bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eleven years of mountain weather, snow, soil moisture and stream flow data from the rain-snow transition zone – the Johnston Draw catchment, Reynolds Creek Experimental Watershed and Critical Zone Observatory, USA
Authors: Godsey Sarah E. , Marks Danny , Kormos Patrick R. , Seyfried Mark S. , Enslin Clarissa L. , Winstral Adam H. , McNamara James P. , Link Timothy E.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Detailed hydrometeorological data from the rain-to-snow transition zone in mountain regions are limited. As the climate warms, the transition from rain to snow is moving to higher elevations, and these changes are altering the timing of downslope water delivery. To understand how these changes impact hydrological and biological processes in this climatologically sensitive region, detailed observations from the rain-to-snow transition zone are required. We present a complete hydrometeorological dataset for water years 2004 through 2014 for a watershed that spans the rain-to-snow transition zone (doi:10.15482/USDA.ADC/1402076). The Johnston Draw watershed (1.8 km2), ranging from 1497–1869 m in elevation, is a sub-watershed of the Reynolds Creek Experimental Watershed (RCEW) in southwestern Idaho, USA. The dataset includes continuous hourly hydrometeorological variables across a 372 m elevation gradient, on north- and south- facing slopes, including air temperature, relative humidity, and snow depth from 11 sites in the watershed. Hourly measurements of incoming shortwave radiation, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and soil moisture and temperature are available at selected stations. The dataset includes hourly stream discharge measured at the watershed outlet. These data provide the scientific community with a unique dataset useful for forcing and validating models and will allow for better representation and understanding of the complex processes that occur in the rain-to-snow transition zone.
ORCHIDEE-SOM: Modeling soil organic carbon (SOC) and dissolved
organic carbon (DOC) dynamics along vertical soil profiles in Europe
Authors: Camino-Serrano Marta , Guenet Bertrand , Luyssaert Sebastiaan , Ciais Philippe , Bastrikov Vladislav , De Vos Bruno , Gielen Bert , Gleixner Gerd , Jornet-Puig Albert , Kaiser Klaus , Kothawala Dolly , Lauerwald Ronny , Peñuelas Josep , Schrumpf Marion , Vicca Sara , Vuichard Nicolas , Walmsley David , Janssens Ivan A.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Current Land Surface Models (LSMs) typically represent soils in a very simplistic way, assuming soil organic carbon (SOC) as a bulk, thus impeding a correct representation of deep soil carbon dynamics. Moreover, LSMs generally neglect the production and export of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from soils to rivers, leading to overestimations of the potential carbon sequestration on land. These common oversimplified processing of SOC in LSMs is partly responsible for the large uncertainty in the predictions of the soil carbon response to climate change. In this study, we present a new soil carbon module called ORCHIDEE-SOM, embedded within the land surface model ORCHIDEE, which is able to reproduce the DOC and SOC dynamics in a vertically discretized soil to two meters. The model includes processes of biological production and consumption of SOC and DOC, DOC adsorption on- and desorption from soil minerals, diffusion of SOC and DOC and DOC transport with water through and out of the soils to rivers. We evaluated ORCHIDEE-SOM against observations of DOC concentrations and SOC stocks from four European sites with different vegetation covers: a coniferous forest, a deciduous forest, a grassland and a cropland. The model was able to reproduce the SOC stocks along their vertical profiles at the four sites and the DOC concentrations within the range of measurements, with the exception of the DOC concentrations in the upper soil horizon at the coniferous forest. However, the model was not able to fully capture the temporal dynamics of DOC concentrations. Further model improvements should focus on a plant- and depth- dependent parameterization of the new input model parameters, such as the decomposition times of DOC and the microbial carbon use efficiency. We suggest that this new soil module, when parameterized for global simulations, will improve the representation of the global carbon cycle in LSMs, thus helping to constrain the predictions of the future SOC response to global warming.
INTEGRATION OF SATELLITE RAINFALL DATA AND CURVE NUMBER METHOD FOR RUNOFF ESTIMATION UNDER SEMI-ARID WADI SYSTEM
Authors: Adam E. O. , Abd Elbasit M. A. M. , Solomon T. , Ahmed F.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. The arid and semi-arid catchments in dry lands in general require a special effective management as the scarcity of resources and information which is needed to leverage studies and investigations is the common characteristic. Hydrology is one of the most important elements in the management of resources. Deep understanding of hydrological responses is the key towards better planning and land management. Surface runoff quantification of such ungauged semi-arid catchments considered among the important challenges. A 7586 km2 catchment under investigation is located in semi-arid region in central Sudan where mean annual rainfall is around 250 mm and represent the ultimate source for water supply. The objective is to parameterize hydrological characteristics of the catchment and estimate surface runoff using suitable methods and hydrological models that suit the nature of such ungauged catchments with scarce geospatial information. In order to produce spatial runoff estimations, satellite rainfall was used. Remote sensing and GIS were incorporated in the investigations and the generation of landcover and soil information. Five days rainfall event (50.2 mm) was used for the SCS CN model which is considered the suitable for this catchment, as SCS curve number (CN) method is widely used for estimating infiltration characteristics depending on the landcover and soil property. Runoff depths of 3.6, 15.7 and 29.7 mm were estimated for the three different Antecedent Moisture Conditions (AMC-I, AMC-II and AMC-III). The estimated runoff depths of AMCII and AMCIII indicate the possibility of having small artificial surface reservoirs that could provide water for domestic and small household agricultural use.
ASSESSING LAND COVER CHANGES CAUSED BY GRANITE QUARRYING USING REMOTE SENSING
Authors: Moeletsi R. S. , Tesfamichael S. G.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Dimension stone quarrying in the area between Rustenburg and Brits in the North West Province of South Africa has been in existence for over 70 decades. The unique characteristics of the granite deposits in South Africa resulted in making the country a global producer of the granite rocks. This led to intensified quarrying activities between Rustenburg and Brits town. However, this surface mining method, has a potential to impact the environment in a negative way causing loss in vegetation, depletion of natural resources, loss of scenic beauty and contamination of surface water resources. To assess the land cover changes caused by granite quarrying activities, remotely sensed data in the form of Landsat images between 1998 and 2015 were used. Supervised classification was used to create maps. Accuracy assessment using Google EarthTM as a reference data yielded an overall accuracy of 78 %. The post classification change detection method was used to assess land cover changes within the granite quarries. Granite quarries increased by 1174.86 ha while formation of quarry lakes increased to 5.3 ha over the 17-year period. Vegetation cover decreased by 1308 ha in area while 18.3 ha bare land was lost during the same period. This study demonstrated the utility of remote sensing to detect changes in land cover within granite quarries.
LARGE-SCALE INDICATIVE MAPPING OF SOIL RUNOFF
Authors: Panidi E. , Trofimetz L. , Sokolova J. , Kunaeva E.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. In our study we estimate relationships between quantitative parameters of relief, soil runoff regime, and spatial distribution of radioactive pollutants in the soil. The study is conducted on the test arable area located in basin of the upper Oka River (Orel region, Russia). Previously we collected rich amount of soil samples, which make it possible to investigate redistribution of the Chernobyl-origin cesium-137 in soil material and as a consequence the soil runoff magnitude at sampling points. Currently we are describing and discussing the technique applied to large-scale mapping of the soil runoff. The technique is based upon the cesium-137 radioactivity measurement in the different relief structures. Key stages are the allocation of the places for soil sampling points (we used very high resolution space imagery as a supporting data); soil samples collection and analysis; calibration of the mathematical model (using the estimated background value of the cesium-137 radioactivity); and automated compilation of the map (predictive map) of the studied territory (digital elevation model is used for this purpose, and cesium-137 radioactivity can be predicted using quantitative parameters of the relief). The maps can be used as a support data for precision agriculture and for recultivation or melioration purposes.
NDWI-BASED TECHNIQUE FOR DETECTION OF CHANGE DATES OF THE GROWING SEASONS IN RUSSIAN SUBARCTIC
Authors: Panidi E. , Tsepelev V.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. The paper describes a technique for automated analysis of the annual graphs of Normalized Difference Water Index, which enables to allocate framing dates of the spring, summer and autumn growing seasons. The approach proposed and used for detection of growing season dates allows to detect beginning and ending dates for summer season (when the surface air temperature is above +10 °C), in addition to the detection of beginning date for spring season and ending date for autumn season (when the temperature is above +5 °C), as it described by some authors. We describe general idea of the analysis of NDWI annual graphs and some collisions in the graph data, which are possible when the graph is derived from the satellite imagery time series.
PROVING THE CAPABILITY FOR LARGE SCALE REGIONAL LAND-COVER DATA PRODUCTION BY SELF-FUNDED COMMERCIAL OPERATORS
Authors: Thompson M. W. , Hiestermann J. , Moyo L.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. For service providers developing commercial value-added data content based on remote sensing technologies, the focus is to typically create commercially appropriate geospatial information which has downstream business value. The primary aim being to link locational intelligence with business intelligence in order to better make informed decisions. From a geospatial perspective this locational information must be relevant, informative, and most importantly current; with the ability to maintain the information timeously into the future for change detection purposes. Aligned with this, GeoTerraImage has successfully embarked on the production of land-cover/land-use content over southern Africa. The ability for a private company to successfully implement and complete such an exercise has been the capability to leverage the combined advantages of cutting edge data processing technologies and methodologies, with emphasis on processing repeatability and speed, and the use of a wide range of readily available imagery. These production workflows utilise a wide range of integrated procedures including machine learning algorithms, innovative use of non-specialists for sourcing of reference data, and conventional pixel and object-based image classification routines, and experienced/expert landscape interpretation. This multi-faceted approach to data produce development demonstrates the capability for SMME level commercial entities such as GeoTerraImage to generate industry applicable large data content, in this case, wide area coverage land-cover and land-use data across the sub-continent. Within this development, the emphasis has been placed on the key land-use information, such as mining, human settlements, and agriculture, given the importance of this geo-spatial land-use information in business and socio-economic applications and decision making.
OIL POLLUTION IN INDONESIAN WATERS: COMBINING STATISTICAL ANALYSES OF ENVISAT ASAR AND SENTINEL-1A C-SAR DATA WITH NUMERICAL TRACER MODELLING
Authors: Gade M. , Mayer B. , Meier C. , Pohlmann T. , Putri M. , Setiawan A.
Published: November 2017

Abstract. This Pilot Study aimed at improving the information on the state of the Indonesian marine environment that is gained from satellite data. More than 2000 historical and actual synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data from ENVISAT ASAR and Sentinel-1A/B C-SAR, respectively, were used to produce oil pollution density maps of two regions of interest (ROI) in Indonesian waters. The normalized spill number and the normalized mean polluted area were calculated, and our findings indicate that in general, the marine oil pollution in both ROI is of different origin: while ship traffic appears to be the main source in the Java Sea, oil production industry causes the highest pollution rates in the Strait of Makassar. In most cases hot spots of marine oil pollution were found in the open sea, and the largest number of oil spills in the Java Sea was found from March to May and from September to December, i.e., during the transition from the north-west monsoon to the south-east monsoon, and vice versa. This is when the overall wind and current patterns change, thereby making oil pollution detection with SAR sensors easier. In support of our SAR image analyses high-resolution numerical forward and backward tracer experiments were performed. Using the previously gained information we identify strongly affected coastal areas (with most oil pollution being driven onshore), but also sensitive parts of major ship traffic lanes (where any oil pollution is likely to be driven into marine protected areas). Our results demonstrate the feasibility of our approach, to combine numerical tracer modelling with (visual) SAR image analyses for an assessment of the marine environment in Indonesian waters, and they help in better understanding the observed seasonality.
Developing drought impact functions for drought risk management
Authors: Bachmair Sophie , Svensson Cecilia , Prosdocimi Ilaria , Hannaford Jamie , Stahl Kerstin
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Drought management frameworks are dependent on methods for monitoring and prediction, but quantifying the hazard alone is arguably not sufficient; the negative consequences that may arise from a lack of precipitation must also be predicted if droughts are to be better managed. However, the link between drought intensity, expressed by some hydrometeorological indicator, and the occurrence of drought impacts has only recently begun to be addressed. One challenge is the paucity of information on ecological and socioeconomic consequences of drought. This study tests the potential for developing empirical drought impact functions based on drought indicators (Standardized Precipitation and Standardized Precipitation Evaporation Index) as predictors and text-based reports on drought impacts as a surrogate variable for drought damage. While there have been studies exploiting textual evidence of drought impacts, a systematic assessment of the effect of impact quantification method and different functional relationships for modeling drought impacts is missing. Using Southeast England as a case study we tested the potential of three different data-driven models for predicting drought impacts quantified from text-based reports: logistic regression, zero-altered negative binomial regression (hurdle model), and an ensemble regression tree approach (random forest). The logistic regression model can only be applied to a binary impact/no impact time series, whereas the other two models can additionally predict the full counts of impact occurrence at each time point. While modeling binary data results in the lowest prediction uncertainty, modeling the full counts has the advantage of also providing a measure of impact severity, and the counts were found to be reasonably predictable. However, there were noticeable differences in skill between modeling methodologies. For binary data the logistic regression and the random forest model performed similarly well based on leave-one-out cross validation. For count data the random forest outperformed the hurdle model. The between-model differences occurred for total drought impacts and for two subsets of impact categories (water supply and freshwater ecosystem impacts). In addition, different ways of defining the impact counts were investigated and were found to have little influence on the prediction skill. For all models we found a positive effect of including impact information of the preceding month as a predictor in addition to the hydrometeorological indicators. We conclude that, although having some limitations, text-based reports on drought impacts can provide useful information for drought risk management, and our study showcases different methodological approaches to developing drought impact functions based on text-based data.
An engineering model for 3-D turbulent wind inflow based on a limited set of random variables
Authors: Fluck Manuel , Crawford Curran
Published: November 2017

Abstract. Emerging stochastic analysis methods are of potentially great benefit for wind turbine power output and loads analysis. Instead of requiring multiple (e.g. 10 min) deterministic simulations, a stochastic approach can enable a quick assessment of a turbine's long-term performance (e.g. 20-year fatigue and extreme loads) from a single stochastic simulation. However, even though the wind inflow is often described as a stochastic process, the common spectral formulation requires a large number of random variables to be considered. This is a major issue for stochastic methods, which suffer from the curse of dimensionality leading to a steep performance drop with an increasing number of random variables contained in the governing equations. In this paper a novel engineering wind model is developed which reduces the number of random variables by 4–5 orders of magnitude compared to typical models while retaining proper spatial correlation of wind speed sample points across a wind turbine rotor. The new model can then be used as input to direct stochastic simulations models under development. A comparison of the new method to results from the commercial code TurbSim and a custom implementation of the standard spectral model shows that for a 3-D wind field, the most important properties (cross-correlation, covariance, auto- and cross-spectrum) are conserved adequately by the proposed reduced-order method.
Flora vascular de la Puebla de Cazalla (Sevilla, España): taxones de interés corológico para la provincia de Sevilla
Authors: Pulgar Íñigo , Herrera José Manuel
Published: November 2017

Se extraen del catálogo de la flora vascular de La Puebla de Cazalla 52 taxones considerados raros o escasos en la provincia de Sevilla. Se establecen como criterio de rareza la presencia de los taxones en menos de 3 cuadrículas de 10 x 10 km en la base de datos de ANTHOS y la ausencia de citas en la comarca natural de la Campiña Alta. Se repasan las localizaciones provinciales de los taxones seleccionados.
Effet de la réhabilitation de la steppe à Hammada scoparia dans la région de Naâma (Algérie)
Authors: Abdelkrim Benaradj , Hafidha Boucherit , Khéloufi Benabdeli
Published: November 2017

La réhabilitation pastorale de la steppe à Hammada scoparia par la technique de la mise en défens a un impact positif en matière de remontée biologique par une augmentation quantitative et qualitative du taux de recouvrement de la végétation, de la richesse floristique et de la phytomasse.
Facebook’s Compatibility, Reasons for Disclosure, and Discussion of Social and Political Issues: The Case of University Students Using Facebook
Authors: Aljasir Shuaa , Bajnaid Ayman , Elyas Tariq , Alnawasrah Mustafa
Published: November 2017

This paper presents the results and discussion of qualitative interviews that were conducted with 20 of Saudi university students, including findings concerning their opinions about the compatibility of Facebook with Saudi culture. It also examines their reasoning and privacy concerns when disclosing personal information online, and reports their perceptions about discussing social and political issues on Facebook. Findings revealed that Saudi students disclosed much of their personal information. They disclosed more than half of their personally identifiable information, about three quarters of their sensitive personal information, and about half of their potentially stigmatising personal information.
Crafting the Effective Learning Model for High Education: An Investigation from the business Incubator in Three Universities in Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Nila Krisnawati , Andri Alfi
Published: November 2017

The study aims to examine the current implementation of entrepreneurship learning including business incubator and to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of entrepreneurship and incubator output including developing collaborative learning model in each particular faculties/university in Jakarta and Tangerang. Method of the study uses qualitative analysis which is focusing on Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and in -depth interview approaches to eight universities and fifteen academicians with strong background in managing as well as entrepreneurship teaching experiences. The result shows that strong collaboration between the study programs and business incubator must be strongly established to provide entrepreneurship learning experiences in higher education. There are significant aspects as influencing factors to create collaborative model between entrepreneurship program and business incubator; university’s vision and mission, entrepreneurial background lecturer, strong culture and reward system. This study is claimed as few studies focusing on developing a collaborative model specifically to the universities which have business incubator in Indonesia. Studies on the effect on collaborative learning model on entrepreneurship toward succesful entrepreneurship education would be considerably fill in the gaps in the body of knowledge on the subject.
Learning in the traditional-faculty supervised teaching Model: PART 1-The nursing students’ perspective
Authors: Luhanga Florence Loyce
Published: November 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions and experiences of nursing faculty, clinical instructors (CIs) and nursing students within the traditional faculty supervised model of clinical teaching. This article presents findings that explored the strengths and limitations of the traditional model in relation to student learning from the nursing students’ perspectives.Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Qualitative data were gathered through individual semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic content analysis.Results and conclusions: Seven nursing students participated. Students perceived their experiences with the traditional model positively but noted that their learning experiences were dependent on CIs and the clinical settings. Strengths of the model included peer learning/support and support for novice students. Limitations of the model included high instructor-to-student ratios, missed learning opportunities while waiting for CI, and concerns with the evaluation process. Recommendations for improving the quality of clinical experiences are presented.
Responses of Insect Pests and Plant Diseases to Changing and Variable Climate: A Review
Authors: Katsaruware-Chapoto Rumbidzai D. , Mafongoya Paramu L. , Gubba Augustine
Published: November 2017

Natural and anthropogenic factors have resulted in altered environmental conditions that influence changes in abundance and diversity of insect pests. Global climate change projections focus on crop yields and adaptation strategies to declining yields and ignore the likely impact of a changing climate on insect pests and plant diseases. In this research paper, we review the effects of climate variables namely temperature, carbon dioxide (CO2), precipitation and extreme weather events on insect pests and plant diseases incidence. Elevated temperatures, CO2 and extreme weather events have been shown to alter the distribution, reproductive potential, the incidence and abundance of plant insects and diseases in temperate regions because of the dependence of insects and diseases on environmental conditions. There is limited information on the influence of temperature and carbon dioxide as well as their interaction on the incidence and severity of insect pests, bacterial and viral diseases in the tropical regions. Information on the influence of altered precipitation patterns is also limited but could be of importance in insect distribution studies in a changing climate. Some tropical insects pests are most likely to suffer from extreme heat, resulting in death and hence pest extinction. Future research should focus on the interaction of elevated temperature and CO2, determine the influence of supra optimal summer temperatures, temperature variability, precipitation variability and the corresponding viral and bacterial diseases.
Sensitive Detection of Neonicotinoid Insecticides and Other Selected Pesticides in Pollen and Nectar Using Nanoflow Liquid Chromatography Orbitrap Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Moreno-González David , Alcántara-Durán Jaime , Gilbert-López Bienvenida , Beneito-Cambra Miriam , Cutillas Víctor M , Rajski Łukasz , Molina-Díaz Antonio , García-Reyes Juan F
Published: November 2017

In this work, a new method based on nanoflow LC with high-resolution MS was developed for the determination of eight pesticides in pollen and nectar samples, including neonicotinoid insecticides and other selected pesticides commonly found in bees and beeswax. Detection was undertaken with a hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometer (Q Exactive™) equipped with a commercial nanospray ion source. The extraction of pesticides from pollen samples was performed by a modified micro-QuEChERS method scaled down to Eppendorf tubes, whereas nectar samples were simply diluted with a water–methanol (95 + 5, v/v) solution. Good linearity (>0.999 in all cases) was obtained between 0.05 and 500 µg/kg and between 0.04 and 400 µg/kg for pollen and nectar, respectively. Recovery rates in pollen ranged from 85 to 97%, with RSDs <12%. Matrix effect was evaluated and showed negligible effects for all studied pesticides. The lowest concentration levels tested and validated were 0.5 and 0.4 µg/kg for pollen and nectar matrixes, respectively. In addition, selected incurred samples were studied, obtaining several positive findings in pollen and nectar samples, demonstrating the sensitivity and applicability of the proposed method.
A BELEZA DO SAGRADO COMO INTERFACE EVANGELIZADORA NO UNIVERSO TEEN.
Authors: Sotero dos Santos Neto José , Cararra Paulo Sérgio
Published: November 2017

O artigo apresenta como temática as inquietações acerca do corpo do adolescente e a dimensão corporal juvenil como revelação da beleza do sagrado. A adolescência é uma etapa que anuncia transformações e rupturas em todas as dimensões. Período de mudanças que vão desde o corpo, perpassam relações interpessoais, sexualidade, força, emoções, desejos, sentimentos, afetando também a capacidade de compreender e explicar o mundo e as coisas. Diante do exposto, como acompanhamos nossos adolescentes no processo de maturação, autonomia, escolhas e construção do projeto de vida? Ficamos extasiados perante a beleza deles? Quais são os valores que permeiam nossa relação com os adolescentes? Nesse sentido, a beleza desperta o amor e nos faz ver no outro um próximo a amar. Ela tem como proposta a gratuidade, exige tempo, contemplação, admiração... Sinaliza o Transcendente, conduz ao mistério. Portanto, a percepção do divino encarnado no corpo do adolescente adquire cidadania a partir da nossa abertura a esta novidade e aos desdobramentos diversos que ela provoca.
Formação do Psicólogo no SUS: revisando a base de sua formação
Authors: Silva Elsie Frances , Pereira Vitor Miranda Batista , Neto Raul De Barros , Passaglio Kátia Tomagnini
Published: November 2017

A atuação do Psicólogo no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) se torna cada vez mais importante, por sua capacidade de trabalhar o sujeito em diversos contextos. Dentro daquilo que se aprende enquanto graduando de Psicologia, o aluno deve estar apto a desenvolver a criticidade frente aos modos como a Psicologia se constrói e dentro da atual demanda dos profissionais dessa área. Uma revisão bibliográfica foi realizada, junto à análise dos ementários dos cursos de psicologia de cinco universidades brasileiras, para averiguação do andamento do ensino voltado para a atuação do Psicólogo no SUS. Esse assunto é pertinente pela necessidade de se formarem profissionais aptos para a atuação nesse sistema, de acordo com as proposições dos Ministérios da Saúde e da Educação e Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais. O que foi evidenciado em nosso estudo é que há pouco direcionamento da formação do psicólogo para o SUS nos cursos investigados, mas há grandes potencialidades para tal, exigindo adequações curriculares.
ROUBO MAJORADO PELO EMPREGO DE ARMA DE FOGO: Uma análise crítica quando à sua aplicabilidade na jurisprudência pátria.
Authors: Porto Leandro Teixeira
Published: November 2017

Inicialmente, o presente trabalho tem por escopo analisar criticamente a aplicação da majorante referente ao emprego de arma de fogo no delito de roubo (art. 157, §2º, inciso I, CP) naqueles casos específicos em que não há a apreensão do referido instrumento ou, quando há, não exista o devido Laudo Pericial que comprove efetivamente a natureza, eficiência e prestabilidade da arma e das suas respectivas munições utilizadas no ato da conduta criminosa, ainda que tal fato esteja corroborado por depoimentos testemunhais ou declarações da vítima. Para tanto, demonstraremos o equívoco interpretativo exarado nas mais diversas jurisprudências dos nossos tribunais, principalmente no que diz respeito ao enunciado do artigo 167 do Código de Processo Penal
InLibras: Criação de um Ambiente Lúdico para Aprendizado de Libras
Authors: Buganti Deiziane , Mezalira Rafael Moretto , Petry Franciele Carla , Alves Roberson Junior Fernandes
Published: November 2017

O projeto InLibras tem como objetivo principal disponibilizar uma ambiente acessível para que crianças surdas e pais ouvintes possam aprender a Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras). Espera-se motivar, assim, a interação no meio familiar desde a primeira infância, dando às crianças a oportunidade de se desenvolver por meio da língua materna dos surdos, possibilitando sua inclusão na sociedade com mais facilidade. A tecnologia é uma fonte de conhecimento, mobilidade e acessibilidade que está cada vez mais cedo presente na vida de todos. É importante usá-la para algo educativo e para promover conhecimento. Com este intuito, desenvolveu-se a ferramenta web InLibras, levando em conta, principalmente, o fator de acessibilidade, de modo que os usuários possam acessá-lo em qualquer lugar e a qualquer hora, seguindo seu próprio ritmo de aprendizado. Dotada de uma arquitetura pedagógica disposta de ambientes lúdicos, possibilita a familiarização com o cotidiano das crianças e dos pais, motivando o aprendizado de Libras.
A viagem como experiência traumática na ficção Paisagem de Porcelana de Cláudia NIna
Authors: Cardoso Bruno
Published: November 2017

Resumo:O artigo analisa a representação da experiência de deslocamento no romance Paisagem de Porcelana da escritora carioca Claudia Nina. A leitura da obra focaliza os expedientes narrativos empregados pela autora no objetivo de figurar a viagem da protagonista-narradora a Holanda sob uma moldura traumática e dramática. Assim, o enredo se constrói sob uma perspectiva memorialista, conforme Cury( 2016), comumente utilizada em narrativas de viagem. A hipótese de leitura assume que a narradora, ao passo que rememora os acontecimentos traumáticos ocorridos em sua experiência de viagem a Amsterdã, produz um discurso de ficção reparando as arestas deixadas pela experiência traumática. Em consequência disso,, a possibilidade de superar a experiência traumática de viagem se viabiliza, no romance, por intermédio da criação de uma escrita ficcional sobre ela,o que se  revela como estratégia narrativa crucial para a construção do enredo.
“O profeta”, de Samuel Rawet: moldura narrativa, corte cinematográfico e cena expressionista
Authors: Pires Maria Isabel Edom , Cury Maria Zilda Ferreira
Published: November 2017

 Este artigo trata dos modos de construção do conto “O profeta”, de Samuel Rawet, a partir da leitura de algumas referências intermidiáticas. Analisam-se a epígrafe, como um procedimento antecipatório e modular do conto; as imagens que convidam à leitura de elementos picturais, como as que sintetizam a viagem do imigrante e as visões da guerra oriundas do domínio expressionista, em comparação com a obra do pintor Lasar Segall; e os cortes e a montagem que indicam procedimentos cinematográficos. Tais processos apontam, segundo esta análise, para a forma seccionada como é visto o imigrante, para a disrupção da sua figura na sociedade receptora e para a dificuldade que ele encontra de partilhar a experiência da guerra. O conto enfatizaria a impossibilidade de reconhecer a inteireza do estrangeiro na condição de imigrante por meio de recursos elípticos e sinedóquicos.

Palavras-chave: Conto. Imigração. Intermidialidade. Artes plásticas.
Jorge de Sena e o Minotauro: ao desterro, sempre!
Authors: Santos Alessandro Barnabé Ferreira
Published: November 2017

Este ensaio trata do modo pelo qual se articula o testemunho poético de Jorge de Sena a partir do tópico da paisagem. Poeta, ficcionista e professor universitário, Sena – “nascido em Portugal, de pais portugueses, / e pai de brasileiros no Brasil [...]” será “[...] talvez norte-americano quando lá estiver” – descreve com fôlego sua peregrinação infecta pelo Brasil e pelos Estados Unidos. Os versos prosaicos de “Em Creta, com o Minotauro” tematizam a peregrinação infecta do poeta e obrigam-nos a pensar de que forma as paisagens ali servem como indícios das visões que teve o poeta acerca dos espaços de exílio pelos quais transitou. Para tanto, recorre-se aos estudos dialogantes entre poesia e paisagem, de Michel Collot, e a perspectiva fenomenológica da Geografia Humanista-Cultural.
Evaluation of Ki-67 Index in Core Needle Biopsies and Matched Breast Cancer Surgical Specimens
Authors: Ahn Soomin , Lee Junghye , Cho Min-Sun , Park Sanghui , Sung Sun Hee
Published: November 2017

Context.—

The Ki-67 index is strongly prognostic and is used as a surrogate marker to distinguish luminal A from luminal B breast cancer types.

Objective.—

To investigate differences in Ki-67 index between core needle biopsy samples and matched surgical samples in breast cancer.

Design.—

We included patients with invasive breast cancer who did not receive neoadjuvant therapy. A total of 89 pairs of core needle biopsies and surgical specimens were collected, and the Ki-67 index was assessed in hot spot areas using an image analyzer. We applied a 14% Ki-67 index to define low versus high groups.

Results.—

The Ki-67 index was significantly higher in core needle biopsies than in surgical specimens (P < .001), with a median absolute difference of 3.5%. When we applied 14% as a cutoff, 16 of 89 cases (18%) showed discrepancy. Thirteen cases showed a high Ki-67 index in core needle biopsies but a low Ki-67 index in surgical samples. There were 10 cases (11.2%) that showed discordant luminal A/B types between core needle biopsy and the matched surgical specimen. The reasons for the discordance were poor staining of MIB1 accompanied by fixation issues and intratumoral heterogeneity of the Ki-67 index.

Conclusions.—

A significant difference in the Ki-67 index between core biopsy and surgical specimens was observed. Our findings indicate that it may be better to perform the Ki-67 assay on the core needle biopsy and the surgical specimen than on only one sample.
Response of Various Nitrogen Levels on the Growth and Yield Performance of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.)
Authors: Qadir Bux Baloch  , Altaf Hussain  , Niaz Ahmed Wahocho  , Nasir Ali Baloch  , Safdar Ali Wahocho  , Arshad Ali Kaleri  , Rameez Raja Kaleri  , Abdul Qadir Gola
Published: November 2017

Nitrogen (N) fertilization at optimum quantity to cultivated plants is essential for sustainable crop productivity. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the response of nitrogen fertilizers on the growth and yield traits of tomato during 2016, at the experimental field of Orchard, | department of Horticulture, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam. Six nitrogen treatment doses were tested (T1 =control (untreated), T2 = 30 N kg ha-1, T3 = 60 N kg ha-1, T4 = 90 N kg ha-1, T5 = 120 N kg ha-1 and T6 = 150 N kg ha-1.). The data were recorded on the number of branches plant-1, days to flowering, days to fruiting, number of fruits plant-1, weight of single fruit (g), yield plot-1 and yield ha-1 (tons). The results demonstrated that N fertilization showed significant influence on both vegetative and reproductive traits of tomato. On the contrary, plants which were not fertilized with N displayed minimum values for all investigated traits. The highest N level (150 kg ha-1) showed maximum number of branches (5.51) plant-1, minimum day to flowering (42.43) less days to fruiting (46.00), more fruits plant-1 (31.00) maximum weight of single fruit (46.50 g) and highest fruit yield plot-1 (21.01 kg) and per hectare (14008 tons), respectively. It was concluded that the crop growth and productivity was significantly influenced by various levels of nitrogen. However, 150 N kg ha-1 as compared to 120 N and other concentrations considerably displayed better performance in terms of vegetative and reproductive traits of tomato. Hence for optimum growth and economically higher yield, the tomato crop may be fertilized with 150 N kg ha-1.
Estimation of Exopolysaccharides (EPS) Producing Ability of Cr (VI) Resistant Bacterial Strains from Tannery Effluent
Authors: Rida Batool  , Usama Marghoob  , Asma Kalsoom
Published: November 2017

Chromium is a known heavy metal and recognized as a carcinogen to the biological systems. Previously isolated Cr (VI) resistant Exiguobacterium UE1 and UE4 were used in this study. These strains were analysed for exopolysaccharides (EPS) production for the remediation of Cr (VI) contaminated soils. Both the strains could tolerate about 250µg/ml of Cr (VI) stress. Strain UE1 showed 100% Cr (VI) removal whereas UE4 reduced 99.2% at an initial concentration of K2CrO4 100µgml-1. Optimum growth was observed at 37ºC and pH 7 for both strains. Strains exhibited significant EPS production under Cr (VI) stress and non-stress conditions. However, UE1 showed increased production of released as well as loosely bound EPS (0.36g/100ml and 0.152g/100ml respectively) under Cr (VI) supplemented condition. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) technique confirmed the presence of sugars in EPS samples after hydrolysis. Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis showed the involvement of various functional groups such as hydroxyl group and aromatic compounds in the binding of Cr (VI) ions to the EPS. These findings suggest that strains UE1 and UE4 isolated from local tanneries of Pakistan can be used for remediation of Cr (VI) pollutes soils.
Impact of Logarithmic Transformation on the Restoration of Normality in Bioequivalence Data
Authors: Ghazala Ishrat  , Munther Al-Shami  , Nawaz Muhammad , Rizwani Ghazala H.
Published: November 2017

The Logarithmic Transformation is widely used to address the skewness and assumes the normality assumption of the bioequivalence data but this may not be true in all cases unless the underlying assumption is taken into account and verified that the randomly generated data is normally distributed in the BE studies. Instead of restoring the normality in the data, the Log-Transformation may introduce new problems like inducing skewness with an increase in variability, which are even more difficult to deal with, then the original problem of non-normal distribution of data. Pharmacokinetic parameters, derived from the real biodata of the bioequivalence study of Glimepiride 4mg tablet was statistically analyzed, with and without, Log-Transformation through ANOVA and the two were compared for normality assumption through the standard testing for normality like Shapiro-Wilk and Q-Q Plots. The comparison of the conclusive results from both approaches, linear and log-transformed data, does not conclude any significant difference. A further investigation is required to strengthen this notion and to identify the circumstances and situations where the deterministic parameters are ascertained to select a suitable model for the data analysis and conclusion. The alternative analytic methods that eliminate the need of transforming non-normal data distributions prior to analysis, like Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney two one-sided test which has been recommended by Hauschke et al., Hodges-Lehmann estimator or the other newer analytic distribution-free methods, that are not dependent on the distribution of data like the generalized estimating equations (GEE) are recommended.
INFLUENCE TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES ON PROPERTIES OF RUBBER BASED ON BUTADIENE-NITRILE CAOUTCHUC
Authors: Spiridonov Ivan S. , Ushmarin Nikolay F. , Egorov Evgeniy N. , Sandalov Sergey I. , Kol'tsov Nikolay I.
Published: November 2017

Influence of various technological additives on processability of the rubber mixture and the elastic-strength properties of rubber based on butadiene-nitrile caoutchuc BNKS-28AMN was investigated. The study was conducted with the aim of establishing technological additives that increase the elastic-strength characteristics of rubber and its resistance to the action of aggressive hydrocarbon media. The composition of the rubber mixture to be studied included butadiene-nitrile rubber BNKS-28AMN, novoperoks BP-40, zinc monometacrylate, diaphene FP, acetononyl H, oligoester acrylates MGF-9 and TGM-3, carbon black filler P 803 and other ingredients. On lab rollers LB 320 150/150, rubber compound variants were prepared by mixing rubber with ingredients and processing aids. As technological additives were used lubstab-01, zinclet BB 222, dispersant Fl plus and oxanol CS-100. For the rubber mixture variants, the vulcanization characteristics on the MDR 3000 rheometer manufactured by Mon Tech were investigated. The rubber mixture was vulcanized in a two-storey hydraulic electrically heated press VP-400-2E at a temperature of 150 ° C for 30 min. Investigations of the elastic-strength properties of vulcanizates were carried out according to the existing standards for the rubber industry. The study of the thermo-aggressiveness of vulcanizates was carried out by determining the change in their elastic-strength properties after the thermal action of the standard liquid SZHR-1, as well as the change in mass after aging in a mixture of isooctane and toluene. As a result of the conducted studies it was found that the introduction of technological additives leads to an increase in the elastic-strength index of rubber by improving the dispersion of carbon black filler P 803 and other components of the mixture in the rubber matrix. The best elastic-strength characteristics and the smallest their change after exposure to aggressive hydrocarbonic fluids is characterized rubber containing zinkolet BB 222.Forcitation:Spiridonov I.S., Ushmarin N.F., Egorov E.N., Sandalov S.I., Kol'tsov N.I. Influence technological additives on properties of rubber based on butadiene-nitrile caoutchuc. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60. N 10. P. 53-57
MECHANISM OF ELECTROCOAGULATION OF CHAMBER PRODUCT AFTER FLOTATION OF CYCLONE DUST OF SILICON PRODUCTION
Authors: Petrovskaya Valentina N. , Kondrat’ev Viktor V. , Petrovskiy Alexey A.
Published: November 2017

Spheroidal micro silica has a large specific-surface. This makes it indispensable for the manufacture of composite materials: construction mixtures, paints, rubber, adsorbents, etc. In the process of studying the properties of dust formed in the production of silicon, it was established that practically all of the quartzite carried away in the form of a fine dust phase into the gas removal and gas cleaning system is represented by spheroidized micro- and nanoparticles of SiO2 with a carbon impurity that is invariably present also in the finely dispersed state. One of the ways to extract carbon and amorphous silicon oxide from the dust cyclone is flotation. As a result of flotation, 29% of the sand fraction, 40% of the foam product enrichedcarbon, and 31% of the chamber product enriched SiO2 were obtained. It is shown that the target nanofraction of amorphous silica from the chamber product after flotation can be extracted by electrocoagulation. The dependence of the mass of the coagulum on the current density on aluminum electrodes was obtained during electrocoagulation of the chamber product. It is established that under the action of current on the system under investigation, the metal of the cathode and the anode dissolve. The mechanism of electrocoagulation is shown. The chamber product is a stable finely dispersed SiO2 suspension with a pH of 8-9. Since the surface of the silica is hydrophilic, OH- is adsorbed on it and the surface of the dispersed particle is charged negatively. As a result of electrochemical and chemical dissolution of aluminum electrodes, the aluminum hydroxide formed has a positive charge. The different particles stick together, as a result of which their dimensions increase, coagulation takes place, and then precipitation occurs.Forcitation:Petrovskaya V.N., Kondrat’ev V.V., Petrovskiy A.A. Mechanism of electrocoagulation of chamber product after flotation of cyclone dust of silicon production. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60. N 10. P. 68-74
FEATURES OF STRUCTURAL-GROUP COMPOSITION OF SATURATED HYDROCARBONS OF NAFTALAN OIL OF AZERBAIJAN
Authors: Adigozalova Vafa A. , Polyakova Lyudmila P.
Published: November 2017

Naftalan oil is known to be used in a treatment of various deseases. The unique medicinal effect is caused by the special chemical nature, due to this oil is differ from the industrial one. The actual problem of today is to study physical and chemical properties and chemical composition of Naftalan oil from various expluatation levels for the development of scientific bases of ecological monitoring of medicinal oil, and for the solution of the practical tasks on its standardization. The paper discusses the study on physical and chemical properties and chemical composition of the oils from the various levels of the top part of Naftalan field and the peculiarities of its biological effect.The tasks are as: a determination of physical and chemical properties, component and group hydrocarbon composition of oil in working wells of three exploitation levels (the first, marly, the second – sandy) of the top department of the Maikop suite of Naftalan oil field; a comparative study on structure-group composition of saturated hydrocarbons isolated from different on the properties samples of Naftalan oil to find their “working start”. As a result of the studies the influence of vertical differentiation was shown to effect sufficiently on fraction and component composition of Naftalan oil. The peculiarities of area distribution of a deposit are associated with changes in properties and composition of a fold structure and presence of the bed water-oil contact. A stability of oil of the first and marl levels and changes in properties of oil of the second sandy level effected by the stretching levels of the commercial oil are shown by the comparison of the results of the systematical analysis of the oil from the working wells of the top department of the oil field carrying out for 10 years. A difference in physical and chemical properties of oils was found to be caused by the peculiarities of structure-group composition of saturated components.Forcitation:Adigozalova V.A., Polyakova L.P. Features of structural-group composition of saturated hydrocarbons of Naftalan oil of Azerbaijan. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60. N 10. P. 22-29