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DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL REGULATION FOR DRONE AS UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN LATVIA
Authors: Bite Kitija
Published: June 2018

In this article the author examines existing and seldom researched issues regarding the legal framework for regulating unmanned aircraft flights, focussing particularly on drone flights. The purpose of the article is to analyse the existing and draft legal framework for regulating unmanned aircraft flights, identifying issues pertaining to drone flight legal regulation and recommending solutions. The author analyses the notion of unmanned aircraft flights, the existing legal framework, draft legal framework and raises concerns regarding the future of drone flights. Currently, there is no definition for unmanned aircraft and drones. The definition is included in the draft provisions; however, the author concludes that this definition can cause problems when trying to extend the rules for drones. For this reason, the author offers to clarify the definition for unmanned aircraft flights which is included in the draft framework. It is necessary to clarify the law "On Aviation" rules, including human rights as threatened interests of unmanned aircraft flights. The author proposes introducing all unmanned aircraft registration and training of unmanned aircraft before obtaining a license. The author also proposes introducing a new profession in the future – drone pilot – for which it would be mandatory to earn a drone pilot license.
INTERPRETATION OF HATE IN CRIMINAL LAW OR QUANTUM CRIMINOLOGY
Authors: Baumanis Jānis
Published: June 2018

In an article about criminology is disclosed not very widespread method related to the hate essence and harmfulness, when it comes to the hate interpretation in criminal justice. Considering that to describe the feelings, emotions and passions is quite complex, the author is using fiction and theological reference for the existing knowledge, to show a hatred as manifestations of emotions existence and harmfulness. As a result, the author comes to the conclusions: 1. Hatred is the human expression of feelings, that is directed against a specific object (a person, a group of people, processes, phenomena), characterized by evil, ill-will and that is persistent, with a great intensity and destructivity. 2. Hatred as a crime motive is not included in any Latvian Criminal Law intended to be as a mandatory element for a criminal offense. 3. A controversial question is whether the religious motive is hatred or intolerance motive. In the author's opinion religious motive is human mental functioning internal incentive, passion, disposition, which is based either on a religion preached values or against opinion expressed by the religion. 4. In the author's opinion the fact about instigation of hatred, is basically a crime target materialization, bringing towards a significant level of harmfulness, as it greatly threatens the legally protected interests of public safety and public order, undermining tolerance and integrity. 5. Deep aversion, fear and hatred, could be materialized into defined action, shown as evidence of wrongdoing, which possess a seriousness of a criminal offense.
Análisis de la situación laboral de las periodistas españolas = Analysis of the employment situation of the Spanish journalists
Authors: García Saiz Lorena
Published: June 2018

ResumenEl sector periodístico, pese a ser una plataforma que desvela injusticias, no hace lo propio en materia de igualdad y, concretamente, dentro de su propio seno. El artículo revela mediante el análisis de datos de los Informes Anuales de la Profesión Periodística en España como las periodistas sufren un gran sesgo de género mediante la segregación vertical y horizontal en las empresas del sector, si bien se atisban ligeras tendencias de cambio en algunas áreas, que deberían ir acompañadas de acciones contundentes en áreas como el salario, la estabilidad laboral o el reconocimiento profesional, dictadas ya por la legislación estatal y europea, para que los resultados se aprecien en un futuro no muy lejano.AbstractThe journalistic sector, despite being a platform that reveals injusties, does not act the same way in equality issues and, in particular, within its own bosom. The article reveals through data analysis from the Annual Reports of the Journalistic Profession in Spain as the journalists women suffer a great bias of gender through the vertical and horizontal segregation in the sector companies, although it can be seen light trends of change in some fields, which should be accompanied by strong actions in areas such as wages, job security or profesional recognition, as dictated by State and European legislation so that the results can be seen in the near future.
Research on safety management of engineering construction
Authors: Yang Le , Zhang Haifeng , Zhao Suran , Hu Yulin , He Zhiyin
Published: June 2018

The rapid economic growth in China has promoted the development of all walks of life. The most prominent is the construction industry. The safety management of the project construction during the construction process is very important. If there is a safety problem in construction, it will not only affect the progress of the construction, but serious loss of people and property will occur. Therefore, we should pay more attention to the safety management of the construction. Therefore, we should strengthen the management of safety management and improve the prevention of safety technology. Only under the premise of safety can the progress of the construction work be normal and the requirements of the project before the design are reached. Today we are in the engineering construction safety management problem is analyzed, and the problems of construction safety management is put forward rationalization proposals, prevent the occurrence of all kinds of problems in the engineering construction, to ensure security in project construction.
Discussion on cost control experience in construction project management
Authors: Liu Lining , Sun Jie , Ni Yanshan , Yang Shun , Song Ping’an
Published: June 2018

With the current social and economic development, people have a new understanding of the development of the construction industry, from the quality of building to the cost of building work to management, it can be said to be a series of updates. Traditional cost control has been unable to meet the needs of the current society, for consumers, the quality is the most important, including the control and management of project cost. However, for the investors, it is necessary to control the cost and help the control of a large number of funds. This paper carries out work on the cost control and management of the whole process of the construction industry, from the relationship between the two to the suggestions between the two, to improve the economic benefits for the development of the construction industry, and to bring great benefits for the social development.
Study of drug prescription pattern in diarrhoea patients admitted to paediatric ward in a government tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra, India
Authors: Deshmukh Vinod S. , Chube Swapnil P.
Published: June 2018

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) has defined diarrhoea as, ‘the passage of loose stools by an individual, at least thrice a day or more frequently than normal’. It is most commonly caused by intestinal infection, mainly viral. Every year there are about 2 billion cases of diarrhoea worldwide, a second leading cause of mortality in children below the age of 5 years. WHO estimated that antibiotic treatment was necessary in only one in twenty cases of childhood diarrhoea. Yet huge resources are currently spent on anti-diarrhoeal drugs annually, most rendered useless or harmful. This study was proposed to evaluate the utilization pattern of drugs prescribed for diarrhoea in children, in a government tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out in the paediatric ward of government tertiary care hospital, Maharashtra. All patients of age less than twelve years with diarrhoea admitted to paediatric ward within the study period of January 2015 - June 2016 were included in the study. Patients older than twelve years or admitted with other gastrointestinal diseases or co-mordbid conditions were excluded. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics.Results: Majority of the patients admitted were males and more than half the patient population were in the age group of less than or equal to 3 years. Polypharmacy was found to be present in the prescribing pattern, with average, more than 4 drugs prescribed for diarrhoea treatment, in each prescription. Majority drugs were prescribed using brand names and parenteral route. Use of antibiotics was also found to be inappropriate in majority of the cases.Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of drug utilisation studies and pointed out inappropriate drug prescribing trends for diarrhoea cases in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra.
A study of obstetric acute renal injury
Authors: Chitale Aditi , Shinde Kunaal K. , Damle Hemant
Published: June 2018

Background: Acute renal or kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome characterized by a sudden decline in glomerular filtration rate leading to decreased excretion of nitrogenous waste products. It continues to be a common problem in developing countries. The aim of this study was to understand AKI characteristics in pregnancy and identify the factors related to its unfavorable outcome.Methods: This prospective study was conducted between January 2014 to December 2017. Out of 1057 patients delivered in our institute during this period, out of which 26 patients with Obstetric AKI were included in this study.Results: Incidence of obstetric AKI was 2.64 %. Their age varied from 19 to 34 years, with an average of 26.2 years. About 21(80.8%) patients had not received antenatal care. The main causes of AKI were obstetric hemorrhage (38.46%) and puerperal sepsis (15.38%). The outcome was favorable with complete renal function recovery in 55.76% patients. Two (7.69 %) patients became dialysis dependent. Maternal mortality was one (3.84%).Conclusions: Obstetric AKI is a critical situation in developing countries. Lack of antenatal care (80.8%) is a major contributing factor for obstetric-related complications leading to renal failure. Obstetric hemorrhage (38.46 %) is the most common cause of obstetric AKI. Late referral in 9 (34.61%), puerperal sepsis in three (33.33%), obstetric hemorrhage in three (33.33%) and combined sepsis and hemorrhage in two (27.77%) are the common contributing factors leading to its unfavorable outcomes as maternal morbidity and mortality. Hence, a multidisciplinary approach is warranted to prevent such an avoidable complication.
Biochemical bone markers in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome in remission
Authors: Sinha Neha , Wade Poonam , Ghildiyal Radha Gulati , Maniar Hemil
Published: June 2018

Background: Glucocorticoids, the recommended first line treatment of steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS), are notorious for causing osteoporosis. There are very few studies from tropical countries looking at the lasting effects of a short course of glucocorticoids in SSNS. The objective is to study the effect of glucocorticoids and its dose on Vitamin D levels and biochemical markers of calcium metabolism in children with SSNS and to formulate a criterion to administer prophylactic calcium and vitamin D supplementation to such patients.Methods: A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted on 30 children with SSNS in remission and 30 healthy controls. Serum levels of 25 hydroxycholecalciferol [25(OH)D], calcium, phosphorous, albumin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and intact parathyroid (PTH) were measured. Total glucocorticoid exposure during the illness was summarized.Results: Children with SSNS had significantly lower height [median-100.00 (interquartile range {IQR}- 14.5) vs. controls [115.50 (17.5)] cm; P= 0.0003. Serum ALP levels was significantly higher in the cases [median 264 (IQR-80.7)] IU/L vs. controls [median 234 (IQR- 132)] IU/L; P= 0.028.  Though hypovitaminosis D was universal in the study cohort; children with SSNS had worse Vitamin D status (76.7%) than healthy controls (50%). Levels of serum calcium, phosphorous, vitamin D and PTH were not significantly different between the two groups, nor were they related to total cumulative dose of steroid. Vitamin D levels showed no significant co-relation with number of relapses, age, calcium, phosphate, ALP, or PTH levels.Conclusions: Children with SSNS may benefit from routine measurement of 25 (OH) D and prophylactic supplementation with calcium and Vitamin D.
Predictors of dietary practices and nutritional status among diabetic type II patients in Kiambu County, Kenya
Authors: Wahome Emily M. , Makau Wambui Kogi , Kiboi Willy K.
Published: June 2018

Background: Diabetes type 2 has become a serious global health threat due to its increasing prevalence particularly among African countries. Numerous scientific evidence points out on the importance of an individual’s dietary practices and nutritional status in its prevention and management. The objective of the study was to identify the predictors of dietary practices and nutritional status among diabetes type 2 patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and a total of 153 study subjects were recruited. A pretested researcher administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed using both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results: The study established significant associations (p<0.05, at 95% C.I) between participants’ education level (AOR=4.72), occupation (AOR=2.41), monthly income (AOR=6.02) and level of dietary knowledge (AOR=2.33) and their dietary practices. Further, there was a significant association between nutritional status and education level (AOR=1.26), monthly income (AOR=1.72), level of dietary knowledge (AOR=1.11) and dietary diversity (AOR=1.62). Majority of the participants were obese (51%).Conclusions: Majority of the participants were obese. Dietary knowledge, education level, occupation, monthly income and dietary practices were the factors associated with the patients’ dietary practices and nutritional status. Up-scaling of interventions targeting these variables is thus crucial. Further, reinforcing the need for healthy dietary practices and optimal nutritional status is critical in the prevention and management of diabetes.
A descriptive study on the use of social networking websites and physical health profile of their users among college students in Thrissur district, Kerala
Authors: Ibrahim N. Mohammed , T. John George , Mundodan Jenyz M. , M. P. Jini
Published: June 2018

Background: The internet has become much more personal since social network sites (SNS) were introduced and embraced by the masses. Since their introduction, social networking websites have attracted millions of users, many of whom use these sites daily. Its excessive usage can influence physical health of their users.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among students of selected colleges in Thrissur district. The subjects included 400 SNS users selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using a pre tested structured questionnaire.Results: The mean age of the study population was 19.13±1.09 years. Most of the subjects used Facebook along with (78%) or without (33.5%) the usage of other social networking websites. Among the subjects, 64% were daily users with 39.5% reporting 1-2 hours use per day and 29.5% reporting 2-4 hours use per day. 74% subjects reported mobile phone as method of access to SNS. The prevalence of visual problems, eyestrain, headache, appetite problems and postural pain were significantly high in daily SNS users.Conclusions: The study shows how virtual online world is interfering with their physical health. Daily SNS use had negative effects on physical health of the college students in this study.
Prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection among residents of hilly tribal district in northern India
Authors: Barall Deepesh , Gupta Anmol , Sharma Brij , Mazta Salig R. , Singh Sudhir
Published: June 2018

Background: Viral hepatitis B is a systemic infection affecting predominantly the liver, caused by hepatitis B virus. The similarity of hilly tribal’s in spiti and the Tibetans with documented high prevalence of HBsAg encouraged us to explore the burden of the hepatitis B infection in them as well. So the study was designed to document the prevalence of the chronic hepatitis B infection for timely intervention with the required prevention and control measures.Methods: 30 cluster villages from the 82 inhabitated villages were taken with 37 samples from each cluster village. Data was collected using interview schedule. Serum samples were taken and subjected to sandwich ELISA for the detection of HBsAg and positive samples were tested for the HBeAg then after.Results: The study included 1110 participants with 424 males. 99.7% of them were Buddhist and 98.5% belonged to Scheduled Tribe category. 60.1% were educated up to the middle and18% were illiterates. The prevalence of HBsAg was 21.9% (CI 19.6-24.6) with 22.6% in females and 20.9% in males. HBeAg was positive in 24.4% of HBsAg positive cases, higher in the 15-24 years age group and 30.5% in the reproductive females.Conclusions: The current study has reported hyper endemic (21.9%) sero-prevalence of HBsAg with infectivity rate of 24.4%, more in the young and reproductive population. The infection is homogenously distributed among the Buddhist tribal population in the study area.
“We’ve Been Researched to Death”: Exploring the Research Experiences of Urban Indigenous Peoples in Vancouver, Canada
Authors: Goodman Ashley , Morgan Rob , Kuehlke Ron , Kastor Shelda , Fleming Kim , Boyd Jade , Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society Western
Published: June 2018

The belief among many Indigenous Peoples of being over-researched, often through questionable research practices, has generated mistrust towards researchers. Despite growing critiques of conventional research practices, understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ contemporary research experiences remains limited. The research this article describes was undertaken by a community organization led by Indigenous Peoples who use illicit substances. Community researchers facilitated talking circles to explore the research experiences of peers living in a highly-researched inner-city neighbourhood in Vancouver, Canada. While participants reported distrust towards researchers, this wariness did not preclude participation in research given a context of extreme poverty. Participants noted lack of transparency in research and perceived research as having little benefit to their community. We argue for increased support for Indigenous-led approaches to research that emphasize community concerns and meaningful community participation.
Tiempo y capital financiero en El Capital de Marx
Authors: Salazar Boris
Published: June 2018

Este artículo sugiere que la metamorfosis de las deudas en derivados y títulos financieros, y de estos en deudas, genera redes de activos y obligaciones, que inducen la emergencia de distintos tiempos del capital, articulados en un sistema complejo, cuya dinámica hace posible sincronizarlos en forma de crisis de carácter global. La crisis se trata como un cambio de estado en un sistema complejo, precipitada por la conectividad generada por el apalancamiento creciente. Es un desarrollo de las teorías de la crisis y de la socialización de la deuda planteadas por Marx en El Capital.
Propuesta de medición del desempeño policial en democracia
Authors: Bonilla Ovallos María Eugenia
Published: June 2018

Tras abordar la relación existente entre policía y régimen político, y describir las características fundamentales del modelo de policía que requiere la democracia, este artículo pretende plantear un modelo de medición del desempeño policial democrático que permita a los países monitorear los avances o retrocesos que al respecto presentan los cuerpos policiales. Para ello propone el Índice de Desempeño Policial Democrático, constituido por tres dimensiones: efectividad, legitimidad y legalidad policial.
The survival mechanism of Home Industries (UMKM) of poor families after a disaster
Authors: Asiyah Udji
Published: June 2018

The numerous forms of dependent UMKMs actors and their financial deficit, as well as the threat of poverty, should be prevented by using the substitute institutions that will be able to fulfill the needs of UMKMs in terms of capital, fulfilment of raw materials and marketing activities. The flood of Bengawan Solo River is often served as an annual problem faced by the UMKM in the disaster prone areas. The aim of this research is to formulate contextual intervention policies and programs, especially for community empowerment of home industries (UMKM) actors who are the disasters victims. This research used quantitative method. The data collection technique is interview with the total number of respondents 100 poor families who rely on their daily lives from business industries (UMKM) and in-depth interview to the ten selected informants. Among the UMKM actors who are looking for capital loans for new business start-up, seems to be the most common way to survive. When the prospect to expand the business is believed to be still there, then a respondent will try to rebuild his business from the bottom. However, when they feel there is no opportunity to restart their businesses, then the mechanism is trying to find another job to survive the survival of his family. The efforts to empower UMKM in disaster prone areas cannot be done by relying on a charitable programs and activities, but most importantly is how to awaken, give opportunities and empower UMKM actors in the real sense.
GİRİŞİMCİ VE YENİLİKÇİ ÜNİVERSİTELERİN PERFORMANSLARININ ÇOK KRİTERLİ KARAR VERME TEKNİKLERİ İLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ - EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL AND INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES WITH MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING METHODS
Authors: ÖMÜRBEK Nuri , KARATAŞ Tuğçe
Published: June 2018

Bu
çalışmada Türkiye’de bulunan Girişimci ve Yenilikçi 50 üniversitenin 2016 yılı
performansları Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Yöntemleri ile değerlendirilmiştir.
Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Yetkinliği, Fikri Mülkiyet Hakkı, İşbirliği ve
Etkileşim, Girişimcilik ve Yenilikçilik Kültürü, Ekonomik Katkı ve Ticarileşme
kriterleri esas alınarak değerlendirilen üniversitelerin kriter ağırlıkları
ENTROPİ yöntemi ile hesaplandıktan sonra MAUT ve SAW yöntemleri ile performans
değerlendirmeleri yapılmaktadır. Değerlendirme sonucunda ENTROPİ yönteminin
sonucuna bakıldığı zaman en yüksek ağırlık değerine sahip kriterin Fikri
Mülkiyet Hakkı olduğu görülmektedir. MAUT ve SAW yöntemlerine göre yapılan
performans değerlendirmesi sıralamasında Sabancı Üniversitesi ilk sırada, Orta
Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi her iki yöntem için de ikinci sırada yer alarak her iki
farklı yöntemde de benzer sonuçlar elde edilmiştir.
Pan y sal: ¿un binomio indisoluble?
Authors: Serra-Majem Lluis
Published: June 2018

Pérez-Farinos y cols. describen el contenido de sal en el pan en España de acuerdo con un amplio muestreo de 1.137 panes de tres tipos, incluido el integral. La principal conclusión del estudio es que los niveles de sal en el pan en 2014 se mantienen en los niveles de 2008, cuando, a través de la estrategia NAOS, se había conseguido reducir dichos niveles en un 25%. No se observan diferencias ni geográficas ni según el tipo de pan. El estudio pone en evidencia la sostenibilidad del éxito logrado con el acuerdo entre la administración sanitaria española y el sector del pan en la reducción del aporte de sal en el mismo.
Prevention of Underage Drinking on California Indian Reservations Using Individual- and Community-Level Approaches
Authors: Moore Roland S. , Gilder David A. , Grube Joel W. , Lee Juliet P. , Geisler Jennifer A. , Friese Bettina , Calac Daniel J. , Finan Laura J. , Ehlers Cindy L.
Published: June 2018

Objectives. To evaluate combined individual- and community-level interventions to reduce underage drinking by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youths on rural California Indian reservations.

Methods. Individual-level interventions included brief motivational interviewing and psychoeducation for Tribal youths. Community-level interventions included community mobilization and awareness activities, as well as restricting alcohol sales to minors. To test effects, we compared 7 waves of California Healthy Kids Survey data (2002–2015) for 9th- and 11th-grade AI/AN and non-AI/AN students in intervention area schools with California AI/AN students outside the intervention area (n = 617, n = 33 469, and n = 976, respectively).

Results. Pre- to postintervention mean past 30-day drinking frequency declined among current drinkers in the intervention group (8.4–6.3 days) relative to comparison groups. Similarly, heavy episodic drinking frequency among current drinkers declined in the intervention group (7.0–4.8 days) versus the comparison groups.

Conclusions. This study documented significant, sustained past 30-day drinking or heavy episodic drinking frequency reductions among AI/AN 9th- and 11th-grade current drinkers in rural California Indian reservation communities exposed to multilevel interventions.

Public Health Implications. Multilevel community-partnered interventions can effectively reduce underage alcohol use in this population.
Industry Support of Patient Advocacy Organizations: The Case for an Extension of the Sunshine Act Provisions of the Affordable Care Act
Authors: McCoy Matthew S.
Published: June 2018

Patient advocacy organizations (PAOs) have long been regarded as important representatives of patient and caregiver interests in health policy debates. Recently, however, PAOs have attracted increased scrutiny over their financial ties to drug and device companies. In the past year, researchers and policymakers have called for the creation of a “sunshine law” requiring mandatory public reporting of industry payments to PAOs. Others have suggested that increased transparency would do little to address, and may even exacerbate, underlying concerns about proindustry bias among industry-funded PAOs.

To date, however, the benefits of a sunshine law have not been well articulated, nor have objections to the idea been carefully addressed. In particular, little attention has been paid to clarifying the merits of statutorily mandated disclosure relative to those of increased voluntary disclosure by PAOs.

I examine arguments for and against a sunshine law and conclude that the balance of reasons supports the enactment of such a law.
Dryland Pea Production and Water Use Responses to Tillage, Crop Rotation, and Weed Management Practice
Authors: Lenssen Andrew W. , Sainju Upendra M. , Jabro Jalal D. , Allen Brett L. , Stevens William B.
Published: June 2018

Core Ideas

Management strategies for dryland pea production and soil water use are lacking.

Tillage, crop rotation, and weed management effect on pea production were studied.

Pea growth and yield and water use increased with diversified crop rotation.

Increased seeding rate and stubble height also increased pea yield and water use.

Diversified crop rotation and improved weed management can enhance pea production.

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) has been used to replace fallow and to sustain dryland crop yields in arid and semiarid regions, but information to optimize its management is required. We evaluated pea growth, yield, and water use in response to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice from 2005 to 2010 in the northern Great Plains, United States. Tillage systems were no‐tillage and conventional tillage, and crop rotations were spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)–pea (W‐P), spring wheat–forage barley (Hordeum vulgaris L.)–pea (W‐B‐P), and spring wheat–forage barley–corn (Zea mays L.)–pea (W‐B‐C‐P). Weed managements were traditional (conventional seeding rates, early planting, broadcast N fertilization, and reduced stubble height) and improved (variable seeding rates, delayed planting, banded N fertilization, and increased stubble height) practices. Pea plant stand, height, pod number, grain and biomass yields, and water‐use efficiency (WUE) were 4 to 23% greater with the improved than the traditional weed management practice, but seed number per pod was 5% greater with the traditional practice. Plant height, pod number, biomass and grain yields, preplant and postharvest soil water contents, and WUE were 2 to 51% greater with W‐B‐P and W‐B‐C‐P than W‐P. Pea yield and WUE increased with extended crop rotation with nonlegumes and the improved weed management due to enhanced plant growth and seed characteristics as a result of greater soil water availability, seeding rate, and wheat stubble height. Dryland pea yield and water use can be enhanced by using extended diversified crop rotations and by increasing seeding rate and wheat stubble height.
Multienvironment Models Increase Prediction Accuracy of Complex Traits in Advanced Breeding Lines of Rice
Authors: Monteverde Eliana , Rosas Juan E. , Blanco Pedro , Pérez de Vida Fernando , Bonnecarrère Victoria , Quero Gastón , Gutierrez Lucía , McCouch Susan
Published: June 2018

Genotype × environment interaction (G × E) is the differential response of genotypes in different environments and represents a major challenge for breeders. Genotype × year‐interaction (G × Y) is a relevant component of G × E, and accounting for it is an important strategy for identifying lines with stable and superior performance across years. In this study, we compared the prediction accuracy of modeling G × Y using covariance structures that differ in their ability to accommodate correlation among environments. We present the use of these approaches in two different rice (Oryza sativa L.) breeding populations (indica and tropical japonica) for predicting grain yield, plant height, and three milling quality traits—milling yield, head rice percentage, and grain chalkiness—under different cross‐validation (CV) scenarios. We also compared model performance in the context of global predictions (i.e., predictions across years). Most of the benefits of multienvironment models come from modeling genetic correlations between environments when predicting performance of lines that have been tested in some environments but not others (CV2). For predicting the performance of newly developed lines (CV1), modeling between environment correlations has no effect compared with considering environments independently. Response to selection of multienvironment models when modeling covariance structures that accommodate covariances between environments was always beneficial when predicting the performance of lines across years. We also show that, for some traits, high prediction accuracies can be obtained in untested years, which is important for resource allocation in small breeding programs.
Model Perkuliahan Pendidikan Agama Islam Yang Damai, Moderat, dan Toleran
Authors: Rahmat Munawar
Published: June 2018

The study aims to describe the model of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) lectures that are peaceful, moderate, and tolerant in Indonesia University of Education (UPI). The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. The study found that the peaceful, moderate, and tolerant model of Islamic Education is to use open-ended lecture models that include the openness of lecturers, materials and methods. The openness of the lecturer is shown by the attitude and the thinking of the lecturer who sees the difference of understand, madzhab and religion as necessity and not exclusive, material disclosure is shown by substantive and inclusive material selection, while method openness is demonstrated by the use of an argumentative dialogical learning method consisting of ushul study cross-mazhab method, methodology of madhahab typhology  and method of study of religions. AbstrakPenelitian bertujuan mendeskripsikan model perkuliahan PAI yang damai, moderat, dan toleransi di Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif-kualitatif. Penelitian menemukan bahwa Model Pendidikan Agama Islam yang damai, moderat, dan toleran yaitu menggunakan model perkuliahan yang terbuka yang meliputi keterbukaan dosen, materi dan metode. Keterbukaan dosen ditunjukkan dengan sikap dan pemikiran dosen yang melihat perbedaan paham, mazhab dan agama sebagai keniscayaan dan tidak bersifat eksklusif; keterbukaan materi ditunjukkan dengan pemilihan materi secara substantive dan inklusif,sedangkan keterbukaan metode ditunjukkan dengan penggunaan metode pembelajaran yang dialogis argumentatif yang terdiri dari metode studi ushul lintas mazhab, metode tipologi mazhab dan metode studi agama-agama.
Upaya Pengembangan Kurikulum Prodi S.2 Manajemen Pendidikan Islam (MPI) UIN Walisongo Semarang
Authors: Muslih Muslih
Published: June 2018

This article presents a discussion of Curriculum Development Effort of S.2 Management of Islamic Education (MPI) UIN Walisongo Semarang especially related to input fom users or ekesternal stakeholders, which include graduate and alumni users. Data collection methods used were open questionnaires, in-depth interviews and documentation. The findings of the research mentioned that the effort of curriculum development of Study Program S.2 Management of Islamic Education UIN Walisongo Semarang has two strategies. First: a bottom up strategy that reactive to market needs with indicators that graduate users have been satisfied and responsive to the needs of the graduates themselves. While the second stretegi is top down, following the National Standards of Higher Education Curriculum based on National Qualifiers Framework Indonesia (KKNI). Therefore, it can be said that in the effort of curriculum development, a joint effort is made between stakeholders' inputs and government standards.AbstrakArtikel ini menyajikan pembahasan mengenai Upaya Pengembangan Kurikulum Prodi S.2 Manajemen Pendidikan Islam (MPI) UIN Walisongo Semarang khususnya yang berhubungan dengan masukan users atau stakehoders ektsternal yang meliputi pengguna lulusan dan alumni. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner terbuka, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Temuan penelitian menyebutkan bahwa Upaya pengembangan kurikulum Program Studi S.2 Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Pascasarjana UIN Walisongo Semarang telah menempuh dua strategi. Yaitu bottom up yang responsive terhadap kebutuhan pasar dengan indikator bahwa pengguna lulusan telah merasa puas dan responsive dengan kebutuhan lulusan itu sendiri. Sedangkan stretegi kedua dengan top down  berdasarkan standart Nasional Kurikulum Pendidikan Tinggi barbasis Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI). Sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa dalam upaya pengembangan kurikulum, ditempuh upaya gabungan antara masukan stakeholders dan standar pemerintah.
An Evaluation of the Effect of a One or Two-Step Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Screening Program on Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnancies
Authors: Akgol Sedat , Obut Mehmet , Baglı İhsan , Kahveci Bekir , Budak Mehmet Sukru
Published: June 2018

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the obstetric and neonatal outcomes of pregnant women who were screened with one or two-step screening programs for diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus.Study Design: A retrospective evaluation was made of pregnant women who were screened with one step [75 g oral glucose tolerance test] or two-step screening programs [50 g oral glucose challenge test and 100 g oral glucose tolerance test] depending on the preference of the physician between September 2016 and August 2017.Results: The one-step screening program was applied to 34.1% (n:1358) of the pregnancies and the remaining 65.9% (n=2623) were screened using the two-step program. The following results were obtained for the pregnant women applied with the one and two-step screening programs, respectively; mean age: 29.37±7.6 years and 28.1 ± 6.2 years, gestational diabetes mellitus: 8.8% and 4.8%, pre-term birth:5.2% and 6.9%, term birth: 89.8% and 85.5%, post-term birth: 5% and 7.6%, vaginal delivery: 74.8% and 67.5%, caesarean section delivery: 25.2% and 32.5%, birth weight: 3389±432 gr and 3234.1 ± 415.9 gr, and mean 5-minute APGAR score: 9.1 ± 0.4 and 9.2 ± 0.7. Comparisons showed statistically significant differences between the groups.Conclusion: The study results showed a significantly higher rate of gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis for the pregnant women screened with the one-step screening program than the two-step screening program. Although the mean maternal age was significantly higher in the pregnant women screened with the one-step screening program, these pregnancies were observed to have better outcomes (low rates of preterm birth, post-term birth, caesarean delivery and high rates of term birth, vaginal delivery). These results can be attributed to the early referral to a treatment program and follow-up, even though more cases of gestational diabetes mellitus were diagnosed with the one-step screening program.
Assessing the predictability of MLR models for long-term streamflow using lagged climate indices as predictors: a case study of NSW (Australia)
Authors: Esha Rijwana I. , Imteaz Monzur A.
Published: June 2018

The current study aims to assess the potential of statistical multiple linear regression (MLR) techniques to develop long-term streamflow forecast models for New South Wales (NSW). While most of the past studies were concentrated on revealing the relationship between streamflow and single concurrent or lagged climate indices, this study intends to explore the combined impact of large-scale climate drivers. Considering their influences on the streamflow of NSW, several major climate drivers – IPO (Inter Decadal Pacific Oscillation)/PDO (Pacific Decadal Oscillation), IOD (Indian Ocean Dipole) and ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) are selected. Single correlation analysis is exploited as the basis for selecting different combinations of input variables for developing MLR models to examine the extent of the combined impacts of the selected climate drivers on forecasting spring streamflow several months ahead. The developed models with all the possible combinations show significantly good results for all selected 12 stations in terms of Pearson correlation (r), root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE) and Willmott index of agreement (d). For each region, the best model with lower errors provides statistically significant maximum correlation which ranges from 0.51 to 0.65.
COMPLEXIDADE E TRANSDISCIPLINARIDADE: NOVOS CAMINHOS PARA O ESTUDO DAS NORMAS LEGAIS
Authors: Araújo Danielle , Benedito Marques Jódiney
Published: June 2018

A temática do trabalho propõe-se a reflexão sobrea a necessidade de um estudo e ensino das normas legais transpondo os pilares da racionalidade lógico-formal. O objetivo é apresentar novos caminhos com base na teoria da complexidade e transdisciplinaridade a fim de se ampliar o universo de estudo e possibilitar estratégias inovadoras para transformação social. A metodologia apoia-se na teoria fundamentada, com a utilização do método de pesquisa bibliográfica. Os resultados apresentados apontam para uma dinâmica educacional que evidencie a capacidade dialógica, inclusiva e reflexiva na busca de um processo de criação coletiva de conhecimento.
Efficacy Of First Time Furosemide Use In Thoroughbred Racehorses In Brazil
Authors: De Mello Costa Maria Fernanda , Pereira Juliana N.P. , Anderson Garry A.
Published: June 2018

Racehorses are commonly affected by a condition known as Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH) which consists of rupture of alveolar membranes and extravasation of blood into the airways. EIPH is considered to negatively affect racehorse performance and there is no current treatment. In order to reduce the amount of bleeding the diuretic furosemide has been used prior to exercise and competition in some racing jurisdictions. Efficacy of furosemide in reducing EIPH is documented in this research through endoscopic observation of the airways of horses positive for EIPH in two consecutive races.
Mastocitoma Cutâneo Disseminado Canino: Relato De Caso
Authors: Alves Machado Marília
Published: June 2018

O mastocitoma é uma das principais neoplasias diagnosticadas em cães, representando 11% das neoplasias malignas nessa espécie. Exibem várias apresentações clínicas, desde nódulos únicos, delimitados, não aderidos e não ulcerados a placas ou massas eritematosas, infiltrativas e ulceradas. O diagnóstico é realizado com anamnese, avaliação clínica, exames citopatológicos realizados a partir de citologia aspirativa (CAAF) e classificados de acordo com a histopatologia em neoplasias de alto grau ou baixo grau de malignidade. O tratamento baseia-se de acordo com a classificação do mastocitoma, a característica clínica do tumor, localização, presença de metástase e tempo de evolução clínica. Objetivou-se relatar um caso de mastocitoma cutâneo disseminado caracterizado como neoplasia de alto grau de malignidade através do exame histopatológico, em um cão da raça Boxer de 7 anos de idade, atendido na clínica veterinária da Universidade Severino Sombra, apresentando tempo de sobrevida atípico quando comparado a outros relatos de mastocitoma de alto grau.
Proposta de Quadro de Transferência Automático de baixo custo para Instalações Elétricas de pequeno porte
Authors: Leal Silva Matheus , Jesivan Marques Albuquerque Carlos , Augusto de Lima Texeira Júnior José , Antônio Bento de Andrade José , Lavinas Moura Janaina , Zamboti Fortes Marcio
Published: June 2018

Disponibilizar geradores como fonte adicional de energia elétrica para instalações elétricas comerciais e industriais, em paralelo ou independente da rede da concessionária, é procedimento comum, e tem por finalidade prover energia a partir de fonte secundária, pela alternância total com a rede comercial. A prática visa redução de custos tarifários em horário de ponta e composição de sistema emergencial de fornecimento de energia em caso de interrupção da concessionária, evitando-se efeitos de paradas em processos críticos. Nessas instalações, por envolverem demandas elevadas de potência, Quadro de Transferência Automático (QTA) é em geral empregado, para a comutação entre as fontes, constatando-se alta viabilidade técnica e econômica. Em instalações elétricas de baixa demanda, como as residenciais, geradores com potências nominais da ordem de 4 a 15 kVA são empregados, e o uso de um QTA não é comum, principalmente por questões econômicas. Por aspectos construtivos, boa parte dessas máquinas, embora com partida elétrica, não são totalmente automatizadas. QTA’s comerciais podem ser adaptados, mas os custos não são, em geral, compensadores. Este trabalho aborda tal questão, e versa sobre um QTA em proveito de instalações de baixa demanda. Propõe o desenvolvimento de sistema de baixo custo, com base em microcontrolador de plataforma aberta e princípio de atuação e funcionalidades similares às existentes em produtos comercialmente disponíveis para geradores de potência inferior a 15 kVA. O hardware proposto, além da placa eletrônica de controle, conta com Relés de Interface, Relés Falta de Fase e Contatores Magnéticos, sendo as funções integradas a um display indicador de estados. O trabalho realizado envolveu ações que abrangeram desde os estudos iniciais para concepção, dimensionamento e especificações de componentes eletroeletrônicos, até o desenvolvimento de protocolos de monitoramento e acionamento, bem como toda a programação da plataforma na linguagem pertinente. Sistema modular, potencialmente vantajoso para o projeto, foi concebido com base em dois principais módulos: de comando e de potência, o que permite ajustes técnicos com mais eficiência e facilidade na análise. Permitir adequação a situações diversas representa também vantagem dessa modularidade. Simulações permitiram concluir pela adequação do projeto e suas funcionalidades. Viabilidade técnica e econômica também se visualizam, com custos vantajosos, comparados aos produtos similares disponíveis no mercado.
Caracterização mecânica e microestrutural de um aço com baixo teor de carbono – SAE 1010
Authors: Neves Adonai Dos Santos , Sichi Andriel , Júnior Antônio Carlos Ramos , Junior Claudio Domingos da Silva , Reis Gelson , Lovati Kleiton Gonçalves , De Sousa Vicente , Cabral Ricardo De Freitas
Published: June 2018

Muitas são as aplicações para os aços que apresentam baixo teor de carbono. Itens como eletrodomésticos, partes de um automóvel, rodas, entre outras peças, são alguns pequenos exemplos de produtos confeccionados a partir dessa composição de aço, o qual pode compreender o limite de até 0,2 por cento de carbono em sua composição final. Entre os aços com baixo teor de carbono mais amplamente utilizados podemos citar o SAE 1010, SAE 1018 e o SAE 1020. O aço SAE 1010 abriga em sua composição uma concentração de 0,10 por cento de carbono. O objetivo principal deste artigo é a caracterização mecânica e microestrutural de uma referida amostra de aço SAE 1010, através de ensaios de tração, dureza Rockwell, microdureza Vickers, avaliação através de microscopia óptica e também de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Os resultados obtidos através de microscopia óptica e MEV apresentaram uma microestrutura caracterizada pela presença de ferrita α com alguns poucos pontos de perlita situados em seus contornos de grãos. Os testes de microdureza Vickers foram gerados com duas cargas de indentação e os testes de dureza Rockwell com uma carga de indentação, onde a média dessa carga foi de 99 HRB que, segundo a literatura atual analisada, este valor é compatível com o material aqui pesquisado.
PDO Rotonda’s Red Eggplant Extract: In vitro Determination of Biological Properties and Minerals Bioaccessibility
Authors: Parisi Ortensia Ilaria , Ruffo Mariarosa , Amone Fabio , Malivindi Rocco , Gorgoglione Domenico , De Biasio Filomena , Scrivano Luca , Pezzi Vincenzo , Puoci Francesco
Published: June 2018

Background:

The Rotonda’s Red Eggplant belongs to the family of Solanum aethiopicum and it is cultivated in a specific area of Potenza (Basilicata, South of Italy) including villages of Rotonda, Viggianello, Castelluccio Superiore and Castelluccio Inferiore. The Red Eggplant cultivated in this area has gained the PDO, “Protected Designation of Origin”.

Objective:

The aim of this research was to evaluate the use of PDO Rotonda’s Red Eggplant extract as a possible nutraceutical supplement. The antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic properties were in vitro evaluated.

Methods:

The antioxidant activity was investigated by evaluating the scavenging properties against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-Azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radicals and by performing the Ammonium Molybdate and Folin-Ciocalteu assay. The hypoglycemic and antihypertensive activity was studied by evaluating the α-Amylase, α-Glucosidase and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, respectively, inhibiting activity. In order to evaluate the hypolipidemic activity, the pancreatic lipase inhibiting property was determined and Oil Red O staining assay was performed. Finally, to evaluate the possible use of this extract as a minerals supplement, Selenium, Potassium and Chrome bioaccessibility was studied.

Results:

The obtained results underline the good antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antihypertensive and hypolipidemic in vitro properties of the PDO Rotonda’s Red Eggplant extract. Moreover, the obtained data show a higher minerals bioaccessibility and this higher value could be ascribable to the natural phytocomplex of PDO Rotonda’s Red Eggplant, which increases the minerals bioaccessibility if compare it with a control sample.

Conclusion:

The obtained results show that PDO Rotonda’s Red Eggplant extract, might be used as a possible nutraceutical supplement, along with traditional therapies, both for its biological properties and for its minerals bioaccessibility value.