bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
面向状态检修的水电机组三维可视化仿真研究
Authors: 关 晓丹
Published: July 2019

伴随我国社会经济的进步发展,计算机的软件技术以及计算机硬件技术也在随之不断发展,为三维可视化仿真技术提供了可靠的技术支撑。我国的水电行业是促使我国社会经济发展的基础保障,在人们日常的生活中,还有企业的生产工作中,都离不开水电工程的支持与支撑。并且随着人们生活水平的提升,生活质量的改变,以及社会大环境下对于水电工程的需求增加,对于水电工程供应的质量水平要求也有了一定的增长。所以在水电工程中,务必要维持维护好水电工程的运行成效以及状态,此文就面向状态检修的水电机组三维可视化仿真进行研究分析和讨论。
小型水利工程建设后管理存在的问题与优化对策
Authors: 邝 亮
Published: July 2019

随着我国经济的逐渐发展,水利工程项目数量也在逐渐增加,并发挥着提高水资源利用率以及促进行业生产效率等诸多作用。但相对应的,小型水利工程却存在着较多问题,尤其以建设后在管理过程中存在的问题昀为突出。本文简述了小型水利工程建设后管理的意义,并就其中出现的主要问题提出了对应的优化对策。
农村小型农田水利设施建设存在的不足及改进措施
Authors: 连 峻
Published: July 2019

农田水利建设作为农村发展过程中不可缺少的重要部分,做好新农村建设的同时,需要统筹兼顾农村经济和农村农田水利建设的共同进步,但目前所面临的问题是,农村发展意识比较薄弱,在进行农田水利设施建设工作时各种问题和不足十分严峻,而这需要引起相关部门的高度关注,以促进农村现代化建设进程顺利推进。本文旨在分析农村进行小型农田水利设施建设过程中潜在或已经出现的问题,积极探讨和采取科学完善的改进对策,以便为更好的实现农村水利建设提供参考和借鉴。
现代学徒制制度建设路径思路与探索
Authors: 刘 蜀
Published: July 2019

现代学徒制是进一步深化产教融合、校企合作,完善校企合作育人机制,创新技术技能人才培养的人才培养模式改革,是国家的战略布局,但是在高职院校教育教学过程中,现代学徒制的开展受到阻碍,制度的缺失成为推动该项工作的瓶颈,对开展现代学徒制教学产生影响。本文总结现代学徒制试点中的经验,对现代学徒制制度构建进行探究,进一步总结出相应的运用策略。
Revisão integrativa sobre o processo de compra e distribuição de materiais médicos e hospitalares
Authors: Wolker Sergio Luiz , Costa Tania Portella , Peterlini Olga Laura Giraldi
Published: July 2019

O planejamento dos processos logísticos, sendo estes considerados desde o abastecimento, compras, estoques até a distribuição, auxilia na otimização e redução dos recursos dos hospitais, portanto são importantes instrumentos na gestão hospitalar, em que o gerenciamento dos suprimentos farmacêuticos se configura como essenciais nesse processo. Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre Gestão de Suprimentos e Logística. Trata-se de um estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura. O levantamento bibliográfico incluiu pesquisa na base de dados eletrônica B.V.S. Para a busca dos artigos foram utilizadas palavraschave em português, selecionadas de acordo com a relevância para o tema em questão, segundo os Descritores em Ciência da Saúde (DeCS): “Gestão de Suprimentos”, “Gestão da Cadeia de Suprimentos” e “Farmácia Hospitalar”. A partir dessa busca sistematizada foram selecionados 05 artigos que foram analisados. Com os resultados obtidos houve a necessidade de os hospitais melhorarem seus processos e incluírem os indicadores de gestão para se avaliar a cadeia de suprimentos. O estudo foi relevante, contribuindo para as discussões na área da saúde hospitalar e melhorias na gestão dos processos internos.
O impacto da tecnologia da informação na gestão hospitalar
Authors: Motta Kaio Feroldi , Poncetti Angélica Ferreira Urdiales , Esteves Roberto Zonato
Published: July 2019

O atendimento das necessidades da sociedade por serviços de assistência à saúde que sejam seguros e detentores de qualidade exige que as Unidades Hospitalares adotem práticas de gestão e assistenciais inovadoras e adequadas a esta nova perspectiva. Frente a este desafio, o presente relato de experiência busca discorrer a respeito do impacto da Tecnologia da Informação (TI) junto à gestão hospitalar, visando demonstrar que os gastos inerentes à mesma não devem ser tidos como custo, mas um investimento, uma vez que o setor auxilia nas tomadas de decisão, gerando benéfices tanto na assistência prestada ao paciente quanto na Administração da Entidade. Através do presente relato de experiência, foi possível concluir que investimentos na área tecnológica e informacional nem sempre precisam estar condicionados a grandes aportes financeiros.
CIDH saluda aprobación de la nueva Ley de Migración en Brasil
Authors: De Derechos Humanos Comisión Interamericana
Published: July 2019

Washington, D.C. – La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) saluda la aprobación legislativa y sanción de la nueva Ley de Migración en Brasil. La CIDH insta al gobierno federal brasileño a promover un proceso abierto y transparente para la reglamentación de la ley, con la participación de la sociedad civil, respetando los principios, normas y estándares interamericanos de derechos humanos.
Hrvatski predmeti na sudovima Europske
unije
Authors: Materljan Igor
Published: July 2019

Republika
Hrvatska pristupila je Europskoj uniji prije nešto više od pet godina. U to je vrijeme
na sudovima Europske unije pokrenuto više od dvadeset predmeta koji se mogu
označiti kao 'hrvatski'. U ovom se članku analiziraju upravo ti predmeti. Iako
je njihova narav vrlo različita, provedena analiza omogućuje donošenje
određenih zaključaka koji se tiču kvalitete akata kojima se pokrenuo postupak,
sadržaja odluka sudova Europske unije te posljedica koje su te odluke
proizvele.
Yoğun Bakımda Akut Böbrek Yetmezliği Olan Yetişkin Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Çetin Sevan
Published: July 2019

Yoğun bakımda akut böbrek hasarı sağlığı tehdit eden, morbidite ve mortaliteyle ilişkili ciddi bir hastalıktır. Özellikle akut böbrek hasarı olan yoğun bakım hastalarında malnütrisyon, negatif klinik prognozla sonuçlanan önemli bir etmendir. Dolayısıyla nütrisyonel riski olan bu hastalarda nütrisyonel tedavi hastalığa, verilen tedaviye, komplikasyonlara, gereksinmelere ve demografik özelliklere uygun yapılmalıdır. Bu yazıda kardiyovasküler cerrahi yoğun bakımda akut böbrek yetmezliği gelişen bir olguda nütrisyonel tedavi ve yoğun bakımdan kliniğe ve taburculuğa geçiş süreci aktarılmıştır.
Physic nut germplasm genetic diversity identified by internal simple sequence repeats (ISSR) markers
Authors: Nucci Stella Maris , Zucchi Maria Imaculada , Figueira Glyn Mara , Silva-Mann Renata , Pinheiro José Baldin
Published: July 2019

The physic nut has attracted great interest for their socioeconomic promising vegetable oil production capacity that can be used in biodiesel manufacturing. However, the species is still under a domestication process and many studies are still needed to start a breeding program. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the genetic diversity in 29 physic nut accessions from two germplasm banks using 14 ISSR markers. Genetic characterization revealed that 86.64% of the genetic variation is present within the groups, whereas 13.36% corresponded to the variation between the groups. The total mean number of alleles per locus was 1.99 and the effective number of alleles corresponded to 1.42. The Bayesian analysis allocated the access into four clusters, showing that the clusters formed showed no relation to the origin of access. The Jaccard similarity index indicated that the extent of similarity between accessions ranged from 0.23 to 0.94. The dendrogram formed the same four access groups as those formed by the Bayesian analysis, and all groups were in agreement in both analyses. The study demonstrated the need and importance of a germplasm collection from several regions and countries in order to preserve the genetic diversity of the species and the development of Euphorbiaceae breeding programs
Reflexiones sobre la oscilante centralidad del Congreso de los Diputados bajo la Constitución de 1978
Authors: Cazorla Prieto Luis María
Published: July 2019

La Constitución Española de 1978 consagra la centralidad política de las Cortes Generales como institución esencial del Estado social y democrático que establece. A lo largo de los cuarenta años de su vigencia se han sucedido hechos y situaciones que han determinado la oscilación de dicha centralidad, en unos casos en sentido positivo y en otros en negativo. El presente artículo analiza tales oscilaciones de un signo u otro.
La iniciativa legislativa del Gobierno: significado político y constitucional
Authors: Dorrego de Carlos Alberto
Published: July 2019

El artículo reflexiona sobre el significado político y constitucional de la iniciativa legislativa del Gobierno en los tiempos actuales. Es decir, sobre la preminencia del poder ejecutivo en la función de impulso de la legislación y el papel político que corresponde a las fuerzas políticas del Parlamento en esta tarea. Asimismo el artículo analiza el modelo difuso o desconcentrado de redacción de los textos pre-legislativos en España y su contraste con otros modelos existentes en Europa.
Relaciones del Gobierno con las Cortes Generales: Control y responsabilidad
Authors: Santamaría Pastor Juan Alfonso
Published: July 2019

El trabajo pretende analizar el contenido del Título V de la Constitución de 1978, relativo a las relaciones entre el Gobierno y las Cortes Generales. El estudio se realiza no tanto desde la perspectiva de su interpretación jurídica, sino desde la óptica preferente de la utilización práctica de las técnicas de control y responsabilidad política, examinando los usos desviados o inapropiados de las mismas que el autor ha podido constatar en su experiencia parlamentaria.
El Derecho de enmienda y el veto del gobierno en el nuevo marco de elaboración de los Presupuestos Generales del Estado
Authors: Jiménez Díaz Andrés
Published: July 2019

El nuevo marco normativo integrado por la reforma del artículo 135 CE y la aprobación de las reglas presupuestarias de la UE (Six Pack y Two Pack) ha determinado cambios significativos en el procedimiento de aprobación de los Presupuestos Generales del Estado. Asimismo, ha incidido en el rol que juegan el Gobierno y el Parlamento en ese procedimiento. El Gobierno es el interlocutor único con las instituciones de la UE (Comisión Europea), en lo que se refiere a la negociación del balance presupuestario previsto para el siguiente ejercicio (lo que actualmente equivale a decir del déficit admisible), de modo que también es el primer responsable del cumplimiento de los compromisos asumidos por el Estado español ante Bruselas. Por ello, el presente trabajo propone reconsiderar la línea jurisprudencial que en algunos pronunciamientos recientes del Tribunal Constitucional (STC 34/2018) ha afirmado que el derecho de veto que el artículo 134.6 CE reconoce al Gobierno sólo es aplicable cuando se trata de iniciativas parlamentarias (proposiciones o enmiendas) que afecten a Presupuestos ya aprobados. Por nuestra parte proponemos consolidar la práctica seguida hasta hoy en la Comisión de Presupuestos y reconocer claramente que el derecho de veto del Gobierno también es aplicable a las enmiendas presentadas al proyecto de Ley de Presupuestos. Y ello por entender que es el único modo de asegurar la coherencia entre los documentos remitidos a la Comisión Europea (Plan de estabilidad y Plan presupuestario) y los aprobados por el Parlamento (objetivo de estabilidad y Presupuestos Generales del Estado).
Visión sinóptica de los Parlamentos nacionales de la Unión Europea
Authors: Daranas Peláez Mariano
Published: July 2019

El estudio de los Parlamentos de los Estados Miembros de la Unión Europea constituye no solamente un complemento útil sino, también, obligado, cuando se aborda el análisis profundo y sistemático de nuestras Cortes Generales. Y ello es así porque todo lo europeo interesa a España culturalmente y le afecta políticamente, y porque nuestra Constitución ha adoptado de las de algunos de los países de la Unión, no pocos de sus rasgos principales y más definitivos. El examen de la dimensión, composición y modo de elección de los Parlamentos antes referidos y de sus funciones primordiales permiten proponer algunas propuestas o sugerencias de reforma, como las siguientes: (i) abandonar la representación proporcional en grandes circunscripciones provinciales, sustituyéndola por un sistema mayoritario de dos vueltas en distritos uninominales de menor dimensión, (ii) agotar el máximo constitucional de 400 diputados para paliar la infrarrepresentación de los grandes núcleos urbanos frente a las provincias de menor población, (iii) introducir un sistema mixto como el alemán, con la mitad de los escaños asignados a distritos uninominales y la otra a listas de partido en grandes circunscripciones de provincia o de Comunidad autónoma, (iv) elevar el umbral, caso de mantenerse la actual representación proporcional, de asignación de escaños al 5% como mínimo de los votos válidos emitidos en la circunscripción y (v) conceder al Senado más poderes o, al menos, más independencia en el ejercicio de los que ahora tiene.
Cuarenta años de diplomacia parlamentaria
Authors: Galindo Elola-Olaso Fernando
Published: July 2019

El artículo expone el papel que la diplomacia española ha tenido durante los cuarenta años de andadura constitucional. Tras exponer el surgimiento histórico del fenómeno y realizar algunas precisiones terminológicas, se repasa la evolución que la diplomacia parlamentaria española ha experimentado a partir de tres etapas: el retorno a la escena internacional (1977-1986), la expansión de las relaciones interparlamentarias (1986- 2010) y la consolidación (2010-). En este tiempo se han diversificado los instrumentos de que disponen las Cortes Generales para conducir sus relaciones con otras Asambleas parlamentarias y se ha progresado en términos de transparencia, especialización y coordinación con el Ejecutivo a partir del principio de unidad de acción exterior del Estado. Asimismo, el artículo analiza cómo las crisis que han tenido lugar en los últimos años han afectado a la acción internacional del Parlamento español. Finalmente, se abordan algunas reflexiones finales acerca de la concentración geográfica de la actividad internacional de las Cortes Generales, la necesidad de dotar de mayor carácter proactivo a su labor y el imprescindible compromiso con los valores democráticos que deben inspirar la diplomacia parlamentaria en el momento actual.
Parlamento y participación ciudadana
Authors: Gonzalo Rozas Miguel Ángel
Published: July 2019

En las últimas décadas, desde la aprobación de la Constitución hace 40 años, han surgido amplias demandas de una mayor transparencia y una mayor participación en la elaboración de las políticas públicas. La crisis de representación ha hecho que los gobiernos vieran las políticas de transparencia y participación como forma de restaurar la confianza pública. La Constitución de 1978 incorporó formas de participación en el parlamento tales como la Iniciativa Legislativa Popular o el derecho de petición. Desde entonces, muchos parlamentos nacionales, así como muchas asambleas legislativas de las Comunidades Autónomas utilizan herramientas de participación ciudadana. Estos mecanismos ayudan a fortalecer la institución representativa.
La imagen institucional del Congreso de los Diputados en 40 años de historia: del escenario parlamentario a la creación audiovisual
Authors: Moreno Fernández Eva María
Published: July 2019

El presente artículo describe una panorámica general de la evolución de la instalación e imagen audiovisual del Congreso de los Diputados en sus últimos 40 años, destacando sus fases más relevantes y señalando los retos que se han ido planteando en cada momento de cambio tecnológico. Se destacan las necesidades y oportunidades que se han presentado y sus soluciones. Se establece como eje de su evolución la distribución y difusión de la producción audiovisual por diferentes soportes y plataformas, especialmente la señal de televisión para los medios de comunicación internos y externos, la web del Congreso y la difusión del Canal Parlamento por satélite. Se describe el origen, evolución y tendencias de una nueva forma de mostrar en imágenes lo que sucede dentro de la Institución.
Urdánoz, J. y Del Olmo, E. (2019). Reformar el sistema electoral (Recensión)
Authors: Fernández Esquer Carlos
Published: July 2019

Recensión de la obra: Urdánoz, J. y Del Olmo, E. (2019). Reformar el sistema electoral. Barcelona: Gedisa
PENGARUH EIGHT-FORMS OF MOVING MEDITATION TERHADAP PENURUNAN FATIQUE PADA PASIEN POST-HAEMODIALYSIS
Authors: Sari Lisa Mustika , Yuliano Aldo , Febri Auliani Annisa
Published: July 2019

Chronic renal failure is a major health problem in the world. The prevalence of chronic renal failure aged > 15 years in West Sumatra was 0.2% for patients with hemodialysis therapy where Bukittinggi and surrounding areas were in regional Public Hospitals Dr. Achmad Mochtar. Fatigue has a high prevalence in the population of dialysis patients to overcome the fatigue is one of them is eight- forms of moving meditation relaxation technique. The aim of research to see average pre, post and decline as well as decrease fatigue of eight- forms of moving meditation to patients post-hemodialysis at Outpatient Unit Regional Public Hospital Dr. Achmad Mochtar Bukittinggi 2016. This research was conducted on July 11- 24th, 2016. The study design using Quasi-Experimental Design, in the form of Pre-Post Test One Group Design carried out for 20-30 minutes. Samples in this study were 18 people with sampling techniques is accidental sampling. Collecting data using FAS sheet, statistical tests using test formula Paired T-Test. Collecting data using FAS sheet, statistical tests using test formula Paired T-Test. This study showed that the average pre 29.917, post 25.333 and decrease of fatigue 4.5833 in post-hemodialysis patients with p value <α (0.000 <0.05).Conclusion that giving eight-forms of moving meditation can reduce fatigue in post-hemodialysis patients. Suggested to care institution as an input in order to make the exercise of eight-forms of moving meditation as an alternative therapy for symptoms of fatigue in hemodialysis patients.
Characterization of Solanum melongena Thioesterases Related to Tomato Methylketone Synthase 2
Authors: Khuat Vy Le Uyen , Bui Vi Thi Tuong , Tran Huong Thi Diem , Truong Nuong Xuan , Nguyen Thien Chi , Mai Phuc Huynh Hanh , Dang Tuan Le Anh , Dinh Hiep Minh , Pham Hong Thi Anh , Nguyen Thuong Thi Hong
Published: July 2019

2-Methylketones are involved in plant defense and fragrance and have industrial applications as flavor additives and for biofuel production. We isolated three genes from the crop plant Solanum melongena (eggplant) and investigated these as candidates for methylketone production. The wild tomato methylketone synthase 2 (ShMKS2), which hydrolyzes β-ketoacyl-acyl carrier proteins (ACP) to release β-ketoacids in the penultimate step of methylketone synthesis, was used as a query to identify three homologs from S. melongena: SmMKS2-1, SmMKS2-2, and SmMKS2-3. Expression and functional characterization of SmMKS2s in E. coli showed that SmMKS2-1 and SmMKS2-2 exhibited the thioesterase activity against different β-ketoacyl-ACP substrates to generate the corresponding saturated and unsaturated β-ketoacids, which can undergo decarboxylation to form their respective 2-methylketone products, whereas SmMKS2-3 showed no activity. SmMKS2-1 was expressed at high level in leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fruits, whereas expression of SmMKS2-2 and SmMKS2-3 was mainly in flowers and fruits, respectively. Expression of SmMKS2-1 was induced in leaves by mechanical wounding, and by methyl jasmonate or methyl salicylate, but SmMKS2-2 and SmMKS2-3 genes were not induced. SmMKS2-1 is a candidate for methylketone-based defense in eggplant, and both SmMKS2-1 and SmMKS2-2 are novel MKS2 enzymes for biosynthesis of methylketones as feedstocks to biofuel production.
Association of Dental Caries, Retained Roots, and Missing Teeth with Physical Status, Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Women of the Reproductive Age
Authors: Dar-Odeh Najla , Borzangy Sary , Babkair Hamzah , Farghal Lamis , Shahin Ghufran , Fadhlalmawla Sawsan , Alhazmi Walaa , Taher Sarah , Abu-Hammad Osama
Published: July 2019

Objectives: To investigate in women of reproductive age a possible association between particular dental diseases—dental caries, retained roots, and missing teeth—with some systemic conditions—physical status score- ASA (American Society for Anesthesiologists), diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Methods: Dental and medical history were retrieved from the electronic files of dental patients. Statistical analysis was performed using cross tabulation with the Chi-square test to explore the significance of an association between variables pertaining to dental diseases and the investigated systemic conditions. Logistic regression was further used to explore the significance of the above dental diseases as predictors for systemic conditions. Results: A total of 1768 female patients in the age range 18–55 were included, with a mean age of 31.2 ± 10.13 years. A total of 228 (12.9%) patients had a chronic systemic disease within the ASA II category, 66 (3.7%) were diabetic, and 76 (4.3%) were hypertensive. Missing teeth were significantly associated with the ASA II category, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension (p < 0.001, p = 0.009, p = 0.005 respectively), while retained roots were significantly associated with the ASA II category only (p = 0.023). Logistic regression showed a low predictive capacity of models describing the three systemic conditions. Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the most common systemic diseases among the study sample. While carious teeth had no significant association with the investigated systemic conditions, retained roots were significantly associated with the ASA II category only, and missing teeth were significantly associated with all investigated systemic conditions. However, oral diseases expressed a low predictive power of these systemic conditions.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the High Subjective Well-Being of Chinese Residents Based on the 2014 China Family Panel Study
Authors: Xu Wen , Sun Haiyan , Zhu Bo , Bai Wei , Yu Xiao , Duan Ruixin , Kou Changgui , Li Wenjun
Published: July 2019

(1) Purpose: The purpose of our research is to understand the subjective well-being (SWB) of Chinese adult residents and its influencing factors and to identify the key groups and areas to provide a basis for the formulation of relevant policies to improve residents’ happiness. (2) Methods: In this study, we analyzed the influencing factors of SWB of individuals older than 16 years of age, according to the 2014 China Family Panel Study (CFPS). We weighted 27,706 samples in the database to achieve the purpose of representing the whole country. Finally, descriptive statistics were used for the population distribution, chi-square tests were used for univariable analysis, and binary logistic models were used for multivariable analysis. (3) Results: The response rate of SWB was 74.58%. Of the respondents, 71.2% had high SWB (7–10), with a U-shaped distribution between age and SWB. Females are more likely than males to rate themselves as happy. There is a positive ratio between years of education and SWB. Residents who have better self-evaluated income, self-rated health (SRH), psychological well-being (PWB), Body Mass Index (BMI), social trust, social relationships, and physical exercise have higher SWB. (4) Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that to improve residents’ SWB, we should focus more attention on middle-aged and low-income groups, particularly men in agriculture. The promotion of SWB should be facilitated by improvements in residents’ education, health status, and social support as well as by the promotion of smoking bans and physical exercise.
Optimizing the Properties of InGaZnOx Thin Film Transistors by Adjusting the Adsorbed Degree of Cs+ Ions
Authors: Zhang He , Wang Yaogong , Wang Ruozheng , Zhang Xiaoning , Liu Chunliang
Published: July 2019

To improve the performance of amorphous InGaZnOx (a-IGZO) thin film transistors (TFTs), in this thesis, Cs+ ions adsorbed IGZO (Cs-IGZO) films were prepared through a solution immersion method at low temperature. Under the modification of surface structure and oxygen vacancies concentrations of a-IGZO film, with the effective introduction of Cs+ ions into the surface of a-IGZO films, the transfer properties and stability of a-IGZO TFTs are greatly improved. Different parameters of Cs+ ion concentrations were investigated in our work. When the Cs+ ions concentration reached 2% mol/L, the optimized performance Cs-IGZO TFT was obtained, showing the carrier mobility of 18.7 cm2 V−1 s−1, the OFF current of 0.8 × 10−10 A, and the threshold voltage of 0.2 V, accompanied by the threshold voltage shifts of 1.3 V under positive bias stress for 5000 s.
Iodine Status in Schoolchildren and Pregnant Women of Lazio, a Central Region of Italy
Authors: Baldini Enke , Virili Camilla , D’Armiento Eleonora , Centanni Marco , Ulisse Salvatore
Published: July 2019

The inhabitants of Lazio, similarly to those of other Italian regions, have been historically exposed to the detrimental effects of an inadequate intake of iodine. The latter is a micronutrient essential for the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones (TH). Iodine deficiency is responsible for a number of adverse effects on human health known as iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the most common of which worldwide are goiter and hypothyroidism. In order to reduce IDD, a national salt iodination program was started in Italy in 2005. In this article we reviewed the available data regarding iodine intake in the Lazio population before and after the introduction of the national salt iodination program, in order to evaluate its efficacy and the eventual problem(s) limiting its success. On the whole, the information acquired indicates that, following the introduction of the program, the dietary iodine intake in the Lazio population is improved. There is, however, still much work ahead to ameliorate the iodine prophylaxis in this region. In fact, although a generally adequate iodine intake in school-age children has been observed, there are still areas where a mild iodine insufficiency is present. Moreover, two independent epidemiological surveys on pregnant women evidenced a low urinary iodine concentration with respect to the reference range conceived by the World Health Organization. These findings demonstrate the need for greater attention to the iodine prophylaxis by health care providers (i.e., obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, etc.), and the implementation of effective advertising campaigns aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of the favorable effects of iodine supplementation on population health.
Advancement in Dietary Assessment and Self-Monitoring Using Technology
Authors: Burrows Tracy L. , Rollo Megan E.
Published: July 2019

On the surface, some methods to assess and self-monitor dietary intake may be considered similar; however, the intended function of each is quite distinct [...]
Association between Brain and Plasma Glutamine Levels in Healthy Young Subjects Investigated by MRS and LC/MS
Authors: Takado Yuhei , Sato Naoto , Kanbe Yuta , Tomiyasu Moyoko , Xin Lijing , Near Jamie , Yoshikawa Kohki , Sahara Naruhiko , Higashi Tatsuya , Suhara Tetsuya , Higuchi Makoto , Obata Takayuki
Published: July 2019

Both glutamine (Gln) and glutamate (Glu) are known to exist in plasma and brain. However, despite the assumed relationship between brain and plasma, no studies have clarified the association between them. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) was sequentially performed twice, with a 60-min interval, on 10 males and 10 females using a 3T scanner. Blood samples for liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS) to measure Gln and Glu concentrations in plasma were collected during the time interval between the two MRS sessions. MRS voxels of interest were localized at the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) and cerebellum (Cbll) and measured by the SPECIAL sequence. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to examine the association between brain and plasma metabolites. The Gln concentrations in PCC (mean of two measurements) were positively correlated with Gln concentrations in plasma (p < 0.01, r = 0.72). However, the Glu concentrations in the two regions were not correlated with those in plasma. Consideration of the different dynamics of Gln and Glu between plasma and brain is crucial when addressing the pathomechanism and therapeutic strategies for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and hepatic encephalopathy.
SmokeNet: Satellite Smoke Scene Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network with Spatial and Channel-Wise Attention
Authors: Ba Rui , Chen Chen , Yuan Jing , Song Weiguo , Lo Siuming
Published: July 2019

A variety of environmental analysis applications have been advanced by the use of satellite remote sensing. Smoke detection based on satellite imagery is imperative for wildfire detection and monitoring. However, the commonly used smoke detection methods mainly focus on smoke discrimination from a few specific classes, which reduces their applicability in different regions of various classes. To this end, in this paper, we present a new large-scale satellite imagery smoke detection benchmark based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, namely USTC_SmokeRS, consisting of 6225 satellite images from six classes (i.e., cloud, dust, haze, land, seaside, and smoke) and covering various areas/regions over the world. To build a baseline for smoke detection in satellite imagery, we evaluate several state-of-the-art deep learning-based image classification models. Moreover, we propose a new convolution neural network (CNN) model, SmokeNet, which incorporates spatial and channel-wise attention in CNN to enhance feature representation for scene classification. The experimental results of our method using different proportions (16%, 32%, 48%, and 64%) of training images reveal that our model outperforms other approaches with higher accuracy and Kappa coefficient. Specifically, the proposed SmokeNet model trained with 64% training images achieves the best accuracy of 92.75% and Kappa coefficient of 0.9130. The model trained with 16% training images can also improve the classification accuracy and Kappa coefficient by at least 4.99% and 0.06, respectively, over the state-of-the-art models.
Land Surface Temperature Derivation under All Sky Conditions through Integrating AMSR-E/AMSR-2 and MODIS/GOES Observations
Authors: Sun Donglian , Li Yu , Zhan Xiwu , Houser Paul , Yang Chaowei , Chiu Long , Yang Ruixin
Published: July 2019

Land surface temperature (LST) is an important input to the Atmosphere–Land Exchange Inverse (ALEXI) model to derive the Evaporative Stress Index (ESI) for drought monitoring. Currently, LST inputs to the ALEXI model come from the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) products, but clouds affect them. While passive microwave (e.g., AMSR-E and AMSR-2) sensors can penetrate non-rainy clouds and observe the Earth’s surface, but usually with a coarse spatial resolution, how to utilize multiple instruments’ advantages is an important methodology in remote sensing. In this study, we developed a new five-channel algorithm to derive LST from the microwave AMSR-E and AMSR-2 measurements and calibrate to the MODIS and GOES LST products. A machine learning method is implemented to further improve its performance. The MODIS and GOES LST products still show better performance than the AMSR-E and AMSR-2 LSTs when evaluated against the ground observations. Therefore, microwave LSTs are only used to fill the gaps due to clouds in the MODIS and GOES LST products. A gap filling method is further applied to fill the remaining gaps in the merged LSTs and downscale to the same spatial resolution as the MODIS and GOES products. With the daily integrated LST at the same spatial resolution as the MODIS and GOES products and available under nearly all sky conditions, the drought index, like the ESI, can be updated on daily basis. The initial implementation results demonstrate that the daily drought map can catch the fast changes of drought conditions and capture the signals of flash drought, and make flash drought monitoring become possible. It is expected that a drought map that is available on daily basis will benefit future drought monitoring.
Assessing Rebar Corrosion through the Combination of Nondestructive GPR and IRT Methodologies
Authors: Solla Mercedes , Lagüela Susana , Fernández Norberto , Garrido Iván
Published: July 2019

Corrosion is one of the pathologies that most affects the resistance of reinforced concrete. There are numerous ancient structures still in use affected by corrosion that need proper evaluation and remedial treatment for their maintenance. In this sense, there has been an increasing tendency to use nondestructive testing techniques that do not alter the reinforcement elements of such vulnerable structures. This work presents a combined methodology by using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and infrared thermography (IRT) techniques for the detection and evaluation of corrosion. The methodology was applied to the case study of an old construction that belongs to the abandoned military battery of Cabo Udra (Galicia, Spain). The combination of these complementary techniques allowed for the identification of areas with different dielectric and thermal conductivity, as well as different reflection patterns and intensity of the GPR waves. Thus, from the analysis of the GPR signals and IRT images acquired, it was possible to interpret corroded areas and moisture, along with inner damages such as cracking and debonding. These pathologies have a direct effect on the durability and sustentation of a structure, while the knowledge of their existence might be useful for engineers engaged in the design of maintenance works.
Developing Transformation Functions for VENμS and Sentinel-2 Surface Reflectance over Israel
Authors: Manivasagam V.S. , Kaplan Gregoriy , Rozenstein Offer
Published: July 2019

Vegetation and Environmental New micro Spacecraft (VENμS) and Sentinel-2 are both ongoing earth observation missions that provide high-resolution multispectral imagery at 10 m (VENμS) and 10–20 m (Sentinel-2), at relatively high revisit frequencies (two days for VENμS and five days for Sentinel-2). Sentinel-2 provides global coverage, whereas VENμS covers selected regions, including parts of Israel. To facilitate the combination of these sensors into a unified time-series, a transformation model between them was developed using imagery from the region of interest. For this purpose, same-day acquisitions from both sensor types covering the surface reflectance over Israel, between April 2018 and November 2018, were used in this study. Transformation coefficients from VENμS to Sentinel-2 surface reflectance were produced for their overlapping spectral bands (i.e., visible, red-edge and near-infrared). The performance of these spectral transformation functions was assessed using several methods, including orthogonal distance regression (ODR), the mean absolute difference (MAD), and spectral angle mapper (SAM). Post-transformation, the value of the ODR slopes were close to unity for the transformed VENμS reflectance with Sentinel-2 reflectance, which indicates near-identity of the two datasets following the removal of systemic bias. In addition, the transformation outputs showed better spectral similarity compared to the original images, as indicated by the decrease in SAM from 0.093 to 0.071. Similarly, the MAD was reduced post-transformation in all bands (e.g., the blue band MAD decreased from 0.0238 to 0.0186, and in the NIR it decreased from 0.0491 to 0.0386). Thus, the model helps to combine the images from Sentinel-2 and VENμS into one time-series that facilitates continuous, temporally dense vegetation monitoring.
An Unsupervised Method to Detect Rock Glacier Activity by Using Sentinel-1 SAR Interferometric Coherence: A Regional-Scale Study in the Eastern European Alps
Authors: Bertone Aldo , Zucca Francesco , Marin Carlo , Notarnicola Claudia , Cuozzo Giovanni , Krainer Karl , Mair Volkmar , Riccardi Paolo , Callegari Mattia , Seppi Roberto
Published: July 2019

Rock glaciers are widespread periglacial landforms in mountain regions like the European Alps. Depending on their ice content, they are characterized by slow downslope displacement due to permafrost creep. These landforms are usually mapped within inventories, but understand their activity is a very difficult task, which is frequently accomplished using geomorphological field evidences, direct measurements, or remote sensing approaches. In this work, a powerful method to analyze the rock glaciers’ activity was developed exploiting the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data. In detail, the interferometric coherence estimated from Sentinel-1 data was used as key indicator of displacement, developing an unsupervised classification method to distinguish moving (i.e., characterized by detectable displacement) from no-moving (i.e., without detectable displacement) rock glaciers. The original application of interferometric coherence, estimated here using the rock glacier outlines as boundaries instead of regular kernel windows, allows describing the activity of rock glaciers at a regional-scale. The method was developed and tested over a large mountainous area located in the Eastern European Alps (South Tyrol and western part of Trentino, Italy) and takes into account all the factors that may limit the effectiveness of the coherence in describing the rock glaciers’ activity. The activity status of more than 1600 rock glaciers was classified by our method, identifying more than 290 rock glaciers as moving. The method was validated using an independent set of rock glaciers whose activity is well-known, obtaining an accuracy of 88%. Our method is replicable over any large mountainous area where rock glaciers are already mapped and makes it possible to compensate for the drawbacks of time-consuming and subjective analysis based on geomorphological evidences or other SAR approaches.
Can Short-Term Citizen Science Training Increase Knowledge, Improve Attitudes, and Change Behavior to Protect Land Crabs?
Authors: Hsu Chia-Hsuan , Chang Yuan-Mou , Liu Chi-Chang
Published: July 2019

Citizen science projects are considered popular and efficient approaches to scientific research and conservation of sustainability. In addition, much research suggests that citizen science can improve participants’ environmental and scientific literacy when they participate in surveys over a period of time. However, considerable research indicates that people in short-term training programs do not change their environmental literacy significantly. Nevertheless, studies have stated that these results might result from inappropriate evaluation methods. In this study, we used personal meaning mapping (PMM) to evaluate participants’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior intention in relation to land crab protection. This method merges quantitative and qualitative dimensions, used in scientific knowledge research, which we extend to evaluate attitude and behavior intention. As a result, even with short-term training, we observe that participants’ knowledge, attitude, and behavior intention significantly improves. Although some individuals exhibit no change in certain respects, we use PMM to understand the causes in detail. Taiwan is an island, famous for its fertile landscapes and biodiversity, and we anticipate finding efficient means to improve public environmental literacy. According to our research, public engagement in citizen science projects is an excellent approach to environmental education and conservation for sustainability.
Do CSR Ratings Converge in China? A Comparison Between RKS and Hexun Scores
Authors: Zhong Ma , Xu Rong , Liao Xinyi , Zhang Shuangli
Published: July 2019

Rankings (RKS) and Hexun are the two most widely used corporate social responsibility (CSR) ratings in research on CSR in China’s capital market. These scores are used as a proxy for CSR performance and disclosure quality. However, research is lacking on the validity of measuring CSR performance and disclosure quality, as well as the convergent validity between these scores. In this paper, a comparative and quantitative analysis was performed for the period 2010–2017, and the following results were obtained: (1) Based on a comparison of the rating methods, information sources, and other factors, RKS is more suitable for measuring the CSR disclosure quality, while Hexun is more suitable for measuring the CSR performance; (2) based on a Spearman correlation analysis, the convergent validity between these two scores is very low, particularly after 2013; and (3) the sub-indicator weights of the RKS system always maintain a high stability, whereas those of the Hexun system suffer from severe fluctuations starting in 2013.
Advances in the Development of Antiviral Strategies against Parvovirus B19
Authors: Manaresi Elisabetta , Gallinella Giorgio
Published: July 2019

Parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a human pathogenic virus, responsible for an ample range of clinical manifestations. Infections are usually mild, self-limiting, and controlled by the development of a specific immune response, but in many cases clinical situations can be more complex and require therapy. Presently available treatments are only supportive, symptomatic, or unspecific, such as administration of intravenous immunoglobulins, and often of limited efficacy. The development of antiviral strategies against B19V should be considered of highest relevance for increasing the available options for more specific and effective therapeutic treatments. This field of research has been explored in recent years, registering some achievements as well as interesting future perspectives. In addition to immunoglobulins, some compounds have been shown to possess inhibitory activity against B19V. Hydroxyurea is an antiproliferative drug used in the treatment of sickle-cell disease that also possesses inhibitory activity against B19V. The nucleotide analogues Cidofovir and its lipid conjugate Brincidofovir are broad-range antivirals mostly active against dsDNA viruses, which showed an antiviral activity also against B19V. Newly synthesized coumarin derivatives offer possibilities for the development of molecules with antiviral activity. Identification of some flavonoid molecules, with direct inhibitory activity against the viral non-structural (NS) protein, indicates a possible line of development for direct antiviral agents. Continuing research in the field, leading to better knowledge of the viral lifecycle and a precise understanding of virus–cell interactions, will offer novel opportunities for developing more efficient, targeted antiviral agents, which can be translated into available therapeutic options.
Climate Variability and Climate Change Impacts on Land Surface, Hydrological Processes and Water Management
Authors: Zhang Yongqiang , Li Hongxia , Reggiani Paolo
Published: July 2019

During the last several decades, Earth´s climate has undergone significant changes due to anthropogenic global warming, and feedbacks to the water cycle. Therefore, persistent efforts are required to understand the hydrological processes and to engage in efficient water management strategies under changing environmental conditions. The twenty-four contributions in this Special Issue have broadly addressed the issues across four major research areas: (1) Climate and land-use change impacts on hydrological processes, (2) hydrological trends and causality analysis faced in hydrology, (3) hydrological model simulations and predictions, and (4) reviews on water prices and climate extremes. The substantial number of international contributions to the Special Issue indicates that climate change impacts on water resources analysis attracts global attention. Here, we give an introductory summary of the research questions addressed by the papers and point the attention of readers toward how the presented studies help gaining scientific knowledge and support policy makers.
Aplicación del modelo Misión –Visión en una empresa familiar Agro-industrial
Authors: Mendoza Zambrano Freddy Daiman , Vélez Ganchozo Jessica Viviana , Chávez Loor Wendy Tatiana , Murillo Cedeño Silvia Patricia
Published: July 2019

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo general, aplicar el modelo de Dirección Estratégica Misión-Visión, y adaptarlo a las necesidades de una empresa familiar agroproductiva dedicada a la elaboración de panela. Con el fin crear ventajas competitivas y planes de acción que permitan superar las dificultades propias de este sector, se utilizó del método de investigación descriptivo, para el levantamiento de información se aplicó una ficha de observación y entrevista al personal para obtener una perspectiva real de entorno. Adicionalmente se usó, el método inductivo con la aplicación modelo de Dirección Estratégica Misión- Visión. En la trayectoria de la investigación se concluye que en la empresa están ausente elementos de la dirección estratégica, como los objetivos estratégicos y mapa de valores, que se tornan indispensables para potencializar la cadena operativa y administrativa de una empresa ya sea pequeña mediana o grande.

 

Palabras clave: Administración de empresa, economía familiar, planificación estratégica.

 

ABSTRACT

 

The general objective of this research is to apply the Mission-Vision Strategic Management model, and adapt it to the needs of an agroproductive family business dedicated to the production of panela. In order to create competitive advantages and action plans to overcome the difficulties of this sector, we used the descriptive research method, to collect information, we applied an observation sheet and interview the staff to obtain a real perspective of the environment . Additionally, the inductive method was used with the model application of Mission-Vision Strategic Management. In the trajectory of the investigation it is concluded that elements of the Strategic Management are absent from the company, such as the strategic objectives and the map of values, which become indispensable to enhance the operational and administrative chain of a company, whether small or medium size.

 

Key words: Business administration, family economics, strategic planning
Identificação do perfil nutricional e ocorrência de complicações gastrointestinais em pacientes hospitalizados submetidos à Terapia Nutricional Enteral
Authors: Silva Rosequele Keila Américo , Da Rocha Graciele Flaviana , De Souza Iury Antônio , Mendonça Elisa Grossi , De Oliveira Marcelo Santos , Folly Gilce Andrezza De Freitas
Published: July 2019

A terapia nutricional enteral (TNE) é muito importante para a recuperação e manutenção do estado nutricional dos pacientes, sendo sugerida a sua introdução precoce em até 24 a 48 horas após a admissão hospitalar. Mas, sabe-se que podem ocorrer intolerâncias gástricas, como diarreia e vômito, que podem comprometer a administração da dieta enteral. Diante disso, o objetivo do estudo foi identificar e avaliar o perfil nutricional, TNE precoce e complicações frequentes nos pacientes internados em instituição de atendimento na cidade de Barbacena-MG. Trata-se de um estudo clínico retrospectivo com revisão de prontuários de atendimento nutricional realizados nos anos de 2012 a 2013, totalizando 310 protocolos de pacientes com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos e com suporte de TNE por pelo menos três dias. A análise estatística foi realizada no software PASW Statistics 17. Dentre os avaliados, 53,55% eram desnutridos moderados, 15,16% desnutridos graves, 71,61% atingiram as necessidades nutricionais em até sete dias de TNE e 63,87% receberam TNE em até 48 horas. Entre as complicações prevaleceu à estase gástrica em 23,10% dos pacientes. Com relação à evolução, 35,16% dos pacientes tiveram alta hospitalar com alimentação por via oral, 11,94% permaneceram em nutrição enteral e 52,90% foram a óbito. Foi observada maior prevalência de desnutrição moderada, início da TNE precoce e ocorrência de estase gástrica.
Sarcoma de Kaposi associado à SIDA: relato de caso
Authors: Oliveira Vítor Falcão de , Cunha Rosângela Maria de Castro , Reis Suzana Aline Silva , Costa Mônica de Albuquerque , Gripp Leonardo Jardim
Published: July 2019

Sarcoma de Kaposi (SK) é uma neoplasia angioproliferativa multifocal de etiologia viral e patogênese multifatorial, com a presença de múltiplos nódulos hiperpigmentados e elevados, podendo acometer pele e tecido subcutâneo. Relatamos paciente infectado pelo Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana (HIV) há 10 anos, de transmissão ignorada, com lesões em membros inferiores (MMII) de cor violácea, nodulares, não pruriginosas, indolores; diagnosticadas como SK por estudo anatomopatológico e imunohistoquímico. Realizado screening para doença disseminada com endoscopia digestiva alta (EDA), radiografias de tórax e ósseas nos membros acometidos, ultrassonografia (USG) de abdome total e a videolaringoscopia, que não demostraram lesão. Paciente durante internação teve avaliação dos Serviços de Proctologia, Urologia e Otorrinolaringologia. A terapêutica empregada com base na introdução da terapia antirretroviral (TARV) teve sucesso na regressão das lesões em MMII, sem necessidade de quimioterapia ou radioterapia.