bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Two robust quantum key agreement protocols based on logical GHZ states
Authors: He Yefeng , Ma Wenping
Published: February 2017

Based on logical GHZ states and logical Bell states, two robust quantum key agreement protocols are proposed, which can be immune to the collective-dephasing noise and the collective-rotation noise, respectively. The delayed measurement technique ensures that two participants can fairly negotiate a shared key and any one of them cannot successfully perform the participant attacks. The two protocols are congenitally free from the Trojan horse attacks and they can resist against other outsider attacks with the help of the decoy state technology. Moreover, they have no information leakage problem and achieve high qubit efficiency.
The Role of Marketing Strategies in Successful Disruptive Technologies
Authors: Ganguly Anirban , Das Naveen , Farr John V.
Published: February 2017

A disruptive technology (DT) is defined as an emerging technology whose arrival in the marketplace signifies the eventual displacement of the dominant technology in that sector. A potential DT can also facilitate the creation of new markets previously untapped or unserved by the existing products/services to address the unmet need. The identification and commercial success of a potential DT lie in understanding the market in terms of consumer behavior, developing new products/services, and subsequently developing innovative marketing strategies to promote them effectively to the target market. The purpose of this paper is to propose a set of strategies that might aid an organization to successfully market a DT (or a DT-intensive product/service). The proposed strategies are subsequently prioritized based upon empirical studies to determine their relative criticality for successful launch and sustenance of such products/services. The contribution of this paper to the domain of high-technology marketing is two-fold. First, the research conducted is expected to further socialize the notion that DT is unique among the marketing practitioners. Second, the proposed strategies along with their relative criticality will provide a set of guidelines to the decision-makers in the field of technology and marketing to gain a better understanding of DT marketing, which is fast gaining ground in an ever-intensifying competitive marketplace.
Decentralized Wastewater Systems in Bengaluru, India: Success or Failure?
Authors: Kuttuva Pradeep , Lele Sharachchandra , Mendez Gara Villalba
Published: February 2017

Decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse (DWTRU) using small-scale on-site sewage treatment plants (STPs) is an attractive solution addressing the problems of water pollution and scarcity, especially in rapidly urbanizing cities in developing countries, where centralized infrastructure for wastewater treatment is inadequate. But decentralized systems face several challenges (economic feasibility, public acceptance) that need to be better understood. The city of Bengaluru in India provides an excellent opportunity to evaluate such systems. In 2004, in an effort to curb the alarming levels of pollution in its water bodies due to untreated sewage disposal, the environmental regulatory agency mandated apartment complexes above a certain size to install STPs and reuse 100% of their wastewater, resulting in the installation of more than 2200 on-site STPs till date. This study attempts to analyze the factors influencing the extent of treatment and reuse in such systems, through structured surveys of residential associations, STP experts and government officials. The results are analyzed using a framework that integrates the technology adoption literature with the monitoring and enforcement literature. The study indicates that, while no apartment complex is able to reuse 100% of its treated water, there exists significant variation across apartment complexes in the level of treatment and reuse (from partial to poor) due to a complex mix of economies of scale, the price of fresh water, the level of enforcement and awareness, and technological choices made under information asymmetry. Only apartments dependent on expensive tanker water supply had clear economic incentives to comply with the order. Yet many large complexes that depended on low-priced utility or borewell supply were partially compliant, owing partly to lower (although positive) costs, higher level of formal enforcement and perhaps greater environmental awareness. On the other hand, the high treatment cost pushed smaller complexes to curtail the operation of their STPs (and the lower levels of enforcement further worsened this), resulting in inadequate treated water quality and consequently low reuse levels. The study recommends relaxing the infeasible 100% reuse criterion, and raising the threshold size above which DWTRU should be mandated so as to reduce the cost burden and increase enforceability. Subsidies towards capital costs and enabling resale of treated water will enable wider adoption. DWTRU is an apparently attractive solution that however, requires judicious policy-making and implementation to succeed.
Focused Real-Time Ultrasonography for Nephrologists
Authors: Kaptein Matthew J. , Kaptein Elaine M.
Published: February 2017

We propose that renal consults are enhanced by incorporating a nephrology-focused ultrasound protocol including ultrasound evaluation of cardiac contractility, the presence or absence of pericardial effusion, inferior vena cava size and collapsibility to guide volume management, bladder volume to assess for obstruction or retention, and kidney size and structure to potentially gauge chronicity of renal disease or identify other structural abnormalities. The benefits of immediate and ongoing assessment of cardiac function and intravascular volume status (prerenal), possible urinary obstruction or retention (postrenal), and potential etiologies of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease far outweigh the limitations of bedside ultrasonography performed by nephrologists. The alternative is reliance on formal ultrasonography, which creates a disconnect between those who order, perform, and interpret studies, creates delays between when clinical questions are asked and answered, and may increase expense. Ultrasound-enhanced physical examination provides immediate information about our patients, which frequently alters our assessments and management plans.
Long-Term Study of the Relationship between Precipitation and Aquatic Vegetation Succession in East Taihu Lake, China
Authors: Zhang Yehui , Yang Na , Xu Jiawei , Yin Yixing
Published: February 2017

Based on long-term rainfall measurements (1956–2012), water level records (1956–2006), and aquatic plants field survey data (1960–2014), the relationship between precipitation and aquatic vegetation succession in east Taihu Lake, China, is studied. Neither abrupt changes nor any trends were found in the annual rainfall series in Taihu Lake during the studied period (1956–2012). However, for seasonal variations, statistically significant decreases are found in spring and autumn, while the rainfall in winter exhibits statistically significant increase. No significant trend was obtained in summer. A “dry” period was detected in our studied period (1963/1964~1978/1979). Total annual rainfall was significantly positively correlated to the number of rain-days (r=0.59) and the water level (r=0.84). Our results indicate that the variations of rainfall and water level may have an impact on the aquatic plants in Taihu Lake. The dry period may be not suitable for the growth of the aquatic plants. All aquatic plants in Taihu Lake were dramatically reduced in the dry period, especially for submerged macrophytes and floating-leaf macrophytes. Our results may be helpful for the aquatic restoration in the future.
Intracerebral Bleeding and Massive Pericardial Effusion as Presenting Symptoms of Myxedema Crisis
Authors: Kirsch M. , Rimpau C. , Nickel C. H. , Baier P.
Published: February 2017

The endocrinological emergency of a fully blown myxedema crisis can present as a multicolored clinical picture. This can obscure the underlying pathology and easily lead to mistakes in clinical diagnosis, work-up, and treatment. We present a case of an unconscious 39-year-old patient with a medical history of weakness, lethargy, and findings of hyponatremia, intracerebral bleeding, and massive pericardial effusion. Finally, myxedema crisis was diagnosed as underlying cause. Replacement therapy of thyroid hormone and conservative management of the intracerebral bleeding resulted in patient’s survival without significant neurological impairment. However, diagnostic pericardiocentesis resulted in life-threatening pericardial tamponade. It is of tremendous importance to diagnose myxoedema crisis early to avoid adverse health outcomes.
Factors Associated With New‐Onset Depression Following Ischemic Stroke: The Women's Health Initiative
Authors: Salinas Joel , Ray Roberta M. , Nassir Rami , Lakshminarayan Kamakshi , Dording Christina , Smoller Jordan , Wassertheil‐Smoller Sylvia , Rosand Jonathan , Dunn Erin C. , Rossouw Jacques , Ludlam Shari , Burwen Dale , McGowan Joan , Ford Leslie , Geller Nancy , Anderson Garnet , Prentice Ross , LaCroix Andrea , Kooperberg Charles , Manson JoAnn E. , Howard Barbara V. , Stefanick Marcia L. , Jackson Rebecca , Thomson Cynthia A. , Wactawski‐Wende Jean , Limacher Marian , Wallace Robert , Kuller Lewis , Shumaker Sally
Published: February 2017

Background

Psychosocial characteristics have a strong effect on risk of depression, and their direct treatment with behavioral interventions reduces rates of depression. Because new‐onset poststroke depression (
NPSD
) is frequent, devastating, and often treatment‐resistant, novel preventive efforts are needed. As a first step toward developing behavioral interventions for
NPSD
, we investigated whether prestroke psychosocial factors influenced rates of
NPSD
in a manner similar to the general population.

Methods and Results

Using the Women's Health Initiative, we analyzed 1424 respondents who were stroke‐free at enrollment and had no self‐reported history of depression from enrollment to their nonfatal ischemic stroke based on initiation of treatment for depression or the Burnam screening instrument for detecting depressive disorders.
NPSD
was assessed using the same method during the 5‐year poststroke period. Logistic regression provided odds ratios of
NPSD
controlling for multiple covariates.
NPSD
occurred in 21.4% (305/1424) of the analytic cohort and varied by stroke severity as measured by the Glasgow scale, ranging from 16.7% of those with good recovery to 31.6% of those severely disabled. Women with total anterior circulation infarction had the highest level (31.4%) of
NPSD
while those with lacunar infarction had the lowest (16.1%). Prestroke psychosocial measures had different associations with
NPSD
depending on functional recovery of the individual.

Conclusions

There is a difference in the relationship of prestroke psychosocial status and risk of
NPSD
depending on stroke severity; thus it may be that the same preventive interventions might not work for all stroke patients. One size does not fit all.
Typification of five species names of the genus Verbascum (Scrophulariaceae) from Iran
Authors: NEGARESH KAZEM , KHOSHROO SAYED MOHAMMAD REZA
Published: February 2017

Lectotypes are proposed for five Iranian endemic species of the genus Verbascum.
Bone marrow microenvironment–derived signals induce Mcl-1 dependence in multiple myeloma
Authors: Gupta Vikas A. , Matulis Shannon M. , Conage-Pough Jason E. , Nooka Ajay K. , Kaufman Jonathan L. , Lonial Sagar , Boise Lawrence H.
Published: February 2017

Key Points

Bone marrow stromal cell–derived IL-6 induces Mcl-1 dependence through transcriptional and posttranslational changes in the Bcl-2 family. Blocking IL-6 signaling pathways sensitizes myeloma to inhibitors of Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bcl-xL.
Cultural Proximity and Loan Outcomes
Authors: Fisman Raymond , Paravisini Daniel , Vig Vikrant
Published: February 2017

We present evidence that cultural proximity (shared codes, beliefs, ethnicity) between lenders and borrowers increases the quantity of credit and reduces default. We identify in-group lending using dyadic data on religion and caste for officers and borrowers from an Indian bank, and a rotation policy that induces exogenous matching between them. Having an in-group officer increases credit access and loan size dispersion, reduces collateral requirements, and induces better repayment even after the in-group officer leaves. We consider a range of explanations and suggest that the findings are most easily explained by cultural proximity serving to mitigate information frictions in lending. (JEL D82, D83, G21, G28, O16, Z12, Z13)
You Owe Me
Authors: Malmendier Ulrike , Schmidt Klaus M.
Published: February 2017

In business and politics, gifts are often aimed at influencing the recipient at the expense of third parties. In an experimental study, which removes informational and incentive confounds, subjects strongly respond to small gifts even though they understand the gift giver's intention. Our findings question existing models of social preferences. They point to anthropological and sociological theories about gifts creating an obligation to reciprocate. We capture these effects in a simple extension of existing models. We show that common policy responses (disclosure, size limits) may be ineffective, consistent with our model. Financial incentives are effective but can backfire. (JEL C92, D62, D64, Z13)
Education provision for the newborn physical examination as a post-registration module: National survey
Authors: Rogers Cathy , Yearley Carole , Jay Annabel
Published: February 2017

Aims

This study aimed to assess the scope of newborn infant physical examination (NIPE) education in post-registration midwifery education, determine the structure and requirements for midwives undertaking NIPE training, and explore similarities and differences in pre- and post-registration preparation requirements.

Methods

In early 2015, all lead midwives for education in the UK were sent a link to an online questionnaire to assess the scope and practice of NIPE education across all midwifery curricula. This is the second of a two-part report, focusing on post-registration education; part A examined the education provision for the inclusion of NIPE in the midwifery curriculum.

Findings

NIPE education for midwives is popular and is well established in the post-registration curriculum. Variations exist in the length, content, assessment, levels of study and credits awarded for post-registration NIPE modules. This lack of standardisation raises questions about quality assurance.

Conclusion

The variation in module length has implications for commissioners and self-funding students, as longer NIPE modules are more costly. There is a strong argument for a standardised NIPE programme across the UK and for providers of maternity services to fully utilise midwives who have been trained in NIPE to avoid them becoming de-skilled.
Social skills, self-awareness, and a feeling of connection
Authors: Clarke Jenni
Published: February 2017

Jenni Clarke continues her exploration of interconnecting building bricks in relation to different aspects of learning. This month's focus is on how playing with these bricks helps children to build social skills.
The Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2000 SG344
Authors: Wlodarczyk I.
Published: February 2017

We computed impact solutions for the potentially dangerous asteroid 2000 SG344, based on 31 optical observations from 1999 May 15.20482 UTC to 2010 October 29 03.60723 UTC. Using the freely available OrbFit Software Package, we can follow its orbit forward in time searching for close approaches to the Earth, which can lead to possible impacts up to 2113. The asteroid 2000 SG344 belongs to the class of the so-called possible recovery Near Earth Asteroids and can be recovered in 2028. Its ephemerides for observational window in 2028 are presented.
The Psychology of Creativity: A Discussion Between Creative Potential and Its Realization
Authors: Gralewski Jacek
Published: February 2017

This text is devoted to a discussion of current achievements in the psychology of creativity, as well as to the further development of the field. It is concerned with a criticism of former and current theses in the field of the psychology of creativity discussed by Glăveanu (2014). The arguments presented indicate that, despite Glăveanu’s (2014) proposition, the psychology of creativity is not in crisis. It is pointed out that the difference in views between supporters of the social psychology approach to creativity and psychology researchers oriented towards the study of creative potential on how to conduct creativity research, stems from a concentration on different levels of creativity, and not necessarily from an ineffective theory of creativity. As a consequence of these different perceptions of creativity at its particular levels, determining the prime standard of creative potential is not sufficient to understand the social conditioning of creative activity and the social assessment of creativity, and vice versa.
The Status of the Social in Creativity Studies and the Pitfalls of Dichotomic Thinking*
Authors: Glăveanu Vlad Petre
Published: February 2017

Creativity studies seem to be a stronghold for individual-based psychological theories. The reasons for this are numerous and complex and, among them, we can identify certain limited or counter-productive ways of conceptualising the social. In this reply to comments I address both the status of the social in creativity studies and the dichotomies that follow from adopting an external view of society and culture. Among them, the separation between creative potential and achievement is particularly problematic, as it constructs a reified, static, and individual notion of potential, reflected in the measurement of divergent thinking. I propose, towards the end, a perspectival model of creativity that radically socialises divergent thinking by placing the social at the core rather than the periphery of creative production. Finally, I suggest that including time into our theory and research holds the key to overcoming many of the false dichotomies that underline creativity studies, at least in psychology. A thoroughly social perspective on creativity might seem like a daring or foolish endeavour but it is, in my view, also the most promising.
An Exploration of Some Antecedents and Consequences of Creative Self-Efficacy: The Role of Achievement Goals, Enjoyment and Divergent Thinking
Authors: Puente-Diaz Rogelio , Arroyo Judith Cavazos
Published: February 2017

We examined the role of task-, self- and other-approach achievement goals and enjoyment as antecedents of creative self-efficacy and the influence of creative self-efficacy on divergent thinking scores among children from Mexico. Participants completed a battery of questionnaires measuring achievement goals, creative self-efficacy, enjoyment and divergent thinking skills. We used Structural Equation Modelling to test our hypotheses, treating the variables as latent. Results showed a positive influence of other-approach achievement goals and enjoyment on creative self-efficacy. The influence of creative self-efficacy on divergent thinking scores was not significant. The implications of our results are discussed.
Same but Different? Distributed Creativity in the Internet Age
Authors: Literat Ioana , Glăveanu Vlad Petre
Published: February 2017

This article aims to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of the Internet on distributed creativity. While the social mechanisms that are fundamental for creative expression are not radically different online, and while we want to avoid overly romanticizing the role of the Internet or falling prey to technological determinism, we argue that there are, nevertheless, significant shifts that must be acknowledged and examined. In order to achieve a more nuanced and analytical account, we suggest a simple framework centred around five questions - who, when, where, how and why - that allow for a differentiated understanding of the range of changes in creative expression in the Internet age. To model the application of this framework, we use the example of crowdsourced art (participatory online art) as a creative practice that illustrates some of these key shifts. In thinking about creativity in online spaces, we suggest that the consideration of actors (who), times (when), places (where), processes (how) and motives (why) facilitates a valuable multidimensional understanding of these significant and complex changes.
Talking with Texts
Authors: Wolff Tristram
Published: February 2017

This article considers how the essayistic style of William Hazlitt’s printed texts produces, in its form, a critique of what it considers conservatism in speech and its uncritical reception. Situating Hazlitt in a longer history of thought that considers language a form of practical activity, I argue that the conversational character of Hazlitt’s writing is calculated not to resemble speech, but rather to take aim at speech’s false spontaneity.
The Blacksmith’s Feet
Authors: Cavanaugh Jillian R.
Published: February 2017

Vernacular poetry is generally evaluated according to culturally specific aesthetic standards, what anthropologists call ethnopoetics. This article offers embodied entexualization—the culturally specific ways bodies are incorporated into as well as produce texts—as a means for analyzing how ethnopoetic systems reflect social and political histories and contexts. The poetry of the northern Italian town of Bergamo, and specifically a poem by a locally celebrated poet, Piero Frér, provides an illustrative case.
Indirect Reciprocity and Reputation Management in Religious Morality Relating to Concepts of Supernatural Agents
Authors: Nordin Andreas
Published: February 2017

Concerns with reputation are found in relation to human notions about rank, honour, religious notions and sacred values. In cognitive and evolutionary approaches to religion, such as “adaptivist” and “by-product” theories, concepts of reputation are usually given only an indirect significance. From an “adaptivist” perspective, belief in supernatural punishment supports commitment enhancement and promotes intra-group competition, especially in the absence of concerns about reputational pressure. Alternative accounts, found in “by-product” and “standard model” – approaches, suggests that to attribute moral notions to supernatural agents derive from human cognitive systems devoted to social interaction and coordination entailing reputation monitoring. More profoundly, in altruist and mutualist models of human cooperation and morality, reputation implies different functions and, by consequence, reputation in “adaptivist” and “by-product” theories is awarded different degree of importance. The aim of this article is to analyse a predominant type of religious morality by focusing on conceptualisation of supernatural agents and the function of reputation monitoring. I shall compare altruist and mutualist accounts and adopt the latter to complement our understanding of the social cognitive machinery that underpins the relevance and attribution of moral notions to supernatural agents. I shall argue that concern about reputation is close at hand in the cognition of supernatural agents since: a) according to mutualistic theories, reputation holds a significant position in cooperation and morality and this has consequences for how religious morality ought to be modelled; b) supernatural agents are supposedly “full access agents” and aware of “strategic information” because they are omniscient agents that know everything of importance for a believer’s reputation and the dynamics of indirect reciprocity in which the believer takes part.
Pokora intelektualna – jak połączyć niewiedzę dotyczącą poznania z pewnością dotyczącą przymierza
Authors: Krajewski Stanisław
Published: February 2017

Mojżesz jest przedstawiony w Biblii jako człowiek nadzwyczaj pokorny. Jak to możliwe, skoro wedle Pisma jego wiedza i jego możliwości były niezrównane? Jest to możliwe, jeśli odróżnić „wiedzę o” od „wiedzy, aby”. W prawdy religijne można powątpiewać, religijne obowiązki i tak mogą być utrzymane. Prawdziwość ma wymiar uniwersalny, zobowiązania – niekoniecznie. Takie podejście umożliwia pełną otwartość w dialogu międzyreligijnym. Zwłaszcza w judaizmie ortopraksja jest wymagana o wiele bardziej kategorycznie niż ortodoksja. Nawet jeśli wiele elementów biblijnych opisów nie jest dosłownie prawdziwych, narracja biblijna jest zakorzeniona w rzeczywistych wydarzeniach. I jest podstawą tradycji w takiej postaci, w jakiej ją znamy. W ramach judaizmu określa się ją jako skutek Przymierza ze Stwórcą. Jego wyrazem jest prawo religijne, które wymaga interpretacji przez znawców.
Problem nowej moralności w komunizmie, faszyzmie i narodowym socjalizmie
Authors: Kobyliński Andrzej
Published: February 2017

Celem artykułu jest analiza specyfiki systemów totalitarnych według Alaina Besançona, Augusta Del Nocego i Rolfa Zimmermanna, a także ukazanie głównych cech nowej moralności, która obowiązywała w komunizmie, faszyzmie i narodowym socjalizmie. W analizach Besançona wielką rolę odgrywa wykazanie zbrodniczego charakteru komunizmu oraz podkreślenie konieczności równego traktowania zła spowodowanego przez reżimy totalitarne. W badaniach Del Nocego za niezwykle cenne należy uznać połączenie problemu systemów totalitarnych z ideą nowoczesności i procesem sekularyzacji. Natomiast w opracowaniach Zimmermanna ważną rolę odgrywa kategoria moralności zbawienia, która służyła usprawiedliwianiu zła dokonanego w XX stuleciu.
Sostenibilidad del aprovechamiento del bagazo de caña de azùcar en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Becerra Quiroz Ana Paola , Buitrago Coca Angelica Lucia , Pinto Baquero Pedro
Published: February 2017

Introducción: este artículo es producto de la investigación titulada “Sostenibilidad del aprovechamiento del bagazo de caña de azúcar en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia”, desarrollada en el 2015 en la Facultad de Ingeniería Ambiental de la Universidad Santo Tomás. Metodología: se determinó la sostenibilidad del aprovechamiento del bagazo de caña de azúcar producido en el Valle del Cauca, utilizando el indicador integrado de desarrollo sostenible S3 y el biograma desarrollado por el Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA). Para dicho análisis, se realizó un diagnóstico de la situación actual del aprovechamiento del bagazo, se definieron las variables y los periodos implicados, se calculó el indicador y se analizó la sostenibilidad del aprovechamiento del bagazo. Resultados: se obtuvo como resultado que la sostenibilidad actual del aprovechamiento del bagazo de caña de azúcar es de 0,51, lo cual representa una sostenibilidad media para los periodos evaluados. Conclusiones: se concluyó que los aspectos más relevantes para mejorar la sostenibilidad son el manejo de los vertimientos en la dimensión ambiental, mejoras en la productividad del bagazo en la dimensión económica y ampliación en la cobertura de programas en la dimensión social.
Zum Thema
Authors: Gehring Petra , Matthiesen Michael
Published: February 2017

Bei Hegel bilden die Beamten den «allgemeinen Stand» – das Medium zwischen Politik und Bürger. Beamte sind bis heute ein klassisches Zielbild des sozialen Aufstiegs, für Männer wie für Frauen. Von hoher beruflicher Professionalität, repräsentieren sie die Dauer von Herrschaft, Normen und Strukturen, einen Staatsrumpf: das, was von der Monarchie übrig blieb. Anders als ihre gewählten Äquivalente in der Neuen Welt, anders als die Kader der Diktatur genießen Beamte das Privileg der Stetigkeit. Vereidigt zur Treue schützt sie die Fürsorge des jeweiligen institutionellen Systems (Kirche, Militär, Staat).
Normas DRIS preliminares para pupunheira cultivada em diferentes sistemas de manejo na região sul-ocidental da Amazônia
Authors: Azevedo José Marlo Araújo de , Wadt Paulo Guilherme Salvador , Pérez Daniel Vidal , Dias Jairo Rafael Machado
Published: February 2017

A pupunheira, uma frutífera nativa da América Central e da Floresta Amazônica, vem sendo cultivada para produção de frutos e extração de palmito. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho estabelecer os valores de referência, pelo DRIS, para palmitais de pupunheira cultivada em monocultivo e em sistemas agroflorestais (SAFs). Foram monitorados 81 palmitais em dois anos consecutivos, totalizando 162 amostras foliares compostas. As amostragens foram realizadas de novembro a dezembro dos anos de 2012 e 2013. Os palmitais foram classificados em três grupos para a produção das normas DRIS: i) pupunheiras cultivadas em monocultivo; ii) pupunheiras cultivadas em SAFs e iii) pupunheiras cultivadas em ambos sistemas de produção. Os índices DRIS foram calculados pela fórmula de Jones com transformação logarítmica. Os palmitais foram a seguir classificados pelo método do potencial de resposta à adubação, quanto ao estado nutricional, em insuficiente, balanceado e em excesso, para cada uma das normas DRIS obtidas. Para a maioria dos casos, o estado nutricional obtido pelas normas específicas foram os mesmos que aqueles obtidos pela norma genérica. O uso de normas genéricas resulta em diagnósticos semelhantes aos obtidos com normas específicas, podendo ser recomendado para avaliar o estado nutricional de pupunheiras, produzidas em diferentes condições de manejo
Rendimento de grãos secos e componentes de produção de genótipos de feijão-caupi em cultivo irrigado e de sequeiro
Authors: Silva Gheysa Coelho , Magalhães Ronilson Costa , Sobreira Adriano Calixto , Schmitz Robson , Silva Lêlisângela Carvalho da
Published: February 2017

Estudos realizados com feijão-caupi, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., têm mostrado que é possível obter genótipos estáveis com adaptação ampla e bons níveis de produtividade, principalmente com o uso de irrigação. Neste trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar o desempenho de genótipos de feijão-caupi em cultivo irrigado e de sequeiro. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com 20 tratamentos e quatro repetições, sendo cada unidade experimental constituída por uma parcela de quatro linhas de 5 m espaçadas de 0,80 m. Avaliou-se comprimento, largura e número de grãos por vagem, massa de cem grãos e produtividade de grãos secos. Nos sistemas de cultivo irrigado e de sequeiro, as cultivares e linhagens apresentaram respostas diferenciadas com relação à produtividade de grãos secos. As linhagens MNC02- 701F-2 e MNC02-676F-1 foram as mais produtivas no sistema de cultivo irrigado, e as linhagens MNC03- 736F-2 e MNC02-675F-9-5 no sistema de sequeiro. As linhagens MNC02-675F-9-5 e MNC03-736F-2 e as cultivares BRS Xiquexique e BRS Gurguéia apresentaram produtividades semelhantes quando cultivadas em regime irrigado e de sequeiro. A interação no desempenho de genótipo de feijão-caupi em sistemas distintos (irrigado e sequeiro) sugere forte influência de fatores ambientais sobre os componentes de produção avaliados, tornando-os dependentes de variações ambientais e de manejo.
Pigmentos fotossintéticos e potencial hídrico foliar em plantas jovens de coqueiro sob estresses hídrico e salino
Authors: Silva Alexandre Reuber Almeida da , Bezerra Francisco Marcus Lima , Lacerda Claudivan Feitosa de , Sousa Carlos Henrique Carvalho de , Chagas Keivia Lino
Published: February 2017

Objetivou-se, investigar os mecanismos bioquímicos associados às ações isoladas e/ou simultâneas do déficit hídrico e da salinidade do solo, em plantas jovens de coqueiro, através das respostas dos pigmentos fotossintéticos (teores foliares totais de clorofilas e carotenoides) e do potencial hídrico foliar. No experimento, conduzido em casa de vegetação, em Fortaleza, CE, avaliaram-se, sob delineamento estatístico de blocos casualizados, no arranjo de parcelas subdivididas, os efeitos de diferentes níveis de deficiência hídrica (parcelas), mediante a imposição de distintos percentuais de reposição das perdas de água por evapotranspiração potencial da cultura - ETpc (20; 40; 60; 80 e 100%), associados às subparcelas, constituídas pelos crescentes níveis de salinidade do solo (1,72; 6,25; 25,80 e 40,70 dS m-1), proporcionados pelos solos coletados no Perímetro Irrigado Morada Nova. Em condições de déficit hídrico e de salinidade do solo, as plantas jovens de coqueiro apresentam mudanças significativas nos pigmentos fotossintéticos, com reduções lineares nos teores totais de clorofilas (a+b), sendo estes, indicadores dos efeitos dos estresses isolados. Os teores de carotenoides são indicadores da aclimatação das folhas das plantas de jovens de coqueiro aos efeitos combinados da deficiência hídrica e da salinidade do solo e refletem o antagonismo entre os agentes estressores. O potencial hídrico foliar das plantas jovens de coqueiro são efetivamente limitados quando a deficiência hídrica e a salinidade atuam isoladamente. As plantas jovens de coqueiro são mais suscetíveis às limitações de água, em detrimento aos elevados níveis de salinidade do solo, sendo estes, considerados fatores de estresses aditivos para a espécie.
Medidas cautelares innominadas en la protección de los derechos de autor y conexos en Colombia
Authors: Gil Aguirre Nixon Jefrey
Published: February 2017

Actualmente, el ejercicio de funciones jurisdiccionales atribuidas a las autoridades administrativas ha generado interpretaciones judiciales confusas, en la aplicación de medidas cautelares innominadas para la protección de derechos de autor y conexos en Colombia; así lo evidencia el análisis realizado a las medidas cautelares descritas en la Ley 1493 del año 2011, que otorgó competencias de inspección, vigilancia y control sobre las sociedades de gestión colectiva de derechos de autor y conexos; en este sentido se requiere describir las funciones jurisdiccionales de la Dirección Nacional de Derecho de Autor respecto a las medidas cautelares y su importancia en la protección de los derechos de autor y conexos, al igual que analizar las medidas cautelares innominadas desde su origen, las características y lo propuesto por la Corte Constitucional en materia de funciones jurisdiccionales de la Dirección Nacional de Derecho de Autor y respecto de la procedencia de las medidas cautelares innominadas como competencia de esta entidad. Se concluye que las medidas cautelares nominadas no son suficientes, y que se hace necesario acudir a las medidas cautelares innominadas, como herramienta jurídica del funcionario administrativo, sin que ello implique arbitrariedad y prejuzgamiento en el proceso.
Cuando Google juega con la información privada… El derecho al olvido digital en Europa, una lucha de titanes
Authors: Pérez Gómez Ana María
Published: February 2017

El desarrollo de internet ha traído consigo la posibilidad de almacenar informaciones personales que pueden ser visionadas en los cuatro rincones del planeta, creando así una vasta memoria digital que perenniza la información. Los motores de búsqueda facilitan el acceso a la información a través de métodos de indexación. En Europa, el legislador ha tratado de regular el equilibrio de intereses entre el internauta que lucha por su derecho a la vida privada y los motores de búsqueda que defienden su interés económico. Dentro de este contexto, el juez europeo ordenó a Google la desindexación de URL que atentaban contra el derecho a la vida privada y el motor de búsqueda se limitó a desindexar la información solo en las extensiones geográficas europeas esgrimiendo el interés general. La autoridad francesa de defensa de datos personales ha librado una batalla contra Google para extender el derecho al olvido digital a todas las extensiones geográficas de los motores de búsqueda. Esta lucha de poderes constata la dificultad de hacerse olvidar en internet.
Optimization of Reactions Opening Cyclic Ring of Pentose Sugar Derivatives through Dithioacetalisation Reactions
Authors: Nuriman Nuriman
Published: February 2017

Ring-opening reaction of cyclic pentose sugar derivatives of 2,3,4-Tri-O-benzyl- D-xylopyranoseto derivatives of acyclic 2,3,4-Tri-O-benzyl-D-xylose-Dipropyl dithioacetal been done andoptimized. The reaction was performed using a precursor propanathiol with concentrated HCl.Optimization of reaction conditions was conducted by varying propanathiol concentration,reaction time and optimization of the reaction temperature which the product ioslation conductedusing a variety of solvents. The results of this reaction was obtained 2,3,4-Tri-O-benzyl- Dxylose-Dipropyl dithioacetal with the highest randemen (97%), better than the previous reactionthrough propanathiol excessive concentration, reaction time of 2 hours and the temperature of thereaction at room temperature. Product Isolations using solvent dikloromathane more effectivethan the use of other organic solvents. Purification of reaction products is done through a columnchromatography using a solvent mixture of 20% ethyl acetate-hexane.Keywords: Optimization, Cyclic Ring, Dithioasetalisasi
Talent Acquisition: It’s evolving Pattern
Authors: Das Gopa
Published: February 2017

It is rightly said that “Change is the only CONSTANT thing in the world”, rightly so human beings or rather HUMAN RESOURCES are continuously evolving with respect to time.  Employees of the organization  are termed as Talent’s and every organization  is having a deep urge to acquire the best of the best talents for their organization .With the emergence of new trends and the introduction of new tools, the talent acquisition process is dynamically  evolving. Talent acquisition has emerged as a key business imperative for organization s for its role in sourcing the right talent to ensure long term growth. It is now a long term strategy for organizations and HR functions for their role in driving the overall success and the profitability of the organization.

Through profound literature review, this paper presents information regarding the building of an effective talent acquisition strategy in order to face challenging economic conditions. It mentions the analysis of recruitment trends, marketing strategies and web-based recruitments. It highlights the key challenges involved in Talent Acquisition and also suggests means develop new strategies to keep up with the evolving challenge.
Effect of Boiling and Juicing on the Content of Polyphenols, Invitro Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activity of Commonly Consumed Vegetables and Fruits
Authors: Naveena N. , Vishnuvardhana Rao A. , Bhaskarachary K.
Published: February 2017

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of boiling and juicing on selected vegetables and fruits such as carrot, beetroot, tomato, mint leaves, pomegranate and apple. Total and individual polyphenols were evaluated by Folin-Ciocalteu and RP-HPLC. Antioxidant capacities of the selected foods were measured by DPPH, FRAP, ABTS and ORAC assays. In vitro bioaccessibility of total and individual polyphenols were analyzed by mimicking human gastro intestinal system. Results of this study revealed that pomegranate was found to be higher in total polyphenols (55.90±1.02) and the lesser content was observed in boiled mint leaves (3.16±1.12). Also carrot pure juice (37.35%) was observed higher total polyphenols bioaccessibility and lesser content was observed in tomato puree juice (13.71%). The predominant polyphenols present in the selected foods are simple polyphenols such as chlorogenic, caffeic, ferulic and gallic acids, glycosides of flavones and flavonols such as apigenin, luteolin, quercetin and catechins such as epigallocatechin, epicatechin and their individual polyphenol bioaccessibility were also analyzed. Among the selected foods pomegranate juice contained highest AOA, moderate AOA was observed in juices of beetroot, apple, tomato and lesser activity was observed in carrot juice compared to the raw and boiled foods. From these findings, it was observed that the food matrix, method of cooking, polyphenol content (total and individual) and bioaccessibility are the key determining factors of net antioxidant capacity of the selected fruits and vegetables.
Effect of Increased Dietary Protein on the Plasma Methyl-Cycle Amino Acid Profile and Kinetics during Pregnancy
Authors: Devi Sarita , Thomas Tinku , Dwarkanath Pratibha , Thomas Annamma , Sheela C. N. , Mukhopadhyay Arpita , Kurpad Anura V.
Published: February 2017

Low intakes of quality dietary protein could affect the methionine cycle during pregnancy, which is important for fetal growth and epigenetic regulations. Since low quality protein intake is prevalent in India, it is important to define biomarkers of the low protein intake, specifically of methyl cycle homeostasis. A secondary analysis of data was performed, from a randomized intervention trial with 500 ml milk/d on south Indian pregnant women, to examine the association of dietary protein intake with concentrations of specific amino acids (methionine, glycine and serine). The subjects also underwent isotopic infusions (n = 52) for the measurement of amino acid kinetics. Dietary intakes were measured each week by multiple 24 h recall until delivery. The plasma concentrations of amino acids (methionine, serine and glycine) were compared with kinetics of methionine i.e. transmethylation, remethylation and transulfuration (TM, RM, TS) and serine to glycine conversion rates, as measured by stable isotope labeled amino acid infusion. Dietary protein intake in the 3rd trimester correlated positively with intakes of milk and milk based food products (ρ=0.52, p<0.001) and methionine (ρ=0.97, p<0.001) and with gestational weight gain (GWG, ρ=0.32, p=0.044). While the methionine concentration did not correlate with methyl cycle flux parameters (TM, RM and TS), the plasma concentrations of conditionally essential serine and glycine were positively correlated with their respective flux rate and with RM, TM and TS rates. Further, glycine concentrations specifically correlated positively with serine to glycine conversion rates (ρ=0.32, p=0.027). Dietary protein and methionine supply are important for the conservation of methionine during pregnancy. This had an effect on GWG, but not on birth weight, though this may have been due to the relatively small sample size. The plasma concentration of glycine was correlated with the serine-glycine conversion, which affords methyl groups for the body and supplies these when dietary protein/methionine is in poor supply. This indicates that itcan act as a biomarker of the serine-glycine conversion flux rate, which increases in the presence of a poor protein supply. In general, the plasma concentrations of these conditionally essential amino acids may be biomarkers of the methyl cycle during pregnancy, but this needs to be tested in a larger sample.
Do Dietary Diversity Indices Reflect the Nutritional Status of School Aged Children?
Authors: Nithya D. J. , Bhavani R. V.
Published: February 2017

Dietary Diversity, with foods from all food groups is necessary to meet the requirements for essential nutrients which lead to good health. This study examines whether different dietary diversity indices have relationship with the nutritional status of school children aged 6 to 12 years, in two different regions of India: Wardha district, Maharashtra and Koraput district, Odisha. Dietary diversity was calculated using three methods: Individual food scores calculated using 24 hour diet recall (FS24hr) data; household dietary diversity using Berry's index (DDI) and food scores calculated using food frequency data (FSFFQ). Anthropometric indices were used to assess the nutritional status of school aged children. The Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR) and the Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR) were calculated as indicators of nutrient adequacy. The relationship between NAR, MAR and three different diversity indices, dietary diversity and anthropometric indices were analyzed. Overall, 38% of 6 to 12 year school aged children were found to be undernourished. The NAR was <70% for all nutrients except protein, energy, thiamine and niacin and MAR was found to be <70% of requirement with mean of 60.5% in both locations. The dietary diversity was found to be relatively better in Wardha when compared with Koraput. The mean diversity indices in both the locations were FS24hr 7.56, DDI 89 and FSFFQ 62.9. Overall most of the nutrient adequacy and mean adequacy were correlated with all three dietary diversity indices when both locations were studied together. However all three dietary diversity indices failed to show any relationship with nutritional status of school children aged 6-12 years from both locations taken together.
Potential Functional Implications of Finger Millet (Eleusine Coracana) in Health and Disease
Authors: Divate A. D. , Atkari V. T. , Thakor N. J. , Sawant A. A.
Published: February 2017

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), also known as Nachani, Ragi or Nagli, is one of third most important millet (sorghum and pearl millet) grown in tropical semi-arid regions of the world primarily in India and Africa. The aim of the study is to review the potential health benefits of finger millet. Desk reviews were collected from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli University, Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, libraries and other web sources etc. Finger millet is rich in several nutrients as well as non-nutrients such as phenols. It has high energy, has less starch, high fiber (3.6 g/ 100 g, most of which is insoluble), has low glycemic index (55) and is gluten free. The protein content ranges from 5.6 to 12.70 % and it is low in lysine, tryptophan, threonine and the sulfur-containing amino acids. The energy of millet is greater than sorghum and nearly equal to that of brown rice because the lipid content is generally higher (1.3 to 2 %). Total ash content is higher in finger millet than in commonly consumed cereal grains. The ash content has been found to be nearly 1.7 to 4.13 % in finger millet. Calcium and iron content of finger millet ranged from 162 to 487 mg % and 3.61 mg/100 g to 5.42 mg % respectively. Calcium deficiency leading to bone and teeth disorder, iron deficiency leading to anemia can be overcome by introducing finger millet in our daily diet. They are also recognized for their health beneficial effects, such as anti-diabetic, anti-tumerogenic, atherosclerogenic effects, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT TO INTERNAL MARKETING ON EMPLOYEES' SATISFACTION. A CASE STUDY: IMAM JAFAR SADEGH HOSPITAL NURSES
Authors: Ali Morovati Sharifabadi  , Shima Shahhosseini Bideh
Published: February 2017

Nowadays, healthcare is an extraordinarily people-centric industry and employees play important roles in the product/service exchange. Internal marketing (IM) forces the employee to treat more hospitably facing customers. The present study examines the effect of management commitment to internal marketing (MCIM) on employees' satisfaction through IM practices. Data were collected from 110 nurses of Imam Jafar Sadegh hospital. The results of structural equation modeling showed the significant effect of MCIM on IM practices (formal internal marketing, informal internal marketing and responsiveness). But verse to what was assumed, there was no significant relation between IM and employees' satisfaction.