bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparison between Holistic and Analytic Assessment of Speaking
Authors: Ounis Maha
Published: June 2017

As speaking is an intricate productive skill, its evaluation raises many interesting issues. In this study, the main purpose is to find the most suitable procedure that is useful to assess speaking, by making a comparison between the holistic and the analytic scales. Thus, twenty oral performances were recorded and given to five raters who assessed them holistically and analytically, according to four distinct tasks at the Higher Institute of Languages in Gabès. The raters’ gradings were compared according to four basic parameters, namely the mean, the range, inter-rater and intra-rater reliability. Despite the fact that both methods yielded low reliability rates, it was clear that there were many differences between the two scales, since they reflected a discrepancy at the level of the four parameters as well as at the level of tasks. Apart from the differences, it was noted that the holistic scale is more useful, reliable and consistent as far as speaking assessment is concerned.
English Prepositions of Time Translated into Albanian
Authors: Brestovci Meliha , Ternava-Osmani Sadete
Published: June 2017

The study of language as a form of communication includes the structure and rules under which words interrelate. Scholars are facing the need for research on difficult issues and comparisons at the global and local level. The theme of this research is prepositions of time. Its aim is to deepen the knowledge of distinct prepositions and their use. Several comparative studies of this nature exist regarding the English and Albanian languages; it is tried to update the studies to facilitate students’ acquisition of English as a foreign language and the work of translators between English and Albanian. On the basis of this research, the question rises as: How English prepositions of time for and after are translated into Albanian? In order to clarify the research, it was studied the use of prepositions, particularly prepositional phrases with emphasis on prepositions of time (for and after), and compared them with prepositions in the Albanian language from selected novels in English and Albanian. The research is based on a corpus of four novels, two by English authors and two by an Albanian writer. This research looked into analytical and comparative nature with the aim of enhancing and improving the current state of learning and it resulted that our assumption was right as these prepositions were translated as it was expected in the dictionary.
A Qualitative Meta-synthesis of Research on Dynamic Assessment of Second/Foreign Language Learning: Implications for Language Teachers
Authors: Ghanbarpour Mahsa
Published: June 2017

Striving to integrate teaching and assessment, Dynamic Assessment (DA) is a pivotal classroom teacher assessment practice at teachers’ disposal. Although a multitude of research has delved into different aspects of DA of second/foreign language learning, whether their findings find their way into educational practice is a cause for concern. Adopting a meta-synthesis methodology, this study served a two-fold purpose: (a) to distill the pedagogical conclusions on the effectiveness of DA, and (b) to develop a more informed understanding of a set of guidelines for the implementation of DA so that the practical implications of research findings for teacher educators and teachers be better grasped.
EFL Teaching Methods
Authors: Hao Yurong
Published: June 2017

Language is a system of communication and it plays a vital role in human society. How can we teach language effectively and serve the purpose for human communication? Many linguists and scholars have dwelt on the question, leading to different approaches and methods in language teaching. Those approaches and methods through history have not only reflected changes in theories of the nature of language and of language learning, but also reflected changes in learners’ needs.
Perceptions of Indonesian Teachers and Students on the Use of Quipper School as an Online Platform for Extended EFL Learning
Authors: Agustina Eliasanti , Cahyono Bambang Yudi
Published: June 2017

In Indonesia, the globalization era has directed the policy makers to establish English as a compulsory subject in the secondary school curriculum. However, the major issue in pursuing the goal of the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) has been the imbalance between the amount of teaching materials and the time to teach the materials. The availability of the Internet has provided a concept that learning is not just a one-time event to be conducted at schools, but learning is also a continuous process that can be conducted beyond the school time. One of the learning platforms in the Internet is Quipper School, and this platform has been used by EFL teachers in Indonesia. This article reports the result of research on the EFL teachers’ perceptions on the teaching of EFL and the reasons for using Quipper School as a platform for the students’ EFL learning. Three EFL teachers teaching in senior high school level and six students who have used the platform with the three teachers were involved in this research. The results of the study show that the Indonesian EFL teachers used the platform not only for coping with the limited time available for EFL teaching, but also due to the significant value of the platform to support the students’ EFL learning.
The Comparative Effect of Portfolio and Summative Assessments on EFL Learners' Writing Ability, Anxiety, and Autonomy
Authors: Nosratinia Mania , Abdi Farahnaz
Published: June 2017

The present study was an attempt to systematically compare the effect of portfolio and summative assessment on writing ability, anxiety, and autonomy of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. The participants were 70 male and female intermediate level EFL learners, between 19 and 35 (Mage = 27), who were non-randomly selected from among 90 EFL learners through employing a piloted sample of the Preliminary English Test (PET). They were randomly assigned into two experimental groups of 35, named portfolio assessment writing and summative assessment writing. Prior to the treatment phase, the participants filled out the English versions of Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (Horwitz, Horwitz, & Cope, 1986) and Zhang and Li's (2004) Learner Autonomy Questionnaire. The portfolio group was instructed based on the Classroom Portfolio Model, by Hamp-Lyons and Condon (2000), whereas in the summative assessment group, the common traditional summative assessment approach was implemented. After the treatment phase, both experimental groups were given another writing section of the PET test and the same anxiety and autonomy questionnaires as the posttests. The analysis of the test scores using two independent-samples t-tests and an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed that the summative assessment group had a significantly higher post-treatment level of anxiety. Furthermoe, the level of post-treatment autonomy in the portfolio assessment group was significantly higher. It was also concluded that there was a non-significant difference between the impact of portfolio and summative assessment on writing scores when controlling for the impact of pretest scores.
Reinvention of Publishers’ Revenue Model—Expectations of Advertisers towards Publishers’ Products
Authors: Dennstedt Bianca , Koller Hans
Published: June 2017

Publishers have to reconsider their revenue model. Facing a massive decline in the circulation of newspapers and magazines over the past years, publishers have lost not only readers but also many advertisers. Thus, publishers are faced with both changed customer expectations as well as difficulty in generating profit. Users are increasingly less willing to pay for digital products and their expectations of digital content have changed: They would like to contribute their own content as well as to comment or share with others. Furthermore, advertisers can choose from a greater variety of options for placing adverts, particularly on social media and other online platforms. Therefore, many publishers struggle with the questions: How to earn money? What is the revenue model of the new business model? In order to determine the implications for publishers’ revenue models, we assume that advertising companies are going to play a prominent role in the new business model. Hence, this paper focuses on publishers’ services for advertising companies and therefore the expectations of advertisers towards publishers’ services. In particular, this preliminary qualitative study explores advertisers’ marketing interests in communities of readers who simultaneously contribute to discussions. Therefore, (1) a pre-study was conducted followed by (2) qualitative interviews with managers from advertising companies in Germany. Our initial findings confirm that advertisers could play an important role in the revenue model of publishers if they meet the expectations of advertisers who expressed their interest in both, using communities for customer research as well as interacting with users directly. The results also identify other possible services that publishers could offer advertisers in conjunction with addressing communities of contributing readers.
Case Conceptualization: Improving Understanding and Treatment with the Temporal/Contextual Model
Authors: Zubernis Lynn , Snyder Matthew , Neale-McFall Cheryl
Published: June 2017

Case conceptualization is a critical component of diagnosis and treatment. This article introduces a comprehensive, holistic model of case conceptualization called the temporal/contextual model. This model aims to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the case conceptualization process. The temporal/contextual model is applied to a case example, illustrating its efficacy in helping a client with an eating disorder.
Predicting the Mental Health Literacy of Clergy: An Informational Resource for Counselors
Authors: Vermaas Jodi D. , Green Judith , Haley Melinda , Haddock Laura
Published: June 2017

Though clergy often serve as informal helpers and conduits to the formal mental health care system, few researchers have examined whether such clergy maintain the knowledge necessary to complete this mission. In this study, denominational affiliation, educational variables, and demographic characteristics were examined as potential predictors of mental health literacy (MHL). As a measure of MHL, the Mental Health Literacy Scale was completed by a nationwide sample of 238 Christian clergy. The results provided the first parametric measure of denominationally diverse clergy from across the United States. Results indicated that female gender and higher numbers of clinical mental health training courses significantly predicted higher MHL scores. No significant differences in MHL scores emerged among four main denominational groups: Catholic, evangelical Protestant, historically Black Protestant, and mainline Protestant. Findings may inform mental health counselors on how to increase interprofessional dialog and referral partnerships with local clergy.
Changes in Perceived Levels of Environmental Stress Before and After a Suicide Attempt in Black American Adolescents: A 14-Year Longitudinal Study
Authors: Hooper Lisa M. , Tomek Sara , Jaggers Jeremiah , Idigo Chinwe , Church Wesley T. , Williams Javonda , Bolland John
Published: June 2017

A growing interest in factors that may explain suicidality rates in the United States is fueled in part by the increased rates of suicide behaviors in Black American adolescents, primarily male adolescents. The present longitudinal study investigates the extent to which environmental adversity or stress may relate to the course of suicide attempts in Black American adolescents living in extreme poverty (N = 457). We also consider how age and gender affect the longitudinal relations among the study variables (i.e., environmental stress and suicidality). Results indicate that suicide attempts increase over time, and environmental stress decreases over time. Furthermore, when examined in conjunction with environmental stress and gender, suicide attempts increase to a greater extent among adolescents with higher levels of environmental stress, and this effect is greater for older adolescents than for younger adolescents. Also, when baseline levels of environmental stress, suicide attempts, and gender are considered, different trajectories are found between adolescents with low baseline environmental stress levels and adolescents with high baseline environmental stress levels. Gender was significantly related to outcomes for those participants who self-reported high levels of environmental stress at baseline, but not for those who reported low levels of environmental stress at baseline. We discuss implications for future research and for culturally tailored, systems-focused suicide prevention and intervention efforts.
Social Anxiety and Assertiveness: The Role of Self-Beliefs in Asian Americans and European Americans
Authors: Aoki Stephanie K. , Mearns Jack , Robinson Kurpius Sharon E.
Published: June 2017

There is scholarly disagreement about whether Asian Americans are more socially anxious and less assertive than European Americans. We examined this question by exploring the interrelations among race/ethnicity, social anxiety, assertiveness, and self-beliefs related to mood regulation and sense of self. Participants were 72 Asian Americans and 63 European Americans who completed measures assessing negative mood regulation expectancies (NMRE), self-construal, social anxiety, and assertiveness. Moderated regression analyses revealed that independent self-construal, a self-belief, predicted both social anxiety and assertiveness regardless of participant race/ethnicity. Also, less social anxiety predicted more assertiveness, regardless of one’s NMRE, also a self-belief. The most powerful predictors of assertiveness were social anxiety and self-construal. These findings suggest that when working with clients experiencing concerns about social anxiety or assertiveness, mental health counselors should explore their clients’ self-beliefs, regardless of whether clients are Asian American or European American.
Acquisition of cervical control through high postures in patients with West Syndrome: a case report.
Authors: Martins Tamiris Beppler , Pires Shaiane Alves , Castilho Tayná , Rafael Aline Dandara , Martinello Micheli , Santos Gilmar Moraes
Published: June 2017

Introduction: early identification of neurological disorders is considered important in the assessment of risk factors and early treatment and subsequently in monitoring the child. Objective: report the lived experiences in a physiotherapy program based on high neuro‑evolutive postures in the development of the cervical and trunk control in a child diagnosed with West Syndrome, cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. Methods: female child, chronological age of four years and five months, motor age less than three months. Kinetic and functional assessment was performed and the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was used to characterize the subject. Results: there was an increase to 68.6% in the GMFM, maintaining the level of the GMFCS, improvement of cervical and trunk control in sitting and standing position and when were performed postural changes. Conclusion: the physiotherapeutic care proved to be beneficial in the gradual development of cervical and trunk motor control.
The influence of temporomandibular disorders in neck pain and posture.
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da , Basilio Franciane Batista , Costa Sillwe Capitulino Farias , Freitas Francisca Sueleide de Carvalho , Medeiros Elany Pereira de , Melo Elaine Marques Franco de , Costa Karinna Sonálya Aires da
Published: June 2017

Introduction: The temporo mandibular dysfunction is a biomechanical change in the temporomandibular joint that has a multifactorial origin. The masticatory muscles has a great relationship with the body posture through neuromuscular connections. The correct posture is maintained by a harmony in muscle mechanism involving the muscles of the head, neck and shoulder girdle. Therefore changes in these structures may lead to a postural imbalance mainly related to cranio-cervical disorders causing forward head, cervical spine rectification and asymmetric shoulders established in the ATM dysfunction patients. Objective: To investigate the influence of temporomandibular disorders in neck pain and posture as well as the incidence postural changes. Method: This is a literature review article carried in databases such as Lilacs, Scielo, Medline and Bireme. The studied period was from 2004 to 2015 were used as search terms: temporomandibular joint, the temporomendibular joint syndrome and posture. Among 21 articles initially selected by electronic search in databases, 4 were excluded for the title. We selected 17 studies for a more detailed analysis through the summary, with 3 of them deleted. The remaining 14 articles were evaluated from the text reading. Result: It can be observed that there is a relationship between TMD and postural changes, patients with this disorder have postural deviations such as forward head, increased cervical lordosis and not leveling between his shoulders. Conclusion: Postural changes may be associated with temporomandibular dysfunction, although there are few studies that address physical therapy on the conduct of temporomandibular disorders in pain and posture, we can see that physical therapy is of great importance with positive results in the lives of these individuals .
Elderly perform lower number of repetitions maximum than young at low instead high load resistance exercise
Authors: Sardeli Amanda Veiga , Santos Lucas do Carmo , Ferreira Marina Lívia Venturini , Gásparia Arthur Fernandes , Santos Wellington Martins dos , Cavaglieri Cláudia Regina , Chacon-Mikahil Mara Patrícia Traina
Published: June 2017

Aging process is characterized by reduction of muscle mass and strength, named sarcopenia. To attenuate these declines, resistance training has been purposed. The use 1RM test has been applied to define the maximal strength and prescription of exercise. Otherwise, it is not safe and it has not shown good practical applicability. Thus, the present study aim to compare the repetitions number for high and low load resistance exercise performed until failure between a young and elderly men groups. Methods: We compared (Mann-Whitney test) the repetitions number performed until muscle failure by 9 young and 9 elderly men at four sets 45ºleg press exercise for high (80% 1RM) and low load (30% 1RM). Results: Both groups reached maximum values for rate of perceived exertion, ensuring the muscle failure were achieved and no differences were seen between groups. The repetitions numbers were higher for young men with similar delta of reduction throughout sets between groups at low load resistance exercise. Otherwise, the delta of repetitions number reduction throughout sets at high load resistance exercise was higher for young men than elderly. Conclusions: We conclude elderly people need to perform lower number of repetition to reach muscle failure and thus achieve the desired training stimulus, mainly in low load resistance exercise. Furthermore, as they have better resistance to fatigue along sets the reduction of repetition number along sets is lower for them mainly when high load resistance exercise is performed.
Study of the quality of life in amputee soccer players
Authors: Auricchio José Ricardo , Bernardes Nathalia , Moreno Marlene Aparecida
Published: June 2017

Introduction: Although a number of aspects related to amputation have a negative impact on quality of life, sports can prevent disease and promote health in this population just as it can among the nondisabled. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life in amputee soccer players (n=25). Method: We compared scores on the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: observing that the physical (PHY: 71±16), psychological (PSY: 76±18) and social domains (SOC: 72±22) showed higher values (p <0.05) than the environment domain (ENV: 55±17). There was a positive correlation between PHY and PSY (r: 0.8), PHY and SOC (r: 0.7) and PHY and ENV (r: 0.7). Moreover, PHY showed a positive correlation with SOC (r: 0.9) and ENV (r: 0.8). In addition, the adapted sport improved the overall quality of life index (GQOLI= 71.50). Conclusion: These results show that amputee soccer improves the quality of life of its players.
Clinical Performance of Heat-Cured High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Class II Restorations in Primary Molars: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Tal Eliyahu , Kupietzky Ari , Fuks Anna B , Tickotsky Nili , Moskovitz Moti
Published: June 2017

Objectives: The present preliminary study evaluated the clinical and radiographic performances of heat-cured high viscosity glass ionomer (HCHVGI) in class II restorations of primary molars. Study design: A retrospective study on a cohort of patients who had dental caries restored at a private practice was conducted. Restorations were evaluated radiographically and photographically by two separate examiners. Results: Ninety-three Class II restorations in 44 patients (average age: 108 months ± 25.3, 24 males, 20 females) were examined. Average recall time was 22.2 months ± 4.2. All but three restorations (96.8%) were present and intact, with no incidents of secondary caries. Three additional restorations had occlusal defects that required retreatment, resulting in an overall success rate of 93.5%. Ninety-seven percent of the restorations were rated optimal for marginal integrity with no staining of the restoration surfaces. No patients complained of post-operative sensitivity. The most common flaw found was a concavity on the proximal wall of the cavity box (27%, mean age 16 months ± 3.9). Conclusion: The findings in this preliminary study suggest that heat cured high viscosity glass ionomer cement may be an effective restorative material for Class II restorations in primary molars that are a year or two from shedding.
Deproteinizing Agents as an Effective Enamel Bond Enhancer-An in Vitro Study
Authors: Hasija Pallavi , Sachdev Vinod , Mathur Shivani , Rath Rishi
Published: June 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of different deproteinizing agents on shear bond strength of composite to primary teeth enamel. Study Design: Forty sound primary molars divided in 4 groups of 10 teeth each. In control group 1, enamel was etched for 60 seconds with 37% phosphoric acid and rinsed with water. Group 2: after acid etching deproteinizing agent 5 % sodium hypochlorite was applied for 60 seconds and rinsed. Group 3: after acid etching deproteinizing agent papain gel was applied for 60 seconds and rinsed. Group 4: after acid etching deproteinizing agent bromelain gel applied for 60 seconds and rinsed. Following this, bonding agent was applied to treated enamel surface and composite resin disc were build. Samples were then tested for shear bond strength using Universal Testing Machine. Results: Mean SBS was highest for group 4 and lowest for group 1. No statistically significant difference (p value >0.05) was found between all the four groups. Conclusion: Among deproteinizing agents, deproteinization when carried out with bromelain gel and sodium hypochlorite showed effective bond strength as compared to papain.
SEM Analysis of Residual Dentin Surface in Primary Teeth Using Different Chemomechanical Caries Removal Agents
Authors: Thakur Rachna , Patil Sandya Devi S , Kush Anil , Madhu K
Published: June 2017

Background: The purpose of this in vitro study was to analyze the residual dentinal surfaces following caries removal using two chemomechanical methods (Papacarie Duo and Carie Care), by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Study design: Twenty extracted primary molars with active occlusal carious lesions were randomly assigned two groups depending on the CMCR agent used for the caries excavation – Group 1 – with Papacarie Duo and Group – 2 with Carie Care. After the caries excavation, the specimens were subjected to SEM analysis. Results: Though both the agents showed the minimal smear layer with the patent dentinal tubules, Carie care showed patent dentinal tubules with a clearly exposed peritubular and intertubular collagen network. Conclusion: Carie Care treated surface exhibited better surface morphology of residual dentin.
Success of Dental Treatments under Behavior Management, Sedation and General Anesthesia
Authors: Blumer Sigalit , Costa Liora , Peretz Benjamin
Published: June 2017

Objective: To present comparative study aims to assist the practitioner to choose between behavior modification (BM) techniques, pharmacologic sedation (N2O-O2 alone or combined with midazolam 0.5 mg/ kg) or routine general anesthesia (GA) for the most successful approach in enabling pediatric dental care.

Study design: Dental records of 56 children treated in a university dental clinic between 2006–2016 were reviewed, and data on age, gender, required treatment (amalgam restorations, composite restorations, pulpotomy, and stainless steel crowns [SSC]), treatment approaches and therapeutic success at final follow-up were retrieved. Results: Treatment under GA had the best success rates compared to both BM and pharmacologic sedation. N2O-O2 alone had a 6.1-fold greater risk of failure compared to N2O-O2+midazolam (p− <0.008). Amalgam restorations had a 2.61-fold greater risk of failure than SSC (p− <0.008). Conclusions: The GA mode yielded significantly greater success than the N2O-O2 mode alone. There were no significant differences in success rates between GA and combined midazolam 0.5 mg/kg+N2O-O2. When choosing restoration material, it is important to remember the high success rate of SSC compared to amalgam restoration.
Corpus ABG / ABG Corpus
Authors: Benevides Aline de Lima , Guide Bruno Ferrari
Published: June 2017

RESUMO:Este artigo apresenta a metodologia empregada na compilação de um corpus linguístico do Português Brasileiro, o qual foi denominado de Corpus ABG, e no desenvolvimento de algumas ferramentas computacionais. O objetivo deste trabalho é reunir uma grande quantidade de textos, escritos e orais, que possa representar o falar brasileiro a fim de ser fonte de extração de dados fonológicos quantificados para duas pesquisas, a saber, Guide (2016) e Benevides (2017). O corpus contabiliza 3.616.625 ocorrências de palavras e 92.602 tipos de palavras, sendo que 1.938.805 ocorrências são provenientes dos corpora de fala e 1.676.820 ocorrências dos corpora escritos. Ancorado na metodologia da Linguística de Corpus e por meio de ferramentas computacionais desenvolvidas em Linguagem Python, o presente artigo divulga e disponibiliza à comunidade científica o Corpus ABG, as ferramentas computacionais (acentuador, categorizador de estruturas fonológicas, silabificador) e algumas informações fonológicas (acentuais e silábicas) já extraídas do corpus. Além disso, faz um convite a novas explorações dos dados a todos os pesquisadores que tiverem interesse.  ABSTRACT:The present paper presents the task of compiling a linguistic corpus of Brazilian Portuguese, which was undertaken by the authors. It is called ABG Corpus, and this article is also about the computational tools developed for the task. Our main goal is to reunite a large amount of texts, both from spoken and written language to, in the best way possible, represent the Brazilian language in a way that we could use it as a database for our researches, Guide (2016) and Benevides (2017). The ABG corpus has 3.616.625 word tokens and 92.602 types of words, being that 1.938.805 of those tokens are from spoken language corpora and 1.676.820 tokens come from written corpora. Based on the corpus linguistics framework and through the use of computational tools developed using Python, this article shows and provides access to the ABG Corpus, the computational tools (stress marker, phonological structure identifier, syllabifier), as well as some phonological information (stress and syllable related), already present on the corpus. We end by inviting the community to further expand our findings and explore this new tool.
As tecnologias de informação e comunicação: novos suportes para o ensino de literatura / Information and communication technologies: new supports for literature education
Authors: Branco Marta Roque
Published: June 2017

RESUMO: Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir a importância dos recursos tecnológicos no ambiente educacional como estratégia na formação de leitores de textos e do mundo. Para tanto, serão abordados a postura e o papel do professor diante desses novos recursos, os benefícios das tecnologias para o processo educacional e a importância das práticas de leitura do professor dentro desse processo. Aparecem também algumas possibilidades/sugestões de ambientes virtuais para o ensino de literatura envolvendo crianças. Nesse trajeto, autores como Ribeiro (2005), Leal (2006), Fernandes (2011) e Barreto (2001), dentre outros, auxiliam na discussão a que o trabalho se propõe e na conclusão de que a simples adoção das tecnologias não promove mudanças no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Para resultados mais eficazes, torna-se necessário um questionamento das didáticas tradicionais e uma redefinição do papel do professor e de sua interação com os conteúdos, metodologias e com os alunos. ABSTRACT: This article aims at discussing the importance of technological resources in the educational environment as a strategy in the training of readers of texts and the world. To that end, the teacher's posture and role will be approached in the face of these new resources, the benefits of the technologies for the educational process and the importance of the teacher's reading practices within this process. There are also some possibilities/suggestions of virtual environments for the teaching of literature involving children. In this path, authors such as Ribeiro (2015), Leal (2006), Fernandes (2011) and Barreto (2001), among others, will help in the discussion to which the work is proposed and in the conclusion that the simple adoption of technologies does not promote changes in the teaching-learning process. For more effective results, it is necessary to question the traditional didactics and a redefinition of the teacher's role and its interaction with the contents, methodologies and with the students.
Práticas linguísticas em Big Data / Practical language in Big Data
Authors: Vargas Vieira dos Santos Vinícius
Published: June 2017

RESUMO: O presente artigo objetiva tratar possíveis relações entre novas mídias digitais e certos aspectos conceituais da linguagem, como significado e performatividade. Big data é o termo que se refere ao acúmulo de dados digitais que caracterizou as mídias de comunicação em massa nas duas últimas décadas e está diretamente relacionado à atual configuração da plataforma de serviços de tecnologia Web 2.0. As escalas de desmedido volume e variedade de dados digitais e altos índices de velocidade que caracterizam o Big data modificam as paisagens de contexto social, provocando, consequentemente, atualizações nas escalas da linguagem. Afinal, contextos em ambientes virtuais entram em colapso, pois ao assumir as próprias características do meio, revelam-se superdiversos, simultâneos, fragmentados, não estruturados, ausentes de marcadores familiares, excedendo escalas tradicionais de tempo, espaço e alcance social. ABSTRACT: This article aims at assimilating possible relationships among new digital media and certain conceptual aspects of language, such as meaning and performativity. Big data is a term that refers to digital data accumulation that characterized the mass communication media in the last two decades and it is directly related to the current configuration of Web 2.0 technology services platform. The scales of excessive quantity and variety of digital data and high speed data which characterize the Big data change the social context of landscapes, causing consequently updates on the scales of language. After all, contexts in virtual environments collapse, because they assume the characteristics of the environment, that is, they show themselves as superdiverse, simultaneous, fragmented, unstructured, missing family markers, exceeding traditional scales of time, space and social reach.
Democratizando a ciência no cenário internacional: um debate sobre conceito de comunidades epistêmicas e sua perspectiva da ciência na política internacional | Democratizing science on the international scene: a debate on the concept of epistemic communities and its perspective of science in international politics
Authors: Gayard Nicole Aguilar
Published: June 2017

Resumo O artigo retoma os debates e premissas sobre a democratização da governança em ciência e tecnologia, e os compara com a perspectiva da ciência predominante no conceito de comunidades epistêmicas no campo das relações internacionais. Ressalta os diferentes entendimentos sobre o binômio “ciência e tecnologia” nas abordagens debatidas. A revisão e comparação entre perspectivas da ciência aportadas pelos estudos sociais da ciência e tecnologia e pelas relações internacionais busca contribuir com o debate da democratização e engajamento público em ciência e tecnologia para além de uma perspectiva nacional. Conclui-se pela necessidade de integrar perspectivas e debates contemporâneos sobre uma produção de conhecimento heterogênea e múltipla na análise do conhecimento nas relações internacionais.Palavras-chave: Governança em C&T; Democratização; Comunidades Epistêmicas (Relações Internacionais).Abstract This article explores the debates around calls and experiments of democratization in science and technology governance, and compares them with the perspective of science embedded in the concept of epistemic communities, as employed by International Relations theories. It emphasizes the different understandings about "Science and Technology" in each of these approaches. The review and comparison between perspectives of science provided by the Social Studies of Science and Technology and International Relations seeks to contribute to the debate of democratization and public engagement in science and technology beyond a national perspective. The article concludes by pointing to the necessity of recognizing contemporary perspectives of knowledge, as a heterogeneous field of action composed by multiple actors and networks, for an improved analysis of the role of knowledge in international politics.Keywords: Governance in S&T; Democratization; Epistemic Communities (International Relations).
Antecedentes, objetivos y metodología
Authors: Pedrón Giner Consuelo
Published: June 2017

La nutrición artificial ha experimentado un desarrollo muy importante en los últimos años debido, fundamentalmente, al aumento de la supervivencia de los pacientes con enfermedades agudas y crónicas, al mejor conocimiento de las necesidades de energía y nutrientes, a la disponibilidad de nuevos sustratos y a la existencia de nuevos materiales para llevarla a la práctica. El paciente pediátrico que necesita nutrición parenteral (NP) no constituye un grupo homogéneo no solo por las peculiaridades de cada enfermedad, sino también debido a la edad ya que, en función de esta, varían las características fisiológicas y las necesidades para el crecimiento y, por tanto, la composición de la NP.Además, existe una gran variabilidad en la práctica del soporte artificial y en concreto de la NP y más todavía en el niño debido a sus características biológicas.
Indicaciones de la nutrición parenteral
Authors: Gómez López Lilianne
Published: June 2017

La nutrición parenteral (NP) puede ser utilizada en todo niño desnutrido o con riesgo de desarrollar desnutrición aguda o crónica para dar cobertura a sus necesidades nutricionales con el objetivo de mantener su salud y crecimiento, siempre que estas no logren ser administradas completamente por vía enteral. La vía enteral puede ser insuficiente debido a una ingesta limitada, una alteración de la digestión y/o absorción, un incremento de las pérdidas, un aumento del gasto energético y por alteraciones metabólicas o anatómicas; así como también, tras una cirugía digestiva, por necesidad de reposo intestinal o por la presencia de síntomas importantes relacionados con la alimentación (dolor, diarrea). La administración de NP no impide el uso concomitante de la vía enteral y es recomendable conservar la máxima ingesta que tolere el paciente ya que mantiene el trofismo intestinal y disminuye la incidencia de complicaciones metabólicas e infecciosas secundarias a la NP.
Monitorización de la nutrición parenteral pediátrica
Authors: Moreno Villares José Manuel
Published: June 2017

La monitorización de la nutrición parenteral (NP) pasa por una valoración inicial completa antes de su inicio, en la que se incluirán tanto la propia indicación de la NP, el estado nutricional del niño, el tipo de acceso venoso y una serie de controles analíticos que se detallan en la tabla I (GdE 5).Las complicaciones de la NP pueden minimizarse cuando se hace una indicación adecuada, se elige una mezcla de nutrientes equilibrada y se vigila estrechamente la respuesta del paciente. La frecuencia con la que es preciso obtener determinaciones analíticas en el seguimiento dependerá tanto de la situación clínica como de la duración del soporte nutricional.Así, los enfermos con pérdidas aumentadas de líquidos (por ejemplo por una sonda o un drenaje) o con fallo de algún órgano requieren controles más frecuentes. También es el caso de los pacientes muy desnutridos, que pueden presentar un síndrome de realimentación. En los recién nacidos se minimizará el número de las determinaciones analíticas o, en caso de realizarlas, se preferirá el uso de micrométodos que utilizan escasa cantidad de sangre.Cuando se trata de pacientes con NP domiciliaria (NPD) o prolongada, además de las determinaciones habituales, se monitorizarán niveles de vitaminas y elementos traza(GdE 5). Además, el equipo médico responsable del soporte nutricional ha de realizar evaluaciones periódicas de la situación nutricional, así como observar el cumplimiento de los objetivos terapéuticos marcados al inicio del soporte. Valorará la retirada de la NP cuando se hayan conseguido dichos objetivos y el paciente sea capaz de recibir por vía digestiva un aporte suficiente de nutrientes (superior a dos tercios de los requerimientos estimados) o bien cuando sea una medida terapéutica fútil.
FATORES DETERMINANTES DA TOMADA DE DECISÃO PARA O CONSUMO DE PRODUTOS ORGÂNICOS EM UMA FEIRA LIVRE
Authors: Cruvinel Ilton Belchior , Corrêa Daneil Staciarini , Silva Junior Nelson Jorge da , Feliciano Joelmir , Almeida Rogério José de
Published: June 2017

Cada vez mais se desenvolve a consciência da importância do consumo de produtos orgânicos. Tal falta pode ser observado na crescente abertura de feiras livras especializadas nesse tipo de produto.O presente artigo objetivou analisar os fatores associados ao processo de tomada de decisão de compra de produtos orgânicos por consumidores de uma feira livre na cidade de Goiânia-GO. Realizou-se deum estudo transversal analítico com abordagem quantitativa. Foram entrevistadas 84 pessoas. Utilizou-se de estatística inferencial com testes não paramétricos. Para todos os testes estatísticos, utilizousecomo nível de significância, os valores iguais ou menores a 0,05. Os resultados mostraram um perfil de consumidor com predominância do sexo feminino, idade média de 43 anos, casado, com ensino superior,renda familiar média de 8,3 salários mínimos e que consome produtos orgânicos de três a sete vezes por semana. Os principais fatores determinantes para a tomada de decisão de compra dos produtos orgânicos foram a preocupação com a saúde, com o meio ambiente e com a qualidade dos produtos. Foi possível verificar um interesse crescente do consumidor por alimentação orgânica e, Consequentemente, saudável e sustentável.
Impact of Financing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Profitability with Moderating Role of Islamic Finance
Authors: Muneer Saqib , Ali Azhar , Ahmad Rao Abrar
Published: June 2017

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the very significant for the development of economy of the country, grasp the attention of government and policy makers in developed as well as in developing countries. SMEs in Pakistan have their vital role in economic growth. Therefore, it is essential that SMEs have right to use sources of finance. The study used the quantitative approach that was accomplished by survey questionnaires. Two hundred SMEs and seventy bank branches were selected in Faisalabad region in Pakistan, to get response on questionnaires about their financing patterns and effects of Islamic financing as moderator in their fixed assets, set up and current assets financing. The study showed that fixed assets, set up and current asset financing have positive relation with the growth of SMEs and Islamic modes of financing was not behaved as moderator in Faisalabad city in Pakistan.
Research of the biodegradability of degradable/biodegradable plastic material in various types of environments
Authors: Adamcová Dana , Fronczyk Joanna , Radziemska Maja , Vaverková Magdalena , Zloch Jan
Published: June 2017

Research was carried out in order to assess biodegradability of degradable/biodegradable materials made of HDPE and mixed with totally degradable plastic additive (TDPA additive) or made of polyethylene (PE) with the addition of pro-oxidant additive (d2w additive), advertised as 100% degradable or certifi ed as compostable within various types of environments. Research conditions were: (i) controlled composting environment – laboratory-scale, (ii) real composting conditions – domestic compost bin, (iii) real composting conditions – industrial composting plant and (iv) landfill conditions. The results demonstrate that the materials made of HDPE and mixed with totally degradable plastic additive (TDPA additive) or made of polyethylene (PE) with the addition of pro-oxidant additive (d2w additive) or advertised as 100% degradable did not biodegrade in any of the above-described conditions and remained completely intact at the end of the tests. Biodegradation of the certified compostable plastic bags proceeded very well in laboratory-scale conditions and in real composting conditions – industrial composting plant, however, these materials did not biodegrade in real composting conditions – domestic compost bin and landfill conditions.
Oddziaływanie przepustu na warunki hydrauliczne przepływu wody w głównym rowie systemu odwadniającego stopnia wodnego Łączany
Authors: Majerczyk Agata , Michalec Bogusław
Published: June 2017

The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of the culvert on the hydraulic conditions of water flow in the “R” ditch. The culvert was located on the main ditch in drainage system of Łączany barrage on the Vistula river. The research on ditch’s capacity in analyzed cross-section showed that the capacity decreased. The changes of cross-section caused by construction of the culvert substantially affect the flow conditions of water in the channel. The calculations showed that the existing dimension of culvert is not enough to pass the reliable discharge. The reliable flow was set for catchment area of 3.32 km2, not 0.67 km2, which is bigger than catchment area estimated in drainage project. It includes watercourses leading water to ditch with surrounds Kasztelan Pond, and then to “R” ditch. Discharges larger than 2.27 m3·s–1, particularly reliable flow, reach banks of the ditch “R” and flows out the channel. Discharges larger than the reliable discharge do not fit into the analyzed cross-section causing pouring out the water from the channel. On the basis of information taken from the locals and serving the system it is known that such a phenomenon occurs during the periods of heavy rains and floods.
Badania nad występowaniem węgla w powietrzu wewnętrznym wybranych uczelni w Polsce
Authors: Kociszewska Karolina , Majewski Grzegorz , Mathews Barbara , Mucha Walter , Rogula-Kopiec Patrycja , Rogula-Kozłowska Wioletta
Published: June 2017

The research presented herein aimed at recognition of submicrone particulate matter concentration as well as organic (OC) and elemental (EC) carbon bound to it in a lecture room and students’ laboratory. The 24-h variability of PM1, OC and EC concentration in both rooms were also discussed along with I : O ratio. In the analysed period – the turn of spring and summer – independent of the location (Gliwice – students’ laboratory, Warsaw – lecture room) the indoor concentration of elemental carbon EC was conditioned by the intensity of those contaminants migration along with atmospheric air. Because of this, it can be concluded that in neither of the rooms there was an important source of OC and EC. However, it should be noted, that conditions favourable for different contaminant sorption, in particular those belonging to OC bound to particulate matter, vary in time and space. It is expected, that for other measurement period – for instance in winter, when rooms are ventilated seldom and PM has different composition, the cummulation of indoor contaminants, including OC, may be higher than for warm period.
Studies on the ANN implementation in the macro BIM cost analyzes
Authors: Juszczyk Michał
Published: June 2017

Artykuł przedstawia podejście, w którym połączone zostały koncepcja analiz kosztowych macro BIM oraz zastosowania narzędzi sztucznej inteligencji – sztucznych sieci neuronowych. W artykule zaprezentowano dyskusję i podstawowe założenia proponowanego podejścia, stanowiące wyjaśnienie istoty problemu. Studium przypadku przedstawia wyniki wstępnych badań dotyczących zastosowań sieci neuronowych w analizach kosztów z zastosowaniem BIM na przykładzie oszacowań kosztów konstrukcji nośnej kondygnacji budynku. Uzyskane wyniki uzasadniają propozycję wykorzystania sieci neuronowych jako narzędzia matematycznego w przedstawionym w artykule problemie.
Prototypowy manipulator ja-wa do automatycznego betonowania ścian
Authors: Więckowski Andrzej
Published: June 2017

In the context of automatic construction of buildings analyzed prototype, ja-wa system, which integrates aspects of computer controlling the manipulator of the testing of allowable construction progress (according to the results of the analysis rise the endurance of the young concrete, laid in layers made earlier). Imposing of concrete mix (controlled intervals) with finish a surface septum is performed by a computer-controlled manipulator-machine, which moves the track system ferry. Indicated rationality and low capital intensity of solutions.
Renewable glycerol esterification over sulfonic-modified mesoporous silicas
Authors: Popova Margarita , Lazarova Hristina , Szegedi Agnes , Mihályi Magdolna , Rangus Мojca , Likozar Blaz , Dasireddy Venkata
Published: June 2017

SO3H-functionalised mesoporous materials with different pore structures (SBA-15 and SBA-16) were prepared by the post-synthesis surface modification. The materials were thoroughly characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, nitrogen physisorption, temperature-gravimetric analysis, elemental analysis and solid state NMR spectroscopy. The acidic properties were investigated by the temperature-programed desorption of ammonia. The catalytic performance of SO3H-functionalised mesoporous materials was studied in glycerol esterification with acetic acid.The different amount of silanol groups in the initial SBA-15 and SBA-16 silicas predetermined the different amount of propylsulfonic groups which are formed in them and therefore significantly influenced the acidity and the catalytic performance in glycerol esterification. Much higher amount of Br?nsted acid sites was generated in SO3H modified SBA-15 catalyst, which exhibited higher activity to value-added triacetyl glycerol.