bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Relationship between Potential and Actual of Urban Waterfront Spaces in Wuhan Based on Social Networks
Authors: Wu Jing , Li Jingwen , Ma Yue
Published: June 2019

The geographical location of residents and the distribution of points of interest (POI) are key factors affecting the spatial value of urban waterfronts. This study designed an association scheme based on tourists’ geographical location information (obtained from social networks) and the distribution of facilities around lakes to evaluate the spatial value of urban waterfronts. Accordingly, it explored the causes of the current condition of the waterfronts. Using the distribution status of eight types of facilities, a multivariate regression model was established to predict the number of tourists that the lakes attract. Predicted results were compared with the actual condition. The clustering degree of various POI in the waterfronts was graded by using the kernel density estimation, and the difference between the predicted results and actual value was analyzed to reveal the current condition of the urban waterfronts and the reasons for their formation. On the basis of this survey, the situation of 21 major lakes within the third ring road in Wuhan, China was investigated. Results show that existing waterfronts in some areas have a considerable number of users, but the facilities fail to meet their needs. Thus, Wuhan city’s waterfront space needs to be used more effectively. This study can help with making targeted recommendations with reference to future city waterfront planning.
Detection and Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Pinnatoxins in Shellfish from the Atlantic and Cantabrian Coasts of Spain
Authors: Lamas J. Pablo , Arévalo Fabiola , Moroño Ángeles , Correa Jorge , Muñíz Susana , Blanco Juan
Published: June 2019

For the first time, pinnatoxins have been detected in shellfish from the Atlantic and Cantabrian coasts of Spain. High sensitivity LC-MS/MS systems were used to monitor all the currently known pinnatoxins (A–H). Pinnatoxin G (PnTX G) was the most prevalent toxin of the group, but its metabolite PnTX A has also been found at much lower levels. No trend in PnTX G concentration was found in the area, but a hotspot in the Ría de Camariñas has been identified. The maximum concentrations found did not exceed 15 µg·kg−1, being, in most cases, below 3 µg·kg−1. The highest concentrations were found in wild (intertidal) populations of mussels which attained much higher levels than raft-cultured ones, suggesting that the toxin-producer organisms preferentially develop in shallow areas. Other bivalve species had, in general, lower concentrations. The incidence of PnTX G followed a seasonal pattern in which the maximum concentrations took place in winter months. PnTX G was found to be partially esterified but the esterification percentage was not high (lower than 30%).
Mapping Soil-Transmitted Helminth Parasite Infection in Rwanda: Estimating Endemicity and Identifying At-Risk Populations
Authors: Ruberanziza Eugene , Owada Kei , Clark Nicholas J. , Umulisa Irenee , Ortu Giuseppina , Lancaster Warren , Munyaneza Tharcisse , Mbituyumuremyi Aimable , Bayisenge Ursin , Fenwick Alan , Soares Magalhães Ricardo J.
Published: June 2019

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are globally distributed intestinal parasite infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus). STH infection constitutes a major public health threat, with heavy burdens observed in many of the world’s tropical and subtropical regions. Mass drug administration and sanitation improvements can drastically reduce STH prevalence and associated morbidity. However, identifying targeted areas in need of treatment is hampered by a lack of knowledge on geographical and population-level risk factors. In this study, we applied Bayesian geostatistical modelling to data from a national school-based STH infection survey in Rwanda to (1) identify ecological and population-level risk factors and (2) provide comprehensive precision maps of infection burdens. Our results indicated that STH infections were heterogeneously distributed across the country and showed signatures of spatial clustering, though the magnitude of clustering varied among parasites. The highest rates of endemic clustering were attributed to A. lumbricoides infection. Concordant infection patterns among the three parasite groups highlighted populations currently most at-risk of morbidity. Population-dense areas in the Western and North-Western regions of Rwanda represent areas that have continued to exhibit high STH burden across two surveys and are likely in need of targeted interventions. Our maps support the need for an updated evaluation of STH endemicity in western Rwanda to evaluate progress in MDA efforts and identify communities that need further local interventions to further reduce morbidity caused by STH infections.
Multi-Critical Multi-Field Models: A CFT Approach to the Leading Order
Authors: Vacca Gian Paolo , Codello Alessandro , Safari Mahmoud , Zanusso Omar
Published: June 2019

We present some general results for the multi-critical multi-field models in d > 2 recently obtained using conformal field theory (CFT) and Schwinger–Dyson methods at the perturbative level without assuming any symmetry. Results in the leading non trivial order are derived consistently for several conformal data in full agreement with functional perturbative renormalization group (RG) methods. Mechanisms like emergent (possibly approximate) symmetries can be naturally investigated in this framework.
Estimating the Variation of Neutron Star Observables by Dense Symmetric Nuclear Matter Properties
Authors: Pósfay Péter , Barnaföldi Gergely Gábor , Jakovác Antal
Published: June 2019

Recent multi-channel astrophysics observations and the soon-to-be published new measured electromagnetic and gravitation data provide information on the inner structure of the compact stars. These macroscopic observations can significantly increase our knowledge on the neutron star enteriors, providing constraints on the microscopic physical properties. On the other hand, due to the masquarade problem, there are still uncertainties on the various nuclear-matter models and their parameters as well. Calculating the properties of the dense nuclear matter, effective field theories are the most widely-used tools. However, the values of the microscopical parameters need to be set consistently to the nuclear and astrophysical measurements. In this work, we investigate how uncertainties are induced by the variation of the microscopical parameters. We use a symmetric nuclear matter in an extended σ - ω model to see the influence of the nuclear matter parameters. We calculate the dense matter equation of state and give the mass-radius diagram for a simplistic neutron star model. We present that the Landau mass and compressibility modulus of the nuclear matter have definite linear relation to the maximum mass of a Schwarzschild neutron star.
Urban Landscape Structure of a Fast-Growing African City: The Case of Niamey (Niger)
Authors: Rossi Jean-Pierre , Dobigny Gauthier
Published: June 2019

Combining multivariable statistics and geostatistics with landscape metrics, we attempted to quantify the spatial pattern of urbanization in the city of Niamey, Niger. Landscape metrics provided local quantification of both landscape composition and physiognomy while the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) yielded a multivariable summary of the main source of landscape metrics variation across the city. We used the variogram (geostatistics) to analyze the spatial pattern of the PCA outcomes and to characterize the associated spatial scales of variation. In Niamey, the main urban structure corresponded to a gradient ranging from highly diversified, fragmented, and both wooded and built-up areas in the city center and along the Niger River, to less green zones gathering steel-roofed houses whose density diminished towards the periphery. This concentric structure centered on the Niger River clearly reflected the history of Niamey. PCA and geostatistics provided appealing quantitative estimates of spatial patterns, scales, anisotropy and intensity of urban structures. Although these different tools are known in landscape ecology, they are rarely used together. The present paper illustrates how they allow characterizing the marked spatial variation of the urban landscape of the fast-growing African city of Niamey (Niger). Such a quantification of the urban landscapes may be extremely useful for future correlative investigations in various fields of research and planning.
Immunogenicity in Rabbits of Virus-Like Particles from a Contemporary Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (GI.2/RHDV2/b) Isolated in The Netherlands
Authors: Miao Qiuhong , Qi Ruibing , Veldkamp Luut , Ijzer Jooske , Kik Marja L. , Zhu Jie , Tang Aoxing , Dong Dandan , Shi Yonghong , van Oers Monique M. , Liu Guangqing , Pijlman Gorben P.
Published: June 2019

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) type 2 (GI.2/RHDV2/b) is an emerging pathogen in wild rabbits and in domestic rabbits vaccinated against RHDV (GI.1). Here we report the genome sequence of a contemporary RHDV2 isolate from the Netherlands and investigate the immunogenicity of virus-like particles (VLPs) produced in insect cells. RHDV2 RNA was isolated from the liver of a naturally infected wild rabbit and the complete viral genome sequence was assembled from sequenced RT-PCR products. Phylogenetic analysis based on the VP60 capsid gene demonstrated that the RHDV2 NL2016 isolate clustered with other contemporary RHDV2 strains. The VP60 gene was cloned in a baculovirus expression vector to produce VLPs in Sf9 insect cells. Density-gradient purified RHDV2 VLPs were visualized by transmission electron microscopy as spherical particles of around 30 nm in diameter with a morphology resembling authentic RHDV. Immunization of rabbits with RHDV2 VLPs resulted in high production of serum antibodies against VP60, and the production of cytokines (IFN-γ and IL-4) was significantly elevated in the immunized rabbits compared to the control group. The results demonstrate that the recombinant RHDV2 VLPs are highly immunogenic and may find applications in serological detection assays and might be further developed as a vaccine candidate to protect domestic rabbits against RHDV2 infection.
Assessing the Impacts of Best Management Practices on Nonpoint Source Pollution Considering Cost-Effectiveness in the Source Area of the Liao River, China
Authors: Wang Yu , Bian Jianmin , Lao Wangmei , Zhao Yongsheng , Hou Zeyu , Sun Xiaoqing
Published: June 2019

Agricultural nonpoint source pollution has been a major influential factor on the deterioration of water quality in the Liao River source area. Best management practices (BMPs), as a comprehensive pollution prevention system designed to reduce the impacts of agricultural activities and improve water quality, has been considered one of the most effective solutions for nonpoint source pollution control. However, economic cost has been an important element for screening the implementation of BMPs. Both pollution reduction and capital expenditure need to be resolved with the actual situation. A water quality model such as the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and empirical cost algorithm are important tools to assess the cost-effectiveness of the effects of BMPs on nonpoint source pollution. In this study, BMP scenarios including buffer strips (BSs), fertilizer reduction (FR), forest land increase (FLI), grassland increase (GLI), and their combination were implemented using the SWAT model; furthermore, the efficiency of their pollutants reduction and costs benefit were estimated in the watershed. The results showed that combined BMPs have better control effects than a single BMP, with “BS20 (widths 20 m) + FR15 (fertilization reduction 15%) + FLI (forest land increase)” arriving at the greatest loads reduction in the critical periods. From environmental and economic perspectives, the cost-effectiveness of interception measures is higher than that of the source control measures. The results indicated that BS was the most environmentally friendly practice, and FR was the most economically efficient out of all the BMPs. Regarding land-use changes, FLI was more environmentally friendly, and GLI was more economically efficient. The most economical and effective BMPs can be designated as follows: BS1.5 (widths 1.5 m) and FR15 (fertilization reduction 15%). Therefore, due to possible differences in government policies, it is important to consider an integrated approach for all the relevant actors and seek sustainable environmental and economic development.
Non-Stationary Bayesian Modeling of Annual Maximum Floods in a Changing Environment and Implications for Flood Management in the Kabul River Basin, Pakistan
Authors: Mehmood Asif , Jia Shaofeng , Mahmood Rashid , Yan Jiabao , Ahsan Moien
Published: June 2019

Recent evidence of regional climate change associated with the intensification of human activities has led hydrologists to study a flood regime in a non-stationarity context. This study utilized a Bayesian framework with informed priors on shape parameter for a generalized extreme value (GEV) model for the estimation of design flood quantiles for “at site analysis” in a changing environment, and discussed its implications for flood management in the Kabul River basin (KRB), Pakistan. Initially, 29 study sites in the KRB were used to evaluate the annual maximum flood regime by applying the Mann–Kendall test. Stationary (without trend) and a non-stationary (with trend) Bayesian models for flood frequency estimation were used, and their results were compared using the corresponding flood frequency curves (FFCs), along with their uncertainty bounds. The results of trend analysis revealed significant positive trends for 27.6% of the gauges, and 10% showed significant negative trends at the significance level of 0.05. In addition to these, 6.9% of the gauges also represented significant positive trends at the significance level of 0.1, while the remaining stations displayed insignificant trends. The non-stationary Bayesian model was found to be reliable for study sites possessing a statistically significant trend at the significance level of 0.05, while the stationary Bayesian model overestimated or underestimated the flood hazard for these sites. Therefore, it is vital to consider the presence of non-stationarity for sustainable flood management under a changing environment in the KRB, which has a rich history of flooding. Furthermore, this study also states a regional shape parameter value of 0.26 for the KRB, which can be further used as an informed prior on shape parameter if the study site under consideration possesses the flood type “flash”. The synchronized appearance of a significant increase and decrease of trends within very close gauge stations is worth paying attention to. The present study, which considers non-stationarity in the flood regime, will provide a reference for hydrologists, water resource managers, planners, and decision makers.
Bio-Ecological Traits of Western Tubenose Goby Proterorhinus semilunaris (Heckel, 1837): A Key to Understand Its Invasion Success
Authors: Saç Gülşah
Published: June 2019

This study aims to contribute to the limited knowledge on the bio-ecological traits of the native Western tubenose goby, Proterorhinus semilunaris, which is considered to invade many inland waters in Europe and North America. During monthly sampling surveys from March 2012 to June 2013, the species was collected from the four stations in the Istranca River (Turkey) by electrofishing. The standard length and body weight of 310 samples varied between 1.4–6.1 cm and 0.08–7.09 g, respectively. The sex ratio of female to male was found to be 1.7:1.0, with a significant difference. The values of the exponent b in the length–weight relationship were approximately 3 for females, males, and all individuals, indicating an isometric growth. The size at first sexual maturity was 2.44 cm standard length (SL) for females and 2.29 cm SL for males. Absolute fecundity ranged from 56 to 344 eggs with a mean of 164 eggs. The food composition of the species comprised of 8 major groups: Insecta (Diptera, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Odonata, Trichoptera, Coleoptera), Arachnida, Annelida, Gastropoda, Crustacea, Pisces, plant, and detritus. According to the results of modified index of relative importance (MI) and index of relative importance (IRI), insect and Diptera were the most prevalent prey for this fish. The present study has provided baseline information on the basic biological traits of the fish in its natural habitat for further understanding of this species success of invasion.
Assessment of Potential Toxic Metals in a Ramsar Wetland, Central Mexico and its Self-Depuration through Eichhornia crassipes
Authors: Tabla-Hernandez J. , Rodriguez-Espinosa P. F. , Mendoza-Pérez J. A. , Sánchez-Ortíz E. , Martinez-Tavera E. , Hernandez-Ramirez A. G.
Published: June 2019

The Valsequillo reservoir is a Ramsar wetland due to its importance as a point of convergence of migratory waterfowl. It is located in Central Mexico and is currently endangered by the constant spill of municipal and industrial discharges from Puebla city. On this context, we evaluated thirteen potential toxic metals (PTMs) in water, Water hyacinth (E. crassipes) plants and sediments at this site. A combined number of 31 samples were collected from the study area. The degree/extent of metal contamination in sediments was assessed through different geochemical indexes, namely: Geoaccumulation index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF) and Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI). The ability of Water hyacinth plants residues as a phytodepurator in the Ramsar site was tested in terms of the bioaccumulation factor (BF) and the translocation factor (TF). The results concerning sediments showed that Pb, Cu and Hg pose a threat to the aquatic environment since Igeo and EF indicate sediments ranging from moderately contaminated to contaminated. Moreover, PERI pointed out Hg as the main contributor to the ecological risk in sediments, especially in the part of the reservoir covered by E. crassipes. Water hyacinth plants displayed good capacity to absorb PTMs from the water, since the content of Co, Zn, As, Ni, Cu, Pb, Ti, Cr, Ba, Mo and V in the total plant was (all values in mg/kg of dry weight) 21 ± 9, 408 ± 300, 12 ± 6, 93 ± 21, 93 ± 69, 53 ± 29, 1067 ± 643, 78 ± 55, 362 ± 39, 14 ± 0.6 and 96 ± 35, respectively. Metal content in sediments resembles to that of E. crassipes; especially in the roots, suggesting a constant deposition of plants at the bottom of the reservoir, which contributes to the eutrophication of the water. The present work encourages the need for a sustainable management of Water hyacinth plants in the Ramsar site, since they represent a plague and a natural phyto-depurator at the same time.
Valuing Provision Scenarios of Coastal Ecosystem Services: The Case of Boat Ramp Closures Due to Harmful Algae Blooms in Florida
Authors: Alvarez Sergio , Lupi Frank , Solís Daniel , Thomas Michael
Published: June 2019

Ecosystem service flows may change or disappear temporarily or permanently as a result of environmental changes or ecological disturbances. In coastal areas, ecological disturbances caused by toxin-producing harmful algae blooms can impact flows of ecosystem services, particularly provisioning (e.g., seafood harvesting) and cultural services (e.g., recreation). This study uses a random utility model of recreational boating choices to simulate changes in the value of cultural ecosystem services provided by recreation in coastal ecosystems resulting from prolonged ecological disturbances caused by harmful algae blooms. The empirical application relies on observed trips to 35 alternative boat access ramps in Lee County, an important marine access destination in southwest Florida. Results indicate that reduced boating access from harmful algae blooms may have resulted in losses of $3 million for the 2018 blooms, which lasted from the end of June to the end of September.
Rural Households’ Willingness to Accept Compensation Standards for Controlling Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution: A Case Study of the Qinba Water Source Area in Northwest China
Authors: Li Xiaoping , Liu Wenxin , Yan Yan , Fan Gongyuan , Zhao Minjuan
Published: June 2019

Agricultural non-point source pollution (ANSP) has become one of the main sources of pollution in water source areas. An effective solution to this problem is the use of ecological compensation to encourage rural households to adopt agricultural pollution control measures. This study aims to answer two questions: How much compensation should be given to encourage rural households in water source areas to participate in ANSP control? What factors will influence their participation? In this study, paddy rice planting in water source area has been used as an example aiming to answer these questions. This study used the random parameter logit (RPL) model with survey data from 632 rural households in the Qinba water source area to empirically analyze rural households’ willingness to accept compensation for ANSP control and the influencing factors of this willingness. From this information, the compensation standards for ANSP control in a water source area were calculated. The results show that (1) compensation had a significant incentive effect on rural households’ willingness to control ANSP. The marginal compensation standard for reducing the use of fertilizer and pesticide was $3.40/ha and $2.00/ha, respectively. The compensation standard for not applying chemical fertilizer and pesticide at all was $540.23/ha. (2) There was heterogeneity in rural households’ preference for ANSP control compensation policies. Rural households characterized by younger residents, higher family income, higher perception of the ecological benefits, and higher perception of government policy were more willing to participate in the compensation policy. It is suggested that rural households showed a strong preference for ANSP control policies by considering both of their economic losses and ecological benefits. Our study contributes to the literature by enriching the evaluation method in providing references for the compensation of ANSP control policies
Biomarkers of the brain injuries - the future diagnosis standard in head trauma?
Authors: Bîrlescu Andreea Elena , Hanganu Bianca , Hleșcu Andreea Alexandra , Manoilescu Irina Smaranda , Ioan Beatrice Gabriela
Published: June 2019

Acute head trauma is often a clinical challenge in diagnosing the brain damage, assessing its severity and prognosis, and establishing the optimal treatment. Different patients, with brain damage of apparent comparable severity according to the imaging examination, may have different neurological evolution or different response to therapy.Minor traumatic brain injuries can induce a brief loss of consciousness or confusion, are usually benign, but sometimes they cause persistent and progressive brain symptoms in the long run. However, at present, there are no reliable methods that can diagnose properly minor traumatic brain injuries.Biomarkers of the brain injuries allow the monitoring of both physiological and pathological processes. The identification of such biomarkers could allow a better understanding of the pathological processes involved in traumatic brain injuries, their diagnosis, prognosis and may facilitate the establishment of a better treatment regimen for these patients.In this article, the authors make a brief review of the literature in which they analyse the biomarkers of the lesions of the various brain structures identified so far, which can be detected in biological fluids (blood, cerebrospinal fluid) and the advantages and limitations of their use in the current medical practice.
Traumatic posterior fossa extradural hematoma
Authors: Parashar Vibhu Shankar , Kankane Vivek Kumar , Jaiswal Gaurav , Gupta Tarun Kumar
Published: June 2019

Background. Extradural hematoma of posterior fossa (PFEDH) is less common and there are not many articles about PFEDH. These patients can deteriorate very rapidly due to compression over brainstem. Thus, early identification and immediate intervention can save the lives of these patients.Objective. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of patients with PFEDH and evaluate the postoperative outcome which may be of help to make further preventive strategies.Methods and Materials. The study included 16 patients admitted with traumatic PFEDH from July 2016 to July 2018 at R.N.T. Medical College & M.B. Groups of Hospital Udaipur, southwestern Rajasthan, India. We have retrospectively reviewed the data. Analysed factors were gender, age, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Noncontrast CT scan findings, associated brain injury, type of intervention, Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS). GOS was assessed at discharge, at 3 months and 6 months follow-up.Results. Out of a total of 16 patients, 11 were male and 5 were female with age ranging from 05-46 years. 12 patients had GCS 13 -15 at admission and only one of them had GCS < 8. 15 patients underwent surgical intervention. At 6 months follow-up, 12 patients had good recovery GOS is 5.Conclusion. Early detection and immediate evacuation of PFEDHs should be done if causing fourth ventricle, basal cistern or brain stem compression. It may be rapidly fatal due to the expansion of hematoma leading to brainstem compression, tonsillar herniation, and/or obstructive hydrocephalus. Early detection and immediate evacuation lead to a better outcome in these patients.
The use of folic acid in the prevention of spinal bifida
Authors: Morgan Eghosa , Akpede Nosa , Osagiede Emmanuel Friday , Ajekweneh Vivian , Erah Francis , Momoh Victoria Aishetu , Momoh Mohammed Irumhekhai , Morgan Ezemwenghian Aikomien , Osagiede Ese Tracy
Published: June 2019

Background. Spinal Bifida is a congenital malformation of the spine that typified defect of the neural tube with devastating neurological, psychosocial and developmental burden to the growing child with associated huge financial burden to the parents, community and the country. Past and present studies have shown strong evidence to indicate that folic acid supplementation during the periconceptional period reduces the occurrence of spinal bifida in children.Aim. To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of use of folic acid during the periconceptional period among women of childbearing age in two rural communities in Edo State, Nigeria.Materials and methods. A prospective cross-sectional study of 170 women between the ages of 15 and 49 years recruited through a multi-stage sampling technique. The survey instrument was a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and presented as charts, tables, and associations tested with Chi-square at a statistical level of significance set at p<0.05.Results. One hundred and twenty-two (71.8%) of the respondents showed good knowledge, 147(86.5%) had a positive attitude, and 106 (62.4%) had a good practice of use of folic acid. There was a statistically significant association between respondents’ age, marital status, level of education, occupation, and their knowledge of the use of folic acid as well as with their attitude towards the use of folic acid. However, the practice was mainly associated with the socio-demographic variable of each household.Conclusion. The use of folic acid during the perinatal period for the prevention of spinal bifida is found to be absent in about two-fifths of the study population, a number found to be alarming despite the high level of good knowledge and attitude towards the use of folic acid. There is, therefore, an urgent need to step up more advocacy and health education to women of childbearing age to increase the uptake of folic acid for effective reduction of the incidence of spinal bifida.
“Shippers” no Twitter: práticas de fãs de ficção televisiva
Authors: Castilho Fernanda , Penner Tomaz
Published: June 2019

O crescimento da figura do fã e suas respectivas práticas nas redes sociais vêm se tornando cada vez mais um objeto de estudo de relevo no campo dos estudos de televisão e ficção em diferentes contextos, inclusive no Brasil (LOPES et al., 2015). A proposta desse artigo é observar manifestações culturais dos fãs de títulos de ficção da TV aberta na plataforma social Twitter. Procuramos centralizar a análise na prática do shipping com uso de hashtags, sistema de indexação utilizada pelos fãs com frequência no Twitter, a partir de dois títulos ficcionais de grande audiência, de modo a identificar diversos tipos de performance (PEARSON, 2010) e possíveis alianças afetivas (GROSSBERG, 1992). Tal análise, realizada de forma exploratória com uso de ferramentas de quantificação de palavras-chave, indicou como resultados a construção de mapas de importância e identificação cultural que facilitam o agrupamento dos fãs por interesses cada vez mais específicos, apontando o aumento da sofisticação das práticas dos fãs e consequente interesse das emissoras por esses fenômenos.
Iracema, uma transa amazônica: subversão na adaptação cinematográfica
Authors: Reinaldo Gabriela , Rebouças Azevedo Soares Aline
Published: June 2019

Enquanto a personagem Iracema de José de Alencar é tida como mãe mítica do Brasil, surge no cinema uma Iracema mundana, com traços que a virgem dos lábios de mel não teria. Iracema, uma transa amazônica (1974), de Jorge Bodanzky e Orlando Senna, parece negar o mito de fundação alencarino. Interessa-nos discutir aspectos da tradução intersemiótica na adaptação cinematográfica com auxílio do pensamento de Julio Plaza e Marcel Vieira. Relacionamos o filme e o conceito de “imagem-vaga-lume” de Georges Didi-Huberman e abordamos também as relações conflituosas entre homem e natureza a partir do mito do paraíso e de estudos de Sérgio Buarque de Holanda e Vilém Flusser.
La delgada línea entre derechos humanos, comunicación y gênero
Authors: López-Ornelas Maricela , Osuna Lever Cecilia , Díaz López Karla María
Published: June 2019

El trabajo de corte teórico, aborda brevemente algunas aproximaciones que delinean la estrecha y polisémica relación entre derechos humanos, comunicación y género. Cabe reconocer, que dichos conceptos —entretejidos en las ciencias sociales—, han sido explicados y reinterpretados en diversos ámbitos a través de las propias trasformaciones socioculturales existentes, por lo que el documento no ahondará necesariamente en definiciones, pues habría que situar cada significado en las diversas áreas en las que estas nociones continúan inmersas. Bajo esta reflexión, el objetivo del artículo provee tres vertientes, identificar la delgada relación entre derechos humanos, comunicación y género, dando énfasis al “derecho a comunicar” como un derecho inherente al ser humano, en un segundo aspecto, se aborda la visible postura sexista que amplía la brecha de desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres en el ámbito de la comunicación como profesión, y tercero, no menos relevante, se plantea que en países como México, coexiste una violación continua sobre el “derecho de comunicar”. Entre los resultados se evidencia que la perspectiva de género, es una construcción cultural que incide directamente en el composición de los derechos humanos, misma que confirma que la comunicación es considerada clave en el desarrollo de la configuración de las prácticas sociales sobre los derechos humanos más elementales; además, se identifica en la literatura, que pese a diversos esfuerzos, las mujeres siguen deficientemente representadas en el contenido mediático; finalmente, México es señalado como el sexto país con el mayor número de violaciones a los derechos humanos de los comunicadores, independientemente a su género.
TV Social em telenovelas da Rede Globo: estratégias e papéis
Authors: Fechine Yvana , Cavalcanti Gêsa Karla Maia
Published: June 2019

Compreendendo a TV Social como uma estratégia de produção que revaloriza a grade de programação da televisão, identificamos e analisamos quatro delas a partir da observação da ficção seriada da Rede Globo. São elas: live-tweeting, determinação de hashtags, call for action e chat com o elenco. A despeito das particularidades de cada estratégia, foi possível observar posições e papéis comunicativos que dão lugar a uma dinâmica interacional, baseada na interdiscursividade e na intercambialidade de papéis inerentes às redes sociais.
Educlips: proyecto de alfabetización mediática en el ámbito universitario
Authors: Renes-Arellano Paula , Carmen Caldeiro-Pedreira Mari , Rodríguez-Rosell María del Mar , Aguaded Ignacio
Published: June 2019

Los nuevos modelos sociales de alfabetización mediática están generando transformaciones en los procesos comunicativos y en los modos de comprender la realidad en la que vivimos. El marco universitario en el que se prepara a los futuros profesionales, parece convertirse en el espacio ideal para promover procesos educativos de alfabetización mediática. Este trabajo pretende, desde un carácter pedagógico y educativo, mostrar el proyecto EDUCLIPS, con el objetivo de promover entre estudiantes universitario del ámbito español el desarrollo de la competencia mediática, la actitud crítica y responsable. La finalidad de esta iniciativa es  favorecer la producción y realización audiovisual de todas aquellas propuestas desarrolladas por universitarios, centradas en temas educativos de actualidad como son la igualdad y el acoso escolar a través de las redes. Por ello, se intenta concienciar de la necesidad de producir y difundir imágenes y contenidos de manera responsable, un elemento necesario en la sociedad digitalizada actual en la que en ocasiones, la falta de procesos reflexivos y de intervenciones educativas propician la aparición de problemas asociados al uso inadecuado de los medios entre jóvenes. En los resultados finales se muestran algunos de los recursos audiovisuales creados por algunos estudiantes universitarios del ámbito nacional y que fueron más valorados en las ediciones 2014 y 2017, proporcionando de esta manera un repositorio de producciones audiovisuales que pueden ser utilizados en actividades docentes cotidianas.
O assédio em nome do bem: Dos sofrimentos conectados à dor moral coletiva de vítimas de desastres
Authors: Valencio Norma , Valencio Arthur
Published: June 2019

Os estudos sociais, no tema de desastres, têm recorrentemente  demonstrado que há formas impróprias, de certos atores, em lidar com as vítimas. A partir de um panorama sobre a diversidade de atores, que podem estar implicados emum desastre, este estudo sociológico focaliza dois aspectos principais deste problema: a diversidade de características de sofrimentos das vítimas; e as interações sociais, que resultam em assédio das mesmas. As interações foram analisadasa partir de três grupos de atores: técnicos em emergência, organizações humanitária e similares e, por fim, meios de comunicação de massa. Com base em revisão de literatura sobre ocorrência de desastres, em uma abordagem social, são delineados frameworks, que permitem visualizar o conjunto de conexões. Tais conexões podem auxiliar na compreensão, tanto das relações sociais complexas entre diferentes formas de sofrimento, quanto no que se refere à identificação de circunstâncias de assédio, às vítimas de desastres.
FLOOD, Gavin. Uma Introdução ao Hinduísmo. Juiz de Fora: Editora UFJF, 2014, 426p.
Authors: De Carvalho Matheus Landau
Published: June 2019

Uma Introdução ao Hinduísmo tem como objetivo fornecer ao leitor um panorama compreensivo do Hinduísmo através de um levantamento histórico e temático da enorme diversidade de tradições que o constituem, apontando para os elementos em comum que evidenciam sua coerência interna, assim como para suas aparentes inconsistências, sem deixar de considerar forças culturais contemporâneas de formação de uma identidade hindu na direção de sua globalização, e, por outro lado, de fragmentação que identificam o Hinduísmo enquanto projeto de uma identidade nacional estreita.
Ensino religioso e relações étnico-raciais: reflexões sobre o currículo escolar e a implementação da Lei 10.639/2003 na educação pública estadual no Amapá
Authors: Custódio Elivaldo Serrão , Bobsin Oneide
Published: June 2019

O artigo visa discutir sobre o Ensino religioso e relações étnico-raciais no Amapá. Buscamos no decorrer deste trabalho analisar os saberes, os valores e as práticas curriculares e pedagógicas na educação pública estadual, confrontando o trato deste componente com a implementação dos artigos 26-A e 79-B da LDBEN (Leis 10.639/2003 e 11.645/2008), bem como o que preconiza as demais legislações amapaenses. O trabalho trata-se do resultado de um estudo exploratório de natureza qualitativa que adotou a pesquisa bibliográfica, a análise documental e a entrevista como forma de investigação. O estudo demonstrou que do ponto de vista prático, a relação Ensino Religioso e Relações Étnico Raciais é insuficiente no que diz respeito a uma educação pautada na diversidade e práticas antirracistas.
O batismo cristão à luz da passagem material
Authors: Beling Éder
Published: June 2019

Neste artigo, se coloca à prova duas hipóteses. A nossa primeira hipótese baseia-se no fato que a intencionalidade fundamental do batismo cristão é de agregar um novo membro à comunidade eclesiástica. Ou, à luz da intuição base de Van Gennep sobre a relação existente entre as passagens rituais e as passagens materiais, o ritual do batismo cristão deve ser elaborado a partir da dimensão espacial e esta deve deixar as suas marcas. Nossa segunda hipótese é a seguinte: as novas condições socioculturais que emergiram na Idade Média provocaram o encolhimento da passagem material no seio do ritual do batismo, porque causaram o desaparecimento da diferença social entre o “interior” e o “exterior” ou entre “nós” e os “outros”. Assim, numa situação de hegemonia religiosa, a sociedade no seu todo torna-se sagrada novamente. Portanto, desaparece, assim, a necessidade de ritualização da passagem material do “paganismo” à “fé”. Em conclusão, nós iremos tentar mostrar a relevância da nossa aproximação histórica e ritual para os temas da atualidade.
Teologia filosófica de Kant: prospecto e atualidade
Authors: Oliveira Davison Schaeffer
Published: June 2019

No presente texto, propomos refletir sobre o programa de teologia filosófica de Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), como se verifica no escrito de 1793, Die religion innerhalb der grenzen der bloßen Vernunft, por muitos considerada a obra literária de estreia da filosofia da religião gestada sob as condições da modernidade. Primeiro, interrogamos sobre a posição de Kant ante a metafísica para justificarmos os critérios hermenêuticos de nossas análises. Em seguida, apresentamos a proposta kantiana de um estudo autônomo da religião. Por fim, esperamos retirar lições filosóficas que contribuam para a atualidade do debate contemporâneo sobre o tema da correlação entre razão e religião.
Hubungan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif Terhadap Status Perkembangan Anak Usia 9-18 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kota Semarang
Authors: Kustriyanti Dwi , Puspitaningrum Dwi Nur
Published: June 2019

Bayi di bawah usia 6 bulan yang mendapatkan ASI eksklusif kecil kemungkinannya mengalami hambatan   dalam   perkembangannya.  Berdasarkan   peneltian   tahun   2010   hasil   skrining   dengan   KPSP menunjukkan 236 anak (95,1%) perkembangan yang sesuai dan 12 anak (0,05%) menunjukan perkembangan meragukan atau penyimpangan. Untuk mengetahui hubungan pemberian ASI Eksklusif  dengan status perkembangan pada anak usia 9-18 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kota Semarang. Desain penelitian ini dengan menggunakan desain cross sectional dan menggunakan teknik consecutive sampling. Sampel adalah anak usia 9-18 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kota Semarang sebanyak 113 orang. Anak usia 9-18 bulan sebagian besar mendapatkan imunisasi secara lengkap sebanyak 84 responden (74,3%) dan lahir tepat bulan sebanyak 52 responden (46%). Pada usia 9-18 bulan yang memiliki berat badan normal sebanyak 61 responden (54%) dan tinggi badan normal sebanyak 71 responden (62,8%). Sebagian besar memiliki lingkar  kepala  normal  sebanyak 75  responden (66,4%). Anak  yang  mendapatkan ASI  Eksklusif perkembangan  sesuainya  sebanyak  57  responden  (50,4%)  dan  perkembangan  menyimpang  sebanyak  1 responden (0,9%).  Simpulan :  Ada  hubungan  yang  signifikan antara  hubungan pemberian  ASI  eksklusif terhadap status perkembangan anak usia 9-18 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kota Semarang.Kata Kunci: ASI Eksklusif;Perkembangan Anak
Pengaruh Mirror Therapy Terhadap Kekuatan Otot Pasien Stroke Non Hemoragik Di RSUD Kota Semarang
Authors: Kusgiarti Evy
Published: June 2019

Sebesar 28,5% penderita stroke non hemoragik meninggal dunia dan sisanya mengalami  kelumpuhan total  atau sebagian.  Hanya  15 % saja  yang  dapat  sembuh  total dari serangan  stroke  atau kecacatan.  Therapy Mirror merupakan  terapi untuk pasien stroke dengan melibatkan  sistem mirror neuron yang terdapat di daerah kortek serebri yang bermanfaat dalam penyembuhan motorik dari tangan dan gerak mulut.. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Mirror Therapy terhadap kekuatan otot pasien Stroke Non Hemoragik di RSUD Kota Semarang Jenis  penelitian  kuantitatif,  metode  quasi  experiment,     Desain  One  Group  Pretest-Posttest   yaitu kelompok  control dan kelompok  intervensi.  Jumlah sampel 10 pasien stroke non hemoragik.  Teknik purposive sample.  Uji normalitas data dengan Shapiro Wilks dan uji paired t test. Hasil Penelitian kekuatan otot sebelum dilakukan latihan Mirror Therapy pasien Stroke Non Hemoragik rata- rata 1.600.  sedangkan  sesudah  dilakukan  latihan  Mirror  Therapy  rata-rata  2.600.  hasil uji normalitas  p value sebesar 0,000 dan p value kekuatan otot sesudah latihan mirror therapy adalah 0,030 (>0,05). Kesimpulan  : terdapat pengaruh  yang signifikan  latihan Mirror Therapy terhadap  kekuatan  otot pasien stroke non hemoragik. t hitung = -2.428 dengan p value = 0,015Saran : meningkatkan  mutu pelayanan dengan cara memberikan  pemahaman  tentang pemberian  latihan mirror therapy pada pasien stroke.
Pengaruh Toilet Training Terhadap Tingkat Kognitif Orang Tua Dan Frekuensi Enuresis Pada Anak Usia Prasekolah di Pemalang
Authors: Janah Hikmatul , Ph Livana , Hermanto Hermanto
Published: June 2019

ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Anak usia prasekolah merupakan anak yang berusia 3 sampai 6 tahun. Pada masa ini anak seharusnya sudah mampu mengendalikan fungsi kandung kemihnya sehingga tidak mengalami enuresis. Salah satu penatalaksanaan enuresis adalah menggunakan metode toilet training. Pengetahuan tentang toilet training sangat penting bagi orang tua untuk memperoleh keberhasilan anak. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh toilet training terhadap tingkat kognitif orang tua dan frekuensi enuresis pada anak usia prasekolah. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi experiment  dengan pendekatan Pretest-posttest design. Tehnik sampel menggunakan total sampling yaitu sebanyak 42 responden. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuesioner, power point dan leaflet. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menggunakan uji paired sample t-test tentang toilet training terhadap tingkat kognitif orang tua di dapatkan nilai p value sebesar 0,000 (p <0,05) menunjukan ada pengaruh toilet training terhadap tingkat kognitif orang tua dan toilet training terhadap frekuensi enuresis di dapatkan hasil nilai p value 0,160 (p >0,05) menunjukan tidak ada pengaruh toilet training terhadap frekuensi enuresis pada anak usia prasekolah di Pemalang. Diskusi: Hasil penelitian ini di rekomendasikan kepada orang tua tentang cara mengajarkan toilet training  dengan benar sejak anak berusia toodler sehingga kejadian enuresis pada anak usia prasekolah dapat berkurang. Kata Kunci: Frekuensi enuresis, tingkat kognitif orang tua, toilet training
Status Menopause Terhadap Angka Massa Tulang di Puskesmas Kedungmundu
Authors: Kusyati Eni
Published: June 2019

Pada masamenopause kehilangan hormoneesterogen disebabkan karenatubuh tidak lagi memproduksi yang berfungsi untuk pembentukan tulang dan mempertahankan masa tulang. Pengeroposan yang terjadi dalam jangka panjang akan menyebabkan timbulnya Osteoporosis pada wanita menopause. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sebagian besar respon den mempunyai tingkat resiko tinggi osteoporosis usia 50-60 tahun sebanyak 16 (25,8%) dari 62 responden.Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui perbedaan status menopause terhadap angka massa tulang di Puskesmas Kedungmundu. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif komparasi dengan pendekatan cross section. Pengambilan data menggunakan Alat Ukur Massa Tulang (BIA).Jumlah responden sebanyak 62 orang dengan teknik Probabiliti sampling. Data yang diperoleh diolah secara statistic menggunakan rumus Mann-Whitney. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan angka massa tulang pada responden menopause di Puskesmas Kedungmundu rata-rata sebesar 2,21kg. Angka massa tulang pada responden premenopause di Puskesmas Kedungmundu rata-rata sebesar 2,09 kg. Perbedaan rata-rata massa tulang pada ibu dengan status Menopause dengan status PreMenopause adalah 0,12 kg. Beda Minimal Angka Massa Tulang pada ibu status Menopause dengan ibu status Pre Menopause tidak ada. Beda Maksimal Angka Massa Tulang pada ibu status Menopause dengan ibu status Pre Menopause adalah 0,3 kg. Ada perbedaan Angka Masa Tulang pada ibu menopause dan pre menpause Di Puskesmas Kedungmundu. Kata Kunci: Massa Tulang; Menopause; Pre Menopause
Aplikasi Media Audio Visual sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja Bandarjo Ungaran Barat Semarang
Authors: Choiriyyah Zumrotul , Wakhid Abdul
Published: June 2019

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh menurunnya minat remaja di Kelurahan Bandarjo Kecamatan Ungaran Barat akan adanya kegiatan Pusat Informasi dan Konseling Remaja (PIKR) yang setiap tahun semakin berkurang. Bahkan tiga bulan terakhir kegiatan tersebut sudah tidak berjalan lagi. Hasil wawancara terhadap kader kesehatan di kelurahan Bandarjo mengatakan bahwa kegiatan PIKR  kelurahan Bandarjo belum aktif kembali karena kurangnya kesesuaian waktu pelaksanaan kegiatan tersebut dengan kesibukan remaja.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pelaksanaan kegiatan PIKR di kelurahan Bandarjo Ungaran Barat Kabupaten Semarang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analitik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pelaksanaan kegiatan PIKR melalui  penggunaan media audio visual dengan materi bahaya merokok dan video HIV/AIDS. Sampelnya adalah remaja yang berada di wilayah Kelurahan Bandarjo Ungaran Barat. Tehnik pengambilan sampel adalah total sampling. Analisis menggunakan analisis univariate dan bivariate. .Hasil penelitian menunjukkan gambaran pelaksanaan kegiatan PIKR melalui penggunaan media audio visual dengan materi bahaya merokok sejumlah kehadiran remaja adalah 14 remaja.  Gambaran pelaksanaan kegiatan PIKR melalui penggunaan media audio visual dengan topik HIV/AIDS sejumlah 18 remaja. Ada perbedaan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah diberi video tentang HIV/AIDS dengan signifikansi 0,000.Kata kunci : Media audio visual, kunjungan,PIKR
Pengaruh Latihan pada Dysmenorrhea
Authors: Srimiyati Srimiyati
Published: June 2019

Latar Belakang: Nyeri menstruasi terjadi pada otot sekitar rongga panggul. Otot menjadi kejang, tegang dan nyeri punggung. Menurut Benson dan Pernoll (2009), sebagian besar wanita mengalami nyeri menstruasi ringan, sepertiga mengalami  nyeri sedang, dan sebagian kecil merasakan  nyeri hebat.  Senam merupakan salah satu teknik relaksasi yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi nyeri, karena saat melakukan senam, otak dan susunan saraf tulang belakang akan menghasilkan endorphin, hormon yang berfungsi sebagai obat penenang alami dan menimbulkan rasa nyaman.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam dysmenorrhea terhadap nyeri haid. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian pre experimental one group pretest-post test. Jumlah responden 52 orang, dipilih dengan cara Purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai p 0,001 (<0,005) artinya ada hubungan antara senam dismenorea terhadap nyeri haid. Senam efektif untuk mengurangi nyeri haid.  Dianjurkan bagi wanita dengan dismenore untuk melakukan senam ini, agar nyeri haid bisa berkurang, dan insidensi dismenore dapat menurun. Keywords :Gymnastics, Dysmenorrhea