bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strengthening/Retrofitting Techniques on Unreinforced Masonry Structure/Element Subjected to Seismic Loads: A Literature Review
Authors: Wang Chuanlin , Sarhosis Vasilis , Nikitas Nikolaos
Published: October 2018

Masonry structures commonly exist in reality and still are popular all over the world. It has been reported and studied that these buildings are vulnerable to strong external loadings imposed by earthquake, strong wind, blastetc. In the past few decades, different seismic retrofitting and strengthening approaches for masonry structures/elements have been developed and implemented. In this paper, the previous studies on the strengthening/retrofitting techniques for Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings subjected to seismic and extreme loads are reviewed and summarized. The fundamental concept of strengthening/retrofitting approaches is to (i) reduce the influence of external loading, (ii) upgrade the individual element’s load-carrying capacity and (iii) improve the integrity of masonry structure. A comparison and assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each method is presented to identify the most suitable method in different cases. It is expected that this paper will provide some helpful information and guidance for the engineers and householders in choosing an appropriate technique in strengthening/retrofitting URM structures.
Spatial Distribution and Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age: Case of 2014 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey Data
Authors: Habyarimana Faustin , Zewotir Temesgen , Ramroop Shaun
Published: October 2018

Background:

Anemia is an important public health problem affecting all age groups of the population. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with anemia among women of childbearing age in Rwanda and map their spatial variation.

Methods:

The 2014/15 Rwanda Demographic and Health survey data was used and the structured logistic regression model was fitted to the data, where fixed effects were modeled parametrically, non-linear effects were modeled non-parametrically using second order random walk priors and spatial effects were modeled using Markov Random field priors.

Results:

The prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age was 18.9%. Women from the households which use water from the unprotected well had a higher risk of having anemia than a woman from the household where they use water piped into dwelling or yard. The risk of anemia was higher among underweight women and women living in households without toilet facilities. The anemia was less pronounced among the women using contraception, literate women, women from the households which use a bed net and living in rich households.

Conclusion:

The findings from this study highlighted the districts with the highest number of anemic women and this can help the policymakers and other public health institutions to design a specific programme targeting these districts in order to improve the health status and living conditions of these women. The findings also suggest an improvement of toilet facilities, bed net use and source of drinking water in affected households.
Identifying Behaviors Predicting Early Morning Emotions by Observing Permanent Supportive Housing Residents: An Ecological Momentary Assessment
Authors: Nandy Rajesh R , Nandy Karabi , Hébert Emily T , Businelle Michael S , Walters Scott T
Published: October 2018

Background

Behavior and emotions are closely intertwined. The relationship between behavior and emotions might be particularly important in populations of underserved people, such as people with physical or mental health issues. We used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to examine the relationship between emotional state and other characteristics among people with a history of chronic homelessness who were participating in a health coaching program.

Objective

The goal of this study was to identify relationships between daily emotional states (valence and arousal) shortly after waking and behavioral variables such as physical activity, diet, social interaction, medication compliance, and tobacco usage the prior day, controlling for demographic characteristics.

Methods

Participants in m.chat, a technology-assisted health coaching program, were recruited from housing agencies in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. All participants had a history of chronic homelessness and reported at least one mental health condition. We asked a subset of participants to complete daily EMAs of emotions and other behaviors. From the circumplex model of affect, the EMA included 9 questions related to the current emotional state of the participant (happy, frustrated, sad, worried, restless, excited, calm, bored, and sluggish). The responses were used to calculate two composite scores for valence and arousal.

Results

Nonwhites reported higher scores for both valence and arousal, but not at a statistically significant level after correcting for multiple testing. Among momentary predictors, greater time spent in one-on-one interactions, greater time spent in physical activities, a greater number of servings of fruits and vegetables, greater time spent interacting in a one-on-one setting as well as adherence to prescribed medication the previous day were generally associated with higher scores for both valence and arousal, and statistical significance was achieved in most cases. Number of cigarettes smoked the previous day was generally associated with lower scores on both valence and arousal, although statistical significance was achieved for valence only when correcting for multiple testing.

Conclusions

This study provides an important glimpse into factors that predict morning emotions among people with mental health issues and a history of chronic homelessness. Behaviors considered to be positive (eg, physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables) generally enhanced positive affect and restrained negative affect the following morning. The opposite was true for behaviors such as smoking, which are considered to be negative.
Financial Development and Economic Growth: The Case of Greek Economy
Authors: Stamatiou Pavlos , Dritsakis Nikolaos
Published: October 2018

This paper examines the relationship among financial development and economic growth, within a framework which also accounts trade openness, for the case of Greece using data covering the period 2001-2017. We investigate this relationship using the Johansen and Juselius (1990) cointegration approach and the Vector Error Correction Models (VECM), employing Granger causality technique, in order to explore the presence of causality among the variables. The results of cointegration analysis suggested that there is one cointegrated vector among the functions of financial development, economic growth and trade openness. Granger causality tests have shown that there are unidirectional causalities running from economic growth to financial development as well as from financial development to trade openness. The results support that financial development and trade openness do not have causal impact on economic growth in Greece, for the aforementioned period. On the other hand, economic growth has a causal impact on trade both directly and indirectly through financial development.
An Overview of Fraud in Nonprofit Organizations and the Appropriate Approach to Prevent It
Authors: Seyam Yousef , Seyam Omar , Salama Nora , Seyam Achraf
Published: October 2018

Fraud within nonprofit organizations has been on the rise. The majority of nonprofits that suffered losses through fraud recently were public charities. However, it doesn’t matter whether the organization is small or large, fraud may occur anywhere from little leagues to health care organizations. Nonprofits diligently carry out their mission through relatively small sized staff and tight budgets. Not only are nonprofits as well as their donors surprised to navigate through these challenges, but also an unfortunate danger, fraud committed by employees, volunteers, organizations and executives. This article demonstrates that anti-fraud measures does not stop fraudulent activity as well as examining the fraud that occurs within nonprofit organizations. We begin by reviewing the description of what fraudulent activity is and how it ensues. We then review examples of certain cases of fraud in nonprofit. Lastly, we discuss how fraudulent activity should be prevented in nonprofit.
Well-Being in Alpine Space: How Subjective Determinants Affect Urban and Rural Areas. A Case Study Analysis in South Tyrol, Italy
Authors: Vigano Federica , Grossi Enzo , Blessi Giorgio Tavano
Published: October 2018

The paper analyzes urban-rural difference on the individual psychological well-being of residents living in the Autonomous Province of Alto Adige, region on the border between Italy and Austria. Data comes from a cross-sectional survey undertaken in 2010 on a statistical representative sample, based on the PGWBI, an instrument specifically used to measure individual subjective well-being. The study examines the influence of socio-demographic factors, as well as cultural determinants, on the PGWBI. Urban inhabitants were found to perceive higher level of psychological well-being compared to rural ones, while the determinants affecting individual subjective had a greater impact on the rural one.
Representación temática y recuperación de los noticieros de televisión en la web: propuesta y aplicación de un modelo metodológico
Authors: Naumis-Peña Catalina , Soto-Hernández Silvano
Published: October 2018

Los noticieros se trasladan de la televisión a la web para acercarse a los usuarios. La representación textual de su contenido es importante para posicionar la noticia en la web en motores de búsqueda y facilitar su consulta y preservación. El valor económico que adquiere la difusión de los noticieros de la televisión incrementa cuanto más claro es el tema para las tecnologías web. En el presente estudio, basado en las metodologías del tratamiento documental y de la Investigación-Acción, se propone un modelo de representación temática de contenido para optimizar la recuperación a fin de promover el tráfico de usuarios. Se puso el modelo a prueba en un estudio de caso y se presentan los resultados obtenidos.
PERCEPCIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA RESPECTO A LA ATENCIÓN HOSPITALARIA OTORGADA A PERSONAS QUE VIVEN CON VIH
Authors: Del Carmen Castillo Parra Silvana , Quijada Sánchez Denisse Carolina , Feliú Pérez Daniela Soledad , Fernández Torres Romina Paz , Molina Sevilla Oriana José , Monsalves Morales María Fernanda , Otay Ríos Victoria Elizabeth
Published: October 2018

Dado el contexto epidemiológico en Chile referente al alza de la cantidad de personas con VIH, cobra relevancia el fortalecimiento del cuidado otorgado a estos pacientes.
Por esto, el objetivo de esta investigación es conocer la percepción de enfermeras(os) respecto a la atención otorgada a personas que viven con VIH (PVVIH) en un servicio hospitalario de atención terciaria de salud, buscando contribuir a la enfermería.
Para ello se utilizó un paradigma de investigación cualitativo tipo estudio de caso, recolectando la información con una entrevista semiestructurada, finalizando con un análisis del discurso de tipo semiótico. Se destacó que en las primeras atenciones se generaba “temor” en la atención a PVVIH, el que desaparecía a medida que aumentaban los conocimientos de la(el) profesional. Enfermeras(os) participantes refirieron la inexistencia de diferencias en la atención entre PVVIH y otros pacientes, evidenciándose una incongruencia entre el discurso y el actuar en enfermería al ocupar mayores medidas de precaución al realizar procedimientos a PVVIH. Como fortalezas identificadas en la atención a PVVIH se encontró el no discriminar a pacientes, la capacidad de enfrentar distintos contextos de atención y la destreza procedimental, entre otras, mientras que los aspectos a mejorar en la atención se vincularon con la relación que se genera con los PVVIH y sus familiares. Como conclusión, las(os) enfermeras(os) no hacen mayores distinciones en la atención con PVVIH. Es importante que las(os) profesionales reconozcan sus habilidades y aspectos a mejorar para seguir humanizando la atención a PVVIH, siendo agentes educadores y de cambio.
Territoriality, motivational climate, and idea implementation: We reap what we sow
Authors: Huo Wei Wei , Yi Huang , Men Chenghao , Luo Jinlian , Li Xianmiao , Tam Kwok Leung
Published: October 2018

Drawing on the integrated perspectives of territoriality and motivational climate, we explored the relationship between employees' territoriality and idea implementation. We tested our model with 46 research and development teams in China, comprising 359 employees and their supervisors,
who completed measures of territoriality, social alienation, motivational climate (specifically, performance climate and mastery climate), and idea implementation. The results showed that social alienation mediated the relationship between territoriality and idea implementation, and that mastery
climate and performance climate moderated the positive relationship between territoriality and social alienation. Our findings not only provide insight into the relationship between territoriality and idea implementation, but also clarify the effect of motivational climate on this relationship.
Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Effect of Attribute Complementarity on Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Bundled Products
Authors: Lin Chien-Huang , Chen Ming
Published: October 2018

In a sales context, a common promotional tactic is to supplement a required purchase (i.e., the focal product) by offering a free product (i.e., the supplementary product). We examined the underlying mechanism driving consumers' evaluation of the supplementary product after such a promotion,
with 120 undergraduate student participants at a large public university in Taiwan. Results showed that consumers demonstrated higher (lower) willingness to pay for a supplementary product that had higher (lower) levels of attribute complementarity with the focal product. However, this effect
occurred only when the price of the focal product was much higher than consumer's internal reference price for the supplementary product. Our findings contribute to the literature on bundled products, reference price theory, and consumers' postpromotion perception of supplementary products'
price. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.
Reluctant to Speak? The Impact of Supervisor Narcissism on Employee Prohibitive Voice
Authors: Ding Zhi-Hui , Li Hua-Cheng , Quan Lei , Wang Hua-Qiang
Published: October 2018

We constructed a research model based on the social cognitive and social exchange theories to investigate the relationship between supervisor narcissism and employee prohibitive voice. We focused on the mediating role of employee voice efficacy and the moderating role of supervisor–subordinate
guanxi. We recruited enterprise employees in China and their direct supervisors (231 supervisor–subordinate dyads) as participants, who completed a 2-wave survey. The results showed a significantly negative relationship between supervisor narcissism and employee prohibitive voice, and
the relationship was mediated by employee voice efficacy. Supervisor–subordinate guanxi negatively moderated the relationship between supervisor narcissism and employee voice efficacy. Thus, organizational executive staff should manage conditions to reduce the negative influence of supervisor
narcissism, thereby promoting employee prohibitive voice.
Supervisory Mentoring and Newcomers' Work Engagement: The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction
Authors: Wang Zhenyuan , Chen Liuxu , Duan Yongjia , Du Jianghong
Published: October 2018

We aimed to determine the extent to which the 3 dimensions of basic psychological need satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) explain the association between supervisory mentoring and newcomers' work engagement. Participants were 438 work newcomers living in a large
coastal city in eastern China. We assessed supervisory mentoring, basic psychological need satisfaction, and work engagement in 3 time waves, each spaced 1 month apart. Findings indicated that supervisory mentoring was positively related to newcomers' work engagement, and that this relationship
was mediated by the 3 dimensions (need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) of basic psychological need satisfaction. This provides a perspective for supervisors to improve newcomers' work engagement by enhancing the satisfaction of their basic needs.
ACTIVE POWER LOSS REDUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATIC VOLTAGE STABILITY MARGIN INDEX BY WATERWAY ALGORITHM
Authors: Lenin Kanagasabai
Published: October 2018

In this paper, the Waterway Algorithm (WA) is used for Active Power Loss Reduction and improvement of Static Voltage Stability Margin Index. The design of the Waterway Algorithm (WA) is imitated from nature and the whole waterway process which involves the flow of streams and rivers into the sea in the natural world. The proposed Waterway Algorithm (WA) algorithm has been tested on standard IEEE 30 bus test system and simulation results show clearly about the superior performance of the proposed algorithm in reducing the real power loss and upgrading the Static Voltage Stability Margin Index.
THE IMPACT OF UKRAINE'S FINANCIAL COOPERATION WITH THE IMF ON THE REFORMATION OF THE ENERGY MARKET AND PRICE POLICY IN THE FIELD OF GAS SUPPLY
Authors: Vasylchuk Iryna , Yegorova Iryna , Suzdal Natalia
Published: October 2018

The research identifies necessity to implement the requirements established by the International Monetary Fund, as the need for a new tranche from the fund may lead to the implementation of uneffective policy in the gas market of Ukraine. The current competitive environment in the gas market of Ukraine has been analyzed. The article estimates the expediency of increasing gas prices in Ukraine to the market level and the possible effects of such solution for the retail customers. The comparison of the price environment on the markets of the European Union and the domestic market is carried out. Authors determine forecasted volume of the country's capacities in the gas industry and offer possible ways for the future development of the gas industry of Ukraine.
DIRECTIONS OF STRENGTHENING OF COMPETITIVE POSITIONS OF UKRAINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET OF TOURIST SERVICES
Authors: Izmaylov Yaroslav , Sheludiakova Natalia , Buravtsova Oksana
Published: October 2018

The article reveals the problems and potential of development of international tourism activity in Ukraine. The position of the country in the international tourist services market is assessed and directions of increasing the international competitiveness of its tourism industry are offered.  The indicators of international tourism activity of Ukraine are analyzed. The possibility of improving the tourist brand of Ukraine in the international tourist environment has been proved.  Strategic measures for promotion of the country's tourism brand in the international tourist services market are determined. Recommendations on expansion of innovation activity of Ukrainian companies and introduction of promising types of tourist services for domestic and foreign consumers of tourist product are given.
Students’ attitude to the Russian nation-building: evaluating the status and social solidarity mechanism
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Denisova Galina Sergeyevna , Denisova Anastasia Valeryevna ,   Southern Federal University
Published: October 2018

The nation-building policy in Russia determined the focus of modern media attacks on Russian national and state identity. The youth is mainly subjected to these attacks, which highlights the necessity of studying how students, being at the cutting edge of society’s innovation, comprehend the goals and ideas of nation-building. Based on the empirical data collected via focus group interviews in Southern and North-Caucasus Federal Universities, the research examines the students’ interpretation of the ways of nation-building, the role of state in this process, and common values with certain integrating potential involved. The analysis of students’ opinions proves that they accept the need for the Russian nation to be built as well as the challenge to do that with poorly developed civil society institutions. At the same time, students deny a function of nation-building to the state.
The development of youth values in Tomsk region through the social design technology
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Vlasova Yulia Andreevna , Buzmakova Ksenia Valerievna ,   Tomsk State University
Published: October 2018

The paper deals with the problem of the “value vacuum” of the modern youth in Russia. It is proposed to use social design technology when developing youth values to address this issue. The study presents the diagnostic questionnaire for instrumental and terminal values of adolescents and young people involved in education. It describes the procedure for implementing the social design technology: the training of social design coaches, their visits to municipalities to train young people and assist in social designing. Data on the respondents’ values at the first and final design stages are compared. The author concludes that there is a shift from hedonic values to social ones among young people during their study.
Social child feeding practices in the era of project capitalism
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Smelova Alena Andreevna
Published: October 2018

The paper analyzes the relationship between the type of capitalism and social child feeding practices. The analysis methodology is based on the French Theory of Conventions Economics by L. Boltanski and E. Chiapello. It is argued that in the 20th – 21st centuries there has been a transition from the domestic type of capitalism characterized by the specific culture of homemade production and consumption to the industrial and then the project one that changes the social child nutrition practices. The current food-related health problems of children are the result of the industrial capitalist consumer culture that has been established. Within the project type of capitalism, there are differences in social child feeding practices in families of different social strata. Thus, the middle class tends to the industrial food culture; the upper middle and upper classes prefer mainly homemade food culture while the lower class demonstrates the features of these two cultures.
Tensões e rupturas entre a contribuição da reflexão dos teólogos católicos e a Bioética: perspectivas históricas | Tension and rupture between the refl ections of Catholic theologians and Bioethics: Historical perspectives
Authors: Melo Evandro Arlindo , Sanches Mário Antônio
Published: October 2018

Este artigo analisa as tensões e rupturas realizadas entre a contribuição da reflexão dos teólogos católicos e a Bioética em perspectiva histórica. Aponta-se para três momentos desta relação: a marcante presença da reflexão teológica nos momentos que definiram a nova disciplina; o distanciamento crítico no fortalecimento de uma Bioética secular; e a tensão que surge como resultado da posição da Igreja Católica com a Encíclica Veritatis Splendor. Estes distintos momentos marcaram o modo como essas duas áreas do conhecimento se relacionam no presente: devido à sua característica interdisciplinar a Bioética pode permanecer aberta à reflexão teológica, do mesmo modo que permanece aberta aos outros saberes; há uma clara posição, mesmo entre teólogos, de que o caráter secular e plural é indispensável à Bioética nos nossos dias, podendo suscitar em alguns bioeticistas uma aversão à Teologia; e a reflexão teológica, por sua vez, não é unívoca. Assim, em alguns momentos ela pode fechar-se ao diálogo e, em outros, ela pode apresentar-se de modo significativo para a Bioética, desde que seja construída com argumentos razoáveis. Para a construção deste artigo optou-se por seguir o método bibliográfico-qualitativo, revisando a literatura atual de ambas as áreas aqui envolvidas, a saber, a Teologia e a Bioética.
Educação católica, ciências e educação: a urgência do “Instrumentum Laboris” | Catholic education, sciences and education: The urgency of “Instrumentum Laboris”
Authors: Mendonça Samuel
Published: October 2018

O artigo tem como objeto a demonstração da urgência do “Instrumentum Laboris” no debate acerca da ciência e da educação. O problema do artigo consiste na pergunta: há sentido em se trabalhar com o “Instrumentum Laboris” para se colocar a educação no debate com a ciência? Como hipótese, argumentase que a superação de uma ciência fragmentária reivindica uma educação integral, comprometida com o desenvolvimento harmônico das qualidades do ser humano, de modo que o “Instrumentum Laboris” oferece resposta aos tempos atuais sobre ciência e educação. O método consiste em pesquisa bibliográfica e análise documental. Como resultados, destacam-se diversos preceitos educativos do “Instrumentum Laboris”, como o papel da investigação, a formação de professores, o diálogo, a atitude e, fundamentalmente, a coerência. Estes preceitos evidenciam desafios para o desenvolvimento da Educação Católica e também do desenvolvimento da ciência, de modo que se possa ter uma ciência que abarque a dimensão da ética e uma perspectiva antropológica, que dão conta de fazer avançar a vida humana.
URGENSI MASLAHAH DALAM KONSEP EKONOMI SYARIAH
Authors: Sakirman Sakirman
Published: October 2018

The fragility of the economic system of capitalism and socialism makes the Islamic economic system into an alternative economic system and studied in depth by contemporary Islamic economic thinkers. In realizing Islamic economic system must be aligned with the maqasid al-shari'ah (goals sharia). There are four main approaches in the study of Islamic economics namely: a pragmatic approach, recitative, utopian and adaptive. Such an approach always leads to moral values, human brotherhood, social justice, integrating Islamic values and aims for the establishment of al-mashlahah as the core maqashid al-shari'ah can be used as an argument of the legal establishment, especially relating to Islamic economics. Ijtihad in Islam economy by using al-maslahah can be done by meeting certain requirements that do not conflict with al-Qur'an and al-Hadith and not contrary to qiyas. Besides, it does not conflict with a higher benefit, both in how to do it and in a way to preserve from extinction. Economic Ijtihad Islam implemented by analyzing the social and political realities and priorities (fiqh figh realities and priorities) in order to achieve the benefit of society and the state.
PEMETAAN TINDAK KRIMINALITAS DI KOTA PALOPO TAHUN 2015
Authors: Lestari Alia , Aswad Muhammad Hajarul
Published: October 2018

The crime occurred in Palopo city each year is volatile enough. Although they tend to fall through leaving 176 cases in 2013, it does not mean that Palopo is relatively safe from the criminal acts. The societies of Palopo especially the police, it is essential to know the areas included in the crime-prone areas. Therefore, this study tried to map the crimes occurred in Palopo city by applying Correspondence Analysis. The research objects were criminal data reported in the police of Palopo City from January to September 2015. From Chi-Square analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between the variables of Criminal Action Types and Occurrence Time.Similarly, the Criminal Action Types with Occurrence Places, and Criminal Action Types for the reasons occurring Criminal Acts also showed a relationship with criminal acts against the place and the reasons for the crimes. Furthermore, based on the correspondence analysis it was found that the most significant crimes in the area of the police of Palopo are the theft of the motorcycles and the smallest crimes are persecutions. Most of the time incidents occurred at 24.00-07.00. The crimes occurred in Wara district
REVITALISASI TRADISI MASSOLO PADA UPACARA KEMATIAN DI DESA BAEBUNTA (DALAM PERSPEKTIF DAKWAH)
Authors: Said Muhazzab
Published: October 2018

In the social sciences, tradition is defined as customs, religious rituals, and sacred ceremonies of a particular group of people. Massolo' in Baebunta is indeed a habit, customs, even can be said religious rituals performed on every death of a family member. Based on the purpose and usefulness, massolo tradition 'is a positive thing, because in it there are elements of help to help each other as long as the action is based on sincere intention and not forced. But whatever the motive, the massolo’ tradition needs to be revitalized, straightened and preserved.
PENGARUH PROGRAM PARENTING TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN KEMANDIRIAN ANAK USIA DINI (STUDI PADA PAUD PARAMATA BUNDA KOTA PALOPO)
Authors: S. Syamsu
Published: October 2018

This study aims to determine the effect of parenting program on the development of early child self-reliance at PAUD Paramata Bunda Palopo. The type of this research is descriptive quantitative expost facto model, which result is described in the form of percentage or number. The study population amounted to 172 people (160 parent learners, 12 teachers) parent sample of students taken 20% = 32 people (variable X). While the population as well as the sample of teachers as many as 12 people (variable Y). Data collection techniques are questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Further analysis of quantitative descriptive data in the form of percentage technique and mean score. The results showed that the implementation of parenting programs positively influences the development of child self-reliance in PAUD Paramata Mother of Palopo City. The implication of this research is that every parent has moral obligation to participate in the implementation of educational programs so that synchronization between parent and school side toward early child development stage.
Impacto del suministro de monohidrato de creatina en deportistas de canotaje / The impact of the supply of creatine monohydrate in canoeing athletes
Authors: Almonacid Fierro M.A. , Urzua Alul L.A.
Published: October 2018

RESUMEN El propósito de este trabajo fue determinar el impacto del suministro de monohidrato de creatina en deportistas de canotaje del programa CER del Instituto Nacional de Deportes de Chile en Talca. Fueron estudiados los sujetos que constituyen la selección regional de deportistas del programa. El procedimiento consistió en suministrar Monohidrato de Creatina en dos ciclos para fases de carga, mantención y sin aporte durante dos mesosiclos del período básico del Macrociclo 2012. Para evaluar el rendimiento deportivo se aplicaron test de Fuerza Máxima y Test de rendimiento específico en agua. Para determinar el nivel de esfuerzo se midió Creatinkinasa en sangre. Se evaluó además el porcentaje de masa grasa y encuesta alimentaria. Los resultados del estudio muestran mejorías significativas en niveles de fuerza máxima coincidentes con lo expresado en la literatura, aportando conocimiento nuevo respecto de los beneficios en pruebas anaeróbicas y de capacidad aeróbica para deportes naúticos de resistencia.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the supply of creatine monohydrate in canoeing athletes belonging to the CER program of the National Sports Institute of Chile in the city of Talca. We studied the people who constitute the regional selection program for athletes. The procedure was to provide Creatine Monohydrate in two cycles during loading, maintenance and brazing for two basic mesosiclos in basic period of Macrocycle 2012. To evaluate athletic performance tests were applied maximum force and specific performance test in water. To determine the level of effort was measured in blood creatine kinase. It also assessed the percentage of fat mass and Food Survey. Study results show significant improvements in maximal strength levels consistent with what is stated in the literature, providing new knowledge on the benefits in anaerobic tests and aerobic capacity to endurance watersports.
Relación entre el CMJ y cambios de dirección en deportes colectivos / Relationship between CMJ and change of direction in collective sports
Authors: Ferrando Fenoll J. , Schneider Tirado JL.
Published: October 2018

RESUMENEn la ejecución de una carrera a máxima velocidad con cambio de dirección observamos una alta participación de componentes de fuerza. Dichos componentes vienen siendo entrenados de forma específica, como por ejemplo a través de la pliometría. Pocos estudios valoran la fuerza explosiva y reactiva de forma unilateral (1,2) y su correlación con las carreras cortas de aceleración con cambios de dirección. Según los resultados de los trabajos revisados, (3,4,5,6,7) nuestro propósito es conocer la relación entre medidas de fuerza-explosiva y fuerza reactiva, con carreras cortas de aceleración con cambios de dirección, para determinar si la manifestación de fuerza con un salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) predice el rendimiento en carreras cortas de aceleración con cambios de dirección de 90º.ABSTRACTWhen executing a race at full speed with change-of-direction force components are highly involved. These components are being specifically trained through plyometric exercises, among others. Few studies evaluate on one side explosive and reactive strength (1,2) and their correlation with short change-of-direction sprints.Once analysed the evidences showed in some studies reviewed (3,4,5,6,7), our purpose is to determine the relationship between both explosive and reactive strength measures and short change-ofdirection sprints in order to find whether the countermovement jump (CMJ) force manifestation helps predicting the performance level during change-of-direction 90º acceleration sprints.
The explicit signalling of intersentential relations in authentic texts: An overview
Authors: Hyde John
Published: October 2018

Este artículo pasa revista a los factores y características que deben ser tomados en cuenta en el análisis de la expresión de las relaciones intraoracionales en textos auténticos. El estudio se basa en dos corpus exhaustivos de editoriales de periódicos, uno en inglés y otro en español (aunque las referencias en el texto se hacen sólo al corpus en inglés). En primer lugar se hacen consideraciones generales sobre el análisis y definición de las relaciones intraoracionales, y a continuación se exponen los distintos tipos de relaciones que se manejan.
Los problemas en la traducción de teatro: Ejemplos de tres traducciones al inglés de Bodas de sangre
Authors: Guirao Marta
Published: October 2018

La traducción de una obra de teatro va mucho más allá de la traducción del texto escrito, puesto que la dimensión extratextual de un texto dramático incluye componentes culturales y semióticos, convenciones dramáticas, aspectos de la actuación y de la escenificación. De este modo, el traductor se enfrenta a una plétora de posibilidades, y sus elecciones se ven fundamentalmente condicionadas por el propósito y las circunstancias que en principio determinan la traducción. En este artículo se examinan primeramente cuáles son las principales dificultades que encuentran los traductores de textos dramáticos. A continuación se comparan tres traducciones al inglés de Bodas de sangre de Federico García Lorca, a fin de ejemplificar los problemas puntualizados, y de precisas y evaluar las estrategias que utiliza cada uno de los traductores de acuerdo con la naturaleza de cada traducción.
El Braveheart del s.XVIII: La versión de The Wallace de William Hamilton of Gilbertfield
Authors: Toda Fernando
Published: October 2018

La versión hecha por Hamilton en 1722 del poema Wallace, de Hary (de finales del siglo XV), no sólo tradujo a un inglés basado en la norma de Londres el texto original en escocés medio, sino que lo adaptó de diversas maneras, y lo recortó considerablemente. Sin embargo, refleja con bastante acierto el original, y fue muy popular en Escocia. A partir de algunos pasajes, este trabajo, cuyo autor está llevando a cabo la primera versión al español del poema Wallace íntegro, examina algunas diferencias entre el texto de Hary y la versión de Hamilton, intentando relacionarlas con la norma de la época.
Marco Lodoli y la traductora perfecta
Authors: Morillas García Esther
Published: October 2018

Marco Lodoli y la traductora perfecta
La marca anafórica tel en textos periodísticos: análisis de tendencias traductoras
Authors: Andújar Moreno Gemma
Published: October 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar, desde una óptica semántico-pragmática y traductológica, las actualizaciones anafóricas de la marca francesa TEL en un corpus de textos periodísticos franceses y sus traducciones al castellano.En los textos meta se plasma una tendencia traductora mayoritaria consistente en reproducir las virtualidades anafóricas del texto original mediante soluciones apropiadas de la L2. Sin embargo, también se aprecia una tendencia traductora secundaria, que consiste en recuperar la operación anafórica mediante partículas más explícitas. Estos resultados confirman la idea según la cual un comportamiento traductor debiera concebirse como una noción gradual, que no es un proceder completamente uniforme, ni totalmente aleatorio.
La traducción de la Odisea al griego moderno. Entrevista con Dimitris Maronitis
Authors: Varon-Vassard Odette
Published: October 2018

En METAFRASSI ’98. Revista de Traducción 4, septiembre de 1998, Atenas (Traducción y notas de María Enguix Tercero).
El difuso perfil de Juan de Betanzos como traductor de lenguas indígenas*
Authors: Fossa Lydia
Published: October 2018

Desde una perspectiva indígena, Juan de Betanzos es un traductor poco confiable ya que sus versiones siempre servían a los intereses españoles. Disminuye el contenido y la cobertura de las palabras y, consecuentemente, de la cultura que las acuñó. Contribuye así a construir la representación colonial de los indígenas como personas poco efectivas, lerdas, inferiores. Su perfil, que presentaré en este artículo, coincide bien con el de un agente colonizador
Traducciones (censuradas) de teatro inglés en la España de Franco. trace: una perspectiva histórica
Authors: Merino Álvarez Raquel
Published: October 2018

La historia del teatro traducido en la España del siglo xx está aún por escribirse. Este segmento de nuestra cultura traducida ha sido tradicionalmente ignorado en las historias del teatro español. Por suerte, lo que hace sólo veinte años se describía como un páramo investigador es hoy un terreno mucho mejor abonado y roturado. Las investigaciones sobre teatro traducido que han visto la luz progresivamente en estos años nos permitirán en breve escribir y documentar la historia del teatro traducido. Se ofrece en este artículo una visión del modo en que podría acometerse esa tarea, partiendo de lo ya investigado en el proyecto trace, desde la perspectiva de lo archivado por la censura (de teatro) en la época de Franco.
Análisis de la traducción de los nombres españoles al chino en las obras literarias modernas*
Authors: Ku Menghsuan
Published: October 2018

La traducción de los nombres españoles al chino no se presenta como un trabajo sencillo, debido principalmente a dos causas: a) la diferencia entre los sistemas lingüísticos del español y el chino, b) las distintas referencias culturales de nombre de persona entre el español y el chino. Esto hace que no sea suficiente una simple traducción fonética. Para tratar este tema, haremos una breve presentación de la lengua china, destacamos la importancia de los nombres para el pueblo chino y algunas referencias de nombres chinos, contrastándolos con los nombres españoles, y estudiamos los principios y las complicaciones de traducción de los nombres españoles al chino, así como la tendencia actual de traducir los nombres españoles al chino
Traducir: Apuntes
Authors: Buenavuentura Ramón
Published: October 2018

Sobre los esfuerzos del traductor español: el placer único y limitado de traducir en general; la dificultad de traducir de una lengua en su clímax creativo a otra lengua que necesita una nueva orientación para recuperar su vitalidad; algunos ejemplos del mencionado desequilibrio; dificultades añadidas: el Sr. Jonathan Franzen y su consejero holandés; una breve y prometedora conclusión, después de todo.
Escritoras híbridas, traducciones dobles y la influencia del poder en el proceso traductor*
Authors: López Ponz María
Published: October 2018

La traducción de literatura chicana al español es un asunto complejo y controvertido. Las versiones publicadas hasta ahora han sido enfocadas de formas muy diversas y, por lo tanto, nos muestran técnicas de traducción diferentes. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las distintas traducciones al español que existen de The House on Mango Street y Woman Hollering Creek de Sandra Cisneros y de How the García Girls Lost Their Accents y How Tia Lola Came To Visit Stay de Julia Álvarez, así como estudiar la posible influencia del poder en las distintas versiones
Basmala: traducir una frase icónica
Authors: Fani Aria , Hayes John L.
Published: October 2018

Esta nota examina distintas versiones al persa e inglés de una frase árabe icónica como es la basmala. Estas traducciones reflejan diferentes aspectos estéticos, políticos y culturales de esta frase. Fuera de su contexto coránico, la basmala abarca sentidos culturales extendidos. Un enfoque basado en la equivalencia de la traducción de expresiones formuladas no sería suficiente para la traducción de la basmala en contextos literarios.
Soils from HNV agriculture systems as source of microorganisms with antifungal activity
Authors: Sorin Matei , Gabi-Mirela Matei , Monica Dumitrașcu
Published: October 2018

Soils from rural zones with high natural value (HNV) agriculture systems are an important source of beneficial microbial species that can be useful for various biotechnological purposes, such as transfer of suppressiveness against plant pathogens from suppressive to disease-inducing soils by using inoculation with antagonistic selected strains.

The main goal of the paper was to present the results of the research carried out on strains isolated from soil microbial populations in HNV agriculture system (Mureș county, Romania) responsible for specific suppressiveness against soil-borne phytopathogens. The dual culture method was used for assessing the mechanisms involved in antagonism against a plant pathogenic strain from genus Fusarium.

The global microbial activity measured as soil respiration was intense. Total counts of bacteria and fungi estimated by dilution plate were also high.

The community of heterotrophic aerobic bacteria included 13 species. Associations of fluorescent pseudomonads and actinomycetes were dominant and presented antagonistic activity against Fusarium.

Twenty fungal species presented cellulolytic capability evidenced by growth on culture media with cellulose as sole source of carbon. Over cellulolytic capacity, the selected isolate of Trichoderma viride presented antagonistic activity against pathogenic Fusarium strain. Both biochemical mechanism and hyperparasitism were evidenced as involved in its antifungal activity.
Greenhouse study on the influence of natural biostimulators and fertilizers on improving bean plants growth and microbial activity in oil-polluted soil
Authors: Gabi-Mirela Matei , Sorin Matei , Elena Maria Drăghici , Marian Stoian
Published: October 2018

The presence of oil hydrocarbons and salts in soils has as consequence the poor growth of plants due to the low availability of nutrients caused by unappropriate water regime, increased soil toxicity and the deterioration of soil structure. The present research has as main purpose the improvement of the bean plants (cultivar UNIDOR) growth and to stimulate microbial activity in rhizosphere using various natural stimulators and fertilizers (AMALGEROL,VERMIPLANT, POCO, IGUANA and FORMULEX) in greenhouse experiments on oil-polluted soil from Icoana farm, Olt county. The total counts of microorganisms (heterotrophic aerobic bacteria and filamentous fungi) were estimated by dilution plate method. The global microbial activity was measured as soil respiration by substrate-induced respiration method. Total bean plants biomass accumulation significantly increased under the influence of natural stimulators and fertilizers added (excepting IGUANA) when compared to untreated control. The best results were recorded for VERMIPLANT. Natural products induced activation of physiological activities of soil microbiota reflected in increased values of CO2 released by respiration, lower levels of colonization with phytopathogenic species, the domination of fluorescent pseudomonads, actinomycetes and cellulolytic fungi, too. The particular aspect of paper circular chromatograms reflected qualitative differences between rhizosphere soils determined by the effect of treatments with natural stimulators and fertilizers.
Optimization of Shoring/Reshoring Levels in High-Rise Building Construction
Authors: Sohoni Prachi , Ghaffar Abdul , Matsagar Vasant A. , Jha K.N.
Published: October 2018

Formwork system is a significant constituent and a basic requirement for high-rise cast-in-place rein­forced concrete buildings. Usually, the builders are con­fronted with the decision to choose the safe, optimum number of levels of shores/reshores for a predetermined safety factor and given grade of concrete, giving due con­sideration to the cost of formwork system. In this study, MATLAB program is developed to calculate the load dis­tribution between the interconnected slabs and levels of shore/reshore of a slab formwork based on a simplified method. This program is further modified by incorporat­ing genetic algorithm for the optimization of cost of con­struction for high-rise building. The cost of level of shores and reshores per floor is defined as a function of cycle time which directly reflects the increase in the cost of construction. Various combinations of shore and reshore levels with several grades of concrete for various safety factors are checked to minimize the cost of construction. The optimization equation is solved using genetic algo­rithm considering appropriate constraints to practically ensure feasible solutions. The case of one level of shores and numerous levels of reshores is better than one level of reshores and numerous levels of shores. The result of certain combination of shore and reshore levels is not the same when the level numbers are reversed. A comparative study is carried out to check the optimum cost for various safety factors. The program is useful for the designers to decide the levels of shores and reshores with minimized cost without compromising the safety of construction.
An Analytical Study of Critical Factors Affecting Contractor Efficiency in Construction Projects in Indian Scenario
Authors: Deep Shumank , Simon Laura , Asim Mohd , Rahimzadeh Ali , Al-Hamdani Sulala
Published: October 2018

Purpose: Recent studies show that lowest bidder tech­nique is mainly used in developing countries such as India to award a contract. It has been demonstrated that the lowest bid is not always the accurate one and can lead to cost overruns and time extensions amongst other prob­lems. The aim of this study was to investigate the critical factors impacting contractor’s efficiency in Indian con­struction projects. Research approach: A survey was sent to participants of construction projects awarded by the government with the lowest bidder technique in Uttar Pradesh, India. For further research, snowball sampling was used, and struc­tured interviews were conducted amongst experienced managers and engineers of these projects on both client’s and contractor’s side.Findings: It was observed that, to a greater extent, the delays were caused due to contractor’s opportunistic behaviour. The main findings are that new bidding meth­odologies are to be tested as they can lead to the choice of a more accurate and realistic bidder. In addition, subjec­tive evaluation components, such as schedule and work­force, should be reflected in contract award methods in addition to the cost criteria. Further studies should be per­formed on the choice of contract awarding methodology based on the project size and type. Originality value: The researcher’s focus was to analyze the influence of contracting methodologies and factors affecting contractor’s performance in lowest bid award project, where this is an area of least focus amongst researchers in the Indian subcontinent.