bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The use of recurrence plots and beat recordings in chronic heart failure detection
Authors: Lewenstein K. , Jamroży M. , Leyko T.
Published: June 2016

Chronic heart failure is a syndrome consisting in clinical symptoms that arise as a result of complications of many disease entities. According to the definition it is a condition in which, as a consequence of permanent heart dysfunction, cardiac output is reduced in relation to tissues’ metabolic demand. This results in subjective symptoms or proper cardiac output is sustained over higher filling pressure of the left heart ventricle. The occurrence of disease among adults in Europe and North America is 0.4-2%. Heart dysfunction detected by echocardiography appears with the frequency of 3%, and in people over 60 years of age it doubles with each decade of life, reaching 10% after 80 years of age. The aim of the study is to make an acquisition of fremitus in apex beat place and quantitative evaluation of some of their features which are correlated with the advanced syndrome. We have built the apparatus for the heart signal recording and proposed the original method of its analysis based on the theory of chaos and recurrence plots. It gave us, on the group of 85 patients, sensitivity equal to 0.896 specificity equal to 0.676 and the accuracy of diagnostics of the chronic heart failure equal up to 80%.
Joint compression and encryption of visual data using orthogonal parametric transforms
Authors: Puchala D. , Yatsymirskyy M. M.
Published: June 2016

In this paper, we introduce a novel method of joint compression and encryption of visual data. In the proposed approach the compression stage is based on block quantization while the encryption uses fast parametric orthogonal transforms of arbitrary forms in combination with a novel scheme of intra-block mixing of data vectors. Theoretical analysis of the method indicates no impact of encryption stage on the effectiveness of block quantization with an additional step of first order entropy coding. Moreover, a series of experimental studies involving natural images and JPEG lossy compression standard were performed. Here, the obtained results indicate a high level of visual content concealment with only a small reduction of compression performance. An additional analysis of security allows to state that the proposed method is resistant to cryptanalytic attacks known for visual data encryption schemes including the most efficient NZCA attack. The proposed method can be also characterized by high computational efficiency and feasibility of hardware realizations.
Hypothetical analysis for peristaltic transport of metallic nanoparticles in an inclined annulus with variable viscosity
Authors: Nadeem S. , Sadaf H.
Published: June 2016

The main objective of this article is to present a mathematical model for peristaltic transport in an inclined annulus. In this analysis, two-dimensional flow of a viscous nanofluid is observed in an inclined annulus with variable viscosity. Copper as nanoparticle with blood as its base fluid has been considered. The inner tube is unifom or rigid, while the outer tube takes a sinusoidal wave. Governing equations are solved under the well-known assumptions of low Reynolds number and long-wavelength. Exact solutions have been established for both velocity and nanoparticle temperature. The features of the peristaltic motion are explored by plotting graphs and discussed in detail
Duplicate Literature Detection for Cross-Library Search
Authors: Liu Wei , Zeng Jianxun
Published: June 2016

The proliferation of online digital libraries offers users a great opportunity to search their desired literatures on Web. Cross-library search applications can help users search more literature information from multiple digital libraries. Duplicate literatures detection is always a necessary step when merging the search results from multiple digital libraries due to heterogeneity and autonomy of digital libraries. To this end, this paper proposes a holistic solution which includes achieving automatic training set, holistic attribute mapping, and weight of attribute training. The experiments on real digital libraries show that the proposed solution is highly effective.
The Forecasting Of Labour Force Participation And The Unemployment Rate In Poland And Turkey Using Fuzzy Time Series Methods
Authors: Yolcu Ufuk , Bas Eren
Published: June 2016

Fuzzy time series methods based on the fuzzy set theory proposed by Zadeh (1965) was first introduced by Song and Chissom (1993). Since fuzzy time series methods do not have the assumptions that traditional time series do and have effective forecasting performance, the interest on fuzzy time series approaches is increasing rapidly. Fuzzy time series methods have been used in almost all areas, such as environmental science, economy and finance. The concepts of labour force participation and unemployment have great importance in terms of both the economy and sociology of countries. For this reason there are many studies on their forecasting. In this study, we aim to forecast the labour force participation and unemployment rate in Poland and Turkey using different fuzzy time series methods.
Investigation of material characteristics and processing conditions effects on bubble growth behavior in a physical foaming process
Authors: Fasihi Mohammad , Asgari Targhi Ali
Published: June 2016

Bubble growth during polymeric foam production by a physical nucleating agent is a result of rapid gas phase separation in a polymer/gas solution media. The dynamics of bubble growth is thought to be influenced by the material properties and processing conditions. However, the degree of effectiveness of each parameter has not been evaluated in earlier studies. In this work, a simplified single bubble growth in a polymeric media was modeled to specify the critical parameters affecting the bubble growth phenomenon. The predicted bubble growth profile was compared with some experimental data reported in the literature. The model was able to predict the observed bubble growth profile with acceptable precision. Therefore, it was applied to investigate the effect of each physical property of the polymer, i.e. viscosity, surface tension and diffusion coefficient as well as processing conditions, i.e. temperature and pressure release rate on the bubble growth profile. Furthermore, the impact of each factor was clarified.
Crystal structure of catena-poly-[(μ2-2-(2-((2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino)phenyl)acetato-κ2
O:O′)(μ2-2-(2-((2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino)phenyl)acetate-κ3
O,O′:O′)cadmium(II)], C28H20N2Cl4O4Cd
Authors: Li Shi-Hui , Zhao Yan , Zhang Li
Published: June 2016

C28H20N2Cl4O4Cd, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.5272(4) Å, b = 28.7754(10) Å, c = 7.7485(3) Å, β = 96.627(1)°, V = 2774.48(17) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0341, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0787, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of 1-ferrocenyl-6-bromopyrene, C26H17BrFe
Authors: Ran Zhang , Zhong-Hai Ni
Published: June 2016

C26H17BrFe, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 30.486(10) Å, b = 7.497(3) Å, c = 18.669(6) Å, β = 120.184(5)°, V = 3688(2) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt
(F) = 0.0407, wR
ref
(F
2) = 0.1015, T = 296(2) K.
Crystal structure of 2-amino-4-(2, 4-dichlorophenyl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile, C16H12Cl2N2O2
Authors: He Lian-Man , Gao Chuan-Yu
Published: June 2016

C16H12Cl2N2O2, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 24.944(3) Å, b = 8.9007(8) Å, c = 16.3770(18) Å, β = 119.710(10)°, V = 3158.0(6) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt
(F) = 0.0527, wR
ref
(F
2) = 0.1602, T = 293(2) K.
Optimization of the electrochemical pre-concentration of trivalent lanthanum from aqueous media
Authors: Doyle Jamie L. , Clark Sue B.
Published: June 2016

Electrochemical pre-concentration has been shown to effectively increase sample sensitivity and decrease processing time; however, the basic mechanism and optimal conditions of the technique remain unknown, specifically for lanthanides. To gain a better understanding of the mechanism of action, the aqueous solution conditions required to maximize the electrochemical pre-concentration of lanthanum (La) were studied. Parameters investigated included pH, applied potential, and ionic strength. To further optimize and elucidate the mechanism of lanthanide pre-concentration, specific interactions of lanthanum with the mercury film electrode were studied. Three possible mechanisms were proposed based on preliminary observations, including ligand bridging, hydroxide formation, and amalgamation.
El debate sobre las heurísticas. Una disputa sobre los criterios de buen razonamiento entre la Tradición de Heurística y Sesgo y la Racionalidad Ecológica
Authors: Fonseca Ana Laura
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del artículo es mostrar que el problema central detrás del debate sostenido entre Daniel Kahneman y Gerd Gigerenzer acerca del papel del razonamiento heurístico en nuestra comprensión de la racionalidad humana es cómo caracterizar el razonamiento normativo. Para ello, muestro cómo en la literatura sobre razonamiento heurístico se ha asumido una distinción tajante y en muchos casos oposición, entre el razonamiento formal y el razonamiento heurístico. Argumento que la discusión se ha centrado en cuál de estos tipos de razonamientos debe ser considerado como modelo de nuestro razonar y hago ver que podemos rastrear este debate analizando textos de George Pólya y Herbert A. Simon, este análisis permitiría recuperar la relevancia del mencionado debate, toda vez que en muchas ocasiones ha sido tomado como una mera disputa semántica.
‚Wertorientierung‘ als rhetorisches Argument: Die ‚Rhetorik‘ des Aristoteles und die soziale Praxis im Athen des 4. Jahrhunderts v. Chr. im Vergleich
Authors: Piepenbrink Karen
Published: June 2016

Different from some of his other works on practical philosophy Aristotle's Rhetoric has a rather strong orientation towards the everyday life world of the poleis of his time. That applies to many of his reflections on the conditions of communication in the poleis as well as to his utterances about social values which are based on common sense. In Aristotle's view the orator's ethos and thus his consequent reference to intersubjectively valid values is the most important instrument for a rhetor to claim credibility. In comparison with the ethopoiia of fourth-century rhetorical practice at Athens there are several structural similarities which, however, are neither due to interdependencies nor manifest themselves in intertextual references, but are due to the fact that Aristotle refers to the orators' conditions of action in a democratic system. Besides, there are also strong differences which seem to have two main reasons: Aristotle's inclination to differentiate and to systematize his topics as well as his tendency to ‘elitism’ which might have philosophical and socio-political components, whereby in the Rhetoric the socio-political ones predominate.
Rhetoric and Medicine – The Voice of the Orator in Two Ancient Discourses
Authors: Schulz Verena
Published: June 2016

Um überzeugend vortragen zu können, muss der Redner in der Antike über eine gesunde und starke Stimme verfügen. Dadurch kommt es zu Überschneidungen zwischen der Rhetorik und der Medizin, die der vorliegende Aufsatz untersucht. Ausgehend von der Bedeutung des Vortrags und der Betonung seiner Körperlichkeit werden die praxisorientierten Anweisungen zur Stimmpflege und zum Stimmtraining erläutert. An einem konkreten Textausschnitt aus der Rhetorica ad Herennium wird die Wirkung von Theorien der Stimmerzeugung auf die Anweisungen der Rhetoren zur Stabilität der Stimme im Vortrag gezeigt. Die Theorie, die die Spannung der Atemluft bzw. des Körpers ins Zentrum der Stimmerzeugung setzt, spiegelt sich im akustischen Vokabular für Lautstärke und Tonhöhe wider.
The C9orf72 protein interacts with Rab1a and the ULK1 complex to regulate initiation of autophagy
Authors: Webster Christopher P , Smith Emma F , Bauer Claudia S , Moller Annekathrin , Hautbergue Guillaume M , Ferraiuolo Laura , Myszczynska Monika A , Higginbottom Adrian , Walsh Matthew J , Whitworth Alexander J , Kaspar Brian K , Meyer Kathrin , Shaw Pamela J , Grierson Andrew J , De Vos Kurt J
Published: June 2016

A GGGGCC hexanucleotide repeat expansion in the C9orf72 gene is the most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia (C9ALS/FTD). C9orf72 encodes two C9orf72 protein isoforms of unclear function. Reduced levels of C9orf72 expression have been reported in C9ALS/FTD patients, and although C9orf72 haploinsufficiency has been proposed to contribute to C9ALS/FTD, its significance is not yet clear. Here, we report that C9orf72 interacts with Rab1a and the Unc‐51‐like kinase 1 (ULK1) autophagy initiation complex. As a Rab1a effector, C9orf72 controls initiation of autophagy by regulating the Rab1a‐dependent trafficking of the ULK1 autophagy initiation complex to the phagophore. Accordingly, reduction of C9orf72 expression in cell lines and primary neurons attenuated autophagy and caused accumulation of p62‐positive puncta reminiscent of the p62 pathology observed in C9ALS/FTD patients. Finally, basal levels of autophagy were markedly reduced in C9ALS/FTD patient‐derived iNeurons. Thus, our data identify C9orf72 as a novel Rab1a effector in the regulation of autophagy and indicate that C9orf72 haploinsufficiency and associated reductions in autophagy might be the underlying cause of C9ALS/FTD‐associated p62 pathology.
Splicing mutation in Sbf1 causes nonsyndromic male infertility in the rat
Authors: Liška František , Chylíková Blanka , Janků Michaela , Šeda Ondřej , Vernerová Zdeňka , Pravenec Michal , Křen Vladimír
Published: June 2016

In the inbred SHR/OlaIpcv rat colony, we identified males with small testicles and inability to reproduce. By selectively breeding their parents, we revealed the infertility to segregate as an autosomal recessive Mendelian character. No other phenotype was observed in males, and females were completely normal. By linkage using a backcross with Brown Norway strain, we mapped the locus to a 1.2Mbp segment on chromosome 7, harboring 35 genes. Sequencing of candidate genes revealed a G to A substitution in a canonical ‘AG’ splice site of intron 37 inSbf1(SET binding factor 1, alias myotubularin-related protein 5). This leads to either skipping exon 38 or shifting splicing one base downstream, invariantly resulting in frameshift, premature stop codon and truncation of the protein. Western blotting using two anti-Sbf1 antibodies revealed absence of the full-length protein in the mutant testis. Testicles of the mutant males were significantly smaller compared with SHR from 4weeks, peaked at 84% wild-type weight at 6weeks and declined afterward to 28%, reflecting massive germ cell loss. Histological examination revealed lower germ cell number; latest observed germ cell stage were round spermatids, resulting in the absence of sperm in the epididymis (azoospermia). SBF1 is a member of a phosphatase family lacking the catalytical activity. It probably modulates the activity of a phosphoinositol phosphatase MTMR2. Human homozygotes or compound heterozygotes for missenseSBF1mutations exhibit Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (manifested mainly as progressive neuropathy), while a single mouse knockout reported in the literature identified male infertility as the only phenotype manifestation.
Role of lipids on elongation of the preimplantation conceptus in ruminants
Authors: Ribeiro Eduardo S , Santos José E P , Thatcher William W
Published: June 2016

Elongation of the preimplantation conceptus is a prerequisite for successful pregnancy in ruminants and depends on histotroph secretion by the endometrium. Lipids are an essential component of the histotroph, and recent studies indicate that lipids have important roles in the elongation phase of conceptus development. The onset of elongation is marked by dynamic changes in the transcriptome of trophectoderm cells, which are associated with lipid metabolism. During elongation, the trophectoderm increases transcript expression of genes related to uptake, metabolism andde novobiosynthesis of fatty acids and prostaglandins. Expression of the genePPARGincreases substantially, and activation of the transcription factor PPARG by binding of lipid ligands appears to be crucial for the coordination of cell biology during elongation. Lipids accumulated in the epithelial cells of the endometrium during diestrus are likely the most important source of fatty acids for utilization by the conceptus and become available in the uterine lumen through exporting of exosomes, microvesicles, carrier proteins and lipoproteins. Targeting of uterine lipid metabolism and PPARG activity during preimplantation conceptus development through nutraceutical diets may be a good strategy to improve pregnancy survival and reproductive efficiency in ruminants.
P-glycoprotein expression and localization in the rat uterus throughout gestation and labor
Authors: Huang Qi-Tao , Shynlova Oksana , Kibschull Mark , Zhong Mei , Yu Yan-Hong , Matthews Stephen G , Lye Stephen J
Published: June 2016

Uterine tissues contain the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp, encoded byAbcb1a/1bgene), but little is known about how it changes through gestation. Our aim was to investigate the expression profile and cellular localization of P-gp in the pregnant, laboring and post-partum (PP) rat uterus. We propose that during pregnancy the mechanical and hormonal stimuli play a role in regulating myometrialAbcb1a/1b/P-gp. Samples from bilaterally and unilaterally pregnant rats were collected throughout gestation, during labor, and PP (n=4–6/gestational day). RNA and protein were isolated and subjected to quantitative PCR and immunoblotting; P-gp transcript and protein were localized byin situhybridization and immunohistochemistry. Expression ofAbcb1a/1bgene and membrane P-gp protein in uterine tissue (1) increased throughout gestation, peaked at term (GD19-21) and dropped during labor (GD23L); and (2) was upregulated only in gravid but not in empty horn of unilaterally pregnant rats. (3) The drop ofAbcb1a/1bmRNA on GD23 was prevented by artificial maintenance of elevated progesterone (P4) levels in late gestation; (4) injection of the P4 receptor antagonist RU486 on GD19 caused a significant decrease inAbcb1mRNA levels. (5)In situhybridization and immunohistochemistry indicated thatAbcb1/P-gp is absent from myometrium throughout gestation; (6) was expressed exclusively by uterine microvascular endothelium (at early gestation) and luminal epithelium (at mid and late gestation), but was undetectable during labor. In conclusion, ABC transporter protein P-gp in pregnant uterus is hormonally and mechanically regulated. However, its substrate(s) and precise function in these tissues during pregnancy remains to be determined.
Liberalismo político y educación para la ciudadanía
Authors: Rincón Murcia Angela Patricia
Published: June 2016

Este artículo esboza la concepción filosófico-política de John Rawls en tornoal liberalismo político como una teoría que perfila una estructura de justicia,ésta busca generar conciencia contractual de las visiones omnicomprensivas,que se hacen razonables tanto en la igualdad como en la diferencia delos individuos. A partir de ello se puede concebir un argumento teórico quereflexiona alrededor de la conformación de la ciudadanía democrática. Eneste sentido, la teoría política rawlsiana resulta ser una estrategia adecuadapara establecer la construcción de la ciudadanía democrática como expresiónde una sociedad justa.
Telomere Dysfunction Triggers Palindrome Formation Independently of Double-Strand Break Repair Mechanisms
Authors: Raykov Vasil , Marvin Marcus E , Louis Edward J , Maringele Laura
Published: June 2016

Inverted chromosome duplications or palindromes are linked with genetic disorders and malignant transformation. They are considered by-products of DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair: the homologous recombination (HR) and the nonhomologous end joining (NHEJ). Palindromes near chromosome ends are often triggered by telomere losses. An important question is to what extent their formation depends upon DSB repair mechanisms. Here we addressed this question using yeast genetics and comparative genomic hybridization. We induced palindrome formation by passaging cells lacking any form of telomere maintenance (telomerase and telomere recombination). Surprisingly, we found that DNA ligase 4, essential for NHEJ, did not make a significant contribution to palindrome formation induced by telomere losses. Moreover RAD51, important for certain HR-derived mechanisms, had little effect. Furthermore RAD52, which is essential for HR in yeast, appeared to decrease the number of palindromes in cells proliferating without telomeres. This study also uncovered an important role for Rev3 and Rev7 (but not for Pol32) subunits of polymerase ζ in the survival of cells undergoing telomere losses and forming palindromes. We propose a model called short-inverted repeat-induced synthesis in which DNA synthesis, rather than DSB repair, drives the inverted duplication triggered by telomere dysfunction.
Mutation Is a Sufficient and Robust Predictor of Genetic Variation for Mitotic Spindle Traits in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Farhadifar Reza , Ponciano José Miguel , Andersen Erik C , Needleman Daniel J , Baer Charles F
Published: June 2016

Different types of phenotypic traits consistently exhibit different levels of genetic variation in natural populations. There are two potential explanations: Either mutation produces genetic variation at different rates or natural selection removes or promotes genetic variation at different rates. Whether mutation or selection is of greater general importance is a longstanding unresolved question in evolutionary genetics. We report mutational variances (VM) for 19 traits related to the first mitotic cell division in Caenorhabditis elegans and compare them to the standing genetic variances (VG) for the same suite of traits in a worldwide collection C. elegans. Two robust conclusions emerge. First, the mutational process is highly repeatable: The correlation between VM in two independent sets of mutation accumulation lines is ∼0.9. Second, VM for a trait is a good predictor of VG for that trait: The correlation between VM and VG is ∼0.9. This result is predicted for a population at mutation–selection balance; it is not predicted if balancing selection plays a primary role in maintaining genetic variation.
Pengembangan Bina Damai Dalam Penanganan Tindak Pidana Terorisme Di Indonesia
Authors: Khamdan Muhammad -
Published: June 2016

Abstract: Handling criminal acts of terrorism by the government can be divided into two areas, within Correctional Institution and outside prisons. Legal approach based on Law No. 15 of 2003 on Combating Criminal Acts of Terrorism has not been optimally reduce the potential for violence of terrorism, since countermeasures tend to only show the use of weapons only. Successful handling of terrorism characterized by inmates terrorism cooperation with the government to inform the network of terrorism. Bina Damai development is applied to terrorists can reduce resistance and revenge, for promoting the process of dialogue rather than armed military action. Peaceful approach influenced legal and cultural communication strategy with the clarity of program coordination of the parties that have the authority handling criminal acts of terrorism. Abstrak: Penanganan tindak pidana terorisme yang dilakukan pemerintah dapat dibedakan atas dua bidang, di dalam Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dan di luar Lembaga pemasyarakatan. Pendekatan hukum yang berdasarkan UU Nomor 15 tahun 2003 tentang Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Terorisme belum secara optimal mengurangi potensi kekerasan atas tindak terorisme karena cenderung mempertontonkan penggunaan senjata. Beberapa keberhasilan penanganan tindak pidana terorisme ditandai adanya kerjasama narapidana terorisme dengan pemerintah untuk memberi informasi jaringan terorisme sekaligus pengakuan terhadap Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI) berdasarkan Pancasila. Pengembangan bina damai yang diterapkan pada teroris dapat menggurangi perlawanan dan balas dendam karena mengedepankan proses dialog daripada aksi militer bersenjata. Bina damai merupakan transisi dari proses rekonsiliasi menuju tahap konsolidasi untuk terbangunnya perdamaian yang permanen. Pendekatan damai dipengaruhi strategi komunikasi hukum dan budaya disertai kejelasan program koordinasi dari pihak-pihak yang memiliki kewenangan penanganan tindak pidana terorisme.   DOI: 10.15408/jch.v4i1.2835
Desain Hubungan Kelembagaan Penyelenggara Pemilu
Authors: Liany Lusy
Published: June 2016

Abstract: Design of Institutional Election. In order to improve the quality of election institute required professional election institute bodies. But, it is difficult to realize if different opinion among election institute body between KPU, Bawaslu and DKPP always happen. It is happen because regulary about dispute resolution mechanism to determination of the political parties participating in the election not certain. So, necesary legal certainty especially the regulation about the election law dispute resolution and must be clearly divided authority and responsibilities of each election institute bodies. Abstrak: Dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas penyelenggaraan pemilu dibutuhkan lembaga penyelenggara pemilu yang profesional. Namun, hal tersebut sulit diwujudkan apabila terus terjadi perbedaan pendapat antar lembaga penyelenggara pemilu itu sendiriyaitu antara Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU), Badan Pengawas Pemilu (Bawaslu) dan Dewan Kehormatan Penyelenggara Pemilu (DKPP). Hal tersebut disebabkan karena adanya ketidakjelasan pengaturan mengenai mekanisme penyelesaian sengketa pemilu dalam penetapan partai Pemilu, khususnya mengenai alur penyelesaian sengketa penetapan partai politik. Karenanya pengaturannya harus diperbaiki dan secara tegas diperjelas tentang wewenang dan tanggungjawab masing-masing lembaga penyelenggara pemilu. DOI: 10.15408/jch.v4i1.3198
Concentración de nutrientes en hojas, una herramienta para el diagnóstico nutricional en cacao.
Authors: Puentes-Páramo Yina Jazbleidi , Menjivar-Flores Juan Carlos , Aranzazu-Hernández Fabio
Published: June 2016

El objetivo de este trabajo fue estimar las concentraciones foliares en el cultivo de cacao (Theobroma cacao L), como una herramienta de diagnóstico de su estado nutricional. En el Centro de Investigación de la Federación Nacional de Cacaoteros (Fedecacao), ubicado en el municipio de Miranda-Cauca de Colombia, se evaluó el efecto de cinco dosis de fertilización NPK en la concentración de nutrientes en hojas de cuatro clones de cacao CCN-51, TSH-565, ICS-39 e ICS-95 durante los años 2010-2012. Se utilizó un diseño en bloques completos al azar con cinco tratamientos: TR (control), T1(25%NPK), T2(50%NPK), T3(75%NPK), T4(100%NPK) y cuatro repeticiones. Durante tres años se evaluó la concentración de once nutrientes (N, P, K+, Ca2+, S, Mg2+, B, Zn2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Mn2+) y su relación con el rendimiento. Hubo diferencias en la concentración foliar de los nutrientes evaluados por efecto de los tratamientos, por clon y por la interacción clon*tratamiento. La concentración foliar utilizada se obtuvo a partir del tratamiento relacionado con el mayor rendimiento, con lo cual, se hizo una propuesta de diagnóstico nutricional del cacao, basada en el monitoreo de nutrientes para evaluar su concentración en hojas.
Efecto de la esterilización del suelo con vapor de agua sobre semillas de malezas.
Authors: Castillo-Luna María Del Pilar , Gómez-Gómez Robin
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la esterilización de suelo con vapor de agua sobre la viabilidad de semillas de tres especies de malezas. El estudio se llevó a cabo en el año 2014 en la Estación Experimental Agrícola Fabio Baudrit Moreno (EEAFBM) de la Universidad de Costa Rica. Se evaluaron semillas de las arvenses Poa annua, Polygonum hydropiperoides y Brassica campestris, comunes en suelos utilizados para preparar almácigos de hortalizas en las zonas altas de la provincia de Cartago. Las semillas se ubicaron a dos profundidades (20 y 40 cm) dentro de un barril con suelo y se determinó la temperatura en ambas profundidades y en diferentes intervalos. Se utilizó un diseño experimental de bloques al azar con tres repeticiones por especie en cada profundidad. La temperatura se midió una vez que el vapor de agua atravesó la columna de suelo. La esterilización continuó por treinta minutos y a partir de ese momento se tomó nuevamente la temperatura, la cual fue de 99,3 °C en ambas profundidades y en los dos tiempos evaluados. Se determinó la viabilidad de las semillas utilizando cloruro de tetrazolio al 1%. El 100% de las semillas no presentó viabilidad después de finalizada la esterilización del suelo.
Evaluación de fertilizantes agrícolas en la productividad de la microalga Chlorella sorokiniana.
Authors: Silva-Benavides Ana Margarita
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la productividad de la microalga verde Chlorella sorokiniana UTEX 1230 con fertilizantes foliares usados en la agricultura y la comparación con el medio nutritivo Kolwitz (K3). Las variables evaluadas fueron el crecimiento celular, la productividad, la concentración de clorofila, la fluorescencia (Fv/Fm), proteínas y carbohidratos. Se usaron dos fertilizantes comerciales con la composición química NPK 20-20-20 y NPK 22-10-7 como medios nutritivos. El experimento se realizó en el Instituto de Estudios para los Ecosistemas, Florencia, Italia durante el año 2014. Cada experimento se repitió cinco veces con tres réplicas cada uno, a una intensidad lumínica de 150 μmol fotones m2/s, temperatura de 28 °C y CO2/aire (2:98 v/v). Con cada fertilizante se diseñaron los siguientes tratamientos: 1) NPK 20-20-20 (1,00 g/l) + 0,27 g/l MgSO4.7H2O, 2) NPK 22-10-7 (+2 MgO) (1,00 g/l) + 0,27 g/l MgSO4.7H2O, 3) NPK 22-10-7 (+2 MgO) (1,00 g/l), 4) NPK 20-20-20 (1,00 g/l). Se utilizó el medio nutritivo Kolwitz (K3) como control. Las mayores concentraciones celulares, productividad, clorofila, fluorescencia, proteínas y carbohidratos, se cuantificaron en los medios provistos de sulfato de magnesio (NPK 20-20-20 (1,00 g/l) + 0,27 g/l MgSO4.7H2O, y NPK 22-10-7 (+2 MgO) (1,00 g/l) + 0,27 g/l MgSO4.7H2O). Los menores crecimientos de la biomasa se observaron en los tratamientos carentes de este compuesto. El sulfuro y el magnesio tuvieron efecto positivo en el crecimiento y rendimiento del cultivo; así como las cantidades de urea y amonio en la composición química del fertilizante.
Identificación de conglomerados para impulsar las cadenas productivas de carne en México.
Authors: Rodríguez-Licea Gabriela , García-Salazar José Alberto , Hernández-Martínez Juvencio
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue realizar un análisis de correlación espacial regional de la producción de carne en canal por especie en México. El estudio se llevó a cabo durante el periodo 2000 -2012. A través del análisis exploratorio de datos, de la estimación del índice de Moran y de la prueba de LISA, se buscó evidencias de dependencia espacial e identificar conglomerados que impulsen la integración de las cadenas productivas. El análisis exploratorio aporta evidencia de que los estados del norte pueden formar conglomerados que impulsen la producción carne de bovino, porcino y pollo; y el incremento en la producción de carne de ovino y caprino, podría darse entre estados de la región centro y del norte, respectivamente. Los índices positivos obtenidos para la carne de bovino, ovino y caprino, mostraron que la vecindad de estados productores no afectaría la conformación de conglomerados para incrementar la producción; mientras que, la autocorrelación negativa para la carne de porcino y pollo, hace suponer que la situación de vecindad de un estado productor se vería afectada por los agrupamientos regionales de sus vecinos. Con la prueba de LISA, se identificaron grupos estadísticamente significativos que soportan la evidencia de que la concentración espacial de la producción favorece la conformación de clúster y la integración de cadenas productivas únicamente para la carne de bovino, ovino y caprino.

 
The Church in Sweden. Secularisation and Ecumenism as Challenges
Authors: Ekenberg Anders
Published: June 2016

Sweden is one of the most secularised countries in the world. The article treats, against a historical background, two main challenges for the Christian church in the contemporary situation: secularisation as such and ecumenism. The dominant strategies of the majority church, the formerly established Lutheran church, when it comes to encountering radical secularisation are discussed, as are the difficulties in forming a common Christian vision of the situation and of common strategies for evangelisation. Much space is devoted to the so­‑called Folk Church ideology governing the policy of the Lutheran church. The urgent need for new ways of witnessing to the Gospel is stressed.
Summary of construction and modification of Roseires dam, Sudan
Authors: Dooley Barry C. , Mason Peter J. , Pether Rachel
Published: June 2016

The Roseires Dam, Sudan, was opened on 10 December 1966, delivering much needed irrigation and power generation infrastructure. On the 50th anniversary of the dam construction, this paper summarises the original design features and provides commentary on the subsequent dam-raising works completed in 2013, increasing the dam height by 10 m. The paper also highlights the engineering skill employed by the original design team and pays tribute to their foresight in successfully future proofing this substantial asset.
The incident sequence as resilience planning framework
Authors: Hay Alexander H.
Published: June 2016

There is a generic sequence to any incident that affects an organisation or operation. It is represented by the incident sequence. This incident sequence provides a common time-performance reference for a variety of continuity planning tools, irrespective of focus or priority. These range from business continuity planning through to disaster risk reduction. The incident sequence has been developed over the last 7 years into a resilience planning framework that relates the time-performance relationship of an incident to the component-enabling functions of the operation, resource demand at each phase of operation restoration after the incident and both risk criteria and risk context. The framework allows the user to determine simply financial and operational tolerances and performance thresholds for resilience planning.
Modelos de elección discreta aplicados al transporte aéreo
Authors: Muñoz Hoyos Claudia Helena
Published: June 2016

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una encuesta de preferencias declaradas en un experimento de elección discreta, diseñado para obtener una función de utilidad para las dos terminales aeroportuarias que sirven al área metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá en el transporte aéreo de pasajeros. El estudio investiga acerca del comportamiento en la elección del Aeropuerto José María Córdoba (jmc) y Enrique Olaya Herrera (eoh) entre destinos comunes. Cada aeropuerto fue representado en términos del costo del tiquete, costo de llegada a la terminal aeroportuaria y tiempo de viaje al aeropuerto y obtuvieron modelos logit multinomial para cada destino evaluado Medellín-Bogotá y Medellín-Cali.
Desarrollo alternativo de sistemas de contención con llantas de desecho
Authors: Rodríguez González Óscar Egidio
Published: June 2016

Este trabajo describe una técnica para la estabilización de taludes por medio de llantas de desecho, contribuyendo así con el medio ambiente. La técnica es una buena solución para disminuir los grandes depósitos de llantas que hay en Colombia y en el mundo, pues estos acumulamientos de llantas constituyen una problemática de salud pública, son caldo de cultivo para los mosquitos y otros vectores que propagan enfermedades. También se presenta una serie de ejemplos aplicativos que se han desarrollado en diferentes zonas del departamento de Antioquia y los procesos de estos a través del tiempo; se hace énfasis en que esta solución es muy práctica y económica debido a que los taludes son fáciles de construir y el 90% del personal que interviene es no calificado. A su vez, esta alternativa comparada con otros sistemas constructivos de contención es menos costosa y cumple con los estándares de seguridad que tienen los muros en concreto reforzado, de tierra armada con geotextil, de geomallas y de gaviones.
A importância da Matriz SWOT (FOFA) no contexto dos planos estratégicos de desenvolvimento do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Kummer Débora Cristiele , Silveira Rogério Leandro Lima da
Published: June 2016

O presente artigo tem como suporte a pesquisa Planejamento e Desenvolvimento Regional no Rio Grande do Sul: uma análise da experiência recente dos Conselhos Regionais de Desenvolvimento-COREDEs, concluída em agosto de 2015 pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional (PPGDR-UNISC), no âmbito do Observatório do Desenvolvimento Regional. Teve-se como principal objetivo analisar a construção e implementação dos Planos Estratégicos de Desenvolvimento que foram realizados/atualizados pelos 28 COREDEs nos anos de 2009/2010. A abordagem metodológica é qualitativa em que realizou-se a revisão bibliográfica dos conceitos de planejamento e desenvolvimento regional, bem como a respeito da constituição dos COREDEs no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Além disso, fez-se a pesquisa documental dos planos estratégicos e a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com lideranças regionais e integrantes das diretorias dos COREDEs. Levando-se em consideração que este trabalho visa dar ênfase a análise da Matriz (SWOT) FOFA dos COREDEs Serra, Sul, Vale do Rio Pardo e Noroeste Colonial apresenta-se como resultados as semelhanças e particularidades que esses apresentam nas Fortalezas (F), Oportunidades (O), Fraquezas (F) e Ameças (A).
RISCOS BIOLÓGICOS EM ODONTOLOGIA: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Hymer Rebeca , Frederico de Almeida Tatiana
Published: June 2016

São inúmeros os riscos ocupacionais a que cirurgiões-dentistas estão expostos, destacando-se os riscos biológicos, pelo contato com pacientes, através de aerossóis como o caso do Microbacterium tuberculosis e/ou com fluidos orgânicos que podem conter uma série desses microrganismos pató- genos, que acarretam doença ocupacional pelos Vírus da Hepatite B, Hepatite C e do Human Immodeficiency Vírus.O presente estudo objetiva realizar uma revisão da literatura nacional sobre os riscos biológicos a que a equipe odontológica está exposta no ambiente laboral. Foram selecionados estudos nacionais publicados no período de 2002 a 2013, acerca dos Riscos Biológicos na Odontológia com enfoque para o Microbacterium tuberculosis, Human Immnodeficiency Vírus, Hepatitis B e C Vírus e Herpes Vírus hominis. As bases de dados utilizadas para o rastreamento foram: LiLacs, BBO e SciELO. Empregou-se combinações de busca: “risco ocupacional”, “HIV e Odontologia”, “Hepatites e Odontologia”, “tuberculose e Odontologia”, “herpes e Odontologia”. Foram encontrados 86 artigos, após análise criteriosa selecionou-se 14 artigos que se enquadravam na temática proposta. Dos estudos selecionados cinco foram revisão de literatura (35.7%) e nove foram estudos de corte transversal (64.2%). Os estudos objetivaram elucidar riscos biológicos que a equipe odontológica está exposta. A equipe odontológica está exposta a riscos biológicos no seu âmbito laboral, que são previníveis através de protocolos de imunização e biossegurança
Psychiatric symptoms, substance use, and other medical conditions in patients with obesity who seek treatment for weight loss
Authors: Marín-Navarrete Rodrigo ,   Unidad de Ensayos Clínicos en Adicciones y Salud Mental. Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, México., Quintero Javier , Correas-Lauffer Javier , Cortés-Ramírez Julio , Villalobos-Gallegos Luis ,   Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, España.,   Hospital Universitario del Henares, Servicio de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, España.,   Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México.
Published: June 2016

Abstract

Introduction. Scaling in obesity classes increases its effect on medical comorbidities and psychiatric symptoms. Anxiety and depression have a significant effect on treatment adherence and weight loss.

Objective. This study had three aims: a) to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms; b) to evaluate the interactions between obesity classes and demographic variables in relation to psychiatric symptoms; and c) to analyze the interactions between obesity classes, demographic variables, and psychiatric symptoms in association with medical comorbidities in a sample of obese individuals seeking treatment for weight loss.

Method. Medical record review of 22 weight loss clinics during January-December 2014. Binomial logistic regression was carried to assess univariate associations, second- and third-order interactions.

Results. Total sample was composed of 13,305 patients, mostly women (82.04%), married (53.66%), with elementary education (38.6%), mean body max index was 34.94 (SD = 4.39). The most prevalent psychiatric symptoms were anxiety (45.21%) and depression (16.36%). When analyzing interactions, it was found that men with class II obesity had higher odds for alcohol use (OR 1.56, IC 95% 1.10-2.22), and participants with obesity class III and married had more probability of diabetes II (OR 1.53, IC 95% 1.06-2.19).

Discussion and conclusion. Results show the complexity of the relation between demographic variables, psychiatric symptoms, medical comorbidities and obesity, underscoring the need to tailor treatments based in such variables, to promote adherence and weight loss.
La salud mental en el paciente con obesidad en protocolo para cirugía bariátrica
Authors: Esquivias Héctor ,   Clínica de Obesidad y Control de Peso, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, México., Reséndiz Aída Monserrat , García Fernando , Elías-López Daniel ,   Centro de Atención Integral a la Salud Mental de León, Guanajuato, México.,   Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán.
Published: June 2016

Resumen

Antecedentes. La asociación entre obesidad y psicopatología es bien conocida; sin embargo, la presencia de esta última en los pacientes con obesidad mórbida sometidos a cirugía bariátrica y su impacto en la pérdida de peso ha sido menos estudiado.

Objetivo. Realizar una actualización sobre el panorama general de los trastornos psiquiátricos asociados con la obesidad mórbida, y el impacto de éstos sobre la pérdida de peso en pacientes bariátricos.

Método. Se consultaron las bases de datos EBSCO Research Database y PubMed. Se seleccionaron los artículos publicados de 2011 a la fecha. Fueron utilizadas palabras clave relacionadas con el tema de estudio.

Resultados. Los estudios revisados mostraron cinco entidades clínicas psicopatológicas con alta prevalencia en pacientes que se encuentran en protocolo de cirugía bariátrica: Depresión y ansiedad, trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad, trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, abuso de sustancias y algunas dimensiones de la personalidad. La presencia de estas condiciones se asoció a una menor pérdida de peso posterior al procedimiento quirúrgico.

Discusión y conclusión. El impacto del trastorno por atracón y por abuso de sustancias en la pérdida de peso, posterior a la cirugía bariátrica, es controversial. La evaluación del paciente con obesidad candidato a cirugía bariátrica debe enfatizar, de acuerdo con la prevalencia de los trastornos reportados, la identificación de trastornos depresivos-ansiosos y del trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad.
Does salt addiction exist?
Authors: Soto-Escageda José Alberto ,   Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNZS), Mexico., Estañol Bruno , Vidal-Victoria Carlos Alejandro , Michel Anaclara , Sierra-Beltran Manuel Antonio , Bourges-Rodríguez Héctor ,   Academic Division of Health Sciences, Juarez Autonomous University of Tabasco, Mexico.,   Direction of Nutrition, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ), Mexico.
Published: June 2016

Abstract

Background. Salt consumption activates the brain reward system, inducing cravings and the search for salted food. Its excessive intake is associated with high blood pressure and obesity. The high quantity of salt in processed food is most likely a major cause of the global pandemic of hypertension (HT).

Objective. To review the current information on the topic of salt addiction and the health consequences this has.

Method. A search in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and EBSCOhost databases was conducted with the keywords “salt”, “salt addiction”, and “food addiction”. Articles with information relative to the topic of interest were checked, as were references of those articles and historical and culturally complementary information.

Results. We described the historical relationship between man and salt, the physiology of salty taste perception, its role in the reward system and the health consequences of a high sodium diet.

Discussion and conclusion. There is physiological and behavioural evidence that some people may develop a true addiction to food. Among these people, salt addiction seems to be of great importance in the development of obesity, HT and other diseases. Sodium is present in high quantities in processed food as salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), used as flavour enhancers and food preservatives, including in non-salty foods like bread and soft drinks.
Financial results of the basic activity and their application
Authors: Garanča Biruta
Published: June 2016

Two parameters have been developed: Profit margin of the basic activity ROP and profitability of the basic activity PIE. By modifying the proportion of investment activity net cash flow against the net turnover and the Boston Consulting Group Matrix, as well as merging them with the profitability of the basic activity PIE, the enterprises can be classified as problem child (question marks), stars, cash cows and dogs.
AIM OF LATVIA FOR NEXT 20 YEARS
Authors: Strazdiņš Jānis
Published: June 2016

The aim of the article is to present some main financial causes and effects of „bubble economy”, critically evaluate the utilization of Latvian internal financial resources as a base for transfer to production economy and work morale in long term. The article provides practical solutions on mobilising Latvian internal financial resources through internal borowing in order to facilitate transfer from speculative to production type economy.
PROPORTION OF CERTIFIED ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN LATVIA
Authors: Čivčiša Guna
Published: June 2016

ISO 9001 (2000 and 2008), Quality management systems – Requirements are globally most used standards. The total number of issued certificates tends to increase year by year, according to the annual surveys of International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The situation in Latvia is similar – the total number of the standard user organizations grows every year only in much smaller amounts. However, the information on issued certificates is insufficient for realizing an in-depth analysis of standard user organizations. This study is important for providing detailed information on enterprises according to their size class and for information on the proportion of certified enterprises to overall number of enterprises to observe the most active scale group of business for ISO 9001 certification. The expected outcome of the research – the number of certified enterprises and their distribution by size class (micro, small, medium- sized and large scale enterprises) in Latvia.