bing anomaly (TBA) to assess the early and midterm outcomes.Methods: Between January 2007 and May 2016, 34 consecutive patients who underwent ASO for TGA with IVS; and TGA with ventricular septal defect (VSD); and double outlet right ventricle (DORV) with subpulmonary VSD at our institution were included in this retrospective study. The same surgeons operated on all patients. Patients’ charts, surgical reports, and echocardiograms were retrospectively reviewed. Median follow-up time ranged from 1 to 9 years, 54.2 (0.4-108) months.Results: There were 2 (5%) in-hospital deaths. Late death occurred in 1 (2.9%) of 32 survivors. One patient (2.9%) required reintervention. The freedom from reintervention rate was 95.9 ± 1.8% at 9 years. Two patients (3.9%) developed moderate neoaortic regurgitation during the follow-up and one patient underwent reoperation mainly for neopulmonary artery stenosis. The analysis showed that weight, cross-clamp (CC) time, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, and age of operation are strong predictors for mortality.Conclusion: ASO remains the procedure of choice for the treatment of various forms of TGA with acceptable early and midterm outcome, and can also be performed with a low risk of early mortality and satisfactory midterm outcomes even in a small-volume center. Early and midterm survival is excellent after arterial switch operation.
There Are a Lot of Things They Didn’t Tell Me When I Signed On: Helping Trainees Land a First Job
Authors: Tribble, MD Curt
Published: March 2017

During my training and my early faculty tenure, there was a picture of a dust-caked, grizzled cowboy that hung between the two primary cardiac operating rooms. Beneath the picture was written, “There are a lot of things about this job they didn’t tell me when I signed on.” When we moved into our new hospital, the picture did not resurface. However, I never forgot the lesson conveyed by that picture. One of the most important obligations faculty members have is to help their trainees find a job. While their trainees have likely had part-time jobs and, of course, they’ve held training positions, they usually have not had a ‘real’ job before. The job that each hopes to land at this point in their lives is vastly different from any that they’ve had before, and the issues that they need to consider are numerous, substantial, and, generally, unfamiliar to them. Therefore, a brief review of some of these considerations may be useful to those giving advice about the post-residency job search. I will not cover one major issue in choosing a ‘first’ job: whether to look at academic jobs, non-academic jobs, or jobs that are hybrids of the two. As most know, in academics it’s dog eat dog, while in non-academic jobs, it’s just the opposite.
Meghatározza-e az oldaliság az irreszekábilis metasztatikus colorectalis carcinoma első vonalbeli kezelését?
Authors: Kullmann Tamás , Sipőcz István , Pintér Tamás
Published: March 2017

Abstract:

Introduction and aim: Median life expectancy of non-resectable metastatic colorectal cancer may surpass three years. However, several points of the treatment strategy are subject of ongoing debate. Optimal sequence of targeted agents is not elucidated either. Based on retrospective analyses of six clinical studies and a metaanalysis, the superiority of anti-EGFR agents such as cetuximab and panitumumab over anti-VEGF bevacizumab has been proposed in the treatment of left sided tumours. Method: The results of the six major clinical trials were analysed. Insufficiencies of the meta-analysis are pointed: the lack of homogeneity among control groups, the omission of later lines of therapy, the inconsistency between progression free and overall survival benefit and the high proportion of excluded patients. Results: The trials confirm the worse prognosis of right sided versus left sided colorectal cancers. Conclusion: To date the data are not strong enough to support the preference of any of the available targeted agents at the first line setting in the treatment of left sided metastatic RAS and BRAF wild type colorectal cancers. Several trials suggest that anti-EGFR treatment has no additional benefit as compared to chemotherapy alone in the treatment of right-sided tumours. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(9), 340–344.
PERLAKUAN PERENDAMAN DALAM LARUTAN ASAM UNTUK MENGHAMBAT PERKEMBANGAN HISTAMIN PADA PINDANG IKAN LISONG (Scomber australasicus GV)
Authors: Dwiyitno Dwiyitno , Ariyani Farida , Kusmiyati Teti , Harmita Harmita
Published: March 2017

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat pengaruh perlakuan perendaman dalam larutan asam (sitrat dan laktat) pada ikan sebelum dilakukan pemindangan terhadap kandungan histaminpindang ikan lisong (Scomber australasicus CV). Pada penelitian ini ikan direndam dalam larutan asam sitrat dan asam laktat pada pH 4 dengan variasi lama perendaman 15,30 dan 45 menit. Selanjutnya ikan dipindang dalam larutan garam 15% selama 30 menit. Parameteryang diamati metiputi kadar air, histamin, jumlah bakteri pembentuk histamin, total volatile base (TVB) dan organoleptik.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI ASAM MONOKLORO ASETAT DALAM PROSES KARBOKSIMETILASI KITOSAN TERHADAP KARBOKSIMETIL KITOSAN YANG DIHASILKAN
Authors: Basmal Jamal , Prasetyo Agung , Fawzya Yusro Nuri
Published: March 2017

Percobaan pembuatan karboksimetil kitosan (CMCts) telah dilakukan dengan variasi jumlah asam monokloro asetat. Rasio kitosan : asam monokloro asetat yang digunakan selama eterifikasil:0,9; 1:1,1; 1:1,3 dan 1:1,5(b/b). Eterifikasi dilakukan pada suhu 90oC selama 4 jam. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa jumlah asam monokloro asetat sangat berpengaruhterhadap kualitas dan kuantitas CMCts yang dihasilkan.
ANALISIS SITUASI PENGELUARAN DAN KONSUMSI RUMAH TANGGA TERHADAP KOMODITAS IKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Suryawati Siti Hajar , Saptanto Subhechanis , Koeshendrajana Sonny
Published: March 2017

Riset bertujuan untuk mengkaji situasi pengeluaran dan konsumsi rumah tangga untuk komoditas ikan di Indonesia telah dilakukan pada tahun 2004. Metoda eksploratif-analitik digunakan dalam kajian tersebut. Analisis deskriptif statistik digunakan untuk eksplorasi data SUSENAS tahun 1996, 1999 dan 2002.
KAJIAN TEKNO-SOSIO-EKONOMIS PRAKTEK TITIP MUATAN DALAM REVITALISASI PERIKANAN TANGKAP
Authors: Reswati Elly , Purnomo Agus Heri
Published: March 2017

Penelitian dilaksanakan pada tahun 2004 dengan tujuan mengkaji kemungkinan penerapan sistim titip muatan sebagai salah satu upaya revitalisasi usaha perikanan tangkap dengan pendekatan studi kasus pada lokasi-lokasi kasus meliputi Juwana (Pati), Cilacap dan Pekalongan. Data utama yang digunakan merupakan data primel yang mencakup informasi variabel-variabel teknis dan finansial, dikumpulkan secara purposif melalui wawancara menggunakan daftar isian berstruktur.
Factores que inciden en el recaudo del Impuesto Predial Unificado en el distrito de Barranquilla/Factors that affect in the collection of the Predial Tax Unified in the Barranquilla city
Authors: Camacho Castro Carlos , Hurtado Ibarra Kennedy , Navarro Manotas Evaristo , Hurtado Márquez Julio , Nieves Vanegas Sergio Samuel
Published: March 2017

Los recursos tributarios resultan de gran relevancia en el sostenimiento de las finanzas públicas. El Impuesto Predial Unificado (IPU) es una de las principales fuentes de ingresos del distrito de Barranquilla y su recaudo es afectado por la influencia directa e indirecta de muchos factores. Esta investigación identifica los elementos que tienen una injerencia significativa sobre el recaudo del IPU, para lograrlo, se utilizó como instrumento metodológico un modelo de regresión lineal con serie de tiempo, el cual fue alimentado con los datos de las ejecuciones presupuestales de veintitrés años (1990-2012). Los resultados permitieron establecer que el recaudo del IPU, se encuentra influenciado por la variable ingresos tributarios diferente del predial, la tasa efectiva del recaudo, el avalúo catastral del predio y el tipo impositivo medio.
The Model for Learning Objects Design Based on Semantic Technologies
Authors: Gudoniene Daina , Maskeliunas Rytis , Rutkauskiene Danguole
Published: March 2017

The paper presents a comparison of state of the art methods and techniques on implementation of learning objects (LO) in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) using semantic web services for e-learning. The web can serve as a perfect technological environment for individualized learning which is often based on interactive learning objects. This allows learners to be uniquely identified, content to be specifically personalized, and, as a result, a learner’s progress can be monitored, supported, and assessed. While a range of technological solutions for the development of integrated e-learning environments already exists, the most appropriate solutions require further improvement on implementation of novel learning objects, unification of standardization and integration of learning environments based on semantic web services (SWS) that are still in the early stages of development. This paper introduces a proprietary architectural model for distributed e-learning environments based on semantic web services (SWS), enabling the implementation of a successive learning process by developing innovative learning objects based on modern learning methods. A successful technical implementation of our approach in the environment of Kaunas University of Technology is further detailed and evaluated.
Model of Network Topic Detection Based on Web Usage Behaviour Mode Analysis and Mining Technology
Authors: Chen Mo
Published: March 2017

This research has caught researchers’ wide attention for detecting network topic exactly with the arrival of big data era characterized by semi-structured or unstructured text. This paper proposes a model of network topic detection based on web usage behaviour mode analysis and mining technology taking Web news as object of research. The author elaborates main function and method proposed in this model, which include the analysis module of Web news instance clicking mode, the analysis module of Web news instance retrieval mode, the analysis module of Web news instance seed and the analysis module of similar Web news instance supporting topics. Based on these functions and methods, the author elaborates main algorithm proposed in this model, which include the mining algorithm of Web news seed instances and the mining algorithm of similar Web news instances supporting topics. These functional algorithms have been applied in processing module of model, and focus on how to detect network topic efficiently from a large number of web usage behaviour towards to Web news instances, in order to explore a research method for network topic detection. The process of experimental analysis includes three steps, firstly, the author analyses the precision of topic detection under different method, secondly, the author completes the impact analysis of Web news topic detection quality from the number of Web news instances concerned and seed threshold, finally, the author completes the quality impact analysis of Web news instances mined supporting topic from the number of Web news instances concerned and probability threshold. The results of experimental analysis show the feasibility, validity and superiority of model design and play an important role in constructing topic-focused Web news corpus so as to provide a real-time data source for topic evolution tracking.