bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wildauer Studiengang Bibliotheksinformatik Ein Plädoyer für das lebenslange Lernen
Authors: Seeliger Frank
Published: November 2018

Der Beitrag hinterfragt kritisch den Anspruch und die Möglichkeiten des lebenslangen Lernens aus einer festen Anstellung heraus und geht den Fragen nach, warum wir uns kontinuierlich und systematisch fortbilden müssen und welche Möglichkeiten dazu existieren. Als konkretes Beispiel wird der berufsbegleitende Masterstudiengang Bibliotheksinformatik kursorisch vorgestellt. Provozierend folgt der Beitrag der unausgesprochenen These, dass Informationseinrichtungen umso authentischer und überzeugender mit ihrem Servicespektrum im Bildungssektor auftreten, wenn ihre eigene Einstellung zum Lernen ein anregendes und proaktives Beispiel gibt.
Influence of Physical Fitness on Special Judo Fitness Test Performance: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis
Authors: Paulo Lopes-Silva João , Panissa Valéria Leme Gonçalves , Julio Ursula Ferreira , Franchini Emerson
Published: November 2018

Lopes-Silva, JP, Panissa, VLG, Julio, UF, and Franchini, E. Influence of physical fitness on Special Judo Fitness Test performance: a multiple linear regression analysis. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1732–1738, 2021—The purpose of this study was to identify the physical fitness variables that best predict Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT) performance. Thirty-five male experienced judo athletes took part in this study. All athletes performed 5 tests: upper- and lower-body cycle ergometer graded exercise tests; upper- and lower-body Wingate tests; and SJFT. The peak oxygen consumption (V̇o
2peak), maximum heart rate (HRmax), maximum aerobic power, and the variables corresponding to onset blood lactate accumulation (OBLA) were determined during the graded exercise tests. For the Wingate tests, peak power (PP) and mean power were used. Furthermore, the total number of throws, heart rate (HR) immediately and 1 minute after, and SJFT index were calculated. Four separated forward multiple linear regressions (forward model) were used to identify the physical fitness variables that best explained the SJFT variables. Upper-body V̇o
2peak (ml·min−1·kg−1) explained 27% of variance in the total number of throws, whereas an additional 7% was explained by upper-body PP. Upper-body HRmax explained 46% of the variance in the HR immediately after the SJFT, whereas lower-body HR at OBLA accounted for an additional 8%. Lower-body HRmax explained 21% of the variance in the HR 1 minute after the SJFT, whereas peak lactate ([La−]peak) after the lower-body graded exercise test accounted for an additional 12%. Upper-body V̇o
2peak (ml·min−1·kg−1) alone accounted for 15% of the variance in the SJFT index. Based on these results, the data suggest that physical fitness variables, derived from upper- and lower-body aerobic and anaerobic tests, have a small ability to predict the SJFT variables.
Iron deficiency anemia-related gut microbiota dysbiosis in infants and young children: A pilot study
Authors: Muleviciene Audrone , D’Amico Federica , Turroni Silvia , Candela Marco , Jankauskiene Augustina
Published: November 2018

Nutritional iron deficiency (ID) causes not only anemia but also malfunction of the entire human organism. Recently, a role of the gut microbiota has been hypothesized, but limited data are available especially in infants. Here, we performed a pilot study to explore the gut microbiota in 10 patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and 10 healthy controls aged 6–34 months. Fresh stool samples were collected from diapers, and the fecal microbiota was profiled by next-generation sequencing of the V3–V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA gene. Except for diet diversity, the breastfeeding status at the enrollment, the exclusive breastfeeding duration, and the introduction of complementary foods did not differ between groups. Distinct microbial signatures were found in IDA patients, with increased relative abundance of Enterobacteriaceae (mean relative abundance, patients vs. controls, 4.4% vs. 3.0%) and Veillonellaceae (13.7% vs. 3.6%), and reduced abundance of Coriobacteriaceae (3.5% vs. 8.8%) compared to healthy controls. A decreased Bifidobacteriaceae/Enterobacteriaceae ratio was observed in IDA patients. Notwithstanding the low sample size, our data highlight microbiota dysbalance in IDA worth for further investigations, aimed at unraveling the ID impact on the microbiome trajectory in early life, and the possible long-term consequences.
A pilot study of a group mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for smartphone addiction among university students
Authors: Lan Yukun , Ding Jiao-Er , Li Wei , Li Jiang , Zhang Yifei , Liu Mingbo , Fu Hua
Published: November 2018

Background and aims

Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been applied in behavioral addiction studies in recent years. However, few empirical studies using MBI have been conducted for smartphone addiction, which is prevalent among Chinese university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a group mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral intervention (GMCI) on smartphone addiction in a sample of Chinese university students.

Methods

Students with smartphone addiction were divided into a control group (n = 29) and an intervention group (n = 41). The students in the intervention group received an 8-week GMCI. Smartphone addiction was evaluated using scores from the Mobile Phone Internet Addiction Scale (MPIAS) and self-reported smartphone use time, which were measured at the baseline (1st week, T1), post-intervention (8th week, T2), the first follow-up (14th week, T3), and the second follow-up (20th week, T4).

Results

Twenty-seven students in each group completed the intervention and the follow-up. Smartphone use time and MPIAS scores significantly decreased from T1 to T3 in the intervention group. Compared with the control group, the intervention group had significantly less smartphone use time at T2, T3, and T4 and significantly lower MPIAS scores at T3.

Discussion and conclusion

This pilot study demonstrated that the GMCI could significantly alleviate smartphone addiction among university students.
Nem invazív lélegeztetés alkalmazása kritikus állapotú betegekben
Authors: Valkó Luca , Baglyas Szabolcs , Tamáska Eszter , Lorx András , Gál János
Published: November 2018

Abstract:

Introduction: The use of noninvasive ventilation has increased worldwide. Its mortality reducing benefit has been shown in several different conditions compared to invasive ventilation. Common counterarguments against the technique are its increased technical and caregiver requirements and increased mortality associated with treatment failure. Aim: The aim of our work was to describe our experiences with noninvasive ventilation in the intensive care unit. Method: We reviewed patient data from the Respiratory Intensive Care unit of Semmelweis University operated from 2014 to 2016. Statistical analysis was performed by Mann–Whitney U test and Z-test; odds ratio was calculated with χ-square test. Results: Out of the 301 patients analyzed, 147 received noninvasive ventilation. Noninvasive failure rate was 24.5%. The highest failure rate was associated with immunodeficiency associated pneumonia, interstitial lung disease and pneumonia (71.4%, 33.3% and 31.6%), while noninvasive ventilation was the most successful in cardiogenic pulmonary edema and hypercapnic respiratory failure (0 and 16.7% failure rate). Treatment failure was associated with significantly higher mortality (33.3%) compared to patients initially ventilated invasively (24.5%) and patients successfully treated with noninvasive ventilation (3.6%), resulting in a 2.65-fold mortality increase in invasively ventilated patients (OR = 2.65, 95% CI = 1.305–5.374, p = 0.009), and a 13.33-fold mortality increase in noninvasive failure patients (OR = 13.33; 95% CI 3.278–54.238; p<0.001). Outcome scores did not predict noninvasive failure. Conclusion: Noninvasive ventilation is a widely used, effective treatment mode which can improve the outcome in certain diseases compared to invasive ventilation. Noninvasive ventilation in incorrect indications could, however, lead to increased failure rates and mortality. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(45): 1831–1837.
Degeneratív és onkológiai indikációk alapján beültetett reverz vállprotézisek funkcionális kimenetelének összehasonlítása
Authors: Szatmári Attila , Benedek Balázs , Perlaky Tamás , Szalay Krisztián , Sallai Imre , Skaliczki Gábor , Szendrői Miklós , Antal Imre
Published: November 2018

Abstract:

Introduction: Several methods (bone graft, endoprosthesis) are used to reconstruct proximal humerus resections due to primary and metastatic tumours. One of the new procedures is the replacement of the joint surfaces and the removed proximal humerus end with reverse shoulder prosthesis, optionally supplemented with bone implantation (composite procedure) in the hope of achieving better shoulder function. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the shoulder function of the patient group operated by the above procedure with reverse prosthesis to a patient group operated by indication of degenerative shoulder disease (rotator cuff arthropathy). Method: The study involved 23 patients (13 men, 10 women) who were operated between 2012 and 2016 in our institution. Among them, 15 had rotator cuff arthropathy indication of reverse prosthesis, while in 8 cases, resection of the humerus and prosthesis implantation were performed due to tumour lesions. The average age of our patients was 62.5 years (17–82) and the average follow-up was 23.5 months (5–57). We performed physical examination, X-ray pictures on their operated arm, and data were recorded and analysed based on functional score systems. Results: The level of postoperative pain was almost the same in the two groups, but only the rotator cuff arthropathy group needed pain medications. In line with our expectations, we received slightly lower values by each of the three scoring systems in case of tumorous patients. The tumorous patients were satisfied with the results achieved. Conclusions: Following proximal humerus resections, reversed prosthesis implantation with occasional bone allografts is a reliable method of reconstruction, which approaches available functions and reliability as compared to non-tumour-indicating patients. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(45): 1838–1843.
EKG-gyöngyszem: a Brugada-jel
Authors: Tomcsányi János
Published: November 2018

Abstract:

An Asian patient was admitted with palpitation. The ECG showed coved-shaped type Brugada pattern with QRS-fragmentations. Early recognition and risk stratification are the most important issues in Brugada syndrome. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(45): 1848–1850.
KOMPETENSI GURU DAN KONTRIBUSINYA DALAM MEWUJUDKAN MADRASAH UNGGUL DI KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
Authors: Jamaludin Jamaludin , Hermawan A. Heris
Published: November 2018

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya kompetensi dalam meningkatkan kinerja dalam mewujudkan lembaga yang unggul. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi dan mendeskripsikan kontribusi kompetensi guru terhadap kinerja guru dalam membangun lembaga madrasah yang memiliki keunggulan. Penelitian ini bertitik tolak dari pemikiran bahwa keunggulan madrasah dapat diwujudkan dengan meningkatkan kompetensi dan kinerja guru. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan melalui observasi, wawancara, kuisioner dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa realitas kompetensi dan kinerja guru pada madrasah tsanawiyah As- Sa’adah, madrasah tsanawiyah Al- Irfan dan madrasah tsanawiyah Ma’arif di kabupaten Sumedang telah menggambarkan kompetensi guru yang baik kompetensi guru telah memberikan kontribusi yang penting bagi peningkatan kinerja guru pada madrasah, faktor pendukung kompetensi dan kinerja guru adalah kepemimpinan yang responsif, fasilitas yang memadai, motivasi dari guru yang tinggi. Faktor penghambat kompetensi dan kinerja guru adalah sarana dan prasarana yang masih kurang, kesejahteraan yang masih perlu ditingkatkan, Hasil kompetensi dan kinerja guru pada ketiga madrasah wujud dalam bentuk keunggulan dalam berbagai prestasi perlombaan yang diraih dan nilai akreditasi yang diperoleh A
MENUJU IMPLEMENTASI MOBILE ASSISTED LAGUAGE LEARNING (MALL): PENGGUNAAN SMART PHONE UNTUK PEMBELAJARAN KAMUS MONOLINGUAL BAHASA INGGRIS
Authors: Yudhiantara Rully Agung , Sugilar Hamdan
Published: November 2018

Penggunaan smartphone dan tren implementasi Mobile assisted Language learning banyak diteliti dan di publikasi di beberapa jurnal. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi bagaimana smart phone digunakan untuk mengakses kamus monolingual bahasa Inggris/ EMD dan  memfasilitasi pembelajaran bahasa. Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa mahasiswa bisa menggunakan smartphone untuk mengakses EMD dan menggunakan smartphone untuk mendukung proses belajar bahasa Inggris.
O PROCESSO DE ANÁLISE DA EVITABILIDADE DOS CASOS DE ÓBITO INFANTIL E FETAL: ESTUDO DE CASO ÚNICO
Authors: Ruoff Andriela Backes , Andrade Selma Regina de , Piccoli Talita
Published: November 2018

RESUMO Objetivo: evidenciar o processo de análise da evitabilidade dos casos de óbito infantil e fetal realizado por um Comitê municipal de uma capital do Sul do Brasil. Método: estudo de caso único com duas unidades integradas de análise, realizado com nove representantes institucionais de um comitê de prevenção de óbito infantil e fetal. A coleta dos dados ocorreu de forma triangulada por entrevista focada, observação direta não participante e pesquisa documental durante janeiro e abril de 2016. A análise foi realizada com técnica de construção da explanação. Resultados: o resumo do caso de óbito infantil e fetal evidencia-se como um instrumento de discussão. Os fatores que contribuem para a ocorrência do óbito infantil e fetal e as situações que desencadeiam os óbitos sintetizam o processo de análise do caso de óbito na perspectiva da evitabilidade. No processo de análise são utilizadas informações sobre percurso da gestante e da criança dentro da rede e nos três níveis de atenção à saúde. Conclusão: o processo de análise da evitabilidade dos casos de óbito infantil e fetal permite a compreensão dos fatores e situações que levam à sua ocorrência, possibilitando propor ações de saúde que possam contribuir para redução das taxas de mortalidade.
Influência de fatores individuais no uso de bibliotecas digitais: o caso do Portal de Periódicos da Capes
Authors: Fernandes Wesley Rodrigo , Cendón Beatriz Valadares
Published: November 2018

RESUMO Este artigo investigou usuários e não-usuários do Portal de Periódicos da Capes com o objetivo de identificar variáveis independentes determinantes para sua utilização ou não. Como procedimento metodológico foi adotado um web survey, enviado a 14.763 docentes de 17 universidades federais brasileiras, que continha questões referentes às características pessoais, características profissionais, suas atitudes em relação aos periódicos impressos versus eletrônicos e a descoberta dos motivos dos docentes ao utilizar a Internet. Os resultados observados indicam, no que diz respeito às características pessoais, que a variável sexo não é determinantes para a utilização do Portal. Já a variável idade apresenta-se como determinante para sua utilização. No que diz respeito às características profissionais ficou evidenciado que as variáveis área do conhecimento, universidade e formação acadêmica são determinantes para sua utilização, já a variável região geográfica não se apresentou como uma variável determinante para a utilização do Portal. Outro comportamento observado foi a preferência pelas duas formas impressa e eletrônica simultaneamente pela maioria dos respondentes. As três principais finalidades de uso da Internet indicadas pelos docentes são realizar pesquisas acadêmicas, acessar e-mail e fazer compras respectivamente. Recomenda-se pesquisas qualitativas para melhor entendimento de alguns dos resultados.
Práticas inovadoras nas bibliotecas escolares em Florianópolis: empreendedorismo cultural em foco
Authors: Duarte Thayná , Spudeit Daniela
Published: November 2018

RESUMO Esta pesquisa aborda a criatividade e as práticas inovadoras no contexto das bibliotecas escolares do município de Florianópolis. Dessa forma, conceitua criatividade, inovação, empreendedorismo e seus tipos, tendo como foco o empreendedorismo cultural, por caracterizar os empreendimentos planejados em bibliotecas escolares. Desta forma, teve como objetivo principal analisar as práticas inovadoras nas bibliotecas escolares públicas e privadas do município de Florianópolis. Possui caráter exploratório descritivo, com abordagem qualitativo-quantitativa. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de questionário online com os bibliotecários e responsáveis por bibliotecas escolares públicas registradas no site da Rede de Bibliotecas da Prefeitura do município de Florianópolis e escolas privadas afiliadas ao Sindicato das Escolas Particulares de Santa Catarina (SINEPE/SC). Além disso, foram apresentadas práticas inovadoras possíveis de executar nas bibliotecas escolares objetivando uma formação mais cidadã. Foi possível obter um panorama da situação atual do município em relação ao empreendedorismo cultural e práticas inovadoras realizadas pelas bibliotecas escolares. Conclui-se que alguns profissionais tem buscado modificar suas práticas de modo a atuar mais ativamente no ensino aprendizagem, entretanto, estas iniciativas ainda são tímidas e dependem de uma mudança proativa dos profissionais que em muitas situações deixam-se desmotivar pelas dificuldades não visualizando as possibilidades para empreender dentro das bibliotecas escolares. Almeja-se que este trabalho possa contribuir para despertar a mudança atitudinal necessária a estes profissionais, possibilitando assim, a transformação das bibliotecas.
Inteligência competitiva e capacidade de inovação: uma análise de uma indústria de classe mundial no setor automotivo de veículos pesados
Authors: Vidigal Frederico , Gonçalves Carlos Alberto , Silva Joaquim Ramos
Published: November 2018

Resumo O presente artigo objetivou analisar a Inteligência Competitiva no contexto da Inovação em uma indústria global do setor automotivo de veículos pesados. Procurou-se demonstrar até que ponto a inteligência competitiva tem sido tratada como um driver de inovação, no sentido de provocar mudanças no comportamento de uma empresa, envolvendo o lançamento de produtos e ações de pesquisa e desenvolvimento. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva utilizou-se de instrumentos de coleta como entrevistas em profundidade com gestores das áreas de “Inteligência Competitiva e de Mercado”, “Gestão Comercial e Operações”, “Gerência de Produto” da empresa além de pesquisa documental. Como resultados, detectou-se um latente investimento em novos produtos de base tecnológica, oriundos de parcerias com universidades européias, embasadas pela interação entre as atividades de Inteligência Competitiva e Inovação. Nesse contexto, ao mesmo tempo em que a indústria analisada demonstra sua busca constante por processos mais ágeis, são relatados processos aplicados no sentido de atingir o maior alinhamento com os mercados atendidos e até a antecipação de movimentos de inovação com base em sustentabilidade e eficiência operacional. Os estudos demonstraram ainda os esforços realizados pela empresa para entender a demanda de consumidores e a busca por informações e relacionamento duradouros com clientes.
Política arquivística de preservação digital: um estudo sobre sua aplicabilidade em instituições públicas federais
Authors: Silva William , Flores Daniel
Published: November 2018

Resumo O presente artigo apresenta parte dos resultados obtidos em uma pesquisa de mestrado sobre a preservação do patrimônio documental arquivístico da Federação Espírita do Grande do Sul (FERGS), desenvolvida no Programa de Pós-Graduação Profissional em Patrimônio Cultural da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (PPGPPC/UFSM). O objetivo geral da pesquisa é analisar a aplicação de estratégias de preservação para fins de elaboração de um Plano de Preservação do Patrimônio Documental Arquivístico da FERGS. Para subsidiar a referida pesquisa, optou-se pela realização de um levantamento de dados que identificasse políticas arquivísticas sobre preservação digital e como ela se efetivaria nas instituições, para que fosse possível analisar o universo da referida instituição, a FERGS. O resultado desse levantamento de dados, realizado em cinquenta e cinco instituições públicas brasileiras, mostrou que boa parte delas, ou seja, cerca de noventa e um por cento, não possui uma política arquivística de preservação digital e nenhuma delas possui um Plano de Preservação Digital que efetivasse essa política. Isso mostra que as políticas públicas sobre preservação digital emanadas pelo Arquivo Nacional não estão sendo efetivamente implantadas dentro das instituições públicas federais, corroborando para o desenvolvimento de ações para a melhoria desse cenário.
Association between religiosity and happiness in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis
Authors: Siqueira Janaína , Fernandes Natália Maria , Moreira-Almeida Alexander
Published: November 2018

Abstract Objectives: Religiosity/spirituality (R/S) seems to be a relevant factor in chronic diseases adaptation, but there is a lack of studies involving chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to investigate the association between R/S and happiness among CKD patients on hemodialysis and whether Sense of Coherence (SC) mediates this possible association. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in two renal replacement therapy centers in Brazil, involving 161 adults on hemodialysis. Linear regressions were performed to evaluate the association between R/S (predicting variable measured with Duke Religious Index - DUREL) and happiness (outcome variable), adjusted for sociodemographic, clinical, and some laboratory variables. Later, SC was added to the model to test the possible mediating effect. Results: Most patients (91.20%) reported some religious affiliation. Private Religiosity (PR) (β = 0.53; 95% CI = 0.01 a 1.06), Intrinsic Religiosity (IR) (β = 0.48; 95% CI = 0.18 a 0.79), and SC (β = 0.11; 95% CI = -0.09 a 0.15) correlated with higher levels of happiness, controlling for clinical and sociodemographic variables. When SC was included in the model, IR (β = 0.34; 95% CI = 0.07 to 0.60) and SC (β = 0.11; 95% CI = 0.08 to 0.14) remained significantly. No clinical or sociodemographic variable correlated with happiness. Conclusions: Patients on hemodialysis showed high levels of R/S, which correlated with higher happiness levels. Clinical and sociodemographic variables were not correlated with patients' happiness. Psychosocial variables such as R/S and SC are potential key targets for interventions to promote better survival quality among CKD patients.
Hypertension in patients on dialysis: diagnosis, mechanisms, and management
Authors: Bucharles Sérgio Gardano Elias , Wallbach Krissia K.S. , Moraes Thyago Proença de , Pecoits-Filho Roberto
Published: November 2018

Abstract Hypertension (blood pressure > 140/90 mm Hg) is very common in patients undergoing regular dialysis, with a prevalence of 70-80%, and only the minority has adequate blood pressure (BP) control. In contrast to the unclear association of predialytic BP recordings with cardiovascular mortality, prospective studies showed that interdialytic BP, recorded as home BP or by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in hemodialysis patients, associates more closely with mortality and cardiovascular events. Although BP is measured frequently in the dialysis treatment environment, aspects related to the measurement technique traditionally employed may be unsatisfactory. Several other tools are now available and being used in clinical trials and in clinical practice to evaluate and treat elevated BP in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. While we wait for the ongoing review of the CKD Blood Pressure KIDGO guidelines, there is no guideline for the dialysis population addressing this important issue. Thus, the objective of this review is to provide a critical analysis of the information available on the epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and the main pillars involved in the management of blood pressure in stage 5-D CKD, based on current knowledge.
Социально-экономические условия повышения качества трудовой жизни в современной России
Authors: Меньшикова Ольга Ивановна
Published: November 2018

Рассматривается комплекс социально-экономических условий повышения качества трудовой жизни с позиций различных участников трудовых отношений. Показана взаимосвязь государственной и корпоративной социальной политики в процессе достижения более высоких показателей качества трудовой жизни в России.
Развитие профессиональных и личностных компетенций как фактор профориентации молодежи
Authors: Петрова Алла Михайловна , Петрова Светлана Александровна
Published: November 2018

Современные подходы к профориентации молодежи требуют учета факторов личностного роста и мотивации школьников и студентов для вовлечения их в профессию и обеспечение развития профессиональных компетенций.
Моделирование учебного процесса: технологии работы с определениями
Authors: Борисенко Виталий Павлович
Published: November 2018

Представленный системный подход обучения технологиям работы с определениями (понятийный диктант, синквейн, письмо по кругу) позволяет реализовать педагогические задачи и обучить студентов навыкам формулирования определений. Впервые приведена авторская методика конструирования определений.
The Maglev-systems on the basis of trestle of arch type
Authors: Sundukov Evgeny Yu. , Selivanov Leonid F. , Sundukova Veronika E.
Published: November 2018

Aim: To show that the trestle of arch type allows to realize various limiters of movements of the levitating vehicles.
Methods: Patent search, comparison with analogs, system approach.
Results: Options of designs of trestles for freight and passenger traffic are offered.
Conclusion: In all cases it is necessary to look for a compromise between achievement of the goal of functioning of maglev-system and costs of its construction and service.
Anaphoric Reference to Entities and Places in Literal and Metaphorical Contexts
Authors: Mackenzie J. Lachlan
Published: November 2018

This article reports on corpus research into the occurrence of [from + anaphor]. Developing distinctions derived from the typology of entities and qualities in Functional Grammar as well as the notion of metaphoricality found in the work of Lakoff, we find that in the syntactic context chosen for analysis the anaphor there is applied when the language-user conceives of the antecedent as a metaphorical place, whereas the occurrence of anaphoric it indicates a non-metaphorical conceptualization. The suggestion is advanced that choice of anaphor could be used as a test for metaphoricality where the source domain is location or movement in space.
Comparative study of anterior tucking and cartilage support tympanoplasty with respect to graft uptake and hearing outcome
Authors: Shanbag Raghunath , Arunkumar J. S. , Chand M. Sarath , Garag Santosh S.
Published: November 2018

Background: Tympanic membrane perforation in chronic otitis media exposes the middle ear mucosa to exogenous source of infection and also produces conductive hearing loss. To overcome this problem various surgical techniques of tympanoplasty using different graft materials have been tried with varying degrees of success rate. The purpose of this study was to compare anterior tucking and cartilage support tympanoplasty with respect to graft uptake and hearing outcome.

Methods: This prospective study comprised of 50 consecutive patients with chronic otitis media of tubo tympanic type during October 2015 to September 2017, which were divided into two groups. Group A (25 patients) underwent type 1 tympanoplasty with anterior tucking method, Group B (25 patients) underwent type 1 tympanoplasty with cartilage support. The primary result was measured in view of graft uptake & hearing capacity outcome at 6 months post operatively by performing pure tone audiometry.  

Results: In anterior tucking tympanoplasty group out of 25 patients, the graft uptake was good in 22 patients and 23 patients showed good improvement in hearing, while in cartilage support tympanoplasty group all the 25 patients the graft uptake was good and all showed good hearing improvement postoperatively. In our study both the groups have significant hearing improvement and in cartilage support tympanoplasty results were better.

Conclusions: The aim of tympanoplasty is to treat middle ear and tympanic membrane defects. In this study we subjected the patients for anterior tucking and cartilage support tympanoplasty for two different groups respectively and both methods showed significant hearing improvement.
Gestão democrática X desempenho no ENEM: Um estudo em escolas da capital do Amapá
Authors: Oliveira Letícia Uane  Avis de , Costa Alan Carlos Pereira , Ubirajara Gustavo Magno  de  Oliveira , Mendonça Cláudio Márcio  Campos de
Published: November 2018

O presente artigo investigou a influência da Gestão Escolar democrática no desempenho dos alunos de escolas públicas em Macapá/AP no Exame nacional do ensino médio (ENEM). Com base nisso, o artigo teve como objetivo geral comparar os modelos de gestão das melhores e piores escolas de uma capital da região amazônica de acordo com o ranking do ENEM, de acordo com 4 elementos da gestão democrática. Para tanto, foi elaborado um instrumento de coleta de dados utilizando questões com enfoque em participação, autonomia e transparência, e posteriores entrevistas com os gestores das escolas públicas que obtiveram melhores e piores desempenhos no Exame. Os resultados obtidos na pesquisa, evidenciam que a Gestão Escolar influencia de maneira positiva no desempenho dos alunos e nas suas respectivas notas no ENEM, sendo que as escolas com as notas mais elevadas apresentam maiores níveis de participação e transparência.
Lamb rearing practices of sheep rearers in arid and semiarid region of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Choudhary M.L. , Choudhary V.K. , Singh V. , Choudhary P. , Kumar V.
Published: November 2018

The data were collected from 120 sheep rearers selected from 8 villages of two Tehsil of Bikaner District. The information was collected from respondents on lamb rearing of sheep rearers by an interview schedule. Flock size was affected significantly by immediate cleaning of lamb after birth and not affected by rest of lamb rearing practices. Maximum sheep keepers at 70.83 per cent were not aware about cleaning of lamb after birth and only 6.67 per cent were well aware about disinfection of navel cord. Colostrum feeding to lamb and suckling of lamb for more than 3 month was practiced by 99.17 and 58.33 per cent sheep rearers, respectively. About 70.83 per cent respondents were not aware about control of external parasites. Isolation of Lamb was not followed by 99.17 per cent respondents.
Health care practices adopted by goat keepers in north-west semi-arid region of Rajasthan
Authors: Kumar V. , Bais Basant , Singh V. , Choudhar P. , Choudhary M.L.
Published: November 2018

A survey was conducted to study the health care practices adopted by goat keepers in north-west semi arid region of Rajasthan. The health care practices followed in experimental area by the respondents viz. use of veterinary facilities, isolation of sick animal, deworming, vaccination, sanitization of shed and control of external parasite, was not significantly affected by flock size. The 58.33 % respondents were not familiar with use of veterinary facilities and 53.33 % did not isolate their animals during sickness. Awareness towards deworming and vaccination against contagious diseases by the respondents were 68.34% and 10 % respectively in studied area but most of goat keepers (81.66%) were adopted sanitization practices in goat shed. The control of external parasites was practiced by 58.33 % of the respondents surveyed either through dipping (10%) or through dusting (43.33%).
Comparative analysis of efficacy and longevity of various pheromone baited Septa for the control of gram pod borer
Authors: Varshney Kalpana
Published: November 2018

Pheromones are species specific chemicals which are biodegradable, eco-friendly, chemically safe, and required in ultra low dosages and used as efficient tool for insect pest management. Efficiency of pheromone traps used for pest control depends on air borne pheromone stimulus, in specific ratio and concentration released from septa. Field longevity of synthetic lures for Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctudae) and efficacy of different septa were evaluated by mass trapping experiments in Pantnagar, India. The longevity (shelf life) of septa impregnated with pheromone components (Hexadecenol) and 97:3 blend (Z-11-hexadecenal and Z-9-Hexadecenal) were studied by gas chromatographic estimation of the residual pheromone remaining on the septa at different time interval and temperature conditions. The rubber eraser septum is found to be most effective one. This study is helpful to popularize the pheromone technology in farmers as they can store the already loaded septa and use them for control of H.armigera.
Effect of promising Indian varieties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum ) on yield attributed, yield and its economics
Authors: Meena R.S. , Lal Gopal , Meena N.K.
Published: November 2018

India is known for seed spices country and also called seed bowl of the world. Fenugreek is the main crop among the seed spices. A research experiment was conducted on 18 varieties of fenugreek during Rabi season of 2017 at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer in DUS experiment. On the basis of result obtained, fenugreek variety Ajmer Methi-1given significantly highest plant height (52.2cm) followed by Gujarat Methi-2 (48.6 cm.), Hisar Sonali (46.7cm.), Lam Selection-1 (45.1 cm.). Highest primary branches were observed in Rajendra Kanti (5.3). Highest secondary branches were observed in Coimbatore-2 (6.3). Maximum average pod length was recorded in Ajmer Methi-1 (12.9 cm). Maximum pod per plant was recorded in Azad Methi-1(62.2). Maximum number of seeds per pod was recorded in Rajasthan Methi-143 (16.5). Highest test weight was recorded in Ajmer Methi-1(21.4g.). Among the yield of 18 varieties of fenugreek Rajasthan Methi -1 was obtained highest yield 33.3 q/ha followed by Rajasthan Methi -143(33.0) Gujarat Methi (31.3.0), Ajmer Methi -1(30.7) Ajmer Methi -2 (30.0) q/ha. The average yield was recorded 24 q/h and total expenditure per hectare was recorded Rs. 30,000/-. Total gross income Rs. 72,000/-, net return 32,000/- were recorded and B:C ratio was estimated 1:2.37. It means we spent one rupee and get 2 rupees 37 paise.
Effects of weed management on yield attributes and yield of different varieties of barley.
Authors: Singh Smita , Singh Satish , Singh A. K.
Published: November 2018

A research experiment was conducted during rabi season 2010 and 2011 in AICW and BIP, College of Agriculture, Rewa (M.P.). Results revealed that weed free plot and variety Jyoti gave significantly higher yield 4.084 t/ha as compared to other treatments.
Single-tube duplex-PCR for specific detection and differentiation of Brucella abortus S19 vaccine strain from other Brucella spp
Authors: Das Aparajita , Kumar Bablu , Chakravarti Soumendu , Singh Karam Pal , . Abhishek , Ekici Garima Shrinet Tanritanir
Published: November 2018

A simple single-tube duplex-PCR assay was optimized for rapid and sensitive detection and differentiation of Brucella abortus (B.abortus) S19 vaccine strain from other Brucella spp.(B.abortus 544,B abortus S99,B.melitensis 16M,B.suis).This assay was optimized using two primer pairs that were designed, one targeting genus specific multicopy IS711 and another eryC for the development of the duplex-PCR assay. Specificity of the assay was assessed using DNA templates from various Brucella species (B.abortus, B.melitensis, B.suis) and non Brucella bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Pasteurella multocida, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Citrobacter freundii, E. coli, Salmonella enteritidis, Campylobacter jejuni and Listeria monocytogenes. The assay was also evaluated on spiked milk samples with known B.abortus cultures. The assay was able to detect up to 2.47 x 103CFU of B. abortus S99 organism in spiked milk sample. The assay was further validated in 53 clinical specimens (aborted foetal stomach content). Results confirm that Single tube duplex-PCR assay was useful for early and rapid detection and differentiation of B. abortus vaccine strain S19 from other Brucella spp in milk as well as in clinical specimen.
Effect of I/M Se and Vit E administration combined with cooler hours feeding regime on milk production in buffaloes in hot–humid climate of Bundelkhand region.
Authors: Kumar Sandip , Singh S.K. , Srivastava A.K.
Published: November 2018

A farm experiment was carried out to assess the effect of vitamin E and selenium I/M injection on performance of buffaloes during heat stress period in Tikamgarh district of Bundelkhand Agroclimatic zone. A total of 24 animals (80±10 days postpartum and 650±25 kg body weight) were randomly divided in to 3 treatments with 8 buffaloes in each group in a completely randomized design and received a balance feed as per BIS 1992 (Type-II). T2 group was injected with 10 ml from a solution of vitamin E and selenium after interval of 10 days and T3 group was injected I/M with 10 ml from solution of vitamin E and selenium after interval of 15 days. Dry matter intake and milk yield and milk composition in T2 and T3 was observed to be higher (P>0.05) than control group. The respiration rate and pulse rate were observed to be significantly higher (P>0.05) in T1 group than T2 and T3, rectal temperature was also significantly higher in T1 (P>0.05). Thermal heat index was also calculated and reported in this study.
Comparison of vaginal microbial community structure of beef cattle between luteal phase and follicular phase
Authors: Wang Jun , Liu Chang , Nesengani Lucky T. , Gong Yongsheng , Yang Yujiang , Yang Lianyu , Lu Wenfa
Published: November 2018

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the vaginal microbial community structure in beef cattle between follicular and luteal phase. Fifteen healthy beef cattle were subjected to an estrus synchronization protocol, and vaginal samples were collected in the follicular and luteal phases. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) and real-time PCR were used to determine the vaginal community structure. The results showed that the vaginal microflora of beef cattle mainly comprised of Aerococcus vaginalis, Aerococcus viridans, Haemophilus somnus, Streptococcus pluranimalium, Psychrobacter marincola, Escherichia coli, and Sphingomonas roseiflava. There was no significant difference in the total number of bacteria in the vaginas of beef cattle between the follicular and luteal phase. The quantity of vaginal Streptococcus spp. in the luteal phase was significantly higher than in the follicular phase, while the number of vaginal Lactobacillus spp. in the follicular phase was significantly higher than in the luteal phase. The results indicated that there was moderate significant difference in the structure of the vaginal microbial community in beef cattle between the luteal phase and follicular phase.
Hepatorenal arterial resistive and pulsatility indexes in dogs with ascites
Authors: Gonul Remzi , Koenhemsi Lora , Bayrakal Alper , Yildiz Kutay , Bahceci Taner , Or Mehmet Erman , Uysal Abdülkadir
Published: November 2018

Ascites is one of the complications in cirrhosis. Prognosis depends on systemic hemodynamics. This study was designed for determination of the liver and kidney hemodynamics in dogs with ascites via Doppler Ultrasonography (USG). 20 dogs with ascites and 10 healthy dogs were included. CBC, biochemical profile, USG and Doppler measurement were taken. Increased hepatic and renal RI and PI were statistically significant (p Less than 0,01-0,001). There were positive correlations between ALP and hepatic PI, between urea and renal RI, negative correlations between ALP and renal RI, between creatinine and hepatic and renal PI values (p less than 0,05-0,01). In conclusion, liver and kidney Doppler findings will help determination of the prognosis and implementation of effective treatment.
A three-dimensional reconstruction of the scapula in the red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Authors: Ozkadif Seman , Haligur Ayse , Eke Emrullah
Published: November 2018

In the last years multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) images were used in morphometric measurement of the scapula. The present study was aimed to reveal morphometrical aspects and morphometric differences between sexes regarding the scapula via three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction performed by using MDCT images of the fox scapula. Twelve adult red foxes (6 each of male and female) were used for this study. The high resolution images of the scapula were obtained by using a general diagnostic MDCT. The images obtained by MDCT were stacked and overlaid to reconstruct the 3D model of the scapula by using 3D modeling software (Mimics 13.1). Some morphometric measurements were taken from the reconstructed models of the scapula. The statistical analysis of data was performed for both sexes. Based on the 3D reconstructed scapula, the differences of the scapular measurements between male and female red fox were statistically significant (p less than 0.05). Some morphometrical differences of the scapula were revealed in both sexes of red fox. These results were compared with other studies in the literature and they emphasize the morphologic diversities among species. This study may contribute to improve the knowledge related to the anatomy of the red fox.
New Resolution Strategies for Multi-scale Reaction Waves: Optimal Time Operator Splitting and Space Adaptive Multiresolution
Authors: Duarte Max , Massot Marc , Laurent Frédérique , Descombes Stéphane , Tenaud Christian , Dumont Thierry , Louvet Violaine
Published: November 2018

We tackle the numerical simulation of reaction-diffusion equations modeling multi-scale reac- tion waves. This type of problems induces peculiar difficulties and potentially large stiffness which stem from the broad spectrum of temporal scales in the nonlinear chemical source term as well as from the presence of large spatial gradients in the reaction fronts, spatially very lo- calized. In this paper, we introduce a new resolution strategy based on time operator splitting and space adaptive multiresolution in the context of very localized and stiff reaction fronts. Based on recent theoretical studies of numerical analysis, such a strategy leads to a splitting time step which is not restricted neither by the fastest scales in the source term nor by restric- tive diffusive step stability limits, but only by the physics of the phenomenon. We thus aim at solving accurately complete models including all time and space scales of the phenomenon, considering large simulation domains with conventional computing resources. The efficiency is evaluated through the numerical simulation of configurations which were so far out of reach of standard methods in the field of nonlinear chemical dynamics for 2D spiral waves and 3D scroll waves as an illustration. Future extensions of the proposed strategy are finally discussed.
The EasySOC Project: A Rich Catalog of Best Practices for Developing Web Service Applications∗
Authors: Rodriguez Juan Manuel , Crasso Marco , Mateos Cristian , Zunino Alejandro , Campo Marcelo
Published: November 2018

The Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) paradigm has gained a lot of attention in the software in- dustry since SOC represents a novel way of architecting distributed applications. SOC is mostly materialized via Web Services, which allow developers to expose their application as building blocks for other applications by defining a clear and public interface. Although conceptually and technologically mature, SOC still lacks adequate development support from a methodological point of view. We present the EasySOC project: a catalog of guidelines to build service-oriented applications and services. This catalog synthesizes best SOC development practices that arise as a result of several years of research in fundamental SOC-related topics, namely WSDL-based technical specification, Web Service discovery and Web Service outsourcing. In addition, we describe a plug-in for the Eclipse IDE that has been implemented to simplify the utilization of the guidelines. We believe that the practical nature of the guidelines, the empirical evidence that supports them, and the availability of IDE-integrated tools that enforces them will help software practitioners to rapidly exploit our ideas for building real SOC applications.
Model-based development of security requirements
Authors: Fernandez Eduardo B. , Mujica Sergio
Published: November 2018

We present a model-based approach using two dimensions to propagate security restrictions: along the lifecycle and along the architectural levels. We apply security patterns to perform this propagation. We believe that this double propagation can be very effective for security and reliability. This approach can also facilitate the security analysis of the system and can be used to verify compliance with regulations. We have developed a methodology to apply these ideas and we are extending it to make it more powerful, in particular to increase its level of security and to add to it also reliability concerns. The extensions include two new metamodels for security requirements and a validation approach.
Revisiting the design and implementation of GAVIS: J-GAVIS
Authors: Bozzo Manuel , Gutiérrez Martín , Bozzo Tomás
Published: November 2018

GAVIS (Genetic Algorithm based Voice Imitation System), [1], is a system whose purpose is to find a set of effects to imitate voice signals. The system is based on Genetic Algo- rithms and Fourier Transforms. Although GAVIS proves to be effective, some deficiencies were found, and amongst them was the execution speed of the system. It is to improve such deficiencies that a new version of the system was designed and implemented. In this paper, we present the foundations for GAVIS’ construction and a new and improved design and implementation of GAVIS (J-GAVIS) and describe its new features.
Application of Bio-inspired Metaheuristics in the Data Clustering Problem
Authors: Colanzi Thelma Elita , Guez Assunção Wesley Klewerton , Ramirez Pozo Aurora Trinidad , Kochem Vendramin Ana Cristina B. , Barros Pereira Diogo Augusto , Zorzo Carlos Alberto , De Paula Filho Pedro Luis
Published: November 2018

Clustering analysis includes a number of different algorithms and methods for grouping objects by their similar characteristics into categories. In recent years, considerable effort has been made to improve such algorithms performance. In this sense, this paper explores three different bio-inspired metaheuristics in the clustering problem: Genetic Algorithms (GAs), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), and Artificial Immune Systems (AIS). This paper proposes some refinements to be applied to these metaheuristics in order to improve their performance in the data clustering problem. The performance of the proposed algorithms is compared on five different numeric UCI databases. The results show that GA, ACO and AIS based algorithms are able to efficiently and automatically forming natural groups from a pre-defined number of clusters.
POLODIMORPHIC DIFFERENCES OF INDICATORS OF THE HEALTH LEVEL AND ADAPTATION POTENTIAL IN STUDENTS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF THE PHYSICAL CULTURE PROFILE
Authors: Mandrikov V. B. , Samusev R. P. , Zubareva E. V. , Rudaskova E. S. , Adelshina G. A.
Published: November 2018

The study of the polydiomorphic differences of the integral indicators of the level of health and the adaptive potential of the students of the higher educational institution of the physical culture profile was carried out. It was concluded that the level of the health in girls is higher than that of young men, but at the same time, their adaptation reserves are somewhat lower, which can lead to disruption of adaptation, despite higher initial health indicators.