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Oblique Internal Hydraulic Jumps at a Stratified Estuary Mouth
Authors: Honegger David A. , Haller Merrick C. , Geyer W. Rockwell , Farquharson Gordon 
Published: October 2016

AbstractObservations and analyses of two tidally recurring, oblique, internal hydraulic jumps at a stratified estuary mouth (Columbia River, Oregon/Washington) are presented. These hydraulic features have not previously been studied due to the challenges of both horizontally resolving the sharp gradients and temporally resolving their evolution in numerical models and traditional observation platforms. The jumps, both of which recurred during ebb, formed adjacent to two engineered lateral channel constrictions and were identified in marine radar image time series. Jump occurrence was corroborated by (i) a collocated sharp gradient in the surface currents measured via airborne along-track interferometric synthetic aperture radar and (ii) the transition from supercritical to subcritical flow in the cross-jump direction via shipborne velocity and density measurements. Using a two-layer approximation, observed jump angles at both lateral constrictions are shown to lie within the theoretical bounds given by the critical internal long-wave (Froude) angle and the arrested maximum-amplitude internal bore angle, respectively. Also, intratidal and intertidal variability of the jump angles are shown to be consistent with that expected from the two-layer model, applied to varying stratification and current speed over a range of tidal and river discharge conditions. Intratidal variability of the upchannel jump angle is similar under all observed conditions, whereas the downchannel jump angle shows an additional association with stratification and ebb velocity during the low discharge periods. The observations additionally indicate that the upchannel jump achieves a stable position that is collocated with a similarly oblique bathymetric slope.
Neutrophil biomarkers predict response to therapy with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Wright Helen L , Cox Trevor , Moots Robert J , Edwards Steven W 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Neutrophils are implicated in the pathology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but the mechanisms regulating their activation are largely unknown. RA is a heterogeneous disease, and whereas many patients show clinical improvement during TNF inhibitor (TNFi) therapy, a significant proportion fails to respond. In vitro activation of neutrophils with agents, including TNF, results in rapid and selective changes in gene expression, but how neutrophils contribute to TNF signaling in RA and whether TNFi sensitivity involves differential neutrophil responses are unknown. With the use of RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq), we analyzed blood neutrophils from 20 RA patients, pre-TNFi therapy, to identify biomarkers of response, measured by a decrease in disease activity score based on 28 joint count (DAS28), 12 wk post-therapy. Biomarkers were validated by quantitative PCR (qPCR) of blood neutrophils from 2 further independent cohorts of RA patients: 16 pre-TNFi and 16 predisease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Twenty-three neutrophil transcripts predicted a 12-wk response to TNFi: 10 (IFN-regulated) genes predicting a European League against Rheumatism (EULAR) good response and 13 different genes [neutrophil granule protein (NGP) genes] predicting a nonresponse. Statistical analysis indicated a predictive sensitivity and specificity of each gene in the panel of &gt;80%, with some 100% specific. A combination of 3 genes [cytidine monophosphate kinase 2 (CMPK2), IFN-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 1B (IFIT1B), and RNASE3] had the greatest predictive power [area under the curve (AUC) 0.94]. No correlation was found for a response to DMARDs. We conclude that this panel of genes is selective for predicting a response to TNFi and is not a surrogate marker for disease improvement. We also show that in RA, there is great plasticity in neutrophil phenotype, with circulating cells expressing genes normally only expressed in more immature cells.
Fixing the application of the generic name Naematelia (Tremellales) by lectotypification
Authors: Hawksworth David L. , Millanes Ana M. , Wedin Mats 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe place of publication and typification of the generic name Naematelia is discussed, and N. encephala is confirmed as the correct name of the type of the genus name. That name was a replacement name for the earlier N. encephaliformis , which is lectotypified by a Willdenow plate; as selection of an epitype cannot be justified at present, a sequenced specimen from Sweden is selected as a reference specimen to represent the molecular application of the name in our sense. As the name N. encephala is a sanctioned name, it must be retained over N. encephaliformis. The species is fungicolous, widespread, growing mainly on Stereum sanguinolentum on conifers, but also reported on deciduous trees.
Production Prime Cost As a Key Indicator of Production and Economic Activity of the Enterprise
Authors: Каманина  , Kamanina Raisa 
Published: October 2016

The main task of development of economy at the present stage is to fully
improve the production efficiency and the sustainable occupation of positions
of enterprises on the domestic and international markets. To withstand the
intense competition and win the trust of customers, the company has to
favorably stand out against the enterprises of the same type. It is well known that
the consumer is interested in quality and price of products. The higher the
quality and lower the price, the better and more profitable for the buyer. These
indicators and enclosed in the cost of production.
Prime cost is the basis of determination of product prices. Systematic reduction
of production costs is one of the basic conditions of increase of efficiency of
production. It has a direct impact on the amount of profit, level of profitability.
Problems of Realization of the Russian Start-up Market in the Economic Crisis
Authors: Михайлова  , Mikhaylova P. 
Published: October 2016

The level of country&#180;s economic development depends largely on the degree
of involvement of the innovation and intellectual labor in the economy. This
article focuses on identifying the main problems of start-ups&#180; realization in
Russia during the economic crisis. The current trend on the Russian start-up
market is analyzed. The new opportunities that allow start-ups to be implemented
and developed in Russia are considered.
Prospects for Attracting Foreign Investment in the Economy of Regions of Russia: Opportunities and Threats (On the Example of the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation)
Authors: Мешкова  , Meshkova D. 
Published: October 2016

The author considers the complex existing law regulating the activities of foreign
investors in the Russian Federation. The analysis of the dynamics and structure
of foreign investments in the Russian economy on the example of the subjects
of the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation is given. The attention
is focused on solving fundamental problems to improve the efficiency of
management of foreign investment.
Robustly Strategic Consumption–Portfolio Rules with Informational Frictions
Authors: Luo Yulei 
Published: October 2016

This paper provides a tractable continuous-time, constant absolute risk aversion–Gaussian framework to explore how the interactions of fundamental uncertainty, model uncertainty due to a preference for robustness, and state uncertainty due to information-processing constraints (rational inattention) affect strategic consumption–portfolio rules and precautionary savings in the presence of uninsurable labor income. Specifically, after solving the model explicitly, I compute and compare the elasticities of strategic asset allocation and precautionary savings to risk aversion, robustness, and inattention. Furthermore, for plausibly estimated and calibrated model parameters, I quantitatively analyze how the interactions of model uncertainty and state uncertainty affect the optimal share invested in the risky asset and show that they can provide a potential explanation for the observed stockholding behavior of households with different education and income levels. This paper was accepted by Neng Wang, finance.
Shareholder Litigation and Ownership Structure: Evidence from a Natural Experiment
Authors: Crane Alan D. , Koch Andrew 
Published: October 2016

We use a natural experiment to identify a causal effect of the threat of shareholder litigation on ownership structure, governance, and firm performance. We find that when it becomes harder for small shareholders to litigate, ownership becomes more concentrated and shifts from individuals to institutions. Director and officer governance protections drop among these firms, and operating performance drops among firms whose ownership structure does not change. These results suggest that the ability of shareholders to coordinate and litigate against management is important for governance. This paper was accepted by Lauren Cohen, finance.
Research roundup: October 2016
Authors: Greener Mark 
Published: October 2016

In brief Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appear to hasten the loss of lung function, even in mild disease. Treatment with fluticasone furoate plus vilanterol may reduce the rate of moderate or severe exacerbations. Vitamin D supplements seem to reduce the risk of severe asthmatic exacerbations. Atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of cardiovascular and renal diseases as well as mortality and stroke. Children born by caesarean section seem more likely to become obese than those delivered vaginally.
Male Partners’ Involvement in Abortion Care: A Mixed‐Methods Systematic Review
Authors: Altshuler Anna L. , Nguyen Brian T. , Riley Halley E.M. , Tinsley Marilyn L. , Tuncalp Özge 
Published: October 2016

CONTEXTAlthough some women may desire the involvement of their partners when obtaining abortion care, male partners are not routinely included in the abortion process. A review of the literature on how male involvement relates to women's abortion experiences may help guide facilities that are considering incorporating male partners in abortion care.METHODSPubMed, PsycINFO (Ovid), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched without restrictions through September 23, 2015, to identify qualitative and quantitative primary studies investigating male partner accompaniment during the abortion process in noncoercive situations. Analysis focused on identifying different types of male involvement and their associations with women's abortion experiences.RESULTSSome 1,316 unique articles were reviewed; 15 were analyzed. These studies were conducted in six countries and published between 1985 and 2012, primarily with observational designs. Four types of male partner involvement emerged: presence in the medical facility, participation in preabortion counseling, presence in the room during the surgical abortion procedure or while the woman is experiencing the effects of abortifacient medications, and participation in postabortion care. Studies explored relationships between type of involvement and women's access to abortion care and their emotional and physical well‐being. Most findings suggested that male involvement was positively associated with women's well‐being and their assessment of the experience; no negative associations were found.CONCLUSIONIn noncoercive circumstances, women who include their male partners in the abortion process may find this involvement beneficial.
Imaginative Anarchy
Authors: Đurica Radmilla 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Like numerous other festivals, the PUF festival in Croatia got its start as an experiment, in this case following the war and disintegration of Yugoslavia. In an era of great crisis in the Croatian theatre scene, this international festival introduced a new dramatic vocabulary. It was founded in 1994 by the directors of three non-institutional theatres: Branko Sušec (PUF), Nebojša Borojević (the Daska Theatre in Siska), and Roman Bogdan (the Čakovec Pinklec). In the war-torn 90s, the founders decided that the festival was to take place in Pula and not Dubrovnik because the war had largely spared the former. The festival finalised its name, the PUF International Theatre Festival, in 1996.
Rehearsal with the Elite from the Front Row
Authors: Jelesijević Nenad 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The performance Capital by Ivica Buljan, which was conceived while reading Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty, is a presentation of the work process by a group of young actresses and actors who try to reflect the contemporary paradigm of capital. From a directorial perspective, this is not a wilful aestheticisation of the chosen texts, which we read as a sign of the sincerity of the artists’ collective effort. Although the explanatory approach and the burden of the dramatic form hinder effective expression of personal stances on the chosen topic, the created material can serve as a solid ground for an eventual upgrade of this study production, which could bring about a more pronounced engagement or performance of the discourse – out of itself.
The Post-Futurist Manifesto
Authors: Berardi-Bifo Franco 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
We declare that the splendor of the world has been enriched by a new beauty: the beauty of autonomy. Each to her own rhythm; nobody must be constrained to march at a uniform pace. Cars have lost their allure of rarity and above all they can no longer perform the task they were conceived for: speed has slowed down. Cars are immobile as stupid slumbering tortoises in city traffic. Only slowness is fast.
Yes, I Told Her in the Middle of ...
Authors: Rozas Ixiar 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Drawing on fragments from the performance Plastika (2013), this article explores the relationship between text and voice, between a text and its voices. The voice that it deals with is both textual and oral, even though it reaches us in written form or as grafts, and it allows us to listen to more than just the materiality of language, the sonority of the words, and the grain of the voice, In this textual voice, which can be both poetic and performative, we can hear the uniqueness of a voice that exceeds meaning, escapes the body, and begins interating with other singular bodies, drives and disruptions of the transformative power of the voice and of language.
Dance Criticism: The Criticism of Crisis
Authors: Schnabl Ana 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The text “Dance Criticism: The Criticism of Crisis” thinks about the situation and role of dance criticism. The initial thesis of the text concerns itself with the misguidedness of dance criticism, which does not recognize the fact that contemporary dance is in crisis, but rather treats its subject as given. The text suspects that dance criticism – despite clear evidence of its confusion – still knows what dance is. Simultaneously, the text battles against the view that dance criticism should report on the quality of performances. It attempts to lay this view to rest and develops a different perspective, elevating dance criticism as the companion of the historical moment, the philosophical co-traveller of dance. The author hopes for different, dialectical and slippery critical forms and content.
LA VIOLENCIA AL INICIO DE LA VIDA: UNA PERSPECTIVA BIOÉTICA Y DE LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS
Authors: García Fernández Dora 
Published: October 2016

Violencia es actuar fuera de su natural estado, es ejecutar con fuerza, ímpetu o brusquedad o algo que se hace contra el gusto o la voluntad de uno mismo. El fenómeno de la violencia siempre ha afligido a la humanidad como lo demuestra la historia. Actualmente, como fenómeno global, se considera por muchos como un problema de salud pública, debido a las múltiples causas que la producen se dificulta la percepción de su dimensión real.Desde la perspectiva de la Bioética se interpreta la violencia como una forma de relación humana donde existe el deseo de hacer mal, lesionando la autonomía del otro, donde se vulneran los principios bioéticos universales. Así también se considera la violencia una forma de inequidad o falta de justicia, cuando se quebrantan los derechos humanos y se atenta contra la vida y la dignidad de la persona humana. En esta investigación se quiere comprobar que la violencia existe desde el inicio de la vida, porque es justamente ahí donde comienza el problema de los abusos, malos tratos y violencia contra el ser humano no nacido.
A TRANSNACIONALIZAÇÃO DA SUSTENTABILIDADE NO DIREITO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Da Silva dos Passos Carneiro Cheila , Silva Rodrigues Patrícia , Pasold Cesar Luiz 
Published: October 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é estudar acerca da transnacionalização da Sustentabilidade do Direito Ambiental. Sustentabilidade e transnacionalização não são apenas palavras da moda, seus significados ultrapassam fronteiras e ganham dimensões globais, investigam-se questões como saber se é possível a Sociedade identificar os riscos e os reflexos ambientais decorrentes da globalização, para tanto, à metodologia empregada, registra-se que, na Fase de Investigação, o Método utilizado foi o Indutivo, na fase de Tratamento dos Dados o Cartesiano e o Método Analítico, este último na perspectiva de Norberto Bobbio , no Relatório da Pesquisa, foi empregada a Base Indutiva . As considerações finais trazem em seu bojo comentários acerca da comprovação da hipótese básica da possibilidade da Transnacionalização da Sustentabilidade no Direito Ambiental.
A CORRUPÇÃO COMO FATOR IMPEDITIVO DA DEMOCRACIA: UMA LEITURA DA OBRA GLÓRIA INCERTA APLICADA AO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Adamir André 
Published: October 2016

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o tema inerente ao problema da corrupção como fator impeditivo da democracia. A corrupção condena a sociedade ao subdesenvolvimento ao gerar a desigualdade. A corrupção é a negação das promessas Constitucionais e, uma barreira à efetivação dos direitos fundamentais. Nesta seara, o problema versa sobre: Em que medida a corrupção e/ou aumento da corrupção torna-se um fator impeditivo para a democracia ou para um Estado Democrático de Direito. Percebe-se que as causas que elevam este índice minimizam a efetivação da democracia; a corrupção está inserida nas instituições políticas e sociais, todavia, é necessária uma mudança de valores culturais e cívicos capaz de potencializar um Estado Democrático, pois a dinâmica do poder corrói e inibe a conquista e efetivação da democracia. O locus de análise se dá a partir da obra: Glória Incerta: A Índia e suas contradições, uma vez que essa traz a análise de diversos fatores que impedem a efetivação da Democracia naquele Estado, e entre estes, a corrupção impacta negativamente. Ainda pretendeu-se estabelecer um ponto de contato entre a realidade da Índia e do Brasil, que enfrenta o mesmo problema, sofrendo as mesmas consequências, e aparentemente pode ter a solução com a adoção de medidas semelhantes. Adotou-se como método de abordagem o dedutivo, e como método de procedimento a pesquisa bibliográfica, uma vez que é a mais se adapta ao campo jurídico.
Synthesis and Characterization of Poly (styrene-co-butyl acrylate)/Silica Aerogel Nanocomposites by in situ AGET ATRP: Investigating Thermal Properties
Authors: Khezri Khezrollah , Fazli Yousef 
Published: October 2016

AbstractHydrophilic silica aerogel nanoparticles surface was modified with hexamethyldisilazane. Then, the resultant modified nanoparticles were used in random copolymerization of styrene and butyl acrylate via activators generated by electron transfer for atom transfer radical polymerization. Conversion and molecular weight determinations were performed using gas and size exclusion chromatography respectively. Addition of modified nanoparticles by 3 wt% results in a decrease of conversion from 68 to 46 %. Molecular weight of copolymer chains decreases from 12,500 to 7,500 g.mol–1 by addition of 3 wt% modified nanoparticles; however, PDI values increase from 1.1 to 1.4. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy results indicate that the molar ratio of each monomer in the copolymer chains is approximately similar to the initial selected mole ratio of them. Increasing thermal stability of the nanocomposites is demonstrated by thermal gravimetric analysis. Differential scanning calorimetry also shows a decrease in glass transition temperature by increasing modified silica aerogel nanoparticles.
Transformative Poetry. A General Introduction and a Case Study of Psalm 2
Authors: Wieringen Archibald L. H. M. van 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe structure of Psalm 2 is based on direct speeches in the text. These direct speeches characterise the communication that takes place in the text. The text-immanent author addresses the text-immanent reader with a question in the first line and with a makarismos in the last line. The direct speeches of the characters enable the text-immanent reader to undergo a development in his striving towards the beatitude. In this development, the ‘now’ of the birth of the Anointed One / Son is re-enacted in the reading moment of the text-immanent reader. The reception of Psalm 2 makes clear that Hebrews and the Christmas liturgy re-use the text, while retaining this re-enactment character.
‘Teach Us the Secret Runes’. The Lord’s Prayer in Heliand
Authors: Bosman Frank G. 
Published: October 2016

AbstractThe ninth century Heliand is a poetic retelling of the New Testament in Old Saxon, written by an anonymous monk for the purpose of confirming the conversion his fellow Saxons to the new faith. This conversion had been forced upon them by the Frankish invaders. The author adepts the story of Jesus Christ to fit within the feudal Saxon society and precursory Nordic mythology. This contribution focuses on the Saxon rendering of the Lord’s Prayer as it is situated in the context of the Sermon on the Mount. Several key differences between the Saxon version and its biblical original are pointed out. These mirror and illustrate the attempt of the anonymous author to inculturate Jesus’ message. Finally, it is shown how, by some subtle phrases in the text of the Heliand, the poet of the Heliand is including his Saxon audience to fit themselves spiritually into the biblical story. Through the Heliand, Jesus seems to speak directly to its readers, thus stimulating a transformation of the reader-or hearer-himself.
Modyfication of photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide by mechanochemical method
Authors: Dulian Piotr , Buras Marlena , Żukowski Witold 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The paper presents a simple way to improve the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide using mechanochemical method. The TiO2 (Anatase) powders was subjected to high-energy ball milling in dry environment and in methanol. It has been shown that it is possible to induce the phase transformation from Anatase to Rutile and produce a material with a higher photocatalytic activity in the UV light. Physicochemical characteristics of the products were based on the following methods and techniques: X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), IR and UV-Vis (DR) spectroscopy, measurements of specific surface area (BET). The photocatalytic activity of the powders was measured in the decomposition reaction of methyl orange in water.