bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi-annual and seasonal patterns of waterbird assemblages in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (El Mellah lagoon) of Northeastern Algeria
Authors: Telailia Salah , Boutabia Lamia , Khemis Mohamed Dhaya El-Hak , Elafri Ali , Djebbari Nawel
Published: June 2017

Abstrat

Recently, Mediterranean coastal lagoons have raised considerable environmental concerns. Long-term studies of seasonal changes in waterbird assemblages are therefore extremely important in terms of ecological relevance and conservation of these sensitive ecosystems. An ornithological survey of four years was carried out in a typical costal wetland (El Mellah lagoon) of Northeastern Algeria. Intra-seasonal comparison of waterbird assemblages (diversity indices) demonstrates clear changes between the wintering and the breeding periods. It seems that the first one was rich in term of species number than the second season (43 against 24). In contrast, the breeding seasons were more equilibrate (high values of Simpson, Shannon and evenness index). Additionally, curves in the diversity/dominance diagram revealed that both wintering and breeding assemblages share the same characteristics of community structure, few dominant species (with intermediate relative abundance) and many rare species with the relative abundance lower than 0.1. Invertebrates (25 species) and piscivorous (11 species) are the most abundant guilds over the four years of study (no significant differences among years have been calculated). The marked decline in bird species diversity recorded in this study (in comparison with previous studies) is mainly due to salinity oscillations (due to aquaculture activities) and may be of concern to wetland managers and it might be useful to provide some guidelines about the characteristics that coastal lagoons have to follow in the construction process to enhance the biodiversity.
Key Determinants of Human Resource Management in Hospitals: Stakeholder Perspective
Authors: Buchelt Beata Irma , Frączkiewicz-Wronka Aldona , Kaminska Renata
Published: June 2017

Over the past decade, theoretical and empirical research on the various aspects of human resources (HR) within the healthcare (HC) sector has grown extensively due to its′ strategic importance in the sector. There is a visible tendency among researchers to pursue an effective human resource management (HRM) strategies, methods, and tools. Countries implement policies which should increase the amount and competences of employees within healthcare. Providers of HC services (i.e. hospitals) tend to enforce modern HRM solutions adapted from business organisations to attract, retain and develop HR. However, these seem not be as effective as they could (Hyde et al., 2013). Because of this, authors approached a researched reality from the point of view of a contextual paradigm, assuming that HRM solutions to be effective should match the reality of HC providers (Pocztowski, 2008). The aim of the research was to detect determinants which might influence the management of medical personnel in hospitals and identify the possible strength of these determinants so a more adjusted organisational and human resource management strategy could be elaborated. The list of possible determinants of hospital operations as the result of meta-analysis was elaborated. The list created the basis for interviews conducted among stakeholders and experts. Respondents were asked to appraise the factors with the usage of numerical scale considering their influence on medical personnel management in hospitals (physicians, nurses and others). In total, there were 28 interviews completed. The general conclusion which can be drawn from the analysis of these data is that hospitals should reorient their HRM practices in such the way that not only the quantitative but also the qualitative aspect of performance would be properly handled. This paper draws from HRM theory (contextual approach), stakeholder theory, and healthcare management theory, adding new insight to each in the context of the HC sector. Identification of most important factors which influence hospitals could allow the providers to elaborate HRM strategy adjusted to external circumstances.
Modification of bovine serum albumin with aminophenylboronic acid as glycan sensor based on surface plasmon resonance and isothermal titration calorimetry
Authors: Wang De-Min , Meng Xin , Li Xiao-Bin , He Hao-Jie , Zhao Teng-Fei , Jia Tian-Wei , He Yun , Yang Yang , Yu Peng
Published: June 2017

Aminophenylboronic acid (ABA) modified bovine serum albumin (BSA) was prepared as neolectin and its interactions with oligosaccharides and glycopolymer were studied by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). The conjugation between the primary amine group of the ABA molecule and lysine residues on BSA was performed with an adipate-based strategy to afford the synthetic neoprotein. The number of ABA molecules loaded to BSA surface was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization – time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. In the BSA-ABA and sugar interaction study, no signal was observed for both the SPR and ITC sensor platform using monosaccharides as the analyte, indicating a weak binding affnity, while the galactose modified polymer showed an enhanced response. The binding affinities of the galactosyl-polymer to BSA-ABA from SPR and ITC data were in the micromolar range.
Plantar Pressure Differences Between Nordic Walking Techniques
Authors: Encarnación-Martínez Alberto , Lucas-Cuevas Ángel Gabriel , Pérez-Soriano Pedro , Menayo Ruperto , Gea-García Gemma María
Published: June 2017

High plantar pressure has been associated with increased risk of injury. The characteristics of each physical activity determine the load on the lower limbs. The influence of Nordic Walking (NW) technique on plantar pressure is still unknown. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between plantar pressure during NW with the Diagonal technique (DT) versus Alpha technique (AT) and compare them with the pressure obtained during normal walking (W). The normality and sphericity of the plantar pressure data were checked before performing a two-way repeated measures ANOVA in order to find differences between speeds (preferred, fast) and the gait (NW, W) as within-subject factors. Then, a t-test for independent measures was used to identify the specific differences between NW techniques. The strength of the differences was calculated by means of the effect size (ES). The results demonstrated that during NW with AT at preferred speed the pressure was lower under the Calcaneus, Lateral Metatarsal and Toes compared to the DT group (p = 0.046, ES = 1.49; p = 0.015, ES = 1.44; p = 0.040, ES = 1.20, respectively). No differences were found at the fast speed (p > 0.05). Besides the increase in walking speed during NW (p < 0.01), both technique groups showed lower pressure during NW compared to W under the Hallux and Central Metatarsal heads (F = 58.321, p = 0.000, ES = 2.449; F = 41.917, p = 0.012, ES = 1.365, respectively). As a practical conclusion, the AT technique may be the most effective of the NW techniques at reducing plantar pressure while allowing NW practitioners to achieve the physiological benefits of NW.
Effects of two-week high-intensity interval training on cognition in adolescents – a randomized controlled pilot study
Authors: Stenman Mari , Pesola Arto J. , Laukkanen Arto , Haapala Eero A.
Published: June 2017

Purpose

We investigated the effects of a two-week high-intensity interval training (HIT) on cognition in adolescents.

Methods

The participants were recruited from local high schools with an electronic messaging system. The HIT group parti­cipated in 4 high-intensity interval running sessions and 2 circuit training sessions. The control group (CG) continued their usual habits. Reaction time, choose reaction time, working memory, visual memory, and learning were assessed by computerized CogState test battery. The intervention effect was investigated with repeated measures ANOVA and the effect size by Morris dppc2.

Results

The total of 25 participants aged 17–20 years participated in the baseline measurements and were randomized into the intervention (n = 12) and control (n = 13) groups; 9 people in the HIT group and 10 in the CG also participated in the follow-up assessments. Reaction time (mean change [SD] = 0.02 [0.03] vs. –0.05 [0.08], p for time*group interaction = 0.025, dppc2 = –0.297) and choice reaction time (0.03 [0.03] vs. –0.01 [0.04], p for time*group interaction = 0.017, dppc2 = –0.874) improved more in the CG than in the HIT group. While we found no other statistically significant time*group interactions, intervention turned out to have a small negative effect on working memory (dppc2 = –0.470) and a small positive effect on visual memory and learning (dppc2 = 0.419).

Conclusions

The study on HIT produced mixed effects on cognition in adolescents. Studies with a longer intervention period and larger sample sizes are warranted to further explore HIT effects on cognition.
Econometric Modelling of Influence of Level of the Social and Economic Infrastructure On Quality of Life of the Population
Authors: Angelina Ilchenko , Gang Xiang Xiao , Vladimir Stepanov
Published: June 2017

In this article, the index approach to an estimation of situational multifactor economic categories is considered: a level of development of a social and economic infrastructure of region and population living conditions. Author’s mathematical models of formation of the integrated estimated indexes formulated on principles of the factorial analysis of hierarchies are used. The constructed estimated integrated indexes form a basis of ranging of territories, both in an annual cut and in dynamics on years that, in turn, allows to analyse the change in ratings of territories (during 5-10 years): on a level of development of an infrastructure and quality of life of the population. Authors give results of computer modelling of an index of development of a social and economic infrastructure. Here authors use additional parameters for the measurement of an index of capital investments in an infrastructure. Further, authors model an index of quality of life of the population. Here the methods used are the analysis of hierarchies, the factorial analysis and a method of the main things a component. Then the interrelation analysis between tendencies of change of indexes through comparison of ranks of territories is made. Theoretical offers of authors are accompanied by quantitative results of modelling experiments on materials of 30 Chinese provinces for the period of 10 years period.
The Role of Coffee Based Agroforestry System in Tree Diversity Conservation in Eastern Uganda
Authors: Negawo Worku Janka , Beyene Dejene Nigatu
Published: June 2017

Agroforestry farming system comprises considerable cultivated land area in the tropics. Despite the economic and social benefits of the system for farmers, it is also known to have an important role in the conservation of tree species. This study aims to evaluate the composition and distribution of tree species in coffee based agroforestry system to determine the potential for biodiversity conservation. To address the objective of this study, 57 sample plots in farmers’ coffee field and 12 sample plots in forest reserve were surveyed in Eastern Uganda. The result shows that the number of indigenous tree species in coffee farms was lower than that of forest reserve. Similarly, tree species richness per plot, Shannon and Simpson diversity indexes of forest reserve were significantly (p≤0.05) higher than that of coffee farms. However, with the inclusion of exotic tree species, coffee farms were found to be significantly higher than that of forest reserve for the above diversity indexes. On the other hand, the distribution of tree species in the coffee farms were mainly dominated by few tree species indicating the need for measures that ensure the sustainability of those less represented tree species.
Novel Architecture of PON based Two-dimensional Pre-coding
Authors: Yu Hou , Hou Fenfei
Published: June 2017

This paper presents a PON link failure monitoring scheme based on optical pre-coding polling which establishes link failure optimal judgment performance model by using of Neyman-Pearson Criterion. The simulation results show that with the increase of the distance from the user, the NTC becomes wider in the range of optimal judgment, which is easier to achieve optimal judgment; the number of network users is reduced from 128 to 16, NTC in the range of optimal judgment becomes wider; When the pulse width is between
${10^{ - 11}}s \lt Tc \lt {10^{ - 9}}s$, it is relatively easy to get the optimal decision; When the transmission power
$Ps \ge {10^{ - 2}}{\rm{w}}$, the value of ODP is not changed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of the monitoring system by selecting the appropriate device; and simultaneously selects the optimal system parameters to improve the optimal performance of the monitoring system.
The relationship between maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels with the presence and severity of preeclampsia
Authors: Cakmak Burcu Dincgez , Dundar Betul , Acikgoz Abdullah Serdar , Ozgen Gulten , Cift Tayfur , Ahmedian Robab , Altekin Yasin
Published: June 2017

Aim:

To investigate both maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels in patients with preeclampsia and the possible relations with its severity and perinatal outcomes.

Materials and methods:

In this study, a total of 38 preeclamptic and 40 age-matched healthy pregnant women between January and June 2016 were included. Serum and cord adropin levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Results:

The maternal and umbilical cord adropin levels were significantly lower in the preeclamptic group compared to controls [71.19±22.21 vs. 100.76±27.02 ng/L and 92.39 (59.77:129.89) vs. 106.20 (74.42:208.02) ng/L, P<0.001, respectively]. While maternal adropin levels were significantly lower in the severe preeclampsia group as compared to the mild preeclamptic group [66.45 (21.49:98.02) vs. 76.17 (58.06:109.58), P=0.007], umbilical cord adropin levels did not differ between each group [91.32 (59.77:113.34) vs. 92.87 (63.12:129.89), P=0.750]. Maternal adropin level was negatively correlated with systolic and diastolic blood pressures (r=−0.60, P<0.001 and r=−0.58, P<0.001, respectively) and positively correlated with platelet count (r=0.27, P=0.016). Moreover, umbilical cord adropin levels were weakly correlated with gestational age at delivery (r=0.28, P=0.012) and birth weight (r=0.28, P=0.014).

Conclusion:

The present study is the first to demonstrate a significant association between maternal and umbilical adropin levels and the presence and severity of preeclampsia. Adropin might be a useful parameter for predicting the presence and severity of preeclampsia.
The status of intercultural mediation in translation: Is it an absolute licence?
Authors: Akbari Alireza , Darani Parviz Ahmadi
Published: June 2017

The role of translator as Sprachmittler or intercultural mediator has welcomed much attention since the advent of the “cultural turn” paradigm. The present research paper seeks to figure out how the manifestations of intercultural mediation are achieved via translation in terms of two mediation facets, viz, personal and communicated interpretations. Whereas the former deals with the presence of the translator between the source and target cultures, the latter concerns the role of the reader of the translated text in the target language through several mediational strategies including: expansion, reframing, replacement, eschewing of dispreferred structure, and dispensation to capture the message of the source text. The rationale for focusing on these strategies lies in the fact that translators often utilize transliteration and literal translation strategies when it comes to cultural items and concepts. As far as review of the literature indicates, mediational translation has not received due attention in the Persian language since it differs in comparison with other languages such as English, French etc. In the case of language patterning, such study reveals some novel but applicable cultural translation strategies that highlight the nature of mediation in cultural translation.
A database of semantic features for chosen concepts (Attested in 8- to 10-year-old Czech pupils)
Authors: Konečná Kristýna , Vaňkátová Kristýna
Published: June 2017

In this paper, a database of semantic features is presented. 104 nominal concepts from 13 semantic categories were described by young Czech school children. They were asked to respond to the question “what is it, what does it mean?” by listing different kinds of properties for concepts in writing. Their responses were broken down into semantic features and the database was prepared using a set of pre-established rules. The method of database design, with an emphasis on the way features were recorded, is described in detail within this article. The data were statistically analysed and interpreted and the results along with database usage methodologies are discussed. The goal of this research is to produce a complex database to be used in future research relating to semantic features and therefore it has been published online for use by the wider academic community. At present, databases have been published based on data gathered from adult English and Czech speakers; however participation in this study was limited specifically to young Czech-speaking children. Thus, this database is characteristically unique as it provides important insight into this specific age and language group’s conceptual knowledge. The research is inspired primarily by research papers concerning semantic feature production obtained from adult English speakers (McRae, de Sa, and Seidenberg, 1997; McRae, Cree, Seidenberg, and McNorgan, 2005; Vinson and Vigliocco, 2008).
Glycosylation of KEAP1 links nutrient sensing to redox stress signaling
Authors: Chen Po‐Han , Smith Timothy J , Wu Jianli , Siesser Priscila F , Bisnett Brittany J , Khan Farhan , Hogue Maxwell , Soderblom Erik , Tang Flora , Marks Jeffrey R , Major Michael B , Swarts Benjamin M , Boyce Michael , Chi Jen‐Tsan
Published: June 2017

O‐GlcNAcylation is an essential, nutrient‐sensitive post‐translational modification, but its biochemical and phenotypic effects remain incompletely understood. To address this question, we investigated the global transcriptional response to perturbations in O‐GlcNAcylation. Unexpectedly, many transcriptional effects of O‐GlcNAc transferase (OGT) inhibition were due to the activation of NRF2, the master regulator of redox stress tolerance. Moreover, we found that a signature of low OGT activity strongly correlates with NRF2 activation in multiple tumor expression datasets. Guided by this information, we identified KEAP1 (also known as KLHL19), the primary negative regulator of NRF2, as a direct substrate of OGT. We show that O‐GlcNAcylation of KEAP1 at serine 104 is required for the efficient ubiquitination and degradation of NRF2. Interestingly, O‐GlcNAc levels and NRF2 activation co‐vary in response to glucose fluctuations, indicating that KEAP1 O‐GlcNAcylation links nutrient sensing to downstream stress resistance. Our results reveal a novel regulatory connection between nutrient‐sensitive glycosylation and NRF2 signaling and provide a blueprint for future approaches to discover functionally important O‐GlcNAcylation events on other KLHL family proteins in various experimental and disease contexts.
Management of Confirmed Newborn-Screened Patients With Pompe Disease Across the Disease Spectrum
Authors: Kronn David F. , Day-Salvatore Debra , Hwu Wuh-Liang , Jones Simon A. , Nakamura Kimitoshi , Okuyama Torayuki , Swoboda Kathryn J. , Kishnani Priya S. ,   on behalf of the Pompe Disease Newborn Screening Working Group
Published: June 2017

After a Pompe disease diagnosis is confirmed in infants identified through newborn screening (NBS), when and if to start treatment with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with alglucosidase alfa must be determined. In classic infantile-onset Pompe disease, ERT should start as soon as possible. Once started, regular, routine follow-up is necessary to monitor for treatment effects, disease progression, and adverse effects. Decision-making for when or if to start ERT in late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is more challenging because patients typically have no measurable signs or symptoms or predictable time of symptom onset at NBS. With LOPD, adequate, ongoing follow-up and assessments for onset or progression of signs and symptoms are important to track disease state and monitor and adjust care before and after treatment is started. Because numerous tests are used to monitor patients at variable frequencies, a standardized approach across centers is lacking. Significant variability in patient assessments may result in missed opportunities for early intervention. Management of Pompe disease requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach with timely disease-specific interventions that target the underlying disease process and symptom-specific manifestations. Regardless of how identified, all patients who have signs or symptoms of the disease require coordinated medical care and follow-up tailored to individual needs throughout their lives. The Pompe Disease Newborn Screening Working Group identifies key considerations before starting and during ERT; summarizes what comprises an indication to start ERT; and provides guidance on how to determine appropriate patient management and monitoring and guide the frequency and type of follow-up assessments for all patients identified through NBS.
Historiografía del cine colombiano 1974-2015
Authors: Villegas Alvaro Andres , Alarcón Santiago
Published: June 2017

Este artículo realiza un balance del estado actual de la investigación histórica sobre el cine colombiano. Con este fin, se buscó, leyó, reseñó y registró en una base de datos 96 trabajos entre artículos, capítulos de libro y libros, los cuales se dividieron en 9 grupos con características más o menos comunes: 1) historias “panorámicas”, 2) público y exhibición, 3) censura, crítica y cineclubes, 4) bio-filmografías, 5) representaciones cinematográficas de lugares o sujetos colectivos, 6) formatos y géneros, 7) cine mudo, 8) “primer cine sonoro”, y 9) cine de los sesenta y setenta. Finalmente, se enuncian algunos campos de investigación que consideramos promisorios, como lo son la historia tecnológica y económica, la historia de los públicos y la historia de la relación del cine con otros medios.
Vecinos, vasallos y defensores del Rey, condiciones necesarias para el ciudadano en la Provincia de Pasto, 1809-1823
Authors: Mora Caicedo Angela Rocio
Published: June 2017

En un escenario de cambio social como lo fue la transición entre un orden tradicional en la Provincia de Pasto y el advenimiento de la República (1809-1823), se apela al lenguaje político como una herramienta metodológica, para  estudiar el estatus asignado a los sujetos en el Antiguo Régimen, principalmente los vecinos y los vasallos fieles a Fernando VII. La perspectiva de la nueva historia política y el lenguaje político permitieron realizar una aproximación a la presencia arraigada de conceptos que generaron en la sociedad estatus y acciones producto de la voluntad de los actores sociales, evidenciados principalmente en las actas del Cabildo de Pasto y las comunicaciones entre los representantes de los ejércitos realista y  republicano. Bajo este supuesto, se encontró que las circunstancias políticas y sociales del proceso de independencia produjeron unas cargas significativas en estos conceptos articulados en el discurso realista. Por ejemplo, el vasallaje era la connotación que unificaba a todos los defensores del Rey y el vecino fue un reconocimiento asignado a una posición de privilegio para las elites, por lo tanto, ante la implementación de un concepto moderno y liberal como lo es el ciudadano, no modificó en mayor medida el orden social ya dado.
Growth and Photosynthetic Pigments Accumulation of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius Linn.) in Response to Different Levels of Magnesium Application
Authors: OLOWOLAJU Ezekiel Dare , OKUNLOLA Olarewaju Gideon , AYODELE Alimat Ololade
Published: June 2017

The hereby study investigated the effect of Magnesium application at different levels on the morphological parameters and photosynthetic pigment accumulation of Corchorus olitorius. Seeds of C. olitorius were utilized in the experiment. These seeds were sown in 2 big bowls and were supplied with 200 ml of water every day until they were fully established. After three weeks of sowing, the seedlings were transplanted into plastic pots. The treatments were: distilled water (control); nutrient solution in which the concentration of Magnesium was increased by the factor of 5 (N5), nutrient solution in which the concentration of Magnesium was increased by the factor of 10 (N10) and nutrient solution lacking Magnesium source (NMg). The seedlings were then divided into 4 regimes, with each regime containing each treatment. From the results obtained, it was observed that there was a significant effect at (P≥0.05) on the Corchorus olitorius growth parameters and photosynthetic pigment accumulation among the treatments. There was an increase in the shoot height, number of leaves, number of flowers, leaf area and the photosynthetic pigment accumulation in the seedlings treated with magnesium increased by the factor of 5 (N5) than by other treatments. The control recorded the lowest values for these parameters. It can be concluded that for an optimum growth of Corchorus olitorius, it can be inferred that the plant can do well in nutrient solution having Magnesium source (at moderate level).
Asymptotically Unbiased Estimation of A Nonsymmetric Dependence Measure Applied to Sensor Data Analytics and Financial Time Series
Authors: Cațaron Angel , Andonie Razvan , Chueh Yvonne
Published: June 2017

A fundamental concept frequently applied to statistical machine learning is the detection of dependencies between unknown random variables found from data samples. In previous work, we have introduced a nonparametric unilateral dependence measure based on Onicescu’s information energy and a kNN method for estimating this measure from an available sample set of discrete or continuous variables. This paper provides the formal proofs which show that the estimator is asymptotically unbiased and has asymptotic zero variance when the sample size increases. It implies that the estimator has good statistical qualities. We investigate the performance of the estimator for data analysis applications in sensor data analysis and financial time series.
Contributions of Florin Gheorghe Filip in Information Science and Technology
Authors: Dzitac Ioan , Manolescu Misu-Jan
Published: June 2017

Romanian scientist Florin Gheorghe Filip was born in 1947 and this year he turns 70. F.G. Filip is an engineer and Ph.D. in control engineering and computer science. Still very young, he became corresponding member of the Romanian Academy in 1991 (when he was only 44 years old), and, at 52 years old (1999), become full member in the highest learned society of Romania. From 1970 to 2000, he worked at the National R&D Institute in Informatics Bucharest (ICI). For 10 years, during 2000-2010, he was Vice President of the Romanian Academy. In 2010, he was elected President of the "Information Science and Technology" section of Romanian Academy. At present, he is the director of the Romanian Academy Library. His fields of scientific interest have been: decision support systems (DSS), large-scale systems control and optimization, technology management and foresight and IT application to cultural domain . He has authored/co-authored over 300 technical papers, 13 monographs, and edited/co-edited 24 contributed volumes.
The Use of Fire Radiative Power to Estimate the Biomass Consumption Coefficient for Temperate Grasslands in the Atlantic Forest Biome
Authors: Costa Bibiana Salvador Cabral da , Fonseca Eliana Lima da
Published: June 2017

Abstract Every year, many active fire spots are identified in the satellite images of the southern Brazilian grasslands in the Atlantic Forest biome and Pampa biome. Fire Radiative Power (FRP) is a technique that uses remotely sensed data to quantify burned biomass. FRP measures the radiant energy released per time unit by burning vegetation. This study aims to use satellite and field data to estimate the biomass consumption rate and the biomass consumption coefficient for the southern Brazilian grasslands. Three fire points were identified in satellite FRP products. These data were combined with field data, collected through literature review, to calculate the biomass consumption coefficient. The type of vegetation is an important variable in the estimation of the biomass consumption coefficient. The biomass consumption rate was estimated to be 2.237 kg s-1 for the southern Brazilian grasslands in Atlantic Forest biome, and the biomass consumption coefficient was estimated to be 0.242 kg MJ-1.
O governo da mobilidade Haitiana no Brasil
Authors: Vieira Rosa
Published: June 2017

Resumo O presente artigo traça um primeiro momento da construção de um caso de governo da mobilidade haitiana no Brasil, quando, no início de 2011, a categoria “haitianos” passa a ser inscrita acompanhada de palavras como “fluxo”, “problema”, “questão”. Através da análise de uma variedade de documentos (ofícios, relatórios ministeriais, boletins informativos de entidades religiosas) que permitem mapear a comunicação entre atores e agências situados no Amazonas, Acre e Brasília, a proposta é discutir os esforços de classificar uma nova mobilidade e as ações tanto humanitárias quanto de controle para evitar o aumento dos ingressos. O artigo sugere que estas narrativas e ações delinearam um objeto de governo, um problema a ser gerido e zonas de intervenção.
Associations between vegetative and production traits in guava tree full-sib progenies
Authors: Santos Paulo Ricardo dos , Preisigke Sandra da Costa , Viana Alexandre Pio , Cavalcante Natan Ramos , Sousa Carlos Misael Bezerra de , Amaral Júnior Antônio Teixeira de
Published: June 2017

Abstract: The objective of this work was to estimate the genetic parameters and to evaluate the associations between vegetative and yield characteristics, in full-sib progenies of guava tree (Psidium guajava). The following characteristics were evaluated: yield per plant, number of fruits, fruit mass, plant height, stem diameter, and canopy volume. The estimation of genetic parameters was obtained by the REML/Blup procedure. Based on the breeding values predicted by Blup, the genetic and canonical correlations were estimated, and the genetic correlation coefficients were unfolded into direct and indirect effects on the character yield per plant using path analysis. Genetic variability was estimated for number of fruits (567.66) and yield per plant (11.818), with high genetic correlation (0.9045), indicating simultaneous selection. Indirect selection did not promote simultaneous gains for yield per plant with the primary components number of fruits and fruit mass, making it difficult to obtain guava cultivars with high yield, number of fruits, and fruit mass. The vegetative traits had little effect on yield, number of fruits, and fruit mass.
More on the Categorial Status of (T)àbí in Yorùbá Grammar
Authors: Jelili Adewale Adeoye
Published: June 2017

Yorùbá language is one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria. The term is also used to refer to the language and the native speakers. As shown in Oyetade, Yorùbá language is spoken in six states that constitute the southwest of Nigeria – Lagos, Ọ̀yọ́, Ọ̀ṣun, Ògùn, Òndó, and Èkìtì. This study investigated the Standard Yorùbá used in the Southwest Nigeria by focusing on the conjunction t(àbí). Findings reveal that there are varieties of Yorùbá language based on the location of the speakers and the state they occupy in Nigeria: Ọ̀yọ́ dialect, Ègbá dialect, Èkìtí dialect, Òndó dialect and Ọ̀wọ̀ dialect to mention a few. Previous scholarly works on Yorùbá grammar show that (t)àbí performs two functions and it is ascribed with two nomenclatures namely conjunction and polar question word. However, this present paper provides another view that is different from the views of the earlier scholars. Findings in this study reveal that t(àbí) is a conjunction in all its positions of occurrence and the researcher argues against its use as a polar question word.  It is established in this study among other things that its occurrence at sentence initial position is as a result of ellipsis. The study also maintains that where it appears at sentence medial position, the polar question word has been deleted.
Judicialização da saúde: gastos Federais para o Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) entre 2011-2014
Authors: Nogueira Karina Pires , Camargo Erika Barbosa
Published: June 2017

Introdução: Em função da crescente demanda judicialização da saúde no Brasil estima-se que o aumento dos custos pode inviabilizar a sustentabilidade do SUS. Objetivo: analisar os gastos Federais para o sistema público de saúde Brasileiro com medicamentos obtidos por meio de ações judiciais entre os anos de 2011-2014. Metodologia: estudo transversal, com características descritivas e analíticas. Dados levantados na plataforma DW/COMPRASNET. Resultados: De 12.578 processos de judicialização na esfera federal foram extraídos 15 medicamentos com maior valor de aquisição, destes, 7 medicamentos corresponderam a R$ 1,45 bilhão do orçamento federal o que significou 87% do gasto total das ações estudadas. Dos 15, 14,28% (n=4) tinham registro na Anvisa, estavam incorporados pela Comissão Nacional de Incorporação de Tecnologias no SUS (CONITEC) e eram integrantes da Relação de Medicamentos Essenciais (RENAME); 46,42% (n=13) possuíam registro na Anvisa, porém não incorporados pela CONITEC e não integrantes da RENAME; 3,57% (n=1) com registro na Anvisa, incorporados pela CONITEC e não integrantes da RENAME e 35,71% (n=10) sem registro na Anvisa, não incorporados pela CONITEC e não integrantes da RENAME. Conclusão: Com a judicialização da saúde as aquisições são realizadas sem planejamento ou estabelecimento de critérios mínimos o que pode comprometer a sustentabilidade do SUS.
Rehabilitación del edificio Aita Agirre en Elgoibar, Guipuzcoa
Authors: Martínez Sierra Jovino
Published: June 2017

RESUMEN:El proyecto consiste en la rehabilitación de las antiguas escuelas Aita Agirre para crear un nuevo centro que albergue las distintas actividades culturales de Elgoibar. La intervención conserva los muros de piedra del edificio histórico y vacía su interior, dejando un contenedor en el que crear una nueva arquitectura con un esquema organizativo flexible y de conexión entre las distintas partes. La distribución de usos tiene en cuenta la relación del edificio con la plaza Aita Agirre, y la graduación público - privado, ruidoso - silencioso, que se produce a medida que nos adentramos en el edificio y hacia las plantas superiores. El proyecto respeta la imagen y memoria histórica creando una arquitectura contemporánea, sostenible y eficiente.ABSTRACT:The project starts with the old village school restoration to create a new cultural center in the main square of Elgoibar. The intervention preserves historical building stone walls, leaving its facades as a container where we develop the project, creating a new architecture with a flexible layout, connecting areas and functions. The program distribution takes care about the relationship between the building and the square “Aita Agirre” and the sequence: public space - private space, noisy space - silent space, which happens while we get inside the building. This project respects the historical image of the building creating a new contemporary efficient sustainable architecture.
A la búsqueda del escultor de la Ilustración francesa. J. A. Houdon
Authors: Núñez Rodríguez Manuel
Published: June 2017

RESUMEN:Se analiza en este trabajo la obra del que transformó el retrato en el período de la Ilustración hasta el año 1792. Se trata del momento en que la Revolución es considerada como castigo divino tras la ejecución del Rey, con la renuncia de los nostálgicos del Antiguo Régimen a los filósofos de las luces, la masonería y los derechos del hombre, lo que supone cuestionar desde este momento el principio del individualismo. Es el planteamiento de partida de los personajes de Houdon para confirmar las pruebas sobre la personalidad. Sera con Napoleón cuando se llegue a un acuerdo con la Iglesia y Houdon reanude su labor como bustier dentro de los postulados del mundo neoclásico.PALABRAS CLAVE:Individualismo, Voltaire, contrarrevolución, estética neoclásica, NapoleónABSTRACTIt is the analysis of the work of the bustier that transformed the portraitin the Enlightenment period until 1792. The moment when the Revolution is regarded as divine punishment after the execution of King with the resignation of the nostalgics Old Regime to the philosophers of lights, Freemasonry, human rights, which is currently questioning from the principle of individualism. Approach starting characters Houdon to confirmwhether tests on personality. Will be with Napoleon when it reaches an agreement with the Catholic Church and Houdin resume its work as bustier within the tenets of neoclassical world.KEYWORDS:Individualism, Voltaire, counte-revolution, neoclassical aesthetics, Napoleon
Methods of diagnosis of acute epiphyseal osteomyelitis in children
Authors: Labuzov Dmitry S. , Salopenkova Anna B. , Proshchenko Yaroslav N.
Published: June 2017

Summary. The article presents the analysis of different method for diagnosis of epiphyseal osteomyelitis, including radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance tomography, and radioisotope bone scans. We address the advantages, disadvantages, and possibilities of each method from the standpoint of early diagnosis of osteomyelitis in children.

Based upon the literature, the most effective and reliable methods for early diagnosis of epiphyseal osteomyelitis in pediatric patients are magnetic resonance and ultrasound. The present diagnostic methods involve no radiation exposure. Using an ultrasonic diagnostic method does not require complete immobility of the patient, can be used from the moment of birth, has widespread availability, and has a relative low cost to allow its use in any medical institution.
QUALIDADE DO ATENDIMENTO AO CLIENTE - AS PERCEPÇÕES DOS ALUNOS QUANTO AO ATENDIMENTO OFERECIDO NA SECRETARIA DA UEA DE ITACOATIARA-AM
Authors: Neves Marcus Vinícius Viana , Maduro Márcia Ribeiro , Araújo Paulo César Diniz , Bittencourt Maryângela Aguiar
Published: June 2017

Nas organizações governamentais a difícil tarefa de garantir a qualidade do atendimento entre os setores surge como um desafio. Considerando que a principal e mais importante é a garantia da satisfação de seus clientes, o presente estudo tem como finalidade analisar a qualidade do atendimento prestado aos acadêmicos do Centro de Estudos Superiores de Itacoatiara, da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, pelos colaboradores funcionais da sua secretaria, conhecendo os processos de trabalho estabelecidos no centro, apresentando os principais problemas encontrados pelos alunos, identificando o grau de satisfação dos mesmos e, por fim, abordar propostas de melhorias à qualidade do atendimento desse setor. Através de um estudo de caso foram aplicados questionários, por meio de formulários com dez questões, com uma abordagem quantitativa pela qual possibilitou os resultados das amostras que indicaram como satisfatório o atendimento, no entanto alguns itens apresentaram índices que necessitam ser melhorados.
DESPESAS PÚBLICAS SOB A ÓTICA DA LEI DE RESPONSABILIDADE FISCAL: MUNICÍPIO DE PACARAIMA-RR, EXERCÍCIO FINANCEIRO DE 2014.
Authors: Lopes Amarildo Teixeira
Published: June 2017

O presente trabalho almeja apresentar algumas implicações da lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal na Prefeitura de Pacaraima - RR, com enfoque nas mudanças fundamentais efetuadas pelos gestores públicos para a harmonização das contas públicas. Propõe-se esclarecer o valor da participação da categoria contábil para a aplicabilidade da Lei da Responsabilidade Fiscal. Defronte de tantas transformações contábeis no âmbito municipal, transfigura-se imperativo ao contabilista conhecer e compreender a legislação pertinente para poder justapor tal conhecimento na prática contábil. Não menos importantes são os conhecimentos da estrutura governamental e todas as formas de controle dessa administração. Além de se dar a devida publicidade aos atos públicos (art. 37, §1º, CF). Isto porque, de posse de tais informações, a sociedade terá um suporte que irá auxiliá-la a evitar fraudes e desvios do dinheiro público. Primeiramente, por meio deste estudo, faremos uma abordagem geral sobre a administração pública. Posteriormente, repassaremos tópicos da Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal que tem como finalidade específica reger a gestão dos recursos públicos, impondo restrições, limites e sanções com vistas ao restabelecimento financeiro e econômico das administrações públicas. Este trabalho, além de expor esses conceitos, abordará o emprego da Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal na Prefeitura de Pacaraima, alicerçado nos resultados do exercício financeiro de 2014, por meio de um exame exploratório e descritivo.
Defining Intercultural Education for Social Cohesion in Malaysian Context
Authors: Kaur Amrita , Awang-Hashim Rosna , Noman Mohammad
Published: June 2017

Schools are considered as powerful institutions that are capable of fostering a sense of coherence and common identity to integrate students of different ethnic, social, and cultural origins. Effective implementation of intercultural education at schools can facilitate social integration. However, it is important that the design and implementation of intercultural education be guided by the knowledge and understanding of the issues and patterns of discrimination and complexities within its context. This qualitative study explored perspectives of key stakeholders involved in the education process to define a framework for intercultural education in Malaysian context for successful social cohesion. The findings are discussed in terms of practical application for educators, researchers, and policymakers.
Perfil neuropsiquiátrico de crianças, adolescentes e jovens adultos com complexo de esclerose tuberosa
Authors: Schwind Mariana Richartz , Cardozo Laís Faria Masulk , Antoniuk Sergio Antonio , De Pereira Ana Paula Almeida , Nascimento Daniele Fajardo , Azevedo Daiane Alex Seccon , Falcão Nayana Miranda de Freitas , Bruck Isac
Published: June 2017

Objetivo: avaliar alterações neuropsiquiátricas e avaliar fatores associados a déficit intelectual em pacientes com Complexo de Esclerose Tuberosa (CET).Métodos: estudo transversal com 20 pacientes com diagnóstico de CET em um centro de neurologia pediátrica, avaliados por entrevista, prontuário, Escalas Wechsler de Inteligência, Escala Childhood Autism Rating Scale e Questionário Child Behavior Checklist /Adult Self Report. Foi realizada análise descritiva para caracterização das variáveis e os testes Mann-Whitney U e Teste de Fisher para comparação de grupo sem e com déficit intelectual.Resultados: Noventa e cinco por cento dos participantes apresentou epilepsia, 45% déficit intelectual e 25% autismo. Encontraram-se ainda manifestações clínicas de problemas de conduta, ansiedade e personalidade esquiva. Houve relação significativa entre déficit intelectual e as seguintes variáveis: número de medicamentos para controle da epilepsia (p=0,002), uso de benzodiazepínicos associados a anticonvulsivantes no tratamento da epilepsia (p=0,005) e autismo (p=0,008).Conclusões: Foi encontrada alta prevalência de epilepsia, déficit cognitivo e manifestações psiquiátricas, condizente com descrições da literatura atual. O déficit intelectual mostrou-se associado a um maior número de fármacos no controle de epilepsia e ao autismo.
Catalase Immobilized on Poly(Acrylic Acid-co-Vinyl Alcohol)
Authors: Popa Marcel , Bajan Nicu , Sunel Valeriu , Daranga Mihai
Published: June 2017

The paper studies the reaction of catalase’s immobilization on a synthetic polymer (copolymer of the acrylic acid with vinyl alcohol), through amidation of enzyme’s terminal amine groups with the lateral
carboxylic group of the macromolecular support, as activated by dicycloxexyl carbodiimide. The support, possessing the properties of a hydrogel, has been synthesized through copolymerization of the acrylic acid with vinyl acetate, followed by hydrolysis of the acetate groups to the hydroxylic groups. The influence of some reaction parameters (such as the activator/support and enzyme/support ratios, duration) on the efficiency of the enzyme’s coupling was studied. The coupling reactions were realized conformely to a centered, rotator, composed, second order experimental program, which permitted the establishment of the conditions necessary for obtaining a coupling product containing the highest amount of immobilized enzyme. Kinetic study of the reaction catalyzed by the coupling products has indirectly evidenced enzyme’s immobilization to the macromolecular support, and also, a sufficiently high catalytic activity of the enzymatic preparation obtained.
The Role of Reservoir Microflora in the Process of Oil Displacement with Combined Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Method
Authors: Svarovskaya L.I. , Altunina L.K.
Published: June 2017

A combined physico-chemical and microbiological method has been developed to enhance oil recovery. The method has been developed taking into account both oil properties and microbiological characteristics of the formation waters in White Tiger oil field. Total number of microflora in the formation water exceeded 2·107 cell/cm3. The solution of IKhN-KA system applied as a stimulating substrate increased the number of microflora by 5-6 orders. Due to active enzyme system microorganisms were capable to affect oil fixed on the porous rock. The contact of microorganisms with oil was accompanied with hydrocarbon destruction and with the accumulation of metabolism products. As a result rheological properties of oil were changed. During 10 days of microflora cultivation in contact with oil total biodestruction of n-alkanes in oil recovered from White Tiger oil field ranged from 76 to 81%. Filtration properties and oil-displacing capacity were studied using core reservoir models at 120 °C and at a pressure of 4 MPa under the conditions simulating those observed in White Tiger oil field. Porous volume of the model was 108.2 cm3, gas permeability averaged 0.712 D, core length - 26 cm. Oil displacement efficiency amounted to 57.4%. Using a combined physico-chemical and microbiological method one increased oil displacement efficiency by 14.2%.