bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of primary care funding on secondary care utilisation and patient outcomes: a retrospective cross-sectional study of English general practice
Authors: L’Esperance Veline , Sutton Matt , Schofield Peter , Round Thomas , Malik Umer , White Patrick , Ashworth Mark
Published: September 2017

Background

In international studies, greater investment in primary health care is associated with improved population health outcomes.

Aim

To determine whether investment in general practice is associated with secondary care utilisation, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

Design and setting

Retrospective cross-sectional study of general practices in England, 2014–2015.

Method

Practice-level data were stratified into three groups according to GP contract type: national General Medical Services (GMS) contracts, with or without the capitation supplement (mean practice income guarantee), or local Personal Medical Services (PMS) contracts. Regression models were used to explore associations between practice funding (capitation payments and capitation supplements) and secondary care usage, patient satisfaction (general practice patient survey scores), and clinical outcomes (Quality and Outcomes Framework [QOF] scores). The authors conducted financial modelling to predict secondary care cost savings associated with notional changes in primary care funding.

Results

Mean capitation payments per patient were £69.82 in GMS practices in receipt of capitation supplements (n = 2784), £78.79 in GMS practices without capitation supplements (n = 1672), and £84.43 in PMS practices (n = 3022). The mean capitation supplement was £5.72 per patient. Financial modelling demonstrated little or no relationship between capitation payments and secondary care costs. In contrast, notional investment in capitation supplements was associated with modelled savings in secondary care costs. The relationship between funding and patient satisfaction was inconsistent. QOF performance was not associated with funding in any practice type.

Conclusion

Capitation payments appear to be broadly aligned to patient need in terms of secondary care usage. Supplements to the current capitation formula are associated with reduced secondary care costs.
GIS three-dimensional modelling with geo-informatics techniques
Authors: Bobkowska Katarzyna , Szulwic Jakub , Tysiąc Paweł , Ziółkowski Patryk
Published: September 2017

The integration issue of virtual models and geo-referenced database have a very broad spectrum of potential applications. Before the integration issue was on the cusp, it was quite problematic to combine three-dimensional models with the geo-referenced database. An integrated database contains a variety of data including such as object orientated data model and raster data. Within this paper, authors present an integration process aiming to make real virtual GIS database which includes the creation of structures, such as bridges, buildings, roads and terrain formations. To create a three-dimensional GIS model high-resolution satellite images/point cloud has been used. For 3D modelling and reconstruction purposes, The Blender program has been used since the software provides with quick workflow and userfriendly interface. As a result of this study authors concede that integrated techniques for three-dimensional GIS databases allow conducting easy as well as sophisticated operation in an efficient and non-time consuming way. The subject holds great promise for a future, current challenges focusing on new approaches for conjectures of spatial objects that will be used to boost the capabilities for automatic visualization.
Low-Level Aerial Photogrammetry as a Source of Supplementary Data for ALS Measurements
Authors: Bobkowska Katarzyna , Inglot Adam , Przyborski Marek , Sieniakowski Jędrzej , Tysiąc Paweł
Published: September 2017

The development of laser scanning technology ALS allows to make high-resolution measurements for large areas result-ing in significant reduction of costs. The main stakeholders at heights data received from the airborne laser scanning is mainly state administration. The state institutions appear among projects such as ISOK. Each point is classified in ac-cordance with the standard LAS 1.2, our research focuses on the class 6 – buildings. In the project ISOK, the buildings are not measured in whole (from every side). A typical way to measure the missing elements is to increase the coverage of the cross and additional raids which unfortunately increases the cost measurements. An alternative solution density point clouds ALS is the use of optical scanning and UAV. The article shows the process of density the point clouds coming from ALS using point cloud obtained through optical scanning. The methods that illustrate the process of compaction data format LAS using the following methods: point cloud having field coordinates in the system compatible with the system of clouds acquired with ALS, point cloud in the local system, point cloud in the local system without the scale. The file size, depending on the density of the point cloud was analyzed.
Msplit and MP estimation. A wider range of robustness
Authors: Duchnowski Robert , Wiśniewski Zbigniew
Published: September 2017

Msplit and MP estimations are new methods of assessing the parameters of functional models of geodetic observations. The first method assumes that each observation can be assigned to either of some functional models which differ from each other in competitive parameters. While the latter method is based on the assumption that distributions of measurement errors differ from the normal one in asymmetry and excess kurtosis. The theoretical properties indicate that both methods are also robust against outliers. However, the sense of robustness is a little wider than in the case of M-estimation. In Msplit estimation the outliers are treated as variables with competitive functional models (in relation to models of “good” observations) while robustness of MP estimation depends on the mentioned parameters of probabilistic models of observations. This paper shows that on one hand robustness is an interesting property of the methods in question, but on the other hand it broadens possible application of such estimation methods.
Compliance of the Plots Elongation Parameter in the Study of the Spatial Structure of Land
Authors: Gniadek Jacek , Szewczyk Robert
Published: September 2017

The study will present the results of research, including comparative analysis of the parameters of spatial shaping of plots, obtained by two independent methods for the same area: The first method – commonly used in studies of the spatial structure, requiring the use of several information tools and the second one – simpler with different methodological approach. The starting material will be the data included in the descriptive part of the real estate cadastre and on the digital map of the land and buildings registry. The basic element of the research will be continuous parts of parcels covered by one form of use. Detailed analysis will concern determination of the scale of differences for the studied parameters in both methodological variants. As a consequence this will determine the possibility of interchangeability of both methods in the works related to the assessment of rural land systems.
The Horizontal Deformation Analysis of High-rise Buildings
Authors: Gražulis Žymantas , Krikštaponis Boleslovas , Neseckas Algirdas , Popovas Darius , Putrimas Raimundas , Šlikas Dominykas , Zigmantienė Evelina
Published: September 2017

The horizontal deformation analysis of high-rise buildings, quite often is complicated because buildings like chimneys, towers and etc, have complex and asymmetric shapes, consequently there is not always the possibility to apply the method of single points motion analysis. Furthermore, the horizontal deformation analysis is complicated using standard measurement methods like measurements with electronic total stations or optical theodolites. In such case the terrestrial laser scanner could be superior to traditional measurements. However, the terrestrial laser scanner still not widely used to survey building horizontal deformations using high precision measurements. The main aim of this work is to determine the suitability to measure deflections of buildings from the vertical using terrestrial laser scanners and to investigate point cloud data processing. Measurements of horizontal deformation were carried out using the over ground laser scanner and electronic total station. Horizontal deformations of chimneys of thermal power plants were investigated using corresponding methods. Deformation indicators and evaluated measurement accuracies between different methods were compared. Data analysis of terrestrial laser scanning is more complex, time consuming and requires sophisticated hardware resources in comparison with the traditional methods, however results are much more detailed and informative.
Testing Correlation between Vertical Crustal Movements and Geoid Uplift for North Eastern Polish Border Areas
Authors: Kowalczyk Kamil , Kuczynska-Siehien Joanna
Published: September 2017

Long time span of observations from GNSS permanent stations can be used in the development of models of vertical crustal movements. The absolute vertical crustal movement related to the ellipsoid consists of the observed movement with relation to the mean sea level, the eustatic movement and the geoid uplift. The geoid uplift can be determined from GRACE satellite mission observations. The calculated parameters can be compared with the theoretical ones. The aim of this study is to check the correlation between vertical crustal movements and a geoid height variations determined from satellite data. GNSS data, levelling data and satellite observations for north eastern Polish border areas were used as a case study. Temporal variations of geoid were calculated based on the geopotential models from GRACE satellite observations. The obtained results give an overview of a possibility of the proposed method usage.
Possible Applications of Spatial Analyses in Designing the Agricultural Road Network with Particular Consideration of the Environmental and Landscape Aspects
Authors: Krupowicz Wioleta , Sobolewska-Mikulska Katarzyna
Published: September 2017

The development of the agricultural road network is a complex activity based on a broad range of criteria necessary to be taken into account during analyses and desk studies. The analyses and design solutions cannot be unilateral, considering only technical and economic aspects. Elements of environmental protection and management of agricultural landscape, as well as solutions in the scope of protection of soils and waters are necessary in this type of design works, and result from solutions accepted for implementation in reference to the rural areas of all Member States of the European Union. Such a multi-aspect process requires the use of tools in an environment which technologically permits the development of multi-variant solutions to a given problem, and selection of a single, most appropriate proposal. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) currently constitute such an environment. Their undeniable advantages include their analytical possibilities which can be formalised in the form of developed models of spatial analyses – creating sets of new, ready to use tools supporting the decision making process in the scope of determination of the optimal course of agricultural roads. Additional advantages are the possibility of integration of data obtained from various sources, and presentation to stakeholders (e.g. residents, farmers, local authorities, entrepreneurs, and investors) of the obtained solutions in the form of maps, almost in real time, as well as possibility of making optimum decisions with their active participation. Easier access to GIS technology and systematically growing level of awareness regarding measurable benefits from the application of this type of solutions should also be emphasised. The article presents examples of spatial analyses allowing for relatively fast obtaining of spatial information necessary for efficient design-related decision making for the purpose of improvement of the system of agricultural roads with particular consideration of environmental and landscape aspects.
The Use Of Statistical Methods in Creation of the Urgency Ranking of the Land Consolidation and Land Exchange Works
Authors: Leń Przemysław
Published: September 2017

In the analyzes of the urgency of the land consolidation and land exchange works, and particularly in the spatial comparative analyzes it is helpful to use methods of multivariate statistics, which allows the determination of synthetic measure. Synthetic measures substitute the large set of attributes of the object with one aggregate variable, allowing ordering the analyzed objects (villages) in terms of the phenomenon in question of the urgency of carrying out the work of consolidation and exchange of land. The aim of the paper is to determine measures for the urgency of carrying out the works of consolidation and exchange of land according to the method proposed by Z. Hellwig and comparison of the obtained results with the results obtained using the zero unitarisation method (ZUM). The aim of the analyzes is to verify (check), how the use of different methods of aggregation of the same diagnostic variables affects the results of research. The subject of the research consists of 14 precincts located in the municipality Białaczów, in the Łódzkie voivodship region. To construct the synthetic measure for the urgency of carrying out the works of consolidation and exchange of land 5 groups of features characterizing the works related to consolidation and exchange of land were adopted.
Some Aspects of Improving the Efficiency of Air Treatment
in the Contact Units of HVAC Systems
Authors: Gvozdkov Alexander , Suslova Olga
Published: September 2017

One of the main issues of improving the efficiency of air treatment in ventilation and air conditioning systems
(HVAC systems) is development of methodology for the realization of energy-efficient air treatment processes in the
contacting units. This paper investigates the thermodynamic models of “air-water” system, considering some features of
the transition area at the interface, including surface phases and boundary layers of air and water. It has a great impact on
the efficiency of processes of heat and moisture exchange in the contact units HVAC systems. The paper presents the
results of experimental studies to determine the air-water interfaces temperature when achieving a state of thermodynamic
balance condition in contacting media (air and water) in the working space of contact units. It was found that the
surface temperature is determined by state of the surface phase and depends on the direction process of heat and
moisture exchange (condensation or evaporation). The temperature factor k = Tdry/Ts as a criterion for determining the
effect of the state transition area on the processes of heat and moisture exchange, was used. Processing of results from
experimental researches in the processes of heat and mass transfer is presented in the form of criterial equations for Nu,
Nu. Results of the performed research are the basis for the formulation of theoretical ideas about the energy efficient
processes and the development of a new method for calculation of the contact units HVAC systems.
Experimental Study of Heat Storage Unit Made of PCM-gypsum Composite Integrated with the Ventilation System of the Building
Authors: Jaworski Maciej , Jędrzejuk Hanna , Laskowski Rafał
Published: September 2017

In the paper a special heat storage unit for building applications is presented. It has a form of a ceiling panel that is made of PCM-gypsum mortar composite and it contains internal channels for air flow, since it is designed as a part of ventilation system of the building. The panel works as a regenerative heat exchanger with phase change material (PCM) as a prevailing heat storage medium. When a melting point of PCM is properly chosen it is possible that air temperature flowing into the building reach a level corresponding to thermal comfort conditions, regardless the temperature at the intake. Warm air (during a day) releases heat basically to PCM causing its melting. During night time cool ambient air is heated up while it takes back heat accumulated in PCM. An experimental set-up based on the above concept was developed. A series of tests in different conditions (for variable inlet air temperatures, air flow rates) were performed. Information on thermal performance of the ceiling panel as well as detailed data on heat transfer process were obtained and discussed in the paper.
Experimental Investigation and Mathematical Modelling of Thermal
Performance Characteristics of Textiles Incorporating Phase Change
Materials (PCMs)
Authors: Jaworski Maciej , Wnuk Ryszard , Cieślak Małgorzata , Goetzendorf-Grabowska Bogna
Published: September 2017

Impregnation of textiles (fabrics) by phase change materials (PCMs) changes their thermal properties. High
thermal capacity of PCMs, due to large enthalpy of phase change (latent heat), increases the potential of these materials
for heat accumulation, but also modifies heat transfer in transient states what improves their insulating characteristics.
The paper presents selected results of both experimental and theoretical investigation of the thermal behavior of textiles
impregnated with phase change materials, PCMs, under variable thermal loads. Thermal capacity of textiles containing
different amounts of microencapsulated PCM were measured with DSC. Then, their thermal behavior characteristics
were investigated under irradiation from a solar simulator (heating phase) and during cooling in the regime of natural
convection. Mathematical model of heat transfer in the textiles, including radiative and convective boundary conditions,
was formulated. Computer simulations of the processes under study, validated on the base of experimental results, allowed
to determine important properties of the textiles, such as coefficients of absorption and transmission for solar
radiation. Overall thermal characteristics of the textiles, i.e. temperature variations under different thermal loads, are
also presented in the paper.
Effectiveness of Residential Buildings Renovation on the Example of
Kaunas City
Authors: Kveselis Vaclovas , Dzenajavičienė Eugenija Farida , Lisauskas Aurimas
Published: September 2017

Improvement of energy efficiency in buildings is one of the main strategic goals of country’s energy strategy
and its’ implementation policy. This goal is being implemented using support measures and implementation instruments
in public and residential buildings. Implementation programs were designed and are being implemented in this sector
since year 2004; however, there is still lack of research investigating the effectiveness of implemented actions in terms
of environmental, economic, and social sustainability using respective criteria. On the other hand, there is lack of objective
information for wider research based on measured data, as most of the data comes from programs administrators
as estimated energy consumption and savings. The paper provides main criteria for defining renovation sustainability
of multi-apartment residential buildings as well as initial assessment of energy efficiency improvement in such buildings
implemented under programs partly funded by EU funds and Modernization program for multi-apartment houses. The
Kaunas district heating company provided data of metering readings for 103 buildings which are fully or partially renovated
in Kaunas City and Kaunas Regional municipalities and covers period of 12 years. The results of investigation
show wide scattering of renovation effectiveness regarding renovation costs, energy savings and costs of saved energy.
Star Formation Activity Beyond the Outer Arm. I. WISE-selected Candidate Star-forming Regions
Authors: Izumi Natsuko , Kobayashi Naoto , Yasui Chikako , Saito Masao , Hamano Satoshi
Published: September 2017

The outer Galaxy beyond the Outer Arm provides a good opportunity to study star formation in an environment significantly different from that in the solar neighborhood. However, star-forming regions in the outer Galaxy have never been comprehensively studied or cataloged because of the difficulties in detecting them at such large distances. We studied 33 known young star-forming regions associated with 13 molecular clouds at R
G ≥ 13.5 kpc in the outer Galaxy with data from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mid-infrared all-sky survey. From their color distribution, we developed a simple identification criterion of star-forming regions in the outer Galaxy with the WISE color. We applied the criterion to all the WISE sources in the molecular clouds in the outer Galaxy at R
G ≥ 13.5 kpc detected with the Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory (FCRAO) 12CO survey of the outer Galaxy, of which the survey region is 102.°49 ≤ l ≤ 141.°54, −3.°03 ≤ b ≤ 5.°41, and successfully identified 711 new candidate star-forming regions in 240 molecular clouds. The large number of samples enables us to perform the statistical study of star formation properties in the outer Galaxy for the first time. This study is crucial to investigate the fundamental star formation properties, including star formation rate, star formation efficiency, and initial mass function, in a primordial environment such as the early phase of the Galaxy formation.
Centrally Concentrated X-Ray Radiation from an Extended Accreting Corona in Active Galactic Nuclei
Authors: Liu B. F. , Taam Ronald E. , Qiao Erlin , Yuan Weimin
Published: September 2017

The X-ray emission from bright active galactic nuclei (AGNs) is believed to originate in a hot corona lying above a cold, geometrically thin accretion disk. A highly concentrated corona located within ∼10 gravitational radii above the black hole is inferred from observations. Based on the accretion of interstellar medium/wind, a disk corona model has been proposed in which the corona is well coupled to the disk by radiation, thermal conduction, as well as by mass exchange. Such a model avoids artificial energy input to the corona and has been used to interpret the spectral features observed in AGN. In this work, it is shown that the bulk emission size of the corona is very small for the extended accretion flow in our model. More than 80% of the hard X-ray power is emitted from a small region confined within 10 Schwarzschild radii around a non-spinning black hole, which is expected to be even smaller accordingly for a spinning black hole. Here, the corona emission is more extended at higher Eddington ratios. The compactness parameter of the corona,

, is shown to be in the range of 1–33 for Eddington ratios of 0.02–0.1. Combined with the electron temperature in the corona, this indicates that electron–positron pair production is not dominant in this regime. A positive relation between the compactness parameter and photon index is also predicted. By comparing the above model predictions with observational features, we find that the model is in agreement with observations.
Photometric Properties of Network and Faculae Derived from HMI Data Compensated for Scattered Light
Authors: Criscuoli Serena , Norton Aimee , Whitney Taylor
Published: September 2017

We report on the photometric properties of faculae and network, as observed in full-disk, scattered-light-corrected images from the Helioseismic Magnetic Imager. We use a Lucy–Richardson deconvolution routine that corrects an image in less than one second. Faculae are distinguished from network through proximity to active regions. This is the first report that full-disk observations, including center-to-limb variations, reproduce the photometric properties of faculae and network observed previously only in sub-arcsecond-resolution; small field-of-view studies, i.e. that network, as defined by distance from active regions, exhibit higher photometric contrasts. Specifically, for magnetic flux values larger than approximately 300 G, the network is brighter than faculae and the contrast differences increase toward the limb, where the network contrast is about twice the facular one. For lower magnetic flux values, network appear darker than faculae. Contrary to reports from previous full-disk observations, we also found that network exhibits a higher center-to-limb variation. Our results are in agreement with reports from simulations that indicate magnetic flux alone is a poor proxy of the photometric properties of magnetic features. We estimate that the contribution of faculae and network to Total Solar Irradiance variability of the current Cycle 24 is overestimated by at least 11%, due to the photometric properties of network and faculae not being recognized as different. This estimate is specific to the method employed in this study to reconstruct irradiance variations, so caution should be paid when extending it to other techniques.
Participatory Action Research in Supporting HIV/Aids Infected and Affected Learners
Authors: Machaba Maphetla Magdeline
Published: September 2017

Contemporary teachers face demands, amongst others fulfilling the diverse and changing roles in their everyday practice. The current roles of teachers are to evaluate teaching programmes. However, teachers often feel ill-equipped to deal with the demands placed on them. Although teachers generally have the will and inclination to help children, they often feel they lack the necessary skills to effectively deal with challenges such as HIV and Aids in the classrooms, participatory action research might be the answer for teachers regarding providing the necessary support for the learners. It provides influence of stakeholders and a higher level of support for the implementation of research findings. It can also be seen as an integrated activity that combines social investigation, educational work and actions. Its goal is to work with stakeholders to generate knowledge in order to initiate change. This chapter offers several examples of how researchers and practitioners are using participatory action research to select effective practices and support strategies.
Learning the Active Way
Authors: Campbell Chris , Blair Heidi
Published: September 2017

This chapter, by highlighting research project examples, reports on methods of active learning to promote student engagement in previously static classes. Through these examples, one can explore how increased lecture interactivity can be accomplished via the implementation of strategies sans technology and those that leverage the often ubiquitous wireless Internet accessed by mobile devices found in higher education learning spaces today. A variety of practices for engaging students in lectures are described including those that promote student voice through various emerging technologies. Technologies discussed include learner response systems, 3D simulations, videos, online web applications such as Padlet and tlk.io, as well as various other feedback systems. Learning design theory is used to relate the case studies included to the latest theory.
Expertise Development for Next-Generation Digital Learners
Authors: Jung Eulho , Lim Doo Hun , Han Soo Jeoung
Published: September 2017

As the nature of work has become much more complex and sociotechnical, the needs for developing expertise are high. Research on expertise development are diverse (Bjork, 1994; Einstein & McDaniel, 2005; Schneider et al., 2002), but empirical studies intended to bridge expertise development and instructional design theories are relatively scarce (Ertmer et al., 2008; Fadde, 2009). This chapter addresses why and how scholars and practitioners should foster expertise development skills for Next-Generation digital learners.
Influence of Web Attributes on Consumer Purchase Intentions
Authors: Katta Rama Mohana Rao , Patro Chandra Sekhar
Published: September 2017

The rise in the number of households possessing computers and the ease of internet access has led to widespread acceptance of B2C e-commerce, and has rapidly evolved into a global phenomenon. The competition among e-commerce vendors is getting intensified year by year and all of them are adopting innovative and creative approaches to attract, satisfy and retain customers. Web attributes are considered as one of the key influencers of consumer purchase intentions. With the support of existing literature, an attempt is made in this research paper to identify the list of attributes of online shopping websites that influence consumers' purchase intentions. The findings of the study are based on empirical data collected using online survey method.
The Relationships Among Environmental Turbulence and Socio-Technical Risk Factors Affecting Project Risks and Performance in NPD Project Teams
Authors: Chen Jengchung Victor , Widjaja Andree E. , Chen Bianca
Published: September 2017

This study proposes a research framework to empirically examine the relationships among environmental turbulence, socio-technical risk factors, project risk, and project performance for a New Product Development (NPD) project team in the telecommunications industry. In addition, the moderating effect of communication on the relationship between project risk and project performance is also analyzed. The samples were collected from NPD team projects in 17 of Taiwan's telecommunication public firms. Our results indicate a positive relationship between: (1) environmental turbulence and social-related risks, (2) social-related risks and technical-related risks, (3) socio-technical related risks and project risks, and (4) a strong negative relationship between project risks and project performance. Meanwhile, although statistically insignificant, the moderating effect of communication could weaken the relationship between project risk and project performance.
A New Fuzzy Rule Interpolation Approach to Terrorism Risk Assessment
Authors: Jin Shangzhu , Ge Jike , Peng Jun
Published: September 2017

Terrorist attacks launched by extremist groups or individuals have caused catastrophic consequences worldwide. Terrorism risk assessment therefore plays a crucial role in national and international security. Fuzzy reasoning based terrorism risk assessment systems offer a significant potential of providing decision support in combating terrorism, where highly complex situations may be involved. Nevertheless, little has been done in developing and applying an integrated hierarchical bidirectional (forward/backward) fuzzy rule interpolation mechanism that is tailored to suit decision support for terrorism risk assessment. This paper presents such an integrated approach that is capable of dealing with dynamic and insufficient information in the risk assessing process. In particular, the hierarchical system implementing the proposed techniques can predict the likelihood of terrorism attacks on different segments of focused attention. The results of an experimental investigation of this implemented system are represented, demonstrating the potential and efficacy of the proposed approach.
The AFSA-GA Algorithm for the Quay Crane Scheduling Problem of the Loading and Unloading Operations
Authors: Liu Yi , Shahbazzade Sabina , Wang Jian
Published: September 2017

In order to improve the efficiency of container terminals, eliminate the empty quay cranes movements, the simultaneous loading and unloading operations in same ship-bay is advanced. The AFSA-GA algorithm is proposed to solve the mixed integer programming model of the dual-cycle operation, which take advantage of the strong local search ability of GA and the global optimum search ability of AFSA. The experiment shows that AFSA-GA algorithm can improve the operation efficiency of quay crane significantly.
CRENÇAS SOBRE O BOM CUIDADOR PROFISSIONAL DE IDOSOS DEPENDENTES NO CONTEXTO DOMICILIAR
Authors: Gianfrancisco Isabela , Dietrich Gabriela Das Neves , Garcia Camila Rodrigues , Tavares Batistoni Samila Sathler , Gutierrez Beatriz Aparecida Ozello , Falcão Deusivania Vieira da Silva
Published: September 2017

Este estudo teve por objetivo investigar as crenças sobre o que é ser um bom cuidador profissional de idosos dependentes no contexto domiciliar. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo e transversal. A amostra foi composta por 59 cuidadores profissionais de idosos, recrutados por conveniência. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas utilizando um questionário elaborado a partir da revisão bibliográfica. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin (1977/2000). As categorias foram classificadas a partir de três elementos da competência profissional, a saber: conhecimento, habilidades e atitudes. O maior número de variáveis que caracteriza o que é ser um bom cuidador profissional de idosos no contexto domiciliar está na categoria atitudes. A subcategoria mais relatada foi a demonstração de afetos com 55 unidades de análise (39%). A categoria conhecimento gerou três subcategorias, sendo a mais destacada, os “procedimentos técnicos” com 33 (50,8%) unidades de análise. Na categoria relacionada às atitudes, a subcategoria destacada foi a realização profissional. Os resultados obtidos sugerem a necessidade de aprimorar o processo de capacitação dos cuidadores formais de idosos, refletindo-se sobre a heterogeneidade e as múltiplas dimensões da velhice, visando promover a melhoria da capacidade funcional dos idosos dependentes. Também, é crucial favorecer reflexões acerca dos estigmas, estereótipos e preconceitos relacionados à velhice; superar as deficiências técnicas e fortalecer a identidade do profissional cuidador.
REGULACIÓN EMOCIONAL Y DESEMPEÑO ACADÉMICO: REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE SUS RELACIONES EMPÍRICAS
Authors: Andrés María Laura , Stelzer Florencia , Canet Juric Lorena , Introzzi Isabel , Rodríguez-Carvajal Raquel , Navarro Guzmán José Ignacio
Published: September 2017

Foi proposto que a regulação da emoção (ER) é um fator com uma capacidade preditiva de desempenho acadêmico. No entanto, estudos empíricos são escassos e ainda relativamente pouco se sabe sobre a relação específica das estratégias e habilidades RE com diferentes indicadores de desempenho acadêmico. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar o estado da arte sobre a relação entre regulação emocional e desempenho acadêmico. Uma pesquisa sistemática de artigos empíricos foi realizada nas bases de dados Google Scholar, ERIC e PsycArticles combinando os termos regulação de emoção ou auto-regulação emocional com: (acadêmico) habilidades, competência, realização, sucesso, desempenho, aprendizagem, escola, alfabetização, sala de aula, educação, leitura, matemática. Foram selecionados 17 itens. Análise possível formar dois grupos. No primeiro grupo, foram considerados os artigos que avaliaram estratégias de RE. Nestes estudos predominaram projetos experimentais e indicadores comportamentais como medidas de RE. No segundo grupo, foram considerados estudos que avaliam habilidades RE. Neste grupo predominaram estudos com projetos transversais e medidas de auto-relato ou de relatórios de terceiros para avaliar RE. Concluiu-se apontando algumas recomendações para trabalhos futuros.
CLÍNICA PSICANALÍTICA IMPLICADA: CONEXÕES COM A CULTURA, A SOCIEDADE E A POLÍTICA
Authors: Rosa Miriam Debieux , Estêvão Ivan Ramos , Braga Ana Paula Musatti
Published: September 2017

Este artigo aborda os dilemas do avanço da psicanálise quando leva em conta certas problemáticas, tais como exclusão social, racismos e situações outras desse gênero. Essas questões emergem quando o psicanalista oferece sua escuta na pólis: em instituições de saúde, de assistência ou de educação, em comunidades. Tais práticas psicanalíticas que denominamos aqui de clínico-políticas se dão nos limites do campo psicanalítico e incitam ao diálogo necessário com outros campos de conhecimento. Também convocam ao aprofundamento dos conceitos e à criação de dispositivos clínicos condizentes com a dimensão sociopolítica do sofrimento. Na primeira parte do artigo, abordamos o avanço teórico da psicanálise em relação à teoria da cultura. Na construção da psicanálise, Freud articula clínica, teoria e questões sociais. A partir dele, no entanto, o avanço teórico da psicanálise na sua interface com a cultura aparentemente privilegiou os fatos artísticos e religiosos, em detrimento da dimensão política, econômica e social. Na segunda parte, apresentamos nossa concepção de psicanálise clínico-política ou a de psicanálise implicada.
QUANDO VIDA E ARTE SE ENCONTRAM: UM DIÁLOGO ENTRE VIGOTSKI E STANISLAVSKI
Authors: Capucci Raquel Rodrigues , Silva Daniele Nunes Henrique
Published: September 2017

Vigostski e Stanislavski, além de compartilharem da mesma origem cultural e terem se nutrido do materialismo histórico-dialético, abordaram o tema da experiência humana, na vida e na arte. O termo perejivanie (переживание) foi amplamente abordado nas obras dos dois autores; por Stanislavski, para designar a experiência do ator na construção da personagem; por Vigotski, em seus estudos sobre o desenvolvimento humano, e para compreender a formação da personalidade como drama. Partimos de uma questão norteadora para a composição deste trabalho: Quais são as relações entre a perejivanie e os processos criadores na arte e na vida? Promovemos um diálogo entre as obras de Vigotski e Stanislavski explorando conceitualmente a perejivanie e os processos criadores na arte e na vida, a partir de uma interlocução entre a psicologia e a arte. Assim como os atores no palco, nós estamos sempre atuando. A cada cena que se estrutura em nossa vida, somos compelidos a encarnar os papéis que nos constituem, vivendo as contradições inerentes à experiência humana. Nesta perspectiva, podemos dizer que o teatro é o microcosmo da vida, onde as relações são  tensionadas ao máximo, a partir das quais podemos analisar a intrincada trama das determinações humanas, transformadas em verdade poética. Constatamos a necessidade de um olhar sobre a perejivanie na arte em uma perspectiva dialética com os estudos psicológicos sobre a perejivanie na vida, entendendo as relações entre a psicologia e a arte a partir do prisma da complementariedade, e não como campos de estudo separados.
Assessment of Suitability of the Design of Gating System with the Use of Simulation Software
Authors: Majerník Ján , Karková Monika , Kmec Ján
Published: September 2017

The quality of thin wall castings produced by metal die-casting depends on the coherence and consistency of various aspects influencing the process of casting cycle. The qualitative properties of castings should already be considered in the design phase of construction of the gating system. The simulation software is an effective facility for the initial revealing of defects of the design phase. The assessment of casting cycle by the means of simulation predicts an incidence of defects of the casting core in the design phase and therefore reduces both the incidence of defects in the production and the costs while the production efficiency is increased. The article deals with the assessment of the design of the gating system for a particular casting type. The filling of mould cavity, casting solidification and time course of temperature changes occurring in the selected locations of gating system were defined as parameters indicating the assumptions of design accuracy. Simulation tests were carried out in the NovaFlow&Solid program. The tests resulted in a conclusion evaluating and describing the adequacy of structural design of the gating system.
Physical Properties of Polyamide 11 after Radiation Cross-Linking by Accelerated Electrons
Authors: Mizera Ales , Stoklasek Pavel , Bednarik Martin
Published: September 2017

Radiation processing of polymers is a well-established and economical commercial method of precisely modifying the properties of polymers, especially physical properties. The physical properties of modified polyamide 11 samples by beta rays were measured at the ambient and elevated temperature. The tested samples showed significant changes of physical properties between ambient (23°C) and elevated (80°C) temperature. From this point of view, new applications could also be seen in areas where more expensive materials are used, especially for application in automotive industry.
Nanocomposites on the Basis of Thermoplastics and Montmorillonite Modified by Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Authors: Krasinskyi Volodymyr , Suberlyak Oleg , Dulebová Ľudmila , Antoniuk Viktoria
Published: September 2017

A new method of layered silicate (montmorillonite) intercalation by polyvinylpyrrolidone in the solution under ultrasonic treatment is described in this work. The structure and thermophysical properties of the developed nanomodifier and the components rational ratio have been investigated. The effect of intercalated montmorillonite on physico-mechanical, thermophysical and insulating properties of polycaproamide PA-6 has been determined.
Increasing Wear Resistance of Power Steering Pump Cam Using Ni-Cr-Fe and Ni-Cr-Fe-B Coatings
Authors: Stescu Cristian , Munteanu Corneliu , Luca Dorin , Istrate Bogdan , Benchea Marcelin , Chicet Daniela Lucia , Oprisan Bogdan
Published: September 2017

Thermal depositions are very wide spread in the industry of coating techniques. The materials used as coatings for several applications must have the ability to produce a stable, slow-growing surface coating, in order to provide good service behavior. This paper presents a method to increase the wear resistance of steering pump cam, strongly stressed having premature wear effects. The method that the authors use is atmospheric plasma deposition with Ni-Cr-Fe and Ni-Cr-B-Fe powders on steel substrate. It was investigated the morphology and physico-mechanical properties (scratch and micro-indentation analysis). Results showed a comparison between those two coatings with the metallic substrate. It has been found that the deposited coatings have an adherent, dense and uniform layer with a typically molten morphology. By increasing the coefficient of friction we can obtain higher wear resistance and recommend the optimum solution for further researches.
Microstructural Aspects of TBC`s Deposited on Internal Combustion Engine Valve Materials
Authors: Panțuru Marius , Chicet Daniela Lucia , Paulin Constantin , Lupescu Ștefan , Munteanu Corneliu
Published: September 2017

The discs of the intake or exhaust valves are vital organs of internal combustion engines, being subjected to extreme operating conditions, thermal, mechanical and chemical types. One of the goals of researches in this area is related to thermal insulation of the combustion chamber of internal combustion engines, which could enhance their performance in operation. In this article we analysed the microstructural aspects of some coatings obtained from powders with thermal barrier role on specific materials for internal combustion engines valves. There were used as substrate samples of low alloy steels with Si and high alloyed steels with Cr, Ni and Mn. Using the facility SPRAYWIZARD 9MCE for atmospheric plasma spraying, two types of thermal barrier coatings were produced, from powders based on zirconia and alumina. The samples were analyzed in terms of microstructure using the QUANTA 200 3D scanning electron microscope and the X`PERT PROMD diffractometer. Observations were made both on the longitudinal surface of the coating in order to evaluate it and on the cross-section to evaluate the substrate-coating interface, the influence of deposition temperatures on the substrate and aspect/microstructure on its depth. XRD analysis revealed a cubic structure of aluminum oxide, respectively zirconium oxide. The identified morphology is a specific "splat" one for the ceramic coatings. Surface appearance shows tiny pores and cracks specific to the spraying method. The resulted coatings present a significant compactness and adherence to the substrate, which recommends them for further thermal behaviour testing.
The Influence of Composition and Calcination Temperature on the Phases in (Ba1-xSrxZr)O3 Perovskites
Authors: Torman Merve , Öksüz K. Emre , Şen Şaduman , Şen Uğur
Published: September 2017

Several ceramic materials with a perovskite structure often exhibit interesting electronic properties and, therefore, are often called “electroceramics”. Electroceramics with high dielectric constants are used in capacitors and superconductors. The effect on calcination temperatures (1000°C–1400°C) and the changing of ions in A and B sites on the phase formation and microstructure of barium strontium zirconate (Ba1-xSrxZr)O3, BSZ, x = 0.2 and 0.4 ceramics were investigated. The BSZ powders were prepared using the solid state reaction method. The phase purity, crystal structure and microstructure of samples were examined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD). We found out that the percentage phase purity of perovskite increases with an increase in the calcination temperatures as expected and it was found that BSZ powders adopts a perovskite structure with a cubic () unit cell as well. The purity of perovskite powders was obtained above 1300°C and the purity phase of ceramics was detected in all samples.
Synthesis and Characterization of CeO2 Doped ZrO2 Ceramics by a Simple Sol-Gel Route
Authors: Özer Ummuhanı Hilal , Öksüz K. Emre , Özer Ali
Published: September 2017

It is well known that sol-gel technique is a simple method to produce nano sized ceramic powders. In this study, cerium oxide doped zirconia samples, with 10 mol%-12mol% and14mol% CeO2, were synthesized by sol-gel technique and characterized. The surface morphology, elemental composition, microstructure, and phase analysis, of the sintered CeO2 doped ZrO2 ceramics were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDS) analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) respectively. X-ray diffraction for samples sintered at 1550 °C for 4h revealed that the zirconia ceramics have a tetragonal phase structure. The addition of CeO2 can raise the content of the tetragonal phase, but the minor monoclinic phase exists even at the CeO2 content of 10 mol%. The effect of dopant concentration on the lattice parameter, average primary crystallite size and micro-strain was studied. Relative densities for CeO2 doped ZrO2 bulk ceramics varied between 95% and 99 %, depending on the CeO2 addition.
New FeMnSi+Al Alloy Proposed for High Damping Capacity Elements
Authors: Crăciun Radu Cristian , Stanciu Sergiu , Geantă Victor , Voiculescu Ionelia , Cimpoeşu Ramona , Manole Vasile , Săndulache Florin , Cimpoeşu Nicanor
Published: September 2017

High damping capacity materials present an increased interest in many applications were vibration and noise reduction is absolutely necessary. Metallic materials with a high internal friction (IF) are becoming valuable because of them usual mechanical properties that fulfill the damping capacity in applications. Some of the shape memory alloys present a huge damping capacity during the solid state transformation (M↔A) based on the re-orientation and accommodation of the material structure. Iron based shape memory alloy present the best advantages for industrial application as dumpers in different areas. Beside civil construction domain these materials can cover also applications in automotive industry as shock impact absorbers for low velocities as protection for engine parts and also for noise reduction. By these means in this article we analyze FeMnSi+Al alloy with a new chemical composition obtained through classical melting method in Ar controlled atmosphere.