bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimal Configurations of Wave Energy Converter Arrays with a Floating Body
Authors: Zhang Wanchao , Liu Hengxu , Zhang Xuewei , Zhang Liang , Ashraf Muhammad Aqeel
Published: November 2016

An array of floating point-absorbing wave energy converters (WECs) is usually employed for extracting efficiently ocean wave energy. For deep water environment, it is more feasible and convenient to connect the absorbers array with a floating body, such as a semi-submersible bottom-moored disk, whose function is to act as the virtual seabed. In the present work, an array of identical floating symmetrically distributed cylinders in a coaxial moored disk as a wave energy device is proposed The power take-off (PTO) system in the wave energy device is assumed to be composed of a linear/nonlinear damper activated by the buoys heaving motion. Hydrodynamic analysis of the examined floating system is implemented in frequency domain. Hydrodynamic interferences between the oscillating bodies are accounted for in the corresponding coupled equations. The array layouts under the constraint of the disk, incidence wave directions, separating distance between the absorbers and the PTO damping are considered to optimize this kind of WECs. Numerical results with regular waves are presented and discussed for the axisymmetric system utilizing heave mode with these interaction factors, in terms of a specific numbers of cylinders and expected power production.
Ground Liquefaction and Deformation Analysis of Breakwater Structures Under Earthquakes
Authors: Zhao Jie , Wang Yumei , Yun Gaojie , Ashraf Muhammad Aqeel
Published: November 2016

Ground liquefaction and deformation is one of the important causes that damage engineering structures. Chinese current code for seismic design of breakwater is based on the single-level seismic design method as well as code for port and water-way engineering. However, this code can not exactly reflect the seismic performance of breakwater structures which experience different seismic intensities. In this paper, the author used a finite difference software, namely, FLAC3D, to analyze the state and compute seismic responses of breakwater structure. The breakwater foundation’s pore pressure ratio and displacement due to different earthquake have been studied. And the result show that: Smaller earthquakes have little influence on serviceability of the foundation, and severe earthquakes can liquefy some parts of the foundation; In the latter case , obvious changes of pores and foundation displaces can be found. Particularly, when seismic peak acceleration reachs 0.2g, Liquefaction appears in the foundation and mainly concentrated in the upper right side of the structure. In addition, the survey of ultra-hole pressure and displacement values of sand layers of the breakwater, manifests when the ultra pore pressure near 1.0, displacement and overturning structure is relatively large, resulting in varying degrees of damage to the structure. This paper’s research can provide theoretical and designable reference for similar engineering structures
Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study on Formation of High Concentration of H2 Generated by Gas Explosion
Authors: Lei Baiwei , Wu Bing , Zhao Yatong , Ashraf Muhammad Aqeel
Published: November 2016

In coal mine fire rescues, if the abnormal increase of gas concentration occurs, it is the primary thing to analyze the reasons and identify sources of the abnormal forming, which is also the basis of judge the combustion state of fire area and formulate proper fire reliefs. Nowadays, related researches have recognized the methane explosion as the source of high concentration of H2 formation, but there are few studies about the conditions and reaction mechanism of gas explosion generating high concentration of H2.Therefore, this paper uses the chemical kinetic calculation software, ChemKin, and the 20L spherical explosion experimental device to simulate the generating process and formation conditions of H2 in gas explosion. The experimental results show that: the decomposition of water vapor is the main base element reaction (R84) which leads to the generation of H2.The free radical H is the key factor to influence the formation of H2 generated from gas explosion. With the gradual increase of gas explosion concentration, the explosive reaction becomes more incomplete, and then the generating quantity of H2 increases gradually. Experimental results of 20L spherical explosion are consistent with the change trend about simulation results, which verifies the accuracy of simulation analysis. The results of explosion experiments show that when gas concentration is higher than 9%, the incomplete reaction of methane explosion increases which leads to the gradual increase of H2 formation.
Storage Allocation in Automated Container Terminals: the Upper Level
Authors: Mengjue Xia , Ning Zhao , Weijian Mi
Published: November 2016

Nowadays automation is a trend of container terminals all over the world. Although not applied in current automated container terminals, storage allocation is indispensable in conventional container terminals, and promising for automated container terminals in future. This paper seeks into the storage allocation problem in automated container terminals and proposed a two level structure for the problem. A mixed integer programming model is built for the upper level, and a modified Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is applied to solve the model. The applicable conditions of the model is investigated by numerical experiments, so as the performance of the algorithm in different problem scales. It is left to future research the lower level of the problem and the potential benefit of storage allocation to automated container terminals.
Tree-based quantitative trait mapping in the presence of external covariates
Authors: Thompson Katherine L. , Linnen Catherine R. , Kubatko Laura
Published: November 2016

A central goal in biological and biomedical sciences is to identify the molecular basis of variation in morphological and behavioral traits. Over the last decade, improvements in sequencing technologies coupled with the active development of association mapping methods have made it possible to link single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and quantitative traits. However, a major limitation of existing methods is that they are often unable to consider complex, but biologically-realistic, scenarios. Previous work showed that association mapping method performance can be improved by using the evolutionary history within each SNP to estimate the covariance structure among randomly-sampled individuals. Here, we propose a method that can be used to analyze a variety of data types, such as data including external covariates, while considering the evolutionary history among SNPs, providing an advantage over existing methods. Existing methods either do so at a computational cost, or fail to model these relationships altogether. By considering the broad-scale relationships among SNPs, the proposed approach is both computationally-feasible and informed by the evolutionary history among SNPs. We show that incorporating an approximate covariance structure during analysis of complex data sets increases performance in quantitative trait mapping, and apply the proposed method to deer mice data.
Estimating intrinsic and extrinsic noise from single-cell gene expression measurements
Authors: Fu Audrey Qiuyan , Pachter Lior
Published: November 2016

Gene expression is stochastic and displays variation (“noise”) both within and between cells. Intracellular (intrinsic) variance can be distinguished from extracellular (extrinsic) variance by applying the law of total variance to data from two-reporter assays that probe expression of identically regulated gene pairs in single cells. We examine established formulas [Elowitz, M. B., A. J. Levine, E. D. Siggia and P. S. Swain (2002): “Stochastic gene expression in a single cell,” Science, 297, 1183–1186.] for the estimation of intrinsic and extrinsic noise and provide interpretations of them in terms of a hierarchical model. This allows us to derive alternative estimators that minimize bias or mean squared error. We provide a geometric interpretation of these results that clarifies the interpretation in [Elowitz, M. B., A. J. Levine, E. D. Siggia and P. S. Swain (2002): “Stochastic gene expression in a single cell,” Science, 297, 1183–1186.]. We also demonstrate through simulation and re-analysis of published data that the distribution assumptions underlying the hierarchical model have to be satisfied for the estimators to produce sensible results, which highlights the importance of normalization.
The Gender Wage Gap in Switzerland over Time
Authors: Schmid Flurina
Published: November 2016

This article analyzes the gender wage gap in Switzerland, using data from the Swiss Household Panel. The results show that women in Switzerland earn still less than men with the same endowments. One of the main reasons for this gap is occupational segregation: women and men working in femaledominated occupations have lower wages than those in integrated and male-dominated occupations. In order to have equally distributed job categories, 40% of the male or female employees would need to change jobs. But the “preferences” for jobs between genders seem to have been frozen for decades. The gender wage gap is particularly large within part-time employees working below 50%. Younger cohorts, however, seem less exposed to gender wage differentials.
«Ich habe versucht, mich zu beweisen». Der Umgang mit Ausgrenzungs- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen in der Berufseinstiegsphase. Das Beispiel von AkademikerInnen mit Migrationshintergrund in Österreich
Authors: Verwiebe Roland , Seewann Lena , Wolf Margarita , Hacioglu Melek
Published: November 2016

Der Beitrag thematisiert den Berufsalltag österreichischer AkademikerInnen mit Migrationshintergrund. Anhand von 21 problemzentrierten Interviews wurde der Frage nachgegangen, welche Ausgrenzungs- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen AkademikerInnen mit Migrationshintergrund nach dem Ende ihres Universitätsstudiums auf dem Arbeitsmarkt machen und wie sie mit diesen umgehen. Für die Auswertungen der Interviews haben wir eine Themenanalyse mit einem Codierverfahren kombiniert. Empirisch zeigt sich in unserer Studie, dass AkademikerInnen mit Migrationshintergrund häufig Fähigkeiten aufgrund ihres Migrationshintergrundes abgesprochen werden und Konflikte entlang religiöser, ethnischer oder stereotyper Zuschreibungen entstehen. Die Bewältigungsstrategien der Betroffenen changieren zwischen Prävention von Diskriminierung - durch betonte Leistungsbereitschaft und Distanzierung von prekären Situationen - und Reaktion auf Diskriminierung - wie aktive Gegenwehr und Formen der Resignation.
Land Snail Fauna of “Porţile de Fier” (“Iron Gates”) Nature Park (Banat, Romania)
Authors: Gheoca Voichiţa
Published: November 2016

The paper presents an analysis of terrestrial mollusc fauna of the “Iron Gates” Nature Park. Various types of habitats (e.g. forests, rocks, riparian areas) and substrates (e.g. limestone, conglomerate, crystalline schist) were analyzed. A total of 45 species of terrestrial gastropods were identified in 17 sampling points, four of which are mentioned for the first time in the area. Six other species cited in the literature were not found. Limestone substrate allows the development of large populations of terrestrial gastropods, but the specific diversity is larger when it is associated with a forest habitat. The current legal and illegal exploitation of limestone threatens the mollusc communities associated with this type of habitat. The subsequent erosion process and the low mobility of these animals make their colonization of habitats difficult.
Preliminary Data on the Ecological Requirements of the Invasive Spiny-Cheek Crayfish in the Lower Danube
Authors: Pîrvu Mălina , Vădineanu Angheluţă
Published: November 2016

Water quality and properties of the riverbed often shape the community structure of aquatic ecosystems, occasionally sustaining the expansion of non-native species. This study aims to provide preliminary data on the ecological preferences of the invasive speciesOrconectes limosus, its control, and the protection of the native stock is an European priority. In order to assess the species ability to colonize small river systems, relevant tributaries in the invaded Danube sector were monitored. Statistical test indicates a preference for deep and warm rivers, low water velocity and also high concentrations of calcium.
The “Porţile de Fier/Iron Gates” Nature Park (Romania) Some Danube Northern Tributaries Fish Fauna
Authors: Bănăduc Doru , Curtean-Bănăduc Angela
Published: November 2016

The relative larger size of the Berzasca River, respectively the relatively constant environmental conditions, with relatively stenotopic ichthyocenosis, suffered small qualitative and quantitative fish fauna modifications in time, compared to the smaller rivers such as Sirinia, Liubcova/Oreviţa and Mraconia. The Danube “Iron Gates” I Lake influences the lower sectors of the studied rivers in term of fish species exchange. The accidental droughts in the karstic zones of the studied lotic sectors have a negative influence on the spatial continuity of the local fish fauna, and the climate change can increase these influence in the future. All the studied rivers play an important role for the near Danube “Iron Gates” I Lake lotic fish species of small-medium size, as reproduction and shelter habitats.
Connexin-Mediated Signaling in Nonsensory Cells Is Crucial for the Development of Sensory Inner Hair Cells in the Mouse Cochlea
Authors: Johnson Stuart L. , Ceriani Federico , Houston Oliver , Polishchuk Roman , Polishchuk Elena , Crispino Giulia , Zorzi Veronica , Mammano Fabio , Marcotti Walter
Published: November 2016

Mutations in the genes encoding for gap junction proteins connexin 26 (Cx26) and connexin 30 (Cx30) have been linked to syndromic and nonsyndromic hearing loss in mice and humans. The release of ATP from connexin hemichannels in cochlear nonsensory cells has been proposed to be the main trigger for action potential activity in immature sensory inner hair cells (IHCs), which is crucial for the refinement of the developing auditory circuitry. Using connexin knock-out mice, we show that IHCs fire spontaneous action potentials even in the absence of ATP-dependent intercellular Ca2+signaling in the nonsensory cells. However, this signaling from nonsensory cells was able to increase the intrinsic IHC firing frequency. We also found that connexin expression is key to IHC functional maturation. In Cx26 conditional knock-out mice (Cx26Sox10-Cre), the maturation of IHCs, which normally occurs at approximately postnatal day 12, was partially prevented. Although Cx30 has been shown not to be required for hearing in young adult mice, IHCs from Cx30 knock-out mice exhibited a comprehensive brake in their development, such that their basolateral membrane currents and synaptic machinery retain a prehearing phenotype. We propose that IHC functional differentiation into mature sensory receptors is initiated in the prehearing cochlea provided that the expression of either connexin reaches a threshold level. As such, connexins regulate one of the most crucial functional refinements in the mammalian cochlea, the disruption of which contributes to the deafness phenotype observed in mice and DFNB1 patients.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe correct development and function of the mammalian cochlea relies not only on the sensory hair cells, but also on the surrounding nonsensory cells. Although the nonsensory cells have been largely implicated in the general homeostasis in the mature cochlea, their involvement in the initial functional differentiation of the sensory inner hair cells is less clear. Using mutant mouse models for the most common form of congenital deafness in humans, which are knock-outs for the gap-junction channels connexin 26 and connexin 30 genes, we show that defects in nonsensory cells prevented the functional maturation of inner hair cells. In connexin knock-outs, inner hair cells remained stuck at a prehearing stage of development and, as such, are unable to process sound information.
Sr. José, the Worker mélomane, or Opera and Democracy in Lisbon ca. 1850
Authors: Cruz Gabriela
Published: November 2016

Sr. José do capote, a worker and an opera lover, is the monad contemplated in this article. He is a theatrical figure, the protagonist of the one-act burlesque parody Sr. José do capote assistindo a uma representação do torrador (Sr. José of the Cloak attends a performance of The Roaster, 1855), but also an idea that expresses in abbreviated form the urban environment of nineteenth-century Lisbon, the theatrical and operatic sensibility of its citizens, and the politics of their engagement with the stage. This article is a history of Il trovatore and of bel canto claimed for a nascent culture of democracy in nineteenth-century Portugal.
The prognostic role of stress echocardiography in a contemporary population and the clinical significance of limited apical ischaemia
Authors: Papachristidis Alexandros , Roper Damian , Cassar Demarco Daniela , Tsironis Ioannis , Papitsas Michael , Byrne Jonathan , Alfakih Khaled , Monaghan Mark J.
Published: November 2016

Introduction: In this study, we aim to reassess the prognostic value of stress echocardiography (SE) in a contemporary population and to evaluate the clinical significance of limited apical ischaemia, which has not been previously studied.

Methods: We included 880 patients who underwent SE. Follow-up data with regards to MACCE (cardiac death, myocardial infarction, any repeat revascularisation and cerebrovascular accident) were collected over 12 months after the SE. Mortality data were recorded over 27.02±4.6 months (5.5-34.2 months). We sought to investigate the predictors of MACCE and all-cause mortality.

Results: In a multivariable analysis, only the positive result of SE was predictive of MACCE (HR, 3.71; P=0.012). The positive SE group was divided into 2 subgroups: (a) inducible ischaemia limited to the apical segments (‘apical ischaemia’) and (b) ischaemia in any other segments with or without apical involvement (‘other positive’). The subgroup of patients with apical ischaemia had a significantly worse outcome compared to the patients with a negative SE (HR, 3.68; P=0.041) but a similar outcome to the ‘other positive’ subgroup. However, when investigated with invasive coronary angiography, the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and their rate of revascularisation was considerably lower. Only age (HR, 1.07; P<0.001) was correlated with all-cause mortality.

Conclusion: SE remains a strong predictor of patients’ outcome in a contemporary population. A positive SE result was the only predictor of 12-month MACCE. The subgroup of patients with limited apical ischaemia have similar outcome to patients with ischaemia in other segments despite a lower prevalence of CAD and a lower revascularisation rate.
On characterizations and infinite divisibility of recently introduced distributions
Authors: Hamedani G. G.
Published: November 2016

We present here characterizations of the most recently introduced continuous univariate distributions based on: (i) a simple relationship between two truncated moments; (ii) truncated moments of certain functions of the 1th order statistic; (iii) truncated moments of certain functions of the nth order statistic; (iv) truncated moment of certain function of the random variable. We like to mention that the characterization (i) which is expressed in terms of the ratio of truncated moments is stable in the sense of weak convergence. We will also point out that some of these distributions are infinitely divisible via Bondesson’s 1979 classifications.
On the approximation properties of Cesàro means of negative order of Vilenkin—Fourier series
Authors: Tepnadze Tsitsino
Published: November 2016

In this paper we establish approximation properties of Cesàro (C, −α) means with α ∈ (0, 1) of Vilenkin—Fourier series. This result allows one to obtain a condition which is sufficient for the convergence of the means σn−α(f, x) to f(x) in the Lp-metric.
A comparative study of the beginning of the 11th act of the Tocharian A Maitreyasamitināṭaka and the Old Uyghur Maitrisimit
Authors: Peyrot Michaël , Semet Ablet
Published: November 2016

The Tocharian A Maitreyasamitināṭaka, a long dramatic text about the future Buddha Maitreya that is translated into Old Uyghur prose as the Maitrisimit, is one of the most important texts of Tocharian and Old Uyghur Buddhism. It is of crucial importance for Tocharian studies because even smaller fragments can often be interpreted successfully with the help of the better preserved Old Uyghur parallels. In this paper, the beginning of the 11th act about the birth of Maitreya is studied, comparing the Tocharian A and Old Uyghur fragments which are in part parallel and in part complementary.
New records of feather mites (Acariformes: Astigmata) from non-passerine birds (Aves) in Brazil
Authors: Pedroso Luiz Gustavo de Almeida , Hernandes Fabio Akashi
Published: November 2016

We present the results of our investigation of feather mites (Astigmata) associated with non-passerine birds in Brazil. The studied birds were obtained from roadkills, airport accidents, and from capitivity. Most ectoparasites were collected from bird specimens by washing. A total of 51 non-passerine species from 20 families and 15 orders were examined. Of them, 24 species were assessed for feather mites for the first time. In addition, 10 host associations are recorded for the first time in Brazil. A total of 101 feather mite species were recorded, with 26 of them identified to the species level and 75 likely representing undescribed species; among the latter samples, five probably represent new genera. These records allowed the first inference about the host and mite association of many species, as well as the first discussion about the geographical distribution of some feather mite taxa along the host distribution.
Digenea, Lepocreadiidae, Acanthogalea gibsoni Gaevskaya, 1983: new host records and geographical distribution
Authors: Fernandes Berenice M. M. , Cohen Simone C.
Published: November 2016

None
Freshwater Fishes, Ilha de Santa Catarina, southern coastal drainage of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Authors: Bertaco Vinicius A.
Published: November 2016

The ilha de Santa Catarina is situated in southern Brazil, Atlantic Forest, in the state of Santa Catarina, municipality of Florianópolis. Fish specimens were collected in 15 sampling points along the drainages of rio Córrego Grande, rio Palha, rio Ratones, rio Tavares, rio Vermelho, as well as in the channel of lagoa do Peri. Specimens belonging to 16 species (one of them exotic) were collected, distributed in 12 families and six orders.
Mammalia, Chiroptera Blumenbach, 1779: new locality records, filling gaps, and geographic distribution maps from Northern Argentina
Authors: Sandoval María Leonor , Sánchez Mariano S. , Barquez Rubén M.
Published: November 2016

We report new records for 254 specimens of 19 species of bats from 15 genera and three of the four families of Argentine bats (Phyllostomidae, Vespertilionidae, and Molossidae). Sixty one new distributional records were also added to eight provinces of Argentina and to the Puna, Monte of mountains and valleys, Yungas forests, Dry and Humid Chaco, Pampas, Fields and Weedlands, and Paranean forests ecoregions. We add only one new bat species to an ecoregion: the first report of Promops nasutus for the Monte of mountains and valleys
Vascular plant species of the Carlos Botelho State Park, state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil — RETRACTED
Authors: Lima Renato A. Ferreira de , Dittrich Vinícius Antonio de Oliveira , Souza Vinícius Castro de , Salino Alexandre , Breier Tiago Böer , Udulutsch Renata Giassi
Published: November 2016

Retracted — Check List 6(1): 74-115
Amphibia, Anura, Cycloramphidae, Macrogenioglottus alipioi Carvalho, 1946: Distribution extension, state of Alagoas, northeastern Brazil
Authors: Bourgeois Pierre-Alexandre
Published: November 2016

At the present work, the poorly known cycloramphid frog Macrogenioglottus alipioi Carvalho, 1946 is registered in a large Atlantic forest fragment at the state of Alagoas, northeastern Brazil. The new record extends the geographical distribution of M. alipioi in approximately 100 km to the northeast.
Insecta, Hemiptera, Cicadidae, Quesada gigas (Olivier, 1790), Fidicina mannifera (Fabricius, 1803), Dorisiana viridis (Olivier, 1790) and Dorisiana drewseni (Stål, 1854): first records for the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Aoki Camila , Lopes Frederico Santos , Souza Franco Leandro de
Published: November 2016

No information is given for the distribution of Cicadidae in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, central Brazil. Thus, the present note reports the species Quesada gigas, Fidicina mannifera, Dorisiana viridis and D. drewseni for the first time in this state.
Pisces, Cyprinodontiformes, Rivulidae, Austrolebias periodicus (Costa, 1999): Distribution extension in state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil
Authors: Volcan Matheus Vieira , Lanés Luis Esteban Krause , Gonçalves Ândrio Cardozo
Published: November 2016

The present note extends the distribution of annual killifish Austrolebias periodicus, a endangered species, endemic of the Pampas region, in Ibicuí River basin, state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. This information is needed to develop conservation strategies for this species and its habitat, which are at high risk due to the expansion of rice production and exotic forests in southern Brazil.
Reptiles, Squamata, Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara, municipality of Duque de Caxias, state of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil
Authors: Salles Rodrigo De Oliveira Lula , Weber Luiz Norberto , Silva-Soares Thiago
Published: November 2016

Herein we report a list of the reptiles from Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara, municipality of Duque de Caxias, state of Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, an area situated in the Atlantic Rainforest Domain. The study was carried out from September 2006 to October 2008. We recorded 31 species of Squamate reptiles: one species of the family Amphisbaenidae; eight species of lizards of the families Anguidae (n = 1), Gekkonidae (1), Phyllodactylidae (1), Polychrotidae (1), Scincidae (1), Teiidae (2), and Tropiduridae (1); and 22 species of snakes of the families Boidae (2), Colubridae (6), Dipsadidae (11), Elapidae (1), and Viperidae (2). Our study indicates that the PNMT is an important area for the conservation of the Squamate reptile assemblages that inhabit lowlands of Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.
Reptilia, Testudines, Kinosternidae, Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides (Linnaeus, 1766): distribution extension
Authors: Costa Henrique Caldeira , Molina Flavio De Barros , São-Pedro Vinícius De Avelar , Feio Renato Neves
Published: November 2016

Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides is the only subspecies of K. scorpioides with a South American distribution. We report the third known register of this taxon for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, representing the first record from the Aripuanã River basin. This point is at 390 km and 910 km western from the two previously known records of this species in Mato Grosso, reinforcing the importance of inventories of K. s. scorpioides.
New distributional bird records from the eastern Andean slopes of Ecuador
Authors: Solano-Ugalde Alejandro , Real-Jibaja Galo J.
Published: November 2016

Distribution of birds is dynamic. Understanding, documentation and appropriate use of new records are essential, especially when managing threatened species. Here we present novel data regarding new distributional records for 17 bird species along the Amazonian slopes of the eastern Ecuadorian Andes. The new records fill gaps on our knowledge in the distribution, both in latitude and altitude.
Crustacea, Cladocera, Anomopoda, Ilyocryptidae, Ilyocryptus sarsi Stingelin, 1913: a new record and geographic distribution in Brazil
Authors: Sousa Francisco Diogo Rocha , Elmoor-Loureiro Lourdes M. A. , Mendonça-Galvão Luciana de , Rodrigues Júnior Imailton
Published: November 2016

Ilyocryptus sarsi Stingelin, 1913 has a wide distribution in South America, with records from Brazilian states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Maranhão, Pará, and Amazonas. The present paper reports, for the first time, the occurrence of I. sarsi in the Brazilian Central Plateau. The specimens were found in a wet campo in a natural protect area Gama-Cabeça-de-Veado in Brasília, Federal District, during the rainy season.
Aves, Apodiformes, Trochilidae, Topaza pella (Linnaeus, 1758): a range reinforcement in Amazonian Brazil
Authors: Davis Bradley J. W. , Olmstead Scott T.
Published: November 2016

We present new distribution records for Topaza pella (Linnaeus, 1758) in the southern reaches of the Amazon Basin in Brazil. The two new localities presented for the species elucidate its range in southern Pará and northern Mato Grosso states, and in consideration of recent records elsewhere south of the Amazon River, suggest that the species is widely distributed across suitable habitat throughout the Brazilian Amazon.
Reptilia, Squamata, Gymnophthalmidae, Acratosaura mentalis (Amaral 1933): distribution extension and geographic distribution map
Authors: De-Carvalho Crizanto Brito , Caldas Francis Luiz Santos , Santana Daniel Oliveira , Noronha Marcus Vinicius , Freitass Evellyn Borges de , Faria Renato Gomes , Santos Rafael Alves dos
Published: November 2016

This article provides new records to Acratossaura mentalis of two new localities from the state of Sergipe, northeast Brazil. These records extend the geographical distribution of specie for municipalities from Poço Redondo and Itabaiana. Possibly, these points are the first records of A. mentalis for the state of Sergipe.
Reptilia, Squamata, Dipsadidae, Xenodontinae, Taeniophallus brevirostris (Peters, 1863): distribution extension and new state record
Authors: Moraisa Drausio Honorio , Mott Tami , Kawashita-Ribeiro Ricardo Alexandre , Santos-Jr. Alfredo P.
Published: November 2016

Taeniophallus brevirostris is a dipsadid snake widely distributed in Amazon. Here we report a new Brazilian state record for the species, improving our knowledge of its geographic distribution. On 15 May of 2008, one female specimen was collected at Serra do Santo Expedito, Aripuanã municipality, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. This is the first record of this species for the state of Mato Grosso and extends its distribution ca. 300 kilometers from the nearest localities presented in literature.
Amphibia, Hylidae, Osteocephalus exophthalmus Smith and Noonan, 2001: new country record and geographic distribution map, Venezuela
Authors: Barrio-Amorós César L. , Salerno Patricia , Rojas-Runjaic Fernando J. M. , Noonan Brice
Published: November 2016

Osteocephalus exophthalmus Smith and Noonan is reported from Sierra de Lema in Venezuela, 190 km NW of the type locality in Guyana. This is the first record of the species in Venezuela.
Amphibia, Anura, Leptodactylidae, Leptodactylus paraensis Heyer, 2005: distribution extension, new state record, and geographic distribution map
Authors: Rodrigues Domingos J. , Lima Marcelo M. , Velásquez Carla L. , Mott Tamí
Published: November 2016

This note reports the presence of Leptodactylus paraensis at the municipality of Cláudia, state of Mato Grosso, central Brazil. This is the first recorded for this species in Mato Grosso.
Reptilia, Amphisbaenidae, Monopeltis schoutedeni de Witte, 1933: first record from Gabon, with an updated key to Gabonese worm lizards
Authors: Pauwels Olivier S. G. , Albert Jean-Louis , Lenglet Georges L.
Published: November 2016

The amphisbaenian Monopeltis schoutedeni is reported for the first time from Gabon based on a single individual from the extreme southeastern part of the country. The species was formerly known only from the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the 4th amphisbaenian and the 123rd reptile species recorded from Gabon. An identification key to Gabon amphisbaenians is provided.
Историческая традиция использования православных миссий за рубежом в дипломатической деятельности России
Authors: Тригуб Александр
Published: November 2016

Миссионерство является одним из важнейших направлений разнообразной деятельности Русской Православной Церкви. На примере исторического развития духовных миссий в Китае, Японии, Корее и Иерусалиме показана не только духовная составляющая этих миссий, но и политическая роль для российского государства. Сегодня идет возрождение русского миссионерства, что актуализирует данную тематику для исследований.
Management of the Mentoring Process in Vilnius City Secondary Schools
Authors: Želvys Rimantas , Čigienė Sonata
Published: November 2016

The importance of mentorship in the field of education is disclosed by the projects under implementation or already implemented where the activities related to the development of mentorship in the educational system of Lithuania are depicted.

However, the activity of the mentor himself/herself is prevailing in the mentorship researches as well as in practice. The activity and possibilities of manager in the process of mentorship are not analyzed or analyzed only episodically.

The aim of this study is to find out whether the schoolmasters manage the process of mentorship and which possibilities of it they use and to prepare recommendations for schoolmasters in the field of mentorship based on the results obtained.

The following scientific problem is formulated: what are the possibilities of the managers to manage the process of mentorship as the tool to implement the aims of the organization and the effect to the employees; what would be the use of it, what are the forms of possible organization. This attitude to mentorship from the position of manager is not much analyzed until now.

The aim of the study – to disclose the activity of the manager in the process of mentorship in secondary schools of Vilnius city.

Tasks:

1. Describe the process of mentorship under analysis.

2. Review the possibilities and needs of the manager to use mentorship as the tool of education of employees and formation of microclimate of school.

3. Reveal the activity of the manager in the process of mentorship in secondary schools of Vilnius city.

Object: the activities of managers of secondary schools of Vilnius city in the process of mentorship in 2013–2014.

Hypothesis:

H1 – in cases mentorship is regulated at school the results achieved are clear and can be evaluated.

H2 – in cases the manager is prepared and participates in the process of mentorship the results achieved correspond to the targets set.

Methods of research: analysis of scientific literature and documentation of the field of education, questionnaire, partly structural interview, data analysis, summarizing and explication.

The process of mentorship and the possibilities of the manager to use it in his/her activities are described in the study. The quantitative and qualitative research revealing the spread of mentorship its forms, target group, participation of managers and attitude to the possibilities of mentorship in the secondary schools of Vilnius city. The research showed the following:

• The mentorship process for the young as well as experienced employee at school is wide spread, nevertheless, the level of this activity is different;

• The mentorship could be used for the development of young as well as experienced employees (in the problematic or new fields), also for the development of mentors and formation of microclimate.

• Active participation of the manager in the process of the mentorship determines focused mentorship, more precise compliance of the results to the ones planned;

During the research hypothesis H1 and H2 were confirmed.
HEART TRANSPLANTATION IN PATIENTS WITH PREVIOUS OPEN HEART SURGERY
Authors: Saitgareev R. Sh. , Poptsov V. N. , Zakharevich V. M. , Zakiryanov A. R.
Published: November 2016

Heart Transplantation (HTx) to date remains the most effective and radical method of treatment of patients with end-stage heart failure. The defi cit of donor hearts is forcing to resort increasingly to the use of different longterm mechanical circulatory support systems, including as a «bridge» to the follow-up HTx. According to the ISHLT Registry the number of recipients underwent cardiopulmonary bypass surgery increased from 40% in the period from 2004 to 2008 to 49.6% for the period from 2009 to 2015. HTx performed in repeated patients, on the one hand, involves considerable technical diffi culties and high risks; on the other hand, there is often no alternative medical intervention to HTx, and if not dictated by absolute contradictions the denial of the surgery is equivalent to 100% mortality. This review summarizes the results of a number of published studies aimed at understanding the immediate and late results of HTx in patients, previously underwent open heart surgery. The effect of resternotomy during HTx and that of the specifi c features associated with its implementation in recipients previously operated on open heart, and its effects on the immediate and long-term survival were considered in this review. Results of studies analyzing the risk factors for perioperative complications in repeated recipients were also demonstrated. Separately, HTx risks after implantation of prolonged mechanical circulatory support systems were examined. The literature does not allow to clearly defi ning the impact factor of earlier performed open heart surgery on the course of perioperative period and on the prognosis of survival in recipients who underwent HTx. On the other hand, subject to the regular fl ow of HTx and the perioperative period the risks in this clinical situation are justifi ed as a long-term prognosis of recipients previously conducted open heart surgery and are comparable to those of patients who underwent primary HTx. Studies cited in the review may have important clinical applications, because they outline the range of problems and possible solutions in the performance of the HTx in recipients previously operated on open heart. This knowledge can facilitate the decision making process with regard to the opportunities and risks of the implementation of HTx. Given the uniqueness of each of the recipient and the donor, it is required to make a personalized approach to the question of the possible risks and to the preventive measures to reduce those risks in any given clinical situation.
STATE ACCREDITATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE V.I. SHUMAKOV FEDERAL RESEARCH CENTER OF TRANSPLANTOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
Authors: Stakhanova E. A. , Ulybysheva A. A. , Velikiy D. A.
Published: November 2016

State accreditation of the educational programs in the V.I. Shumakov Federal Research Center of Transplantology and Artifi cial Organs.
NORMOTHERMIC EXTRACORPOREAL PERFUSION IN SITU IN DECEASED ORGAN DONORS WITH IRREVERSIBLE CARDIAC ARREST AND ONE HOUR OF ASYSTOLE. 5-YEAR OUTCOMES OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION
Authors: Skvortsov A. E. , Loginov I. V. , Kukushkin A. A. , Ananiev A. N. , Kutenkov A. A. , Kuzmin D. O. , Daineko V. S. , Shiganov M. Yu. , Reznik O. N.
Published: November 2016

Aim.The global shortage of deceased organ donors caused increasing interest to the transplant program based on the use of organs from the donors with sudden irreversible cardiac arrest, or asystolic donors (DCD). Ischemia-reperfusion injury as a result of cardiac arrest remains a key problem that limits the use of organs from DCD. Our clinical study was intended to determine the acceptability of renal transplants derived from the DCD using extracorporeal perfusion in situ after 60 minutes of asystole.Materials and methods.In 2009–2014, St. Petersburg Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) obtained kidneys from 29 DCD with critically expanded warm ischemic time (WIT). The design of this study was approved by the Scientifi c Board and Ethics Committee of the State Research Institute for Emergency Medicine (Decision 7/0615/09). Initially, no one of died patients was considered as potential organ donors. In case of failed advanced CPR the death of a patient was declared initiating the protocol of subnormothermic extracorporeal abdominal perfusion with ECMO, thrombolytics (strepokinase 1.5 mln U), and LD. The procedures were established by the authorized OPO team which arrived with perfusion equipment in 30–40 minutes after declaration of donors’ death. Mean WIT was 58.1 (19.39) minutes (Mean (SD). Resuscitated grafts were transplanted into 58 recipients. The outcomes of transplantation of resuscitated kidneys were compared to those of 112 KTx from 115 brain death donors (BDDs).Results.Immediate functioning of kidney grafts was observed in 28 (48.3%) of 58 recipients. There were 4 cases of primary graft non-function. By the end of the fi rst post-transplant year there was an acute rejection rate of 12.1% (9 episodes of rejection) in the DCD group vs. 23.2% (26 episodes of rejection) in the BDD group (p < 0.05). The actuarial 5-year graft survival rate was 82.8% (n = 48) in DCD group, and 87.5% (n = 98) in BDD group (p > 0.05). Creatinine levels at the end of the fi fth year were 0.094 (0.06) and 0.103 (0.07) mmol/l in DCD and BDD groups, respectively (p > 0.05).Conclusions.Kidneys from DCDs with critically expanded WIT could be successfully used for transplantation if in situ organ “resuscitation” perfusion procedures are included into procurement protocol. The 5-year outcomes meet the generally accepted criteria for grafts’ and recipients’ rates of survival and functioning. This approach could substantially expand the organ donors’ pool.
Maximum efficiency concentration of indole butyric acid in promoting the rooting of Japanese Flowering Cherry
Authors: Fragoso Rosimeri de Oliveira , Stuepp Carlos André , Rickli Helena Cristina , Zuffellato-Ribas Katia Christina , Koehler Henrique Soares
Published: November 2016

ABSTRACT: Prunus serrulata is a species widely used in the ornamentation and its economic importance is mainly due to the time of its flowering. The objective was to assess the feasibility of cutting technique for propagating P. serrulata , using stem cuttings from current-year shoots, and to estimate the maximum efficiency concentration of auxin indole butyric acid (IBA), in the promotion of rooting. Collection of plant material took place in late spring. Cuttings were made with about 8±1cm length and two leaves reduced to 50% of its original surface. Twenty one IBA concentrations have been assessed (0, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2750, 3000, 3250, 3500, 3750, 4000, 4250, 4500, 4750 e 5000mg L-1), applied in base of cuttings, which were placed in acclimatized greenhouse. After 60 days, there was a gradual increase in the rooting percentage compared to the increment of IBA to the approximate concentration of 2700mg L-1, with results higher than 80%. In addition, low efficiency concentrations of growth regulators have resulted in fewer roots per cutting, which could compromise the survivability of the seedlings under ambient conditions. Conversely, the decrease in the percentage of callus may be an indication that root formation in P. serrulata occurs directly, without requiring callus formation and its further de-differentiation and re-differentiation in roots.
Profile of physiotherapy intervention for Down syndrome children
Authors: Morais Késia Damascena Winter de , Fiamenghi-Jr Geraldo Antonio , Campos Denise , Blascovi-Assis Silvana Maria
Published: November 2016

Abstract Introduction: Down Syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder that causes global delay in development, including motor function, language and cognitive. Physiotherapy is offered from birth in order to stimulate the acquisition of motor skills. Early intervention presents most benefits, as neural plasticity is at its peak in the first months of life. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the profile of physiotherapy intervention for children with DS during their first three years in specialized institutions. Methods: Data for this qualitative study were collected through semi-structured interviews, with 11 physiotherapists who worked in São Paulo coastal and metropolitan areas. Results: Results indicate that, although most professionals use the internet as a means to being up-to-date, and doing specialized courses, not always in pediatric neurology, they felt safe to work in the area shortly after graduation, using the principles of Bobath Concept, characterized by 30-minute therapies, with a frequency of once to twice per week to guide treatment. Conclusion: Data should serve as a basis for parents' reflections, who must seek to know the experience of therapists who attend to their children, as well as institutions to encourage professionals to update their knowledge and search for appropriate expertise, in order to optimize therapy.
A case study of the effect of cardiovascular training on cerebral palsy
Authors: Teixeira Jéssica Silva , Santos Luiza Mayara Lima de Jesus , Santos Nayhara Lemos dos , Casali Carla Cristine Cunha , Chaves Carolina Marques Carvalho Mitre
Published: November 2016

Abstract Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder characterized by changes in muscle tone and voluntary movement, leading to adaptive changes in muscle length and in some cases, resulting in bone deformities and increased energy expenditure while performing activities of daily living. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cardiovascular training by an adult with athetoid CP. Methods: The sample was composed of one patient with athetoid CP. The instruments used were the timed ten-meter walk test; the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire, a six-minute walk test and the Timed Up and Go test. Using an exercise bike and resistance exercises for the upper limbs, the patient underwent 24 sessions lasting fifty minutes each during eight weeks. Results: In all tests, significant improvement was observed at four and eight weeks, especially in the first four, and progressed in the following four weeks. In the post-training period, improvement was observed when compared to pre-training values. The SF-36 questionnaire on quality of life showed increase in some areas and decrease in others. Conclusion: Patients with CP can benefit from a physical training program, which can improve their quality of life and be included in their rehabilitation protocol.
Profile of Hiperdia patients in the municipality of Barra Bonita, Sao Paulo state
Authors: Gimenes Camila , Tinoco Thalita Maximo Lopes , Vitta Alberto de , Arca Eduardo Aguilar , Pessoa-Santos Bruna Varanda , Barrile Silvia Regina
Published: November 2016

Abstract Introduction: The "Hiperdia System" sets goals and guidelines to expand prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension. Knowing the epidemiological characteristics of the population is important to strengthen public health programs. Objective: The objective of the study was to describe the sociodemographic profile, risk factors and complications of hypertensive, diabetic and hypertensive diabetic people registered in the HiperDia system of the Ministry of Health of the Basic Health Units (Unidades Básicas de Saúde - UBS) in Barra Bonita, São Paulo State. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, which used 113 medical records of diabetic and hypertensive patients as a data source for information about gender, age, race, education, marital status, body mass index (BMI), family history, smoking, sedentarism, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, kidney disease, amputation and diabetic foot. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: As a result, the epidemiological profile of patients registered in the HiperDia system was characterized by: a mean age of 57.3 years; 61.9% women, 82.1% Caucasians, 66.4% with education level up to incomplete primary education, 48.5% lived with partners and children, 19.5% were smokers, 51.4% were sedentary, 44.3% were overweight and obese and 69% had a diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes. Conclusion: The results were relevant allowing professionals and health managers to institute preventive programs to intervene in the risk factors involved in the genesis and complications of hypertension and diabetes.