bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relational Benefits Analysis of Credit-Delivering Services for Small and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia
Authors: Suryani Tatik
Published: May 2016

Relationship marketing is one of key success factors for maintaining customersfor the long term, and for establishing business competitive advantage. In thedelivery of credit to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), banks need to buildrelationships with the SME clients.  To formulate effective marketing strategiesin credit services, banks should know the SMEs preferences in terms of relational benefits. The objective of this study is to explore the relational benefits sought bythe SME clients from the banks as these SMEs apply credit for developing theirbusiness.  In Indonesia, SMEs are located in three different regions. Another objective is to determine the differences among the three regions in terms of the relational benefits sought. A total of 265 entrepreneurs from three regionsparticipated in the survey.  The factor analysis results show consistency with theprevious studies. The 15-item scale yield three benefit factors sought by SMEsincluding: confidence benefits (50, 46 %), social benefits (11, 16%), and specialtreatment benefits (7, 87%). The variance analysis show significant differences inthe three benefit factors sought by SMEs across the regions. This suggests thatbanks’ delivery of credit services to SME should consider these differences. Keywords - Marketing, relational benefits, confidence benefits, social benefits, specialtreatment benefits, Indonesia
Professional Development Needs and Priorities of La Salle University (LSU) Faculty
Authors: Ejercito Flordelis J.
Published: May 2016

The quality of instruction depends on a large extent of the capability, the strength, and the excellence of the faculty. For the faculty to perform their roles and fulfill their responsibilities, Colleges must first show that they understand what the faculty needs and values most. The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the professional development needs and priorities pertaining to teaching and learning of the college faculty (n=71) of La Salle University to guide the administrators and faculty in crafting enrichment activities. Sixty-three percent of the 113 teachers completed a survey instrument. Calculated means and frequency-percentage distribution describes the prioritization of in-service needs while weighted means determine the performance of the college faculty as appraised by the students. The results of this study showed one-thirds of the teacher-respondents as new to the teaching profession while 69% have more than three years of teaching experience. The study concludes that the colleges vary in their needs for professional development. However, there are areas common to almost all colleges. Their top priority need for classroom management is ending the class on time. For the evaluating students’ learning, the top priority is mastery of the subject matter. For evaluating students’ learning, the priority is constructing questions that cover topic discussed.  Keywords – Management, professional development needs and priorities, teaching profession, teaching experience, enrichment, descriptive design, Philippines
Gender-responsive Capacity of Selected Local Government Units in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Authors: VELASCO CRESCENCIO B. , CADORNA EDELYN A.
Published: May 2016

Local Government Units (LGUs) need to be transparent, participatory,equitable and gender-responsive to achieve good local governance. This studyaimed to provide a descriptive analysis of the current level of gender-responsivenessof selected cities and municipalities in the Province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.The exploratory method of research was used in the study. Findings showed thatthe LGUs in the Province of Ilocos Sur have manifested a systematic approach and moving towards advanced stages of gender responsiveness. The LGUs fall within the area of strength where plan for maintaining strength is recommended.They had shown marked performance as being gender responsive in the deliveryof basic services.  Meanwhile, the major factor that helped the LGUs integrateGender and Development (GAD) concerns in the development of Program,Projects and Activities (PPAs) is the organization of Local Council for Women. On the other hand, the most hindering factor is the dearth of funds for GADPPAs. Moreover, violence against women and teenage pregnancies are the mostcommon concerns affecting the women and children in the province’s LGUs.The number one recommendation of the LGUs for GAD to be included in theirpriorities is funding and training especially to women’s group.Keywords: Social Science, gender, responsive, LGUs, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Sex Education: A Step towards Improving the Sexual Attitudes and Practices of Muslim Adolescent Students
Authors: DATUMANONG-MALA NAIMA T.
Published: May 2016

Sex education is a major source of learning about sexual health related issueswhich are not extensively explained in the average science classes. However, it isa sensitive subject for most Meranaos because of the conservative culture of mostMuslim societies. In the absence of sex education and due to their immaturity,adolescents may have divergent sexual attitudes and commit irresponsiblepractices. This quantitative descriptive-correlational study was conducted todiscover the sexual attitudes and practices of Muslim adolescents towards theseveral aspects of sexual relationships: courtship, heterosexual relationship,dating, and pre-marital relationship before and after the implementation of thesex education program in different high schools in Lanao del Sur First District.Paired t-test analysis was used to test if there is a significant relationship betweenthe sexual attitudes and practices before and after the implementation of thesex education program. The findings reveal that the implementation of the sexeducation program resulted in the general decline of activities that could leadto sexual relations, as well as a significant decrease in the participants’ sexualattitudes and practices. This research concludes that there is a significantdifference in the sexual attitudes and practices of the respondents before andafter the implementation of the sex education program.Keywords: Education, sex education, sexual attitudes, sexual practices, sources ofinformation, level of knowledge, adolescents, descriptive-correlational design,Philippines
Itawes Indigenous Foods: Their Health and Socio-Cultural Meaning
Authors: MANZOLIM HILDA A.
Published: May 2016

The Itawes is one of the indigenous groups of Isabela, Philippines, along withthe Ybanags, Yogads, and Gaddangs. In Cagayan Valley, two groups of Itawes arefound: one from the Province of Cagayan and the other, from Echague, Isabela.This study was conducted to document the indigenous foods of the Itawes thatare gradually vanishing due to the modern way of living or due to acculturation.As the foods slowly disappear, so do the foods’ associated meanings and beliefsattached to them.  Being aware of their indigenous foods would help maintainand create a link or bridge the gap between the Itawes’ past generations to thepresent. The study used the descriptive research method. Triangulation wasutilized using direct participatory approach, in depth interview and a focus groupdiscussion. The foods were documented and the health and social meanings andbeliefs attached to these foods were noted and explained by the elders. Frequencyand percentages were used. The findings showed that Itawes favorite exotic foods were the following: fried “duron”, ‘simmawa”, “utoy” and “talagang”; their dessert, “bahat”, “mang-ga”, “dendelut”, “pinatarak” and “dinuntuan”. TheItawes’ social life and physical health had been closely associated with their foods.Some of their indigenous foods and practices had been consistently confrontedwith the influence of modernization and development that seriously endangertheir traditional cultures or the total obliteration of their culture.Keywords: Social Research, Itawes, indigenous foods, descriptive design, Philippines
Self-esteem Influences Depressive Symptoms among Female Sex Workers
Authors: NAVARRO REMEDIOS T.
Published: May 2016

Diagnosis of depressive symptoms is critical in wellness programs. This study determined the extent to which Female Sex Workers (FSWs) registered inselected areas in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, experienced depressive symptoms andhow their socio-demographic, medical profile, and self-esteem relate with it. Itutilized the descriptive-correlational method of research, with a Personal DataSheet, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Center for Epidemiologic StudiesDepression Scale (CES-D) as tools for data gathering. The  data were statisticallytreated with frequency, percentage, mean and simple correlational analysis.Findings reveal that the majority of the respondents are single; have no children;earn Php10,000/USD 232 and below per month;  are already working as FSWs for 1-5 years, 7 days a week and 7-9 hours daily; were employed locally beforeworking as FSWs, drink alcohol and undergo the required medical/laboratoryexaminations regularly. Further, most are 16-20 years old, from the NationalCapital Region, and finished high school education. Their level of self-esteem isaverage, and depressive symptoms, mild to moderate. The socio-demographic andmedical profile is not significantly related with the level of depressive symptoms.Self-esteem is inversely related to the level of depressive symptoms. The lower the level of self-esteem, the higher is the level of depressive symptoms and vice versa.Keywords: Social Sciences, depressive symptoms, descriptive-correlational design,Philippines
Capturing the Aeta Tribal Dance “PASALAMAT”: A Creative Dance Piece
Authors: RIVERA ROMMEL C.
Published: May 2016

This paper is an initial effort of the researcher to prevent the nearly extinctionnot only of the Aeta people but also their identity being the first Filipinos. Beingthe first, it is so ironic to see them helpless to fend for themselves from the“prying eyes”. To see them adapting the modern world might be the start ofthe loss of the “beginning”. Indigenous dances constitute some kind of culturalgenetic code that defines identity of a group of people. The study assessed the pureand unique characteristics of the dance entitled “PASALAMAT”. The veracity ofthe steps created by the researcher as reflected in the dance was reviewed andpresented to the respondents in the dance seminar-workshop held on September2013 in Pampanga, Philippines. The respondents of the study consisted of 91attendees. These attendees are PE teachers, MAPEH major students, danceteachers, choreographers and performers. The background/context, movements/steps, particular to the dance, dance properties and movement of the dance were reviewed and assessed base on the existing guidelines and other parameters approved by the dance expert in the country particularly the PhilippineFolkdance Society and National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Based onthe findings, the background/context/movements/steps, particular to the danceand dance properties demonstrate statistical significance. The study recommendspromotion and preservation on the dance.Keywords: Sociology, indigenous dance, Aeta tribal dance, creative dance, Cultural,Information and Dissemination, Promotion and Prevention, Pampanga,descriptive design, Philippines
Organizational Health at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines
Authors: KHAN NELIANITA T.
Published: May 2016

Organizational health is an important measure of organizational effectiveness. This study aimed to assess the organizational health at Mindanao State Universitywith indicators such as leadership, vision, employee commitment, rewards andrecognition, communication, competence and skills development, teamworkand ability to adapt. Responses of 645 employees, categorized into deans andunit heads, faculty, and rank and file, were analyzed using the descriptiveresearch design. The data were presented through frequencies, percentages andweighted means. Deans and unit heads perceived leadership and vision to be themost significant indicators of organizational health. Faculty, and rank and filelikewise found these to be the most significant indicators. On the other hand,deans and unit heads perceived competence and skills development to be theleast significant indicator, while faculty, and rank and file perceived rewards andrecognition to contribute least to the organizational health. Overall, leadershipand vision were perceived to be the most significant indicators of organizationalhealth, while rewards and recognition least contributed to the organizationalhealth.Keywords: Social Science, Organizational Health, Academic Institution, DescriptiveDesign, Philippines
Relationship of Levels of Self-esteem, Study Habits, and Academic Performance of College Students
Authors: Estrella Edwin A.
Published: May 2016

There are many cognitive and non-cognitive constructs that account for the academic performance of college students. A priori knowledge proposes that the ability to form an identity and awareness of oneself and the pattern of behavior adopted by a student in the pursuit of learning are significant vehicles in the educative process. Hence, this researcher conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study where he attempted to establish the relationship that exists between the levels of self-esteem, study habits and academic performance of college students.  Results from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (1965), the Study Habits Questionnaire (2001) and their general point average (GPA) were manually organized and collated. The Pearson Product Moment correlation and the Fisher’s exact test of correlation were used to measure the relationship between the variables. There exists a weak positive relationship between self-esteem and study habits of the respondents. There is no significant relationship that exists between the levels of self-esteem and academic performance. There is no significant relationship that exists between the levels of study habits and academic performance. Ordinal Logistic regression revealed that none of the independent variables or the moderating variable significantly explains the variability in the academic performance of the respondents. Keywords - Self-esteem, study habits, academic performance of college students, crosssectional descriptive design, Bulacan State University, Philippines
The Recruitment and Discipline Systems of the Philippine National Police under Republic Act 6975, as Amended
Authors: Oliverio-Guinto Natalia F.
Published: May 2016

This study analyzes the recruitment and discipline systems of the police force under R.A. 6975. It will look into the present recruitment system and correlate the same with the dysfunctions committed by the police force. Likewise, it looked into the Disciplinary System in the PNP and analyzes how the disciplinary powers are exercised by its disciplinary authorities and its impact on the morale and welfare of the police force. This study would be beneficial to the Filipino people. We could have an effective, credible and capable police force working together with the community in resolving problems and making this country a safer place to live, work, and do business. Furthermore, the conclusions of this study will guide our legislators, policy makers and the PNP leadership to find a solution to the existing problems in the police force. Lastly, the Philippines as a nation would be very progressive economically and peace would reign, if our police force could carry out its assigned responsibility. Findings here reveal that there is a need of an enhanced and standardized recruitment program in the PNP. The ranking system should be implemented to get the best and the brightest police officers. There should be an intense background investigation on the applicants to make sure that the new entries have no derogatory records and no behavioral problems. Likewise the Personnel Discipline Program should be strengthened.   Keywords - Social Science, historical research, Philippine National Police, recruitment, discipline, meritocracy, fitness, law enforcement, descriptive-analytical design, Philippines
Teachers’ and Parents’ Perceptions and Involvement in the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) for Students’ Academic and Social Development
Authors: Balaba Marife D. , Dela Rama Juana M.
Published: May 2016

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a voluntary association of parents and teachers in a particular school established for its students’ development. This study aims to focus only on the perceptions of the teachers and parents and their involvement in the Parents- Teachers Associations (PTAs) for the students’ development specifically the academic and social aspect. The quantitative research design was employed to reveal the parents and teachers’ perceptions of the roles, relationship of teachers and parents and involvement of the PTAs with specific reference to parental involvement in the school activities which may develop the students’ academic and social aspects. The participants composed of 574 parents, 820 students and 266 teachers of public secondary schools in the division of Misamis Oriental. The inferential statistics was utilized to analyze primary and secondary data. Findings revealed that the Parent Teacher Association was functional in the Division of Misamis Oriental. It has been said that the children whose parents are convoluted in their education have an above degree of academic performance than children whose parents are convoluted to a lesser degree. It also showed that the students’ social and emotional well-being, only teacher relationship with parents, and their role in their students’ development have a significant relationship with it. Keywords – Education, PTA, students’ academic and social development, descriptive method, Philippines
Implementation of dangerous drugs prevention and control programs in Cebu City
Authors: Contridas Shella Debbie N. , Sabijon Dodelon F. , Bayron Jasmin T. , Damuag Esmeraldo E. , Oberes Donn A.
Published: May 2016

Dangerous drugs cause side effects to users for they are not a 100% safe as many people think. The dangers of drug use depend on the drug, set and setting factors.  This study assessed the implementation of the drugs prevention and control programs of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and auxiliary members in the selected villages of Cebu City, the Philippines of the year 2014.  The descriptive correlational method of research was used.  The study employed researchers-made questionnaire using convenient sampling method in gathering information from the respondents. The accumulated data were treated using simple percentage, weighted mean, rank, and Chi-square test of independence.  The respondents were the 320-barangay officials from selected barangays in the north and south districts of Cebu City and 40 police personnel in each police station that has jurisdiction over the selected barangays in the City of Cebu.  The study revealed that most of the respondents are from ages 34-41, males, and are married. The level of implementation in both educational and rehabilitation approaches shows that the respondents are implementing the programs.  The law enforcement approach revealed that the respondents are fully implementing the programs.  The most common problems encountered are the lack of regular funding, lack of cooperation from the community, and lack of facilities for an individual program.  It was concluded that law enforcement approach was implemented in the prevention and control of the dangerous drugs in Cebu City, Philippines.   Keywords-Criminal Justice, dangerous drugs, descriptive correlational method, Philippines
The correlation between Cultural awareness and blended learning in ESP courses: a case study of a tourism class
Authors: Tung Le Dinh
Published: May 2016

The awareness of cultural beliefs and customs seems not to have attracted adequate attention during the phase of teaching and learning in ESP courses. The requirements of effective and appropriate interaction and communication with other cultures (Wiseman, Hammer, & Nishida, 1989) bring this matter to ESP teachers and learners. That studying merely from the course book and completing the given tasks discourages students from exploring the world, which expects a more efficient way to include language acquisition and cultural awareness. This paper explores the correlation of cultural awareness and blended learning in which educator in charge of a tourism class can raise students’ cultural communicative competence together with their understanding of global culture. Some of the key issues of this pedagogical methodology also can be discussed regarding language learning, cultural awareness and self-studying in an ESP course.   Keywords-Cultural awareness, blended learning, ESP, cultural communicative competence, language acquisition, Vietnam
Analysis of Student’ Productivity in Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Asodike Juliana D. , Ossai Vincent Obara
Published: May 2016

The study investigated students’ productivity in secondary schools in Bayelsa State. The population of the study was 167 secondary schools with 2,487 teachers in Bayelsa State. A sample size of 497 teachers was drawn using the stratified sampling technique, which represented 20% of the population.  The instrument used was the questionnaire titled Students and Teachers Education Productivity Questionnaire (STEPQ) with a reliability co-efficient index of .733. Document analysis was also used. Five (5) research questions guided the study. Mean, standard deviation, graph and chart were used for the data analysis. The findings of the study revealed a low level of students’ academic performance (50.2%) even when there were more qualified teachers in the schools with high teacher/student ratio of 1:16. It was recommended that teachers should be properly supervised to improve their teaching methods. Extra time should be spent to teach students after school and teachers should be compensated for such additional efforts to keep students busy instead of idling and wasting their time on feverous activities after school in the community.   Keywords-Education, Student’s Productivity, Descriptive Method, descriptive method, Bayelsa State
Perceptions of Students in the Use of Social Media Networking Platforms in the Teaching-Learning Process
Authors: Isip Born Christian A. , Guinita-Cabahug Ruth
Published: May 2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ perceptions of the available e-learning system and adopting social media networking platforms as university main platform or college e-learning. It also explored the effective use of social networking tools. The study was conducted in five (5) State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) including their satellite campuses in CARAGA Region. The respondents were chosen through random sampling. Frequency, percentage, and average were used to interpret some socio-demographic data of the respondents. The result reveals that the respondents agree in all the enumerated guiding principles in education. Such principles have no effect on students’ perception both towards current e-learning system and in the required skills in effective social networking. The result of the study reveals that students’ satisfaction with the use of social media networking tools as an educational platform is in a moderately positive level. The study also shows that female students are more skillful and interested than males regarding the utilization of social networking tools. This research concludes that students preferred social networking as an educational platform compared to other e-learning system.
The Effectiveness of the 2009 Revised BS Psychology Curriculum and the Level of Competency of the Junior and Senior Students
Authors: Ramos Billy Joel B. , Durano Kriza Geneva Kaye P. , Allego Armacel G.
Published: May 2016

The curriculum is the “source of life” for the school, which inherently determines its success or failure. Assessment of the effectiveness of a Psychology Curriculum will measure the level of Competency of the psychology graduates. The chief purpose of this study was to find out whether the 2009 revised BS Psychology curriculum is effective in developing the level of competency among 45 junior and senior psychology majors of Liceo de Cagayan University, Philippines, SY 2012-2013. It employed the descriptive design. Survey questionnaires were utilized as tools to gather the data which were collated and treated using the mean and regression analysis.The resultsreveal the computed p-value of the measured aspects of 2009 Revised Psychology Curriculum and its relationship to the overall level of competency of the Junior and Senior Psychology students. It can be gleaned that all of the areas/indicators of Curriculum such as Content (p-value=0.608), Facilities (p-value=0.316), Faculty Professionalism and Behavior (p-value=0.378) have no significant relationship to the level of competency since the p-values exceeded the 0.05 level of significance. It is logical to assume that what brought about these changes in their attitude, skills, and knowledge is the impact that the curriculum has made on their competencies. The study recommends that future researchers have to identify other indicators (e.g. syllabi content per major subject) of a curriculum which may predict or may have a significant relationship with the level of competency of psychology
The Second Language Exposure and Proficiency of the High School Students in Cebu City
Authors: Aday Ma. Dolores L.
Published: May 2016

This study deals on how the Cebuano high school students are exposed to a second language--English and Filipino, their attitudes towards learning the same and their level of proficiency in such languages. A non-probability convenience sampling was conducted in three high schools in Cebu City getting 171 respondents. They were made to take a language proficiency test in Filipino and English. Interviews and focused group discussions were also done to assess clearly their competence in both languages. The study showed that their exposure to a language counts much in achieving language proficiency. The study, however, negates the relationship between the students’ level of proficiency and their attitude towards learning both languages. Further, this study illustrates how the Bilingual Education Policy as well as the new trends of the Mother Tongue-Based Learning had contributed more to the decline of the students’ English   proficiency.  The domains of English are contracting while those of the Filipino language as well as the regional dialects are expanding. School administrators must look into the language policy in schools to improve the English language competency of the students and make them more globally competitive.
Men Speak Out: The Life Experiences of Men in Gender Advocacy Groups in Davao City, Philippines
Authors: Villaroman Analyn Q.
Published: May 2016

The media often portray men as violent. This study of two men’s groups, MOVE-Davao, and MR GAD seeks to find an alternative discourse of men joining groups that are geared towards the attainment of gender equality. The study looked into the lives of men who are members of two gender advocacy groups and their reasons for engagement. It employed qualitative approach- social phenomenology where 12 participants were interviewed. Participants of MOVE-Davao mostly hold key positions in both public and private sectors. For MR GAD, most men members are direct service providers in their respective communities especially on the aspect of dispute resolution. As men of MOVE-Davao and MR GAD have become involved in the gender advocacy groups, their life experiences suggest a myriad of opportunities  for displaying their creativeness, communicating with fellow men, counseling couples, transforming one’s self and other people and enjoying the group’s activities despite some challenges encountered. Men’s engagement in these gender advocacy groups is anchored on caring and helping others. Other reasons include their love for children, being free from gender stereotypes and the material and non-material rewards. The study recommends that men must be given space to participate in development work as they bring a new strategy so that they can affect new consciousness not just in the formal structures of power but also at the informal level.
He Said. She Said: Exploring the Differences in the Language of Male and Female
Authors: Saculles Jerald U.
Published: May 2016

John Gray, in his book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, explored the differences in the behaviors and languages of men and women by means of his eponymous metaphor that men and women are from distinct planets and that each gender is acclimated to its own planet’s society and customs, but not to those of the other. This metaphor is anchored on the Difference Theory, popularized by Deborah Tannen, which examines the effect that gender has on language use. This study, therefore, is an attempt to explore differences in male and female language in English, Filipino, and Iloco. It seeks to determine the linguistic features that characterize the language of the two groups represented by 100 students from LORMA Colleges. These include language preference; linguistic borrowing; dynamics of code-switching; use of adjectives in English Filipino, and Iloco; and syntactic complexity. Language differences also cover topic preferences of men and women; topics considered not in good taste for conversation, taboo words and the euphemisms used to skirt them, the use of cathartic expressions, the use of cuss words, reasons for uttering cuss words, and the source of learning cuss words. Furthermore, this study also explores how men and women perceive each other’s language, and they’re own.
Motivações para visitar a Oktoberfest de Blumenau (BR) e Munique (RFA): uma análise comparativa utilizando a técnica Partial Least Squares
Authors: Moretti Sérgio Luiz do Amaral , Zucco Fabricia Durieux , Pozo Hamilton
Published: May 2016

É impossível desenvolver ações eficazes de marketing turístico e planejamento da comunicação, sem uma compreensão das motivações dos turistas para viajar. O objetivo deste artigo é aprofundar o conhecimento dos motivos para viajar de visitantes de festivais. Com este propósito foi desenvolvido um instrumento de pesquisa formado por quatro constructos obtidos na literatura, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de um survey nas Oktoberfest de Blumenau (BR), com 432 entrevistados e Munique (RFA), com 285 entrevistados. A maioria das escalas foi confirmada mostrando a validade do instrumento. O estudo por meio de Partial Least Squares – PLS revelou que ambas as amostras buscam experimentar diferentes costumes e culturas e encontrar situações novas que não fazem parte do seu ambiente.  Os visitante também frequentam festivais para estar com amigos, reduzir a tensão, ansiedade e frustrações. A compreensão das motivações dos turistas para viajar contribui com novos subsídios para a elaboração de políticas públicas e o trade turístico.
Mensuração de ativos culturais: aplicação do método do custo de viagem e método de valoração contingente no Memorial Darcy Ribeiro
Authors: Carvalho Júnior Luiz Carlos de , Marques Matheus de Mendonça , Freire Fatima de Souza
Published: May 2016

Esta pesquisa tem por objetivo aplicar o Método de Valoração Contingente (MVC) e o Método do Custo de Viagem (MCV) no Memorial Darcy Ribeiro, conhecido como Beijódromo, localizado em Brasília, para auferir o seu valor econômico. O estudo da mensuração de heritage assets se justifica em função da necessidade de conhecer o valor econômico do patrimônio cultural brasileiro para fins gerenciais, além disso, porque permite que os mecanismos de valoração sejam aperfeiçoados auxiliando os gestores na formulação de políticas públicas. Foram aplicados 72 questionários, em maio de 2014, aos visitantes e turistas do Beijódromo para obter o valor do Memorial. Conclui-se que embora as metodologias indiretas de valoração econômica se mostram como sendo uma alternativa para mensuração de ativos culturais, o valor encontrado no MCV não difere daquele do MVC, sendo a estimativa econômica bastante inferior daquela investida na construção do Memorial. A falta de informação adequada sobre a origem e o número de visitantes e de turistas influenciou no resultado. Demonstra-se que o registro e monitoramento dos turistas é uma peça importante para que o valor econômico do Memorial seja representado adequadamente, assim como de programas de atração de visitantes e turistas.
Imagem de destinos turísticos: avaliação à luz da teoria da experiência na economia baseada em serviços
Authors: Añaña Edar da Silva , Anjos Francisco Antonio dos , Pereira Melise de Lima
Published: May 2016

O artigo busca avaliar a imagem de destinos enquanto produtos turísticos à luz da teoria da experiência, com vistas a avaliar as relações existentes entre ambos os construtos. Testa uma escala de mensuração para a imagem de destinos litorâneos, com diferentes atrativos, e analisa o arranjo interno dos fatores imaginários à luz da teoria da experiência e da composição dos destinos enquanto produtos turísticos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratório-descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, a partir da aplicação de um survey com potenciais turistas brasileiros que avaliaram um entre oito destinos litorâneos nacionais. Foi utilizada uma amostra, não probabilística por conveniência, de 178 consumidores de diferentes faixas etárias e renda, oriundos de diversos estados brasileiros. O trabalho avança sobre a teoria revisada, apresentando uma forma inovadora de ver a imagem de destinos turísticos à luz de dois elementos que interferem na decisão de visitar ou não um lugar: o arranjo dos destinos enquanto produtos turísticos e a experiência que se espera viver nos destinos.
Delayed Absorption of Oxidized Cellulose (Surgicel) in Post‐Thyroidectomy Patients
Authors: Liu Jingyun , Hong Wandong , Wu Wenzhi , Ni Haizhen , Zhou Mengtao
Published: May 2016

Delayed absorption of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel; Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ) may mimic a pseudoabscess or a recurrent mass on sonography after tumor surgery. Here we present 3 cases of thyroidectomy in which Surgicel was still apparent on sonography after 26 to 47 months of follow‐up. We show sonographic findings and discuss the utility of sonography for diagnosis of delayed absorption of Surgicel in post‐thyroidectomy patients.
A cautionary note on the rank product statistic
Authors: Koziol James A.
Published: May 2016

The rank product method introduced by Breitling Ret al. [2004, FEBS Letters 573, 83–92] has rapidly generated popularity in practical settings, in particular, detecting differential expression of genes in microarray experiments. The purpose of this note is to point out a particular property of the rank product method, namely, its differential sensitivity to over‐ and underexpression. It turns out that overexpression is less likely to be detected than underexpression with the rank product statistic. We have conducted both empirical and exact power studies that demonstrate this phenomenon, and summarize these findings in this note.
Impact of horizontal transport, temperature, and PMC uptake on mesospheric Fe at high latitudes
Authors: Gardner Chester S. , Huang Wentao
Published: May 2016

We analyze year‐round Fe lidar observations made in Antarctica at Rothera (67.7°S), South Pole (90°S), and McMurdo (77.8°S). During midsummer, when the mesopause region is continuously sunlit, the Fe density between 84 and 88 km is independent of temperature, because photolysis of FeOH is so fast that virtually all of the FeOH is converted to Fe via this path, rather than via the temperature‐dependent FeOH + H reaction. The extremely low summertime densities at Rothera and South Pole are caused primarily by meridional transport northward out of the polar cap and, to a lesser extent, by uptake of Fe species on polar mesospheric cloud (PMC) ice particles. In midwinter, both meridional transport and temperature dominate Fe variations. The temperature sensitivity of Fe during winter is 2.2%/K at Rothera and 3.0%/K at South Pole. The annual mean Fe abundance at McMurdo is more than 50% larger than that observed at any other lidar site in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. McMurdo is located at the magnetic poleward edge of the auroral oval, just north of the deep polar cap. We hypothesize that southward transport of Fe+ out of the auroral oval in winter and northward transport of Fe+ out of the deep polar cap and auroral zone in summer, to McMurdo where it is neutralized, could be the source of the enhanced Fe. Theoretical calculations show that Fe+ densities of ~13,000 cm−3 in midwinter and ~1600 cm−3 in midsummer, between 84 and 88 km, are required to account for the high Fe densities at McMurdo.
Shear wave splitting analyses in Tian Shan: Geodynamic implications of complex seismic anisotropy
Authors: Cherie Solomon G. , Gao Stephen S. , Liu Kelly H. , Elsheikh Ahmed A. , Kong Fansheng , Reed Cory A. , Yang Bin B.
Published: May 2016

The Tian Shan is a tectonically complex intracontinental orogenic belt situated between the Tarim Basin and the Kazakh Shield. The vast majority of the previous shear wave splitting (SWS) measurements were presented as station averages, which are only valid when the anisotropy structure can be approximated by a single layer of anisotropy with a horizontal axis of symmetry, i.e., a model of simple anisotropy. A variety of anisotropy‐forming hypotheses have been proposed based on the station‐averaged measurements. In this study, we measure the splitting parameters at 25 stations that recorded high‐quality data from a wide back azimuthal range for the purpose of identifying and characterizing complex anisotropy. Among the 25 stations, 15 of them show systematic azimuthal variations in the observed splitting parameters with a 90° periodicity that is consistent with a model of two‐layered anisotropy. The fast orientations of the upper layer range from 50° to 90° measured clockwise from the north, which are subparallel to the strike of the orogenic belt, and the splitting times are between 0.9 and 1.9 s. The corresponding values for the lower layer are −45° to −85° and 1.2–2.2 s, respectively. The remaining 10 stations demonstrate azimuthally invariant splitting parameters with strike‐parallel fast orientations, and can be represented by a single layer of anisotropy with a horizontal axis of symmetry. We propose that the strike‐parallel anisotropy is caused by lithospheric shortening, and anisotropy in the lower layer is associated with WNW‐ward flow of asthenospheric material sandwiched between the subducting Tarim lithosphere and the thick Kazakh lithospheric root.
Full‐waveform inversion of the Japanese Islands region
Authors: Simutė Saulė , Steptoe Hamish , Cobden Laura , Gokhberg Alexey , Fichtner Andreas
Published: May 2016

We present a full‐waveform tomographic model of the crust and upper mantle beneath the Japanese Islands region. This is based on the combination of GPU‐accelerated spectral‐element wavefield simulations, adjoint techniques, and nonlinear optimization. Our model explains complete seismic waveforms of events not used in the inversion in the period range from 20 to 80 s. Quantitative resolution analysis indicates that resolution lengths within the well‐covered areas are around 150 km in the horizontal and around 30 km in the vertical directions. In addition to the high‐velocity signatures of known lithospheric slabs in the region, our model reveals a pronounced low‐velocity anomaly beneath the volcanic island of Ulleung in the Sea of Japan, reaching −19% around 100 km depth. The Ulleung anomaly originates at or above the Pacific slab, rises vertically upward to the base of the Philippine Sea slab at ∼200 km depth, circumvents it in NW direction, and then significantly strengthens in the uppermost mantle above the Philippine Sea slab. Among the numerous hypotheses for the generation of low‐velocity anomalies in subduction systems, those invoking instabilities before or when a slab enters the transition zone seem most likely. The age and fast subduction of the Pacific slab may facilitate the transport of fluids into the transition zone. This may promote the reduction in viscosity and the onset of convective upwelling, aided by ambient mantle flow, such as return flow within the mantle wedge.
Cornelia de Lange syndrome: Correlation of brain MRI findings with behavioral assessment
Authors: Roshan Lal Tamanna R. , Kliewer Mark A. , Lopes Thelma , Rebsamen Susan L. , O'Connor Julia , Grados Marco A. , Kimball Amy , Clemens Julia , Kline Antonie D.
Published: May 2016

Neurobehavioral and developmental issues with a broad range of deficits are prominent features of Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS), a disorder due to disruption of the cohesin protein complex. The etiologic relationship of these clinical findings to anatomic abnormalities on neuro‐imaging studies has not, however, been established. Anatomic abnormalities in the brain and central nervous system specific to CdLS have been observed, including changes in the white matter, brainstem, and cerebellum. We hypothesize that location and severity of brain abnormalities correlate with clinical phenotype in CdLS, as seen in other developmental disorders. In this study, we retrospectively evaluated brain MRI studies of 15 individuals with CdLS and compared these findings to behavior at the time of the scan. Behavior was assessed using the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC), a validated behavioral assessment tool with several clinical features. Ten of fifteen (67%) of CdLS patients had abnormal findings on brain MRI, including cerebral atrophy, white matter changes, cerebellar hypoplasia, and enlarged ventricles. Other findings included pituitary tumors or cysts, Chiari I malformation and gliosis. Abnormal behavioral scores in more than one behavioral area were seen in all but one patient. All 5 of the 15 (33%) patients with normal structural MRI studies had abnormal ABC scores. All normal ABC scores were noted in only one patient and this was correlated with moderately abnormal MRI changes. Although our cohort is small, our results suggest that abnormal behaviors can exist in individuals with CdLS in the setting of relatively normal structural brain findings. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Parallel Chemical Protein Synthesis on a Surface Enables the Rapid Analysis of the Phosphoregulation of SH3 Domains
Authors: Zitterbart Robert , Seitz Oliver
Published: May 2016

Analysis of postranslationally modified protein domains is complicated by an availability problem, as recombinant methods rarely allow site‐specificity at will. Although total synthesis enables full control over posttranslational and other modifications, chemical approaches are limited to shorter peptides. To solve this problem, we herein describe a method that combines a) immobilization of N‐terminally thiolated peptide hydrazides by hydrazone ligation, b) on‐surface native chemical ligation with self‐purified peptide thioesters, c) radical‐induced desulfurization, and d) a surface‐based fluorescence binding assay for functional characterization. We used the method to rapidly investigate 20 SH3 domains, with a focus on their phosphoregulation. The analysis suggests that tyrosine phosphorylation of SH3 domains found in Abl kinases act as a switch that can induce both the loss and, unexpectedly, gain of affinity for proline‐rich ligands.
Anatomical Variations of the Transverse‐Sigmoid Sinus Junction: Implications for Endovascular Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Authors: McCormick Michael W. , Bartels Harrison G. , Rodriguez Analiz , Johnson James E. , Janjua Rashid M.
Published: May 2016

Venous sinus pathology can result in multiple pathological diseases, including idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). There remains a paucity of information on anatomical luminal variations of the major venous sinuses which may contribute to the etiology of certain disease states. Thirty‐six transverse and sigmoid sinuses were removed following dissection of 19 unfixed cadaveric heads. Sinuses were opened longitudinally to study luminal variations. A semiquantitative classification system was developed to assess septations and blind pouches. Seventy‐nine percent of cadavers had a luminal anatomical variation. Forty‐four percent and 42% of sinuses dissected had occurrence of a septations or blind pouches, respectively. Thirty percent of septations and 25% of pouches were classified as large. Incidence of anatomical variations was not statistically significant between cadaver gender or sinus laterality. Luminal variations are present in the transverse and sigmoid sinuses at rates higher than expected. This study is the first to report the presence of blind pouches in the luminal wall of transverse and sigmoid sinuses. These variations can have clinical importance to the endovascular surgeon and may also contribute to the pathophysiological etiology of venous sinus diseases. Anat Rec, 299:1037–1042, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
4‐Hydroxynonenal Regulates TNF‐α Gene Transcription Indirectly via ETS1 and microRNA‐29b in Human Adipocytes Induced From Adipose Tissue‐Derived Stromal Cells
Authors: Zhang Xi‐Mei , Guo Lin , Huang Xiang , Li Qiu‐Ming , Chi Mei‐Hua
Published: May 2016

Obesity is characterized by an accumulation of excessive body fat and can be diagnosed by a variety of measures, such as BMI. However, in some obese individuals, oxidative stress is also thought to be an important pathogenic mechanism of obesity‐associated metabolic syndrome. Oxidative stress increases the lipid peroxidation product, 4‐hydroxynonenal (4‐HNE), which is one of the most abundant and active lipid peroxides. Within the adipose tissue, adipocytes are derived from adipose tissue‐derived stromal cells (ADSCs), which play a key role in the generation and metabolism of adipose tissue. Additionally, obesity is associated with low‐grade inflammation. Specific microRNAs (miRNAs) that regulate obesity‐associated inflammation are largely dysregulated in metabolic syndrome (MS). In this study, we aim to confirm whether 4‐HNE and miRNAs play a role in the regulation of TNF‐α gene transcription. We enrolled six obese individuals who were referred to Harbin Medical University (Heilongjiang, China) and six nonobese control participants. Plasma 4‐HNE levels of the 12 subjects were determined by ELISA. Using qRT‐PCR, we measured ETS1, miR‐29b, SP1, and TNF‐α levels in subcutaneous white adipose tissue (WAT). Furthermore, we examined the relationship between ETS1 and TNF‐α using a luciferase reporter assay and a ChIP assay. Our results suggest that ETS1 promotes TNF‐α gene transcription in adipocytes. In addition, we demonstrated that 4‐HNE promotes TNF‐α gene transcription through the inhibition of the miR‐29b → SP1 → TNF‐α pathway and promotion of the ETS1 → TNF‐α pathway. Anat Rec, 299:1145–1152, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.