bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aproximación marxista a la relación conocimiento-valor en la economía capitalista contemporánea / Marxist approach to the knowledge-value relationship on the contemporary capitalist economy
Authors: Guitart Silvia Odriozola , Hernández Henry Colina
Published: March 2017

El conocimiento es una mercancía especial que presenta una diferencia importante entre su costo de producción y de reproducción. Este hecho, sumado a la cuestión de constituirse en bienes que no poseen rivalidad en el consumo, de no degradarse con el uso, implica que no sea susceptible de ser apropiable. Sin embargo, bajo las condiciones del capitalismo contemporáneo, el capital logra privatizar el conocimiento, excluyendo de sus beneficios a los que no tienen la posibilidad de adquirirlo. El conocimiento humano deja de ser valor de uso y se presenta, desvirtuándose, como valor de cambio; su potencial emancipador se enfrenta siempre con las barreras que erige la propiedad privada para transformarlo artificialmente en valor de cambio. Esta contradicción cesará a medida que el sistema, regido por la lógica destructiva de la producción mercantil, se transforme en la sociedad del tiempo disponible y de la producción de bienes socialmente útiles y necesarios.
Universalidade e Territorialização no SUS: contradições e tensões inerentes / Universality and Territorialization in SUS: contradictions and tensions inherent
Authors: Tetemann Edialy Cancian , Trugilho Silvia Moreira , Sogame Luciana Carrupt Machado
Published: March 2017

O presente texto aborda a questão da territorialização no âmbito da Estratégia de Saúde da Família, a partir da experiência de divisão territorial ocorrida na localidade rural de Aparecidinha, Santa Teresa – ES, com o objetivo de discutir as contradições inerentes ao princípio da universalidade do SUS e à territorialização na ESF, demonstrando como a noção rígida de território, tomada na concepção meramente geopolítica, resulta na rigidez da demarcação territorial da atenção básica, acarretando a dificuldade de acesso dos usuários do SUS às ações e serviços de atenção em saúde.
As Ameaças do Tempo Presente aos Direitos Conquistados: uma morte anunciada / The Threats of the Present Time to the Rights Conquered: a death announced
Authors: Prates Jane Cruz
Published: March 2017

Editorial.
ANALISIS STATUS DAN INDIKATOR KINERJA PEMBANGUNAN BERKELANJUTAN PERIKANAN MINI PURSE SEINE DI PANTAI UTARA JAWA
Authors: Hartono Tjahjo Tri , Lqbal M. Ali , Koeshendrajana Sonny , Azizi A. , Taryono Taryono
Published: March 2017

Hingga saat ini informasi dasar bagi formulasi kebijakan pembangunan berkelanjutan di subsektor perikanan tangkap di Indonesia masih banyak didasarkan pada hasil pengkajian stoksumberdaya (sfock assessment) species target. Pendekatan stock assessment ini sangat membutuhkan informasi yang substansial, survei independen dan model yang rumit serta banyak dinilai tidak cukup memadai untuk menilai kelestarian sumberdaya perikanan yang sangat bersifat multi-dimensi.
KARAKTERISTIK SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN KELEMBAGAAN MASYARAKAT NELAYAN DI DESA MATTIRO SOMPE KABUPATEN BONE, SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Mursidin Mursidin , Nasution Zahri , Hartono Tjahjo Tri
Published: March 2017

penelitian yang bertujuan mempelajari dan menganalisis karakteristik sosial ekonomi dan kelembagaan masyarakat nelayan di Desa Mattiro Sompe.
OPSI KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGAN INDUSTRI PERIKANAN CAKALANG DI KAVI'ASAN TIMUR INDONESIA: SUATU PENDEKATAN ANALWIC HIERARCHY PROCESS
Authors: Manadiyanto Manadiyanto , Tajerin Tajerin , Pranowo Sapto Adi
Published: March 2017

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menentukan opsi kebijakan pengembanganindustri perikanan cakalang di Kawasan Timur Indonesia telah dilakukan pada bulan Januari Desember 2003.
Erfahrungen von Tierhaltern in niedersächsischen Milchkuhbetrieben mit der Impfung gegen Q-Fieber
Authors: Lehner Stefanie , Lohan Katja , Dieckhoff Heinz-Josef , Gerdes Ursula
Published: March 2017

Gegenstand und Ziel: Als meldepflichtige und zoonotisch bedeutsame Erkrankung rückt das Q-Fieber vermehrt in den Fokus der Tierseuchenbekämpfung. Aktuelle Studien belegen, dass die Erkrankung in Deutschland stärker verbreitet ist, als die Meldezahlen vermuten lassen. Deshalb gewährt die Niedersächsische Tierseuchenkasse seit 2013 zur Unterstützung betroffener Betriebe unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen eine Härtebeihilfe zu den Impfstoffkosten der Q-Fieber-Grundimmunisierung. Material und Methoden: Um die Wirksamkeit der Maßnahme zu überprüfen, erfolgte eine Befragung der Tierhalter, die diese Beihilfe innerhalb der letzten 2 Jahre in Anspruch genommen hatten und in deren Beständen vor der Impfung sowohl klinische Anzeichen für Q-Fieber aufgetreten waren als auch der Erreger Coxiella burnetii nachgewiesen worden war. Die Tierhalter wurden anhand eines zuvor erstellten Fragebogens telefonisch befragt. Dabei wurde auf die beobachteten Effekte der Impfung und die generelle Einschätzung der Vakzination eingegangen. Ergebnisse: Die auf das Q-Fieber hindeutenden klinischen Erscheinungen variierten mitunter stark und reichten von Aborten und Fruchtbarkeitsstörungen über gehäuft auftretende Entzündungen (Pneumonie, Mastitis, Metritis) bis hin zu unspezifischen Symptomen wie erhöhter Krankheitsanfälligkeit, Schwäche und Fieberschüben. Der weitaus überwiegende Teil der befragten Tierhalter (84 %) beobachtete nach der Impfung eine deutliche Besserung der Gesundheit im Bestand und mehr als zwei Drittel der Befragten wollen die Impfung auch ohne finanzielle Unterstützung der Niedersächsischen Tierseuchenkasse weiterführen. Abgesehen von allgemeinen Impfreaktionen, wie vorübergehend leicht erhöhte Körpertemperatur, physische Schwäche oder Schwankungen in der Milchleistung, traten Nebenwirkungen selten auf. Schlussfolgerung und klinische Relevanz: Die klinischen Anzeichen für Q-Fieber in den Beständen waren divers und oft unspezifisch. Die Problematik in den Betrieben wurde nach Einschätzung der Tierhalter durch die Q-Fieber-Impfung in den meisten Fällen deutlich reduziert. Die Impfung scheint ein wirkungsvolles Instrument bei der Bekämpfung dieser Zoonose zu sein.
5-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial of the effects of mindfulness practice on medical practitioners’ stress
Authors: Warnecke Emma , Ogden Kathryn , Bentley Michael , Nelson Mark
Published: March 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. BackgroundStress and psychological distress are common in doctors and have adverse effects for both doctors and patients.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the long-term (5-year) effects of mindfulness practice on medical practitioners' stress.MethodsA 5-year follow-up study using quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Outcome measures of the original trial, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS), were repeated and a questionnaire/interview on doctors' health and well-being was undertaken.Results Most participants (88%) continue to use mindfulness or relaxation exercises. Mean outcome scores (and standard deviations) at 5 year follow up revealed; PSS 13.8 (5.2) (maximal score of 40), anxiety subscale of DASS 4.4 (4.9) (maximal score of 42 and stress subscale of DASS 10.9 (7.3) (maximal score of 42). The 5 year follow up group mean PSS and DASS outcomes scores were all lower than post intervention scores from the original RCT, however differences were not statistically significant. Participants expressed concerns with the overall state of doctors' health/wellbeing.ConclusionMindfulness for stress management is sustainable and may be beneficial for long term use in doctors.
In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Roots of Rauwolfia serpentina L. Benth Kurz
Authors: OWK Aniel K. , LAGUDU Mutyala N.
Published: March 2017

Microbial pathogens develop resistance to antibiotics after repeated administration during the treatment of infectious diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to find alternative antimicrobial drugs and the present trend is focused on medicinal plants. The hereby research work was carried out to investigate the antimicrobial activity of solvents as well as aqueous extracts of Rauwolfia serpentina roots. The extracts were tested against Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae by agar well diffusion method. It was observed that methanol extract showed the highest antimicrobial activity against multi drug resistance S. aureus at 100 mg/ml concentration, while S. aureus was the most susceptible bacterium to all extracts. However, E. faecalis, M. luteus and S. pneumoniae were also susceptible to the experimented solvents and extracts. On the other hand, K. pneumoniae was resistant against the solvent and aqueous extracts. The present study suggested that methanol extracts of R.  serpentina roots would be helpful in treating diseases caused by human pathogenic bacteria and fungi. In particular, based on the results obtained in the current experiment, it can be recommended for the control of infectious Gram-positive bacteria.
Tree Diversity and Their Regeneration in the Sacred Groves of Virajpet, Central Western Ghats, India
Authors: PRASAD Devi A.G. , BHARATHI Shwetha
Published: March 2017

Sacred groves are one of the finest examples of informal way of conserving the forest wealth. Baseline data collection of their diversity, distribution and regeneration capacity becomes necessary for the management and conservation of these undisturbed forest patches. In this context, the present investigation was carried out using random quadrat method in the sacred groves of Virajpet, Karnataka, India. A total of 132 tree species belonging to 113 genera and 45 families were identified within five sacred groves. Higher basal area (51.73-85.65 m2/ha) and tree density (453.33-515.9 individuals/ha) were observed as compared to other forests of Western Ghats region. The present investigation has revealed a healthy regeneration of tree species. Seedling and sapling composition differed to some extent from the mature tree species composition which could be used in predicting the future possibilities. Protection and conservation of such sacred groves should be of interest, for better regeneration of the rich diversity they harbour.
Lens Aldose Reductase Inhibitory and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Fractions of Chromolaena odorata (Siam Weed): Potential for Cataract Remediation
Authors: AJANI Emmanuel O. , SABIU Saheed , BAMISYAE Fisayo A. , ISMAILA Nurain O. , ABDULSALAM Olayinka S.
Published: March 2017

Searching for effective and safe aldose reductase (AR) inhibitor agent is a major thrust area in the mainstream of anti-cataractogenic research. This study was set up to investigate the in vitro aldose reductase inhibitory (ARI) activity of fractions of methanolic extract of Chromolaena odorata leaves, on partially purified AR from goat lens, for potential use in the development of anticataractogenic agent. The phyto-constituents of the leaves were screened in aqueous and methanolic extracts and the free radical scavenging activities of the fractions were evaluated. The kinetics of the enzyme in the presence of fractions of the leaves was then compared. Phenol, flavonoid, alkaloid, saponin, terpenoid, quinones and phlobatannins were detected in both extracts. All the fractions inhibited AR in an uncompetitive manner, showing a reduced V max and Km when compared with glyceraldehyde. ARI activity was found to be the highest with aqueous fraction (IC50, 0.22 ± 0.01 mg/ml). All other fractions showed mild to moderate AR inhibition capacity, while it was found to be the lowest within hexane fraction (IC50, 1.20 ± 0.10 mg/ml). All the fractions showed free radical scavenging activity and metal chelating activity. The study confirmed the ARI and antioxidant capacity of Chromolaena odorata which may be due to its phenolic constituents, indicating that the plant may serve as a base for the development of anticataract agent.
Studies on Hormonal Effects on Rooting of Marcotting and Stem-Cuttings of Akee Apple (Blighia sapida K. D. Koenig)
Authors: IBUKUN Ehoniyotan Olayemi
Published: March 2017

The effect of hormone on the rooting of stem-cuttings and marcotting of akee apple was studied using a combination between Indole -3- Butyric Acid (IBA) and 1- Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA). Stem-cuttings from mature akee trees from Challenge, Jalala and Ganmo in Ilorin, were treated with different dilutions of the liquid hormone in the combination of 1.0% Indole-3- butyric acid + 0.5% 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid before propagating them in a non-mist propagator. Marcotting was also carried-out on trees, using the hormonal combination of different dilutions. Observations and the results obtained revealed that the hormonal combination had significant effect on the rooting of stem-cuttings and marcotting. Both marcotting and stem cuttings did not produce at the end of the experiment roots in the absence of the hormonal treatment; a particular aspect was marcotting that initials produced roots. On the other hand, both marcotting and stem cuttings produced roots with the hormonal treatments; more roots were produced using the combination of 2,000 ppm of IBA and 1,000 ppm of NAA, compared with lower concentrations of the hormone mixtures. After callus formation, 2,000 ppm of IBA and 1,000 ppm of NAA combination gave the best results within stem-cuttings. Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that the combination of IBA and NAA in appropriate concentration promoted rooting in Akee apple and therefore are highly valuable for the vegetative propagation of this species through stem cutting and marcotting.
Glucose and Lipid Lowering Potentials of Heliotropium indicum L. Leaves in Alloxan-Induced Hyperglycaemic Rats
Authors: IBRAHIM Rasheed Bolaji , AKOLADE Jubril Olayinka , ALADODO Raliat Abimbola , OKEREKE Omoaruemike Ebele , AKANDE Sarah Abimbola
Published: March 2017

The antidiabetic potentials of Heliotropium indicum L. leaf aqueous (HILA) extract used for the management of diabetes by Traditional Medicinal Practitioners (TMPs) in Nigeria was assessed. Alloxan (ALX)-induced hyperglycaemic rats were orally administered with known folkloric dosage of 30 and 75 mg/kg b. wt. of HILA extract, once a day, for 14 days. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were monitored and pancreatic histology was examined. Net hepatic glycogen (GLY) concentration and lipid profiles were also determined. Prior to treatment, ALX-induced hyperglycaemia (>250 mg/dL) was established in rats. Oral administration of 30 and 75 mg/kg b. wt. HILA extract to diabetic rats for 14 days caused significant reduction in FBG to baseline values observed in non-diabetic conditions. Treatment with HILA extract also showed improvement in lipid abnormalities observed in hyperglycaemic condition, levels of triglyceride, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol were significantly reduced and HDL-cholesterol increased resulting in improved artherogenic index. Hepatic GLY concentration was significantly increased in diabetic rat treated with the extract. Histological examinations showed degenerated and sparse pancreatic islets β-cells in non-treated diabetic rat, whereas microscopy of treated rats showed mild to normal architecture with enriched β-cells. Preliminary phytochemical profiling of the extract revealed the presence of alkaloids (2.54 mg/g), saponins (0.28 mg/g), phenols (0.04 mg/g) and anthraquinones (0.01 mg/g). Results from this study revealed that the aqueous leaf extract of H. indicum possesses not only antihyperglycaemic, but also antidyslipidemic activities, that may prove to be of clinical importance in the management of diabetes and associated secondary complications.
Reference Intervals for the Serum Biochemistry and Lipid Profile of Male Broodstock African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus: Burchell, 1822) at Varied Ages
Authors: OKOYE Chidozie Nwabuisi , DAN-JUMBO Susan Omoboba , AGINA Onyinyechukwu Ada , EZE Ukamaka Uchenna , UDOUMOH Anietie Francis
Published: March 2017

The study established reference intervals and age variations in the serum biochemistry and lipid profile of cultured male broodstock African catfish. The evaluations were carried out on twenty-five (25) cultured male broodstock African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) of 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 months of age. Standard biochemical procedures were carried out in all the serum biochemistry and lipid profile determinations. The overall mean ± SD values for the serum biochemistry parameters and lipid profile were as follows: alanine aminotransferase 17.49 ± 8.30 U/L; aspartate aminotransferase 125.76 ± 28.59 U/L; alkaline phosphatase 12.42 ± 2.56 U/L; total proteins 3.70 ± 1.49 g/dl; albumin 1.60 ± 0.30 g/dl; globulin 2.10 ± 1.38 g/dl; albumin/globulin 1.53 ± 1.71; total bilirubin 1.71 ± 0.51 mg/dl; direct bilirubin 0.36 ± 0.43 mg/dl; indirect bilirubin 1.35 ± 0.52 mg/dl; creatinine 1.13 ± 0.64 mg/dl; blood urea nitrogen 2.18 ± 2.47 mg/dl; total cholesterol 128.18 ± 40.22 mg/dl; HDL-C 26.36 ± 3.73 mg/dl; LDL-C 75.44 ± 9.30 mg/dl; VLDL-C 32.00 ± 2.03 mg/dl and triglyceride 160.00 ± 10.15 mg/dl. The results showed significant (P < 0.05) variations in all the serum biochemistry parameters and lipid profile of the studied fishes, across the different age groups except in the serum alkaline phosphatase activity. Therefore, the current report offers information that shall be useful to all carrying out experimental studies involving assay of these parameters in male broodstock African catfish.
Morphological Characterization of Wild and Cultured Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) using Principal Component and Cluster Analyses
Authors: OLA-OLADIMEJI Folasade A. , AWODIRAN Michael O. , FAGBUARO Omotayo , AKOMOLAFE Adetola O.
Published: March 2017

The study was designed to describe the phenotypic variations in morphometric and meristic characters of Clarias gariepinus between two populations in different towns in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Fish samples were collected from Ero dam (wild population at Ikun Ekiti) and Christeve Aquaculture (cultured population at Iyin Ekiti) using cast net and dragging net. The samples were brought to Zoology Laboratory in Ekiti State University and measurements for morphometrics (24) and meristics (11) of each of the investigated catfish specimen were taken using standard procedures. To test the significance of morphological differences between the wild and cultured populations, all the data on morphometrics and meristics were subjected to student's t-test at 5% level of significance. Principal Component Analyses and cluster analyses were then employed to analyse the data obtained from the morphological traits using Paleontological Statistics (PAST) software. Significant differences were observed in the means of the morphometric and meristic traits. The multivariate analysis also showed differences between the studied populations.  These differences revealed the occurrence of heterogeneity between the two populations. Higher variations and sex related variations were also observed in the wild than in cultured population. The result show the potential for commercial purposes of the population. However, genetic markers can be used in further studies to confirm the phenotypic diversity observed and assess the amount of variation in these populations.
Antimicrobial Effects of Several Essential Oil from Aromatic Plants
Authors: TUŢULESCU Felicia , DINU Maria , CORBU Alexandru Radu , IONIȚĂ Elena Iuliana
Published: March 2017

Essential oils (EOs) have been long recognized for their antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, insecticidal and antioxidant properties. The present research aimed to study the antimicrobial effects of some volatile oils from aromatic plants (sweet basil and dill) against several microorganisms, namely Bacillus subtilis, Alternaria alternata and Penicillium expansum. The oils have been extracted through distillation procedures and the antimicrobial action of the oils was assessed through the disc diffusion method. The best effect against the Bacillus subtilis strain has occurred when the essential oil of dill was undiluted. Regarding the the Alternaria species, it was noted that dill volatile oil has acted in an efficient way only undiluted. As the oil's concentration decreased, the strain becomed resistant. The sweet basil oil has proven to be highly effective when acting against the Bacillus strain. By volatilization, the sweet basil oil produced a strong antimicrobial effect, even in control disc, in which it was noticed a small development of colonies comparing with the dill oil. The results indicated that the sweet basil essential oil exerted an antimicrobial effect both against the tested bacteria and moulds, while the dill oil had a great inhibitory action on Bacillus subtilis and Alternaria alternata, but was less efficient against Penicillium expansum.
Effects of Corm Size, Organic Fertilizers, Fe-EDTA and Zn-EDTA Foliar Application on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Uptake of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in a Calcareous Soil under Greenhouse Conditions
Authors: KOOCHEKI Alireza , SEYYEDI Seyyed Mohammad
Published: March 2017

A greenhouse research experiment was conducted. The experiment was arranged in factorial layout based on a completely randomized design. The mother corm size (0.1-4 g, 4.1-8 g and 8-12 g), organic fertilizers (cattle manure 15 t ha-1, vermicompost 10 t ha-1,chamomilecompost 10 t ha-1 and control) and micronutrients (Fe-EDTA and Zn-EDTA) in two levels (foliar application and no application) were assigned as the first, second and third experimental factors, respectively. Based on the results, with increasing mother corm size, formation of small corms (0.1-4 g) decreased, whereas the percentage of medium (4.1-8 g) or large size (more than 8 g) corms increased. The highest corm yield was observed when cattle manure was applied. Moreover, foliar application increased daughter corm yield in medium and larger size corms. Phosphorus and nitrogen concentration in daughter corms increased with increasing the size of mother corms. Organic fertilizers significantly increased phosphorus and nitrogen concentration in all size of corms: phosphorus content in large daughter corms increased five times on account of cattle manure application. Proper nutrient management during the first year of saffron propagation could improve corm number than rather corm weight.
C1-Inhibitor Decreases the Release of Vasculitis-Like Chemotactic Endothelial Microvesicles
Authors: Mossberg Maria , Ståhl Anne-lie , Kahn Robin , Kristoffersson Ann-Charlotte , Tati Ramesh , Heijl Caroline , Segelmark Mårten , Leeb-Lundberg L.M. Fredrik , Karpman Diana
Published: March 2017

The kinin system is activated during vasculitis and may contribute to chronic inflammation. C1-inhibitor is the main inhibitor of the kinin system. In this study, we investigated the presence of the kinin B1 receptor on endothelial microvesicles and its contribution to the inflammatory process. Compared with controls (n=15), patients with acute vasculitis (n=12) had markedly higher levels of circulating endothelial microvesicles, identified by flow cytometry analysis, and significantly more microvesicles that were positive for the kinin B1 receptor (P<0.001). Compared with microvesicles from wild-type cells, B1 receptor-positive microvesicles derived from transfected human embryonic kidney cells induced a significant neutrophil chemotactic effect, and a B1 receptor antagonist blocked this effect. Likewise, patient plasma induced neutrophil chemotaxis, an effect decreased by reduction of microvesicle levels and by blocking the B1 receptor. We used a perfusion system to study the effect of patient plasma (n=6) and control plasma (n=6) on the release of microvesicles from glomerular endothelial cells. Patient samples induced the release of significantly more B1 receptor-positive endothelial microvesicles than control samples, an effect abrogated by reduction of the microvesicles in the perfused samples. Perfusion of C1-inhibitor–depleted plasma over glomerular endothelial cells promoted excessive release of B1 receptor-positive endothelial microvesicles compared with normal plasma, an effect significantly decreased by addition of C1-inhibitor or B1 receptor-antagonist. Thus, B1 receptor-positive endothelial microvesicles may contribute to chronic inflammation by inducing neutrophil chemotaxis, and the reduction of these microvesicles by C1-inhibitor should be explored as a potential treatment for neutrophil-induced inflammation.
"From psychology in Africa to African psychology": Going nowhere slowly
Authors: Makhubela M
Published: March 2017

This provocation reimagines the dominant indigenisation discourse ofpsychology in South Africa, which conceives the process of "decolonizing" as equivalent to "Africanizing". I argue that some African psychologists' indefatigable insistence on narrow localism and ethno-theorising, is a cowardly defeatism and an accessory to domination. The in toto refusals of Western psychology, are themselves ahistorical and totally ignorant of the historicity and historical anteriority of Africa in science. Western knowledge is neither monolithic, nor the sole property and prerogative of the West. Africa has significantly contributed to its creation and should admissibly make foundational claims on it. I gesture at a different decolonial ethics, grounded on the Dusselian transmodernity, pluriversalism and ethical universalism, to negotiate the incongruous obscure particularism of some African psychologists, and also disabuse modernist psychology of its false universalisms. The paper reads ultra-essentialist responses to modernism as still being intrinsically Eurocentric, in that they have rather ironically continued to reinforce the process of "Othering" and negating through their fixation with identity politics and cultural reductionism.
The male role in cervical cancer prevention and transmission: Representation of subject positions in South African press reports (1998-2014)
Authors: Moodley P , de Vries L
Published: March 2017

Cervical cancer (CC) media coverage neglects mention and interrogation of the role of men in sexually transmitting the virus linked to CC. Newspapers, in their public role of engaging with social debates, unlike other media forms, might be expected to interrogate misconceptions of CC. This study sought to analyse how male persons are represented in newspaper reports of CC. Using the discursive analytic tool of subject positioning, South African newspaper reports of CC were analysed. The findings revealed five categories of subject positions with male persons serving as protagonists who interact with subjects in the remaining four categories. In the male subjects' category, the unaccountable man and circumcised saviour were the most commonly occurring positions. Reportage, however, also covered male positions traditionally marginalized or excluded from public and mainstream health campaigns, and the most pertinent of these were labelled as the sex-talk son and the boy saviour. CC should be conceptualized not merely as a health issue faced by individual women, but as a social issue with a need for increased public visibility of the male role in transmission and prevention.
Transient transformation of Ostreococcus species (OTTH595, RCC809 and RCC802) and Bathycoccus v1
Authors: Bouget François-Yves , Valérie Vergé and Jean-Claude Lozano not provided
Published: March 2017

This protocol describes the preparation of cells and introduction of DNA into the cells by electroporation. For selection of stable transformants or measure of transient gene expression see related protocols.
Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) v1
Authors: Kenn Baltzar Brian
Published: March 2017

This protocol is modified from Wiegand and colleagues protocol1 to fit the conditions of our experiments. 1Wiegand, Irith, Kai Hilpert and Robert E W Hancock (2008). \Agar and broth dilution methods to determine the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial substances". I: Nat Protoc 3.2, s. 163{75
Transient luciferase expression in Ostreococcus (OTTH595, RCC809) and Bathycoccus v1
Authors: Bouget Francois-Yves , Valérie Vergé et Jean-Claude Lozano not provided
Published: March 2017

This protocol describes the quantification of luciferase activity in Ostreococcus and Bathycoccus cells that have been transformed with a firefly luciferase coding sequence upstream of the OTTH595 high affinity transporter promoter. Using this methods we were able to show that O. tauri promoters work in Ostreococcus RCC809 and Bathycoccus.
Profile of multi drug resistant (MDR) and rifampicin resistant TB patients treated under category IV of RNTCP
Authors: Uike Pravin , Hiwarkar Prabhakar , Malkar Vilas , Aswalle Ketan
Published: March 2017

Background: The emergence of resistance to drugs used to treat tuberculosis (TB) and particularly multidrug resistance TB (MDR-TB) has become a significant health problem and obstacle to effective TB control in India. Present study was conducted to study clinical and sociodemograohic profile of MDR and rifampicin resistant TB patients registered for treatment under RNTCP in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra state.Methods: All drug resistant (MDR and rifampicin resistant) TB patients residents of Yavatmal district, treated at DOTS plus site with Standardized Treatment Regimen (STR) from 1st quarter 2009 to 3rd quarter 2013 were included. Data was obtained from electronic treatment register maintained at DOTS Plus site.Results: There were total 60 confirmed MDR and rifampicin resistant TB patients from Yavatmal district. Male patients (65.00%) were comparatively more than females (35.00%). Almost half (46.67%) of the patients belonged to the productive age group i.e. 30-45 years followed by another one third (35.00%) in the age group of 15-30 years. 93.33% patients were previously treated under RNTCP (under CAT II), out of them 48.51% were failure, 37.50% relapse and 14.29% defaulter.Conclusions: Among MDR and rifampicin resistant TB patients, maximum patients were males, belonged to the social and productive age group, HIV negative and previously treated due to treatment failure.
Prevalence and etiology of hearing impairment in urban area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India: a cross sectional observational study
Authors: Guleria Trilok C. , Mohindroo Shobha , Mohindroo Narender K. , Azad Ramesh K.
Published: March 2017

Background: The ear is a marvelously complex and sensitive organ. Disease of the ear have profound effect on the health and quality of life of millions of people around the globe. Data regarding the magnitude of hearing impairment in our country is limited and the literature search revealed that no such studies have been conducted in this region.Methods: A community based cross sectional observational study was carried out among the 306 individuals in urban area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Information was obtained by a structured questionnaire, clinical ENT examination and audiological tests after obtaining informed consent.Results: The study group had 48.4% males and 51.6% females. Maximum 29.4% of individuals were in the age group of 31-45 years. Mean age was 32.22±20.15. The prevalence of hearing impairment was 13.1%. Among individuals with hearing loss, maximum 57.5% were in the age group of ≥60 years. Sensorineural hearing loss was found in 70%, maximum 55% had mild hearing loss. Among majority of individuals with hearing loss cause was presbyacusis 57.5% followed by infectious ear disease 27.5%. Among majority of individuals with hearing loss 37.5% required no further action at the time of study.Conclusions: In the present study, prevalence of hearing loss was found to be 13.1% and predominantly mild sensorineural or conductive type of hearing loss. An early intervention and quality patient education was necessary for prevention of hearing impairment in majority of cases.
Classification algorithm of parking space images based on a histogram of oriented gradients and support vector machines
Authors:   Polotsk State University, Yarashevich P. , Bohush R. ,   Polotsk State University
Published: March 2017

In this paper, a classification algorithm of parking space images is proposed to improve the accuracy of parking space classification, which can be used in smart parking management systems based on video surveillance. The descriptors of a parking space image are formed on the basis of a histogram of oriented gradients by performing the following steps: computation of vertical and horizontal gradients of the original parking space image, computation of the modulus of the gradient and orientation vectors, the gradients are then accumulated into separate cells according to their orientation, the cells are united into blocks, and the orientations of block's cells are normalized. A support vector machine is used to classify the descriptors of the parking space. The purpose of the research was to determine the most efficient parameters of the parking space descriptor and a kernel function. The paper presents the results of experiments.
Anomaly detection in an ecological feature space to improve the accuracy of human activity identification in buildings
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Kulikovskikh I.
Published: March 2017

This paper considers a problem of improving the accuracy of identifying human activity in buildings based on an ecological feature space. To solve this problem a model of logistic regression was implemented on the assumption of the unstable estimation of logistic regression parameters for near linearly separable classes. To reach a compromise between the presence of outliers and the accuracy of recognition an algorithm of anomaly detection was proposed. Computational experiments confirmed the effectiveness of the algorithm and its theoretical consistency.
Difference solutions of the wave equation on GPU with reuse of pairwise sums of the differential template
Authors:   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Vorotnikova D. ,   Samara National Research University, Golovashkin D. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS,   Samara National Research University
Published: March 2017

This work proposes a technique for constructing vector algorithms for solving the diffraction problem using a finite difference scheme on GPUs. The use of an approach based on the reuse of sums of the differential pattern when solving the D' Alembert equation allowed up to a three-fold reduction in the running time in comparison with the known algorithms.
Local patterns in the copy-move detection problem solution
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Evdokimova N. , Kuznetsov A. ,   Samara National Research University,   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS
Published: March 2017

Embedding of duplicates is one of commonly used methods of image forgery. During this process, an image fragment is copied and pasted to another position in the same image. This is performed to conceal some important part of the image. A copy-move forgery detection algorithm aims to recognize duplicated areas in the image. This algorithm is based on calculating the characteristics in a sliding or overlapping window. In this paper, we compare the performance of copy-move detection algorithms that utilize a local binary pattern, a local ternary pattern, a local derivative pattern, and some extensions thereof. A distinctive feature of the used characteristics is their resistance to distortions inserted into the copy, such as linear contrast enhancement and impulse noise. This method also has low computational complexity.
Color correction in the trichromatic color reproduction devices
Authors:   Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education ", Lozhkin L. ,   Povolzhskiy State University of Telecommunications and Informatics", Osipov O. ,   Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "Povolzhskiy State University of Telecommunications and Informatics", Voronoy A. ,   Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education "Povolzhskiy State University of Telecommunications and Informatics"
Published: March 2017

Topics associated with color distortion that occurs in modern television systems are discussed in this article. The distortion of the image colors in comparison with the object colors for standard color correction circuits in a chamber channel television system is shown graphically. Considering that modern television screens have different color gamut, the magnitude of color distortion will be different for different models of TV screens. With a view of reducing the color distortion, a color correction method based on comparison of color coordinates in a colorimetric system of television cameras, with their colorimetric values measured in the CIE (Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage) system is proposed.
The cut off of Ferriman Gallwey score for PCOS in Asia and the degree of hyperandrogenism indicator
Authors: P. Karimah , A. Hestiantoro
Published: March 2017

Objective: To determine the distribution of the Ferriman–Gallwey score in Asia and to study any association between hirsutism and endocrine markers, and also to find the cut off of  F-G score.                                       

Background: Hirsutism is the most widely used clinical diagnostic criterion for hyperandrogenism, it is present in approximately 70% of PCOS women. Using the Ferriman- Gallwey (F-G) scoring systems for evaluation of hirsutism, the degrees of hyperandrogenism from different regions are distinct and have different cut off.

Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta in 2015. Reproductive age women who commits with PCOS criteria were included in the study. Clinical data was taken by interview, physical examination and US examination. Patient’s blood was taken for FTI, and testosterone.

Results: The data indicated that 32.4% PCOS woman shows clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, with the minimum score of hirsutism 2 and based on laboratory findings 34.3% subjects show high FTI and testosterone level. However not all patient with high androgen level have a high score of hirsutism.                              

Conclusion: Clinical and laboratory finding of hyperandrogenism have a correlation to determine the score of Ferriman–Gallwey (F-G). The cut off is lower than European and west countries.
A DISCICPLINA PSICOLOGIA DA EDUCAÇÃO E A FORMAÇÃO INICIAL DE PROFESSORES: TECENDO REFLEXÕES
Authors: Pedro Luciana Guimarães
Published: March 2017

A disciplina Psicologia da Educação surge na década de 60 com a expectativa de que possibilitar aosfuturos professores acesso a conhecimentos sobre o desenvolvimento humano e o processo de ensinoaprendizagem, pudesse ser útil para superar grande parte das dificuldades enfrentadas na escola.Entretanto, pesquisadores têm mostrado que a referida disciplina tem colaborado de modoquestionável na formação inicial dos professores. Considerando isto e as vivências como docente nareferida disciplina, este trabalho tem como objetivo promover reflexões acerca do modo como osconhecimentos da Psicologia têm sido articulados à Educação. Limitando-se a um estudo de caráterqualitativo amparado pela pesquisa bibliográfica o texto apresentado traz como reflexões algumasconsiderações sobre a disciplina Psicologia da Educação e suas contribuições com a formação doslicenciados se atentado mais especificamente à questão da atualização dos conteúdos trabalhados emsala de aula e à relação professor e estudante.
AS CONCEPÇÕES DO ENSINO DA ARTE NA PEDAGOGIA
Authors: Mendes Ana Silva Cury Abbade
Published: March 2017

A pesquisa busca analisar as concepções de ensino da arte nos projetos político-pedagógicos dos cursos de Pedagogia do Centro-Oeste e documentos legais de âmbito nacional. Questões: Como as concepções sobre arte e o ensino da arte se desvelam nos projetos pedagógicos de formação do aluno nos cursos presenciais de Pedagogia do Centro-Oeste, nas ementas das disciplinas do ensino de arte e documentos legais LDB/96, PNE/14 e  DCN? Até que ponto a proposta desse ensino de arte é interdisciplinar? Marco teórico: as obras de Ana Mae Barbosa, (2007-2009); Ferraz e Fussari (1993-2010); Abreu-Bernardes (2011), Bachelard (1998), Schiller (2002). Metodologia qualitativa, bibliográfica e documental. Resultados iniciais: Levantamento das instituições que oferecem o curso de Pedagogia, documentos legais, escrita e estudos teóricos.
PROGRAMA INSTITUCIONAL DE BOLSAS DE INICIAÇÃO À DOCÊNCIA NOS INSTITUTOS FEDERAIS: UMA POLÍTICA PÚBLICA VISANDO MAIS SUCESSO ESCOLAR NAS LICENCIATURAS
Authors: Borges Elisabete Ferreira , Ferreira Eurípedes Ronaldo Ananias , Estevam Humberto Marcondes
Published: March 2017

O presente artigo analisa o Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência, enquanto política pública que favorece a formação inicial e continuada do professor fundamentada em um referencial teórico que dá suporte para a problematização da realidade relacionada à atividade docente. Para realizar o trabalho foram utilizadas, como metodologia, a pesquisa bibliográfica de documentos legais, artigos e livros que abordam a formação dos profissionais da educação e o PIBID como possibilidade de construção do sucesso escolar. Foram levantados dados que possibilitaram a análise das atividades que vão desde o cotidiano escolar até eventos de sucesso realizados no âmbito dos Institutos Federais de Minas Gerais vinculados ao PIBID. As considerações finais apontam o PIBID como uma alternativa que cria um movimento nas escolas que desacomoda práticas pedagógicas e imprime um ritmo mais dinâmico ao cotidiano escolar.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES E REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS SOBRE EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Silva Fernanda Duarte Araújo
Published: March 2017

O presente artigo expõe dados de uma pesquisa desenvolvida no curso ministrado a professores da rede pública brasileira, denominado Curso de Aperfeiçoamento em Atendimento Educacional Especializado para Pessoas Surdas, oferecido na modalidade a distância, na Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), em parceria com o Centro de Ensino, Pesquisa, Extensão e Atendimento em Educação Especial (CEPAE).  O curso foi desenvolvido integralmente na modalidade de educação à distância, via Web, utilizando o Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem MOODLE.  Temos como objetivo analisar e discutir as representações sociais dos participantes do Curso de Aperfeiçoamento Educacional Especializado para Alunos Surdos, sobre Educação a Distância (EAD). Assim, apreciamos algumas “falas” dos cursistas nos fóruns realizados em turmas do referido curso. Fundamentando-nos com as orientações e pressupostos das representações sociais na perspectiva moscoviciana. Percebemos que questões sobre autonomia, democratização e espaço geográfico, são apontadas como as principais características da EAD nas representações dos sujeitos pesquisados.
A FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES ENTRE 1940 A 1956 NO COLÉGIO TRIÂNGULO MINEIRO EM UBERABA (MG)
Authors: Soares Edilene Alexandra Leal
Published: March 2017

Este artigo se utiliza de documentos do Centro de Documentação Mário Palmério e Superintendência Regional de Ensino de Uberaba entre 1940 a 1956 sobre o Colégio Triângulo Mineiro que funcionou na cidade de Uberaba-MG, abordando normas e condutas aos professores, que era composto principalmente por homens. As normas impunham ordem no âmbito da instituição e também controlavam o comportamento dos professores fora do ambiente escolar, estabelecendo assim, o perfil de profissionais que a instituição educativa exigia para o exercício do magistério. Os professores possuíam uma conduta ilibada o que influenciaria no trato para com os alunos, sendo, portanto, exemplo para esses. Desta maneira, este trabalho pretende somar-se a outros estudos relacionados ao gênero e profissão docente, apresentando dados para compreender a formação deste profissional.
A LEITURA E A FORMAÇÃO DE LEITORES: ALUNOS DO 7.º ANO NA ESCOLA MUNICIPAL JOUBERT DE CARVALHO
Authors: Rodrigues Débora Ribeiro Ceolin , Tabak Fani Miranda
Published: March 2017

Este trabalho é constituído por uma das análises do nosso projeto de pesquisa que envolve a formação de novos leitores e a importância de se ter contato com o letramento literário na escola. Acreditamos que ao desenvolver diversas práticas de letramento literário (contação de histórias, rodas de leitura, apresentação teatrais), isso possa despertar em nossos alunos o gosto pela leitura, bem como reconhecer a importância que uma leitura crítica pode beneficiar a vida de uma pessoa. Aqui iremos averiguar qual a visão que alunos envolvidos neste projeto apresentam em relação à leitura, se possuem hábito de ler ou não e analisar as perspectivas do leitor em relação ao seu mundo de leitura. A partir dos resultados obtidos, iremos delinear quais práticas de intervenção podemos realizar para ampliar a visão dos alunos com relação à leitura e propor-lhes diversas atividades que contribuirão efetivamente em seu desenvolvimento intelectual e pessoal.
POLÍTICA DE FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA DE PROFESSORES EM MINAS GERAIS NA ERA DA INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA E NO CONTEXTO DO CHOQUE DE GESTÃO: QUE PROFISSIONALISMO É ESSE?
Authors: Antunes Marina Ferreira de Souza
Published: March 2017

Este texto apresenta recorte de pesquisa de doutorado que foi desenvolvida no âmbito do Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora – PPGE/UFJF cujo objetivo foi analisar as políticas públicas educacionais em Minas Gerais, no escopo do Projeto Escolas Referência - PROJER. Em específico, esse recorte apresenta como os/as sujeitos pesquisados/as se comportaram diante da implementação do projeto de formação continuada de professores/as, com a finalidade de promover o profissionalismo. Utilizou-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Foram entrevistadas pessoas que participaram da implementação do projeto. Aborda a temática da formação continuada em serviço de professores e a utilização das Tecnologias Informacionais de Comunicação (TICs) e a educação a distância como recursos para essa formação. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam as contradições da política de formação continuada de professores implementada no projeto.
SER OU NÃO SER CRIANÇA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL?
Authors: Reis Laudeth Alves
Published: March 2017

Este ensaio teórico apresenta uma pesquisa de pós-graduação stricto sensu em nível de mestrado, em andamento, no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro – UFTM. Aponta como temática o sentido da Corporeidade na Educação Infantil e o locus da investigação se inscreverá em instituições de Educação Infantil da Rede Pública do município de Uberaba–MG. Utilizou-se do procedimento metodológico denominado “Estado da Arte”, para a realização das análises que nos propomos apresentar neste texto. Destaca as etapas para o desenvolvimento do estudo proposto, evidenciando a relevância da realização desta pesquisa que pretende avaliar e compreender se há no contexto das instituições de Educação Infantil relações estabelecidas pelos professores com o sentido da Corporeidade para o desenvolvimento infantil e como isso se expressa em sua prática pedagógica.
O SENTIDO DE CORPO NOS DISCURSOS DE DOCENTES DO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Cintra Marina Melo , Magrin Natalia Papacidero , Moreira Wagner Wey
Published: March 2017

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi de analisar o sentido de corpo/corporeidade nos discursos de docentes do ensino superior das áreas de Educação Física, Pedagogia e Ciências Biológicas. Participaram da pesquisa cinco docentes de cada área do conhecimento. A pesquisa foi realizada na Universidade de Franca – SP. Para a coleta dos dados foi utilizado um questionário contendo a pergunta “o que é corpo para você?”. A análise dos dados foi feita de acordo com a Análise de Conteúdo: Técnica de Elaboração e Análise de Unidades de Significado. Nos resultados encontramos a prevalência (26,66% dos docentes) da definição de  corpo como um conjunto de órgãos e tecidos, caracterizando a presença do modelo cartesiano em seus discursos. No entanto notamos que dois sujeitos já definem o corpo como corporeidade e um ser unificado, indo de encontro às reflexões fenomenológicas aqui expostas.