bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Типологические и идентификационные признаки поколений
Authors: Pishchik Vlada I.
Published: September 2018

Introduction. Little attention has been paid to the study of identifying characteristics of generations in social psychology. This paper: (a) presents a novel view of typological and identifying characteristics of generations within classical (primordial) and non-classical (constructionist) approaches; (b) classifies approaches to defining the ‘generation’ concept; (c) considers the existing criteria for differentiating generations; and (d) discusses the issue of subjective and objective criteria. Within the framework of the classical approach the generation is understood as a large group which identifying characteristics include such constant constructs as: age, historical events of life, and a place in the family. The study presents typologies of generations in Russia, America, and China that differ in their criteria for generational boundaries. It is found that respondents’ identification with their generation does not always correspond to their age. The constructionist approach suggests that the reality of life of generations is changeable and fluid and defines the generation as a non-rigid system which identifying characteristics are hard to fixate. Discourse is an indicator of the fluid identification of generations. The paper concludes with the comparative analysis of the existing typologies of generations.
Methods. The study used the technique for measuring mentality types by V. I. Pishchik and ‘My Adolescence’ free description technique. The study sample was comprised of 300 individual participants (representatives of the ‘transitional’ and ‘informational’ generations).
Results. In brief the research findings indicate that the informational generation is characterized by innovative mentality, while the transitional generation is characterized by both innovative and traditional mentality. The difference between indices of societality and individualism in the analyzed text content is statistically significant. The texts produced by the representatives of the transitional generation mainly contain the problem and the cultural context. The representatives of the informational generation typically enumerate in their texts the facts of life and acquisition of material objects.
Discussion. The classical and non-classical approaches to the problem of generations are considered as two alternatives of knowledge representation. The conclusion is made regarding the prospects of applying the constructionist approach to the psychology of generations.
Highlights

The classical approach defines the generation as a poorly structured social group.
The non-classical approach defines the generation as a form of cultural and collective representations.
The classical approach suggests that the characteristics identifying generations are stable and passed on from generation to generation.
From the constructionist point of view the characteristics identifying generations are flexible and unstable and are not transmitted across generations directly.
The typology of generations has its cultural, social, and historical specific qualities.
Особенности влияния состава и кристаллической структуры на поведение электрофизических свойств сплавов системы Ni-=SUB=-(1-x)-=/SUB=-W-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=- при низких температурах
Authors: Деревянко В.В. , Сунгуров М.С. , Сухарeва Т.В. , Финкель В.А. , Шахов Ю.Н.
Published: September 2018

AbstractThe problem of establishing the correlation between, on the one hand, the chemical and phase compositions of Ni_1– x W_ x alloys (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) and, on the other hand, the character of the temperature dependences of the electrical resistivity, is considered. Based on the experimental ρ( T ) curves, the concentration dependences of are reconstructed in the wide temperature range (50 K ≤ T ≤ 273 K). The ρ( x ) curves have features related to a change in the crystal structures of the alloys (concentration fcc–bcc phase transition), their magnetic structures and percolation processes occurring in the two-phase fcc + bcc medium.
Электрические и магнитные свойства нанонитей Pb и In в асбесте в области сверхпроводящего перехода
Authors: Черняев А.В. , Михайлин Н.Ю. , Шамшур Д.В. , Кумзеров Ю.А. , Фокин А.В. , Калмыков А.Е. , Парфеньев Р.В. , Сорокин Л.М. , Lashkul A.
Published: September 2018

AbstractBulk nanocomposites based on superconducting metals Pb and In embedded into matrices of natural chrysotile asbestos with the nanotube internal diameter d ~ 6 nm have been fabricated and studied. The low-temperature electrical and magnetic properties of the nanocomposites demonstrate the superconducting transition with the transition critical temperature T _c ≈ (7.18 ± 0.02) K for the Pb–asbestos nanocomposite (this temperature is close to T _c bulk = 7.196 K for bulk Pb). The electrical measurements show that In nanofilaments in asbestos have T _c ~ 3.5–3.6 K that is higher than T _c bulk = 3.41 K for bulk In. It is shown that the temperature smearing of the superconducting transition in the temperature dependences of the resistance R ( T ) Δ T ≈ 0.06 K for the Pb–asbestos and Δ T ≈ 1.8 K for the In–asbestos are adequately described by the fluctuation Aslamazov–Larkin and Langer–Ambegaokar theories. The resistive measurements show that the critical magnetic fields of the nanofilaments extrapolated to T = 0 K are H _ c (0) ~ 47 kOe for Pb in asbestos and H _ c (0) ~ 1.5 kOe for In in asbestos; these values are significantly higher than the values for the bulk materials ( H $$H_{\rm{c}}^{\rm{bulk}}$$ H c b u l k = 803 Oe for Pb and $$H_{\rm{c}}^{\rm{bulk}}$$ H c b u l k = 285 Oe for In). The results of the electrical measurements for Pb‒asbestos and In–asbestos agree with the data for the magnetic-field dependences of the magnetic moment in these nanocomposites.
Термополяризационный эффект в линейном полиэтиленоксиде при кристаллизации из расплава
Authors: Матвеев Н.Н. , Борисова Н.И. , Камалова Н.С. , Евсикова Н.Ю.
Published: September 2018

AbstractThe correlation between crystallite structural changes and polarization properties of a linear crystallized [–CH_2CH_2O–]_ n polyethylene oxide polymer is studied. The average spherulite radius and polarization of polyethylene oxide are inspected as functions of molecular weight of polymer and crystallization temperature from melt in a nonuniform temperature field.
Изменение структуры и механических свойств жесткоэластических и пористых пленок полипропилена при отжиге и ориентации
Authors: Ельяшевич Г.К. , Курындин И.С. , Лаврентьев В.К. , Попова Е.Н. , Bukov sek V.
Published: September 2018

AbstractThe effect of the annealing temperature on the characteristics of hard elastic polypropylene samples obtained by annealing of extruded films and having an oriented lamellar structure is studied. It is established using the methods of X-ray scattering and differential scanning calorimetry that the lamellae thickness, the large period, and the degree of orientation of the folded lamellae increase with an increase in the annealing temperature, which is accompanied by an increase in the melting temperature and enthalpy. Porous films are obtained by uniaxial extension of the annealed samples in the orientation direction. It is shown that the porosity and permeability of the porous films increase with an increase in the annealing temperature, owing to an increase in the number and sizes of the through channels. The mechanical characteristics (strength, elastic modulus, and break elongation) of the hard elastic and porous films are measured, and their relationship with changes in the structure and orientation of the samples, depending on the annealing temperature, is established.
Влияние толщины базы на эффективность фотопреобразования текстурированных солнечных элементов на основе кремния
Authors: Саченко А.В. , Костылев В.П. , Бобыль А.В. , Власюк В.Н. , Соколовский И.О. , Коноплев Г.А. , Теруков Е.И. , Шварц М.З. , Евстигнеев М.А.
Published: September 2018

AbstractA theory is developed, which describes the experimental external quantum efficiency, EQE (λ) as a function of photon wavelength for structured Si-based solar cells. Short-circuit current density as a function of base thickness, d , is calculated for the high-efficiency solar cells with the photoconversion efficiency η ≥ 25% The procedure allows one to carry out a complete optimization of such solar cells, in particular, to find the optimal base thickness, d _opt.
Метод диагностики обобщенной синхронизации в системах со сложной топологией хаотического аттрактора
Authors: Москаленко О.И. , Ханадеев В.А. , Короновский А.А.
Published: September 2018

AbstractA diagnostic technique is proposed for the mode of generalized synchronization in systems with a complex chaotic attractor topology based on consideration of tubes of trajectories in the phase space of interacting systems. The method functionality is tested by the numerical simulation of two mutually coupled modified Lorentz systems: one in the chaotic state, and another in the hyperchaotic state. The results are compared to the data obtained by calculating the Lyapunov exponent spectrum and show good agreement.
Влияние структуры металломатричного композита магний-нитрид алюминия на его сопротивление деформированию при квазистатическом и динамическом нагружении
Authors: Хрусталёв А.П. , Гаркушин Г.В. , Жуков И.А. , Разоренов С.В.
Published: September 2018

AbstractThe microstructure of an ML5 commercial magnesium alloy reinforced by aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticles with an average size of 80 nm at an amount of 0.5 wt % has been studied. Comparative data on strength and plasticity of the initial ML15 alloy and AlN-reinforced metal-matrix composite were obtained using Instron 3369 universal testing machine. The influence of material microstructure on the resistance of samples to high-rate deformation and fracture was determined by analysis of the full wave profiles measured using a VISAR laser Doppler velocimeter.
Влияние температуры деформации в камере Бриджмена на особенности формирования дефектной структуры технически чистого титана
Authors: Шурыгина Н.А. , Глезер А.М. , Дьяконов Д.Л. , Томчук А.А. , Кадомцев А.Г. , Нарыкова М.В.
Published: September 2018

AbstractTransmission electron microscopy data showed evidence of the formation of structural regions corresponding to deformation (dislocated) fragments and dynamically recrystallized grains in α-phase titanium upon torsion at high hydrostatic pressure at room and cryogenic temperatures. It is shown that the previously proposed “two-phase mixture” model is applicable to description of these defect structures.
Влияние массовой скорости на величину критического теплового потока при кипении деионизованной воды с недогревом в микроканальной системе охлаждения
Authors: Кузнецов В.В. , Шамирзаев А.С.
Published: September 2018

AbstractWe have experimentally studied the influence of the mass flow rate on the critical heat flux (CHF) during the boiling of deionized water underheated relative to the saturation temperature in a microchannel cooling system. The experimental unit comprised a copper-based block with two 0.36-mm-deep microchannels of 2 mm width and 16 mm length. The mass flow rate ranged from 100 to 600 kg/(m^2 s) and the initial subcooling was varied from 30 to 70°C. It was found that the character of boiling crisis changed with increasing mass flow rate and the CHF significantly increased upon complete condensation of vapor in the distribution chamber of the cooling system.
Арсенид-галлиевые детекторы с барьером Шоттки для спектрометрии альфа-частиц при температурах до 120-=SUP=-o-=/SUP=-C
Authors: Черных А.В. , Черных С.В. , Диденко С.И. , Буртебаев Н. , Насурлла Маулен , Насурлла Маржан , Бритвич Г.И. , Чубенко А.П. , Барышников Ф.М. , Слепцов Е.В.
Published: September 2018

AbstractGaAs Schottky barrier detectors for α particle spectrometry have been tested. Detectors had an input window area of 80 mm^2 and a working barrier layer thickness of 40–50 μm. The energy resolution (FWHM) measured on 5.499 MeV α line of ^238Pu source amounted to 17.5 keV at a generator peak width of 7.8 keV. In the measurements on a ^226Ra source, detectors showed linear response and nearly 100% charge collection efficiency at reverse bias above 65 V for all energies of α particles emitted from the source. Tests for thermal stability showed that the proposed detectors can be used in alpha-spectrometry of radionuclides at temperatures up to 120°C.
Effect of Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis on Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients with CKD
Authors: Kendrick Jessica , Shah Pratik , Andrews Emily , You Zhiying , Nowak Kristen , Pasch Andreas , Chonchol Michel
Published: September 2018

Background and objectives

We examined the effect of alkali replacement for metabolic acidosis on vascular endothelial function in patients with CKD.

Methods

We performed a pilot, prospective, open-label 14-week crossover study examining the effect of oral sodium bicarbonate treatment on vascular function in 20 patients with an eGFR of 15–44 ml/min per 1.73 m2 with low serum bicarbonate levels (16–21 mEq/L). Each period was 6 weeks in duration with a 2-week washout period in between. Patients were treated to goal serum bicarbonate of ≥23 mEq/L. The primary end point was change in brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) between treatment and control conditions. Secondary end points included changes in markers of inflammation, bone turnover, mineral metabolism, and calcification.

Results

Eighteen patients completed the study and were included in the primary efficacy analysis. The mean (SD) age and eGFR were 59 (12) years and 26 (8) ml/min per 1.73 m2, respectively. Serum bicarbonate increased significantly with sodium bicarbonate treatment (+2.7±2.9 mEq/L, P≤0.001), whereas there was no change in bicarbonate levels in the control group. FMD significantly improved after sodium bicarbonate therapy (mean±SD, FMD baseline: 4.1%±4.1%; 6 weeks: 5.2%±2.9%; P=0.04) There was no significant change in FMD in the control group (mean±SD, FMD baseline: 4.6%±3.1%; 6 weeks: 4.1%±3.4%; P=0.20). Compared with control, sodium bicarbonate treatment resulted in a significant increase in FMD (mean, 1.8%; 95% confidence interval, 0.3 to 3.3; P=0.02). There was no significant change in bone markers or serum calcification propensity with treatment. Serum phosphorus and intact fibroblast growth factor 23 increased significantly during treatment.

Conclusions

Treatment of metabolic acidosis with sodium bicarbonate significantly improved vascular endothelial function in patients with stages 3b and 4 CKD.
El aeropuerto de Berlín-Tempelhof: materialización estética del régimen nazii
Authors: Bobadilla García Mariana
Published: September 2018

El aeropuerto jamás llegó a ser operado como tal por el régimen nazi, y sólo tomó su función de puerto hasta el final de la guerra, cuando fue cedido al ejército americano. Tras el final de la Guerra Fría, se devolvió su administración al gobierno alemán, que lo clausuró en 2008 para volverlo parque público y ceder el tránsito a otros aeropuertos. Hoy en día sus campos son un popular destino de recreo
para la comunidad berlinesa, y el edificio es considerado un monumento histórico. El legado visual eterno que Hitler hubiera esperado de él, la perpetuación de sus torcidos
principios, pareciera ser inexistente. ¿Por qué no perpetuó esta monumental estructura los valores del régimen que lo construyó? ¿Cómo encaja el aeropuerto de Tempelhof dentro del sistema estético, arquitectónico y cultural que alegaba procurar el régimen nazi?
Can we translate sounds into words? A response to Leo Groarke`'s "Auditory Arguments: The Logic of ‘Sound’ Arguments"
Authors: Kisicek Gabrijela
Published: September 2018

This comment to Leo Groarke`'s "Auditory Arguments: The Logic of ‘Sound’ Arguments" is a contribution to the better understanding of an auditory argument as a part of analysis of an argumentative discourse. The emphasis is on human sound i.e. prosodic features of spoken language and its argumentative function. Paper presents sort of “auditory dictionary” which might be of use in sound analysis. It also gives one possible solution of translating sound into words by using visual images as mediators.
Synthesis and antimicrobial screening of novel 1,3-dioxolanes linked to N-5 of 5H-[1,2,4]triazino[5,6-b]indole-3-thiol
Authors: Ramadan El , Rasheed Hanaa , El Ashry
Published: September 2018

Synthesis of 1-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]-1H-indole- -2,3-dione (10) was achieved by coupling 1H-indole-2,3-dione (16) with (R)- -(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (15) in the presence of sodium hydride in dry N,N-dimethylformamide at room temperature in a closed Erlenmeyer flask. Condensation of 10 with hydrazinecarbothioamide in water afforded the thiosemicarbazone derivative 17; its subsequent cyclization with potassium carbonate in water gave the corresponding thione 18 in good yield. The 3-allylthio and 3-benzylthio derivatives 20 and 21 were also prepared by alkylating thiol 19 with alkyl halides in aqueous sodium hydroxide or coupling of 3-(allylthio/benzylthio)-5H-1,2,4-triazino[5,6-b]indoles (23 and 24) with compound 15 in NaH/DMF. Compound 20 was isomerized to a mixture of geometrical isomers (E/Z)-5-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)- methyl]-3-(prop-1-en-1-ylthio)-5H-1,2,4-triazino[5,6-b]indoles (25 and 26), evidenced by their 1H- and 13C-NMR spectra taken in deuterodimethyl sulfoxide. Structural elucidation of the synthesized compounds was realized using FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. The newly synthesized compounds were found to possess moderate inhibitory activity against the fungus Candida albicans compared to clotrimazole as reference control. Compounds 10, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23 and 24 had mean growth inhibition zones (IZ) and minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) in the range of 12?15 mm and 31.25?200 ?g mL-1, respectively, with inhibition levels in the range 70.58?88.23 %. Compound 19 exhibited moderate activity against Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus relative to imipenem as the standard drug. All compounds were inactive against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
A new method of processing CO2 and magnesite slag simultaneously
Authors: Yang Na , Ning Ping , Li Kai , Wang Junya
Published: September 2018

Calcining magnesite slag to capture CO2 is a new and simple method of processing CO2 and magnesite slag simultaneously. In this work, the CO2 capture capacity by calcined magnesite slag in wet flue gas simulated by adding water vapour was investigated. The magnesite slag exhibits excellent CO2 adsorption performance, with 3.01 mmol/g CO2 adsorption capacity, which is reduced to 2.18 mmol/g after 8 cycles and is obvious superior to magnesite. The structure and characterization of the magnesite slag are examined by XRF, FT-IR, TGDSC, XRD, CO2-TPD and BET. It can be confirmed by X-ray fluorescence analysis that the key component of magnesite slag is MgSiO3 and MgCO3. The results of this work indicate that the magnesite slag is an available adsorbent for CO2 adsorption after calcination.
Monte Carlo optimization of redundancy of nanotechnology computer memories in the conditions of background radiation
Authors: Dolicanin Edin , Fetahovic Irfan
Published: September 2018

The aim of this paper is applying statistical laws and enlargement law to
determine a redundancy level of nanotechnology computers with a pre-given
statistical confidence. We have tested radiation hardness of MOS memory
components (commercial EPROM memory) using both Monte Carlo simulation
method and experimental procedure. Then, by using the statistical
enlargement law, we have performed the analysis of redundancy optimization
of MOS structure for nanotechnology computers, under the influence of
background radiation, and obtained more than satisfying results.
Influence of head cover on the neutron dose equivalent in Monte Carlo simulations of high energy medical linear accelerator
Authors: Brkic Hrvoje , Kasabasic Mladen , Ivkovic Ana , Agic Dejan , Krpan Ivana , Faj Dario
Published: September 2018

Neutron contamination of radiotherapeutic photon beam occurs when
energies higher than 10 MeV are used in radiotherapy. To correctly assess
the neutron doses that medical personnel and patients receive, it is highly
important to know the spectra of the produced photoneutrons. One of the most
common ways to determine such spectrum is to perform Monte Carlo simulations of the accelerator. Major issue in the Monte Carlo modelling is that
the manufacturers often does not provide full specifications of the
accelerators head, so some parts of the head are omitted from the
simulation. Within this paper we present a model that includes head cover
compared to the one where it is omitted, as it can often be found in the
references. Neutron fluxes, spectra, mean energies and place of origin are
compared in isocenter, at the point 1 m above target and the point 1 m aside
from the target, in both models. In all the considered planes the flux
change was found to be more than 20 %, with a significantly change in
neutron energy, what is also important in neutron dosimetry. Ignoring the
head cover in the Monte Carlo modelling of the high energy electron linear
accelerators in radiotherapy, will introduce a large uncertainty of neutron
doses assessing a patient, or a medical professional.
Alarm system for surveillance of patients receiving high doses of radioiodine (131I) therapy in the case of unauthorised abandoning of a controlled area
Authors: Matovic Milovan , Ravlic Miroslav , Jeremic Marija , Jankovic Slobodan , Vlajkovic Marina
Published: September 2018

After receiving high doses of radioiodine the patients have to remain
isolated within the ?restricted area?, until the radioactivity of the body
drops below a certain level. The aim of this paper was to present our
alarming system designed to discover patients who attempt to abandon the
?restricted area? and inform medical staff about the event. The system
consists of a survey-meter with a pancake probe directed towards the
corridor. The survey-meter is connected to a trigger circuit which gives a
signal in the case when the measured count rate exceeds a preset value.
This signal sets ?on? the alarm device, blinking light, programmable siren
and IP camera, in order to warn the patient and inform the personnel when
such a case occurs. In order to test the consistency and sensitivity of our
system we measured ten times the ambient dose equivalent, H*(10), from the
source of 925 MBq (25 mCi) 131I, kept at a distance of 1 m. The average
ambient dose equivalent was 77.73 ? 31.57 (0.084 mSvh-1 per MBq, or 3.1
mSvh-1 per mCi). We measured ten times the same source at various distances
(1-2.25 m) from the probe. In each position, the system was triggered. Also
we tested the system on 40 patients treated with radioiodine instructed to
pass through the corridor. Each of their attempts triggered the system.
According to our experience gained over the past few years, this alarm
system intended for patients receiving radionuclide therapy ensures a high
level of safety for both the patients and medical staff.
Erratum
Authors: Editorial E
Published: September 2018

In the article: A new approach on modelling of the B-VIII, the
ultimate achivement of the second ?Uranverain? by Milan P. PESIC, published in the Nuclear Technology & Radiation Protection journal, 33
(2018), 1, pp. 1-23, during the technical preparation of the article, the
name of German Evonik Industries AG is wrongly spelled as Evronik Industries
AG. This misspelling is entirely author''s omission and he sincerely
apologies to the Evonik Industries AG and the readers of the Nuclear
Technology and Radiation Protection journal.

 Link to the corrected article 10.2298/NTRP1801001P
Antioxidant status and clinicopathological parameters in patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Miletic-Vukajlovic Jadranka , Pejic Snezana , Todorovic Ana , Valenta-Sobot Ana , Drakulic Dunja , Pavlovic Ivan , Stefanovic Aleksandra , Prostran Milica , Ilic Tihomir , Stojanov Marina
Published: September 2018

Backgroun/Aim. Constant production of free radicals and antioxidants (AO) in cells is a part of normal cellular function. Their imbalance might take a part in pathophysiology of many diseases, including Parkinson?s disease (PD). Evaluation of the disease status, prooxidant-antioxidant balance (PAB) and antioxidants are being widely estimated. The aim of this study was to examine potential interaction between several AO variables: glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and PAB, and clinicopathologic features of patients with PD, particularly the Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) stage. Methods. A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted to analyze mean differences between clinicopathologic characteristics (gender, age at examination, duration of the disease, and the H&Y stage) and AO variables of PD patients and those of age/sex matched healthy controls. The study included 91 patients with idiopatic PD patients and 20 healthy persons. Results. The multivariate effect size was estimated at 0.269 (p < 0.001), implying that 27.0% of the variance of the dependent variables was accounted for the H&Y stage. Univariate tests showed that there were significant differences (p < 0.001) across the H&Y stage of all AO variables. The H&Y stage remained significant predictor after controlling for the second variable, the disease duration (p < 0.001, ?2 = 0.249), and there were still significant differences across the H&Y stage of all variables, with effect size (?2) ranging from 0.132 (p = 0.011) (lnGSH) to the still high values of 0.535 (lnPAB), 0.627 (lnSOD) and 0.964 (lnCAT). Conclusion. The results indicate that higher level of oxidative stress in blood of PD patients is possibly related to the PD stage. Along with reduction of SOD and GSH levels, CAT activity was elevated in comparison to these values in healthy subjects. Furthermore, PAB was shifted toward oxidative stress.
How Outcome Information Affects Ethical Attitudes and Intentions to Behave
Authors: Fleischman Gary M. , Valentine Sean R.
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this experiment is to examine how outcome information affects individual ethical attitudes and intentions to behave. In the present study, a scenario manager employs revenue manipulation by prematurely forcing a product through distribution channels. This investigation employs a 1 × 3 between-subjects and randomized experimental design where the scenario manager's unethical behavior is associated with three behavior-based organizational outcomes: favorable, moderately unfavorable, and unfavorable. We model individual ethical reasoning using the expanded Theory of Reasoned Action. Our findings suggest that the theory provides an appropriate and parsimonious fit for modeling individual ethical reasoning in the channel stuffing context. Specifically, we also find that as organizational outcomes of the scenario manager's coercive behavior shift from unfavorable to favorable, participants judge unethical behavior less harshly, a concerning finding for regulators and policymakers. These findings have significant implications for new revenue recognition standards, such as IFRS 15 and ASC 606.

Data Availability: Data available upon request. Please contact the authors.
Can a Casualty Loss Be Deducted in the Absence of Physical Damage?
Authors: Schisler Dan L. , Wasilick Andrew M.
Published: September 2018

When a casualty event (storm, fire, landslide, etc.) does not cause actual physical damage, can a casualty loss deduction be taken by a taxpayer for a permanent reduction in value? There are conflicting opinions by two federal circuit courts, and the definition of “permanent” is still largely undefined. The relevance of this issue is of increased importance with the numerous recent major casualties affecting the U.S. mainland and territories. The 9th Circuit has adamantly held that actual physical damage must occur to have a deductible casualty loss, whereas the 11th Circuit has held that a permanent decrease in value can qualify as a deductible casualty loss even with little or no actual physical damage to the property.
A Global Overview of Precision Medicine in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Fitipaldi Hugo , McCarthy Mark I. , Florez Jose C. , Franks Paul W.
Published: September 2018

The detailed characterization of human biology and behaviors is now possible at scale owing to innovations in biomarkers, bioimaging, and wearable technologies; “big data” from electronic medical records, health insurance databases, and other platforms becoming increasingly accessible; and rapidly evolving computational power and bioinformatics methods. Collectively, these advances are creating unprecedented opportunities to better understand diabetes and many other complex traits. Identifying hidden structures within these complex data sets and linking these structures to outcome data may yield unique insights into the risk factors and natural history of diabetes, which in turn may help optimize the prevention and management of the disease. This emerging area is broadly termed “precision medicine.” In this Perspective, we give an overview of the evidence and barriers to the development and implementation of precision medicine in type 2 diabetes. We also discuss recently presented paradigms through which complex data might enhance our understanding of diabetes and ultimately our ability to tackle the disease more effectively than ever before.
A Perspective on the Accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters During Pregnancy
Authors: Immanuel Jincy , Simmons David
Published: September 2018

Blood glucose monitoring is fundamental for hyperglycemia management during pregnancy, but are the devices up to the job? Studies assessing the accuracy of 10 commercially available glucose meters during pregnancy showed that although >98–99% of the meter values were in the acceptable zones of the error grid for the majority of the meters, the meter performance varied, with the majority showing positive bias and a few showing minimal negative bias. The mean difference between meter and laboratory plasma values varied between −0.33 and 0.73 mmol/L. Three meters showed deviations from laboratory results with a change in maternal hematocrit levels. No meters had a total analytical error <5%, and no studies evaluated meters using recent International Organization for Standardization 15197:2013 criteria. The Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Women With Type 1 Diabetes in Pregnancy Trial (CONCEPTT) recently showed that an antenatal continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS), as an adjunct to capillary monitoring, was associated with a lower incidence of large-for-gestational-age babies, fewer neonatal intensive care unit admissions (>24 h), and a lower incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia. The flash glucose monitoring system shows good accuracy in pregnant women but has not been marketed widely in the U.S. We suggest that meters cannot be assumed to be sufficiently accurate during pregnancy and that manufacturers should ensure a total error <5%, with bias and imprecision <2% during pregnancy. Large studies are needed to evaluate the usefulness of CGMS among pregnant women with type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus.
“Fat Shadows” From DXA for the Qualitative Assessment of Lipodystrophy: When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Numbers
Authors: Meral Rasimcan , Ryan Benjamin J. , Malandrino Noemi , Jalal Abdelwahab , Neidert Adam H. , Muniyappa Ranganath , Akıncı Barış , Horowitz Jeffrey F. , Brown Rebecca J. , Oral Elif A.
Published: September 2018

OBJECTIVE

Lipodystrophy syndromes are a heterogeneous group of disorders associated with selective absence of fat. Currently, the diagnosis is established only clinically.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We developed a new method from DXA scans called a “fat shadow,” which is a color-coded representation highlighting only the fat tissue. We conducted a blinded retrospective validation study to assess its usefulness for the diagnosis of lipodystrophy syndromes.

RESULTS

We evaluated the fat shadows from 16 patients (11 female and 5 male) with generalized lipodystrophy (GL), 57 (50 female and 7 male) with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD), 2 (1 female and 1 male) with acquired partial lipodystrophy, and 126 (90 female and 36 male) control subjects. FPLD was differentiated from control subjects with 85% sensitivity and 96% specificity (95% CIs 72–93 and 91–99, respectively). GL was differentiated from nonobese control subjects with 100% sensitivity and specificity (95% CIs 79–100 and 92–100, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

Fat shadows provided sufficient qualitative information to infer clinical phenotype and differentiate these patients from appropriate control subjects. We propose that this method could be used to support the diagnosis.
Effect of Nitrous Oxide on Pulpal Anesthesia: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Chompu-inwai Papimon , Simprasert Sophon , Chuveera Patchanee , Nirunsittirat Areerat , Sastraruji Thanapat , Srisuwan Tanida
Published: September 2018

To compare the success of perceived pulpal anesthesia between groups using nitrous oxide/oxygen (N2O/O2) and oxygen (O2) in children premedicated with ibuprofen with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis permanent teeth. Thirty-three children (mean age 10.4 ± 1.9 years) with 33 symptomatic irreversible pulpitis permanent teeth were included in this preliminary study. All children were premedicated with ibuprofen and randomly assigned to receive either N2O/O2 (17 participants) or O2 (16 participants). Four percent articaine with epinephrine 1:100,000 was administered, and vital pulp therapy was performed. Children used the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (WBFPS) to report their pain at baseline as well as during carious dentin removal, pulpal exposure, and pulpal tissue removal steps. The success was determined when the reported WBFPS score was ≤4. The chi-square test was used to compare the success between both groups. The success of pulpal anesthesia was 71% (12/17) and 19% (3/16) in the N2O/O2 and O2 groups, respectively. The success in the N2O/O2 group was 52% higher than that in the O2 group (confidence interval = 22.9% to 80.7%; significant difference p = .003). From the result of this preliminary study, N2O/O2 significantly increased the success of perceived pulpal anesthesia in children premedicated with ibuprofen with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis permanent teeth. However, further study with a larger sample is required to confirm this result.
Anesthetic Management of the Hypertensive Patient: Part II
Authors: Yancey Russell
Published: September 2018

Hypertension is an important health challenge that affects millions of people across the world today and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is critical that anesthesia providers have a working knowledge of the systemic implications of hypertension. This review article will discuss the medical definitions of hypertension, the physiology of maintaining blood pressure, outpatient treatment of hypertension, anesthetic implications, and the common medications used by anesthesia providers in the treatment of hypertension. Part I provided an overview of hypertension and blood pressure regulation. In addition, drugs predominantly affecting control of hypertension via renal mechanisms such as diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and renin-inhibiting agents were discussed. In part II, the remaining major antihypertensive medications will be reviewed as well as anesthetic implications of managing patients with hypertension.
AYAT AL-QUR’AN DALAM MANTRA BANJAR
Authors: Alfianoor Alfianoor
Published: September 2018

The stimulating thing in the oral literature of the Banjar people is their mantras that custom parts or fragments of verses of the Qur'an. The usage of fragments of the Qur'anic verses in the mantra cannot be separated from their belief in the miracles of the Qur'an that are believed to provide the infiltrating force in the recited mantras, so as to, the purpose of chanting mantras in various shades is expected to achieved. According to the author, it is a form of interaction of an Islamic society against the Qur'an. the Banjar people are very religious, nonetheless they incorporate a very sacred and revered part of the Qur'anic verses and are upheld by Muslims in their mantras, as if this were a paradox. this is a very interesting thing to be studied.

The research done in Hulu Sungai Tengah district has managed to get some important notes that the mantras that use the verses of the Qur'an turned out to exist in various kinds of spells such as in the spell of witchcraft, the spell of power, the mantra for things occult spells, spells to treat illness and praise.
Keywords: Qur’anic verse, Spell, Banjar.
ECONOMIC MODELLING OF TRANS-FORMATION PROCESSES OF INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL OF THE INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX ACTORS
Authors: Kulagina Natalya Aleksandrovna , Alexeenko Vera Vasil'evna
Published: September 2018

In modern economy during change of technological stage and transition to knowledge-based economy, which imperative is defined as cognitive technologies, human potential is considered of paramount importance. The human abilities to management decision making that is strategically important for forward development of economic entities are expressed in processes of transformation of potential into “new resources”. In this regard, the direction and force of transformational processes form basis of economy, whose key factor of production is human (intellectual) potential. Reproduction of knowledge is formalized in the ready-made product made by actors of the investment and construction complex. The product of construction has the aggregated character, as in the course of construction production there are applied the results of activity of various branches of the national economy. Results of activity of allied industries act as resources for construction production (human, material, investment, marketing, etc.). The volume, quality, features of use of all kinds of material, investment, marketing, information and other resources represent the result of the management decision making, that is the quality of the used intellectual potential. Thus, effectiveness of processes of potential transformation are in direct dependence on organizational, design, economic and marketing knowledge of the decision making actor. Therefore, the research of transformational costs at enhancing resources of business actors will increase economic effect by means of their transition to a new qualitative and quantitative state. The analysis of structure of prime cost of construction production allows to reveal possible directions of activating the resources of investment and construction complex actors, as well as conditions of the potential transformation into “new resources”.
Wireless Bioelectronic Nanosystems for Intracellular Communication
Authors: Sanjuán-Alberte Paola , Abayzeed Sidahmed A , Fuentes-Domínguez Rafael , Alea-Reyesd María E , Clark Matthew , Hague Richard , Alexander Morgan , Lluisa Perez-Garcia Lluisa Perez-Garcia , Rawson Frankie
Published: September 2018

In order for the field of bioelectronics to make an impact on healthcare, there is an urgent requirement for the development of “wireless” electronic systems to both sense and actuate cell behaviour. Herein we report the first example of an innovative intracellular wireless electronic communication system. We demonstrate that chemistry can be electrically modulated in a “wireless” manner on the nanoscale at the surface of conductive nanoparticles uptaken by cells at unreported low potentials. The system is made functional by modifying gold nanoparticles incorporating a Zn-porphyrin, which are taken up by cells and are shown to be biocompatible. It is demonstrated the redox state of Zn-porphyrin modified gold nanoparticles is modulated and reported on fluorescently when applying an external electrical potential. This provides an attractive new “wireless” approach to develop novel bioelectronic devices for modulating and sensing cellular behaviour using intracellular monitoring.
Cooperative Adsorption of Carbon Disulfide in Diamine-Appended Metal– Organic Frameworks
Authors: McGuirk C. Michael , Siegelman Rebecca L. , Drisdell Walter S. , Runčevski Tomče , Milner Phillip J. , Oktawiec Julia , Wan Liwen F. , Su Gregory M. , Jiang Henry Z. H. , Reed Douglas A. , Gonzalez Miguel I. , Prendergast David , Long Jeffrey R.
Published: September 2018

Over one million tons of carbon disulfide are produced globally each year for an array of applications, and emissions of this highly volatile and toxic liquid, known to generate acid rain, remain poorly controlled. As such, materials capable of reversibly capturing this commodity chemical in an energy-efficient manner are of interest. Recently, we detailed a family of diamine-appended metal–organic frameworks capable of selectively capturing carbon dioxide through a cooperative insertion mechanism that promotes efficient adsorption–desorption cycling. We therefore sought to explore the fundamental ability of these materials to capture CS2 through a similar mechanism. Employing crystallography, spectroscopy, and gas adsorption analysis, we demonstrate that CS2 is indeed cooperatively adsorbed in N,N-dimethylethylenediamine-appended M2(dobpdc) (M = Mg, Mn, Zn; dobpdc4− = 4,4′-dioxidobiphenyl-3,3′-dicarboxylate), via the formation of electrostatically paired ammonium dithiocarbamate chains. Notably, in the weakly thiophilic Mg congener, chemisorption is cleanly reversible with mild thermal input. Importantly, this work demonstrates that the hitherto CO2-specific cooperative insertion mechanism can be generalized to other high-impact target molecules.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA MÔI TRƯỜNG DINH DƯỠNG, MẬT ĐỘ BAN ĐẦU ĐẾN SINH TRƯỞNG CỦA CHỦNG TẢO Nanochloropsis oculata VÀ NUÔI SINH KHỐI TRONG ĐIỀU KIỆN CHIẾU SÁNG TỰ NHIÊN
Authors: Phương Trần Vinh , Yến Phạm Thị Hải , Huy Nguyễn Văn , Nhân Lê Thị Tuyết , Khanh Nguyễn Văn
Published: September 2018

Nghiên cứu nhằm xác định ảnh hưởng của môi trường dinh dưỡng, mật độ ban đầu đến sinh trưởng của vi tảo Nanochloropsis oculata và thử nghiệm nuôi sinh khối trong túi nilon và thùng xốp với các điều kiện nuôi cơ bản. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy chủng Nanochloropsis oculata sinh trưởng tốt nhất trong môi trường Walne. Với thể tích tiếp giống ban đầu 20 % (Vgiống/Vmt), cho kết quả phát triển tốt nhất với mật độ cực đại (54,95 ± 3,03)x105 tế bào/mL sau 9 ngày nuôi cấy, có pha cân bằng ổn định. Nuôi sinh khối chủng tảo Nanocloropsis oculata trong điều kiện ánh sáng tự nhiên trong túi nilon có thể tích 50 L sau 8 ngày nuôi tảo đạt mật độ cực đại (60,69 ± 4,43)x105 tế bào/mL và ở thùng xốp (50 L nước) với kích thước (540 x 385 x 300 mm) chỉ đạt 39,56 ± 2,68 x105 tb/mL cũng sau 8 ngày nuôi cấy
Model Strategi Pengembangan Positioning Kafe di Surabaya
Authors: Alimudin Arasy
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this research is to know and build café position, the method used is descriptive quantitative by collecting consumer perception and based on approach to consumer and based on condition of current situation and condition. The positioning of Jumbo Juice cafe compared to its main competitor is done by frequency distribution analysis technique. The results showed that the strategy model for the development of Jumbo Juice cafe positioning in Surabaya was; Promotion of café location by giving direct appointment of cafe existence very clear and easy to see around cafe environment. The custodian must keep the very cheap price offered to form a strong image among the cafe's consumers. Provide a full menu and a menu of new dishes not shared by competitor cafes. Improving service quality should be sustainable. Toilet facilities should be kept clean, safe and adequate parking. Sauna cafe must be developed so it will create a different susana with other competing cafes. And provide a sense of security to the cafe's visitors.
Penggunaan Donna Harun Sebagai Endorser Iklan di Televisi dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Citra Lasting Youth Hand&Body Lotion (Studi Pada Konsumen di Kelurahan Wates Mojokerto)
Authors: WILUJENG NOVIE , ANDJARWATI ANIK LESTARI
Published: September 2018

Indonesia is a potensial market for the product cosmetology and body treatmen. This can be seen from hundreds of cosmetic brand offered to consumers. Consumers' mind at this time has been met by a variety of ad products that beauty comes through television, radio and news media. In order for consumers to be interested to purchase products that advertising one of the ways used by the manufacturer is using a celebrity as endorser. Celebrity credibility, celebrity and brands mathcup, celebrity and audience mathcup, and the attractiveness of celebrities expected to make consumers purchase decisions.This research is conclusive research use multiple regression analysis. The sample used in this research was 103 people, which is the consumer Citra in Wates Mojokerto Distric. Research aims to understand  Aplication  of Dona Harun as Advertising endorser in Televition and Influence to Buyying Decision citra Lasting Youth hand&Body Lotion (Study at Consumer in Wates Mojokerto Distric) This research is shown determination coefficient (Adjusted R2) or 51%  it means, there is  influence simultaneously between using celebrity is advertising endorser in televition to buying decision Credibility it means variabel is more dominant in influence buying decision and followed by other variabel (attractiveness, celebrity and brand mathcup, and celebrity and audience matchup) Suggested to the researchers to do further research outside the free variables used in this research, so that insight abauot marketing communication and purchasing decision become more knowledgeabele
Pengaruh Partner Characteristics terhadap Relationship Capital: Studi Empiris Pasca Penggabungan Perusahaan
Authors: MUAFI MUAFI
Published: September 2018

This study examines if partner characteristics will affect the relationship capital and using data from the Indonesiaan state-owned company that has recently been merged with other stated owned companies.  This study devises a multifaceted model based on three constructs of partner characteristics, namely interdependence, cultural compatibility and relative influence, and tests their effects on relationship capital, including reciprocal commitment.  Empirical results indicate that partner characteristics have positive affect to relationship capital (reciprocal commitment).
Analisis Strategi Keunggulan Bersaing (Competitive Advantage) Sektor Usaha Kecil Menengah di Kota Gorontalo (Studi Industri Meubel di Kota Gorontalo)
Authors: NIODE IDRIS YANTO
Published: September 2018

This research aims to: (1) Identified and analyzed the factors that would influences external and internal environment of SME’s in order to maintain their competitive advantages; (2) to found and analyzed what kind of effort that SME’s and government does in order to maintain and supporting the competitive advantage of SME’s at Gorontalo; (3) to analyzed the competitive advantage strategy of SME’s to winning the competition. The method used in this research is a survey method by doing data collection from interviewing, observation, and questionnaire spread up. Analysis doing by identified current external and internal environment, until move to the particular circumstances of competitive advantage strategy in the future. In order to formulating the competitive advantage strategy, researcher used SWOT analysis. The result shown, to achieve competitive advantage between competitors, SME’s must use “aggressive“ Strategy which is by decreasing a cost, create new product, quality improvement, market expansion. In addition another strategy based on SWOT matrix that could used to achieve competitive advantage are: create a fresh business plan; get more credit to have more capital; fixing and improving product quality; labor insurance (work safety); enter and conquer the market; service quality improvement; and promotion intensity.