bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Molecular evolution and expression of opsin genes in Hydra vulgaris
Authors: Munoz Aide Macias , Murad Rabi , Mortazavi Ali
Published: September 2019

Background The evolution of opsin genes is of great interest because it can provide insight into the evolution of light detection and vision. An interesting group in which to study opsins is Cnidaria because it is a basal phylum sister to Bilateria with much visual diversity within the phylum. Hydra vulgaris ( H. vulgaris ) is a cnidarian with a plethora of genomic resources to characterize the opsin gene family. This eyeless cnidarian has a behavioral reaction to light, but it remains unknown which of its many opsins functions in light detection. Here, we used phylogenetics and RNA-seq to investigate the molecular evolution of opsin genes and their expression in H. vulgaris . We explored where opsin genes are located relative to each other in an improved genome assembly and where they belong in a cnidarian opsin phylogenetic tree. In addition, we used RNA-seq data from different tissues of the H. vulgaris adult body and different time points during regeneration and budding stages to gain insight into their potential functions. Results We identified 45 opsin genes in H. vulgaris , many of which were located near each other suggesting evolution by tandem duplications. Our phylogenetic tree of cnidarian opsin genes supported previous claims that they are evolving by lineage-specific duplications. We identified two H. vulgaris genes ( HvOpA1 and HvOpB1 ) that fall outside of the two commonly determined Hydra groups; these genes possibly have a function in nematocytes and mucous gland cells respectively. We also found opsin genes that have similar expression patterns to phototransduction genes in H. vulgaris . We propose a H. vulgaris phototransduction cascade that has components of both ciliary and rhabdomeric cascades. Conclusions This extensive study provides an in-depth look at the molecular evolution and expression of H. vulgaris opsin genes. The expression data that we have quantified can be used as a springboard for additional studies looking into the specific function of opsin genes in this species. Our phylogeny and expression data are valuable to investigations of opsin gene evolution and cnidarian biology.
The Distribution of Preputial Vessels at Different Severity of Rat Congenital Hypospadias Model
Authors: Lin Defu , Liu Pei , Wang Guannan , Zhang Weiping , Sun Ning
Published: September 2019

Background To reconstruct and analyze the distribution of preputial vessels using micro-computerized tomography (micro-CT) in the finasteride induced congenital hypospadias rat model. Materials and methods Pregnant rats were exposed to finasteride from gestational days 12 to 17. According to the position of the urethral meatus, the pups were divided into normal, mild hypospadias and severe hypospadias groups. Six months after birth, the preputial blood vessels were observed by vascular perfusion with Microfil (a silicone-based polymer) and scanned by micro-CT. CTvox and NRecon were used to reconstruct 3-dimentional(3D) images. A pathological analysis of the specimen was taken to determine the position of Microfil. Results The normal group and the mild hypospadias group had similar preputial image characteristics. At the junction of the inner and outer prepuce, the deep layer vessels of the superficial fascia were transverse distributed and formed a vascular ring-like structure. Among the severe hypospadias group, five had sufficient blood circulation while six had insufficient blood circulation. In the sufficient blood circulation type, the ring-like vessels were found at the junction of the inner and outer prepuce similar to the normal and mild hypospadias group. However, only a small amount of capillary supply to this area in the insufficient type. Conclusion Compares to the traditional techniques, micro-CT improves understanding the 3D structure of the hypospadias preputial vascular. The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with rich blood circulation was suitable to be a vascular pedicle flap.
Reverse Wedge Effect Following Intramedullary Nailing of a Basicervical Trochanteric Fracture Variant Combined with a Mechanically Compromised Greater Trochanter
Authors: Zhang Yu , Hu Jun , Qin Xiaodong , Li Xiang , Hong Guqi
Published: September 2019

Background: To introduce an unreported intraoperative complication in intramedullary nailing (IN) of a trochanteric fracture variant characterized by a basicervical fracture line and coronally disrupted greater trochanter (GT).Materials and Methods : A total of 414 trochanteric fractures (TF) treated with INs from 2013 to 2017 were included. After analysis of intraoperative fluoroscopy, 33 cases, including 21 females and 12 males, with a mean age of 72.5 years (33 to 96 years) were identified for internal rotation of the cephalocervical fragment and inferior opening at the basicervical fracture line caused by nailing a satisfactorily reduced TF. The morphological features of those patients were analyzed on CT scan. On radiograph, the magnitude of the displacement and final femoral neck-shaft angle were measured.Results: CT analysis demonstrated that the basicervical fracture line and the posterolateral fragment (PLF) detached from the GT were the two dominant features of this cohort. They were classified according to the number of main fragments: a 3-fragmentary subgroup containing three consistent fragments (cephalocervical fragment, PLF and distal femoral shaft) and a 4-fragmentary subgroup embracing one additional fragment (lesser trochanter). The four subtypes were as follows: the 3-fragmentary S indicating a small PLF (6 cases), the 3-fragmentary M presenting a moderate PLF (3 cases), the 3-fragmentary L standing for the PLF involving whole lesser trochanter (LT) (4 cases) and the 4-fragmentary GL incorporating separated PLF and LT fragments (20 cases). Geological analysis demonstrated that the majority of the basicervical fracture lines (81.8%) just crossed the center of the piriformis fossa, while the others marginally involved the medial wall of the GT. Postoperatively, the mean width of the inferior opening at the basicervical region was 9.2±4.6 mm. The mean NSA was 135.2±7.8 degrees. The comparison between the 3- and 4-fragmentary subgroups revealed no significant differences in magnitude of displacement and NSA. Conclusion: This unreported intraoperative complication predominantly occurred in the intramedullary nailed basicervical trochanteric fracture variant combined with a PLF from the GT. This secondary displacement was caused by an impingement of the reamer with the superolateral cortex of the cephalocervical fragment and should be addressed during the operation.
Results of surgery using a locking plate for proximal humerus fractures in patients older than 80 years: A retrospective case series
Authors: Shin Won Chul , Kang Suk-Woong , Son Seung Min , Bae Hyuk
Published: September 2019

Background: To evaluate the results of surgical treatment using a locking plate for proximal humeral fractures in patients aged >80 years. Methods: Between September of 2013 and March of 2016, there were 22 patients who received locking plate fixation from proximal humeral fractures over 80 years-old. Among the 22 cases, Clinical, radiological results were analyzed for 19 patients who were able to follow up more than one year. We analyzed bone union, neck-shaft angle, UCLA score, range of motion compared to opposite side and complication. Clinical, radiological results were investigated for medial comminuted fracture or not.Results: All the patients achieved bone union. The mean bone union time was 13.7 weeks, and the mean neck-shaft angle was 126.4. The mean University of California, Los Angeles, shoulder score was 22.4, and score was <28 point in 12 patients. The mean forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, and internal rotation angles were 129.2°, 112.3°, 44.2°, and L2. All motions were significantly different from the normal shoulder motion. A significant difference was found in the loss of neck-shaft angle according to the medial comminuted fracture.Conclusion: In the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures in patients aged >80 years, use of a locking plate attained bone union with relatively satisfactory results. However, we considered that prevention of and training for postoperative stiffness are necessary. Other surgical methods should be considered for patients with complex displaced fractures, especially those with medial comminuted fractures.
How feasible is it to abandon statistical significance? A reflection based on a short survey
Authors: Diaz-Quijano Fredi Alexander , Calixto Fernando Morelli , Silva José Mário Nunes da
Published: September 2019

Background : There is a growing trend in using the “statistically significant” term in the scientific literature. However, harsh criticism of this concept motivated the recommendation to withdraw its use of scientific publications. We aimed to validate the support and the feasibility of adherence to this recommendation, among researchers having declared in favor of removing the statistical significance. Methods : We surveyed signatories of an article published that defended this recommendation, to validate their opinion and ask them about how likely they will retire the concept of statistical significance. Results: We obtained 151 responses which confirmed the support for the mentioned publication in aspects such as the adequate interpretation of the p-value, the degree of agreement, and the motivations to sign it. However, there was a wide distribution of answers about how likely are they to use the concept of "statistical significance” in future publications. About 42% declared being neutral, or that would likely use it again. We described arguments referred by several signatories and discussed aspects to be considered in the interpretation of research results. Conclusions : The declared position against the use of statistical significance had had legitimate support from numerous researchers. However, the full application of this recommendation does not seem feasible. The arguments related to the inappropriate use of statistical tests should promote more education among researchers and users of scientific evidence.
Prevalence difference of Helicobacter pylori infection between Tibetan and Han ethnics: A meta-analysis on epidemiologic studies
Authors: Bai Dan , Liu Kai , Wang An-Mo , Duan Si-Yu , Zhang Wei-Han , Bajracharya Pujan Man , Chen Xin-Zu , Hu Jian-Kun
Published: September 2019

Background Helicobacter pylori (Hp) appears worldwide prevalent as a primary carcinogenic pathogen of human gastric cancer. China is a multi-ethnic country, and the prevalence of Hp infection may be diverse among ethnics. This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the prevalence of Hp infection between Tibetan and Han ethnics.Methods The databases, PubMed, Web of Science, Blackwell Journals, CNKI, and Wanfang were searched. Those studies which reported the prevalence of Hp infection between Tibetans and Hans in China were eligible. There were no limitation to Hp detection method, publication language, and observation period. RevMan 5.3 and Stata 12.0 softwares were used for heterogeneity tests and meta-analyses. Meanwhile, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias evaluation were performed where applicable.Results Totally, 11 studies with 3,826 Tibetans and 19,787 Hans were analyzed. The pooled prevalence of Hp infection were 62.2% and 55.3% among Tibetans and Hans, respectively. Tibetans had higher risk of Hp infection than Hans (OR=1.38, 95% CI 1.05-1.80). In subgroup analysis, those Tibetans with upper gastrointestinal symptoms (OR=1.51, 95% CI 1.06-2.16), inhabiting in Tibet (OR=1.51, 95% CI 1.22-1.87), or in Northwestern region (OR=1.15, 95% CI 1.00-1.31) had significantly higher risk of Hp infection. Additionally, in recent ten years, Hans appeared a decreased risk of Hp infection (OR=1.81, 95% CI 1.42-2.30). Heterogeneity was common, while sensitivity analyses showed partially inconsistent results against main findings.Conclusions This study demonstrated the higher prevalence of Hp infection in Tibetans compared with Hans, especially in recent years, or in the Tibet and the northwest China, as well as symptomatic Tibetans. It suggests tailored strategy and robustness need further consider for Hp screening and eradication among Tibetans.Trial registration: The present systematic review and meta-analysis was registered in the PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews supported by the National Institute for Health Research of the National Health Service (NHS), UK (registration number: CRD42019121192).
How mHealth can facilitate collaboration in diabetes care: qualitative analysis of co-design workshops
Authors: Bradway Meghan , Morris Rebecca L , Giordanengo Alain , Årsand Eirik
Published: September 2019

Background Individuals with diabetes are using mobile health (mHealth) to make decisions regarding self-management. However, individuals can understand even more about their diabetes by sharing these patient-gathered data (PGD) with health professionals. We conducted experience-based co-design (EBCD) workshops, with the aim of gathering end-users’ needs and expectations for a PGD-sharing system.Methods The first workshop (2017) included patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) (n=4) and general practitioners (GPs) (n=3). The second workshop (2018) included patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (n=5), diabetes specialists (n=2) and a nurse. The workshops involved two sessions: separate morning sessions for patients and healthcare providers (HCPs), followed by a joint lunch and afternoon session for all participants together. A discussion guide was used to gather input regarding end-users’ expectations for the system. Participants then created and explained their own ideas for a data-sharing system, using paper-prototypes. Workshops were audio recorded, transcribed and translated from Norwegian to English. Inductive thematic analysis was performed.Results The main emergent themes were mHealth technologies’ impacts on end-users, and functionalities of a data-sharing system. Patients and providers agreed that PGD could be used by HCPs to provide more concrete self-management recommendations. Participants made paper-prototypes to explain which data types to gather and display, and how the systems could be used to facilitate shared-decision making. However, all also agreed that a data-sharing system alone was not enough to achieve the full effect of mHealth.Conclusion While seemingly contradictory, these results revealed that by bringing both together in the joint sessions, they were also able to equally elaborate their understanding of realistic limitations and solutions for mHealth integration. These workshops not only demonstrated the value of involving both parties together in co-design, they enabled participants to highlight that mHealth integration requires both validation of the technology as well as research into feasible changes throughout health care education and practice.
Designing of pressure-free filtration system integrating polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan-silver nanoparticle membrane for purification of microbe-containing water
Authors: Taha Tarek H. , Abu-Saied M. A. , Elnouby Mohamed S. , Hashem Mohamed , Alamri Saad , Mostafa Yasser
Published: September 2019

The study is concerned with the designing of a pressure-free filtration system that contains a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/chitosan (CS) polymeric membrane integrated with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for the purification of microbe-contaminated water. The AgNPs were greenly synthesized using culture filtrate of Bacillus endophyticus. PVA/CS membrane was prepared, integrated with washed and unwashed silver nanoparticles, and their proper integration was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), particle size analyzer (PSA) and mechanical properties. The membrane was tested against six pathogenic microbes and showed potent antimicrobial activity especially against Klebsiella pneumoniae. A tap water sample was passed through the filtration system and tested for its microbial content before and after filtration. The obtained results showed that the optical densities of the tap water before the treatment and after the passage through the PVA/CS membrane were 1.397 and 1.214, respectively, with almost 88% of the original microbial content. The optical density of the tap water after passage through PVA/CS–washed AgNPs membrane was close to zero. The repeated observations resulting from the obtained optical densities of treated and untreated water refer to the future applicability of the prepared materials and the designed system for the safe purification of microbe-contaminated water for drinking, industrial or pharmaceutical purposes.
5. Sınıf Matematik Ders Kitabının Değerlerimiz Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: Sayın Volkan , Orbay Keziban , Altunay Şam Emine
Published: September 2019

Bir toplumun
varlığını sürdürebilmesi için temel değerleri çocuklarına aşılaması gerekir. Bu
aşılama okullarda ders ortamında öğretmen eşliğinde olabileceği gibi çocuğun
okul dışı çalışma ortamında kendisinin bile farkında olmadan kitabıyla çalışırken
bilinçaltında gerçekleşebilir. Dolayısıyla ders kitaplarında yer alan değerler
önem kazanmaktadır. Bu araştırmada ortaokul 5. Sınıf matematik ders kitabının
matematik öğretimi programında yer alan değerler açısından incelenmesi
amaçlanmıştır. Bu değerler adalet, dostluk, dürüstlük, öz denetim, sabır,
saygı, sevgi, sorumluluk, vatanseverlik ve yardımseverliktir. Araştırmada nitel
araştırma yöntemi benimsenip doküman incelemesi ile veriler toplanmıştır.
Verilerin çözümlenmesinde betimsel analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen
sonuçlara göre en çok değinilen değerler öz denetim, adalet, yardımseverlik ve
sorumluluk değerleri olup en az değinilen değerler ise dostluk, dürüstlük,
vatanseverlik, saygı ve sevgi değerleridir. Ünitelere göre değerlerin dağılımında
düzensizlik olduğu görülmüş ve betimsel analizler örneklerle birlikte ayrıntılı
bir şekilde verilmiştir.
Birgi Tarihi Yerleşiminin Sürdürülebilir Bir Yaklaşımla Korunmasında Yer Kimliğinin Rolü
Authors: Saçan Cansu , Yılmaz Yonca , Birol Hümeyra
Published: September 2019

Toplumun içinde yaşadığı doğal ve yapay çevre ile etkileşimini ve bu etkileşim çerçevesinde karşılıklı olarak değişimini konu alan çalışmalar, doğal ve yapılı çevrenin sunduğu fiziksel unsurların yanı sıra kullanıcı toplumun tarihsel, kültürel ve sosyal değerlerini de konu almaktadır. Söz konusu etkenler ile şekillenen toplum-çevre ilişkileri, aidiyet ve sahiplenme duygularının oluşmasında, toplumsal kimliğin ve yer kimliğinin kurulmasında etkin rol oynamaktadır. Yer kimliği, birey ve toplumların değer, ideal, davranış ve becerileri ile biçimlendirdikleri mekânsal ve kentsel örüntü üzerinden kendilerini tanımlaması olarak tariflenmektedir. Bu yaklaşım, geçmiş-bugün ilişkisini somutlaştıran ve yerin zamanda sürekliliğini ortaya koyan tarihi alanları yer kimliğinin önemli bir parçası haline getirmektedir. Bu nedenle, kültürel mirasımızın önemli parçası olan tarihi alanların sürdürülebilir bir yaklaşımla korunması hedefinin benimsendiği günümüzde, toplum yer ilişkilerinin güçlendirilerek sürdürülmesi önemlidir. Bu kavramsal çerçeve içinde kurgulanan çalışma, tarihi alanların korunmasında toplum-yer ilişkilerinin sürdürülebilirliğine ilişkin tartışmaları, geleneksel karakterini büyük ölçüde koruyabilmiş olan Birgi yerleşimi üzerinden ele almaktadır. Bu kapsamda yerleşimin tarihsel ve günümüz dinamikleri üzerinden toplum-yer ilişkilerinin nasıl şekillendiği ve yer kimliğinin temel unsurları irdelenmekte; yerin yüzleşmekte olduğu kültürel turizm etkisi ile dönüşümü ve bu kapsamda toplum-yer ilişkilerinin nasıl evrildiği tartışılmaktadır. Öte yandan, yerleşimde sürmekte olan koruma yaklaşımları ele alınmakta, yerleşimin sürdürülebilir bir yaklaşımla korunması kapsamında yer kimliğinin güçlendirilerek sürdürülebilmesi için ilkesel öneriler geliştirilmektedir.
Improving Community Capacity in Rapid Disaster Mapping: An Evaluation of Summer School
Authors: Sutrisno Dewayany , Shih Peter Tian-Yuan , Bin Hashim Mazlan , Qin RongJun , Wicaksono Pramaditya , Syaifoel Rahman
Published: September 2019

Experiences with natural disasters have intensified recent efforts to enhance cooperation mechanisms among official disaster management institutions to community participation. These experiences reveal a need to enhance rapid mapping technical assistance to be developed and shared among young scientists through a summer school. However, the question arose of how effective this summer school to be used as a tool to increase scientists’ understanding and capacity. This study sought to evaluate the extent to which human resource capacity building can be effectively implemented. The methods used for this evaluation is through observations, questionnaires and a weighted scoring based on knowledge, skills and attitudes’ criteria. The results indicate a significant improvement in knowledge (94.56%), skills (82%) and attitudes (85.20%) among the participants. Even though there are still gaps in participants’ skills, the summer school was found to be an effective way to train the young scientists for rapid mapping.
Significados de la corrupción en universitarios dominicanos, docentes en formación
Authors: García-Leguizamón Fernando
Published: September 2019

De manera general, la corrupción se caracteriza como el abuso de un poder encargado, con el fin de obtener un beneficio particular. La gran corrupción ha sido abundantemente abordada desde diferentes perspectivas en las ciencias sociales, pero solo en tiempos relativamente recientes se ha otorgado una mayor importancia al estudio de la pequeña corrupción, la que emerge y se reproduce en prácticas cotidianas que se confunden con la lógica del intercambio privado de favores. Este interés ha implicado la adopción de una mirada culturalista para la comprensión de los significados que en contextos particulares le asignan los sujetos al fenómeno. Siguiendo este camino, nos preguntamos aquí por los significados que un grupo de estudiantes universitarios articulan colectivamente en torno a la corrupción, cuando se encuentran en situaciones sociales de habla. Suponemos que las interacciones lingüísticas que allí ocurren permiten identificar repertorios interpretativos, esto es, recursos culturales compartidos, disponibles para la descripción y la evaluación del fenómeno, recursos con los que los sujetos adoptan frente a la corrupción una posición no exenta de variaciones y tensiones. El acercamiento a estos significados se realizó desde una perspectiva cualitativa, empleando la técnica del grupo focal. La población del estudio son estudiantes de la carrera de educación, en la ciudad de San Pedro de Macorís, en República Dominicana. Identificamos tres de estos repertorios: el de la victimización, el de la aceptación-justificación y el de la superación ética.
Beyond the Cabello-Severini-Winter framework: Making sense of contextuality without sharpness of measurements
Authors: Kunjwal Ravi
Published: September 2019

We develop a hypergraph-theoretic framework for Spekkens contextuality applied to Kochen-Specker (KS) type scenarios that goes beyond the Cabello-Severini-Winter (CSW) framework. To do this, we add new hypergraph-theoretic ingredients to the CSW framework. We then obtain noise-robust noncontextuality inequalities in this generalized framework by applying the assumption of (Spekkens) noncontextuality to both preparations and measurements. The resulting framework goes beyond the CSW framework in both senses, conceptual and technical. On the conceptual level: 1) as in any treatment based on the generalized notion of noncontextuality à la Spekkens, we relax the assumption of outcome determinism inherent to the Kochen-Specker theorem but retain measurement noncontextuality, besides introducing preparation noncontextuality, 2) we do not require the exclusivity principle -- that pairwise exclusive measurement events must all be mutually exclusive -- as a fundamental constraint on measurement events of interest in an experimental test of contextuality, given that this property is not true of general quantum measurements, and 3) as a result, we do not need to presume that measurement events of interest are ``sharp" (for any definition of sharpness), where this notion of sharpness is meant to imply the exclusivity principle. On the technical level, we go beyond the CSW framework in the following senses: 1) we introduce a source events hypergraph -- besides the measurement events hypergraph usually considered -- and define a new operational quantity Corr that appears in our inequalities, 2) we define a new hypergraph invariant -- the weightedmax-predictability -- that is necessary for our analysis and appears in our inequalities, and 3) our noise-robust noncontextuality inequalities quantify tradeoff relations between three operational quantities -- Corr, R, and p0 -- only one of which (namely, R) corresponds to the Bell-Kochen-Specker functionals appearing in the CSW framework; when Corr=1, the inequalities formally reduce to CSW type bounds on R. Along the way, we also consider in detail the scope of our framework vis-à-vis the CSW framework, particularly the role of Specker's principle in the CSW framework, i.e., what the principle means for an operational theory satisfying it and why we don't impose it in our framework.
Teoria do reconhecimento e interações cotidianas: o caso das lutas dos quilombolas do Pará
Authors: Bargas Janine , Maia Rousiley
Published: September 2019

Este artigo explora a teoria do reconhecimento, a fim de demonstrar sua pertinência para investigações sobre processos de subjetivação e politização de grupos sociais. Ao focalizar o caso das comunidades quilombolas do Pará, a análise busca responder, de modo situado, como situações históricas de desrespeito a esses grupos sociais, em um processo intersubjetivo que perpassa por distintos processos comunicativos de interação cotidiana, convertem-se em lutas. Acreditamos que os elos construídos nas interações possibilitam o compartilhamento dos sentimentos de injustiça e a promoção de uma interpretação comum sobre os danos sofridos, a partir de percepções geralmente difusas e dispersas na vida social dos sujeitos. A  articulação de formas de resistência e agendas concernentes são atadas a essas interpretações.
O bolero de um migrante fracassado: consumo e fracasso em No Quiero Quedarme Sola y Vacia
Authors: Duarte Filho Ricardo
Published: September 2019

O presente artigo almeja discutir a questão do fracasso e migração queer a partir do romance No quiero quedarme sola y vacia (2006), de Angel Lozada. A partir da análise do texto almejo discorrer sobre como uma leitura queer da obra nos permite pensar linhas de fuga ao discurso liberal do bom imigrante como aquele que ajuda o país a prosperar. Aqui me interesso pelo mau imigrante: aquele que contrai dívidas, que não gosta de trabalhar e que não se encaixa nas expectativas locais do que é ser um bom cidadão. Julgo que a discussão propiciada por essa figura nos permita vislumbrar como uma aproximação queer nos permite ver rupturas no discurso neoliberal da promoção do trabalho como forma de realização pessoal e marcador subjetivo.
Diva da Sarjeta: ideologia enviadescida e blasfêmea pop-profana nas políticas de audiovisibilidade da travesti paulistana Linn da Quebrada
Authors: De Melo Rocha Rose , Rezende Aline
Published: September 2019

Neste artigo, analisamos algumas das formas de resistência mobilizadas pela artista, performer, bailarina e cantora paulistana Linn da Quebrada, atentando para modos de ocupar as cidades e as redes sociais que ressignificam corpos, espaços midiáticos e vida cotidiana. Filha de mãe alagoana, criada nas periferias urbanas de São Paulo, ouvindo funk e as pregações das testemunhas de Jeová, Linn é a poeta “papo reto”, que encara os machões, com seus “grandes membros eretos”, e sai em defesa das mulheres e do feminino, onde esteja e como se manifeste. Posicionando-se como bixa, trans, preta e periférica, Linn assume em suas rimas e aparições públicas o projeto de “envaidecer a viadagem”, fazer da estética “uma experiência radical” e de seu corpo uma ocupação.
Música y feminismo espiritual. Conceptos y estéticas religiosas en propuestas musicales recientes de artistas mujeres
Authors: Liska Mercedes
Published: September 2019

El feminismo espiritual aparece en las propuestas de diversas artistas mujeres de la música popular latinoamericana de creación reciente. Referencias ligadas al crecimiento y el bienestar personal y social, al equilibrio energético y los poderes femeninos ancestrales, que se manifiestan en el lenguaje poético o temático de canciones, en la composición visual, audiovisual y performática de los recitales. Un conjunto de representaciones religiosas presentes en distintas estéticas musicales contribuyen a visualizar poderes femeninos silenciados por el sistema patriarcal. Este trabajo analiza las formas estéticas en las que aparecen representadas prácticas y narrativas de espiritualidad en cuatro propuestas de artistas argentinas y las pone en relación con algunos de los discursos del escenario político contemporáneo.
PENGARUH INTANGIBLE ASSET TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DENGAN KEUNGGULAN BERSAING SEBAGAI MEDIASI
Authors: Purwanti Ika , . Mu’ah
Published: September 2019

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of intangible asset on financial performance with competitive advantage as a mediation at Tenun Ikat SMEs Lamongan. The research development is done by by studying and analyzing both the direct effect of intangible asset on financial performance, and indirect effect through competitive advantage. The research sample is 35 business units selected using saturated sampling method, that is all the members of the population sampled. Data is analyzed by Partial Least Square (PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results show that intangible asset has significant effect on competitive advantage, but has no significant effect on financial performance. Competitive advantage is related to financial performance. The mediation test indicates that competitive advantage gives the role as a complete mediation on the effect of intangible asset on financial performance. This research implies that in order to enhance SME’s financial performance, the manager should ensure that the firm has a competitive advantage. A well managed intangible asset will lead SMEs to win the completion and at the end it will enhance SME’s financial performance.
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL DISCLOSURES AND AUDIT COMPONENTS IN NON-DISCRETIONARY INCOME
Authors: Hatane Saarce Elsye , Rembulan Dewi , Tarigan Josua
Published: September 2019

This study aims to determine the relationship of Intellectual Capital Disclosures (ICD), audit committee characteristics (size, gender, education, expertise), and audit quality toward the performance of the company measured through Non-Discretionary Net Income (NDNI) and Cash Flow Operation (CFO). This study is conducted on service listed companies in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (Service Industry) from 2010 to 2016 by panel data regression method analyzed using random effect model. The results of this study indicate that components in ICD have no significant impact on firm performance. Some components in the audit committees are found to have significant positive relationship towards financial performance. The empirical results suggest that ICD serve as a tool in aiding firm performance. A corporation should practice ICD extensively to enjoy the impact on the firm performance and value. Most research studies the relationship between intellectual capital disclosures and board diversity toward firm performance individually. The interaction of intellectual capital disclosures and audit committee characteristics is analyzed and studied to see whether audit committee characteristics is a factor that can help and improve the effectiveness of firm performance. Audit quality is also being analyzed and being taken into consideration as a variable. This is the first study to find the relationship towards the firm performance using NDNI and CFO as the dependent variables
PENGUATAN WORD OF MOUTH MELALUI STRATEGI INTERNAL BRANDING DI PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA INDONESIA
Authors: . Farida , Prabowo Herry Agung , Wardhani Diah , Husnur Achmad
Published: September 2019

The purpose of this research is to generate a mapping the level of internal customer internalization of the PTS brands based on intellectual commitment and emotional commitment, as well as its influence on the power of WOM. The sample used is PTS' lecturer in Jakarta area as internal customer. Measurement of brand internalization in this research through the assessment of intellectual commitment, and emotional commitment of lecturers to PTS' brand. Data were collected through answers from questionnaires containing sample opinions on research variables. While the model of the influence of intellectual commitment and emotional commitment to WOM is done by using the model of Structural Equation Model (SEM) processed using the PLS program. The result of this research concludes that the lecturer is in the segment of brand activist. Another result of this research is intellectual commitment and emotional commitment are statistically significant influence on WOM. So that the WOM strength of the lecturer, can be built through the improvement of brand understanding, brand trust and brand delivery lecturers.
Penurunan tingkat cacat p-tank di line assembling 4 alumunium radiator dengan metode PDCA: Studi Kasus di PT. Denso Indonesia
Authors: Alfyanto Umar
Published: September 2019

The The high competition between products requires companies to provide the best for their consumers. Quality is one guarantee that must be given and fulfilled by the company to customers. The purpose of this study was to analyze the causes of P-tank defects and recommend countermeasures to prevent the recurrence of P-tank defects in the assembly line 4 of the Aluminum Radiator division using the PDCA method. Case studies carried out at PT. Denso Indonesia for the period January 2018 - March 2018.  Based on the research and data collection in the field it was found that the p-tank NG level was around 0.7 percent and be reduced to 0.4 percent.
Estado e industrialização pesada no Brasil: uma discussão teórica sobre o Plano de Metas (1956 – 1961)
Authors: Franca Acson Gusmão
Published: September 2019

O presente artigo se propõe a realizar um estudo sobre o Plano de Metas e sua relação com aindustrialização pesada no Brasil no período 1956 – 1961, tendo como orientação mais geral a atuação do Estadobrasileiro na elaboração e execução desse plano, por meio do planejamento econômico. Para tanto,primeiramente será apresentado o plano e suas metas setoriais, os problemas enfrentados pelo Estado paraexecutá-lo e as alternativas encontradas para superá-los. Em seguida, serão exibidos e discutidos os resultadosalcançados, bem como os impactos desses planos na indústria e na economia brasileiras. Em suma, os resultadosauferidos com este estudo, além de enaltecerem a importância do Plano de Metas enquanto primeira estratégia dedesenvolvimento colocada em prática no Brasil, também revelam as vicissitudes criadas pelo ingresso do capitalestrangeiro na economia brasileira nesse ínterim.
The identity of military heritage areas of the coast of Kurzeme
Authors: Ņitavska Natalija , Siliņa Monta
Published: September 2019

The coastal landscape of Kurzeme in Latvia is connected with the USSR border and military objects, established in the Soviet Union period that nowadays on losing their function are still on the coast and influence the landscape both physically and visually. These objects can be evaluated in different ways – both different and unfamiliar elements for the coastal landscape, as well as the potential of new landscape development. The research of the factors affecting the coastal development is a key to success for future coastal planning and management, as it helps to identify negative and positive landscape transformation processes, as well as their reflection on the identity of the coastal landscape. In order to understand the role of the military heritage of the coast of Kurzeme in the overall identity of the coastal landscape of Kurzeme, a survey of military areas was carried out by analyzing the physical and visual accessibility of the landscape, identifying the type of the landscape, existing elements, their materials and colour gamma, the current usage and state in common, as well as the emotional side of the landscape – feelings, impressions, atmosphere (sense of place). The information obtained in the survey helped to compile a biography of each of the military area landscapes, also based on the cultural and historical research of each landscape. The comparison of different landscape biographies of the military heritage of the coast of Kurzeme gives a perspective of their inclusion in the common identity of the coastal landscape of Kurzeme and reveals the potential for the development of these landscapes.
Cambio cultural en los jóvenes latinoamericanos
Authors: Torres Martínez Rubén
Published: September 2019

Recepción: 20/ 07/ 2019

Aceptación: 10/ 08/ 2019

Publicación: 05/ 09/2019

En últimas fechas hemos sido testigos de distintos movimientos de corte militante más no partidista, donde temas como la igualdad de género, la justicia social, el desarrollo sustentable se han impuesto como valores absolutos o “no negociables”. Paralelamente comienzan a aparecer otros movimientos como la causa animal, la ecología y el medio ambiente, así como el respeto por la diversidad cultural, como causas por las que vale la pena luchar ¿Acaso esto no es sino la emergencia de nuevos valores? los tiempos cambiantes permiten observar en los jóvenes expresiones ideológicas nuevas y diferentes a las tradicionales. Se considera que el proceso de construcción de identidad corresponde cada vez más a la manera en que asimila, digiere,  su proceso de socialización y formación, que a afiliaciones socioeconómicas o familiares.
Enfoque curricular de las Universidades Politécnicas Territoriales (UPT) para la transformación social
Authors: Corzo de Rodríguez Lucrecia
Published: September 2019

Recepción: 19/ 07/ 2019

Aceptación: 16/ 08/ 2019

Publicación: 05/ 09/2019

En el marco de la Misión Alma Mater, con el propósito de impulsar la transformación universitaria de la Educación Superior y propulsar su articulación institucional y territorial. De ahí, que estas universidades, tienen el compromiso de contribuir al desarrollo integral y sustentable de cada uno de los territorios, en apoyo a la apropiación social del conocimiento desde nuevas perspectivas inéditas, a través de la formación integral liberadora y la vinculación activa con proyectos de desarrollo de la región y el país. En ese sentido, resulta interesante presentar un análisis reflexivo acerca del enfoque curricular de las UPT para la transformación social. A manera de cierre, a los fines de fortalecer los procesos de formacion integral para la apropiación social colectiva del  se formulan un conjunto de aspectos a nivel institucional, organizacional, profesoral y curricular de las UPT para el desarrollo social integrado.
La viabilidad ambiental: Una mirada desde los proyectos socio integradores
Authors: Corzo de Rodríguez Lucrecia , Chirinos Jeanmary
Published: September 2019

Recepción: 15/ 07/ 2019

Aceptación: 13/ 08/ 2019

Publicación: 05/ 09/2019

Los Proyectos Socio Integradores (PSI) que se vienen realizando en la Universidad Politécnica Territorial de Falcón Alonso Gamero (UPTAG), se caracterizan porque se conciben como el direccionamiento de la manifestación y voluntad colectiva de las comunidades organizadas, surgen a partir de los problemas o potencialidades territoriales diagnosticadas, es por ello que nace el propósito de esta investigación: Develar el significado que le otorgan los estudiantes de química a la construcción de la VA en los PSI realizados en los últimos cinco años, la investigación se enmarca en el paradigma interpretativo, con un enfoque cualitativo, empleando el método hermenéutico. Los hallazgos develan un patrón de debilidades y falta de claridad conceptual de la VA. Se requiere cambios en la guía orientadora, así como formar a los docentes en la aplicación del eje transversal para garantizar egresados con conciencia humanística, ética y responsabilidad ambiental.
Software educativo para estimular el desarrollo de las inteligencias múltiples
Authors: Rojas Lisset , López Jennie
Published: September 2019

Recepción: 08/ 07/ 2019

Aceptación: 11/ 08/ 2019

Publicación: 05/ 09/2019

La  investigación tiene por objeto diagnosticar el proceso de desarrollo de las inteligencias múltiples de los estudiantes de sexto grado de la Escuela Primaria Bolivariana Polita D’ Lima del municipio Carirubana en el estado Falcón. El desarrollo de los objetivos fue bajo el enfoque cualitativo, diseño de Investigación Acción Participativa (IAP). Se promovió la tecnología en la praxis pedagogía y hacer de ellas grandes fortalezas, buscando promover los aportes en el ámbito educativo de la teoría de las inteligencias múltiples entre los docentes y estudiantes, además de fomentar el uso de las tecnologías de la información y comunicación para el desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje igualmente entre los docentes y estudiantes de sexto grado de la referida casa de estudio.

 
An Analysis of Character Education Practices as Required by Curriculum 2013 in English Subject for a Pilot Public Elementary School at Jembatn Budaya School
Authors: Sukanti Inten
Published: September 2019

This study aimed at analyzing the character education practices in an elementary school in Badung to know how the characters were designed, implemented, and assessed as well as analyzing the obstacles encountered by the teachers in integrating character values into their lessons. The data were collected through descriptive case study method involving one English teacher and 38 grade five students. The data were collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that character values were not explicitly stated in most lesson plans, however, they are detectable in integration with the learning materials, learning strategies, and learning activities. However, the implementation of the character values seemed ineffective since the focus seemed to scatter around the level of moral action and ignored the moral knowledge and feeling. This means that students were mostly told about what to do with very limited reasons and consequences of the values. It was also found that the assessment for characters was very subjective in nature, since the method used was only an observation.
An Analysis of Spoken and Written Errors Committed by the Tenth-Grade Students of SMA Negeri 1 Kuta
Authors: Phalguna Gede
Published: September 2019

This study aimed at a) investigating the types of speech and written errors committed by the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Kuta; b) investigating the sources of errors committed by the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Kuta in speaking and writing. The subject of this study were the students of X science VII class. This class which consisted of 33 students; 16 males and 17 females, was chosen through purposive sampling.  The data were collected through speaking test and writing test which were analyzed descriptively. The results indicated that, first, there were 438 speech error found, consisted of anticipations (2), perseverations (2), transpositions (14), substitutions (163), deletions (189), additions (67), and haplologies (1).  Meanwhile, in writing, there were 772 errors found which consisted of grammar (623) syntax (56) dan mechanic (93). Second, the sources of errors in students’ speaking and writing were interlingual and intralingual (overgeneralization, ignorance of rule restriction, incomplete application of rules, false concept hypothesized. These findings have an important contribution to EFL teaching, specifically on teaching speaking and writing.
Grammatical Errors of Analysis in Writing E-Mail Committed by Reservation Staff at PT. Destination Asia Bali 2015/2016
Authors: Shuandari Ratna
Published: September 2019

This study aimed at (i) To analyze the compatibility of the emails written by the staffs of PT. Destination Asia Tour & Travel with the format of formal email, (2) to analyze the types of errors committed by the reservation staff at PT. Destination Asia Tour & Travel, (3) to find out the sources of errors committed by the reservation staff at PT. Destination Asia Tour & Travel. This study was designed as a descriptive qualitative study. The data were collected by using research instruments such as analytical error analysis rubric, interview and observation sheet. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. From the data analysis it was found that (i) most of the emails have been written formally, almost all of the staff violated the element of formal email regarding to the non-contraction use in the email; (ii) all of the staff committed 16 (19%) errors of omission, 12 (14%) errors of addition, 47 (55%) errors of malformation and 10 (12%) errors of disordering; and (iii) the errors made by the staffs are caused by some factors namely staff’s incomplete knowledge, absence of knowledge, forgetting, language interference, over generalization and false concept hypothesized. Based on the conclusion of this study, it was suggested to the travel agent to provide their staffs an intensive course especially to improve their competence in writing formal email.
English Teachers' Perception about Humanistic Approach and Its Implementation in Teaching English for Young Learners
Authors: Listiari Lisna
Published: September 2019

This study describes the teachers’ perception regarding humanistic approach in teaching English for young learners in Public Elementary Schools in Badung Regency. The objectives of this study were (1) to find out the perceptions of the English teachers in public elementary schools in Badung Regency on humanism values in teaching English for young learners, (2) to find out how the English teachers implement humanism values in teaching English as a foreign language in public elementary schools in Badung Regency, and (3) to find out teachers’ perceptions about humanism values related to their strategies in teaching English for young learners in the classroom. The results indicated that the English teachers practice often reflect their stated beliefs about humanism values. In dealing with feeling of the students, the activity of both T2 and T3 appeared around 30 times.  The average of three teachers was 28.0 or (15.3%). In dealing with students’ motivation in learning process, the average was 25.0 or (13.8%). The most activities appeared in this component was 28 times and it appeared mostly in T3.This study offers some contributions to the body of knowledge about teacher’s competences, particularly the implementation of Teaching English Learners at the Elementary School.