bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Kenya rift revisited: insights into lithospheric strength through data-driven 3-D gravity and thermal modelling
Authors: Sippel Judith , Meeßen Christian , Cacace Mauro , Mechie James , Fishwick Stewart , Heine Christian , Scheck-Wenderoth Magdalena , Strecker Manfred R.
Published: January 2017

Abstract. We present three-dimensional (3-D) models that describe the present-day thermal and rheological state of the lithosphere of the greater Kenya rift region aiming at a better understanding of the rift evolution, with a particular focus on plume–lithosphere interactions. The key methodology applied is the 3-D integration of diverse geological and geophysical observations using gravity modelling. Accordingly, the resulting lithospheric-scale 3-D density model is consistent with (i) reviewed descriptions of lithological variations in the sedimentary and volcanic cover, (ii) known trends in crust and mantle seismic velocities as revealed by seismic and seismological data and (iii) the observed gravity field. This data-based model is the first to image a 3-D density configuration of the crystalline crust for the entire region of Kenya and northern Tanzania. An upper and a basal crustal layer are differentiated, each composed of several domains of different average densities. We interpret these domains to trace back to the Precambrian terrane amalgamation associated with the East African Orogeny and to magmatic processes during Mesozoic and Cenozoic rifting phases. In combination with seismic velocities, the densities of these crustal domains indicate compositional differences. The derived lithological trends have been used to parameterise steady-state thermal and rheological models. These models indicate that crustal and mantle temperatures decrease from the Kenya rift in the west to eastern Kenya, while the integrated strength of the lithosphere increases. Thereby, the detailed strength configuration appears strongly controlled by the complex inherited crustal structure, which may have been decisive for the onset, localisation and propagation of rifting.
TUNING PROPERTIES AND MORPHOLOGY IN HIGH VINYL CONTENT SBS BLOCK COPOLYMER, A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER VIA THIOL-ENE MODIFICATION
Authors: Mandal Prithwiraj , Ponnupandian Siva , Choudhury Soumyadip , Singha Nikhil K.
Published: January 2017

Thiol-ene modification of high vinyl content thermoplastic elastomeric styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) block copolymer (BCP) was carried out using different thiolating agents in toluene at 70 °C. 1H NMR analysis confirmed the participation of vinyl double bond in the thiol-ene modification reaction of SBS. Surface morphology of the block copolymers evaluated by atomic force microscopy analysis showed higher roughness after the thiol-ene reaction. The thiol-modified SBS block copolymer showed better adhesion strength and oil resistance properties than the pristine SBS.
Situated Language Processing Across the Lifespan: A Review
Authors: Münster Katja , Knoeferle Pia
Published: January 2017

In this review we focus on the close interplay between visual contextual information and real-time language processing. Crucially, we are showing that not only college-aged adults but also children and older adults can profit from visual contextual information for language comprehension. Yet, given age-related biological and experiential changes, children and older adults might not always be able to link visual and linguistic information in the same way and with the same time course as younger adults in real-time language processing. Psycholinguistic research on visually situated real-time language processing in children and even more so older adults is still scarce compared to research in this domain using college-aged participants. In order to gain more comprehensive insights into the interplay between vision and language during real-time processing, we are arguing for a lifespan approach to situated language processing.
EFL Students’ Sentence Writing Accuracy: Can “Text Analysis” Develop It?
Authors: Rustipa Katharina
Published: January 2017

Sentence writing is inevitably needed in order to be able to write a longer text because the mastery of writing various types of sentences will facilitate writers to produce a good writing style. However, writing accurate sentences constitute problems for many EFL learners. One way to solve the problems is finding out a teaching strategy that can help the students to learn sentence writing more effectively. This study is an attempt to develop a strategy to teach sentence writing, aiming at knowing the effectiveness of text analysis to enhance the students’ competence to write accurate sentences. An experiment was done in a classroom context by comparing the sentence writing accuracy of the students taught with a teaching strategy covering text analysis (experimental group) and that of the students taught with a teaching strategy without text analysis (control group). The study revealed that there is significant difference between the sentence writing accuracy of the students in the experimental group and that of the students in the control group. The students of the experimental group outperformed those of the control group. It means that text analysis is effective to develop EFL students’ sentence writing accuracy. This is because text analysis is one way to learn grammar; it also strengthens the concept the students have learned. Based on this conclusion, it is suggested that a writing teacher ask the students to do text analysis in teaching sentence writing.
A Critique to Fundamental Differences Hypothesis
Authors: Ding Jing
Published: January 2017

Chomsky’s Theory of Universal Grammar was proposed in response to “the logical problem of language acquisition”, that is, how children come to acquire L1with ease and complete success despite the insufficiency of the L1 stimulus. Chomsky attributes the phenomenon to the Language Acquisition Device or UG inherited by human brain. Since “the logical problem” exists in SLA. What is the role of LAD or UG in SLA? Or, is UG accessible to L2 learners? This is a question that has attracted SLA researchers since the establishment of UG theory. This paper gives some own analysis of one of the most influential theory of UG accessibility—Fundamental Difference Hypothesis, which belongs to the no-access views and points out its weakness by discussing its theoretical explanation as well as the supporting evidence. To be more specific, this paper will discuss mainly 2 points, one is the nine fundamental characters of foreign language learning and the other is its theoretical explanation related to the Critical Period Hypothesis.
EFL Learners’ Note Taking: The Effect of Listening Questions and Activities
Authors: Zoghi Masoud , Drood Pooya
Published: January 2017

In this comparative study, an attempt was made to examine the effects of two types of listening questions and activities on the quantity of note taking of intermediate EFL learners. In so doing, the researchers selected a sample of 30 intermediate English language learners randomly assigned to two comparison groups—Multiple-choice Group and True-false Group. The instrument for data collection was note taking papers of students from which the total number of words for each language learner was calculated. Results showed that the True-false Group gained higher scores in note taking quantity as compared with Multiple-choice Group. Based on the results of this study, it is imperative that EFL teachers pay serious attention to the types of activities and questions used in class as they can have an influence on the ways foreign language learners use note taking as a learning strategy.
The Study of the Metalinguistic Knowledge of English by Students in an Intensive and a Traditional Course
Authors: Nazarian Somaye , Izadpanah Siros
Published: January 2017

The goal of the current research was to study the relationship among learning contexts and, levels of metalinguistic knowledge of the Iranian intermediate EFL learners. This research explores the level of learners’metalinguistic knowledge in English in two different contexts (traditional and intensive courses). Participants included 44 intermediate students at Shoukoh Language Institute, Zanjan, Iran. The selection violated the randomization criterion, thus the quasi-experimental was taken for the current study. The instruments used for data collection were Nelson English Language Proficiency Test (NELPT) as a placement test which used to measure level of students prior to the experiment and, a metalinguistic knowledge English test (MKET) was also, administered at the beginning and ending the semester as pre and post-test to measure their metalinguistic knowledge. The data collected from the administration of the above mentioned two tests were submitted to different statistical analysis such as ANCOVA, one independent sample t-test and, one paired sample t-test. The results revealed that there was a significant distinction between two sets performance in the metalinguistic test. An intensive English course had an important helpful influence on MKE of the students. They enhanced their MKE in an intensive semester. As an implication of this study, the findings will motivate language teachers to focus on intensive semester because intensive instruction was found to be effective in improving the EFL learners’ MKE. Further study is needed before the results of the research can be generalized.
Investigating Characteristics of a Dialogic Discourse Pattern in Japanese Academic English Classrooms
Authors: Ahmadi Mohammad Hadi
Published: January 2017

This article investigates the dialogic aspects of discourse in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classrooms. A more dialogic pattern of classroom discourse indicates that many participants, for example, students as well as the teacher, are involved in generating the whole classroom discourse. For the purpose of determining the level of dialogicality in academic English classes, twenty four lessons of four different teachers were audio- and video-recorded for an entire academic year. The classroom discourse was transcribed and the level of dialogicality was coded based on principles suggested by Nystrand (2003). The principles cover the authenticity of the questions asked by the teacher and the occurrence of uptake. Accordingly, different modes of classroom discourse are observed in each of these classes which are monologic, recitation, and occasionally dialogic. The cases analyzed in this article reveal that it is not just the type of the questions that can lead to establishment of a dialogic mode, but there are some other teacher moves which can be either facilitative or interruptive. These moves are identified and labeled as encouraging student’s participation (ESP) and discouraging student’s participation (DSP). It is argued that these moves can influence the formation of ground rules and consequently the establishment of a dialogic mode.
Real Time Tracking RGB Color Based Kinect
Authors: Alzbier Ahmed Mustafa Taha , Cheng Hang
Published: January 2017

As the present computer vision technology is growing up, and the multiple RGB color object tracking is considered as one of the important tasks in computer vision and technique that can be used in many applications such as surveillance in a factory production line, event organization, flow control application, analysis and sort by colors and etc. In video processing applications, variants of the background subtraction method are broadly used for the detection of moving objects in video sequences. The background subtraction is the most popular and common approach for motion detection. However , this is paper presents our investigation the first objective of the whole algorithm chain is to find the RGB color within a video. The idea from the beginning was to look for certain specific features of the patches, which would allow distinguishing red, green and blue color objects in the image. In this paper an algorithm is proposed to track the real time moving RGB color objects using kinect camera. We will use a kinect camera to capture the real time video and making an image frame from this video and extracting red, green and blue color .Here image processing is done through MATLAB for color recognition process each color. Our method can tracking accurately at 95% in real-time.
Van De Redactie
Authors: Engelen Ewald
Published: January 2017

From the editor

This editorial offers an introduction to the current issue.
Huisvestingsbeleid en nieuwe scholen
Authors: Waslander Sietske
Published: January 2017

Housing policies and new schools: why a geographical perspective on education is necessary

While international research gives increasing attention to geographical factors in education, this perspective is lacking in Dutch research and policy. That a geographical perspective is badly needed, is demonstrated on the basis of the proposed policy to promote new schools in the Netherlands. Current housing policies for Dutch schools are described, pointing at disputes between municipalities and school boards who hold shared responsibilities. Next, foreign housing policies for new schools are studied, that is for friskolor in Sweden, free schools in England and charter schools in Texas (USA). Experiences abroad not only testify that very different choices can be made, but indicate that housing policies may in the long run have a substantial impact on segregation and educational inequality. It is also shown that new schools are mainly located in urban areas. It is argued that in addition to costs for new schools, friction costs for existing schools need to be considered. In all, a geographical perspective on education is needed, so as to prevent increasing segregation and social inequality as well as wasting public financial resources.
Marokkanen in de marge
Authors: Bannink Duco
Published: January 2017

R&D

Reflection and debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
Criminologisch cultuuronderzoek onder de loep
Authors: Achbab Samir
Published: January 2017

R&D

Reflection and debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
Management in een vloeibare samenleving
Authors: Van Putten Robert
Published: January 2017

Management in liquid modern times

In this feature authors review recently published books on subjects of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
Herstelrecht bij partnergeweld
Authors: Wolthuis Annemieke , Lünnemann Katinka
Published: January 2017

Restorative Justice in cases of intimate partner violence

Restorative Justice is not evident in cases of intimate partner violence, but it can take and does take place under certain conditions. Wolthuis and Lünnemann explain about the European research they coordinated in six European countries (Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands and the UK) on context and practicalities of the use of victim-offender mediation in such complex cases. Cases dealing with violence of mainly men against women and where power imbalances often play a role. That means that mediators, referrers and others involved should know about this complexity and the needs of participants. Austria and Finland turned out to have the most experienced working methods. Their models, good practices and challenges are presented as well as the main outcomes of the research. Interviews and focus groups in the countries gave additional insights. It resulted in a guide with minimum standards addressing the different stages of a mediation process with extra attention for safety and empowerment.
Coneixement del territori i raonament espacial mitjançant cartografia cognitiva: Un assaig amb estudiants de batxillerat del delta de l’Ebre
Authors: Serrano Giné David , Saladié Gil Sergi , Misaras Razvan Adrian
Published: January 2017

Al present article, s’hi mostra l’interès de la cartografia cognitiva per valorar el coneixement del territori i el raonament espacial. L’estudi es desenvolupa al delta de l’Ebre i s’estructura a partir de consignar topònims i elements d’interès territorial en un mapa mut. La població mostral són 132 estudiants de darrer curs de batxillerat dels cinc centres d’educació secundària del Delta. Mitjançant diferents tècniques d’anàlisi cartogràfica, s’evidencien aspectes de cognició espacial difícils de detectar amb altres procediments. Els resultats assenyalen que els participants tenen un bon coneixement del territori però que presenten dificultats a l’hora de concretar-lo en un mapa a escala detallada, a causa d’unes habilitats espacials poc treballades.
Sustentabilidad y Buen Vivir en la provincia de Santa Elena (Ecuador): Aportes para la definición de indicadores compatibles
Authors: Zulaica Laura , Álvarez Litben Silvia
Published: January 2017

La búsqueda y la selección de indicadores de sustentabilidad se considera fundamental para medir el Buen Vivir (BV) de las comunidades. El presente trabajo propone evaluar, en una primera aproximación, la sustentabilidad en las parroquias de la provincia de Santa Elena (Ecuador) mediante algunos de los indicadores considerados en el Plan Nacional para el Buen Vivir (2013-2017), a fin de analizar los alcances y las limitaciones de la operatividad de los mismos al aplicarlos en la escala parroquial. Para ello, se construyó un índice de sustentabilidad que integra veintiocho indicadores. Los índices más favorables se registran en aquellas parroquias con importantes áreas urbanas, en tanto que las más críticas son esencialmente rurales. Muchos de los indicadores demuestran una baja compatibilidad con la realidad concreta y se observan limitaciones como las referidas a la etnicidad de la población. Se espera abrir nuevas puertas a la búsqueda y al ajuste de indicadores de sustentabilidad y BV en la escala local.
La problemàtica de l’habitatge de la immigració andalusa a Olot durant el franquisme (1940-1975)
Authors: Casademont Falguera Xavier , Feu Gelis Jordi
Published: January 2017

En aquest article, s’hi analitza la problemàtica de l’habitatge entre els immigrants andalusos que s’assentaren al municipi d’Olot (Girona) durant el franquisme. Si bé les xifres que assolí aquesta immigració a Olot no foren tan altes com les del conjunt de l’àrea metropolitana de Barcelona, els andalusos representaven, l’any 1975, més d’un 10% de la població, la qual cosa els convertia en el col·lectiu més nombrós d’immigrants interiors a Olot.Pel que fa a l’habitatge, aquesta recerca constata les dificultats que patí una bona part dels immigrants andalusos, especialment els que iniciaren la cadena migratòria durant la postguerra. Si bé la realitat urbanística i demogràfica olotina diferia d’altres entorns urbans, les autoritats franquistes locals van inhibir-se de les necessitats residencials dels andalusos, per la qual cosa aquests hagueren de recórrer a diverses estratègies de supervivència, des del barraquisme fins a l’autoconstrucció, a causa del dèficit crònic de domicilis, el nombre dels quals era incapaç de créixer al mateix ritme que la població.
Identificación con los trabajadores mayores y absentismo: moderación de la Selección, Optimización y Compensación
Authors: Segura Adrián , Topa Cantisano Gabriela
Published: January 2017

ResumenLa Identificación con los Trabajadores Mayores consiste en la internalización de creencias y actitudes negativas hacia los empleados de edad avanzada por parte de estas mismas personas. Con esta investigación se explora el papel modulador de las estrategias de selección, optimización y compensación en la relación entre la Identificación con los Trabajadores mayores y el absentismo. El estudio se ha llevado a cabo con 166 trabajadores españoles mayores de 55 años que respondieron sendos cuestionarios en Tiempo 1 y seis meses después, en Tiempo 2. Los resultados apoyan el papel modulador de las estrategias de optimización y compensación en la relación entre Identificación con los Trabajadores Mayores y absentismo. Las estrategias de selección electiva y selección por pérdida no moderan la relación. Estos hallazgos subrayan que las personas implicadas activamente en estrategias de optimización y compensación pueden lograr un envejecimiento exitoso en el trabajo. Las implicaciones de este estudio se discuten de cara a mejorar las prácticas de orientación de las personas mayores.  AbstractOlder Worker Identity consists in the internalization of negative beliefs and attitudes towards the aged emplo­yees by this people. This research aims to explore the moderator role of Selection, Optimization and Compen­sation strategies in the relationship between Older wor­ker Identity and absenteeism. The study has been con­ducted with a sample of 166 Spanish workers aged 55 years and over, which answered two questionnaires, both in Time 1 and Time 2, six months later. Findings support the moderator role both of optimization and compensa­tion in the relationship between Older Worker Identity and absenteeism. Selection strategies, both elective and loss-based, do not moderate the relationship. These fin­dings outline that those workers who actively engaged on optimization and compensation strategies could achieve a successful aging at work. The implications of this study are discussed for counseling practices.
Empatía en la adolescencia. Relaciones con razonamiento moral prosocial, conducta prosocial y agresividad
Authors: Tur-Porcar Ana , Llorca Anna , Malonda Elisabeth , Samper Paula , Mestre María Vicenta
Published: January 2017

ResumenEste estudio persigue un doble objetivo: i) analizar las relaciones entre empatía, conducta prosocial y razonamiento moral prosocial y sus diferencias en función del sexo; ii) analizar el valor predictor de dichas variables en la empatía, como variable dependiente. La población evaluada está compuesta por 1557 adolescentes de 12 a 15 años (M = 13.13, DT = .86; 47.4 % chicas; 52.6 % chicos). Los análisis muestran diferencias significativas entre chicos y chicas. Las chicas obtienen mayores índices de empatía, conducta prosocial, razonamiento moral prosocial, en las dimensiones de interiorizado, orientado hacia la necesidad y estereotipado. Los chicos, por su parte, muestran mayores índices en agresividad física y verbal, razonamiento moral hedonista y orientado a la aprobación. Las variables predictoras en la explicación de la empatía, tanto en chicos como en chicas, son la conducta prosocial (en positivo) y el razonamiento hedonista (en negativo). En el colectivo de varones aparecen, además, otras variables predictoras de la empatía. Éstas se refieren al razonamiento moral prosocial interiorizado y al orientado hacia la necesidad de forma positiva, y a la agresividad en negativo. Los resultaos aportan nuevas ideas para establecer programas de intervención. AbstractThis study has two objectives. On the one hand, to analyze the relationships between empathy, prosocial behavior and prosocial moral reasoning, as well as the differences between them in terms of gender. On the other hand, to analyze the predictive value of these variables on empathy, taken as a criterion vari­able. The sample comprised 1,557 participants (M = 13.13; DT = .86) from 12 to 15 years (47.4 % girls and 52.6 % boys). Comparison of means shows significant differences based on gender. The girls ex­pressed higher levels of empathy, prosocial behavior, prosocial moral reasoning, in the dimensions of in­ternalized, facing the necessity and stereotyped. The boys, meanwhile, show higher rates in physical and verbal aggressiveness and hedonistic and approval-oriented prosocial moral reasoning. Regression anal­ysis identified as predictors of empathy in boys and girls, prosocial behavior and hedonistic reasoning. Prosocial behavior maintains direct relationships with empathy, in the case of hedonism relationships are negative. In the group of boys there are other predic­tors of empathy. These variables are positively asso­ciated with internalized prosocial moral reasoning and moral reasoning led to the need, and negatively with aggressiveness. Perhaps more importantly, more efficient intervention programs designed to foster specific types of prosocial behaviors.
Las emociones positivas y la empatía como promotores de las conductas prosociales e inhibidores de las conductas agresivas
Authors: Richaud María Cristina , Mesurado Belén
Published: January 2017

ResumenEl objetivo del presente artículo es analizar qué proporción de variancia de la prosocialidad y de la agresividad predice las emociones positivas (alegría y gratitud, serenidad y satisfacción personal), la empatía (toma de perspectiva y preocupación empática) y la autoeficacia social. Dado que existen abundantes investigaciones que muestran que existen diferencias significativas en las conductas prosociales y la agresividad en función del sexo es que estos análisis se realizaron por separados en niños y niñas. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 221 niños, de ambos sexos (42.2 % de varones), de 10 a 13 años (M = 11.45; DE = .80), de clase social media, que concurrían a escuelas primarias de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los resultados indican que tanto la empatía como las emociones positivas se encuentran involucradas en la predicción de la conducta prosocial, tanto en los niños como en las niñas. Sin embargo, parece claro que en el caso de los niños la empatía tiene una mayor fuerza predictiva que las emociones positivas, a diferencia de las niñas donde ambas variables parecen compartir similar potencia. Por otro lado, la autoeficacia social predice la conducta prosocial solo en la niñas. Por último, los resultados indicaron que tanto la empatía como las emociones positivas inhiben la conducta agresiva solo en las niñas. AbstractThe aim of this paper is to analyze what proportion of variance of prosociality and aggressiveness predicts positive emotions (joy and gratitude, serenity and personal satisfaction), empathy (perspective taking and empathic concern), and social self-efficacy. Since there is abundant research showing that there are significant differences in prosocial behavior and aggression by sex it is that these separate analyzes were performed on children. The sample consisted of 221 children of both sexes (42.2 % males), 10 to 13 years (M = 11.45, DT = .80), middle class, who at­tended primary schools in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The results indicate that both empathy and positive emotions are involved in predicting prosocial behavior in both boys and girls. However, it seems clear that in the case of boy’s empathy has greater predictive power that positive emotions, unlike girls where both variables seem to share similar power. On the other hand, social self-efficacy predicts prosocial behavior only in girls. Finally, the results indicated that both empathy and positive emotions inhibit ag­gressive behavior in girls only.
El desafío del cinismo antiguo en la polis (s. IV-III A.C.): una vida de esfuerzo y de reacuñación de los valores
Authors: Fuentes González Pedro Pablo
Published: January 2017

Hombres y mujeres de un tiempo de crisis, los primeros cínicos representa­ron un verda­dero desafío para sus contemporáneos. Radicalmente opues­tos a los modos de vida y de pensamiento impe­rantes, lejos de apartarse en un retiro indiferente, se mantuvieron conscientemente en el interior de la socie­dad de su tiempo. Lo hicieron ante todo como el mejor modo de realizar el cinismo por ellos descu­bierto, a través del desaprendizaje y desembarazo de todo aquello que está en el origen de la esclavitud y desdicha reales del individuo, y como el mejor modo de confirmar las claves de la verdadera libertad y felici­dad. En ese contexto hostil es donde, como atletas y soldados de la filosofía, se entre­naron y combatieron cotidiana y públicamente, con el objetivo de convertirse en seres autosufi­cientes, libres y felices. Antístenes, Diógenes, Crates, Metrocles y su hermana Hiparquia (esposa de Crates) represen­taron por excelencia ese lado más decidida­mente heroico y desafiante del cinismo antiguo. Poco después otros, como Menipo o Bion, pro­si­guieron este desafío en el mundo helenístico, aunque quizá en su caso se tradujo más en críticas y sátiras literarias que en un compro­miso real de vida. Sin embargo, será sobre todo en época imperial cuando pro­liferará la figura del falso cínico vulgar, que ocultaba los vicios del parásito bajo la apariencia y la indumen­taria del filósofo.
El lenguaje y la estructuración práctica de la existencia
Authors: Cabanchik Samuel M.
Published: January 2017

En el presente trabajo me propongo explorar diversos aspectos implicados en la concepción práctica del lenguaje. Desde el punto de vista metodológico, se argumentará en favor de la pertinencia de las consideraciones ontogenéticas y filogenéticas, desde la perspectiva del hablante/intérprete, para el tratamiento de los problemas semánticos y semióticos del lenguaje. Descripto este contexto, se hará foco en la estructura actancial que atraviesa el lenguaje, mostrando su irreductibilidad para una representación teórica del mismo. Desde el punto de vista práctico así concebido, se expondrán imágenes del lenguaje en la mayoría de las cuales, más allá de sus profundas diferencias, parece imponerse un elemento mítico que fungiría como sustituto de la imposibilidad de fundamento teórico. Así, se compararán las estampas producidas en las obras de Bajtín, Benjamin, Rosenzweig, Sartre y Wittgenstein, valorando el componente mítico y el componente crítico en sus respectivas concepciones del lenguaje. La pregunta que guiará este trabajo comparativo, es el papel que cabe asignarle a la polarización conciencia-comunidad en la constitución práctica del lenguaje, y las diferentes maneras en que las estructuras materiales y objetivas se integran en ella. A partir de este punto pivote, se establecerá una gradación entre las imágenes referidas, según la cual iremos del extremo mítico de un Benjamin al extremo crítico de un Bajtín. Finalmente, más allá de esta gradación, se intentará responder si es posible una concepción práctica del lenguaje puramente crítica, esto es, más allá de todo mito.
Predictive Factors for the Therapeutic Response to Concomitant Treatment with DPP-4 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes with Short-Term Follow-Up
Authors: Baek Jong-Ha , Kim Bo Ra , Hong Jeong Woo , Kim Soo Kyoung , Jung Jung Hwa , Jung Jaehoon , Hahm Jong Ryeal
Published: January 2017

Objectives To evaluate the efficacy and predictive factors of Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients who were not well controlled with other oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin in real clinical practice. Methods From December 2012 to January 2014, retrospective longitudinal observation study was conducted for patients with T2DM who were not reached a glycemic target (glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c] > 6.5%) with other oral antidiabetic drugs or insulins. Type 1 diabetes or other types of diabetes were excluded. Responders were eligible with decreased HbA1c from baseline for more than 5% during follow up period. Results Of total 135 T2DM patients having an average 9.0 months follow-up period, 84 (62.2%) of patients were responder to DPP-4 inhibitors. After concomitant treatment with DPP-4 inhibitors, patients had a mean decrease in HbA1c of 0.69 ± 1.3%, fasting plasma glucose of 13 ± 52 ㎎/㎗, and postprandial plasma glucose of 29 ± 85 ㎎/㎗ from baseline (all P< 0.05). Independent predictive factor for an improvement of glycemic control with DPP-4 inhibitors was higher baseline HbA1c (odds ratio 2.07 with 95% confidence interval 1.15–3.72) compared with non-responders. Conclusions A clinical meaningful improvement in glycemic control was seen when DPP-4 inhibitors were added to other anti-diabetic medications in patients with T2DM regardless of age, duration of T2DM, type of combination treatment regimen. Patients who had higher HbA1c were more easily respond to DPP-4 inhibitors treatment in short-term follow-up period.
Catheter Fracture of a Totally Implantable Venous Device Due to Pinch Off Syndrome in Breast Cancer: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Yoonseok
Published: January 2017

Totally implantable venous devices are used in medical care for parenteral nutrition, vascular access, administrating chemotherapeutic agents and so on. Although the large variety of catheter complications, catheter fracture is a rare but serious complication. The pinch off syndrome is caused by the compression of the catheter between the clavicle and first rib, and may lead to fracture and possible dislocation of the catheter. We report here the case history of a patient with metastatic breast cancer who developed a rare complication of subclavian catheter fracture as a consequence of pinch off syndrome.
The Theory-Practice Gap in Physical Therapy Education in the Philippines
Authors: Obra Cheryll Didi Nellie N.
Published: January 2017

The study determined the presence of theory-practice gap in physical therapy education in the Philippines from the perspectives of three different groups: interns, clinical instructors, and internship coordinators. It utilized both quantitative and qualitative research designs using survey, interviews and focus group discussions in collecting data. The Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool was used as the primary data gathering instrument to measure the actual competencies of the interns. A survey questionnaire and interview guide was used to ascertain perceptions of the stakeholders on the clinical education process. Focus group discussions and interviews were audiotaped, and verbatim transcripts were produced. Descriptive statistics and t-test was used for data analysis. The result of t test revealed that the interns’ actual competencies are significantly different from the standards of competence expected of a competent clinician. Moreover, identified as the most problematic professional behavior and patient management skills were initiative and patient evaluation, respectively. Further, there were a pronounced gap between what they learned in school and what they are expected to do at the clinical sites. The highlighted gaps can contribute to quality appraisal, conformance to standards and enrichment of physical therapy education. Schools must facilitate better teaching-learning by more didactic instruction, laboratory skill mastery, and modification of academic contents. Clinical instructors in affiliation centers should have adequate education and preparation for their supervisory and teaching roles to enhance the clinical education process effectively.
Program Implementation of the Physical Plant Division and Quality Education in Mindanao State University, Philippines
Authors: MOHAMAD SADICK S. , DIMAPORO PRECIOSA A.
Published: January 2017

The Physical Plant Division, as implementing arm of the University, provides support services which include implementation of infrastructure development plan on buildings and support facilities, roads and grounds, campus amenities among others. The study focused on the level of program implementation of the Physical Plant Division in terms of infrastructure development as perceived by the different groups of stakeholders and how it affects the delivery of quality education in rela­tion to instruction, research and extension. The study used the descriptive method conducted at Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines, comprising 559 administrators, faculty, staff and students. The data were analysed and interpreted through weighted means, multiple linear regression analysis and F-test. The study found out that quality education in its trilogy function: instruction, research and extension, declined through the years as perceived by the respondents and supported by records. Perception level on program implementation of the Physical Plant Divi­sion differed, and found to be moderately effective due to lack of administrative support, continuous decline in budget allocation, and low political will to imple­ment the desired programs. The study concluded that there is a significant relation­ship between program implementation of the Physical Plant Division and quality of education of the University.Keywords: Quality and excellence, educational services, program implementation
Information and Communication Technology in Education Researches across Asian Countries
Authors: BOHOLANO HELEN B. , ARCIPE GRETCHEN M. , JUDILLA JURI R. , RUELAN TIFFANY ANN A.
Published: January 2017

The role of Information and Communication Technology in economic, social, and educational change in the 21st century must be studied within the broader context. This study investigates the emerging themes of researches on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education in Asia for the last five years (2008-2012). Data were gathered from the different international research journals and conferences. Descriptive method was used in the study with the randomly selected 75 researches per year across the 24 Asian countries. Three emerging themes were revealed in the study, namely: curriculum, assessment and pedagogy. Results showed that the prevailing theme for the last five years was pedagogy and that most research outputs were from Asian countries with a developing economic status. It was found out that collaborative researches were done within countries, Asian region and other regions throughout the world. ICT Education research had the theme which confirmed the distinct desires of the country to access quality education. Furthermore, the United Nations (2005) revealed the potential of ICT to expand access to quality education, to boost literacy, and to provide universal education in developing countries.Keywords: ICT in education, curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, descriptive design, Philippines
Highly Developed Naturalist and Spatial Intelligences Influence Students’ Confidence in Performing Science Laboratory Work
Authors: DIEL BONIMAR ANGELIE , ACLEDAN MICHELLE
Published: January 2017

The science laboratory work remains central to any science curriculum, be it indoor or outdoor in location. Of urgent importance for the successful formation of scientific habits of the mind and scientific investigative skills are the multiple intelligences and attitudes students bring to the laboratory. The current model of intelligence popular among science educators is the Multiple Intelligences Theory by Howard Gardner which articulates nine forms that are evident among learners. The naturalistic and spatial intelligences are the main focus of investigation since professional scientists are found to rely heavily on their spatial and naturalistic abilities when coming up with their discoveries. This study therefore investigated the science intelligences of 171 freshmen students in a university that offers academic programs under the health sciences. Notably, majority of the course experience in any health science program is replete with laboratory work. The spatial and naturalistic intelligences of the health sciences students are therefore examined specifically in its relationship to their confidence in performing laboratory activities. Findings suggest that students with highly developed naturalist and spatial intelligences are more confident when performing their laboratory activities.Keywords: Science education, spatial and natural intelligences, confidence, laboratory work, descriptive correlation, Davao City, Philippines
Why is it difficult to teach Chinese at a virtual classroom? – A pedagogic view
Authors: YAN JIA , SONG WILLIAM W.
Published: January 2017

Nowadays, more and more courses are made available online to increase flexibility in learning time, easy accessibility for students, and richness in usable learning materials. However, many problems occur in Chinese as Second Language (CSL) teaching activity at virtual classroom compared with traditional classroom. For example, it is hard to notice whether a student is present at the classroom or not or it is difficult for students to clearly observe in what exact sequence a Chinese character is written. Through comparison of the CSL learning cases between online classroom and traditional classroom, we intend to identify the web-based teaching and learning problems in teaching Chinese characters from the perspective of pedagogy, and propose a possible solution to the problem. With a case study of teaching the Chinese characters at virtual classroom and a comparative study among online courses, virtual classroom and campus classroom education, we present an initial data analysis of an IT-based method tackling the problems with the proposed solutions.Keywords: Chinese teaching and pedagogy, virtual classroom and online courses for teaching Chinese, descriptive design, Sweden
Acculturation of Physical Education Teachers and their Interest in Teaching Selected Philippine Folk Dances in the Tertiary Level: Basis for a Forum on Cultural Dances
Authors: BABIERA II RENE M.
Published: January 2017

Folk dance as an academic program has received less attention and interestdue to the rise of globalization that in turn makes culture adopt modernbehaviors. It is very evident with how people react and prefer modern, pop, andhip hop dances. This study was conducted to find out the acculturation andinterest of the Physical Education teachers towards teaching folk dances in theTertiary Schools, in Davao City. Using descriptive correlation method, adoptedsurvey questionnaire with mean, t-test and Pearson r as data analysis tools, itwas found out that there was a significant relationship between the acculturationand interest level of the P.E. teachers in teaching folk dance. The findings ofthe study confirm the theory of Leal (2011) which states that acculturationcan be considered as one significant factor affecting a person’s ability to impartculture through experiences and moreover of interest in the preservation of itsown culture to be able to recognize his national identity. To have an in depthacquisition of knowledge about folk dance, it is recommended that the teachersshould update themselves with issues and concerns about Philippine folk dances in order to Gin opportunities to develop their skill especially in imparting theirown cultural heritage - folk dances.Keywords: Physical education, acculturation, folk dances, cultural dances, correlation,Philippines
Work, Sports and Leisure Activities of Faculty: Basis for the Physical Fitness Program
Authors: GELACIO GELSA S.
Published: January 2017

Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor, alertness andwithout undue fatigue to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unforeseenemergencies. Thus, any improvement in an individual’s fitness improves his or her health and well-being. This study evaluated physical fitness activities, which findings could be used as basis in designing a physical fitness program for the facultyof the University of Southern Mindanao. The study utilized the descriptive surveymethod. To determine the physical fitness activity indices of the faculty members,a questionnaire was used. T-test was used to compare the physical fitness activityindices of USM faculty members considering their sex, age, and designation. Thefindings of the study reveal a highly significant difference in sports and leisureactivity indices between male and female respondents. A significant difference inthe physical fitness activity indices considering the respondents’ designation wasalso found. The finding implies that the respondents with and without designations have the same measure of physical activity and leisure index.Keywords: Physical fitness, faculty members, work activity, sports activity, leisure activity, descriptive-comparative design, Philippines
Promotion of Cultural Competence in Relation to Affective Commitment of the Faculty in Tertiary Schools in Davao Region, Philippines
Authors: PORALAN PORFERIA S.
Published: January 2017

eachers’ commitment is identified as one of the most critical factors in the success and future of education. Meanwhile, evidences presented at the UNESCO International Conference on Education in 1996 showed that deterioration ofthe working conditions of teachers caused demoralization, abandonment of theprofession, absenteeism, and negative impact on the quality of education. Todetermine the relationship between levels of promotion of cultural competenceand affective commitment of faculty of tertiary schools in Davao Region wasthe primary objective of this study, which used the descriptive-correlationalmethod with mean and Pearson r coefficient as statistical tools. The study revealsthat there is a high level of promotion of cultural competence in the area ofcurriculum, faculty, and student services program, research and development, andcommunity extension program. Activities promoting cultural competence werehighly observed in the tertiary schools in Davao Region. It was also found thatthe level of affective commitment of the faculty was high in terms of perceivedorganizational support, organizational commitment, organizational rewards,procedural justice, and direct supervisor’s support.Keywords: Educational leadership, cultural competence, affective commitment, faculty,descriptive-correlational design, Philippines
Potential Yield and Climate Change Sensitivity of Groundnut in Cagayan Valley Using Simulation Models
Authors: BARBOZA OSCAR L. , BALDERAMA ORLANDO , ALEJANDRO LANIE
Published: January 2017

This study aimed to determine yield and production constraints of peanut inCagayan Valley using Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer; analyze yieldgaps between simulated and actual yield, and provide decision support to optimizeproduction. Simulation results using CSM-CROPGRO sub-model of DSSAT showed thathighest potential yield is 2,267 kgs. / Hectare when planted in October 15 under rainfedcondition. Under non-stressed conditions in the dry season, the potential yield is 4,805 kgs./hectare planted in December 15. From 10 years of yield data, gap between farmer’s yieldcompared with rainfed potential ranges from 153 to 2,116 kgs./ hectare.  Low rates ofnitrogen application and pests and diseases were the factors causing yield gaps.  The DSSATprogram also captured the effect of prolonged drought in the last quarter of 2009 whichresulted to underestimated yield, and the effect of warm weather in 2004 which showedlowering of potential yield by 50%. Regional analysis of peanut yields showed that centraleastern part is more productive for rainfed conditions during the dry season; whereassouthern part including Quirino and Ifugao is more suitable to producing peanut during thewet season due to cooler temperature.Keywords: Agriculture, groundnut, potential and actual yield, simulation, climate change,Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer, Philippines
DisorderING promotes epigenetic order
Authors: Tallen Gesche , Riabowol Karl
Published: January 2017

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Seismic azimuthal anisotropy beneath the eastern United States and its geodynamic implications
Authors: Yang Bin B. , Liu Yunhua , Dahm Haider , Liu Kelly H. , Gao Stephen S.
Published: January 2017

Systematic spatial variations of anisotropic characteristics are revealed beneath the eastern U.S. using seismic data recorded between 1988 and 2016 by 785 stations. The resulting fast polarization orientations of the 5613 measurements are generally subparallel to the absolute plate motion (APM) and are inconsistent with the strike of major tectonic features. This inconsistency, together with the results of depth estimation using the spatial coherency of the splitting parameters, suggests a mostly asthenospheric origin of the observed azimuthal anisotropy. The observations can be explained by a combined effect of APM‐induced mantle fabric and a flow system deflected horizontally around the edges of the keel of the North American continent. Beneath the southern and northeastern portions of the study area, the E‐W keel‐deflected flow enhances APM‐induced fabric and produces mostly E‐W fast orientations with large splitting times, while beneath the southeastern U.S., anisotropy from the N‐S oriented flow is weakened by the APM.