bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HE COMPLEX PROGRAM OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENTS WITH DEADAPTATION DISORDERS
Authors: Artemenkov A. A
Published: April 2019

The complex program of health promotion for university students with disorders of adaptation processes was developed. The program includes application of dynamic, isometric and breathing exercises at working table during micro-pauses for amelioration of cerebral blood circulation. Increasing of resistance of organism to shortage of oxygen and normalization of vegetative functions. The application of massage of biologically active points applied during scheduled breaks is addressed to optimizing functional conditions of students. The implementation of complex of common developing exercises, application of health promoting running and rainy shower in the end of training exercise is oriented on increasing physical readiness and stimulating students' own adaptive possibilities.The approbation of originally developed program demonstrated its good efficiency in adjustment of deadaptation disorders occurring in the process of education. The results of study demonstrated that in boys and girls after three-months health promoting training neuro-psychic tension decreased, resistance to stress impact increased and anxiety lessened. Simultaneously, increasing of number of students with high level of adaptation to actual social conditions was observed. The amelioration of vegetative resistance of organisms of students was noted. The testing of physical readiness demonstrated that in students, after correcting exercises, muscular strength of wrists increased, velocity force capacities and indices of force endurance in control exercise "jump-rope" ameliorated and suppleness and static resistance of organism. The application of proposed means of health promotion promoted mobilization of workability of nervous cells and nervous system that is substantiated by the results of tapping-test.The application of health promotion program resulted in increasing of academic progress in studies of boys and girls up to 0.4-0.7 points. The obtained data was used to recommend for implementing in educational institutions the developed program of health promoting student youth and minimizing deadaptation disorders occurring in student social environment.
THE DYNAMICS OF PREVALENCE OF DISEASES OF DIGESTIVE ORGANS IN POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
Authors: Miridzhanyan G. M , Polunina Nataliya V.
Published: April 2019

The article presents the results of analysis of morbidity of diseases of digestive organs шт the Republic of Armenia. It is established that in the Republic of Armenia during 1990-2015 primary morbidity of diseases of digestive organs in children population reliably increased up to 2.4 times and in adult population - up to 1.9 times. The leading diseases in the structure of primary morbidity among children population is gastroduodenitis (39.7%) and among adult population - gastritis (54.6%). In the Republic, the indices of total morbidity of diseases of digestive organs during the same period of time increased reliably from 57,5‰ to 100,3‰ in children population and from 50,9‰ to 60,2‰ adult population. At the same time, during last 15 years at stabilization of level of morbidity with temporary disability average duration of one case of disease with temporary disability up to 11.6% and primary disability up to 2.9%.
THE REGULATORY ADAPTIVE STATUS IN TESTING EFFICIENCY OF THERAPY WITH BISOPROSOL AND NEBIVOLOL IN PATIENTS WITH PAROXYSMAL SUPRA-VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA AND HYPERTENSION DISEASE
Authors: Nazhalkina N. M , Tregubov V. G , Pokrovskiy V. M
Published: April 2019

The purpose. To compare efficiency of application of Bisoprosol and Nebivolol in patients with paroxysmal supra-ventricular tachycardia against the background of hypertension disease considering their effect on regulatory adaptive status.Materials and method. The sampling consisted of 50 patients with paroxysmal supra-ventricular tachycardia against the background of hypertension disease stage I-II randomized to two groups for treatment with Bisoprosol (3,9±1,3 mg per day, n=25) or Nebivolol (3,8±1,2 mg per day, n=25). The combined therapy provided Lisinopril (7,5±2,5 and 7,4±2,4 mg per day)and in case of indications - Atorvastatin (15,4±3,8 mg per day, n=9 и 15,9±4,1 mg per day, n=9) and acetylsalicylic acid (91,5±14,7 mg per day, n=12 и 93,1±16,2 mg per day, n=14) correspondingly. Initially and after 6 months quantitative evaluation of regulatory adaptive status (by means of testing cardio-respiratory synchronism), echocardiography, triplex scanning of brachiocephalic arteries, six minutes walk testing, tredmilmetry, day monitoring of arterial pressure and electrocardiograms, subjective evaluation of life quality were implemented.Results. It is established that both schemes of combined therapy had comparable effect, controlled arterial hypertension, ameliorated functional and structural condition of heart. The application of Nebivolol positively effected regulatory adaptive status and in a greater degree increases tolerance to physical load and ameliorated life quality.Conclusion. The application of Nebivolol as compared with Bisoprosol in combined therapy is more preferable in patients with paroxysmal supra-ventricular tachycardia against the background of hypertension disease stage II-III due to positive effect of regulatory adaptive status.
THE ACUTE DISORDERS OF CEREBRAL BLOOD CIRCULATION OF ISCHEMIC TYPE DURING PREGNANCY, DELIVERY AND POST-DELIVERY PERIOD
Authors: Arustamyan Ruzanna R. , Adamyan L. V , Shifman E. M , Konysheva O. V , Doroshenko D. A , Lukina N. N , Golonzko V. A , Lapochkina O. B
Published: April 2019

The actuality. The acute disorders of cerebral blood circulation of ischemic type is a rare but dangerous complication of pregnancy. The etiology of ischemic disorders is different. The rate of strokes increases during pregnancy. The pre-eclampsia and eclampsia can become a cause of ischemic stroke.The purpose of study. To analyze structure, etiology, rate of ischemic disorders of cerebral blood circulation in pregnant women, women in labor and puerperia for optimization of tactics of obstetrics care support.The materials and methods. The analysis of 76 cases of acute disorder of cerebral blood circulation of ischemic type in anamnesis and during gestation. The conclusions. The rate of ischemic disorders of cerebral blood circulation is reliably higher in pregnant women as compared with women of reproductive age without pregnancy. The pre-eclampsia and eclampsia became a cause of development of ischemic stroke in 18.3% of cases.
THE MOLECULAR BIOLOGICAL AND IMMUNE PATHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES OF SKIN
Authors: Makhneva Nataliya V. , Butov Yu. S , Vasenova V. Yu
Published: April 2019

The skin and mucous membranes are the min barrier organs providing systemic defense from environmental effects. They actively participate in deliverance of organism from antigens of various origin due to availability of one's own elements of immune system. The failure in chain of immune defense causes deceleration of process of elimination of antigen damaging structure of one's own tissue. The article presents mechanism of elimination of immune complexes and examples of therapeutic procedures accelerating and normalizing this process. The maintenance and recovery of excretory function of skin ensure positive dynamics of clinical manifestations of various diseases, including ones of autoimmune genesis. In case of fixation of immunoglobulins in tissues, skin acts as a target-organ. At that, detected specific antibodies are diagnostic markers for a wide circle of autoimmune dermatoses. Furthermore, immunopathologic processes occurring in skin are associated with disorders of synthesis of various molecular compounds of its tissue structures. This is testified by the results of immune morphologic picture of expression of a number of molecules of adhesion, protein components of desmosomal apparatus and basal membrane of epidermis, antigens of HLA-system. Therefore, skin is a complex organized structure capable to actively participate in development of inflammatory and autoimmune reactions. The analysis of these reactions at molecular biological level permits to evaluate intensity of occurring processes, to implement testing of efficacy of applied curative activities and in a number of cases to serve as an additional diagnostic marker. Undoubtedly, implementation of molecular biological methods as a tool of cognition favors continuous broadening of information about a number of aspects of pathogenesis of skin diseases and brings to development of new methods of their treatment at the molecular genetic level.
THE REGIONAL FEATURES OF MOTIVATION OF BLOOD DONORSHIP IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Burkitbaiev Zh. K , Abdrakhmanova S. A , Skorikova Svetlana V. , Zhiburt E. B
Published: April 2019

The blood donorship is an integral part of modern medicine. Nowadays, it is very important to develop gratuitous and regular donorship and formation in population, especially in the youth, deliberate attitude to donorship and revival of noble traditions of charity, humanism and moral values. The article presents analysis of regional characteristics of dynamics of blood donorship in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The condition of annually increasing need in blood and its preparations creates a necessity in studying means of incoming of blood to the blood service. The analysis of reports concerning functioning of blood service in the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan demonstrated that during 2012-2015 percentage of gratuitous donations increased from 47.7% to 54.9%. The percentage of donations of donors-relatives decreased from 36.4% to 34.5% and paid donations decreased from 15.9% to 10.8% as well. The obtained data testifies that in regions of the country nowadays a main impulsive cause for participating in blood donorship is gratuitous support of patients.
O projeto Marcados, de Claudia Andujar: uma discussão sobre práticas e gêneros fotográficos
Authors: Bracchi Daniela Nery , Soares Paula
Published: April 2019

Este trabalho parte da análise plástica de retratos de indígenas realizados pela fotógrafa Claudia Andujar, de forma a explorar o sentido dessas imagens ao longo do tempo em seu percurso em diferentes suportes e contextos de exposição. O objetivo do trabalho apresenta-se como a análise da variedade de modos pelos quais esses retratos circulam e firmam-se como pertencentes a práticas interpretativas distintas. Para tal investigação, a metodologia utilizada é a análise dos níveis de significação propostos por Fontanille em sua pesquisa sobre as práticas semióticas e, mais diretamente, os desdobramentos realizados por Dondero & Basso Fossali ao proporem uma Semiótica da Fotografia. A análise atinge, principalmente, a conclusão sobre importantes mudanças no modo de interpretação dessas imagens no fotolivro e nas exposições, uma vez que se apresenta constantemente a tensão entre a apreensão dessas fotos enquanto documento e sua inscrição no âmbito artístico.
Cultura contemporânea e narrativas jornalísticas: a construção da diferença nas reportagens de Nana Queiroz e Fabiana Moraes
Authors: Salvo Fernanda Ribeiro de
Published: April 2019

Este artigo reflete sobre os modos de abordagem e os recursos expressivos utilizados por Nana Queiroz, em Presos que menstruam, e por Fabiana Moraes, em O nascimento de Joicy, para conferir visibilidade às vidas anônimas das quais resolveram se aproximar. Compreender como tais narrativas produzem sentidos sobre a diferença, compartilhados na arena de disputas simbólicas da cultura contemporânea, é o objetivo que nos guia. Em suas narrativas, Queiroz e Moraes esboçam gesto parecido: evitam os modos codificados de relatar a alteridade, preferindo construir entradas pelos espaços de invenção dos sujeitos narrados - inscrevendo suas falas, experiências e os modos singulares que afastam as concepções generalizantes. Amparadas no “eu” para produzir os relatos, Queiroz e Moraes apresentam retórica testemunhal e reflexiva, numa escrita pontuada pela sua subjetividade e a de seus personagens.
A doença no Jornalismo: análise do noticiário de capa da revista Veja (1968-2014)
Authors: Robalinho Ferraz Luiz Marcelo
Published: April 2019

O jornalismo se constitui numa esfera de grande importância na atualidade para compreendermos as noções de saúde e doença. Pensando nisso, tomamos como objeto empírico o semanário de informação Veja, do qual investigamos o noticiário de capa produzido entre os anos de 1968 e 2014 para avaliar a ideia de doença construída pela revista. Num primeiro momento, examinamos quantitativamente a cobertura em relação aos assuntos ligados à saúde e ao noticiário geral. Em seguida, aprofundamos o olhar qualitativo a partir das três moléstias mais noticiadas dos principais grupos: o câncer (crônico-degenerativa), o HIV/AIDS (infectocontagiosa) e a depressão (transtornos mentais). Mesmo sendo doenças de grupos distintos, a cronicidade é a principal característica que as aproxima. Enfatizando a medicalização e o cuidado crônico, a Veja reforça a importância do leitor na autorregulação como forma de controle e/ou prevenção.
Pigment Nephropathy: Novel Insights into Inflammasome-Mediated Pathogenesis
Authors: Giuliani Kurt T. K. , Kassianos Andrew J. , Healy Helen , Gois Pedro F. H.
Published: April 2019

Pigment nephropathy is an acute decline in renal function following the deposition of endogenous haem-containing proteins in the kidneys. Haem pigments such as myoglobin and haemoglobin are filtered by glomeruli and absorbed by the proximal tubules. They cause renal vasoconstriction, tubular obstruction, increased oxidative stress and inflammation. Haem is associated with inflammation in sterile and infectious conditions, contributing to the pathogenesis of many disorders such as rhabdomyolysis and haemolytic diseases. In fact, haem appears to be a signaling molecule that is able to activate the inflammasome pathway. Recent studies highlight a pathogenic function for haem in triggering inflammatory responses through the activation of the nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Among the inflammasome multiprotein complexes, the NLRP3 inflammasome has been the most widely characterized as a trigger of inflammatory caspases and the maturation of interleukin-18 and -1β. In the present review, we discuss the latest evidence on the importance of inflammasome-mediated inflammation in pigment nephropathy. Finally, we highlight the potential role of inflammasome inhibitors in the prophylaxis and treatment of pigment nephropathy.
ANALYSIS FACTORS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESS IN PREGNANCY
Authors: Jusuf Elizabet Catherine
Published: April 2019

The Pregnancy period begins from conception until birth. It is hard to figure out if the pregnancy will get any problem. The process will involve emotional, physical and social alteration in the family. Until now,the maternal emotional condition, psychosocial stress are rarely to watch over by medical practisioners meanwhile at some study said that maternal psychosocial stress influence the outcome of baby. The aim of this study to analyze some factors that is associated to psychosocial stress in pregnancy women. This was a cross-sectional study of collected by using questionaires, were comprised of 11 questions using likert-scales, then using bivariat analysis by t-test and chi square to evaluate the sample characteristic at teaching hospital Hasanuddin University in 2015. There are 158 pregnant woman,  shows who are in the age of 26,25 ± 6,319, suffer from stress, who are in their gestasional age of 30,63 ± 9,164 weeks will be going through the high level of stress. The age of pregnant women and their gestasional age in this study do not influence significantly toward psychosocial stress. Social economic factors such as level of education, occupation, and parity influence the pregnant women psychosocial stress level.
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Among Resettled Refugee Children in Ohio, 2009–2016
Authors: Shakya Sunita , Bhatta Madhav P.
Published: April 2019

Objectives. To assess the prevalence of and the demographic factors for elevated blood lead level (EBLL; ≥ 5 µg/dL) at resettlement among newly admitted refugee children.

Methods. This cross-sectional study used data from the postresettlement refugee medical screening of 5661 children resettled in Ohio from 2009 to 2016. We computed prevalence of EBLL and adjusted prevalence ratio with modified Poisson regression modeling.

Results. Overall, 22.3% of children younger than 18 years and 27.1% of those younger than 6 years had an EBLL. Children resettled from a South Asia region including Afghanistan (EBLL prevalence = 56.2%; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 48.1%, 64.3%), Nepal (44.0%; 95% CI = 33.7%, 54.1%), Bhutan (32.8%; 95% CI = 30.4%, 35.9%), and Burma (31.8%; 95% CI = 27.5%, 35.9%) had the highest prevalence of EBLLs. In addition, those younger than 6 years (prevalence ratio [PR] = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.6, 2.6), male (PR = 1.3; 95% CI = 1.1, 1.4), and screened within 30 days of arrival (PR = 1.7; 95% CI = 1.1, 2.5) had significantly higher EBLL prevalence than did children aged 13 years and older, female, and screened 90 days after arrival.

Conclusions. The overall high proportion of EBLL and variation in EBLL by country of origin among resettled refugee children in the United States warrant comprehensive, yet tailored, guidelines for health professionals and resettlement and government agencies for better prevention and awareness programs targeting these high-risk children.
Model Kurva dan Pendugaan Lama Waktu Pengeringan Tandan Kosong, Pelepah dan Serat Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit
Authors: Yuwana Y
Published: April 2019

Biomassa originated from palm oil plant is potential to be processed into various industrial products. In the production line this material needs to dry into certain level of moisture content, mostly about 10% (wet basis) and commonly called as dry material. It is advantageous if the dryng time to produce a dry material can be predicted. Prediction is usually approached by setting up drying model of the material. The most common drying model in formulated in the form of moisture ratio in function of drying time in which the moisture content is calculated in dry basis. On the other, in practice, the moisture content of material is expressed in wet basis. The objectives of this research were to determine the drying curves and to predict the drying times of palm oil empty fruit bunches, stem and fiber dried from solar dying and oven drying. Three series of experiments were carried out according to the types of materials. The results of the experiments revealed as follows. The curves produced by the solar energy dryer operating at drying temperatures ranged from 42oC to 54,5oC for both empty fruit bunches and stem were quadratic whereas the curves produced by the oven having temperature of 105 oC for stem and fiber were linear and quadratic respectively. The form of curves obtained from the relationships between materials moisture contents determined in wet basis and drying times were similar to the curves of materials moisture ratios in function of drying times. The drying times of the solar energy drying for the empty fruit bunches were 20 hours dan 19.3 hours for Dura variety and Tenera variety respectively while those of stems were 16.3 hours and 17.9 hours respectively for Dura variety and Tenera variety. The drying times of the oven drying for the stems were 7.1 hours, 6.9 hours and 5.0 hours respectively for the lower, middle and upper parts of the stems. The drying times of oven drying for the fibers were 6.4 hours and  6.2 hours respectively for the outer and inner field stacks empty fruit bunches origins
PEMANFAATAN ASAP CAIR ALANG-ALANG (Imperata cylindrica) SEBAGAI PENGAWET TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK BUAH PISANG MAKAU (Musa spp.)
Authors: Fitriarni Dian , Ayuni Rafika
Published: April 2019

Research on the utilization of liquid smoke especially for preservation of fruit has been done and become one of alternative methods that can be used to maintain fruit shelf life. Liquid smoke raw materials can come from a variety of sources one of which comes from the Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica). This study aims to determine the ability of liquid smoke made from  alang-alang as a preservative of bananas and to know the effect on the characteristics of bananas. The sample used in this research is a local banana known as Pisang Makau (Musa spp). This research uses experimental method with 7 days of storage time. Initial stages of the research are cleaning the fruit, dyeing, drying, and storage at room temperature. This research uses liquid smoke from alang-alang by using 2 various concentrations 50% and 100%. The next stage is the analysis of the characteristics of bananas such as color, fruit texture, fruit weight, sugar content, and vitamin C levels. Based on the analysis results obtained by Pisang Makau with the treatment of liquid has a longer shelf life than the control. Based on the results of the analysis of the shelf life of fruit treated with liquid smoke decreased levels of sugar and vitamin C levels. Percentage decrease levels of sugar and vitamin C between the fruit with the treatment and control not much different. This shows that liquid smoke from alang-alang has the ability to retain the shelf life of bananas without affecting sugar and vitamin C levels in bananas in this case for Pisang Makau. Levels of sugar and vitamin C in bananas decreased during the process of storage and bunding of fruit
Long-term retrospective observation reveals stabilities and variations of hantavirus infection in Hebei, China
Authors: Liu Shiyou , Wei Yamei , Han Xu , Cai Yanan , Han Zhanying , Zhang Yanbo , Xu Yonggang , Qi Shunxiang , Li Qi
Published: April 2019

Background

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is an emerging zoonotic infectious disease caused by hantaviruses which circulate worldwide. So far, it was still considered as one of serious public health problems in China. The present study aimed to reveal the stabilities and variations of hantavirus infection in Hebei province located in North China through a long-term retrospective observation.

Methods

The epidemiological data of HFRS cases from all eleven cities of Hebei province since 1981 through 2016 were collected and descriptively analyzed. The rodent densities, species compositions and virus-carrying rates of different regions were collected from six separated rodent surveillance points which set up since 2007. The molecular diversity and phylogenetic relationship of hantaviruses circulating among rodents were analyzed based on partial viral glycoprotein gene.

Results

HFRS cases have been reported every year in Hebei province, since the first local case was identified in 1981. The epidemic history can be artificially divided into three phases and a total of 55,507 HFRS cases with 374 deaths were reported during 1981-2016. The gender and occupational factors of susceptible population were invarible throughout, however age of that was gradually aging. The annual outbreak peak always present in spring, while the main epidemic region had gradully altered from south to northeast. Surveillance of rodents revealed that residential rodents significantly possessed higher density and virus-carring rate than field rodents. The house rat, Rattus norvegicus, was the dominant rodent species and Seoul virus S3 sub-genotype which is continued but slightly evolving perhaps to be the sole pathogen for local HFRS cases of Hebei province.

Conclusions

This long-term province-wide surveillance and epidemiological analysis has revealed the stabilities and variations of hantavirus infection in North China. In order to improve current prevention and control strategies of HFRS in China, all surveillance should be continuously enhanced and variations should be paid more attentions.
Intravertebral Anaesthesia For cesarean section
Authors: Wang Fangjun , Xie Dan , Xu Chun Hong , Ye Qin
Published: April 2019

BACKGROUND: Although epidural and spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section is the general choice recently, both of the two anesthesia methods still have imperfects. Caudal anesthesia has been considered more appropriate for gynecological surgery. However, there is a lack of experiments on the effects of epidural block combined with caudal block anaesthesia for cesarean section.
METHODS: One hundred and fifty patients undergoing elective cesarean section were recruited to this clinical trial and randomized to receive epidural block, subarachnoid block, and epidural block combined with caudal block. The primary objective was to compare and evaluate the clinical efficacy of three groups. Secondary outcomes included side effects and the quality of intraoperative and postoperative comfort assessment.
RESULTS: The times to cryanaesthesia at T10 and time to maximum motor block were shorter in group SAB. The maximal sensory blockade spinal segments of group SAB(15.18±0.90)and EAC (14.74±1.16)were much more than group EPB(10.74±1.77). Compared to group EPB(155.40±13.28) and EAC(160.70±12.58), the duration of complete regression of motor block was longer in group SAB(190.00±13.25). The intraoperative quality of anesthesia was judged by the gynecologist was excellent in group EAC and SAB(P=0.005), and by the parturients was only best in group EAC(P=0.001). The parturients felt more comfortable after surgery in group EPB and group EAC(P=0.007).
CONCLUSIONS: Epidural block combined with caudal block anaesthesia can achieve the same anesthetic effect as spinal anaesthesia which is bettter than epidural anaesthesia for elective cesarean section, and have the highest level of intraoperative and postoperative comfort for parturient.
Water Microelement Composition Influence on the Efficiency of the Milk Powder Dissolution Process
Authors: Turovskaya S. N. , Petrov A. N. , Radaeva I. A. , Illarionovа E. E. , Semipyatniy V. K. , Ryabova A. E.
Published: April 2019

Drinking water is important in food production. Its indicators have a direct impact on the quality and safety of finished products, the technological equipment efficiency, etc. In most food technologies, involving the use of milk powder, a priori use the process of its preliminary hydration, that is, dissolution or recovery. In this connection, there is a need to generalize the existing theoretical and practical foundations of this process and find ways to further improve them. Analysis of scientific and technical material in this area showed, that a number of scientists proposed various descriptions not only of individual stages, but also of the dissolution process as a whole, and its determining factors were identified, mathematical models were built, making it possible to determine critical areas depending on from the properties of the raw materials and the process, data were obtained on the parameters of the system during the dissolution of dry dairy products.

In the article presents the sanitary and hygienic, physicochemical and organoleptic require-ments for drinking water by Russian legislation, international organizations and national standards of a number of countries.

Presented a review of widely used and promising water treatment methods.

Analyzed data, describing the effect of the microelement water composition on the efficiency of milk powder dissolving process. It is shown, that decrease of water total hardness and dry substances of mass fraction adjustment in the reconstituted milk have a positive effect on the dissolution process efficiency.

Was noted the relevance of further researches on the directional formation of water trace ele-ment composition for increasing the efficiency of milk powder dissolving and to obtain re-constituted dairy systems, used in the production of various food products of predicted quality and safety.
Association Analysis of Baking and Milling Quality Traits in an Elite Soft Red Winter Wheat Population
Authors: Gaire Rupesh , Huang Mao , Sneller Clay , Griffey Carl , Brown-Guedira Gina , Mohammadi Mohsen
Published: April 2019

Although grain yield is the most important trait for growers, milling and baking industries demand high‐quality and scab‐free grains for various end products. To accelerate breeding of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars with high grain quality, genetic dissection of quality traits is necessary. Genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) were conducted to identify genomic regions responsible for milling and baking quality traits in soft red winter wheat (SRWW). Seven quality traits were evaluated in two locations and 2 yr for 270 elite SRWW lines. These traits include flour yield, softness equivalent, flour protein, and four solvent (lactose, sodium carbonate, sucrose, and water) retention capacity measurements. In this study, 27,449 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers were developed by using both genotyping‐by‐sequencing and 90K SNP array technologies. A linear mixed model in GWAS, accounting for population structure and kinship, was fitted to identify 18 [−log(P) ≥ 4.0] genomic regions on 12 different chromosomes associated with the quality traits. Only one of these associations seems to be a previously identified quantitative trait locus, whereas others are novel associations. The most significant associations for quality traits were identified on chromosomes 1B, 2A, 2B, 4B, 5A, 7A, and 7D. Candidate gene searches, facilitated by the wheat genome assembly, led us to the identification of putative genes related to SRWW quality traits including fasciclin‐like arabinogalactan. The results of this study can be used in developing high‐quality SRWW varieties for the eastern region of the United States.
Employer Brand of a Modern Organization
Authors: Масалова Юлия , Masalova Yulia , Шикина Виктория , Shikina Victoria
Published: April 2019

The study features the phenomenon of employer brand and its role in the management system of a modern organization. The methods involved polling and data analysis of information presented on the websites of the trade organizations in question. The article presents some results of the research of the employer brand of a trade organization in the conditions of competition for human resources and in connection with the changing requirements to their qualitative characteristics. In the case of the trade organization under consideration, the workers demonstrated loyalty, since the reputation and reputation of the company on the market was important for them. It was revealed that dissatisfaction with wages does not always lead to a change of job, although it is an important reason for discontent. Trade organizations should evaluate their brand through a system of internal and external indicators. The brand evaluation should be performed in comparison with the main competitors. The results of the study can be useful for human resources management.
Operational Assessment of the Public Management Quality of an Investment Infrastructure Objects at the Meso-Level Based on the Attractiveness Rating of the Facilities for Potential Investors
Authors: Ткаченко Ирина , Tkachenko Irina , Метелева Марина , Meteleva Marina
Published: April 2019

The investment policy of the state at the present stage of the country's development predetermined the need for the development of processes of public management of socio-economic meso-level systems. These processes are the subject of research. The paper describes the main requirements to the methodology for the development of the process of public management of the investment infrastructure at the meso-level. The authors propose an approach to the development of the public management process at the meso-level on the basis of the concept of continuous improvement of E. Deming's process. The approach includes tools for monitoring and controlling the quality of management of the investment infrastructure. It is an approach to the organization of one of the tools for assessing the quality of public management of investment infrastructure objects, i.e. the index of attractiveness of investment infrastructure objects for potential investors. This indicator is proposed to be assessed on the basis of the attractiveness rating of infrastructure facilities (RAIF). The application of the methodical approach was demonstrated on the basis of data from the information site of the holding company DEGA GROUP. The paper also contains ratings of the attractiveness of the economic favored zones, industrial parks and technological parks of the subjects of the Russian Federation of the Siberian Federal District.
A Cost Approach to the Economic Essence of the Compensation Package of Organization Personnel
Authors: Камкина Ольга , Kamkina Olga
Published: April 2019

The author reveals the economic essence of the compensation package and its structure on the basis of the cost approach, which underlies the justification of the cost and the price of the created product. Costs associated with labor are its integral part. The article analyzes the definitions of such concepts as "compensation" and "compensation package" given by the authors of different scientific schools and directions. It also features the principles of formation of compensation package and its functions. When examining the essence of the compensation package, most scientists focus only on its volume component, which does not reveal the economic nature of this category. The compensation package from the position of the cost approach is defined as the converted form of cost (price) of all expenses of the employee incurred by him or her in the course of performance of functional duties according to the employment contract. The possibility of establishing the dependence of the volume and structure of the compensation package on the quality of human capital and the labor results of a specific employee allows the employer to use it as a powerful tool for motivating the personnel of the organization. The compensation package, as a complex multifunctional incentive, makes it possible for the employer to form the structure of the organization's personnel based on its strategic goals and the current tasks arising from them, to attract and retain valuable employees, as well as to increase the loyalty of the staff and motivate them to highly effective work.
THE IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACY IN THAILAND
Authors: Sathita Dejthongpong
Published: April 2019

The article examines the role and peculiarities of the internet in Thailand as well as its influence on the development of democracy in the country. At present, information technology is becoming an essential communication tool and the internet plays an important role in political communication. The author uses comparative political method to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet as a communication instrument in democratic society. Also, the article focuses on the function of the internet as an information transmission channel. The analysis results show that the main advantage of using the internet as a political communication tool is low cost of information distribution as well as allround access to various information sources. This encourages citizens to participate in political activities of the state. On the other hand, the mass distribution of the internet as the main source of information has its disadvantages: unreliability of data, wide access to false information and discordance of opinions. In Thailand, citizens do not have free access to the Internet, so it is doubtful that it will have a great impact on the development of democracy in the country.
CHINA’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE SYRIAN CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF ITS NEUTRAL STANCE IN THE WAR
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: April 2019

China today is a powerful state and an influential player in the global arena, as was demonstrated during the Syrian crisis, when China took a counterposition to the United States’ stance in Syria and supported the Assad regime. Beijing put a veto on the international resolutions related to the Syrian crisis and abstained from voting, as it did in the past when dealing with the crises in the region. In a move that marked a new page in China’s foreign policy, Beijing backed what was known as the sixpoint plan, calling for a ceasefire and settlement of the crisis through internal dialogue and proclaiming the inviolability of Syrian national sovereignty. In a subsequent move, China sent its envoy Li Huaqing (former Chinese ambassador to Syria) to Damascus to encourage the initiation of a dialogue between government forces and opposition. Following that, China sent Assistant Foreign Minister Zhang Ming (who had previously visited Egypt, Saudi Arabia and France) to the region to discuss ways of approaching the Syrian crisis. For the first time in its modern history, China renounced its policy of non-interference in crises outside its direct interests and immediate geopolitical space. The following paper will focus on China’s stance in the Syrian crisis (supporting its peaceful settlement and keeping equal distance from all the parties in the conflict) and the future of Sino-Syrian relations based on the common history of the two countries.
The Significance of Rumah Terbuka during Eid Festivity in Promoting Visitor Attraction
Authors: MUHAMMAD ROSMALIZA , MOHAMAD ABDULLAH KHAIRUNNISA , ISMAIL FARIDAH HANIM , ABDULLAH NURHIDAYAH , ABDUL GHANI ARNI
Published: April 2019

Owing to the multi-ethnic backgrounds, Malaysians celebrate their annual

festivals and all of the celebrations have become a cultural tradition.

The major ethnic group festival celebrations include Hari Raya Aidilfitri

(Malays), Deepavali (Indians) and Chinese New Year (Chinese), have

been recognised by the Malaysian government to be a national celebration

and yearly events. These events are popularly known as Rumah Terbuka.

Even though the celebration of Rumah Terbuka festivals have started and

celebrated widely many years ago, each celebration has managed to attract

a huge crowd from different ethnicities and backgrounds. People are willing

to spend time queuing which sometimes could stretch into long hours before

they can be seated and enjoy the Rumah Terbuka festivals. Therefore, it

raises a question on factors that influence visitors to attend the festivals.

Hence, this study empirically examines the factors that influence visitors to

attend the Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri festival. Using this festival in Perak as

26 the contextual setting, the visitors were given questionnaires to be answered.

Through a series of analyses, some useful insights or predictors on the issue

of interest were obtained. Majority of the respondents demonstrated positive

responses on the attributes of the festival. Improvement needs to be done

by the government authorities or the organiser in planning and managing

such festival in order to increase visitor satisfaction. The findings for this

study could contribute to the body of new knowledge regarding the festival

celebration.

Keywords: eid festivity, rumah terbuka, Malaysia, Malays, festival, foods,

visitor
The Need for Diversity in Teaching Law
Authors: JAYABALAN SHEELA
Published: April 2019

Teaching law is normally depicted with students seated in a largelecture theatre with the professor in law who lectures in the traditionallecture method feeding students with the content of law. This content isfaithfully taken down by students as notes while trying to make sense ofthe professor’s lectures. This was the norm of teaching law some 20 yearsback during the author’s student time and still is the practice because thelecture method is the most efficient means to cover the vast subject contentof law. Furthermore, it is opined that it is easier to expound one’s viewsthan to ask penetrating questions which rarely provoke the activity oforiginal thinking. As such, law students are inundated with substantive andprocedural law. Little thought is given to the learning process. The corpusof learning the law becomes less significant. Emphasis is on teaching thelaw. The traditional teaching norm of lecture method is so innate that thetraditional method of teaching law is perpetuated, dragging the studentsinto a dry and boring journey of studying law. Even though the study oflaw is daunted as a serious one, but equal significance should be givento provoke the cognitive thinking of the students. Law students should betaught to think like a lawyer. Additionally, some form of creativity can bean added value in teaching law which makes learning law more vibrant.This article laments that the traditional pedagogy of teaching law merelyimparts knowledge, whereas law students should be taught to learn the law,stimulate critical thinking and ignite their cognitive skills.

Keywords: law, diversity, teaching pedagogy
Assessment Method for Potential Educational Technology Competency Standard based on TPCK in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions
Authors: HJ. MOHAMED YUSOF YAU'MEE HAYATI , JANTAN HAMIDAH , ABDULLAH NURMUSLIMAH KAMILAH
Published: April 2019

Technology in education is purposely designed to help both educators and

students in knowledge transfer and knowledge gain simultaneously. In many

aspects, technology in education is supposed to prove that education can

be delivered effectively and efficiently. However, there are cases in which

technology in education can be frustrating and annoying for both parties.

Government and university management have invested a lot of money to

ensure that educators and students can really benefit from the technology.

In spite of huge investment on educational technology tools (hardware and

software) over the past decades in various education initiatives, the potential

of technology usage at university level has not reached the desired level

among educators and students. What is the missing link for the realisation of

the expected return-of-investment? Recent researches (C Akarawang, 2015;

Bibi, 2017; Hersh, 2014) indicate that the problem is due to the gap between

technical ICT skills and the knowledge of good pedagogical practice among

educators. The outcome of this study proposes an Educational Technology

standard to be applied in university setting using TPCK (Technological

Pedagogical Content Knowledge) as the basic framework. However, this

paper will only discuss a part of our standard development highlighting

the assessment method that was used during the implementation of ETC

68 standard in our institutions. Overall, the descriptive result using pre and

post means scores as assessment method towards proposed standard shows

that the educators’ acceptance score in our institutions are mostly good.

However the element within the standard least accepted are TCK (Technology

Content Knowledge) and TPK (Technology Pedagogical Knowledge). The

assessment and finding in this study nevertheless are suggested to be used

as a guidance for ETC Standard implementation in university setting in

order to stress the importance of considering technological possibilities in

light of developmentally appropriate practices and specific learning goals

in ICT/ET training provided for educators in HEI in Malaysia.

 

Keywords: educational technology; TPCK, ICT standard, university,

educators, student
Simplified Reliable Online Essay Test Marking for Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) using Rasch Model Analysis
Authors: Mamat Mohd Noor , Temyati Zawawi , Mahamood Siti Fatahiyah , Musa Hanifah
Published: April 2019

Manual practice in formal examination does not assess accurate measureof a student’s ability, as it merely counts the score of every question to beconsidered for the student’s grade. There are many educators who haveused raw score as a form of measurement for a student’s ability, but it nevertruly measures the right measurement. The raw score should be convertedinto the right linear metrics for ability measurement. This procedurecontains measuring score of accurate student’s ability in LOGIT unit,providing of student’s result profile, and measuring reliability of the testset and the student’s answers. The procedure is designed for massive openonline learning and paperless essay-based test which is more difficult tobe analysed. This procedure converts the student’s answer into rubricalratio-based scale to be more accurately measured. It is definitely better thanthe common practice of merely analysis on raw marks for each question.It would show true student’s performance of cognitive performance (test)which represents the true student’s ability (in LOGIT unit), in order toaccurately measure the right outcome. This new paradigm of assessmentis fit to be applied for massive numbers on online students. It uses Raschmodel which offers reliable solution in producing accurate ability marksfor students, together with scientific reliability score for student’s answer.
Digitalisation Success in Learning Organisation: Preliminary Outlook
Authors: Maskun Roozita , Matt Nor Norzanah
Published: April 2019

he use of digital information tools in our daily life, demands technicalcompetencies to navigate through digital information successfully. Everylearning organisation today, facing a lot of challenges to keep theirinstitutions going, increasing in growth and sustainable effectively in amodest world. Knowledge is the main resource and the important essencein any of learning organisations. Knowledge management nowadays ispractically accessible through digital tools. The need on which digitalcompetency level and resources availability, are the key factors ondigitalisation success process. This only a concept paper, hence the purposeof this paper is to reveal that in a learning organisation, the digitalisationprocess maybe success with the help of technology, resources and thecompetences of the users. The concept is developed by an extensive literaturereview of on digitalisation and analysis of different knowledge sources ina learning organisation. The key concept can be used by practitioners indeveloping a learning organisation to guide them to choose a sufﬁcientsubset of tools that covers the digitalisation processes to ensure that noprocess is overlooked. The result of successful digitalisation is an interestingarea for further research. However, the current view on value underlies init offering practitioners in giving at least a starting point. The paper can beused by educational organisations to guide on successful in digitalisationprocess effectively and efﬁciently. The paper addresses some of the socialelements related to successful in learning organisations. However, it is more technically targeted. Researchers have analysed that holistic overview andthe effect of digital competence towards the successful of digitalisationprocess. Furthermore, limited research addresses the successful ofdigitalisation process because of the constrains in resources.
Bank selection criteria employed by undergraduates in a dual-banking environment
Authors: Koe Wei-Loon
Published: April 2019

Banks are facing stiffer competition in today’s business world than in the past. As we know, customers are vital to the survival of banks. Thus, understanding of the criteria that are deemed to be important in choosing a bank is indeed crucial, especially in a dual-banking environment like Malaysia. However, research into bank selection criteria of specific customer segment still remains limited. As such, this study is carried out to identify the bank selection criteria employed by undergraduates choosing for conventional, Islamic and both types of banks. The study was done through a self-administered questionnaire survey participated by 286 undergraduates. The results revealed that undergraduates choosing for conventional banks considered convenience as the main factor. Meanwhile, religiosity and technology were considered as the most important factors for the other two groups of undergraduates respectively. In addition, this study also indicated that undergraduates were not homogeneous in regard to bank patronization. In short, as undergraduates opting for different type of banks employed different selection criteria, bank operators are urged to understand their target customers well before they start to invest in marketing programs.