bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Razones, consideraciones y preguntas sobre la reforma energética en México Consideraciones en torno a la reforma petrolera
Authors: Arellanes Jiménez Paulino Ernesto
Published: May 2019

En el momento de conformar la presente edición, la reforma energética y su constitucionalidad constituía un tema de suma actualidad por su importancia, carga ideológica y consecuencia a futuro para México; por ese motivo convocamos a una serie de académicos para que debatieran sobre el tema, cuyas opiniones se reproducen por su valor, aun con el riesgo de que el tema haya pasado a un segundo plano mediático
EL PROCESO CAUTELAR EN EL PROCESO PENAL ACUSATORIO MEXICANO
Authors: Constantino Rivera Camilo
Published: May 2019

Se realiza un estudio de la naturaleza jurídica del régimen cautelar y se repasan los criterios que la doctrina ha desarrollado sobre el carácter independiente o instrumental de las medidas cautelares. Se repasan las categorías esenciales que conforman la teoría de las medidas cautelares, sus presupuestos y principios informativos. Con el uso de las categorías esenciales del régimen cautelar se aborda el tratamiento normativo de las medidas cautelares en el proceso penal mexicano, en pleno proceso de reforma.
LAS GARANTÍAS CONSTITUCIONALES: PERSPECTIVA ANDINA
Authors: Ávila Santamaría Ramiro
Published: May 2019

El presente trabajo aborda el tema de las garantías constitucionales en y desde la región andina: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú. Las Constituciones de dicha región acusan avances sustanciales en relación con la regulación de las garantías con el fin de crear un verdadero Estado constitucional de derechos. Como mecanismo para prevenir o enmendar la violación de un derecho implícito en la Constitución, las garantías constitucionales han sido inspiradas en quienes sufren las violaciones y no en los abogados y abogadas que abusan de la herramienta.
Voto nulo y elecciones en Puebla
Authors: Mendoza Tablero José Luis
Published: May 2019

Las elecciones en América Latina y en México han tenido una relativaconsolidación, pareciera que no se duda de las bondades de la democracia, sinembargo, los partidos políticos siguen sin ser apreciados por la población (Latinobarómetro, 2009: 3-5); así, buena parte del electorado se abstiene y, para efectos del presente artículo, se considera que el voto nulo también da cuenta de la complejidad de esa situación. Esta expresión no ha tenido el interésde teóricos europeos ni estadounidenses, pareciera que esto se justifi capor la poca relevancia que tiene en esos lugares; por otro lado, para América Latina la atención se ha centrado en los procesos de consolidación democrática,la “ola rosa” de la izquierda o el diseño institucional; en el caso más cercano laabstención pudiera ser motivo de trabajos importantes.La explicación de lo anterior hay que buscarla en que el voto nulo pudiera estar vinculado con un cambio en la difi cultad de votar para mejorar la participación,1 como fue el caso de Brasil (Power & Roberts, 1995); pero en todo caso se ha considerando, por los especialistas y por la ley, básicamenteun error de una minoría, no es sino hasta 2009 que en México toma otradimensión.El voto nulo en México ha sido tratado desde dos extremos: los resultados electorales y especulación;2 se entiende que es difícil de ser tratado empíricamente, son relativamente pocos los anulistas como para hablar con ellos, y por otro lado no se puede considerar una conducta agregada de acuerdo a las cifras electorales.
环境社会学视阈下老年抑郁症干预个案研究
Authors: 魏 淑丽 , 姜 路平
Published: May 2019

人是环境中的人，环境因素决定了人社会存在的状态。基于此，本文从社会学的角度对老年抑郁患者进行了个案干预和较长时间的跟踪调研。最终发现通过一系列的社会因素的干预、环境的改变以及配合心理层面的关怀，老年抑郁症有明显改善。并且在此基础上，本文尝试构建了通过改善老年居住环境，提升老年精神健康福祉的干预体系。
People live in environments which determine the state of human existence in society. Based on this, this paper conducts case intervention and long-term tracking studies on elderly depressive patients from a sociological perspective. Finally, it is found that through a series of social intervention, environmental changes and psychological care, senile depression has been significantly improved. On this basis, this paper attempts to construct an intervention system to improve the mental health and well-being of the elderly by improving their living environment.
Avaliação da qualidade de vida dos pacientes com fibrose cística atendidos em um hospital de referência de Minas Gerais
Authors: Santana Rízia Silva , Aleixo Andrezza Aparecida , Costa Rainna Fontes Gonçalves , Borges Júnior Laerte Honorato , Pereira Janser Moura , Oliveira Janaina Carla Silva , Azevedo Vivian Mara Gonçalves Oliveira
Published: May 2019

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV) dos pacientes com fibrose cística (FC) acompanhados por um centro de referência de Minas Gerais mediante a aplicação de questionário específico e validado.MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, de análise quantitativa, com aplicação do questionário de QV em FC, escore de Shwachman-Kulczycki e valores espirométricos. A amostra do estudo foi composta por 26 pacientes com idade de 6 a 29 anos e 13 pais de crianças com idade de 6 a 13 anos. Os participantes foram divididos em três grupos: grupo I (6 a 13 anos), grupo II (pais ou cuidadores de crianças de 6 a 13 anos), grupo III (≥14 anos). Os escores foram apresentados por médias e medianas e analisados por meio do teste de correlação linear de Pearson. Foi adotado o nível de significância de 5%.RESULTADOS: Os pacientes com FC acompanhados neste hospital de referência de Minas Gerais apresentavam boa percepção de QV e escore de Shwachman-Kulczycki excelente. No grupo I, foram encontrados valores menores para o domínio digestório (67,49%) e maiores para o domínio execução de tratamento (83,84%). No grupo II observou-se menores pontuações no domínio peso (65,70%) e maiores na imagem corporal (84,61%). No grupo III, valores menores para o domínio social (71,12%) e maiores para alimentação (92,47%). Com relação aos valores espirométricos, encontrou-se valores significativos correlacionando a relação entre o volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo e a capacidade vital forçada (VEF1/CVF) aos domínios físico/percepção da saúde e funcionalidade no grupo III.CONCLUSÕES: Os pacientes com FC acompanhados no centro de referência deste estudo apresentaram boa percepção de QV, o que pode ser verificado, na maioria dos domínios analisados, por escores superiores a 50. O uso de questionários específicos para avaliação de QV é um método de baixo custo e de fácil aplicação, devendo ser verdadeiramente incluído à rotina dos serviços de saúde que atendem a população diagnosticada com FC.
Métodos alternativos para o cálculo dos escores e estatística descritiva do instrumento QDV-DA para avaliação da qualidade de vida de pessoas com doença de Alzheimer
Authors: Szesz Aryadyne Bueno Rocha , Alves Mylena Aparecida Rodrigues , Pedroso Bruno
Published: May 2019

OBJETIVO: Construir uma ferramenta (utilizando o software de ampla acessibilidade Microsoft Excel) para realização do cálculo dos escores e da estatística descritiva do instrumento Qualidade de Vida – Doença de Alzheimer (QDV-DA), com a respectiva sintaxe no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).MÉTODOS: As ferramentas construídas a partir do software Microsoft Excel e SPSS com o objetivo de realizar o cálculo dos escores e da estatística descritiva do instrumento QDV-DA foram confeccionadas neste estudo. Tal construção deu-se nos mesmos moldes dos estudos de Pedroso, Pilatti e Reis (2009), que desenvolveram ferramentas para o cálculo dos escores e estatística descritiva do instrumento WHOQOL-100, e da sintaxe SPSS para o cálculo dos escores desse instrumento (GRUPO WHOQOL, 1998) e sua fidedignidade foi testada por meio de simulações, comparando-se os resultados obtidos entre ambas, com o almejo que estes viessem a ser exatamente os mesmos.RESULTADOS: Os resultados retornados pelo Microsoft Excel e pelo SPSS foram comparados, tendo havido 100% de coincidência em todos os escores de cada item analisado do instrumento QDV-DA.CONCLUSÕES: Foi possível a disponibilização de um método alternativo fidedigno para os cálculos dos escores e estatística descritiva do instrumento QDV-DA, por meio de plataforma amplamente difundida e de baixa complexidade para utilização.
Repensando as desigualdades digitais: as promessas da web 2.0 para os marginalizados
Authors: Nemer David
Published: May 2019

Este artigo centra-se nos usos das plataformas Web 2.0 por moradores de favelas a fim de expandir nossa compreensão sobre a capacidade de transformação que a Web 2.0 pode (e não pode) fazer em termos de mudança social e inclusão digital. Para explorar essa problemática, eu realizei uma etnografia de dez meses nas favelas de Vitória, Brasil, para estudar as práticas e experiências dos moradores das comunidades na Web 2.0. Eu analiso como a Web 2.0 permitiu aos residentes da favela a capacidade de protestar nas ruas e atravessar as fronteiras sociais, mas quando isso aconteceu, eles enfrentaram algo muito mais forte: exclusão social, brutalidade policial contra negros e pobres e engajamento civil limitado.
O currículo em foco: diálogos entre ciência, tecnologia e currículo
Authors: Corrêa Hugo Emmanuel da Rosa , Arruda Sérgio De Mello , Freitas Carlos César Garcia , Passos Marinez Meneghello
Published: May 2019

Este artigo traz elementos de uma pesquisa teórica sobre a evolução histórica da tecnologia e alguns entendimentos de como ela foi sendo apropriada pela sociedade e, as consequências desse processo embasado em referenciais como: Dagnino, Lemos, Feenberg, Trigueiro. A pesquisa descreve a evolução da educação enquanto técnica e as semelhanças com outras tecnologias, em especial, o currículo, que é referenciado por: Silva, Santomé, Sacristán, Moreira, Apple. A conclusão ocorre por meio da análise do projeto de curso de uma instituição federal de ensino que engendrou um arranjo curricular flexível, demonstrando que é possível que a tecnologia seja apropriada de formas diversas.
The Rubens morph of Formica exsecta Nylander, 1846 and its separation from Formica fennica Seifert, 2000 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Authors: Seifert Bernhard
Published: May 2019

A study of numeric morphology-based alpha-taxonomy (NUMOBAT) considering the speciesFormicaexsectaNylander, 1846 andF.fennicaSeifert, 2000 was performed in 166 nest samples with 485 worker individuals originating from 117 localities of the Palaearctic west of 59°E. The presence of intraspecific pilosity dimorphism is shown forF.exsecta. The setae-reduced phenotype, termed the Rubens morph, shows a frequency of about 25%, and the more abundant setae-rich phenotype, termed the Normal morph, one of 75%. The frequency of nests containing workers of both phenotypes is 15.5% in 58 samples from Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Applying the DIMORPH test of Seifert (2016) on this territory, it is demonstrated that the association of Rubens and Normal phenotypes within the same nest cannot be interpreted as parabiosis of independent species (p=0.017) or as temporary (p=0.0004) and permanent (p=0.0001) socially parasitic association, whereas genetically mediated intraspecific dimorphism is most likely (p=0.659, allpdata according to Fisher’s exact test). The Rubens morph ofF.exsectais phenotypically most similar toF.fennicabut is safely separable by four different forms of exploratory data analyses using nest centroids (NC) as input data: NC-Ward, NC-part.hclust, NC-part.kmeans, and NC-NMDS-k-means. Data on zoogeography and the narrow climate niche indicate thatF.fennicais unlikely to occur in Norway.
BioDATA - Biodiversity Data for Internationalisation in Higher Education
Authors: Prylutskyi Oleh , Abrahamyan Armine , Voronova Nina , Aloyan Tatevik , Borodin Oleg , Darmostuk Valerii , Gasparyan Naira , Ivanova Natalya , Johaadien Rukaya , Khachatryan Hrant , Krasovskii Stanisav , Krishin Gleb , Kulikova Alena , Kurbonbekova Shifo , Makeyeva Elena , Savchenko Anton , Mamadalieva Mukhabbatkhon , Melikyan Andreas , Mirzorakhimov Akobir , Movsisyan Astghik , Mubalieva Shoista , Novikov Andriy , Russell Laura , Shashkov Maxim , Sheriko Anna , Schigel Dmitry , Sysoliatin Eugeny , Tykarski Piotr , Verstraete Brecht , Yatsiuk Iryna , Zykova Mariia , Endresen Dag , De Boer Hugo
Published: May 2019

BioDATA is an international project on developing skills in biodiversity data management and data publishing. Between 2018 and 2021, undergraduate and postgraduate students from Armenia, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Ukraine, have an opportunity to take part in the intensive courses to become certified professionals in biodiversity data management. They will gain practical skills and obtain appropriate knowledge on: international data standards (Darwin Core); data cleaning software, data publishing software such as the Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT), and preparation of data papers. Working with databases, creating datasets, managing data for statistical analyses and publishing research papers are essential for the everyday tasks of a modern biologist. At the same time, these skills are rarely taught in higher education. Most of the contemporary professionals in biodiversity have to gain these skills independently, through colleagues, or through supervision. In addition, all the participants familiarize themselves with one of the important international research data infrastructures such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The project is coordinated by the University of Oslo (Norway) and supported by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The project is funded by the Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (DIKU).
État des lieux de l’Europe sociale
Authors: Garnier Sophie
Published: May 2019

Parmi les différents instruments juridiques mondiaux et européens, le droit de l’Union européenne constitue, à maints égards, une source originale de droits pour les travailleurs et surtout le corpus le plus abouti de normes supranationales dans le domaine social. Nous tenterons alors de poser les bases d’une réflexion juridique et critique, en nous demandant, à la lumière des évolutions récentes, si ce droit social de l’Union européenne est aujourd’hui effectivement au service d’une Europe sociale.
Agir syndicalement en Europe. La CES, un espace pour l’action collective ?
Authors: Pernot Jean-Marie
Published: May 2019

L’article retrace les différentes étapes de construction de la Confédération européenne des syndicats (CES) en lien, notamment, avec les étapes de la construction européenne. La captation libérale du processus de l’Union européenne (UE) prive l’organisation européenne des syndicats d’un moyen de construire une légitimité inscrite dans les institutions. Sans doute convient-il d’aborder l’espace syndical européen sous un autre jour, prenant en compte les acquis organisationnels que représente la Confédération européenne mais aussi la nécessité d’un engagement plus conséquent de ses affiliés. Dès lors, la CES peut être considérée non pas comme un simple appendice des institutions européennes mais comme un des outils possibles situé au cœur d’un réseau permettant l’établissement d’une puissance d’agir syndical sur l’espace de l’UE.
Epiploic Appendagitis in a Femoral Hernia
Authors: McArthur Claire , McArthur Donald
Published: May 2019

Both epiploic appendagitis and femoral herniae are rare diagnoses individually. No radiological cases of a patient having epiploic appendagitis within a femoral hernia have been documented in the literature. We present a case of a 65-year-old patient who underwent clinical work-up for a tender left groin lump. When undergoing a CT scan for investigating possible lymphadenopathy, she was found to have epiploic appendagitis contained within an incarcerated left sided femoral hernia. In this case report, we review the relevant anatomy, aetiology, patient demographics, as well as clinical and imaging findings and management.
Methadone-induced Toxic Encephalopathy In Pediatric Patients: Two Case Reports
Authors: Tiong Siew Ching , Chieng Julian Sau Lian , Khoo Hau Wei , Ng Chee Hui
Published: May 2019

Toxic encephalopathy is a wide spectrum of encephalopathy secondary to insult from toxic substances, with variable clinical presentations from minor cognitive impairment to severe neurological dysfunction and death. Methadone-induced toxic encephalopathy is an extremely rare form of toxic encephalopathy which typically demonstrates abnormal imaging findings in the dentate nuclei or cerebellum. This is a report of methadone-induced toxic encephalopathy in two toddlers secondary to accidental ingestion. They were brought in unconscious to the emergency department of a tertiary hospital and were found to be cyanotic and pulseless, requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation and mechanical ventilation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain of both patients showed similar findings of symmetrical hyperintense foci in bilateral cerebellar hemispheres on T2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences. These areas also demonstrated diffusion restriction on diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Blood and urine toxicology results confirmed the presence of methadone in both patients. As the exact substance of accidental ingestion may not be known at the time of presentation, early radiological diagnosis of methadone-induced encephalopathy may prompt early initiation of treatment to prevent further life-threatening complications, particularly in vulnerable pediatric population.
INFERENCE OF BIOMEDICAL DATA SETS USING BAYESIAN MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Sohail Ayesha
Published: May 2019

Due to the advancement in data collection and maintenance strategies, the current clinical databases around the globe are rich in a sense that these contain detailed information not only about the individual’s medical conditions, but also about the environmental features, associated with the individual. Classification within this data could provide new medical insights. Data mining technology has become an attraction for researchers due to its affectivity and efficacy in the field of biomedicine research. Due to the diverse structure of such data sets, only few successful techniques and easy to use softwares, are available in literature. A Bayesian analysis provides a more intuitive statement of probability that hypothesis is true. Bayesian approach uses all available information and can give answers to complex questions more accurately. This means that Bayesian methods include prior information. In Bayesian analysis, no relevant information is excluded as prior represents all the available information apart from data itself. Bayesian techniques are specifically used for decision making. Uncertainty is the main hurdle in making decisions. Due to lack of information about relevant parameters, there is uncertainty about given decision. Bayesian methods measure these uncertainties by using probability. In this study, selected techniques of biostatistical Bayesian inference (the probability based inferencing approach, to identify uncertainty in databases) are discussed. To show the efficiency of a Hybrid technique, its application on two distinct data sets is presented in a novel way.
CRTAM Shapes the Gut Microbiota and Enhances the Severity of Infection
Authors: Perez-Lopez Araceli , Nuccio Sean-Paul , Ushach Irina , Edwards Robert A. , Pahu Rachna , Silva Steven , Zlotnik Albert , Raffatellu Manuela
Published: May 2019

Gut lymphocytes and the microbiota establish a reciprocal relationship that impacts the host immune response. Class I–restricted T cell–associated molecule (CRTAM) is a cell adhesion molecule expressed by intraepithelial T cells and is required for their retention in the gut. In this study, we show that CRTAM expression affects gut microbiota composition under homeostatic conditions. Moreover, Crtam−/− mice infected with the intestinal pathogen Salmonella exhibit reduced Th17 responses, lower levels of inflammation, and reduced Salmonella burden, which is accompanied by expansion of other microbial taxa. Thus, CRTAM enhances susceptibility to Salmonella, likely by promoting the inflammatory response that promotes the pathogen’s growth. We also found that the gut microbiota from wild-type mice, but not from Crtam−/− mice, induces CRTAM expression and Th17 responses in ex–germ-free mice during Salmonella infection. Our study demonstrates a reciprocal relationship between CRTAM expression and the gut microbiota, which ultimately impacts the host response to enteric pathogens.
Test - If the internet is down two
Authors: Test Dan
Published: May 2019

Test2
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Campylobacter spp. occurrence in healthy dogs visiting four rural community veterinary clinics in South Africa
Authors: Karama Musafiri , Cenci-Goga Beniamino T. , Prosperi Alice , Etter Eric , El-Ashram Saeed , McCrindle Cheryl , Ombui Jackson N. , Kalake Alan
Published: May 2019

Reports on the occurrence of Campylobacter spp. in dogs in South Africa are non-existent. This study investigated the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in 481 dogs visiting four rural community veterinary clinics in South Africa. Dogs were screened for Campylobacter spp. by culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between sex, clinic, breed and age and the occurrence of Campylobacter spp. in dogs. The prevalence of Campylobacter spp. was 41.50% (95% confidence interval [CI], 37.39% – 46.04%). Campylobacter jejuni, C. upsaliensis and C. coli were detected in 29.31% (95% CI, 25.42% – 33.54%), 13.10% (95% CI, 10.37% – 16.42%) and 5.41% (95% CI, 3.71% – 7.82%) of dogs, respectively. Dogs carrying more than one species of Campylobacter spp. accounted for 6.23% (95% CI, 4.40% – 8.78%). Campylobacter upsaliensis and C. jejuni were detected in 3.74% (95% CI, 2.37% – 5.86%), whereas C. coli and C. jejuni were found in 2.49% (95% CI, 1.42% – 4.34%) of dogs. Age and clinic were the risk factors significantly associated with Campylobacter spp. occurrence, while age, breed and clinic were predictors of C. jejuni carriage. Furthermore, age was the only risk factor associated with a higher likelihood of carrying C. upsaliensis. The prevalence of Campylobacter spp. C. jejuni and C. upsaliensis increased significantly as dogs grew older. In addition, the odds of carrying Campylobacter spp. were higher in the Staffordshire bull terrier breed compared to crossbreed dogs. In conclusion, this study shows that dogs visiting rural community veterinary clinics in South Africa are reservoirs of Campylobacter spp. and may be potential sources of Campylobacter spp. for humans living in close proximity of the dog populations under study.
Labour market interventions to assist the unemployed in two townships in South Africa
Authors: Paver Rachéle , Rothmann Sebastiaan , Van den Broeck Anja , De Witte Hans
Published: May 2019

Orientation: Given the absence of organised and accessible information on programmes relating to unemployment in South Africa, it may be difficult for beneficiaries to derive value from existing programmes; and for stakeholders to identify possible gaps in order to direct their initiatives accordingly.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a review of existing employment initiatives within two low-income communities in South Africa, with the aim of identifying possible gaps in better addressing the needs of the unemployed.Motivation for the study: Unemployment in South Africa does not appear to be the result of a lack of initiatives or a lack of stakeholder involvement, but rather the result of haphazard implementation of interventions. In order to intervene more effectively, addressing the identified gaps, organising and better distribution of information for beneficiaries is suggested.Research approach, design and method: The data were collected via documentary research complemented with structured interviews. Relevant documents (N = 166) and participants (N = 610) were consulted during the data collection phase, using convenience and purposive sampling.Main findings: A total of 496 unemployment programmes were identified. Most of the interventions were implemented by the government. Vocational training followed by enterprise development and business skills training were the most implemented programmes. Less than 6% of programmes contained psychosocial aspects that are necessary to help the unemployed deal with the psychological consequences of unemployment. Finally, in general, benefactors involved in alleviating unemployment seem unaware of employment initiatives in their communities.Practical and managerial implications: The compilation of an inventory of employment programmes may be valuable, as it will assist in identifying the most prominent needs of the South African labour market.Contribution or value-add: This study contributes to scientific knowledge regarding the availability of existing unemployment programmes, projects and interventions, and the need for specific interventions.
Adhesion effect on environment process injection
Authors: Stadnyk Igor Yaroslavovych , Piddubnyi Volodymyr , Karpyk Halyna , Kravchenko Mykhail , Hidzhelitskyi Volodymyr
Published: May 2019

Ð¢he analytical analysis of roller impact on the medium and its behavior at deformation influences are carried out, ways of choosing an optimal variant of the process for providing the maximum or minimum value of parameters (criterion) are proposed. The physical essence of the equation of energy flows of the intensity of deformation of the mass of the medium, which depends on the method of applying mechanical forces, the degree of its previous dispersion (recipe) and its physical and mechanical properties, is considered. To reveal the essence and understanding of the general research execution, a number of hypotheses for the determination of adhesion are given and a generalized approach to the definition of adhesion is given. The proposed scheme of causal relationships between the medium and roll, divided into three groups, and determine the change in the process of injection dough. The nature of the maximum increase of the forces of interaction of the dough with the high contact of the roller working body in the injection nozzle of the fuming machine is established. Violation of these mutual relations leads to the production of low-quality products and a decrease in the efficiency of the machine. These phenomena are little studied today, and the nature of adhesion requires research. It is noted that the determination of deformation processes during the passage of the process of injection of the medium by roller working bodies plays an important role in calculating the design of molding, roll-over equipment. The deformation in the knot of the injection dough by rolls and the dependence of the work performed on the influence of adhesion on the flow process in the molding machine are revealed. The contact area of the adhesive and the component forming work for overcoming the adhesion and deformation of the environment in determining the criteria that influence the process, according to each particular period of the deformation stage, are substantiated. The obtained data provide an answer to a number of questions about the possibility of regulating the process of the work of agents on the environment.
Chronic Disorders of the Peroneal Tendons: Current Concepts Review of the Literature
Authors: van Dijk Pim A. D. , Kerkhoffs Gino M. M. J. , Chiodo Christopher , DiGiovanni Christopher W.
Published: May 2019

Chronic disorders of the peroneal tendons are a common cause of posterolateral ankle pain, including tendinopathy, tendon instability, and chronic tendon tears. They are often preceded by ligamentous instability or predisposing anatomic abnormalities such as a shallow fibular groove or a cavovarus foot deformity. Given the substantial disability associated with chronic peroneal tendon disorders, it is important for orthopaedic surgeons to optimize the diagnostic and treatment strategies of these entities based on contemporary studies. This article reviews both classic and recent scientific evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic peroneal tendon disorders.
Evaluating the Cervical Spine in the Blunt Trauma Patient
Authors: Schoenfeld Andrew J. , Beck Aaron W. , Harris Mitchel B. , Anderson Paul A.
Published: May 2019

Following a blunt trauma, the goal of the cervical spine evaluation is to identify any injuries that might require active management: either through continued use of a collar or surgical stabilization. This is achieved through a step-wise approach that considers the nature of the patient's trauma, presenting complaints, distracting injuries and capacity to cooperate with the examination. In the last 15 to 20 years, technological advances in radiographic imaging have improved clinicians' abilities to certify the cervical spine as free of injury following blunt trauma. Within the last decade, the use of CT has supplanted plain radiograph imaging as the standard screening modality. Although MRI is more sensitive than CT in identifying occult cervical injury, particularly ligamentous or soft-tissue trauma, the standard addition of MRI to CT evaluation alone does not significantly increase the detection of clinically important cervical injuries.
The Influence of Gender and Ethnicity on Young Adults’ Participation in Financial Education Programme
Authors: Sabri Mohamad Fazli , Wijekoon Rusitha
Published: May 2019

A major problem encountered by educationalists, community leaders and policy makers is to transfer financial literacy and consumer education successfully to their community. Delivering of ﬁnancial education for youth of a country is one possible intervention to improve the ﬁnancial capabilities of a population. Therefore, for an effective training we have to identify their financial needs. Further they need guidance and access for financial knowledge and money management tools. Therefore, the objectives of this study are to identify the training needs of youth by gender and ethnicity about money management and to determine their interest towards it. The sample was comprised of 220 secondary school students from five schools in Greater Klang Valley/Kuala Lumpur with 112 females and 108 males and the data collection was done using self-administered questionnaire. The results shown that about one third of female youths have preferred to participate on financial literacy programs than male youths (21.5%). In addition, most of the Malay respondents said that they need more information to take efficient decisions on saving, borrowing and insurance, followed by Indians (64%) and Chinese (61.5%). The findings of this study would be used to the development of financial empowerment program of youth in Malaysia in order to enhance their financial literacy.
Is de Klimaatwet ‘Urgenda-proof’?
Authors: Smolders T. (Tom)
Published: May 2019

Is de Klimaatwet ‘Urgenda-proof’?

In deze bijdrage wordt de onderbouwing van het wetsvoorstel voor een Klimaatwet vergeleken met de uitspraak van het Gerechtshof Den Haag in de zaak tussen de Nederlandse Staat en Urgenda over het klimaatbeleid.
Klimaatverandering: zullen we het eens hebben over de feiten?
Authors: van den Berg J.M. (Koos)
Published: May 2019

Klimaatverandering: zullen we het eens hebben over de feiten?

In deze bijdrage gaat de auteur in op het feitencomplex achter drie elementen uit de Urgenda-uitspraak van het Gerechtshof Den Haag. Het gaat om de noodzaak om de temperatuurstijging te beperken tot twee graden, de invloed die Nederlandse emissies op wereldschaal hebben, en de kosten van emissiereducerende maatregelen.
Een buitengerechtelijke procedure voor zuivere bestuursgeschillen?
Authors: de Graaf K.J. (Kars) , Marseille A.T. (Bert) , Wever M. (Marc)
Published: May 2019

Een buitengerechtelijke procedure voor zuivere bestuursgeschillen?

In deze bijdrage doen de auteurs verslag van een onderzoek naar bestuursgeschillen die in opdracht van het Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties is uitgevoerd.
Completely monotonic function associated with the Gamma functions and proof of Wallis' inequality
Authors: Chen Chao-Ping , Qi Feng
Published: May 2019

We prove: (i) A logarithmically completely monotonic function is completely monotonic. (ii) For $ x>0 $ and $ n=0, 1, 2, \ldots $, then$$ (-1)^{n}\left(\ln \frac{x \Gamma(x)}{\sqrt{x+1/4}\,\Gamma(x+1/2)}\right)^{(n)}>0. $$(iii) For all natural numbers $ n $, then$$ \frac1{\sqrt{\pi(n+4/ \pi-1)}}\leq \frac{(2n-1)!!}{(2n)!!}
Left prime weakly regular near-rings
Authors: Dheena P. , Sivakumar D.
Published: May 2019

In this paper we introduce the notion of left prime weakly regular, left primeweakly $ \pi $-regular and left prime pseudo $ \pi $-regular near-rings. We alsointroduce the concept of strong left prime weakly regular near-rings. We haveobtained conditions for a near-ring $ N $ to be left prime pseudo $ \pi $-regular.We have also obtained conditions for a near-ring $ N $ to be strong left primepseudo $ \pi $-regular. Finally we have answered the open question given in [1].
An explicit formula for the Euler numbers of higher order
Authors: Luo Qiu-Ming
Published: May 2019

The object of the present note is to prove a new explicit formulae for the Euler numbers of higher order.
A variant of the inequality given by Bainov and Simeonov
Authors: Chou Chyng Nan , Yang Gou-Sheng
Published: May 2019

In this paper explicit bounds on an integral inequality and its discrete analogue are established. These inequalities can be used as ready tools in certain applications.
The isomorphisms and the center of weak quantum algebras $\omega sl_q(2) $
Authors: Wang Hong , Yang Shilin
Published: May 2019

The aim of this paper is to describe the centre as well as the structure of $ \omega sl_{q}(2) $ by applying the deformation of Harish-Chandra homomorphism.
Comprehensive family of uniformly analytic functions
Authors: Frasin B. A.
Published: May 2019

We introduce the subclass $ \mathcal{U}_{\mathcal{T}}(\Phi ,\Psi ;\alpha ,\beta ) $ of analytic functions with negative coefficients. Coefficient inequalities, distortion theorems, closure theorems, radii of close-to-convexity, starlikeness, and convexity for functions belonging to the class $ \mathcal{U}_{\mathcal{T}}(\Phi ,\Psi ;\alpha ,\beta ) $ are obtained. We also determine integral operators for functions in this class and some properties involving modified Hadamard products of several functions belonging to the class $ \mathcal{U}_{\mathcal{T}}^*(\Phi ,\Psi ;\alpha ,\beta ) $.
Stochastic model of human gestation period for mature and premature live Birth
Authors: Kannan K. Senthamarai , Nagarajan D. , Chelvam T. Tamizh
Published: May 2019

The Gestation period or the Infecundable period of pregnancy measure from the date of conception to the date of termination of pregnancy by live birth is a useful item for the consideration in certain demographic, biological and public health problems. Bartholomew (1973) has analysed some Markov Chain Model. In this paper, the equilibrium state of human gestation period for mature and premature live birth are analysed. The demographic and biological character of mothers are discussed through the data collected from the hospitals.
Some results on symmetric duality of mathematical fractional programming with generalized $F$-convexity complex spaces
Authors: Ojha Deo Brat
Published: May 2019

In this present article we have given some mathematical fractional programming problems with their symmetric duals and have derived weak and strong duality results with respect to such programs. Moreover, we have also used most general type of convexity assumptions involved with the functions which are related to the programming problems. It is to be pointed out that the objective functions in such programs contain terms like support functions which in turn are able to give results on particular classes of programs involving quadratic terms. Our results in particular give as of special cases some eariler results symmetric duals given in the current literature. All discussion goes to complex spaces.
Some integral inequalities of the Volterra type
Authors: Chou Chyng Nan , Yang Gou-Sheng
Published: May 2019

In this paper we establish some integral inequalities of Volterra type which provide explicit bounds on unknown functions. These inequalities can be used as convenient tools in the study of certain integral equations.
Crosscuts in sphere
Authors: Beltagy M.
Published: May 2019

Crosscut property of subsets in the unit sphere $ S^n\subset E^{n+1} $ has been defined. Its relation with convexity has been studied. Illustrating examples are given.
Proximal extragradient methods for pseudomonotone variational inequalities
Authors: Noor Muhammad Aslam , Bnouhachem Abdellah
Published: May 2019

We consider and analyze some new proximal extragradient type methods for solving variational inequalities. The modified methods converge for pseudomonotone operators, which is a weaker condition than monotonicity. These new iterative methods include the projection, extragradient and proximal methods as special cases.
On corrected Bullen-Simpson's $3/8$ inequality
Authors: Franjic I. , Pecaric J.
Published: May 2019

The aim of this paper is to derive corrected Bullen-Simpson's 3/8 inequality, starting from corrected Simpson's 3/8 and corrected Maclaurin's formula. By corrected we mean formulae that approximate the integral not only with the values of the function in certain points but also with the value of the first derivative in end points of the interval. These formulae will have a higher degree of exactness than formulae derived in [3].
Equality of graphoidal and acyclic graphoidal covering number of a graph
Authors: Rajasingh Indra , Pushpam P. Roushini Leely
Published: May 2019

A {\it graphoidal cover} of a graph $ G $ is a collection $ \psi $ of (not necessarily open) paths in $ G $ such that every vertex of $ G $ is an internal vertex of at most one path in $ \psi $ ad every edge of $ G $ is in exactly one path in $ \psi $. If no member of $ \psi $ is a cycle, then $ \psi $ is called an {\it acyclic graphoidal cover} of $ G $. The minimum cardinality of a graphoidal cover is called the {\it graphoidal covering number} of $ G $ and is denoted by $ \eta $ and the minimum cardinality of an acyclic graphoidal cover is called an {\it acyclic graphoidal covering number} of $ G $ and is denoted by $ \eta_a $. In this paper we characterize the class of graphs for which $ \eta=\eta_a $.
Elliptically symmetric Bessel distribution: the distribution of $XY$
Authors: Nadarajah Saralees , Gupta Arjun K.
Published: May 2019

The exact distribution of the product $XY$ is derived when $(X, Y)$ has the elliptically symmetric Bessel distribution.
Inequalities for orthornormal families of vectors in inner product spaces related to Buzano's, Richard's and Kurepa's results
Authors: Dragomir S. S.
Published: May 2019

Some inequalities for families of orthornormal vectors in inner product spaces that are related with Buzano's, Richard's and Kurepa's results are given.
Explicit bounds on Gamidov type integral
Authors: Pachpatte B. G.
Published: May 2019

The aim of this paper is to establish explicit upper bounds on certain Gamidov type integral inequalities which can be used as convenient tools in some applications. The discrete analogues and applications are given to illustrate the usefulness of one of our results.
Triple positive solutions for the one-dimensional $p$-laplacian
Authors: Bai Zhanbing , Ma Mingfu , Liang Xiangqian
Published: May 2019

We consider the boundary value problem: $ \left(\varphi_p(x'(t))\right)'+ q(t)f(t, x(t), x'(t))=0, p>1, t \in [0, 1] $, with $ x(0)=x(1)=0 $, or $ x(0)=x'(1)=0 $. Using a fixed point theorem due to Avery and Peterson, sufficient conditions are obtained that guarantee the existence of at least three positive solutions. The emphasis here is the nonlinear term $ f $ is involved with the first order derivative. An example is also included to illustrate the importance of the results obtained
On $Hom(-,-)$ as difference algebras
Authors: Ahn Sun Shin , Kim Hee Sik , Lee Hyun Deok
Published: May 2019

In this paper, we investigate some properties of Hom(−,−) as difference algebras. Also we define the orthogonal subsets of difference algebras and study their properties.
Water reuse: A review of recent international contributions and an agenda for future research
Authors: Saurí David , Arahuetes Ana
Published: May 2019

Wastewater treatment and the generation of recycled water for eventual reuse are raising important expectations worldwide as a resource of interest to solve future water needs. In this review, we first acknowledge the important technical advances made in relation to wastewater treatment although we also point out some of the current challenges faced by wastewater treatment technology, most especially new families of pollutants linked to pharmaceuticals and home consumer products. Most of the review highlights the main points of research on the perception of recycled water and the determinants of its public acceptance in the social and psychological literature with an emphasis on the so-called ‘yuck factor’. The review also identifies several areas for future research relating recycled water with social territorial and environmental issues.
Experimental and Theoretical Determination of Water-Jet Velocity for Disruptor Application Using High Speed Videography
Authors: PARATE Bhupesh Ambadas , CHANDEL Sunil , SHEKHAR Himanshu , MAHTO Viwek
Published: May 2019

Experimental and theoretical determination of water-jet velocity using high speed videography for disruptor application is reported in this paper. Water-jet disruptor extensively uses the water as a liquid projectile. It helps to destroy improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or explosive devices (EDs) by breaking detonating cord in the system, making it non-operational. The use of such system against suspected objects is
a fashion that continues to be met tremendous achievement. Such a device is also known as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) disruptor. It is used by bomb technicians or squad to make disable and/or neutralize at a safe distance. The primary purpose of an EOD disruptor is to remotely open or provide destruction to suspected objects. To “remotely open” is to open the suspect objects, exposing their contents. “Provide destruction” means penetrating, cutting, or removing the components of the fusing system in order to make them disable.
A secondary purpose of a disruptor is to create a means of access (for example, through a window or door of vehicle or into a trunk). Double and single base propellants are used in the experimental trials for assessing water-jet velocities. An attempt has been made to validate the water-jet velocity using experimentally high speed videography for the first time and making its theoretical analysis by conducting the various trials at a laboratory with different propellants. The stand-off distance between disruptor and target is 0.5 m. This kind of research work is not reported in open access till the date. This is the newness of this research work. The experimental water-jet velocity for single base propellant varies from 349.63 to 503.56 m/s and for double base propellant it varies from 515.07 to 890 m/s. The theoretical water-jet velocity for single base and double base propellant works out to be as 616.44 m/s and 692.62 m/s respectively. From this research study, it is concluded that there is good agreement between theoretical and experimental results.
A Concept for Application of Hall Sensors in Measurement of Magnetic Field over Magnetic Catapult Tracks
Authors: CZUBAJ Sławomir , SIBILSKA-MROZIEWICZ Anna , ŁADYŻYŃSKA-KOZDRAŚ Edyta
Published: May 2019

The growing demand for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) requires that innovative technical solutions for the critical aspects of UAV servicing, must be researched. The magnetic catapult discussed in this work is an interesting alternative to the existing UAV deployment or launch platforms. This paper presents the research designed to facilitate the measurement and analysis of the position of a launch truck applied in a UAV magnetic catapult with tracks. The measurement system discussed herein comprised a transducer connected to Hall sensors which were spaced evenly at the base of a superconductor pod. A displacement of the superconductor pod relative to the magnetic field resulted in the variation of the voltage output from individual Hall sensors. A proprietary algorithm was developed and controlled stepper motors which displaced the assembly of the superconductor pod with the Hall sensors along the test track of the UAV magnetic catapult.
At the same time as the displacement was sensed by the Hall sensors, they were reading the real-time magnetic strength; it was therefore critical for the microcontroller, which executed the control algorithm, to operate at a sufficient processing frequency (speed). The proprietary control algorithm was executed by an ATMEL ATmega2560 RISC processor. The processor system read the status of every Hall sensor in the assembly and compared it to the reference voltage outputs stored in the microcontroller’s memory. The difference between the voltage output reading and the reference voltage outputs and the superconductor pod’s geometry was used to determine the superconductor pod’s position along the magnetic tracks of the UAV magnetic catapult.
Monitor for Anti-Aircraft Guidance and Observation Systems
Authors: KRUK Rafał , REMPAŁA Zbigniew
Published: May 2019

The paper presents a discussion on the issue of possible acceleration of radiolocation signal processing algorithms in seekers using graphics processing units. A concept and implementation examples of algorithms performing digital data filtering on general purpose central and graphics processing units are introduced. The results of performance comparison of central and graphics processing units during computing discrete convolution are presented at the end of the paper.
Frequency of Intestinal Parasites in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Compared with Healthy Controls in Fasa, Fars Province, Iran, 2018
Authors: Poorkhosravani Zahra , Agholi Mahmoud , Sharifi-Sarasiabi Khojasteh , Heydari-Hengami Mehrgan , Shamseddin Jebreil
Published: May 2019

Background: Parasitic diseases are medically important, especially among immunocompromised patients. Recently, diabetes mellitus (DM) has become one of the most important clinical diseases, and the combination of this disease with parasitic infections can result in serious consequences. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the infection of intestinal parasites in patients with DM and compare them with healthy individuals in Fasa city and surrounding health centers. Methods: In this case-control study a total of 501 patients and healthy individuals (254 patients with DM and 247 healthy controls) referred to health centers in Fasa, Fars province. Fecal specimens of all of these individuals were collected in a special container. These specimens were investigated using direct smear, concentration method, acid-fast and trichrome staining, agar plate cultivation, and Baermann technique. Results: In this study, 254 diabetic patients (50.7%) and 247 (49.3%) healthy controls were included. The age range of these people was between 25 to 89 years old, with an average age of 57.7 ± 10.7. Our findings revealed that the frequency of intestinal parasites in the control group (18.6%) is higher than the patient group (12.6%). Conclusions: Although the frequency of intestinal parasites in the control group was higher than the patient group, this does not reduce the importance of preventative programs for these patients. Considering the significant effect of unpurified water on intestinal parasites, it is better to consider this issue more in health programs.