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ESCRITURA, MEMÓRIA E ASSOCIAÇÃO: PROCESSOS DE CRIAÇÃO DE POEMAS POR ALUNOS RECÉM ALFABETIZADOS
Authors: Calil Eduardo
Published: December 2015

A partir da Genética Textual e da Linguística da Enunciação, este estudo analisa dois processos de criação de poemas escritos por duas díades de alunos recém alfabetizados, em contexto de sala de aula. A análise das filmagens destes processos identificou tipos de relações associativas (Saussure, 1987; Suenaga, 2004) feitas pelos escreventes e o modo como estas relações e articulam com os conteúdos recuperados da memória de cada um. O processo co-enunciativo sugere a formação de redes associativas que indicam a gênese da escritura destes poemas.
LEITURA DA CRIAÇÃO: OS MANUSCRITOS LITERÁRIOS COMO UM SISTEMA COMPLEXO
Authors: Romanelli Sergio
Published: December 2015

Neste artigo apresento o paradigma emergente da ciência contemporânea e a noção de sistema, mostrando como tais princípios podem ser aplicados à analise de textos e manuscritos literários. Desejo indagar como os métodos da assim chamada ciência da complexidade podem ser aplicados aos estudos do processo de criação literária. Considero a escrita como um sistema complexo, que se caracteriza por três pressupostos: da complexidade, da instabilidade e da intersubjetividade. Desejo ainda demonstrar como o pensamento sistêmico aplicado ao estudo dos manuscritos literários, não somente permite localizar, estudar e processar as leis e recorrências que regem tais processos, mas, sobretudo, ajuda a destacar o papel dos criadores.
A METAFICÇÃO NA POÉTICA DE ROSA E PESSOA E O ARTIFÍCIO DAS MÁSCARAS ANAGRAMÁTICAS E HETERONÍMICAS
Authors: De Brito Francisca Marta Magalhães
Published: December 2015

A ficção literária cria um campo de encenação, onde todos os elementos se condicionam ao jogo do como se. As representações do real são transpostas para um plano de fingimento e a realidade do mundo vivencial é desmanchada, pelo que se omite e pelo se explicita, no texto literário. Do ponto de vista da teoria ficcional, as máscaras não conseguem realizar o ocultamento pleno. Como tais, devem indicar o fingimento. O estudo comparativo dos dois ícones da literatura intercontinental se baseia na teoria do efeito estético de Wolfgang Iser, com ênfase nos atos de fingir e em seus efeitos no receptor, para além da simples projeção ou da identificação com a realidade.
ACONTECIMENTO E MEMÓRIA (2): ENCONTRO DE GÊNEROS DISCURSIVOS QUE (RE)CONTAM A HISTÓRIA DE UM BRASIL-AINDA-COLÔNIA
Authors: Rocha Décio
Published: December 2015

Este artigo procede a uma releitura de textos publicados em diferentes jornais brasileiros como desdobramento de evento ocorrido em Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, aos 21 de abril de 1999. Será interrogado o modo pelo qual se articulam gênero do discurso e cenografia (MAINGUENEAU, 1989) nesses textos captados pela mídia, buscando-se responder às dificuldades criadas em torno de três tópicos centrais: (i) suposta presença de um duplo quadro cênico nesses textos; (ii) distância entre a referida dupla configuração cênica e os fenômenos de hibridismo de gêneros, que parecem antes remeter à noção de cenografia; (iii) papel desempenhado pela cenografia.
MULTIMODALIDADE E LETRAMENTO VISUAL: UM ESTUDO PILOTO DE ATIVIDADES DE LEITURA DISPONÍVEIS EM SÍTIO ELETRÔNICO
Authors: Barbosa Vânia Soares , Araújo Antonia Dilamar
Published: December 2015

Este artigo apresenta um estudo piloto que investiga atividades de leitura em língua inglesa disponíveis em sítio eletrônico. Com foco na análise da relação texto e imagem nestas atividades, o estudo objetiva diagnosticar a possível correlação, ou a falta desta, entre a multimodalidade nos textos apresentados e a exploração desta para fins didáticos através dos enunciados e conteúdos das questões propostas, e, assim, indicar a promoção do letramento visual dos leitores/usuários daquelas atividades.
Notas sobre el debate de las humanidades en la era de la excelencia academica
Authors: Díaz William
Published: December 2015

A partir de uma análise sobre a “fragmentação das humanidades”, este trabalho visa construir uma reflexão sobre os desafios que se impõem aos estudos literários no século XXI.
A literatura como antropologia especulativa
Authors: Nodari Alexandre Andre
Published: December 2015

Se décadas atrás, Lyotard identificou a crise de legitimação política e do conhecimento de então como a crise dos grandes relatos, talvez se possa dizer que a crise atual é uma crise do grande Relator: a crise das humanidades seria, assim, parte mais geral da crise do Humano. Diante do Antropoceno, as ciências do homem (as antropologias) têm como um dos seus desafios converterem-se em humanidades, isto é, especular sobre as definições de homem e mundo, descobrindo outras humanidades e mundos. Aqui, a literatura, entendida a partir de Juan José Saer como uma “antropologia especulativa”, pode revelar-se uma linha de fuga: diante do contingenciamento econômico das humanidades, ela apresenta a contingência ecológica desse modelo de mundo.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
O Gender da crônica parisiense: de Delphine de Girardin a Colette
Authors: Thérenty Marie-Eve
Published: December 2015

Este artigo é dedicado à crônica parisiense, cujos críticos sempre destacaram o “lado feminino”, amparando-se sua na origem, geralmente atribuída a Delphine de Girardin, e, ao mesmo tempo, em sua poética conversacional e mundana. Tal percepção da crônica como gênero feminino levou, por um lado, a uma prática masculina deste tipo de texto sob pseudônimo feminino e, por outro lado, à legitimação de uma série de cronistas mulheres no fim do século. As questões aqui abordadas tratam da investigação sobre a divisão do feminino e do masculino na crônica francesa do século XIX e da primeira metade do século XX, e, de modo mais abrangente, do exame da sexuação dos gêneros jornalísticos.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
A paisagem e a descoberta do mundo em "Campo Geral", de Guimarães Rosa
Authors: Mantovani Juliana Estanislau , Barbosa Sidney
Published: December 2015

Se a representação artística é concebida não puramente como reprodução pictórica ou literal das imagens apropriadas pelo indivíduo, mas como um processo de (re)elaboração das formas, a paisagem, na literatura, pode ser compreendida, então, como um reflexo de quem olha. No entanto, para tal compreensão, se faz necessário entender uma natureza que represente além de um cenário ou plano de fundo das ações dos personagens. É importante refletir acerca de uma representação literária que conceda à natureza o papel de elemento constitutivo da obra, ou seja, como elemento narrativo capaz de transmitir e incorporar significados relevantes ao conteúdo das obras. Assim, o vínculo da representação da natureza aos demais elementos constitutivos da obra é necessário para reconhecer em algumas obras a presença da natureza como atuante e imprescindível no transcurso da narrativa. Nesse aspecto, o artigo propõe um breve estudo da representação literária da natureza para servir como auxílio para as análises da obra “Campo Geral”, de Guimarães Rosa, no que tange à representação da natureza nessa obra, porquanto, em “Campo Geral”, a paisagem é erigida ao patamar de representação das descobertas do personagem Miguilim.

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MÍDIA IMPRESSA E MULTIMODALIDADE: OS SIGNIFICADOS COMPOSICIONAIS NA PRIMEIRA PÁGINA DE JORNAIS MINEIROS
Authors: Carvalho Flaviane Faria , Magalhães Célia
Published: December 2015

RESUMO: Este artigo analisa o layout da primeira página de jornais mineiros utilizando teoria e metodologia da semiótica social e dos estudos da multimodalidade. Os resultados sugerem que jornais de formato tabloide privilegiamrecursos visuais em detrimentode uma formação social engajada dos leitores, enquanto jornais de formato padrão usam uma estrutura semiótica orientada para a formação social dos leitores. um dos jornais de formato padrão, entretanto, sinaliza um estilo de escrita multimodal que associa recursos visuais e verbais de modo equilibrado. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: semiótica social, multimodalidade, significados composicionais, mídia impressa, primeira página de jornais mineiros. ABSTRACT: This paper investigates the layout on the front pages of Brazilian newspapers. The theory and methodology used stem from social semiotics and studies in multimodality. Findings suggest that tabloids privilege visual resources and seem not to be concerned with the construction of a critical readership whereas standard papers seem to use a predominantly verbal semiotic structure to foster a critical reading. One of the standard papers, nevertheless, signals a multimodal style with verbal and visual resources used in a balanced way. KEYWORDS: social semiotics, multimodality, compositional meanings, printed media, Brazilian newspaper front pages.
O lugar das políticas sociais no capitalismo contemporâneo
Authors: Marques Rosa Maria
Published: December 2015

Este artigo trata das políticas sociais no capitalismo contemporâneo. Para isso, parte-se da análise das determinações do desenvolvimento do Welfare State – o que é precedida pela apresentação das principais teorias explicativas desse processo. A seguir, são apresentados os traços maiores do capitalismo contemporâneo, principalmente do capital dito financeiro, e analisadas as implicações da dominância desse tipo de capital em termos de produção, emprego, renda e políticas sociais. Conclui-se que não é do interesse desse capital manter políticas sociais organizadas e financiadas pelo Estado do tipo daquelas construídas no Welfare State, é que as mesmas, mais do que antes, dependem da força organizativa de seus interessados maiores para continuarem a existir, os trabalhadores.
Atenção Primária à Saúde em Natal (RN): particularidades das ações e dos serviços
Authors: Hoffmann Edla , Faustino de Carvalho Tetéo Karina , De Oliveira Freire Maria Márcia
Published: December 2015

Este artigo objetiva discutir as ações e serviços oferecidos pelas Unidades de Saúde dos Distritos Sanitários Norte I e II do município de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. Por ser produto de uma pesquisa qualitativa na área de Serviço Social, apresenta dados preliminares das entrevistas realizadas com diretores(as) das unidades de saúde, revelando que a maioria das unidades de saúde possuem o modelo assistencial da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF). Contudo, é enfatizada a oferta e a procura de serviços assistenciais, individuais, curativos em detrimento da promoção e prevenção à saúde. Isso contraria a proposta da ESF, para qual foi criada e desafia a efetivação de uma rede de atenção à saúde contínua e articulada.

 

 
A assistência social na perspectiva de direito social no Brasil, no Chile e em Cuba
Authors: Bortoli Mari Aparecida , Martinelli Tiago , Couto Berenice Rojas
Published: December 2015

Este texto tem como objetivo apresentar a assistência social no Brasil, no Chile e em Cuba, buscando aproximações, avanços e limites da sua concepção e efetivação como direito social. Para tanto recorre-se ao levantamento das legislações correspondentes a implementação da assistência social nos três países destacando sua garantia como direito social, seus objetivos, níveis de proteção, serviços, benefícios e condições de acesso. O estudo indica que o avanço das legislações foi um ganho civilizatório, entretanto, apreender a assistência social nas sociedades capitalistas e no socialismo em transição é um desafio posto por estas diferentes realidades.
Potfrigator Technology : Preservatives Equipment Low Energy For Fish and Reducing Hazardous Heavy Metals Based Photocatalytic Co Doped ZnO and Cooling Dynamic System
Authors: Darari Alfin , . Mukholit , Wibowo Arif Sony
Published: December 2015

Pollution is caused by dangerous heavy metal such as Pb, Cu and Zn are toxic in the body tissues of organisms such as fish in high concentrations, it will be harmful to human health The purpose is to create an eco-friendly fish preservative tool with cooling system of thermodynamics and photocatalytic Co doped ZnO nanoparticles. this device can reach temperature 15 oC. Then to reduce dangerous heavy metals and kill bacteria used principle of photocatalytic Co doped ZnO nanoparticles. Co doped ZnO synthesized by sol-gel method. Then proceeded to spray coating and drying with furnace. The result is a purple clear homogeneous solution. From the analysis of the obtained bandgap Co doped ZnO about 2.28 eV and from SEM generated that average particle size Co doped ZnO is 60 nm. From the result of Co doped ZnO can be initiated by visible light and may have antibacterial activity so that this material can be made as a tool to prevent the growth of microorganisms only using regular light

Key words : Eco-friendly fish preservative tools; less energy based on cooling dynamic; Nano Co Doped ZnO.
System Design of Solar Absorption Cooling : A Case Study in Building of Engineering Physics Department UGM
Authors: Widiharto Andang , Pamuji Didit Setyo , Laila Atik Nurul , Salis Fiki Rahmatika , Zharif Luthfi , Fikriyadi Zakariya Arif , Falaq Adi Miftkhul , Pranadi Aloysius Damar
Published: December 2015

Air conditioning (AC) is one of the most building’s energy consumer, included in building of Engineering Physisc’s Departement, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The declining of fossil fuel reserves and the increasing effects of global warming, forcing the world to switch to renewable energy sources. This paper discusses the design of solar absorption cooling system to replace conventional AC in seven lecture halls of Engineering Physic’s Departement, UGM. There are some steps that have been done to design the solar absorption cooling, i.e. do a study of the potential availability of solar energy, calculate the cooling loads, analyze the thermodynamic process of the system, determine the type of collector to be used and calculate area of solar collector needed. The thermal coefficient of performance (COP) of the system designed was about 0.84 which could use some types of flat plate solar collector with each area corresponding to each efficiency values.

Keyword : Air conditioning; global warming; solar absorption cooling; solar collector
Electrical Energy Demand Planning in District Mlati Sleman Yogyakarta Year 2014 – 2020
Authors: R Danang Ario , Lelawati Irma , . Bernando , Triaji Prihastomo
Published: December 2015

Mlati subdistrict, Sleman is one area in Yogyakarta, which has potential for very rapid development. Residents of Mlati are immigrants who mostly are students who are studying in Yogykarta. It can give us potential in planning of electrical energy demand. In event of an energy crisis, it will hinder economic growth in industrial sector, commercial, business, public services which would certainly hamper improvement of social welfare. From data of population and economic growth, energy consumption profile, then using software LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternative Planning system) that can be predicted by a pattern on the allocation of necessary electrical energy. Aim of this paper is planning availability electricity demand using LEAP in District Mlati 2020.

Keywords: energy consumption; energy demand; LEAP.
Energy Saving through Implementation and Optimization of Small and Medium Scale Cogeneration Technology
Authors: . Hariyanto , Purba Enny Rosmawar , . Pratiwi , Prasetyo Budi
Published: December 2015

Cogeneration or Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is defined as the sequential generation of two different forms of useful energy from a single primary energy source.This paper deals with a comparison study on the aspects of energy efficiency and energy economics in commercial building and industrial plant utility using conventional system and cogeneration system. This study presents the performance test result of micro turbine cogeneration application (60 kW) pilot project in comercial building and optimization of existing cogeneration system (40 MW) at utility plant of industry. The micro turbine cogeneration application for generating electricity and hot water while médium scale of gas turbine cogeneration is introduced in order to improve plant efficiency of existing steam turbine cogeneration. We found that cogeneration would be a financially viable option for building and for small and large size industrial plants.

Key words: Cogeneration; energy efficiency; gas turbine; microturbine; steam turbine.
Water Scrubbing for Removal of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) in Biogas from Manure
Authors: Islamiyah Mufidatul , Soehartanto Totok , Hantoro Ridho , Abdurrahman Arif
Published: December 2015

Purifying biogas from CO2 (carbon dioxide) and H2S (hydrogen sulfide) needs to be done to improve the quality of the biogas in the fuel. The presence of H2S in biogas can cause corrosive to the equipment, in addition to this, H2S is also dangerous for human and animal health. CO2 contained in Biogas is also an impurity that can cause corrosive beside H2S so the contained in biogas is also an impurity that can cause corrosive, so the purification process needs to be done in order to qualify biogas as natural gas which environmentally friendly and safe for health. The basic ingredient of biogas purification using water scrubbers base ingredients are water, which flowed pressurized biogas purification column from the bottom, of the column in order to reduce CO2 and H2S gases. The result of purification by using this method was that the levels of H2S in biogas reduced by 32.8 % while the CO2 content decreased by 21.2 %. It can be concluded that the H2S gas more soluble in the water compared with CO2, as H2S gas has higher efficiency removal from CO2.

Keywords: biogas; carbon dioxide; hydrogen sulfide, waters scrubber
Bringing of the Russian lists of narcotic means, psychotropic substances, precursors of narcotic means, potent and poisonous substances to correspondence with international antinarcotics conventions and the contemporary state
Authors:   chief editor of the magazine ", Fedorov А.V. ,   Narkokontrol'",   , Honored lawyer of the Russian Federation, candidate of legal Sciences, Professor (Moscow)
Published: December 2015

The article considers the issues related to the bringing of the Russian lists of narcotic means, psychotropic substances, precursors of narcotic means, potent and poisonous substances to correspondence with international antinarcotics conventions, analyses the history and tendencies of normative-law regulation of definition of such means, substances and the lists thereof, the consequences of such definition.
Study of development changes in kidneys of dogs by using 2D and 3D ultrasonography
Authors: Dinesh  , Behl S. M. , Singh Prem , Tayal Rishi , Pal Madan , Chandolia R. K.
Published: December 2015

The present study was undertaken in six apparently healthy pups of mixed mongrel breed from the same litter, to study developmental changes using 3D ultrasound machine (Nemio-XG: Toshiba, Japan). In kidneys the cortex appeared hypoechoic and medulla was anechoic up to 3rd month of age, where as the same was hyperechoic and medulla was hypoechoic up to end of the study (8th month). The kidney parameters observed were length, width, circumference, cortical thickness and medullary thickness, which showed linear increase with age. In 3D appearance of the renal structures (renal pelvis, renal sinus) were clearer than 2D ultrasonogram.
Effect of peppermint (Mentha piperita) supplementation on carcass yield, meat taste, heart weight, liver weight and some blood parameters in laying quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) (2)
Authors: Cetingul Ibrahim Sadi , Bayram Ismail , Kucukkurt Ismail , Akkaya Abdil Burhaneddin , Uyarlar Cangir , Yardimci Mehmet , Gultepe Eyup Eren , Rahman Abdur
Published: December 2015

This study was carried out to determine the effects of peppermint (Mentha Piperita) on blood parameters (cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), malondialdehyte (MDA), antioxidant activity (AOA), total protein, glucose, carcass yield, heart, liver weights and organoleptic control of the carcasses in laying quails. A total of 180 15 week old laying quails were used in the study. There were 5 experimental groups which were supplemented with different ratios of Peppermint up to 5%. The control group received no peppermint supplements. The experiment continued for 10 weeks. Antioxidant activity and HDL amounts increased (P<0.05) in parallel with the increase of peppermint supplementation, while LDL, glucose, MDA amounts decreased (P<0.05) with the increase of supplemented peppermint. No effects were observed (P>0.05) on the carcass quality with a 5 % peppermint supplementation to the diet. In conclusion, the supplementation of peppermint to diets up to a 5% level was found to be quite beneficial in terms of blood parameters such as MDA, AOA, LDL, and HDL.
Seed invigoration treatments in different seed sizes of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) for maintenance of vigour, viability and yield potential
Authors: Saha D. , Mandal A. K.
Published: December 2015

Pre-storage dry treatment of freshly harvested (high-vigour) sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) seeds in different seed sizes (viz. composite, large, medium and small) with red chilli powder (@ 1 g/kg of seed) and bleaching powder (@ 2g/kg of seed) significantly slowed down seed deterioration under natural ageing conditions and increased field performance and productivity along with reduced leakage of electrolytes, lower volatile aldehyde production with higher dehydrogenase enzyme activity over their respective untreated control. Among the seed sizes, large seeds showed higher post-storage germinability as well as field performance and productivity than the other categories of seeds. Interaction effects were non-significant which indicated that the treatment effects are independent of seed sizes. On the basis of the present investigation, pre-storage dry treatments in large sized seeds with red chilli powder and bleaching powder may be suggested for improved germinability and yield potential of stored high-vigour sunflower seeds.
A comparison the factors affected on academic satisfaction of students between traditional learning and distance learning models
Authors: Demir Mahmut , Demir Sirvan Sen
Published: December 2015

The traditional on-campus classroom environments and distance learning have been the issue of debate and research in recent years. This research has also focused on these models. The main purpose of this research was to determine the factors affecting academic satisfaction and also the differences in academic satisfaction between distance learning and traditional learning students in tourism management education at SDU. To reach of the present research, first the literature was consulted to provide a conceptual model. Appropriate to the research model, 5-point Likert type survey has been prepared. Through conducting a face-to-face interview with 110 students of traditional learning program and an online (via internet) interview with 82 students of distance learning program were collected in the academic year of 2014-2015. The data obtained from the students was analysed via the SPSS. For the pre-test, reliability and validity analysis was done. And independent samples t-test was also used to determine whether differences in academic satisfaction of two groups. At second stage, structural and convergent validity of the data have revealed with the factor analysis. Then, correlation analysis and regression analysis were used. As a result, the findings demonstrated that the significant relationship between independent variables and academic satisfaction and all hypotheses have been supported.Keywords: academic satisfaction, traditional learning, distance learning.
Portfolio theory as a management tool to guide conservation and restoration of multi‐stock fish populations
Authors: DuFour Mark R. , May Cassandra J. , Roseman Edward F. , Ludsin Stuart A. , Vandergoot Christopher S. , Pritt Jeremy J. , Fraker Michael E. , Davis Jeremiah J. , Tyson Jeffery T. , Miner Jeffery G. , Marschall Elizabeth A. , Mayer Christine M.
Published: December 2015

Habitat degradation and harvest have upset the natural buffering mechanism (i.e., portfolio effects) of many large‐scale multi‐stock fisheries by reducing spawning stock diversity that is vital for generating population stability and resilience. The application of portfolio theory offers a means to guide management activities by quantifying the importance of multi‐stock dynamics and suggesting conservation and restoration strategies to improve naturally occurring portfolio effects. Our application of portfolio theory to Lake ErieSander vitreus(walleye), a large population that is supported by riverine and open‐lake reef spawning stocks, has shown that portfolio effects generated by annual inter‐stock larval fish production are currently suboptimal when compared to potential buffering capacity. Reduced production from riverine stocks has resulted in a single open‐lake reef stock dominating larval production, and in turn, high inter‐annual recruitment variability during recent years. Our analyses have shown (1) a weak average correlation between annual river and reef larval production (ρ̄ = 0.24), suggesting that a natural buffering capacity exists in the population, and (2) expanded annual production of larvae (potential recruits) from riverine stocks could stabilize the fishery by dampening inter‐annual recruitment variation. Ultimately, our results demonstrate how portfolio theory can be used to quantify the importance of spawning stock diversity and guide management on ecologically relevant scales (i.e., spawning stocks) leading to greater stability and resilience of multi‐stock populations and fisheries.
Cement Evaluation—A Risky Business
Authors: Benge Glen
Published: December 2015

Cement evaluation is often limited to running a cement-bond log (CBL) and making some attempt to interpret the results and determine whether there is isolation in the wellbore. Often, that interpretation is made in isolation with little or no information on what occurred during the drilling and cementing of the well, or the cement systems used. Evaluating cement in older wells where the drilling report states “ran casing, cemented same” can be particularly challenging.

Cement evaluation is much more than just a CBL. Understanding the objectives of the cement job, the design limitations imposed by those objectives, and the resulting slurry and job designs are integral parts of cement evaluation. Often, the selection of a specialty cement system to meet specific job objectives can dictate how one can evaluate the cement.

To properly evaluate a cement sheath, knowledge of the cement job, slurry designs, and the limitations of the evaluation technique. To attempt to perform a cement evaluation that is based solely on the log output from a CBL, or any log, invites considerable error and bias into the resulting interpretation.

This paper reviews various methods of cement evaluation—from job data, casing- and formation-pressure testing through sonic and ultrasonic logging. The assumptions associated with each technique are outlined, and the discussion includes some of the limitations of the various techniques, along with cautions on how misinterpretation of the results can lead to assumptions of cement integrity that may not be appropriate.

The impact of new specialty cement designs, which incorporate high concentrations of inert materials to give the set cement unique properties, is discussed. The ability of specific logging methods to evaluate the presence of these slurries is presented. Data on selected specialty cement systems in which conventional ultrasonic cement-analyzer-strength data are not representative of the crush strength of the cement caused by the incorporation of specialty materials are included.

Both overview of cement evaluation and a risk-based discussion of the technique that may be most appropriate on the basis of the cementing objectives are presented. Methods of reducing risk uncertainty in cement evaluation are discussed along with the “validity” of the various data sets available to the engineer to perform a proper cement evaluation on the well.

Understanding the objectives of the cement job sets the boundary conditions for the designs, and from those designs, one can determine the ability to evaluate the resulting cement placement and well isolation. Setting the evaluation methodology and understanding the type of information required to apply that methodology can improve the quality of the evaluation.
Engaging stakeholders to design a comparative effectiveness trial in children with uncontrolled asthma
Authors: Erwin Kim , Martin Molly A , Flippin Tara , Norell Sarah , Shadlyn Ariana , Yang Jie , Falco Paula , Rivera Jaime , Ignoffo Stacy , Kumar Rajesh , Margellos-Anast Helen , McDermott Michael , McMahon Kate , Mosnaim Giselle , Nyenhuis Sharmilee M , Press Valerie G , Ramsay Jessica E , Soyemi Kenneth , Thompson Trevonne M , Krishnan Jerry A
Published: December 2015

Aim:
To present the methods and outcomes of stakeholder engagement in the development of interventions for children presenting to the emergency department (ED) for uncontrolled asthma.
Methods:
We engaged stakeholders (caregivers, physicians, nurses, administrators) from six EDs in a three-phase process to: define design requirements; prototype and refine; and evaluate.
Results:
Interviews among 28 stakeholders yielded themes regarding in-home asthma management practices and ED discharge experiences. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation showed strong preference for the new discharge tool over current tools.
Conclusion:
Engaging end-users in contextual inquiry resulted in CAPE (CHICAGO Action Plan after ED discharge), a new stakeholder-balanced discharge tool, which is being tested in a multicenter comparative effectiveness trial.
Impact of treatment strategies for open angle glaucoma on intraocular pressure: the RiGOR study
Authors: Coleman Anne L , Lum Flora C , Velentgas Priscilla , Su Zhaohui , Gliklich Richard E ,   the RiGOR Study Group
Published: December 2015

Aims:
The RiGOR study's primary outcome measure was a 15% reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) for patients with open-angle glaucoma at 1 year.
Methods:
Patients received treatment according to the ophthalmologist's usual practice.
Results:
A higher proportion of patients in the incisional and other surgery group achieved a 15% reduction in IOP than in the laser surgery or additional medication groups (82, 57, and 57% respectively). In multivariate regression analyses, incisional surgery patients were 2.7-times as likely as patients treated with additional medication to achieve a 15% reduction in IOP (odds ratio: 2.67; 95% CI: 2.01–3.57).
Conclusion:
Incisional and other surgical procedures are effective treatments. There were no differences in treatment response by race or ethnicity
Quality of life and visual acuity outcomes in the Registry in Glaucoma Outcomes Research study
Authors: Coleman Anne L , Lum Flora C , Gliklich Richard E , Velentgas Priscilla , Su Zhaohui ,   RiGOR Study Group
Published: December 2015

Aims:
The RiGOR study evaluated the association of treatment and patient-reported outcomes for open-angle glaucoma patients.
Methods:
The Glaucoma Symptom Scale (National Eye Institute-Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ) and visual acuity (VA) were collected as quality of life measures.
Results:
The proportion of patients with improvement of at least two lines of vision was highest in the incisional surgery group (14.2% compared with 9.9% for laser surgery and 10.9% for additional medication).
Conclusion:
No clinically relevant differences were seen in benefit for the laser surgery or incisional surgery groups compared with additional medications for the Glaucoma Symptom Scale or NEI-VFQ measures or subscales. Differences in quality of life by race need to be explored in further studies.
Discussion of Foreign Ownership and Real Earnings Management: Evidence from Japan
Authors: Kim Yongtae
Published: December 2015

Guo, Huang, Zhang, and Zhou (2015) examine whether foreign investors encourage or limit real earnings management in Japanese firms. They find that firms with higher foreign ownership engage less in real earnings management than other firms as evidenced by higher abnormal cash flows from operations, lower abnormal production costs, and higher abnormal discretionary expenses. While the results suggest that foreign ownership and real earnings management in Japanese firms are negatively correlated, it remains unclear whether foreign investors improve the corporate governance of firms and thus limit real earnings management or that they are attracted to firms that have better governance and more transparent earnings. One fruitful avenue for future research is to examine whether the negative relation between foreign ownership and financial reporting quality reflects monitoring by foreign investors or selection.
Discussion of The Effects of Financial Reporting on Bank Loan Contracting in Global Markets: Evidence from Mandatory IFRS Adoption
Authors: Lin Steve
Published: December 2015

This discussion is written for “The Effect of Financial Reporting on Bank Loan Contracting in Global Markets: Evidence from Mandatory IFRS Adoption” by Chen, Chin, Wang, and Yao (2015). I begin with the research question and a brief summary of the main findings of this study and subsequently discuss the strengths and some potential limitations of the study. This study seeks to contribute to the literature by investigating the effect of mandatory IFRS adoption in 18 countries on price and non-price contract terms. The evidence provided in this study suggests that mandatory IFRS adoption increases information asymmetry between firms and loan providers, which leads to trade-offs between contract terms.
Metals in Urine and Diabetes in U.S. Adults
Authors: Menke Andy , Guallar Eliseo , Cowie Catherine C.
Published: December 2015

Our objective was to evaluate the relationship of urine metals including barium, cadmium, cobalt, cesium, molybdenum, lead, antimony, thallium, tungsten, and uranium with diabetes prevalence. Data were from a cross-sectional study of 9,447 participants of the 1999–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a representative sample of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. Metals were measured in a spot urine sample, and diabetes status was determined based on a previous diagnosis or an A1C ≥6.5% (48 mmol/mol). After multivariable adjustment, the odds ratios of diabetes associated with the highest quartile of metal, compared with the lowest quartile, were 0.86 (95% CI 0.66–1.12) for barium (Ptrend = 0.13), 0.74 (0.51–1.09) for cadmium (Ptrend = 0.35), 1.21 (0.85–1.72) for cobalt (Ptrend = 0.59), 1.31 (0.90–1.91) for cesium (Ptrend = 0.29), 1.76 (1.24–2.50) for molybdenum (Ptrend = 0.01), 0.79 (0.56–1.13) for lead (Ptrend = 0.10), 1.72 (1.27–2.33) for antimony (Ptrend < 0.01), 0.76 (0.51–1.13) for thallium (Ptrend = 0.13), 2.18 (1.51–3.15) for tungsten (Ptrend < 0.01), and 1.46 (1.09–1.96) for uranium (Ptrend = 0.02). Higher quartiles of barium, molybdenum, and antimony were associated with greater HOMA of insulin resistance after adjustment. Molybdenum, antimony, tungsten, and uranium were positively associated with diabetes, even at the relatively low levels seen in the U.S. population. Prospective studies should further evaluate metals as risk factors for diabetes.
Induktive Schnellerwärmung von Formplatinen für die Warmumformung im Karosseriebau
Authors: Opitz T. , Vibrans T.
Published: December 2015

Kurzfassung

Im Zuge immer strikter werdender Regulierungen von einerseits CO2-Emissionen sowie andererseits der Bedeutung von Crash-Sicherheit und Insassenschutz ist die Warmumformung zu einer der bedeutendsten Leichtbautechnologien im Automobilbau geworden. Beschichtete Formplatinen der Güte 22MnB5 werden in langen gasbeheizten Rollenherdöfen auf eine Temperatur oberhalb von 900 °C erwärmt und anschließend in einem gekühlten Werkzeug simultan umgeformt und abgeschreckt. Die zeitintensive Erwärmung mittels Strahlung und Konvektion im Ofen bietet großes Potenzial für die Anwendung von Schnellerwärmungsmethoden wie der induktiven Erwärmung. An einer Versuchsfertigungslinie besteht die Möglichkeit, Formplatinen induktiv zu erwärmen und anschließend bei variablen Ofendauern das Austenitisieren durchzuführen. An somit hergestellten Bauteilen wird der Einfluss der Induktion auf die Material- sowie Schichtentwicklung im Hinblick auf essentielle Weiterverarbeitungskriterien wie Schweißbarkeit und Lackierbarkeit bewertet. Basierend auf den Ergebnissen dieser Untersuchungen kann ein Zeiteinsparpotenzial von 50 % bei vergleichbaren Eigenschaften ermöglicht werden.
Entwicklung von Prozessen zum Tiefnitrieren von Zahnrädern*
Authors: Hoja S. , Hoffmann F. , Zoch H.-W. , Schurer S. , Tobie T. , Stahl K.
Published: December 2015

Kurzfassung

Durch Nitrieren kann die Beanspruchbarkeit von Zahnrädern, insbesondere die Flanken- und Zahnfußtragfähigkeit, signifikant gesteigert werden. Die Dauerfestigkeit und damit die Lebensdauer nitrierter Bauteile steigen mit zunehmender Nitriertiefe, wobei die benötigte Nitriertiefe abhängig von der Größe der Verzahnung ist. In der Praxis wird eine Nitrierhärtetiefe (NHD bzw. Nht) von etwa 0,6 mm als Grenzwert angesehen, sodass mit zunehmender Größe der Verzahnung überwiegend das Einsatzhärten Anwendung findet. Beim Tiefnitrieren werden Nitrierhärtetiefen von etwa 0,8-1,0 mm angestrebt, daher ist durch diese Behandlung eine deutliche Steigerung der Belastbarkeit der nitrierten Zahnräder bei mittlerer und größerer Verzahnung zu erwarten. Tiefnitrierte Zahnräder bieten aufgrund der höheren Nitrierhärtetiefe im Vergleich zu konventionell nitrierten Zahnrädern ein besseres Tragfähigkeitsverhalten und sind auch für den Einsatz im Trockenlauf und bei Mangelschmierung sowie bei Einsatztemperaturen oberhalb der Anlasstemperatur des Einsatzhärtens geeignet. Wegen der im Vergleich zum Einsatzhärten geringeren Behandlungstemperaturen zum Erreichen vergleichbarer Härtetiefen müssen beim Tiefnitrieren lange Behandlungsdauern in Kauf genommen werden. Mithilfe von Kurzversuchen zum Anlass- und Nitrierverhalten verschiedener Stähle wurden werkstoffabhängig Prozesse zur Erzeugung hoher Nitrierhärtetiefen entwickelt. Dabei wurde auf eine mehrstufige Prozessgestaltung gesetzt, um die Verbindungsschichtdicke und die Veränderung der Festigkeit durch Anlasseffekte zu kontrollieren.
Design of Real-Time Emergency Response System for Highway Networks
Authors: Kim Woon , Kim Hyeonmi , Chang Gang-Len
Published: December 2015

This paper proposes a general framework of real-time emergency response operations for highway networks experiencing a high frequency of concurrent traffic emergency events. The proposed system consists of three principal models working collectively to optimize the location assignment of available response units, to estimate the probabilities of event occurrences, and to project the incident clearance time. This system was designed to assist responsible agencies in assessing the need to relocate available incident response units in real-time operations on the basis of the available resources and detected traffic information. Because the proposed system was designed mainly for the traffic incident management teams to respond to the traffic emergency events, it aimed to improve the networkwide traffic condition and the service performance by solving multiple conflicting objectives. This aim is different from most existing studies that target mainly emergency medical service. The empirical evaluation results using the incident data from I-695–MD-695 in Maryland showed that the dynamic real-time dispatch strategy could outperform the static dispatch and state-of-the-practice patrolling strategies with respect to minimizing the total delays induced by incidents. Furthermore, the dynamic dispatch strategy will enable the operating agency to use the available resources better than will the static dispatch strategy, especially when many traffic emergency events in congested corridors may occur in a relatively short time period.
Long-Term Monitoring of Wrong-Way Maneuvers at Diverging Diamond Interchanges
Authors: Vaughan Christopher , Jagadish Chaithra , Bharadwaj Shreyas , Cunningham Christopher M. , Schroeder Bastian J. , Hummer Joseph E. , Findley Daniel , Rouphail Nagui M.
Published: December 2015

With the popularity of diverging diamond interchanges (DDIs), also called double crossover diamonds, on the rise, there has been a growing concern about the potential for wrong-way maneuvers. With the mainline crossover configuration at this interchange, the risk of vehicles traveling down the wrong direction is one of the most vital and feared public safety concerns at DDIs. This concern is especially important as DDIs are being installed at a rapid pace across the country. As part of an ongoing FHWA research project, a team of researchers was tasked with continuously monitoring five DDIs for 6 months to observe rates and causes of wrong-way maneuvers. The team installed video cameras at each of the DDIs and postprocessed the video by using video detection software; this procedure results in a more efficient method of monitoring the crossovers at these DDIs. The software polls generated by the detection software were manually verified by analysts after the video was processed, and the findings are presented in this paper. The analysis showed that wrong-way maneuvers tended to occur more often when vehicles were first entering the DDI rather than after correctly moving through the first crossover and going the wrong way at the second crossover that they approached (traveling outbound). Likewise, wrong-way maneuvers were found to occur more frequently at night than during the day. The findings show that DDIs do experience a certain level of wrong-way maneuvers; however, no crashes could be identified from safety records that were associated with these events. Consequently, DDIs have generally proved to be safe and efficient movers of traffic when designed appropriately.
Carousel Method
Authors: Schultz Grant G. , Mineer Samuel T. , Eggett Dennis L.
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this paper is to report the results of a study on the effectiveness of implementing the carousel method on a multilane freeway. When compared with other average vehicle occupancy (AVO) data collection methods, the functionality of the carousel method allows for the most accurate vehicle occupancy data to be collected on multilane freeways. With the power of a spreadsheet macro user-generated form, the carousel method has the capability to collect observation data, such as AVO data and vehicle type data, instantaneously. As data are collected, a power analysis can be executed to track the progress of the data collection process and can provide intermediate vehicle occupancy results. A 2014 Utah Department of Transportation study outlines how the carousel method was successfully implemented for multilane freeways. The results of the data analysis validated the carousel method as an acceptable method for collecting average vehicle occupancy data. The results of an AVO study in Utah are reported on the basis of the application of the carousel method. Results show that the AVO on express lanes is between 1.55 and 2.23 persons per vehicle and between 1.11 and 1.36 persons per vehicle for general purpose lanes. The details included in this report provide the basic building blocks of information that will allow municipalities and research teams to use the carousel method in multilane freeway studies.
Disparity in Cancer Prevention and Screening in Aboriginal Populations: Recommendations for Action
Authors: Ahmed S. , Shahid R.K. , Episkenew J.A.
Published: December 2015

Historically, cancer has occurred at a lower rate in aboriginal populations; however, it is now dramatically increasing. Unless preventive measures are taken, cancer rates among aboriginal peoples are expected to soon surpass those in non-aboriginal populations. Because a large proportion of malignant disorders are preventable, primary prevention through socioeconomic interventions, environmental changes, and lifestyle modification might provide the best option for reducing the increasing burden of cancers. Such efforts can be further amplified by making use of effective cancer screening programs for early detection of cancers at their most treatable stage. However, compared with non-aboriginal Canadians, many aboriginal Canadians lack equal access to cancer screening and prevention programs. In this paper, we discuss disparities in cancer prevention and screening in aboriginal populations in Canada. We begin with the relevant definitions and a theoretical perspective of disparity in health care in aboriginal populations. A framework of health determinants is proposed to explain the pathways associated with an increased risk of cancer that are potentially avoidable. Major challenges and knowledge gaps in relation to cancer care for aboriginal populations are addressed, and we make recommendations to eliminate disparities in cancer control and prevention.
Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus after Withdrawal of Erlotinib
Authors: Bui N. , Wong-Sefidan I.
Published: December 2015

Reactivation of hepatitis B virus (hbv) is a reported complication for patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly immunochemotherapy with anti-CD20 agents such as rituximab. However, as the use of molecularly targeted agents increases, the risk of viral reactivation is less clearly defined. Here, we present the case of a 62-year-old woman with newly diagnosed EGFR mutation–positive metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (nsclc). Per interview, our patient had a remote history of hbv infection. She was started on erlotinib and developed profound diarrhea leading to renal failure that required hospital admission and temporary discontinuation of erlotinib. At 8 days after erlotinib cessation, she had a marked spike in her liver function tests, with viral serologies that were consistent with hbv reactivation. Although erlotinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (tkis) are not classically associated with hbv reactivation, hbv reactivation can occur even in the setting of tki withdrawal. Before tki initiation, careful patient screening in those at risk for hbv should be performed to attenuate preventable hepatotoxicity and to differentiate between other causes of hepatotoxicity (for example, drug-induced toxicity).