bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spin-offs of the Third Mission and social innovation: the case study of the research–training–intervention project of Geodata Ltd
Authors: Del Gottardo Ezio , Patera Salvatore
Published: January 2017

As a result of enactment of Law 297/1999, many Italian universities could improve the opportunities in applied research, activating spin-offs and start-ups in conformity with those regulations. This is a new challenge in the universities’ mission: universities are capable (and therefore they are asked) to generate not only new knowledge and competent professional profiles, but also to make a new effort in implementing the “third mission” for promoting social innovation. Considering this background, we present a research project - a training intervention named “Participatory culture, personal branding and organisational wellness” - by Espéro Pvt, a spin-off of the University of Salento, for Geodata Engineering Ltd., located in Turin, Italy. Presented below are the theoretical framework (learning organisation, empowerment evaluation and organisational wellness) and the methodology, as well as the first results.
Evaluation of an e-learning device for workers’ compulsory training: an example of collaboration between university and company
Authors: Falcinelli Floriana , Gatti Marco , Ugolini Francesco Claudio , Sabatinid Serena
Published: January 2017

In this article, we present the collaboration between the Quality, Hygiene, Security and Training department of the service provider of the Coop-branded cooperatives and the Human Sciences and Education Department of the University of Perugia, the objective of which was compulsory training in the fields of Job Security and Food Hygiene, provided by the company in e-learning, and addressing the employees of several cooperatives operating in the largescale organised distribution sector.

The collaboration contemplates two steps. The first one consisted of the certification of compliance according to certain quality criteria. Course evaluation and certification were therefore assigned to an external institution that researches these subjects and thus was able to provide the training governance team with matter for reflection on the implemented training path, also indicating some potential aspects that needed to be further developed. The second step consisted of a wide-ranging, articulated empirical research that, on the one hand, enabled the university to cast light on a phenomenon that has been studied little or not at all from an educational viewpoint and, on the other, has enabled the Consorzio Interprovinciale di Servizi-Quality, Hygiene, Security and Training department (CIS-QuISF) to enhance its professional perspective and the e-learning mode to gain increasing recognition.
Forming Professional Mobility in the Process of Future Master Philologists’ Training in Ukraine and Abroad
Authors: Semenog Olena
Published: January 2017

On the basis of scientific research, the experience of higher education institutions in Ukraine and abroad (the USA, the Swiss Confederation) concerning the forming of future philologists’ professional mobility in the process of Master training has been generalized. It has been overviewed, that professional mobility is an essential indicator of the professional and social maturity of a worker. It has been found out that the content of the Master training has to ensure the forming of such features of professional mobility: openness and creativity, which are expressed in susceptibility to new and rejection from stereotypes, in the creative attitude to the profession; commitment to occupy the new activities; an ability for quick adaptation to changing conditions of professional activity; communication. It has been proved, that the forming of specialists’ professional mobility in philology in the process of Master training is more productive when it is based on the ground of values and consistent with professional competence. Having analysed the experience of the aforementioned universities, state standards of competence training of Master philologists have been developed. They are oriented to innovation in professional activities. As a result of fundamental scientific training, which is undertaken during problem lectures, seminars, discussions, scientific workshops, there is a specialist with high social maturity, professional liability, with philological and pedagogical knowledge, words and style, reading culture, compression, editing, translation, building a new high-quality text, communicative culture, with the willingness to use the experience in various fields of teaching, scientific research, administrative innovation.
New Technologies as a Tool for Changing Academic Communities in the Global Context
Authors: Jankowska Dorota , Tanaś Maciej
Published: January 2017

It has been defined that knowledge society emerges at the end of the twentieth century as the socio-economic structure characteristic for developed societies in which unlike in industrial societies, the dominant sector of economy is services and the largest social group is the “men of knowledge”. It has been indicated that the development of the knowledge society is considered in connection with scientific and technological development and the expansion of new technologies as they determined is that we live in a globalized world, connected by a dense network of connections and intensive contacts both between the individuals and the authorities at local, regional, national and transnational or institutions level or between the institutions of various types, among which, of course, there are also educational institutions, including universities. It has been concluded that the accentuated thought should be read as a contemporary call for the implementation of the classic academic ideas in the conditions of the use of new technologies. Paraphrasing a metaphor of J. Morbitzer, modern university institutions should become intellectual arcs that will save humanity from the information deluge, the flood of endless, murky waves to safely bring it to the port of the society in which knowledge will be a resource for creative and innovative activities. A very important task is in the situation of current unprecedented acceleration of technical and technological progress not to lose the deep humanistic character of the educational process in which the modern technology should well serve a man and not contribute to its enslavement.
Forming Future Specialists’ Valeological Competency: Theoretical Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Scholars’ Views
Authors: Maksymchuk Borys
Published: January 2017

The article deals with the analysis of theoretical and methodical principles of forming students’ valeological competency in the process of physical education in higher pedagogical education institutions in domestic and foreign scientific literature. It has been defined that one of the most prominent factors in future teachers’ training for valeological education is higher pedagogical education. The content and character of its influence determine the way how future teachers are trained to organize valeological education at schools, teach the Basics of Health to the 1-4 graders, adhere to the most important principles of the educational process that ensure a gradual and effective solving of valeological tasks. It has been concluded that the competency-based approach ensures social realization of specialists as it teaches how to solve professional needs and problems that emerge in cognitive, technological and mental activities, in the spheres of ethical, social, legal, professional, personal relations, provides for such educational content that does not contain only a knowledgeoriented component, but also provides integrative experience in solving life problems, carrying out key functions, social roles, realizing competences.
A Multilevel Analysis of the Returns to Education in Ecuador. The Multifaceted Impact of Human Capital
Authors: Orellana Mercy Raquel , Răileanu Szeles Monica , Argudo Barrera Dalia Maritza
Published: January 2017

This paper analyses the returns to education in Ecuador based on cross-sectional data collected by a National Survey at the individual- and canton-levels in 2005 and 2015. The multilevel analysis provides the methodological framework that allows capturing the regional peculiarities of data as well as addressing the high regional economic heterogeneity. The two level- random intercept and random slope models are used to examine the impact of individual-level and canton-level characteristics on the labour income. In subsidiary, the paper explains the proportion of variance in individual- level income that is explained by canton- level characteristics.
Krein-space operators determined by free product algebras induced by primes and graphs
Authors: Cho Ilwoo , Jorgensen Palle E. T.
Published: January 2017

In this paper, we introduce certain Krein-space operators induced by free product algebras induced by both primes and directed graphs. We study operator-theoretic properties of such operators by computing free-probabilistic data containing number-theoretic data.
The classification of edges and the change in multiplicity of an eigenvalue of a real symmetric matrix resulting from the change in an edge value
Authors: Toyonaga Kenji , Johnson Charles R.
Published: January 2017

We take as given a real symmetric matrix A, whose graph is a tree T, and the eigenvalues of A, with their multiplicities. Each edge of T may then be classified in one of four categories, based upon the change in multiplicity of a particular eigenvalue, when the edge is removed (i.e. the corresponding entry of A is replaced by 0).We show a necessary and suficient condition for each possible classification of an edge. A special relationship is observed among 2-Parter edges, Parter edges and singly Parter vertices. Then, we investigate the change in multiplicity of an eigenvalue based upon a change in an edge value. We show how the multiplicity of the eigenvalue changes depending upon the status of the edge and the edge value. This work explains why, in some cases, edge values have no effect on multiplicities. We also characterize, more precisely, how multiplicity changes with the removal of two adjacent vertices.
Thermal Stress Effect on Density Changes of Hemp Hurds Composites
Authors: Schwarzova Ivana , Cigasova Julia , Stevulova Nadezda
Published: January 2017

The aim of this article is to study the behavior of prepared biocomposites based on hemp hurds as a filling agent in composite system. In addition to the filler and water, an alternative binder, called MgO-cement was used. For this objective were prepared three types of samples; samples based on untreated hemp hurds as a referential material and samples based on chemically (with NaOH solution) and physically (by ultrasonic procedure) treated hemp hurds. The thermal stress effect on bulk density changes of hemp hurds composites was monitored. Gradual increase in temperature led to composites density reduction of 30-40 %. This process is connected with mass loss of the adsorbed moisture and physically bound water and also with degradation of organic compounds present in hemp hurds aggregates such as pectin, hemicelluloses and cellulose. Therefore the changes in the chemical composition of treated hemp hurds in comparison to original sample and its thermal decomposition were also studied.
Study of Inorganic Pollutants Removal from Acid Mine Drainage by Hemp Hurds
Authors: Demcak Stefan , Balintova Magdalena
Published: January 2017

Sulphates in wastewaters have an origin as the by-products of a variety of industrial operations. A specific and major producer of such effluents, which contained sulphates and heavy metals, is the mining industry. These contaminants should be removed from wastewater using an adequate process of treatment.

The paper deals with selected heavy metals (iron, cooper, and manganese) and sulphate removal from acid mine drainage outflowing from an abandoned mine in Smolnik (Slovakia) using the modified biosorbent - Holland hemp hurds. Pre-treatment of acid mine drainage was based on oxidation of ferrous cations from acid mine drainage by hydrogen peroxide and subsequent precipitation. The precipitate were analysed by infrared spectrometry which found the precipitate containing hydroxide and sulphate functional groups. During this process the concentration of sulphate decreased by 43.8 %. Hemp hurds modified by NaOH decreased concentration of Cu2+ in solution by about 70 %
Does Stature or Wingspan Length Have a Positive Effect on Competitor Rankings or Attainment of World Title Bouts in International and Elite Mixed Martial Arts?
Authors: Kirk Christopher
Published: January 2017

In this study the stature, wingspan and stature-to-wingspan ratio (S:W) was recorded for N = 474 elite and international mixed martial arts (MMA) competitors who appeared in televised bouts over the course of one calendar year. Each weight division was split into three or four ranking groups (RG) depending on division size, as well as into groups depending on if the competitors had won or competed for a world title (El) or had done neither (In). One-way ANOVA (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors are ranked higher in flyweight and in the middle in women’s strawweight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) found that shorter competitors also have more chance of winning or competing for a world title in featherweight and flyweight. Independent t-tests (≤0.05) also found a significant difference between males and female for S:W. There was a weak, negative correlation and a moderate, negative correlation between stature and rank in lightweight and light heavyweight respectively and a moderate, negative correlation between S:W and rank in featherweight. There were no other significant differences found. Overall, whilst MMA competitors have a S:W of 1:1.024, due to the paucity of significant differences found, it was determined that anthropometrical measurements cannot be used to predict success in elite and international mixed martial arts.
SlamTracker Accuracy under Static and Controlled Movement Conditions
Authors: Clark Cain C. T. , Barnes Claire M. , Holton Mark , Summers Huw D. , Stratton Gareth
Published: January 2017

Accelerometry is the de facto standard in objective physical activity monitoring. However traditional accelerometer units undergo proprietary pre-processing, resulting in the ‘black-box’ phenomenon, where researchers are unaware of the processes and filters used on their data. Raw accelerometers where all frequencies related to human movement are included in the signal, would facilitate novel analyses, such as frequency domain analysis and pattern recognition. The aim of this study was to quantify the mean, standard deviation and variance of the SlamTracker raw accelerometer at a range of speeds. Four tri-axial accelerometers underwent a one minute static condition test nine movement condition tests. Accelerometers were assessed for mean, standard deviation, sample variance and coefficient of variation throughout in all axes for all experimental conditions. The sample variance was <0.001g across all speeds and axes during the movement condition tests. In conclusion, the SlamTracker is shown to be an accurate and reliable device for measuring the raw accelerations of movement.
Scattered Spaces, Compactifications and an Application to Image Classification Problem
Authors: Al-Hajri Monerah , Belaid Karim , Belaid Lamia Jaafar
Published: January 2017

In this paper, we characterize spaces such that their one-point compactification is a scattered space. We study spaces such that their Wallman compactification is scattered and we give necessary and sufficient conditions on the subspace A to get its closure scattered. An application of scattered spaces to image classification problem is also presented.
Integration Based on Fusion Functions
Authors: Horanská Ľubomíra , Šipošová Alexandra
Published: January 2017

In this paper, we present an approach to data aggregation based on a generalization of the discrete Choquet integral by means of fusion functions. Inspired by Mesiar, R.-Kolesárová, A.-Bustince, G.-Pereira Dimuro, G.-Bedregal, B.: Fusion functions based discrete Choquet-like integrals, European J. Oper. Res. 252 (2016), 601-609, we merge information contained in capacities m of criteria sets and values of score vectors by a fusion function F instead of the product operator. We give the conditions under which fusion functions F yield well-defined functionals CF
m and we also discuss properties of these functionals. Some examples for particular capacities m and particular fusion functions F are given.
The q-Gamma White Noise
Authors: Othman Hakeem A.
Published: January 2017

For 0 < q < 1 and 0 < α < 1, we construct the infinite dimensional q-Gamma white noise measure γα,q by using the Bochner-Minlos theorem. Then we give the chaos decomposition of an L2 space with respect to the measure γα,q via an isomorphism with the 1-mode type interacting Fock space associated to the q-Gamma measure.
On Comparability Relations in the Class of Interval-Valued Fuzzy Relations
Authors: Pȩkala Barbara , Bentkowska Urszula , De Baets Bernard
Published: January 2017

In this paper, a new relation for the set of interval-valued fuzzy relations is introduced. This relation is an interval order for the family of intervals and for the family of interval-valued fuzzy relations in a given set, it has the reflexivity property. Consequences of considering such a relation are studied in the context of operations on interval-valued fuzzy relations. A new transitivity property, namely possible T-transitivity is studied (pos-T-transitivity for short). This transitivity property is connected with the new relation proposed in this paper. Preservation of this type of transitivity by some operations is also discussed.
Optimization of the Gas Transport in Pipeline Systems
Authors: Sedliak Anton , Žáčik Tibor
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this work is to design a suitable methodology to solve selected optimization tasks from the field of gas transport in pipeline systems. The modifications of evolution strategies algorithm to solve such optimization problems was developed. Testing of algorithm has been realized by a software implementation on the model of the real transmission pipeline system.
Mixture and Non-Mixture Cure Fraction Models Based on Generalized Gompertz Distribution under Bayesian Approach
Authors: Swain Prafulla Kumar , Grover Gurprit , Goel Komal
Published: January 2017

The cure fraction models are generally used to model lifetime data with long term survivors. In a cohort of cancer patients, it has been observed that due to the development of new drugs some patients are cured permanently, and some are not cured. The patients who are cured permanently are called cured or long term survivors while patients who experience the recurrence of the disease are termed as susceptibles or uncured. Thus, the population is divided into two groups: a group of cured individuals and a group of susceptible individuals. The proportion of cured individuals after the treatment is typically known as the cure fraction. In this paper, we have introduced a three parameter Gompertz (viz. scale, shape and acceleration) or generalized Gompertz distribution in the presence of cure fraction, censored data and covariates for estimating the proportion of cure fraction through Bayesian Approach. Inferences are obtained using the standard Markov Chain Monte Carlo technique in openBUGS software.
EphrinA5 Signaling Is Required for the Distinctive Targeting of Raphe Serotonin Neurons in the Forebrain
Authors: Teng Teng , Gaillard Afsaneh , Muzerelle Aude , Gaspar Patricia
Published: January 2017

Serotonin (5-HT) neurotransmission in the brain relies on a widespread axon terminal network originating from the hindbrain raphe nuclei. These projections are topographically organized such that the dorsal (DR), and median raphe (MnR) nuclei have different brain targets. However, the guidance molecules involved in this selective targeting in development are unknown. Here, we show the implication of ephrinA5 signaling in this process. We find that theEphA5gene is selectively expressed in a subset of 5-HT neurons during embryonic and postnatal development. Highest coexpression ofEphA5and the 5-HT marker Tph2 is found in the DR, with lower coexpression in the MnR, and hardly any colocalization of the caudal raphe in the medulla. Accordingly, ephrinA induced a dose-dependent collapse response of 5-HT growth cones cultured from rostral but not caudal raphe. Ectopic expression of ephrinA3, afterin uteroelectroporation in the amygdala and piriform cortex, repelled 5-HT raphe fiber ingrowth. Conversely, misplaced DR 5-HT axons were found in ephrin A5 knockout mice in brain regions that are normally only targeted by MnR 5-HT axons. This causes an overall increase in the density of 5-HT innervation in the ventromedial hypothalamus, the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and the olfactory bulb. All these brain areas have high expression of ephrinAs at the time of 5-HT fiber ingrowth. Present results show for the first time the role of a guidance molecule for the region-specific targeting of raphe neurons. This has important implications to understand how functional parsing of central 5-HT neurons is established during development.
Noun Phrases as expressions of evidentiality: an analysis of four English abstract nouns and their Spanish equivalents
Authors: Carretero Marta
Published: January 2017

This paper presents an analysis of the expression of evidentiality with the English nouns evidence, indication, proof and sign and their Spanish equivalents evidencia, indicación, prueba and señal. The nouns are described as shell nouns having the properties of encapsulating, signalling and labelling. The delimitation of their evidential and non-evidential uses is determined by three factors: existence of a qualified proposition (Belief), non-occurrence within an irrealis context and constant value of the evidential qualification when the Belief refers to a plurality of events. The difficulties posed by the delimitation illustrate the problems involved in determining the scope of evidentiality when expressed by lexical devices belonging to the content of a proposition. A quantitative analysis was carried out on 400 occurrences of the nouns, extracted from two comparable corpora. The results reveal that all the nouns except two expressed evidentiality in most cases, that the linguistic context in which they appear shows great variation in terms of syntax and information structure, and that the labelling function is prominent. The results also uncover idiosyncratic evidential expressions with some of the nouns.
Effects of a wearable type lumbosacral support for low back pain among hospital workers: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Hagiwara Yoshihiro , Yabe Yutaka , Yamada Hiroyuki , Watanabe Takashi , Kanazawa Kenji , Koide Masashi , Sekiguchi Takuya , Hatano Hirokazu , Itoi Eiji
Published: January 2017

Objective

To examine the effects of a new wearable type of lumbosacral support on low back pain.

Methods

A total of 121 healthcare workers participated in this study. They were randomly allocated into the experimental and control groups and the former wore the support with signals of compression on the back by poor posture for the first 3 months. The control group remained on a waiting list for the first 3 months. Medical history, musculoskeletal symptoms, feeling in good posture, sleep habits, psychological distress, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, and Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS) were evaluated. The range of motion (ROM) in the shoulder and hip joints as well as spinal alignment were evaluated. Our primary concern was the difference in the change of low back pain measured by visual analog scale (VAS) between the two groups.

Results

A total of 54 participants in the experimental and 53 participants in the control groups were analyzed. VAS and SSAS scores as well as lumbar spinal ROM in the experimental group significantly decreased. Low back pain (OR=0.401, 95% CI=0.168-0.954) and neck pain in the experimental group (OR = 0.198, 95% CI = 0.052-0.748) significantly decreased.

Conclusions

The new lumbar support reduced VAS and SSAS scores, lumbar spinal ROM, low back pain, and neck pain. This new type of lumbar support reduced low back pain among healthcare workers.
Azithromycin in Labor Lowers Clinical Infections in Mothers and Newborns: A Double-Blind Trial
Authors: Oluwalana Claire , Camara Bully , Bottomley Christian , Goodier Sean , Bojang Abdoulie , Kampmann Beate , Ceesay Samba , D’Alessandro Umberto , Roca Anna
Published: January 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

We have recently completed a proof-of-concept trial showing that bacterial colonization decreased in women and newborns after the administration of azithromycin during labor. Here, we aim to assess the effect of the intervention on maternal and neonatal clinical infections.

METHODS:

This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Gambian women in labor were given either an oral dose of azithromycin (2 g) or placebo. Follow-up was conducted for 8 weeks after delivery.

RESULTS:

From April 2013 to April 2014, we recruited 829 mothers and their 830 newborns. Sixteen infants died during the follow-up period (8 per arm). No maternal deaths or serious adverse events related to the intervention were reported. Maternal infections were lower in the azithromycin group (3.6% vs 9.2%; relative risk [RR], 0.40; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.22–0.71; P = .002), as was the prevalence of mastitis (1.4% vs 5.1%; RR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.12–0.70; P = .005) and fever (1.9% vs 5.8%; RR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.15–0.74; P = .006). Among newborns, the overall prevalence of infections was also lower in the azithromycin group (18.1% vs 23.8%; RR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.58–0.99; P = .052) and there was a marked difference in prevalence of skin infections (3.1% vs 6.4%; RR, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.25–0.93; P = .034).

CONCLUSIONS:

Azithromycin given to women in labor decreases infections in both women and newborns during the puerperal period. Larger studies designed to evaluate the effect of the intervention on severe morbidity and mortality are warranted.
Organic acids production by rhizosphere microorganisms isolated from a Typic Melanudands and its effects on the inorganic phosphates solubilization
Authors: Serna Posso Eduardo José , Sánchez de Prager Marina , Cisneros Rojas Carlos Adolfo
Published: January 2017

It has been established that organic acid secretion by rhizosphere microorganisms is one of the mechanisms to solubilize the phosphorus (P) attached to insoluble mineral compounds in soil. This action is an important biotechnological alternative, especially in those soils where high fixation of this nutrient occurs, a very common situation in the tropics. This research evaluated the ability performed by five bacterial and five fungal isolates from Typic Melanudands soil to produce organic acids and generate available phosphorus from insoluble P sources. Given these concerns, the selected microorganisms were replicated for 7 days in liquid medium Pikovskaya (PVK) modified sources tricalcium phosphate (P-Ca), aluminum phosphate (P-Al) and iron phosphate (P-Fe). The results indicated that phosphorus availability in the media, correlates positively with the organic acids production in each of the sources used (P-Ca (0.63), P-Al (0.67) and P-Fe (0.63). In turn, the chemical processes linked to the phosphates solubilization (e.g., Ca availability) affected the development of the microorganisms tested. Both, fungi and bacteria varied in their ability production and type of metabolized organic acids, the most frequent were as follows: citric and gluconic acid.
Caracterización de aceite de semillas de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis Sims.) procedentes de residuos agroindustriales obtenido con CO2 supercrítico
Authors: Pantoja Chamorrro Ana Lucía , Hurtado Benavides Andrés Mauricio , Martinez  Correa Hugo Alexander
Published: January 2017

En este trabajo se evaluó el proceso de extracción de aceite de semillas de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis Sims.) procedentes de residuos generados de su procesamiento agroindustrial. El aceite se obtuvo mediante la tecnología de extracción con fluidos supercríticos utilizando CO2 como solvente. Se evaluaron diferentes condiciones de presión y temperatura frente al rendimiento de aceite, utilizando un diseño factorial de experimentos 22 con 4 puntos centrales. Se determinaron las características fisicoquímicas para aceites tales como densidad e índices de refracción, saponificación, yodo, acidez y peróxido. Se determinó el contenido de ácidos grasos mediante cromatografía de gases y de esteroles por cromatografía de gases acoplada a espectrometría de masas. Se estudió la actividad antioxidante del aceite por el método DPPH*. Las mejores condiciones de extracción de aceite de maracuyá fueron 350 bar y 60°C, en las cuales se obtuvo un rendimiento de 15.7±0.5% en aceite. La caracterización fisicoquímica indicó que el aceite cumple con los estándares de calidad establecidos para aceites comestibles y podría tener interés en la industria cosmética. El aceite de maracuyá es rico en ácidos grasos saturados e insaturados y contiene en mayor proporción el ácido linoleico (67.0%), seguido por los ácidos oleico (16.6%) y palmítico (14.5%) y en menor proporción los ácidos esteárico, palmitoleico y linolénico. El análisis cromatográfico permitió determinar la presencia de componentes minoritarios tales como β-sitosterol, estigmasterol, campesterol, lanosterol y en mayor concentración escualeno. La actividad antioxidante se evidenció con un valor de EC50 de 433.40 g aceite/g DPPH* y una eficiencia antiradical de 2.31E-03.
Procesos de participación: Taller de diseño colaborativo y hábitat evolutivo
Authors: Rivera Crespo Omayra
Published: January 2017

Este artículo narra un proceso de colaboración entre estudiantes de arquitectura, planificación y diseño y habitantes de Buena Vista, Santurce, uno del los ocho barrios contiguos al Caño Martín Peña en San Juan, Puerto Rico. Esta colaboración dio pié a una intervención urbanística y arquitectónica, en espacios de uso común y de uso privado, que comunica las aspiraciones de un colectivo. Entre los objetivos del taller que facilitó dicho proceso se encuentra el de salvar la brecha que muchas veces existe entre la academia y la práctica, y entre el conocimiento técnico y la experiencia de los habitantes.
Espacios colectivos de espera en las políticas habitacionales
Authors: Olejarczyk Romina Sonia
Published: January 2017

En el presente artículo me propongo analizar lo que he denominado como “espacios colectivos de espera” en la implementación de una política pública conocida como Programas Federales de Construcción de Viviendas. Estos espacios colectivos de espera son, ni más ni menos, talleres entre los futuros habitantes de los barrios construidos, profesionales del gobierno local y en algunos casos, también funcionarios. Este recorrido me permitirá dar cuenta de cómo en la interacción cotidiana entre actores, a raíz de la implementación de una política pública como la aquí mencionada, se producen y reproducen versiones que dan cuenta de los diferentes modos de significarla. Por lo tanto, al realizar el análisis de las versiones para el caso de los talleres previos a la mudanza que se llevaron a cabo en un municipio del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, podré identificar y analizar las versiones producidas y reproducidas para esta experiencia en particular. Este artículo forma parte de mi investigación más global que prioriza el análisis de las políticas públicas desde una perspectiva relacional. Para ello, he llevado a cabo un trabajo de campo de corte etnográfico del año 2008 al 2012. Los datos que aquí se mencionan surgen de esta experiencia de investigación.
La resignificación del espacio público: jóvenes y prácticas corporales
Authors: González Ulloa Elkin Orlando , Guzman Ariza Claudia Marítza
Published: January 2017

Como Inédito y propio de la labor investigativa se constituye el presente documento. Un  cumulo de experiencias resultantes -y debidamente documentadas- ante efectos generados por la relación prácticas corporales – espacio público en el municipio de Villavicencio, Meta (Colombia). Así, los escenarios de participación y vinculación, respecto del abordaje de nuestro estudio, impele analizar las derivaciones de orden social cruzadas por peculiares formas de manifestación corporal. Sabemos que no son simples prácticas, sabemos que están movidas por tramas y sensibilidades hacia la materialización de anhelos y deseos que dan pie a “procesos de identificación” (Gallisot, 1987) haciendo que pase algo, un algo como acontecimiento con la capacidad de “afectar y ser afectado” (Cachorro, 2009). Es así como el uso de espacios físicos, las actividades que allí se realizan y las formas en que interactúan los sujetos, produce todo un despliegue de subjetividades y efectos sociales que, en ultimas, resignifica el sentido y uso del espacio público.
Modelo económico y construcción de un ordenamiento Urbano-Regional
Authors: Mesias Barrera Inti
Published: January 2017

Es el modelo económico impuesto en un país, el que define entre otros aspectos, las disposiciones que en materia de ordenamiento territorial imperan. Entender ese papel que juega el neoliberalismo  en Colombia es determinante para valorar las posibilidades y amenazas a las que se enfrenta la nación en un escenario de posconflicto. Por un lado, unas dinámicas urbano-regionales ligadas al modelo económico en creciente desarrollo en aquellas regiones donde el Estado no ha tenido el control del uso de la violencia, y por otro, la posibilidad para los sectores sociales democráticos interesados en modificar esa matriz económica de reivindicar sus exigencias sin que estas sean asociadas con grupos alzados en armas o terrorismo, constituyendo apuestas de ordenamiento desde una lectura regional acorde con las necesidad del país.
A transformação urbana de Bogotá: Análise de processos de planejamento e gestão urbana
Authors: Abulatif Lisandro
Published: January 2017

Este artículo discute el estudio de caso sobre el proceso de transformación urbana de Bogotá entre los años 1995 y 2007. Los criterios teóricos se establecieron con el objetivo de identificar las herramientas de gestión y los instrumentos de planificación urbana que fueron la base para la investigación de las fuentes documentales adoptadas. Se identifican y describen los patrones de conducta realizados por los tres alcaldes analizados. Sobre la base de tales patrones se propone un marco de gestión urbana.
Analysis of ticket price in the airline industry from the perspective of operating costs, supply and demand
Authors: Alves Udinelli , Caetano Mauro
Published: January 2017

This study provides an analysis of airline ticket price and its determinants, such as operating costs, supply and demand. The research aimed to establish the relationship between ticket price and these influencing variables, using a correlation method to verify their effect. A linear regression model was developed using the least squares method to explain whether a causal relationship exists between the variables. The results show that, although a relationship does exist between airline ticket price and operating costs, it is overshadowed by the fact that the main determinant of pricing is explained by the relationship between supply and demand.*******************************************************************************************************************Preços de passagens aéreas analisados sob a perspectiva dos custos operacionais, oferta e demanda resumo Este estudo fornece uma análise do preço do bilhete de avião e seus determinantes, tais como os custos operacionais, a oferta e a demanda. O objetivo desta pesquisa consiste em determinar qual é a relação entre o preço do bilhete, o que a determina e qual destas variáveis a afetam, usando um método de correlação. Um modelo de regressão linear foi elaborado usando o método dos mínimos quadrados para explicar se existe uma relação causal entre as variáveis. Os resultados mostram que, apesar de existir uma relação entre o custo dos bilhetes de avião e os custos operacionais, essa relação é ofuscada devido ao fato de que o principal determinante do preço do bilhete é explicado pela relação entre a oferta e a demanda.Palavras-chave: indústria aérea; custos; demanda; preço.
DINAMIKA SPASIAL IKAN MESOPELAGIS (ceratoscopelus warmingii LÜTKEN, 1892) DI SAMUDERA HINDIA
Authors: Utama Andria Ansri , Wudianto Wudianto
Published: January 2017

Kajian mengenai ikan mesopelagis di perairan Samudera Hindia masih sangat terbatas, sehingga informasi terkait kelimpahan jenis ikan mesopelagis di Samudera Hindia sangat penting. Survei trawl lapisan pertengahan dilakukan pada tanggal 26 Juni-16 Juli 2015 di perairan laut lepas (high seas) Samudera Hindia untuk memperoleh data dan informasi tersebut dengan menggunakan kapal penelitian R.V. Dr. Fridtjof Nansen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan distribusi kedalaman vertikal di malam hari jenis yang dominan C.warmingii sesuai dengan kedalaman operasi trawl yaitu 86,9 ± 38,6 m. Namun pada siang hari tidak ditemukan spesies C. warmingii saat operasi trawl pada kedalaman rata-rata 444,3 ± 45,96 m. Diperkirakan ketika siang hari distribusi C. warmingii terkonsentrasi pada lapisan perairan lebih dalam sehingga tidak terjangkau oleh jaring trawl tersebut. Distribusi spasial secara horizontal pada malam hari menunjukkan pola konsentrasi tertinggi berada pada area gyre yang diindikasikan dengan pola geostrophic circulation. Sementara, prosentase C. warmingii yang merupakan hasil tangkapan seluruh stasiun trawl selama penelitian terdiri dari 2,58% fase larva, 27,21% juvenile, dan 60,21% dalam keadaan dewasa.Studies on mesopelagic fishes in the Indian Ocean are relatively limited, therefore data and information regarding spatial dynamic of the most abundant mesopelagic fish species Ceratoscopelus warmingii in the Indian Ocean would contribute a significant information on deepsea marine biodiversity. Pelagic-trawl stations were used to collect and identify the spatial dynamic of C. warmingii in the main scattering layers of the water column. Survey were carried out by RV Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in the high seas of Indian Ocean. Observation were made during day and night on 26th June to 16th July 2015 as part of the second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE 2). The result shows that vertical distributions of C. warmingii were concentrated at the average depth 86.9 ± 38.6 m during nighttime. There were no individuals found during the daytime at the average depth 444.3 ± 45.96 m, diurnal migrations of C. warmingii  to more than the depth of trawl operation might explain the absent of this species. Horizontal spatial distribution of trawl catches (number per hour) during nighttime show high concentration of C. warmingii close to gyre indicated by geostrophic circulation. Moreover, the total catches of C. warmingii across the Indian Ocean are dominated by 60.21% adult, 27.21% juvenile, and 2.58% larvae, respectively.
EFEKTIFKAH DAERAH PERLINDUNGAN LAUT (DPL)MENGKONSERVASI IKAN KARANG?STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN BIAK-NUMFOR DAN SUPIORI, PAPUA
Authors: Wouthuyzen Sam , Lorwens Jonas , Hukom Frensly D.
Published: January 2017

Sumber daya ikan karang (SDIK) dari salah satu ekosistem tropika wilayah pesisir yang sangat produktif, namun hingga kini belum diketahui stoknya, sehingga menyebabkan pengelolaan berkelanjutan sulit dilakukan,meskipun kawasan konservasi perikanan (Daerah Perlindungan Laut, DPL)sudah banyak didirikan. Tujuan kajian ini adalah mengetahui keefektifan DPL dalam konservasi SDIK di Kabupaten Biak-Numfor, dan Supiori melalui pembandingan stok SDIK dalam bentuk densitas ikan (ekor/m2) di DPL dan di luar DPL. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa SDIK (ikan Target, Indikator dan Mayor) menurun drastis hampir di semua lokasi kajian, akibat pemanfaatan yang tidak ramah lingkungan pada 1995, 2001 dan 2010-2012.Perbandingan densitas SDIK di luar DPL pada 2010-2012 dan di 20 lokasi DPL tradisonal yang didirikan masyarakat di wilayah kerja Coremap LIPI pada 2008 menunjukkan bahwa densitas SDIK ikan Target, Indikator dan Mayor di DPL masing-masing lebih tinggi 3-4 kali, 3-5 kali dan 2-3 kali. DPL tradisional terbukti efektif mengkonservasi SDIK, oleh karenanya pendirian DPL perlu terus dilanjutkan di banyak lokasi, seperti target pemerintah yang akan mendirikan 20 juta ha DPL hingg 2020. DPL yang telah ada juga perlu dipantau dan dirawat secara periodik agar efektif mengkonservasi SDIK. The reef fishes resources produced from one of productive tropical ecosystem in the coastal zones have not well known yet. Thus, it is difficult to conduct sustainable management on reef fishes, desipite there are many sanctuaries (DPL) have been established in Indonesia waters. This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of DPL in the Biak-Numfor and Supiori Districts by comparing the reef fish stocks expressed as fish density (individuals/m2) between areas inside and outside DPL. Results show that the reef fish stocks (Target, Indicator and Major group) were drastically decreased in almost of study sites due to over exploitation and environmentally unfriendly fishing practises during 1995, 2001 to 2010-2012. Comparison of reef fishes density between outside DPL in 2010-2012 and inside of the 20 locations of traditional DPL established by local communities in 2008 within the Coremap LIPI working areas indicated that the density of reef fishes are 3-4, 3-5 and 2-3 times higher for Target, Indicator, and Major fish groups, respectively. Traditional DPL proves its role and its effectiveness as one of conservation tool to increase the reef fish stocks abundance Threfore, it is needed to estabish more DPL which have been targeted by government to reach 20 million ha of DPL by 2020. The exsisting DPL should be always be maintained in order they are effective in protecting the reef fish resources.
Effect of cholinotropic agents to change the content of oxygen triplet forms of liver tissue and the ability of the liver homogenate to produce active oxygen in rat cooling
Authors: Tikhanov Viktor I
Published: January 2017

The method of polarographic analysis of elements in the tissue solutions of living organisms, and the method of checking the ability of the liver homogenate to produce active forms of oxygen are among the methods for assessing the content of triplet forms of oxygen in the tissue and the ability of the tissue homogenate to initiate lipid peroxidation (POL) after a cold load and administration of cholinotropic agents to rats. In the study, the content of triplet form of oxygen of liver homogenate and the ability of the liver homogenate to produce active oxygen in the period of 3 hour and 5 days cooling of experimental animals were determined. The effect of cholinotropic agent accumulating the endogenous acetylcholine in liver tissue, pharmacological agents that stimulate and block the work of muscarine-sensitive cholinoreactive structures of hepatocyte plasmatic membranes with the assessment of their impact on the content of triplet forms of oxygen, the ability of the liver homogenate to produce active oxygen in supercooling of animals were investigated. Neostigmine on the background of 3 hours cold exposure led to a decrease in the content of triplet forms of oxygen but increased the ability of the liver homogenate to produce active forms of oxygen. Pilocarpine and atropine on the background of cooling animals in 5 days period caused the manifestation of reciprocity as in 3 minutes, so as in 30 minutes of experiment for the determination of triplet forms of oxygen of the liver tissue. Besides pilocarpine and atropine reduced the ability of liver tissue to produce active forms of oxygen. The obtained results indicate the change in the content of triplet forms of oxygen in the liver tissue when pilocarpine and atropine administrated to animals on the backdrop of 5 days cooling. Additionally the results show that the injection of neostigmine to animals on the background of 3 hours cooling promotes the increase of active forms of oxygen.
Activation of V2 vasopressin receptors induces recovery of motor function in patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism of different nature
Authors: Belokoskova Svetlana G , Tsikunov Sergei G
Published: January 2017

In clinical trials have studied effectiveness of agonist of V2 vasopressin receptors, 1-dezamino-8-D-arginine-vasopressin (DDAVP) in correction of movement disorders in patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism. Therapy received 15 patients with the stroke and 21 patients with the Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism. Positive effect of therapy was observed in 67% of cases of stroke and in 73% cases of parkinsonian syndrome. After therapy of DDAVP movement disorders were regressed in patients with light hemiparesis after stroke. In patients with a tremor-rigid shape and akinetic-rigid form of the disease major movement disorders: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and hypokinesia were regressed. Except the disorders of movements affective and cognitive abnormalities were decreased. There was established that DDAVP effective in correction of disorders of voluntary and involuntary component of movements function in patients with the focal vascular and neurodegenerative diseases.
Diagnostic Tools for Dry Eye Disease
Authors: Dougherty Wood Sarah ,   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, US, Mian Shahzad I ,   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
Published: January 2017

Dry eye disease is multifactorial in aetiology and complex in pathophysiology that makes its diagnosis clinically challenging. Although there are numerous tools for assessment of dry eye disease, no single test is sufficient for the diagnosis. Typically a combination of subjective symptoms and objective tests are used. The aim of this article is to review the available tests, including traditional tools and emerging technologies. This review includes a description of the test methodology, type of data collected, diagnostic reliability of data, benefits and limitations of each test, expected outcomes and tips for practical application.
Clinical Research of Ultrasound Ciliary Plasty and Implications for Clinical Practice
Authors: Denis Philippe ,   Hospital Consultant and Head Ophthalmology Department, Croix-Rousse University Hospital, Lyon, France
Published: January 2017

Ultrasound ciliary plasty (UCP) is a novel, non-invasive procedure for the control of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with openangle glaucoma (OAG), and is particularly useful for refractory glaucoma after failed filtering surgery and patients with elevated risk of surgical failure due to high risk of conjunctival bleb scarring. A meta-analysis was performed of seven clinical trials, involving 251 patients, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of the procedure. The procedure was effective in reducing mean IOP across all indications and IOP reductions were similar in patients with refractory and non-refractory glaucoma. Safety and tolerability were good, with conjunctival hyperaemia being the most common side effect. Serious complications were rare. Procedures using the second-generation therapy probe were associated with superior reproducibility of IOP reduction compared with the first-generation probe. In summary, the procedure is a promising and effective treatment option for patients with refractory and non-refractory OAG.