bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O PROCESSO CRIATIVO DE ESCOLHA E UTILIZAÇÃO DE DIFERENTES MÉTODOS DE INVESTIGAÇÃO
Authors: Vasconcellos Sílvio Luís de
Published: October 2016

Este relato objetiva descrever o processo criativo da pesquisa, com a utilização combinada de diferentes métodos de coleta e análise de dados. Entre tantos desafios que um pesquisador enfrenta, talvez a escolha do método de aferição da relação entre variáveis ou entre categorias de análise seja uma das mais perturbadoras. É nesta seara que este artigo se detém, com o intuito de propiciar ao candidato a pesquisador nem tanto respostas, mas reflexões que podem contribuir antes de ingressar no campo empírico. Mesmo que se valha da metáfora da construção, não se pretende neste relato expressar ou discutir uma visão ontológica, que afaste ou aproxime o pesquisador e seu objeto de investigação. Como capacidade de representar a aplicação dessas ideias em um campo empírico, relata-se, aqui, a construção da pesquisa de doutorado realizada pelo autor na indústria de produção audiovisual brasileira, que relacionou a criatividade organizacional e o envolvimento internacional. Essa investigação se iniciou através de uma imersão via grupo focal e se encerrou via estudo quantitativo, o qual se valeu de análise multivariada de dados, estruturada por regressão linear.
Theologie als Zeitgenossenschaft Zum 90. Geburtstag von Jürgen Moltmann
Authors: Bedford-Strohm Heinrich
Published: October 2016

The article presents Jürgen Moltmann as one of the most important contemporary theologians worldwide. It describes the development of his theology as a journey of theological discoveries and explorations which have influenced many central themes of theology in the 20th century and beyond. Moltmann’s Theology of Hope in 1964, which established his worldwide fame, was an important reference point for various liberation theologies in different parts of the world. His book on The Crucified God made clear that hope in a Christian sense always includes a deep theological account of suffering. God in Creation presented his ecological doctrine of creation, which attempted to overcome an anthropocentric theological thinking that ignored the presence of God’s Spirit in non-human nature. In his messianic Christology he describes redemption as something including the whole cosmos and all victims of evolution. Moltmann’s eschatology relates God’s justice and love by developing a notion of judgment as healing and saving judgment
nunc aeternitatis / Ewigkeit, mystisch. Unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Meister Eckhart
Authors: Martin Gerhard Marcel
Published: October 2016

In close conceptual proximity to Meister Eckhart, Jürgen Moltmann develops models of thinking, experience and action based on the notion of unlimited time without generally or completely losing the patterns and experiences of temporal (and hence of daily and profane) existence. Temporal experience is not denigrated while contextless (meaning: isolated) experience of »eternity«, although taken into consideration, is not spiritually highlighted. This leads to the concept of a nunc aeternitatis, the presence of eternity. This concept is being reconstructed by means of the practical model of cognitive, emotional and pragmatic allowance, repeatedly taking »realizations«, parallels and equivalents from other religious, philosophical and literary traditions into account.
On estimates for the Fu–Yau generalization of a Strominger system
Authors: Phong Duong H. , Picard Sebastien , Zhang Xiangwen
Published: October 2016

We study an equation proposed by Fu and Yau as a natural n-dimensional generalization of a Strominger system that they solved in dimension 2. It is a complex Hessian equation with right-hand side depending on gradients. Building on the methods of Fu and Yau, we obtain

C
0

{C^{0}}

,

C
2

{C^{2}}

, and

C

2
,
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a priori estimates. We also identify difficulties in extending the Fu–Yau arguments for non-degeneracy from dimension 2 to higher dimensions.
A Comparative Modeling Study of Quince Infrared Drying and Evaluation of Quality Parameters
Authors: Ziaforoughi Amin , Yousefi Ali Reza , Razavi Seyed M.A.
Published: October 2016

In this research, infrared drying of thin-layer quince slices with thickness of 5±0.24 mm was investigated at four levels of radiation power. The final temperatures of 50, 60, 70 and 80 °C were achieved by regulating the radiation power. A comparative study was performed among adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and 10 well-known empirical models to predict the drying kinetics. The ANFIS modeling results showed an excellent prediction of moisture content value (R
2=0.9998 and RMSE=0.0041). Among the empirical models, Midilli model fitted the experimental data well for the whole range of temperatures (R
2=0.9987–0.9994 and RMSE=0.0068–0.0098). Effect of final drying temperature on the sample color, shrinkage, texture and rehydration ratio was also investigated. Analysis of variance of quality parameters showed that the final drying temperature had a significant effect on the color, shrinkage and texture (p < 0.05). The final drying temperature of 80 °C had a negative effect on the color, shrinkage and texture of samples.
Lord’s Paradox Revisited – (Oh Lord! Kumbaya!)
Authors: Pearl Judea
Published: October 2016

Among the many peculiarities that were dubbed “paradoxes” by well meaning statisticians, the one reported by Frederic M. Lord in 1967 has earned a special status. Although it can be viewed, formally, as a version of Simpson’s paradox, its reputation has gone much worse. Unlike Simpson’s reversal, Lord’s is easier to state, harder to disentangle and, for some reason, it has been lingering for almost four decades, under several interpretations and re-interpretations, and it keeps coming up in new situations and under new lights. Most peculiar yet, while some of its variants have received a satisfactory resolution, the original version presented by Lord, to the best of my knowledge, has not been given a proper treatment, not to mention a resolution.

The purpose of this paper is to trace back Lord’s paradox from its original formulation, resolve it using modern tools of causal analysis, explain why it resisted prior attempts at resolution and, finally, address the general methodological issue of whether adjustments for preexisting conditions is justified in group comparison applications.
A Song in the Dark. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of Brother Sun
Authors: Speelman Willem Marie
Published: October 2016

The Canticle of the Creatures or Canticle of Brother Sun is based on a particular way of perceiving reality. Francis, who had turned away from ‘the world’, discovered a different way of looking at it. This is a divine way of perceiving, in which the senses do not grasp reality, but accept it as it communicates itself. This way of perceiving is only possible if one does not attempt to master the environment, but allows one’s senses to be weak. It is significant, therefore, that this song of praise was born at a moment of the utmost despair and weakness. The song’s content is in line with this weak perception: it is not about Francis who praises God and (or for) His creatures, but rather it is a testimony that the creatures-the elements-are already praising God, and a prayer that He should let Himself be praised by the creatures. Also in line with this weak perception is the fact that the creatures are praised just as they communicate themselves to Francis: as bodies. The theology of this song is that the creatures through their bodies resonate (strengthen, and colour) the blessings that come from God, thereby making His blessing present here on earth. Francis’ role is to give a voice and a language to the heavenly praises as they resound in his environment. The transformative power of this song is that we, whether consciously or not, do the same thing when we participate in this song.
Phenol and methylene blue photodegradation over Ti/SBA-15 materials under uv light
Authors: Olejnik Tomasz , Pasieczna-Patkowska Sylwia , Lesiuk Adam , Ryczkowski Janusz
Published: October 2016

Ordered SBA-15 mesoporous silica supports have been synthesized and used for incorporation of titanium with different Ti/Si weight ratio via incipient wetness impregnation. Titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) was used as a source of Ti. Obtained catalysts were characterized to investigate the chemical framework and morphology by nitrogen sorption measurements, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence elemental analysis (XRF), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS) and Fourier transform infrared photoacoustic spectroscopy (FT-IR/PAS). The photocatalytic degradation of phenol and methylene blue water solutions were selected as a probe reactions to the photoactivity test of prepared samples and to verify the potential application of these materials for water purification. Experimental results indicate that the photocatalytic activity of Ti/Si mixed materials depends on the adsorption ability of composites and the photocatalytic activity of the titanium oxide.
Catalytic activity of cobalt and cerium catalysts supported on calcium hydroxyapatite in ethanol steam reforming
Authors: Dobosz Justyna , Hull Sylwia , Zawadzki Mirosław
Published: October 2016

In this paper, Co,Ce/Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 catalysts with various cobalt loadings for steam reforming of ethanol (SRE) were prepared by microwave-assisted hydrothermal and sol-gel methods, and characterized by XRD, TEM, TPR-H2, N2 adsorption-desorption measurements and cyclohexanol (CHOL) decomposition tests. High ethanol conversion (close to 100%) was obtained for the catalysts prepared by both methods but these ones prepared under hydrothermal conditions (HAp-H) ensured higher hydrogen yield (3.49 mol H2/mol C2H5OH) as well as higher amount of hydrogen formed (up to 70%) under reaction conditions. The superior performance of 5Co,10Ce/HAp-H catalyst is thought to be due to a combination of factors, including increased reducibility and oxygen mobility, higher density of basic sites on its surface, and improved textural properties. The results also show a significant effect of cobalt loading on catalysts efficiency in hydrogen production: the higher H2 yield exhibit catalysts with lower cobalt content, regardless of the used synthesis method.
Biosorption of Ni(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) on calcium alginate beads: equilibrium, kinetic and mechanism studies
Authors: Nastaj Józef , Przewłocka Agata , Rajkowska-Myśliwiec Monika
Published: October 2016

The biosorption process of three divalent metal ions – nickel, lead and zinc- from on calcium alginate from aqueous solution was studied, in single component systems. The biosorbent were investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. The batch mode experiments of the adsorption process were carried out as a function of pH, initial metal ions concentration, sorbent dosage and contact time. The adsorption influencing parameters for the maximum removal of metal ions were optimized. The experimental data were analyzed using the Langmuir, Freundlich, Langmuir-Freundlich, Koble-Corrigan and Redlich-Peterson models. The kinetic data of biosorption process were evaluated using pseudo-first and pseudo-second order equations. The Weber and Morris model was employed to interpret the metal ions diffusion in biosorption process.
Effect of operating parameters on production of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of maize stalk in bubbling fluidized bed reactor
Authors: Ali Najaf , Saleem Mahmood , Shahzad Khurram , Hussain Sadiq , Chughtai Arshad
Published: October 2016

The yield and composition of pyrolysis products depend on the characteristics of feed stock and process operating parameters. Effect of particle size, reaction temperature and carrier gas flow rate on the yield of bio-oil from fast pyrolysis of Pakistani maize stalk was investigated. Pyrolysis experiments were performed at temperature range of 360-540°C, feed particle size of 1-2 mm and carrier gas fl ow rate of 7.0-13.0 m3/h (0.61.1 m/s superficial velocity). Bio-oil yield increased with the increase of temperature followed by a decreasing trend. The maximum yield of bio-oil obtained was 42 wt% at a temperature of 490°C with the particle size of around 1.0 mm and carrier gas flow rate of 11.0 m3/h (0.9 m/s superficial velocity). High temperatures resulted in the higher ratios of char and non-condensable gas.
Studies of catalytic coal gasification with steam
Authors: Porada Stanisław , Rozwadowski Andrzej , Zubek Katarzyna
Published: October 2016

One of the promising processes, belonging to the so-called clean coal technologies, is catalytic coal gasification. The addition of a catalyst results in an increased process rate, in which synthesis gas is obtained. Therefore, the subject of this research was catalytic gasification of low-ranking coal which, due to a high reactivity, meets the requirements for fuels used in the gasification process. Potassium and calcium cations in an amount of 0.85, 1.7 and 3.4% by weight were used as catalytically active substances. Isothermal measurements were performed at 900°C under a pressure of 2 MPa using steam as a gasifying agent. On the basis of kinetic curves, the performance of main gasification products as well as carbon conversion degree were determined. The performed measurements allowed the determination of the type and amount of catalyst that ensure the most efficient gasification process of the coal ‘Piast’ in an atmosphere of steam.
Personalised Hiking Time Estimation
Authors: Sándor Apáthy M.
Published: October 2016

There are numerous attempts to estimate hiking time since the age of the ancient Roman Empire, the new digital era calls for more precise and exact solutions to be implemented in mobile applications. The importance of the topic lies in the fact that route planning algorithms and shortest path problems apply time estimations as cost functions. Our intention is to design a hiking time estimation method that accounts for terrain circumstances as well as personal factors, while the level of accuracy and the simplicity of the algorithm should enable the solution to be utilised in the practice. We refine Tobler’s earlier results to estimate a relation between terrain steepness and hiker’s velocity. Later we use fitted curve to design our novel, personalised hiking time estimation method.
Nebukadnezzar ante portas – Zu den babylonischen Interessen in der südlichen Levante
Authors: Gaß Erasmus
Published: October 2016

Recent publications often underrate the conquest of Judah by the Babylonians. However, the historical conclusions are not beyond doubt. Presumably, Babylon’s arch-enemy Egypt was not interested in extending its territory to the southern Levant – the more so as the region was sustainably destroyed by Babylonian scorched earth policy. Thus, a costly transformation into provinces was not necessary. Destroying coastal towns and weakening the rural sector caused an economic breakdown – gradually revised only after two centuries of Persian rule. That is why there are no imported Greek pottery and no Judean weights from Babylonian times. Thus, it is hardly surprising that Jerusalem remained unsettled.
Reference Curves for Field Tests of Musculoskeletal Fitness in U.S. Children and Adolescents: The 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey
Authors: Laurson Kelly R. , Saint-Maurice Pedro F. , Welk Gregory J. , Eisenmann Joey C.
Published: October 2016

Laurson, KR, Saint-Maurice, PF, Welk, GJ, and Eisenmann, JC. Reference curves for field tests of musculoskeletal fitness in U.S. children and adolescents: The 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey. J Strength Cond Res 31(8): 2075–2082, 2017—The purpose of the study was to describe current levels of musculoskeletal fitness (MSF) in U.S. youth by creating nationally representative age-specific and sex-specific growth curves for handgrip strength (including relative and allometrically scaled handgrip), modified pull-ups, and the plank test. Participants in the National Youth Fitness Survey (n = 1,453) were tested on MSF, aerobic capacity (via submaximal treadmill test), and body composition (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference, and skinfolds). Using LMS regression, age-specific and sex-specific smoothed percentile curves of MSF were created and existing percentiles were used to assign age-specific and sex-specific z-scores for aerobic capacity and body composition. Correlation matrices were created to assess the relationships between z-scores on MSF, aerobic capacity, and body composition. At younger ages (3–10 years), boys scored higher than girls for handgrip strength and modified pull-ups, but not for the plank. By ages 13–15, differences between the boys and girls curves were more pronounced, with boys scoring higher on all tests. Correlations between tests of MSF and aerobic capacity were positive and low-to-moderate in strength. Correlations between tests of MSF and body composition were negative, excluding absolute handgrip strength, which was inversely related to other MSF tests and aerobic capacity but positively associated with body composition. The growth curves herein can be used as normative reference values or a starting point for creating health-related criterion reference standards for these tests. Comparisons with prior national surveys of physical fitness indicate that some components of MSF have likely decreased in the United States over time.
Differences in Spatiotemporal Parameters Between Trained Runners and Untrained Participants
Authors: Gómez-Molina Josué , Ogueta-Alday Ana , Stickley Christopher , Cámara Jesús , Cabrejas-Ugartondo Jon , García-López Juan
Published: October 2016

Gómez-Molina, J, Ogueta-Alday, A, Stickley, C, Tobalina, JC, Cabrejas-Ugartondo, J, and García-López, J. Differences in spatiotemporal parameters between trained runners and untrained participants. J Strength Cond Res 31(8): 2169–2175, 2017—The aim of this study was to compare the spatiotemporal parameters of trained runners and untrained participants with the same foot strike pattern (rearfoot) during running at controlled speeds. Twenty-one participants were classified in 2 groups according to their training experience: Trained (n = 10, amateur runners with long distance training experience) and Untrained (n = 11, healthy untrained participants). Anthropometric variables were recorded, and the participants performed both a submaximal (between 9 and 15 km·h−1) and a graded exercise running test (from 6 km·h−1 until exhaustion) on a treadmill. Physiological (V̇o
2max, heart rate, running economy [RE], peak speed …) and biomechanical variables (contact and flight times, step rate, and length) were simultaneously registered. Trained runners showed higher step rate and shorter step length than the Untrained group at the same running speeds (between 4 and 7%, p ≤ 0.05) and at the same physiological intensities (between 7 and 11%, p ≤ 0.05). However, there were no differences in contact and flight times between groups. Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) and large effect sizes (Cohen's d) between groups were found for body mass, sum of 6 skinfolds, V̇o
2max, peak speed, and ventilatory threshold and respiratory compensation threshold speeds. The Trained group also showed a ∼7% better RE (ml·kg−0.75·km−1) than the Untrained group. In conclusion, adopting higher step rate and shorter step length may be an adaptive mechanism of the Trained group to reduce injury risk and possibly improve RE. However, contact and flight times were consistent regardless of training level.
Effects of Aggregate Properties on Rheology of Self-Consolidating Concrete
Authors: Jovein H. B. , Shen L.
Published: October 2016

Compared with conventionally vibrated concrete (CVC), the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) should be closely controlled in order to satisfy fresh property requirements. Rheology of concrete is normally described by Bingham model. To investigate the effects of various aggregate properties on rheology of SCC, 25 mixtures were studied. It was found that higher aggregate volume, higher fine aggregate to coarse aggregate ratio, smaller aggregate size, and lower aggregate packing density may increase yield stress of SCC mixture. Aggregate size has an insignificant effect on plastic viscosity. Mixtures with slump flow less than 580 mm exhibited anti-thixotropy manner, whereas mixtures with slump flow 630 mm or higher showed thixotropy manner. No clear correlation was observed between plastic viscosity and T50 and Tf in the slump-flow test.
Site Investigation and Analyses of Landslide Range Using Particle Image Velocimetry
Authors: Chiu C. -Y. , Seong Quah T. , Hsu S. -C. , Bowders J. J.
Published: October 2016

In order to understand the stability and slipping behavior of the slope, in situ investigation and monitoring have been carried out at 12.3 K of Nantou County 89th County Road, Taiwan. The acquired potential sliding depth and range of moving area from the boring logs and inclinometer measurements match with the outcomes from electrical resistivity tomography. The other purpose of this study was to obtain the horizontal displacement field of the landslide at station 12.3 K's landslide and its surrounding area using the particle image velocimetry (PIV) technique. The orthophotographs, taken during 2008 and 2012, were analyzed using the PIVview2C. The results show that the maximum horizontal displacement is about 5.5 to 6.1 m in this study area. For movements in 2008–2009 and 2010–2012, the major displacement is around 5 to 6.5 m. Most of the calculated displacement magnitudes are less than 2.5 m in 2009–2010. The major moving direction is toward the azimuth 247.5°–292.5°. The results of PIV analysis can quickly identify the major moving zones and displacement fields compared with traditional methods.
A Novel Method for Measuring Porosity for Normal and High Strength Concrete
Authors: Khan M. I.
Published: October 2016

This paper described a novel apparatus for the measurement of porosity for normal and high strength mortar and concrete using vacuum-pressure saturation method. A detailed description of design, test procedure, and evaluation of results of the vacuum-pressure saturation apparatus was presented. Porosity values obtained using the apparatus were highly repeatable and reproducible. The apparatus could detect the effect of age, influence of water-binder ratio, and influence of supplementary cementitious materials of concrete and mortar mixtures. The apparatus yielded full saturation for high strength and dense mortar and concrete. The porosity values for normal strength concrete using the vacuum-pressure saturation apparatus were in good agreement with the results obtained using vacuum saturation method proposed by RILEM.
The Effect of Thermal Treatment on Microstructure and Corrosion of Nickel Base Alloy 690 (UNS N0 6690)
Authors: Santra S. , Ramana Rao S. V. , Kapoor K.
Published: October 2016

Alloy 690 in the thermally treated (TT) condition is an advanced steam generator tubing material. The effect of thermal ageing treatments on the intergranular corrosion (IGC) behavior of the alloy was probed. Isothermal ageing was carried out at 600, 700, and 800°C with varying ageing time. Morphology of the carbides was studied as a function of thermal treatment temperature and duration. The carbides morphology was observed to affect the IGC resistance. Grain boundaries devoid of carbides (solutionized condition) or with coarse carbide particles (formed at 800°C) enhanced IGC resistance, whereas dendritic fine carbides formed at lower ageing temperature yield inferior IGC resistance.
A CONFIGURAÇÃO DO CAMPO DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL NO BRASIL
Authors: Medeiros Neta Olivia Morais
Published: October 2016

O objetivo desse texto é o de debater sobre a configuração do campo da educação profissional (EP), atentando às inter-relações desse campo e aos desafios a ele concernentes. Para tanto, mapeamos a produção sobre EP no Portal Capes, sendo consideradas as publicações disponíveis no Portal até o ano de 2014 e o termo educação profissional, com a utilização das aspas. Para a compreensão da configuração do campo de produção do conhecimento em Educação Profissional, nos aproximamos do entendimento de campo científico de Bourdieu. A partir das análises, podemos considerar que o campo da EP no Brasil vem se configurando pelas inter-relações de temáticas como educação e trabalho na leitura da EP como modalidade de ensino e espaço de disputas políticas. E mais, o campo da EP no Brasil vem ganhando novos contornos com objetos e temas provenientes das transformações históricas vinculadas as políticas públicas voltadas à EP.
FINANCIAMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO ? LIMITES E AVANÇOS DO PLANO NACIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO (2014-2024)
Authors: França Magna
Published: October 2016

O financiamento da educação tem respaldo na Constituição Federal de 1988, entre outras concernentes às fontes orçamentárias e de operação de crédito, principalmente, com os fundos contábeis. Dentre as várias legislações, citam-se: Emenda Constitucional nº 14/96, que imprimiu nova forma de redistribuição de recursos da União para os estados e municípios criando o Fundef; LDB, Lei nº 9.394/96; Emendas Constitucionais nº 53/2006 e nº 59/2009, responsáveis pela criação do Fundeb e pela ampliação do ensino obrigatório (4-17 anos), respectivamente e a Lei n. 13005/2014 que aprovou o Plano Nacional de Educação (2014-2024). Integram o PNE eixos temáticos dentre eles o financiamento da educação, especificamente, a meta 20 que amplia a percentagem de aplicação do Produto Interno Bruto – PIB, para 10%. O financiamento envolve os entes federados em regime de colaboração, e ação supletiva-redistributiva da União e dos Estados, estando, porém, condicionado à plena capacidade de atendimento e esforço fiscal dos entes federativos. O resultado da análise dos dados mostra que os recursos existentes são escassos para o fortalecimento da gestão e financiamento do PNE, sendo apresentados desafios para angariar novas fontes de recursos, bem como implementar a Lei 12.858/2013 que destina 75% dos royalties do petróleo e 50% do Fundo Social do Pré-Sal para a educação.
A PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM EDUCAÇÃO E O PNE
Authors: Machado Maria Margarida
Published: October 2016

O objetivo desse texto é refletir sobre a Pós-Graduação no PNE 2014-2024, Lei 13.005/2014. Para tanto, situar essa discussão a partir de que concepção epistemológica e política com destaque a tensão entre as relações Estado e da Sociedade Civil, numa concepção de Estado Ampliado, que retomam e reafirmam projetos de educação e de sociedade em disputa. O que nos leva a concluir que os desafios concernentes ao PNE tem uma dimensão política: ser a referência para a política educacional, em tempos de atravessamentos múltiplos entre as ações indutivas da Secretaria de Assuntos Estratégicos da Presidência da República e uma dimensão econômica: implementar estratégias das 20 metas do PNE sob forte impacto no orçamento da união, dos estados e municípios do contingenciamento dos recursos para a área da Educação.
Eine eindringliche Mahnung. Die Enzyklika „Laudato si’” im Kontext apokalyptischer Bilder
Authors: Rosenberger Michael
Published: October 2016

Viele Beispiele zeigen, dass die wissenschaftliche Forschung apokalyptische Bilder und Kategorien benutzt, sowohl um das Problem zu analysieren als auch um mögliche Lösungen anzuzeigen. Fern jeder Kritik daran versucht der Artikel diese Tatsache als eine Gelegenheit zu sehen, eine Brücke zwischen Klimaforschung und Religion zu bauen: Auch Papst Franziskus benutzt in seiner Umweltenzyklika Laudato si’ apokalyptische Kategorien, wenn er den christlichen Glauben mit der Umweltkrise konfrontiert.Der Autor dieses Artikels analysiert die Enzyklika in dieser Perspektive. Sowohl in der päpstlichen Darstellung der Probleme als auch in seiner Lösungsperspektive ist er von der Dringlichkeit und Größe der globalen Umweltzerstörung getrieben. Es sind nicht rationale Argumente einer distanzierten Beobachterperspektive, die der Papst beitragen möchte, sondern eine emotionale Sorge und eine starke Leidenschaft für Schwester Erde, die schreit und leidet. Im Unterschied zu seinen Vorgängern überlässt Papst Franziskus die theologische Reflexion der akademischen Theologie – in aller Freiheit und Verantwortung. Daher zeigt der Artikel im Schlussteil eine Hauptkategorien, die das Potenzial einer Vertiefung und Weiterführung der päpstlichen Anstöße besitzen.
Katolicka nauka społeczna o większości w demokracji
Authors: Zwoliński Andrzej
Published: October 2016

Najważniejszym, wstępnym warunkiem, przeprowadzenia demokratycznych wyborów jest wolność polityczna w państwie. Nikt i nic, nacisk władzy politycznej, terror ani oszustwo, nie może wpływać na wyniki wyborów lub z góry je określać. Istotnymi elementami polityki wolnościowej państwa jest decentralizacja i samorząd. Obywatelom, grupom i sąsiedzkim wspólnotom należy pozostawić możliwość własnych incjatyw i odpowiedzialność, także w zakresie współdecydownia kto i jak pełnić będzie najwyższe funkcje państwowe.Dojrzałe koncepcje demokracji, w tym tzw. „personalizmu wspólnotowego”, mogą być interesujące dla społeczeństw niezależnie od kultury duchowej i tradycji. Prawdziwa wolnośc człowieka polega jednak na tym, że decyzje człowieka zapadają w jego centrum osobowym, w „ja” osobowym, którte też realizuje te decyzje. Wolność nie jest też brakiem zdeterminowania , niezależnością, lecz swoistym zdeterminowaniem – przez siebie samego, a więc rodzajem samozależności, autodeterminizmem. Wolność więc ma dwa wymiary, wyrażające się w: zdolności do podejmowania „własnych” decyzji, oraz w mocy do realizowania tego, co sama postanowiła. Demokracja nie może zastąpić wolności jednostki, wyręczyć ją w jej decyzjach w odpowiedzialności za działania, które podejmuje, także w jej imieniu.
Okres fenomenologiczny w myśli Ludwiga Wittgensteina
Authors: Gomułka Jakub
Published: October 2016

Wittgenstein’s phenomenological period is a subject to a variety of interpretations which give different answers to the questions why and when did the author of the Tractatus start doing phenomenology, when and why did he stop it and what meaning had it for him. In my paper I argue for the view that Wittgenstein tried to overcome difficulties of his early philosophy by applying phenomenological investigations loosely inspired by Mach. Firstly he assumed that they may be carried out as grammatical investigations of the structure of a so­‑called phenomenological language. However, finally Wittgenstein came to the conclusion that such a language is impossible. Contrary to many interpreters I believe that the rejection of phenomenological language did not put an end to the whole Wittgenstein’s phenomenology, for it persisted thereafter for a couple of years in a form of investigations of grammatical invariants of the part of our ordinary language devised to express our sensual experience.
Science of knowledge and historical experience
Authors: Fusaro Diego
Published: October 2016

This paper sets out as its objective the exploration of some of the key passages and most relevant theoretical plexuses of the Grundzüge des gegenwärtigen Zeitalters (1806) by Johann Gottlieb Fichte devoted to the theme of historical narrative and, more generally, of historiography. In particular, we will first of all aim to show the specific status of Historie. Secondly, we will try to outline the differences that Grundzüge establishes between the functions of Wissenschaftslehrer and those of Historiker, in an attempt to show, at the same time, the nexus linking the two and the activities they perform.
Problem samodzielności stanowiska strukturalizmu czasoprzestrzennego
Authors: Luty Damian
Published: October 2016

The aim of this paper is to place the considerations provided by a philosophical family of positions called “spacetime structuralism” in the context of the debate between classical views: substantivalism and relationism in the philosophy of spacetime. Altough this task was somehow tackled in the past by other researchers, they never stated most generally, what exactly the problem with spacetime structuralism as a standpoint was. I view that problem as the problem of its autonomy and potential reducibility to both of the classical views. I modestly suggest a general viewpoint on spacetime structuralism: as a purely interpretative endeavour.
Early Rectal Cancer: Can Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) Become the Standard Treatment?
Authors: Shelygin Y. A. , Chernyshov S. V. , Mainovskaya O. A. , Zarodnyuk I. V. , Orlova L. P. , Rybakov E. G.
Published: October 2016

Aim. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a main treatment technique for rectal adenomas, but can also be used for selected malignant tumors. This study presents TEM experience.Methods. The study enrolled patients with rectal adenomas, and selected adenocarcinomas. Preoperative work-up included: digital rectal examination, rectoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, EUS, pelvic MRI.Results. Three hundred and thirty patients [mean age of 61,4±10 (33–88)] underwent TEM. The mean size ± SD of tumors was 3.2±1.2 cm (0.6–10.0). Mean distance from anal verge was 6.7±2.6 cm (2.0–14.0). Preoperative biopsy revealed: adenoma ― 263/330 (79,7%), adenocarcinoma ― 67/330 (20,3%). The median operating time was 40 (15–220) min. Tumor-free margins were obtained in all operative specimens. In 5/330 (1.5%) cases tumors were fragmented. The morbidity rate was 19/330 (5.7%). Pathological investigation revealed: adenoma in 192/330 (58.1%) cases, adenocarcinoma stage Tis, T1, T2 and T3 in 138/330 (41.9%). Median follow-up lasted for 24 (1–57) months. Five patients (2.0%) with adenoma and four patients (5.2%) with adenocarcinoma had local recurrence.Conclusion. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery for rectal adenomas and selected malignant tumors is associated with low morbidity and low recurrents rates.
Os impactos da adoção de metodologias ativas no desempenho dos discentes do curso de ciências contábeis de instituição de ensino superior mineira
Authors: Guerra Cicero Jose Oliveira , Teixeira Aridelmo José Campanharo
Published: October 2016

Uma reformulação na educação tem sido discutida pela comunidade científica com a finalidade de atender a novos objetivos nos processos de aprendizagem. É um desafio para universidades modificar o seu papel social, agregando novas metodologias de ensino nos seus programas de graduação para se inserirem neste contexto atual. A motivação deste estudo é verificar se a adoção de metodologias ativas de ensino no Curso de Ciências Contábeis de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior privada, situada na região da Zona da Mata mineira, contribuiu para o desempenho dos seus discentes, sendo caracterizado como desempenho, nesta pesquisa, a melhoria das notas dos estudantes. As metodologias ativas, atendendo a essa reformulação educacional, estão preocupadas em formar um estudante crítico capaz de atuar no mercado atual, de constantes mudanças. O período de estudo compreende os anos entre 2011 e 2014. Buscou-se responder à seguinte questão: há impacto no desempenho dos discentes do curso de Ciências Contábeis após a implantação de metodologias ativas na IES pesquisada? Para testar a hipótese proposta, utilizou-se o teste de médias T student e métodos de regressão. Os dados analisados foram coletados a partir de documentos cedidos pelos colaboradores da Instituição. Os resultados mostram que há evidências de que a utilização das metodologias ativas no Curso de Ciências Contábeis contribuíram para o desempenho dos estudantes, no período estudado.
Impact of Fiscal Imbalance on Interest Rate in Sri Lanka
Authors: Aslam A.L.M.
Published: October 2016

Interest rate is one of the primary tools in the monetary policy which moves the countries’ economy into positive or negative path. In the meantime, the fiscal imbalance keeps a bond on the interest rate of countries. Empirically, this study tested the impact of fiscal imbalance on the interest rate in Sri Lanka using the annual time series data from the period of 1959 to 2014. In this study, the fiscal imbalance was considered as the independent variable and the interest rate was used as the independent variable. While the money supply and the inflation rates were utilized as controlled variables. To test this impact, the multiple regressions model was employed. Based on the regression outcome, the fiscal imbalance positively maintained the relationship on the interest rate at one percent level.
Promoting Knowledge Management Components in the Palestinian Higher Education Institutions - A Comparative Study
Authors: Abu Naser Samy S. , Al Shobaki Mazen J. , Abu Amuna Youssef M.
Published: October 2016

This paper aims to measure knowledge management maturity in higher education institutions to determine the impact of knowledge management on high performance. Also the study aims to compare knowledge management maturity between universities and intermediate colleges. This study was applied on five higher education institutions in Gaza strip, Palestine. Asian productivity organization model was applied to measure Knowledge Management Maturity. Second dimension which assess high performance was developed by the authors. The controlled sample was (917). Several statistical tools were used for data analysis and hypotheses testing, including reliability correlation using Cronbach’s alpha, “ANOVA”, Simple Linear Regression and Step Wise Regression. The overall findings of the current study shows that maturity level is in the second level. Findings also support the main hypothesis and it is sub- hypotheses. The most important factors effecting high performance are: Processes, knowledge management leadership, People, knowledge management Outcomes. Furthermore the current study is unique by the virtue of its nature, scope and way of implied investigation, as it is the first comparative study between universities and intermediate colleges in Gaza Strip that explores the status of knowledge management maturity using the Asian productivity Model.
Reconstitution of Peripheral T Cells by Tissue-Derived CCR4+ Central Memory Cells Following HIV-1 Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Mahnke Yolanda D. , Fletez-Brant Kipper , Sereti Irini , Roederer Mario
Published: October 2016

Background. Highly active antiretroviral therapy induces clinical benefits to HIV-1 infected individuals, which can be striking in those with progressive disease. Improved survival and decreased incidence of opportunistic infections go hand in hand with a suppression of the plasma viral load, an increase in peripheral CD4+ T-cell counts, as well as a reduction in the activation status of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells.Methods. We investigated T-cell dynamics during ART by polychromatic flow cytometry in total as well as in HIV-1-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. We also measured gene expression by single cell transcriptomics to assess functional state.Results. The cytokine pattern of HIV-specific CD8+ T cells was not altered after ART, though their magnitude decreased significantly as the plasma viral load was suppressed to undetectable levels. Importantly, while CD4+ T cell numbers increased substantially during the first year, the population did not normalize: the increases were largely due to expansion of mucosal-derived CCR4+ CD4+ TCM; transcriptomic analysis revealed that these are not classical Th2-type cells.Conclusion. The apparent long-term normalization of CD4+ T-cell numbers following ART does not comprise a normal balance of functionally distinct cells, but results in a dramatic Th2 shift of the reconstituting immune system.
Resisting-Political-Colonization-and-American-Militarization-in-the-Marianas-Archipelago
Authors: Frain Sylvia C.
Published: October 2016

This article will explore the triangle of contemporary political colonization, increased American militarization, and the continued denial of Indigenous rights interlinked in the Marianas Archipelago. The 15-island chain is politically constructed as two separate insular areas of the United States: Guåhan (Guam), an unincorporated territory, and the remaining 14 islands are the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. Through its “Asia-Pacific pivot” foreign policy strategy, the US Department of Defense is expanding across the region, including the Marianas Archipelago. The environmental impact statement documents that describe the proposed military activities violate international and federal laws and neither invite nor require the consent of the Indigenous peoples. Chamoru (Chamorro) activists are utilizing social media sites to create solidarity across and beyond the archipelago. This article incorporates trending #hashtags used within the resistance campaigns.
Influence of different rootstocks on the vegetative and reproductive performance of Vitis vinifera L. Malbec under irrigated conditions
Authors: Di Filippo Marina , Vila Hernán
Published: October 2016

Aims:Atrial of cv. Malbec grafted to six different rootstocks (Harmony, SO4, 1103 P, 140 Ru, 3309 C and Cereza) and own rooted cv. Malbec (ORMa) was carried out with the aim to study the influence of rootstock on the vegetative and reproductive performance of cv. Malbec. Another objective was to study the relationship between below ground (i.e., rootstock) and above ground (i.e., scion) growth under irrigated conditions, typical of Argentine viticulture.

Methods and results: Four groups of rootstocks could be distinguished according to their vegetative and reproductive performance. The first group (Cereza and 3309 C, as ORMa) showed intermediate yield and high vegetative expression (VE). The second group (SO4 and 1103 P) was characterized by high yield and intermediate VE. The third group (140 Ru) displayed intermediate yield and low VE. Finally, the fourth group (Harmony) showed low yield and low VE. 140 Ru showed the highest number of roots, while 1103 P, SO4 and Harmony showed the lowest number. Harmony showed a greater skin to berry ratio than 1103 P and a lower berry weight (1.56 g) than the rest of the treatments (1.7 g on average).

Conclusion: Rootstocks influenced the biomass partitioning between leaves, grapes and roots: 140 Ru promoted root and reproductive development; Cereza, 3309 C and ORMa promoted vegetative development; SO4 and 1103 P promoted grape yield; and Harmony promoted root development.

Significance and impact of the study: The absence of a general behavior pattern highlights the need to accurately assess the performance of each rootstock for each zone and each Vitis variety, in order to choose the most appropriate scion-rootstock combination.
A Determinantal Expression and a Recurrence Relation for the Euler Polynomials
Authors: Qi Feng , Guo Bai-Ni
Published: October 2016

In the paper, by a very simple approach, the author establishes an expression in terms of a lower Hessenberg determinant for the Euler polynomials. By the determinantal expression, the author finds a recurrence relation for the Euler polynomials. By the way, the author derives the corresponding expression and recurrence relation for the Euler numbers.
Applying Analytic Hierarchy Process to Establish Garbage Man Selection System for Taiwan
Authors: Fu Hwai-Hui , Chen Li-Jhen
Published: October 2016

Global have attached very great importance to environmental protection in these decades. In this study, a new procedure using an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with Affinity Diagram to set up measurable indicators and determine their weights for garbage man selection system. Eighteen experts, including eleven officials and seven experienced garbage man, were incited to participate in this survey. To aggregate the result, job attitude gains the most weight (0.447), followed by garbage treatment knowledge (0.299) and physical fitness (0.254). The main contributions of this paper are: (1) to integrate the AHP with Affinity Diagram that converts the subjective cognitions of groups including officials and experienced garbage man and (2) to provide the governments with criteria to formulate reasonable regulations for garbage man selection system.
Conducting Accessible Research: Including People With Disabilities in Public Health, Epidemiological, and Outcomes Studies
Authors: Rios Dianne , Magasi Susan , Novak Catherine , Harniss Mark
Published: October 2016

People with disabilities are largely absent from mainstream health research. Exclusion of people with disabilities may be explicit, attributable to poorly justified exclusion criteria, or implicit, attributable to inaccessible study documents, interventions, or research measures. Meanwhile, people with disabilities experience poorer health, greater incidence of chronic conditions, and higher health care expenditure than people without disabilities. We outline our approach to “accessible research design”—research accessible to and inclusive of people with disabilities. We describe a model that includes 3 tiers: universal design, accommodations, and modifications. Through our work on several large-scale research studies, we provide pragmatic examples of accessible research design. Making efforts to include people with disabilities in public health, epidemiological, and outcomes studies will enhance the interpretability of findings for a significant patient population.
Changes in Reported Sexual Orientation Following US States Recognition of Same-Sex Couples
Authors: Charlton Brittany M. , Corliss Heather L. , Spiegelman Donna , Williams Kerry , Austin S. Bryn
Published: October 2016

Objectives. To compare changes in self-reported sexual orientation of women living in states with any recognition of same-sex relationships (e.g., hospital visitation, domestic partnerships) with those of women living in states without such recognition.

Methods. We calculated the likelihood of women in the Nurses’ Health Study II (n = 69 790) changing their reported sexual orientation between 1995 and 2009.

Results. We used data from the Nurses’ Health Study II and found that living in a state with same-sex relationship recognition was associated with changing one’s reported sexual orientation, particularly from heterosexual to sexual minority. Individuals who reported being heterosexual in 1995 were 30% more likely to report a minority orientation (i.e., bisexual or lesbian) in 2009 (risk ratio = 1.30; 95% confidence interval = 1.05, 1.61) if they lived in a state with any recognition of same-sex relationships compared with those who lived in a state without such recognition.

Conclusions. Policies recognizing same-sex relationships may encourage women to report a sexual minority orientation. Future research is needed to clarify how other social and legal policies may affect sexual orientation self-reports.
Variation in Vaccination Data Available at School Entry Across the United States
Authors: Leslie Timothy F. , Street Erica J. , Delamater Paul L. , Yang Y. Tony , Jacobsen Kathryn H.
Published: October 2016

Objectives. To compile substate-level data on US school-age children’s vaccination rates.

Methods. For states that did not have suitable data online, in 2015 we submitted information requests to the state health department and followed up with the state’s Freedom of Information Act when necessary.

Results. The accessibility, scale, and types of vaccination data varied considerably. Whereas 26 states provided data online, 14 released data only after a Freedom of Information Act request. School or school-district data were available for 24 states, 19 at the county level, 2 at the health department level, and 6 provided no substate-level data.

Conclusions. Effective vaccination policy requires a robust understanding of vaccination behavior. Some states make it difficult to access data or provide low-resolution data of limited value for identifying vaccination behavior.