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Practice of Propaganda on Korean Peninsula (1945-1960)
Authors: Zhyvora Olexii 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The topic of propaganda, which was thought to be a part of the Cold War past, was recently revived by modern and rather successful application in Georgian, Syrian and Ukrainian conflicts. In this regard Korean Peninsula is a perfect example of prolonged use of mutual practice of indoctrination to study its origins. This article discuses the evolution of propaganda use by both Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea (1945-1960) in cultural, economic and political dimensions. Qualitative text analysis and case study in conjunction with theoretical framework of A. E. Cassirer, S. Langer, E. Barneys and W. Lippmann are used to establish techniques used, and to explain its overall success.
Preliminary survey of the occurrence of goose haemorrhagic polyomavirus (GHPV) in wild birds in Poland
Authors: Styś-Fijoł Natalia , Kozdruń Wojciech , Czekaj Hanna 
Published: June 2016

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the occurrence of goose haemorrhagic polyomavirus (GHPV) in wild birds inhabiting Poland.

Material and Methods: Samples from 508 birds of different species were obtained between 2010 and 2015. The internal organ sections were homogenised and then total cellular DNA was isolated. The study was performed by means of PCR assay using primers complementary to the VP1 gene of the GHPV.

Results: The presence of genetic material of GHPV was detected in 22 (4.33%) samples.

Conclusion: It was the first such study in Poland to emphasise the role of wild birds as a potential source of GHPV infection for farmed geese.
First record of wild boar infected with Trichinella pseudospiralis in Poland
Authors: Bilska-Zając Ewa , Różycki Mirosław , Chmurzyńska Ewa , Karamon Jacek , Sroka Jacek , Antolak Ewelina , Próchniak Marek , Cencek Tomasz 
Published: June 2016

Abstract

Introduction: The paper describes identification of Trichinella species isolated from wild boars (Sus scrofa) in the most popular hunting region of the West Pomeranian Province of Poland.

Material and Methods: The Trichinella larvae were identified by digestion method. For species identification of the larvae, multiplex PCR was used according to the European Reference Laboratory for Parasites Multiplex PCR protocol. The results were confirmed by molecular amplification of 5S rDNA gene and sequence analysis.

Results: Prevalence of 0.54% Trichinella–positive wild boars in the West Pomeranian Province was recorded. Examination of the larvae showed the occurrence of T. spiralis in 79 %, T. britovi in 16.5 %, mixed infection with T. spiralis/T. britovi in 3.5%, and T. pseudospiralis in 1.0% of the boars.

Conclusion: This is the first record of wild boar infected with non-encapsulated larvae of T. pseudospiralis in Poland. The species is very difficult to determine, especially using trichinoscopic method. The discovery of the larvae in the animals which may be intended for human consumption confirms that digestion technique should be the only method used for the inspection of meat, especially that from wild boars..
Laplace-Stieltjes transform of the system mean lifetime via geometric process model
Authors: Gökdere Gökhan , Gürcan Mehmet 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Operation principle of the engineering systems occupies an important role in the reliability theory. In most of the studies, the reliability function of the system is obtained analytically according to the structure of the system. Also in such studies the mean operating time of the system is calculated. However, the reliability function of some systems, such as repairable system, cannot be easily obtained analytically. In this case, forming Laplace-Stieltjes transform of the system can provide a solution to the problem. In this paper, we have designed a system which consists of two components that can be repairable with the aging property. Firstly, the Laplace-Stieltjes transform of the system is formed. Later, the mean operating time of the system is calculated by means of Laplace-Stieltjes transform. The system’s repair policy is evaluated depending on the geometric process. This property provides the aging of the system. We also provide special systems with different marginal lifetime distributions to illustrate the theoretical results in this study.
Weighted fractional differential equations with infinite delay in Banach spaces
Authors: Dong Qixiang , Liu Can , Fan Zhenbin 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
This paper is devoted to the study of fractional differential equations with Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives and infinite delay in Banach spaces. The weighted delay is developed to deal with the case of non-zero initial value, which leads to the unboundedness of the solutions. Existence and uniqueness results are obtained based on the theory of measure of non-compactness, Schaude’s and Banach’s fixed point theorems. As auxiliary results, a fractional Gronwall type inequality is proved, and the comparison property of fractional integral is discussed.
Vehicle SI Engine with MPI of Liquid State LPG
Authors: Beroun Stanislav , Brabec Pavel , Dittrich Aleš 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The first part of the article reviews the possible methods for LPG and air mixture forming (injection of gaseous or liquid state LPG) and their influence on the operating properties of an SI engine. The next chapter explains the processes that take place when liquid state LPG is injected into the air flow of an internal combustion engine intake manifold. A simplified calculation is used to show that the injection of liquid state LPG is associated with extreme low temperature of the LPG injected into intake manifold and with ice formation on the outlet nozzle. The article sets out the design of an end part injector (EPI) for liquid state LPG that reduces the risk of icing of the outlet nozzle. The results of experimental research indicate very good operational properties for a vehicle SI engine with the combustion mixture formed by the injection of liquid state LPG into the engine intake manifold. The calculation results are confirmed by recording plots of LPG pressure inside the end part of injector (EPI) and the temperature on the outlet nozzle (ON) of the LPG injector. Visual inspection of injection of liquid state LPG into the intake manifold clearly supports the performed measurements. The conclusions summarize the knowledge gained from the laboratory investigation of liquid state LPG injection into an engine intake manifold.
Stable phase CdS nanoparticles for optoelectronics: a study on surface morphology, structural and optical characterization
Authors: Kumar Suresh , Sharma J.K. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
This work presents a study on the surface morphology, structure and optical behavior of stable phase cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanoparticles synthesized via co-precipitation technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis has been employed to study a cluster formation in the aggregated nanoparticles. An image analysis approach using ImageJ has been used to measure the size of nanoparticles from the SEM micrographs. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic (FT-IR) analysis identified absorption peaks of Cd–S stretching along with moisture content. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that CdS nanoparticles crystallized in wurtzite structure with a preferential orientation along (0 0 2) plane. The particle size, microstrain and lattice constants have been evaluated using XRD data. The lattice parameters of these nanoparticles were found to be shorter than the bulk value which led to lattice contraction. The optical absorption study showed a blue shift in the fundamental absorption edge indicating a quantum size effect.
Effects of Soret, Hall and Ion-slip on mixed convection in an electrically conducting Casson fluid in a vertical channel
Authors: RamReddy Ch. , Surender O. , Venkata Rao Ch. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe significance of Soret, Hall and Ion-slip effects on mixed convection flow of an electrically conducting Casson fluid in a vertical channel in the presence of viscous dissipation is analyzed. The system of flow governing equations are converted into the system of non-dimensional equations using appropriate non-dimensional transformations and hence solved analytically by homotopy analysis method. A quantitative comparison is made between homotopy analysis method and Adomian decomposition method and the results are found to be in good agreement. The dimensionless velocity, temperature and species concentration profiles are illustrated graphically and quantitatively with special focus on the Casson fluid, Soret, viscous dissipation, Hall and Ion-slip parameters.
Observations of Multi-Scale Granular Kinematics Around Driven Piles in Plane Strain Condition
Authors: Chen Z. , Omidvar M. , Iskander M. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The behavior of granular media around driven piles is not well understood. Current design guidelines still remain empirical and highly approximate. Plane-strain calibration chamber tests have been conducted to provide visual observations of the penetration mechanisms occurring during driving. Tests were performed to investigate the effects of confinement, relative density, and soil type. Digital image correlation (DIC) combined with other advanced image analysis tools were used to obtain meso-scale displacement, finite strain maps, as well as micro scale particle kinematics during pile installation. The observed shear strain map for the confined dense Ottawa sand test shows a wedge-type soil failure plane with a rigid cone of sand beneath the pile tip. The obtained volumetric strain maps show an intense compression zone directly below the pile tip, followed by a dilation zone to accommodate shear. High degree of sand compaction at the pile tip during driving also created a thin dilation strip along the pile shaft. High hoop stresses could then be sustained in the surrounding denser sand by arching. Large rotation and chaotic particle motion were also observed in the areas where there were large shear and volumetric strains. The random motion of particles near pile boundaries was further confirmed through affine/non-affine analysis of grain kinematics.
Repetitive Availability Demonstration Testing Procedure
Authors: Usher J. S. , Aslam M. , Hardin C. T. , Jun C.-H. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The proposed availability demonstration test (ADT) is an extension of the work of Usher and Taylor [Usher, J. S. and Taylor, G. D., “Availability Demonstration Testing,” Qual. Reliab. Eng. Int., Vol. 22, No. 4, 2006, pp. 473–472] and provides reduced testing time. The ratio of the cumulative repair times and the cumulative failure times are then compared to an upper and lower limit. Values of the ratio above the upper limit signal a reject decision. Values below a lower limit signal an accept decision. Values in between the limits signal a repeat of the test. The advantages of the proposed test are discussed over the test plan given by Usher and Taylor. This method should be of great value to consumers and producers who want to ensure that bad systems are rejected and good systems are accepted based on system availability.
TssA forms a gp6‐like ring attached to the type VI secretion sheath
Authors: Planamente Sara , Salih Osman , Manoli Eleni , Albesa‐Jové David , Freemont Paul S , Filloux Alain 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a supra‐molecular bacterial complex that resembles phage tails. It is a killing machine which fires toxins into target cells upon contraction of its TssBC sheath. Here, we show that TssA1 is a T6SS component forming dodecameric ring structures whose dimensions match those of the TssBC sheath and which can accommodate the inner Hcp tube. The TssA1 ring complex binds the T6SS sheath and impacts its behaviour in vivo. In the phage, the first disc of the gp18 sheath sits on a baseplate wherein gp6 is a dodecameric ring. We found remarkable sequence and structural similarities between TssA1 and gp6 C‐termini, and propose that TssA1 could be a baseplate component of the T6SS. Furthermore, we identified similarities between TssK1 and gp8, the former interacting with TssA1 while the latter is found in the outer radius of the gp6 ring. These observations, combined with similarities between TssF and gp6N‐terminus or TssG and gp53, lead us to propose a comparative model between the phage baseplate and the T6SS.
Achieving a physiological cortisol profile with once-daily dual-release hydrocortisone: a pharmacokinetic study
Authors: Johannsson Gudmundur , Lennernäs Hans , Marelli Claudio , Rockich Kevin , Skrtic Stanko 
Published: June 2016

Objective
Oral once-daily dual-release hydrocortisone (DR-HC) replacement therapy was developed to provide a cortisol exposure−time profile that closely resembles the physiological cortisol profile. This study aimed to characterize single-dose pharmacokinetics (PK) of DR-HC 5–20mg and assess intrasubject variability.

Methods
Thirty-one healthy Japanese or non-Hispanic Caucasian volunteers aged 20−55 years participated in this randomized, open-label, PK study. Single doses of DR-HC 5, 15 (3×5), and 20mg were administered orally after an overnight fast and suppression of endogenous cortisol secretion. After estimating the endogenous cortisol profile, PK of DR-HC over 24h were evaluated to assess dose proportionality and impact of ethnicity. Plasma cortisol concentrations were analyzed using liquid chromatography−tandem mass spectrometry. PK parameters were calculated from individual cortisol concentration−time profiles.

Results
DR-HC 20mg provided higher than endogenous cortisol plasma concentrations 0−4h post-dose but similar concentrations later in the profile. Cortisol concentrations and PK exposure parameters increased with increasing doses. Mean maximal serum concentration (Cmax) was 82.0 and 178.1ng/mL, while mean area under the concentration−time curve (AUC)0−∞ was 562.8 and 1180.8h×ng/mL with DR-HC 5 and 20mg respectively. Within-subject PK variability was low (<15%) for DR-HC 20mg. All exposure PK parameters were less than dose proportional (slope <1). PK differences between ethnicities were explained by body weight differences.

Conclusions
DR-HC replacement resembles the daily normal cortisol profile. Within-subject day-to-day PK variability was low, underpinning the safety of DR-HC for replacement therapy. DR-HC PK were less than dose proportional – an important consideration when managing intercurrent illness in patients with adrenal insufficiency.
Validação do questionário Autoconceito Forma 5 numa amostra de crianças e adolescentes portugueses
Authors: Coelho Vítor Alexandre , Sousa Vanda , Marchante Marta , Romão Ana Maria 
Published: June 2016

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi a confirmação da validade multidimensional do questionário AF-5 com adolescentes portugueses. A amostra é composta por 1619 alunos do 1º ao 3º ciclo (Midade= 11.43; DP = 1.96) e através da análise fatorial confirmatória replicou-se a estrutura encontrada na literatura, sendo o questionário constituído por 28 itens distribuídos por 5 subescalas: Autoconceito Académico, Autoconceito Emocional, Autoconceito Físico, Autoconceito Social e Autoconceito Familiar. Todas as subescalas apresentam níveis adequados de consistência interna. Relativamente ao género, as raparigas apresentaram resultados superiores no Autoconceito Académico enquanto os rapazes apresentaram resultados superiores no Autoconceito Emocional e Físico. Também foram observados efeitos desenvolvimentistas: com o aumento da escolaridade, o Autoconceito Académico e Físico apresentam níveis mais baixos, enquanto no Autoconceito Emocional os alunos de um nível escolar mais baixos se distinguem dos do nível mais alto. Pode ser concluído que o instrumento se mostra adequado para a avaliação multidimensional junto de crianças e adolescentes em contexto escolar em Portugal. Palavras-chave: Autoconceito; Análise fatorial confirmatória; Diferenças de género Abstract The goal of this study was to confirm the multidimensional validity of the Auto-Concepto-Forma 5(AF-5) questionnaire among a sample of Portuguese adolescents. The sample was composed by 1619 4th to 9th graders (Mage= 11.43; SD = 1.96) and the structure found in the literature was replicated through confirmatory factorial analysis, with the questionnaire being composed by 28 items distributed by 5 subscales: Academic Self-concept, Social Self-concept, Emotional Self-concept, Physical Self-concept and Family Self-concept. All subscales present adequate levels of internal consistency. Concerning gender, girls presented higher levels of Academic Self-Concept while boys presented higher levels of Emotional and Physical Self-concept. Developmental effects were also observed: with the increase of school grades there is a decrease in Academic and Physical Self-concept, while in Emotional Self-concept younger students can be distinguished from older students. It may be concluded that the instrument has shown to be adequate for the multidimensional assessment of children and adolescents in the school context in Portugal. Keywords: Self-concept; Confirmatory factorial analysis; Gender differences
MAESTRO, ¿CUÁNTO QUEDA PARA EL RECREO? UNA REFLEXIÓN ANTROPOEDUCATIVA DE LOS LUGARES ESCOLARES.
Authors: Romero Villadóniga Juan Carlos 
Published: June 2016

El interior de un centro educativo se configura como un mundo donde existen espacios con diferentes significados. Estos espacios convertidos en lugares, vienen marcados a golpe de tiempo, por rituales donde se suelen reproducir las lógicas sociales hegemónicas de una forma automática e irreflexiva. No obstante existen lugares donde se suelen producir fenómenos de resistencia a este modelo dominante, estamos hablando de los recreos, pasillos y todo aquello que no se encuentre bajo el control individualizado por parte del profesorado o de otros agentes educativos. Así, se hace necesario distinguir entre los diferentes lugares educativos que conviven en un mismo edificio, al tiempo que resulta imprescindible conocer las relaciones sociales, de poder y sexuales que se dan en estos ámbitos.
Las TIC: Una mirada a los hábitos de los adolescentes que viven con sus abuelos
Authors: Del Barrio Fernández ANGELA , Gutierrez Martínez Isabel 
Published: June 2016

Resumen Con el trabajo que se presenta, se pretende conocer el uso de las nuevas tecnologías en una muestra de adolescentes escolarizados en la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria que conviven con sus abuelos. Hemos puesto de manifiesto, por un lado, que la situación de los abuelos con respecto a la relación y a la crianza de sus nietos ha cambiado en los últimos años. Por otro lado, sabemos muy bien los cambios que presenta el adolescente en la etapa vital en la que está inmerso y como su vida está influenciada por las TICs. El mundo del adolescente se diferencia mucho del que ha vivido el abuelo a lo largo de su vida. El cambio más importante y que más choque intergeneracional produce es el referente al uso de las nuevas tecnologías.Se presentan datos de una muestra está compuesta por 2371 alumnos desde 1º de la ESO a 1º de Bachillerato con una distribución de 1203 varones y 1168 mujeres. Se optó por un muestreo por conglomerados, estratificado con el fin de que pudiera considerarse representativa de la Comunidad Autónoma.Una vez realizado el análisis estadístico a las 65 variables interrelacionadas con la variable principal: “Vive con los abuelos”, se han encontrado diferencias significativas en trece variables. Estas tienen que ver con: Uso videojuegos/videoconsola, Valoración de los videojuegos, Valoración de Tablet/IPAD, Número de ordenadores en casa, Conexión a internet en casa, Diferentes aspectos relacionados con las Redes sociales, Relaciones con personas que utilizan la red, Tiempo de conexión a internet, Horas de sueño por estar conectado, Usos del móvil.En virtud de los datos obtenidos, se puede concluir que, aunque las diferencias expuestas no nos permiten establecer una clara relación, sí podemos afirmar que se observa un mayor uso de las nuevas tecnologías en los adolescentes que viven con sus abuelos. Palabras clave: TIC, adolescencia, abuelos, diferencias intergeneracionales, brecha tecnológica.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA SÍNDROME DE DOWN NO ESTADO DA BAHIA
Authors: Cunha Juliana Gonçalves , Costa Naiane De Oliveira , Silva Marlene 
Published: June 2016

Introdução: A Síndrome de Down (SD) é uma desordem genética, caracterizada pela trissomia do cromossomo 21, cujo fator que indubitavelmente se associa com a SD é a idade materna avançada. Entretanto, características especiais da mãe ou das condições de nascimento são encontradas com mais freqüência entre tais crianças do que entre as crianças normais. O objetivo deste estudo é traçar o perfil epidemiológico de recém-nascidos com SD, no Estado da Bahia; verificar as relações entre as características maternas e de nascimento e a SD, além de identificar possíveis associações do Apgar e do peso ao nascer com a SD. Material e Método: O estudo é transversal, com uma série temporal de recém-nascidos (RN) no estado da Bahia, entre 2005 e 2007, registrados no Sistema de Informação de Nascidos Vivos (SINASC). Resultados: Entre os 671.650 nascidos vivos a maior incidência de SD foi observada em 2005. Fatores como idade avançada, escores baixos de Apgar no 1º e no 5º minutos, baixo peso ao nascer e idade gestacional prematura apresentaram associações estatisticamente significantes as maiores incidências da Síndrome. Conclusão: mostrou-se que RN com SD apresentam características comuns evidenciando a necessidade do estímulo precoce. Apesar dos resultados, sugerem-se novos estudos com mesmos fatores, maior período, em diferentes populações.
Repensar la identidad femenina
Authors: Gómez y Patiño María 
Published: June 2016

<p>La mujer ha tenido durante siglos un papel secundario en la vida social y pública de nuestra cultura occidental. Este hecho ha resultado nefasto para la conformación de su identidad. Este artículo pretende reflexionar y responder a algunas preguntas:1) ¿Por qué la identidad femenina ha sido ocultada?; 2) ¿Es la clase social un factor determinante? 3) ¿Era un estado vergonzante ser mujer en el mundo cultural? 4) ¿Subsisten estos tabúes en el siglo XXI? La identificación de la mujer con la vanidad, el pecado o con la sabiduría arcana y peligrosa como constante que, aunque en declive aún persiste en los sectores menos progresistas de nuestra sociedad ocultos bajo el barniz democrático de la modernidad.</p><p> For centuries women have played secondary roles in social and public life in our western culture. In fact, it has been dreadful for the conformation of women’s identity. This article aims to reflect and respond to some questions such as: 1) Why has women’s identity been hidden? 2) Is social class a decisive factor? 3) Was a shame to be a woman in the cultural world? 4) Are these taboos alive in XXI century? Women’s identification with vanity, sin, or with arcane and dangerous wisdom as a constant characteristic, though in decline, is still alive for the least progressive sectors of our society covered with the democratic varnish of modernity.<br /><br /></p>