bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of influence of innovative activity of the Russian organizations to economic competitiveness
Authors: Архипова Марина , Arkhipova Marina
Published: August 2015

The article investigates the innovation activities of Russian organizations and influence of such activities on the product export. Possibility of companies to export their products to the local, national and international markets is seen as the competitiveness of Russian economy at the macro, meso- and micro levels. In order to establish the link between product export and competitiveness the probit model is used.
Ways to implement the humanitarian policy of the state in the context of human security
Authors: Швец Ирина , Shvets Irina
Published: August 2015

Thе article analyzes the theoretical aspects of security and give identification of ways to implement the humanitarian policy of the state in the context of human security. Presence of security allows society to preserve and enhance their core values. Identification of the humanitarian aspects of the country´s security is aimed at preserving and strengthening the fundamental values of national culture on the basis of which it should form a meaningful space education. Human security acts as an integrated set of genetic, demographic, social, psychological, spiritual, moral and legal components. The state policy in the field of human security can be effectively implemented only if the structural institutional changes, characterized by long-term positive trends for sustainable development, were carried out.
The main characteristics of social institutions of state economic development
Authors: Щербин Вячеслав , Shcherbin Vyacheslav , Симченко Наталия , Simchenko Nataliya
Published: August 2015

In this paper using of the conceptual content of the concept of “institution” described. The regulatory, informational, evolutionary, transactional and organizational approaches to the definition of the concept of “institution” are analyzed. The definitional, status and functional characteristics of social institutions of economic development of the country are analyzed and discussed.
Axiological problems of effective management in Russia
Authors: Коротков Эдуард , Korotkov Eduard , Гилетич Екатерина , Giletich Ekaterina
Published: August 2015

The article defines the axiological problems of modern management. The main aspects of the value-based management approach described. The structure of the core values of the company determined. The stages of the process of its implementation formulated by analyzing the practical application axiological management.
Economic problems of investment resources’ allocation during the modernization of the aviation industry enterprises
Authors: Клочков Владислав , Klochkov Vladislav
Published: August 2015

The problems of choice of enterprises-recipients of scarce investment resources for the projects of production capacities modernization are considered. The enterprises’ management shows their opportunistic behavior, seeking to request the excess investment amount. Investment projects often do not have economic justification, and new-built modern production facility will not be used efficiently. At the same time, more careful selection of recipients leads to delay in modernization projects’ implementation, reducing the potential savings in production costs. In the paper we propose simple methods of assessing losses arising from restricted rationality of the resources’ dispatchers in the allocation of funds to enterprises that are unable to ensure effective capacity utilization, as well as losses due to the time lag in the decision making. This allows you to develop cost-justified recommendations for improving the processes of decision making. All models are designed to use only available statistical information. The calculations are performed taking into account economic specificities of the aviation industry, but the proposed approaches can be adapted to other industries that are experiencing similar management problems.
Design of the structure of regional energy system based on data envelopment model
Authors: Ратнер Светлана , Ratnyer Svyetlana , Ратнер Павел , Ratner Pavel
Published: August 2015

The paper suggests some approaches to the solution of the problem of elaboration of regional energy systems’ environmental regulation. It shows that implication of clean energy standards or renewable portfolio standards leads to some ecology, economic and social consequences that can be evaluated properly only in the long term. The optimization of the technology structure regional energy system can be done on the base of Environmental Data Envelopment Analysis — the research technique which is following the concept of weak disposability of undesirable output (CO2 emissions). The analysis of the possibilities of the model extinction (by including different electricity generation technologies and other types of negative effects except CO2 emissions into account) is completed.
Application of models of choice and use of method performance assessment procedures under staff
Authors: Герасимов Кирилл , Gerasimov Kirill
Published: August 2015

Technologization selection procedures and methods of performance management elements for the solution of the functional tasks of management are presented. Awareness of the need of technologizing comes gradually, when an organization is faced with the need to streamline the management and operational processes of the organization. Currently, there is practically no standard system or model that form and develop this activity. Technologization elements of the management of the organization are represented in the model selection and use of the method of implementation of procedure of the functional management tasks. The practical implementation of our model is implemented on a sub-example "Management personnel evaluation". Knowledge of and ability to use the methods of implementation of procedures on a new level could help to solve the existing and modern management problems.
Assessment of image of higher education institution subjects of the market of educational services
Authors: Резник Галина , Ryeznik Galina , Пономаренко Юлия , Ponomaryenko YUliya , Колесникова Александра , Kolesnikova Aleksandra
Published: August 2015

In the article the essence of concept of image of higher education institution is opened; the making components of image of higher education institution are studied; features of image of higher education institution are investigated; results of an assessment of image of higher education institution are presented by various subjects of the market of educational services; the model of improvement of image of higher education institution is offered.
Training of the university-educated personnel for the regional economy: expert opinion of the executives of Kemerovo Region universities
Authors: Морозова Елена , Morozova Elena
Published: August 2015

The article presents the analysis of the data obtained during the expert survey of Kemerovo Region universities’ executives on training of the university-educated personnel for the regional economy. The experts estimated the overall situation in higher education in Russia, Kuzbass and in particular universities, as well as the consequences of the higher education reform rather low. But the quality of training and its compliance with the requirements of employers are characterized by them mainly positively. The universities’ top management supports more active cooperation with companies and organizations in order to improve the educational process. The experts shared their experience in planning the structure of training of students, made an attempt to predict the needs of the regional economy in the personnel and gave suggestions for improving the system of higher education in the region.
Analysis of the connections of regional transport and economic systems by assessing transport costs
Authors: Рослякова Наталья , Roslyakova Natalya
Published: August 2015

The author discusses economic basis for the development of the transport system and considers the dynamic of transport costs of Federal districts of the Russian Federation. Also industry most dependent on transportation costs (based on data from 2005–2013) selected. The need of consideration of the development of regional transport systems in close connection with regional economy is noted. Discussing the approaches to study the connection between economic and transport systems, the author analyses the impact of the creation some oil transportation systems on economic development of regions and makes the conclusions about the differences of influence.
Innovation environment in the region as a basis of business initiatives of students
Authors: Резник Галина , Ryeznik Galina
Published: August 2015

The article describes the role of the innovation environment in the region in tackling the formation of entrepreneurial initiatives of students. New opportunities for development of entrepreneurial activity in high schools on the basis of the legislative documents revealed. Recommendations for further enhancing this process are given.
The increase of efficiency of administrative activity on the basis of optimization interactions of its elements
Authors: Герасимов Борис , Gyerasimov Boris
Published: August 2015

Managerial activity has a set of areas of use. The model of interaction of main types of administrative activity defines their place and a role in management process, the technology of management of process of interaction is one of the most important types of management. Parameters and results of influence of elements of management on management process, examples of administrative pathologies in activity of the organizations are specified.
Management of the construction of housing programs potential in rural municipal areas
Authors: Кабанов Вадим , Kabanov Vadim
Published: August 2015

Settlement plays a leading role in regional development. It is a key element of regional socio-economic systems. The article reveals the mechanism of program realization «The stimulation of housing program» in the subjects of Russian Federation» which is part of the federal principal program «Housing». The authors give guidelines on the implementation models formation with ap-plication of the tools suggested by the socioeconomic planning and investment projecting.
Causes and consequences for Russia of Western sanctions (agricultural aspect)
Authors: Хоришко Елена , Khorishko Elena
Published: August 2015

This article discusses the possible economic consequences of the introduction of international sanctions against Russia´s accession to it in the Crimea, and since sanctions have affected entire sectors of the national economy, the primary task of the government at this point in time is to minimize their negative effects on the economy, reducing risks and exposure to further sustainable development. Under these conditions, after the adoption of retaliatory counter-sanctions Russian agro got a chance to increase the volume of agricultural production and significantly increase the export of agricultural products.
Commercial bank liquidity management as a component of its financial stability
Authors: Шира Наталья , Shira Natalya
Published: August 2015

The article describes the concept of commercial bank liquidity management. The algorithm for commercial bank liquidity management, with the help of which the bank has the ability to identify liquidity reduction objects, identify threats that have impact on banking institution liquidity,is offered. The ways of maintaining the bank liquidity, which include the introduction of new competitive products, improving credit and deposit policy, cooperation with insurance companies and the like, are determined.
Opportunities of decreasing unused competences of employees in engineering design companies of gas and oil industry
Authors: Коновалов Юрий , Konovalov Yuriy
Published: August 2015

A not fully used HR potential is a common trend for engineering design companies in gas and oil industry. A reduction of staff in a period of decreased business activity is unacceptable, because it results in reduced competence of engineering design companies in present and in the future. Opportunities of decreasing the level of unused competences result from enhancing management mechanisms. Broadened managerial functions of planning provide the company with stability, cyclicality and effective production, realization and control of the process. Motivation should take into account peculiarities of employees’ competences and should be fair and transparent. Changes in methods used in management and organizational structure should be in line with the goals. The proposed management scheme of temporary unused competences of employees in periods of reduced production activity allows to increase competitiveness of engineering design companies in perspective.
Preparation of young change of teachers of high school chair: experience of regional university
Authors: Джевицкая Екатерина , Dzhyevitskaya YEkatyerina
Published: August 2015

Experience of preparation of the research and educational personnel on Management chair of the Penza state university of architecture and construction is considered. Research of structure and the content of activity of young teachers and graduate students is conducted. Offers on increase of efficiency of training of young teachers and graduate students to scientific and pedagogical activity are developed.
Method activation end date in the past. direction:re
Authors: Петухов Николай , Petukhov Nikolay
Published: August 2015

Article is devoted to higher education and training. We consider the number of universities, admission to universities and graduates in 2000–2013, the distribution of universities in regions of the Russian Federation. Graduates in different areas of study in recent years analyzed.
About Creating of Educational and Methodical Complex for Accompanying Graphic Training of Students
Authors: Крайнова  , Kraynova M. , Александрова  , Aleksandrova E. , Столбова  , Stolbova I. , Кочурова  , Kochurova L.
Published: August 2015

The article aims to present the experience of the

development of educational and methodical complex for accompanying

graphic training of students of Perm national research

Polytechnic University. In the heart of the development methodology

are competence-based approach, the unification of subject

training level in the GEF VPO and modular organization of educational

process. A review of the scientific and pedagogical literature

and analyzed the experience of the graphic training of students

at the technical University. The structure of educational and methodical

complex of discipline and justified a resource for the individual

units of the complex.

In modern conditions the quality of education is determined

through the structure of relationships among elements of achievable

learning outcomes as a set of knowledge, skills, abilities, possessions.

An important task of the teacher is to create learning environments,

partially simulating actual professional activity of a graduate to obtain

the planned curriculum learning outcomes. Need to reorganize all

forms of learning, including lectures, practical classes, laboratory

work, independent activities of the trainees and how the integration

of individual learning outcomes, – research work of students.

When designing tasks for independent work of students used

the principle of individualization of learning. When performing

tasks, it is possible to choose a student´s trajectory of project development,

including the choice of level of complexity, technological

implementation and presentation of the finished project.

Control and diagnostic unit includes the materials developed

for the assessment activities at different stages of the educational

process. The description of the applied controls, and provides

specific examples of assessment of learning outcomes.

For effective organization level graphic training of students of

the University have developed a "road map" methodological support

of educational activity of students. It allows teachers to efficiently

use the available educational resources of the educational-methodical

complex. The experience methodological support to effectively implement

the educational process in the graphic disciplines, to improve

graphic skills and to build the students planned the substantive

competence.
The analysis of the main problems of low effective management of innovative processes of the enterprises in the conditions of modern economy of Russia
Authors: Голубкова Людмила , Golubkova Lyudmila , Шаренков Сергей , Sharenkov Sergey
Published: August 2015

The article considers the problem of constructing in Russian

economy based on innovation commercialization. It explores

the role of “innovator” in the construction of such an economic

system; examines the transformation of the interaction of “innovator”

and market infrastructure innovations.
Role of integration processes in development of a zolotorossypny extracting complex
Authors: Краденых Ирина , Kradenykh Irina , Барчуков Алексей , Barchukov Alyeksyey
Published: August 2015

In modern economic conditions effective methods are

necessary for the Russian gold mining companies for development

of production, increase of competitiveness, profitability growth. The

integration processes directed on consolidation of the medium-sized

and small companies, are objective inevitability of a further stage of

development of the Russian gold mining branch.
Approaches to efficiency estimation management prepare of students to postgraduate studies
Authors: Устинова Дарья , Ustinova Darya
Published: August 2015

The article describes the control system of training program

to postgraduate studies for students, showing the relationship of the

«elements» of the environment which effect the functioning of the

system, the final results of the system, with effective interaction

between subject and object management. The author represents approaches

for assessment of management efficiency in postgraduate

students’ training.
Features of management and current trends of management of the gold mining enterprises
Authors: Краденых Ирина , Kradenykh Irina , Барчуков Алексей , Barchukov Alyeksyey
Published: August 2015

In modern economic conditions effective methods are

necessary for the Russian gold mining companies for development

of production, increase of competitiveness, profitability growth. The

integration processes directed on consolidation of the medium-sized

and small companies, are objective inevitability of a further stage of

development of the Russian gold mining branch.
Management technique survival and development of small enterprises with using the innovation
Authors: Вилисов Валерий , Vilisov Valery , Вилисова Анна , Vilisova Anna
Published: August 2015

The article as an economic entity is considered a small business (SB), as one of the most important links that can ensure economic growth, based on international experience. Due to the high mobility of the SB can quickly readjust depending on the current situation in the country and in the world markets. A generalized version of the technology analysis of the current economic condition of the SB, its environment and management decisions on innovation development. The technique is structured and presented in the form of six stages of action that should be taken of (SB) in order to achieve the current tactical and strategic objectives. Tools for the implementation of the proposed technique can be advanced analytical and simulation software tools, both general and special purpose.
Debt and Creative Destruction: Why Could Subsidizing Corporate Debt Be Optimal?
Authors: He Zhiguo , Matvos Gregor
Published: August 2015

The existing theoretical literature provides little justification for a corporate debt subsidy. We illustrate the welfare benefit of this subsidy and study how the social costs and benefits change with the duration of industry distress. In our model, two firms engage in socially wasteful competition for survival in a declining industry. Firms differ on two dimensions: exogenous productivity and endogenously chosen amount of debt financing, resulting in a two-dimensional war of attrition. Debt financing increases incentives to exit, which, although costly for the firm, is socially beneficial. These benefits decline as industry distress shortens. Our normative model sheds light on why the debt tax subsidy still persists around the world. Analogously, the model can also rationalize a seemingly ad hoc feature of the U.S. tax system, which subsidizes the conflict of interest between debt and equity regarding firm liquidation.

This paper was accepted by Amit Seru, finance.
PBM Competition in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Formulary Design and Drug Pricing
Authors: Kouvelis Panos , Xiao Yixuan , Yang Nan
Published: August 2015

We model the competition among multiple pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for the patronage of a client organization. Each PBM selects a list of prices to be charged to the client organization for each of the branded and generic drugs within a therapeutic class (price decision) and a formulary list that assigns branded drugs to preferred or nonpreferred tiers (formulary decision). Drug manufacturers offer rebates to PBMs for drugs on preferred tier of formularies. The individuals participating in the client’s pharmacy benefit plan are the ones consuming the drugs and making purchasing decisions, whereas the client organization is paying the majority of drug cost. The choices of the individuals and the client organization are governed by different utility measures. For this complex drug distribution setting and for competing PBMs, we show the existence and uniqueness of a pure Nash equilibrium on aggregate formulary and price decisions, which represent the welfare-adjusted cost and welfare-adjusted price of each PBM’s plan, respectively. We characterize each PBM’s optimal formulary and equilibrium price decisions and discuss the impact of various model primitives. We apply our model to gain insights on the impact of mergers in the PBM industry.
Climatology and atmospheric chemistry of the non-methane hydrocarbons ethane and propane over the North Atlantic
Authors: Helmig Detlev , Muñoz Mauricio , Hueber Jacques , Mazzoleni Claudio , Mazzoleni Lynn , Owen Richard C. , Val-Martin Maria , Fialho Paulo , Plass-Duelmer Christian , Palmer Paul I. , Lewis Alastair C. , Pfister Gabriele
Published: August 2015

A record spanning ten years of non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC) data from the Pico Mountain Observatory (PMO), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, was analyzed for seasonal NMHC behavior, atmospheric processing, and trends, focusing on ethane and propane. The location of this site in the central North Atlantic, at an elevation of 2225 m asl, allows these data to be used to investigate the background conditions and pollution transport events occurring in the lower free North Atlantic troposphere. The quantity ln([propane]/[ethane]) was used as an indicator of both photochemical processing and a marker for the occurrence of pollution transport events detected at the station. The Pico data were compared with three other continuous NMHC data sets from sites bordering the North Atlantic, i.e. the Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) stations at Summit, Greenland, Hohenpeisssenberg, Germany, and Cape Verde, using ln([propane]/[ethane]) results as an indicator for the degree of photochemical processing (‘aging’) seen in the data. Comparisons of these three data sets showed some significant differences in the seasonal background and range of observed values. The statistical distribution of binned monthly data was determined, and individual sample events were then scaled to the monthly median observed value. Back trajectories, determined by the HYSPLIT model were used to investigate the geographic origin of the observed trace gases as a function of the degree of photochemical processing.

Results show that PMO samples have been subjected to a diversity of air transport and aging, from highly processed air to freshly emitted air throughout the year, and in particular during summer months. The predominant air transport is from North America, with only occasional influence from continental areas located east and southeast (Europe and Africa). The available record was found to be too variable and still too short to allow deciphering NMHC trends from the data.

Ethane and propane measurements at the PMO were compared with the MOZART-4 atmospheric chemistry and transport model at the appropriate time and location. The model was found to yield good agreement in the description of the lower range of atmospheric mole fractions observed, of the seasonal cycle, and the regional oxidation chemistry. However, ethane and propane enhancements in transport events were underestimated, indicating that after the ≥ 3 days of synoptic transport to PMO the spatial extent of plumes frequently is smaller than the 2.8°x2.8° (∼300 km) model grid resolution.
Review: Nanotechnology- The secret of fifth industrial revolution and the future of next generation
Authors: RAI SHIVANI , RAI ADITYA
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Rai S, Rai A. 2015. Nanotechnology - The secret of fifth industrial revolution and the future of next generation. Nusantara Bioscience 7: 61-66. Nanotechnology can be defined as a new and emerging technology with vast applications in the field of energy, electronic, cosmetics, textiles, medicine, agriculture, and environment, etc. In India, since post-independence both science and economics have progressed in the last century. Nanotechnology has filled various gaps in technologies and will develop all aspects of economy including wages, employment, market currencies, exchange rates supply and demand, etc. Nanotechnology with reduced size may allow for automation of tasks which were previously inaccessible due to physical restrictions. The industrial revolution has been evolved during the 16 century, and as result of which, the world economy has been changed drastically Now energy resources and manufacturing play pivotal role in the development of economy and technologies. The new innovations of nanotechnology will change the scenario of the poor people with the power of economy. Today, we would be able to change the world by “The fifth industrial revolution of nanotechnology”. The more striking is that it will cover-up the target ratio of economy since quarter century and accomplish the target ratio of economy within ten years. However, nanotechnology may have exerted toxicity. This may be harmful to nature and living organisms Apart from that, there are some other implications such as ethical issues, which may in turnoff footsteps back and raises certain issues. In fact, there is a need for awareness among the common people in society. The focus of the present review is to discuss role of nanotechnology that is quite augmented in different industries and also in generating fifth revolution leading to better future of next generation.
Germination and breaking seed dormancy of Alpinia malaccensis
Authors: RIVAI REZA RAMDAN , WARDANI FITRI FATMA , DEVI MICHA GRACANNA
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Rivai RR, Wardani FF, Devi MG. 2015. Germination and breaking seed dormancy of Alpinia malaccensis. Nusantara Bioscience 7: 67-72. Alpinia malaccensis belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and is generally propagated by vegetative organs. Seed propagation is needed in order to improve the quality of plants through crossbreeding. The hard testa and small endosperm are the main problems in seed germination. The objectives of this research were to determine the best media for germination and method for breaking seed dormancy of A. malaccensis. The research was conducted at the Seed Conservation Laboratory, Center for Plant Conservation Bogor Botanic Gardens. A Completely Randomized Design with three replications was used, and the two treatment factors were different germination media and the methods of breaking seed dormancy. Results showed that cocopeat was the best media for increasing A. malaccensis germination rate one month after planting, whereas the method of wounding the testa or soaking the seed in water with a temperature of 75 oC for 5 minutes showed the highest rate of A. malaccensis germination after three months of planting.
Performance of Cystatin C– and Creatinine-Based Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Equations Depends on Patient Characteristics
Authors: Meeusen Jeffrey W , Rule Andrew D , Voskoboev Nikolay , Baumann Nikola A , Lieske John C
Published: August 2015

BACKGROUND

The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline recommends use of a cystatin C–based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to confirm creatinine-based eGFR between 45 and 59 mL · min−1 · (1.73 m2)−1. Prior studies have demonstrated that comorbidities such as solid-organ transplant strongly influence the relationship between measured GFR, creatinine, and cystatin C. Our objective was to evaluate the performance of cystatin C–based eGFR equations compared with creatinine-based eGFR and measured GFR across different clinical presentations.

METHODS

We compared the performance of the CKD-EPI 2009 creatinine-based estimated GFR equation (eGFRCr) and the newer CKD-EPI 2012 cystatin C–based equations (eGFRCys and eGFRCr-Cys) with measured GFR (iothalamate renal clearance) across defined patient populations. Patients (n = 1652) were categorized as transplant recipients (n = 568 kidney; n = 319 other organ), known chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients (n = 618), or potential kidney donors (n = 147).

RESULTS

eGFRCr-Cys showed the most consistent performance across different clinical populations. Among potential kidney donors without CKD [stage 2 or higher; eGFR >60 mL · min−1 · (1.73 m2)−1], eGFRCys and eGFRCr-Cys demonstrated significantly less bias than eGFRCr; however, all 3 equations substantially underestimated GFR when eGFR was <60 mL · min−1 · (1.73 m2)−1. Among transplant recipients with CKD stage 3B or greater [eGFR <45 mL · min−1 · (1.73 m2)−1], eGFRCys was significantly more biased than eGFRCr. No clear differences in eGFR bias between equations were observed among known CKD patients regardless of eGFR range or in any patient group with a GFR between 45 and 59 mL · min−1 · (1.73 m2)−1.

CONCLUSIONS

The performance of eGFR equations depends on patient characteristics that are readily apparent on presentation. Among the 3 CKD-EPI equations, eGFRCr-Cys performed most consistently across the studied patient populations.
The vocational maturity and career choices of female industrial design students in Taiwanese universities
Authors: Yang Ming-Ying , Liao Yi-Ya , Chou Yung-Ping
Published: August 2015

Product and Industrial Design (ID) is frequently regarded as a masculine and maledominated profession. Female Taiwanese industrial designers, similar to those in other countries, have not been as active as men in this field. However, more female students are enrolled in ID programmes in Taiwan than are male students, with the total ratio of female students reaching 61 per cent countrywide. To understand the cause of such inactivity, investigating female ID students’ career choices as they complete professional education is crucial. This study investigated the vocational maturity and career choices of female ID students in Taiwan. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 417 female ID students from 24 departments belonging to one of 23 Taiwanese universities. The results show that vocational maturity was generally positive, but a significant proportion of women intend to work outside of ID, possibly due to an overly negative view of ID as an industry. The outcome can be used to guide educators to assist female ID talents plan their career and enhance their employment opportunities.
Art courses and Interior Design students
Authors: al-Murahhem Faredah Mohsen
Published: August 2015

This study sheds light on the influence of an artistic background on students’ outcomes, specifically students of the Interior Design (ID) course at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah-Saudi Arabia. It focuses on the first-year curriculum and its impact on the final outcomes. Case studies were observed of ID students studying art courses in their first year, over the subsequent period of up to five academic terms. The chosen cases were the second class of the major, where final presentations of some courses were analysed. Among the cases was one student who is artistically gifted, and her works were also evaluated. This study examines the assumption that artistic background may be reflected – by some means – in some of a student’s drawings and presentations of design projects. The study also demonstrated that early exposure to artistic methods and skills impacted on student confidence and presentation skills, and this diminished somewhat in the final year of study where newly acquired ID skills merged with the artistic skills.
Developing an inclusive curriculum of architecture for students with dyslexia
Authors: Holgate Peter
Published: August 2015

Design subjects, including architecture, tend to attract students with dyslexia. The relevant disciplinary skills of three-dimensional design and visual communications often align to these students’ academic strengths. However, as these students progress towards their final award, many appear to find the requirements for extended writing (in the forms of dissertations, reports, etc.), and self-directed personal organization and management to be problematic. A number of interventions, implemented in the architecture curriculum at Northumbria University over a period of five years, seek to provide academic support and alternative assessment methods for these students. The efficacy of these initiatives has been evaluated through a series of semi-structured interviews conducted with graduates of architecture. The enquiry concluded that the development of academic writing skills was viewed by graduating students with dyslexia as desirable with respect to further study and practice; alternative assessment methods provided both problems and opportunities in implementation. Concurrently, staff efforts to understand and manage the impact of dyslexia in higher education studies was highly appreciated in terms of developing self-efficacy and confidence in students’ abilities.
Book Reports
Authors: Svensson Birgitta , Melchior Marie Riegels
Published: August 2015

Fashion and Museums: Theory and Practice, Marie Riegels Melchior and Birgitta Svensson (eds) (2014) London: Bloomsbury Academic, 210 pp. ISBN: 9781472525246, Hardback £58.50 [Contributions by Harold Koda & Jessica Glasscock, Jose Teunissen, Marco Pecorari, Anna Dahlgren, Julia Petrov, Marianne Larsson, Anne-Sophie Hjemdahl, Rosemary Harden, Kirsten Toftegaard, Ingeborg Philipsen, Tone Rasch & Ingebjørg Eidhammer and Jeffrey Horsley.]
‘Pretty healthy’: Authenticity and the incorporation of beauty ideals into health discourse
Authors: Perry Felicity
Published: August 2015

This article examines how students at an urban high school in Aotearoa New Zealand navigate the relationship between beauty ideals and authenticity. The students privilege ‘personality’ over appearance, positioning appearance as detracting from personality. They conceive many appearance ideals to be ‘fake’, and believe that to present the self in line with these ideals is to present an inauthentic self. The students frame themselves as media literate, producing ‘sad’ Others who cannot ‘see through’ the mediated construction of beauty ideals. In addition to distancing themselves from these Others, the students use the tropes of fun and selfgrowth to frame their emulation of (and/or desire to emulate) appearance ideals as authentic expressions of their selves, rather than the desire to be seen as attractive. Most effectively, in line with the increasing amalgamation of beauty into health discourses, the students reposition appearance ideals as ‘health’ ideals, thus 28 incorporating appearance ideals into the sphere of the authentic. In doing so, the students distance themselves from the ‘sad’ feminized Other that is consumed with her looks, which allows them to position themselves as empowered rational subjects who adhere to beauty ideals ‘for themselves’ rather than for others.
Presidential dancing: The bodies of heads of state
Authors: Craig Maxine Leeds
Published: August 2015

Dominant western masculinity has been theorized as disembodied, in contrast to sensual, emotional and bodily-determined femininity. If this is the case, the US presidents should epitomize disembodied power. Yet presidents and presidential candidates routinely use their bodies to demonstrate their fit with positions of power. They pitch balls at the beginning of baseball season. Since the mid-1960s, one of the first public appearances of a newly elected president is his dance with the first lady at the inaugural ball. This article calls attention to the moving bodies of US presidents to see what they reveal about the relationship between physical movement and the appearance of power. It argues that presidents do political work through physical movement, including when they dance. As they dance alongside non-US visitors, or dance at inaugural balls, in televised appearances and White House social events, presidents position themselves in relation to constructions of racialized masculinity.
The conscripted metaphor
Authors: Shlah Zaid
Published: August 2015

This article explores the relationship between the language of the State and its influence, either seen or unseen, on the language of the writer. The article builds on the claims made by authors such as Edward Said and Albert Jay Nock who posited that the State, in effect, monopolizes cultural and educational institutions, as well as digital mediums, to such an extent that the poet/critic trained or educated inside this State system is compromised at the level of the metaphor, and in the writer’s ability to pursue disinterestedly any real and meaningful criticism of the State. In support of this thesis, the article analyses several historical and contemporary entanglements between Iraq and the west, with an emphasis on critical literature, State demagoguery and higher education.
Review
Authors: Sullivan Antony T. , Sassoon Joseph , Sullivan Antony T. , Pfeifer Karen , Sullivan Antony T.
Published: August 2015

A Documentary History of Modern Iraq, Stacy E. Holden (ed.) (2012) Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 398 pp., ISBN 978-0-8130-4016-5, h/bk, $74.95

New Bab ylonians: A History of Jews in Modern Iraq, Orit Bash kin (2012) Stanford: Stanford University Press, 328 pp., ISBN: 9780804778749, h/bk, $80.00

Redeployment, Phil Klay (2014) New York: The Penguin Press, 291 pp., ISBN: 9781594204999, h/bk, $21.56

Human Development in Iraq, 1950–1990, Bassam Yousif (2013) New York: Routledge, 211 pp., ISBN: 9780415782630, h/bk, $140.00; ISBN: 9780203631942, e-book, $140.00

Living To Some Purpose: Memoirs of a Secularist Iraqi and Arab Statesman, Adnan Pachachi (2013) London: Arabian Publishing Ltd, Index and appendices, 228 pp., ISBN: 9780957106031, h/bk, $31.34
Curating Massive Media
Authors: Colangelo Dave
Published: August 2015

The European Union’s media art initiative Connecting Cities and New York-based Streaming Museum are two recent examples of curatorial models that operate through large, networked digital displays. This growing exhibition category combines expressive media architecture and telecommunication elements to engage ‘trans-local’ sites and diverse publics in complex media spaces. By investigating the confluence of exhibition-making, public art and urban experience, this article explores the relationship between spectacle and criticality with respect to shifting notions of space, identity and ‘the common’.
An insight on the (Hindu’s) unified quantum cosmology
Authors: UV. Satya Seshavatharam , S. Lakshminarayana
Published: August 2015

In the heuristic approach, with reference to ‘conservation of energy’, ‘initial light speed expansion’, ‘continuous light speed rotation’, ‘Kerr-Schwarzschild radius’, ‘conservation of centripetal force’, ‘Planck scale’, ‘quantum gravity’ and ‘Hindu model of cosmic age’, we introduce a heuristic ‘model of cosmology’. The authors would like to stress the fact that, ‘with light speed rotation’ qualitatively ‘Hubble parameter’ and ‘angular velocity’ both can be shown to be secondary physical constants and their individual roles can be shown to be similar. With five unified, simplified and workable assumptions, a number of useful cosmological formulae can be generated. With reference to current microwave back ground temperature obtained magnitude of current Hubble parameter is accurately fitting with the recommended value. With the proposed assumptions:1) the intended purpose of ‘lambda’ term can be understood and in future it can be relinquished. 2) Cosmic acceleration and dark energy concepts can be relinquished at fundamental level. 3) Cosmic flatness can be well understood.4) Comic ‘horizon problem’ can be eliminated at fundamental level. In future, either from ‘academic interest’ point of view or from ‘serious research’ point of view, this model can be recommended for in depth analysis at fundamental level.
Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: Diagnoses and Surgical Results in 12 Pediatric Patients
Authors: Rodriguez-Gonzalez Moises , Tirado Antonio Moruno , Hosseinpour Reza , de Soto Jose Santos
Published: August 2015

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital condition. It responds well to early diagnosis and treatment, but otherwise the prognosis is poor. We present our case series of 12 patients (mean age, 2 ± 2.58 yr; age range, 2 mo–8 yr), emphasizing the diagnostic process and discussing our surgical results. The diagnosis of ALCAPA should be suspected in infants who have dilated cardiomyopathy with electrocardiographic changes that suggest ischemia, and in older children who have isolated mitral regurgitation. When clinical suspicion is high, the results of 2-dimensional echocardiography combined with color-flow Doppler studies in expert hands can establish the diagnosis, thus avoiding angiography in critically ill infants. The treatment of choice in our patients was transfer and reimplantation of the left coronary artery onto the ascending aorta. There were 2 deaths: both were infants in extremis who underwent emergency surgery. An older child with severe ventricular dysfunction was given mechanical ventricular assistance and then heart transplantation. As of this report, all 10 survivors remained well and asymptomatic.
Percutaneous Management of a Coronary Bifurcation Aneurysm with Mesh-Covered Stents and the Simultaneous Kissing Stent Technique
Authors: Crimi Gabriele , Bartolini Davide , Bellotti Sandro , Iannone Alessandro , Rubartelli Paolo
Published: August 2015

A 63-year-old man was admitted with a clinical diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (non-ST-segment elevation), characterized by regional hypokinesia of the left ventricular posterior and lateral walls and by positive cardiac biomarkers. The coronary angiogram showed a 12.5-mm-diameter aneurysm with a mural thrombus and possible distal embolism to the bifurcation of the left circumflex coronary artery and the 2nd marginal branch.

The aneurysm was managed percutaneously by implanting 2 mesh-covered stents in accordance with the “simultaneous kissing stent” technique. Follow-up angiography and optical coherence tomography at 5 postprocedural months documented complete sealing of the aneurysm and diffuse in-stent restenosis. No sign of ischemia occurred during the subsequent follow-up.
Older Age at Completion of Fontan Procedure Is Associated with Improved Percentage of Predicted Maximum Oxygen Uptake
Authors: Bolin Elijah H. , Maskatia Shiraz A. , Tate Amanda L. , Petit Christopher J.
Published: August 2015

We tested the hypothesis that later completion of the Fontan procedure is associated with improved exercise capacity in the current period of staged single-ventricle palliation. We performed a retrospective study, in Fontan patients, of exercise stress test data from April 2003 through March 2011. Patients were included if they had received staged palliations in accordance with current surgical strategy, defined as the performance of a superior cavopulmonary connection at ≤1 year of age, followed in subsequent years by Fontan completion. Patients with a pacemaker or respiratory exchange ratio <1 were excluded. Early and late Fontan groups were created on the basis of whether Fontan completion had been performed at <4 or ≥ 4 years of age. The primary predictor variable was age at Fontan completion, and the primary marker of exercise performance was the percentage of predicted maximum oxygen consumption. During the study period, 55 patients were identified (mean age, 11.7 ± 2.8 yr).

Older age at Fontan completion correlated positively with higher percentages of predicted maximum oxygen consumption (R=0.286, P=0.034). Patients in whom Fontan completion was performed at ≥4 years of age had higher percentages of predicted maximum oxygen consumption than did those in whom completion was at <4 years of age (84.4 ± 21.5 vs 72.9 ± 18.1; P=0.041). Later Fontan completion might be associated with improved exercise capacity in patients palliated in accordance with contemporary surgical strategy.
Liver Nodules after the Fontan Operation: Role of Magnetic Resonance Elastography
Authors: Poterucha Joseph T. , Venkatesh Sudhakar K. , Novak Jennifer L. , Cetta Frank
Published: August 2015

Hepatic dysfunction after the Fontan surgical palliation runs an indolent course. Moreover, there is no standard method of evaluating hepatic dysfunction. Magnetic resonance elastography has emerged as an advanced screening tool for preclinical detection of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis. We describe the case of a patient who had undergone Fontan palliation, and then developed liver nodules and elevated tumor markers 18 years later. Her case illustrates the challenges in diagnostic management of hepatic dysfunction and the potential role of magnetic resonance elastography in monitoring these patients.
Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Adults with Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Review of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement
Authors: Sodhi Sandeep S. , Cedars Ari M.
Published: August 2015

Transposition of the great arteries encompasses a set of structural congenital cardiac lesions that has in common ventriculoarterial discordance. Primarily because of advances in medical and surgical care, an increasing number of children born with this anomaly are surviving into adulthood. Depending upon the subtype of lesion or the particular corrective surgery that the patient might have undergone, this group of adult congenital heart disease patients constitutes a relatively new population with unique medical sequelae. Among the more common and difficult to manage are cardiac arrhythmias and other sequelae that can lead to sudden cardiac death. To date, the question of whether implantable cardioverter-defibrillators should be placed in this cohort as a preventive measure to abort sudden death has largely gone unanswered. Therefore, we review the available literature surrounding this issue.