bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 for Evaluating Invasiveness and Recurrence in Pituitary Adenoma Patients: A Meta-analysis
Authors: sun bowen , Dai Congxin , Liu Xiaohai , Wang Renzhi , Kang Jun
Published: February 2020

Background: In recent years, matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) has been consideredto be an indicator of the aggressiveness and recurrence of pituitary adenomas, especially in China. However, some results have led to many conflicts. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a meta-analysis to obtain a clear correlation between MMP-9 and invasiveness and recurrence. Methods: Eligible studies obtained through multiple searches were included, and the odds ratios (ORs) and hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated. Funnel plots were used to evaluate publication bias. In the current meta-analysis, 23 articles with a total of 1,213 patients were included, including three studies conducted in Europe and China. Results: High MMP-9 expression and invasiveness of pituitary adenomas (n = 22, OR = 4.75, 95% CI = 3.53-6.39, p<0.05) and tumour recurrence (n = 3, OR = 4.38, 95% CI = 1.76-10.94, p = 0.002) were closely related. In addition, the expression of MMP-9 in patients with functional and non-functional pituitary adenomas was also significantly different (n = 3, OR = 2.07, 95% CI = 1.03-4.16, p = 0.041). Conclusion: MMP-9 is closely related to the invasiveness, functional status and recurrence of pituitary adenoma and should be used as a routine diagnostic index for surgical treatment of pituitary adenoma.
Evaluation of the Crosta method for the retrieval of water quality parameters from remote sensing data in the Pearl River estuary
Authors: Gao Feng , Wang Yunpeng , Zhang Yuanzhi
Published: February 2020

In recent decades, many algorithms have been developed for the retrieval of water quality parameters using remotely sensed data. However, these algorithms are specific to a certain geographical area and cannot be applied to other areas. In this study, feature-orientated principal component (PC) selection, based on the Crosta method and using Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) for the retrieval of water quality parameters (i.e., total suspended sediment concentration (TSM) and chlorophyll a (Chla)), was carried out. The results show that feature-orientated PC TSM, based on the Crosta method, obtained a good agreement with the MERIS-based TSM product for eight Landsat TM images. However, the Chla information, selected using the feature-orientated PC, has a poor agreement with the MERIS-based Chla product. The accuracy of the atmospheric correction method and MERIS product may be the main factors influencing the accuracy of the TSM and Chla information identified by the Landsat TM images using the Crosta method. The findings of this study would be helpful in the retrieval of spatial distribution information on TSM from the long-term historical Landsat image archive, without using coincident ground measurements.

This article has been made Open Access thanks to the kind support of CAWQ/ACQE (https://www.cawq.ca).
Partial integration of ADM1 into CFD: understanding the impact of diffusion on anaerobic digestion mixing
Authors: Tobo Yohannis Mitiku , Rehman Usman , Bartacek Jan , Nopens Ingmar
Published: February 2020

Sufficient mixing is crucial for the proper performance of anaerobic digestion (AD), creating a homogeneous distribution of soluble substrates, biomass, pH, and temperature. The opaqueness of the sludge and mode of operation make it challenging to study AD mixing experimentally. Therefore, hydrodynamics modelling employing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is often used to investigate this mixing. However, CFD models mostly do not include biochemical reactions and, hence, ignore the effect of diffusion-induced transport on AD heterogeneity. The novelty of this work is the partial integration of Anaerobic Digestion Model no. 1 (ADM1) into the CFD model. The aim is to better understand the effect of advection–diffusion transport on the homogenization of soluble substrates and biomass. Furthermore, AD homogeneity analysis in terms of concentration distribution is proposed rather than the traditional velocity distributions. The computed results indicate that including diffusion-induced transport affects the homogeneity of AD.
Heterocycles in the Treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Authors: Maheshwari Kush K. , Bandyopadhyay Debasish
Published: February 2020

Background:

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect a huge population of
the world and the majority of the victims belong to the poor community of the developing
countries. Until now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 20 tropical diseases
as NTDs that must be addressed with high priority. However, many heterocyclic scaffolds
have demonstrated potent therapeutic activity against several NTDs.

Objective:

There are three major objectives: (1) To discuss the causes, symptoms, and current
status of all the 20 NTDs; (2) To explore the available heterocyclic drugs, as well as
their mechanisms of action (if known), that are being used to treat NTDs; (3) To develop
general awareness on NTDs among the medicinal/health research community and beyond.

Methods:

The 20 NTDs have been discussed according to their alphabetic orders along with
the possible heterocyclic remedies. The current status of treatment with an emphasis on the
heterocyclic drugs (commercially available and investigational) has been outlined. In addition,
a brief discussion of the impacts of NTDs on socio-economic conditions is included.

Results:

NTDs are often difficult to diagnose and the problem is worsened by the unhealthy
hygiene, improper awareness, and inadequate healthcare in the developing countries where
these diseases primarily affect poor people. The statistics include the duration of suffering,
the number of individuals affected, and access to healthcare and medication. The mechanisms
of action of various heterocyclic drugs, if reported, have been briefly summarized.

Conclusion:

Scientists and pharmaceutical corporations should allocate more resources to
reveal the in-depth mechanism of action of many heterocyclic drugs that are currently being
used for the treatment of NTDs. Analysis of current heterocyclic compounds and the development
of new medications can help in the fight to reduce/remove the devastating effects of
NTDs. An opinion-based concise review has been presented. Based on the available literature,
this is the first attempt to present all the 20 NTDs and related heterocyclic compounds
under the same umbrella.
Amino Acids Regulate Glycolipid Metabolism and Alter Intestinal Microbial Composition
Authors: Xie Fei , Liu Zhengqun , Liu Ming , Chen Liang , Ding Wei , Zhang Hongfu
Published: February 2020

Amino acids (AAs) and their metabolites regulate key metabolic pathways that are necessary
for growth, reproduction, immunity and metabolism of the body. It has been convinced that metabolic
diseases are closely related to disorders of glycolipid metabolism. A growing number of studies
have shown that AAs are closely related to energy metabolism. This review focuses on the effects of
amino acids (arginine, branched-chain amino acids, glutamine) and their metabolites (short chain fatty
acids) on glycolipid metabolism by regulating PI3K/AKT/mTOR and AMPK signaling pathways and
GPCRs receptors, reducing intestinal Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio associated with obesity.
Synthesis and Evaluation of Isatin Derivatives as Antifungal Agents
Authors: Dawar Monika , Utreja Divya , Rani Ritu , Kaur Komalpreet
Published: February 2020

Various types of isatin derivatives were synthesized by reacting isatin with different reagents
viz substituted acetophenones, sodium nitrate, hydroxylamine hydrochloride and hydrazine hydrate.
Characterization of the synthesized compounds was done by using various spectral techniques
such as IR, 1HNMR, 13CNMR, elemental analysis and mass spectrometry. Synthesized compounds
were further evaluated for their antifungal activity against Helminthosporium oryzae, Rhizoctonia
solani and Fusarium moniliforme using poison food technique. 3-(2-Oxo-2-phenylethylidene) indolin-
2-one showed significant mycelium inhibition against all tested rice fungi.
Cardiac Repair: The Intricate Crosstalk between the Epicardium and the Myocardium
Authors: Pellegrini Laura , Foglio Eleonora , Pontemezzo Elena , Germani Antonia , Russo Matteo Antonio , Limana Federica
Published: February 2020

Background:

Substantial evidences support the hypothesis that the epicardium has a role in
cardiac repair and regeneration in part providing, by epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), progenitor
cells that differentiate into cardiac cell types and in part releasing paracrine factors that contribute
to cardiac repair. Besides cell contribution, a significant paracrine communication occurs between
the epicardium and the myocardium that improves the whole regenerative response. Signaling pathways
underlying this communication are multiple as well as soluble factors involved in cardiac repair
and secreted both by myocardial and epicardial cells. Most recently, extracellular vesicles, i.e.
exosomes, that accumulate in the pericardial fluid (PF) and are able to transport bioactive molecules
(cytosolic proteins, mRNAs, miRNAs and other non-coding RNAs), have been also identified as potential
mediators of epicardial-mediated repair following myocardial injury.

Conclusions:

This mini-review provides an overview of the epicardial-myocardial signaling in regulating
cardiac repair in ischemic heart diseases. Indeed, a detailed understanding of the crosstalk between
myocardial and epicardial cells and how paracrine mechanisms are involved in the context of ischemic
heart diseases would be of tremendous help in developing novel therapeutic approaches to promote
cardiomyocytes survival and heart regeneration following myocardial infarction (MI).
Comparison of Benzydamine Hydrochloride Mouthwash 0.15% and Ibuprofen in Reducing Postoperative Pain during 24 hours after Crown Lengthening: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Khabazian Arezoo , Tavakoli Ali , Soltani Samane , Karami Elaheh , Mohaghegh Niloofar
Published: February 2020

Background:

Crown lengthening surgery is one of the most common periodontal surgeries. The analgesic effects of benzydamine and ibuprofen tablets have been proven in various studies. The purpose of this study was to compare benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash 0.15% with ibuprofen in decreasing the pain of patients with crown lengthening surgery who had referred to the Periodontology Department of Yazd Dentistry School in 2015.

Materials & Methods:

In this clinical trial study, 36 patients aged 30 to 60 years who referred to the Periodontal Department of the Dental Faculty of Yazd University of Medical Sciences needing a crown lengthening surgery were randomly allocated to two groups. The patients of the first group were asked to wash their mouth using benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash 0.15% after the surgery according to the instructed protocol and the patients in the second group were asked to take an ibuprofen tablet (400 mg) every 6 hours. After 24 hours, the level of pain was measured by using the numerical criteria of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 18. T test and Mann-Whitney test were used as appropriate.

Results:

77.8% of the participants in the first group had mild pain and rest of the participants had moderate pain. 77.8% of the participants who used ibuprofen tablet reported mild pain, 16.7% had moderate pain and 5.6% had severe pain. The results did not illustrate more effect of ibuprofen on the reduction of pain after crown lengthening surgery compared with benzydamine hydrochloride 0.15% (P=0.48).

Conclusion:

In the present study, there were no changes in the VAS index between the two groups. Therefore, in order to decrease pain after periodontal surgery, benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash can be widely used as it has fewer side effects, lower price, and similar effects with ibuprofen.

Clinical Trial Registration Code

IRCT2016012312847N2.
Catalytic and Photothermo-catalytic Applications of TiO2-CoOx Composites
Authors: Fiorenza Roberto , Condorelli Marcello , D’Urso Luisa , Compagnini Giuseppe , Bellardita Marianna , Palmisano Leonardo , Scirè Salvatore
Published: February 2020

Objective:

The necessity to have green and sustainable industrial processes has promoted
new technologies for air and water purification together with the research of new energy sources.
In this contest, the TiO2-based photocatalysis can be considered a promising route for both environmental
applications aIn this work, we have investigated the photocatalytic performance of TiO2-CoOx composites
on both photooxidation and photoreduction reactions. Specifically, we have compared the performance
of the composites in the thermo-catalytic, photo-catalytic and photothermal-catalytic oxidation
of ethanol chosen as model volatile organic compound (VOC) and in the photocatalytic hydrogen
production by simulated solar light from aqueous solution of ethanol.nd hydrogen production through water splitting.

Background:

The necessity to have green and sustainable industrial processes has promoted
new technologies for air and water purification together with the research of new energy sources.
In this contest, the TiO2-based photocatalysis can be considered a promising route for both environmental
applications and hydrogen production through water splitting.

Methods:

The samples were prepared with a simple impregnation method, and were characterized by
Scanning Electron (SEM) and Transmission Electron (TEM) microscopies, X-ray powder diffraction
(XRD), N2 adsorption-desorption measurements, Temperature Programmed Reduction in hydrogen (H2-
TPR) and X-ray Photoelectron (XPS), Raman, UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance (UV-Vis DRS) and Photoluminescence
(PL) spectroscopies. The catalytic and photocatalytic activity were carried out on pyrex reactors
irradiated with a solar lamp and analyzing the reactions products through gas chromatography.

Results:

The presence and the amount of cobalt oxide were found crucial in determining the performance of
the TiO2-based composites for both the catalytic and photocatalytic processes. In particular, the addition of 1
weight percent of CoOx led to the best performance in the photocatalytic processes, whereas a higher
amount was beneficial in the thermo-catalytic tests. The multi-catalytic approach based on the synergistic
effect of photocatalysis and thermocatalysis in the presence of the TiO2-1%CoOx sample allowed the temperature
necessary to obtain 50% ethanol conversion and 50% yield in CO2 to be reduced by 40°C and
50°C, respectively. The same sample was also the best catalyst for photocatalytic solar H2 production.

Conclusion:

The presence of small amounts of cobalt oxide leads to an efficient composite with TiO2
facilitating the space charge separation and increasing the lifetime of the generated photoholes and
electrons. The wide versatility of TiO2-CoOx catalysts both for photooxidation and photoreduction reactions
motivates to further exploit the use of these systems in real solar-driven photocatalysis.
Una nueva especie de Cochemiea (Cactaceae, Cacteae) de Sinaloa, México
Authors: García Morales Leccinum Jesús , González González Rodrigo Homero , García Jiménez Jesús , Iamonico Duilio
Published: February 2020

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Cochemiea es un género que actualmente comprende cinco especies que se encuentran en México, y se caracteriza morfológicamente por sus tallos decumbentes cilíndricos o postrados y por su largo perianto zigomorfo rojo escarlata presumiblemente especializado para la polinización por colibríes. Como parte de los estudios taxonómicos en curso sobre la flora del norte de México proponemos como nueva especie una población descubierta por Thomas Linzen en 2012 en el centro de Sinaloa (México), previamente identificada como Mammillaria sp., se trata de una especie de Cochemiea que no concuerda con ninguna especie conocida del género, la cual proponemos como nueva especie para la ciencia.
Métodos: Este trabajo se basa en estudios de campo (otoño 2018 y primavera 2019) en el centro de Sinaloa, la revisión de ejemplares de herbario y de literatura relevante. Se evaluó su estatus de conservación siguiendo los lineamientos propuestos por la IUCN; AOO y EOO fueron calculados usando el programa GeoCAT.
Resultados clave: Cochemiea thomasii es descrita e ilustrada de Sinaloa. Esta nueva especie es morfológicamente similar a C. halei, de la cual difiere por sus tallos colgantes, los tubérculos cónicos más grandes, las espinas radiales menos numerosas y más cortas, y los frutos ovoides. Se incluye una clave diagnóstica de las especies conocidas de Cochemiea.
Conclusiones: Cochemiea thomasii es endémica del estado de Sinaloa donde vive en un área reducida. Con base en los criterios B2a (distribución geográfica) y C (población pequeña) de la IUCN, esta especie se evalúa como En Peligro Crítico (CR) o Vulnerable (VU). Adoptando el principio de precaución, Cochemiea thomasii es considerada en Peligro Crítico (CR).
Perceptions of Vocational Counselors and Their Career Advice for Individuals Who Stutter
Authors: Park Heeyoung , Park Sohyun , Park Jin
Published: February 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to evalvate perceptions of vocational counselors and their career advice for individuals who stutter.Methods: Forty-six vocational counselors were randomly assigned to two different stuttering conditions (mild and severe recordings, 23 per condition) and asked to listen to one of the recordings and to rate the speaker’s suitability for 31 occupations, along with perceptions of the speaking demands and educational requirements for the occupations. The participants were also told to provide three pieces of career advice tailored to individuals who stutter.Results: Occupational suitability ratings were affected more by occupation-associated speaking demands than educational requirements, regardless of the severity of stuttering. The vocational counselors recommended occupations more with a lower speaking demand and emphasized efforts to overcome stuttering.Conclusion: These results indicate that vocational counselors tend to recommend less occupations with a high speaking demand to individuals who stutter but occupational advice and support to overcome employment difficulties should be provided for them.
El caso jesuitas, de El Salvador, en el contexto de la justicia transicional
Authors: Orduña Trujillo Eva Leticia
Published: February 2020

El artículo tiene el objetivo general de analizar los resultados que el tratamiento del caso jesuitas ha tenido para cada uno de los cuatro ejes que conforman la justicia transicional. En él se realiza una sistematización y análisis de los aspectos tanto nacionales como internacionales más significativos del caso, en cual se identifican también los actores principales que han intervenido. Se ofrece una panorámica integral, con la cual se logran identificar los resultados que el tratamiento del caso han tenido para los cuatro ejes de la justicia transicional, es decir, la verdad, la justicia, las reparaciones y las garantías de no repetición.             Las conclusiones a las que se arribaron fueron que en materia de reparaciones y de garantías de no repetición, el tratamiento del caso ha tenido un saldo negativo en su totalidad; mientras que en materia de verdad y de justicia hay resultados mayoritariamente negativos pero también se han registrado algunos positivos. En la sección correspondiente se hace un desglose de los resultados en cada uno de los ejes.
Juana de Ibarborou, Alfonso Reyes y la literatura mexicana en 1929. Amistad literaria y política del espíritu
Authors: Moraes Medina Mariana
Published: February 2020

Este artículo examina la relación de Juana de Ibarbourou con Alfonso Reyes y la literatura mexicana durante 1929, a partir de la reconstrucción de los intercambios y encuentros que tuvieron lugar entre los escritores durante ese año, en particular, los eventos relacionados con la organización del homenaje a Amado Nervo en Montevideo —en su décimo aniversario luctuoso— y la ceremonia que elevó a la poeta a “Juana de América”. El objetivo del trabajo es analizar, a través de los aportes de la sociología de la literatura, las afinidades, dinámicas de patrocinio literario y transferencia de prestigio entre los autores, y su relación con los proyectos de nación y de cultura promovidos por México y Uruguay a finales de la década de los veinte. Los intercambios iniciales entre Reyes e Ibarbourou (espejo de las lógicas modernistas de promoción y patrocinio patriarcal) colaboraron con la consagración y construcción de la imagen continental de la escritora en 1929 y le aseguraron una aliada de gran notoriedad a la diplomacia cultural del México posrevolucionario en el Río de la Plata. Abstract: This article examines the Uruguayan poet Juana de Ibarbourou’s relationship with Alfonso Reyes by reconstructing the exchanges and meetings that took place between them in 1929, in particular the events related to the organization of a tribute to Amado Nervo in Montevideo on the tenth anniversary of his death and the ceremony that elevated Ibarbourou to “Juana de América”.It does so by analyzing contributions from the sociology of literature, affinities, dynamics of literary sponsorship and transfer of prestige among the authors, and their relationships with their nations and the culture projects promoted in Mexico and Uruguay in the late twenties. The initial exchanges between Reyes and Ibarbourou (a reflection on the modernist logics of patriarchal promotion and sponsorship) helped initiate and construct this writer’s continental image in 1929 and secured an important ally to the cultural diplomacy of post-revolutionary Mexico in the La Plata River region.Key words: Juana de Ibarbourou; Alfonso Reyes; México; Uruguay; Amado Nervo; Sor Juana Inés de la
El significado de la historia en Kusch y Reinaga y la construcción de un pensamiento indio-indígena
Authors: Cruz Gustavo Roberto , Normando Cruz Enrique
Published: February 2020

ResumenEn el artículo se revisan las relaciones entre historia y filosofía para estudiar lo indio-indígena en Latinoamérica. Para ello se analiza el significado de historia en la construcción del pensamiento indio-indígena en una obra del filósofo argentino Rodolfo Kusch, y del pensador quechua-aymara Fausto Reinaga. La comparación es posible porque ambos intelectuales estudiaron lo indígena (Kusch) o indio (Reinaga), fueron problemáticos pensadores de la Academia, y realizaron una crítica a la historia como fundamento de sus propuestas ontológicas y políticas. Primero se presenta la metodología interdisciplinar para estudiar lo indio-indígena en América. Segundo, se estudia la crítica a la historia que realiza Kusch en el libro La negación del pensamiento popular (1975); y la reconstrucción de la historia india en el Kollasuyu de Reinaga en la obra La revolución india (1970). Se concluye realizando propuestas para una historia y filosofía ocupadas de lo indio-indígena en el pasado y presente.
Optimization of Therapy of Patient with Genetic Defect Antibody Production
Authors: Sizyakina L. P. , Andreeva I. I. , Petruchik S. V.
Published: February 2020

Development of molecular genetics and immunological diagnostics, disclosure of pathogenesis of various forms of primary immunodeficiency (PID), improvement of therapeutic techniques contributed to the formation of a generation patients with PID older than 18 years. Experience shows that isolated replacement therapy, leading to a reduction in the frequency and severity of reactivation chronic foci of infection, is not able in some cases to fully stabilize the condition of patients, and the use of antibiotics remains inevitable. Interesting is the development and implementation of the concept of combined therapy of PID humoral therapy, the ideology of which is based on the combination of substitution therapy with exposure on the functional potential of the cellular link of the immune system. One of the perspective variants of influence on functions of cellular components of immune is the use of innate immunity receptor agonists. From the position of the specific clinical application deserves the attention medication Likopid (glucosaminilmuramyl dipeptide) - semi-synthetic analogue of muramyldipeptide, minimally biologically active substance peptidoglycan fragment of the cell wall of all known bacteria. Presented clinical case of X-linked agammaglobulinemia. The patient, despite regular replacement therapy with intravenous immunoglobulins with maintaining a pretransfusion IgG level of at least 8 g/l, continued to register episodes of exacerbation of chronic conjunctivitis up to 10 times a year. Application of licopid in addition to IVIG therapy contributed to the improvement quality of life, reducing the frequency of exacerbations, conjunctivitis and duration of use antibiotics. This example illustrates the role of cellular components innate immune response in clinical manifestation of insufficiency humoral link adaptive immunity, and confirms the possibility of additional correction of these parameters to improve the efficiency of the standard substitution therapy.
Alekseeva, T.A. (2019). Theory of International Relations as a Political Philosophy and Science. Moscow: Aspect Press publ. 608 p. (In Russian)
Authors: Bogaturov Alexey Demosfenovich
Published: February 2020

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The Meaning of the Word in the Model of Understanding
Authors: Kirov Evgeny F.
Published: February 2020

A model of the meaning of a word is considered, which is traditionally (since the times of the Stoics) illustrated by a triangle. Recent advances in the understanding of the essence of the meaning of a word lead to a semantic trapezium as a model of the meaning of a word and/or morpheme.
Semantic Transformation of Film Titles, Translated to Russian
Authors: Aleksandrova Oksana I.
Published: February 2020

The article focuses on the issue of semantic transformations that occur when translating the titles of feature films using partial and complete replacement strategies. The research material includes 104 film titles, 31% of the total number of English-language films released in Russia in 2018. The paper attempts to highlight the semantic center in the film titles and classify them according to the type of the center. The analysis of the semantic structure of film titles in the original and translated versions made it possible to identify six groups with the semantic center of “character (s)”, “numbers”, “objects”, “chronotope”, “storyline”, “idea”. In 39% of the names, a shift in the semantic center with partial or complete replacement is observed. The name as a verbal component of a complex unit - filmtext is involved in the formation of the first impression of a potential audience. Film titles transformations can entail a shift in the focus of the addressee and affect his perception of film text as a whole. The study reveals a general tendency of transferring from abstract to concrete and from personal to event when translating the film titles from English to Russian.
Cluster Analysis of Polysemous Word Semantic Structure in the Light of Invariant Theory
Authors: Zimareva Olga Leonidovna , Pesina Svetlana Andreevna
Published: February 2020

The aim of the article is to disclose specific features of the cluster method of material organization to the semantic structure analysis of polysemous words. The object of study includes the most frequent polysemous words of Russian and English languages. The words for study should have a developed semantic structure thanks to which intra-word connections and a picture of the semantic component selection in the process of decoding figurative meaning can be visually presented. The main method of analysis is component analysis and consideration of non-trivial semantic components. In the process of word analysis, we intend to discover what underlies the retention of meanings within a single structure. Initially, the idea bases on the existence of some invariant content, which is stored in the folded form in the mind of a native speaker. In the present study, the application of cluster theory to the organization of the polysemous word semantic structure not only confirms the invariant theory, but also brings it to a new level of understanding what the meaning of the word is and how we understand the figurative meaning. Representation of the semantic structure in the form of interconnected semantic components, united in clusters on the basis of a criterion, represents a new approach to understanding the phenomenon of polysemy and explaining the diffusivity of figurative meanings. The configuration of invariant and differential components in the decoding process provides an understanding of figurative meanings. We find confirmation of this theory in the works on neurolinguistics and cognitive psychology.
Ethnic Stereotypes in Intercultural Communication: Psychological and Semantic Aspects
Authors: Novikov Alexey L. , Novikova Irina A.
Published: February 2020

Currently, ethnic stereotypes are considered as phenomena that mediate the processes of intercultural perception, dialogue and interaction. This fact determines the relevance of it comprehensive interdisciplinary study by different sciences (sociology, political science, psychology, linguistics, etc.). In this article, ethnic stereotypes are analyzed, firstly, at the psychological level (types, functions, structure), and secondly, at the psycholinguistic and psychosemantic levels (from the point of view of the rationale for it diagnosis with using the semantic differential). The possibilities of the semantic differential for studying the content, consistency, direction and intensity of social stereotypes in general, as well as the method modifications for diagnosis ethnic stereotypes, are examined. The heuristic potential of semantic differential for diagnosing ethnic stereotypes as phenomena, on the one hand, reflecting various aspects of intercultural perception and dialogue, and, on the other hand, directly affecting the intercultural interaction, is shown on the example of empirical studies on ethnic stereotypes in the intercultural communication context. The results of ethnic stereotypes studies are of high practical importance for the development of programs for increase intercultural competence, which are in demand in various areas of modern society in the face of e globalization and the growth of intercultural contacts (education, business, tourism, etc.).
TINJAUAN SOSIOLOGIS TENTANG PEGADAIAN TERHADAP TANAH PERTANIAN MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 56 PRP TAHUN1960 (STUDI SENGKETA GADAI TANAH PERTANIAN DI KAMPUNG TINGKEM ASLI DAN TINGKEM BERSATU KECAMATAN BUKIT KABUPATEN BENER MERIAH)
Authors: Seniara Nurdin , Nurdin Ridwan
Published: February 2020

Gadai ialah suatu yang diperoleh seseorang berpiutang atas suatu barang bergerak yang diserahkan kepadanya oleh seorang berhutang atau oleh seorang yang lain atas namanya, dan yang memberikan kekuasaan kepada orang yang berpiutanguntuk mengambil pelunasan dari barang tersebut, secara didahulukan dari pada orang-orang berpiutang lainnya. Dengan kecualian hanya untuk melelang barang tersebut dan biaya yang telah dikeluarkan untuk menyelamatkan setelah barang itu digadaikan, biaya-biaya mana yang harus didahulukan.  Jadi dalam jual gadai terdapat dua pihak, pihak yang menyerahkan tanah, atau pihak pemberi gadai dan pihak kedua adalah pihak menerima tanah atau pihak penerima gadai. Pihak penerima gadai inilah yang harus menyerahkan sejumlah uang tertentu. Perkataan jual menurut hukum adat berarti menyerahkan (over dragen) jadi tidak identik dengan perkataan verkoop dalam bahasa Belanda, dalam perkataan verkoop disinggung pengertian berpindahnya hak milik. Dilain pihak istilah verkoop seolah-olah pihak pertama terikat pada suatu jangka waktu, yang berarti bilamana jangka waktu telah lewat maka pihak kedua menjadi pemilik tanah yang bersangkutan, sedang dalam lembaga jual gadai tidaklah demikian halnya.
Tinjauan Sosiologis Tentang Pegadain Terhadap Tanah Pertanian, Menurut Undang-Undang Nomor 56 Prp Tahun 1960 (Studi Kasus di Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah)
Authors: Nurdin Ridwan , Seniara Nurdin
Published: February 2020

Mengenai pegadaian tanah pertanian yang terjadi di Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah yang sering menjadi permasalahan seperti orang yang mengadaikan tanah pertanian sering kehilangan tanahnya, dikarenakan tidak bisa menebusi tanah pertanian yang dia gadaikan. Bagaimana pelaksanaan Gadai Tanah Pertanian di Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah setelah berlakunya pasal 7 ayat 1 Undang-undang  Nomor 56 Tahun 1960, faktor-faktor apa saja yang menghambat penerapan pasal 7 ayat 1 Undang-undang  Nomor 56 Tahun 1960 di Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah. Dalam menyusun skripsi ini, penulis menggunakan kajian metode lapangan (field research) dengan menggunakan beberapa teknik yaitu observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Data-data yang terkumpul tersebut bersumberkan kepada data primer yaitu data-data yang peneliti peroleh dari lapangan dan data skunder yaitu data-data yang di peroleh dari buku-buku dan karya tulis ilmiah yang mempunyai hubungan dengan masalah yang diteliti. Setelah data terkumpul, kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil yang didapat berdasarkan permasalahan yang telah diuraikan berdasarkan tinjauan sosiologis tentang pegadaian tanah pertanian di Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah, setelah berlakunya undang-undang pasal 7 (1) nomor 56 tahun 1960, kalangan masyarakat di Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu Kecamatan Bukit Kabupaten Bener Meriah, pelaksanaan Gadai Tanah Pertanian masih menggunakan cara pegadaian secara Hukum Adat. Secara umum menunjukkan bahwa dalam pelaksanaan gadai tanah pertanian masyarakat Kampung Tingkem Asli dan Tingkem Bersatu menyimpang dari ketentuan undang-undang nomor 56 tahun 1960 pasal 7 (1) yang menyinggung mengenai gadai tanah pertanian, dikarenakan masyarakat sudah terbiasa dengan gadai secara hukum adat dalam masyarakat.
Recursos do conhecimento: colaboração, participação e compartilhamento de informação científica e acadêmica
Authors: Cassotta Maria Luiza Jurema , Lucas Alexandre , Blattmann Ursula , Godoy Viera Angel Freddy
Published: February 2020

A facilidade de acesso à Internet e a possibilidade de compartilhamento da informação científica aumentam exponencialmente a produção e o uso da informação nas bases de dados especializadas, portais e redes sociais acadêmicas. Editoras e indivíduos compartilham textos e audiovisuais, no sentido de dinamizar o fluxo da informação científica, tecnológica, política e cultural, além de colaborar com outros pesquisadores. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar, de maneira sintética, algumas formas de apoio ao processo de comunicação científica que ajudam pesquisadores na obtenção e no compartilhamento das informações científicas e acadêmicas. Estes recursos, denominados Recursos do Conhecimento, são apresentados com um breve descritivo, sua utilidade e como podem ser acessados/utilizados. São apresentados os serviços de Bases de Dados como: Dialnet, Web of Science, Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações do IBICT, Portal de Teses da CAPES e OAIster; Gestores de Referências Bibliográficas como: Citeulike, EndNote, Mendeley, Refworks e Zotero; Mecanismos de Apoio, como: Authormapper, Curadoria de Conteúdos, Google Alerts e ORCID; e, por fim, Redes Sociais Acadêmicas como: Academia.edu, Methodspace e Researchgate. Conclui-se que, na medida em que se torna complexa a busca e o compartilhamento de informação diante da sobrecarga informacional existente na Web, novos serviços, padrões e recursos surgem como forma de amenizar esta problemática e auxiliar pesquisadores das comunidades científicas e acadêmicas nas produções bibliográficas e no compartilhamento destas com demais pesquisadores. Então, iniciativas de pesquisas e formas de identificação de autores e suas pesquisas tornam-se vitais para o desenvolvimento e ampliação de mais Recursos do Conhecimento.
Biblioteca universitária e os indicadores do SINAES: estudo do caso da Universidade de Brasília
Authors: Silvestre Estela Flor de María , Cunha Murilo Bastos da
Published: February 2020

Este trabalho pretende obter resposta à seguinte questão: A Biblioteca Central da Universidade de Brasília (BCE/UnB) atende a todos os indicadores do Sistema Nacional de Avaliação da Educação Superior (SINAES) para o bom atendimento das necessidades de informação de seus usuários? A metodologia adotada neste trabalho foi a análise documentária a partir de fontes de informações, documentos da Universidade de Brasília (UnB) e das publicações geradas pela Comissão Própria de Avaliação, no período 2014, para dar resposta às dimensões dos instrumentos de avaliação do SINAES, a saber: instalações físicas; instalações para o acervo e funcionamento; informatização. Tem-se por pressuposto que se essas dimensões não forem cumpridas, o público-alvo da BCE/UnB deixará de ser usuário e se converterá em não-usuário, tendo em vista não ter conseguido satisfazer suas necessidades de informação naquela biblioteca. Os resultados dos indicadores mostram que a BCE/UnB não está contribuindo no processo de ensino, extensão dos estudantes da UnB.
Participation in Brazilian Feminist Movements on social networks: a study on the campaign Meu Amigo Secreto (My Secret Santa)
Authors: Moraes Gustavo Hermínio Salati Marcondes de , Boldrin Juliana , Silva Danilo Soares
Published: February 2020

Feminism is a social and political movement that fights systems that create inequalities which underpin the strata related to women, fighting racism, class oppression and patriarchalism. Recently, many women sought internet as means of expression and claim, and through it they held campaigns of national and international impact, disseminating information using the hashtags #meuamigosecreto (#mysecretsanta) and #meuprimeiroassédio (#myfirstharassment), through which women denounced situations of various types of harassment they have experienced. The aim of this study was to identify which are the elements that influence the intention of women’s participation in online feminist movements. It was held a survey with 185 women who took part in the #meuamigosecreto campaign. The methodology used was quantitative and data were analyzed by structural equation models. The study showed a robust model with high explanatory value. The results indicate that the Attitude toward the behavior, Subjective Norm, and Perceived Behavioral Control positively influence in the Intention of Participation in online feminist movements, and that the Intention directly influences on effective Participation. In addition, the tests indicate there is a significant difference between the perceptions of young and adult women. The survey provides relevant information for better understanding of feminist movements online, demonstrating that the participants believe that the campaigns strengthen the feminist movement, assist in raising awareness of men about their macho attitudes, can result in a decrease of cases of violence against women and can contribute to the debate on violence against women.
A representação do livro em braille em Catálogos em Linha de Acesso Público de bibliotecas
Authors: Lêdo Felipe José , Silveira Naira Christofoletti
Published: February 2020

Este artigo analisa como ocorre a representação, com foco na Representação Descritiva, do livro em braille em Catálogos em Linha de Acesso Público – OPACs de três bibliotecas brasileiras, tencionando trazer à tona reflexões e discussões que circunscrevem a representação enquanto fator imprescindível para que os usuários deficientes visuais possam acessar e compreender os registros bibliográficos de livros em braille disponíveis em uma biblioteca. Para tanto, recorreu-se às pesquisas bibliográfica, documental e empírica. Na vertente empírica desta pesquisa, examinou-se os OPACs e os registros bibliográficos de livro em braille disponíveis em três bibliotecas brasileiras de caráter público, relacionando-os com os documentos normativos vigentes que norteiam a Representação Descritiva. Embora o foco da pesquisa tenha sido a Representação Descritiva, teceu-se uma breve crítica acerca da Representação Temática. Explicita os resultados da pesquisa, assim como arrola algumas recomendações para a confecção de OPACs e de registros bibliográficos mais responsivos aos usuários deficientes visuais.
Comunicação e participação política no Facebook: análise dos comentários em páginas de parlamentares brasileiros
Authors: Araújo Ronaldo Ferreira , Travieso-Rodríguez Crispulo , Santos Sarah Rúbia de Oliveira
Published: February 2020

O caráter relacional e colaborativo proporcionado por plataformas online e mídias sociais como Facebook oferecem novos contornos para a comunicação e participação política sobretudo em seus aspectos de mediação da informação. Propomos uma categorização de conteúdo de participação política elaborada a partir da análise de comentários públicos postados em páginas de parlamentares brasileiros. Por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa analisamos um total de 450 comentários distribuídos em páginas oficiais de nove parlamentares brasileiros da região nordeste. O esquema proposto é composto por 5 categorias e 14 subcategorias que foram criadas por meio de uma triangulação metodológica na aplicação da Teoria Fundamentada guiada pelas garantias (literária, organizacional, usuário e cultural) utilizadas na atividade de planejamento de classificação em projetos de monitoramento de mídias sociais
Estruturação de elementos formais para implantação de Gestão da Inovação em Bibliotecas
Authors: Silveira Murilo Mauro , Vianna William Barbosa , Cândido Ana Clara , Petri Sérgio Murilo
Published: February 2020

O objetivo deste estudo é identificar os elementos formais para um modelo multicritério de implantação da gestão da inovação em bibliotecas. Justifica-se pela necessidade de desenvolvimento do tema na Ciência da Informação a partir de elementos relevantes da literatura de maneira geral, aplicados de maneira particular às bibliotecas como unidades de informação com singularidades organizacionais na perspectiva dos bibliotecários. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza qualitativa, construtivista e exploratório com o uso de procedimentos metodológicos da fase de estruturação da Metodologia Multicritério em Apoio à Decisão- Construtivista (MCDA-C).  Os resultados apontaram para identificação de oito elementos formais e gerais para o desenvolvimento de modelos de implantação da gestão da inovação em bibliotecas e quarenta e dois indicadores para medir o referido processo.
Demarcações epistemológicas dos estudos de citação: o fenômeno da citação
Authors: Silveira Murilo Artur Araújo da , Caregnato Sônia Elisa
Published: February 2020

Revela as demarcações epistemológicas que configuram os estudos de citação na contemporaneidade. Parte-se do pressuposto de que os fenômenos e objetos dos estudos de citação necessitam de melhor detalhamento epistemológico no âmbito da intersecção dos entre os Estudos Métricos, a Comunicação Científica e a Ciência da Informação. Tem como propósito central identificar e sistematizar os elementos científicos que estabelecem os estudos de citação como uma especialidade temática, com enfoque na discussão existente entre a relação entre objeto, fenômeno e práticas científicas. Situa o conjunto de práticas de citação e referenciação como produtos decorrentes das práticas científicas existentes e visualizadas nos registros e contribuições realizadas pelos pesquisadores. Critica a visão e as incursões quantitativas que predominam os estudos de citação na atualidade, de forma a ampliar o escopo de aplicações que problematizem os fenômenos e objetos.
Motivaciones de uso de las redes sociales de los estudiantes de periodismo de América Latina y España
Authors: Giraldo Luque Santiago , Tejedor Santiago , Carniel Bugs Ricardo
Published: February 2020

Diferentes estudios han clasificado el uso de las redes sociales a partir de una serie de tipologías basadas en elementos personales, sicológicos, sociales, comunicacionales o profesionales. Sin embargo, la pregunta sobre las motivaciones que tienen grupos de usuarios específicos para utilizar las redes sociales es una materia que puede analizarse en profundidad a partir de la segmentación de públicos de interés. El artículo explora los intereses originales y las razones del uso de las redes sociales por parte de los estudiantes de comunicación y periodismo de 13 países de América Latina y de España. El estudio busca, de este modo, identificar las tendencias de los usuarios jóvenes que participan en el estudio y que comparten una formación profesional común. A través de la puesta en marcha de un cuestionario con preguntas cerradas y abiertas, el artículo realiza un análisis de contenido sobre las respuestas de 1.065 estudiantes para examinar sus principales motivaciones principales al usar estas plataformas. El estudio concluye que los estudiantes que integran la muestra utilizan las redes sociales principalmente porque les permiten comunicarse fácilmente con sus amigos y familiares y porque necesitan sumarse a la moda de uso de las redes para garantizar un estatus social propio dentro de un colectivo específico.
Ciência da Informação enquanto campo de potência interdisciplinar
Authors: Gomes Henriette Ferreira
Published: February 2020

Entrevista com a Profa. Dra. Henriette Ferreira Gomes, professora titular da Universidade Federal da Bahia, pesquisadora, Presidente da Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Informação, Brasil.
Competência em informação no apoio à Gestão do Conhecimento
Authors: Del Massa Heloá Cristina Oliveira , Damian Ieda Pelogia Martins , Valentim Marta Lígia Pomim
Published: February 2020

Em um contexto de crescente valorização da informação e do conhecimento, o Século XXI tem se evidenciado como reformulador de políticas institucionais, potencializando o capital humano para gerar inovação e obter vantagem competitiva. No entanto, as iniciativas voltadas à aplicação de uma gestão que, realmente possa trabalhar o capital humano em sua potencialidade são poucas. Os fatores críticos de sucesso são elementos relevantes que fazem parte da gestão do conhecimento e, como tal, devem ser fortemente monitorados. Os fatores críticos de sucesso podem abranger desde a comunicação, tecnologia, pessoas, processos até aspectos de liderança. Nesse cenário, a competência em informação enfatiza a perspectiva de que o sujeito organizacional seja capaz de utilizar a informação de maneira crítica, reflexiva, criativa, autônoma e ética em diferentes situações. O uso da informação consistente e confiável para a construção de conhecimento organizacional é essencial, entretanto, questiona-se: os sujeitos organizacionais são competentes no uso da informação? Os sujeitos organizacionais conhecem as próprias necessidades informacionais? A partir de uma revisão bibliográfica, este artigo enfatiza a necessidade de se desenvolver a gestão do conhecimento alinhada a competência em informação. Nesse intuito, identificou-se as similaridades entre a CoInfo e os FCS, a fim de propor contribuições para a gestão do conhecimento obter efetividade de fato. Como resultado apresenta-se os principais fatores críticos de sucesso inter-relacionados aos principais padrões de desenvolvimento/aprimoramento da competência em informação, evidenciando as similaridades, bem como expondo a necessidade de valorização do uso competente da informação para a geração de conhecimento.