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REAL-TIME NAVIGATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE SCOPE OF 3D GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MULTI STOREY CAR PARK
Authors: Yenigun B. , Karas I. R. , Demiral E.
Published: October 2016

Abstract. Today, a large increase in the number of vehicles in traffic with population growth and economic development are observed. This increase brings with it many problems. One of these problems is the parking problem as a result of the need to park the vehicle. Impractical and inadequate parking areas have a negative impact on drivers. To minimize these drawbacks, car parking is intended to develop a system to come to the aid of users. This system is planned to be developed which can be applied to indoor and multi-storey parking structure. Considered in this study, in the garage, drivers are intended to be directed as soon as possible in place of the convenient parking. However, the amount of fuel spent looking for parking tool that are caused by air and noise pollution, and to search for a parking lot when looking for a place to park the lost time, the resulting stress is minimized, it is expected that.
DEVELOPING TOOLS FOR COMPUTATION OF BASIN TOPOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS IN GIS
Authors: Gökgöz T. , Yayla Y. , Yaman M. B. , Güvenç H. , Kaya S.
Published: October 2016

Abstract. Although water use has been increasing day by day depending on fast population increase, urbanization and industrialization in the world, potential of usable water resources remains stable. On the other side, expansion of agricultural activities, industrialization, urbanization, global warming and climate change create a big pressure on current water resources. Therefore, management of water resources is one of the most significant problems of today that is required to be solved and ‘’Integrated Basin Management’’ has gained importance in the world in terms of decreasing environmental problems by more efficiently using current water resources. In order to achieve integrated basin management, it is needed to determine basin boundaries with sufficient accuracy and precision and encode them systematically. In various analyses to be done on the basis of basin, topographic parameters are also needed such as shape factor, bifurcation ratio, drainage frequency, drainage density, length of the main flow path, harmonic slope, average slope, time of concentration, hypsometric curve and maximum elevation difference. Nowadays, basin boundaries are obtained with digital elevation models in geographical information systems. However, tools developed for topographic parameters are not available. In this study, programs were written in Python programming language for afore-mentioned topographic parameters and each turned into a geographical information system tool. Therefore, a significant contribution has been made to the subject by completing the deficiency in the geographical information system devoted to the topographic parameters that are needed in almost every analyses concerning to the hydrology.
SPATIAL EVOLUTION OF OPENSTREETMAP DATASET IN TURKEY
Authors: Zia M. , Seker D. Z. , Cakir Z.
Published: October 2016

Abstract. Large amount of research work has already been done regarding many aspects of OpenStreetMap (OSM) dataset in recent years for developed countries and major world cities. On the other hand, limited work is present in scientific literature for developing or underdeveloped ones, because of poor data coverage. In presented study it has been demonstrated how Turkey-OSM dataset has spatially evolved in an 8 year time span (2007-2015) throughout the country. It is observed that there is an east-west spatial biasedness in OSM features density across the country. Population density and literacy level are found to be the two main governing factors controlling this spatial trend. Future research paradigms may involve considering contributors involvement and commenting about dataset health.
GENERALIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR 2D+SCALE DHE DATA MODEL
Authors: Karim Hairi , Rahman Alias Abdul , Boguslawski Pawel
Published: October 2016

Abstract. Different users or applications need different scale model especially in computer application such as game visualization and GIS modelling. Some issues has been raised on fulfilling GIS requirement of retaining the details while minimizing the redundancy of the scale datasets. Previous researchers suggested and attempted to add another dimension such as scale or/and time into a 3D model, but the implementation of scale dimension faces some problems due to the limitations and availability of data structures and data models. Nowadays, various data structures and data models have been proposed to support variety of applications and dimensionality but lack research works has been conducted in terms of supporting scale dimension. Generally, the Dual Half Edge (DHE) data structure was designed to work with any perfect 3D spatial object such as buildings. In this paper, we attempt to expand the capability of the DHE data structure toward integration with scale dimension. The description of the concept and implementation of generating 3D-scale (2D spatial + scale dimension) for the DHE data structure forms the major discussion of this paper. We strongly believed some advantages such as local modification and topological element (navigation, query and semantic information) in scale dimension could be used for the future 3D-scale applications.
El sistema nacional de salud español ante la gran recesión
Authors: Martín Martín José Jesús
Published: October 2016

El texto analiza el impacto de la crisis económica en algunos aspectos críticos del Sistema Nacional de Salud: resultados, gasto sanitario, política retributiva y privatizaciones mediante los modelos de Colaboración Público Privado. Algunos resultados de salud vinculados a las desigualdades sociales son preocupantes. La reducción del gasto sanitario público ha aumentado la fragilidad del sistema sanitario, reducido las rentas salariales de los trabajadores del sector y aumentado la heterogeneidad entre Comunidades Autónomas. Finalmente, la evidencia señala que los procesos de privatización no suponen más eficiencia ni mejor gobernanza. Son necesarias profundas reformas para reforzar el Sistema Nacional de Salud.
A High Resolution SEM Study of the Effects Supplementation Different Ratio Of n-6:n-3 on the Endometrial Pregnant Rat
Authors: Kassem Amira , Abu Bakar Md Zuki , Meng Goh Yong , Mohamed Mustapha Noordin
Published: October 2016

This study, therefore, aims to investigate the effects of dietary fatty acids onendometrial pinopode expression. Twenty eight  rats were randomly divided into four groups  (seven  rat per treatment).Treatment diets were rat chow only control diet ( con ), rat chow containing  0.9 ml soybean oil (SO) + 0.9 ml cod liver oil (CLO)  the ratio 1:1, rat chow added with 1.5 ml SO  + 0 .3 ml CLO  the ratio 6:1 and rat chow added with  1.74 ml  SO + 0.06 ml CLO   the ratio 30:1 ,feeds of 15g/ day were given and water was available ad libitum .. The endometrial samples were evaluated under SEM. developing pinopodes were seen during increasing progesterone concentrations especially in Diet 1:1 group, and regressing pinopodes were found with decreasing progesterone in Diet 30:1  groups. In both Diet 1:1 treated and control animals, on days 15 of pregnancy, scanning electron micros copy revealed the microvilli of the uterine epithelial cells in the treated animals were more dense than those in the Diet 30:1 treated animals.
Exploring the Relationship between E-Commerce Adoption and Business Strategy: An Applied Study on the Jordanian Telecommunication Companies
Authors: Al-FAWAEER Moayyad
Published: October 2016

This study aims to shed the light on the relation between E-commerce adoption  in terms of (website for corporate, website for product / services, customer support via web contact details, online order processing online business, Web Access to order, web-based marketplaces) and business strategy (internal factors, market factors, competitive factors) at the Jordanian telecommunication companies.

The population of the study consisted of mobile communication companies  operating in Jordan (Zian, Umniah, Orange), A probability sample was employed to collect the data from top and middle management team as they are working on strategic level, the sample was consisted of 100 managers and head of departments, field data was collected via questionnaire that was developed for this purpose, the study was analyzed the primary data by using several descriptive methods such as means and standard deviations and statistical methods such as  multiple regression.

It was concluded from the proposed study: Jordan as a developing country is lacking the adequate infrastructure of E-commerce. The telecommunication sector in Jordan is among the potential ICT leaders that are expected to adopt high level of E-commerce locally and regionally. 
Er kliniske etikk-komiteer i den kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenesten bærekraftige?
Authors: Lillemoen Lillian , Syse Irene , Pedersen Reidar , Førde Reidun
Published: October 2016

Kliniske etikkomiteer (KEK) har vært etablert i norske helseforetak siden 1996, først som et prøveprosjekt, senere som et permanent tiltak med et nasjonalt mandat. I forbindelse med det nasjonale etikkprosjektet «Samarbeid om etisk kompetanseheving» har det også i noen kommuner blitt etablert KEK. Senter for medisinsk etikk ved Universitetet i Oslo er tildelt ansvaret for oppfølging av KEK i helseforetakene og er i tillegg gitt et langsiktig ansvar for etikkarbeid og forskning i den kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenesten. Hensikten med denne studien har vært å fremskaffe kunnskap om hvordan det står til med KEK som er etablert i kommunene. Hva jobber de med, hvilken betydning erfarer de at KEK har og hvilke ressurser har de? Studien har et kvalitativt design. Materialet er basert på telefonintervjuer med ledere for KEK og gjennomgang av komiteenes årsrapporter. Det er gjennomført en kvalitativ innholdsanalyse av datamaterialet. Komiteene arbeider både med enkeltsaker, saker av mer prinsipiell karakter og etikkskolering. Arbeidet vurderes som betydningsfullt og gjennomføres til tross for få ressurser og svak forankring. Kanskje vil en styrket forankring og ressurssituasjon og et nasjonalt mandat bidra positivt til komiteenes arbeid.   Nøkkelord: Kliniske etikkomiteer, kommunal helse- og omsorgstjeneste, evaluering English Summary: Are clinical ethics committees in the municipal health and care services sustainable? Clinical ethics committees (CEC) have been established in Norwegian hospital trusts since 1996, first as a pilot project, later on a permanent basis with a national mandate. As part of the national ethics project "Cooperation on ethical competence" some municipalities have also established a CEC. Centre for Medical Ethics at the University of Oslo is given the responsibility to support CECs in hospital trusts, and is also given a long-term responsibility for ethics support and research in municipal health care services. The purpose of this study was to obtain knowledge about the situation of CECs established in municipalities. What are they working on, what impact do they find that CEC has, and what resources do they have? The study has a qualitative design. The material is based on telephone interviews with CEC chairs, and reviews of the committees' annual reports. We have carried out a qualitative content analysis of the data. The committees work with individual cases, issues of a more principle character, and ethics training. The work is considered to be significant, and is carried out despite limited resources and weak anchoring. Perhaps a stronger anchoring, resource situation and a national mandate could strengthen the committees’ situation.  Keywords: Clinical ethics committees, municipal health and care services, evaluation
Realizing global justice: Theory and practice
Authors: Duarte Melina , Hanstad Tor Ivar
Published: October 2016

Recently, philosophers and political theorists who defend a more practical or realistic approach to the issue of global justice have challenged the purely theoretical approaches. Nevertheless, the debate can be regarded as excessively restricted to the discussion about policies and institutions neglecting the non-contingent dimensions of the problem. In principle, both positions, theoretical and practical, may be understood as diverging from each other. However, abstract and concrete demands of justice can also be complementary to each other. Thus, in this special issue of Etikk i Praksis we propose to explore the points of convergence and divergence between the theoretical and the practical approaches to global justice. We encourage submissions: (1) arguing for or against the theoretical approach; (2) arguing for or against the practical approach; (3) exploring or rejecting the possibility of convergence between them.
Supply Chain Risk Analysis and Assessment: Cargo Theft
Authors: Ekwall Daniel , Lantz Björn
Published: October 2016

Academic understanding of risk (e.g., numbers, causes, and classifications) is insufficient to enable risk prevention or management. Each risk depends upon its environment and context; thus, for risk managers to prevent or manage risks, they must understand them within a broad context. This article provides a detailed analysis and assessment of supply chain risks related to cargo theft. The research method is deductive, with the analysis based on the data in the Transported Asset Protection Association's (TAPA) transport-related crime database. The results are analyzed and discussed within a frame of reference based on supply chain risk management literature and on the premise that cargo theft risk is a function of both impact and probability. The findings show that practitioners can understand and address cargo theft risks more effectively when they examine the frequency and impact of such theft separately. The article also concludes that risk and related theft should be considered in the context of criminological theories.
Efecto de la fertilización completa y cálcica sobre el crecimiento inicial de plantaciones de teca (Tectona gradis Linn F.), Siuna, RACN, Nicaragua
Authors: Benavides-González Álvaro , Moran-Centeno Juan Carlos , Cruz Gerol Enrique
Published: October 2016

En Nicaragua, la demanda de madera en cantidad y calidad ha reducido la cobertura forestal, por tanto, el establecimiento de plantaciones forestales representa una actividad económica de importancia para el desarrollo de la Costa Caribe Norte. Esta investigación se realizó en el municipio de Siuna, Región Autónoma del Caribe Norte (RACN) en la finca El Waspado, empresa Norteak HEMCONIC en plantaciones de teca (Tectona grandis Linn F.). El objetivo fue evaluar el efecto de la fertilización completa y cálcica sobre el porcentaje de sobrevivencia de plantas, altura de la planta (cm), diámetro del tallo a la altura del pecho (cm), área basal (m2), volumen (m3), vigor de planta y forma del fuste. Se utilizó un diseño de Bloques Completamente al Azar (BCA) con tres réplicas y los siguientes arreglos de fertilización: 40 g de 15-15-15 (completo), 40 g de 15-15-15 + 454 g de CaCO3 (completo + cal), 40 g de Tecaplex (Tecaplex), 40 g de Tecaplex + 454 g de CaCO3 (Tecaplex + cal) y, 454 g de CaCO3 (cal), como control. A partir del tercer mes, la dosis se duplicó a 80 gramos por planta en cada arreglo de fertilización. Las variables de crecimiento fueron consideradas en un análisis de varianza (ANDEVA) y LSD (∞=0.05). La altura de planta, diámetro y volumen presentaron diferencias estadísticas en los tratamientos a partir de los 12 meses después de haberse establecido la plantación, sobresaliendo las aplicaciones de la formulación completa y la aplicación de cal.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 1-5 mayo 2015
Crecimiento, acumulación de biomasa seca y nutrientes en los frutos de café (Coffea arabica L.) variedad Pacas, Masatepe, Nicaragua
Authors: Aguilar-Bustamante Victor , Munguía-Hernández Rodolfo , Chavarría-Rivera Adán , Calderón-Guido Nadia
Published: October 2016

De abril a diciembre de 2012, en un ensayo ya establecido se realizó un estudio en el cultivo de café variedad pacas, con el objetivo de determinar las curvas de crecimiento, acumulación de biomasa seca y acumulación de nutrientes (N, P, K, Ca y Mg) en los frutos de café uva. El ensayo fue establecido en el año 2000 en el Jardín Botánico hoy conocido como Centro Nacional de Educación y Cooperativismo (CENECCOP), Masatepe, Nicaragua. Se seleccionaron cuatro parcelas grandes con combinación de árboles de sombra maderables y de servicio y una parcela a pleno sol. Los tratamientos en estudio fueron a) Inga laurina y Simaruba glauca, b) Samanea saman y Tabebuia rosea, c) Samanea saman e Inga laurina, d) Tabebuia rosea y Simaruba glauca y e) una parcela a pleno sol. Las parcelas fueron distribuidas en un diseño de bloques completos al Azar (BCA). Las variables evaluadas en los frutos de café fueron diámetro polar, diámetro ecuatorial y peso seco. Los frutos se secaron en el horno a 70 °C y posteriormente se utilizó un molino Foss Tecator Cyclotec para obtener una muestra fina. De la muestra molida de los frutos, en el laboratorio de suelo y agua de la UNA se determinaron las concentraciones de N, P, K, Ca y Mg. Los datos fueron colectados cada 30 días. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó SAS 9.1. Las curvas de crecimiento del fruto y la acumulación de peso seco se ajustaron a regresiones no lineales simples y dobles exponenciales. Se realizó una correlación entre el diámetro polar y diámetro ecuatorial de los frutos dando un coeficiente de determinación r de 98% (Pr>F= 0.0001). Para el ajuste de la curva de aumento de peso seco se utilizó el modelo Probit normal. El mayor crecimiento de los frutos se dio durante los primeros 90 días y la mayor acumulación de nutrientes se dio entre los 90 y 210 días. La combinación de árboles leguminosos presentó el diámetro polar y ecuatorial más alto. También la acumulación de biomasa seca fue mayor en el tratamiento con sombra de leguminosas.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 6-12 mayo 2015
Productos botánicos para el manejo del ácaro blanco (Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Banks.) (Acarina; Tarsonemidae), en chiltoma (Capsicum annuum L.), en Masaya, Nicaragua
Authors: Jiménez-Martínez Edgardo , Mena-Garcia Ariel , Rayo-Cruz Ilda
Published: October 2016

Con el objetivo de evaluar cinco productos botánicos para el manejo del ácaro blanco de la chiltoma, se realizó un estudio en el Municipio de Tisma, Masaya en el período comprendido de Septiembre a Noviembre del año 2014. Las alternativas evaluadas fueron: Eucalipto, Neem, Crisantemo, Madero Negro y Chile+Ajo+Jabon en comparación con el testigo que fue solamente aplicación de agua. Las variables evaluadas fueron: Número de ácaro blanco por planta, porcentaje de severidad del daño de ácaro blanco por planta, además de algunas variables económicas como el rendimiento en kg/ ha por tratamiento evaluado, análisis de presupuesto parcial, análisis de dominancia y tasa de retorno marginal. Los resultados obtenidos en el estudio determinan que los tratamientos Madero Negro y chile+ajo+jabon fueron los que presentaron el mejor efecto de control del ácaro blanco, los mejores rendimientos comerciales lo obtuvieron los tratamientos madero negro y chile+ajo+jabon, las mejores tasas de retorno marginal fueron obtenidas en los tratamientos madero negro seguido del chile+ajo+jabon.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 13-20 mayo 2015
Los diálogos transdisciplinarios: Una forma de articular la Universidad y las organizaciones campesinas
Authors: Alfaro-Mardones Juan Ignacio , Fernández-Hernández Carmen , González-García Manuel
Published: October 2016

El desarrollo de los territorios y sujetos rurales necesita de nuevas formas de abordar la compresión de sus problemáticas. La universidad y la Unión de campesinos organizados de San Dionisio (UCOSD) llevan desde el 2013 un proceso de diálogo transdisciplinario para generar estrategias de desarrollo económico, humano y de adaptación al cambio climático desde las familias de trece comunidades rurales. A partir de la matriz de necesidades y satisfactores se lograron detectar las principales carencias y potencialidades desde cada comunidad para así identificar los satisfactores sinérgicos y las patologías principales. La destrucción del tejido comunitario, por la desconfianza y la falta de coherencia personal del liderazgo. Esta información se analizó a la luz del plan estratégico de la organización y se obtuvieron unos aprendizajes y líneas de acción: La necesidad de afrontar los conflictos que cada persona arrastra para poder fortalecer la organización, el papel que la asociatividad juega en esa sanación personal, la necesidad de diálogo entre la memoria organizativa con las expectativas del relevo generacional. Este diálogo continúa y aspira a clarificar el futuro de la ruralidad en el territorio de San Dionisio y Matagalpa.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 21-25 mayo 2015
Diagnóstico de suelos en cultivos de café (Coffea arabica L.), maíz (Zea mays L.) y frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), comunidad de Santa Julia, El Crucero, Managua
Authors: Moran-Centen Juan C. , Benavides-González Álvaro
Published: October 2016

Uno de los parámetros de mayor importancia en la agricultura es el estado nutricional del suelo, así como el manejo de parte de los agricultores. En 2014, a través del programa para el Desarrollo Participativo Integral Rural (DEPARTIR) se efectuó un muestreo de suelos a profundidad de 25 cm en 34 lotes productivos de 17 unidades de producción, dedicadas a la producción de café (Coffea arabica), maíz (Zea mays L.) y frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) en la comunidad Santa Julia, El Crucero, Managua. Se analizaron los factores que condicionan el uso del suelo, a través de análisis de correlación, ANDEVA y análisis de correspondencia en N, P,K, Mg, Ca, MO, CO y pH. El N total,y altitudfueron correlacionadas. El 95% de las áreas presentaron 10.5 hectáreas, con predominancia decultivo de café. Lafertilización químicaes unapráctica común en las unidades productivasy cultivos estudiados. Los muestreos efectuados en las parcelas de maíz fueron homogéneos a lo interno y externo de las unidades productivas; no así en el cultivo de café. Las áreas de siembra, destino de la producción y la aplicación de fertilizantes químicos, presentaron una alta relación.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 26-30 mayo 2015
Caracterización de condiciones agroecológicas y sociales en unidades de producción del sitio Ramsar Moyúa, Ciudad Darío, Matagalpa
Authors: Chavarría-Aráuz Francisco J. , Balmaceda-Tinoco Victor L. , Fargas-Escobar Miurel M.
Published: October 2016

El estudio se llevó a cabo en ocho unidades productivas del Sitio Ramsar Moyúa, el objetivo principal fue caracterizar agro socioeconómicamente y ambientalmente las unidades de producción, con la finalidad de coadyuvar en la recuperación o mantenimiento de la calidad de los suelos, agua y la sostenibilidad de los agroecosistemas y del medio circundante. Las variables medidas fueron: características sociales y económicas, condiciones agroecológicas, parámetros físicos y químicos del suelo, manejo agronómico y zootécnico. Entre los principales resultados del estudio se encontró que el manejo y explotación actual de las unidades de producción no mejoran la calidad de vida de los productores, Los recursos naturales están siendo afectados por las prácticas productivas como las quemas agrícolas, utilización de productos químicos y aumento del área agrícola, sin ningún impacto en la rentabilidad productiva. Las condiciones agroecológicas climatológicas como temperatura, horas luz, altura sobre el nivel del mar son las óptimas para el desarrollo de los cultivos que están establecidos excepto para la precipitación de 787 mm anual, siendo un factor de pérdidas de cosecha por sequías. La textura, pH, pedregosidad, profundidad, se encuentran en niveles adecuados, algunos macro y micro nutrientes están bajos para algunos casos debiéndose aplicar enmiendas, el manejo tanto agrícola como pecuario de las unidades de producción no es el indicado, se propusieron alternativas que permitan mejorar los rendimientos sin afectar los recursos naturales agua, suelo, aire y bosque los que deben conservarse para desarrollar la actividad turística sostenible por la cual es reconocido este sitio.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 31-39 mayo 2015
Medición de la innovación agropecuaria desde los territorios: una propuesta conceptual y metodológica
Authors: Rojas-Meza Jairo
Published: October 2016

Los aportes de la agricultura para el país son indiscutibles: cerca del 20% al Producto Interno Bruto, 40% del empleo nacional, alimentos; aunque la mayoría de cultivos se producen en sistemas convencionales algunos como el café y el cacao son generadores de servicios ecosistemicos como la captura de carbono y la infiltración de agua. Así mismo, la agricultura es generadora de cohesión social comunitaria y un extraordinario reservorio de cultura popular. Tres elementos de contexto ponen en riesgo este carácter multifuncional de la agricultura. Primero, el cambio climático, quizá sea el de mayor riesgo para el presente y futuro. Segundo, los bajos niveles de productividad, que se combinan con un proceso de degradación de los recursos suelo y agua. Tercero, el fin de la frontera agrícola, patrón del crecimiento de la agricultura en los últimos 60 años. Aunado a estos elementos la demanda por alimentos aumentará por el crecimiento natural de la población. Requerimos innovar en las tres dimensiones del concepto: organizacional, de producto y proceso. La propuesta que se plantea en este ensayo consta de ocho criterios con sus indicadores para medir innovación agropecuaria territorial, sustentados por un marco teórico y contextual ajustado a las condiciones de los territorios nicaragüenses. El instrumento podrá ser normalizado y utilizado por el Sistema Nicaragüense de Investigación e Innovación Agropecuaria.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 40-48 mayo 2015
Conceptualización e instrumentalización del territorio
Authors: Fernández-Hernández Carmen De Jesús
Published: October 2016

El presente trabajo es una breve revisión documental, con el objetivo de analizar la relación entre la conceptualización del territorio y su instrumentalización, a partir de la mirada de diferentes investigadores sobre el tema; se desarrolla la hipótesis de que a partir de éste como categoría científica, se debe deducir la instrumentalización de sus componentes, para el logro de la multidimensionalidad y la inclusión de todos los actores en su accionar social; en tal sentido, se ejemplifica con experiencias investigativos de diversos autores, en Nicaragua. Al omitir este proceso, se corre el riesgo de parcializar la mirada territorial.Revista Científica Vol. 15. Nº 24, p. 49-53 mayo 2015
The Influence of Psychological Distance and Personal Relationship of Channel Members on Conflict, Satisfaction and Performance
Authors: Liu Yicheng
Published: October 2016

This study aims to find out the influence of psychological distance and personal relationship of channel members on conflict, satisfaction and performance. And we also study the connection between psychological distance and personal relationship and the influence of personal relationship on organizational trust. Besides, we discuss the substitution effect of personal relationship to organizational relationship, in the specific business environment of China, especially in the cooperation between small distributors and large suppliers. The trust on the salesmen of suppliers from the dealers may have more influence on their decision and behaviors than the trust on the supply organization. So the influence of organizational trust may not be very significant in our study. Our data are from 200 gas stations of Sinopec. And we design panel data regressions of several dimensions for every research variable, to study it objectively and comprehensively. Based on the results of regressions, this study try to explain the effect of psychological distance and personal relationship on the factors of channel, and put forward some advice to company operation. The conclusion of our study may be different from many traditional theories, because we find that the organizational trust doesn’t affect conflict, satisfaction and performance significantly.
Acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy due to severe hemolysis after mechanical thrombectomy
Authors: Bedi Puneet , Addanki Daniel , Reichman Aaron , Chou Shyan-Yih , Reiser Ira
Published: October 2016

Deep vein thrombosis is a frequently encountered medical condition, and one that is associated with significant morbidity if not promptly diagnosed and treated.  Anticoagulation alone is, at times, insufficient for recanalization, particularly in those patients with ileofemoral thromboses.  Pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis has been used for clot dissolution and removal in these cases.  Although hemolysis could occur due to mechanical lysis of red blood cells during the procedure, acute kidney injury has seldom been reported.  We now report a case of massive hemoglobinuria that occurred immediately after the use of a pharmacomechanical catheter-directed technique to dissolve large deep vein thrombi.  Severe oliguric acute renal failure ensued, complicated by uremic pericarditis and requiring four sessions of hemodialysis therapy.
Rupture of Accura balloon during percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy
Authors: S Pradhan , PK Sahoo , S Mallick , K Padhi J
Published: October 2016

Percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) is one of the treatment modality in the management of rheumatic mitral stenosis. Reuse of sterilized PTMC balloon catheters has been widely practiced in developing countries to bring down procedural cost. PTMC by reused balloons  are prone to deform and rupture during procedure. This can cause fatal complications like embolism of air or balloon material. Herein, we report a case of Accura balloon rupture during PTMC without any fatal complication. Thus, during balloon preparation particularly of reused balloon, it should be examined for any deformity or tear and air should be removed completely to prevent the fatal outcome.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Determinants of Swap Problem in the Supply Chain of the Petroleum Industry
Authors: Al-Hussain Raed , Khorramshahgol Reza
Published: October 2016

Applying mathematical modeling to solve swap problems, specifically in the petroleum industry, have proven to help the decision makers to better determine what, where, and how much to swap in order to reduce supply chain (SC) costs and improve its surplus. However, for a better determination of the alternatives and a more profound evaluation of the tradeoffs among them, a comprehensive analysis of the results and a thorough investigation of their impact on the parties involved in swap are crucial. This research performs a detailed sensitivity analysis of the swap problem to examine the effect of different operational parameters on the cost savings realized along the supply chain of the organizations involved in swap. Findings of this study suggest that, if performed properly, swap can significantly reduce supply chain costs and may result in substantial savings, creating a win-win situation for all parties engaged in swap.
Europarties after Enlargement: Organization, Ideology and Competition
Authors: Janebová Pavlína
Published: October 2016

Bressanelli, Edoardo (2014). Europarties after Enlargement: Organization, Ideology and Competition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 206 pages.
Democratic Politics in a European Union Under Stress
Authors: T. Walter Aaron
Published: October 2016

Cramme, Olaf; Hobolt, Sara B (Eds.) (2014). Democratic Politics in a European Union Under Stress. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 272 pages.
Comparing Democracies 4: Elections and Voting in a Changing World
Authors: Nemčok Miroslav
Published: October 2016

LeDuc, Lawrence; Niemi, Richard G.; Norris, Pippa (Eds.) (2014). Comparing Democracies 4: Elections and Voting in a Changing World. London: Sage, 247 pages.
Pathologist Effort in the Performance of Fetal, Perinatal, and Pediatric Autopsies: A Survey of Practice
Authors: Pacheco M. Cristina , Reed Robyn C.
Published: October 2016

Context.—Autopsy is an important tool for quality assurance and improving patient care. Fetal, perinatal, and pediatric autopsies have the additional benefit of identifying conditions that may have increased risk of recurrence. In contrast to adult autopsies, special collections and testing are frequently used. Pathologist effort in fetal, perinatal, and pediatric autopsy has not been well documented.

Objective.—To prospectively quantify pathologist time required to complete fetal, perinatal, and pediatric autopsies, and to gather information on special studies and whether or not a cause of death was identified.

Design.—The Society for Pediatric Pathology Practice Committee disseminated a survey to pathologists to complete for each autopsy performed. Surveys recorded age/gestation, time spent on chart review, prosection, and microscopy, special testing performed, time spent on a discussion or presentation of findings, and whether a cause of death was found.

Results.—We report results of 351 surveys. Pathologist effort in fetal cases was, on average, 5.9 hours; in perinatal cases, 9.8 hours; and in pediatric cases, 15.4 hours. Reflecting complexity, a total of 603 collections for ancillary studies were performed, most commonly karyotype, frozen tissue, and microbiology cultures. A cause of death was identified in 295 of 351 cases (84%). Most cases were presented at conferences.

Conclusions.—Fetal, perinatal, and pediatric autopsies are time intensive and frequently complex. They have high clinical value, guiding risk assessment and reproductive decision-making by families. Understanding the time contribution by pathologists allows departments and hospitals to predict staffing.
Development of a Prototype Immunohistochemistry Assay to Measure Programmed Death Ligand-1 Expression in Tumor Tissue
Authors: Dolled-Filhart Marisa , Locke Darren , Murphy Tiffany , Lynch Frank , Yearley Jennifer H. , Frisman Dennis , Pierce Robert , Weiner Russell , Wu Dianna , Emancipator Kenneth
Published: October 2016

Context.—

With the abundance of therapeutics targeted against programmed death receptor-1 and its ligand (PD-L1) that are currently approved or in clinical development, there is interest in identifying those patients most likely to respond to these drugs. Expression of PD-L1 may be an indicator of an initial and robust inflammatory response to the presence of tumor cells. Therefore, tumors that express PD-L1 may be the most likely to respond to therapies that interrupt the negative feedback mechanism that leads to PD-L1 upregulation.

Objective.—

To develop a prototype immunohistochemistry assay using the anti–PD-L1 antibody clone 22C3.

Design.—

The assay was developed and optimized using commercially available reagents and archival tumor-bank tissue.

Results.—

The optimized immunohistochemistry method had high precision and reproducibility. Using the prototype assay in 142 non–small cell lung cancer and 79 melanoma archival tumor-bank tissue samples, PD-L1 staining was observed at the plasma membrane of nucleated tumor and nontumor cells and, in some cases, as a distinct lichenoid pattern at the tumor-stroma border. Using a preliminary scoring method, 56% (80 of 142) of non–small cell lung cancer and 53% (42 of 79) of melanoma samples were defined as PD-L1+ based on a modified H-score of 1 or more or the presence of a distinctive staining pattern at the tumor-stroma interface.

Conclusions.—

The immunohistochemistry assay using the anti–PD-L1 antibody 22C3 merits further investigation in clinical trials and prevalence assessments to further understand the prognostic and predictive value of PD-L1 expression in cancer.
Estimating the National Costs of Regulating Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Authors: Russell Caroline G. , Morley Kevin M.
Published: October 2016

A prior assessment estimating the national compliance costs associated with perchlorate (Russell et al. 2009) was updated to account for utility actions taken in response to state regulations for perchlorate in California and Massachusetts. The updated cost assessment reinforces concern that the potential impacts of establishing a federal maximum contaminant level for perchlorate on individual systems are significant, particularly for small water systems. Estimated costs for systems serving a population of less than 500 are approximately $3/1,000 gal, representing a potential increase in annual household water bills of more than $500 for a family of four. Some impacted public water systems may avoid treatment costs by abandoning high‐concentration sources. However, most of these systems will eventually incur costs to replace the lost water supply. This study demonstrates that opportunity costs for lost water (source abandonment) are comparable to treatment costs.
Data‐Driven HR: Creating a Turnover Response Plan Based on the Kaplan–Meier Estimator
Authors: Lam Stanley , Chan Aaron
Published: October 2016

When human resources (HR) professionals seek to make data‐driven personnel decisions at their utility, they find few tools exist to help them to understand employee turnover across the entire organization. This article addresses this gap by adapting the Kaplan–Meier estimator, or KM curve, from the field of oncology and applying it to the City of Houston's Public Utilities Division. The analysis used historical employee rosters for the period from 2007 to 2016 to determine which groups of utility employees contribute most to turnover. Findings indicate that the majority of employees who left the organization did so either during their first seven years of employment or near their 20‐year work anniversary. The resulting workforce plan includes recommendations for targeted intervention activities for these two groups. Other utilities can similarly apply the KM curve to develop an understanding of their patterns of turnover and to identify opportunities to increase employee retention.
Preozonation Effects on Organic Foulants in a Coagulation–Ultrafiltration Membrane Process
Authors: Biscardi Paul G. , Duranceau Steven J.
Published: October 2016

The effect of integrating ozone ahead of coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation (CFS) as pretreatment to ultrafiltration (UF) membranes was investigated at the bench scale for treatment of a surface water containing organic foulants. Ozone was applied before a CFS–UF process and compared with a CFS–UF condition without ozone as the control. While CFS alone reduced turbidity by 27%, CFS increased turbidity by 61% while applying ozone. When integrated with CFS and UF, however, ozone reduced filtrate true color by 40%, ultraviolet absorbance (UVA) at 254 nm by 10%, and specific UVA by 30%, relative to the control, indicating that while ozone had impaired turbidity removal during CFS pretreatment, it had improved removal of aromatic‐rich organics. Fluorescent excitation–emission matrixes confirmed that humic acid‐like and fulvic acid‐like substances known to cause irreversible fouling were retained on the control membrane but were absent on the membrane when ozone was integrated with CFS pretreatment.
Les Archives nationales du Québec : pour les affaires et la culture
Authors: Minotto Claude
Published: October 2016

Adoptée en décembre 1983, la Loi sur les archives du Québec assure la conservation, la mise en valeur et la diffusion des archives publiques, ainsi qu’un soutien aux services d’archives privées. Les Archives nationales du Québec sont chargées de l’application de la loi. L’auteur décrit le rôle important joué par cette institution et fait état des activités diverses mises en oeuvre par les neuf centres des Archives nationales du Québec.
La bibliothèque du Jardin botanique de Montréal
Authors: Arseneault Céline
Published: October 2016

La bibliothèque du Jardin botanique de Montréal possède des collections intéressantes en botanique, horticulture, aménagement paysager et écologie végétale. La bibliothèque a été restructurée et présente une image dynamique en fonction des multiples services qu’elle offre à ses usagers internes. Elle est ouverte au public pour consultation. Les volumes et brochures sont classés selon une classification spécifique décimale. Un répertoire spécialisé de vedettes-matière sert à l’indexation des monographies et au dépouillement des périodiques. Le processus d’informatisation des catalogues manuels a été entrepris. La médiathèque et la salle de lecture du pavillon japonais sont des centres documentaires satellites.
Les journaux dans les bibliothèques parlementaires
Authors: Bernier Gaston
Published: October 2016

Les parlements de par le monde sont d’intenses utilisateurs de journaux. Les bibliothèques parlementaires, pour répondre à la boulimie de ces usagers, prennent de nombreux abonnements, multiplient les services liés à l’actualité, produisent des instruments de travail facilitant le repérage des nouvelles et consultent de plus en plus souvent les bases de données événementielles. La situation à l’Assemblée nationale, au Parlement canadien et dans les assemblées européennes sert ici à illustrer les propos de l’auteur.
Technologies optiques, CD-ROM et bibliothèques
Authors: Deschatelets Gilles , Carmel Lucie
Published: October 2016

Dans des articles précédents, nous avons présenté les principales
caractéristiques des nouvelles technologies optiques, particulièrement du CD-ROM, et
son importance accrue pour les bibliothèques et les services d’information, malgré
une utilisation relativement faible (7,7 %) dans les bibliothèques du Québec en
avril 1989. Ce troisième article propose une stratégie d’implantation d’un service
de CD-ROM dans une bibliothèque sous forme de modèle décisionnel. L’on aborde ce
volet principalement sous l’angle du choix et de l’acquisition de produits sur
CD-ROM, de l’équipement requis et des impacts organisationnels du nouveau
service.

Un prochain article traitera de l’évaluation des produits sur CD-ROM et plus
particulièrement des bases de données bibliographiques. Il sera présenté sous la
forme d’une grille d’évaluation commentée. Enfin, dans un dernier article, l’on
abordera la question de la mise en réseau des CD-ROM.
L’incendie de la Bibliothèque du Parlement en 1849
Authors: Gallichan Gilles
Published: October 2016

Le 25 avril 1849, des émeutiers incendièrent le parlement du Canada-Uni et détruisirent la bibliothèque et les archives législatives. Cet article retrace l’histoire de cette institution et résume les circonstances qui ont entouré sa disparition tragique. La perte de la Bibliothèque du Parlement a été une dure épreuve pour la vie culturelle de la colonie canadienne au milieu du XIXe siècle.
Le prêt entre bibliothèques au Canada : stratégies et plan
Authors: Blair Rolande
Published: October 2016

Par le biais du prêt entre bibliothèques, l’auteure présente un modèle pour la mise en commun globale des ressources documentaires au Canada. Partant des réseaux documentaires régionaux, provinciaux et territoriaux, elle en fait ressortir les principales composantes et les tendances actuelles. Puis, elle propose, à partir de la situation actuelle, les éléments d’un plan à court et à long termes qui serviraient à bâtir l’infrastructure d’un réseau documentaire pancanadien.
Des bibliothèques pour un meilleur développement culturel au Québec
Authors:   Association pour l’avancement des sciences et des techniques de la                documentation (ASTED)
Published: October 2016

Le Comité de rédaction de Documentation et bibliothèques publie le mémoire que le Conseil d’administration de l’ASTED a préparé et a fait parvenir à la Commission parlementaire sur la culture qui étudie les recommandations du Rapport Arpin. Il n’est habituel que la revue publie les « mémoires » préparés par l’Association. Mais il a semblé aux membres du Comité de rédaction que le sujet traité dans ce document revêtait une telle acuité qu’il était essentiel de le porter à la connaissance des membres de l’Association et des lecteurs de la revue.
Les activités de conservation au sein des universités canadiennes et autres organismes
Authors: Thouin Richard
Published: October 2016

Les bibliothèques universitaires et les bibliothèques de recherche sont confrontées au problème de la détérioration des collections. Celle-ci est causée par la manipulation et par la composition chimique du papier acide qui le rendent friable. Ce problème de conservation des collections se pose à l’échelle mondiale. L’IFLA et l’UNESCO s’y sont déjà penchés. Au Québec, la CREPUQ et la Bibliothèque nationale du Québec ont élaboré des politiques communes d’intervention et au Canada, la Bibliothèque nationale du Canada développe aussi ses stratégies. Par-delà la nécessaire concertation pour résorber la danger de destruction des collections, l’auteur appelle à une action plus quotidienne pour que les responsables prennent des mesures propres à prolonger la vie de la documentation.
Des services documentaires adaptés aux personnes handicapées à l’Université de Montréal
Authors: Joanis Marc
Published: October 2016

Les étudiants handicapés s’inscrivent en nombre sans cesse croissant à l’Université de Montréal. L’exploitation de la documentation étant au coeur de la formation universitaire, des services documentaires adaptés sont offerts à tous les étudiants handicapés. De tels services se développent dans le cadre des bibliothèques selon un concept d’intégration des fonctions de lecture et d’écriture, deux activités qui sont pratiquées de manière indissociable par les étudiants dans les bibliothèques universitaires. Un local doté d’équipements issus de technologies récentes a été aménagé à la Bibliothèque des lettres et des sciences humaines. On constate toutefois que le succès des services adaptés auprès des étudiants tient principalement à l’action du personnel qui leur est exclusivement consacré et à une approche humaine et personnalisée.
Bibliothèque publique et faible lectorat
Authors: Séguin François
Published: October 2016

Un certain pourcentage de Québécois (43 %) éprouvent, à des degrés divers, des difficultés de lecture. L’auteur, qui fut membre du Comité sur l’alphabétisation de la Bibliothèque municipale de Montréal de février 1990 à février 1991, explique la nécessité pour la bibliothèque publique de développer des services adaptés aux besoins des faibles et très faibles lecteurs. Après avoir démontré que la tendance à la non-lecture trouve son ancrage dans les conditions socio-économiques, l’auteur traite des différents moyens qui peuvent être mis en oeuvre pour inciter les faibles lecteurs à mieux utiliser les services de la bibliothèque publique, et définit alors le nouveau rôle exigé des bibliothécaires en poste.
Embauche de personnes handicapées dans les bibliothèques
Authors: Janik Sophie
Published: October 2016

L’auteure veut sensibiliser les gestionnaires des bibliothèques à l’embauche du personnel handicapé. Après une brève réflexion sur le droit au travail, elle présente une revue de la documentation. Suivent ensuite la description des programmes d’aide à l’emploi administrés par l’Office des personnes handicapées du Québec et une section consacrée aux capacités des employés ayant des limitations fonctionnelles. Embaucher une personne handicapée est un choix rentable et enrichissant selon des témoignages.
La documentation périodique en anthropologie : variabilité, classification et indexation
Authors: Corbeil Pierre
Published: October 2016

La variabilité des périodiques en anthropologie est mise en évidence par l’analyse de 204 titres tirés du répertoire Ulrich’s. Même si 26 langues et 49 pays producteurs différents sont identifiés, il existe dans ce domaine un quasi-monopole anglo-saxon. L’hétérogénéité du contenu est déterminée par deux facteurs qui caractérisent le développement récent de l’anthropologie : l’interdisciplinarité et la multiplication des spécialités. Quatre classifications intuitives des périodiques sont évaluées et comparées à une typologie statistique. Peu de périodiques offrent à leurs lecteurs un index récapitulatif. Plusieurs des 22 index étudiés ne répondent pas aux critères de qualité proposés dans les manuels et les normes d’indexation.