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Revista al servicio de la comunidad científica
Authors: Mattos-Vela Manuel Antonio , Cuadrao Zavaleta Luis
Published: December 2017

En el editorial anterior, escribimos sobre la visión que tenemos como revista 1. En esta ocasión nos gustaría compartir la filosofía de trabajo que deseamos nos distinga, la cual podemos resumirla en una sola palabra: servicio.La revista Odontología Sanmarquina desea estar al servicio de la comunidad científica odontológica. Atender bien a los lectores, autores y revisores de nuestra revista, de tal manera que sea una experiencia grata acercarse a una publicación científica. Que para los lectores sea un disfrute la lectura y estudio de un artículo por su contenido intelectual, por su rigor científico, por su aporte a la profesión, por su claridad y por la presentación de sus resultados e imágenes. Que para los autores la publicación de un artículo no sea estresante, ni agotador el tiempo de espera de todo el proceso editorial; muchas veces esperando de 6 a 10 meses para saber si su manuscrito ha sido aprobado. Y si ese fuese el caso, esperar un tiempo similar hasta verlo publicado, sino mas bien, sea un proceso ágil, con tiempos razonablemente cortos de revisión y respuesta para las distintas etapas del proceso, de tal manera que si su artículo es aprobado lo vean prontamente publicado y al alcance de toda la comunidad odontológica. Si realizan una consulta sobre el estado del mismo reciban una respuesta inmediata. Que los revisores se sientan satisfechos de haber contribuido a mejorar la calidad de las publicaciones científicas, recibiendo indicaciones claras y un formato sencillo que los guie y permita plasmar sus comentarios y calificativo. Además de recibir el reconocimiento por su labor voluntaria.
Prevalencia de mastitis subclínica, microorganismos asociados y factores de riesgo identificados en hatos de la provincia de Pamplona, Norte de Santander
Authors: Mendoza Jesús Alberto , Vera Yanedt , Peña Luis Carlos
Published: December 2017

Mastitis prevalence, associated microorganisms and related risk factors were determined in dairy operations from municipalities belonging to the province of Pamplona (Norte de Santander). California Mastitis Test (CMT) was performed in 1208 quarters from 302 animals located in 108 rural properties. Milk samples from positive quarters (trace up to 3+) were obtained and submitted for microbiological isolation. Analysis of a 64 variables survey related to the milking practices in the rural properties under study and its link with the presence of the disease was performed using contingency charts and chi-square test (χ2). Determined prevalence per individual was 54,6% (165/302)  (95% CI 48.8 to 60.3) CMT positive animals. In 67,6% (73/108) (95% CI 58.3 to 75.7) of the rural properties the presence of at least one animal testing positive was detected, whereas a total of 21,6% quarters (260/1208) (95% CI 19.3 to 23.9) showed CMT reactivity. From the samples subjected to isolation and microbiological characterization, a total of 74.4% were compatible with Staphylococcus aureus, 12.3% with Streptococcus agalactiae and 13.3% with coliforms. A total of 17 characteristics were associated with the presence of mastitis, all of which were related to poor milking practices. The presence of contagious mastitis associated microorganisms, shows the need for training and orientation to implement proper milking practices and enhance the competitiveness of this sector in the region, which will result in an increase in production.
Evaluación in vitro de la capacidad antimicrobiana del aceite esencial de eneldo -Anethum graveolens- como inhibidor del crecimiento de Staphylococcus aureus, coliformes y hongos presentes en la carne de trucha
Authors: Castro D. V. , Pantoja A. , Gomajoa Hugo Andres
Published: December 2017

Dill essential oil has antimicrobial and antifungal properties; therefore it can be used in food to avoid deterioration. In this research, the inhibitory capacity of dill essential oil on Staphylococcus aureus, Coliforms and fungi present in trout meat (Oncorhynchus mykiss) was evaluated by using 50 and 100μL of essential oil respectively. In addition, the different conditions of essential oil extraction were evaluated by the hydrodistillation method, yielding a maximum dry basis yield of 1.32%, using a water-plant ratio of 1: 5, during 90 minutes. Antimicrobial capacity was evaluated in the microorganisms, obtaining greater inhibitory effect when applying 100 μl of dill essential oil in cultures of Staphylococcus aureus, fecal coliforms, total Coliforms and fungi, evidencing a greater halo of inhibition for total Coliforms.
Valoración de energía digestible de la glicerina cruda proveniente de aceite de palma -Elaeis guineensis- para cerdos en crecimiento en función del nivel de almidón de maíz en la dieta
Authors: Ordoñez-Gomez Ciro Alberto , Mejia Gonzalo , Afanador-Tellez German , Ariza-Nieto Claudia
Published: December 2017

To determine the apparent digestible energy (EDA) of crude glycerin (GC) from palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) in pigs two experiments (E) were performed. In E1, EDA was determined to GC, with the technique of mobile nylon bag (TBMN) using eight barrows with duodenal cannula. In E2, EDA, EMA to GC was determined by the conventional method with indicator (MCI) with 10 barrows placed in metabolic cages. In E1 and E2 were evaluated in 2 x 5 factorial arrangement, two levels of corn starch (NA) in the diet, 10 (NA10) and 12% (NA12), and five levels of replacement by GC, 0; 2.5; 5; 7.5 and 10%, in E1 as a completely randomized design and in E2 as a Latin square design. For MCI and TBMN, data were analyzed using multiple linear regression and nitrogen metabolism in MCI as a Latin square design using the GLM and REG modules of SAS. By TBMN there was no effect (P> 0.05) in the NA on the EDA of GC. EDA of GC was calculated at 3251 kcal / kg DM. EDA of GC in the MCI depended NA (P <0.001), estimated at 4427.3 and 3769.3 Kcal / kg MS for NA10 and NA12, respectively. Interaction (P <0.001) between NA and GC for the amount of digestible nitrogen was observed, was reduced when GC increased by NA12 and increased by NA10. Other nitrogen metabolism parameters were not affected (P> 0.05). The results of EDA corrected by NA with MCI showed high correlation (R2 = 0.82) with TBMN. By MCI was established that increased in NA reduced the  EDA of GC.
Intercultural Learning via Instant Messenger Interaction
Authors: Jin Li , Erben Tony
Published: December 2017

This paper reports on a qualitative study investigating the viability of instant messenger (IM) interaction to facilitate intercultural learning in a foreign language class. Eight students in a Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) class participated in the study. Each student was paired with a native speaker (NS) of Chinese, and each pair collaborated on eight intercultural-learning tasks over a 2-month period through IM. Data were collected through an ethnographic survey, intercultural sensitivity scale, follow-up interviews, the researcher's reflective journal, and participants' IM conversation transcripts. The results showed that student participants' intercultural interaction engagement and attentiveness steadily increased, they developed self-reflection capacities, critical thinking skills, and greater sensitivity and respect for intercultural differences during their IM-based intercultural learning. Participants also had predominantly positive attitudes toward IM use in intercultural learning.
CALL Vocabulary Learning in Japanese
Authors: Okuyama Yoshiko
Published: December 2017

This study investigated the effects of using Romanized spellings on beginner-level Japanese vocabulary learning. Sixty-one first-semester students at two universities in Arizona were both taught and tested on 40 Japanese content words in a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) program. The primary goal of the study was to examine whether the use of Romaji--Roman alphabetic spellings of Japanese--facilitates Japanese beginners' learning of the L2 vocabulary. The study also investigated whether certain CALL strategies positively correlate with a greater gain in L2 vocabulary. Vocabulary items were presented to students in both experimental and control groups. The items included Hiragana spellings, colored illustrations for meaning, and audio recordings for pronunciation. Only the experimental group was given the extra assistance of Romaji. The scores of the vocabulary pretests and posttests, the types of online learning strategies and questionnaire responses were collected for statistical analyses. The results of the project indicated that the use of Romaji did not facilitate the beginners' L2 vocabulary intake. However, the more intensive use of audio recordings was found to be strongly related to a higher number of words recalled, regardless of the presence or absence of Romaji.
Las TIC en la formación presencial y a distancia de futuros y jóvenes docentes para la enseñanza de la historia
Authors: Collazo Horacio Rubén , Loffi de Ranalletti Valeria Mabel
Published: December 2017

Propósito: este artículo analiza los fundamentos, principios y méto­dos requeridos en la formación académica a partir de la incorpora­ción de las TIC, esto con el fin de facilitar su adquisición y apropiación por parte de los futuros docentes. Descripción: para ello se exponen los principales fundamentos, principios, temas y herramientas que los nuevos docentes deben reconocer y aplicar en el ámbito educativo. Específicamente, se estudia el caso de la carrera Profesorado en His­toria en la Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF), la cual ha incorporado la enseñanza de las TIC como un elemento más para potenciar el futuro rol profesional de sus graduados. Punto de vista: en función de la realidad que las nuevas tecnologías han generado en el ámbito educativo, se hace imprescindible que los futuros docentes conozcan, acepten y adopten su utilización en beneficio del constante perfeccionamiento que requiere nuestra profesión. Conclusiones: se exponen los conocimientos y saberes que deben desarrollar los futu­ros docentes en el campo de las TIC.
Priva2-3D: Alfabetizando digitalmente a privados de libertad mediante el diseño y prototipado en 3D
Authors: Rodera-Bermúdez Ana M. , Sandoval-Poveda Alicia , Carranza Cambronero Karen
Published: December 2017

Introducción: se presenta una acción formativa cuyo objetivo prin­cipal se centró en consolidar competencias y habilidades para la vida en estudiantes de la UNED privados de libertad. Metodología: el obje­tivo se consolidó mediante un proyecto por parte de los participantes utilizando metodologías de diseño y el prototipado en 3D, durante cinco sesiones de trabajo. Todos los materiales diseñados para la in­tervención son de acceso libre bajo una licencia Creative Commons, que pretende facilitar la transferencia de la experiencia educativa a otros contextos. Resultados: se obtuvieron ocho prototipos diseña­dos en 3D. Además, se constató una valoración positiva de la expe­riencia formativa por parte de los participantes; se aprobó la estrate­gia de intervención, por parte de los facilitadores; y los evaluadores de los proyectos los calificaron los proyectos como buenos y excelentes. Conclusiones: es posible trabajar competencias para la vida del siglo XXI a través de la generación de productos tangibles impresos en 3D, aplicando metodologías activas como el pensamiento de diseño y el prototipado rápido. Se busca establecer puntos fuertes y a mejorar en la puesta en práctica de la evolución del proyecto y permitir compar­tir la experiencia a través de su publicación en abierto y su transferen­cia en otros contextos.
The Impact of Role Conflict on Job Satisfaction of Independent School Athletic Directors
Authors: Conant Elizabeth Bradford
Published: December 2017

Role conflict and job satisfaction were measured for 56 independent school athletic directors whose schools were members of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Simple linear regression analysis was used to test if role conflict significantly predicted the NEPSAC athletic directors’ ratings of job satisfaction. Results of the simple linear regression revealed that job satisfaction was significantly predicted by role conflict. Results of a one-way analysis of variance revealed significant differences between the levels of programs served (middle school, high school-only, or combined middle and high school) for role conflict, but not for job satisfaction. It was also determined that no significant differences existed between athletic directors working at boarding schools versus day schools, or co-ed schools versus single-sex institutions, on either role conflict or job satisfaction.
Table of Contents
Authors: Bass Jordan
Published: December 2017

Table of Contents for Volume Two, Issue Two
Fluorescent Focus Unit Assay using LICOR Imaging System v2
Authors: Mainou Bernardo
Published: December 2017

Indirect immunofluorescence infectivity assay for reovirus using LICOR Imaging System
10 000 Feldgeräte am Bus - ein Erfahrungsbericht aus China
Authors: Schmedding Heinrich , Wende Hans , Heinrich Jens
Published: December 2017

Bayer MaterialScience stellt in Caojing nahe Shanghai Polycarbonate, Polyurethane und Lackrohstoffe her. Alle Betriebe am Standort sind mit Foundation Fieldbus instrumentiert. Lediglich Schutzeinrichtungen, Geräte mit Binärein-/ausgängen und Transmitter, die nicht mit FF Schnittstelle verfügbar sind (z. B. Schwebekörpermesser) wurden konventionell verdrahtet. Von der FF-Technologie erwartet ein Betreiber eine Reduktion der Instandhaltungskosten, eine schnellere und einfachere Inbetriebsetzung sowie Vorteile bei der Parametrierung und der Ausnutzung der Diagnosefunktionen der Feldgeräte. Der Beitrag erläutert, welche Standards und Festlegungen im Vorfeld der Projekte erarbeitet und welche Tests Feldgeräte, Verteilertechnik und Systemkomponenten durchlaufen mussten. Weiterhin wird aufgezeigt, worauf es bei Planung, Beschaffung, Montage und Inbetriebnahme ankommt. Erste Erfahrungen aus dem Betrieb der Anlagen lassen erkennen, dass die Technologie noch nicht alle Erwartungen erfüllt. Hier müssen sowohl Geräte- und Systemhersteller als auch Anwender noch einige Vorleistungen erbringen.
Industrie 4.0 und Digitalisierung
Authors: Otten Wilhelm
Published: December 2017

Kein Thema hat in der Industrie in den letzten Jahren mehr Aufsehen erregt, als Industrie 4.0, im angelsächsischen Raum Internet of Things. Davon ausgehend wird in der letzten Zeit auch der erweiterte Begriff der Digitalisierung verwendet. Die Diskussion ist von hoher Unsicherheit in der Industrie über die Auswirkungen auf die Produktionstechnologie und die Geschäftsprozesse geprägt, und dementsprechend gibt es unzählige Aktivitäten in Politik, Verbänden, Hochschulen und natürlich auch in der Beratung. Für die Prozessindustrie kommt erschwerend hinzu, dass die Initiative Industrie 4.0 zu Beginn von der Fertigungstechnik getrieben wurde, und die Prozessindustrie zunächst scheinbar nur Zuschauer war. Deshalb gibt es nur wenige griffige Erklärungen, wie sich die unter dem Begriff Industrie 4.0/Digitalisierung zusammengefassten Entwicklungen auf unsere Produktion und Geschäftsprozesse in der Prozessindustrie auswirken, und wo die Vorteile für die chemische Industrie liegen. Die großen Chemieunternehmen haben mittlerweile reagiert und Arbeitsgruppen zu diesem Thema gegründet. In diesem Artikel soll daher der Versuch gemacht werden, aus der Analyse der Entwicklungen die möglichen Auswirkungen von Industrie 4.0 und der Digitalisierung auf die Prozessindustrie abzuleiten. Ziel ist es vor allem, Antworten auf die Frage zu geben, welche wirtschaftlich relevanten Entwicklungen sich für die Prozessindustrie abzeichnen.
O (im)pacto federativo e financiamento da educação: algumas aproximações sobre o gasto em educação da região metropolitana da cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Machado Marcelo Da Silva
Published: December 2017

É de conhecimento público que o Brasil passou por diversos períodos autoritários. Para superar o Estado autoritário e centralizador, a Constituição de 1988 elegeu a descentralização como seu principal mote de organização política e administrativa, repassando mais recursos e poder aos governos subnacionais. No campo educacional, tendo os municípios como entes federados, a partir da reforma educacional, implementada na década de 1990, ocorreu o aumento de matrículas do Ensino Fundamental (EF) nas redes municipais e decréscimo nas redes estaduais, sobretudo pós-Fundef. O presente artigo, de natureza quantitativa, tem como objetivo discutir o impacto do federalismo adotado no país e sua repercussão sobre o padrão do financiamento dessa política setorial na região metropolitana da cidade do Rio de Janeiro entre 2008 e 2014.
The Self in Social Justice: A Developmental Lens on Race, Identity, and Transformation
Authors: DRAGO-SEVERSON ELEANOR , BLUM-DeSTEFANO JESSICA
Published: December 2017

In this essay, Eleanor Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum-DeStefano add a new dimension to the literature on social justice in education and constructive-developmental theory by exploring how adult developmental theory can shed new light on the challenges and opportunities of teaching and leading for social justice. Drawing from their decades of research and teaching about leadership that supports educators' internal capacity building, they posit that adults' qualitatively different ways of knowing—or developmental meaning-making systems—will influence how they understand diversity of all kinds, as well as what it means to teach and/or lead for social justice. Given the imperatives of equity and access in educational institutions, US society, and the world, this essay aims to help us better understand how to support diverse adults in their efforts to serve all students well and to work more collaboratively and productively across lines of difference.
MOTIVAÇÃO DE HIGIENE BUCAL POR MEIO DE ATIVIDADES LÚDICAS
Authors: Araujo Silvana Marchiori , Schulz Maria Eugênia , Sena Cintia Regina de , Silveira Eliane Garcia
Published: December 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a eficácia de intervenções lúdicas na motivação da higiene bucal em crianças de sete a oito anos de idade, de uma escola pública do município de Itajaí/SC. Participaram do estudo 14 crianças, que foram aleatoriamente divididas em dois grupos; um grupo teve orientação de higiene e o outro grupo com orientação de higiene conjunto à motivação por meio de atividades lúdicas. A aferição da condição de higiene bucal foi por meio do Índice de Higiene Oral - Simplificado (IHO-S), realizado em todas as crianças no primeiro encontro antes de qualquer orientação, e novamente em intervalos de sete, 14, 21 dias. Resultados mostraram que houve melhora na média do índice de placa no grupo experimental de 0,16, e piora no grupo controle de 0,27. Além disso, foi verificada diferença estatística significativa dos índices médios do IHO-S do grupo experimental quando comparado ao grupo controle. Foi concluído que as atividades lúdicas foram eficazes no índice de placa bacteriana no grupo estudado
The Relationship of Hardiness and Self-attitude in Adolescents with Acne
Authors: Yaurova Aleksandra S.
Published: December 2017

Acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease resulting from the overproduction of sebum and blockage hyperplastic sebaceous glands with subsequent inflammation. The disease most commonly occurs in puberty and affects more than half of the adolescent population. The aim of this investigation was to study the specificity of such psychological characteristics such as hardiness and self-attitude of adolescents suffering from acne moderate and severe stages. The research subjects were 107 adolescents with acne (57 males and 50 females) undergoing treatment at the dermatological Department SPbSPMU (St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University), the comparison group included 100 apparently healthy adolescents (50 male, 50 female). The study used the Test of hardiness S. Maddi adaptation D.A. Leontiev and E.I. Rasskazova and research technique of self-attitude by S.R. Pantileev and V.V. Stolin. We found that self-doubt, dissatisfaction with oneself as a personality, expectation of negative attitude from others are detected in adolescents with acne and cosmetic defect in this study. Low level of the hardiness is associated with the inability to resist circumstances, to see themselves as the source of activity and with negative emotional position to themselves. On the other hand, adolescents with acne with a high level of indicators of hardiness are characterized by the lack of internal tensions, self-confidence, willingness to be proactive and positive expectations from the surrounding reality, including the relationship to them of other people.
Heart rate variability analysis with daily monitoring of electrocardiograms in children with chronic non-obstructive pyelonephritis
Authors: Zhuravleva Natalia S. , Buryak Vladimir N. , Pokusaeva Oksana S. , Babich Veronika L.
Published: December 2017

Condition of the autonomic nervous system reflects the characteristics of the autonomic regulation of the activities of various functional systems. In order to determine possible violations of the autonomic regulation of the functional activity of the urinary system there was held some timing and spectral parameters of heart rate variability of 53 children aged 7 to 14 years old with chronic unobstructive pyelonephritis. The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pyelonephritis was set in accordance with the code N11.0 ICD-10. The control group consisted of 30 almost healthy children. In order to investigate the autonomic regulation of examined children’s urinary system vegetative status was determined using Holter ECG according to a standard procedure. By use of the complex DX-AKM-03ArNika (Kharkiv, Ukraine) registration of bioelectric potentials formed as electrocardiointervals was provided. Based on the results obtained, a database was developed, further analyzed in the computer program ArNika V 2.0 (Medibase). As a result of the survey of children with chronic unobstructive pyelonephritis established the presence of autonomic dysfunction with a predominance of sympathetic over parasympathetic component. This children’s chronic unobstructive pyelonephritis is characterized by initial vegetative tone in form of sympathicotonia, vagotonia and amphotonia, which is a prerequisite for searching for methods of individualizing treatment approaches depending on the vegetative tone.
Morphological characteristic and assessment of changesin the main structural components of the histohematological barrier of the thyroid tissue in cases of the sudden cardiac death from alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Sokolova Olga V. , Yagmurov Orazmurad D. , Nasyrov Ruslan A.
Published: December 2017

A retrospective analysis of acts of forensic medical autopsies from the archive of St. Petersburg GBUS BSME and a histological study of thyroid gland tissue in 188 cases (95 women and 93 men) were carried out with statistical processing of the obtained results for the purpose of studying and assessing the morphological changes in the main components of the histohematological barrier of thyroid gland tissue in cases of the sudden cardiac death from alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The decrease in the weight of the thyroid gland in the investigated cases and the revealed morphological signs, indicative of a decrease in the memory function of the thyroid gland were found and can be caused by the prolonged toxic effect of ethanol and its metabolites. Morphological changes in the endothelial lining of the vessels of the microcirculatory bed are caused both by the direct cytotoxic action of ethanol and its metabolites and by the action of mediators, the release of which occurs as a result of stimulation of the reactive cells, which leads to swelling, deformation and increased activity of endothelial cell membranes with the expansion of intercellular spaces and the development of increased permeability of the endothelial lining, which, in its turn, contributes to disruption of electrolyte transport and nutrients transport with changes trophism thyroid gland tissue, which is a substrate for the appearance of dystrophic and necrobiotic processes in main structural components of the histogematogenous barrier of the thyroid gland. The revealed morphological changes in thyroid gland tissue in cases of death from alcoholic cardiomyopathy have a non-specific nature and should be considered in conjunction with other visceral manifestations that are a reflection of alcohol intoxication during the chronic alcoholism.
Modeling and Simulating Constrained Protein Interaction Networks
Authors: Stöcker Bianca , Köster Johannes , Zamir Eli , Rahmann Sven
Published: December 2017

Cellular functions of biochemical reactions are enabled by protein interactions. In addition to the protein interactions themselves, dependencies between these interactions such as allosteric activation or mutual exclusion contribute to the complexity and functionality of these systems. We introduce a model of constrained protein interaction networks that uses propositional logic to combine protein networks with interaction dependencies. Further, we present an efficient model, enabling a fast simulation and analysis of many proteins in large networks. This allows to simulate perturbation effects (over-expression/knockout of single or multiple proteins, protein concentrations changes). A comparison of simulation results with known true dependencies against simulated complex formation without dependencies shows that interaction dependencies limit the resulting complex sizes. Further, we show how propagation of perturbation effects is influenced by the interplay of network topology and interaction dependencies and how to analyze this with our model.
Catch up growth and social capability in developing countries: A conceptual and measurement proposal
Authors: Andersson Martin , Palacio Andrés
Published: December 2017

While the income per capita in the developing world since the turn of the Millennium has grown faster than that of the developed world, the question whether there is an ongoing process of catching up between countries remains. The notion of income convergence has provided many insights into the sources for long-run growth but has largely neglected the role of social capabilities in economic development. By social capabilities we mean the qualification of the ‘theory of convergence’ which asserts that productivity growth rates  between countries tend to vary inversely with regard to productivity levels. The social capabilities approach holds that a country’s potential for rapid growth is strong when “it is technologically backward but socially advanced” (see Abramovitz, 1986:388). This means that the potential to catch up under globalization is strongest for countries in which social capabilities are developed to allow successful use of technologies and where institutional arrangements are conducive to economic progress. Yet there is no clear agreement in the literature on the main components of social capabilities or how to measure them. Our framework argues that the role of capabilities in catching up needs to understand them in terms of structural transformation, economic and social inclusion, state´s autonomy and accountability. Without progress in these dimensions within-country inequality may increase and might in turn lead to stagnating growth and slim prospects for global income convergence.
Inequality, Social Protests and Civil War
Authors: Díaz Fabio Andrés
Published: December 2017

The following article presents a series of hypotheses to analyze the possible transitions between protest and civil war and their relation to inequality. To do so, the article presents an analysis on the emergence of protests and its relation with the increase in inequality across the world. This increase in inequality can in fact lead to social unrest, instability and in some cases facilitate the emergence of future armed conflicts. Thus this scenario of increased inequality presents different possible trajectories: 1) protest generated by inequality can escalate into civil conflicts and civil war, or 2) protest generated by inequality can facilitate processes of participation and democratic consolidation. The possibility of either of these transitions taking place is defined by the structural conditions that define the interactions between protestors and authorities in particular settings.
El irredentismo como instrumento de la geopolítica y estrategia rusa
Authors: Devia Garzón Camilo Andrés , García Perilla Juan Carlos , Herrera Castillo Ángela María
Published: December 2017

El irredentismo es una campaña política para unir un grupo minoritario que pertenece a un país, con un Estado vecino que esgrime el argumento de que este grupo se identifica con su identidad nacional, su cultura, su historia, su etnia o su religión. Este artículo expondrá, desde la geopolítica neoclásica y crítica, cómo este fenómeno es utilizado por el Gobierno de Vladimir Putin dentro de su estrategia para detener el avance de la otan en sus zonas de influencia, anexando territorios que antes pertenecían a Estados como Ucrania o Georgia donde habitan ciudadanos rusos.
Developing Faculty to Provide University Students With Improved Learning Experiences
Authors: Benito Águeda , Green Neal A. , Popely Deborah R. , Thai-Garcia Phuong M. , Schneiderheinze Art T.
Published: December 2017

The article addresses the importance of incorporating faculty development as a key priority of higher education institutions. A literature review and some face-to-face and online interviews were conducted at various U.S. institutions, to identify common and best practices regarding this important matter. The article offers some ideas about what is done, and how it is done, to help faculty be ready for the challenging role they need to play: to be effective developers of a diverse student body that meets the evolving needs of industry and that utilizes technological tools that never existed before.
Left Atrial Enlargement an Early Predictor for Development of Systolic Dysfunction – Results of a Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Georgia
Authors: Rukhadze Eka , Tabagari-Bregvadze Nino , Tvildiani Levan
Published: December 2017

Background and Aims: Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, even asymptomatic, is associated with the development of heart failure (HF) and all-cause mortality. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is the most commonly used marker of left ventricular systolic function. It is well established that early detection and treatment of reduced LVEF, as well as the aggressive management of predisposing conditions, delays the manifestation of HF. Our study aimed to measure the association between LVEF and other echocardiographic variables in a population with LVEF within the normal range and without symptoms of HF. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 2008-2009. Results: We analyzed echocardiographic and clinical data of 146 patients: 66.4% were women; mean age was 55 (40 –69 years). LVEF significantly correlated only with left atrium (LA) size (Beta -0.266, p < 0.05). The correlation was inverse and remained significant after adjusting for age, gender, obesity, diabetes, arterial hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary systolic pressure, mitral regurgitation, and diastolic dysfunction. Conclusions: We found that the earliest structural change associated with LVEF tendency to decrease was LA size. Further research is needed to assess the LA enlargement as an early predictor of systolic dysfunction development.
Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Anacyclus Pyrethrum (L) Link and Corrigiola Telephiifolia Pourr. From the Middle Atlas Region-Morocco
Authors: Amine Daoudi , Mohamed Bammou , Jamal Ibijbijen , Laila Nassiri
Published: December 2017

Aqueous extracts of Corrigiola telephiifolia and Anacyclus pyrethrum were studied in vitro for their antimicrobial properties. These plants were collected from the Central Middle Atlas region. Corrigiola telephiifolia Pourr. and Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) Link are widely used as a natural drug for the treatment of various infectious diseases. Phytochemical screening of the plants showed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids and alkaloids. The determination of the polyphenols in the aqueous extract of the two plants revealed the presence of significant amounts of polyphenols (58.5 ± 0.76 mg equivalent of gallic acid (GEA) per gram of extract for C. telephiifolia, and 97.57 mg equivalent of gallic acid (GEA) per gram of extract of A. pyrethrum). The antimicrobial activity of the aqueous extracts against three bacterial strains was evaluated on the basis of the inhibition zone using the disk diffusion assay. The aqueous extract of Corrigiola telephiifolia is slightly active on E. coli. At a concentration of extract 100 μg mL-1, the size of the inhibition zone equal to 9 ± 0.06 mm. Whereas S. aureus, E. coli and K. pneumoniae showed a sensitivity to the macerate of Anacyclus pyrethrum at the concentration 100 μg mL-1 of extract with an inhibition zone 16.55 ± 0.6 mm, 14.95 ± 1.25 mm and 10.83 ± 0.96 respectively.
Physical and Biochemical Characterization of Sweet Corn Ears of Four Varieties Grown in Senegal
Authors: Ndiaye Nafissatou Diop , Cisse Mady , Mbacke Fatou Diop , Diop Abou , Ndiaye Saliou , Thompson Thomas
Published: December 2017

Sweet corn is an underutilized crop for human consumption in Senegal. In this study, physical and biochemical characterization were performed on four sweet corn ear varieties grown at three different fertilization rate of 15N-15-P-15K. Treatment F1 was 40 tons/Ha horse-dung + 200 kg/Ha of 15N-15P-15K, treatment F2 was 30 tons/Ha horse-dung + 150 kg/Ha of 15N-15P-15K) and treatment F3 was 50 tons/Ha horse-dung + 250 kg/Ha of 15N-15P-15K. Results showed that Yosemite cultivar gave the highest number of kernels/ear (672.3), followed respectively by Legacy (642), Excellis Garrison (585.6) and Infinity (573). Furthermore, treatments using fertilizer 3 (F3: 50 tons/Ha horse-dung + 250 kg/Ha of 15N-15P-15K) led to the highest number of kernels/ear in all cultivars used. Interestingly, Legacy cultivar gave more reducing sugars (5.1 ± 0.8 g.100g -1 ) with treatment F1; treatment F3 provided less reducing sugars (2.1 ± 0.6 g.100g -1 ) and more starch (14.4 ± 0.5 g.100g -1 ). Overall, physical and biochemical characteristics were influenced to at least some extent by fertilization treatments related to the cultivar used. Yosemite and Legacy cultivars would be more suitable for canned sweet corn production in the conditions studied. Sangalkam seems to be more suitable for sweet corn production.
Invagination Intestinale Aiguë De L’adulte: Aspects Diagnostiqsues, Thérapeutiques Et Étiologiques
Authors: L. James Didier , MS. Chaibou , A. Saidou , MB. Abdoulaye , MSF. Alassan , H. Daddy , H. Adamou , O. Adakal , MI. Marouf , Gazoby Maternité Issaka , T. Sidibe , R. Sani
Published: December 2017

Introduction: Acute intussusception is a rare clinical entity in adults where it accounts for only 1-2% of intestinal obstructions. The authors wanted to report cases of acute intussusception in adult patients, their diagnostic aspects, their management, and their etiologies. Patients and Methods: This study is a retrospective study of the medical files of patients of both sexes. They include adults over 15 years of age, operated between January 2010 and December 2014, who were diagnosed with obstruction due to acute intestinal intussusception. Results: Six cases of adult intestinal intussusception were collected. The average age was 26.5 years. The sex ratio was 1 and there were so many men as women. Five out of six patients were unstable on admission. The diagnosis was made preoperative in two cases out of six, 33.3%. Ultrasound revealed a target sign in two cases. The ileo-ileal form was the most frequent (5 cases out of 6) or 83.3%. Also, there were two cases of intestinal necrosis out of six. Intestinal resection was performed in five cases or 83.33%. The cause of intussusception was found in four cases out of six or 66.7%. Here, a tumor was the cause in half of the cases. Immediate surgical follow-up was uncomplicated in all patients. Conclusion: Acute intestinal intussusception of the adult is a very rare condition. The preoperative diagnosis of acute intussusception of the adult remains delicate. The ileo-ileal form is more frequent than the ileo-colic form in adults. Treatment is always surgical in adults.
Wild and Cultivated Cherries – Antioxidant Capacity Analysis
Authors: Topolov Marian , Dermendjiev Tihomir , Phortunov Stanislav
Published: December 2017

Cherries are fruit that is rich in powerful antioxidants (anthocyanin) and many different stimulating good health substances. SCOPE: Determination and analysis of pH, total phenols, antioxidant activity (radical trapping activity) total anthocyanin of wild growing and cultivated varieties of cherries. Research Methods Applied: - Systematic approach and critical analysis of the available scientific periodicals; - Spectrophotometric method for determination of adsorption and standard Gallic acid; - DPPH method for determining the antioxidant activity (radical trapping activity). The results presented are the mean values of at least three parallel tests. The total phenols of the samples we studied are in the range of 0.57 to 1.67 mg GAE / g fresh weight. Total anthocyanin in the samples we tested was in the range of 0.02 to 0.44 mg / g of fresh weight. Antioxidant activity of 7.88 to 16.20 mol TE / g fresh weight pH of 3.70 to 4.19. CONCLUSION: Common anthocyanin is highest in early sorts of cultivated cherries. In later ripening varieties of cultivated cherries, the value of common anthocyanin is significantly lower. In addition, this indicator depends on the altitude of the cultivated cherry. The antioxidant activity is highest in the variety Wild Cherry (Banya, Karlovo), Early Cherry Van (Radilovo), Van variety (Isperihovo) and Cartilage Bing variety or Bigato Burla (Novo Selo). Therefore, this indicator depends on the altitude and ripening time of the fruit.
Variations Saisonnières Des Paramètres De Reproduction Et Relation Taille-Poids De Auxis thazard (Lacepède, 1800) Capturé Dans Le Golfe De Guinée Par La Flottille Artisanale Ivoirienne
Authors: Abekan Edoukou , Constance Diaha N’guessan , Justin Amande Monin , Yao N’guessan , Florentine Assan N’dri , Paul Angui Kouamé Jean , Konan N’da
Published: December 2017

In this study, the seasonal variation in sex ratio, macroscopic stages of sexual maturity, gonado-somatic ratio, hepatostatic ratio, condition factor, and size-weight relationship in Auxis thazard from Gulf of Guinea were studied from January to December 2016. Sex ratio observed was in favor of males (1: 0,78; X² observed = 20,16 ˃ theoretical X² = 3,84 ; p ˂ 0,05). The variation of maturity stages associated with GSI, HSI, and K during different seasons of the year showed that this specie spawns throughout the year. Length-weight relationship was W = 0,0039 L 3, 4108 (R2 = 0,93 ; N = 291) for males, W = 0,0036 L 3, 4376 (R2 = 0,91 ; N = 227) for females, and W = 0,004 L 3, 4118 (R2 = 0,92 ; N = 519) for the combined sexes. The b value was significantly higher than the theoretical value of 3 for males (t-test, t = 233,218, p ˂ 0,05), for females (t-test, t = 227,776, p ˂ 0,05), and for all individuals (t-test, t = 315,821, p ˂ 0,05). This situation however indicates a faster increase of the fish in weight rather than in length.
¿Ἀνελληνόστολον? La escena de reconocimiento entre las Danaides y Pelasgo en Suplicantes de Esquilo, 234-325
Authors: Fernández Deagustini María del Pilar
Published: December 2017

En el verso 234 de Suplicantes de Esquilo, el coro de Danaides se encuentra con el primero de sus antagonistas, el rey de Argos. Pelasgo resulta ser la verdadera figura alternativa al coro, ya que es varón y griego. La composición de dicho antagonismo es provocativa, pues se trata de opuestos dentro del marco de la amistad. En este artículo pretendemos analizar la primera parte de la escena sobre el arribo de Pelasgo (vv. 234-325), que constituye una escena de anagnórisis.
Integrating Usability into the Agile Development Process: A preliminary empirical study
Authors: Magües Daniel A. , Castro John W. , Acuña Silvia T.
Published: December 2017

Background: Interest in the integration of the agile software development process(ASDP) and user-centred design (UCD) has grown over the last decade. However, there are not many papers that study this issue holistically and uncover the current state of this integration. Aim: This study sets out to answer the following research question: What is the current state of integration between agile processes and usability? Method: We conduct a systematic mapping study (SMS). We analyze the articles and the results were cross checked by the authors, and any disagreements were discussed and resolved in meetings. Results: We retrieved a total of 161 Primary Studies. There are very few papers that study the literature holistically and report the current state of usability in the ASDP. Conclusions: We categorized according to four criteria: process, practice, team and technology integration. The largest group refers to process integration with a total of 76 Primary Studies.
External Quality Metrics for Object-Oriented Software: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Santos Danilo , Resende Antônio , Afonso Junior Paulo , Costa Heitor
Published: December 2017

Software quality metrics can be categorized into internal quality, external quality, and quality in use metrics. Although exist close relationship between internal and external software quality, there are not explicit evidences in literature that attributes and metrics of internal quality impact external quality. This is essential to know which metric to use according to the software characteristic that you want to improve. Hence, we carried out a systematic literature review for identifying this relationship. After analyzing 664 papers, 12 papers were studied in depth. As result, we found 65 metrics related to maintainability, usability, reliability, and quality characteristics as well as main attributes that impact external metrics (size, coupling, and cohesion). In follow, we filtered some metrics that have clear definitions, are appropriately related to the characteristic that purports to measure, and do not use subjective attributes in their computation. Therefore, these metrics are more robust and reliable to evaluate software characteristics. So, these metrics are better for use in practice by professionals working in the software market.
A Sociotechnical Negotiation Mechanism to Support Component Markets in Software Ecosystems
Authors: Santos Rodrigo , Lima Thaiana , Werner Cláudia , Tostes Lucas , Barbosa Gabriel
Published: December 2017

Organizations have opened up their software platforms and reusable assets to others, including partners and third-party developers around the world, creating software ecosystems (SECOs). This perspective can contribute to minimize nontechnical barriers of software reuse in industry because it explores potential benefits from the relations among companies and stakeholders. An inhibitor is the complexity in defining value for reusable assets in a scenario where producers try to meet customers’ expectations, and vice-versa. In this paper, we present a value-based mechanism to support component negotiation and socialization processes in a reuse repository in the SECO context as an extension of the Brechó-EcoSys environment. Social resources were integrated into the mechanism in order to aid component negotiation. An evaluation of the negotiation mechanism was initially performed based on an analysis of its elements and functions against critical factors in the negotiation within a SECO, identified in a previous systematic literature review. In addition, an analysis of the social resources supporting the negotiation mechanism was performed against popular sociotechnical elements for SECOs, identified in a previous survey with experts in the field. Finally, the negotiation process and the potential support provided by sociotechnical resources were investigated through an observational study where participants were engaged in some tasks playing as consumer and producers using the sociotechnical negotiation mechanism at Brechó-EcoSys environment. We concluded that sociotechnical resources (e.g., forum and tag cloud) support component producers and consumers with useful information from the SECO community.
Pratiques d’élevage et indicateurs morphométriques de performance laitière chez les éleveurs de bovins Kouri au Niger
Authors: Adamou Karimou Ibrahim , Issa Moumouni , Abdou Harouna , Malam Bako Souleymane , Marichatou Hamani
Published: December 2017

Dans la région de Diffa au Niger, une enquête a été conduite dans 140 exploi­tations, afin d’analyser les pratiques d’élevage et les performances laitières des bovins de race Kouri. Par ailleurs, les traits morphométriques indicateurs de per­formance laitière chez les éleveurs ont été documentés. Les éleveurs étaient des sédentaires et les troupeaux de taille moyenne pour la majorité (36 ± 30 têtes par exploitation). Chez les vaches ayant eu les plus récentes lactations com­plètes, la production laitière par vache a été en moyenne de 2,7 ± 1,4 litres par jour pour une durée moyenne de lactation de 7,2 ± 2,8 mois. Chez les vaches considérées comme les meilleures laitières, la production de lait par vache a été de 4,2 ± 1,5 litres par jour pour une durée moyenne de lactation de 8,9 ± 2,7 mois. Bien que les pratiques d’élevage aient été similaires pour de nombreux aspects parmi les différents groupes ethniques, les critères morphométriques de sélection des vaches laitières de race Kouri ont varié selon l’appartenance eth­nique. Les caractéristiques phénotypiques ainsi associées à la race Kouri dans les groupes ethniques identifiés étaient principalement la longueur du bassin, la largeur du poitrail, la longueur des trayons, la hauteur au garrot et la longueur de la queue. Il est important de tenir compte du savoir endogène en matière d’amélioration génétique, car les paramètres morphométriques identifiés dans cette étude comme indicateurs de performance ne faisaient pas l’unanimité au sein des groupes ethniques.
Justiça: direito à justificação FORST, Rainer. The Right to Justification: elements of a constructivist Theory of Justice. New York: Columbia University Press, 2012.
Authors: Mario Camila Gonçalves de , Arnaut Danilo
Published: December 2017

O livro é uma compilação de textos publicados pelo autor ao longo dos últimos dez anos e está dividido em três partes. Na primeira, Forst apresenta ao leitor as concepções que fundamentam sua teoria. Aqui estão presentes as ideias de razão prática, moralidade e o seu conceito de justiça. A segunda parte é dedicada à discussão de temas diretamente relacionados à justiça política social: a liberdade política e a autonomia do indivíduo. Com base nisso, o autor volta-se para a discussão acerca do multiculturalismo e da tolerância. Busca refletir sobre os modelos deliberativos de democracia (liberal e comunitário), propondo uma terceira alternativa a partir deles e examinando a noção de justiça social. Na terceira parte, Forst tematiza a problemática da justiça transnacional a partir de uma discussão sobre sua concepção construtivista de direitos humanos.
ADORNO, Theodor. Introdução à sociologia (1968). Tradução: Wolfgang Leo Maar. Apresentação à edição brasileira: Gabriel Cohn. São Paulo: Editora UNESP, 2008.
Authors: Shiota Ricardo Ramos
Published: December 2017

A coleção de livros sobre Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) da Editora UNESP tem publicado textos importantes e alguns inéditos, em língua portuguesa, deste conhecido pensador. As edições seguem um mesmo padrão de publicação: foram traduzidas diretamente do alemão, acompanhadas de índices onomásticos, introduções e notas de contextualização escritas por especialistas brasileiros.