bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deciphering nifedipine in vivo delivery from modified release dosage forms: Identification of food effect
Authors: Ilić Marija , Kovačević Ivan , Parojčić Jelena
Published: December 2015

With the increased reliance on in vitro dissolution testing as an indicator of in vivo drug behavior and the trend towards the in silico modeling of dosage form performance, the need for bioperformance dissolution methodology development has been enhanced. Determination of the in vivo drug delivery profile is essential for the bioperformance dissolution test development and in vitro/in vivo correlation modeling, as well as the understanding of absorption mechanisms. The aim of this study was to compare different methods in terms of their usefulness and applicability in deciphering in vivo delivery of nifedipine administered in modified release dosage forms. A detailed survey of publications on nifedipine pharmacokinetics was done and used to identify the magnitude of food effect. In vitro dissolution testing was performed under various experimental conditions. Obtained results indicate the potential for using the developed in silico model coupled with discriminative in vitro dissolution data for identification of the in vivo drug product behavior
Effect of Initial PET Status on Clinical Course in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Authors: Sakaci Tamer , Koc Yener , Basturk Taner , Sevinc Mustafa , Ahbap Elbis , Sinangil Ayse , Kara Ekrem , Ucar Zuhal Atan , Akgol Cuneyt , Kayalar Arzu Ozdemir , Caglayan Feyza Bayraktar , Sahutoglu Tuncay , Unsal Abdulkadir
Published: December 2015

Introduction. To investigate the effect on mortality of initial peritoneal equilibration test (PET) in PD patients (pts).

Methods. We included patients who initiated therapy between 2001-2014. Patients underwent initial PET in the first three months. They were divided into four groups according to the initial PET (high, high-average, lowaverage, low transport). Sociodemographic data, clinical courses and infectious complications between groups were compared, and the reasons for PD withdrawal were obtained. Technique survival analyses of patients were done.

Results. In a total of 367 pts were PD was started, 104 pts were excluded. Data of the remaining 263 patients were evaluated. Thirty-seven pts (23F, mean age 44.6±16.5 years, mean follow-up 30.5±20.8 months) had high transport, 90 pts (49F, mean age 41.5±16 years, mean followup 42.6±27.7 months) had high-average transport, 91 pts (55F, mean age 44.5±14.9 years, mean follow-up 50±29.2 months) had low-average transport and 45 pts (17F, mean age 43.5±14 years, mean follow-up (63.4±34.5 months) had low transport. There was no difference between groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index, initial daily urine and ultrafiltration volume, initial albumin levels, presence of diabetes mellitus (p>0.05). Peritonitis and catheter exit-site/tunnel infection attacks were higher in patients with high transport (p=0.01 and 0.008, respectively). There was a difference between groups with respect to the last status of patients (p< 0.009). The major causes of deaths were peritonitis and/or sepsis and cardiovascular causes in all patients. The mortality and technique survival rate was found higher in patients with high transport (log rank: 0.004 and 0.027, respectively). Age (OR:1.045, p<0.001), initial albumin (OR: 0.482, p= 0.007), daily urine volume (OR: 1.045, p<0.001) and presence of catheter exit-site/tunnel infection (OR: 0.249, p<0.001) were found to predict patient survival. Only presence of catheter exit-site/tunnel infection (OR: 0.452, p=0.013) were found to predict patient survival.

Conclusions. Initial PET has effects on PD patient survival; patients with high transport have the worst survival and frequent infectious complications.
Dopamine concentration in blood platelets is elevated in patients with head and neck paragangliomas
Authors: Osinga Thamara E. , van der Horst-Schrivers Anouk N.A. , van Faassen Martijn , Kerstens Michiel N. , Dullaart Robin P.F. , Peters Marloes A.M. , van der Laan Bernard F.A.M. , de Bock Geertruida H. , Links Thera P. , Kema Ido P.
Published: December 2015

Plasma 3-methoxytyramine (3-MT), a metabolite of dopamine, is elevated in up to 28% of patients with head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs). As free dopamine is incorporated in circulating platelets, we determined dopamine concentration in platelets in patients with a HNPGL.

A single center cohort study was performed between 2012 and 2014. Thirty-six patients with a HNPGL were compared to healthy controls (68 for dopamine in platelets and 120 for plasma 3-MT).

Dopamine concentration in platelets was elevated in HNPGL patients compared to healthy controls (median [interquartile ranges] 0.48 [0.32–0.82] pmol/10

Dopamine concentration in platelets is elevated in patients with a HNPGL compared to healthy subjects, and may be a novel biomarker for dopamine producing paraganglioma.
Should routine laboratories stop doing screening serum protein electrophoresis and replace it with screening immune-fixation electrophoresis? No quick fixes: Counterpoint
Authors: Smith Joel D. , Raines Geoffrey , Schneider Hans G.
Published: December 2015

Monoclonal gammopathies are characterised by the production of a monoclonal immunoglobulin or free light chains by an abnormal plasma cell or B-cell clone and may indicate malignancy or a precursor (MGUS). There is currently no consensus on the initial test or combination of tests to be performed in suspected monoclonal gammopathies but serum protein electrophoresis and urine protein electrophoresis are commonly requested as initial investigations. If abnormal, immunofixation electrophoresis is then performed to confirm the presence of paraprotein and to determine its heavy and light chain type. Recently, some groups have developed simplified “screening” IFE methods for use in parallel to SPEP for the detection monoclonal gammopathies. We argue here that screening IFE may be of benefit in clinical laboratories using SPEP with poor resolution in the β-region, assisting in the detection of mainly IgA paraprotein, but may be of less benefit in laboratories utilising higher resolution gels. Further it may increase the detection of trace bands of questionable clinical significance, representing transient phenomena in infectious and auto-immune conditions or very low risk MGUS. The increased detection of these bands using screening IFE would require further patient follow up, possibly causing unnecessary patient anxiety and additional follow up healthcare costs.
Regional Income Inequalities In Poland And Italy
Authors: Jędrzejczak Alina
Published: December 2015

Reducing regional inequality was one of the key means of promoting the “harmonious development” within Europe envisioned in the EEC Treaty of 1957. The pursuit of “economic, social and territorial cohesion” through ever closer regional and national harmonisation was also proclaimed in the 2007 Lisbon Treaty, but deepening European integration has not always been matched with convergence in living standards between sub-national regions. The gap between poorer and richer areas increased during the last economic crisis even in some developed economies, and the income discrepancy between richer and poorer regions is likely to widen further as government-spending cuts disproportionately hurt less prosperous regions. Regional inequalities can be measured in many ways - the extent of inequality may be mapped in terms of demography, income and wealth, labour markets, and education and skills. The main objective of this presentation is to analyse regional inequalities in terms of household income distribution. The empirical evidence comes from the GUS, Istat and Bank of Italy databases and has been analysed by means of inequality and poverty indices calculated at NUTS 1 and NUTS 2 levels. In order to work out the intra-regional and inter-regional contributions to the overall inequality, the Gini index decomposition has been applied. While presenting similar levels of income concentration, Poland and Italy turned out to follow different regional inequality patterns.
Economic Factors Concerning The Migration Of The Best Educated Workers. The Case Of College Teachers
Authors: Mihi-Ramírez Antonio , García Rodríguez Yolanda , Metelski Dominik
Published: December 2015

The migration flow of highly skilled workers is a growing and changing issue, especially under the economic conditions in recent years. This research focused on the migration of university teachers, a highly skilled collective responsible for the training of future skilled workers and also the innovation of a country through their research. An empirical analysis of migration flow of this collective and its relation with economics factor in Europe in the last decade showed that earnings are a key factor explaining variations in the migration flow of university teachers over time. Furthermore, considering the real purchasing power and the effect of personal taxes, it would be possible to show which countries are more relevant to the decisions of this collective on migration. Thus, the higher the purchasing power, the greater the number of university teachers who migrate to a given country. Hence those countries that keep or increase the earnings level of university teachers, especially during an economic depression, can attract or maintain highly skilled workers. In addition, the results showed that unemployment is a push factor for migration for these best educated workers.
Value of the intrarenal arterial resistivity indices and different renal biomarkers for early identification of diabetic nephropathy in type 1 diabetic patients
Authors: Abd El Dayem Soha , El Bohy Abo El magd , El Shehaby Amal
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study was to compare resistivity index (RI) in type 1 diabetic patients and normal controls and to evaluate whether high RI is associated with different biomarkers of diabetic nephropathy (DN) as early detection of DN offers the best chance of delaying or possibly preventing progression to end-stage renal disease.

The study included 62 type 1 diabetic patients and 30 healthy volunteers of the same age and sex. Blood samples were taken for assessment of glycosylated hemoglobin, lipid profile and urine samples were taken for assessment of albumin/creatinine ratio, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), liver-type fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) and kidney injury molecule-1 (Kim-1). Forty-five diabetic patients and 30 controls had a renal Doppler ultrasonography. t-Test or Mann Whitney U-test for independent variables, Pearson’s or Spearman correlation analysis were used.

The mean age of diabetic patients was 16.3±1.5 years, and mean duration of diabetes was 9.4±2.9 years. RI, albumin/creatinine ratio, NGAL, Kim-1 and L-FABP were significantly higher in diabetics than in controls. RI, NGAL, Kim-1, and L-FABP were significantly higher in microalbuminuric compared to normoalbuminuric diabetics. In normoalbuminuric diabetics, RI, NGAL, Kim-1 and L-FABP were significantly higher compared to controls. The study revealed significant positive correlation between the RI in diabetics and both KIM-1 and albumin/creatinine ratio.

Increased RI and renal biomarkers in diabetics are early sensitive specific markers of DN, even preceded the development of microalbuminuria, denoting that they can be used as an early and sensitive markers for early detection of DN.
An adolescent girl referred with Cushing syndrome – does she or does she not have the syndrome?
Authors: Kao Kung-Ting , Zacharin Margaret
Published: December 2015

Cushing syndrome and lipodystrophy syndromes share similar clinical features. This report describes an adolescent girl with newly diagnosed familial partial lipodystrophy type 2 (FPLD2) who was initially referred for Cushing syndrome. The type of abnormal fat deposition syndrome can be elucidated by careful clinical examination. FPLD2 can lead to type 2 diabetes mellitus and early cardiovascular events. Partial lipodystrophy presenting for the first time in adolescence can be mistaken for corticosteroid excess. Early diagnosis and preventative management of cardiovascular risk factors are crucial.
Influence of Pedaling Cadence and Incremental Protocol on the Estimation of EMGFT
Authors: Duff Timothy M. , Fournier Hallie , Hopp Orie B. , Ochshorn Eli , Sanders Eric S. , Stevens Rachel E. , Malek Moh H.
Published: December 2015

Duff, TM, Fournier, H, Hopp, OB, Ochshorn, E, Sanders, ES, Stevens, RE, and Malek, MH. Influence of pedaling cadence and incremental protocol on the estimation of EMGFT. J Strength Cond Res 30(8): 2206–2211, 2016—Theoretically, the electromyographic fatigue threshold (EMGFT) is the highest exercise intensity that an individual can exercise at indefinitely without an increase in electromyography (EMG) amplitude. This index is estimated from a single incremental test. There are, however, factors that may influence EMG amplitude such as pedaling cadence or the incremental protocol used. The purposes of this study were to determine whether different pedaling cadences and/or incremental protocols influence the estimation of the EMGFT. Eight healthy college-aged men performed incremental cycle ergometry on three separate visits. The participants exercised using the following combinations of pedaling cadences and incremental protocols in random order: 25 W at 70 RPM; 13 W at 70 RPM; and 25 W at 100 RPM. The EMGFT value was determined from the vastus lateralis muscle of each participant for each of the three conditions. Separate 1-way repeated measures analysis of variances were performed to determine mean differences for various outcome indices. The mean maximal power output for the 13 W at 70 RPM condition was significantly lower than the two other conditions. There were, however, no significant mean differences (F (2,14) = 2.03; p = 0.169) for EMGFT between the three conditions. The findings of this study indicated that different pedaling cadences and incremental protocols did not influence the estimation of the EMGFT.
Stochastic Receptive Fields in Deep Convolutional Networks
Authors: Chung Audrey G , Shafiee Mohammad Javad , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

Deep convolutional neural networks (ConvNets) have rapidly grown
in popularity due to their powerful capabilities in representing and
modelling the high-level abstraction of complex data. However,
ConvNets require an abundance of data to adequately train network
parameters. To tackle this problem, we introduce the concept
of stochastic receptive fields, where the receptive fields are
stochastic realizations of a random field that obey a learned distribution.
We study the efficacy of incorporating layers of stochastic
receptive fields to a ConvNet to boost performance without the
need for additional training data. Preliminary results showing an
improvement in accuracy ( 2% drop in test error) was achieved by
adding a layer of stochastic receptive fields to a ConvNet compared
to adding a layer of fully-trained receptive fields, when training with
a small training set consisting of 20% of the STL-10 dataset.
A Bayesian Joint Decorrelation and Despeckling approach for speckle reduction of SAR Images
Authors: Wang Caifeng , Xu LinLin , Clausi David , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

In this paper, we present a novel approach for joint decorrelation
and despeckling of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. An iterative
maximum a posterior estimation is performed to obtain the
correlation and speckle-free SAR data, which incorporates a correlation
model which realistically explores the physical correlated
process of speckle noise on signal in SAR imaging. The correlation
model is determined automatically via Bayesian estimation in the
log-Fourier domain and patch-wise computation is used to account
for spatial nonstationarities existing in SAR data. The proposed
approach is compared to a state-of-the-art despeckling technique
using both simulated and real SAR data. Experimental results illustrate
its improvement in preserving the structural detail, especially
the sharpness of the edges, when suppressing speckle noise.
Structural Representation: Reducing Multi-Modal Image Registration to Mono-Modal Problem
Authors: Kasiri Keyvan , Clausi David , Fieguth Paul
Published: December 2015

Registration of multi-modal images has been a challenging task
due to the complex intensity relationship between images. The
standard multi-modal approach tends to use sophisticated similarity
measures, such as mutual information, to assess the accuracy
of the alignment. Employing such measures imply the increase in
the computational time and complexity, and makes it highly difficult
for the optimization process to converge. The presented registration
method works based on structural representations of images
captured from different modalities, in order to convert the multimodal
problem into a mono-modal one. Two different representation
methods are presented. One is based on a combination of
phase congruency and gradient information of the input images,
and the other utilizes a modified version of entropy images in a
patch-based manner. Sample results are illustrated based on experiments
performed on brain images from different modalities.
Gerai ir silpnai skaitančių studentų kalbiniai ir kognityviniai rašytinio teksto suvokimo ypatumai | Text Comprehension in Good and Poor Readers: Cognitive and Linguistic Aspects
Authors: Balčiūnienė Ingrida , Kornev Aleksandr N. , Oganov Sergej R.
Published: December 2015

Straipsnyje pristatomas rašytinio teksto suvokimo tyrimas, atliktas dviem etapais tikrinant suaugusiųjų (aukštosios mokyklos studentų) skaitymo ir kognityvinės veiklos gebėjimus. Pirmajame tyrimo etape visi tiriamieji (N = 40) atliko tris teksto suvokimo ir tris kognityvinės veiklos užduotis. Remiantis gautais rezultatais, buvo sudarytos dvi grupės (gerai ir silpnai suvokusiųjų rašytinį tekstą) tiriamųjų antrajam tyrimo etapui. Jo metu, pasitelkus reikšminių žodžių metodą, buvo toliau tiriamas rašytinės kalbos suvokimas. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad skaitymo užduoties pobūdis lemia konkrečios skaitymo strategijos būtinumą. Kadangi šios strategijos skirtingų skaitytojų nevienodai išlavintos, skiriasi tiek to paties skaitytojo gebėjimas vienodai sėkmingai įveikti skirtingas skaitymo užduotis, tiek skirtingų skaitytojų gebėjimas vienodai sėkmingai įveikti tą pačią skaitymo užduotį. Tyrimo rezultatai parodė, kad gerai ir silpnai suvokiantys rašytinį tekstą tiriamieji statistiškai reikšmingai skiriasi ir kognityvinių išteklių valdymo rezultatais; tai leidžia daryti išvadą, kad tam tikrų kognityvinių išteklių stoka arba netinkamas valdymas lemia žemus rašytinio teksto suvokimo rezultatus. Tyrimas atliktas testuojant rusakalbius tiriamuosius, tačiau jo rezultatai aktualūs ir lietuvių mokslininkams bei praktikams, kurių profesinė veikla susijusi su rašytinės kalbos ugdymu, skaitymo sutrikimų diagnostika ir korekcija.Abstract in English
INTEGRAÇÃO ENTRE ENSINO, PESQUISA E EXTENSÃO: RELATO DA PRÁTICA NO ESTÁGIO DE DOCÊNCIA
Authors: PAULA JOARACY LIMA DE , Henrique Ana Lúcia Sarmento , Rebouças Maria Agripina Pereira
Published: December 2015

O presente trabalho se configura como relato da prática desenvolvida ao longo do Estágio de Docência que integrou os eixos ensino, pesquisa e extensão, atrelados à nossa pesquisa de mestrado no PPGEP, que objetiva contribuir para a formação humana integral dos discentes do Curso Superior de Tecnologia em Gestão Ambiental a partir da leitura crítica e da produção de animações de curta duração como instrumentos de educação ambiental. Para tanto, iniciamos a pesquisa junto à turma no semestre 2014.1 e no semestre seguinte 2014.2 demos continuidade, realizando as intervenções e a extensão. Embasamo-nos teoricamente em autores como Antunes (2001), Barbosa Júnior (2011), Benachio (2011), Lorenzi e Pádua (2012), Pimenta e Lima (2012), Purves (2011), Rojo (2012) e Silverstone (2005). Ao final, percebemos que em meio às dificuldades enfrentadas, o estágio nos oportunizou amadurecimento da prática pedagógica integradora e, principalmente, permitiu semear reflexões junto aos gestores ambientais em formação.
MOSTRA DE SABERES DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSONAL EM SAÚDE DA ESCOLA DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA DO CEARÁ: COMPARTILHANDO APRENDIZAGENS
Authors: Silva Patricia Elizabeth , Moreira Francisco Jadson Franco
Published: December 2015

A Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará (ESP/CE) tem o compromisso de formação e valorização dos profissionais de saúde do Estado. Seu núcleo da educação profissional atualmente desenvolve onze cursos de formação técnica, destinado aos profissionais que já atuam nos serviços públicos. Os alunos dos cursos técnicos em saúde em execução participam da Mostra de Saberes da Educação Profissional, realizada desde 2012, envolvendo também os gestores das instituições de saúde, docentes e colaboradores da Escola. Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever essa Mostra. Seu propósito é valorizar a formação técnica no Ceará, e dar visibilidade aos processos formativos e de qualificação da força de trabalho de nível médio em saúde. Sua realização oportuniza o aprimoramento da educação profissional em saúde e o compartilhamento de processos de aprendizagem. Essa estratégia adotada pela ESP/CE possibilita a visibilidade do ensino profissional oferecido, demonstrando através dos trabalhos desenvolvidos pelos alunos, o conjunto determinado de saberes construído, contribuindo para o ensino profissionalizante no Ceará.
A PRODUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO SOBRE EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL
Authors: Cavalcanti Vanessa Oliveira de Macêdo , Medeiros Neta Olivia Morais de
Published: December 2015

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: PT-BR; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">A Educação Profissional (EP) no Brasil tem se constituído ao longo do tempo como campo científico, sendo o reflexo desta configuração apresentada pelos pesquisadores da área em produções científicas, sejam em artigos de periódicos, dissertações, teses entre outros. Apresenta como objetivo principal o mapeamento da produção do conhecimento sobre Educação Profissional relevado pelo Portal de Periódicos da Capes através de artigos científicos. Explana sobre o Portal e a importância da comunicação científica através da materialização dos periódicos científicos, que contribui para o desenvolvimento da ciência. Relata os primeiros resultados alcançados sobre o estudo da configuração do campo da EP no Brasil através do mapeamento da produção sobre a EP, a identificação dos pesquisadores e os periódicos de onde apartem as publicações. Utiliza o método exploratório para o levantamento das produções com a abordagem qualitativa. Conclui-se que este tipo de produção contribui para a compreensão da configuração de um determinado campo de conhecimento.
Old-Fashioned Deposit Runs
Authors: Rose Jonathan D.
Published: December 2015

This paper characterizes the deposit runs that occurred in the commercial banking system during 2008 and compares them with deposit runs during the 1930s. The importance of withdrawals by large depositors is a strong source of continuity across the two eras and reflects the longstanding concentration of deposit holdings. Runs occurred during 2008 despite the presence of national deposit insurance, which does not fully cover large accounts and therefore has limited impact on the incentives of those account holders. Large depositors continue to represent a source of both market discipline and financial instability.
(Algunes) variacions sobre el diable: una proposta de catalogació de dues llegendes satàniques
Authors: Samper Prunera Emili
Published: December 2015

En el marc del projecte «RondCat: rondalles catalanes», dirigit per Carme Oriol i Josep M. Pujol, i la catalogació de rondalles que no tenen correspondència a l’índex internacional d’Aarne-Thompson-Uther [ATU], es proposa la creació de dos tipus nous: C-103 («Dimoni, on vas?») i C-113 (La fondària del gorg). El punt de partida és l’estudi de la llegenda satànica fet per Josep M. Pujol l’any 1994 («Variacions sobre el diable»), així com el corpus recollit pel folklorista Cels Gomis i Mestre (1841-1915). La proposta de creació dels dos tipus inclou la relació de les versions catalanes localitzades fins al moment.
Estudi i edició de tres versions de La Ventafocs i les germanastres (ATU 480 + 510A) recollides per Adelaida Ferré i Gomis
Authors: Villalba Arasa Laura
Published: December 2015

A partir de l’estudi de tres versions del tipus internacional 510A, corresponent a la rondalla catalana La Ventafocs i les germanastres, que tenen com a característica comuna el fet d’estar precedides pel tipus ATU 480, La noia caritativa i la germanastra malcarada, en el text de l’article s’estudia la freqüència de la combinació en l’àmbit lingüístic català i en altres àmbits lingüístics que l’hi són propers com ara l’espanyol, el portuguès i el francès, per tal de provar-ne l’eficiència. A partir de l’edició i l’estudi de les tres versions que Adelaida Ferré i Gomis (Barcelona 1881-1955) va recollir en tres poblacions catalanes, s’analitzen les característiques que permeten catalogar-les sota els tipus ATU 480 + 510A per ampliar, així, el corpus de relats que en l’àmbit lingüístic català combinen aquests dos tipus i que actualment estan llistats en divuit.
Contes et légendes d’Espagne
Authors: Coll Llompart Margalida
Published: December 2015

Valriu, Caterina (ed.): Contes et légendes d’Espagne. París: Flies France, 2015, 222 p.
Notícies
Authors: Vergés i Gifra Àngel , Peñarroya i Ferrer Carla , Figuerola i Prats Paula
Published: December 2015

X Trobada del Grup d'Estudis Etnopoètics.Festa popular i educació.
Cuentos de tradición oral recogidos en Pozuelo (Albacete)
Authors: Atiénzar García M.ª Carmen
Published: December 2015

El objetivo principal de este artículo es dar a conocer algunos de los cuentos de tradición oral que perviven en la localidad de Pozuelo (Albacete). Se pretende, por un lado, ofrecer una visión general de las características que presentan estos cuentos y, por otro, mostrar algún ejemplo, analizado desde el punto de vista de su catalogación y difusión en el ámbito de la península ibérica. Dado que la pieza clave para la transmisión de los cuentos de tradición oral es el narrador, su estudio se abordará a través del análisis del repertorio y estilo de dos narradoras. Por otra parte, el estudio de los cuentos no se puede separar del contexto en el que surgieron; por eso se hará referencia a las ocasiones de encuentro que alentaron en el pasado la aparición de dichas narraciones, así como a las circunstancias en que se recuperaron las versiones que conforman el corpus objeto de análisis. El estudio de todos estos aspectos dará luz sobre el estado actual de pervivencia de la tradición en Pozuelo y sobre los elementos que acompañan la narración de un cuento y contribuyen a su transmisión y mantenimiento en cualquier zona geográfica.***L'objectiu principal d'aquest article és donar a conèixer alguns dels contes de tradició oral que perviuen a la localitat de Pozuelo (Albacete). Es pretén, d'una banda, oferir una visió general de les característiques que presenten aquestes rondalles i, de l'altra, mostrar algun exemple, analitzat des del punt de vista de la seva catalogació i difusió en l'àmbit de la península ibèrica. Atès que la peça clau per a la transmissió dels contes de tradició oral és el narrador, el seu estudi s'abordarà a través de l'anàlisi del repertori i estil de dues narradores. D'altra banda, l'estudi de les rondalles no es pot separar del context en què van sorgir; per això s'ha de fer referència a les ocasions de trobada que van encoratjar en el passat l'aparició d'aquestes narracions, així com a les circumstàncies en què es van recuperar les versions que conformen el corpus objecte d'anàlisi. L'estudi de tots aquests aspectes donarà llum sobre l'estat actual de pervivència de la tradició a Pozuelo i sobre els elements que acompanyen la narració d'una rondalla i contribueixen a la seva transmissió i manteniment en qualsevol zona geogràfica.
Contes de la femme convoitée et calomniée. À propos de la classification de contes-nouvelles
Authors: Noia Campos Camiño
Published: December 2015

Sous le terme ‘Romantic’ ou ‘Réalistic’ la section « Romantic Folktales (Novelle) » inclute des contes de nature différente ; quelques-uns ayant une forte coïncidence avec des types des « Magic Tales » et suivant la variation des personnages, ils coïncident aussi avec les « Religious Tales ». Je parlerai des caractéristiques des contes rassemblés dans la section « Romantic Folktales », de certains aspects spécifiques et des éventuels traits communs qu’ils ont avec des contes d’autres sections : en spécial avec celle des merveilleux (Magic Tales). Dans la seconde partie de cet article, je comparerai plusieurs versions de contes merveilleux et romanesques de différentes régions de la Péninsule Ibérique traitant du thème de la chasteté [K2112] et de la fidélité [K2110.1] de la femme (712-Crescencia, 881-Oft-Prouved Fidelity et 883A-The Innocent Slandered Maiden) dans les versions orales et les versions écrites rassemblées dans des textes écrits depuis le Moyen-Âge jusqu’au commencement du XXème siècle.***Sota l’adjectiu «romàntic» o «realista» la secció «Romantic Folktales» (Novelle) inclou rondalles de diferent naturalesa; algunes d’elles tenen una forta coincidència amb els tipus dels «Magic Tales» i, seguint la variació dels personatges, coincideixen també amb els «Religious Tales». En aquest article parlaré de les característiques de les rondalles incloses en la secció «Romantic Folktales», de certs aspectes específics i d’altres trets eventuals que tenen en comú amb rondalles d’altres seccions: especialment amb les rondalles meravelloses (Magic Tales). En la segona part d’aquest article, compararé diverses versions de rondalles de diferents parts de la península Ibèrica que tracten el tema de la castedat [K2112] i de la fidelitat [K2110.1] de les dones (712-Crescencia, 881-Oft-Prouved Fidelity i 883A-The Innocent Slandered Maiden) en les versions orals i escrites recollides en textos escrits des de l’edat mitjana fins a principis del segle XX.
Català malparlat. Algunes propostes per a la didàctica de les desqualificacions personals a l’aula de CLE
Authors: Fumadó Abad Maria dels Àngels
Published: December 2015

El presente artículo tiene como primer objetivo reflexionar sobre el aprendizaje de las palabrotas y los insultos en el aula de catalán como lengua extranjera, ya que paradójicamente, a pesar de la gran cantidad de documentos publicados sobre el conocimiento que tienen y el uso que hacen los catalanoparlantes nativos de este ámbito léxico, es prácticamente nulo el material de carácter didáctico pensado para su utilización en las clases de catalán como lengua extranjera.

El léxico de la ofensa personal es muy rico y variado; y tiene, además, unas características especiales, puesto que no solo es necesario aprender el significado del insulto o palabra despreciativa, sino que también es imprescindible saber utilizarlos en el contexto y el momento adecuados. La segunda parte del artículo se propone cubrir en parte el vacío didáctico presente en este ámbito didáctico ofreciendo distintos esbozos de actividades pensadas para familiarizar a los alumnos del nivel B2 del MCER con el léxico de los insultos personales en catalán.
Exámenes certificativos de ELE referenciados a sistemas externos como el del MCER
Authors: Llorián González Susana
Published: December 2015

La cultura de los exámenes de lenguas referenciados a sistemas de estándares externos se está imponiendo progresivamente en el panorama internacional. El impacto sin precedentes del Marco común europeo de referencia (MCER) ha erigido a este documento en el principal sistema con el que se relacionan los resultados de los exámenes en todo el mundo. Este fenómeno lleva aparejado el reto de la argumentación de la validez y el de la superación de los problemas que presenta el MCER para este tipo de uso, lo cual implica la profesionalización y el compromiso ético de los agentes implicados en el desarrollo y la administración de exámenes.
Transforming Tourists and "Culturalising Commerce": Indigenous Tourism at Bawaka in Northern Australia
Authors: Lloyd Kate , Suchet-Pearson Sandie , Wright Sarah , Tofa Matalena , Rowland Claire , Burarrwanga Laklak , Ganambarr Ritjilili , Ganambarr Merrkiyawuy , Ganambarr Banbapuy , Maymuru Djawundil
Published: December 2015

There is currently an increasing interest in Indigenous tourism in Australia. Policies in Australia often use the rhetoric of sustainability, but position Indigenous tourism as a means for economic growth and development (Whitford & Ruhanen, 2010). This study shows that interpersonal relationships, cultural and social interactions, and learning are key to achieving the goals of Indigenous tourism providers or “hosts,” and to the experiences of tourists. This article explores tourist experiences of activities run by the Indigenous-owned tour company Bawaka Cultural Enterprises (hereafter BCE) in North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. BCE is an example of an Indigenous tourism business that aims to achieve social change by sharing of Indigenous ways of being, knowledges, and practices with non-Indigenous people during tours, whilst also ensuring that the business is sustainable and manageable for the family who runs it. In this sense, BCE’s tourism activities can be understood as an attempt to “culturalise commerce,” rather than commercialising culture (Bunten, 2010). In this article, we contribute to growing literature on transformative learning theory and tourism by considering tourists’ narratives of their experiences with BCE. We focus on the way in which tourists are transformed by an increased connection to their hosts and their country. We argue that BCE’s activities consciously introduce different ways of being to tourists and visitors. A growing awareness, understanding, and respect for these ways of being can inspire a sense of collective purpose and identity, and a deep emotional response to tours. Connection, however, is not always smooth and easy. Central to the process outlined in Mezirow’s (1978) transformative learning theory are encounters and engagements with other people and different and unfamiliar contexts, which may lead to disorienting feelings and experiences. We argue that the practical aspects of being at Bawaka, combined with the new skills, task requirements, and political realities that commitment to new ways of being bring, can be disconcerting and disorienting for tourists. The availability of spaces and processes to reflect on these points of disorientation may determine whether these experiences challenge and/or contribute to personal transformation. These factors highlight areas for further exploration in developing a theory of transformative learning in the Indigenous context, and a need for policies to move beyond a narrow focus on economic aspects of tourism to consider the social and educational aims of both tourism ventures and tourists themselves.
O critério inter-americano sobre anistias: absolutismo de direitos humanos?
Authors: Fernandes Carvalho Veçoso Fabia
Published: December 2015

O objetivo deste estudo é debater a argumentação desenvolvida pela Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos relativamente a processos de transição política na América Latina. Em sua jurisprudência sobre o tema, a corte determinou a incompatibilidade entre legislações de anistias domésticas e os dispositivos da Convenção Americana de Direitos Humanos. Sem buscar definir a natureza ou o conteúdo de uma possível obrigação internacional de julgar violações de direitos humanos, este estudo analisa o posicionamento da corte enquanto resultado de uma atividade interpretativa; um discurso que reflete uma posição particular do órgão, mas que é apresentado como algo universal. Diversamente do entendimento da corte, o argumento central deste trabalho consiste em afir mar que, em contextos envolvendo mudança de regime e violações de direitos, tanto anistias quanto julgamentos podem ser alternativas justificadas com base em uma perspectiva de direitos humanos. Nesse sentido, não seria possível apontar em abstrato uma ou outra alternativa como a mais adequada, sob pena de adoção de uma preferência ideológica. Em virtude da indeterminação do discurso de direitos humanos, diversas soluções jurídicas podem ser articuladas com o objetivo de promover uma transição política pacífica e a opção pela melhor estratégia só pode ser alcançada contextualmente.
Utilization of the country of origin effect in product-harm crisis management: an overview of literature and a conceptual model proposition
Authors: V. Zhukov Dmitry , Ahmed Bhuiyan Miraj , Ullah Asad
Published: December 2015

Despite the fact that companies try to put high emphasis on the quality of their products and processes, still, there are unexpected threats to the safety of consumers by failed quality which leads unexpected shock to the normal operation of the company. Product risk can even lead to corporate crisis, mainly because of strategic threats. For the duration of the crisis, companies struggle to minimize the harm brought to their reputation and brand equity. This paper presents a new notion of measuring organizational success when dealing with product-harm crises. It introduces the concept of country of origin as a potential tool in managing the crisis as it gives a comprehensive overview of effects on perceptions and attitudes of consumers towards products from abroad. This can suggest that using positive associations of the country when building a strong brand creates consumers’ positive attitude and perception towards country of origin aspect of the brand. We think that even at the crisis time, perception, attitude, and behavior that lead to willingness of purchase are influenced by aspects related to country of origin. Thus, country of origin has been identified as an important factor that influences successful recovery from a product-harm crisis.
Academic Commentary: 'Individual Giving and Philanthropy'
Authors: Breeze Beth
Published: December 2015

"We as human beings live in a very imprecise world. A world where our perceptions of reality are far more important than actual reality."

This quote connects the three papers discussed in this section, each of which highlights how what we think we know about philanthropy, and our commonplace perceptions of how charitable giving works, turns out to be not quite right. And yet those ‘perceptions of reality’ have a huge amount of influence on policy making as well as on our views of both donors and fundraisers.
Analysis of drought characteristics over Luanhe River basin using the joint deficit index
Authors: Wang Yixuan , Li Jianzhu , Feng Ping , Hu Rong
Published: December 2015

In order to describe the overall drought status objectively, a copula-based joint deficit index (JDI) was adopted for analyses of drought characteristics in Luanhe River basin. Monthly precipitation data from 1958 to 2011 selected from 26 rain-gauge stations were used for calculating the JDI. The JDI, which encompasses multiple deficit statuses over time scales from 1 to 12 months by using the 12-dimensional empirical copula, is shown to be capable of providing a comprehensive and objective assessment of droughts. In addition, it is demonstrated that both emerging and prolonged droughts can be captured by the JDI. Results of the drought evaluation over the Luanhe River basin indicate that the frequency of drought occurrence generally increases from northwest to southeast, and droughts observed in summer and autumn are more frequent and severe. Compared with the northwestern part of the area, the drought events in the southeast are characterized by longer duration and greater severity. Furthermore, a general tendency of drying is found in the flood season (July to September) over the basin, with significant aggravating trends in the southeastern part. These related drought characteristics could provide valuable information and references for regional mitigation strategies and water resource management.
Decreased level of serum autoantibody against LG72 is a biosignature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Hwang Chi-Shin , Tsai Chon-Haw , Liu Guan-Ting , Li Weimin , Chang Hao-Teng
Published: December 2015

Aim: LG72 can increase mitochondrial ROSs and oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathophysiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The serum level of LG72 or LG72-related molecules might therefore be associated with ALS. Here, we aim to determine the serum autoantibody against LG72 has potential as a biomarker for the diagnosis of ALS. Materials: Seventy-eighty patients with ALS, 45 patients with AD, 43 patients with PD and 88 healthy adults were enrolled. Results: The concentration of serum autoantibody against LG72 was more than fourfold lower in ALS than other control groups (p < 0.001). The AUC was 0.9627 when the cut-off value for autoantibody concentration was 0.167 μg/ml. Conclusion: This finding suggests that the autoantibody against LG72 might serve as a surrogate biomarker for ALS.
Oral Steroid Contraception
Authors: Sech Laura A , Mishell Daniel R
Published: December 2015

Oral steroid contraception is a popular method of family planning worldwide. Over the past several decades, this method of contraception has changed significantly by decreasing the estrogen dose, changing the progestin component, and reducing the hormone free interval. Despite the popularity of oral steroid contraception, there has been much criticism regarding the associated risks of venous thromboembolism and stroke. Despite these established, yet uncommon risks, oral steroid contraception has many important health benefits. This review highlights the available formulations of oral contraceptives along with their evidence-based associated risks and benefits. Highlights regarding future directions for development of novel oral contraceptives are also addressed.
Systems of organic farming in spring vetch II: Biological response of Aeolothrips intermedius Bagnall and Coccinella septempunctata L.
Authors: Nikolova Ivelina , Georgieva Natalia
Published: December 2015

The effects of four systems of organic farming of spring vetsch on
Aeolothrips intermedius Bagnall (Thysanoptera: Aeolothripidae) and Coccinella
septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) population density and the
toxicity of several products on predatory insects were studied. The variants
were: Control (without using any biological products); combined treatment
with Polyversum (biological foliar fertilizer) and Biofa (biological plant
growth regulator); treatment with NeemAzal T/S (biological insecticide, a.i.
azadirachtin) and treatment with a combination of NeemAzal with Polyversum
and Biofa. Variant V was a conventional farming system in which a combination
of Nurelle D (synthetic insecticide), Masterblend (foliar fertilizer) and
Flordimex 420 (growth regulator) was used as a standard treatment. In the
organic farming system that included treatment of plants with the biological
insecticide NeemAzal (azadirachtin), the reduction in A. intermedius
abundance was 20.7% when it was applied alone and 24.6 % in combination with
the organic products Polyversum and Biofa. NeemAzal achieved a lower
reduction in the counts of predatory ladybirds C. septempunctata, from 14.9%
(alone) to 21.9% (combination). The biological insecticide, applied alone or
in combination, was mostly harmless and rarely harmful to A. intermedius.
NeemAzal manifested harmlessness to C. septempunctata as its toxic action did
not exceed 25%. An analysis of variance regarding product toxicity to A.
intermedius and C. septempunctata demonstrated that the type of treatment
(the application of insecticides alone or in combination) had the strongest
effect on product toxicity. ?he use of neem-based insecticides can be a
substantial contribution towards preservation of biodiversity in ecosystems.
Victimisation and justice in intercultural context in Serbia
Authors: Nikolic-Ristanovic Vesna , Copic Sanja , Petrovic Nikola , Saciri Bejan
Published: December 2015

During 2013, within the ALTERNATIVE project, Victimology Society of Serbia
conducted an empirical research study with the aim to find out how people
from three multiethnic communities in Serbia deal with interethnic conflicts
in their everyday life and to identify both problems and positive experiences
in solving them. It also analysed how victims are treated, how the security
and justice are perceived by the citizens, and what is the place of
restorative approaches in dealing with conflicts and security. The research
was conducted in Backa Palanka, Bac, Prijepolje and Medvedja. It consisted of
qualitative and quantitative part, and it had a strong action dimension.
After a brief description of the research methodology, we present main
research findings related to the conflicts that have been evolving since 1990
between members of different ethnic groups in three multiethnic communities
in Serbia, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of victimisation
and respondents? notions of justice, i.e. mechanisms suitable to achieve
justice in the concrete cases of victimisation they experienced. In the
conclusion we point out that respondents attribute high relevance to both
formal and informal restorative approaches, suggesting the need of citizens
in general, and victims in particular to actively participate in the process
of conflict transformation and prevention of further victimisations.
Informing victims about the release of perpetrators from serving their prison sentence
Authors: Hamer-Vidmar Nikica , Bajto Martina , Ivanovic Danijela , Pamukovic Maida , Rusevljan Ana
Published: December 2015

This paper deals with the practice of informing victims about the release of
offenders who serve their prison sentences for crimes against sexual freedom,
against life and limb or criminal acts with elements of violence in the
Republic of Croatia. Tasks of informing victims about the offender?s release
on the basis of the Law on Amendments to the Law on Enforcement of Prison
Sentence perform the Ministry of Justice, the Independent Service for Victims
and Witnesses Support. The Independent Service for Victims and Witnesses
Support developed the system of informing victims based on the practice of
other countries and improves it continuously. The aim of this paper is to
present the procedure of informing victims about the release of offenders, as
well as the survey findings about the extent to which victims take advantage
of some form of psychosocial support that is available, reactions of victims
upon receiving information of the offender?s release as well as about
victims? needs for additional psychosocial support.
Evaluation of Metal Phosphide Nanocrystals as Anode Materials for Na-ion Batteries
Authors: Walter Marc , Bodnarchuk Maryna I. , Kravchyk Kostiantyn V. , Kovalenko Maksym V.
Published: December 2015

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are potential low-cost alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of the much greater natural abundance of sodium salts. However, developing high-performance electrode materials for SIBs is a challenging task, especially due to the ?50% larger
ionic radius of the Na+ ion compared to Li+, leading to vastly different electrochemical behavior. Metal phosphides such as FeP, CoP, NiP2, and CuP2 remain unexplored as electrode materials for SIBs, despite their high theoretical charge storage
capacities of 900–1300 mAh g–1. Here we report on the synthesis of metal phosphide nanocrystals (NCs) and discuss their electrochemical properties as anode materials for SIBs, as well as for LIBs. We also compare the electrochemical characteristics of phosphides with
their corresponding sulfides, using the environmentally benign iron compounds, FeP and FeS2, as a case study. We show that despite the appealing initial charge storage capacities of up to 1200 mAh g–1, enabled by effective nanosizing of the active electrode materials, further work toward optimization of the electrode/electrolyte pair is needed to improve the electrochemical performance upon cycling.