bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Short-Term Load Forecasting using PSO Based Local Linear Wavelet Neural Network
Authors: Pany Prasanta Kumar
Published: January 2021

Short-term load forecasting (STLF) plays an important role in the operational planning security functions of an energy management system. The short term load forecasting is aimed at predicting electric loads for a period of minutes, hours, days or week for the purpose of providing fundamental load profiles to the system. The work presented in this paper makes use of PSO based local linear wavelet neural networks (LLWNN) to find the electric load for a given period, with a certain confidence level. The results of the new method show significant improvement in the load forecasting process.
Novel Design of VCO with Output Peak to Peak Control
Authors: L Srivathsava N. , Kulkarni Tripti
Published: January 2021

Voltage controlled oscillator is widely used in many electronics devices. It is used to generate the signals for broadcast by radio and television transmitters, clock signals that regulate computers and quartz clocks, and the sounds produced by electronic beepers and video games. In this paper we propose a novel way to modify the existing VCO and provide an enhancement to control the output voltage level which can be used in any application of varying required voltage level. The simulation is done using tanner using 250nm dimension.
A New VLSI Architecture of Parallel Multiplier–Accumulator Based on Radix-2 Modified Booth Algorithm
Authors: Bala P.Sasi , Raghavendra S.
Published: January 2021

In this paper, we proposed a new architecture of multiplier-and-accumulator (MAC) for high-speed arithmetic.By combining multiplication with accumulation and devising a hybrid type of carry save adder (CSA), the performance was improved. Since the accumulator that has the largest delay in MAC was merged into CSA, the overall performance was elevated. The proposed CSA tree uses 1’s-complement-based radix-2 modified Booth’s algorithm (MBA) and has the modified array for the sign extension in order to increase the bit density of the operands. The CSA propagates the carries to the least significant bits of the partial products and generates the least significant bits in advance to decrease the number of the input bits of the final adder. Also, the proposed MAC accumulates the intermediate results in the type of sum and carry bits instead of the output of the final adder, which made it possible to optimize the pipeline scheme to improve the performance. The proposed architecture was synthesized with 250, 180 and 130 m, and 90 nm standard CMOS library. Based on the theoretical and experimental estimation, we analyzed the results such as the amount of hardware resources, delay, and pipelining scheme. We used Sakurai’s alpha power law for the delay modeling. The proposed MAC showed the superior properties to the standard design in many ways and performance twice as much as the previous research in the similar clock frequency. We expect that the proposed MAC can be adapted to various fields requiring high performance such as the signal processing areas.
UPGRADATION OF UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN USING NANOCLAYS AND THE EFFECT OF PROCESS VARIABLES ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYESTER/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES
Authors: Johnson Nevil , R Dr Deviprasad Varma P. , George Manoj , George Dr K.E
Published: January 2021

This paper addresses the effects of operating variables on mechanical properties of polyester/clay nanocomposites including tensile strength, percentage elongation etc. The variables were clay type, clay content, and prepolymer–clay mixing type. The experiments were carried out based on the design of experiments using statistical methods. The nanocomposites were synthesized via in situ polymerization of polyester and clay (dissolved using styrene monomer) with Methyl-ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) as catalyst in Cobalt base accelerator. Unmodified Kaolinite clay and Vinyl silane modified clay are the two types of clay examined. The parameters studied, clay type and mixing method are found to have significant effects on mechanical properties. Polyester nanocomposites showed larger improvements in mechanical properties compared to pristine polyester, especially when sonicator type of mixing is employed due to the favorable shear forces exerted by polymer matrix on clay aggregates during polymer–clay mixing. It is observed that the stress and elongation at break of the nanocomposite samples can be optimized with a particular percentage of clay loading. Characterizations of the nano composites were also made using techniques like SEM.
Antifungal Activity of Crude Glycolated Extracts of Solanum tuberosum L. (White Potato) Peelings against Candida and Aspergillus Species
Authors: Yu Jaime O. , Yap Albert L. , Tuason Alexandria A. , Tan Cyrene C. , Tan Hansley T. , Tan Leonard V. , Tan Nicole G. , Tan Ria T. , Tangkusan Denzy I. , Tiosin Jon S. , Torres Ivi C. , Trinchera Jayson R. , Tumampo Cherry F. , Uy Jeanie K. , Uy Mary R. , Valdecañas Francesco T. , Velasco, Jr. Emmanuel M. , Villeza, Jr. Jesus B. , Viloria Jasper R. , Yap Celina D. , Reyes Jose T. , Makalinao Irma R.
Published: January 2021

Background. A rise in the number of immunocompromised patients has increased the risk of opportunistic fungal infections. Identifying novel sources of antifungal agents from commonly discarded materials (i.e. potato peelings) can provide a cheaper alternative for antifungal drugs.

Objectives. The aim of the study was to determine the antifungal activity of crude glycoalkaloid extract from Solanum tuberosum L. (white potato) peelings against opportunistic fungi Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Aspergillus flavus.

Methods. The glycoalkaloid content from dried potato peelings were extracted using ethanol and confirmed using colorimetric tests.The extract had a concentration 833.33 microgram/mL. Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the extract via two-fold broth dilution was performed for the five fungi with amphotericin B and fluconazole as the reference antifungal drugs.

Results. MICs of the crude extract for C. albicans, C. glabrata, A. fumigatus, and A. niger were not found within the concentration range of the studies and would thus need further experiments using a broader range of glycoalkaloid concentrations. The extract was found to have a MIC of 104.17microgram/mL for A. flavus, thereby verifying the antifungal effect of glycoalkaloid against A. flavus at said concentration.

Conclusion. Glycoalkaloids from Solanum tuberosum are a potential source of antifungals against certain opportunistic fungi.
Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcome of Culture-negative Infective Endocarditis in Children at UP-PGH: A Ten-year Retrospective Study
Authors: Alfeche Mylah P. , Sison Ma. Concepcion S.
Published: January 2021

Objective. This study determined the demographic data, clinical profile, treatment and outcome of BCN-IE in children at UP-PGH.

Methods. This is a retrospective study of children with BCN-IE admitted at UP-PGH from 2004-2013. Demographic data, clinical presentation, previous antibiotic use, echocardiographic findings, an antibiotic used and outcome of patients were recorded and analyzed. Results in the demographic and clinical profile were expressed as frequencies, percentages and means. To compare the clinical features, echocardiographic findings and antibiotic regimen used as to the outcome, Fischer’s exact test was used.

Results. Among 91 patients diagnosed with infective endocarditis, 61.54% had BCN-IE. The age, gender and clinical presentation were similar to other studies. Clinical presentation and echocardiographic findings did not have influence on outcome of children with BCN-IE. The use of penicillin G and amikacin is associated with unfavorable outcome after 4 weeks or less of administration.

Conclusion. The incidence of BCN-IE is high in UP-PGH. The demographic distribution, clinical and echocardiographic features of patients do not have an influence on the outcome. The trend to the unfavorable outcome with the use of penicillin suggests the need to target fastidious organisms in BCN-IE. Further investigation is warranted to establish the etiologic agents of BCN-IE.
Combination of Excimer Laser and Topical Treatment for Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Camaclang Marie Len A. , Caro-Chang Leah Antoinette M. , Frez Ma. Lorna F.
Published: January 2021

Objectives. To assess the efficacy and safety of excimer laser in combination with topical standard therapies for treatment of plaque-type psoriasis in comparison to excimer laser alone, standard topical treatment alone, or placebo.

Methods. A literature search using Medline, Cochrane and HERDIN was conducted. Data were analyzed using mean difference at 95% confidence interval, with heterogeneity determined by I2 test.

Results. Three articles with total of 130 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Topical treatments studied were vitamin analog (calcipotriol), anthralin (dithranol), and steroid (flumethasone pivalate). A subgroup analysis comparing combination therapy and excimer laser alone showed a greater reduction in pooled PASI score reduction (-2.52; 95% CI: -4.28, -0.77) in the combination group after five to six weeks. There was also a significantly greater reduction in cumulative UVB dose (-3.29; 95% CI: -4.29, -2.30) needed for clearing in the combination group. Pigmentation was the commonly observed adverse event in both groups.

Conclusions. Excimer laser, in combination with topical treatment, is more effective than excimer laser alone, with significantly lower cumulative UVB dose, but the quality of current evidence is low. Long-term controlled trials are warranted to increase our confidence in the estimates of these outcomes.
Five Percent Potassium Hydroxide for the Treatment of Anogenital Warts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Abalos-Babaran Shahara , Barit Jay-V James G. , Roa Francisca DC.
Published: January 2021

Background and Objectives. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is effective and safe as treatment of viral dermatoses. No systematic review has been done reporting its efficacy as a treatment for anogenital warts.

Methods. A systematic literature search for controlled clinical trials using KOH, any drug or ablative procedure measuring the clearance rate was conducted. Analysis was done using RevMan v5.3 software.

Results. Four low quality trials, composed of 197 patients were included but only two qualified for meta-analysis. Two studies compared KOH to cryotherapy while the two other trials compared KOH to intralesional 5-fluorouracil (FU) + salicylic acid (SA) and carbon dioxide (CO2) laser vaporization. The KOH group showed a higher clearance rate compared to cryotherapy (RR= 1.40, P> 0.05, I2=39 %) and no recurrence was noted (RR= 0.17, P> 0.05, I2=0) but the difference is not statistically significant. Isik et al., 2014 and Asadi et al., demonstrated that there was no significant difference among groups receiving KOH, 5-FU+SA and CO2 laser vaporization in the mean lesion count and size at follow up visits. (P > 0.05).

Conclusions. Potassium hydroxide has comparable efficacy to the present treatment modalities but well-structured RCTs are needed to further support its use.
Achieving a Responsive Philippine Health Research Agenda: An Analysis of Research Outputs and Underlying Factors
Authors: Lopez Jaifred Christian F. , Dizon Teddy S. , Regis Regin George Miguel K.
Published: January 2021

Introduction. Priority setting in the context of health research is important for developing countries as it assists policymakers and researchers in effectively and efficiently targeting research topics with the greatest benefit for public health. In the local setting, the Philippine National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) was formulated to prioritize health research topics that address the health needs of the population alongside the health sector’s goal for universal health care. This paper attempts to understand the alignment of the health research outputs by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) in addressing the priority health needs of the country.

Methods. Review of secondary data and key informant interviews was done. Using a thematic analysis approach, we extracted secondary data from the 2006 to 2017 PCHRD Annual Reports to identify the completed PCHRDfunded health research projects. Excluded in scoping of secondary data were the zonal and other unpublished or not readily available online reports.

Results. Results show that most research outputs address NUHRA priorities on health technology development and on the health needs on all life stages and triple burden of diseases under the Philippine Health Agenda. However, for research outputs to improve health outcomes, efforts must first be focused on health systems strengthening and the utilization of existing research information.

Conclusion. Gaps and challenges in the previous NUHRAs suggest that even as researches are aligned to the agenda, they do not necessarily address the health needs of the Philippines.
Applying Knowledge Management in Generating and Using Evidence in Health Research Priority Setting (HRPS)
Authors: Alcido Ma. Rowena H. , Oraño Joseph V. , Geroy Lester Sam A.
Published: January 2021

Background. Current international recommendations in generating and using evidence in Health Research Priority Setting (HRPS) include the use of systematic reviews, and systematic or scientific situational analysis. In the Philippines, the Philippine National Health Research System’s (PNHRS) National Guidelines for Health Research Prioritization recommends the use of either a Combined Approach Matrix (CAM) or situational analysis in generating and using evidence for HRPS. At present, there is a lack of a gold standard in generating and utilizing evidence in HRPS.

Objective. The primary objective of this paper is to document a practical yet alternative/innovative approach on how evidence was generated and utilized in the process of HRPS as observed in the development of the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) in the Philippines. Specifically, it identifies the types of knowledge products produced and their role in the process of health research agenda setting; how evidence was used and managed in the course of NUHRA development; and, the lessons learned from the experience.

Methods. This case study is descriptive of the experience of generating and utilizing evidence for HRPS in the Philippines. The study utilized primary and secondary data. Knowledge Management (KM) was used as a lens to describe the process of generating and managing information for the NUHRA. Document analysis was used in comparing and aligning data with the integrated KM framework.

Results. Pre-selected data were captured and created; shared and disseminated; and subsequently acquired and applied voluntarily by stakeholders during the process of HRPS. Relevant data was presented into various information products designed with a specific stakeholder in mind. Technical papers were developed to cater to national level stakeholders and focused on broad, nationally-relevant issues. Regional situational analysis reports focused on regional and local data and were designed for regional stakeholders to use during the development of Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (RUHRA). Infographics were developed to present the findings of the technical papers creatively and concisely and the NUHRA methodology and were presented to both national and regional stakeholders. The RUHRAs and the NUHRA were the outputs of the health research prioritization activities and will be made available through local and national channels of the PNHRS.

Recommendations. Opportunities for formalization and institutionalization of knowledge management for generating and using evidence in HRPS may be explored to address health information fragmentation across the health research system.
Efficacy of Intralesional Purified Protein Derivative for Cutaneous Warts: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Obbus Sarah Faye V. , Barit Jay-V James G. , Yap-Silva Claudine
Published: January 2021

Introduction. Intralesional purified protein derivative (PPD) is an affordable therapeutic option that has been studied for cutaneous warts. However, the lack of good evidence precludes its widespread use.

Objective. To determine the efficacy and safety of intralesional PPD in the treatment of cutaneous warts. Methods. A systematic search for controlled clinical trials comparing intralesional PPD and placebo or any conventional therapy was conducted using electronic databases. The included studies were assessed for risk of bias, and data such as clearance rate of target and distant lesions, recurrence rate, and adverse events were extracted. Analysis was done through RevMan v5.3

Results. Four controlled clinical trials composed of 205 patients were included. All of the studies compared intralesional PPD to placebo as comparator. Intralesional PPD had a significantly higher clearance rate of target wart (RR=0.43[0.22,0.84], P=0.01) and a significantly higher clearance rate of distant lesions (RR=0.59[0.41,0.85], P=0.005) as compared to placebo. However, there was no significant difference in the recurrence rate (RR=0 [-0.07,0.07], P=0.98). Adverse events reported were only considered minor.

Conclusion. Intralesional PPD is an effective and safe treatment option for cutaneous warts. However, more well-structured RCTs with longer follow-up period and those comparing it with conventional treatment are needed to further support its use.
Patient and Caregiver Preparedness for Discharge from the Internal Medicine Wards of the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital
Authors: Leones Louis Mervyn B. , Catedral Lance Isidore G. , Velasquez Jhoanna Rose H. , Palileo-Villanueva Lia Aileen
Published: January 2021

Background. Preparedness before discharge correlates with good clinical outcomes.Objective. The study described the perception, attitudes, and perceived preparedness of patients and caregivers fordischarge from the Internal Medicine wards of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH).Methods. A cross-sectional survey among 142 patients about to be discharged from the Internal Medicine wards ofthe Philippine General Hospital and/or their caregivers from May to June 2017 was done using a validated Filipinoversion of B-PREPARED, an 11-item self-administered questionnaire that measures patient preparedness for home.The questionnaire has three domains: self-care information, equipment/services, and confidence. The highest possibleB-PREPARED score is 22 with higher scores indicating better discharge preparedness. Mean B-PREPARED scoreswere calculated. Post-hoc linear regression analysis between the scores and characteristics was performed.Results. The Filipino translation of the B-PREPARED questionnaire had good internal consistency (Cronbach’salpha 0.8). One hundred forty-two patients and caregivers participated. The mean B-PREPARED score was 14.57± 4.34, with a median of 15. The lowest scores were for information on available community services (1.20 ± 0.76),arranged equipment (0.83 ± 0.88), information on side effects of medications (1.19 ± 0.85), and additional informationsought (0.61 ± 0.92). There was no significant correlation between preparedness and age, employment status,educational attainment, diagnosis, length of hospitalization, the number of admissions one year prior, or whether therespondent was a patient or caregiver.Conclusion. The Filipino translation of the B-PREPARED questionnaire had good internal consistency. Althoughmost participants reported being confident and prepared for discharge, most felt they did not receive sufficientinformation on side effects and available community services, and assistance in arranging for the necessary equipmentfor home care.
Surdos e ouvintes juntos no espaço escolar: o processo de construção do número
Authors: Teixeira Bartira Fernandes
Published: January 2021

Esta obra é resultante de uma pesquisa que objetivou investigar quais as praxeologias disponíveis e evocadas para o ensino dos números a crianças ouvintes e surdas, filhas de pais ouvintes, a fim de criar situações que possibilitassem a construção do número por estas crianças numa sala de aula de Matemática inclusiva. O estudo foi realizado através de observações de classe em duas escolas localizadas em Salvador: uma escola de surdos, vinculada ao Estado da Bahia, e uma escola inclusiva do Município. Sete crianças surdas estudavam na escola específica, com aulas ministradas em Língua Brasileira de Sinais, e uma criança surda frequentava a escola inclusiva, cujas aulas ocorriam em Língua Portuguesa, todas cursavam o primeiro ano do ensino fundamental, formando um grupo de oito alunos participantes. Para atingir este objetivo final, utilizou a lente da Teoria Antropológica do Didático (TAD), adotou a perspectiva socioantropológica da surdez, ressaltando a diferença linguística dos surdos e a ausência de intérpretes no primeiro ano do ensino fundamental, percorrendo os aspectos epistemológicos e históricos da construção do número e modelizando as atividades humanas observadas em termos de praxeologias. Recorrendo à dialética ostensivo/não ostensivo, analisou a evolução dos objetos ostensivos utilizados na escola de surdos, as praxeologias dos professores e dos estudantes, traçando como hipótese de pesquisa o fato de a bagagem praxeológica utilizada para a apresentação dos números não possuir ostensivos sensíveis que possibilitem a construção do número pelos estudantes surdos da escola inclusiva. Tomando as referências didáticas desta dialética, cunhou a expressão “ostensivos sensíveis”, referindo-se àqueles que favorecem e contribuem para a atividade matemática em questão, sendo esta a nossa contribuição teórica. Os resultados apontaram que, numa sala de aula inclusiva, alguns objetos possuem um maior grau de sensibilidade e outros, um menor grau. Grau de sensibilidade que precisa ser considerado na prática dos professores.
Tree Crew Perspectives on Wood Product Recovery from Utility Vegetation Management
Authors: Kloster Danielle , Morzillo Anita , Volin John , Worthley Thomas
Published: January 2021

Utility vegetation management generates large quantities of wood that require disposal. To explore opportunities for reducing wood waste and promoting wood recovery, we evaluated the perceptions and experiences of utility-contracted tree crews regarding a wood recovery program. We conducted interviews with tree crew members both involved (n = 24) and not involved (n = 58) with the pilot program. Interview questions focused on workflow, interactions with homeowners and the public, and opportunities for implementation of a wood recovery program from the crew member perspective. Participants generally had positive attitudes toward a wood recovery program, wanting to provide benefits for communities through revenue from log sales and to reduce wood waste. Potential challenges associated with such a program included: (1) increased time required for tree removal; (2) safety concerns for removing larger logs; (3) physical obstacles such as mailboxes and stone walls; (4) homeowners wanting to keep the wood; and (5) low-quality wood (i.e., containing rot or metal). The protocol was modified to address such concerns. With the input of tree crew members, our findings suggest that a wood recovery program has the potential to be successful in reducing wood waste from utility vegetation management and generating benefits for communities, particularly in urban environments.
Assessment of the Load-Bearing Capacity of Bark-Included Junctions in Crataegus monogyna Jacq. in the Presence and Absence of Natural Braces
Authors: Meadows Dean , Slater Duncan
Published: January 2021

Bark-included junctions are frequently encountered defects within the aerial structures of trees. The presence of included bark within a branch junction can substantially reduce the junction’s factor of safety. Recent research has found naturally occurring bracing to be a primary cause of the formation of included bark within branch junctions. This study tested the load-bearing capacity of branch junctions in hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.) using rupture tests and compared the mechanical performance of “control” branch junctions, bark-included junctions with the natural bracing retained, and bark-included junctions where we had intentionally removed their natural braces by cutting them out. Substantial variability was observed in the failure kinematics of bark-included branch junctions when their natural braces were retained. The type of natural brace present affected the mode of failure of the branch junctions when pulled apart. A single specimen with fused branches presented the strongest form of natural brace in this study, followed by entwining branches, whereas crossing branches were found to provide the least mechanical resistance. This study provides initial evidence that the type of associated natural brace is an important consideration when an arborist is trying to assess the likely mechanical performance of a bark-included junction within a tree and its likelihood of failure.
The Influence of Canopy Cover on Property Values in a Small Southern US City
Authors: Bridges Lee , Grado Stephen , Gordon Jason , Grebner Donald , Kushla John
Published: January 2021

Urban forests have been shown to impact residential property values in the United States and other countries. This study demonstrates a hedonic pricing analysis estimating the impact of urban forest canopy cover on single-family residential property values using Lakeland, Tennessee, during the period of 2001 to 2005 as a typical study area for the southern United States. Canopy cover on the lot was not a significant contributor to property values. However, a 1.0% increase in canopy within buffers of 100 m, 500 m, and 1 km surrounding the lot was associated with a 0.12%, 0.17%, and 0.21% increase in home sales prices, respectively. Although the percentage increases were small, given the price of a home in areas like these, the dollar values were high. These results can be used to assist urban planners and policy makers in prioritizing forested lands for conservation and to evaluate economic effects of urban forestry policies and programs.
A Tree Selection Survey of Tree City USA Designated Cities in the Pacific Northwest
Authors: Petter Joshua , Ries Paul , D’Antonio Ashley , Contreras Ryan
Published: January 2021

As urban areas expand, there are a greater number of urban trees; however, development often leads to a reduction in urban trees in many areas. A reduction in the canopy volume of trees results in a reduction in the number of benefits. Additionally, urban trees can have additional stressors and must be more actively managed to maintain those services. Selecting tree species for the right site can lead to greater benefits and longer-lived trees. Increasing diversity of urban trees can help to mitigate some of the threats facing urban forests, such as invasive pests and climate change. We surveyed Tree City USA designated cities across Oregon and Washington to explore how they are selecting tree species for their municipalities. Responses were recorded for 79 out of 151 municipalities for a 52.3% response rate. Both open-ended questions and descriptive statistics were used to triangulate how managers are selecting tree species. Emergent themes in open-ended responses indicate a variety of justifications for tree species selection and the challenges of balancing those criteria. There is evidence to suggest that these municipalities are actively diversifying the urban forest; however, there are still 10 municipalities that reported ash (Fraxinus spp.) in their top 5 most frequently planted species in 2016. Many municipalities are still planting large quantities of maple (Acer spp.). Overplanting certain genera and species can lead to an increase in susceptibility to pests and pathogens. We recommend an increase in consideration for the diversification of tree species in urban areas.
VARIAÇÂO NA CONCORDÂNCIA VERBAL NO FALAR BRASILEIRO: APONTAMETOS ACERCA DA ATUAÇÃO DE FATORES LINGUÍSTICOS E SOCIAIS
Authors: De Sousa Pereira Maria Lidiane
Published: January 2021

Este trabalho trata da variação na concordância verbal (CV) com a 3ª pessoa do plural (3PP) no falar brasileiro. Nosso objetivo é observar e discutir a atuação dos fatores linguísticos e sociais que mais têm interferido na realização de um dos fenômenos de variação linguística mais recorrentes no português do Brasil (PB). Para tanto, selecionamos uma série de estudos sobre o fenômeno em tela desenvolvidos com base na Sociolinguística variacionista. A partir disso, observamos os grupos de fatores linguísticos e sociais que mais se destacam quanto à manutenção e/ou queda das marcas de CV com a 3PP. Os resultados deste artigo indicam que fatores linguísticos como saliência fônica, traço humano do sujeito e fatores sociais como sexo, faixa etária e escolaridade exercem forte influência sobre a realização variável da CV com a 3PP em diferentes variedades do PB.
ENFIM SÓ(S). FIM DO MUNDO COMO IDÍLIO
Authors: PEREIRA Valéria Sabrina
Published: January 2021

Com as tensões da Guerra Fria, o fim dos tempos passou a ser percebido como uma realidade próxima, causando um boom de livros pós-apocalípticos. Em algumas obras, a destruição mundial parece ser a única possibilidade de reestruturar positivamente a política e a vida em sociedade; em outras, o espírito de fraternidade é raro. Em vista de um cenário no qual a própria humanidade é responsável pela destruição e o caos, ser o último sobrevivente adquire contornos mais favoráveis. Paz, contato íntimo com a natureza e tempo para consumir artes são algumas das vantagens de ser o último humano. Este artigo discute as representações positivas de um apocalipse futuro em Schwarze Spiegel (Espelhos negros, 1951) de Arno Schmidt e Die Wand (O muro, 1963) de Marlen Haushofer, com o romance Blecaute (1986) de Marcelo Rubens Paiva como contraexemplo.
FORMAÇÃO DE TRADUTORES E INTÉRPRETES DE LIBRAS/LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA VIA EXTENSÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA NO SEMIÁRIDO BAIANO
Authors: FREITAS Isaac Figueredo de
Published: January 2021

Este artigo objetiva descrever e analisar uma experiência de formação de Tradutores e Intérpretes de Libras/Língua Portuguesa, em nível médio, via extensão universitária, ofertada no semiárido baiano. Resultado de uma pesquisa, predominantemente, de campo, que teve como lócus o próprio espaço de formação onde o pesquisador esteve inserido atuando como professor formador e pesquisador, este trabalho trata-se de um estudo com características de uma pesquisa-ação. Os dados que fazem parte do escopo de análise deste artigo – textos escritos em Língua Portuguesa e vídeos produzidos em Libras - foram cedidos por discentes na condição de colaboradores participantes. Os relatos tecidos no corpo deste artigo não visam apresentar um modelo ideal de formação, senão incitar o aprofundamento das discussões teóricas em torno da extensão universitária como modalidade de formação profissional de tradutores e intérpretes Libras/Língua Portuguesa, em nível médio.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: SCHRÖDER Luciane Thomé
Published: January 2021

É com imensa alegria que apresentamos os trabalhos reunidos nesta edição temática e comemorativa dos 15 anos do reconhecimento da Libras. Temos certeza de que as reflexões propostas pelos autores tocam em questões fundamentais relacionadas à língua de sinais que interessam a todos os envolvidos com a educação. Por meio dos estudos que seguem, somos instados a nos voltarmos às reflexões e discussões que tocam – todas – em algo fundamental: a luta por uma significativa prática de inclusão por meio do conhecimento teórico-prático por parte de quem ensina e aprende, aprende e ensina, num cíclico e respeitoso movimento do fazer docente.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: FRANÇA Juliana De Sá , SCHRÖDER Luciane Thomé
Published: January 2021

O avanço tecnológico tem implicado não só modificações na dinâmica social, como favorecido o surgimento de novos gêneros, que exigem a compreensão de diferentes linguagens e de distintas semioses. A escola não está alheia a esse contexto, por isso suas práticas e conteúdos têm sido (re)significados em função das demandas de uma sociedade cada vez mais digital. Desta forma, a Revista Trama objetiva contribuir com reflexões que articulam práticas de ensino e era digital.Desejamos a tod@s uma boa leitura!
AMOR ENTRE AMORAS: A VIVÊNCIA LÉSBICA NOS CONTOS DE NATALIA BORGES POLESSO
Authors: LEITE Karoline Alves , OLIVEIRA Rita Barbosa de
Published: January 2021

Neste artigo, propõe-se traçar e analisar o percurso de vivência lésbica em três contos do livro Amora (2015), de Natalia Borges Polesso, dando ênfase às fases de descoberta, aceitação e exploração da afetividade lésbica. Pretende-se refletir a respeito da representação contemporânea da homossexualidade das mulheres na literatura e da afetividade lésbica por meio das personagens dos contos “Minha prima está na cidade”, “Como te extraño, Clara” e “Amora”, que nomeia o livro. Atrelado a isso, discute-se sobre o modo de narrar da escritora e o seu espaço no âmbito literário. Para tanto, emprega-se como aporte teórico as discussões teóricas de Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, bem como os estudos de Tania Navarro-Swain e de Lúcia Facco.REFERÊNCIAS:BUTLER, Judith. Problemas de gênero: feminismo e subversão da identidade. Trad. Renato Aguiar. Rio de Janeiro: Civilização Brasileira, 2003.BRITTO, Milena. Escritas e escritoras: modos de narrar a si mesmo no séc. XXI. Revista Estudos Linguísticos e Literários, nº 59, Jan.-Jun., Salvador, 2018, pp. 100-108. Disponível em: https://portalseer.ufba.br/index.php/estudos/article/viewFile/28860/17069 Acesso em: 26 dez. 2018.DALCASTAGNÈ, Regina. Literatura brasileira contemporânea: um território contestado. Vinhedo, Editora Horizonte. Rio de Janeiro: Editora da Uerj, 2012.FACCO, Lúcia. As heroínas saem do armário: literatura lésbica contemporânea. São Paulo: Edições GLS, 2003.FOUCAULT, Michel. História da sexualidade I: A vontade de saber. Trad. Maria Thereza da Costa Albuquerque e J.A. Guilhon Albuquerque. Rio de Janeiro: Edições Graal, 1988.NAVARRO-SWAIN, Tânia. O que é lesbianismo. São Paulo: Brasiliense, 2004.POLESSO, Natalia Borges. Amora. Porto Alegre: Não Editora, 2015.______. Geografias lésbicas: literatura e gênero. Revista Criação Crítica, n. 20, 2018, p. 3-19. Disponível em:https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-1124.v0i20p3-19 Acesso em: 5 jan. 2019.SANTOS, Claudiana Gois dos; INÁCIO, Emerson da Cruz. A bruta flor do querer: amor, performance e heteronormatividade na afetividade lésbica. Seminário Internacional Fazendo Gênero 11 13th Women’s Worlds Congress (Anais Eletrônicos), Florianópolis, 2017. Disponível em: http://www.en.wwc2017.eventos.dype.com.br/resources/anais/1498785683_ARQUIVO_ABrutaFlordoQuererClaudianaGois13MundodeMulheres.pdf Acesso em: 2 dez. 2018.ENVIADO EM 10-05-19 | ACEITO EM 02-09-19
Fundamentos para el empleo eficiente de los fertilizantes nitrogenados en la caña de azúcar en Cuba
Authors: Pérez Hipolito , Rodríguez Irán
Published: January 2021

Los resultados obtenidos durante 45 años de investigación desarrollada en 3000 cosechas de experimentos de campo, bajo diferentes ecosistemas cañeros de Cuba, mostraron que las necesidades de nitrógeno están asociadas al tipo de cepa, al rendimiento que es posible alcanzar con la fertilización y a características del suelo, como: hidromorfía y compactación, además del porcentaje de la materia orgánica, que es un indicador eficaz para diagnosticar el contenido de nitrógeno presente en el suelo. Con estos fundamentos se elaboró una recomendación de fertilizantes nitrogenados en la caña de azúcar, lo cual constituye un logro y una herramienta de extrema utilidad para el productor cañero, por los resultados que es posible alcanzar sin dañar el medio ambiente, lo cual está en perfecta concordancia con los principios de agricultura sostenible, es decir, aplicar la cantidad de fertilizante nitrogenado justamente necesario para obtener un rendimiento óptimo y preservar el ecosistema.
E-Absensi Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Komputer Universitas Almuslim Berbasis Web
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Muslem R Imam
Published: January 2021

E-Absensi merupakan hal yang wajib dilakukan untuk mahasiswa. Dalam melakukan absensi masih menggunakan cara manual. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan suatu sistem absensi mahasiswa yang dapat melakukan pendataan dan pengelolaan data agar dapat dilakukan secara cepat, efisien, dan akurat. Pembuatan sistem absensi mahasiswa ini dilakukan dengan cara pengumpulan data, analisa sistem, perancangan sistem, dan implementasi sistem. Sistem ini dibuat dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan MySQL untuk pengelolaan database. Sebagai hasil dari Skripsi ini adalah dibuatnya aplikasi berbasis web Sistem Informasi Absensi Mahasiswa Berbasis PHP Menggunakan web yang memiliki fasilitas seperti: manajemen data mahasiswa, manajemen data dosen, manajemen data mata kuliah, manajemen data absensi, dan laporan rekap absensi mahasiswa. Dengan adanya aplikasi ini, diharapkan proses absensi akan lebih efisien dan dapat dipantau dengan mudah oleh dosen dan oleh Ka.Prodi
Demoniczne źródła nauk społecznych
Authors: Łuczewski Michał
Published: January 2021

Celem niniejszej pracy jest ukazanie represji szatana w myśli Zachodu oraz udowodnienie, że był to proces niezbędny dla rozwoju nauk społecznych. Rozpoczynam od szkicu teorii religii i teologii jako funkcjonalnych systemów kulturowych – opisujących, wyjaśniających i zmieniających rzeczywistość – które operują binarnym kodem Bóg–szatan, tworzącym jednocześnie ich tożsamość. Następnie wskazuję na pięć strategii neutralizacji demonicznego elementu tego kodu: przemilczanie, anestezję, metaforyzację, negację i subwersję, które czynią teologię niefunkcjonalną, a tym samym podatną na instrumentalizację. Przy użyciu tych pojęć śledzę wreszcie neutralizację szatana i dekonstrukcję teologii od chrześcijańskiego neoplatonizmu poprzez scholastykę i tradycję hermetyczną po – co stanowi główną oś mojego wywodu – Machiavellego, Francisa Bacona, Kartezjusza i Hobbesa. Pokazuję przy tym, że żaden z ojców nauk społecznych nie negował istnienia Boga, lecz każdy – na swój własny sposób – neutralizował szatana. Machiavelli czynił to po to, aby zakwestionować teleologiczność poznania (epistemologia), Bacon i Kartezjusz, aby ugruntować metodę naukową (metodologia), a Hobbes – aby wyodrębnić właściwy przedmiot nauki (ontologia). Te operacje były następnie powielane przez kolejne pokolenia myślicieli aż do naszych dni, sprawiając, że początkowe wyparcie demonów samo uległo wyparciu. Naukowcy zapomnieli o tym, że zapomnieli o demonach. Dopiero Max Weber na powrót odkrył demoniczność nauki. Nie doprowadziło to jednak do jej dekonstrukcji, lecz do dalszego rozwoju.
Grzech i kara złych duchów w kontekście ich niematerialnej natury. Ujęcie św. Tomasza z Akwinu
Authors: Stępień Tomasz
Published: January 2021

Kary, które upadłe anioły ponoszą za odwrócenie się od Boga były zawsze tematem bardzo interesującym teologów. Jednak nie do końca zgadzali się oni odnośnie tego, na czym dokładnie owe kary miałyby polegać. Pośród autorów zajmujących się tym zagadnieniem szczególne miejsce należy się św. Tomaszowi z Akwinu. Jego rozważania dotyczące aniołów, ich natury i działań, były poważane do tego stopnia, że przyznano mu tytuł Doktora Anielskiego. W jego tekstach szczególnie jasno można zobaczyć w jak wielkim stopniu spekulacje na temat kary złych duchów zależą od tego, jak wcześniej została zidentyfikowana ich natura. Akwinata bardzo mocno podkreśla, że natura aniołów jest całkowicie niematerialna. Nie posiadają oni ani ciał, ani nawet nie możemy twierdzić, że w ich istocie jest jakaś postać materii. Św. Tomasz zauważa, że niematerialność natury sprawia, iż aniołowie posiadają bardzo wielką władzę nad rzeczywistością fizyczną, ale jednocześnie broni tezy, że choć nie są ograniczani przez materię, to jednak muszą przebywać w jakimś miejscu. Zgodnie z tymi poglądami grzech, który popełniły złe duchy także musi mieć czysto duchową naturę i z tej racji zostaje on zidentyfikowany jako grzech pychy i zazdrości. Rozważając skutki grzechu św. Tomasz twierdzi, że tylko w ograniczonym stopniu mógł on zniszczyć ich naturę, właśnie z racji jej niematerialności. Mimo to karą za odejście od Boga jest pewien rodzaj bólu, który, choć nie ma zmysłowej natury, jednak jest rzeczywisty i dotkliwy. Innym aspektem ich kary jest odebranie złym duchom możliwości swobodnego poruszania się, które jest nadnaturalnym ograniczeniem ich woli przez moc Boga.
Ostrożnie z wyobraźnią. Uwagi o antropologii i demonologii
Authors: Zowczak Magdalena
Published: January 2021

Demonologia w antropologii a refleksyjność zwrotna. Teodycea jako kosmologiczna egzegeza i strategia społeczna: zrzucenie na kogoś–coś winy za niesprawiedliwość świata; punkt wyjścia oskarżeń o praktyki magiczne (Michael Herzfeld). Teodycea ślepym zaułkiem racjonalizacji wiary religijnej w hermeneutyce Paula Ricoeura: krytyka schematu odpłaty. Przemiany w polskiej etno-antropologii ostatnich 30 lat na przykładzie stosunku do demonologii. Systematyka demonów Kazimierza Moszyńskiego a doświadczenie „niewidzialnego ludu” Kirsten Hastrup: opozycja wyjściowa dla konstrukcji typu idealnego, przedstawiającego stosunek badacza do zjawisk nadnaturalnych: pomiędzy rejestracją faktów a ich konstruowaniem, irracjonalną fantazją ludu a wyobraźnią jako potencjalnym czynnikiem społecznej zmiany. Mechanizm bricolage’u techniką wyobraźni – i myśli symbolicznej. Uniwersum demonologii opracowane w polskiej etnologii lat 70/80. otwarte na analizę w kategoriach faktów społecznych.
Jak była zrobiona tartusko-moskiewska szkoła semiotyczna?
Authors: Rojek Paweł
Published: January 2021

Szkoła tartusko-moskiewska semiotyki kultury była jednym z najciekawszych zjawisk w światowej semiotyce i w nauce radzieckiej. W niniejszym artykule próbuję opisać i wyjaśnić fenomen tej szkoły za pomocą kategorii teoretycznych, które sama sformułowała. Jest to uprawnione podejście, ponieważ − jak wskazywali członkowie szkoły − teksty naukowe opisujące kulturę są same tekstami kultury. W pierwszej części przedstawiam dwie koncepcje semiotyczne pochodzące od Jurija Łotmana: koncepcję twórczości jako twórczego przekładu oraz teorię systemów binarnych i ternarnych. W drugiej części próbuję zastosować tę pierwszą koncepcję do wyjaśnienia fenomenu innowacyjności szkoły. Argumentuję, że brała się ona z ogromnej różnorodności perspektyw i poglądów uczestników szkoły oraz z jedności, którą nadawało użycie jednolitego języka teoretycznego i sposób zorganizowania prac szkoły. W trzeciej części wskazuję, że szkoła tartusko-moskiewska miała charakter ternarny, czym wyraźnie różniła się od binarnej kultury komunistycznej. Dyskurs szkoły był subwersją, a nie inwersją dominującego dyskursu ideologicznego. Tylko dzięki temu szkoła ta mogła mieć twórczy charakter. W zakończeniu przedstawiam niezwykłe paralele strukturalne między szkołą, XIX-wiecznymi rosyjskimi salonami i ruchem Solidarności.
Wspólnoty lokalne w Grecji między religią a życiem
Authors: Nowicka Ewa
Published: January 2021

Artykuł ukazuje pewien aspekt greckiej kultury, która – nie stosując żadnych ocen – przedstawia w swoich intensywnych przejawach lokalności wzór dla antropologa wyjątkowo interesujący. Wnika on w tajniki i szczegóły ściśle lokalnej i terytorialnej (wioskowej lub wyspowej) więzi społecznej na obszarze Grecji, szczególnie ważnej dla zrozumienia społeczeństwa greckiego. Emil Durkheim znalazłby w tych analizach doskonałą ilustrację swojej tezy, iż religia jest tam, gdzie społeczeństwo uprawia kult samego siebie. Artykuł zawiera refleksję antropologa społecznego nad obrzędowością religijną we współczesnej Grecji zarówno w środowisku wiejskim, jak i miejskim na terenie Macedonii Egejskiej. Materiał empiryczny pochodzi z kilkuletnich badań terenowych przeprowadzonych w latach 2005–2010. Przedmiotem analizy jest stosunek do religii, uczestnictwo w religijnych obrzędach między innymi pewnej specyficznej kategorii Greków, migrantów powrotnych – tych, którzy powrócili (czasem w drugim pokoleniu) do rodzinnego kraju po długim okresie politycznej emigracji w Polsce i innych krajach bloku wschodniego. Wśród badanych określanych zbiorczo jako Grecy, zwłaszcza na północy kraju, to etniczne/narodowe mniejszości. Analizie zostały poddane religijne obrzędy w wioskach Macedonii Egejskiej (Loutra) i Epiru (Samarina), a także zachowania uczestników takich obrzędów jak chrzty czy nabożeństwa wypominkowe w różnych miejscowościach. Wnioskiem jest stwierdzenie, że to poczucie jedności, solidarności i więzi społeczne. Wspólna zabawa, przebywanie razem, odbywanie wspólnie wielu czynności rytualnych, które wprawdzie wiążą się ze świętem religijnym, ale daleko sięgają w życie świeckie, pełnią funkcje integracyjne. Uzasadnia to oparcie się na socjocentrycznej Durkheimowskiej koncepcji religii.
EVALUATION OF ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION BY USING HUTT
Authors: Khan Qurban Hussain , Asad Muhammad , Baloch Waqas , Naseem Mian Muhammad Amer , Shabbir Muhammad , Hayat Azmat
Published: January 2021

Objective: To determine the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in our patient population by using Head Up Tilt Test (HUTT).

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology & National institute of heart diseases, from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020.

Methodology: Head Up Tilt Test registry was used as a data collection tool which consisted of gender, age, symptoms, number of episodes, results, baseline blood pressure systolic, baseline blood pressure diastolic, mean blood pressure, baseline heart rate. All patients from age 20-80 undergoing Head Up Tilt Test examination were included while patients already diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, vasovagal syncope, and cardiac myopathy were excluded from the study.

Results: Total 1587 individuals were enrolled in study, I1216 (76.6%) were males and 371 (23.4%) were females. The mean age of the study population was 45.63 ± 19 years. The results determined 67.6 (4.2%) were negative, 7(0.4%) had Vasodepressive Response of vasovagal reflex, 1435 (90.4%) had positive type 1; while 1 (0.1%) had positive type 2; and 4 (0.3%) had positive type 3; 62 (3.9%) had mixed vasovagal reflex, 1 (0.1%) had late orthostatic response and 10 (0.6%) had orthostatic hypotension.

Conclusion: Tilt-table testing is an effective method to diagnose orthostatic hypotension.
ANESTHETIC CONCERNS IN PAEDS CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AT ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEART DISEASES
Authors: Amna Dr , Niaz Naila , Farid Zainab , Younas Umair , Javaid Rehana
Published: January 2021

Objective: To examine the types of procedures and analyze the frequency of anesthesia-related complications during pediatric cardiac catheterization.

Study Design: A prospective observational study.

Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Lab at AFIC/NIHD Rawalpindi, from July 2019 to Nov 2019.

Methodology: Total 180 consecutive patients undergoing cardiac catheterization fulfilling inclusion criteria were studied. Demographic variables, diseases, type of procedure, variables and anesthesia-related complications were noted. All the data was analyzed using SPSS-23.

Results: The study included180 patients where 96 (53.3%) were male and 84 (46.7%) were female. Most of the patients in our study were between ages 1 to 3 years (85). 99 (55.0%) patients had diagnostic cardiac catheterizetion (CC), while 81 (45%) patients underwent interventional procedures. The overall complication rate noted as 18.9%, including arrhythmia in 11.1% followed by hypotension 4.4%, laryngospasm 3.9% and inotropic support requirement 3.3%, Mortality was 0.6%. Most of the patients presenting to the pediatric cardiac catheterization lab were for PDA device closure (16.6%). Age of child was found to be significant risk factor for cardiac catheterizetion associated complications with a p-value of 0.022.

Conclusion: Congenital and structural heart disease catheterization procedures are progressively increasing, especially due to the medical advances and complex interventional therapeutic procedures. A thorough preanesthesia assessment should be carried out to optimize before cardiac catheterization.