bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El ferrocarril Baeza-Utiel. Crónica de un fracaso colectivo
Authors: Araque Jiménez Eduardo
Published: December 2015

El ferrocarril Baeza-Utiel, concebido como una línea alternativa a las radiales que partían de Madrid, se planteó por primera vez a mediados del siglo XIX, pero no fue hasta 1926 cuando se aprobó oficialmente su construcción, después de que lo reclamaran con ahínco las “fuerzas vivas” y el grueso de la sociedad de las provincias de Jaén y Albacete. Tras ejecutarse el trazado en su mayor parte, e incluso dejar una parte preparado para su entrada en funcionamiento, las obras de la línea se paralizaron a principios de los años sesenta y se abandonaron definitivamente a comienzos de los años ochenta. De este modo se ponía fin a una línea ferroviaria que había generado grandes expectativas de cara al desarrollo de una de las zonas más deprimidas del interior de España. Una vez más los poderes públicos primaban los aspectos económicos y se mostraban insensibles ante una situación social y territorial marcada por el empobrecimiento y el aislamiento extremo de sus habitantes, a los que únicamente se dejaba abierta la puerta de la emigración definitiva.
Riesgo de heladas por inversión térmica en la huerta de Murcia: incidencia en la actividad agraria
Authors: Espín Sánchez David
Published: December 2015

En el Sureste peninsular son frecuentes las situaciones anticiclónicas alimentadas en invierno por advecciones de aire polares/árticas continentales. Bajo estas condiciones, las cuencas y valles fluviales intrabéticos son bastante proclives al desarrollo de inversiones térmicas. Un claro ejemplo lo constituye la Vega Media del Segura en los meses de invierno, con génesis de heladas relativamente frecuentes en sectores localizados. Como complemento al estudio de los factores físicos, se realiza un profundo estudio del parcelario agrícola de la huerta de Murcia y los posibles efectos que puedan generar las bajas temperaturas sobre los principales cultivos del área de estudio, centrados especialmente en los mayoritarios cítricos. Finalmente se proponen una serie medidas anti-heladas activas, pasivas en relación a las características del área de estudio y un sistema empírico de predicción de temperatura mínima, a fin de que los agricultores posean herramientas para mitigar los efectos de las heladas en la Vega Media del Segura.
El papel de las choperas de repoblación en la dinámica del paisaje del río Pisuerga en sus tramos medio y bajo (S.XX-XXI)
Authors: Vadillo González Alicia
Published: December 2015

Las repoblaciones forestales con frondosas de crecimiento rápido han sido, y continúan siendo hoy, elemento y factor claves en la configuración del mosaico paisajístico de los valles interiores de la cuenca del Duero. En los tramos medio y bajo del río Pisuerga, la ubicación de las “choperas” en los sectores próximos a las márgenes fluviales - como principal alternativa productiva a la actividad agropecuaria - adquirió especial relevancia durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX, prolongándose también en los inicios del siglo XXI. El resultado es la consolidación de un continuo forestal con implicaciones socioeconómicas, ecológicas y paisajísticas distintas en el paisaje ribereño heredado de finales del siglo XIX. Con objeto de conocer el signo y la intensidad de estas dinámicas, sus efectos y los agentes implicados, se presenta un análisis de la evolución del elemento forestal y de su relación con el espacio fluvial y ribereño, desde una aproximación compleja, multidimensional y transdisciplinar. La búsqueda de información documental y bibliográfica, la elaboración de un SIG específico para el ámbito de estudio y la aplicación e interpretación de los datos obtenidos de los “Índices del paisaje”, son los principales recursos de la propuesta metodológica definida para esta investigación.
Factors Which Motivate Music Teachers’ Training in Their Working Environment
Authors: Bukantaitė Daiva , Kubiliūtė Monika
Published: December 2015

Aim of the study was to identify the factors that motivate teachers‘ learning in their work environment Participatory photography method is the kind of method where the participants of the research reply to the questions of the researcher by taking photographs. Later, the photographs are defined, explained and analyzed, while sharing the insights with the researcher. Every participant of the research was contacted prior to the research by telephone or e-mail. They were asked to take photographs of the factors that motivate them to study in their workplace; the time of the interview was arranged also. Some participants of the research invited the researchers to their schools because they wanted to take the pictures right before the interview. Others came to the interview with pictures they have already taken. 10 music teachers, who work at their institution for not less than three years, were chosen for the research. After the teachers submitted their photographs, they were asked a few main questions: Why did you take a photograph of this particular phenomenon? Why does it motivate you to learn in your work environment? How do you learn? Why do you learn in your workplace? Every research participant was personally introduced to the goal of the research and got their questions answered. Participation was voluntary. To endure the confidentiality of the participants, they were not asked to provide any personal or other kind of information that would help to identify them. The research was limited by the fact that the teachers represented different institutions and worked with students of different age, that is why only common tendencies were distinguished, no comparison or evaluation was performed. Findings: three groups of factors that encourage learning in a workplace were identified: evaluation (taking part in projects, competitions, received awards); functional (information technology use, workplace, tools (course books, traditional and untraditional instruments); structural (colleagues, students, going to concerts, trips, taking part in master classes). Conclusion: Teachers do not link "workplace", only with their work in class. Going to concerts, taking part in seminars, projects, student preparation for competitions, trips were also mentioned as learning factors. Teachers' learning in their workplace is encouraged by their desire to improve in their professional work, confidence in themselves and their opportunities, desire to feel good in their work environment.
Neutrophil-Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin (N-GAL) to Assess Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury in Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: A Pilot Study
Authors: Aitken Emma , Vesey Alex , Glen Julie , Steven Mark , Clancy Marc
Published: December 2015

Perioperative insults, including hypotension, hypovolaemia and pneumoperitoneum may occur during laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy. These may have deleterious effects to both donor and recipient. The extent and significance of these insults is poorly understood and difficult to quantify. The aim of this study was to evaluate acute kidney injury (AKI) in the donor using the novel biomarker neutrophil-gelatinase associated lipocalin (N-GAL). We report the results of a pilot study of 20 patients undergoing hand-assisted live donor nephrectomy. eGFR and serum NGAL measurements (Triage CardioRenal Panel, Alere) were obtained preoperatively, immediately post-operatively, day 1 and 6 weeks post-operatively. Mean pre-operative eGFR was 105.6+/-10.1ml/min/1.73m2. Mean eGFR 6 weeks postoperatively demonstrated a 29.4+/-8.8% reduction from baseline. Serum N-GAL increased by 34.1+/-16.7% following an overnight fast pre-operatively (day 0) (ΔNGAL 45.1+/-36.0ng/ml), by a further 14.9+/-7.2% following surgery (immediate post-op). The largest ΔNGAL was observed during the pre-operative fasting period. ΔNGAL [day -1 to day 0] and [day -1 to post-op] were found to correlate inversely with eGFR at 6 weeks (p<0.05, r2=0.47 and p<0.001, r2=0.52 respectively). We conclude that clinically significant AKI does occur in the donor following live donor nephrectomy. Optimisation of perioperative fluid management is likely to have a protective role.
Progestogens in the prevention of miscarriage
Authors: Carp Howard J.A.
Published: December 2015

Progestational agents are often prescribed to prevent threatened miscarriage progressing to miscarriage, and subsequent miscarriages in recurrent pregnancy loss. Progestogens affect implantation, cytokine balance, natural killer cell activity, arachidonic acid release and myometrial contractility. A recent Cochrane review reported that progestogens were effective for treating threatened miscarriage with no harmful effects on mother or fetus. The results were not statistically different when vaginal progesterone was compared to placebo, (RR=0.47, 95% CI 0.17–1.30), whereas oral progestogen (dydrogesterone) was effective (RR=0.54, CI 0.35–0.84). The review concluded, that the small number of eligible studies, and the small number of the participants, limited the power of the metaanalysis. A later metaanalysis of five randomised controlled trials of threatened miscarriage comprised 660 patients. The results of 335 women who received dydrogesterone were compared to 325 women receiveing either placebo or bed rest. There was a 47% reduction in the odds ratio for miscarriage, (OR=0.47, CI 0.31–0.7). There was a 13% (44/335) miscarriage rate after dydrogesterone administration compared to 24% in control women. Recurrent miscarriage affects approximately 1% of women of child bearing age. A metaanalysis of progestational agents shows a 26% increase in the live birth rate. Again, dydrogesterone was associated with a more significant increase in the live birth rate than the other progestogens included in the metaanalysis.
Improving the Care of People with Long-Term Conditions in Primary Care: Protocol for the Enhance Pilot Trial
Authors: Healey Emma L. , Jinks Clare , Tan Valerie A. , Chew-Graham Carolyn A. , Lawton Sarah A. , Nicholls Elaine , Finney Andrew G. , Porcheret Mark , Cooper Vince , Lewis Martyn , Dziedzic Krysia S. , Wathall Simon , Mallen Christian D.
Published: December 2015

Background

Long-term conditions (LTCs) are important determinants of quality of life and healthcare expenditure worldwide. Whilst multimorbidity is increasingly the norm in primary care, clinical guidelines and the delivery of care remain focused on single diseases, resulting in poorer clinical outcomes. Osteoarthritis, and anxiety and/or depression frequently co-occur with other LTCs, yet are seldom prioritized by the patient or clinician, resulting in higher levels of disability, poorer prognosis, and increased healthcare costs.

Objective

To examine the feasibility and acceptability of an integrated approach to LTC management, tackling the under-diagnosis and under-management of osteoarthritis-related pain and anxiety and/or depression in older adults with other LTCs in primary care.

Design

The ENHANCE study is a pilot stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial to test the feasibility and acceptability of a nurse-led ENAHNCE LTC review consultation for identifying, assessing, and managing joint pain, and anxiety and/or depression in patients attending LTC reviews. Specific objectives (process evaluation and research outcomes) will be achieved through a theoretically informed mixed-methods approach using participant self-reported questionnaires, a medical record review, an ENHANCE EMIS template, qualitative interviews, and audio recordings of the ENHANCE LTC review.

Discussion

Success of the pilot trial will be measured against the level of the primary care team engagement, assessment of training delivery, and degree of patient recruitment and retention. Patient satisfaction and treatment fidelity will also be explored. ISRCTN registry number: 12154418.
A Discretize-then-Optimize Approach to Super-Resolution Reconstruction and Motion Estimation
Authors: Ng Eric , Ebrahimi Mehran
Published: December 2015

The process of recovering a high-resolution (HR) image from a set
of distorted (i.e. deformed, blurry, noisy, etc.) low-resolution (LR) images
is known as super-resolution. Super-resolution problem will require
the reconstruction of the HR image and estimations of motion
between LR images. In this study, image reconstruction and motion
estimation will be treated as a coupled problem. The proposed algorithm
uses an inverse model followed by a discretize-then-optimize
approach. Preliminary experiments on test data will be presented.
Numerical Spectral Demulitplexing Microscopy of Measurements from an Anatomical Specimen
Authors: Deglint Jason , Kazemzadeh Farnoud , Wong Alexander , Clausi David
Published: December 2015

Multispectral microscopy is a method of capturing spectral bands
using a microscope, and is used to observe specimens on a micron
or nano scale. However, these systems are limited because they
cannot capture transient phenomena since they cannot capture simultaneous
spectral information. We propose a new method called
numerical spectral demultiplexing microscopy (NSDM) which utilizes
a Raspberry Pi camera to capture RGB measurements and
then infer narrow-band multispectral spectra. This is accomplished
by training a non-linear regression random forest model based on
the spectral sensitivity of the camera which allows for a low-cost,
portable, and simultaneous capture multispectral microscopy system.
We use the NSDM system as a bright-field multispectral microscope
and a dark-field fluorescence multispectral microscope
on an anatomical specimen and show that additional information
can be gathered by combining a bright-field and dark-field fluorescence
microscope.
Remote Heart Rate Measurement through Broadband Video via Stochastic Bayesian Estimation
Authors: Chwyl Brendan , Chung Audrey G. , Deglint Jason , Wong Alexander , Clausi David
Published: December 2015

A novel method for remote heart rate sensing via standard broadband
video is proposed. Points are stochastically sampled from the
cheek region and tracked throughout the video, producing a set
of skin erythema time series. From these observations, a photoplethysmogram
(PPG) is estimated via Bayesian minimization, with
the required posterior probability estimated through an importanceweighted
Monte Carlo approach. From the estimated PPG, an estimated
heart rate is produced through frequency domain analysis.
Results indicate improved accuracy over current state of the art
methods.
Domain Adaptation and Transfer Learning in StochasticNets
Authors: Shafiee Mohammad Javad , Siva Parthipan , Fieguth Paul , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

Transfer learning is a recent field of machine learning research that
aims to resolve the challenge of dealing with insufficient training
data in the domain of interest. This is a particular issue with traditional
deep neural networks where a large amount of training
data is needed. Recently, StochasticNets was proposed to take
advantage of sparse connectivity in order to decrease the number
of parameters that needs to be learned, which in turn may relax
training data size requirements. In this paper, we study the efficacy
of transfer learning on StochasticNet frameworks. Experimental results
show 7% improvement on StochasticNet performance when
the transfer learning is applied in training step.
Compensated Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Li Edward , Shafiee Mohammad Javad , Boroomand Ameneh , Khalvati Farzad , Haider Masoom , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

This paper presents a novel compensated diffusion magnetic resonance
imaging (cdMRI) system for improved tissue detail and contrast
for screening and diagnosis. The proposed cdMRI system
incorporates the intrinsic properties of the MRI apparatus to compensate
for artifacts and degradation caused through the imaging
process. Experimental results for prostate imaging show that significant
improvements in tissue detail and contrast can be obtained
compared to current MRI systems.
An Integrated Systems Design Framework for Computational Polarimetry
Authors: Haider Shahid , Kazemzadeh Farnoud , Clausi David , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

In this study, we propose and implement an integrated systems
design framework for computational polarimetry. This framework
leverages knowledge of the optical elements to aid in the design of
the polarimetry instrumentation and the enhancement of the measurements.
This framework incorporates the use of spatial detector
arrays, and models the non-ideal performance of the optical components,
providing error bounds that can decrease the cost of the
system depending on the accuracy needed. Noise modelling is incorporated,
as well, in the measurement formation models. The
framework is demonstrated in the design of a computational polarimetry
system for a glucose concentration estimation.
Diagnosing Cardiac Deformations using 3d Optical Flow
Authors: Jeya Vithu Logan , Zelek John
Published: December 2015

This paper explores the viability of applying 3D optical flow techniques on 3D heart sequences to diagnose cardiac abnormalities and disease. Tagged magnetic resonance imaging (TMRI) is a non-invasive method to visualize in vivo myocardium motion during a cardiac cycle. By tracking the 3D trajectories of tagged material points it is possible to construct a volumetric model of the heart. Specifically, we use generated meshless deformable models (MDM) which describe an object as a point cloud inside the object boundary. We extend the 2D least squares and regularization approaches of Lucas and Kanade to 3D in order capture the flow, specifically the contraction and expansion of various parts of the heart motion. Features are extracted from this flow and a rudimentary SVM is used to classify unhealthy hearts.
Multi-Neighborhood Convolutional Networks
Authors: Barshan Elnaz , Fieguth Paul , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

We explore the role of scale for improved feature learning in convolutional
networks. We propose multi-neighborhood convolutional
networks, designed to learn image features at different levels of
detail. Utilizing nonlinear scale-space models, the proposed multineighborhood
model can effectively capture fine-scale image characteristics
(i.e., appearance) using a small-size neighborhood, while
coarse-scale image structures (i.e., shape) are detected through
a larger neighborhood. The experimental results demonstrate the
superior performance of the proposed multi-scale multi-neighborhood
models over their single-scale counterparts.
Dermal Radiomics for Melanoma Screening
Authors: Cho Daniel , Clausi David , Wong Alexander
Published: December 2015

Radiomics has shown considerable promise as a new, emerging
approach to computer-aided cancer screening. However, the idea
of adopting radiomics for melanoma screening has not been previously
explored, with clinical screening relying solely on visual assessment
of skin lesion, and thus suffers from low sensitivity and
specificity. In this study, a dermal radiomics framework is proposed
for computer-aided screening of melanoma, with the aim of improving
screening accuracy. A radiomic sequencer is designed to
generate radiomic sequences consisting of 367 dermal radiomic
features based on extracted physiological biomarkers from dermatological
imaging data. The extracted dermal radiomic sequences
were then employed to classify benign and malignant melanoma
via non-linear random forest classification, and showed superior
results in terms of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy when compared
to the-state-of-the-art feature models for melanoma classification.
Straightening Curved Traffic Lanes in Video
Authors: Miller Nick , Swart David M.
Published: December 2015

Video based vehicle sensing from uncalibrated cameras provides
useful traffic information to modern Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS). This requires vehicle tracking and Turning Movement
Counts (TMCs). Traffic scenes contain vehicle motion constrained
along possibly curved traffic lanes which can be normalized into
straight lines. A simple interpolation scheme is presented which
projects to image sequences where vehicles always appear to move
straight horizontally for simplified vehicle tracking.
Unsupervised Segmentation and Categorization of Skin Lesions Using Adaptative Thresholds and Stochastic Features
Authors: Bernart Eliezer Emanuel , Zortea Maciel , Scharcanski Jacob , Bampi Sergio
Published: December 2015

This work presents a novel unsupervised method to segment skin
lesions in macroscopic images, grouping the pixels into three disjoint
categories, namely ’skin lesion’, ’suspicious region’ and ’healthy
skin’. These skin region categories are obtained by analyzing the
agreement of adaptative thresholds applied to the different skin image
color channels. In the sequence we use stochastic texture features
to refine the suspicious regions. Our preliminary results are
promising, and suggest that skin lesions can be segmented successfully
with the proposed approach. Also, ’suspicious regions’
are identified correctly, where it is uncertain if they belong to skin
lesions or to the surrounding healthy skin.
Diferencias en el desempeño de los patrones básicos de movimiento según la edad y el sexo (versión traducida al español)
Authors: Jiménez Díaz Judith , Salazar Rojas Walter , Morera María
Published: December 2015

Los patrones básicos de movimiento son la base para participar en actividades más complejas a lo largo de la vida. Mientras que una cantidad considerable de investigaciones ha reportado el comportamiento motor en la edad infantil, existe un desconocimiento acerca de este desempeño en edades subsecuentes, especialmente en la adultez. Por lo anterior, el objetivo principal de este estudio fue examinar las diferencias de edad y sexo en del desempeño de los patrones básicos de movimiento en tres grupos de edades: infantes (M = 9,37 años de edad, DE = 1,26), adolescentes (M = 14,80 años de edad, DE = 2,04) y adultos (M = 19,88 años de edad, DE = 2,72). Un total de 114 participantes fueron evaluados en cinco patrones locomotores y cinco manipulativos con la utilización del instrumento para la evaluación de patrones básicos de movimiento, el cual es un instrumento orientado al proceso del movimiento. Los resultados del ANOVA, al comparar edad y sexo no presentaron interacción significativa. Adicionalmente, el efecto principal de grupo mostró diferencias en tres destrezas individuales: galopar –adolescentes y adultos presentaron mejor desempeño que los infantes (p < ,01)–, lanzar –infantes y adolescentes presentaron mejor desempeño que los adultos (p < ,01)– y patear –adultos presentaron mejor desempeño que los infantes y adolescentes (p < ,05)–. Además, se encontraron diferencias significativas en el efecto principal de sexo para el total del desempeño motor (p < ,01), en la subescala de patrones manipulativos (p < ,01) y locomotores (p < ,05), y en seis destrezas individuales: correr (p < ,05), saltar (p < ,05), lanzar (p < ,01), patear (p < ,01), rebotar (p < ,01) y batear (p < ,01); los hombres siempre presentan un mejor desempeño que las mujeres. Por tanto, es importante fortalecer los patrones básicos de movimiento a todas las edades, como una opción para ayudar a las personas a realizar actividades físicas.
Notas acerca de la distribución de papilionidae (LEPIDOPTERA: PAPILIONOIDEA) en el norte de la Orinoquia colombiana
Authors: Agudelo M. Juan Carlos , Pérez Buitrago Néstor
Published: December 2015

Se revisaron 56 ejemplares de mariposas de la familia Papilionidae colectados esporádicamente en el norte de la Orinoquia colombiana en municipios pertenecientes a los departamentos de Arauca, Norte de Santander y Casanare, en un rango altitudinal entre los 120 y 494 msnm. Los especímenes corresponden a tres géneros, siete especies y siete subespecies siendo las más abundantes Battus polydamas polydamas y Parides eurimedes arriphus con 15 y 12 individuos, respectivamente. Las siete especies identificadas corresponden al 11,5% de las 61 reportadas para Colombia y al 29,2% de las 24 especies de Papilionidae registradas para toda la región Orinoquia. A nivel regional la riqueza de Papilioniade en Arauca es igual a la reportada en una localidad en el Meta (siete sp.) y menor que la del departamento de Casanare (nueve sp.). Reportamos la ampliación de la distribución geográfica de cuatro subespecies a nivel regional.
«Les branques entrellaçades»: un motiu del folklore verbal i els gèneres mixtos
Authors: Argenter i Giralt Joan A.
Published: December 2015

L’article aborda comparativament un motiu de l’art verbal i alhora la seva interacció amb un problema general de l’estudi del folklore: el dels gèneres mixtos i llur significació. El motiu en qüestió és designat «Twining branches» (E631.0.1) en l’índex de Thompson. S’assenyala l’eventual precedent clàssic ovidià i se’n considera la presència en romanços de la tradició romànica peninsular i en balades angloamericanes, gèneres versificats. Si comparteixen el motiu de les branques entrellaçades, difereixen en aspectes funcionals i argumentals. S’aporta una narració oral beduïna del desert Líbic que conté l’argument i el motiu. Aquest text oral és un gènere mixt: hi coexisteixen prosa i vers (prosimetrum). S’analitzen diferències funcionals respecte als textos anteriors i se’n vincula l’especificitat a la naturalesa de l’ordre social en la societat beduïna, a la ideologia que hi és hegemònica, a la identitat ètnica i a la cultura verbal beduïna arabitzada. S’interpreta el gènere mixt en funció de conceptes desenvolupats a partir de la poètica jakobsoniana i, sobretot, en funció del context en què es produeix, això és, de l’especificitat històrica i d’una interpretació èmica, la qual ens permet accedir a la significació que vehicula la juxtaposició de prosa i vers en un context d’actuació específic.
Papers d’etnopoètica
Authors: Bassa i Martín Ramon
Published: December 2015

Borja, Joan: Papers d’etnopoètica. Biblioteca Sanchis Guarner 83. Alacant / Barcelona: Institut Interuniversitari de Filologia Valenciana / Publicacions de l’Abadia de Montserrat, 2014, 296 p.
Lo rondallaire. Tercera sèrie. Cuentos populars catalans
Authors: Llovera Juncà Anna
Published: December 2015

Maspons i Labrós, Francesc de S.: Lo rondallaire. Tercera sèrie. Cuentos populars catalans. Edició a cura d’Albert Mestres. Biblioteca de Tots Colors 8. Valls: Cossetània Edicions, 2014, 333 p.
Rondalla meravellosa i filosofia
Authors: Lluch Crespo Gemma
Published: December 2015

Temporal, Josep: Rondalla meravellosa i filosofia. Una fonamentació antropologicoètica. Premis Ciutat de Manacor, Assaig. Manacor: Món de Llibres, 2014, 608 p.
Presentació
Authors: Oriol Carazo Carme
Published: December 2015

En aquest número de la revista, dedicat a l’estudi de dos dels grans gèneres de la narrativa folklòrica (la rondalla i la llegenda), deu investigadors contribueixen amb els seus articles a avançar en la recerca en aquest àmbit i se sumen així a l’homenatge que volem dedicar a Josep M. Pujol (Barcelona, 1947–2012), impulsor dels estudis de rondallística i un dels capdavanters en l’estudi de les llegendes (en particular, de les llegendes urbanes) a casa nostra.
Nuevos retos para la lexicografía pedagógica bilingüe alemán-español
Authors: Meliss Meike , Sánchez Hernández Paloma
Published: December 2015

El análisis de las obras lexicográficas existentes en español y en alemán para L2 confirma la necesidad de desarrollar un diccionario pedagógico con una nueva concepción, desde la cual el usuario pueda obtener una mayor información adaptada a sus necesidades. De especial relevancia es el tratamiento de la información específica con el que se puedan mejorar los procesos de producción de textos en L2 mediante un procedimiento que, teniendo en cuenta la diversidad de uso, permita seleccionar un lexema particular de la variedad de posibles lexicalizaciones.

En esta contribución se presentan los aspectos teóricos y metodológicos que sustentan el proyecto DICONALE-online. Los cuatro pilares del proyecto en torno al tipo de usuarios, al enfoque conceptual y onomasiológico, a la base empírica de los datos y al modelo de descripción enlazado con un punto de vista contrastivo configuran nuevos retos para el desarrollo de la lexicografía pedagógica que se expondrán en este trabajo a partir de algunos ejemplos.
Metodología para la organización de los cursos de inglés con fines específicos basada en el problema
Authors: Castro Álvarez Pedro , González Pérez Graciela , Casar Espino Liliana A.
Published: December 2015

El presente trabajo desarrolla una metodología para la organización de los cursos de inglés con fines específicos basada en el problema como una alternativa a la organización tradicional de la unidad de estudio en torno a un texto escrito. La investigación se realizó en la Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas de La Habana, Cuba. La metodología propuesta, basada en cinco fases, concede especial importancia al empleo del problema como catalizador de las interacciones y la gestión de información. Al concebir una fase de monitoreo y ayuda, propicia la colaboración entre iguales, en congruencia con el Enfoque Históricocultural de Vigotsky y el Enfoque Comunicativo a la Ense.anza de Idiomas, para de este modo hacer del aprendizaje un proceso significativo.
Presentación
Authors: Editorial Consejo
Published: December 2015

El número 4 de la Revista Internacional de Lenguas Extranjeras (RILE) presenta siete estudios centrados en diferentes ámbitos de la enseñanza de lenguas y aplicados a diferentes idiomas (español inglés, catalán), trabajos en los que se abordan cuestiones de muy diferente índole: evaluación de segundas lenguas, metodología para la organización de los cursos de inglés con fines específicos basada en el problema, la didáctica de las descalificaciones, el habla y el gesto en la interacción del aula, exámenes certificativos de ELE, el texto literario en la clase de ELE, lexicografía bilingüe alemán español.
Past and Present Perspectives on Indigenous Tourism in the Pastaza Province of Ecuador: The Case of Kapawi
Authors: Peredo Bernardo , Ordóñez Andres , Belohrad Viola
Published: December 2015

Ecuador has a wide range of ecotourism initiatives throughout the country. Since the 1990s, many Indigenous communities have started to organize themselves in order to run their own ecotourism programs. As a result, scholars have suggested that Indigenous ecotourism in Latin America started in Ecuador with the advent of community-owned projects, particularly in the Amazon. One of the first initiatives was Kapawi, located in the Achuar territory of Pastaza Province. The project was initiated by a private tour operator through a joint venture with the Achuar Indigenous organization. A transfer process started in 2008 and Kapawi is now managed by the Achuar communities, with a new set of opportunities and challenges. This article uses data collected from extensive fieldwork to examine the evolution, lessons learned, dynamics, and perspectives of the Kapawi enterprise.
Reciprocidad ética en las transferencias intergubernamentales: entre solidaridad e igualdad
Authors: Contipelli Ernani
Published: December 2015

En el contexto histórico en que se desarrollan los sistemas descentralizados de estructuración de poder siempre hay la preocupación de atender la diversidad regional con unidad, acomodando las heterogeneidades territoriales en los más diversos arreglos jurídico-institucionales. Tales cuestiones ganan mayor destaque cuando se refieren a aspectos financieros, momento en el que entra en escena una serie de importantes cuestiones como la redistribución de riquezas operadas por el poder central, con el reparto de ingresos recaudados, la existencia de instrumentos de nivelación por medio de transferencias intergubernamentales, la debida imputación de los ingresos obtenidos con los costes del atendimiento de intereses regionales, entre otras temáticas, lo que necesariamente exige la investigación de las bases axiológico-constitucionales informadoras de los Estados descentralizados, que son pautadas, sobre todo, en las concepciones de solidaridad e igualdad. Así, búscase debatir la influencia de la reciprocidad ética, derivada de la idea de solidaridad, en el campo de las transferencias intergubernamentales. Para alcanzar ese objetivo se presentan los fundamentos teoréticos de la discusión centrada en la existencia de una base axiológica constitucional que se desarrolla en sintonía con la legitimación democrática de la experiencia jurídica, así como en el estudio del valor solidaridad, desvendando el núcleo de su contenido semántico, para dirigir las consideraciones en sus desdoblamientos interterritoriales, que lleva a la comprensión de la lealtad constitucional y la reciprocidad ética, las cuales justifican la atribución de deberes de colaboración en el desenrollar de las relaciones intergubernamentales, en especial, en términos financieros.
Análisis económico de las sanciones administrativas en el derecho de la competencia y el consumo
Authors: Ossa Bocanegra Camilo Ernesto
Published: December 2015

El artículo adelanta una revisión de un aspecto puntual relacionado con la posibilidad de que investigaciones originadas por infracciones al consumidor puedan ser sancionadas vía competencia, con el fin de aprovechar el mayor valor de la sanción, respecto de lo cual se hará una revisión de los aspectos jurídicos que ello implica, además de una propuesta, utilizando herramientas del Análisis Económico del Derecho, que nos puede llevar a convertir una sanción que se cree “reducida” en eficiente, siendo así óptima para el cumplimiento del fin propuesto en la misma ley. Son dos aspectos relacionados, primero, con la parte teórica que hay que tener en cuenta para este análisis, y segundo, con una aplicación práctica, que es en últimas la que origina la revisión de este tema donde consideramos existe un “problema”.
Measuring Job Satisfaction Patterns in Saudi Arabia’s Southern Regions Hospitals: Implications for Hospital Staff Retention
Authors: Bander Sayaf Alshahrani
Published: December 2015

Saudi Arabia Southern Region hospitals have shortage of health professionals especially doctors. Retention of quality doctors and minimizing staff turnover has, therefore, become a major priority for hospitals. Job satisfaction is recognized as key factor influencing retention of doctors. In our paper special emphasis is put on doctors working is Southern Region hospitals of Saudi Arabia. By conducting correlation analysis we determine the most important factors conducive to job satisfaction. Results of the study indicate that opportunities for promotion have a strong link with job satisfaction, whereas relations with co-workers and attitude toward supervisor exhibited a moderately strong relationship with job satisfaction. The factors of nature of the work, compensations and benefits lack a significant link to overall job satisfaction. The findings imply that the health care service managers need to pay closer attention to the needs of their human resources, especially doctors, in order to not only minimize the doctors turnover but also to improve the organizations’ performance. Additionally, introducing turnover risk programs as well as employee satisfaction programs within the hospital’s management schemes have become a must. Saudi Arabian hospitals, especially those in the Southern Region, can make use of retention strategies to annihilate the unbalance caused by the doctors’ high turnover.
The Impact of Social Networks on Maximizing the Competitive Value of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Al-Mommani Khaldoun , Al-Afifi Ahmed , Abdullah Mahfuz Mohammad
Published: December 2015

The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of social media and social networks on maximizing and increasing the competitive value of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). We review social media, social networks, and marketing literature that demonstrate the importance of social media and social networks in maximizing MSMEs competitive value through exploring the company-customer relationship, and the advantages and disadvantages that social media utilization brings. The findings suggest that micro, small and medium sized enterprises can reap benefits from executing an effective social media marketing strategy. These benefits encompass reducing overall marketing costs, improved customer service through social media, and achieving a competitive advantage. On the other hand, social networks have drawbacks that may affect MSMEs performance and decrease market share, such as time consumption and lack of feedback control. Therefore, MSMEs need to rethink about customer relationship management through building a conceptual and operational framework that provides both structure and flexibility. The study makes a contribution to the theoretical development through focusing on a neglected area of MSMEs research as well as a contribution to the relevance of social media in improving the competitive value of MSMEs. competitive value
Acknowledgements
Authors: Research Group North East Third Sector
Published: December 2015

This inaugural Digest Review is the culmination of the efforts of a group of people working to increase levels of engagement between academia and the Third Sector. Those who have submitted formal contributions have spent time and effort developing thoughtful and honest reflections and for that, we are truly thankful. There are a number of Third Sector professionals and academics who are involved in the North East Third Sector Research Group on an ongoing basis and without that valuable support, the group would not exist. Thank you to everyone involved in the group, as well as this publication. What makes this publication unique is that all of the contributions, editing and design has been done on a voluntary basis.

Particular thanks must go to Ellen Cole and the team at Northumbria University Library for helping with the technical aspects of copyright notice, attribution and registration.
Third Sector Commentary: 'Individual Giving and Philanthropy'
Authors: Curry Jo
Published: December 2015

The NETSRG creates the opportunity for academics and charitable practitioners to discuss academic research. It bridges the two sectors effectively and is a welcome addition. When approaching an academic paper I ask the following three questions:

 What does the paper tell me?

 What is the practical application of the research?

 Is the research that underpins it robust?

Whilst my emphasis is on the second question, far too often this is the leanest section of the work. This year we considered three papers on philanthropy.
Third Sector Commentary: 'Change in the Third Sector'
Authors: Turner James
Published: December 2015

“All changed, changed utterly: A terrible beauty is born”

Of all the quotes on the subject of change, it’s arguably W.B.Yeats’ refrain that is best known.  And for the Third Sector over the past five years, the line is certainly apt.  For many charities and voluntary organisations, funding cut-backs, redundancies and closures have often, indeed, been terrible.  But there has also been beauty in the way that these groups have adapted and shifted to the changed environment.

It was this mixture of changed circumstances and flexible responses that the NETSRG wished to discuss at its July 2014 meeting.  
Outputs Reviewed: Volunteering
Authors: Research Group North East Third Sector
Published: December 2015

Bartels, K. P., Cozzi, G., & Mantovan, N. (2013). "The Big Society," Public Expenditure, and Volunteering. Public Administration Review, 73(2), 340-351.

Haski-Leventhal, D., Meijs, L. C., & Hustinx, L. (2010). The third-party model: Enhancing volunteering through governments, corporations and educational institutes. Journal of Social Policy, 39(01), 139-158.

Handy, F., & Mook, L. (2010). Volunteering and volunteers: Benefit–cost analyses. Research on Social Work Practice, 1049731510386625.
Sentire cum Ecclesia no Brasil
Authors: Costa Valeriano Dos Santos
Published: December 2015

Sentir com a Igreja no Brasil é pensar com a mente voltada aos pobres, como locus teológico da presença de Deus no mundo em que vivemos. Os pobres e descartados são as principais vítimas do processo de globalização em “tempos líquidos”. Este artigo tem a ousadia de confrontar, mesmo que de forma sumária, a realidade, no seu contexto mundial, latino-americano e brasileiro, para reetir como sentire cum ecclesia no Brasil, ressaltando a eclesiologia da opção preferencial pelos pobres e apontando o amor como o unum necessarium para o sentire cum ecclesia hoje.
O problema epistemológico da ciência litúrgica e a hermenêutica do Vaticano II
Authors: Freitas Neto Manoel Pacheco de
Published: December 2015

A pesquisa epistemológica no campo da ciência litúrgica e a hermenêutica do Vaticano II é o tema de estudo deste texto, que será estruturada para tratar a relação ciência litúrgica e ciências humanas. Partindo do pensamento do Vaticano II, nos esforçaremos para delinear um plano hermenêutico contido em seus próprios textos, classicando determinadas categorias conceituais que nos conduzirão com segurança corresponder com a proposta do Concílio: que é aquela de cultivar com precisão metodológica e cientica, um diálogo contínuo com as ciências humanas. Nossa área de leitura parte das referências decisivas, presentes no documento da Sacrosanctum Concilium; deniremos o objeto da ciência litúrgica com evidente ênfase do fato antropológico; apresentaremos a pesquisa promovida pelo Concílio e indicaremos alguns modelos a nível epistemológico: o histórico e o teológico e concluiremos com uma proposta metodológica em base aos maiores estudiosos da liturgia cristã de nosso tempo.
In vitro and in vivo effects of Pseudomonas spp. and Bacillus sp. on Fusarium acuminatum, Botrytis cinerea and Aspergillus niger infecting Cucumber
Authors: Zdravkovic Jasmina , Ugrinovic Milan , Zdravkovic Milan , Djordjevic Slavisa , Pavlovic Snezana , Josic Dragana
Published: December 2015

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L) is an important member of the Cucurbitaceae
family. Production of healthy nursery is necessary for high-quality
production of this crop in greenhouses and in fields. With the idea of
minimizing the use of pesticides and mineral fertilizers to preserve soil
quality, we investigated the effects of plant growth promoting bacteria
(PGPB) on growth promotion and protection of cucumber plants from
phytopathogenic fungi. The effects of Pseudomonas spp. strains with different
antifungal activities and Bacillus sp. Q10 strain with PGP activity were
tested on cucumber plants. Antagonistic activity of Pseudomonas spp. against
the growth of several phytopathogenic fungi isolated from cucumber: F.
acuminatum, B. cinerea and A. niger, was observed. The influences of
overnight cultures, supernatants and heat-stable antifungal factors were
tested on the phytopathogenic fungi in vitro. Pseudomonas sp. K35 and K24
strains were more effective than P. chlororaphis Q16 and Pseudomonas sp. K27,
showing 70-80% of fungal growth inhibition regardless of culture or fraction
applied. The good antagonists that belong to pseudomonads and Bacillus sp.
Q10 strain were used as mixtures for estimation of plant growth and health
promoting effects on cucumber plants. Growth dynamics differed depending on
the applied strain of Pseudomonas sp. The M3 treatment (a mixture of Bacillus
sp. Q10 and P. chlororaphis Q16) stimulated the initial phase of growth,
while M4 (a mixture of Bacillus sp. Q10 and Pseudomonas sp. K24) resulted in
the maximal height at the final measurement. Significant differences in leaf
and plant weight (M4), and leaf weight (M5, containing K35 strain) were found
after the treatments. No significant differences in chlorophyll and NBI level
were observed in any of the tested combinations. The obtained results
suggested that M3 was suitable for stimulation of the early phase of cucumber
growth, while the mixtures M4 and M5 improved plant protection and stimulated
the later phases of cucumber growth.
Hate crimes recording: Recommendations of the international bodies and their significance to Serbia
Authors: Dokmanovic Mirjana
Published: December 2015

Data recording and keeping the official unique database on hate crimes
contributes to increasing visibility of this type of crimes, as well as to
formulating effective policies of preventing discrimination, racism and
non-tolerance. At the end of 2012, the Republic of Serbia introduced the
aggravating circumstance in sentencing crimes motivated by hatred on the
basis of race, religion belief, national or ethnical belonging, sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity. The Action Plan of the Implementation of the
Strategy of Prevention and Protection against Discrimination (2014) foresees
introducing the unique database on hate crimes by the end of 2016. The
subject of the paper is the analysis of the importance of establishing this
type of database from the perspective of acknowledging victims? rights. The
relevant activities and the recommendations of the EU Fundamental Rights
Agency (FRA) and the OSCE to the member states, with respect to efficient
recording data on hate crimes, have been also introduced. The aim of the
paper is to contribute developing of the methodology of data recording of
hate crimes in the Republic of Serbia in line with the given recommendations
of the FRA and the OSCE.
GRETA questionnaires as a part of the mechanism for monitoring implementation of the council of Europe convention on action against trafficking in human beings
Authors: Dostic Sinisa , Gosic Sasa
Published: December 2015

The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Being (GRETA) is
one of the most important international expert bodies in combatting
trafficking in human beings. At the same time, it is the key element in the
complex mechanism for monitoring implementation of the Council of Europe
Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, the leading
international legal instrument in this area. The basis of this mechanism is
the GRETA questionnaires developed for evaluation of the implementation of
the Convention, and the so called first and second evaluation round. This
paper aims to analyze the content, place and the procedural significance of
GRETA questionnaires within the mechanism of evaluation of the implementation
of the Convention, as well as the place of collecting the data on victims of
trafficking in human beings.
Soft Approaches to CO2 Activation
Authors: Das Shoubhik , Bobbink Felix D. , Gopakumar Aswin , Dyson Paul J.
Published: December 2015

The utilization of CO2 as a C1 synthon is becoming increasingly important as a feedstock derived from carbon capture and storage technologies. Herein, we describe some of our recent research on carbon dioxide valorization, notably, using organocatalysts to convert CO2
into carboxylic acid, ester, formyl and methyl groups on various organic molecules. We describe these studies within the broader context of CO2 capture and valorization and suggest approaches for future research.
Challenges towards Economic Fuel Generation from Renewable Electricity: The Need for Efficient Electro-Catalysis
Authors: Formal Florian Le , Bourée Wiktor S. , Prévot Mathieu S. , Sivula Kevin
Published: December 2015

Utilizing renewable sources of energy is very attractive to provide the growing population on earth in the future but demands the development of efficient storage to mitigate their intermittent nature. Chemical storage, with energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds such as hydrogen
or carbon-containing molecules, is promising as these energy vectors can be reserved and transported easily. In this review, we aim to present the advantages and drawbacks of the main water electrolysis technologies available today: alkaline and PEM electrolysis. The choice of electrode materials
for utilization in very basic and very acid conditions is discussed, with specific focus on anodes for the oxygen evolution reaction, considered as the most demanding and energy consuming reaction in an electrolyzer. State-of-the-art performance of materials academically developed for two
alternative technologies: electrolysis in neutral or seawater, and the direct electrochemical conversion from solar to hydrogen are also introduced.