bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The variational problem in lagrange spaces endowed with a special type of (α,β)-metrics
Authors: Pişcoran Laurian-Ioan , Mishra Vishnu
Published: July 2018

In this paper, we will continue our investigation on the new recently
introduced (?,?)-metric F = ? + a?2+?2/? in [12]; where ? is a Riemannian
metric; ? is an 1-form and a ? (1/4,+?) is a real positive scalar. We will
investigate the variational problem in Lagrange spaces endowed with this
type of metrics. Also, we will study the dually local flatness for this type
of metric and we will proof that this kind of metric can be reduced to a
locally Minkowskian metric. Finally, we will introduce the 2-Killing
equation in Finsler spaces.
Estudo de respostas emocionais às cores no contexto de cartazes de cinema
Authors: Nogueira Kennyo Alex
Published: July 2018

Este estudo aborda a influência das cores na elicitação de emoções, visando uma melhor compreensão da dimensão emocional das cores na criação e interpretação de mensagens visuais. No contexto desta pesquisa, buscou-se verificar em que medida as respostas emocionais a cartazes de filmes variam com a mudança de suas cores predominantes e se os cartazes podem ser associados à emoção característica de seu gênero cinematográfico sem o uso de paletas de cores convencionadas. O estudo foi realizado em duas fases. Na Fase 1, descritiva, foram identificados, por meio da caracterização quantitativa das cores, os padrões cromáticos mais representativos em conjuntos de cartazes de filmes pertencentes aos gêneros Terror e Comédia Romântica, cujas emoções predominantes estão localizadas em quadrantes opostos no Espaço Afetivo. Na Fase 2, experimental, foram verificados os efeitos dos padrões nas respostas emocionais de 50 participantes, utilizando-se estímulos visuais produzidos com imagens associadas a emoções opostas no Espaço Afetivo, por meio da escala Self-Assesment Manikin - SAM. Para a produção dos estímulos visuais, foram usadas imagens do International Affective Picture System - IAPS. A pesquisa descritiva realizada na Fase 1 identificou padrões cromáticos com características opostas. O padrão composto pelas cores com atributos comuns à maioria dos cartazes analisados do gênero Terror apresentou predominância de cores com baixos níveis de saturação e claridade, enquanto o padrão cromático com atributos comuns à maioria dos cartazes analisados do gênero Comédia Romântica apresentou cores com níveis altos e médios de claridade e saturação. No experimento realizado, a inversão dos padrões de cores não alterou de modo proeminente as dimensões das emoções percebidas nas imagens, indicando que a influência das cores nas respostas emocionais pode estar subordinada às características emocionais das imagens. No entanto, diferenças observadas na dispersão das frequências e entre as médias de respostas emocionais sugerem que padrões de cores, quando associados a dimensões afetivas semelhantes àquelas das imagens, tendem a reforçar as respostas emocionais correspondentes; e que certas imagens podem ser mais suscetíveis a influência das cores nas respostas emocionais do que outras.
Uso da técnica shadowing no estudo de comportamentos: estudo de caso na recepção de um hospital
Authors: Costa Humberto , Santos Aguinaldo dos
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo relata experiência na aplicação da técnica Shadowing para a coleta de dados com o propósito de analisar o comportamento de usuários na recepção de um hospital e propor melhorias no serviço prestado. O estudo de caso foi realizado no Hospital Zilda Arns, tendo como foco a área de recepção. A pesquisa foi norteada pelo seguinte questionamento: a partir de dados acerca do comportamento dos usuários, como mapear e obter contribuições que possam ser utilizadas no processo de melhoria do serviço prestado? O principal propósito foi identificar as possíveis contribuições que poderiam ser utilizadas na melhoria do serviço prestado ao usuário, a partir do estudo de seu comportamento. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida primeiramente com a elaboração de uma revisão da literatura. A seguir, foi realizado um estudo de caso em que se utilizou ferramentas oriundas do contexto do Design para serviços, tais como: personas e Shadowing. No estudo de caso, foram envolvidos dez participantes que se enquadravam dentro do perfil das personas, as quais foram elaboradas a partir de dados oferecidos pela instituição. Os resultados mostram a efetividade da técnica na compreensão da jornada do usuário de maneira mais empática, com a determinação dos pontos de contato mais relevantes e os efeitos sensoriais e emocionais ao longo da jornada do usuário pelo serviço.
Avaliação de um conjunto preliminar de recomendações para o design de conteúdos educacionais digitais baseados em texto e acessados a partir de smartphones
Authors: Vargas Nunes Juliane , Gonçalves Berenice Santos , Braviano Gilson
Published: July 2018

Dentro do contexto atual, onde a publicação de um texto não se restringe mais a um determinado meio ou dispositivo, se insere a aprendizagem móvel. Contudo, os dispositivos móveis e, em especial os smartphones, possuem limitações quanto às suas características e contexto de uso. Ademais, a concepção de conteúdos educacionais envolve processos cognitivos relacionados à aprendizagem. Assim, o design de conteúdos educacionais digitais baseados em texto necessita de critérios específicos que orientem o processo de concepção e verificação da solução proposta ao longo do projeto. Porém, os estudos nessa área ainda são escassos e dispersos. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo apresenta uma avaliação realizada com um conjunto preliminar de recomendações para o design desse tipo de conteúdo como parte de uma pesquisa mais ampla. Para tanto, se sustenta na consulta a um grupo de profissionais experientes, a partir de um questionário aplicado com base no método Delphi. A partir de seus resultados foi possível verificar a relevância de grande parte das recomendações e excluir aquelas consideradas menos importantes, tornando o conjunto mais pertinente e enxuto. As recomendações excluídas estavam relacionadas às condições do ambiente de interação, ao compartilhamento de dispositivo, à construção colaborativa do conteúdo, às características dos diferentes tipos e formatos de conteúdo educacional; bem como às características dos diferentes tipos, gêneros e espécies de texto.
Toolkit de design centrado no humano para o mini morar
Authors: Pezzini Marina , Ely Vera Helena Moro Bins , Schulenburg Roy Ristow Wippel
Published: July 2018

A transformação histórica da habitação demonstra que as pessoas se adequam às mais diversas condições de vida e que reagem a essas condições com criatividade, viabilizando novos e novos modos de morar. Aparentemente, essa transformação não se beneficia de uma antiga discussão acadêmica que mede em centímetros os níveis de desempenho da habitação e que toma das pessoas o protagonismo na resolução dos problemas que elas vivenciam todos os dias. A habitação deve ser concebida de maneira participativa, para impulsionar as transformações desejáveis dos indivíduos e da sociedade. Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa que propõe o design centrado no humano – DCH para ampliar o protagonismo das pessoas, estimular a empatia dos profissionais de projeto e renovar as compreensões sobre a habitabilidade, a usabilidade do mobiliário doméstico e a satisfação residencial na habitação compacta, sobretudo entre os usuários de menor renda. O objetivo é compartilhar o processo de criação do toolkit de DCH destinado ao levantamento de dados sobre o habitar compacto e de menor renda junto às usuárias, como informantes de pesquisa. As ferramentas desse toolkit incluem um questionário online e um baralho de imersão in loco, cujo aspecto lúdico atribui o protagonismo às usuárias, bem como estimula um diálogo profundo e descontraído com elas. Os resultados que foram obtidos com esse toolkit contribuem para a atualização e a complementação dos conceitos e dos atributos que definem a habitabilidade e que proporcionam a satisfação habitacional. Proporcionam aos pesquisadores e aos profissionais de projeto um rol de informações que fomentam a inovação nas suas atividades de pesquisa e desenvolvimento. Também fomentam a inovação nos setores da construção civil, da produção industrial, da prestação de serviços e do serviço público, de modo a beneficiar a qualidade de vida de todos os usuários da habitação compacta, sobretudo os usuários de menor renda.
Cooperação e competição entre estudantes de design
Authors: Silva Arabella Natal Galvão da , Heemann Adriano
Published: July 2018

O trabalho em equipe é essencial para a atuação do designer, no contexto atual, por isso é exercitado durante o ensino da graduação. Para que o resultado do trabalho em equipe seja satisfatório, é necessário que cada integrante da equipe coopere com seus pares. Porém, a cooperação nem sempre é estimulada pelo professor, especialmente em disciplinas de projetos. Uma forma de abordar a díade cooperação/competição é por meio do jogo Dilema do Prisioneiro. Essa abordagem, pouco empregada no campo do design, foi utilizada por Shih, Hu e Chen (2006) para analisar o comportamento de estudantes de design em disciplinas de projeto e delinear recomendações para o professor estimular a cooperação. A partir dos resultados apresentados por Shih, Hu e Chen (2006), este artigo tem por objetivo descrever pesquisas sobre o jogo Dilema do Prisioneiro que possibilitem ampliar a compreensão das relações de cooperação e competição entre estudantes em disciplinas de projeto, delineando mais recomendações para professores destas disciplinas com vistas ao estímulo à cooperação. Para alcançar este objetivo foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas sistemáticas e assistemáticas que convergiram para a análise minuciosa de duas dissertações de mestrado e onze artigos científicos. As proposições destes documentos foram comparadas com os resultados encontrados por Shih, Hu e Chen (2006), o que propiciou a constatação de contrastes importantes. Foi possível verificar que duas recomendações de Shih, Hu e Chen (2006) destacam-se por não se relacionarem com as demais publicações analisadas: o incentivo à comunicação e o estímulo à competição entre as equipes como forma de aumentar a cooperação dentro de cada equipe. Outras recomendações destes autores alinham-se às demais pesquisas, como a avaliação por pares. Entretanto a importância da empatia entre os integrantes da equipe e o processo de formação das equipes constituem fatores ainda pouco esclarecidos pela literatura.
MIGRATIONS – CROSS-BORDER THREAT TO SAFETY OR CHALLANGE FOR THE MEMBERS STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION?
Authors: PRZEOR Marta
Published: July 2018

The article presents the issue of migration movements in the context of chances for and threats to the European Union. Due to the migration crisis of recent years and the resultant uncontrolled wave of migrants coming to the European countries, migrations have become an important element of social and economic reflections both on the domestic and international scale. The goal of the article was to present the threats and potential advantages that might stem from the presence of migrants and the occurrence of migration in the European Union states. The article is of general character and constitutes a synthesis of contents presented so far by the researchers of the migration phenomena along with the conclusions drawn by the author.
LA COOPERATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT EN REPUBLIQUE DE MOLDAVIE: ENTRE EUROPEANISATION ET POLITISATION
Authors: MIKOLA Clara
Published: July 2018

International Cooperation in the Republic of Moldova: between Europeanization and Politicization. This article analyses the European road of the Republic of Moldova trough the development policies of Romania and the European Union. In order to analyze the Europeanization process in Moldova, we are going to use a comparative approach. Romania’s bilateral development policies sustain the Europeanization of the Republic of Moldova as much as the multilateral European Union policies do. Nevertheless, we identified a difference of perspective between the two actors. The core of our argument is provisionally anticipated by the common history of Romania and Moldova that suggests how the relationships between external boundary and internal structuring can be used in order to explain the national preferences of bilateral development policies. This article explores the difference of perspective between the EU and its Member-State by describing structural profiles for individual choices showing how much can be gained by bringing together two similar, but different perspectives of development.
 
Résumé: Cet article analyse la gestion du parcours européen de l’Etat moldave à travers la coopération pour le développement roumaine et celle de l’Union européenne. L’analyse se fera selon une approche comparative à l’égard des finalités visées par les politiques de développement en République de Moldavie. Nous allons prendre appui sur l’Union européenne en tant qu’acteur supranational et sur la Roumanie comme acteur bilatéral. La différence de perspective à l’égard de la gestion du parcours européen de la Moldavie relève de l’histoire commune que la Roumanie a eue avec cette dernière. Pourtant, les deux bailleurs ne poursuivent pas une approche différente de la coopération pour le développement. Tant l’Union européenne, que la Roumanie focalisent l’aide au soutien de l’Etat de droit, à la paix, à la sécurité et au développement durable. Malgré de perspectives différentes, la Roumanie et l’UE ne déploient pas de stratégies différentes. La coopération bilatérale de la Roumanie en République de Moldavie ne fait pas concurrence à celle de l’Union européenne. L’Etat roumain renforce ses capacités à travers la légitimité que lui confère l’identité européenne et apaise les critiques unionistes à son égard.
Mots-clés: République de Moldavie, Roumanie, Union européenne, politiques de développement.
ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT IN RUMÄNIEN
Authors: STOENESCU Roxana
Published: July 2018

Civil Society in Romania. In the following, the concept of civil society in the sense of the opposition movement during the period of communist rule will be used, in order to better understand the development of today's civil society as an active player in Romania. It sheds light on the difficulties associated with the formation and consolidation of an intact civil society in Romania. On the one hand, this should clarify the state of development of the democratic constitution of the Romanian citizens and, on the other hand, identify the problems that confront today's Romanian civil society.
 
Zusammenfassung: Im Folgenden wird auf das Konzept der Zivilgesellschaft im Sinne der oppositionelle Bewegung während der Zeit der kommunistischen Herrschaft zurückgegriffen, um anschließend und daraus die Entwicklung der heutigen Zivilgesellschaft als handlungsfähiger Akteur in Rumänien besser begreifen zu können. Beleuchtet werden hierbei die Schwierigkeiten mit denen die Herausbildung als auch Festigung einer intakten Zivilgesellschaft in Rumänien verbunden ist. Daran soll zum einen der Entwicklungsstand der demokratischen Verfasstheit der rumänischen Bürger deutlich werden und zum anderen die Probleme festgestellt werden mit denen sich die heutige Zivilgesellschaft Rumäniens konfrontieren muss.
Schlüsselwörter: Civil society, Opposition, Bürgergesellschaft, rumänische Zivilgesellschaft, Korruption, Demokratisierungsprozess.
Digital assessment of reliability of production system of power subjects
Authors: Mishcheryakov S. V.
Published: July 2018

The article outlines scientifi c approaches to the formation of digital technologies for managing the main factors of energy production. The assessment of the state of the production system is based on the index of the state of the production system of the power facility. Its target function is formulated, including dimensionless indices of fuel supply, the state of material and human capital assets. The author has formulated and solved the problem of finding the optimal values of a function using the mathematical apparatus of fuzzy sets. The indices characterizing the factors of production are defined as the solution of the optimization problem using ranking by values and weight coefficients determined by Saaty’s method. The determination of the fuel supply index and the technical condition of assets is carried out on the basis of the methods adopted in the energy sector, taking into account their actual state, provided that the reliability of the functioning of the UES is ensured. The article discusses in detail the technologies for assessing the company's human capital, shows the investment benefits of its development, presents the rational ranges of these investments, and provides statistical data that support the theoretical conclusions.
Implementaon of digital economy elements in electric power industry
Authors: Filimonov A. G. , Chichirova N. D. , Chichirov A. A. , Filimonovа A. A.
Published: July 2018

Energy generation, along with other sectors of Russia’s economy, is on the cusp of the era of digital transformation. Modern IT solutions ensure the transition of industrial enterprises from automation and computerization, which used to be the targets of the second half of the last century, to digital enterprise concept 4.0. The international record of technological and structural solutions in digitization may be used in Russia’s energy sector to the full extent. Specifics of implementation of such systems in different countries are only determined by the level of economic development of each particular state and the attitude of public authorities as related to the necessity of creating conditions for implementation of the same. It is shown that a strong legislative framework is created in Russia for transition to the digital economy, with research and applied developments available that are up to the international level. The following digital economy elements may be used today at enterprises for production of electrical and thermal energy: — dealing with large amounts of data (including operations exercised via cloud services and distributed data bases); — development of small scale distributed generation and its dispatching; — implementation of smart elements in both electric power and heat supply networks; — development of production process automation systems, remote monitoring and predictive analytics; 3D-modeling of parts and elements; real time mathematic simulation with feedback in the form of control actions; — creating centres for analytical processing of statistic data and accounting in financial and economic activities with business analytics functions, with expansion of communication networks and computing capacities. Examples are presented for implementation of smart systems in energy production and distribution. It is stated in the paper that state-of art information technologies are currently being implemented in Russia, new unique digital transformation projects are being launched in major energy companies. Yet, what is required is large-scale and thorough digitization and controllable energy production system as a multi-factor business process will provide the optimum combination of efficient economic activities, reliability and safety of power supply.
Effect of pre-gestational stress and prenatal venlafaxine administration on cardiovascular system of rat offspring
Authors: Sasváriová M. , Tyukos-Kaprinay B. , Salvaras L. , Belovičová K. , Bögi E. , Knezl V. , Barteková M. , Stankovičová T. , Dubovický M.
Published: July 2018

A number of pregnant women all over the world suffer from depression and are treated during gestation with antidepressants, mostly with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Exposure to prenatal stress is also a great risk factor for a developing fetus and could be responsible for altered fetal development or various neurobehavioral disturbances of a child. Administration of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor venlafaxine is associated with various cardiovascular adverse effects, such as tachycardia, increased blood pressure, arrhythmias and hypertensive crisis. The aim of this study was to focus on the effect of pre-gestational chronic mild unpredictable stress and/or administration of antidepressant venlafaxine (10 mg/kg/day, p. o.) on specific parameters, determining the function of the cardiovascular system of male and female rat offspring. Blood pressure and standard ECG were recorded in the offspring. Exposure to pre-gestational stress did not cause significant changes in the systolic, diastolic blood pressure and pulse frequency either in males or in females, compared to the unexposed control animals. Pre-gestational stress caused the shortening of QT interval and prolongation of QRS complex duration in males. On the other hand, in females, the effects of pre-gestational stress were potentiated by the administration of venlafaxine and resulted in elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure, prolonged QT interval and shortened QRS complex duration, compared to the control. In conclusion, the female rat offspring are more sensitive to exposure to pre-gestational, to chronic mild unpredictable stress and venlafaxine.
Some of the Impact of Mediatisation of Mediation Law Process
Authors: Cobani Av. Eni , Zenelaj Engjëllushe
Published: July 2018

The mediation process is a relatively new form in the legal treatment of legal disputes in Albania. The mediation process is the forerunner of solving a conflict between the parties, and unites them for a unanimous request to the court. The media as the fourth power plays a powerful role in addressing many social and state processes. The role of the media in the overall development of society has already been highlighted, and today in the era of information technology, of course, the media for such delicate issues plays a huge role. The purpose of the article is to highlight the role of media treatment or mediatisation of the mediation process as well as the analysis of the consequences of this process. Mediated cases mediated in the media are accompanied by various reactions, both from the official side of the institutions, which are directly or indirectly affected, but also from the public opinion. Like the nature of legal conflicts, social conflicts are also endless. Often legal complications are even worse because of disagreements between individuals, even when they pursue the same goal.
Phytochemical and growth responses of Mentha piperita to foliar application of biostimulants under greenhouse and field conditions
Authors: Pourhadi Meisam , Badi Hassanali Naghdi , Mehrafarin Ali , Omidi Heshmat , Hajiaghaee Reza
Published: July 2018

Introduction: The biostimulant products are able to improve quality and quantity of medicinal plants.

Objectives: The comparative effects of biostimulants foliar spraying on peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) were investigated.

Methods: These studies were done on the basis of randomized complete blocks design in 3 replicates during 2015.

Results: In field conditions, the highest leaves and stems dry weight by 400 mg/l chitosan (CH) + 400 mg/l citric acid (CA), essential oil content by 200 mg/l chitosan + 400 mg/l humic acid (HA) + 400 mg/l citric acid and menthol content in 200 mg/l chitosan + 800 mg/l humic acid + 400 mg/l citric acid were observed. In greenhouse conditions, the best results of those mentioned parameters were obtained by 400 mg/l chitosan + 800 mg/l humic acid + 400 mg/l citric acid, 800 mg/l humic acid and 400 mg/l chitosan + 400 mg/l humic acid + 400 mg/l citric acid, respectively.

Conclusions: The foliar application of effective biostimulants could improve the yield quality and quantity of Mentha piperita.
Assessment of E-Learning Resources Utilization by Students of Tertiary Institutions in Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Olutola Adekunle Thomas , Olatoye Olufunke Omotoke , Olatoye Rafiu Ademola
Published: July 2018

This study investigated assessment of e-learning resources utilization by students of tertiary institutions in Katsina State. The descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. Three hundred and eighty-one (381) students of tertiary institutions in Katsina State were randomly selected for the study. A researchers’ designed questionnaire titled “Utilization of E-learning Resources Questionnaire” (UERQ) with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.85 was used to collect data. frequency, percentage, mean, t-test and ANOVA statistics were used to analyse the data collected. Findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the e-learning utilization by students of tertiary institutions in Katsina State based on gender and agebut there is significant difference based on class levels and institutions. It was recommended that Nigerian tertiary institutions general studies curriculum should be re-designed to include e-learning utilization training to help the students understand how they can utilize e-learning resources.
Evaluating Prevalence of Depression and Related Factors Among Students of an Iranian University (Case Study: Quchan University of Technology)
Authors: Tireh Hossein , Farbod Davood , Jaafari Hamed
Published: July 2018

Psychological disorders such as depression are common. Many of these disorders can be evaluated and diagnosed, and above all they are preventable. This study was conducted with the aim of determining depression prevalence rate and its related factors among students of Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran. In a cross-sectional study, 359 students were selected by using simple random sampling. Demographic characteristics were gathered and subjects were evaluated by the Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI). SPSS software was used for statistical analysis and logistic regression, Chi-square and Mann-Whitney tests were utilized for this purpose. The age mean of students was 21.02±2.57 (Mean, SD). 93 (25.9%) subjects suffer from depression and 266 (74.1%) subjects are not depressed. There is no significant difference between depression and each of these variables: gender, body mass index (BMI), marital status, field of study, living in dormitory, and depression (p-value>0.05); but there was significant difference between depressed and non-depressed students in terms of salary, anxiety, educational level, and satisfaction with field of study (p-value<0.05). According to the results, anxiety (OR=0.2), educational level (OR=5.03), satisfaction with field of study (OR=0.5) and monthly income (OR=3.76) impact depression. Improving the students’ consultancy in universities can be helpful to decrease anxiety. In addition, consultants can prepare students for selecting their favorite field of study. Also, it is suggested that university officials provide financial facilities such as interest-free loan for students.
The Secret of Preserved Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and Decreased Ankle-Brachial Index
Authors: Tusa Anna-Boróka , Magdás Annamária , Tusa Réka-Júlia , Incze Al.
Published: July 2018

Objective. In lower limb peripheral artery disease the most commonly used method for the assessment of the main arterial system is represented by the determination of ankle-brachial index (ABI). The post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH) is a controversial method used for the evaluation of primary collateral circulation. The follow-up of these patients has an underestimated part, their quality of life. The aim of this study is to evaluate this and highlight the importance of the PORH in the sight of optimal treatment.

Method. 34 patients diagnosed with lower extremity artery disease, receiving conservative treatment, the ankle-brachial index was defined with a Doppler Bistos BT-200, 8 MHz device, the PORH was evaluated with a Bidop ES-100V, an instrument which sends information for a Smart-V-Link software. To assess the quality of life we used the VascuQol-6 test.

Results. The age (mean ± SD) of the patients was 67.24±9.51, 52.92% were active smokers. A significant positive correlation was found between PORH and the results of VascuQol-6 test (p=0.02, r=0.38) and an inverse correlation between ABI <0.5 and VascuQol-6 >12. We noticed a significant difference between the VascuQol-6 result at smokers and non-smokers (p=0.02).

Conclusions. The quality of life can be acceptable at patients with significant stenosis on the main artery and decreased ankle-brachial index due to presence of the collateral artery system with a maintained ability of vasodilatation represented by PORH. The efficiency of the treatmet is based on quitting smoking, starting programs which are helping patients to quit smoking would be useful.
Current Data Concerning Incidence and Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Bihor County
Authors: Mihai Vesa Cosmin , Georgeta Daina Lucia , Loredana Popa , Mădălina Moisi , Dana Zaha Carmen , Remus Popa Amorin
Published: July 2018

Diabetes incidence in Bihor County in 2016 was 0.55% or 558/100.000 and in 2017 was 0.43% or 437/100.000. The prevalence of diabetes was 5.24% in 2016 and 5.48% in 2017. Age adjusted prevalence was 7.20% in 2016 and 7.66% in 2017, in the 20-79 age group. This prevalence is lower than the national prevalence from PREDATORR study of 11.6%. Data from diabetes registers underestimate diabetes prevalence. As a consequence it is mandatory to effectuate a screening of diabetes mellitus in Bihor County.
Cardiovascular Risk in Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Authors: Dobrescu Mariana , Păun Diana , Grigorie Daniel , Poiană Cătălina
Published: July 2018

Subclinical hypothyroidism (HSC) is a relatively common thyroid dysfunction, characterized by the increase of the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the presence of normal free thyroxine values. Thyroid hormones are known for the cardiovascular effects, and the consequences of HSC on the cardiovascular system have become the focus of many studies lately. There are clear indications of the relationship between HSC and cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis; also, HSC is associated with metabolic syndrome, BMI increase and cardiac insufficiency. Therefore, many clinical trials investigate the benefits and risks of HSC treatment with L-thyroxine.
Atrial Myxoma, the Substrate of Atrial Fibrillation, Accompanied by Thrombocytopenia - Perspectives for the Anticoagulation Option and a Future Surgery Intervention
Authors: Moisi Mădălina , Ardelean Adriana , Roşan Larisa , Vesa Cosmin Mihai , Cozma Alexandra , Mihelea Livia , Rus Marius , Popescu Mircea Ioachim
Published: July 2018

Atrial myxomas are common benign tumors localized in the left atrium (85%). The diagnosis is often made during routine examination due to the fact that they are usually asymptomatic. Sometimes the complications of these benign tumors, consisting in embolic events and obstructive valvular disfunction, may be alarm signs that reveal the underlying pathological condition.

We report the case of a 63-years-old female presenting with non-specific symptoms, the echocardiography was the one that showed the left atrial mass. The particularity that made this case special was the fact that the anticoagulation indication for the atrial fibrillation discovered on the ECG was correlated with the presence of the thrombocytopenia, so the final decision was to postpone it till the surgery. After the removal of the atrial tumor the sinusal rhythm was restored and the combination of beta-blockers and antiplatelet was the best therapeutic choice.
Community’s Perception of a Protected Area on the Impact of Tourism: The Santay Island Case of Ecuador
Authors: Carvache-Franco Mauricio , Carvache-Franco Wilmer , Sánchez-Riera Diana Cecilia , Carvache-Franco Orly
Published: July 2018

Carrying out studies on the impact of the development of tourism in a community allows to have information about the positive or negative perception in the economic, sociocultural and environmental aspects that are part of their environment. The present empirical research was developed in situ on the Santay Island Ramsar site and protected area located in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Using a questionnaire, the perception of the Community in the face of tourism development was analysed, evidencing that the positive aspects most valued by the commune were “The inhabitants of the island feel more pride for belonging to it” (sociocultural aspect), “Improvement of access roads to the Island” (environmental aspect), “Improvement of quality of life “(sociocultural aspect),” Improves the quality of service in restaurants, shops and cabins in the area “(sociocultural aspect) and” Contribution to improve the standard of living “(economic aspect). The benefits derived from tourism development (positive aspects) outnumber and score the costs (negative aspects), so the community is in favour of tourism development. The general satisfaction of the commune with the tourism development in Isla Santay is considered a high. The variables that show a significant and positive correlation in community satisfaction with tourism development are the “Improvement of investments, more development and more infrastructure”.
Using Computers in Teaching in Higher Education
Authors: Iskrenovic-Momcilovic Olivera
Published: July 2018

This paper describes advantages of using computers in teaching, but also problems that occur, as well as possibilities for their elimination. The main goal of the research is the formation of images which show the use of computers in higher education. The paper presents the results of a survey conducted among students of the Faculty of Education in Sombor (Serbia) about the use of computers in teaching. A sample of 126 respondents comprises students of the last year of all study programs. The results show that students and professors have a positive attitude about using computers in education and knowledge dissemination through computers. Most of them think that teachers have mastered basic computer knowledge, but give priority to teachers who know how to work with a computer, as well as to younger teachers. Students believe that many barriers occur during the use of computers, among which the most important is the inaccessibility of technical equipment. All barriers can be overcome through useful and practical computer seminars.
Teaching Models that Emerge from the Practice of Teachers at the Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador
Authors: Mendoza Velazco Derling José , La Madriz Jenniz
Published: July 2018

The didactics from its educational perspective, is located in the axis of reflection and theoretical operational projection, from the edge of interaction and communication, between the being of education and the dissimilar educational models. Therefore, the present study is based on generating a theoretical approach that arises from the practice of university professors. In this case, the Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador (UNIB.E) will be used as the research scenario. As a first objective, the didactic models that are frequent in the practice of university professors were analyzed. The second objective of the study was to interpret the relationship between the explicit theories, and those of common use, that university professors develop in their practice. To this end, the researchers carried out qualitative research based on the interpretative-hermeneutic paradigm, using a method of analysis and ethnographic study. Structured interviews and observations, both validated through expert judgement, were used as data collection techniques. Based on the information obtained, the importance of strengthening the didactic training of some teachers was detailed as important manifestations. Highlighting the conceptualization and effective application of the different models that arise in the andragogical practices of higher education.
Sexuality Education to Adolescent Girls: A Panacea to Reducing the Incidence of ‘Baby Factories’ in South East Nigeria
Authors: Ohia Nkiru Christiana , Obi-Keguna Christy N. , Nzewi Uchenna M.
Published: July 2018

In Nigeria, sexuality education was given to young people as they undergo rites of passage at the onset of puberty. It is expected that as this no longer obtains, the immediate family and the school should take on the duty. In this study, the researchers sought to know if giving sexuality education to adolescent girls will serve as a panacea to reducing teenage pregnancies and ‘baby factories’ in South East Nigeria. The subjects for the study were 22 adolescents girls of between ages 12 to 17 who supplied narrative accounts of the sexual experiences that led to their getting pregnant. The result showed that information on sexuality is still not accessible to teenagers making them pawns in the hands of people that exploit their ignorance. Based on the result, it is recommended that the family and schools should make sexuality related information available to teenage girls.
Never Let Me Down: A Case-study of Slovenian Policy Measures to Prevent Early School Leaving
Authors: Makovec Danijela , Radovan Marko
Published: July 2018

In this article, we discuss the factors that influence early school leaving, and the measures that were taken in Slovenia to prevent it. Reducing early school leaving (ESL) to less than 10% by 2020 is one of the key objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and Slovenia is already well below this target. According to recent analysis, Slovenia has one of the lowest rate of ESL among EU countries. In our review we will examine the reasons for such a low ESL rate and inspect institutional and policy measures that Slovenia has undertaken in order to reduce ESL and retain students in education as long as possible. We argue that Slovenia is successful in reducing ESL because of a wide-spread network of secondary schools, and measures that are directed in individualization, guidance and support for less successful students. In our estimation, one of the main reasons for the low rate of ESL in Slovenia is also the openness of vocational education system, that allows horizontal and vertical transitions. An area that needs additional attention from policy makers, concerns high-risk groups of students. There is also a need for teachers to develop additional inter-cultural and communication competencies, and schools should receive more funding for Slovenian language courses, working with the Roma, programs individualization for special needs students, extended schooling for students with special needs etc.
Cães e gatos abandonados: Uma análise através de notificações e ações do setor de vigilância ambiental no município de Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Rocha Bruna Fonseca , Fonseca Alysson Rodrigo , Pereira Márcio Henrique , Silva Cláudio Gonçalves
Published: July 2018

O abandono de animais domésticos como cães e gatos no Brasil tem se configurado como um hábito comum, ocasionando sérios problemas no âmbito da saúde pública, da economia e do bem-estar animal. O presente artigo teve como objetivo uma análise sobre esses animais no município de Divinópolis - MG, a partir de notificações do Setor de Vigilância Ambiental do município. O trabalho foi executado através de pesquisa documental nas fichas deste setor, nos anos de 2011 e 2012, referentes às ocorrências geradas por cães e gatos. Os dados obtidos foram computados e organizados em planilhas do programa Microsoft Excel. Nos anos de 2012 e 2013 registrou-se 3.836 ocorrências para cães e gatos, sendo 3.628 para os caninos e 208 para os felinos. Observou-se que as maiores porcentagens de notificações foram registradas para os cães, destacando-se a categoria "Cães Doentes” (38%, n = 1378), seguido por "Cães Abandonados" (17%, n = 617), que contabilizam juntas 55% do número total de registros (n = 1995). No que se refere aos gatos, verificou-se uma maior número de notificações para a categoria "Recolhimento de Ninhada" com 43% dos dados (n = 89), seguido por "Gato Doente" (19%, n = 40) e "Gato Abandonado" (17%, n = 35), o que contabiliza uma porcentagem total de 79% dos registros (n =164). Os resultados evidenciaram a relevância do problema referente à cães e gatos abandonados em Divinópolis – MG, sendo as medidas executadas pelo setor de Vigilância Ambiental fundamentais para o controle e minimização dessa situação.
Disfunção urinária em indivíduos acometidos por câncer de próstata em tratamento radioterápico
Authors: Baldissera Camila , Eichelberger Malu Anton , Scaratti Maira , Cibulski Taíne Paula , Costa Aline Bortoluzzi , Batista Juliana Secchi
Published: July 2018

Introdução: Entre os tumores uroginecológicos mais incidentes no Brasil, são esperados 61.200 casos novos de câncer de próstata para o biênio 2016/2017. Objetivo: Avaliar a ocorrência de disfunção urinária em pacientes com câncer de próstata submetidos ao tratamento radioterápico. Metodologia: Estudo prospectivo, quantitativo, descritivo e exploratório, realizado através da aplicação de um questionário semiestruturado e uma escala visual de sintomas para avaliação subjetiva em relação à função urinária de 23 pacientes com câncer de próstata em tratamento radioterápico. A análise descritiva dos dados foi expressa através das frequências absolutas e relativas. Para a análise estatística foi utilizado o teste não-paramétrico de McNemar. Em todas as análises foi fixado nível de significância de 5% (p≤0,05). Resultados: A análise dos sintomas de distúrbios urinários demonstrou diferença estatisticamente significativa no item sentir dor ao urinar ao final do tratamento radioterápico. Apesar disso, não houve significância estatística ao correlacionar esse achado à avaliação subjetiva da função urinária dos indivíduos antes e após o tratamento. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que homens ao final do tratamento radioterápico para câncer de próstata podem ter comprometimento da função urinária, entretanto apenas uma pequena parcela indicou piora de sua função urinária.
Palavras-chaves: Câncer de próstata, Doenças da Bexiga Urinária, Radioterapia
Interview with Marcos Von Sperling
Authors: Frade Paulo Ricardo
Published: July 2018

We interviewed the Full Professor of the Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering of UFMG; Researcher at CNPq (level 1A) and PhD in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College - London, England, Dr. Marcos Von Sperling.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Impuls dan Momentum dengan Pembelajaran TSTS Berbantuan Kartu Masalah
Authors: Herawati Rosa
Published: July 2018

Penelitian bertujuan meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar Impuls dan Momentum kelas X MIPA 1. Menggunakan metode analisis diskriptif komparatif dengan model pembelajaran two stay two stray berbantuan kartu masalah. Penelitian dalam dua siklus, siklus I tiga pertemuan. Akhir pertemuan diadakan evaluasi, hasil analisis dan refleksi siklus I ada dua kompetensi masih kurang. Dilakukan siklus II terdiri dari dua pertemuan, model two stay two stray berbantuan kartu masalah dengan merubah anggota pada masing-masing kelompok. Perolehan nilai kedua kompetensi meningkat. Indikator Hukum Kekekalan Momentum siklus I : 59,4 siklus II : 90, indikator Tumbukan nilai rata-rata siklus I : 25 siklus II : 80,6. Perolehan rata-rata nilai kelompok meningkat, siklus I : 66,43 siklus II menjadi 83,99. Keaktifan peserta didik masing-masing indikator meningkat. Perbandingan evaluasi siklus I dan siklus II disimpulkan pembelajaran two stay two stray berbantuan kartu masalah meningkatkan keaktifan dan hasil belajar Impuls dan Momentum kelas X.MIPA 1  SMA  4 Tegal.Kata Kunci: Hasil Belajar Fisika,  Keaktifan , TSTS
A “New Republic”? The debate between John Dewey and Walter Lippmann and its reception in pre- and postwar Germany
Authors: Grube Norbert
Published: July 2018

This article tackles the historical context, the genesis and the German reception of two different concepts of elitist governmental people’s instruction and public education drafted by two main intellectuals in the era of American progressivism – Walter Lippmann (1889–1974), journalist and former spin doctor of US-President Wilson (1856–1924), and the pragmatist philosopher John Dewey (1859–1952). The examination of Lippmann’s books Public Opinion (1922) and The Phantom Public (1925) and Dewey’s studies The Public and its Problems (1927) and Freedom and Culture (1939) reveals that both concepts are based on different notions of democracy, but on similar perceptions of modernity. Accelerated sequences of economic boom and depression, technological innovation, rapid social change and the seduction of mass media were seen as threats of public participation and of nationwide mobilization. These pessimistic notions of modernity as well as their implicit interactive perceptions of European socialism, nationalism and fascism facilitated the reception of Dewey and Lippmann in Germany. In doing so, German communication scientists, intellectuals, and pedagogues transformed terms like political leadership, community, action and creativity into the German context of nationalism and holistic community. But is this adoption a misreading or is this interpretation injected in the concept of both, Dewey and Lippmann? The comparison and reconstruction of these two concepts will show that their reception in Germany after 1945 was an amalgamation by intermingling different aspects of both models instead of a clear takeover of one model.
The Chinese Dewey: Friend, Fiend, and Flagship
Authors: Schulte Barbara
Published: July 2018

This article analyzes how Dewey was received, adapted, and transformed in four different time periods in China: during the Republican era (1912–1949), after the Communist take-over in 1949, after Deng Xiaoping's launch of the 'Four Modernizations' (in the 1980s), and in present-day China. Dewey is generally seen to have exerted an immense influence on Chinese education. The article scrutinizes how this influence unfolded both through Dewey himself and through his mediators, propagators, and critics between the time of his visit in 1919 and today. Particular attention is paid to how certain of his ideas were taken up – and others were ignored or twisted – to fit the intellectuals' agenda of each time period. By tracing the changes that central concepts like 'pragmatism' or 'child-centered pedagogy' underwent over the course of nine decades, the article reveals how the American philosopher and educator John Dewey was successfully transformed into the Chinese 'Duwei' – into a friend of the Chinese people, a fiend of China and Marxism, and a flagship of modernization.
"La Fortuna, por siempre y para siempre”, a cross-generational and participatory documentary
Authors: Mampaso Ana
Published: July 2018

In this paper we reflect about the participatory video methodology, use video creatively in group development work, through the creation process of “La Fortuna por siempre y para siempre”documentary; a personal point of view from twenty eight children, six youngsters and nine adults about life and living together in the neighborhood “La Fortuna”. Photo camaras, vídeo camaras, words, feellings and creativity are the tolls they used.

The documentary is part of a communication and educational project that invites the participants to use video and photographic language to reflect on their identity and the world where they live. Most local people live in difficult situation and the neighborhood have a very high ratio of inmigrants.

The documentary project promotes the active participation and the social integration of people and collectives from different ages, social conditions, origins and cultures.

It was organized by the Intercultural and Emigration Program of La Fortuna Local Government Cabinet depended on Leganés City Council.