bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cross-Cultural Competence in the Time of Cross-Border Migration
Authors: Bojor Laviniu 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The waves of migrants that are trying to escape from the violence of their home state become a real threat for the security environment of the European countries. Our national security forces, like police and army personnel, should take into consideration future missions that consist in face to face interrelation actions with people from other cultures. Achieving knowledge and developing cross-cultural interrelation skills, with the help of which we can overcome some barriers in communication, can make the difference as long as the force power, in its entirety, no longer represents the sole and sufficient condition to solve actual multicultural crises situations.
Directions for Improving the Planning of the Supply with Clothes, Shoes and Equipment in the Bulgarian Army
Authors: Manolov Daniel 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
This paper presents ways of improving the planning of the supply of clothing, footwear and equipment in the following areas: priority purchase, terms of planning, output planning, planning of stocks and others. The main objective is to establish a methodology for planning the supply of clothing, footwear and equipment. All areas for improvement are consistent and identified in a resource-limited environment and dictated by the ability of the planning system to supply the Bulgarian Army. The paper also presents the option to use the АВС analysis to structure the planned activities of individual groups of property.
New Valences of Terrorism
Authors: Mureşan Doina 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The most dangerous of present threats is regarded as international terrorism. The areas of instability are numerous and are located generally on major strategic fault but reality shows us that such areas could appear even in the heart of stable countries and economic, political and social potential very high. In the evolution of terrorism there is a tendency to join left to the right terrorism, of seriality and concomitant in terrorist actions and to increase the precision and effects of terrorist activity data convergence between terrorism and high technology used. The expansion of the phenomenon at the universally level requires joint actions to counteraction it and determines the achievement of a general consensus. Thus we are witnessing an impressive group of forces and capabilities, backed by a political consensus unimaginable some time ago. States with divergent positions until yesterday are now on the same frontline of the fight against terrorism. How will it evolve? It can be appreciated that terrorism will remain a problem for the whole world. The phenomenon has serious and numerous implications it be an intolerable attack against universal human values. The terrorism of future years will reflect further technological developments social changes, structural changes at the state and regional and global transfers of increasingly apparent influence in a changing world.
State Sovereignty in the Current Economic Context
Authors: Solescu Daniel 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Globalization has raised the issue of the place and role of the nation state in the world market. The effects of globalization have resulted in the joint effort of some State’s sovereign powers, quite exclusive until recently, which leads to reconsider the concept of state sovereignty, tasks, functions and objectives of the state. Globalization involves reducing the state intervention in the economic matters, but it does not imply the disappearance of the state concept. The integration in the transnational economy necessarily implies the weakening of the nation-state authority, since it must make room for the independent actors.
Human Resources Monitoring and Development
Authors: Dragomiroiu Rodica , Hurloiu Iulian , Rusu Bianca , Burtea Elena 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Performance management in organizations is mainly concentrated on evaluating employees’ results and on rewards. The efficient work of a member of an organization is usually seen as a consequence of the interactions between individual skills and motivation. More and more managers of successful business organizations recognize the critical importance of planning and monitoring the employees’ work results.
Participatory Budgeting: A Comparative Study of Croatia, Poland and Slovakia
Authors: Džinić Jasmina , Svidroňová Mária Murray , Markowska-Bzducha Ewa 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The New Public Management movement regards citizens as customers and, accordingly, focuses on the quality of services provided by public-sector organizations. Since this approach negatively affected democratic values, there has been a shift of the focus from consumer satisfaction and quality of services to quality of governance. The latter implies the improvement of the relationship between government and citizens as active members of the community. Over the last twenty years, participatory budgeting (PB) has become a popular form of co-production intended to improve the quality of local governance. The aim of the article is to provide a comparative analysis of the use and role of PB in Croatia, Poland and Slovakia and to identify the models of PB used in selected countries. In order to compare the case studies of municipalities in selected countries, a qualitative analysis has been used and the classification of PB models applied. Most analyzed local units use the “Porto Alegre adapted for Europe” model, but the “Consultation on public finances”, “Representation of Organized Interest” and “Proximity participation” models are also represented. The main findings are that PB indeed enables better allocation of public sources according to citizens’ needs (various public services were delivered following the trend of social innovation and co-creation), but the problem lies in the low amount assigned for PB from public budgets and the relatively low interest of citizens to participate in the PB processes. PB might also bring certain risks linked with its implementation, e.g. misuse of the idea for political reasons or additional costs of projects delivered in the PB process.
The Politics of Local Tax Policy-Making in Poland
Authors: Swianiewicz Paweł 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The paper answers two basic questions:

To what extent is tax policy an important item of the local political agenda in Polish municipalities ? Is it a subject of intense debates at city hall and local councils or is it accepted as a routine exercise ? The results suggest that the issues related to local taxes play a relatively marginal role compared to issues such as the location of major investments. However, the importance of taxes in local debates increases in those local communities in which the tax yields collected are larger and in the case of those taxes which are paid by a wider group of tax payers.

Who governs in local tax-policy-making ? According to local provisions the proposal of tax resolution is submitted by the mayor, and the local council makes the final decision. But empirical findings suggest that the practice follows the “strong mayor” model, in which the local political leader, supporter by his staff of the financial department, is more influential than the councilors.

Those questions are answered on the basis of field research conducted in 2014 in 36 Polish municipalities. The research methods included content analysis of minutes of local council meetings, as well as face-to-face survey and semi-structured in-depth interviews with over 100 mayors, chiefs of finance departments in city halls and councilors.
Serum concentrations of PIIINP aminopeptide in dogs with liver fibrosis
Authors: Glińska-Suchocka K. , Orłowska A. , Jankowski M. , Kubiak K. , Spużak J. 
Published: August 2016

AbstractThe aim of the study was to evaluate the serum concentration of the type III procollagen aminopeptide in dogs, and to assess its utility in the diagnosis of liver fibrosis. The study was carried out on 20 dogs of different breeds and of both genders, between 7 and 15 years old. Based on the results of the histopathological examination and the evaluation of the degree of liver fibrosis, the dogs were divided into five groups. The mean serum PIIINP concentration in the group of dogs with stage 1 and 2 liver fibrosis (groups 2 and 3) was five-fold higher than in healthy dogs (group 1). In turn, the mean PIIINP concentration in the group of dogs with stage 3 (group 4) and stage 4 (group 5) fibrosis was 10-fold higher than that of the control group (group 1). Based on the results, we found that the serum PIIINP concentration correlated with the degree of liver fibrosis, assessed based on a histopathological examination. Therefore, PIIINP serum concentration tests may be a promising non-invasive diagnostic technique that could be used in veterinary hepatology to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
Tanshinones and mental diseases: from chemistry to medicine
Authors: Javed Sana , Tariq Ameema , Ahmed Touqeer , Budzyńska Barbara , Tejada Silvia , Daglia Maria , Nabavi Seyed Fazel , Sobarzo-Sánchez Eduardo , Nabavi Seyed Mohammad 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
The prevalence of mental diseases, especially neurodegenerative disorders, is ever-increasing, while treatment options for such disorders are limited and insufficient. In this scarcity of available medication, it is a feasible strategy to search for potential drugs among natural compounds, such as those found in plants. One such plant source is the root of Chinese sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Labiatae), which contains several compounds reported to possess neuroprotective activities. The most important of these compounds are tanshinones, which have been reported to possess ameliorative activity against a myriad of mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, and glioma, along with promoting neuronal differentiation and manifesting antinociceptive and anticonvulsant outcomes. This review offers a critical evaluation of the utility of tanshinones to treat mental illnesses, and sheds light on the underlying mechanisms through which these naturally occurring compounds confer neuroprotection.
Effects of cigarette smoke condensate on the production and characterization of exopolysaccharides by Streptococcus mutans / Sigara dumanı kondensatının Streptococcus mutans tarafından üretilen eksopolisakkaritlerin üretimi ve karakterizasyonu üzerine etkisi
Authors: Xu Chun ping , Zeng Ying , Shentu Hongqian , Zhao Aijing , Mao Duobin 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Objective: Streptococcus mutans is regarded as the major agent causing dental caries. It has been well documented that cigarette smoke affects the growth of S. mutans. This study investigate the effect of cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) on the production and characterization of exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by S. mutans ATCC 35668.
Methods: Cigarettes of Shanhua brand were used to prepare the CSC. S. mutans was cultured in MSB media with the addition of CSC under anaerobic condition. Furthermore, the EPS fraction was isolated and purified by gel filtration chro-matography on Sepharose CL-6B. The molecular characterization of EPS was analyzed by GC-MS, FT-IR and size exclusion chromatography/multiangle laser light scattering (SEC/MALLS) system.
Results: The results showed that CSC at tested concentrations could significantly increase the growth of S. mutans and acetic acid production, compared with the control. The CSC was not found to affect carbohydrate composition of the EPS, but the molecular mass of EPS decreased from 3.04×104 g/mol (without CSC) to 2.75×104 (with CSC). The SEC/MALLS also revealed the molecular conformation of EPS changed from flexible coil to globular shape in aqueous solution.
Conclusion: This study revealed that CSC was directly able to affect molecular mass and structural conformation of EPS from S. mutans. The molecular characterization of EPS would become an indicator in certain pathological disorders.
A rare cause of acute kidney injury: hypothyroidism / Akut böbrek hasarının nadir bir nedeni: Hipotiroidizm
Authors: Cevher Şimal Köksal , Yenigün Ezgi Çoşkun , Öztürk Ramazan , Dede Fatih 
Published: August 2016

Abstract
Kidneys and thyroid are two basic organs that interact with each other, and when one of them becomes ill, functions of the other are affected. Although electrolyte disturbances are the most common symptoms reported due to hypothyroidism, some are case reports in the literature suggested that acute kidney injury developed due to hypothyroidism. Despite this, we doubt that this information comes into mind in routine clinical practice. To report a case of reversible hypothyroidism-induced acute kidney injury, and review those two clinical conditions, which are often overlooked in the nephrology practice, in the light of the literature. We reported a 75-year-old female patient who admitted for acute kidney injury associated with deep hypothyroidism, required hemodialysis, and underwent a renal biopsy since no etiological factors were detected for acute kidney injury. We emphasized that the patient’s creatinine concentrations gradually returned to normal following hormone replacement therapy. Renal dysfunction in presence of hypothyroidism is a known, but frequently overlooked entity. Hypothyroidism should not be overlooked as the cause of reversible kidney injury since it is easy to treat, and there is almost complete response to treatment in terms of renal failure.
Influence of different safety shoes on gait and plantar pressure: a standardized examination of workers in the automotive industry
Authors: Ochsmann Elke , Noll Ulrike , Ellegast Rolf , Hermanns Ingo , Kraus Thomas 
Published: August 2016

ObjectiveWorking conditions, such as walking and standing on hard surfaces, can increase the development of musculoskeletal complaints. At the interface between flooring and musculoskeletal system, safety shoes may play an important role in the well‐being of employees. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different safety shoes on gait and plantar pressure distributions on industrial flooring.MethodsTwenty automotive workers were individually fitted out with three different pairs of safety shoes (“normal” shoes, cushioned shoes, and midfoot bearing shoes) . They walked at a given speed of 1.5 m/s. The CUELA measuring system and shoe insoles were used for gait analysis and plantar pressure measurements, respectively. Statistical analysis was conducted by ANOVA analysis for repeated measures.ResultsWalking with cushioned safety shoes or a midfoot bearing safety shoe led to a significant decrease of the average trunk inclination (p< 0.005). Furthermore, the average hip flexion angle decreased for cushioned shoes as well as midfoot bearing shoes (p<0.002). The range of motion of the knee joint increased for cushioned shoes. As expected, plantar pressure distributions varied significantly between cushioned or midfoot bearing shoes and shoes without ergonomic components.ConclusionThe overall function of safety shoes is the avoidance of injury in case of an industrial accident, but in addition, safety shoes could be a long‐term preventive instrument for maintaining health of the employees’ musculoskeletal system, as they are able to affect gait parameters. Further research needs to focus on safety shoes in working situations.
Briefing: Contaminated land redevelopment in fragmented ownership
Authors: Malik Amjad 
Published: August 2016

A part of the ‘current trends in municipal engineering’ feature, this paper is a case study concerning the site assembly and comprehensive redevelopment of contaminated land. The site is in fragmented ownership and comprises mainly run-down commercial premises, many vacant or derelict, that have seen little investment for many years and is severed by six east–west public roads along its length. Because the site, in East London, aligns with one of the Mayor's strategic objectives there is a strong case for enabling development owing to its proximity to a public transport interchange. Through the intervention of the London Development Agency and a design brief for the site a compulsory purchase order was brought about comprising approximately 2·4 ha. There is a considerable body of policy support for the regeneration of urban areas in decline, emanating from national government policy cascading down to local level. There is a compelling case for the regeneration of the compulsory purchase order land and common consent that the compulsory purchase order site is in a state of severe decay and continuing decline. It has a seriously adverse impact on the immediate area for a combination of reasons.
Perubahan Sistem Manajemen Kepala Sekolah Dan Kinerja Guru Terhadap Kualitas Pembelajaran Di Sekolah Dasar Laboratorium PPL UPI Kecamatan Cileunyi Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Widaningsih Ening 
Published: August 2016

<p>Abstrak</p><p>Sistem manajemen kepala sekolah dengan memfungsikan fungsi manajemen yang meliputi: perencanaan (planning), pengorganisasian (organization), penggerakkan (actuating), pengkoordinasian (coordinating), pengarahan (directing), pengawasan (controlling), dapat mengefektifkan dan mengefisienkan sumber daya yang ada di sekolahnya diantaranya kinerja mengajar guru demikian juga kinerja guru mempengaruhi terhadap kualitas pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui gambaran empiris tentang: (1) pelaksanaan system manajemen kepala sekolah; (2) kinerja mengajar guru; (3) kualitas pembelajaran; (4) pengaruh system manajemen terhadap kinerja mengajar guru; (5) pengaruh kinerja mengajar guru terhadap kualitas pembelajaran; (6) pengaruh system manajemen kepala sekolah terhadap kualitas pembelajaran; (7) pengeruh system manajemen kepala sekolah dan kinerja mengajar guru secara simultan terhadap kualitas pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) pelaksanaan system manajemen kepala sekolah menghasilkan angka rata rata 4,04 artinya system manajemen kepala sekolah di SD Laboratorium PPL UPI secara umum tergolong baik; (2) kinerja mengajar guru menghasilkan angka rata rata 4,09 artinya kinerja pengajar guru di SD Laboratorium PPLUPI secara umum tergolong baik; (3) kualitas pembelajaran dipresentasikan dalam nilai rata rata yang diperoleh seluruh siswa kelas I sampai dengan kelas VI pada sekolah yang bersangkutan adalah 6,97 pada skala 10, angka tersebut mendekati 7 sehingga dapat ditafsirkan bahwa kualitas pembelajaran pada SD Laboratorium PPL UPI termasuk katogori lebih dari cukup; (4) ada pengaruh positif signifikan system manajemen terhadap kinerja guru sebesar 15,70%; (5) terhadap kualitas pembelajaran sebesar 10,90 %; (6) kinerja mengajar guru berpengaruh terhadap kualitas pembelajaran sebesar 25,00%; dan (7) sistem manajemen kepala sekolah dan kinerja mengajar guru berpengaruh positif terhadap pembelajaran sebesar 27,00%. </p><p>Kata Kunci: manajemen kepala sekolah; kinerja guru; kualitas pembelajaran</p>
Studi Kasus Imflementasi Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Kartini Tien 
Published: August 2016

<p>Abstrak </p><p>Konsep manajemen berbasis sekolah memang sudah lama digembor‐gemborkan. Bahkan konsep ini sudah lama diterapkan di sekolah. Namun demikian sampai saat ini masih terdapat sejumlah masalah berkenaan dengan penafsiran konsep manajemen berbasis sekolah. Penafsiran yang salah terhadap konsep manajemen berbasis sekolah dapat menyebabkan lambatnya pelaksanaan manajemen berbasis sekolah selama ini. Sekolah sampai saat ini belum mampu melaksanakan MBS secara utuh di sekolah. Berbagai kebijakan yang sifatnya praktis pun masih terkesan menunggu kebijakan instansi atau lembaga di atas sekolah. Tentu saja hal ini akan menyebabkan macetnya pelaksanaan MBS di sekolah. Manajemen berbasis sekolah juga sering disalah tafsirkan dengan konsep swastanisasi pendidikan. Hal ini berdampak buruk bagi sekolah khususnya terhadap timbulnya pandangan negatif masyarakat yang seolah‐olah memandang semua beban sekolah dibebankan kepada orang tua murid. Dampak salah tafsir ini menyebabkan orang tua mengeluh dan cenderung memandang pihak sekolah sebagai lembaga ekonomis bukan lembaga nirlaba. Berbagai salah tafsir ini harus diluruskan dengan jalan menguraikan konsep MBS secara jelas dan ilmiah</p><p>Kata Kunci: manajemen berbasis sekolah, kasus MBS, sekolah dasar</p>
Kemampuan Melakukan Pukulan Smash Dalam Permainan Bulutangkis
Authors: - Umar 
Published: August 2016

<p>Abstrak </p><p>Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui (1) hubungan antara daya ledak otot lengan dan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis; (2) hubungan antara koordinasi mata‐tangan dan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis; dan (3) hubungan antara daya ledak otot lengan dan koordinasi mata‐ tangan dengan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1)terdapat hubungan positif antara daya ledak otot lengan dengan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis, (2) terdapat hubungan positif antara koordinasi mata‐tangan dengan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis; dan (3) secara bersama‐sam terdapat hubungan yang positif antara daya ledak otot lengan dan koordinasi mata‐tangan dengan kemampuan melakukan pukulan smash dalam permainan bulutangkis dengan koefisien korelasi ® 0,8337, dengan persamaan regresi Ŷ = 23,10 + 0,06 X1 + 2,37 X2.</p><p>Kata Kunci: daya ledak otot lengan, koordinasi mata‐tangan, kemampuan melakukan smash, permainan bulutangkis</p>
Penggunaan Bahasa Lisan Di Pesisir Laut Selatan
Authors: Syahrudin Didin 
Published: August 2016

<p>Abstrak</p><p>Manusia sebagai makhluk sosial Menggunakan Bahasa sebagai salah satu alat komunikasi. Bahasa merupakan salah satu sarana komunikasi yangsangat vital bagi kehidupan manusia. Manusia dapat menggunakan pikiran perasaan melalui bahsa. Tanpaadanya bahasa manusia tidak akan bisa berkomunikasi secara sempurna, meski pun ada sarana komunikasi yang lain selain bahasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran umum tentang penggunaan bahasa lisan di pesisir laut selatan' khususnya para penuturdi kecamatan Pangandaran Kabupaten Ciamis.</p><p>Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah 1) adanya penggunaan bahasa ( Undak-usuk bahasa) yang digunakan murid sekolah dasar wilayah kecamatan Pangandaran Kabupaten Ciamis, lebih disebabkan oleh perbedaan umur, bukan berdasarkan kelas sosial masyarakat kaya maupun miskin, terpelajar atau cacah; 2) Etnisitas orang tua tidak berpengaruh pada pengunaan bahasa sunda; 3) Para pedagang dan nelayan di pantai Pangandaran umumnya sudah mengenal etika bahasa sunda ( undak-usuk basa), meskipun mereka berasal dari daerah lain ( misalnya jawa).</p><p>Kata Kunci : Bahasa lisan, para penutur, pesisir laut selatan</p>