bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Odpowiedzialność Prawna Nauczycieli
Authors: Miłek Krzysztof
Published: August 2018

Artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu prawnej odpowiedzialności nauczycieli. Niewłaściwe wypełnianie obowiązków zawodowych w każdej grupie zawodowej łączy się z ryzykiem poniesienia odpowiedzialności przez jej przedstawicieli. W związku z nienależytym wykonywaniem obowiązków pracowniczych lub dokonaniem określonych czynów sprzecznych z prawem również wobec nauczycieli mogą być wyciągane określone konsekwencje prawne. Przepisy dotyczące zasad prawnej odpowiedzialności nauczycieli mają zróżnicowany charakter i uregulowane zostały w wielu aktach prawnych. Zasady odpowiedzialności dyscyplinarnej znajdują odzwierciedlenie w Karcie Nauczyciela, reguły odpowiedzialności materialnej i porządkowej zawarte są w Kodeksie pracy, w kwestii cywilnoprawnej odpowiedzialności odszkodowawczej zastosowanie mają ustawa o systemie oświaty oraz ewentualnie Kodeks cywilny, natomiast odpowiedzialność karna i odpowiedzialność za wykroczenie, jaką może ponieść nauczyciel, wynika z naruszenia przez niego przepisów Kodeksu karnego lub Kodeksu wykroczeń.
Modyfikowane Normatywnie Nowe Kierunki Rozwoju Bankowości w Polsce
Authors: Prokopowicz Dariusz , Gwoździewicz Sylwia
Published: August 2018

Sprawne funkcjonowanie podmiotów systemu finansowego, w tym banków komercyjnych zdeterminowane jest między innymi jakością opracowanych regulacji prawnych. Banki należą do podmiotów charakteryzujących się wysokim poziomem zinstytucjonalizowania organizacji, sformalizowa- nia procedur, standaryzacji oferty produktów i usług finansowych. Banki w procesie doskonalenia swej oferty stale dążą do wysokiego poziomu pro- fesjonalizmu w wykorzystaniu nowoczesnych rozwiązań technologii in- formatycznej oraz tworzenia podstaw prawnych prowadzonej działalności. W ostatnich latach w środowisku kadry kierowniczej banków dominują opinie sugerujące, że stan uregulowania działalności bankowej, szczególnie w zakresie corocznie pojawiających się nowych unijnych rekomendacji i zaleceń, osiągnął poziom określany jako przeregulowanie działalności bankowej. Teza o przeregulowaniu wynika z faktu niekompatybilności niektórych rekomendacji unijnych dotyczących doskonalenia procesu zarządzania ryzykiem kredytowym, operacyjnym, rynkowym itp. odnoszących się także do działalności banków komercyjnych działających w Polsce, ponieważ banki te tworzą w Polsce głównie system klasycznej bankowości depozytowo-kredytowej. W Polsce w niewielkim stopniu jest rozwinięta bankowość wyspecjalizowana na prowadzenie inwestycji na rykach kapitałowych tj. bankowość generująca zwykle wyższe poziomy ryzyka zawieranych transakcji. Celem poprawy standardów świadczenia usług bankowych w ramach bankowości internetowej tworzone są nowe lub poprawiane są dotychczas funkcjonujące regulacje prawne jak np. wprowadzone w 2016 roku przez Parlament Europejski dotyczące poprawy standardów w zakresie ochrony danych osobowych. Nowe regulacje prawne wynikające z Rozporządzenia o Ochronie Danych Osobowych wejdą w życie w Polsce 25 maja 2018 roku i każdy podmiot przetwarzający dane osobowe w systemach informatycznych jest zobligowany do wypełnienia tych regulacji.
The Principles of Transparency in the Civil Service Employee Recruitment
Authors: Parkhomenko-Kutsevil Oksana Ihorivna
Published: August 2018

The article analyzes approaches to the concept of transparency of competition procedures during selection for civil service positions in Ukraine. The author has conducted a thorough analysis of the main competition procedures when selecting applicants for civil service positions. The paper also defines the main problems of ensuring transparency of competition procedures during selection for civil service positions.
The Network Society Functionsin the Conditions of Political Crisis
Authors: Lyashchenko Oksana
Published: August 2018

The article analyzes the networking features in a political crisis. In the pa- per investigated ways of interaction between civil society and authorities through the process of building a social network management and generali- zed features of Crisis Management in predictable and unpredictable crises.
Advertising Campaigns an Essential Factor of the Public Administration Democratization
Authors: Romanenko Yevhen , Chaplay Iryna
Published: August 2018

In the context of the implementation of the policy of democratization in the field of public administration, advertising communicology plays a strategic role. Under advertising communicology it’s necessary to understand “coded in sounds, colors, texts”, addressed message to citizens as potential consumers of public-management services, and the answer to it. Advertising communicology in the sphere of public administration forms certain social stereotypes, standards and values of the implementation of state policy, ensuring appropriate socio-cultural transformation in society. Technologically, it is introduced with one goal - to achieve the desired reaction of the public, which responds to the message, from the part of state authorities. In this respect it is said that advertising communicology, including the design of advertising plans, should be based on the organization of a clearly structured process of convincing of the public in the democratization of the activities of public authorities.
Intellectual Property and Copyright Protection as Essential Knowledge for Students
Authors: Mandrazhy Oksana
Published: August 2018

The article is dedicated to the revelation of important of study of the basis of law and on a few concrete examples based on mathematical material it has been shown the importance the validity of the legal questions raised.
Type II Abernethy Malformation in a Patient with Primary Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Authors: Ding Peng-Xu , Han Xin-Wei , Liu Chao
Published: August 2018

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. Abernethy malformation is a congenital vascular malformation defined by diversion of portal blood away from the liver. Both conditions are rare vascular diseases. We report here the first case of a patient with combined type II Abernethy malformation and Budd-Chiari syndrome from China. The inferior vena cava obstruction was treated with percutaneous balloon angioplasty; close follow-up was elected for the Abernethy malformation.
Case Series Regarding Parastomal Variceal Bleeding: Presentation and Management
Authors: Romano John , Welden Charles V. , Orr Jordan , McGuire Brendan , Shoreibah Mohamed
Published: August 2018

Parastomal variceal bleeding (PVB) is a serious complication occurring in up to 27% of patients with an ostomy and concurrent cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The management of PVB is difficult and there are no clear guidelines on this matter. TIPS, sclerotherapy, and /or coil embolization are all therapies that have been shown to successful manage PVB. We present a case series with five different patients who had a PVB at our institution. The aim of this case series is to report our experience on the management of this infrequently reported but serious condition. We also conducted a systemic literature review focusing on the treatment modalities of 163 patients with parastomal variceal bleeds. In our series, patient 1 had embolization and sclerotherapy without control of bleed and expired on the day of intervention due to hemorrhagic shock. Patient 2 had TIPS in conjunction with embolization and sclerotherapy and had no instance of rebleed 441 days after therapy. Patient 3 did not undergo any intervention due to high risk for morbidity and mortality, the bleed self-resolved and there was no further rebleed, this same patient died of sepsis 73 days later. Patient 4 had embolization and sclerotherapy and had no instance of rebleed 290 days after therapy. Patient 5 had TIPS procedure and was discharged five days post procedure without rebleed, patient has since been lost to follow-up.
Interferon-Free Regimen: Equally Effective in Treatment Naive and Experienced HCV Patients
Authors: Fofiu Crina , Boeriu Alina , Coman Felicia , Fofiu Alexandru , Panic Nikola , Bulajic Milutin , Dobru Daniela
Published: August 2018

Introduction and aim: Interferon-free regimen has been reported to be highly efficient in treatment of HCV infection, including patients with compensated cirrhosis. We compared the efficacy of Ombitasvir, Paritaprevir, Ritonavir, Dasabuvir and Ribavirin (OBT/PTV/r, with DSV and RBV) therapy in patients with chronic HCV genotype 1b infection and compensated cirrhosis with and without prior treatment experience with pegylated interferon and ribavirin (IFN/RBV). Methods: A prospective two-center study was conducted in Mures County Hospital and Brasov County Hospital, Romania in period November 2015–July 2016. Both treatment naïve and PegIFN/RBV experienced patients with chronic HCV genotype 1b infection received 12 weeks of OBT/PTV/r, with DSV and RBV. Sustained virologic response 12 weeks after the treatment and eventual discontinuation of therapy due to adverse events were assessed in order to estimate safety and efficiency of therapeutic regimen. Results: Fifty nine patients were included in study, 35 (59.3%) of them were previously treated with IFN/RBV. Forty four (74.5%) patients were previously diagnosed with cirrhosis Child Pugh score 5, while 15 (25.4%) with Child Pugh score 6. All 59 patients achieved a SVR12 of 100% and one patient from treatment naïve cohort discontinued the therapy due to hyperbilirubinemia and encephalopathy. However viral load assessed at 12 weeks after discontinuation of therapy in this patient was undetectable. Conclusion: An all-oral regimen of co-formulated OBT/PTV/r with DSV and RBV results in high rate of sustained virologic response at post-treatment week 12 among HCV GT1b infected patients associated with compensated cirrhosis, regardless of previous treatment experience with PegIFN/RBV.
Myelopathy due to Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type-1 from the Donor after ABO-incompatible Liver Transplantation
Authors: Wakabayashi Taiga , Obara Hideaki , Seki Morinobu , Shinoda Masahiro , Kitago Minoru , Yag Hiroshi , Abe Yuta , Matsubara Kentaro , Yamada Yohei , Oshima Go , Oki Koichi , Nagoshi Narihito , Watanabe Kota , Hibi Taizo , Itano Osamu , Hoshino Ken , Hoshino Ken , Suzuki Norihiro , Kuroda Tatsuo , Kitagawa Yuko
Published: August 2018

We report the case of a 53-year-old-man who developed human T-cell leukemia virus type-1-associated myelopathy (HAM) after ABO-incompatible liver transplantation for alcoholic liver cirrhosis. The living donor was seropositive for human T-cell leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) and the recipient was seronegative for HTLV-1 before transplantation. After transplantation, the recipient developed steroid-resistant acute cellular rejection, which was successfully treated using anti-thymocyte globulin, and he was eventually discharged. He underwent spinal surgery twice after the transplantation for the treatment of cervical spondylosis that had been present for a period of 9 months before the transplantation. The surgery improved his gait impairment temporarily. However, his gait impairment progressed, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple sites of myelopathy. He was diagnosed with HAM 16 months after the transplantation. Pulse steroid therapy (1000mg) was administered over a period of 3 days, and his limb paresis improved. Presently, steroid therapy is being continued, with a plan to eventually taper the dose, and he is being carefully followed up at our institution. Our case suggests that liver transplantation involving an HTLV-1-positive living donor carries the risk of virus transmission and short-term development of HAM after transplantation.
PROPERTY AS A SUBJECT OF TAXATION IN THE FRAME OF LAW
Authors: Szybowski Daniel
Published: August 2018

Property tax is calculated on the basis of owned property. It is different from most other taxes where the increase in wealth is taxed. The property may consist of, among others, land properties, buildings, enterprises, agricultural real estate or forest properties. Due to such division of property type there are following property taxes: agricultural tax, forest tax, property tax, vehicle tax, and gift and inheritance tax.
THE NORMATIVE ROLE OF THE CENTRAL BANK ON THE MONEY MARKET IN POLAND
Authors: Gwoździewicz Sylwia , Prokopowicz Dariusz
Published: August 2018

The financial market in Poland consists of institutions and rules of market trading regulated by legal norms defined by financial law regulations. The main element of the banking sector in Poland is the banking system. It was structured in 1989 in a two-tier structure with a division into central and commercial banking modelled after the western banking model. The central bank is the main institution of the banking market and indirectly also of the entire financial market. It regulates the amount of money in the national economy using monetary policy instruments. These instruments include the impact on interest rates on the banking market, open market operations, lending and deposit operations and the shape of the reserve requirement of commercial banks. The application and functioning of these monetary policy instruments is strictly regulated by law. Despite the fact that the financial market, like other markets, is built according to the classic model of the market mechanism, in which two sides of the market interact, i.e. demand and supply, and the subject of trading is money in cash or contained in various financial instruments, this market is a particularly institutionalized and regulated market.
Metafory roślin w kalendarzach przyrodniczych dla dzieci Marii Kownackiej i Marii Kowalewskiej (Razem ze słonkiem i Głos przyrody)
Authors: Staniów Bogumiła
Published: August 2018

The article describes the use of metaphorical terms of plants in the nature calendars designed for children and young people of school age: Głos przyrody [Voice of Nature] by M. Kownacka and M. Kowalewska (vol. 1–2, 1963) and Razem ze słonkiem [Together with the Sun] by M. Kowalewska (vol. 1–6, 1975–1978). The role of metaphores in three areas is presented: 1) using “child’s cognition”, that is explaining natural phenomena with means referring to children’s imagination, 2) applying elements of humour and fun, 3) using poetic metaphors whose task was to build atmosphere and sublimity in the description of flora. The described stylistic treatments were to make the popular science texts more attractive to young readers, and they were to become the incentive for them to observe nature in parallel with reading adapted to the perception and needs – not only cognitive, but also emotional.
Zachowanie ulotnego. Strategie archiwizowania w Pannie Liliance
Ryszarda Schuberta
Authors: Agnieszka Więckiewicz
Published: August 2018

The article attempts to interpret Ryszard Schubert’s works of in the light of performance and archive theory as well as Julia Kristeva’s theory of abject. The author analyses the language of Schubert’s novel and indicates an important problem for the writer, that is conveying the truth about the event in literature. While examining Schubert’s writing strategies, particular attention is paid to innovative language and formal solutions, due to which the writer reinterprets the traditional model of novel and literature.
Caridina variabilirostris (Crustacea: Decapoda: Atyidae), a new species of freshwater shrimp from Pohnpei (Micronesia)
Authors: De Mazancourt Valentin , Marquet Gerard , Keith Philippe
Published: August 2018

Recently, the status of a new species of atyid shrimp from Pohnpei (Micronesia) was discussed in relation to C. brachydactyla De Man, 1908 and C. mertoni J. Roux, 1911. By combining morphological data with a phylogenetic analysis with closely related species, this species is here described as Caridina variabilirostris sp. nov. Notes on its ecological distribution are also provided. The new species is characterized by a highly variable rostrum and is present in rivers all over Pohnpei Island. The status of this new species is clarified and it is shown that neither C. brachydactyla De Man 1908 nor C. mertoni J. Roux, 1911 occur on Pohnpei Island.
Grupos de pesquisa em enfermagem
Authors: Silva Ítalo Rodolfo , Leite Joséte Luzia , Trevizan Maria Auxiliadora , Silva Thiago Privado da , Mendes Isabel Amélia Costa
Published: August 2018

Objetivos: comprender los significados que estudiantes de enfermería, enfermeros asistenciales e investigadores les atribuyen a los grupos de investigación; discutir las implicaciones de dichos significados para la gestión del conocimiento en enfermería. Métodos: investigación cualitativa cuyo referente teórico es la Teoría de la Complejidad y el metodológico la Teoría Fundamentada en Datos. Investigación con 25 participantes vinculados a instituciones públicas del estado de Rio de Janeiro, entre ellos estudiantes de grado en enfermería, enfermeros asistenciales e investigadores. La entrevista semiestructurada fue utilizada como técnica de recogida de datos, realizada entre octubre de 2014 y agosto de 2015. Los datos fueron codificados por análisis comparativo, siguiendo las normas de la teoría fundamentada en datos. Resultados: el estudio reveló que los grupos de investigación se perciben como atractores complejos capaces de reordenar situaciones negativas para conectar investigación y atención de enfermería y, así, fomentar la gestión del conocimiento. Conclusiones: a partir de la integración entre estudiantes de enfermería, enfermeros asistenciales e investigadores, la dinámica de los grupos de investigación puede favorecer la formación del enfermero desde la perspectiva sistémica de la profesión, basada en la necesidad de conocimiento actualizado conectado a las demandas sociales.
Survival, dispersal, and capture probability of male and female birds
Authors: Lovász Lilla , Roth Tobias , Karcza Zsolt , Lukács Katalin Odett , Gyurácz József , Amrhein Valentin
Published: August 2018

In birds, observed adult sex ratios often are biased towards males. This bias could arise due to differences between sexes in dispersal or in catchability, but a preferred explanation has been sex differences in survival. However, most studies investigated apparent survival, in which differences in dispersal were not accounted for. Here, we used data from 24'830 captures of 11 bird species, collected at 40 Hungarian constant effort ringing sites, to estimate true survival, dispersal, and capture probability. On average, dispersal and capture probabilities were similar in both sexes. However, the probability to survive from one year to the next was 0.46 in males but only 0.37 in females, suggesting that higher female mortality may indeed be the most important predictor of male-biased adult sex ratios.
Anais do 43º COMUABC
Authors: Congresso Médico Universitário do ABC COMUABC
Published: August 2018

Não se aplica
Percepção de estagiários da área da saúde e trabalhadores de Instituições de Longa Permanência de Idosos sobre a institucionalização
Authors: Pascotini Fernanda Dos Santos , Fedosse Elenir
Published: August 2018

Introdução: Com o progressivo aumento do envelhecimento da população, a institucionalização cresce, especialmente por, na maioria das vezes, ser a única opção de moradia e cuidado para idosos e/ou seus familiares. As concepções dos profissionais que atuam nas instituições repercutem em seus comportamentos e formas de atender/cuidar em saúde. Objetivo: Identificar a percepção de estagiários da área da saúde e trabalhadores de Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI) sobre a institucionalização. Métodos: Estudo quali-quantitativo através de questionário preenchido pelos estagiários e trabalhadores da ILPI. Dados interpretados a partir da análise descritiva dos dados e análise de conteúdo. Resultados: 40 indivíduos participaram da pesquisa, sendo 65% estagiários da saúde e 35% trabalhadores. Quanto aos aspectos positivos da institucionalização, surgiram duas categorias: assistência emocional (apoio e segurança, carinho e socialização entre os idosos) e assistência física (cuidados especializados e acessibilidade). Quanto aos aspectos negativos, surgiram três categorias: distanciamento do mundo exterior (afastamento da família, de bens materiais e isolamento social), regras impostas: rotina da instituição, falta de privacidade/liberdade e ausência de lazer; cuidado profissional: falta de especialidades e despreparo de profissionais. Quando questionados se morariam em uma ILPI na velhice, 22 afirmaram que sim. Conclusão: Surge a necessidade do seguimento do estudo, sugerindo-se estratégias capazes de minimizar os aspectos negativos da institucionalização nesta ILPI, detectados pela amostra, e maximizar/melhorar os aspectos positivos. É papel dos trabalhadores aprimorarem-se continuamente para melhorar as condições de funcionamento das instituições em que trabalham.
Análise crítica sobre a utilização do Epi-No na gestação e parto
Authors: Mendes Nathalia Antal , Mazzaia Maria Cristina , Zanetti Miriam Raquel Diniz
Published: August 2018

Atualmente são reportados métodos que poderiam favorecer o alongamento e prevenir as lesões do assoalho pélvico no parto vaginal, como a massagem perineal e o balão Epi-No. Esse dispositivo é bem aceito pelas pacientes, mas seus resultados para prevenção de episiotomias e lesões perineais são controversos. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o propósito, método, frequência, ensino/orientação e resultados da utilização do Epi-No durante a gestação e parto. Foi elaborada uma revisão narrativa com levantamento de bibliografia disponível sobre o uso do Epi-No nas bases de dados PUBMED, BVS e SciELO em português e inglês. 837 artigos foram encontrados, nos quais apenas 9 atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Informações desses artigos foram sintetizadas em quadros que contemplaram os aspectos considerados pertinentes. Fatores como o tempo, período, posicionamento e processo de ensino/orientação devem ser melhor descritos e padronizados para que seja possível investigar a eficácia de seu uso nos desfechos perineais no parto vaginal.
Considerações sobre a estrutura de uma Pesquisa Qualitativa – como ler e como planejar um estudo qualitativo
Authors: Camilo Simone De Oliveira
Published: August 2018

Não se aplica
Caracterização do trabalho de enfermeiros e profissionais do Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família na Atenção Primária
Authors: Pedraza Dixis Figueroa , Queiroz Daiane De , Sales Márcia Cristina , Menezes Tarciana Nobre de
Published: August 2018

Introdução: Avaliar o trabalho dos profissionais de saúde da atenção básica pode revelar informações importantes relacionadas à forma de produção de cuidado, essenciais para sua qualificação e atendimento das necessidades de saúde da população. Objetivo: Este estudo se propôs caracterizar o trabalho de enfermeiros da Estratégia Saúde da Família e profissionais de saúde de Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família em um município da Paraíba, Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal no qual foram incluídos enfermeiros da Estratégia Saúde da Família e profissionais de saúde dos Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família da cidade de Campina Grande, totalizando 52 profissionais, 20 enfermeiros e 32 de outras formações da área de saúde. Utilizou-se um questionário estruturado com informações sobre formação profissional, características do trabalho e satisfação profissional. O projeto teve aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Resultados: Os enfermeiros destacaram falta de solidariedade no trabalho e de reconhecimento. A maioria dos profissionais dos Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família mostrou insegurança decorrente de instabilidade laboral e medo de ficar sem trabalho. Ambos os grupos de profissionais indicaram baixa satisfação com a estrutura física, o atendimento individual à demanda e as reuniões com a comunidade. Conclusão: Os profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde do município têm que lidar com limitações impostas por um cenário estrutural pouco favorável das unidades de saúde e vínculos trabalhistas marcados por insegurança, falta de solidariedade e baixo reconhecimento.
A new iguanodontian (Dinosauria: Ornithopoda) from the Early Cretaceous of Mongolia
Authors: Gates Terry A. , Tsogtbaatar Khishigjav , Zanno Lindsay E. , Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar , Watabe Mahito
Published: August 2018

We describe a new iguanodontian ornithopod,Choyrodon barsboldigen. et sp. nov. from the Albian-aged Khuren Dukh Formation of Mongolia based on several partial skeletons interpreted to represent a subadult growth stage based on osteohistological features. This new taxon is diagnosed by many autapomorphies of the maxilla, nasal, lacrimal, opisthotic, predentary, and surangular.Choyrodondisplays an unusual combination of traits, possessing an open antorbital fenestra (a primitive ornithopod trait) together with derived features such as a downturned dentary and enlarged narial fenestra. Histological imaging suggests that the type specimen ofChoyrodonwould have been a subadult at the time of death. Phylogenetic analysis of two different character matrices do not positChoyrodonto be the sister taxon or to be more primitive than the iguanodontianAltirhinus kurzanovi, which is found in the same formation. The only resolved relationship of this new taxon is that it was hypothesized to be a sister-taxon with the North American speciesEolambia caroljonesa. Though discovered in the same formation andChoyrodonbeing smaller-bodied thanAltirhinus, it does not appear that the former species is an ontogimorph of the latter. Differences in morphology and results of the phylogenetic analyses support their distinction although more specimens of both species will allow better refinement of their uniqueness.
The influence of residual force enhancement on spinal and supraspinal excitability
Authors: Sypkes Caleb T. , Kozlowski Benjamin J. , Grant Jordan , Bent Leah R. , McNeil Chris J. , Power Geoffrey A.
Published: August 2018

Background

Following active muscle lengthening, there is an increase in steady-state isometric force as compared with a purely isometric contraction at the same muscle length and level of activation. This fundamental property of skeletal muscle is known as residual force enhancement (RFE). While the basic mechanisms contributing to this increase in steady-state isometric force have been well documented, changes in central nervous system (CNS) excitability for submaximal contractions during RFE are unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate spinal and supraspinal excitability in the RFE isometric steady-state following active lengthening of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles.

Methods

A total of 11 male participants (20–28 years) performed dorsiflexions at a constant level of electromyographic activity (40% of maximum). Half of the contractions were purely isometric (8 s at an ankle angle of 130°), and the other half were during the RFE isometric steady-state following active lengthening (2 s isometric at 90°, a 1 s lengthening phase at 40°/s, and 5 s at 130°). Motor evoked potentials (MEPs), cervicomedullary motor evoked potentials (CMEPs), and compound muscle action potentials (M-waves) were recorded from the tibialis anterior during the purely isometric contraction and RFE isometric steady-state.

Results

Compared to the purely isometric condition, following active lengthening, there was 10% RFE (p< 0.05), with a 17% decrease in normalized CMEP amplitude (CMEP/Mmax) (p< 0.05) and no change in normalized MEP amplitude (MEP/CMEP) (p> 0.05).

Discussion

These results indicate that spinal excitability is reduced during submaximal voluntary contractions in the RFE state with no change in supraspinal excitability. These findings may have further implications to everyday life offering insight into how the CNS optimizes control of skeletal muscle following submaximal active muscle lengthening.
The Oyster River Protocol: a multi-assembler and kmer approach for de novo transcriptome assembly
Authors: MacManes Matthew D.
Published: August 2018

Characterizing transcriptomes in non-model organisms has resulted in a massive increase in our understanding of biological phenomena. This boon, largely made possible via high-throughput sequencing, means that studies of functional, evolutionary, and population genomics are now being done by hundreds or even thousands of labs around the world. For many, these studies begin with a de novo transcriptome assembly, which is a technically complicated process involving several discrete steps. The Oyster River Protocol (ORP), described here, implements a standardized and benchmarked set of bioinformatic processes, resulting in an assembly with enhanced qualities over other standard assembly methods. Specifically, ORP produced assemblies have higher Detonate and TransRate scores and mapping rates, which is largely a product of the fact that it leverages a multi-assembler and kmer assembly process, thereby bypassing the shortcomings of any one approach. These improvements are important, as previously unassembled transcripts are included in ORP assemblies, resulting in a significant enhancement of the power of downstream analysis. Further, as part of this study, I show that assembly quality is unrelated with the number of reads generated, above 30 million reads. Code Availability: The version controlled open-source code is available at https://github.com/macmanes-lab/Oyster_River_Protocol. Instructions for software installation and use, and other details are available at http://oyster-river-protocol.rtfd.org/.
Ascertaining the Curriculum Relevance of the Graduate School through Tracer Study in a Philippine Private Higher Education Institution
Authors: Bueno David Cababaro
Published: August 2018

Graduate education is part of the most effective means of developing capacities related to doing research that will improve educational theory and practice in the many different aspects of the educational process. Thus, the study traced the employability and productivity of the graduates of a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI)-graduate school from 2010 - 2015 in the Philippines to further improve its curricular offerings. The descriptive-survey design was used. The majority of the graduates of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Project Management (MPM) programs are employed in a regular or permanent status. They are now occupying supervisory and managerial positions and highly satisfied with their basic salary. The graduate curricula are responding to the needs of various industries. Administration and governance, curriculum and instruction, research, professional and cognate courses, student services, library, internet laboratory, interdisciplinary learning, and teaching/ learning environment are the school-related factors relevant to the current employment of the graduates. Communication, human relations, entrepreneurial, information technology, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research skills are considered relevant skills learned. Love of God, honesty, punctuality, obedience to superior, perseverance, creativity, professional integrity, unity, fairness, love for others, nationalism and being eco-friendly are the values evidently manifested in their workplaces. Thus, the graduate school is continuously nurturing and embracing the quality of education.
Effectiveness of Understanding by Design and Computer-Aided Instruction in Learning Mathematics II
Authors: Diviva Rachelle
Published: August 2018

The academic achievements of students in Mathematics greatly depend on the effectiveness of teaching methodologies employed in the classroom. Thus, it is the task of mathematics teachers to evaluate persistently the teaching and learning process in mathematics subjects as part of curriculum development and students' evaluation process. The experimental-descriptive design was used to compare the effectiveness of Understanding by Design (UBD) and Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) on students' test scores and determinants of learning which includes motivation, concept formation, application and retention, in learning special products and factoring. The respondents composed of 50 second-year high school students from Zambales National High School and Botolan National High School. A pretest and a posttest were administered before and after the instruction using UBD and CAI, respectively, to measure the student performance. A Likert-type perception instrument was used to assess the effectiveness of UBD and CAI on the particular learning aspects. The values for the pretest and posttest mean, median and modal scores were significantly higher for CAI than for UBD.  There is moderately low positive correlation between the students' performance and perception under UBD instruction and very low positive correlation under CAI instruction. It is recommended that the CAI-based learning method be used to supplement UBD-based instruction to provide students with frequent, immediate and adequate feedback in the traditional classroom practice.
People Management Practices and Organizational - Success Indicators of Family-Owned Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) in the Second District of Laguna: Basis for Model Development
Authors: Unico Maricris Glodo
Published: August 2018

Family-owned higher education institutions (FHEIs) strive to attract and retain well- equipped and engaged employees.  This undertaking was conducted to explore the FHEIs people management practices and organizational-success indicators. To design the people management model, the study assessed the people management practices, job satisfaction, and the work commitment of teaching and non-teaching staff. The study used the combined quantitative and qualitative approaches. The use of questionnaires and interview was systematically combined to generate data needed. The study revealed that the people management practices as assessed by the department heads and teaching and non-teaching staff were moderately effective. There were numerous issues and challenges identified, and the actions taken were also presented. The teaching and non-teaching staff were satisfied with their job and moderately committed to their work.  The FHEIs HR professionals should start taking a strategic role to help FHEIs respond effectively to the challenges and issues of contemporary educational institution.
Designing of Lighting Automation System Based on Arduino Bluetooth Interface using Android Smartphone as Platform
Authors: Morallo Narcisa
Published: August 2018

Bluetooth is now mainstream that it has become synonymous with the 21st century. The wireless technology allows exchanging data over short distance using short wavelength radio transmission, providing convenience, intelligence and controllability. In this paper, a home lighting control system using arduino bluetooth interface with android smartphone as platform is proposed and prototyped. Technology in arduino, android smartphone and bluetooth are reviewed.  HC-05 bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Protocol) module, designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup is being used in the design. Android application is downloaded to android smartphone to monitor and control the operation of the lighting system remotely. The application facilitates in controlling the operating pins of Arduino. Design shows that arduino bluetooth interfacing can control a house lighting using an android smartphone as a platform. In future lighting home automation, timer will be included to be more energy- efficient and highly scalable. For secured, ubiquitously accessible and remotely controlled lighting system, GSM module will be incorporated in future designs. It would be extended to the large-scale environment such as colleges, offices and factories, among others.
Effectiveness of the AngoLingo Mobile Game Technology in English Language Learning in Adamson University Basic Education Department
Authors: Andalis Allhyn Marie , Henson Benedict Clarence , Junsay Julie Anne , Makan King David , Renen-Dela Cruz Gloria
Published: August 2018

Technology is gradually shifting the focus of learning to less traditional methods; like eBooks, audiobooks, and more recently, mobile applications. This shift indicates an apparent need to incorporate entertaining components into learning tools to keep users engaged in critical thinking, and comprehension activities. There is untapped power in mobile entertainment, particularly mobile games that can and must be harnessed to improve current methods, and even introduce new methods of learning English. This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of AngloLingo, a mobile game that is built on the basics of English, in facilitating learning of English vocabulary, spelling and grammar in students in the Basic Education Department of Adamson University, Philippines. A control group (N=18) and an experimental group (N=18), were used during the test. Quasi-Experimental Research Design with pretest and posttest was used to determine the difference in performance between the control and experimental groups. Results indicate a significant improvement in performance on the post-test of the experimental group due to the use of AngloLingo before administration of the posttest. The overall results of the three sub-tests (P-Value = 6.39E-08) indicate the effectiveness of AngloLingo in learning Basic English vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. This study also offers recommendations on the incorporation of mobile games in teaching and learning Basic English.
Assessment of Healthcare Providers on the Extent of Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care (EINC) Implementation among Postpartum Mothers in Cavite, Philippines: An Evaluation
Authors: Prowel Mary Grace
Published: August 2018

Improved medical care and services are some of the strategies that provide quality healthcare to women provided by the government. Such approach in the form of Essential Intrapartum and Neonatal Care (EINC) had reduced infant mortality from 57 every 1,000 live births in 1990 to 14 in 2011. However, maternal deaths have been unacceptably high as it has increased from 162 in 2006 to 211 in 2011 (NCSB, 2011). The study investigated, through a survey, the extent of the implementation of EINC as perceived by the healthcare providers and as assessed by post-partum mothers in Cavite.  It also wanted to know if health vectors such as mother's education, the number of pregnancies, age, sex, and income influence their assessment of the implementation of EINC. Sixty-five (65) healthcare providers and 72 post-partum mothers participated in the study. Independent sample t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. It was revealed that both healthcare providers and post-partum mothers assessed the implementation as well performed (µ=4.52) and highly observed (µ=4.47). There was no significant difference in the evaluation of the two groups. Health vectors had no considerable influence in the assessment of the post-partum mothers on the implementation of the EINC. Findings imply the success of the EINC application and, therefore, it was recommended that the government would continuously monitor and evaluate EINC to maintain its sustainability.
Smart Bin Design Based on Global System for Mobile Communications Modem and Ultrasonic Sensor Interface using Arduino Uno Board as Platform
Authors: Morallo Narcisa
Published: August 2018

The more urbanized and industrialized a country becomes, the more trash it produces. Waste management has been a crucial issue to be considered.  In this paper, a smart bin using GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) modem and ultrasonic sensor interface with Arduino Uno board as platform is proposed and prototyped. Technology in arduino, ultrasonic sensor and GSM module are reviewed. The GSM module is an open, digital cellular technology used for transmitting mobile voice, data services and transmission of SMS (Short Message Service). Ultrasonic Ranging Module, HC - SR04, is placed on the cover of the dustbin which will determine the status of the garbage inside. The minimum level of garbage inside the dustbin is 10 cm. Once the garbage reaches the minimum level, HC - SR04 ultrasonic sensor triggers the GSM modem which will continuously alert the required authority until the garbage is removed from the dustbin. Design shows that GSM modem and ultrasonic sensor interfacing using Arduino Uno board as platform can make garbage collection operations smarter, more efficient and less wasteful. To be more energy-efficient, solar power will be incorporated into future designs.
Correlates of Household Income, Family Size, and Occupation and Increase of Wood Fuel Consumption
Authors: Tagupa Cristopher
Published: August 2018

As more people consumed and burned wood fuels, in addition to fossil fuel combustion, carbon dioxide concentrations continue to rise, resulting to further increase in the global temperature. The study estimates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from wood fuel consumption in the three municipalities. There were 450 respondents randomly interviewed using structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that firewood is the main type of fuel energy used by the households for cooking. Cocos nucifera, Acacia mangium, Sweitenia macrophylla, gmelina arborea, Gliricidia cepium, Hevea brasilliensis, Melia dubia and Leucaena leucocephala, Elaeis quineensis, Crysophyllum caimito, and Sandoricum koetjape are among the known species used as firewood and charcoal, mainly collected from their own farms. The daily consumption of wood fuel for every household ranges from 2.81 kg - 4.48 kg (about 2,484.26 kg to 8,822.22 kg annually). Carbon dioxide emissions from wood fuel is estimated to 18,247.04 kg/year. Further, regression analysis showed that CO2 emissions from wood fuel can be determined through the following equations: CO2 Emissionsfirewood= -3.86-10 + 1.65*weight of firewood; CO2 Emissionscharcoal= 4.814-7 + 3.667*weight of charcoal. Householdâ€™s income, family size and occupation are associated with a little increase of wood fuel consumption.
Computer-Based Examination System for the Licensure Examination of Agriculturist
Authors: Patayon Urbano B. , Mandawe Crisanto , Pagador Chenee Rose , Teopis Yvonne , Quiboyen, Jr. Elidio
Published: August 2018

Computer-based examination plays an important role in the assessment process in the 21st century. The study aimed to develop a computer-based examination system intended for the Agriculture graduates who would like to review in preparation for the Licensure Examination for Agriculturist. The researchers utilized various web scripting languages and Content Management System (CMS) in developing different pages.  A descriptive survey was used to evaluate the capability of the system.  There were one hundred seventy-eight (178) students taking agriculture related courses requested as respondents of the study. The statistical treatment used in the study was weighted mean to determine the perception of the respondents utilizing the Likert five-point scale criteria. Based on the findings of the study, it showed that the developed computer-based examination system for the licensure examination for agriculturist is meaningfully accepted by the users, because of the high accessibility, functionality, and usability level of the system features. Based on the result of the data gathered when respondents are grouped according to sex, it is described that the system is highly accessible, very much functional, highly reliable and highly usable.  Therefore, this study should be adopted by the college, the review center of the school and other institutions across the country to help students review for their upcoming exams using this computer-based examination system.
Infusion of the Critical Thinking in Chemistry through Selected Teaching Strategies
Authors: Reyes Eleanor
Published: August 2018

Critical thinking is one of the 21st Century skills involved in education and is required of students nowadays. The study investigated the critical thinking skills of Junior high school students from three selected public schools in Region 3, Luzon, Philippines.  Infusion of the critical thinking in Chemistry through selected teaching strategies of inquiry-based, problem solving, collaborative, and lecture methods. CEU-Lopez Critical Thinking Skills Test (2012) with a reliability test value of 0.87 was used to measure the students' critical thinking skill levels. Triangulation of inquiry-based teaching, problem solving, and collaborative teaching methods was used as an intervention to determine the enhancement of the respondents' critical thinking skills and academic performance. Gathered data were processed statistically through descriptive and inferential tests.  Results revealed that there is a significant difference in the critical thinking skill levels of Junior high school students in Chemistry. The critical thinking skill levels of the student respondents were highly comparable with respect on their academic performance in Chemistry.  The students demonstrated good knowledge, attitude and performance in Chemistry after the infusion of the critical thinking approach in the intervention. The different teaching strategies utilized in the research were applicable in the enhancement of the critical thinking skills of the Junior high school students in Chemistry.
Gamiting Ekspresyon Ng Wikang Adbertaysment at Pagtangkilik Sa Produkto
Authors: Tayong Necita
Published: August 2018

This study aimed to measure and appreciate the use of the expression of language and product support. A descriptive approach was utilized. There are two-hundred fifty (250) students from Universities de Zamboanga, Western Mindanao State University, Southern City Colleges, and Zamboanga State College of Marine Science and Technology. A questionnaire survey was used as a data gathering instrument. Data collection tests used frequency counts, percentages and meanings as statistical equipment. From the computation done, the students found five more products: Safeguard bath soap, Colgate toothpaste, Maggie noodles, Biogesic tablets and Clear shampoo. The expressions lead the most effective and clear the following: "skin protection, scent protection, excellence in skin protection, strengthens hair to reduce breakage and hair fall defense. It is noteworthy in the expressions of the language used in the advertricted products of the product according to the credibility of the product endorsed and delivered the 'scent protection' effect is on top,  second is "skin protection", third is "Excellence in skin protection", fourth is the product "strengthens hair to reduce breakage" and the fifth is "hair fall defense."
Green Marketing Strategies of Restaurants in Zamboanga City, Philippines
Authors: San Juan Dolores
Published: August 2018

As a growing awareness on the repercussion of global warming, non-biodegradable solid waste, harmful impact of the pollutants and the like, both marketers and consumers are shifting into green products and services (Eriksson, 2004). In this light, the objectives of this study are to (1) identify the green strategies of restaurants in Zamboanga City; (2) examine the reasons and benefits of adopting green strategies; and (3) investigate the challenges faced by the restaurant owners/managers in implementing green strategies. Descriptive research design was employed in the study. A survey questionnaire and an interview guide were utilized to gather data. Among the highlights of the results, the study found out that as to the green strategies, restaurant managers/owners make use of cleansers or soaps that do not harm the environment in the food establishment. Corporate social responsibility is the chief reason for adopting green strategies. Restaurant managers or owners believed that they have managerial obligation to take action to protect and improve the welfare of the society and the interest of the organization. Regarding the benefits, green strategies helps the restaurant obtain a green reputation and brand image. Lastly, pertaining to the challenges, restaurant managers/owners hold that green strategies require technology, which requires investment in research and development.