bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhanced fertility and chill tolerance after cold-induced reproductive arrest in females of temperate species of the Drosophila buzzatii complex
Authors: Mensch Julián , Hurtado Juan , Zermoglio Paula F. , de la Vega Gerardo , Rolandi Carmen , Schilman Pablo E. , Markow Therese A. , Hasson Esteban
Published: December 2016

Long-term exposure to low temperatures during the adult maturation might decrease fertility after cold recovery as a consequence of carry-over effects on reproductive tissues. This pattern should be more pronounced in tropical than in temperate species since protective mechanism against chilling injuries are expected to be more effective in the latter. We initially determined the lower thermal thresholds to induce ovarian maturation in four closely related Drosophila species, two inhabiting temperate regions and the other two tropical areas of South America. As expected, only temperate species regularly experience cold-inducing conditions for reproductive arrest during winter in their natural environment. Subsequently, we exposed reproductively arrested and mature females to cold-inducing conditions for reproductive arrest for a long-term period. Following cold exposure tropical species exhibited a dramatic fertility decline, irrespective of reproductive status. In contrast, not only were temperate females fecund and fertile, but also fertility was superior in females that underwent cold-induced reproductive arrest suggesting that it might act as a protecting mechanism ensuring fertility after cold recovery. Based on these findings, we decided to evaluate the extent to which reproductive status affects cold tolerance and energy metabolism at low temperature. We found a lower metabolic rate and a higher cold tolerance in reproductively arrested females, although only temperate species attain high levels of chill tolerance. These findings highlight the role of cold-induced reproductive arrest as part of an integrated mechanism of cold adaptation that could potentially contribute to spread temperate species into higher latitudes or altitudes.
Aetiologies of internal carotid artery pseudo-occlusions in acute stroke patients: what neurointerventionalists can expect
Authors: Akpınar Süha , Gelener Pınar , Yilmaz Güliz
Published: December 2016

In cases of acute stroke, differentiation between an occluded and a patent internal carotid artery (ICA) is crucial for diagnosis and management. Although CT angiography (CTA) can be highly accurate in defining high-grade stenosis and ICA occlusions, misleading ICA occlusion patterns are not rare in patients with acute stroke. We investigated the underlying causes of ICA pseudo-occlusions with CTA with respect to digital subtraction angiography. 11 out of 72 patients had pseudo-occlusion on CTA. Of these, there were three cases of tandem occlusions accompanying high-grade ICA stenosis, five cases of Distal ICA bifurcation occlusion as a result of atrial fibrillation, two cases of cervical ICA dissection and one acute thrombosis of the stent. Consideration of the aforementioned aetiologies by interventionists is warranted, as it may change the planning of endovascular intervention and treatment of acute stroke.
Optimal scan timing for artery–vein separation at whole-brain CT angiography using a 320-row MDCT volume scanner
Authors: Shirasaka Takashi , Hiwatashi Akio , Yamashita Koji , Kondo Masatoshi , Hamasaki Hiroshi , Shimomiya Yamato , Nakamura Yasuhiko , Funama Yoshinori , Honda Hiroshi
Published: December 2016

Objective:

A 320-row multidetector CT (MDCT) is expected for a good artery–vein separation in terms of temporal resolution. However, a shortened scan duration may lead to insufficient vascular enhancement. We assessed the optimal scan timing for the artery–vein separation at whole-brain CT angiography (CTA) when bolus tracking was used at 320-row MDCT.

Methods:

We analyzed 60 patients, who underwent whole-brain four-dimensional CTA. Difference in CT attenuation between the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the superior sagittal sinus (D  att) was calculated in each phase. Using a visual evaluation score for the depiction of arteries and veins, we calculated the difference between the mean score for the intracranial arteries and the mean score for the veins (D  score). We assessed the time at which the maximum D  att and D  score were simultaneously observed.

Results:

The maximum D  att was observed at 6.0 s and 8.0 s in the arterial-dominant phase and at 16.0 s and 18.0 s in the venous-dominant phase after the contrast media arrival time at the ICA (T  aa). The maximum D  score was observed at 6.0 s and 8.0 s in the arterial-dominant phase and at 16.0 s in the venous-dominant phase after the T  aa. There were no statistically significant differences in D  att (p = 0.375) or D  score (p = 0.139) between these scan timings.

Conclusion:

The optimal scan timing for artery–vein separation at whole-brain CTA was 6.0 s or 8.0 s for the arteries and 16.0 s for the veins after the T  aa.

Advances in knowledge:

Optimal scan timing allowed us to visualize intracranial arteries or veins with minimal superimposition.
ISCB-Student Council Narratives: Strategical development of the ISCB-Regional Student Groups in 2016
Authors: Shome Sayane , Meysman Pieter , Parra R. Gonzalo , Monzon Alexander Miguel , Palopoli Nicolas , White Benjamen , Rahman Farzana , Hassan Mehedi , Özkeserli Zeynep , Ashano Efejiro , Hughitt V. Keith , Uzair Khan Muhammad , Murphy Denis J.
Published: December 2016

Regional Student Groups are groups established and managed by the ISCB-Student Council in different regions of the world. The article highlights some of the initiatives and management lessons from our 'top-performing' Spotlight Regional Student Groups (RSGs), RSG-Argentina and RSG-UK, for the current year (2016). In addition, it details some of the operational hurdles faced by RSGs and possible solutions.
Whole genome resequencing of a laboratory-adapted Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Gilks William P. , Pennell Tanya M. , Flis Ilona , Webster Matthew T. , Morrow Edward H.
Published: December 2016

As part of a study into the molecular genetics of sexually dimorphic complex traits, we used high-throughput sequencing to obtain data on genomic variation in an outbred laboratory-adapted fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) population. We successfully resequenced the whole genome of 220 hemiclonal females that were heterozygous for the same Berkeley reference line genome (BDGP6/dm6), and a unique haplotype from the outbred base population (LHM). The use of a static and known genetic background enabled us to obtain sequences from whole-genome phased haplotypes. We used a BWA-Picard-GATK pipeline for mapping sequence reads to the dm6 reference genome assembly, at a median depth-of coverage of 31X, and have made the resulting data publicly-available in the NCBI Short Read Archive (Accession number SRP058502). We used Haplotype Caller to discover and genotype 1,726,931 small genomic variants (SNPs and indels, <200bp). Additionally we detected and genotyped 167 large structural variants (1-100Kb in size) using GenomeStrip/2.0. Sequence and genotype data are publicly-available at the corresponding NCBI databases: Short Read Archive, dbSNP and dbVar (BioProject PRJNA282591). We have also released the unfiltered genotype data, and the code and logs for data processing and summary statistics (https://zenodo.org/communities/sussex_drosophila_sequencing/).
MATEMÁTICA EDUCATIVA: RELME, CLAME Y RELIME
Authors: Cantoral Ricardo
Published: December 2016

En la anterior editorial de Relime (Vo. 17, Núm. 1) se retomó la reflexión de M. Artigue sobre la Matemática Educativa en tanto campo de práctica y campo de investigación para mostrar el deslizamiento tácito que viven investigaciones recientes al incorporar en sus explicaciones teóricas, de forma progresiva, diversas facetas de las dimensiones sociales y culturales en los procesos de enseñanza y de aprendizaje de las matemáticas.
REGISTROS DE REPRESENTAÇÃO SEMIÓTICA E GEOMETRÍA ANALÍTICA. UMA EXPERIÊNCIA COM FUTUROS PROFESSORES 1
Authors: Justin Dallemole Joseide , Oliveira Groenwald Claudia , Moreno Lorenzo
Published: December 2016

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa com o conteúdo de Geometria Analítica e a teoria sobre os Registros de Representação Semiótica, utilizando o Sistema Integrado de Ensino e Aprendizagem (SIENA). Visa investigar as dificuldades de alunos na conversão dos registros em Geometria Analítica (Reta e Circunferência) e as possíveis contribuições do SIENA para a identificação dessas dificuldades e na recuperação individualizada desses conteúdos. Adotou-se a metodologia qualitativa, com ênfase no método de estudo de caso. A experiência abrangeu dez alunos do curso de Licenciatura em Matemática, da Universidade Luterana do Brasil/Canoas. Os resultados apontam que os acadêmicos apresentam dificuldades nas conversões entre os registros língua natural, algébrico e gráfico. Após os estudos de recuperação no SIENA, os alunos apresentaram melhor rendimento nos testes.
¿43 SE PUEDE LEER COMO "CUARTO SUBSIDIO A LA TRES"?: UN ESTUDIO SOBRE LAS ESTRATEGIAS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN DE LA REPRESENTACIÓN POLINOMIAL
Authors: Ruiz Diaz Helmer Jesús , Riascos Forero Yilton
Published: December 2016

Se presenta la metodología implementada para un problema referente a la construcción, que hacen los niños y niñas, de la representación polinomial de numerales escritos en el Sistema Decimal de Numeración (SDN). Siendo esta representación, en su forma ostensiva, una forma de condensación de numerales grandes, el propósito fundamental del estudio fue describir y caracterizar las estrategias que los niñas y niños implementan cuando se les solicita resolver una situación problema. Este acercamiento se hace con base en el seguimiento y descripción de las estrategias que desarrollan niñas y niños de entre 9 y 11 años enfrentados a la resolución de situaciones de este tipo. Para conseguir este propósito, se diseñó y se aplicó una situación problema que consideró los elementos que hacen parte de un polinomio en base 10, exigiendo de los participantes la lectura y escritura de distintas representaciones numéricas. Con la información de las 22 niñas y niños de grados 4°, 5° y 6° de educación básica en Popayán, Colombia, se pudo identificar el conjunto de estrategias utilizadas y jerarquizadas, que constituyen un aporte nuevo en el objetivo de explicar la forma como se construye la representación polinomial de números escritos en el SDN.
LA FORMACIÓN CONTINUA DEL PROFESORADO DE MATEMÁTICAS: UNA PRÁCTICA REFLEXIVA PARA UNA ENSEÑANZA CENTRADA EN EL APRENDIZ
Authors: Sáenz César , Lebrija Analinnette
Published: December 2016

Este artículo informa de una investigación que estudia si un programa de formación continua (PFC) para el profesorado de matemáticas, basado en el aprendizaje reflexivo, favorece un cambio hacia una enseñanza de las matemáticas “centrada en el aprendiz”. Este estudio forma parte y utiliza los resultados de una investigación más amplia sobre las creencias y estrategias pedagógicas del profesorado panameño de matemáticas de secundaria. A partir del análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo de los datos se muestran evidencias de las posibilidades y dificultades del cambio en sus prácticas docentes.
An investigation into the pragmatic diets of vegetarianism: The results of a pilot study.
Authors: Obersby Derek , Tsiami Amalia , Chappell David , Dunnett Andrew
Published: December 2016

Published recommended various classifications of vegetarian diets are widespread across the globe, but few published articles if any report on the types of foods actually consumed by vegetarians in general. The primary objective was to elucidate this aspect of vegetarianism, analysis of food consumption over a fourteen day period, with respect to the various manifestations of vegetarianism, was undertaken in the form of a pilot study to indicate the contents of these diets as compared with recommended daily allowances (RDA) and adequate intake (AI) values. Five lactovegetarians, twenty lactoovovegetarians and fourteen vegans, were recruited. The study included a detailed analysis of the vegetarian participants’ diet, through the compilation of an individual diet diary. Statistical analysis employing Microsoft Excel software was conducted to determine the outcome of the vegetarians’ diets, with each mean nutrient and mean dietary energy value compared against RDA and AI. Analysis of the participants’ diet diaries indicated somewhat unexpectedly a failure to meet the RDA and AI for several important nutrients. Furthermore, the daily metabolizable energy level for all classifications of vegetarians was lower than the recommended AI for daily energy requirements. Whilst it is generally accepted that vegetarianism can lead to a healthy lifestyle, the findings of this research indicate that vegetarianism participants may be at risk of deficiency of certain nutrients that could potentially lead to chronic medical conditions. The statistical findings obtained in the study will allow an accurate sample size to be calculated for each important item for future large definitive studies.
A Review of Production, Post-harvest Handling and Marketing of Sweetpotatoes in Kenya and Uganda
Authors: Abong George , Ndanyi Victoria , Kaaya Archileo , Shibairo Solomon , Okoth Michael , Obimbo Peter , Odongo Nicanor , Wanjekeche Elizabeth , Mulindwa Joseph , Sopade Peter
Published: December 2016

Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) is a versatile crop that serves the roles of food and nutrition security, cash crop in both raw and processed forms. It is a source of livestock feed and has great potential as a raw material for industrial processing. The potential of sweetpotato has been greatly under exploited by the fact that it has been regarded as a poor man’s food and is mainly grown under marginal conditions for subsistence by most producers, who are rural small-scale farmers in developing countries, such as Kenya and Uganda. Losses in the highly perishable root crop and its leaves are exacerbated by lack of appropriate postharvest knowledge, technologies and facilities. Inadequate information on available cultivars also limits the maximum utilization of the crop and leaves. The current review examines production potential, post harvest handling practices, marketing, and physicochemical and nutritional properties of sweet potatoes.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Lipids and their Functionality on Health Aspects
Authors: Zakynthinos George , Varzakas Theodoros , Petsios Dimitrios
Published: December 2016

Hippophae rhamnoides, also named as Sea Buckthorn(SB) is a spiny bush with long and narrow leaves, and orange yellow berries. It is native to Europe and mainly to Asia. The leaves, fruits and the seeds of sea bucHippophae rhamnoides, also named as Sea Buckthorn(SB) is a spiny bush with long and narrow leaves, and orange yellow berries. It is native to Europe and mainly to Asia. The leaves, fruits and the seeds of sea buckthorn contain many bioactive compounds. These compounds are various natural antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, tocopherols, carotenoids, flavonoids, whereas besides them all we can find macronutrients such as proteins, lipids (mainly unsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols), vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, small amounts of sugars and organic acids . The present review focuses on the functionality of SB lipids and refers to those studies that suggest the sea buckthorn could have various beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, insulin and glucose response, renal health, hepatic health, Gastric health, epidermis health, cancer, ophthalmologic health and oxidative stress and toxicity.kthorn contain many bioactive compounds. These compounds are various natural antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, tocopherols, carotenoids, flavonoids, whereas besides them all we can find macronutrients such as proteins, lipids (mainly unsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols), vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, small amounts of sugars and organic acids . The present review focuses on the functionality of SB lipids and refers to those studies that suggest the sea buckthorn could have various beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, insulin and glucose response, renal health, hepatic health, Gastric health, epidermis health, cancer, ophthalmologic health and oxidative stress and toxicity.
A Study on the Frequency of Food Consumption and its Relationship to BMI in School Children and Adolescents in Abha City, KSA
Authors: Sachithananthan Vedavalli , Gad Nanees
Published: December 2016

This study aimed at finding a relationship between frequency of food consumption and Body mass index (BMI). In this study, 200 school going adolescent girls, 12 – 19 years were selected randomly from two schools which were randomly sampled out of 30 schools in Abha province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Their height, weight and waist circumference were measured. Physical activity, family history of obesity or underweight (thinness Grade 1) and dietary profiles including frequency of food consumption were collected by an interview process. Pearson’s Chi square was computed between BMI and frequency of food consumption. Statistical analysis revealed that frequency of food consumption and physical activity did not relate to BMI. However family history of obesity or underweight (p<0.05) significantly related with BMI. Also none of the study subjects had central obesity based on waist circumference. However 4.5 % of the subjects were obese based on BMI. Dietary counseling to overweight and underweight subjects regarding the importance of physical activity in maintaining normal BMI is the need of the hour and is recommended for the school going children and adolescents. In addition to this, consuming a balanced diet would help preventing chronic diseases in the long run.
Antioxidative properties of mint (Mentha spicata L.) and its application in biscuits
Authors: Bajaj Shivani , Urooj Asna , Prabhasankar P
Published: December 2016

In this study, Mint (Mentha Spicata L.) was used as a source of natural antioxidant in the preparation of biscuits with optimized levels of different forms of mint (powder, extract and pure menthol). The biscuits were stored for five months packed in unit pouches of metalized polyester/poly laminated pouch at room temperature and tested periodically for sensory parameters. The stability of biscuit lipids were studied by determining free fatty acid, peroxide value, thiobarbituric acid value and total antioxidant capacity. In sensory evaluation, pure menthol (MNT-M) scored higher (p< 0.05) panel score than mint powder (MNT-P) and mint extract (MNT-E) biscuits. The antioxidative activity of mint biscuits was compared with that of biscuit incorporated with Butylated hydroxyl anisole (BHA) initially as well as at the end of five months. The results indicated that mint powder had shown good antioxidant property as natural antioxidant along with other chemical parameters in biscuits, which were quite comparable with BHA biscuits.
Changes Occur on Nutritional Value of Beetroot ("Beta Vulgaris") after Pickling
Authors: Srivastava Shikha , Singh Kanchan
Published: December 2016

Beetroot, botanically called "Beta Vulgaris" is taproot portion of the beet plant. Beetroot are rich in many valuable active compounds and nutrients. Therefore, beetroot ingestion can be considered a factor in disease prevention. The present study aimed at the formulation of pickle product. The beetroot pickle were prepared by three different standardized methods in three different samples of Beetroot Pickle - A (100 % beetroot salty pickle prepared by raw beetroot ) , Beetroot Pickle - B ( 100 % beetroot sweet pickle prepared by steamed beetroot ) and Beetroot Pickle -C ( 100 % beetroot salty pickle prepared by boiled beetroot ) . The developed pickles were sensory evaluated by judges where using Nine-Point hedonic scale. The result indicates that Pickle-C were most acceptable than other two preparations .The fresh beetroots and most acceptable beetroot pickles sample were chemically analysed by standard AOAC ,2000 methods for Betaine , Vitamin C , Iron , Folate , Choline and Calcium . The results showed that all Nutritional profiles were decreasing from fresh beetroots to beetroot pickles . But it was found that Vitamin C content was increased in Beetroot Pickles than fresh beetroots.
Physicochemical Properties of Ainsliaeaacerifolia Extract Microcapsules Using Native Starch and Citrate Starch
Authors: Jeon Ajeong , Kim Tae Hoon , Kim Hyun-Seok
Published: December 2016

The objective of this study was to develop a microcapsule by the entrapment of Ainsliaeaacerifolia extract (AAE) in native starch and citrate starch matrices through spray-drying and dry heating reaction. AAE microcapsules were assessed based on recovery, encapsulation capacity, FT-IR, FE-SEM, swelling power, solubility, releasing pattern of AAE from microcapsules, and antioxidant activity. Upon increasing the addition levels of AAE and adding citric acid in the pre-emulsion mixtures, the spray-drying recovery and encapsulation capacity of AAE microcapsules increased. AAE microcapsules exhibited irregular shapes due to excessive shrinkage of their spheres. FT-IR spectra implied the formation of ester groups between starch molecules and either citric acid or phenolic compounds in AAE. Swelling powers and solubility of AAE microcapsules were significantly higher for citrate starch matrix (relative to native starch). The effects of temperature and enzyme hydrolysis on AAE releasing patterns were similar over AAE microcapsules prepared in this study. AAE microcapsules facilitated the free radical scavenging in an aqueous (relative to alcoholic) reaction system. Overall, the entrapment of AAE into the matrices from native starch and citrate starch would be one of the possible ways to expand the utilization of raw materials, by-product, and extract from Ainsliaeaacerifolia in food industries.
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Anchovy Using Medium-High Pressure Pilot Plant Scale Systems
Authors: Lee Hwa-Jin , Bang Eun , Lee Sun-Young , In Ye-Won , Cho Hyung-Yong
Published: December 2016

Medium pressure and mixed enzyme were used to hydrolyze raw anchovy under controlled conditions at a batchpilot plant-scale process for the production of anchovy protein hydrolysates (APH). Mass balance calculations were carried out so that the degree of protein solubilization and yields could be estimated. Almost complete hydrolysis could be achieved in 12 h, at 50°C and 75 MPa, with no pH adjustment, at 1% (10 g/kg) mixed enzyme using raw anchovy. This was achieved with the addition of water (1/2 raw anchovy/water). The degrees of protein solubilization and yield were 63.50% and 55.61%, respectively. Fractionation using UF/NF pilot scale systems was carried out for producing four different fractions on the APH. Successive fractionation on UF and NF membranes allowed the concentration of the peptides of selected sizes without, however, carrying out sharp separations, and with some MW classes being found in several fractions. Spray drying processes for 10 kDa permeate were described to increase their usability. The free amino acid profile of the fractions was identical to that of the APH.
Quality Changes of Carrot Retort Products in a Large-scale Pouch During 52 Weeks of Storage Under Different Packaging Methods and Package Shapes
Authors: Kim Yoon Sung , Kim Joo Heung , Yoon Won Byong
Published: December 2016

Quality changes of carrots thermally processed in a large size (5 kg) retort pouch during 52 weeks of storage were investigated under different packaging methods and package shapes. To improve the efficiency of thermal processing (121.1°C, 0.15 MPa), the carrot (i.e., solid) and the broth (i.e., liquid) of the carrot soup were separately packed and sterilized. The quality changes of carrot packed without liquid were compared with those with liquid. Two different package shapes such as rectangular parallelepiped and cube were also evaluated to figure out the efficiency of the heat penetration rate for a large-sized pouch. The TTT (F0-values = 6) were 27, 54, and 114 min from the rectangular parallelepiped, cube, and solid/liquid mixed groups, respectively. In the mixed groups, the hardness and chewiness of solids (carrot) were significantly smaller than those measured in the other groups as TTT increased. Carrots treated in the rectangular parallelepiped shape showed a significantly higher texture than the cube shape. The CV of hardness and chewiness in the rectangular parallelepiped and the cube shape were calculated as 7.56 and 47.19, and 29.16 and 65.28, respectively. This demonstrated that a more uniform quality can be obtained from the rectangular parallelepiped shape.
Preparation and Characterization of Dry-processed Citrated Organic Rice Flour
Authors: Park Jae-Hyun , Choi Gwang-Su , Kim Chang-Nam , Choi Sung-Won , Choi Hyun-Wook , Kim Byung-Yong , Baik Moo-Yeol
Published: December 2016

Although rice production gradually increased in Korea, rice consumption has been significantly reduced during the last decade. To increase rice consumption, it is necessary to develop a wide range of rice-processed foods and functional rice materials. In association with digestion in rice-functional materials, people are interested in resistant starch (RS). The purpose of this study was to develop the citrated organic rice flour by dry process with different treatments and to investigate its physicochemical properties. Citric acid (0, 20, 30, 40% dry basis) was mixed with organic rice flour and reacted at 105°C and 150°C for 5 h. The degree of substitution increased with increasing citric acid concentration and reaction temperature. In DSC, when reacted at 105°C, onset temperature gradually decreased with increasing citric acid concentration but no DSC thermal characteristics were observed when reacted at 150°C. Relative crystallinity determined by XRD did not greatly change at 105°C but dramatically decreased at 150°C. As citric acid concentration and reaction temperature increased, rapidly digestible starch, slowly digestible starch, and total starch decreased but RS significantly increased. Therefore, RS content in organic rice flour increased with dryprocessed citric acid treatment and this could be applicable to produce functional foods for diabetes.
Effect of Superheated Steam Treatment on the Production of Unfried Potato Chips
Authors: Choi Sun-Young , Choi Jae-Eun , Chung Young-A , Lee Yoon-Hee , Lee Jae-Kwon
Published: December 2016

Physicochemical properties of potato chip treated with superheated steam (SHS) at various temperatures (120, 150, 180, and 220°C) and durations (2, 5, 8, and 10 min) were measured to assess the potential application of SHS in the production of unfried chips. A faster drying rate was obtained at a higher SHS temperature due to a lower degree of water condensation on the surface of the potato chip. A higher temperature of SHS resulted in higher volume shrinkage, indicating the dependency of shrinkage on the volume of water loss. SHS treatment did not cause any significant defects in the appearance of potato chips although pillowing and burnt spots were observed on the surface of the sample processed at 220°C for 10 min. Damaged starch content and Rapid Visco Analyzer profiles showed that partial gelatinization occurred during SHS treatment. Potato chips treated with SHS showed the shrinkage of parenchyma cells, resulting to compressed cell layers at the surface and inside. As treatment proceeded, air cells were formed internally. These results suggested that SHS combined with post drying process would be appropriate in the production of unfried potato chips by reducing drying time without causing any deterioration in quality.
Quality and Antioxidant Properties of Cookies Supplemented With Mulberry Leaf Powder
Authors: Lee Jun Ho
Published: December 2016

This study was conducted to investigate the quality characteristics and antioxidant properties of cookies supplemented with 1-4% (w/w) mulberry leaf powder (MLP). The pH and density of cookie dough were not significantly influenced by the increasing levels of MLP (p>0.05), while the moisture content appeared to decrease significantly (p<0.05). The spread ratio of cookies tended to decrease with increasing levels of MLP (p<0.05). Lightness (L*), redness (a*), and yellowness (b*) decreased significantly with a higher amount of MLP (p<0.05). The use of MLP significantly increased the hardness of cookies while 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging activities were significantly elevated (p<0.05). The consumer acceptance test indicated that the addition of 1% MLP had a favorable effect on the consumer preferences in all the attributes. Based on the overall observations, cookies with 1% MLP can take advantage of the functional properties of MLP without sacrificing consumer acceptability.
Medicamentos e vida privada na primeira metade do século xx: o combate às infeções antes e depois da penicilina
Authors: Bell Victoria
Published: December 2016

Os medicamentos estão fortemente relacionados com o quotidiano e a vida privada. As doenças infeciosas constituem uma área da história da medicina onde se cruzam problemas de higiene pública e de higiene privada. As medidas a tomar para atacar o problema podem ser medidas sociais ou terapêuticas medicamentosas. Nas duas primeiras partes do artigo, tomam-se como base obras de referência de terapêutica medicamentosa e de higiene da primeira metade do século XX: as Licções de Pharmacologia e Therapeutica Geraes de E. Motta, o tratado Bases de Terapêutica Medicamentosa, de P. Trendelenburg, o Manual de Hygiene, de A. J. Lopes, Livro de Higiene de A. Lessa e Como é a vida e como se defende de F. Mira. Avaliam-se os medicamentos utilizados no combate a doenças infeciosas declaradamente relacionadas com a vida privada e o modo como esses medicamentos eram considerados, especialmente os compostos arsenicais e mercuriais. A terceira parte incide sobre a introdução da penicilina na terapêutica medicamentosa entre 1944 e 1945, tomando como fontes a literatura científica portuguesa. Analisam-se as principais inovações e vantagens que este fármaco trouxe para muitas doenças infeciosas comimplicações na vida privada.
Os trabalhos e os dias em terras de Lorvão nos inícios do século xx
Authors: Mota Guilhermina
Published: December 2016

Este trabalho acompanha o quotidiano de um habitante da região de Lorvão que, em 1907, durante quatro meses, regista num diário pessoal ações, eventos, quase nada de emoções. Apesar de anónimo, este registo permite reconstituir parcialmente as tarefas com que se ocupa e parte da sua rede de relações sociais, onde se destacam as que se associam à Confraria das Almas. Favorece igualmente a reconstrução de um quadro social que é dominado pela agricultura, mas onde se articulam trabalho oficinal, gestão, lazer e até inovação tecnológica, recebida com a mesma sobriedade com que anota a regular cadência dos dias.
Gama Barros e a Historiografia da viragem do século
Authors: Homem Armando Luís de Carvalho
Published: December 2016

«Le véritable patriotisme (…)c’est le respect pour les générations quinous ont précédés»(Fustel de Coulanges, cit. por HGB)
¿La democracia es un sistema dependiente de valores como el conformismo y la obediencia? Un estudio comparado sobre las valoraciones que jóvenes y adultos españoles hacen de la democracia
Authors: Carratalá Puertas Liberto
Published: December 2016

Las investigaciones sobre la calidad de la democracia y la valoración que la ciudadanía realiza de ella han girado en torno a la influencia que el sistema económico o el político ejerce sobre las dimensiones que la componen. Los resultados han tenido un alcance explicativo limitado. Para superar este déficit se propone llevar a cabo un análisis de la cuestión desde una perspectiva que articule el nivel macro, la estructura política y económica, y micro, la subjetividad de la ciudadanía. Este trabajo abre una línea de investigación alternativa y complementaria a las ya existentes, con el objetivo de comprender cómo los valores humanos influyen en la valoración de la experiencia democrática de los jóvenes y adultos españoles. Los resultados, derivados del análisis de los datos con la técnica de los modelos de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM), ponen de relieve la diferencia existente entre jóvenes y adultos en sus respectivas valoraciones de la democracia, aunque coinciden en que es insatisfactoria.
La pedagogía del otro: bases antropológicas e implicaciones educativas
Authors: Mínguez Vallejos Ramón , Romero Sánchez B. Eduardo , Pedreño Plana Marina
Published: December 2016

El propósito de este artículo es analizar la antropología que subyace en el pensamiento de Emmanuel Lévinas como fundamento de la pedagogía del otro. Se comienza con la reflexión del otro como vía de acceso a la interpretación de lo humano. Se aportan argumentos que explican la crítica radical del yo como cogito y se descubren las características centrales de la antropología levinasiana: la relación con el otro como vía de construcción humana; esa relación es radicalmente heterónoma; la presencia del otro es una exigencia que se convierte en responsabilidad. Esta antropología inspira otro modo de educar que repercute en la relación del educador y del educando. Se indican las condiciones necesarias que el educador debe asumir desde esta nueva perspectiva educativa. Por último, se señalan dos valores que dan consistencia a la relación educativa: la práctica del diálogo y el aprendizaje de la compasión.
Impacto psico-socio-educativo de la tecnociencia en una humanidad globalizada
Authors: Paramá Díaz Anabel , Caballero Caballero Isabel , Coca Juan , Aragón Palacios Juan Milton Jair
Published: December 2016

El texto presenta una serie de ejemplos paradigmáticos en los que el desarrollo tecnocientífico lleva implícita una transformación a nivel psico-socio-educativo. El objetivo es reflexionar sobre las posibilidades del impacto que tiene el operar del sistema tecnocientífico, en diferentes ámbitos del sistema educativo. El trabajo realizado pone de manifiesto la interrelación existente entre los sistemas tecnocientífico, social, psíquico y educativo. El problema con el que nos encontramos es que materializar estas ideas supone una gran transformación del proceso educativo actual, originando que los agentes implicados se resistan a la adquisición de este conocimiento. En caso contrario, el sistema educativo se vería profundamente alterado.
Library of Congress Subject Headings in Jewish Studies: Recent Changes (1992-1994)
Authors: Galron-Goldschlager Joseph
Published: December 2016

The following subject headings of interest to Judaica and Hebraica librarians were culled from Library of Congress Weekly Lists nos. 21–51 (1992) (May 20, 1992–December 16, 1992), 1–51 (1993) (December 30, 1992–December 15, 1993), and 1–5 (1994) (January 5, 1994–February 2, 1994).

This list continues my earlier one, published in Judaica Librarianship, vol. 7, no. 1–2 (Spring 1992–Winter 1993), pp. 72–78. This list is also an update of my 4th edition of Library of Congress Subject Headings in Jewish Studies (New York: Association of Jewish Libraries, 1993).

The term "Jewish Studies" is defined broadly and includes Old and New Testament studies, rabbinical literature , Hebrew and other Jewish languages, Hebrew and other Jewish literatures, Jewish history (including history of the Jews in the Diaspora), Israeli history (including current events in the Land of Israel), geography of the Land of Israel, history of the early Near East (Assyria, Babylonia, etc.), and more. The list also includes headings that may be subdivided with the Religious aspects-Judaism subdivision and with the Religious aspects subdivision that may not be subdivided further.
Ciudades intermedias
Authors: Soijet Dra. Arq. Mirta , Rodriguez Mg. Arq. Miguel , Mantovani Mg. Arq. Graciela , Tonini Mg. Arq. Raúl , Peralta Flores Arq. María Celeste
Published: December 2016

El caso Santa Fe–Paraná tiene como característica relevante la doble centralidad de dos ciudades intermedias que conforman un sistema susceptible de denominarse «metropolitano» a partir de la presencia de las cabeceras muy interrelacionadas, capacidad de autogestión del área para asumir emprendimientos infraestructurales de magnitud, existencia de desbordes de alta especificidad funcional y un avance en articulaciones institucionales y administrativas entre las distintas jurisdicciones. Los resultados del Censo 2010 muestran que la región ha sobrepasado el millón de habitantes. Esta situación amerita una profundización de la mirada, para comprender su estado en el momento en que se concreta tal «salto» cuantitativo. Se puede hablar de la continuidad de un tránsito desde la ciudad monocéntrica hacia un modelo de organización en el que pueden definirse pautas en su proceso de reestructuración territorial que claramente involucra a las ciudades centrales, la integración de nuevas áreas a la aglomeración y la consolidación de algunos subcentros metropolitanos con capacidad de influencia en la estructura integral.
Cercar ou não o Parque Farroupilha?
Authors: Da Luz Reis Dr. Arq. Antônio Tarcísio , Schüler Bertoni Mg. Arq. Amanda , Nichetti Marques Designer Claudia Adriana , Morais Mano Arq. Cássia
Published: December 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é investigar a necessidade de cercar ou não um parque urbano, o Parque Farroupilha. Assim, são analisadas as relações entre os atuais usos, os níveis de segurança no seu interior, adjacências e proximidades e a ideia de cercar ou não o Parque. Para tal, são consideradas uma proposta de cercamento hipotético do Parque e as percepções e atividades realizadas pelos frequentadores, moradores de áreas próximas e comerciantes do entorno e do interior do Parque. A metodologia inclui a realização de levantamentos de arquivo, mapas comportamentais nos limites do Parque, identificação dos percursos realizados pelos três grupos, entrevistas e questionários aplicados a estes grupos. Os dados obtidos por meio dos questionários foram analisados através de testes estatísticos não paramétricos, tais como tabulações cruzadas (Phi) e Kruskal-Wallis. Os resultados revelam que uma quantidade significativa de atividades realizadas pelos usuários, baseadas no movimento continuado e/ou intermitente, seria impedida e/ou alterada pela existência de cerca nas bordas do Parque. Ainda, verifica-se que dentre os locais percebidos como mais inseguros estão aqueles que apresentam baixo movimento e baixa supervisão visual, que não seriam incrementados, mas sim reduzidos por um cercamento do Parque Farroupilha.
Avaliação da retenção, satisfação e valor percebido pelos usuários de empreendimentos habitacionais de interesse social
Authors: De Bitencourt Mont Mg. Arq. Deyvid Aléx , Gomes Miron Dra. Arq. Luciana Inês
Published: December 2016

A qualidade do projeto arquitetônico e dos serviços entregues aos usuários de empreendimentos habitacionais de interesse social (EHIS) tem sido objeto de diversas pesquisas de Avaliação Pós-Ocupação (APO). O objetivo desta pesquisa é propor contribuições para avaliação do projeto arquitetônico e dos serviços que compõem o produto habitação de interesse social a partir da análise conjunta dos conceitos de: retenção; satisfação e valor percebido pelos usuários. Como objeto de estudo foi selecionado o EHIS Jardim Navegantes, pertencente ao Programa Integrado Entrada da Cidade (PIEC), localizado em Porto Alegre/RS. O processo de pesquisa envolveu a construção de um questionário, planejamento amostral, coleta e análise de dados. Os principais resultados desta pesquisa demonstram haver uma clara relação entre os conceitos de retenção e satisfação dos usuários uma vez que, a unidade habitacional apresentou os índices mais elevados de insatisfação e os motivos mais representativos para não permanência dos usuários no empreendimento avaliado. Os resultados também demostram haver uma clara relação entre o conceito de satisfação e o de valor percebido uma vez que, conforme evidenciado, o entorno urbano apresentou os índices mais elevados de satisfação, vinculados aos beneficios mais percebidos e aos valores mais representativos com base na percepção dos usuários.
The impact of IFRS-based accounting standards on earnings management: evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Fourati Yosra Makni , Ghorbel Rania Chakroun
Published: December 2016

This study aims to examine the consequences of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) convergence in an emerging market. More specifically, we investigate whether the adoption of the new set of accounting standards in Malaysia is associated with lower earnings management. Using a sample of 3,340 firm-year observations across three reporting periods with different levels of IFRS adoption, we provide evidence that IFRS convergence improves earning quality. In particular, we find a significant decrease in the absolute value of discretionary acccruals in the partial IFRS-convergence period (2007-2011), whereas this effect is restrictive after the complete IFRS- implementation.
Multivariate statistical process control approach to monitor quality of chloroquine phosphate tablet (bp250mg) in Dana pharmaceutical company
Authors: Abubakar Adamu Umar , Shehu Usman Gulumbe , Hussaini Garba Dikko
Published: December 2016

Recently, much attention has been raised on effects of high increase in drugs counterfeiting and sub-standard quality which leads to many casualties in Nigeria. The Multivariate Statistical Process Control Charts approach was employed to examine such defects especially in assessing the official physico-chemical quality of chloroquine phosphate tablet (BP250mg) which claimed to contain the required quality properties. The Multivariate Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (MEWMA) Control Chart gives a powerful and reliable control chart than the widely used Hotellingâ€™s T2Ë—Control Chart, which detects the smallest shift in the product process means and have minimum process variability. Also, the Matrix of scatter plots indicated the existence of relationship among the process variables and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) minimized the rate of dimensionality of the process variability, which captured most of the variables outliers and retained the first Principal Components (PC) that explained over 99% variability of the product. To this end, the study results shows that the product quality characteristics (process variables) is under control (stable) and conform to international standard as specified by BP 2002.
Pattern of female child mortality among women in raebareli : an explanation through probability model
Authors: Pandey Krishna , Kumar Pradip , Singh Ram Dular
Published: December 2016

One of the principal determinants of population growth is mortality. The level of female child mortality is often taken as indicator of health conditions, but these may be in general regarded as an indicator of the development of a society and an important indicator of overall development of a country. In this paper, the probability model for number of female child death among women, have been derived. The application of the model in the paper is illustrated through its application to the data from Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh from Concurrent Assessment of Health & Family Welfare Programs and Technical Support to District of Uttar Pradesh (CATA, 2005-06). The models are estimated on the basis of observed set of data and are tested for their suitability.
Understanding the repercussions of intercultural communicative competence: a study on the degree of students’ cultural awareness, social and communication skills
Authors: Mahmud Malissa Maria , Wong Shiau Foong
Published: December 2016

Demographic change is transforming the way we communicate. In many parts of the world, the society has become increasingly multicultural and multi-ethnic. In this context, intercultural cognizance is one of the pivotal facets for intercultural communication. The recent years has seen the emergence of the intercultural communicative competence (ICC) concept permeating the education field thereby a large and growing body of literature has commenced to investigate the concept of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and its repercussion in the context of teaching and learning. The notion of ICC is incepted on the acquisition of several “savoirs” associated with attitudes and values, knowledge, skills of interpreting and relating, skills of discovery and interaction and critical cultural awareness. However, the process of acquiring and negotiating meaning in the context of intercultural communication lies a tremendous challenge and demands a continuous effort. Thus, the objective of this study is to probe on how students’ attitudes towards another culture affect their degree of cultural awareness and to deliberate how social and communication skills can foster intercultural competence that is influenced by the level of ICC acquisition. The findings indicate that the students possess intercultural competence in which they demonstrate positive attitudes towards individuals from other cultures; henceforth is reflected in the high cultural awareness amongst the students. Apart from this, the findings yielded also show that the students are able to exhibit and display significant competencies in both social and communication skills which are allied to the high level of ICC acquisition.
Composition Analysis Of Municipal Solid Waste At A University Dormitory
Authors: Báreková Anna , Franeková Zuzana
Published: December 2016

The paper represents a waste composition study that was conducted at the Mladosť dormitory of the Slovak University of Agriculture (SUA) in Nitra. The aim of the study was to determine the amount and composition of waste generated in the dormitory and to provide recommendations for enhancing the recycling rates and to improve the overall sustainability of waste management in the dormitory. The analysed solid waste was separated into organics, papers, plastics, glass, metals, cardboard beverage packaging (tetrapak), electronic waste (e-waste), and others. The estimated annual average quantity of waste generated per student of the dormitory is 38 kg. The composition of generated solid waste is as follows: paper (6%), glass (26%), plastic (9%), metal (4%), organic (28%), tetrapak (2%), e-waste (1%) and other waste (24%). Potential recycling rate of generated waste is 76%. Composting is the most sustainable method to convert organic waste into valuable compounds and to reduce the waste disposed into landfills.
Restoration of the Landscape Garden in Veľká Maňa
Authors: Tóth Attila , Feriancová Ľubica
Published: December 2016

Restoration of the historical landscape garden in Veľká Maňa aims at the renewal of its compositional values and improvement of its position as a cultural and historical heritage site. In the restoration design, we strive to reconstruct and improve compositional and spatial qualities of the garden and at the same time to strengthen its cultural and social significance and position. The reconstruction plan aims not only at a renewal of the garden composition but also at finding the importance and adequate present and future uses of the landscape garden. The public part of the garden has a significant potential to become one of the community life and action centres in the village. The partial goals of the designed improvements in this part of the garden are: enrichment of the space with cultural and social functions, extension of the path system and an overall landscape architectural improvement of the garden space aiming at the functionality of the space in correspondence with the requirements and needs of present users.