bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bespoke bookselling for the twenty-first century: John Smith’s and current UK higher education
Authors: Frost Simon
Published: May 2016

The JS Group is the business home to the prize-winning chain of booksellers for higher education institutions, John Smith’s. Under the deceptively simple term ‘bookseller’, however, lies a shift in thinking about books published by John Smith’s, which deserves articulation. This shift moves from regarding books as a source of knowledge conveyed through the book’s text to books as an agency capable of producing a range of notably different outcomes, of which knowledge is one, for each of the actors involved in its book-retail network. Through their aggregated engagement with what Darnton calls the communications circuit, John Smith’s manages to deliver different outcomes for students, lecturers, parents, student support services, for university executive management and for the state. These outcomes are only heightened when combined with Smith’s smart card system, sometimes called ASPIRE. In conjunction with a Samsung tablet, ASPIRE is then able to deliver ‘free’ digitized learning, funded through the UK fair access bursaries. The article examines John Smith’s model and questions the trade-off between effectiveness and freedom, finding the alternatives to be wanting. The research emerges from ongoing work into reading within the frame of commodity culture and, as such, the disciplinary fields supporting it are sociologies of literature, economics and book history studies, expressed in terms of cultural and critical discourse. The combination, it is hoped, will provide a fresh perspective.
Properties of the characteristic polynomials and spectrum of Pn and Cn
Authors: El Seidy Essam , Hussein Salah Eldin , Mohamed Atef
Published: May 2016

We consider a finite undirected and connected simple graph Â with vertex set Â and edge set .We calculated the general formulas of the spectra of a cycle graph and path graph. In this discussion we are interested in the adjacency matrix, Laplacian matrix, signless Laplacian matrix, normalized Laplacian matrix, and seidel adjacency matrix.
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Google, Twitter, and Other Online Databases
Authors: S Rawal Bharat , Eberhardt Gabrielle , Lee Jaein
Published: May 2016

Every day, millions of attacks are carried out on the networks and computer systems. In recent years, these numbers have increased dramatically. All it requires is one success for a hacker to gain unauthorized access and data, but for administrators, it is a constant battle to protect what is rightfully theirs. In this paper, we look into how these attacks have increased, what the studies of various databases and reports say on how and what types of data are being breached, who is breaching them, and how they are breaching the systems. Also, we propose various unconventional ways to prevent these attacks from happening in the future. Furthermore, this paper lists the top 26 bug-fix times reported in the Google Security Research Project (GSRP). This article brings to light reoccurring cyber threats, challenges associated with these threats, and emerging trends in the domain of cyber security.
Triatomines intrahaemocoelic inoculation protocol: a useful tool to check infectivity in insects
Authors: S. Rozas-Dennis Gabriela , A. Marti Gerardo , González Nadia Lorena , Guhl Felipe , M. A. Guérin Diego
Published: May 2016

Vectors of Chagas disease are currently controlled by employing several chemical insecticides though there is a continuing search for alternative ecological methods against disease causing vectors. An effective method includes the use of specific pathogens as biological control agents. The aim of this work was to describe a complete experimental inoculation protocol in triatomines. The intrahaemocoelic inoculation technique can be applied to inoculate different kinds of microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, bacteria and protozoa; so it could be considered a useful tool in infective bioassays. This article includes results from evaluations of Triatoma virus (TrV, Dicistroviridae: Cripavirus) infectivity in several triatomine species. The protocol, also suitable for any other kind of insects, describes the materials and steps required to safely inoculate the insects, preventing any damage and/or contamination.
The Legitimation of a Sustainable Practice through Dialectical Adaptation in the Marketplace
Authors: Gollnhofer Johanna F.
Published: May 2016

Consumers, retailers, and public policy makers all strive to engage in sustainable behavior. However, such actions often conflict with existing regulatory, normative, or cultural-cognitive structures, preventing legitimation on a broad scale. This article shows how activist consumers initially tackle the problem of food waste through a practice—namely, dumpster diving—that is at odds with marketplace structures, leading to the practice's marginalization and stigmatization. However, through dialectical adaptation strategies that alter both the practice of dumpster diving and respective marketplace antecedents, the practice of foodsharing emerges, becomes legitimated, and contributes significantly to the primary goal of dumpster diving: the reduction of food waste. The author identifies goal congruency as the underlying mechanism that allows for this process of dialectical adaptation. This study contributes to the literature on sustainable behavior by showing how the process of dialectical adaptation has the potential to resolve trade-offs as experienced by public policy makers, companies, and consumers. Finally, this article examines a case in which consumers and companies resolve a public policy problem without regulatory intervention, by opting out of public policy.
A Parthenogenesis Gene Candidate and Evidence for Segmental Allopolyploidy in Apomictic Brachiaria decumbens
Authors: Worthington Margaret , Heffelfinger Christopher , Bernal Diana , Quintero Constanza , Zapata Yeny Patricia , Perez Juan Guillermo , De Vega Jose , Miles John , Dellaporta Stephen , Tohme Joe
Published: May 2016

Apomixis, asexual reproduction through seed, enables breeders to identify and faithfully propagate superior heterozygous genotypes by seed without the disadvantages of vegetative propagation or the expense and complexity of hybrid seed production. The availability of new tools such as genotyping by sequencing and bioinformatics pipelines for species lacking reference genomes now makes the construction of dense maps possible in apomictic species, despite complications including polyploidy, multisomic inheritance, self-incompatibility, and high levels of heterozygosity. In this study, we developed saturated linkage maps for the maternal and paternal genomes of an interspecific Brachiaria ruziziensis (R. Germ. and C. M. Evrard) × B. decumbens Stapf. F1 mapping population in order to identify markers linked to apomixis. High-resolution molecular karyotyping and comparative genomics with Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv provided conclusive evidence for segmental allopolyploidy in B. decumbens, with strong preferential pairing of homologs across the genome and multisomic segregation relatively more common in chromosome 8. The apospory-specific genomic region (ASGR) was mapped to a region of reduced recombination on B. decumbens chromosome 5. The Pennisetum squamulatum (L.) R.Br. PsASGR-BABY BOOM-like (psASGR–BBML)-specific primer pair p779/p780 was in perfect linkage with the ASGR in the F1 mapping population and diagnostic for reproductive mode in a diversity panel of known sexual and apomict Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb. and P. maximum Jacq. germplasm accessions and cultivars. These findings indicate that ASGR–BBML gene sequences are highly conserved across the Paniceae and add further support for the postulation of the ASGR–BBML as candidate genes for the apomictic function of parthenogenesis.
TENDENCIAS DISCIPLINARES Y PROFESIONALES DE LA GEOGRAFÍA EN COSTA RICA: EL CASO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL
Authors: Araya-Ramírez Iliana
Published: May 2016

El objetivo del artículo consiste en examinar las tendencias disciplinarias y profesionales de la Geografía, así como discutir las principales relaciones entre el desarrollo disciplinar y profesional.La actualización del currículum de la carrera de Ciencias Geográficas con énfasis en Ordenamiento del Territorio, toma como referencia tales tendencias y las integra en una Geografía aplicada para responder a la necesidad de formar profesionales en geografía, que ofrezca soluciones en la ordenación del territorio tendiente a la equidad y el compromiso con el desarrollo nacional. Las áreas de desarrollo disciplinar y profesional de la carrera corresponden a Pensamiento, epistemología yenseñanza de la Geografía, Gestión y ordenamiento del territorio, Territorio y ambiente y Ciencia de la información geográfica.ABSTRACTThe article aims at considering disciplinary and professional Geographic trends and discussing the main relationships between discipline and the professional development of Geography. Updating the curriculum of the Carrera de Ciencias Geográficas con énfasis en ordenamiento del territorio(Geographic Science Career with An Emphasis on Spatial Planning) is based on those trends and integrates them into an applied Geography to respond the needs of training professionals that provide spatial planning solutions aimed at the equity and commitment to national development. The disciplinary and professional development areas of the career correspond to Thinking, Epistemology and Geography Teaching, Land Use Planning and Management, Territory and Environment, and Geographic Information Science
UNA PROPUESTA PARA LA FUNDAMENTACIÓN TEÓRICA Y FILOSÓFICA DE LA EDUCACIÓN EN DERECHOS HUMANOS
Authors: Naranjo Segura Juan Carlos
Published: May 2016

El presente artículo tiene como meta plantear una reflexión acerca de la fundamentación teóricay filosófica de la educación en derechos humanos. Para ello, se parte de la comprensión deque los derechos son un escenario de resignificaciones sociales, donde la base para alcanzar loscambios sociales, radica en la posibilidad de que cada persona pueda posicionarse en su propiocontexto, lo comprenda e intente cambiarlo cuando este violente o atente contra la dignidadde la persona. Desde esta lógica, se define los derechos humanos como espacios de lucha, enlos cuales la educación puede cumplir un papel clave, en cuanto permita la comprensión dela propia realidad. De esta manera, se analizará cómo la Filosofía de la Liberación permite serun insumo desde el cual se puede alcanzar un humanismo que permite, desde los espacios de lacotidianidad, la vivencia de los valores propios del respeto de los derechos. AbstractThis article aims to establish a reflection on the theoretical and philosophical foundation of humanrights education, to do so, we start from the understanding that rights are a system new social meaningsscenario, where the basis for achieving such purpose lies in the possibility that people have to be placedin their own context, to understand it and change it every time this violates or undermines the dignityof the human person. From this logic, human rights are defined as sites of struggle, where educationshould play a key role, as it must allow an understanding of reality itself. Thus, it will be analyzed howthe Philosophy of Liberation becomes an input from where people can reach a humanism that permitsto experience values of respect for human rights on everyday life.
INTERTEKSTUALUMO VERTIMO ŽODŽIU STRATEGIJOS EUROPOS PARLAMENTE
Authors: Terleckaitė Neringa
Published: May 2016

Straipsnyje tiriamas intertekstualumas Europos Parlamento narių trumpuosiuose pranešimuose ir jų vertimo žodžiu iš lietuvių kalbos į anglų kalbą strategijos. Intertekstualumo reiškinys plačiai tyrinėtas grožinėje literatūroje ir vertimo raštu studijose, tačiau vertimo žodžiu srityje dar nėra sulaukęs tyrėjų dėmesio. Diskursuose, kurie pasižymi labai aiškia struktūra ir apima informacijos perdavimo funkciją, pvz., žodiniuose ES parlamentarų pranešimuose, intertekstualumas nėra akivaizdus, dėl to galima manyti, jog tam žanrui inertekstualumas nebūdingas. Tokiam požiūriui prieštarauja šis tyrimas, kurio pagrindu pasirinkti 38 nuo 1 iki 3 min. trukmės politiniai pranešimai, pasakyti per pusės metų laikotarpį. Siekiant ištirti, ar intertekstualumas užima svarbią vietą ES institucijų politiniame diskurse ir kokios vertimos strategijos dažniausiai taikomos šiame kontekste, taikomas kiekybinis metodas. Vėliau tos strategijos analizuojamos kokybiniu metodu, ieškoma ryšio tarp intertekstualumo tipo ir pasirinktos vertimo strategijos – taip siekiama nustatyti, ar intertekstualumas sukelia vertimo problemų ir kokių. Šis tyrimas ir jo išvados yra ne tik aktualios vertimo mokslui, bet ir gali pasitarnauti vertėjams jų darbe.
A hyperthyreosis kezelésének ritka mellékhatásai
Authors: Sohár Gábor , Kovács Mónika , Györkös Andrea , Gasztonyi Beáta
Published: May 2016

The authors present the case history of a patient suffering from hyperthyroidism. The diagnostic procedures revealed the presence of propylthiouracyl induced vasculitis with renal involvement, that recovered completely after the withdrawal of propylthiouracyl and corticosteroid treatment. Thereafter, the patient was treated with thiamasol, that caused agranulocytosis with fever. After transient litium carbonate therapy a succesful thyreoidectomy was performed. Cumulative serious side effects of antithyroid drugs are rare. This case highlights some of the challenges and complications encountered in the management of hyperthyroidism. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(22), 869–872.
Microbiological Seal of Two Types of Tapered Implant Connections
Authors: Peruzetto Wheslley M. , Martinez Elizabeth F. , Peruzzo Daiane C. , Joly Júlio Cesar , Napimoga Marcelo H.
Published: May 2016

Abstract Tapered implant connections have gained wide popularity for being more resistant to fatigue and for promoting a better seal against bacterial infiltration than conventional connections. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacterial seal at the implant-abutment interface using two Morse taper implant models, by in vitro microbiological analysis. Eleven non-indexed and 11 indexed abutments were selected and connected to their respective implants with a 20 N torque, according to manufacturer's recommendation. Microbiological analysis was carried out using colonies of Escherichia coli transported directly from a culture dish to the prosthetic component. For control, one non-contaminated abutment-implant set from each group (negative control) and one contaminated implant with no abutment (positive control) were used. The specimens were immersed in BHI broth and maintained in an incubator at 37 °C for 14 days to assess the development of bacterial contamination. The results revealed that 36.4% (n=4) of the indexed components and 90.9% (n=10) of the non-indexed components allowed bacterial leakage, with significant difference between groups (p=0.0237). In conclusion, both tapered components failed to provide adequate sealing to bacterial leakage, although the indexed type components showed a superior seal compared with non-indexed components.
Influence of Blood on the Accuracy of Raypex 5 and Root ZX Electronic Foramen Locators: An In Vivo Study
Authors: Saatchi Masoud , Aminozarbian Mohammad Ghasem , Noormohammadi Hamid , Baghaei Badri
Published: May 2016

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate in vivo the accuracy of the Raypex 5 and Root ZX electronic foramen locators (EFLs) in the presence of blood in the root canal space. Forty single-canal teeth scheduled for extraction were selected. Access cavity was prepared and coronal enlargement was carried out. Approximately two drops of blood were collected by finger prick and injected into the root canal space. The electronic working length (EWL) of each tooth by each device was established twice before (NB group) and after (WB group) injecting blood into the root canal. The tooth was extracted and the actual working length (AWL) was determined. Data were analyzed using McNemar's test. The accuracy rates of Raypex 5 and Root ZX within 0.5 mm in the NB group were 88.9% and 91.5%, with 83.3% and 86.2% in the WB group, respectively. There were no significant differences between the accuracy of each EFL in the two groups (p>0.05). Considering the NB and WB groups, there were no statistically significant differences in the accuracy of the EFLs (p>0.05). The presence of blood in the root canal space did not influence the accuracy of the EFLs.
Urbanization effects on the composition and structure of macrophytes communities in a lotic ecosystem of Pernambuco State, Brazil
Authors: Xavier L. R. C. C. , Scherner F. , Burgos D. C. , Barreto R. C. , Pereira S. M. B.
Published: May 2016

Abstract Population growth in urban areas changes freshwater ecosystems, and this can have consequences for macrophyte communities as can be seen in the municipalities that border the Capibaribe River, Pernambuco, Brazil. This study reports the effects of urbanization on the composition and structure of macrophyte communities in areas along that river. The following urbanized and non-urbanized sampling sites were chosen: Sites 1 and 2 (municipality of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe), Sites 3 and 4 (municipality of Toritama), and Sites 5 and 6 (metropolitan region of Recife). These sites were visited every two months from January to July 2013 to observe seasonal variation (wet and dry seasons). Thirty-one species were identified. Generally, the non-urbanized sites had a higher number of species. Multivariate analyses indicated significant overall differences between urbanized and non-urbanized areas (R = 0.044; p < 0.001) and between seasons (R = 0.018; p < 0.019). Owing to the large variation in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics between urbanized and non-urbanized areas, we found that urbanization significantly influenced the floristic composition and structure of macrophyte communities.
Avaliação “in vitro” do efeito da infusão de Cunila microcephala Benth sobre a atividade da enzima acetilcolinesterase e biomarcadores de estresse oxidativo em eritrócitos de agricultores
Authors: HORN R.C. , MAGNI M.P. , MORI N.C. , JUNGES L. , GOLLE D.P. , KOEFENDER J. , MANFIO C.E. , GELATTI G.T. , FELIPPIN T.
Published: May 2016

RESUMO Tivemos como objetivo avaliar o efeito da infusão de Cunila microcephala Benth sobre a atividade da enzima acetilcolinesterase (AChE) e marcadores de estresse oxidativo em eritrócitos de agricultores. Foram utilizadas amostras provenientes de 16 trabalhadores rurais expostos a pesticidas agrícolas pelo período mínimo de 5 anos e um grupo controle constituído de 16 indivíduos não expostos a agrotóxicos. As hemácias dos agricultores e o grupo A foram expostos “in vitro” à solução salina (NaCl 0,9%). Os demais grupos foram expostos à infusão de poejo nas concentrações de 0; 5; 10; 25 e 50 g/L (Grupos B; C; D e E, respectivamente). Em seguida, foram realizadas as determinações da atividade da AChE e dos níveis de substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico (TBARS), proteínas carboniladas (PCs) e glutationa reduzida (GSH). Os resultados mostram que a infusão de poejo 50g/L, aumenta a atividade da enzima AChE e os níveis de GSH. Contudo, os níveis de TBARS e PCs diminuíram após o tratamento com a infusão de poejo 25 e 50 g/L. A infusão de poejo, na concentração de 50 g/L, é capaz de reverter, “in vitro” a inibição da atividade da AChE que ocorre pela exposição a pesticidas, e ainda demonstra um importante potencial antioxidante, tendo em vista que diminuiu danos lipídicos e proteicos e ainda, estimulou a produção do principal antioxidante não enzimático endógeno.
Pollination in the oil palms Elaeis guineensis, E. oleifera and their hybrids (OxG), in tropical America
Authors: Meléndez María Raquel , Ponce William Patricio
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACT Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is very important in the Central and South American economies. Plants suffer from a devastating fungal disease known as "lethal decay" or "pudrición del cogollo", in Spanish. Producer countries in Africa, Asia and tropical America have developed breeding programs that seek the tolerance of this disease by plants. The hybrids Elaeis guineensis x Elaeis oleifera (OxG) are resistant, but show physiological problems that affect commercial productivity. Natural pollination in these hybrids is low and manual pollination has high labor costs. The Coleoptera order is the most numerous and diverse natural pollinator, and the Elaeidobius genus has high efficiency and specificity to oil palm species. Elaeidobius kameronicus, Elaeidobius subvittatus and Mystrops costaricensis are the insects most commonly associated with oil palm inflorescences. Dynamics in insect populations change according to palm species and weather conditions. It is necessary to understand the insect behavior and population dynamics in OxG hybrids. Thus, recent studies on oil palm pollination, insect diversity and distribution in Latin America are discussed in this study.
Representações do Corpo Feminino na Menopausa: Estudo Etnográfico em um Hospital-Escola Brasileiro
Authors: Feltrin Rebeca Buzzo , Velho Lea
Published: May 2016

Resumo: O pensamento científico sobre o corpo da mulher sofreu várias modificações no decorrer do tempo. Isto ocorre porque a biologia interage com a história e a cultura para produzir uma experiência única sobre a saúde. No caso específico da menopausa, ela deixou de ser entendida como uma ocorrência natural do processo de envelhecimento da mulher e passou a ser vista como uma doença que requer intervenção médica e farmacêutica. Este artigo analisa como esta nova perspectiva sobre a menopausa aparece no contexto de atendimento do Ambulatório de Menopausa do Centro de Atenção Integral à Saúde da Mulher - CAISM. Buscou-se em particular conhecer as narrativas das mulheres atendidas em função da menopausa e identificar a influência do modelo médico-científico vigente em tais narrativas. A análise se baseia em material coletado no hospital-escola durante o período de setembro de 2009 a outubro de 2010, abrangendo observações no Ambulatório de Menopausa e dos materiais informativos que lá são distribuídos, entrevistas com mulheres e profissionais de saúde, além do acompanhamento do grupo de apoio psicológico oferecido no local. São apresentadas evidências da construção do conhecimento médico-científico sobre a menopausa a partir de um padrão "masculino" de normalidade, que representa o corpo feminino como doente e inferior.
Caracterização e Divergência Genética de Populações de Casearia grandiflora no Cerrado Piauiense
Authors: Costa Marcones Ferreira , Lopes Angela Celis de Almeida , Gomes Regina Lucia Ferreira , Araújo Ademir Sérgio Ferreira de , Zucchi Maria Imaculada , Pinheiro José Baldin , Valente Sérgio Emílio dos Santos
Published: May 2016

RESUMO Casearia grandiflora (Salicaceae) é uma espécie típica do cerrado piauiense, o conhecimento da diversidade genética dessa espécie é de grande importância para estabelecimento de práticas e estratégias de conservação biológica. O presente estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar a diversidade de C. grandiflora em duas áreas de cerrado do Piauí. Foram analisados 15 descritores de natureza quantitativa, através da medição do caule, folha, fruto e semente, seguida de posterior análise multivariada (componentes principais e agrupamento). Tanto a análise de componentes principais quanto os métodos de agrupamento apresentaram semelhanças na associação das plantas, o que contribuiu para o conhecimento dos padrões de variação fenotípica e divergência da espécie, sendo que a maior variação da diversidade genética foi encontrada dentro das populações. Os resultados fornecem informações importantes, visto que na literatura descrições sobre caracterização morfológica e diversidade genética dessa espécie ainda são limitadas.
CIÊNCIAS, TRABALHO E EDUCAÇÃO NO SISTEMA PENITENCIÁRIO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Silva Roberto da , Moreira Fábio Aparecido , Oliveira Carolina Bessa Ferreira de
Published: May 2016

RESUMO: Este artigo tematiza as relações entre as diversas áreas de conhecimento e respectivos profissionais que atuam na execução penal no sistema penitenciário brasileiro. O tema é relevante porque partimos do pressuposto de que a ressignificação dessas áreas de conhecimento pode alterar a forma como se faz educação e gestão do trabalho dentro da prisão. A tese a ser explorada no artigo problematiza a subordinação epistemológica das ciências humanas, sociais e biológicas às ciências jurídicas como causa da fragmentação epistemológica do conhecimento, à qual corresponde a fragmentação das especialidades profissionais, bem como a fragmentação das políticas, programas, projetos e ações destinadas ao tratamento dado às pessoas privadas da liberdade. A conclusão do artigo aponta para a necessidade de um projeto político pedagógico que articule e integre os saberes existentes na prisão e o trabalho dos diferentes profissionais, sobretudo em virtude da mudança do perfil da população atendida e do entendimento de que todos os saberes são úteis e necessários à educação da pessoa privada da liberdade.
A EDUCAÇÃO QUE LEVA AO TRABALHO - O TRABALHO QUE LEVA À ESCOLA: SUPERANDO A DICOTOMIA ENTRE EDUCAÇÃO E TRABALHO
Authors: Carvalho Odair França de
Published: May 2016

RESUMO: A educação nas prisões foi objeto de discussões no Ministério da Educação nos anos 2000, no contexto do movimento de debate educacional que incorporou grupos, movimentos sociais e representantes de segmentos historicamente excluídos das políticas públicas do Estado brasileiro. Este artigo apresenta reflexões desenvolvidas em pesquisa de doutorado cujo objetivo foi analisar experiências educativas, desenvolvidas por educadores no interior de escolas do sistema prisional de São Paulo, tendo como cerne a experiência desenvolvida pela Fundação Estadual de Amparo ao Trabalhador Preso (FUNAP). Os resultados apresentam pontos positivos no que tange a oportunizar ao homem preso a vivência e a possibilidade da construção de uma nova identidade - a de educador - e a luta pela preservação de um espaço que busca resistir à cultura prisional - a escola. As análises indicam precariedade na formação dos educadores, revelando uma política pública educacional e laboral alicerçada a partir da exploração da mão de obra carcerária.
Dealing with data: innovation in monitoring and operation and maintenance of dams
Authors: Goff C. A. , Atyeo M. S. , Gimeno O. , Wetton M. N.
Published: May 2016

Owners of large reservoirs often have to comply with statutory monitoring and maintenance regimes as well as the day-to-day operation and maintenance (O&M) of the dam, pipework, valves and appurtenant structures. These requirements can generate a large amount of data that are important for many different people involved in the smooth running of the asset, and which need to be accessed in different formats, locations and times, for different purposes. The consequences of ‘missing’ important data can range from something as simple as a broken access gate, to something as serious as a catastrophic dam breach. This paper describes research into advanced data interaction techniques such as augmented reality and near field communication, and how these were applied to existing data in a reservoir O&M manual for a reservoir in the UK, in order to develop the ‘Reservoir App’ – a smarter way of generating, accessing and using reservoir data.
Introduction to the Arctic Oil and Gas Research Centre
Authors: Johnstone Rachael Lorna , Hansen Anne Merrild
Published: May 2016

(Published: May 2016)Citation: R. L. Johnstone and A. M. Hansen. “Introduction to the Arctic Oil and Gas Research Centre.” Arctic Review on Law and Politics, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2016, pp. 107–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.17585/arctic.v7.421
Greenland, Business in the Arctic, the Polar Code and Coast Guard Cooperation
Authors: Ravna Øyvind
Published: May 2016

(Published: May 2016)Citation: Ø. Ravna. “Greenland, Business in the Arctic, the Polar Code and Coast Guard Cooperation.” Arctic Review on Law and Politics, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2016, pp. 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.17585/arctic.v7.445
CONSISTENCY OF MANAGEMENT AS THE MAIN IMPERATIVE IN THE TRANSITION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Nikonova A. A.
Published: May 2016

Key Russian economics challenges and opportunities to effective use her competitive advantages are discussed in the publication. Some critical system management requirements are formulated to transit the Russian economy to a more sustainable growth. Presented applications of system theory fundamentals are intended to the choose directions and adequate regulatory mechanisms to promote sustainable economic growth in situation of turbulence.
Second Tier, Second Thoughts—Why it Turns out to be so Difficult for EIOPA to Create a Single Market for Private Pensions
Authors: Wolf Frieder , Wenzelburger Georg
Published: May 2016

In the context of the completion of the common financial market and historically low real interest rates, the recently founded European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has been assigned the task to develop a regulatory “2nd regime” for private pensions. Issuing a detailed discussion paper, EIOPA invited feedback from stakeholders and received more than 1,300 comments. Based on an analysis of these positions, our paper examines arguments justifying or criticizing the creation of such a single market and on the—sometimes surprising—emergent advocacy coalitions. Unlocking potential economies of scale is attractive to certain large providers; yet it is hindered by member states' widely differing tax rules and raises various distributional questions. Furthermore, we assess EIOPA's own emerging position vis‐à‐vis both the Commission and national regulators, especially its strategic shift toward consumer protection. 2nd regime regulation as one of EIOPA's first and foremost tasks proves formative regarding its institutional role perception and the legitimacy of its activities.
Movimentos populares em saúde e a reforma sanitária brasileira: saúde e subversão na Paraíba nos anos 70 e 80
Authors: ARAÚJO Isabelle Maria Mendes de , NASCIMENTO Dmitri Felix do
Published: May 2016

Em um período de intensas mudanças na conjuntura político-social-econômica do Brasil na década de 70 e 80, o palco da saúde configura-se um espaço de organização de intelectuais, trabalhadores, movimentos populares em saúde para a construção da (além da) Reforma Sanitária. O presente artigo observa esse contexto político no estado da Paraíba, compreendendo as mobilizações populares em saúde, a sua relação com as Comunidades Eclesiais de Base (CEBs) e o primeiro centro de direitos humanos do estado. Para tal, foi utilizado o método da História Oral, enfocando a narração e a memória subversiva, a partir de entrevista às pessoas que foram sujeitos-participantes dessas mobilizações. Assim, reconstruímos experiências de resistência popular em torno da saúde no país e na Paraíba, dialogando-as com a questão da Reforma Sanitária e suas contribuições na ressignificação da mudança social.
Valores sociais sobre incorporação de tecnologias: o que pensam os participantes do SUS.
Authors: Elias Flávia Tavares Silva , Souza Kathiaja Miranda , Willer Augusto César Motta , Oliveira Ana Paula C , Silva Marcus Tolentino da
Published: May 2016

O trabalho teve como objetivo conhecer a opinião dos delegados da 14ª Conferência Nacional de Saúde, ocorrida no período de 1º a 4 de dezembro de 2011, sobre os critérios de avaliação para incorporação de tecnologia para o sistema público de saúde no Brasil (SUS). Foi aplicado questionário para autopreenchimento aos visitantes do stand do Ministério da Saúde durante o evento. Um total de 11,5% dos participantes respondeu a pesquisa. Destes, 43,6% representaram cidadãos ou pacientes; 33,6% dos profissionais de saúde, 13,1% tomadores de decisão; 3,8% prestadores de serviços e 5,9% outros. A maioria já havia participado do controle social do SUS, há mais de cinco anos. Os critérios pré-definidos para a avaliação das tecnologias no questionário foram colocados em uma ordem hierárquica: a melhoria da qualidade de vida e sobrevida dos pacientes (60%); evidências sobre os efeitos previstos na prevenção, diagnóstico, tratamento ou reabilitação (49%); evidências sobre a segurança para o paciente / usuário / consumidor (46%); impacto sobre a saúde da população (43%); relação entre benefícios / efeitos da tecnologia e os custos (40%). Os «custos para o sistema de saúde» e «critérios de custos para os doentes» estavam em penúltimo e último lugar, respectivamente. As perspectivas dos doentes / cidadãos e profissionais de saúde devem ser estimulados a fim de apoiar a aplicação da Lei 12.401 / 2011, que estabelece critérios para Incorporação de Tecnologias da Saúde.
Analysis of Subgingival Plaque Ability to Stimulate Toll‐Like Receptor 2 and 4
Authors: Ziauddin S.M. , Montenegro Raudales Jorge Luis , Sato Kayo , Yoshioka Hidenobu , Ozaki Yukio , Kaneko Takashi , Yoshimura Atsutoshi , Hara Yoshitaka
Published: May 2016

Background: It has been shown that toll‐like receptor (TLR) 2‐ and TLR4‐stimulating abilities of supragingival plaque (SPP) are associated with periodontal conditions. It is hypothesized that SPP might affect the periodontium through its influence on subgingival plaque (SBP). This study investigates relationships between TLR2‐ and TLR4‐stimulating abilities of SBP and periodontal conditions.

Methods: One hundred thirteen SBP samples were collected from the deepest pockets in patients with chronic periodontitis. TLR2‐ and TLR4‐stimulating abilities were measured using genetically engineered nuclear factor‐kappa B reporter cells. Numbers of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in each plaque sample were determined by real‐time polymerase chain reaction. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were stimulated with SBP samples in presence or absence of TLR4 or TLR2 inhibitor. Production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐α and interleukin (IL)‐8 was analyzed by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay.

Results: TLR4‐stimulating ability of SBP was associated with plaque index (PI), but not with other clinical parameters at sampling sites. TLR2‐stimulating ability of SBP was associated with none of the parameters. Number of P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans in each plaque sample was not associated with TLR2‐ or TLR4‐stimulating ability of SBP. PBMCs stimulated with SBP samples produced TNF‐α and IL‐8, which was inhibited by TLR4 but not by TLR2 inhibitor.

Conclusion: TLR4‐ but not TLR2‐stimulating ability of SBP is associated with PI. Enhanced TLR4‐stimulating ability at sites with accumulated plaque may mediate gingival inflammation.
Stochastic modelling of the hydraulic performance of an onsite rainwater harvesting system in Mediterranean climate
Authors: Muklada H. , Gilboa Y. , Friedler E.
Published: May 2016

The performance of onsite rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in Mediterranean climate was assessed. A stochastic model quantifying the necessary storage, as a function of rainfall (frequency, depth), roof area, residents’ number, specific water use (toilet flushing, laundry) and the required efficiency was developed. Two performance indicators were calculated: water saving efficiency (RSE) – proportion of water used supplied by the RWH system; and rainwater use efficiency (RUE) – proportion of rainwater actually used. The maximum storage capacity and WSE decreased with increasing number of residents for a given roof area, and with an increasing roof area for constant number of residents. For variable storage volume, RUE increased with increasing storage capacity and reached a maximum with an increase in residents’ number and a decrease in the roof area. The model enables to determine WSE and RUE for specific storage volumes or to determine the desired WSE and calculate the necessary storage.
Discharge, substrate type and temperature as factors affecting gastropod assemblages in springs in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Dmitrovic Dejan , Savic Ana , Pesic Vladimir
Published: May 2016

In this study, we analyzed changes to gastropod assemblages with regard to
the seasonal variations of discharge, substrate composition and temperature
in 19 springs in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six aquatic gastropod
species were identified, including Bosnidilhia vreloana Boeters, Gl?er &
Pesic, 2013 and Islamia dmitroviciana Boeters, Gl?er & Pesic, 2013, two
species endemic for the studied area. Surprisingly, we did not observe a
significant influence of discharge on the composition of gastropod
assemblages in the studied springs. This could mean that gastropod
assemblages in the springs examined are well adapted to intermittent
conditions (i.e. fluctuations in discharge). The results of canonical
correspondence analysis (CCA) showed that specific substrate types can be
good predictors for the occurrence of particular species. Interestingly, we
found that spring specialists such as Bythinella schmidti and Islamia
dmitroviciana also inhabit springs with intermittent dry periods. The studied
springs should be considered at risk and some of their gastropod dwellers,
such as the endemics Bosnidilhia vreloana and Islamia dmitroviciana, are
possibly endangered, requiring conservation planning to protect these spring
habitats.
Using Bezier curves in medical applications
Authors: Simsek Buket , Yardimci Ahmet
Published: May 2016

In this paper we survey the 3D reconstruction of an object from its 2D
cross-sections has many applications in different fields of sciences such as
medical physics and biomedical applications. The aim of this paper is to give
not only the Bezier curves in medical applications, but also by using
generating functions for the Bernstein basis functions and their identities,
some combinatorial sums involving binomial coefficients are deriven. Finally,
we give some comments related to the above areas.
A note on generating functions for the unification of the Bernstein type basis functions
Authors: Kucukoglu Irem , Simsek Yilmaz
Published: May 2016

In [3], Simsek unified generating function of the Bernstein basis functions.
In this paper, by using knot sequence, we rewrite generating functions for
the unification of the Bernstein type basis functions. By using these
generating functions, we also find generating function for the Hermite type
numbers. We investigate some properties of this functions and these basis.
Finally, we simulate these polynomials with their plots for some selected
numerical values.
Clipless Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: An initial experience of 50 cases in Bangladesh
Authors: Saha PK , Roy Ratna Rani , Rahman Mamunur , Khan Emrul Hasan , Reza Syed Masud , Rabbani Md. Golam , Alom Kazi Shafiqul
Published: May 2016

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the most common general surgical procedure. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to observe the surgical outcomes of the patients after clipless laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methodology: This case series were performed in the Department of Surgery at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka from June 2014 to April 2015. After several modifications, the success of intracorporeal separate knotting of cystic artery and duct was observed with Vicryl and was successfully used separate ligation of cystic artery and duct (SLAD) with Vicryl 1/0 in symptomatic cholelithiasis patients. Result: A total number of 50 cases were undergone elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Most of the patients were female (80.0%). Average age of patients was 39 yr (15-65). There was no bile leak or other complications related to ligature. The time taken for tie varied from 2 to 4 minutes (average 3 min). There were 10(25.0%) acute calculus cholecystitis, including empyema, gangrenous cholecystitis. No patient had port infection. Conclusion: Clipless LC is a safe and effective method.Journal of Science  Foundation, 2015;13(1):11-14DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsf.v13i1.27828
Pathophysiological Reaction of the Body to Trauma: A Review Update
Authors: Talukder Abdur Rabban , Quader Feroze , Momen MA
Published: May 2016

Trauma to tissues can be of large magnitude (macrotrauma), such as the trauma that exists with crush injuries and both moderate and severe sprains or strains. The trauma can also be of small magnitude (microtrauma), such as the trauma that typically exists with stress fractures and other overuse syndromes. Regardless of magnitude, trauma exists in several forms, including physical, chemical, thermal, metabolic, and biological. Injury from any of these sources induces an inflammatory response whose magnitude largely depends on the severity of the injury and the degree of vascularization of the tissue. A local inflammatory response always occurs in relation to trauma. Severe injury or multiple trauma evoke a systemic inflammatory response. This systemic inflammatory response to major injury is caused by hormonal, metabolic and immunological mediators, and is associated with a haemodynamic response. Accidental unanaesthetised trauma is also to a larger extent associated with ischemia, ischemia/reperfusion injury, hypovolemia and the immunological reactions secondary to blood transfusion. The systemic inflammatory response is required for tissue repair and has evolved in all mammals to optimize the healing potential of an organism. In uncomplicated trauma patients the systemic inflammatory response is temporary, predictable and well balanced between pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators. If the patient is exposed to severe major trauma an initial exaggerated proinflammatory response may be observed. In this review the pathophysiological changes have been described after trauma to the body.Journal of Science Foundation, 2015;13(1):15-20DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsf.v13i1.27829
Design and Application of Multimedia Teaching Video System for Dance Major Based on Cloud Computing Technology
Authors: Li Xiang
Published: May 2016

There are more and more users of mobile internet. In teaching system, as equipment used by each school is complicated and network heterogeneity constantly improves, users have higher and higher requirements for video service quality. However, traditional multimedia on demand website can only provide simple multimedia services and traditional multimedia system can no longer meet the increasing demand of users. Therefore, some infrastructures, system architecture and service ability should be improved and upgraded. This paper designs a multimedia teaching system based on cloud computing and introduces its design idea, system structure and application. The teaching experiment proves that this system has better teaching application effect and results in better academic performance of students than traditional teaching method and that it can improve students’ comprehensive quality effectively and has certain operability and feasibility.
A New Meta-Heuristic based on Human Renal Function for Detection and Filtering of SPAM
Authors: Boudia Mohamed Amine , Hamou Reda Mohamed , Amine Abdelmalek
Published: May 2016

The e-mail is therefore one of the most used methods for its efficiency and profitability. In the last few years, the undesirables emails (SPAM) are widely spread as they play an important part in the inbox. Consequently, several recent studies have provided evidence of the importance of detection and filtering of SPAM as a major interest for the Internet community. In the present paper, the authors propose and experiment a new and original meta-heuristic based on the renal system for detection and filtering spam. The natural model of the renal system is taken as an inspiration for its purification of blood, the filtering of toxins as well as the regularization of the blood pressure. The messages are represented by both a bag words and N-Gram method which is independent of languages because an email can be received in any language. After that, the authors propose to use two models to apply a Bayesien classification on textual data: Bernoulli or Multinomial model.
Design of Secure Multilingual CAPTCHA Challenge
Authors: Banday M. Tariq , Sheikh Shafiya Afzal
Published: May 2016

Growing demand for native languages in web applications has made multilingual implementation of web user interfaces and dialogs essential. However, use of insecure foreign language text CAPTCHA challenges to prove human interaction in the native language pages of web applications has rendered CAPTCHA protected services unusable, insecure and inaccessible. This paper analyses CAPTCHA and multilingual functionalities of 410 multilingual websites (240 government and 170 non-government) and discusses their accessibility and usability. It enumerates deficiencies of currently in use CAPTCHA scripts and services (open and closed source). It discusses the design, algorithm, pseudo code, and working of a secure multilingual text CAPTCHA script having desired security, accessibility and usability features. The designed script offers localized onscreen keyboard, random patterns, fonts, and audio alternatives to improve usability and security. The results of experiments, security tests, and users study with the CAPTCHA tests generated through the proposed technique have validated its design, security, usability, and accessibility.
Adhesion Improvement of Nickel Electrodeposited on Aluminum Alloy 7075 by Modified Single Zincating Process
Authors: Othman Intan Sharhida
Published: May 2016

The time-transition curve of open circuit potential (Eoc) during the single zincating process of aluminium alloy 7075 (AA7075) was recorded. Then, a suitable single zincating duration was selected from the Eoc slope, in order to get the optimum zincating duration. The evolution of surface morphology and composition of AA7075 substrate at various single zincating durations were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive analysis of x- rays (EDX). The coating adhesions of single zincated samples produced at various durations were investigated using a scratch tester. SEM results showed that the substrates produced at a longer zincating duration were fully covered by a dense layer of zinc particles. The adhesion of the electrodeposited nickel on single zincated samples produced at longer zincating duration was higher than the conventional single zincating process. This morphology has contributed to the improvement of coating adhesion.
Development of a varietial screening procedure for salt tolerance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties at germination stage
Authors: Dissanayake P. K. , Wijeratne A. W.
Published: May 2016

Germination rates were studied using four salt tolerant varieties (At 95-26-4, At 401, Pokkali, Bw 400), one with unknown reaction to salinity (Bg352) and two salt susceptible varieties (Bg 94-1, Bg 350). In the experiment hundred seeds from each of the above varieties were placed in each Petri dish of different salt concentrations (pre test; 0 ds/m, 10 ds/m, 20 ds/m, 30 ds/m and in the experiment; 0 ds/m, 18 ds/m, 21 ds/m, 24 ds/m, 27 ds/m). The pre test was conducted to find out the effective range of salt concentration for the test.There were no significant differences in germination rate among the varieties until 20ds/m salt concentration. Germination rates of all the varieties at 30ds/m salt level were significantly suppressed compared to lower salt level. Salinity tolerant varieties maintained high germination rate up to the level of salt at 21ds/m, whereas salinity susceptible varieties maintained only up to 20ds/m. The results of this study indicated that the rate of seed germination of salinity susceptible varieties were significantly different from salinity tolerant varieties at 21 ds/m salt level. Results emphasized that the salt concentration of 21ds/m can be used as a tool to distinguish between susceptible and resistance rice varieties at the seedling stage by comparing germination rate.