bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two-dimensional mapping of scientific production of nations in the fields of physics and astronomy
Authors: Jenab Seyyed Mehdi Hosseini
Published: May 2016

The quantity and quality of scientific production in the fields of physics and astronomy over a period of 16 years (1996–2012) was studied. The level of analysis was national, with the scientific output of 108 countries being analysed. The measurement unit was the number of papers published in peer-reviewed journals, as listed on the Scopus database. Modified versions of the number of publications (Pm) and citations (Cm) were employed as indicators of quantity and quality, respectively. A two-dimensional method, the Pm-Cm diagram, was adopted to provide a coherent and simultaneous approach to study the positions, rankings, and temporal evolution of countries in the global context. A static approach to studying the Pm-Cm diagram resulted in countries being grouped into five main categories based on average positions. A dynamic approach to analysing the Pm-Cm diagram also resulted in five groups (i.e. when considering the temporal evolution patterns of the countries during the studied years). The rank and temporal-evolution group associated with each country are listed in two tables in this paper. These tables, together with the Pm-Cm diagrams (showing different scales) present a general view of the scientific activity in the field of physics and astronomy for each country. This methodology allows each country’s output to be compared with that of other countries or the world average.
composition of ambient and fresh biomass burning aerosols at a savannah site, South Africa
Authors: Aurela Minna , Beukes Johan P. , Van Zyl Pieter , Vakkari Ville , Teinilä Kimmo , Saarikoski Sanna , Laakso Lauri
Published: May 2016

Atmospheric aerosols play a key role in climate change, and have adverse effects on human health. Given South Africa’s status as a rapidly-developing country with increasing urbanisation and industrial growth, information on the quality of ambient air is important. In this study, the chemical composition of ambient particles and the particles in fresh biomass burning plumes were studied at a savannah environment in Botsalano, South Africa. The results showed that Botsalano was regularly affected by air masses that had passed over several large point sources. Air masses that had passed over the coal-fired Matimba power station in the Waterberg, or over the platinum group metal smelters in the western Bushveld Igneous Complex, contained high sulfate concentrations in the submicron ranges. These concentrations were 14 to 37 times higher compared with air masses that had passed only over rural areas. Because of the limited nature of this type of data in literature for the interior regions of southern Africa, our report serves as a valuable reference for future studies. In addition, our biomass burning study showed that potassium in the fresh smoke of burning savannah grass was likely to take the form of KCl. Clear differences were found in the ratios for potassium and levoglucosan in the smouldering and flaming phases. Our findings highlight the need for more comprehensive chamber experiments on various fuel types used in southern Africa, to confirm the ratio of important biomass burning tracer species that can be used in source apportionment studies in the future.
RNA extraction protocol (Trizol) v1
Authors: F.O. Hebert , Grambauer S. not provided , Barber I. not provided , Landry C.R. not provided , Aubin-Horth N. not provided
Published: May 2016

This protocol describes how to extract total RNA from flatworms. It is from: Hebert, F, O; Grambauer, S; Barber, I; Landry, C, R; Aubin-Horth, N (2016): Reference transcriptome sequence resource for the study of the Cestode Schistocephalus solidus, a threespine stickleback parasite. GigaScience Database. http://dx.doi.org/10.5524/100197
Estudo Literário sobre a Segmentação de Mercado como Ferramenta Estratégica de Marketing
Authors: De Almeida Lucas Rodrigo Santos , Batista Suellen Sanne , Wiegandt Hans Stephan , Gonçalves Valdênio Rodrigues de Oliveira
Published: May 2016

O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral identificar a importância da segmentação de mercado como ferramenta estratégica de marketing. No
contexto específico, comparar as transformações e/ou evoluções conceituais do marketing com o passar das décadas, identificar as principais variáveis da segmentação de mercado, e analisar as vantagens e as desvantagens do processo de segmentação. A justificativa para o trabalho está relacionada a um dos temas relevantes do marketing chamado comportamento do consumidor, tendo por base o pressuposto de um estudo de segmentação. A metodologia utilizada foi a técnica de revisão de literatura. Em relação aos estudos das variáveis de segmentação, verificouse que há crescentes investimentos em pesquisas a fim de estudar potenciais variáveis de segmentação. Identificou-se que a segmentação de mercado faz parte do planejamento estratégico da organização, na intenção de compreender o comportamento do consumidor em mercados
atuais e potenciais em que a empresa irá atuar.
A Força dos Valores Organizacionais, Empresas Orientadas para Pessoas e Cultura: Estudo de Caso na JBS-Brasil
Authors: Moraes Claudio Zanutim
Published: May 2016

Compreender quanto uma cultura é bem arraigada, implementada e difundida faz a diferença no ambiente organizacional. Assim, na essência, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever os valores da JBS-Brasil e quanto eles são capazes de impactar o engajamento e o resultado corporativo; também teve por obrigação apresentar os sete valores, seus pilares, suas crenças e sua missão, proporcionando um paralelo imaginário entre a própria companhia e outras que não aplicam diligentemente os valores e a missão. Os valores da JBS-Brasil são fortes e fizeram com que ela se tornasse uma das maiores empresas do mundo, a maior em nutrição animal, com mais 216 mil colaboradores diretos e 130 mil indiretos espalhados pelo mundo. No Brasil, mais de 110 mil pessoas trabalham sob essa cultura de forma diligente. Portanto, neste artigo ficará explicitado, de fato, o tamanho do poder de uma cultura forte e bem gerida e quanto ela é capaz de impactar o dia a dia da empresa e de seus colaboradores. O método utilizado para tal foi o estudo de caso.
Os Princípios para uma Liderança Eficiente
Authors: Nunes Valter Luiz , Aguiar Kátia Cristina Alberto
Published: May 2016

Sabe-se que muito são os investimentos na gestão de pessoas dentro das empresas, principalmente ao que se refere à liderança, tendo em vista
que seus resultados contribuem para a estratégia empresarial. Diante deste cenário torna-se importante questionar quais são os reais benefícios e retornos da liderança em comparação aos seus investimentos realizados, visto que estudos realizados demonstram que mais de dois terços das pessoas pedem demissão de seus “chefes”, não das empresas. Acredita-se que a resposta para o problema poderá estar diretamente ligada à falta de habilidade dos líderes para influenciar pessoas para trabalharem entusiasticamente visando atingir objetivos comuns, inspirando confiança por meio da força do caráter. A possível dificuldade dos líderes para aplicar os tipos de liderança e preservar a Afetividade, a Compreensão, a Autoestima e a Empatia, poderá reduzir de forma surpreendente o comprometimento das pessoas/colaboradores com seus objetivos.
Use of spinal cord stimulation in managing neuropathic foot pain: A case series study
Authors: Beeson Paul , Ashford Robert , Raphael Jon
Published: May 2016

Background/ Aim:In cases of complex regional pain syndrome where conservative treatment is unsuccessful in controlling neuropathic foot pain spinal cord stimulation may be considered. To our knowledge there have been no such cases reported in the foot & ankle literature. The aim of the study was to establish useful information that may supplement our understanding of this complex multifactorial problem and help to inform future management of similar cases. Materials and method:A case series study was undertaken to investigate the use of spinal cord stimulation in the management of neuropathic foot pain using five cases with complex regional pain syndrome (type I).Results:Reduced pain following spinal cord stimulation was reported. The interval between diagnosis and commencement of spinal cord stimulation was variable between cases and maybe responsible for differing levels and timing of pain relief experienced.Conclusion:Careful preoperative diagnosis, robust patient selection and close postoperative monitoring are vital for a successful outcome. The small sample size and potential for bias, limit the generalizability to a larger population. A larger study is therefore indicated to expand upon preliminary findings.
A Comparison of Health Status in Patients with Chronic diabetic foot ulcerations and Minor foot amputations
Authors: Formosa Cynthia , Simiana Cynthia , Gatt Alfred
Published: May 2016

Obhective:  El objetivo de este estudio era obtener una mejor comprensión del estado de salud general entre las personas que viven ya sea con una ulceración crónica del pie o la amputación menor del pie.Métodos:  Un estudio prospectivo de diseño no experimental se llevó a cabo en 39 sujetos con diabetes tipo 2; 17 pacientes con ulceración durante al menos 3 meses y 22 pacientes con una amputación digital o transmetatarsiana durante al menos 6 meses. La versión 36 versión corta 2 se utilizó para evaluar el estado de salud en el grupo de estudio.Resultados: Se encontró una diferencia significativa entre los pacientes que viven con ulceración crónica del pie o amputaciones menores del pie (p = 0,006) con los sujetos con un menor informar de un mejor estado de salud general amputación. Además el análisis estadístico comparando las ocho escalas de los cuatro dominios importantes para la salud SF-36 v2 identificados incluyendo funcionamiento físico [p = 0,021], rol físico [p = 0,002], Vitalidad [p = 0,011] y rol emocional [p = 0,015] entre el grupo ulceración y amputación del o- grupo puntera transmetatarsal-.Conclusión:  ulceraciones del pie diabético sigue siendo una preocupación importante para los pacientes, los dadores de la salud y miembros de la familia. Este estudio ha concluido que los pacientes con úlceras en el pie han disminuido el estado de salud incluyendo la función física, emocional y social. Mejores estrategias para la prevención de las úlceras del pie diabético, incluyendo una mejor toma de decisiones clínicas en relación con el tratamiento, la intervención temprana y la pronta remisión al equipo multidisciplinario del pie diabético está garantizado. Las cuestiones culturales también deben ser considerados para asegurar la atención adecuada.
Central nervous system (CNS) disease triggering Takotsubo syndrome
Authors: Finsterer Josef , Stöllberger Claudia
Published: May 2016

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is usually triggered by psychological or physical stress. One of the many physical sources of stress are central nervous system (CNS) disorders. CNS disorders most frequently triggering TTS include subarachnoid bleeding, epilepsy, ischemic stroke, migraine, and intracerebral bleeding. More rare CNS-triggers of TTS include posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, encephalitis, or traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. TTS triggered by any of the CNS disorders needs to be recognized since adequate treatment of TTS may improve the general outcome from the CNS disorder as well. Neurologists need to be aware of TTS as a complication of specific CNS disorders but TTS may be triggered also by CNS disorders so far not recognised as causes of TTS.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: which role for serial electrocardiogram changes?
Authors: Roncon Loris , Zuin Marco
Published: May 2016

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) is a cardiac syndrome characterized by acute regional-reversible systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV) and related to psycho-physical acute stress. Recently, physicians and researchers have posed their attention on the time course of  ECG changes in TTC. Knowledge of  ECG changes in TTC could be useful for the clinical management of this disease. Among all TTC deaths, 38% of cases are directly related to in-hospital complications. Serial ECG assessment could be a first line defence in reducing mortality and in-hospital complications in patients with TTC. 
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Looi Jen Li , Kerr Andrew J
Published: May 2016

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a transient, reversible form of cardiomyopathy which predominantly affects post-menopausal women and is an important differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. It is characterised by normal (or near-normal) coronary arteries, regional wall motion abnormalities that extend beyond a single coronary vascular bed, and often proceeded by a stressful event. The pathophysiologic mechanism is complex and remains to be elucidated. There is increasing awareness among physicians about TC and hence, more cases are being reported. The diagnosis of TC has important clinical implications in the management at presentation and afterward. In this review, we discuss the demographics, clinical features, prognosis and management of this cardiomyopathy.
Role of Echocardiography in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Hung Ming-Jui
Published: May 2016

Cardiac imaging is the key to make an initial impression of TC and follow-up images confirms the diagnosis of TC. Because of the availability and feasibility in acute medical care, echocardiography plays an important role in the assessment of patients with TC. The diagnosis of TC needs serial echocardiographic evaluation. The ejection fraction is geometric changes of ventricle rather than contractile function measurements of myocardium. Therefore, it is suggested that standard echocardiography combined with 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography should be used to evaluate cardiac muscular function especially in TC because the diagnosis needs serial evaluation.
Takotsubo Syndrome: An Historical Perspective
Authors: Madias John E.
Published: May 2016

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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Psychiatric Illness: Redefining the Relationship
Authors: Masoud Hannah
Published: May 2016

Physicians who encounter patients in the emergency department with chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath may often find it difficult to differentiate diagnosis of panic attacks from acute coronary syndrome or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Redefining and understanding the pathophysiological relationship of psychiatric illness including anxiety, depression, or panic attacks and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy may help clinicians implement a more effective and beneficial model of care for this affliction that is being found to be increasingly more common in today’s age.
Designing an Elementary Course of English for Adults at Commercial English Schools and Centers in Ukraine on the Basis of the Communicative-Analytic Method
Authors: Tarnopolsky Oleg
Published: May 2016

The paper discusses a many-year-long experience of designing and using an elementary course of oral everyday communication when teaching English to adults who have previously finished an introductory (preparatory) course of that language and are principally oriented towards acquiring the skills of oral communication in English. The article is the continuation of the preceding article published in theInternational Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences, and it discloses the way of practical implementation on the elementary level of language education of the communicative-analytic method substantiated in that previous paper. The elementary course analyzed in the article is created for the beginner’s stage of learning English by those adults who desire to acquire it outside university language programs – for instance, in different kinds of commercial language schools and centers. The developed elementary course of oral everyday communication is structured on the basis of communicative-analytic approach with the equilibrium of communicative and language form-focused learning activities. Communicativeness is implemented by way of following Lewis’s lexical approach and methods of intensive language teaching developed by Losanov. The course of 56 two-hour classes precedes the pre-intermediate course of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English and follows a very short two month-long introductory course.
Evaluation of the medical and surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis
Authors: Modgil Neetu
Published: May 2016

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses of at least 12 consecutive weeks duration. Surgical intervention may be required if severe symptoms of obstruction and infection prove medical treatment to be ineffective. Little is known about the outcomes of patients electing to continue medical management or the comparative effectiveness of continued medical therapy with FESS.

Methods: The study was conducted on 126 adult patients in the age group of 18-55 who fulfilled the CRS criteria with nasal polyposis. All patients were medically treated for the CRS, and observed after 3 weeks. In case the treatment was not effective; they were scheduled for FESS intervention and further observed after another 6 weeks. The improvement of the patients was measured by Visual analogue score, nasal endoscopy score and saccharine test.  

Results: Males between 41-50 were the most common patients with CRS. There was a significant improvement in the VAS score, nasal endoscopy score after 3 weeks of medical treatment. In 88% of patients the saccharine score was normal showing that this was not an effective measure for assessing the improvement.

Conclusions: Medical treatment was found to be sufficient to treat most symptoms of CRS with nasal polyposis (grade 1 and 2). Surgery should only be done in refractory cases. Selection of those patients who will benefit from surgery should be based on the patient’s symptoms and not on the examiner’s polyp score. Quality of life is not proportional to polyp size (Upto grade 2).
Guy Veloso: uma travessia com os irmãos das almas
Authors: Mokarzel Marisa
Published: May 2016

Resumo Este artigo analisa fotografias de Guy Veloso pertencentes à série Penitentes: dos Ritos de Sangue a Fascinação do Fim do Mundo que teve início em 2002. Doze dessas imagens foram expostas na 29a Bienal de São Paulo, realizada em 2010. No processo analítico estão presentes questões específicas da estética fotográfica e concernentes à abordagem sociopolítica. A base teórica foi desenvolvida a partir de Andre Rouillé e Euclides da Cunha.   Abstract: This article looks at photographs of Guy Veloso belonging to Penitents series: Blood Rites of the fascination of the End of the World which started in 2002. Twelve of these images were exhibited at the 29th Sa?o Paulo Biennial, held in 2010. In the analytical process issues are present specific photographic aesthetics and concerning the sociopolitical approach. The theoretical basis was developed from Andre Rouille and Euclides da Cunha.
Arte Pública como imagem da Cidade: seus trânsitos e apropiações
Authors: Malheiros Ubiraélcio
Published: May 2016

Resumo Esse artigo tem como objetivo abordar a arte pública como imagem da cidade e meio de representação urbana. A ideia é mostrar e analisar intervencões urbanas em espaços e monumentos tradicionais de Belém do Pará – Brasil, que representem a história e a vida da cidade em seus trânsitos e apropriacões, de maneira à resignificar espaços e lugares que sejam imagens coletivas dos habitantes dessa cidade. Assim sendo, “Arte pública como imagem da cidade: seus trânsitos e apropriações” relaciona-se a um panorama da arte contemporânea de Belém, ou seja, da arte urbana (aqui entendida como arte pública efêmera) e de suas manifestações, na última década, que se relacionam e se imbricam com os monumentos tradicionais (arte pública permanente). Todo o trabalho está fundamentado na obra de três artistas paraenses: Berna Reale, Victor de La Rocque e Murilo Rodrigues, que têm como linguagem artísticas intervenções que acontecem em diferentes lugares e monumentos da cidade porque sua tradição é significativa para construcão da imagem urbana e para seus fluxos. É importante lembrar que esses trabalhos são efêmeros – enquanto performances que se desdobram em videos e fotografias – e participaram em diferentes versões do Arte Pará (Importante Salão de Arte Contemporânea paraense).   Abstract Absract: This article aims to present public art as a city’s image and as an urban representation medium. The idea is to present and analyze urban interventions on monuments and spaces that are traditional in Belém do Pará – Brazil, which represent the city’s history and life through its movements and appropriations in a way to bring new meaning to spaces and places that form the collective image of the city’s inhabitants. Therefore, “Public Art as a city’s image: it’s shifts and appropriations” relate to a contemporary art landscape in Belém, in other words, the urban art (understood here as public and ephemeral art) and it’s manifestations on the last decade that relate and add to the traditional monuments (public and permanent art). All the work is based on the work of three artist from Para?: Berna Reale, Victor de La Rocque e Murilo Rodrigues, which have as artistic language interventions that happen in different places and monuments in the city, because their tradition is of significance for the urban image construction and its fluxes. It is important to remember that these works of art are ephemeral – performances that unfold in video and photographs – and that have parti- cipated in different versions of Arte Pará (important exhibition of Pará’s contemporary art).
O teatro de pesquisa ou a pesquisa no teatro: o projeto Gênero e Identidade
Authors: Pereira Antonia
Published: May 2016

O objeto deste ensaio é o trabalho prático e teórico envolvendo professores e alunos da graduação e da pós-graduação em Artes Cênicas, da Escola de Teatro da Universidade Federal da Bahia, visando à construção de uma encenação/instalação/performance ancorada nas questões de gênero e identidade, tendo como material de base uma dramaturgia da memória – dramaturgia construída a partir de histórias de vida dos atores sociais e teatrais implicados no processo dramatúrgico e cênico.
Composição: análise e síntese, sistemas, princípios e técnicas
Authors: Bordini Ricardo
Published: May 2016

Investiga-se a atividade compositiva partindo-se do pressuposto que processos de síntese e análise interagem simultânea e complementarmente. Abordam-se aspectos relacionados ao pensamento compositivo e sua natureza, sua relação com a notação musical e com a conspecção da ordem sistêmica. Discorre-se sobre os princípios básicos do sistema tonal. Apresenta-se um caso analítico estruturado nesse sistema. Expõem-se princípios básicos de um sistema não tonal, a saber, o espaço de encadeamentos atonal para tricordes. Formula-se um caso sintético originado pelo caso analítico, porém transportado para um sistema não tonal.
A música erudita vista por compositores e intérpretes brasileiros da música popular
Authors: Vetromilla Clayton
Published: May 2016

Em entrevista ao jornalista José Eduardo Homem de Mello, compositores e intérpretes consagrados manifestam sua opinião sobre, entre outros assuntos, a música erudita. Tal documento, reunido no livro Música Popular Brasileira (1976), interessa-nos, sobretudo, se o considerarmos representativo de um período em que ocorre uma reconfiguração significativa no campo da produção e da difusão da cultura musical brasileira. No presente texto, buscamos observar como os entrevistados lidam com as diferenças entre os gêneros “música popular” e “música erudita”. Para tal, depois de contextualizar questões teóricas esboçadas em O minuto e o milênio (1979), de José Miguel Wisnik, quando da análise, dialogamos também com outros autores que tratam do tema sobre o ponto de vista sociológico. Por fim, dada a atualidade do problema tratado, apresentamos breve reflexão sobre o tema a partir de uma perspectiva etnomusicológica mais atualizada.
España: Grandes retrocesos en el Sistema Sanitario con algunas expectativas de mejora.
Authors: RUIZ Sergio Fernández , BAYLE Marciano Sánchez
Published: May 2016

España esta viviendo un proceso de contrarreforma sanitaria que tiene sus aspectos económicos (recortes de los presupuestos sanitarios públicos) de deterioro en los recursos (disminución muy importante de los trabajadores sanitarios), de privatizaciones (que abarcan todos los aspectos desde la provisión sanitaria a la investigación y la formación) y de exclusiones del acceso a la atención sanitaria (el RDL 16/2012 que cambia un modelo universal por otro de seguros con lo que deja a numerosos colectivos sin atención sanitaria y que implanta copagos que impiden el acceso a prestaciones sanitarias). En esta situación se produjo un amplio rechazo social y profesional que consiguió paralizar en parte estas agresiones. Los cambios producidos en las últimas elecciones abren algunas expectativas de recuperación.
La oferta de turismo médico en la ciudad de Cartagena
Authors: Arias Aragonés Francisco José , Caraballo Payares Alexander Mauricio , Matos Navas Rodolfo Enrique
Published: May 2016

En esta investigación se analiza la oferta de turismo médico en la ciudad de Cartagena, con el fin de realizar su caracterización y proponer estrategias que permitan superar las barreras que lo obstaculizan. Se aplicó un instrumento de captura de la información dividido en seis capítulos. La información captada fue tabulada y procesada utilizando el software estadístico SPSS versión 19. Se encontró que a pesar de las ventajas que presenta esta actividad en Cartagena, los problemas asociados con la escasez de infraestructura hospitalaria y de profesionales de la salud, sumado a las necesidades de salud locales y bajos niveles de manejo de idioma extranjero, son las principales barreras para su desarrollo; por eso las recomendaciones apuntan a dar soluciones a ello.
Análisis del comportamiento de internacionalización de pequeñas y medianas empresas exportadoras. El caso de empresas exitosas de la industria del software en Lima
Authors: Méndez Lazarte Christiam
Published: May 2016

La investigación busca identificar el comportamiento de internacionalización de las empresas de software en el Perú y sistematizar lecciones aprendidas de casos de éxito en internacionalización de la industria del software, teniendo como referencia dos modelos de internacionalización: Born Global y Uppsala. El modelo de Uppsala explica el comportamiento de internacionalización de las empresas como un proceso gradual y por etapas, orientado a los mercados más cercanos, mientras que el modelo Born Global se enfoca en empresas que en los primeros tres años de creadas se orientan a mercados distantes y realizan un proceso acelerado de internacionalización, omitiendo etapas. La investigación identifica que las diferencias más notorias entre ambos modelos son: experiencia internacional previa de los fundadores, la visión internacional de los negocios y la orientación a mercados internacionales de países con un idioma distinto, y la especialización ha sido una característica de las empresas más exitosas.
Orientación al mercado e innovación en las empresas del sector servicios en la ciudad de Villavicencio
Authors: Ospina Infante Rafael , Riveros Castañeda Jenny Milena
Published: May 2016

El proceso de orientación al mercado (om) permite generar valor para los clientes en la medida que se compensan las preferencias y las necesidades de la mejor manera en el mercado, posibilitando el desarrollo de las ventajas competitivas sostenibles y perdurables en el tiempo. La om tiene dos dimensiones que la tipifican: una de carácter cognitivo, que presenta una dicotomía entre la filosofía/cultura de negocio de un lado, y el conocimiento/inteligencia; del otro, la dimensión conductual se divide a su vez en una perspectiva basada en procesos y la otra, basada en la función/acción como misión de la om. La om requiere continuos esfuerzos de innovación a fin de permitir que la organización pueda adaptarse a las exigencias de su entorno. Esta innovación –llamada blanda–, desde los postulados del marketing internacional, está relacionada con procesos y es direccionada a la gestión organizacional y al desarrollo de procesos técnicos productivos.
Determinantes técnicos para la localización de un centro offshore de ingeniería. Una valoración desde la práctica
Authors: Lli Torrabadella Carlos , Saiz-Álvarez José Manuel
Published: May 2016

A partir de la existencia de recursos productivos y de un talento disponible en diseño e ingeniería, la implantación de centros offshore se está convirtiendo para las empresas de ingeniería en una estrategia de internacionalización exitosa. El fuerte desarrollo de las empresas españolas del área de servicios de ingeniería debido a la creación de una burbuja inmobiliaria en los años previos a la actual Primera Crisis Global, ha generalizado dicha estrategia. El objetivo de este trabajo es estudiar cuáles son los determinantes técnicos para la realización de un proceso de offshoring, para lo cual se analizan los tipos que existen en el mercado y se analiza, a través de una encuesta realizada entre directivos de empresas de servicios de ingeniería, la valoración de dichos determinantes en el caso español. Se finaliza con unas conclusiones.
Modelo de gestión socialmente responsable para el eslabón de producción de guadua
Authors: Campos Parra William Alonso , Giraldo Aristizábal Lorena , Londoño Franco Isabel Cristina
Published: May 2016

En el presente artículo se describe la metodología que permitió diseñar y validar un modelo de gestión socialmente responsable para el eslabón de producción de guadua en el departamento del Quindío, representado en una herramienta, con el propósito de aportar a la sostenibilidad y competitividad del sector de la guadua. La herramienta tiene componentes representados en indicadores ambientales, sociales, comerciales y administrativos, los cuales fueron elaborados y validados con la participación de expertos. La validación se realizó mediante la aplicación de la matriz de verificación de condiciones iniciales contemplada en la metodología de estudios mixtos con un enfoque secuencial a través del tipo de investigación correlacional. Como resultado, se establecieron los indicadores apropiados por cada componente. La herramienta de gestión sugiere la estrategia de mejoramiento que debe ser aplicada en el corto, mediano y largo plazo por el intermediario y la unidad productiva de guadua para el cumplimiento de los indicadores.
Значение умолчания как функционально-семантическая категория
Authors: Иванян Елена
Published: May 2016

Значение умолчания показано в статье в аспекте истории вопроса его изучения в лингвистике и, в частности, в русистике; как самостоятельная функционально-семантическая категория русского языка. В статье описаны современные черты бытования этой категории в русском дискурсе второго десятилетия ХХI в. Теоретические положения исследования сопровождаются лингвистическим анализом иллюстративного материала функционирования семантики умолчания (на материале творчества А. С. Пушкина, Ф. М. Достоевского и примеров употребления из современного русского дискурса).
Стилистика нарратива в романе «Жизнь господина де Мольера» Михаила Булгакова (литературоведческий аспект)
Authors: Степновска Татьяна
Published: May 2016

Статья представляет наиболее существенные проблемы, связанные с повествованием в романе Михаила Булгакова. Оно ведется от первого лица единственного числа живым, насыщенным художественными средствами языком. Критические замечания повествователя об эпохе Людовика XIV, господствующих тогда в театре отношениях носят универсальный и вневременной характер. В большой степени это мнение самого Булгакова о театральной жизни времен сталинского террора.
Эмотивная составляющая современной вкусовой метафоры (на материале русских и болгарских медиатекстов)
Authors: Стоянова Елена
Published: May 2016

В статье рассматривается эмотивная коннотация вкусовой метафоры в русских и болгарских медиатекстах. Сфера источника вкусовой метафоры является относительно постоянной во времени, поскольку вкусовые ощущения характеризуется определенной стабильностью и относительным постоянством. Эмотивная коннотация как эмоциональная и оценочная характеристика объекта, транслируемая метафорическим образом, представляется одним из важнейших путей имплицитного или эксплицитного воздействия на интеллект, волю и эмоциональное состояние адресата. Основной задачей статьи является анализ второго фрейма метафорической модели «Оценка вкусовых ощущений», который состоит из двух основных слотов: «Позитивная / негативная оценка» и «Дополнительная оценка». Анализируемый материал медиадискурса демонстрирует моделируемую эмотивность современной вкусовой метафоры в ингерентной и адгерентной формах.
Билингвальное просторечие
Authors: Shajbakova Damina
Published: May 2016

В статье представлены рассуждения о квалификации типа билингвальной речи, который называют неисконной речью, пиджином, нелитературной речью. Она характеризуется девиантностью, энтропией нормы на уровнях языка, речи, прагматики. Речевая, поведенческая, ассоциативная интерференция объясняется тем, что билингв в речи на втором языке ищет опору в родном языке, родной культуре, в своем когнитивном опыте. Все это формирует функциональный тип речи, который я называю билингвальным просторечием. Он занимает свое законное место в классификации функциональных типов речи, увеличивая их парадигму за счет неисконной реализации. В билингвальной просторечной коммуникации дистанцированность от нормы объясняется отсутствием ее авторитета в речи на первом языке. Существует параллелизм функциональных типов билингвальной речи: посредством фацилитации коммуникативный опыт на первом языке переносится в речь на втором.
Influence of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on textural properties of Mozzarella cheese during refrigeration storage
Authors: Alam Tanweer , Saha N. C. , Bhardwaj Aastha , Goyal G. K.
Published: May 2016

The study was conducted to assess the textural quality of mozzarella cheese using MAP. 300 g of mozzarella cheese was placed in high barrier bags under five different atmospheres viz., air (atm 1), vacuum (atm 2), 100 % CO2 (atm 3), 100 % (atm 4) and a mixture of 50% N2 and 50% CO2 (atm 5). Periodically, the product was evaluated for its textural quality N2 with respect to its hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess, chewiness and springiness. Among the different modified atmospheres studied, atm 3 showed minimum changes on the textural quality in MAP Mozzarella cheese during storage, thus proving to be the best, followed by the samples packed in atm 5, atm 4, atm 2 and atm 1 respectively, in descending order. The five types of atmospheres and the intervals of storage period, each individually, influenced the textural quality of Mozzarella cheese.
Influence of storage temperatures on the protein content of french beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Kaur Manpreet , Gupta Satish Kumar , Mittal T. C. , Sharma S. R.
Published: May 2016

A preliminary study was conducted where mature french beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) of ‘Falguni’ variety, were collected from small holder farmers in 2 growing seasons and data was collected with a view to know the effect of storage for prediction of the relationship between storage conditions, physical and nutritional quality under low density polythene bag, high density polythene bag and laminated aluminium packaging. The individual quick freezing of the French beans was done. Half of the samples were packed separately and placed in refrigerater at -18°C for two hours. while the other half was stored in deep freezer at -20°C and observations made for 4 months. It was observed that the higher the temperature, the higher the weight loss although the loss was higher in low density polythene bags in all the storage temperatures. There was a slower loss of protein content in samples stored in Laminated aluminium polythene bags; however, the samples stored in both temperatures had the greatest loss by 4th month. The results show that packaging in laminated aluminium polythene bags has to becoupled with low temperature storage in order to receive a desirable shelf life.
Formulation of osmo -dehydrated cashew apple (Anacardium occidentale L.)
Authors: Mini C. , Archana S. S.
Published: May 2016

Osmo-dehydrated cashew apples could be developed by osmotic treatment of 10 mm thick slices of blanched cashew apples in 60° brix honey at 50° C for 24 hours followed by drying at 50° C till 15-20% moisture. The product could be stored for six months in vacuum pack with nitrogen in laminated pouch without affecting major chemical quality parameters.
Relationship of blood metabolites with reproductive cyclicity in dairy cows
Authors: Qureshi Muhammad Ubaidullah , Qureshi Muhammad Subhan , Khan Rajwali , Rahman Abdur , Sohail Syed Muhammad , Ijaz Asim , Ahmad Ijaz , Ahmad Shakoor , Shoaib Mohammad , Basit Abdul
Published: May 2016

A total of 40 dairy cows in early lactation (60 to 90 days) of four different breeds were selected, comprising 10 animals each from Holstein Friesian (HF), Jersey (J), Achai (ACH) and F1 (HF x Sahiwal). All cows were multiparous with body weight 250-400 kg and milk production ranged from 3 to 12 kg/day. Blood samples were collected from each animal at fortnight intervals for 90 days. In the present study, 65 % of cows reestablished estrus while 35 % cows remained anestrous, 80 % of Holsteins showed estrus followed by 70 % of Jersey and F1 cows while in Achai breed showed only 40 % and 60 % cows remained anestrous. Blood glucose and daily milk yield significantly affected post partum estrus (P<0.01) while serum total protein and triglycerides concentration in blood did not affect post partum estrus. The serum glucose level was lower (39.93 ± 3.14 mg/dl) two months before and showed an increasing trend (49.63 ± 2.47 mg/dl) towards commencement of estrus as well as during estrus (48.20 ± 2.42 mg/dl) and then a declining trend was observed. Mean concentration of serum glucose was significantly higher in Jersey (52.50 ± 2.09 mg/dl) followed by F1 (39.68 ± 1.45 mg/dl), HF (38.85 ± 1.77 mg/dl) and Achai (33.30 ± 2.17 mg/dl) respectively. Breed type significantly affected blood glucose (P < 0.05) in jersey cows whereas both blood glucose and triglycerides were significantly affected (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05, respectively) in F1 cows.
Move Analysis of Conclusions as Components of Research Articles in Persian and English
Authors: Zamani Gerannaz , Ebadi Saman
Published: May 2016

The structure of the conclusion sections in Research Articles (RAs) is of significance in academic writing. The conclusion section does not only provide an outline of the study, but also other important elements, such as recommendations, implications and statements of possible lines of future research. This paper reports on an analysis of the conclusion sections of Persian and English Research Articles (RAs) published in international journals. To meet this end 20 RAs were selected from the fields of Civil Engineering and Applied Linguistics. The Conclusion sections of the papers were examined for their moves based on Yang and Allison’s (2003) move model.  The frequency analysis of the moves showed slight differences among the moves employed and the Chi-Square analysis did not show significant differences between the moves used in Conclusion sections of RAs in Civil Engineering and Applied Linguistics as well as between Persian and English RAs. The study contributes to a richer understanding of the conclusion structure of research articles and offers ESP/EFL instructors and researchers, insights which can be used in the instruction of the conventions or expectations of academic writing. Novice writers and non-native students can benefit from it, mainly because it helps them eliminate their writing dilemmas and assists them to take part in international discourse communities.  Key Words: Conclusion section; Contrastive move analysis; Genre analysis; Research articles
Teaching and learning cinema and visual languages through economics-business studies and law in high school: An experimental interdisciplinary approach
Authors: Poli Anna
Published: May 2016

In Italy, little is being done to promote cinema studies and the ability to analyse films and/or multimedia works among high school students. Although Italian legislation provides guidelines on specific learning objectives, activities and content to be included in high school courses, film and media language is still not encouraged in schools. The pilot introduction of cinema at the C. Tenca High School in Milan had the aim of demonstrating the value of film as an educational and epistemological resource and fostering the development of innovative interdisciplinary teaching strategies. Themes related to cinematographic language, Economics-Business Studies and law were introduced and analysed via the exploration of early films (late 1800s and early 1900s). The students investigated the topics of advertising, building a brand name, online marketing and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. In order to enhance studentsâ€™ skills in analysing interactive communications, we introduced the themes of data journalism and fact-checking. The results are discussed in terms of a possible role for Cinema in the study of Economics-Business Studies and Law and of how cinema might become an interdisciplinary resource for other school subjects.

 

Keywords: Secondary School Social Science Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Cinema, Economics-Business Studies and Law, New Media, Promoting Active Learning.
Effects of Atorvastatin on Periodontitis of Rats Subjected to Glucocorticoid‐Induced Osteoporosis
Authors: Sousa Luzia Hermínia , Linhares Eveline V.M. , Alexandre Joanna Trycia , Lisboa Mario Roberto , Furlaneto Flávia , Freitas Raul , Ribeiro Isabela , Val Danielle , Marques Mirna , Chaves Hellíada Vasconcelos , Martins Conceição , Brito Gerly A.C. , Goes Paula
Published: May 2016

Background: Atorvastatin (ATV) has shown pleiotropic effects on bone tissue, and osteoporosis can aggravate periodontitis. Thus, the effects of ATV on experimental periodontitis (EP) in rats subjected to glucocorticoid‐induced osteoporosis (GIOP) was assessed.

Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into the following groups: 1) naive; 2) EP; 3) GIOP + EP; and 4) ATV. Groups GIOP + EP and ATV received 7 mg/kg dexamethasone intramuscularly once per week for 5 weeks, and the others received saline (SAL). Groups EP, GIOP + EP, and ATV were submitted to EP by ligature around the maxillary left second molars for 11 days. Group ATV received 27 mg/kg ATV orally, and the others received SAL 30 minutes before EP. Periodontium was analyzed by macroscopy, microtomography, and histopathology; by immunohistochemical examination of receptor activator of nuclear factor‐κB ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), wingless (WNT) 10b, dickkopf‐related protein 1 (DKK‐1), and β‐catenin; and by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay analysis of myeloperoxidase (MPO), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α, interleukin (IL)‐1β, IL‐6, IL‐8, IL10, reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT). Leukogram, liver and kidney enzymes, and bone‐specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) serum levels were evaluated.

Results: ATV decreased bone loss, reduced MPO, TNF‐α, IL‐1β, IL‐6, and IL‐8, and increased IL‐10, GSH, SOD, and CAT levels. ATV reduced RANKL and DKK‐1 and increased OPG, WNT10b, and β‐catenin expressions and BALP activity.

Conclusion: ATV reduced inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone loss in rats with EP and GIOP, with participation of the WNT signaling pathway.
Un estudio sobre la organizción espacial del antiguo asentamiento maya El Resbalón, Quintana Roo
Authors: Tsukamoto Kenichiro
Published: May 2016

Tres temporadas de campo (2001-2003) en el sitio arqueológico de El Resbalón, Quintana Roo, que consistieron en el levantamiento topográfico, revelaron la planificación y distribución de las estructuras del lugar. Los resultados obtenidos de los análisis del mapa topográfico y su restitución planimétrica, así como de los materiales encontrados en los sondeos realizadosen el 2002, demostraron la construcción de una identidad unificada y su cambio a lo largo del tiempo por medio de la planificación urbanística.
Las canoas de jade del sur de Veracruz como elemento iconográfico olmeca previo a la odisea del Dios del maíz maya
Authors: Uch Avendano Eric Orlando
Published: May 2016

En el artículo se revisan algunas canoas de jade olmecas procedentes del sur de Veracruz, pertenecientes a museos y colecciones privadas de México y el extranjero. El argumento principal señala que estas canoas constituyen una representación de un complejo de ideas relacionadas con un viejo mito de creación olmeca, que involucra a una deidad relacionada con el maíz. Para reforzar esta interpretación, se revisan lecturas hechas por epigrafistas de artefactos mayas del Clásico, en los cuales se recuperan relatos de la creación llevada a cabo por el joven Dios del Maíz, que induye un pasaje donde se utiliza una canoa como transporte. Este contexto de representaciones sirve como base para señalar una posible continuidad entre ideologías del mundo olmeca y el maya, y para ofrecer una interpretación de un signo grabado en una canoa de jade de Campeche.
Impacto de la globalización en los mayas yucatecos
Authors: Ramírez Carrillo Luis Alfonso
Published: May 2016

Se aborda el impacto que ha tenido sobre los mayas yucatecos el proceso de globalización generado a partir de la apertura económica de 1982 en México. Ofrece una imagen general sobre los grandes líneas de transformación social, sin analizar a detalle indicadores específicos. Sostiene que el impacto de la globalización de las últimas dos décadas tiene raíces históricas; sólo es una nueva etapa en el proceso a largo plazo de pauperización de la cultura y la sociedad mayas.
Globalización y turismo en el sur de Quintana Roo
Authors: Daltabuit Godás Magali , Cisneros Reyes Héctor , Valenzuela Valdivieso Ernesto
Published: May 2016

Estudio sobre las interrelaciones entre los actores sociales involucrados en el turismo sustentable en el sur de Quintana roo, siendo la industria turística un elemento fundamental del proceso de desarrollo regional inmerso en la dinámica económica global. Se realiza un análisis comparativo entre los proyectos de desarrollo turístico “Costa Maya” y “Corredor Ecoarqueológico”, centrado en la integración de los habitantes locales de estas nuevas iniciativas de desarrollo sustentable. La situación de las comunidades de la Costa Maya, Mahahual y Xcalak, contrastan con la comunidad de Tres Garantías, localizada en el Corredor Ecoarqueológico. La Costa Maya es parte del plan gubernamental de desarrollo regional y está sustentada en una gran inversión de capital, mientras que el proyecto ecoturístico de Tres Garantías es ejemplo de turismo comunitario, surgido de la fuerte organización lograda por la experiencia previa de la silvicultura social. Los resultados de esta investigación muestran que el turismo sustentable no ha podido aún despegar en el sur de Quintana Roo como una actividad económica con las metas señaladas inicialmente en cuanto a la conservación ambiental, el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de la población y el fortalecimiento de las culturas locales.