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Role Stress sebagai Motivator Bagi Auditor: Analisis Teoritis Atas Dasar Teori-teori Motivasi
Authors: Anggraini Francisca Reni Retno
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this paper explains the positive side of role stress which has long been regarded as the factor causing performance decrease and ultimately initiates job dissatisfaction. There are many cause factors (antecedent) of role stress such as boundary-spanning activities, ethical climate in organization, mentoring, and organization-professional conflict, which has been proven empirically affecting role stress. Role stress arising in the job relation between manager-subordinate or leader-his or her member is a dynamic process in organization. Role stress becomes potential resource for organization if manager or leader is able to manage it well, so he or she can change it from hygiene factor to motivator. This article tries to correlate role stress phenomenon in public accountant firms with motivation theories to give alternatives in resolving problems in the role stress. Role stress can become a motivator for partners or senior auditors to be able to suit job characteristics and reward/punishment award mechanism with personal characteristics of auditors, reduce boundary spanning activities and environment uncertainty perception, increase understanding among all individuals in the public accountant firm regarding demand, values, and norms of the said public accountant firm, and ultimately establish specific and attainable goals. This article aims to be a contribution for management (partners and senior auditors) in motivating auditors to increase their performance and for researchers to inspire empiric research related to role stress as a motivator to increase performance.
Impact of projected land conversion on water balance of boreal soils in western Newfoundland
Authors: Altdorff Daniel , Galagedara Lakshman , Unc Adrian
Published: August 2017

Conversion of boreal forest into agricultural land is likely to occur due to the shift of climatic zones and increasing food demand. However, any land conversion will affect the water balance and hence solute fluxes within the soil column and connected ecosystems. Understanding the consequences of land conversion on soil hydrology is essential to support an economically viable agriculture while minimizing its environmental footprint. Hydrological models can simulate these effects based on regionally adjusted climate scenarios. Here, we combined a local climate analysis with hydrological simulations (Hydrus-1D) of boreal soils before and after agricultural conversion. Historical climate analysis showed increasing temperatures and growing degree days while precipitation remains stable. Hydrological simulations revealed lower saturation and higher infiltration rates for unconverted soils, indicating lower runoff and increased infiltration and deep percolation. In contrast, agricultural soils have slower infiltration rates, particularly in the upper horizon. Over the long term, agricultural conversion consequently increases erosion risk and nutrient loss by runoff. This might further progressively limit groundwater recharge, affect hydrological processes and functions and future drought/flood conditions at catchment levels. Hence, conversion of boreal soils demands a primary identification of suitable areas to minimize its impacts.
Clinical Evidence on the Magnitude of Change in Growth Pathway Activity in Relation to Tamoxifen Resistance is Required
Authors: Mansouri Sepideh , Farahmand Leila , Teymourzadeh Azin , Majidzadeh-A Keivan
Published: August 2017

Background:

Despite prolonged disease-free survival and overall survival rates in Estrogen
Receptor (ER)-positive patients undergoing adjuvant treatment, Tamoxifen therapy tends to fail
due to eventual acquisition of resistance.

Objective:

Although numerous studies have emphasized the Role of Receptor Tyrosine Kinases
(RTKs) in the development of Tamoxifen resistance, inadequate clinical evidence is available regarding
the alteration of biomarker expression during acquired resistance, thus undermining the validity
of the findings.

Results:

Results of two meta-analyses investigating the effect of HER2 status on the prognosis of
Tamoxifen-receiving patients have demonstrated that despite HER2-negative patients having longer
disease-free survival; there is no difference in overhaul survival between the two groups. Furthermore,
due to the intricate molecular interactions among estrogen receptors including ERα36, ERα66,
and also RTKs, it is not surprising that RTK suppression does not restore Tamoxifen sensitivity. In
considering such a complex network, we speculate that by the time HER2/EGFR is suppressed via
targeted therapies, activation of ERα66 and ERα36 initiate molecular signaling pathways downstream
of RTKs, thereby enhancing cell proliferation even in the presence of both Tamoxifen and
RTK inhibitors.

Conclusion:

Although clinical findings regarding the molecular pathways downstream of RTKs
have been thoroughly discussed in this review, further clinical studies are required in determining a
consistency between preclinical and clinical findings. Discovering the best targets in preventing tumor
progression requires thorough comprehension of estrogen-dependent and estrogen-independent
pathways during Tamoxifen resistance development. Indeed, exploring additional clinically-proven
targets would allow for better characterized treatments being available for breast cancer patients.
Arthroscopic Lateral Ligament Repair Through Two Portals in Chronic Ankle Instability
Authors: Batista Jorge Pablo , Javier del Vecchio Jorge , Patthauer Luciano , Ocampo Manuel
Published: August 2017

Objectives:

Injury to the lateral ligament complex of the ankle is one of the most common sports-related injury.

Usually lateral ankle evolves with excellent clinical recovery with non surgical treatment, however, near about 30% develop a lateral chronic instability sequela.

Several open and arthroscopic surgical techniques have been described to treat this medical condition.

Material and Methods:

Of the 22 patients who were treated; 18 males and 4 females, and aged from 17-42 years (mean 28 years).

All patients presented a history of more than three ankle sprains in the last two years and presented positive anterior drawer and talar tilt test of the ankle in the physical examination.

We perform an anterior arthroscopy of the ankle in order to treat asociated disease and then we performed“All inside¨lateral ligament repair through two portals (anteromedial and anterolateral) using an anchor knotless suture.

Results:

Clinical outcome evaluations were performed at a mean follow up of 25 months. (R: 17-31).

Overall results has been shown by means of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS). Mean AOFAS scores improved from 63 points (range 52–77) preoperatively to 90 points (range 73–100) at final follow up.

No recurrences of ankle instability were found in the cases presented.

Conclusion:

Several surgical procedures have been described during the last years in order to treat chronic ankle instability.¨All inside¨lateral ligament reconstruction presents lower local morbidity than open procedures with few complications. Moreover, it is a reproductible technique, with high clinical success rate, few complications and relatively quick return to sports activities. A high knowledge of the anatomic landmarks should be essential to avoid unwated injuries.
Reconstruction of Cavus Foot: A Review
Authors: Kim Bom Soo
Published: August 2017

Cavus foot ranges from flexible subtle to rigid severe deformities, and is related to many pathological conditions of the foot and ankle. Understanding the deformity and the deforming force is essential in treating the cavus foot as well as the associated comorbidities. Since every deformity is different, surgical plans should be customized to each patient.
Anterior Incision Offloading for Primary and Revision Total Ankle Replacement: A Comparative Analysis of Two Techniques
Authors: Elliott Andrew D. , Roukis Thomas S.
Published: August 2017

Background:

There exists a high risk of post-operative complications with primary and revision total ankle replacement surgery. Delayed wound healing of the anterior incision is common. The reason for this is multi-factorial and, to date, most of the research has focused on predisposing factors involving the patients themselves. Only recently have researchers begun to look at the post-operative dressing as a possible consideration when trying to prevent incision wound healing complications. Currently, no standard post-operative dressing for primary or revision total ankle replacement exists. However, the principles of post-operative edema reduction to improve healing, as advocated by Sir Robert Jones and demonstrated in his compressive dressing, have been known for decades. We have been using a modified Sir Robert Jones compressive dressing for both primary and revision total ankle replacements. Recently, we have added an aperture pad made of cotton cast padding over the anterior incision in order to protect the area from pressure necrosis.

Methods:

This is a comparison study of the post-operative wound complications involving 35 patients that received the original dressing and 33 patients that received the addition of the aperture pad.

Results:

With no significant difference in the patient populations, the results demonstrate a 3-fold decrease in the number of anterior incision wound healing complications with the use of the aperture pad.

Conclusion:

This dressing represents a simple, reproducible, easy to apply and inexpensive way to prevent post-operative edema and anterior incision wound healing complications.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction: An Overview
Authors: Ling Samuel Ka-Kin , Lui Tun Hing
Published: August 2017

Background:

Adult acquired flatfoot deformity is a commonly seen condition with a large clinical spectrum. It ranges from asymptomatic subjects to severely disabled arthritic patients. Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction is a common cause of adult acquired flatfoot deformity.

Methods:

This article systematically reviews the published literature from books and journals that were either originally written or later translated into the English language regarding the subject of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction.

Results:

Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction is a primary soft tissue tendinopathy of the posterior tibialis that leads to altered foot biomechanics. Although the natural history of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction is not fully known, it has mostly been agreed that it is a progressive disorder. While clinical examination is important in diagnosing adult acquired flat-feet; further investigation is often required to delineate the different aetiologies and stage of the disease. The literature describes many different management choices for the different stages of posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction.

Conclusion:

Because of the wide range of symptom and deformity severity, surgical reconstruction is based on a-la-carte. The consensus is that a plethora of reconstructive options needs to be available and the list of procedures should be tailored to tackle the different symptoms, especially when managing complex multi-planar reconstructions.
Operative Treatment of Posterior Malleolar Fractures
Authors: Duan Xiaojun , Kadakia Anish R.
Published: August 2017

Fractures of the posterior malleolus can occur in conjunction with fibular and medial malleolar fractures or in isolation. The indications for fixation of the posterior malleolus remain controversial except for the fragment sizes. A number of different surgical approaches and techniques for internal fixation of posterior malleolar fractures have been reported. Newer techniques such as direct exposure and plating of the posterior malleolus are chosen more frequently than traditional techniques of indirect reduction and percutaneous screw fixation. These attributes help to minimize the occurrence of postoperative complications.
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Anemia in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study
Authors: Mehta Rupal , Cai Xuan , Hodakowski Alexander , Lee Jungwha , Leonard Mary , Ricardo Ana , Chen Jing , Hamm Lee , Sondheimer James , Dobre Mirela , David Valentin , Yang Wei , Go Alan , Kusek John W. , Feldman Harold , Wolf Myles , Isakova Tamara ,   for the CRIC Study Investigators
Published: August 2017

Background and objectives

Anemia is an early complication of CKD that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prior data show associations between abnormal mineral metabolism markers and decreased erythropoiesis. However, few studies have investigated elevated fibroblast growth factor 23 as a risk factor for the development of anemia in patients with CKD.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We conducted a prospective cohort study of 3869 individuals with mild to severe CKD enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study between 2003 and 2008 and followed through 2013. We hypothesized that elevated baseline fibroblast growth factor 23 levels are associated with prevalent anemia, decline in hemoglobin over time, and development of incident anemia, defined as serum hemoglobin level <13 g/dl in men, serum hemoglobin level <12 g/dl in women, or use of erythropoietin stimulating agents.

Results

In the 1872 of 3869 individuals who had prevalent anemia at baseline, mean age was 58 (11) years old, and mean eGFR was 39 (13) ml/min per 1.73 m2. Higher levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 were significantly associated with prevalent anemia (odds ratio per 1-SD increase in natural log–transformed fibroblast growth factor 23, 1.39; 95% confidence interval, 1.26 to 1.52), decline in hemoglobin over 4 years, and risk of incident anemia (hazard ratio per 1-SD increase in natural log–transformed fibroblast growth factor 23, 1.13; 95% confidence interval, 1.04 to 1.24; quartile 4 versus quartile 1: hazard ratio, 1.59; 95% confidence interval, 1.19 to 2.11) independent of demographic characteristics, cardiovascular disease risk factors, CKD-specific factors, and other mineral metabolism markers. The results of our prospective analyses remained unchanged after additional adjustment for time-varying eGFR.

Conclusions

Elevated fibroblast growth factor 23 is associated with prevalent anemia, change in hemoglobin over time, and development of anemia. Future studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms for these associations.
SEXUALIDADES
Authors: CEIICH Redacción
Published: August 2017

Hemos buscado ofrecer un número en torno a las sexualidades que aborde numerosos aspectos de estas, tanto en términos de disciplinas y marcos analíticos, como en términos de las propias identidades y manifestaciones que la componen. Desde luego, nuestra aproximación no pretende ser exhaustiva pero sí ofrecer una serie de miradas novedosas sobre distintas formas de abordar a las sexualidades. En ese sentido ofrecemos colaboraciones que abarcan diversos aspectos de las sexualidades con abordajes metodológicos sumamente variados.
Editorial
Authors: Guerrero Mc Manus Siobhan , Olivera Córdova María Elena , Olivos Santoyo Leonardo
Published: August 2017

¿Se puede hablar hoy, a secas, de la sexualidad? ¿O, resulta necesario pluralizar el término y referirlo como “sexualidades”? ¿Debemos acaso conectar este término con otros tantos para poder siquiera enunciar una pregunta mínimamente manejable? Quizás las respuestas sean que no, que nunca hemos podido hablar de la sexualidad en solitario porque incluso si esta emergió, como sostuvo Foucault (1990), hace ya dos siglos como un dominio de experiencias integrado, lo cierto es que la sexualidad se conecta con muchos otros aspectos de la experiencia humana en sociedad.
Derechos humanos y seguridad nacional en México. Programa frontera Sur a cuatro años de la Ley de Migración
Authors: Morales Vega Luisa Gabriela , Sanromán Aranda Roberto
Published: August 2017

La actualidad mundial de la migración ha dado como resultado que se le denomine como “era de la migración”; bajo ese contexto, todas las regiones del mundo, y los países en lo individual, han emprendido acciones con miras a dos cuestiones fundamentales: la primera, contener en la práctica y proteger formalmente a las personas compelidas a migrar y la segunda, ejercer efectivamente su dominio jurídico sobre los flujos migratorios que ellas han formado. A nivel internacional, el discurso actual identifica a la migración como un fenómeno incontenible e irreversible, que además se vincula estrechamente con el desarrollo y trata de combatir la idea de ser una amenaza, una catástrofe o una emergencia.
Impacto e implementación en Colombia de la decisión de fondo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia en el diferendo territorial y marítimo (Nicaragua c. Colombia)
Authors: Sarmiento Lamus Andrés
Published: August 2017

El presente escrito, presentado como ponencia en el IV Seminario Permanente del Anuario Mexicano de Derecho Internacional, aborda el impacto e implementación en Colombia de la decisión de fondo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia en el Diferendo Territorial y Marítimo (Nicaragua c. Colombia). Se presentan las acciones más relevantes tomadas por parte de Colombia tras la lectura de la decisión de la Corte Internacional de Justicia, a partir de las cuales se busca responder si Colombia ha cumplido con dicha decisión.
As novas tecnologias da informação e comunicação entre a promessa de liberdade e o risco de controle total: estudo da jurisprudência do sistema interamericano de direitos humanos
Authors: Morais Brum Márcio , Lopes Saldanha Jânia Maria , Da Cruz Mello Rafaela
Published: August 2017

O artigo tem como objetivo analisar dois fenômenos da sociedade da informação: a liberdade total e o controle total das comunicações e conteúdos de usuários da rede. Diante disso, almeja-se responder de que maneira o Sistema Interamericano de Proteção dos Direitos Humanos trabalha com a dialética entre liberdade e vigilância por meio das novas tecnologias de informação e comunicação. Utiliza-se o método dialético de abordagem e o método de procedimento comparativo. Ao fim, conclui-se que, ao defender a ideia de regulação normativa das formas de controle sobre comunicações e dados, o Sistema Interamericano acredita na eficácia e autonomia do direito frente ao poder e aos interesses de outros sistemas sociais que se revelem contrários aos direitos humanos.
La lucha del derecho internacional tributario contra la planeación fiscal agresiva
Authors: Mendoza López Doris Teresita
Published: August 2017

Los cambios en el comercio internacional promovidos por firmas multinacionales y los distintos regímenes tributarios alrededor del mundo, incentivan a las grandes corporaciones multinacionales, a modificar sus esquemas contables para no pagar impuestos, al erosionar la base imponible y desplazar utilidades a lugares de baja tributación o paraísos fiscales; lo cual trae consigo, distintos retos en el contexto de fiscalidad internacional.
¿Qué es el Brexit? Origen y posibles consecuencias
Authors: Torrecuadrada García-Lozano Soledad , García Fuente Pedro
Published: August 2017

La retirada del Reino Unido de la Unión Europea es una cuestión de máxima actualidad que ha sembrado de incertidumbres a los estudiosos, por tratarse de un objeto de análisis insospechado hasta el anuncio por parte del primer ministro británico de la realización de un referéndum sobre esta cuestión. Las negociaciones en las que se articulará la futura relación entre la organización y el Estado que no desea seguir participando en ella como miembro pondrá a prueba la fortaleza de la Unión Europea. En este trabajo intentamos entender los factores que han rodeado al Brexit, así como las eventuales consecuencias del mismo, siendo conscientes de que aún no se han iniciado las negociaciones que concluirán con el modelo relacional futuro. En todo caso, nuestra intención es identificar algunos ámbitos materiales que se verán afectados por ellas sin aportar más soluciones que las que nos permita el análisis jurídico de la situación en presencia.
Planes de acción nacional sobre empresas y derechos humanos: sobre la instrumentalización del derecho internacional en el ámbito interno
Authors: Cantú Rivera Humberto
Published: August 2017

A partir del año 2011, la implementación de los Principios Rectores de la ONU sobre las empresas y los derechos humanos por los Estados se ha medido principalmente a través del desarrollo y adopción de planes de acción nacional. Este enfoque, que pone en el centro de las herramientas de internalización del derecho internacional a las políticas públicas, requiere un examen cuidadoso, debido al enfoque mayoritario en medidas no vinculantes (en oposición a la legislación, regulación e interpretación judicial) y que sirven para coordinar los esfuerzos del sector público. Ante ello, se analiza la efectividad de las políticas públicas sobre empresas y derechos humanos como herramientas para dar efectividad al derecho internacional a nivel interno.
Epigenética y gestación por sustitución: más razones a favor de una regulación internacional para un negocio global
Authors: García San José Daniel
Published: August 2017

Este trabajo se centra en el interés superior del menor frente a los riesgos epigenéticos derivados de los contratos de gestación por sustitución. Se defiende la necesidad de contar con un convenio de protección de derechos humanos ad hoc para la gestación por sustitución. Dicho Convenio debería inspirarse en la teoría del justo equilibrio de los distintos intereses en juego, como viene desarrollando el Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos en casos recientes: Labasse y Menesson con Francia y Paradiso y Campanelli contra Italia. Aun cuando las cuestiones epigenéticas no se plantean en dicha jurisprudencia su invocación responde al deseo de que el interés superior del menor sea considerado en relación con su derecho a la identidad como parte de su vida privada, como hasta ahora, pero, además, en atención a la efectiva protección de su derecho a la salud.
El estado de necesidad en el arbitraje de inversión: su invocación consuetudinaria y convencional en los arbitrajes Enron, Sempra, CMS, LG&E y Continental ante el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones (CIADI)
Authors: García Matamoros Laura Victoria , Arévalo Ramírez Walter
Published: August 2017

Este artículo pretende evidenciar el renovado debate sobre las causales de exclusión de ilicitud en la responsabilidad internacional del Estado en materia de compromisos económicos y, particularmente, realizar un aporte al entendimiento del concepto de estado de necesidad. Para ello, se acude a un conjunto particular de casos en el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones. En este sentido, el análisis jurídico de este trabajo se construye con base en la distinción de la fuente a partir de la cual se invoca el estado de necesidad y en los efectos de esta diferenciación en cuanto a la carga de la prueba de la necesidad, al interés esencial del Estado que se ve afectado, al cálculo de daños y a la anulación de ciertos laudos por la incorrecta aplicación de tal causal.
Existe um fundamento para afirmar um dever de cooperação internacional? Ensaio sobre o direito internacional no quadro da ética prática kantiana
Authors: Pozzatti Junior Ademar
Published: August 2017

A presente pesquisa investiga se existe um fundamento para afirmar que existe um dever de cooperação internacional ou se a colaboração é apenas um ato de cortesia entre os Estados. Esse trabalho busca fundamentar tal dever na teoria moral deontológica da tradição kantiana para mostrar que a sua concepção da razão prática impõe um dever de cooperação internacional. A hipótese deste trabalho é que existe um dever tanto moral quanto jurídico de cooperação internacional. Para a construção deste argumento, verifica-se como a ideia de dever ético se articula na direção da ação política e que é possível transpor o edifício ético kantiano para as relações internacionais através do desenvolvimento de um cosmopolitismo moral e jurídico. Por fim, verifica-se que o desdobramento contemporâneo de alguns desses preceitos pode sustentar um dever de cooperação internacional por parte dos Estados.
As origens históricas da diplomacia e a evolução do conceito de proteção diplomática dos nacionais
Authors: Paula Buen Elen de , Freire Marina , Pereira de Oliveira Victor Arruda
Published: August 2017

o presente artigo pretende discorrer acerca da proteção diplomática de nacionais, levando-se em conta a evolução histórica da diplomacia e do direito diplomático, as contribuições doutrinárias, sobretudo de Emer de Vattel, bem como as recentes decisões internacionais em matéria de proteção diplomática de nacionais. Por fim, mostraremos as principais mudanças relativas ao tema, mormente no tocante à necessidade de ajustar o conceito tradicional da proteção diplomática à realidade do mundo pós-moderno.
Expert Witness Training for Geriatric Medicine Fellows Using Courtroom Simulation
Authors: Foley Kevin T. , Ferency Michael J. , Sarzynski Erin M.
Published: August 2017

Introduction: Familiarity with courtroom proceedings is essential for physicians before their first appearance as expert witnesses. Geriatricians who care for vulnerable older adults may be called to testify in guardianship hearings and cases involving elder abuse and contested wills. Coverage of this topic is limited in the medical literature. To enhance this knowledge, the Division of Geriatrics at Michigan State University piloted an expert witness training curriculum for its geriatric medicine fellows.
Methods: An attorney began the training with a didactic lecture to introduce principles of the trial process, evidence, records management, witness testimony, and court procedures. One week later, fellows participated in a mock trial to apply what they learned and gain experience in providing testimony. The simulated cases involved actual patients of the fellows, who were the subjects of a hypothetical contested guardianship matter. A mixed methods approach was used to assess knowledge acquisition, training effectiveness and perceived impact using a pre/post-test and an individualized, semistructured debriefing session.
Results: Two fellows participated in the training. Courtroom knowledge as assessed by the pre- and post-tests and qualitative measures improved from baseline. The fellows assessed the mock trial as a valuable experience and both felt more informed and prepared for future service as witnesses.
Conclusions: This pilot study provided geriatric medicine fellows with instruction in courtroom testimony followed by participation in a simulated trial. Fellows rated the experience highly and demonstrated measurable improvement in their knowledge of legal proceedings involving older adults and their role as expert witnesses.
Impact of Academic Detailing and Same-Day Reminders on Monitoring for Iron Deficiency in Patients With Heart Failure in a Family Medicine Residency
Authors: Karl Stacey , Walden Jeffrey , Koval Peter
Published: August 2017

Introduction: As we move from a fee-for-service system to a value-based payment system, ongoing quality improvement projects have become the norm. We chose to evaluate whether academic detailing by a pharmacist is an effective means of increasing knowledge among family medicine residents of the need to monitor for iron deficiency in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients.
Methods: We identified the baseline number of iron levels obtained for CHF patients and surveyed all 24 residents to evaluate baseline knowledge of the association between iron deficiency and CHF. Residents met with a pharmacist on clinic days to discuss iron deficiency and CHF and received an educational handout and a list of their CHF patients. Periodic reminders were first sent electronically to residents followed by in-person reminders from the pharmacist for patients seen that day in clinic.
Results: At baseline, 16 (3%) of 488 CHF patients had an iron level collected within the past year. Initial survey results showed only one resident (4.2%) reported knowledge of monitoring iron in CHF patients. After academic detailing, residents ordered iron panels on 234 patients. Of these, 98 patients (42%) were found to be iron deficient. On postintervention analysis, all residents surveyed (20) reported that they would monitor iron in CHF patients (P<0.001). Residents were receptive to academic detailing and preferred it over EMR messages.
Conclusion: Education from a pharmacist improved awareness of the necessity to evaluate for iron deficiency in CHF patients. Academic detailing with reminders is a viable option for improving quality and educating residents.
Resenha: CHIESA, Gustavo Ruiz. Além do que se vê: magnetismos, ectoplasmas e paracirurgias. Porto Alegre: Multifoco, 2016. 273 p.
Authors: Cabral Gabrielle Bazacas
Published: August 2017

Além do que se vê, livro publicado em abril de 2016, é resultado do cuidadoso trabalho de Gustavo Chiesa que acompanhará trajetórias de formas diferentes de perceber o mundo e as consequências desses saberes para a ciência e a medicina. Tais abordagens, colocadas às margens da ciência hegemônica, têm em comum a presença de substâncias, fluidos ou forças que colocam em questão as divisões do modelo cartesiano de ciência. Dessa forma, o autor se empenhará em construir uma “‘etnohistoriografia’ multissituada (no tempo e no espaço)” (p. 17) em que acompanhará três momentos e suas consequências terapêuticas e epistemológicas: o magnetismo animal de Franz Mesmer (1734-1815), a metapsíquica de Charles Richet (1850-1935) e a conscienciologia de Waldo Vieira (1932-2015).
Apresentação: Raffaele Pettazzoni e o Método Comparativo
Authors: Soares Hugo Ricardo
Published: August 2017

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A oposição entre crer e processionar: Latour crente?
Authors: Burity Joanildo
Published: August 2017

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Apresentação
Authors: Steil Carlos Alberto , Toniol Rodrigo
Published: August 2017

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Imbalanced data classification based on hybrid resampling and twin support vector machine
Authors: Cao Lu , Shen Hong
Published: August 2017

Imbalanced datasets exist widely in real life. The identification of the minority class in imbalanced datasets tends to be the focus of classification. As a variant of enhanced support vector machine (SVM), the twin support vector machine (TWSVM) provides an effective technique for data classification. TWSVM is based on a relative balance in the training sample dataset and distribution to improve the classification accuracy of the whole dataset, however, it is not effective in dealing with imbalanced data classification problems. In this paper, we propose to combine a re-sampling technique, which utilizes oversampling and under-sampling to balance the training data, with TWSVM to deal with imbalanced data classification. Experimental results show that our proposed approach outperforms other state-of-art methods.
An optimization scheme for routing and scheduling of concurrent user requests in wireless mesh networks
Authors: Cao Zhanmao , Wu Chase , Berry Mark
Published: August 2017

Multiple-radio multiple-channel (MRMC) wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have been increasingly used to construct the wireless backbone infrastructure for ubiquitous Internet access. These networks often face a challenge to satisfy multiple concurrent user requests for data transfers between different source-destination pairs with various performance requirements.We construct analytical network models and formulate such multi-pair data transfers as a rigorous optimization problem. We propose an optimization scheme for cooperative routing and scheduling together with channel assignment to establish a network path for each request through the selection of appropriate link patterns. The performance superiority of the proposed optimization scheme over existing methods is illustrated by simulation-based experiments in various types of mesh networks.
Promising techniques for anomaly detection on network traffic
Authors: Tian Hui , Liu Jingtian , Ding Meimei
Published: August 2017

In various networks, anomaly may happen due to network breakdown, intrusion detection, and end-to-end traffic changes. To detect these anomalies is important in diagnosis, fault report, capacity plan and so on. However, it?s challenging to detect these anomalies with high accuracy rate and time efficiency. Existing works are mainly classified into two streams, anomaly detection on link traffic and on global traffic. In this paper we discuss various anomaly detection methods on both types of traffic and compare their performance.
BHyberCube: A MapReduce aware heterogeneous architecture for data center
Authors: Jiang Tao , Gu Huaxi , Wang Kun , Yu Xiaoshan , Lu Yunfeng
Published: August 2017

Some applications, like MapReduce, ask for heterogeneous network in data center network. However, the traditional network topologies, like fat tree and BCube, are homogeneous. MapReduce is a distributed data processing application. In this paper, we propose a BHyberCube network (BHC), which is a new heterogeneous network for MapReduce. Heterogeneous nodes and scalability issues are addressed considering the implementation of MapReduce in the existing topologies. Mathematical model is established to demonstrate the procedure of building a BHC. Comparisons of BHC and other topologies show the good properties BHC possesses for MapReduce. We also do simulations of BHC in multi-job injection and different probability of worker servers? communications scenarios respectively. The result and analysis show that the BHC could be a viable interconnection topology in today?s data center for MapReduce.
Click-boosted graph ranking for image retrieval
Authors: Wu Jun , He Yu , Qin Xiaohong , Zhao Na , Sang Yingpeng
Published: August 2017

Graph ranking is one popular and successful technique for image retrieval, but its effectiveness is often limited by the well-known semantic gap. To bridge this gap, one of the current trends is to leverage the click-through data associated with images to facilitate the graph-based image ranking. However, the sparse and noisy properties of the image click-through data make the exploration of such resource challenging. Towards this end, this paper propose a novel click-boosted graph ranking framework for image retrieval, which consists of two coupled components. Concretely, the first one is a click predictor based on matrix factorization with visual regularization, in order to alleviate the sparseness of the click-through data. The second component is a soft-label graph ranker that conducts the image ranking by using the enriched click-through data noise-tolerantly. Extensive experiments for the tasks of click predicting and image ranking validate the effectiveness of the proposed methods in comparison to several existing approaches.
A weighted Mutual Information Biclustering algorithm for gene expression data
Authors: Li Yidong , Liu Wenhua , Jia Yankun , Dong Hairong
Published: August 2017

Microarrays are one of the latest breakthroughs in experimental molecular biology, which have already provided huge amount of high dimensional genetic data. Traditional clustering methods are difficult to deal with this high dimensional data, whose a subset of genes are co-regulated under a subset of conditions. Biclustering algorithms are introduced to discover local characteristics of gene expression data. In this paper, we present a novel biclustering algorithm, which calledWeighted Mutual Information Biclustering algorithm (WMIB) to discover this local characteristics of gene expression data. In our algorithm, we use the weighted mutual information as new similarity measure which can be simultaneously detect complex linear and nonlinear relationships between genes, and our algorithm proposes a new objective function to update weights of each bicluster, which can simultaneously select the conditions set of each bicluster using some rules.We have evaluated our algorithm on yeast gene expression data, the experimental results show that our algorithm can generate larger biclusters with lower mean square residues simultaneously.
Paradigm of the urban space semiotics
Authors: Cakaric Jasenka
Published: August 2017

The urban space unites two parallel dimensions in its substance - the inner
human one and the real physical one. While interpreting this thesis, we
proceed from the semiotic perspective via an analysis of the source of the
town's semiotics by approaches which allow creation of a global basis of
pertinence in the comprehension of the urban space as a context which unites
reality and ideas. In that way, searching for their place and function in the
system of symbols, that is, determining the elements which make the semiotic
structure of the town and influence man's perception of material environment
is the main task of this paper. The analysis has shown that the presence of
urban signs leaves its spatial imprint on the authentic identity of the
physical structure, but that there are also contemplative elements which
found the notion of town. What we are talking about here are the lifestyle,
culture, tradition, social relations, politics, ideology, technical praxis,
technological achievements, economic trends, social practices. It is
precisely the synergy impacts of these elements and geometric appearances of
the physical structure that, as we have concluded, make the semiotic
structure of the urban space. Man perceives this synergy by means of strength
of his own being, while articulations of the functional spaces and signs of
the town's architecture, each of them marked by their inner energy, enable
him to reassert himself as a spiritual being. We are convinced that the
approach to the reflections about the urban space semiotics that has been
shown in this paper, can make a contribution to the understanding of the
general urban experience, as well as a contribution to the general theory of
urban design.
Architectural notation and design process
Authors: Milic-Aleksic Maja , Radulj Marina
Published: August 2017

The paper tackles the specific nature of relations between architectural
notations and design process from the aspect of architectural media, viewed
as the place of articulation of architectural opinion. Creative process of
thinking is possible to notate via various architectural media. Each medium
has its own specific internal mechanism of abstraction inciting imagination
and creativity. The paper tackles specific practice of architectural design
in the contemporary research through the project. This issue is of great
importance having in mind the access to methodology of architectural design
within education system.
Redefining space of the contemporary context of the city: Movement and perception as aspects of accessibility
Authors: Vasiljevic-Tomic Dragana , Jerkovic-Babovic Bojana , Zoric Ana
Published: August 2017

The aim of this paper is research of the potential and redefining of space of
the contemporary urban context, by recognizing movement and senses as
principles of accessibility and affirmation of the neglected values of the
city in regard to design aspects. A global context of networking transforms a
modern city into processes of busy lifestyle, which neglect diversity and
senses. Flows and networking, as the carriers of this context, despite their
goal to create a connection between the global and the local and establish
equality of all users, generate local separation and segregation, eliminating
specific local traits and individual needs, thus neglecting individual units
of space, social groups and subjects. The consequences of the city developing
in this way are spatial fragments not connected to a network and not defined,
and on the other hand neglected in a way that leads to specific environmental
and sensory values, which under contemporary conditions propagate
subjectivity, different impressions and effects. This spatial potential
becomes recognized, distinguished and accessible through design methods and
principles of inclusive design. The paper uses the methodology of the subject
Access to All, a part of the Master studies programme at the Faculty of
Architecture, as well as students? research on the topic of inclusion and
equal accessibility of the city?s potential through projects and design.
Principles and modes of new media architecture
Authors: Brajkovic Jelena , Djokic Lidija
Published: August 2017

The contemporary age is marked by the rapidly advanced digital revolution,
unstoppable rise of computer technologies and omnipresence of technological
advancements in all aspects of everyday life. In the information era,
computer technologies have become pervasive, ubiquitous and dominant. Their
hybridization with previously present media forms resulted in the emergence
of a new and exuberant field of new media and technologies. New media is a
hybrid field of computer based technological forms, which are used in
contemporary practice, not only as tool, but also as an expressive medium.
Because of the complex nature of new media, the field is extremely hybrid,
positioned at the intersection of art, science and culture. Its emerged
cultural paradigm is scientific culture, in which dominant characteristics
are technological art and cultural forms, as well as information and techno
society. In this overall context, architecture is not an isolated phenomenon.
The new media have influenced the field of architecture too, offering new
possibilities, features, design methodologies and principles for
conceptualizing and developing architectural space. In architectural practice
different modalities of the new media are being used. These modalities
initiated the emergence of the field of new media architecture. The
distinction of these state-of-the-art types of architectural space, together
with the principles and concepts they rely on, were the main focus and main
contribution of the research presented in this paper.
Typifying the subtle: Architectural design framework for achieving qualities of place in Banja Luka’s open public spaces
Authors: Sukalo Ognjen , Stupar Diana , Malesevic Milica
Published: August 2017

"Place" stands as one of the most fundamental categories of thought and
existence, far surpassing the mere location and spatial volume of events,
memories and future projections. In the field of architecture - in cites, in
landscapes, in dwelling settings - "place" has come to denote a specific set
of qualities, not always and not easily acquired, especially with the advent
of abstract concept of "space" forwarded and favoured by Modernism. "Place",
with all its multidimensional aspects and many generative forces is not easy
to intentionally arrive at through design. This paper explores and proposes
an initial typology of potential "places" among open public spaces of Banja
Luka, aiming to systematize the most prevalent lines of place-building. This
systematization should provide future architectural designs within these
(mostly incomplete) local contexts with a framework of guidelines and notes
capable of illustrating the possibilities of (ambiental) completion. Through
typological criteria that speak about "modes of spatial definition",
"position within city structure" and "programmatic designations" seven (out
of total twelve possible) types are recognized and their respective cases
individually examined.
Deciding on thrombolytic therapy in pulmonary embolism - is there room for lactate?
Authors: Obradovic Dusanka , Joves Biljana , Milic Svetislava , Matijasevic Jovan , Sovilj-Gmizic Stanislava
Published: August 2017

Introduction. Diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for pulmonary embolism (PE) have been frequently modified; however, determining clinical probability, which dictates further procedures, has remained the first step. The objective was to illustrate therapeutic dilemma in a patient with intermediate high risk for 30-day mortality. Case outline. The patient was a 56-years-old woman who was referred to our institution for suspected PE. According to the Wells score, the patient was deemed as low-probability for venous thromboembolism, and after further stratification she was placed in a group with intermediate high risk for 30-day mortality. PE was confirmed by computerised tomography pulmonary angiography and she initially received heparin. During the further clinical course, she developed hemodynamic instability, and she received thrombolytic therapy, with a positive outcome. The patient also had increased lactate at admission ? marker of tissue hypoperfusion which is not a part of the routine laboratory work-up in PE patients. Conclusion. Current guidelines state that patients with intermediate high risk for 30-day mortality should be treated with heparin, and then continuously monitored in order to timely recognize potential hemodynamic instability and consequently apply thrombolytics. In the outlined case, thrombolytic therapy was applied only after the patient developed hemodynamic instability, although previously she had early signs of tissue hypoperfusion.
Risk factors for intraoperative variatons in blood pressure and cardiac dysrhythmia during thyroid surgery
Authors: Stojanovic Marina , Kalezic Nevena , Milicic Biljana , Toskovic Anka , Stevanovic Ksenija , Antonijevic Vesna , Lakicevic Mirko , Bagi Bojan , Zivaljevic Vladan
Published: August 2017

Introduction/Objective. Intraoperative variations in blood pressure and/or
cardiac dysrhythmias (IOVBP/CD) represent one of the most common causes of
morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. The aim of the study was to
determine the incidence and risk factors for IOVBP/CD in thyroid surgery
patients with comorbidities. Methods. The study included 1252 euthyroid
patients with ASA 2 and ASA 3 status who underwent thyroid surgery. The
following risk factors were examined: gender, age, body mass index (BMI), ASA
status, admission diagnoses, type of operation, duration of surgery, time
under general anesthesia, difficult intubation of trachea and coexisting
diseases: hypertension, cardiomyopathy (CMP), cardiac arrhythmias, angina
pectoris, diabetes mellitus (DM), kidney disease. Following intraoperative
events were recorded: hypertension, severe hypertension, hypotension and
cardiac arrhythmias. We used Pearson chi-square test, univariate and
multivariate logistic regression for statistical analysis. Results. The
majority of patients were female (86.3%). In 903 (72.1%) patients IOVBP/CD
were detected. The most common problem was intraoperative hypertension 61.4%.
Eight risk factors for IOVBP/CD were registered by univariate analysis:
advanced age, ASA 3 status, BMI>25kg/m2, duration of surgery, time under
general anaesthesia, hypertension and cardiomyopathy as coexisting disease.
The multivariate regression model identified three independent predictors for
IOVBP/CD: age, hypertension and cardiomyopathy. Conclusion. IOVBP/CDs are
common in thyroid surgery. The most common is intraoperative hypertension.
Older age, hypertension and cardiomyopathy as a coexisting disease are
independent risk factors for IOVBP/CD.
Auditor Tenure and the Timeliness of Misstatement Discovery
Authors: Singer Zvi , Zhang Jing
Published: August 2017

Using the timeliness of misstatement discovery as a proxy for audit quality, we examine the association between audit firm tenure and audit quality in a setting that alleviates the endogeneity problem endemic to this line of research. We find that longer audit firm tenure leads to less timely discovery and correction of misstatements, which is consistent with a negative effect of long auditor tenure on audit quality. In addition, using the non-voluntary auditor change following the demise of Arthur Andersen in 2002 as a natural experiment, we show that the misstatements of its former clients were discovered faster than those of comparable companies that retained their auditors throughout the misstatement. This finding speaks to the benefit of a fresh look by a new auditor. An extended analysis shows that longer auditor tenure also leads to misstatements of greater magnitudes, and that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has mitigated, but not eliminated, the negative effect of long auditor tenure. Last, we show that the negative association between auditor tenure and timely discovery of misstatements is mainly present in the first ten years of an audit engagement. Our study has implications for regulators who continue to express concern regarding lengthy auditor-client engagement.

JEL Classifications: K22; K23; L51; M41; M42; M48.