bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identidade cultural e agência em Der Russe ist einer, der Birken liebt, de Olga Grjasnowa
Authors: Mathias Dionei
Published: June 2018

O romance Der Russe ist einer, der Birken liebt (sem tradução para o português e traduzido livremente como ‘O russo é alguém que ama bétulas’), escrito por Olga Grjasnowa e publicado em 2012, trata de uma jovem mulher judia que emigra do Azerbaijão para a Alemanha e que passa alguns tempos em Israel. O romance aborda os conflitos relacionados ao processo de imigração e à sua redefinição em novos contextos culturais. Assim, este artigo pretende se concentrar na problematização da identidade cultural e da agência, analisando essa interseção em dois contextos: primeiramente, a identidade cultural judaica num contexto minoritário e, em seguida, a mesma identidade cultural e sua negociação em Israel. Em ambos os contextos, a protagonista permanece estrangeira, tecendo uma narrativa identitária longe das macronarrativas religiosas e nacionais.
The National Diabetes Educational Program
Authors: Siminerio Linda
Published: June 2018

The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) was launched in 1997. Its aims were to translate the findings of diabetes research studies into clinical and public health practice, which it has successfully achieved through engaging a range of public and private sector stakeholders; and adapting to address changing priorities in diabetes education, prevention, and care; changing demographics; and evolving communication technologies.1 The program also conducts its own population-based survey, the NDEP National Diabetes Survey (NNDS), which monitors changes in knowledge, attitudes and practices in key target audiences.2 The most recent initiative has been the Diabetes Discoveries and Practice Blog3
Insulin Distress
Authors: Kalra Sanjay , Balhara Yatan Pal Singh
Published: June 2018

Diabetes distress (DD) is a commonly encountered adjustment disorder among persons living with diabetes. This article discusses insulin distress, a subtype of DD, which has distinct characteristics. Insulin distress can be defined as an emotional response to a suggestion to use insulin; characterized by extreme apprehension, discomfort, dejection, or denial; due to a perceived inability to cope with the requirements of insulin therapy. We describe the etiopathogenesis, clinical features and management of insulin distress. They highlight the clinical challenges that insulin distress poses in some persons. Pragmatic suggestions are shared regarding the addressing of insulin distress before or in parallel with insulin prescription.
Women with Diabetes—Two Specifications Mean Double Trouble
Authors: Ajmal Sana , Anwar Anum , Khan Annum
Published: June 2018

Gender inequality is a highly discussed and topical issue throughout the world at present. Women in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to gender discrimination, especially women living with chronic illness. This commentary piece discusses the discriminaton issues faced by women with type 1 diabetes in the developing world as they try to conform to the gender roles expected of them whilst managing their diabetes, and changes that could be made in the future.
Tracking State-Level Health Impact Assessment Legislation from 2012-2016
Authors: Waimberg Joshua , Cloud Lindsay K. , Campbell Andrew T. , Lindberg Ruth , Pollack Keshia M.
Published: June 2018

Background: To collect and analyze state-level Health Impact Assessment (HIA) legislative activity.
Methods: Two longitudinal datasets examining state-level HIA legislation across the United States between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016 were developed using the policy surveillance process. One dataset captures the characteristics of all HIA bills that were introduced and failed, or introduced and were still under consideration, during the time period of the study; the second dataset captures the characteristics of all HIA laws that were enacted or amended, including statutes and regulations. 
Results: Forty-three HIA bills were introduced that require, encourage, or incentivize the use of an HIA, and three of these bills were enacted or amended into law, between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016.
Conclusions: Additional research is necessary to understand the factors that drive success or failure of HIA legislation, and the impacts of such legislation when implemented on decision-making, health determinants and outcomes, and health equity.
Policy Implications: Although legislation can encourage further use of HIAs, they need to provide sufficient clarity, guidance, and resources to effectively foster use of HIAs.
"Coming out" rhetoric in disability studies: Exploring the limits of analogy by looking at its fit with the Deaf experience
Authors: Mauldin Laura
Published: May 2018

This article takes as its entry point the borrowing of coming out discourse in Disability Studies. It first discusses the limits of using such analogies and then investigates its fit when considering the specificity of the Deaf experience. The research is based on five personal histories garnered through in-depth interviews with individuals primarily discussing their processes of coming to identify as Deaf, but also some discussion of coming to identify as gay/lesbian. Their stories indicate that unlike its deployment in broader disability studies, the discourse of coming out in relation to adopting a Deaf cultural identity does not resonate. Instead, the narratives show that while these Deaf individuals did use a sign for "coming out" to describe their process of identifying as gay/lesbian, they did not use it to describe their Deaf identity development. Their narratives of coming to identify as culturally Deaf instead predominantly use a phrase that can interpreted from sign language as "becoming Deaf," although some of the same processes and features of identity development are present. It concludes with a discussion of the tensions between Deaf and disability studies, the limits of analogizing disability with other categories and particularly the limits of coming out discourse regarding the Deaf experience, as well as a discussion of the universalizing view of disability studies.
Editorial Introduction for 38:2
Authors: Day Ally , Nielsen Kim E.
Published: May 2018

No abstract available.
Diagnostic and prognostic role of magnetic resonance imaging in spinal trauma, and correlation with clinical profile
Authors: Saxena Sangeeta , Meena Dharmraj , Khokar Harsh , Ganeriwala Aditya
Published: June 2018

Background: Trauma is a common and devastating insult to the spine and spinal cord with important long-term sequelae for the individual. Diagnostic imaging, particularly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), plays a crucial role in evaluating and detecting spinal trauma. MRI is not only a diagnostic tool in spinal trauma but also a prognostic predictor. It is possible to predict the neurological outcome of the patients with different cord abnormalities. The objective of this study is to enumerate the cord findings in MRI in patients with spinal trauma and to correlate the findings with clinical profile and neurological outcome of the patients.Methods: A total of 50 cases of spinal trauma over a period of 1 year were included in the study. MRI of spine performed in patients with spinal trauma to see the cord findings. Detailed motor and sensory examination of the patient on admission and discharge was done and graded according to American Spinal Injury Association Scale (ASIA). Chi square test of significance (p<0.005) was used to assess the association between MR findings and clinical outcome.Results: In the study we observed that patients with cord haemorrhage and large cord oedema had initial high grade AIS and less chance of recovery with vice versa. Patients with presence of focus of haemorrhage had more severe grade of initial ASIA than those without haemorrhage with significantly more chances of retaining complete injury at follow up. Patients with edema less than 3cm improved on follow up examination.Conclusions: MRI is an excellent modality of imaging in the diagnosis of cord abnormalities in spinal trauma. The cord findings correlate with the neurological deficit of the patient on admission and discharge.
Thyroid dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus at Puducherry, India: a retrospective study
Authors: Hussain K. Shaik Anwar
Published: June 2018

Background: There is a complex interrelationship in the co-existence of thyroid dysfunction among diabetic patients and may be related to the development of cardiovascular diseases and other complications of long term metabolic derangements. The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction varies from 10 to 24% among diabetic patients. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among the patients with diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital at Puducherry, India.Methods: This retrospective study was conducted during June 2018 analysing the records of diabetes patients attending to the diabetes OPD, Department of General Medicine in the past one year and their association with thyroid dysfunction was studied.Results: Among the study participants (n=200), 14.5% (n=29) were Type I diabetics and 85.5% (n=171) were type II Diabetes patients. The prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction (TD) among the study participants was 28.5% (n=57). The proportion of TD was higher among type 1 DM compared to type 2 (p<0.001).  The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was more (n=7, 24.1%) among type 1DM compared to type II DM patients (p=0.05).Conclusions: There was a higher prevalence of TD among the diabetics. TD was more frequent among type 1 DM compared to Type 2 DM patients and the most frequent TD associated with diabetes was subclinical hypothyroidism.
Substance abuse and its psychiatric effect on adolescence
Authors: Alghamdi Badr , Zrari Mohammed , Elahi Alaa , Alwagdani Meshari , Alghamdi Eman , Moafa Hashem , Miran Shaher , Alamoudi Shahad , Alshahrani Khaled , Binnwejim Mohammed , Jaafari Marwan
Published: June 2018

Substance abuse amongst adolescence is a widespread health issue that witnesses a progressive increase over years. Substance abuse among this age group is associated with significant psychiatric morbidities that differ according to the substance used. Many literature studies were conducted to explore the psychiatric conditions and consequences associated with substance abuse. To date, cannabis was the most common substance studied and the most well-known illicit drug to be associated with various psychiatric co-morbidities. Other studied substances include alcohol, opiates, barbiturates, hallucinogens, and inhalants. The psychiatric effects of various substances depend on the state, the duration, and the dose of their use. This article will review and discuss the short-term and long-term effects of these substances on the mental health among adolescence.
Del efecto Baldwin al efecto Huxley
Authors: Caponi Gustavo
Published: May 2018

En la evolución: síntesis moderna de 1943, Julian Huxley esboza un posible desarrollo de lo que se ha dado en llamar efecto Baldwin, que diverge significativamente de lo pensado por Morgan y por el propio Baldwin en 1896. La versión que Huxley presenta de la selección orgánica se centra exclusivamente en los efectos evolutivos de los ajustes comportamentales realizados por los organismos individuales; dejando de lado el impacto evolutivo de los ajustes fisiológicos, que sí eran considerado por Baldwin y Morgan. Pero, pese a esa restricción, el tipo de efecto evolutivo que Huxley concibe como posible consecuencia de los cambios comportamentales va mucho más allá de una posible, aunque quizá improbable, transformación en instinto del hábito adquirido. Conforme Huxley nos deja ver, los modos en que los organismos se comportan pueden resultar en presiones selectivas de muy diversa índole. El efecto Huxley, que en cierta medida anticipa la idea de construcción de nichos y temas como la co-evolución gen-cultura, fue mejor explicado por Schrödinger y Popper.
GOVERNORS AND NOBILITY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XX CENTURY: COOPERATION AND CONFLICTS
Authors: Barinova E. P
Published: June 2018

In the article contradictions between particularism of nobility on places and centralization aspirations of crown administration are considered. Ways of interaction of the governor with representatives of noble corporation come to light, the reasons of confrontation and negative estimates of identity of governors become clear. It is noted that despite pro-noble orientation and activity, the governor was often negatively estimated by the nobility as the representative of bureaucracy, the official alien to the interests of the province and corporation. It is shown that existence of dissociation between the power and society at the local level, distancing of the governor from local problems and conflicts with representatives of noble corporation promoted increase of estrangement and aggravated political situation in provinces. In this regard the nobility has acted as the opponent of the government project of provincial reform. For the characteristic of relationship of the power and society the structural functional analysis is used. In the article it is noted that events of the first Russian revolution became serious check on durability of the governors case, have shown the insufficient level of competence, organizing abilities and the authority of governors for the decision of political conflicts. The oppositional nature of I and II State Dumas has partially been connected with the fact that local authorities havent managed to realize government interests during the electoral companies. At the same time the motivation of actions of representatives of noble corporation believing that they have a priority in assessment of features of life of the Russian province comes to light. The comparative method has allowed to reveal general and special in estimates of representatives of the governors case. The case of historical sources is presented by memoirs of governors which analysis has allowed to explain administrative decisions of the author in difficult historical conditions. In the article scientific and significant tasks in which the specifics of relationship between representatives of the crown power governors and bodies of noble class self-government leaders of the nobility at the beginning of the XX century are considered are set and solved.
PECULIARITIES OF FOREIGN ELT COURSES USAGE IN THE PROCESS OF FILOLOGICAL STUDENTS COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Kozyreva M. P.
Published: June 2018

The purpose of this article is to prove foreign ELT courses necessity in the process of communicative competence development, which is significant for integration of Russia into the global cultural and educational environment. On the basis of theoretical and methodological research works the author proves the effectiveness of foreign ELT courses usage in the foreign language teaching process as they motivate students to learn modern language, provide them with authentic texts on social topics of current interest while various communicative assignments (discussions, projects, dialogues) contribute to realizing of language personality role in the process of cross-cultural communication. The peculiarities of linguistic, sociolinguistic, strategy, discourse and sociocultural competences development on the basis of ELT course Global are considered; the advantages and disadvantages of ELT process on the basis of this course are revealed; suggestions on the improvement of communicative competence development are offered. The choice of up to date topics for studying and discussion; the structure of units based on juxtaposition, which develops critical thinking; various exercises and assignments directed to all kinds of communicative skills development; grammar sections logically included into the unit context; ELT teaching on the basis of sociocultural approach contributing to culture dialogue are considered to be the advantages of Global course. Special attention is paid to numerous listening comprehension and video assignments as they provide students with useful information, help them to understand native speakers, choose appropriate language means and use them properly in their own speech according to the communicative situation. The disadvantages are also singled out: insufficient number of grammar exercises for better skills development, necessity of translation assignments addition, lack of information about Russia, its reality, culture, traditions, customs, Russian mentality and therefore importance of including useful facts about Russia into the course which is necessary for successful cross-cultural communication.
Us and Them – First-line Management and Change Resistance
Authors: Rønningstad Chris
Published: June 2018

Change agents are vital in enacting organizational change, yet we know little about the specific challenges first-line managers face in this role.This study draws on written responses from man- agers in Norwegian public welfare organizations to describe the trials of being a change agent. The responses reveal that issues arise from resistance among recipients of the change and from the nature of the manager’s role in the organization. Within these categories, four challenges are delineated: (1) fall-out from ‘change fatigue’, (2) individual resistance to change, (3) managers being caught between two worlds, and (4) a lack of managerial discretion.These challenges could potentially limit the change agent’s efficiency. The study suggests areas for future research and ways for public welfare organizations to improve their change processes
Northern Lights Instead of Workers’ Rights: Volunteer Working Tourists in Finnish Lapland
Authors: Brennan Christopher
Published: June 2018

Research on volunteers in the tourism field often deals with the motivations of such persons as well as their effects on host locales, while research on the work conditions of tourism workers often focuses solely on paid employees. However, such research has not focused on the workplace condi- tions for volunteer working tourists in the tourism arena whose motivation, among other reasons, for seeking unpaid work opportunities is a dual role of tourism consumer.As volunteers are not for- mally employed, they are not entitled to legal workplace standards.This article examines, through netnographic research methods and thematic analysis, the workplace experiences of several vol- unteer working tourists in Finnish Lapland, considering how similar to precarious employment their situation is, to some extent enabled by their tourism mindset. This raises curious questions about the use of such labor, suggesting their future inclusion within discussions of precarious work
On Generalized Pseudo-Projectively Recurrent Manifolds
Authors: Singh J. P. , Lalmalsawma C.
Published: June 2018

The object of the present paper is to study generalized pseudo-projectively recurrent manifolds. Some geometric properties of generalized pseudo-projectively recurrent manifolds have been studied under certain curvature conditions. Finally the existence of generalized pseudo-projectively recurrent manifold is shown by examples.
Dietary supplement use among patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Jakimowicz-Tylicka Marzena , Chmielewski Michal , Kuźmiuk-Glembin Izabella , Skonieczny Piotr , Dijakiewicz Grażyna , Zdrojewska Grażyna , Rutkowski Bolesław , Tylicki Leszek , Dębska-Ślizień Alicja
Published: May 2018

Background: Dietary supplements (DS) are available over the counter, and no detailed data on their use is available. Patients with impaired renal function are at risk of toxicity associated with DS. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of DS use in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).Material and methods: A cross-sectional controlled survey study in 180 CKD patients (stage 1-5, dialysis, kidney transplant), 60 patients without CKD served as controls.Results: Self-medication with DS did not differ between subjects with and without CKD. In the CKD group, 20% admitted to use DS regularly, 22% did not take them at all. In the controls, this was 17% and 13%, respectively (NS). The DS use was higher among women as compared to men (89% vs. 70%; p<0.005), and people living in cities in comparison to patients living in villages (81% vs. 63%; p<0.05). DS agents most commonly used were: vitamins, mineral substances and herbs. Major indications for self-medication with DS included: musculoskeletal issues, general health improvement and prevention of urinary tract infections. Subgroup analyses revealed that dialysis patients were characterized by a significantly higher DS use in comparison to CKD stage 1-5 subjects and renal transplant recipients. The decision on introducing DS was made by the physician in 54% of cases; by a pharmacist in 9% of cases, and  by the patients themselves in 37%. Only 21% of patients with CKD, and 27% of subjects without CKD declared knowledge of any possible side-effects associated with DS (NS).Conclusions: The use of DS among patients with CKD is similar to patients without CKD, and is most prevalent among patients on dialysis. Vitamins and minerals are the most commonly used DS. The knowledge on the side-effects of DS is very limited.
Promoting holistic learning for the development of competences in Mozambique
Authors: Fringe Jorge Jaime dos Santos
Published: May 2018

This article presents results of a study carried out at the Faculty of Education of the University Eduardo Mondlane, in Mozambique, aimed to assess the extent to which the bachelor course in Psychology promotes multiple intelligences as superimposed to holistic learning styles within its effort to develop students’ competences. For that purpose, 158 psychology students were invited to fill in a four-point Likert scale questionnaire. Respondents were asked to gauge lecturers’ practices of employing different methods and strategies to promote multiple intelligences and holistic learning styles and to indicate what their preferences were concerning methods that could be employed more often. Results show that lecturers promote holistic learning, despite prominence of practices that are more tied to logical and analytical skills, in the left hemisphere, with less emphasis on right hemisphere processes such as ludic activities, drama and simulations, and physical involvement. Such results point to the need for the promotion of professional development efforts towards increased adoption of more holistic learning and multiple intelligences within the bachelor course in Psychology.Received: 22 January 2018Accepted: 02 May 2018Published online: 31 May 2018
Computer-assisted surgery navigation of pedicle screw insertion by standardized trainees
Authors: Liu Mingyong , Zhang Liang , Zhao Jianhua , Liu Peng
Published: May 2018

Objective: To assess the precision and efficiency computer-assisted surgery navigation of pedicle screw insertion by standardized trainees. Methods From September 2013 to June 2016, 360 thoracic pedicle screws were inserted into 100 patients by standardized trainees (n = 30). Screws on the left side were inserted by hands (control group), while the other side were inserted under the guidance of computer-assistant navigation system (guided group). The insertion time and volume of blood lost by each screw were retrospectively analyzed. The precision ratio was assessed by computerized tomography (CT) scan after operation. Results The time consumed in screw insertion was significantly shorter in the guided group than that in the control group. The blood lost volume was lesser in the guided group. Post-operation CT scan revealed higher precision in the guided group than that in the control group. Conclusion Computer-assistant navigation system facilitates the learning of standardized trainees, and reduces the time-consuming and bleeding in thoracic pedicle screw insertion. Orthodontics training is the most important low-grade physician training in the orthopedic department1,2. Due to the complexity of spinal anatomy, professional required and high risk of spinal surgery, thoracic pedicle screw implantation has become a very demanding technique. Furthermore, the spine surgery learning is not conducive to the trainees. Since 2013, our department started to use the computer-assisted three-dimensional navigation technology to guide the implantation of screws3. We found that the computer-assisted navigation technology has greater advantage when compared with the traditional hand-implanted technology.
Treatment of Non-erosive Effect of Clinical Study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Authors: Liu Qian
Published: May 2018

Abstract: Objective: To observe the clinical effect of “Chaihu Shugan Powder Zuojin Pill” in the treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease. Methods: Sixty patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease were randomly divided into treatment group and control group (30 cases in each group). The patients were treated with “Zaohu Shugan Powder” and “Zangjin Pills” and omeprazole respectively. For 8 weeks, the clinical efficacy and changes in clinical symptoms were observed. Results: The total effective rate was 93.3% in the treatment group and 80.0% in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups before and after treatment (P <0.05). Conclusion: “Chaihu Shugan Powder Zuojin Pill” can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Structure of the Variables that Affect Job Satisfaction Study in Cuban Organizations
Authors: de Miguel-Guzmán Margarita , Sánchez-Rodríguez Alexander , Pérez-Campdesuñer Reyner , García-Vidal Gelmar , Martínez-Vivar Rodobaldo
Published: May 2018

This paper aims to establish a model of structural equations that summarizes the degree of incidence of variables related to job satisfaction in organizations. It starts from the identification of the variables to analyze according to the literature on the subject and those that were corroborated through the consultation of experts, later proceed to the construction of instruments for their measurement and application of these to 4,235 employees in 150 entities from different productive sectors. With the results obtained in the surveys, a confirmatory factor analysis was developed, which verified the incidence of the variables evaluated in the work satisfaction and later proceeded to the construction of the model. The model obtained shows the relationship between the different variables that affect job satisfaction and confirming its multifactorial character as a construct. The data that facilitated the generation of the model allow to establish a logic of management of the job satisfaction from managing in an integrated way the latent variables that condition them, ensuring their correct management, such as: the design of work content, working conditions, interpersonal relationships with peers in general and with managers in particular, policies and methods of stimulation and the group work.
The Origins of the Studium of Medicine of Bologna: a Status Quaestionis = Los orígenes del Studium de Medicina de Bolonia: un estado de la cuestión
Authors: Duranti Tommaso
Published: June 2018

Abstract: This article deals with the birth of the Studium of Medicine in Bologna during the 13th century. The theme of the beginning of teaching in a context of spontaneous origin highlights the fluidity of the object of the research. Also through a comparative analysis, it is possible to follow the growing interest in teaching medicine before the birth of the universitas as an associative institution. In fact, some clues show the progressive stabilization of these teachings: their institutional consecration corresponded to the end of a process of affirmation and to the definitive recognition for students and teachers of medical and artistic disciplines as autonomous organizations.Keywords: University of Bologna, Studium of medicine, universitas of medicine, origin, medical teaching.Resumen: Este articulo trata sobre el nacimiento del Studium de Medicina de Bolonia durante el siglo XIII. El tema del comienzo de la enseñanza en un contexto de origen espontáneo resalta lo fluido del objeto de estudio. A través de un análisis comparativo, es posible seguir el creciente interés en la enseñanza de la medicina antes del nacimiento de la universitas como institución asociativa. De hecho, diversas claves muestran la progresiva estabilización de estas enseñanzas: su consagración institucional corresponde al final de un proceso de afirmación y reconocimiento definitivo para estudiantes y profesores de disciplinas médicas y artísticas como organizaciones autónomas.Palabras clave: Universidad de Bolonia, Studium de Medicina, Universitas de Medicina, origen, enseñanza de la medicina.
Un contexto temprano de política educativa regia: El “estudio general” de Alcalá de Henares (1293) = An Early Royal Educational Policy Context: the Study General of Alcalá de Henares (1293)
Authors: Casado Arboniés Manuel
Published: June 2018

Abstract: The University of Alcalá de Henares. In terms of origin it was the fourth to be created in Spain after the short-lived University of Palencia (1212), the University of Salamanca (1218) and the University of Valladolid (1241). The University of Alcalá de Henares with its General or Advanced Studies was founded on 20 May 1293 by the Archbishop of Toledo, Gonzalo Pérez Gudiel, and King Sancho IV by royal privilege. The most distant precedent in at the time of theUniversity have set up from the 13 April 1499 Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.Keywords: Origin, University of Alcalá de Henares, General or Advanced Studies,Sancho IV, Archbishop of Toledo Gonzalo Pérez Gudiel, Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.Resumen: La Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. Su origen histórico la sitúa en cuarto lugar de las creadas en España, después de la de Palencia (1212), la primera pero de muy corta duración, la de Salamanca (1218) y la de Valladolid (1241). La Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, con sus Estudios Generales, -estudios superiores-, fue creada el 20 de mayo de 1293 por el Arzobispo de Toledo GonzaloPérez Gudiel y por el rey de Castilla Sancho IV, por privilegio real. El precedente más alejado en al tiempo de la universidad configuró a partir del 13 de abril de 1499 el Cardenal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.Palabras clave: Origen, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Estudios Generales, Sancho IV, Arzobispo de Toledo Gonzalo Pérez Gudiel, Cardenal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.
Iluminação natural em edifícios de escritórios: avaliação dinâmica de desempenho para São Paulo
Authors: Marcondes Cavaleri Mônica Pereira , Cunha Guilherme Reis Muri , Gonçalves Joana Carla Soares
Published: June 2018

A revisão dos critérios definidores de conforto visual e o teste de novos métodos de avaliação da iluminação natural de edifícios, com base no clima, vem sendo realizados na última década. Nesse contexto, o principal objetivo deste trabalho é analisar o desempenho da luz natural em um edifício de escritórios de planta profunda representativo da produção recente na cidade de São Paulo, por meio de simulações dinâmicas com base em dados climáticos para a definição da zona passiva de iluminação natural em diferentes orientações, com e sem proteções solares. O edifício foi modelado no programa Rhinoceros-5 e as avaliações de desempenho foram realizadas no plug-in Diva-for-Rhino. Partiu-se de 75% de UDI como critério, com duas faixas de iluminâncias: UDI300-3000 e UDI100-3000, que foram comparadas ao desempenho com base em um valor mínimo de 500 lux. Complementarmente, realizaram-se simulações para dois dias típicos do clima local: inverno e verão, para quantificar níveis de iluminância no espaço ao longo do dia e, assim, adicionar outra medida de qualidade. Os resultados indicaram dificuldade para obter 75% de UDI na área total do escritório; evidenciaram a maior influência do sombreamento externo na periferia da planta; e quantificaram os efeitos de redução de níveis luminosos excessivos nessa porção do ambiente em função do sombreamento. Potenciais zonas passivas foram indicadas para os casos e condições específicos deste estudo, variando de 3,5 a 12,0 metros. Conclui-se que o critério ampliado de 100 lux a 3.000 lux é aplicável, num contexto onde requer-se qualidade arquitetônica e diversidade ambiental.
Cartas de Alberto Hurtado (Seleccionadas y traducidas por Marcos Cueto)
Authors: Cueto Marcos
Published: June 2018

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2001: ¿Existe terapia farmacológica efectiva para el edema agudo pulmonar de altura?
Authors: Marticorena Emilio A.
Published: June 2018

Se reactualiza una clasificación de grados de severidad del edema agudo pulmonar de altura (EAPA) que puede facilitar el hallazgo de las drogas que farmacológicamente controlen con certeza esta entidad, que aún tiene riesgos letales y que al 2001 no ha sido resuelto con fármacos. Por estas razones es un buen momento para la divulgación de la clasificación que se propone. Se sustenta en: a) el avance en los mecanismos biológico moleculares a nivel endotelial, b) el avance en los posibles mecanismos fisiopatológicos que intentan explicar el EAPA mediando hipertensión pulmonar súbita por ascenso rápido a la A y que desestabilizaría la microcirculación pulmonar y, c) por lo simple que significa el registro de la frecuencia cardíaca y respiratoria. d) Finalmente esta clasificación por grados de severidad del EAPA al haberse estructurado a 3730 m. Podrá variar respecto a otros niveles de altitud u otras circunstancias de alta sensibilidad genética a la hipoxia, o la existencia de patología asociada especialmente cardiopulmonar, por ejemplo
Ciencia, ambiente y masa crítica: Alberto Hurtado, Carlos Monge, Marcel Roche y Pedro Weiss, hacedores, actores y animadores de la ciencia
Authors: Whittembury Guillermo
Published: June 2018

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La investigación básica en América Latina
Authors: Deis Ricardo P.
Published: June 2018

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Sistema adrenergico en los residentes de grandes alturas
Authors: Antezana AM , Richalet JP , Antezana G , Spielgovel H , Farah J , Carreon R , Noriega I , Ugarte H
Published: June 2018

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RESUMEN 1: La base genética de la función respiratoria en nativos de altura en Los Andes
Authors: Spielgovel H , Caceres E , Greksa LP
Published: June 2018

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RESUMEN 4:Capacidad de difusión pulmonar en residentes permanentes de altura
Authors: Santolaya B , Alfaro TM , Sandoval M , Salazar L , Santolaya R
Published: June 2018

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SUMMARY 6: Four types of chronic responses to long term high altitude exposure in migrants.
Authors: Cheng Miao , Xiao-Dong Li
Published: June 2018

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Resúmenes del 31 al 39 de Fisiopatologia (Varios autores)
Authors: Editorial Comite
Published: June 2018

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The correlation between untreated caries and the nutritional status of 6–12 years old children in the Medan Maimun and Medan Marelan sub-district
Authors: Salmiah Siti , Luthfiani L. , Amalia Zulfi , Kusumah Deandini
Published: June 2018

Background: In Indonesia, dental caries constitute one of the most common dental health problems in children. Untreated dental caries will cause both pain and inconvenience when eating, resulting in a reduced appetite which can negatively affect the Body Mass Index (BMI). Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between untreated caries and nutritional status in children aged 6-12 years old in the Medan Maimun and Medan Marelan sub-districts. Methods: An analytical observation study with cross-sectional design was adopted. The number of child subjects totaled 350, divided into two groups, namely; the PUFA/pufa group (n=172) and the Non-PUFA/pufa group (n=178). Samples were selected on the basis of purposive sampling. Oral examination was subsequently performed using the PUFA/pufa index. The height and weight of the subjects were assessed according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health’s BMI criteria of 2011. Thereafter, Chi square, Spearman and Mann-Whitney tests were all performed as analytical tests. Results: The results of this research revealed a significant correlation between caries status and BMI (p<0.001) in both the PUFA/pufa and Non PUFA/pufa groups (r=-0.515), as well as between the mean PUFA/pufa score and age. However, there was no significant correlation between the mean PUFA/pufa score and gender. Conclusion: It can be concluded that a correlation exists between untreated caries and the nutritional condition of children aged 6-12 years old in the Medan Maimun and Medan Marelan sub-districts.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SYARI'AH ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SYARI'AH MUTUAL FUND IN INDONESIA
Authors: Rodliyah Nunung , Ramasari Risti Dwi
Published: June 2018

Syari’ah Financial Institution is one of the institutions of Islamic doctrine that is currently mushrooming in the midst of modern Indonesian society. Along with the growth of syari'ah financial institutions, MUI issued that interest is usury which is unlawful. The entry of syari'ah financial institutions in Indonesia made a new breakthrough in the syari'ah capital market. One of the products of syari'ah capital market is Syari'ah Mutual Fund. Syari'ah mutual funds are defined as mutual funds as referred to in the Capital Market Law and its implementing regulations whose management does not conflict with the principles of syari'ah in the capital market. The problem of this research is how is the interpretation of the regulation of syari'ah economic principle in Indonesia and how is the management of Syari'ah Mutual Funds based on syari'ah economic principle in Indonesia. This research is normative research with descriptive research type. The approach used is normative juridical. The data collection was done by literature study and document study. The data used are secondary data consisting of primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials. The collected data is then analyzed qualitatively. The findings of the research show that there are 3 (three) principles of syari'ah economy namely the principles of Tauhid, Justice, and Benefits. The regulation of syari'ah economic principles in Indonesia is regulated in the DSN-MUI and compilation of Islamic law. Basically syari'ah economic principles are in the field of Bank financial institutions and Non-Bank financial institutions. The arrangement of syari'ah economic principles, as well as regulated in law but also governed by Syar'i Law and Fiqh law through Ijtihad, by the method of Mashlahah Mursalah. Implementation of investments in Syari'ah Mutual Fund transaction mechanism in investing through Syari’ah Mutual Funds should pay attention to things that are not against the Islamic Syari'ah. Implementation of the transaction contract should not be contrary to the Islamic Syari'ah, whether prohibited because (1) Forbidden in addition to the substance, which contains tadlis, ihtikar, ba'i najasy, garar, and usury, as well (2) Because unauthorized, i.e. the order and conditions are not met, there ta'alluq, and there are two contracts in one transaction simultaneously. The idea of syari’ah economic principles recommends to the Syari’ah Banking Supervisory Board to make further regulation in the development of investing through Syari’ah Mutual Funds in Indonesia.
Evaluation of the Mycochemical and Proximate Composition of Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus VAR Florida, (MONT) Singer. and P. pulmonarius (FR) QUEL) Grown on Bark of Gmelina arborea Roxb., Straw of Saccharum officinarum L. and Pods of Delonix regia
Authors: Okwulehie I. C.  , Oti, V. O.  , Ikechukwu G. C.
Published: June 2018

Mushrooms are fungal fruit-bodies which have over successive years served as suitable source of protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. The fruit-bodies derive their nutrients from varieties of substrates including agro-wastes. This study was conducted to evaluate the potentials of using the pods of Delonix regia, straws of Saccharum officinarum and bark of Gmelina arborea in the production of nutritionally-rich edible oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius. The experiment was carried out in three replicates in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The results of the investigations were analysed using Analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the means were separated using Least Significant Different (LSD) tool. The result of the myco-chemical analysis shows that fruit-bodies of P. ostreatus var florida, produced in Saccharum officinale straw, yielded the higher alkaloids (3.93±0.010g/100g) than those produced in Gmelina+Delonix (3.84±0.025g/100g) and S. officinale+D. regia , (3.77±0.03g/100g). The trend was the same with Flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenols from S. officinale, G. aborea + D. regia and S. officinale + D. regia, and D. regia. Pleurotus pulmonarius from the substrates contained low concentration of alkaloids but higher concentration of flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenols. Generally the substrates yielded fruit-bodies that are rich in protein. However those from S. officinale + D. regia appeared richer in protein (28.44±0.03g/100g). The substrates showed encouraging potentials for use in the production of nutritionally-rich edible P. ostreatus and P. pulmonarius, with S. officinale + D. regia standing out as a more likely preferred substrates. There appears to be a synergism between the substrates of S. officinale and D. regia, since the mean of their individual performance is less than their performance when combined.
Phytopharmacological Potentials and Micropropagation of Aegle marmelos – A Review
Authors: Asha Gupta  , Tessy Thomas  , Shagufta Khan
Published: June 2018

Aegle marmelos, a popular medicinal plant and is used in traditional medicine to treat numerous ailments. Aegle marmelos are reported to have a wide spectrum of pharmacological properties. Its medicinal usage is well-documented in in different traditional medicine such as the Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and other conventional medical systems. Whole parts of the plant are rich in secondary metabolites, which impart miraculous medicinal uses to the plant. The bioactive constituents isolated from lupeol, sitosterol, amyrin, flavanoids (mainly rutin), coumarins, including aegeline, marmesin, umbelliferone etc. The extracts of different parts of plant used as antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antidiabetes, analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic, immunomodulators, nephroprotective, antioxidant and cytotoxicity activities. Employment of techniques such as cell and tissue culture would provide means of rapid propagation and conservation of the plant species and, from the point of view of phytochemistry, give scope for enhancement of the quality and quantity of the bioactive secondary metabolites occurring in the plant. However, more advanced research is warranted to determine the activities of bioactive compounds in vitro and in vivo, establish their underlying mechanisms of action and commence the process of clinical research. This review consists all the updated information about secondary metabolites, medicinal properties and tissue culture studies on Aegle marmelos.
Talla, educación y desigualdad nutricional en Extremadura desde mediados del siglo XIX
Authors: Linares-Luján Antonio M.
Published: June 2018

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Biological Standards of Living in Rural Catalonia over the Long Run: A Comparison with Urban Areas (1840-1960)
Authors: Ramón-Muñoz Ramón
Published: June 2018

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La antropometría en las colonias escolares de vacaciones de la Comunidad de Madrid, 1887-1936
Authors: González Montero de Espinosa Marisa
Published: June 2018

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MALNUTRICIÓN Y DESIGUALDADES EN LA ESPAÑA DEL DESARROLLISMO: LAS ENCUESTAS RURALES DE ALIMENTACIÓN Y NUTRICIÓN
Authors: Tormo-Santamaría María
Published: June 2018

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Sobre la asociación entre el dimorfismo sexual en estatura y el estado nutricional de hombres y mujeres en el largo plazo
Authors: Cámara Antonio D.
Published: June 2018

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DESIGUALDAD, SALUD Y NUTRICIÓN EN ESPAÑA: UNA VISIÓN REGIONAL DEL INDICE DE MASA CORPORAL
Authors: Aranceta Bartrina Javier
Published: June 2018

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Evaluating Performance of Missing Data Imputation Methods in IRT Analyses
Authors: KALKAN Ömür Kaya , KARA Yusuf , KELECİOĞLU Hülya
Published: June 2018

Missing data is a common problem in datasets that
are obtained by administration of educational and psychological tests. It is widely
known that existence of missing observations in data can lead to serious problems
such as biased parameter estimates and inflation of standard errors. Most of the
missing data imputation methods are focused on datasets containing continuous variables.
However, it is very common to work with datasets that are made of dichotomous responses
of individuals to a set of test items to which IRT models are fitted. This study
compared the performances of missing data imputation methods that are IRT model-based
imputation (MBI), Expectation-Maximization (EM), Multiple Imputation (MI), and Regression
Imputation (RI). Parameter recoveries were evaluated by repetitive analyses that
were conducted on samples that were drawn from an empirical large-scale dataset.
Results showed that MBI outperformed other imputation methods in recovering item
difficulty and mean of the ability parameters, especially with higher sample sizes.
However, MI produced the best results in recovery of item discrimination parameters.
Do firms park capital? Evidence from the U.S. manufacturing sector
Authors: Moon Sub Choi Paul , Joonsung Won Francis
Published: June 2018

This study uses the “cost of carry” (CoC) measure to identify the motive for corporate cash holdings. Based on the historical, moving-average holdings of currency and liquid assets, the measure represents the net opportunity cost of corporate demand for money. This study finds that large manufacturing firms in the U.S. park their capital in short-term assets appealing to the agency motive for cash holdings. Because dividend-paying firms can choose to distribute their capital to equity shareholders when their investment opportunities are unfavorable, these firms might show a non-positive association between capital expenditure and the CoC measure, championing the transactions motive. Still, dividend-paying large firms exhibit an overall positive correlation, suggesting that they park their capital on the agency motive. A detailed literature review and discussions are followed.
Estimation of Rainfall Runoff using SCS-CN Method with RS and GIS Techniques for Mandavi Basin in YSR Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Raju R. Siddi , Raju G. Sudarsana , M. Rajasekhar
Published: May 2018

The study aims to estimate the surface runoff in the semi-arid crystalline rock terrain of Mandavi basin using Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques. The rainfall is the only source of water in this basin drains off and little amount percolates into the ground. The study area experiences rigorous groundwater scarcity despite having high rainfall -runoff. Consequently, integrated RS and GIS techniques are used for estimation of the runoff. The weighted curve number (CN) is resolute based on AMC-II (Antecedent Moisture Condition) with the combination of HSGs (hydrologic soil groups) and LU/LC (land use and land cover) categories. The outcomes of study showed 52.292 (CNII) of normal condition, 31.506(CNI) of dry condition and 71.583 (CNIII) of wet condition. The ungauged watershed exhibits an annual average of rainfall, runoff, runoff volume and runoff coefficients for 20 years are 688.82 mm, 478.06 mm, 699.75 m3 and 0.69, respectively. The annual rainfall-runoff relationship during 1995 to 2014 is indicating the overall increase in runoff with the rainfall in the study area.