bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Is Keratoconus Really Rare?
Authors: Hafezi Nikki ,   ELZA Institute, Dietikon/Zurich, Switzerland,   Light for Sight Foundation, Zurich, Switzerland, Hafezi Farhad ,   USC Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
Published: November 2017

The most used prevalence rate of keratoconus is 1:2,000, which defines the disease as rare. More recent studies suggest that the prevalence is significantly higher than 1:2,000. This increase in prevalence may be explained by the introduction of modern and highly sensitive corneal imaging technologies and a better understanding of geographical variations in the prevalence of keratoconus. The K-MAP study (NCT03115710) will determine the global prevalence of keratoconus in the young population and thus help support the introduction of screening initiatives for this not-so-rare disease.
The ABCD of DALK
Authors: Mehta Jod ,   Corneal and External Eye Disease Department, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
Published: November 2017

Corneal transplantation has changed rapidly over the last 20 years. In spite of the fact that endothelial keratoplasty has become the most dominant procedure, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), the anterior lamellar procedure, has not become so popular. There are several reasons for this, and this editorial will attempt to give some useful tips, that may not be found in papers or books, in the hope of helping people performing or starting off on their DALK journey.
Adjustable IOLs—Disrupting the Refractive IOL Industry
Authors: Chang David F ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, US
Published: November 2017

Adjustable intraocular lenses (IOLs) are uniquely poised to disrupt the refractive IOL arena for both cataract and refractive lens exchange patients. This is because they will not only improve refractive outcomes, but will dramatically enhance the patient experience as well. Patients will be able to postpone confusing decisions about refractive targets and objectives until they can preview them postoperatively. The unique benefit of being able to customize and “choose” their pseudophakic vision after the surgery will be understandable, desirable, and easily explained to family and friends.
¿Cómo Documentar un Sistema de Gestión de la Calidad según ISO 9001?
Authors: Nápoles Rojas Luis Felipe , Moreno Pino Mayra Rosario , Arteta Peña Yussy C. , Steffanell De León Ingrid , Tapia Claro Ileana Irene
Published: November 2017

La tendencia actual de implantar sistemas de gestión de la calidad según los requisitos establecidos en la norma ISO 9001 de 2008, depara de las organizaciones cumplimentar las funciones del ciclo Deming, en las que como parte de la planificación es determinante la documentación del sistema, para su futura implantación, control y mejora. Situación que ha provocado el desarrollo de diversas investigaciones que faciliten este importante paso, a causa de quela mencionada norma no precisa cómo lograrlo. Precisamente el objetivo del presente artículo es desarrollar un procedimiento para la documentación de los sistemas de gestión de la calidad, el cual tomó como referencia las experiencias de otros autores.
Modelado de la Dinámica de Fluidos para Optimizar el Proceso de Manufactura de un Horno de Secado de Madera
Authors: Vargas Henríquez Lisandro , Rodríguez Peña Alfonso , Castro Miranda Noel , Pedraza Yepes Cristian , Peña Consuegra Jorge
Published: November 2017

Se presenta un modelo computacional desarrollado para la transferencia de calor y momento en un horno de secado de madera yel estudio de la evolución en el tiempo de las variables, temperatura y velocidad del aire, que influyen directamente en el proceso de secado. Para la simulación por elementos finitos del flujo de calor en el horno, se empleó el software Solidworks. El objetivo del trabajo es rediseñar el horno de secado de madera, lo cual permite mejorar las condiciones de flujo de calor y fluido en su interior. Se proponen algunas modificaciones estructurales del diseño que logran re-direccionar el comportamiento del flujo y, con eso, mejorar la calidad del producto secado.
Sector Privado Entre la Responsabilidad Social y la Cooperación para el Desarrollo
Authors: Blanco Rangel Ibelis C.
Published: November 2017

La Responsabilidad Social es uno de los temas que mayor fuerza ha cobrado en la actual gestión empresarial, debido a que incluye aspectos económicos, sociales y ambientales los cuales se relacionan directamente conlos esfuerzos de la cooperación internacional para el desarrollo. El presente artículo analiza la relación entre la Responsabilidad Social Empresarialy la Cooperación para el Desarrollo a partir de un análisis de experiencias, en doble vía, entre las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil (OSC) y las empresas que operan en América Latina. Los hallazgos demuestran que al trabajar en alianzas se potencializan las acciones y resultados de los proyectos, convirtiéndose en una alternativa de beneficio común entre las partes interesadas.
Redes Neuronales, Bioinspiración para el Desarrollo de la Ingeniería
Authors: Noguera José , Portillo Nayades , Hernandez Luis
Published: November 2017

El presente documento está orientado a la comprensión de las redes neuronales, basadas éstas en técnicas que imitan el funcionamiento biológico de una neurona con la finalidad de brindar una solución a problemáticas en el área de ingeniería. La Biomímesis, como se le puede llamar también a las técnicas bio-inspiradas, usa el entendimiento o raciocinio científico de sistemas biológicos para explotar ideas de la naturaleza con la finalidad del desarrollo de tecnología. Se presenta al respecto un ejemplo de Biomímesis del funcionamiento operativo de la neurona para el desarrollo de un algoritmo a implementar en el control de una máquina selectora de frutas, de tal forma que, conociendo esta aplicación, el lector pueda extender las capacidades del uso de las redes neuronales para implementar niveles sofisticados de automatización.
Ruteo de Vehículos desde un Centro de Distribución a una Línea de Supermercados en Barranquilla, Colombia
Authors: Prato Torres Ricardo , Suero Pérez Diego Fernando Fernando , Guzmán Ávila Osvaldo José
Published: November 2017

El ruteo de vehículos procura encontrar soluciones cercanas al óptimo (debido a su alta complejidad de acuerdo al número de nodos o clientes) para minimizar los costos de operación o maximizar el número de clientes atendidos. En el presente trabajo presentamos la aplicación del método de ruteo heurístico de Clarke Wright, para el mismo problema abordado en el documento “Localización de bodegas y asignación de clientes (FLP) en supermercados de Barranquilla”. Las técnicas implementadas revelan como resultado un enrutamiento de menor costo a cada cliente.
Mejoras en las Funciones de la Administración de Operaciones. Casos Cubanos
Authors: Lao León Yosvanis , Leyva Cardeñosa Elisa , Pérez Pravia Milagro
Published: November 2017

El bienestar económico de las organizaciones es un aspecto vinculado con la Administración de Operaciones (AO) y que generalmente se identifica a través de las Funciones de la Administraciónde Operaciones (FAO). De estas se conoce que han sido ampliamente tratadas en la literatura, aunque de forma muy escasa, enel sector de los servicios y no siempre se ha logrado su análisis de forma integrada. El sector empresarial cubano no se encuentra ajeno a esta realidad, y aunque se reconoce lo alcanzado, existe una intención de mantenerlo y perfeccionarlo, por lo que constituye una prioridad para la dirección del país el perfeccionamiento de la AO dentro de su sistema empresarial. Atendiendo a lo anterior se desarrolló un procedimiento que permite el perfeccionamiento de las funciones de la administración de operaciones. Este ha sido aplicado en varias entidades de servicios, mostrando diversos resultados que se observan en este artículo.
Instrucciones a los autores
Authors: De la Hoz Lara Ricardo
Published: November 2017

Ingeniare es una revista creada para la divulgación de los resultados de la investigación realizada en las distintas áreas de la ingeniería y ciencias afines, emitida con una periodicidad semestral. La Revista se ocupa de la publicación de artículos científicos producto de la investigación, sea esta básica o aplicada, siempre que procuren el desarrollo científico en los campos del saber relacionados con la Ingeniería.
Editorial el papel de los semilleros en la investigación formativa
Authors: DE LA HOZ LARA RICARDO
Published: November 2017

Hoy por hoy es totalmente aceptado que la investigación científica es uno de los ejes del desarrollo. Con el advenimiento de la tecnología y la ubicuidad del Internet, el acceso al conocimiento es mayor entre personas de distintas clases y geografías, amplificándose así la oportunidad de cerrar la brechaque existe entre las naciones. No obstante, la tendencia muestra a la mayoría de individuos convertirse en consumidores de información más que usuarios de conocimiento; es por ello que conviene fomentar su uso en este sentido para la generación de soluciones a problemas en distintos ámbitos.
Analysis of maternal deaths: autopsy study at tertiary health care center
Authors: Kuralkar Ravindra N. , Kumar Prabhat , Kumar Narendra , Savardekar Ramesh R.
Published: November 2017

Background: Every day thousands women died due to complications of pregnancy and child birth globally. Almost all of these deaths occurred in low-resource settings, and most could have been prevented. Maternal mortality is a health indicator that shows very wide gaps between rich and poor, urban and rural areas, both between countries and within them. The present study was carried out with view to determine factors causing maternal deaths, causes of maternal deaths and utility of autopsy with autopsy record as a useful and adjunct data source for ascertainment of maternal deaths.Methods: Total 95 cases of maternal deaths which were brought for postmortem were studied during period of August 2012 to July 2014.Results: Maximum number of maternal deaths were seen in age group of 21 to 25 years comprising 38 (40.0%) and with maximum cases from low socioeconomic strata. Analyzing the pregnancy outcome, live birth to child were given by 66 (69.5%) against negative outcome in 29 (30.5%) of cases. Post-partum hemorrhage remains the leading cause followed by sepsis 13 (13.7%) in direct causes of maternal deaths. In indirect causes hepatitis leads the list with 4 (4.2%) cases.Conclusions: Despite the improved methodology, global database on maternal mortality remains weak. Hence forensic pathologist plays important role in identifying these cases with appropriate cause of death. Review of autopsy findings along with hospital records can prove to be one of the useful sources to identify pregnancy related deaths and elucidating the emerging trends.
Analysis of cellulitis in diabetic lower limb along with its local complications using Amit Jain’s staging system: a cross sectional descriptive study
Authors: S. Gopal , P. Santosh M.
Published: November 2017

Background: Cellulitis is a common surgical emergency seen in clinical practice. Inspite of it being frequently seen, most of the times it is under rated and under treated. The study aims to analyze cellulitis in diabetic lower limbs and its local complications using Amit Jain’s staging system. It also sought to predict the outcomes associated with cellulitis and surgical procedures done in them.Methods: The study is a cross sectional descriptive analysis in the Department of General Surgery at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital between April 2016 to March 2017.Results: Around 92.3% of the patients were above 40 years of age. Majority of our patients (74%) had diabetes mellitus of less than 10 years duration. 21 patients (53.8%) in the study had associated co morbid conditions, with hypertension being the most common. Most of the patients had stage 2 cellulitis (41%), followed by stage 1 (33%) and stage 4 (20.5%). Almost 80% of the patients underwent some form of surgery as the initial treatment. With increasing stage of cellulitis, the need for surgery, re-operations and risk of major amputations increases and this was found to be statistically significant.Conclusions: This study validates the Amit Jain’s staging system for diabetic lower limb and it predicts the need for surgeries, reoperations and risk of amputation.
Profile of serum transaminases in patients with dengue infection in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kulkarni Vijay , Koppad Bhavana , Shetty Manasa U.
Published: November 2017

Background: Although dengue virus is a non hepatotropic virus, liver injury due to dengue infection is not uncommon. Atypical manifestations with liver involvement have frequently been reported, ranging from mild elevations of aminotransferase levels to fulminant hepatitis. The aim of the present study is to study the serum transaminases level in various forms of dengue infection and correlate with severity.Methods: An analysis of 151 serologically confirmed cases (0-14 yrs) of dengue from June 2017 to July 2017 at a tertiary care hospital, Dharwad was made to assess the frequency and degree of hepatic dysfunction in children with dengue infection by analyzing serum transaminase levels. Patients were classified according to WHO as dengue without warning signs, with warning signs and severe dengue. Patients were divided into primary and secondary dengue based on serology and serum transaminases levels were assessed in each of the above groups. Patients with normal aminotransferase levels were categorized into Grade A, those with atleast one of the enzymes raised to less than 3 times the reference range as Grade B, those with atleast one of the enzymes elevated more than 3 times but less than 10 times as Grade C and those with elevations more than 10 times as Grade D. χ2 test was applied to check statistical significance.Results: During the study period, the total number of serologically confirmed cases of dengue were 151 among which dengue fever without warning signs were 38, with warning signs were 91 and severe dengue were 22. Serum transaminase levels were significantly raised in severe dengue (χ2=14.228, df=6, p=0.027).It was also found that transaminases were significantly higher in secondary dengue infection than primary dengue ( χ2=10.155, df=3, p=0.017). Transaminases were significantly elevated in non-survivors (χ2=16.958, df=3, p<0.001).Conclusions: Hepatic dysfunction was common in all forms of dengue infection, with AST rising significantly more than ALT. Transaminases were significantly elevated in severe dengue and secondary dengue infections. Patients with significantly high transaminases had a poor outcome.
Методы оценки инновационной устойчивости региона
Authors: Руйга Ирина Рудольфовна
Published: November 2017

В статье представлено авторское видение на понятие инновационной устойчивости региона, а также методы ее оценки. Теоретической базой для исследования послужили результаты проведенного анализа накопленного зарубежного опыта и действующей российской практики по вопросам оценки инновационного развития на федеральном и региональном уровнях. Ориентируясь на изученные подходы, автором предложен алгоритм оценки инновационной устойчивости региона на основе использования метода сравнительного анализа данных с установлением пороговых значений, а также метода Data Envelopment Analysis. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы региональными органами государственной власти для мониторинга состояния инновационной сферы региона, а также с целью корректировки действующего инструментария реализуемой инновационной политики. Предложенный подход к оценке уровня инновационной устойчивости может транслироваться на так называемые инновационные экосистемы различного типа (региональные, локальные, корпоративные) с учетом определения соответствующей системы критериев и показателей, распределения их на входные и выходные, а также формирования пороговых значений в случае необходимости для соответствия параметров основным принципам предлагаемых к использованию методов.
Проблемы прохождения студенческих практик в ведущих вузах Китая и России
Authors: Чмырь Юлия Юрьевна , Гуремина Нонна Викторовна , Чжан Вэньхуэй
Published: November 2017

В данной статье рассмотрены преимущества и недостатки организации студенческих практик в ведущих университетах Китая. В ней подведены итоги проведенного обзора литературы российских и китайских авторов, раскрыты проблемы связанные с организацией практик вузов, предложены их решения.
USO DE Azospirillum brasilense PARA O AUMENTO DA EFICIÊNCIA DA ADUBAÇÃO NITROGENADA EM MILHO
Authors: MATOS FABIANO BERNARDO , OLIVEIRA FELIPE FRANCO DE , PIETROSKI MARIZANE , MULLER PRISCILA FERNANDA , TAKESHITA VANESSA , CAIONE GUSTAVO
Published: November 2017

RESUMO - Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito da adubação nitrogenada em cobertura na presença e na ausência de bactérias do gênero Azospirillum brasilense em milho safrinha. O experimento foi realizado na safrinha de 2015, em um solo classificado como Latossolo Vermelho Amarelo distrófico, no município de Alta Floresta-MT. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso, em arranjo fatorial 4 x 2, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos consistiram de ausência e presença de Azospirillum e quatro doses de N em cobertura (0, 35, 70, 105 kg ha-1). Foram avaliados a altura de plantas, a altura de inserção da espiga, o comprimento de entrenó, o diâmetro do colmo, o comprimento da espiga, o diâmetro da espiga, a massa de sabugo, o diâmetro do sabugo, o número de grãos por fileira e o número de fileiras por espiga, a massa de 100 grãos e a produtividade de grãos. Na associação de Azospirillum com N, houve incremento linear no diâmetro do colmo e no número de grãos por fileira. As doses de N em cobertura apresentaram ajuste quadrático, em que a produtividade aumentou em 15% com a dose de 69,33 kg ha-1 de N em cobertura.Palavras-chave: inoculante, Zea mays L., nitrogênio.USE OF Azospirillum brasilense TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF NITROGEN FERTILIZATION ON CORNABSTRACT - This study aims to evaluate the effect of nitrogen fertilization in top dress with and without the Azospirillum brasilense bacteria with interim-harvest of corn. The experiment was completed during 2015’s interim harvest on a soil classified as Distrophic Red Yellow Latosol in Alta Floresta, MT. The experiment was conducted using a 4x2 factorial arrangement in random blocks, with four repetitions. The treatments were both with and without the Azospirilllum and four doses of top dress Nitrogen (0, 35, 70, 105 kg ha-1). Were evaluated the plant’s height, the ear of the corn insertion height, the length of the internode, the diameter of the stalks, the length of the ear, the diameter of the ear, the corncob mass, the corncob diameter, the number of kernels per row and the rows per corncob, the 100 kernels weight and the kernels productivity. In the association between Azospirillum and nitrogen, there was linear increase at the diameter of the stalks and the numbers of kernels per row. The dosage of top dress nitrogen promoted an increase of 15% at the production with 69.33 kg ha-1 of nitrogen in topdress.Keywords: inoculant, Zea mays, nitrogen.
MODELOS NÃO LINEARES NA ANÁLISE DE CURVAS DE PERCENTUAIS GERMINATIVOS DE SEMENTES DE MILHO
Authors: GAZOLA SEBASTIÃO , ALBERTO SCAPIM CARLOS , BRACCINI ALESSANDRO LUCCA , TEIXEIRA DO AMARAL JÚNIOR ANTONIO , VIVAS MARCELO
Published: November 2017

RESUMO - O objetivo do presente trabalho foi investigar a resposta de germinação de sementes, em função do número de dias após o florescimento feminino, para os híbridos de milho OC 705 e CD 5501, em duas épocas de semeadura. Ajustou-se o modelo de regressão não linear y(t)=A-B.exp(-C.t) aos conjuntos de percentuais germinativos, combinando híbridos e épocas. Para avaliar a curva do percentual de germinação das sementes dos híbridos nas diferentes épocas, aplicou-se o teste de hipóteses para testar a identidade de equações de regressão não lineares utilizando-se as estatísticas χ2 e F. As medidas de curvatura e viés de Box indicaram que o modelo se ajustou adequadamente aos dados. Pelos testes de comparação, apenas a primeira época de semeadura apresentou o percentual de germinação das sementes dos dois híbridos descritos por uma única equação. Verificou-se que a primeira época foi a mais adequada para a semeadura dos dois híbridos, devendo a colheita ser realizada 57 dias após o florescimento feminino para obter o percentual máximo de 96,1% de germinação das sementes.Palavras-chave: Zea mays L., regressão não linear, ajuste de percentuais germinativos, comparação de equações.DESCRIBING THE PERCENTAGE OF GERMINATION OF MAIZE SEEDS UNDER MATURATION FITTING NONLINEAR PARAMETERSABSTRACT- The objective of this experiment was to describe the seed germination of the maize hybrids OC 705 and CD 5501 during the maturation period, and using parameters of nonlinear models. These genotypes were sowed in two dates in the growing season. We tested the identity of the models by the χ2 and F tests. We tested the goodness of fit by the IN and PE effect curvatures, and the bias of Box. The identity of the models indicated that only the first sowing time had the responses from both maize hybrids described by the parameters of the nonlinear model y(ti )=A - B * exp(-C * ti). The first sowing date had the best seed germination responses. Fifty-seven days after the anthesis is the most suitable maturation period for seed harvesting because the estimate of the maximum percentage of seed germination was 96.1%.Keywords: Zea mays L., nonlinear regression, adjust of percentile germinate, model identity.
ANÁLISE BROMATOLÓGICA DO MINIMILHO EM DIFERENTES ÉPOCAS DE SEMEADURA E IDADES DE CORTE DAS PLANTAS REMANESCENTES
Authors: PEREIRA RENATA SANTOS , JOSÉ DE CARVALHO ABNER , DIAS BORGES IRAN , FERREIRA DA MOTA WAGNER , RIBEIRO ROCHA JÚNIOR VICENTE , FERREIRA FRANÇA TEIXEIRA MATHEUS
Published: November 2017

RESUMO - O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a composição bromatológica da forragem produzida a partir da parte aérea de plantas remanescentes da colheita de minimilho, em diferentes épocas de semeadura e idades de corte das plantas. O experimento foi realizado na fazenda experimental da UNIMONTES, localizada no município de Janaúba – MG. Os tratamentos foram dispostos em esquema fatorial 3 x 5, envolvendo três épocas de semeadura (agosto, dezembro e abril) e cinco idades de corte das plantas remanescentes (0, 8, 16, 24 e 32 dia após a colheita das espigas). O delineamento experimental utilizado foi de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. As parcelas foram formadas por quatro fileiras de milho, espaçadas de 0,9 m entre si, com 5,0 m de comprimento. As avaliações foram realizadas utilizando-se as duas fileiras centrais, desprezando-se 0,5 m de cada extremidade. A colheita das miniespigas foi realizada manualmente 2 dias após a emissão dos estilo-estígmas nas três épocas de plantio. As características avaliadas na forragem produzida a partir da parte aérea das plantas remanescentes foram o teor de proteína bruta, extrato etéreo, cinzas, matéria seca, matéria orgânica, fibra em detergente ácido, fibra em detergente neutro, lignina, hemicelulose, celulose e carboidratos não fibrosos. Os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que há um incremento, para lavouras semeadas em agosto e em abril, nos valores de matéria seca, matéria orgânica e FDN e uma redução nos valores de cinzas e FDA das plantas remanescentes com o passar do tempo.Palavras chave: forragem, milhos especiais, Zea mays.CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BABY CORN IN DIFFERENT TIMES OF SOWING AND HARVESTING AGES OF REMAINING PLANTSABSTRACT - The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition of baby corn crops at different times of sowing and harvesting ages of remaining plants in the northern region of Minas Gerais. The experiment was conducted at the experimental farm of UNIMONTES, located in Janaúba-MG. The treatments were arranged in a 3 x 5 factorial, involving three sowing dates (August/2009, December/2009 and April/2010) and cutting ages of the remaining plants (0, 8, 16, 24 and 32 days after ear harvesting). The experimental design was a randomized blocks with four replications. The plots were four 5 m long rows formed by maize spaced 0.9 m apart, using the two central rows to be examined. The chemical characteristics evaluated were: dry matter, organic matter content, ash, ether extract, crude protein, NDF, ADF, lignin, cellulose, hemicelluloses and NFC. The results showed that there is an increase for crops sown in August and April, in the amounts of dry matter, organic matter and NDF and a reduction in the amounts of ash and FDA re-maining plants over time.Keywords: remaining plants, special maize, Zea mays.
The Right to Asylum and the Principle of Non- Refoulement Under the European Convention on Human Rights
Authors: Ristik Jelena
Published: November 2017

The European Convention on Human Rights does not contain any explicit reference to the right to asylum. However, the European Court of Human Rights has provided protection of asylum seekers mainly through interpretation of Article 3 of the Convention. Moreover, even if there is no specific mention of non-refoulement in this Article, the Court has interpreted it to include the prohibition of refoulement. Today, the ECHR is one of the most important juridical instruments for protection of asylum seekers throughout Europe. The main reason for this is that the principle of nonrefoulement under the Convention extends to inhuman and degrading behavior. This paper has placed its focus on the applicability of the ECHR to asylum cases, particularly the development and treatment of the principle of non-refoulement, as a form of complementary protection to those seeking asylum. This will be elaborated mainly through analysis of the jurisprudence of the ECtHR. It will be shown that the principle of non-refoulement under the ECHR, as a barrier to removal, plays a significant complementary role regarding the protection of asylum seekers. It will also be shown that the jurisprudence of the ECtHR has important relevance to EU asylum law and policy. In this sense, a comparison between EU law and ECHR protection standards for asylum seekers will be elaborated as well. Finally, it will be concluded that EU Member States are faced with dual systems providing protection to asylum seekers, and a possible solution will be suggested in order to overcome this situation.
Toward a Uniform Court Practice in the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Ristik Jelena
Published: November 2017

Despite the different perceptions regarding the status and treatment of the court practice in the Republic of Macedonia, judicial and state authorities are united in their view that there is a need for achieving a higher degree of uniformity of court practice. The need for a higher degree of uniformity of court practice was also noted by the European Union within its latest reports on the progress of the Republic of Macedonia as a candidate country for membership in the European Union as well as in the recent Report on Macedonia: Assessment and recommendations of the Senior Experts' Group on systemic Rule of Law issues 2017. This paper will try to resolve the various different interpretations as regards the court practice in Macedonia and define its role, treatment and application. This will be achieved mainly through analysis of the relevant national legislation. Further, possible new tools will be considered for achieving a greater uniformity of court practice. It will be argued that the court practice should serve as an additional means of argumentation within the reasoning of court judgments, which will contribute to increasing the degree of uniformity of court practice and rule of law as well. Finally, some suggestions will be given in order to provide for better conditions for the Supreme Court to exercise its constitutional competence to ensure the uniform application of the laws by the courts and thus ensure the existence of a uniform court practice.
El Proceso Educativo Fiscal Y Su Influencia En Los Resultados De Las Pruebas Ser Estudiante, Del Séptimo Año De Educación General Básica, En El Cantón Guaranda, Ecuador
Authors: Borja René Villacrés , Manobanda Mónica Bonilla , López Javier García , Bério Fidel Castro
Published: November 2017

The Being Student tests recognize the characteristics of the students of the National Education System in relation to their knowledge. It allows the evaluated ones to know what situation they entail in the learning standards of each level, and was issued by the Ministry of Education. This therefore is aimed at knowing the level of learning achieved according to the Quality Standards issued by the Ministry of Education for this level. It is also in relation to their knowledge and reasoning skills. These instruments, according to their results, have allowed the Social Categorization of Educational Units at the National level, evidencing that the Educational Institutions of the Bolivar Province, especially the Guaranda Canton, are not within the first places of this social recognition. As a result, this implies that the fiscal education process up to this level is not meeting the standards of educational quality within the domain of knowledge. The objective of this study is to characterize how the fiscal education process influences the results of the student tests at the seventh year of basic general education. The unit of analysis is the educational process and the unit of observation is a student for each subject of each fiscal institution studied. The present research uses both quantitative and qualitative approach. This type of research is a documentary, bibliographical, and field research since it analyzed the notebooks of theoretical notes of duties, use of the official books for the academic period 2016 - 2017, and corrections of written tests and their structure which serves as the key elements to determine and conceptualize the academic process.
Towards a Policy on Assessment Methodology for Malagasy Students at the Universite Des Mascareignes
Authors: Kumar Betchoo Nirmal
Published: November 2017

With an increase in the intake of foreign students to the Université des Mascareignes (UdM), there are arguments on reviewing the assessment system in force in the university. It might be correct to assume that universities have the flexibility of providing various forms of assessments but these have to be tailored to the needs of contemporary students. The research is based on the fact that Malagasy and foreign students coming from the African region have different educational backgrounds that differ from the Mauritian Anglo-Saxon inherited system with formal examinations and a little change in evaluations recently. The fact that foreign students are now an integral part of the university revealed that Malagasy students, taken as a sample of the research, tended to favour the use of French language and appeared to be more versed in practical applications of learning provided by the UdM. This situation puts them in slight confrontation with Mauritian students who are more apt to learn by heart and assimilate English language without much difficulty. In view of this situation, the researcher claims that it might be possible to make assessments more flexible and adaptable to such foreign students while confirming that the essence of formal examinations should be maintained. This approach could be more practical as evaluation suited to the needs and of foreign students at the UdM.
Principals’ Use of Student Mentorship Programmes and Students’ Discipline in Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Patrick M. Wambua, , Jeremiah M. Kalai, , Ursula, A Okoth,
Published: November 2017

Studies have advocated for participatory governance in education (Kindiki, 2009, Tikoko& Kiprop, 2011). There is however a dearth of literature on use student mentoring in relation to discipline. The purpose of this study was investigating principals’ use of student mentorship programmes and students’ discipline in secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya. The study sought to establish the focus of student mentoring and determine significant relationships existed between principals’ use of successful alumni, mentoring on ethical living and students’ discipline in secondary schools. The study used systems theory by Ludwig Bartalanffy which postulates that schools are part of the environment in which they operate and influence and get influenced by other systems. Questionnaires for principals and student leaders were used. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted with a target population of 354 secondary schools principals and 4602 student leaders. Probability sampling was employed and stratified proportionate random sampling was used. A sample of 118 secondary school principals and 1534 student leaders were sampled and the return rate consisted of 101(85.6%) principals, 100 teachers (100%) and 1433(93.4%) student leaders. Frequencies, percentages and Means were used to compare various forms of mentoring while correlation coefficients were used to determine the strengths of the association between the various participatory practices and establish if statistically significant or not. Student mentoring was practised in 66.3 per cent of schools with attendant reduced cases of indiscipline. There was a strong correlation between use of successful alumni, mentoring on academic excellence, mentoring on ethical living and student discipline.
Career Counseling at the Universities: The Bangladesh Scenario
Authors: Ahmed A. K. Ziauddin , Ferdous Laboni , Sharif Abdullah Mohammad
Published: November 2017

In the backdrop of growing diversity of educational programs and jobs this paper looks into the needs and realities of career counseling at the university level with particular reference to the public and private universities of Bangladesh. A sample of 72 universities was taken by random selection for the study. Qualitative data for six aspects of career counseling viz., existence of career counseling center, presence of professional career counselor, arrangement of career fair or job fair, internship placement services, job placement services, and existence of alumni association were then collected from the websites of these universities and/or over phone as was necessary. Collected data were analyzed using the statistical tools of tabulation, proportions, and chart. It was found that half of the universities of Bangladesh – both public and private – virtually do not have career counseling programs. The universities of Bangladesh need to recognize the importance of career counseling and employ attention and efforts in pertinent activities for their own interest.
Tourism SMEs in a Digital Environment: Literature Review
Authors: Lara Juan Carlos Bocarando , García Juan Carlos Pérez , Chico Catalina Ovando
Published: November 2017

Purpose - The aim of the research is to present the main challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism industry, to build and enhance their value proposition within the framework of a digital environment. Design/methodology/approach - The authors carried out a review of the literature in databases using keywords. The selection of sources includes scientific articles and case studies based on different methods and contexts. Findings - The findings suggest that in a context characterized by the integration of the economy and the interference of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), commercialization has become flexible and accessible. The above has had a tangible impact on the structure of the market and in the way in which the SMEs in the tourism industry are managed. Research limitations/implications - The study offers an up-to-date and global vision for future researchers through the review of the literature on SMEs located in the tourism industry in the context of a digital environment. Social implications - The study shows that to survive and grow, SMEs in the tourism sector must differentiate themselves from their competitors, evolve in their business model and rapidly integrate ICT in their organizational fabric. Originality/value - The construction of a value proposition for SMEs in the tourism sector should be settled on an understanding of the position held, on the competence of the competitors and the needs of the market.
BIOGEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS IN RELATION TO WATER QUALITY OF WAWA DAM, RIZAL, PHILIPPINES
Authors:   Department of Environmental Science, SASTE, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Hilario Jacqueline E. , Se Erwin O ,   Department of Environmental Science, SASTE, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Garcia Jett Edzen ,   Department of Environmental Science, SASTE, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Almonte Jose Jacob ,   Department of Environmental Science, SASTE, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Almonte Rafael Miguel ,   Department of Environmental Science, SASTE, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines
Published: November 2017

This paper investigates the biogeochemical components of Wawa Dam, to determine its viability for human consumption. Macro-invertebrates and geological structures were assessed in relation to water quality. Quantitative analysis on the physicochemical parameters, such as, pH, temperature, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrates and orthophosphates were done, to compare with the standard criteria set by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Administrative Order 90-34, in four consecutive months, covering rainy and dry seasons. Results showed that, Class Insecta with 30.91% were the most abundant macro-invertebrates, while, sedimentary rocks, dominated the geological structures with 69.10%. Total suspended solids and total dissolved solids, revealed significant concentrations (P<0.05) having low levels with average mean values of 33.25 mg L and 155 mg L, respectively, as compared with the standard criteria for Class A (drinking water with complete treatment). Biological oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrates and orthophosphates with average mean values of 9.5 mg L, 6.4 mg L, 11 mg L and 1.1 mg L, respectively, did not meet the standard criteria. Temperature and pH were within the range of standard level. Wawa Dam with the presence of inhabitants and other sources of pollution, the water quality is deteriorating, based on these observed parameters: nutrient concentrations were quite alarming; macro-invertebrates were threatened, due to a very high biological oxygen demand, and almost in the minimum level of dissolved oxygen. Total suspended solids and total dissolved solids were significant, because of their low concentrations.
Nas tramas da cidade: um percurso de reflexão e pesquisa acerca da cultura material das cidades brasileiras
Authors: Pellicciotta Mirza Maria Baffi
Published: November 2017

A vida nas cidades brasileiras carrega singularidades que, em grande medida, se originam das singularidades da população brasileira. Submersas em um contexto amplamente identificado como de “terceiro mundo”, nossas cidades testemunham a vitalidade de uma sociedade diversa (em sua composição étnica) e desigual (em sua estruturação social), de grande riqueza cultural, mas também de profundas adversidades oriundas da condição de pobreza. No Brasil, o fenômeno de urbanização comumente associado à modernização e desenvolvimento econômico, social e cultural, fez-se acompanhar por uma trajetória dramática de fraturas e desenraizamentos de grandes contingentes populacionais que, pouco a pouco, viram-se transformar em uma massa urbana de cidadãos anônimos. Este artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre as tramas que se formam neste contexto.
Da paneleira à bonequeira: vida econômica, espaço doméstico e técnica da cerâmica em transformação no Jequitinhonha
Authors: Moreira Reynaldo
Published: November 2017

Comunidades rurais caboclas conquistaram enormes extensões de terra no Brasil, preservando-se em algumas regiões, extinguindo-se em outras, seja em decorrência do avanço da grande economia envolvente, seja em virtude de dinâmicas internas. De certo, na constituição da técnica da cerâmica mais rudimentar existe um longo caminho de conhecimento inteligente e um conhecimento em transformação, na atualidade, em face dos novos desafios da arte figurativa. As comunidades de camponeses-ceramistas do vale do Jequitinhonha [Minas Gerais] sofrem com o progressivo abandono dos fogões a lenha e do vasilhame de barro, e sua gradual substituição, na cozinha sertaneja, por fôrmas, baixelas, panelas e fogões em metal, o que enseja a falência do ofício tradicional das paneleiras como também das bonequeiras da região, ou, quando não, sua transformação, concomitante à dos objetos que produz. É o que se pretende discutir neste Artigo.
Bairros rurais do Sul de Minas Gerais
Authors: Cruz Eneida Carvalho Ferraz
Published: November 2017

Esse artigo tem por objetivo mostrar as formas de ocupação do espaço rural na serra da Mantiqueira no sul de Minas Gerais, especificamente na região que abrange parte da bacia do rio Verde e parte da bacia do Sapucaí. Dentro da mesorregião Sul-Sudoeste de Minas, o recorte espacial do estudo recai sobre a microrregião de Itajubá – municípios de Cristina, Delfim Moreira, Dom Viçoso, Itajubá, Maria da Fé, Piranguçu, Venceslau Brás, e na microrregião de São Lourenço, com um caso no município de Carmo de Minas. Resultado do Inventário de Conhecimento do Patrimônio Rural, realizado pelo Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN) no ano de 2007 e que tinha como objeto o levantamento das fazendas produtoras de café, o presente relato discorre, ainda sobre a paisagem natural e o ambiente rural construído paralelamente a tais fazendas. A organização espacial dos bairros, ora em núcleos adensados, ora em distribuição rarefeita no território, aqui apresentada, busca mostrar uma outra vertente do processo de apropriação do território. Nesse contexto, analisa principalmente as casas de habitação, com ênfase para a implantação no terreno e os sistemas construtivos, dando destaque à técnica de alvenaria autoportante de tijolos, de meados do século XX. Ao estudar essa paisagem e procurar conhecer os modos anteriores de uso do espaço rural, o texto aponta para o reconhecimento e valorização do patrimônio cultural, como subsídio para um planejamento e desenvolvimento sustentável e como contribuição para reforço da identidade dessas comunidades rurais, com possíveis e desejáveis desdobramentos no campo educativo e econômico.
Fazenda Angélica e o Barão de Grão-Mogol
Authors: Benincasa Vladimir , Bortolucci Maria Ângela Pereira de Castro e Silva
Published: November 2017

O artigo apresenta um estudo sobre uma casa sofisticada para os padrões do interior paulista de 1880, seja em comparação com as edificações rurais, seja com as urbanas, construídas em pau-a- pique ou taipa de pilão. Pedras eram usadas somente nos alicerces. Sobrados também não eram comuns, o que ocorria, quando muito, era o aproveitamento do desnível do terreno, formando porões utilizáveis. O sótão teria sido novidade na região. Conclui-se que o exemplar estudado traz influências das casas urbanas da área mineradora do sul da Bahia, que por sua vez possuem fortes traços da arquitetura deixada pelos portugueses no litoral brasileiro, tanto pela sua técnica construtiva, como pela configuração externa e interna.
DEVELOPMENT STUDY FRAMEWORK INDICATOR OF NEED ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING USING ISLAMIC APPROACH
Authors: Ahmad Karyono Ibnu
Published: November 2017

This research aims to develop indicator framework of need analysis Islamic guidance and counseling. Method used in this research base on qualitative research approach. This research using qualitative research under the consideration that this research will reconstructed point of view of new conceptualization by conducting literary study base on practice reflection become counseling with judgment in Indonesia Language expert and guidance and counseling expert but it isn’t until validity test and item reliability yet. The result of this research show competence aspect and accomplishment indicator in instrument using Al’Quran sura Lukman verse 12-19, because this sura known as base of Islamic education value and sura Al Furqaan verse 63-74
DEVELOPING A MODEL OF BETANG PORTFOLIO-BASED TEACHING FOR STUDENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PALANGKA RAYA
Authors: Rahmaniati Rita
Published: November 2017

The objectives of the research are to: 1) develop a model of BETANG portfolio-based teaching; 2) find out the effectiveness of the model for the student’s learning result; 3) know the student’s responses towards the model. The research was conducted at Muhammadiyah University of Palangka Raya using a model of ADDIE Research and Development Approach (Analysis, Design, Development or Production, Implementation or Delivery, and Evaluations) in Posttest Only Control Group Design. The results show that (1) the development of a model of BETANG portfolio-based teaching has produced a valid portfolio document consisting of Course Outline, Student Worksheet, Evaluation, and Scoring Format; (2) the developed model has produced an effective result as shown in (a) significant improvement in student’s cognitive aspect, (b) although there was no significant different result in the student’s performance skill, the implementation of assessment provides a support to the whole evaluation; (c) a high category of student’s self help, (d) high category of the portfolio ranged between 78.6 - 93.6; (3) student’s positive responses towards the model of BETANG portfolio-based teaching.
Etika Interaksi Guru dan Murid Menurut Perspektif Imam Al Ghazali
Authors: Indriyanti Tri , Siregar Khairil Ikhsan , Lubis Zulkifli
Published: November 2017

The aim of this research is to describe and analyze the ethics of teacher and students interaction according to perspective of Imam Al Ghazali in the book called Ihya' Ulumuddin to develop the concept of ethics in the field of education and as an effort to next generation of nation that has an ethics that fits to the purpose of education. This research used qualitative descriptive approaches and type of research used literature or library research. This research concludes that according to Imam Al Ghazali in the book called Ihya umumuddin : a teacher must have an affection to the students, and imitate Rasulullah SAW in performing his teaching duties and intend to seek for Allah's pleasure. While the ethics of students interaction with the teacher according to Imam Al Ghazali : the students must purify their soul from the negative morals and natures before study, so that the knowledge they will learn can be useful and embedded to their soul, and only seek for the pleasure of Allah SWT in studying.
Limitation of Knee Flexion by a Fibrotic Band of a Fifth Component of the Quadriceps Muscle in a Child
Authors: Sarassa Carlos , Sarassa Verónica , Restrepo Rodrigo , Angarita Luz Ángela , Herrera Ana Milena
Published: November 2017

Case:

We describe the case of a 3-year-old boy who presented with limited flexion in the left knee. High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging allowed visualization of a fibrotic muscle band in the anatomic position of the fifth component of the quadriceps muscle, which was confirmed by surgical findings. After surgical resection, the patient achieved full recovery of range of motion of the knee.

Conclusion:

To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a fibrotic muscle band in the anatomic position of a previously described fifth accessory component of the quadriceps muscle that caused limited knee flexion in a child.
Uji Kelayakan Perangkat Pembelajaran Pengelolaan Limbah dengan Pendekatan TASC (Thinking Actively In a Social Context)
Authors: Rosidi Irsad
Published: November 2017

Learning resources about waste management have been developed using Thinking Actively in a Social Context (TASC) approach. This research aimed to ascertain the feasibility of syllabus, lesson plans and students’ worksheet. The data was analyzed descriptively using feasibility test of expert judgement. The result showed that feasibility of silaby is 4,11 (“feasible” category); feasibility of lesson plans is 4,18 (“feasible” category); feasibility of students’ worksheet is 4,17 (“feasible” category). In conclusion, learning resources using TASC approach addressed for waste management topic is feasible to be implemented in the learning process.