bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A justificativa da Pedagogia do oprimido 50 anos depois: elementos para uma necessária reflexão ontológica
Authors: Chabalgoity Diego
Published: October 2018

Este artigo tem como objetivo trazer contribuições para uma reflexão ontológica necessária aos educadores populares de nosso tempo. Será analisado o primeiro capítulo da Pedagogia do oprimido, intitulado “Justificativa da Pedagogia do oprimido”. Utilizando matrizes marxistas e decoloniais, são abordados os seguintes pontos: o contexto em que se insere a Pedagogia do oprimido, determinante para seu caráter decolonial e marxista; o conceito de “duração” da dialeticidade permanência-mudança, fundamentação necessária à discussão ontológica proposta; e à guisa de conclusão, uma breve reflexão sobre a atualidade da justificativa da Pedagogia do oprimido, que se mostra como obra indispensável à formação da identidade do educador popular.
50 anos da Pedagogia do oprimido: reflexões sobre (re) existência no Brasil e na América Latina
Authors: Vasconcelos Valéria Oliveira de , Brandão Carlos Rodrigues
Published: October 2018

No presente artigo nos propomos a levantar reflexões sobre como a Pedagogia do Oprimido contribui para seguirmos pensando nossa existência. Problematizando sobre nossas vidas sociais organizamos o texto em oito partes: após notas iniciais e breve apresentação traçamos algumas ponderações sobre qual a “cara” de nosso povo e de nosso país; em seguida traçamos considerações sobre o contexto atual e a contemporaneidade das proposições de Freire; na quinta parte nos perguntamos sobre temores e elementos que vêm conformando, na luta e na resistência, nossa identidade; na sexta parte trazemos à tona algumas costuras entre a educação bancária e a falácia de um projeto de escola amordaçada. Tradição, família e propriedade são tematizadas na sétima parte para, finalmente, apontarmos anúncios possíveis.
Educação Integral: proposta para uma educação popular
Authors: Alvarenga Juliana Godói , Quintanilha Clarissa Moura
Published: October 2018

O presente artigo tem como foco a compreensão ideológica e filosófica dos caminhos iniciais na perspectiva da formação da classe trabalhadora. Baseado no pressuposto teórico-metodológico de Paulo Freire (2005) e Darcy Ribeiro (1986) enveredados pela consolidação de uma política educacional que busca compreender o caminho percorrido para os atuais posicionamentos sobre a educação popular. A relação entre a Educação Integral e formação da classe popular sempre esteviram intimamente ligadas. Ao refletirmos a ideologia da Educação Brasileira como consolidada através dos Centros Integrados de Educação Pública (CIEPs) por Darcy Ribeiro, observamos que a educação em tempo integral está problematizada em sua gênese na educação popular. Todo seu processo tem a ferramenta para um posicionamento dialógico, inclinados para que possamos entender o panorama atual da educação pública, gratuita e para a classe popular.
A prática pedagógica em Paulo Freire 50 anos depois da Pedagogia do Oprimido: indignação, esperança e uma pergunta - como educar para construção do inédito viável?
Authors: Marinho Ângela Maria Andrade , Silva André Hellvig da
Published: October 2018

Este artigo trata dos desafios da Educação Libertadora - fundamentos em Paulo Freire: Pedagogia do Oprimido, no que se refere à Prática educativa no século XXI e, por conseguinte, apresenta  referenciais defendidos por ele, que de forma dialética, remete-nos a repensar, 50 anos depois, os gargalos que dificultam fazer Educação de qualidade no Brasil, em especial, aquela cujos resultados tenham repercussão positiva para a sociedade, para a coletividade, resultante de uma práxis  conscientizadora e emancipadora. Partimos de um aporte teórico bibliográfico, cuja análise objetiva chamar a atenção dos profissionais da educação, para a necessidade urgente de pensar criticamente a educação do século XXI, a função das Instituições de Ensino, principalmente, o perfil de egressos que desejamos formar para atuar no contexto educacional deste 3º milênio, a partir dos pressupostos do Paradigma Crítico Progressista, uma abordagem em Freire que, na sua Pedagogia do Oprimido, introduz idéias ainda hoje atuais, pois são muitos os oprimidos e excluídos sociais e poucos os que fazem da sua palavra a sua prática.
A educação brasileira na primeira onda laica: do império a república
Authors: Sepulveda José Antonio Miranda
Published: October 2018

No Livro  "A EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA NA PRIMEIRA ONDA LAICA: DO IMPÉRIO A REPÚBLICA" o autor analisa com muita precisão, desde o período que antecede a independência do Brasil, os debates feitos por diferentes atores políticos acerca da laicidade. Observa-se uma concentração maior de análise no período que vai da segunda metade do século XIX a proclamação da república, abarcando ainda seus desdobramentos na Primeira República. Por fim, gostaria de destacar que esta resenha é um convite para os leitores abraçarem este livro cativante e competente. Uma pesquisa profunda, rigorosa e exemplar foi realizada, por isso merece ser lida e debatida pelo campo educacional.
Performance Evaluation of Manure Nitrogen Output Models Suitable for Lactating Dairy Cows in China
Authors: Dong Ruilan , Dong Hongmin , Beauchemin Karen A. , Xin Hongwei
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Manure nitrogen (N) output from dairy cattle is a major environmental concern in China. Various empirical models are available to predict manure N output from dairy cattle, but the accuracy and precision of these models has not been assessed for Chinese conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of extant models that predict different forms of manure N output for lactating dairy cows in China with the aim of identifying the best-fit and most suitable prediction models. A total of 35 empirical models were evaluated for their ability to predict N excretion of dairy cows in China fed a wide range of diets. The data set consisted of 99 treatment means from 32 publications with information on animal and dietary characteristics and N output flows. Performance of the models was evaluated using root mean square prediction error (RMSPE) and concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) analysis. A model (eq. 19) based on N intake (NI) was selected as best for predicting fecal N excretion (RMSPE = 15.8% and CCC = 0.75). Another model that also used NI as an input variable was most suitable for predicting urinary N (RMSPE = 26.0% and CCC = 0.63, eq. 14) and total N (RMSPE = 15.8% and CCC = 0.81, eq. 31). Models predicting urinary urea N (UUN) and urinary N / total N performed poorly. Overall, the deviation of the regression line from the equality line (y = x line) for even the best-fit urinary, fecal, and total N excretion models demonstrated the need to develop improved models for use under Chinese conditions. Using N output data from dairy cows in China to develop manure N output models may help improve environmental stewardship of the dairy industry in China. Keywords: Dairy cows, Evaluation, Manures, Model performance, Nitrogen excretion.
Use of CSM-CROPGRO-Cotton to Determine the Agronomic and Economic Value of Irrigation to Upland Cotton Production in North and South Carolina
Authors: Spivey Todd A. , Wilkerson Gail G. , Buol Gregory S. , Edmisten Keith L. , Barnes Edward M.
Published: October 2018

Abstract. Although prior research has shown that irrigation can increase cotton fiber yields in coastal plain soils of the Carolinas, only 2.7% of North Carolina’s and 7.8% of South Carolina’s planted hectares are irrigated, compared to 39% nationally. Little research has addressed the impact of compacted subsurface soil layers on the value of irrigation. Economic analysis of irrigation is also difficult due to the lack of long-term irrigation data for the region. The objectives of this study were to adapt the CSM-CROPGRO-Cotton simulation model to production conditions in the coastal plain of the Carolinas and use it to evaluate both the agronomic and economic value of irrigation to upland cotton production. Field data collected near Lewiston-Woodville, North Carolina, in 2015-2016 were used in model calibration and validation. Soil profiles were established using historical weather and cotton yield data for 16 cotton-producing counties in North and South Carolina from 1979 to 2015. Soil profiles were fit both with and without a root-restrictive (compacted) layer for each county. To evaluate the value of irrigation for these counties, simulations were conducted using ten irrigation levels, including non-irrigated, triggered when plant-available water (PAW) reached a maximum allowable depletion of 50%. The economic analysis made use of Cotton Incorporated’s Cotton Irrigation Decision Aid to determine the economic feasibility of irrigation using investment analysis tools such as cash flow, payback period, and net present value (NPV). Predicted agronomic and economic responses to irrigation were strongly dependent on seasonal rainfall. Fiber yield of non-irrigated cotton was reduced by more than 10% of fully irrigated cotton yield in more than 70% of the site-years simulated. This study suggests that irrigation is a feasible investment for cotton producers in North and South Carolina, as positive average cash flows and NPVs were observed over all counties and soils evaluated. Keywords: Cotton, CROPGRO, Crop simulation model, Economic analysis, Irrigation, Water use efficiency, Yield loss.
Outcomes of urgent suspicion of head and neck cancer referrals in Glasgow
Authors: Douglas CM , Carswell V , Montgomery J
Published: October 2018

Introduction

Primary care patients with a suspected head and neck cancer are referred through the urgent suspicion of cancer referral pathway. Rates of cancer detection through this pathway are low. Evidence surrounding the pathway of these patients is lacking. This study aimed to determine the outcome of urgent suspicion of cancer referrals for head and neck cancer.

Methods and methods

All head and neck cancer urgent suspicion of cancer referrals in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde between June 2015 and May 2016 were analysed in regard to their clinical pathway.

Results

There were 2116 urgent suspicion of cancer referrals in the one-year period. The overall cancer rate was 235 (11.8%), compared with 152 (7.6%) that resulted in a primary head and neck cancer diagnosis. Of the total, 851 (42.6%) were reassured and discharged after one clinic appointment; 536 (26.8%) were followed up for suspected benign pathology and 436 (21.8%) were actively investigated for cancer.

Conclusion

A significant proportion of patients attending urgent suspicion of cancer clinic appointments can be seen and discharged in one clinic appointment, provided there is same day imaging available. Cancer identification rates through urgent suspicion of cancer pathways remain low.
Ipsilateral nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and delayed palsy of the contralateral recurrent laryngeal nerve in a case of third-time reoperative thyroid surgery
Authors: Wijerathne S , Goh X , Parameswaran R
Published: October 2018

The occurrence of nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve and delayed nerve palsy of the contralateral nerve occurring simultaneously has never been described. A 67-year-old woman underwent reoperative completion thyroidectomy for enlarging thyroid nodules with recurrent hyperthyroidism and obstructive symptoms. Preoperative computed tomography of the neck showed a large compressive goitre with an aberrant right subclavian artery.

At surgery, a type 1 nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve was found and inadvertently transected due to dense adhesions. It was repaired with ansa cervicalis graft. A fully preserved and functional recurrent laryngeal nerve was seen on the contralateral side at the end of surgery. However, the patient developed a delayed palsy on day 4 of the recurrent laryngeal nerve requiring a tracheostomy. Following successful speech and swallowing therapy, the patient was decannulated with good phonation and recovery of the left cord.

Patients are at risk of bilateral nerve injury and late onset palsy in reoperative thyroid surgery. Management can be challenging and should be recognised to ensure appropriate therapy.
Words Matter. But Rights Matter More
Authors: Oberoi Pia
Published: October 2018

Response to the ATR Debate Proposition: ‘It is important and necessary to make clear distinctions between (irregular) migrants, refugees and trafficked persons.’

The international community has recently taken steps to agree two intergovernmental compacts, which together are intended to revitalise the global governance of migration and asylum. The Global Compact on Refugees seeks to strengthen international cooperation on the refugee regime, while the Global Compact for Safe, Regular and Orderly Migration aims to establish principles, commitments and understandings among Member States regarding international migration in all its dimensions. The compacts have been brought into existence against a backdrop of widespread and increasingly systematic human rights violations committed against migrants by state officials, traffickers and other criminals, and leading to what has been called ‘one of the greatest human tragedies of our time’. At the same time, the very bifurcation of the compacts into two ‘separate, distinct and independent’ agreements rests on a set of assumptions that could distort rather than illuminate the complex issue of contemporary human mobility.
Condition of Coral Fish in Tapanuli Tengah Waters
Authors: Suharti Sasanti Retno , Edrus Isa Nagib
Published: October 2018

Coral reefs is a center for biodiversity in the world with a complex architecture and has an aesthetics value. It also offers beneficial for human being in many aspects such as economics, social and culture. Research was conducted in July 2016 and aim to understand community structure and biomass of coral reef fishes in Tapanuli Tengah waters. Result from all stations in Tapanuli Tengah waters showed that 49 species from seven families of economically reef fish i.e.  Acanthuridae, Serranidae, Haemulidae, Lutjanidae, Lehtrinidae, Siganidae and Scaridae were found. Density average of those seven families was 163 individual/350 m2 or 4668 individual/ha with biomass average of 1.564 ton/ha. Moreover, biomass from other target fishes from nine families was accounted as 0.56 ton/ha. On the other hand, over all coralifore fish represented by Chaetodontidae was eight species from two genus, namely Chaetodon and Heniochus with four species. The density from family Chaetodotidae varies among station between 3-28 individual/350 m2
Mangroves Adaptation to changes of environment: Case study on Nias Earthquake, North Sumatera, March 2005
Authors: Suyarso Suyarso , Prayudha Bayu , Iswari Maridah Yulia
Published: October 2018

Ten years ago 9.3 Mw earthquake at Andaman Islands, December 26, 2004 accompanied by tsunami events in the region of Aceh causing tremendous losses, unprecedented for human life in coastal areas of Indonesia and neighbouring countries. A few months later, on March 28, 2005, 8.7 Mw earthquake has occurred, hundreds of hectares of coral reefs ecosystem were lifted into the terrestrial, many corals died of drought and collapsed by quake vibration. Similarly most of the mangroves moved away from the shoreline due to uplifted land. The aim of the study is to monitor the progress of the coastal ecosystems especially adaptation of mangroves due to change of their both physical and ecological environments. The methods used in the research were analysis of landasat imageries throught the remote sensing tecnique and coastal profile measurements. Series of field researchs were done on Augustus 2005, Desember 2014 and Desember 2015.  The research results showed mangroves that has moved away from the coastline, mostly died due to drought while some survive and develop toward the coastline.
Coastal Characteristic and Abrasion Hazard in Putri Island, Nongsa, Batam
Authors: Hernawan Undang , Geurhaneu Nineu Yayu , Latuputty Godwin
Published: October 2018

Putri Island, Nongsa is the outer and frontier island of NKRI region bordering Singapore. Its existence is very important both economically and politically. The management of  Putri Island should consider the coastal characteristic that describes character and physical of the beach as the result of interaction between marine influence and coastal condition, geophysical and anthropogenic elements. The purposes of the study are mapping the coastal characteristics as an effort to manage frontier island and describing the abrasion hazard that occurred in this area. The study area is Putri Island, Nongsa. Field survey was conducted in May 2014. Coastal characteristic method wes conducted through geological observation, coastal morphology and coastline character. Bathymetry measurement conducted by echosounder, tidal observation by peilschaal and wind observation by a weather station. The study results show the type of tide is mixed predominantly semi diurnal. The dominant current direction is to the northeastern. The bathymetry conditions between Putri and Batam Island have a depth of up to 20 with a slope of 2.50 and towards the Singapore Strait has a depth of up to 70 m with a slope of > 100. Coastal characteristics of Putri Island is divided into 5 types, ie sandy beaches, mangroves, coral, rocky and cliff. Generally, sandy beaches, mangroves, rocky, rocky have flat morphology and consist of sand, mangroves, coral reefs, gravel and boulder. Low-cliff beaches consist of conglomerates of various materials that are not well consolidated. The abrasion hazard threatens the Putri Island, Nongsa, especially in the north-western part of the island. The abrasion of Putri Island should be managed and performed based on the coastal characteristics of the area.
Identification of Socio-Ecological System of Seagrass Ecosystem in Bintan Regency
Authors: Sjafrie Nurul Dhewani Mirah
Published: October 2018

Seagrass ecosystem is a productive ecosystem, inhabited by various economic and noneconomic value of biotas. Seagrass ecosystem on the east coast of Bintan Regency has been utilized since the 1970s. So far the relationship between the resources and the utilization of seagrass ecosystem in Bintan Regency has not been identified in detail. Both interactions will be influenced by other factors and will form a socio-ecological system (SES). The socio-ecological system is the interaction between the ecological unit and the social system that can be used in management. This study aims to: 1) identify the SES component and 2) the use of seagrass ecosystems in Bintan Regency. The research site is located in Teluk Bakau Village, Malang Rapat, Berakit and Pengudang. The questionnaires from 64 respondents which collected in September-December 2014 were used as a basic data for conducting focus group discussions (FGD). The SES components were analyzed descriptively, while to know the utilization of seagrass ecosystem, the result of FGD were weighted. The results showed that SES seagrass ecosystems formed a relation between natural resources, resource users, public infrastructure providers as well as public infrastructure. Seagrass ecosystem resources are fish, crab, cuttlefish and mollusck. The beneficiaries are traditional fishermen, fishermen, crackers makers, village collectors, district collectors, fisherman’s wife and domestic tourists. The four villages have a similar patterns of SES interaction. The interaction is shown by the role of seagrass ecosystem as a source of income, catch, catch handling and marketing.
A fogadószervezetek koordinátorainak tapasztalatai az iskolai közösségi szolgálatról
Authors: Markos Valéria
Published: October 2018

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Adalékok az iskolai testnevelés tananyag-kiválasztásához
Authors: Hamar Pál , Prihoda Gábor , Karsai István
Published: October 2018

Tanulmányunkban adalékokat kínálunk az iskolai testnevelés tananyag-kiválasztásához a közelgő NAT5 és az ehhez kapcsolódó kerettantervi munkálatok kapcsán. Álláspontunk szerint a tantervi irányítás, még ha az háromszintű (alaptanterv, keret- és helyi tantervek) is, nem töltheti be funkcióját tartalmi, tananyagkiválasztási dimenziók nélkül. A testnevelés tartalmának kijelölésekor, tananyagának kiválasztásakor a társadalom aktuális és perspektivikus szükségleteit, a korszerű műveltséget és a nevelés céljait, feladatrendszerét, a gyermeki fejlődés törvényszerűségeit figyelembe véve kell eljárni. Az oktatás tartalmának kiszélesedése a testnevelésben is jelentkezett, illetve jelentkezik mind a mai napig. A testnevelés ma már nem elsősorban a tornaterem négy fala közé zárt, az iskolától távol eső sportpályákon zajló testgyakorlást jelent, hanem egy olyan tanulási területet jelöl, amely más területekkel, tantárgyakkal karöltve igyekszik megoldást találni korunk globális kihívásainak ráeső részére. Eközben a figyelem fókuszába kerülnek olyan pedagógiailag kurrens témák is, mint a kereszttantervi dimenziók, a „whole-school-approach” (az egész iskola megközelítés) és az inklúzió. Ezek ugyan nagymértékben hozzájárulnak az iskolai testnevelés jó gyakorlataihoz, de az is látható, hogy nem helyettesíthetik a jól kidolgozott és tantárgyi fókusszal rendelkező tartalmakat, s még inkább nem az oktató egyéniségét, rátermettségét.
Perioperative Period is a Critical Gap for Minimal Residual Cancer Cells Progression and Therapy: Biological and Molecular Based Evidences
Authors: Amin Anwar Tawfik , Shiraishi Norio , Kitano Seigo
Published: October 2018

Although surgery is the main treatment for solid tumors, it could enhance the growth and metastasis of minimal residual cancer. In this review article we have discussed the perioperative changes in cancer cells and surrounding environment as well as the alterations in the immune system. Several trials are ongoing to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic options for minimal residual cancer after surgery.
"The 11 +" Warm-Up Program in Female Soccer Players and the Morpho-Physiological Changes Generated after its Implementation
Authors: Burboa Jair , Valles Camilo , Ormeño Nelson , Maximiliano Barahona , Zamorano Alvaro , Hinzpeter Jaime
Published: October 2018

Objective:
Use "The 11 +" warm-up program in female players of the National Chilean Sub-17 Football team in order to analyze morpho – physiological variables. The implementation of this training program will generate morpho – physiological changes between players exposed. Federation International Football Association (FIFA) created a training program known as the "11+", designed to amend morpho-functional parameters such as lower extremity alignment, strength, intra, and inter muscular coordination and balance, among others.

Subjects:
Information indicates that injuries are a serious cause of concern for the soccer clubs and therefore, it is necessary to introduce the prevention programs.

Methods:
20 female players of the National Chilean Sub-17 Soccer Team, from 14 to 17 years, who trained from March 2017 to January 2018. The “The 11+” warm-up program was considering an independent variable and thigh circumference, jumping ability, speed and balance are considered dependent variables. We use The STATA 11.1 SE (Statistics / Data Analysis) program for the statistical.

Results:
After implementing the “The 11+” program, significant changes (p < 0.05) were observed in the morphological variables of thigh circumference and functional speed. Concerning the functional variables of jump and balance, favorable but not statistically significant.

Conclusions:
Application of the "The 11 +" warm-up program for 3 months in addition to proper training, generated morpho – physiological changes associated with an increase in thigh circumference and an improvement in speed. The practical utility is to improve morpho-physiological characteristics of players in a competitive area and thereby to improve the utility of athletic performance indirectly.
Okul Öncesi Öğretmen Adaylarının Kişisel Okuma Alışkanlıkları, Tutumları ve Deneyimlerinin Resimli Hikâye Kitabı Seçme Yeterliliklerini Yordama Düzeyi
Authors: ALTUN Dilek
Published: October 2018

Hikâye dinleme ve okuma, çocukların hem ev içi hem de
okul öncesi eğitim kurumlarında gelişimlerinin eğlenerek desteklendiği önemli
etkinliklerden biridir. Çocuklara sunulacak zengin içerikte, kaliteli çocuk
kitapları çocukların gelişimlerini desteklemek adına büyük önem taşımaktadır.
Bu nedenle, okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin piyasada yayınlanan kitaplar arasından
çocukların gelişim düzeylerine uygun kitapları seçmeleri önem taşımaktadır.
Öğretmen adaylarının okuma tutumları ve alışkanlıklarına bağlı olarak kitaplar
hakkında kazandıkları deneyimlerin resimli çocuk kitapları seçme yeterlilikleri
üzerine etkisi olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışma kapsamında öğretmen
adaylarının kişisel okuma kültür ve deneyimlerinin resimli çocuk kitabı seçme
yeterlilikleri olan ilişkisinin incelemesi hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmanın
katılımcıları 213 (Kadın: 173, Erkek: 42) okul öncesi öğretmen adayıdır.
Çalışmanın verileri ölçek ve demografik bilgi formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır.
Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, öğretmen adaylarının
kişisel okuma alışkanlıkları,  okuma
tutumları, üniversite eğitimleri boyunca okudukları çocuk kitabı sayısı ve
çocuk edebiyatı dersi almaları ile resimli hikâye kitabı seçme yeterlilikleri
arasında anlamlı ilişki bulunmaktadır.
Student Performance Task Assessment Using Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Techniques: An Application for 9th Grade Chemistry Course
Authors: Yüksel Mehmet , Geban Ömer
Published: October 2018

In this study some measurement and assessments problems in the
application of the student performance task that is one of the alternative
techniques of measurement and assessment were solved. The first of problems
was to determine criteria that were based on the assessment of the student
performance task. The second issue that was analyzed in this study was to
calculate the weights of criteria for assessment in the student performance
task. Another issue of the study was to measure and assess as a holistic of
the student performance task. Application of the study includes the elements
topic that is the 9th grade chemistry course. In this study multiple criteria
decision-making techniques that are TOPSIS and AHP were utilized in the
application on the measurement and assessment of the student performance
task. TOPSIS technique was used in the selection of criteria that are
essential for measurement and assessment of the student performance task.
Weights of the domains of learning that are cognitive, affective, and
psychomotor were calculated by the AHP technique. Besides weights of the
criteria that are based on the student performance task were determined by
the AHP technique. According to the results of the study weights of the
domains of learning that were calculated are as follows cognitive, affective,
and psychomotor, respectively. Weights of group of the performance criteria
were found as follows elements properties, preparation process, content, and
presentation, respectively. According to the results of the study, the
student performance task that based on the elements topic of the 9th grade
chemistry course was performed by the proposed approach in this study.
Investigation of the Influence of Hydrogel Amendment on the Retention Capacities of Green Roofs
Authors: Deska Iwona , Mrowiec Maciej , Ociepa Ewa , Łacisz Katarzyna
Published: October 2018

Progressive economic development as well as urbanisation influence the characteristics of the stormwater runoff. Progressive sealing of drainage basin surface prompts the decrease of rainwater infiltration, thus increasing the runoff intensity. This results in an increase of flood risk. Thus, in urban areas the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are used in addition to the traditional sewer systems. The examples of SUDS strategy are, inter alia, the roofs covered with vegetation (the green roofs). The paper presents the results of research of retention capacities of 4 diverse green roof models with following growing media: (1) the typical green roof substrate without any additions, (2) the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel (the cross-linked potassium polyacrylate), (3) the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel, (4) the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The models did not have the vegetation layers in order to explore only the retention capacities of drainage layers and substrates. The aim of the first part of research was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models after 1, 2, 6, 8 and 10 antecedent dry days. In the case of 1 and 2 antecedent dry days the best medium retention capacity had green roof model 2 (with substrate with addition of 1 % by weight of hydrogel), and the weakest medium retention capacity had green roof model 1 (without any additions). In the cases of precipitations which occurred after 6 as well as 8 and 10 antecedent dry days the best retention capacity had green roof model 3 (with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The weakest retention capacity had in these cases green roof model 4 (with addition of expanded clay and perlite). The aim of the second part of research described in the paper was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models during precipitations that occurred after long antecedent dry periods of time (34, 59 and 106 antecedent dry days). The substrates and drainage layers were air-dry directly before precipitations. The best retention capacity had in this case green roof model 3 (with the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The second largest retention capacity had model 2 (with the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel). The definitely weakest retention capacity had model 4 containing the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The results may indicate that the efficacy of hydrogel decreased over time probably due to its decay under the influence of solar radiation.
Application of Neural Networks to the Optimization of the Thermal Treatment Process of Wood Materials
Authors: Hadjiski M. , Deliiski N. , Grancharova A.
Published: October 2018

In this paper, a software system for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional modeling of frozen and not frozen logs and prismatic wood materials is used as a basis for optimization of the thermal treatment process of such materials. Then, the dependence of the optimal heating time on various parameters is approximated by means of neural networks. This would allow a fast real-time computation of the optimal heating time instead of performing extensive numerical simulations of the model comprised of partial differential equations.
Global Optimization Algorithm Based on One-Dimensional Chaotic Maps and Gradient Descent Technique
Authors: Tsankova D. , Lekova S.
Published: October 2018

A hybrid algorithm for searching the global minimum of a multimodal function is proposed in the paper. It is a two stages search technique, the first stage is the twice carrier wave based chaotic optimization algorithm (COA) for global searching, and the second stage is the gradient descent algorithm (GDA) for accurate local searching. The chaotic dynamics is realized through one-dimensional map in three variants: logistic, cubic and sine map. Three testing functions are used. A hundred simulations (each starting from different initial point generated randomly) were carried out for each of the test functions using two optimization algorithms: the proposed hybrid algorithm and the GDA working alone. The success and accuracy of locating the extremum, as well as the convergence of the algorithms using the three different chaotic maps were discussed.
Architecture Evolution through Dynamic Reconfiguration in jADL
Authors: Papapostolu A. , Birov D.
Published: October 2018

In software architecture the dynamic structure of a software system can be described in terms of components and connectors and expressed through the use of Architectural Description Languages (ADLs). We present jADL, a new ADL, designed for the creation and validation of dynamic and mobile architectures. It, also, aims to help towards the process of “unifying” the definition and implementation of an architecture in a way that the final result is consistent with the architecture in terms of both functional requirements and quality attributes. In this paper, we examine into details the definition and expression of jADL’s architectural elements; components, connectors, ports, roles and behaviour describing statements – attach, detach, config, bind. The attributes of synchronicity and multiplicity concerning the connections between architectural elements are presented. A special case of connections is presented – the bind statement and the construction of composite architectural elements. Also, a case study of the client-server dynamic model in jADL is presented and the possibilities of jADL for dynamic reconfiguration are explored.
Design and Setting up of a Laboratory Drive System with Remote Monitoring and Control
Authors: Dimitrov V.
Published: October 2018

Systems for remote monitoring and control on energy consumption, efficiency and proper operation of the controlled objects are very often used in different spheres of industry, building automation, electricity distribution network etc. Various types of intelligent energy meters, PLCs and other control devices are involved in such systems. On the other hand, soft starters are widely used in industry and building automation for control on asynchronous drives when the speed regulation is not a mandatory requirement. They are cheaper than inverters and frequency converters and allow temporal reduction of the torque and current surge during start-up, as well as smooth deceleration. This is why the study of the principles of operation and setting up of intelligent energy meters, soft starters and PLC is very important. A laboratory system has been designed and built. An asynchronous motor is controlled by a soft starter and remote monitoring and control by contemporary devices has been provided. A methodology of design and setting up has been developed.
Compliance between ANSI/ACCA/ASHRAE 180 and ANSI/ISA-95 for Maintenance Management
Authors: Vasilev P. , Filipov V.
Published: October 2018

Facility Management is an important part in the commercial buildings and installations lifecycle, which includes permanent checks and monitoring of all systems and installations, helping to achieve the organizational objectives. The execution of activities of Maintenance and Inspection is often redistributed to contracted service providers which raises the issue of managing and supervising the results of work done. The major factor for proper execution of distributed tasks is the formalization of the activities in manner of who-what-when-why-how has to be done to accomplish the work. These rules have to be used as guidelines during the tasks execution and for the purpose of managing and supervising the overall progress of maintenance activities.
Methodology for Testing of a Drive System with Remote Monitoring and Control
Authors: Dimitrov V.
Published: October 2018

A laboratory drive system with remote monitoring and control has been designed and built. An asynchronous motor controlled by a soft starter and remote monitoring and control by contemporary devices has been provided. This laboratory system is used for research and in teaching. In this paper, methodology of tests is developed. Some examinations are presented. Thus an experimental verification of the developed methodology is carried out. Systems for remote monitoring and control on energy consumption, efficiency and proper operation of the controlled objects are very often used in different spheres of industry, building automation, transport, electricity distribution network, etc. The optimal solution for each particular case could be achieved but a complex research and testing have to be previously performed using the developed methodology.
Quick Implementation of Definite Integrals Computation with Very High Precision
Authors: Dzhambov V.
Published: October 2018

An exceptionally effective implementation using parallel computations with two perspective quadrature schemes in a specific environment, namely. NET Framework, is discussed. Comparative tests are carried out demonstrating the possibility for effective computations with very high precision with specific tools of the environment being used. This paper describes a part of the research undertaken for the purpose of creating a tool library for arbitrary precision calculations [1]. The main goal is to demonstrate that very useful and mutually complementing computational tools, solving non-trivial problems with high precision computations may be implemented in a concrete environment, which is wide spread for personal computers, but underestimated by the software developers of scientific applications.
Investigation and Development of IoT Based Solutions for Implementation the Cloud Technologies in the Energy Systems Control
Authors: Yakimov P. , Iovev A.
Published: October 2018

The paper considers the possibilities for implementation the Cloud technologies in the energy systems control and the expected benefits from this. The trends in the electric energy systems development and the challenges in front of the control are summarized. It is obvious that the introduction of information and communications technologies is unavoidable in order to achieve the main goals – effective, reliable, sustainable and safe operation of the energy system. A possible scenario is the development of a modern metering infrastructure based on smart sensor networks. Development and implementation of Internet of Things oriented solutions is expected to help the introduction of Cloud computing in the industrial and home energy management systems. Two models of IoT based solutions are explained. They consider the approaches for Internet connectivity of modern and legacy measurement and control equipment. Experimental results are given.
Challenging Sensing Solutions Designed by Sensata Bulgaria
Authors: Tanev A. , Mitsev P. , Lazarova T.
Published: October 2018

This paper presents novel green automotive platinum sensing technology together with pressure sensors design principles and applications. In recent years, worldwide emissions legislation has been introduced and is rapidly becoming more stringent. With alternative vehicular propulsion methods far from becoming mainstream reality, leading automotive providers have intensified efforts in the direction of reducing the harmful footprint of their products. This is being accomplished via smaller, appropriately designed internal combustion engines, necessitating an increased and higher-performance sensor content per vehicle. This paper elaborates on temperature sensor application in automotive exhaust gas performance sensing and as well as pressure sensors in different challenging automotive applications with very high pressure levels.
Phenomic Selection Is a Low-Cost and High-Throughput Method Based on Indirect Predictions: Proof of Concept on Wheat and Poplar
Authors: Rincent Renaud , Charpentier Jean-Paul , Faivre-Rampant Patricia , Paux Etienne , Le Gouis Jacques , Bastien Catherine , Segura Vincent
Published: October 2018

Genomic selection - the prediction of breeding values using DNA polymorphisms - is a disruptive method that has widely been adopted by animal and plant breeders to increase productivity. It was recently shown that other sources of molecular variations such as those resulting from transcripts or metabolites could be used to accurately predict complex traits. These endophenotypes have the advantage of capturing the expressed genotypes and consequently the complex regulatory networks that occur in the different layers between the genome and the phenotype. However, obtaining such omics data at very large scales, such as those typically experienced in breeding, remains challenging. As an alternative, we proposed using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a high-throughput, low cost and non-destructive tool to indirectly capture endophenotypic variants and compute relationship matrices for predicting complex traits, and coined this new approach ”phenomic selection” (PS). We tested PS on two species of economic interest (Triticum aestivum L. and Populus nigra L.) using NIRS on various tissues (grains, leaves, wood). We showed that one could reach predictions as accurate as with molecular markers, for developmental, tolerance and productivity traits, even in environments radically different from the one in which NIRS were collected. Our work constitutes a proof of concept and provides new perspectives for the breeding community, as PS is theoretically applicable to any organism at low cost and does not require any molecular information.
Experimental Justification of the Use of Colloidal Blood Substitutes for Fat Globulemia
Authors: Yakovlev A. Yu. , Belous М. S. , Pevnev A. А. , Ryabikov D. V.
Published: October 2018

The purpose of the study is to assess in vitro the effect of colloidal blood substitutes on fat globules in the blood of patients with severe polytrauma.

Materials and methods. Perftoran, 5% albumin solution, dextran-40, dextran-60, modified gelatin, hydroxyethyl starches 200/0.5 and 130/0.42 were added to the blood of 19 patients with severe polytrauma at ratios 1:20, 1:10, 1:5 and 1:3, respectively, which corresponded to the addition of 0.015 ml, 0.03 ml, 0.06 ml, 0.1 ml of the blood substitute under test to 0.3 ml of blood in a tube. Microscopy of the samples with assessment of the number and area of fat globules was carried out using a transmitted-light medical microvisor mVizo-101 (LOMO, Russia) 30 minutes after the blood and blood substitute exposure and subsequent staining with Sudan IV. The findings were processed using JMicroVision 1.2.7 software.

Results. Dextran-60, hydroxyethyl starch 200/0.5 and 130/0.42 in vitro lead to a decrease in fat globules in the blood of patients with severe polytrauma in proportion to the dilution degree. Modified gelatin, dextran-40, 5% albumin solution and Perftoran have a significant additional emulsifying effect on the fat globules. The maximum emulsifying effect was obtained after addition of Perftoran to the blood.

Conclusion. The experimental data on the effect of 5% albumin solution, modified gelatin, dextran-40, and Perftoran on fat globules justify the prospect for their further clinical application for prevention and treatment of fat embolism in an extended clinical trials.
DOSES DE POTÁSSIO VIA FERTIRRIGAÇÃO NA PRODUÇÃO E QUALIDADE DE FRUTOS DE MELANCIA EM PARNAÍBA, PI
Authors: Andrade Júnior Aderson Soares , Dias Nildo Da Silva , Figueredo Júnior Luiz Gonzaga Medeiros , Daniel Rossini , Ribeiro Valdemir Queiroz
Published: October 2018

DOSES DE POTÁSSIO VIA FERTIRRIGAÇÃO NA PRODUÇÃO E QUALIDADE DE FRUTOS DE MELANCIA EM PARNAÍBA, PI  Aderson Soares Andrade Junior1; Nildo da Silva Dias1; Luiz Gonzaga Medeiros Figueredo Junior2; Rossini Daniel2; Valdenir Queiroz Ribeiro11Embrapa Meio-Norte, Teresina, PI, aderson@cpamn.embrapa.br2Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Estadual do Piauí, Parnaíba, PI.   1 RESUMO Com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da aplicação de diferentes doses de potássio via fertirrigação em melancia (Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai), cultivar Crimson Sweet, foi conduzido um experimento na área experimental da Embrapa Meio-Norte, localizado no município de Parnaíba, PI, durante os meses de setembro a dezembro de 2004. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizado, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por cinco doses de K2O (0, 40, 80, 120 e 160 kg ha-1). Foram avaliadas as produções total e comercial, sólidos solúveis totais (SST), acidez total titulável (ATT) e pH. Não houve efeito das doses de K2O sobre a qualidade química dos frutos de melancia. A produção comercial dos frutos aumentou com a adubação potássica até a dose de 92,02 kg ha-1 de K2O. UNITERMOS: Citrullus lanatus, nutrição de plantas, irrigação localizada.  ANDRADE JUNIOR, A.S.; DIAS, N.S.; FIGUEREDO JUNIOR, L.G.M.; RIBEIRO, V.Q.; DANIEL, R.  POTASSIUM DOSES THROUGH FERTIGATION ON WATERMELON YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY IN PARNAÍBA, PI, BRAZIL  2 ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different potassium doses applied through fertirrigation to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai), cv. Crimson Sweet.  The experiment was carried out at an area of Embrapa Meio-Norte in Parnaíba, Piauí State, Brazil, from September to December, 2004. The experimental design was a completely randomized block, with four replications and five potassium doses (0, 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg ha-1). The total and marketable yield, total soluble solids (TSS), total titrable acidity (TTA) were evaluated. Results showed that the chemical quality of watermelon fruits was not significantly affected by potassium doses. The marketable fruit yield increased until potassium dose was 92.02 kg ha-1 of K2O. KEYWORDS: Citrullus lanatus, plant nutrition, drip irrigation.
INFLUÊNCIA DA FORMA DE OBTENÇÃO DO SALDO DE RADIAÇÃO NA COMPARAÇÃO DE MÉTODOS DE ESTIMATIVA DA EVAPOTRANSPIRAÇÃO DE REFERÊNCIA
Authors: Turco José Eduardo Pitelli , Faria Manoel Teixeira de , Fernandes Edemo João
Published: October 2018

INFLUÊNCIA DA FORMA DE OBTENÇÃO DO SALDO DE RADIAÇÃO NA COMPARAÇÃO DE MÉTODOS DE ESTIMATIVA DA EVAPOTRANSPIRAÇÃO DE REFERÊNCIA  José Eduardo Pitelli Turco; Manoel Teixeira de Faria; Edemo João FernandesDepartamento de Engenharia Rural, Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista,  Câmpus de Jaboticabal, Jaboticabal , SP, jepturco@fcav.unesp.br    1        RESUMO Uma maneira freqüentemente utilizada para verificar a eficiência de métodos de estimativa da  evapotranspiração de referência (ETo) em diferentes situações e locais é por meio de comparação com um método padrão. Porém, a utilização de diferentes métodos para a obtenção do saldo de radiação, empregado na estimativa da evapotranspiração, pode conduzir a resultados distintos. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a influência do método de obtenção do saldo de radiação na comparação de quatro métodos (FAO-Tanque Classe A, FAO-Radiação Solar, Makkink e Hargreaves-Samani) com o método padrão recomendado pela FAO (Penman-Monteith). A pesquisa foi desenvolvida em área experimental do Departamento de Engenharia Rural da FCAV/UNESP, Campus de Jaboticabal, SP, onde foi instalada uma estação meteorológica automatizada e um Tanque Classe A. Por intermédio de um sistema de aquisição de dados foram obtidas medidas da radiação solar global, saldo de radiação, temperatura do ar,  umidade relativa do ar e velocidade do vento. Os resultados indicam que as formas de obtenção do saldo de radiação podem alterar  a estimativa da evapotranspiração diária obtida pelo método de Penman-Monteith.  UNITERMOS: estação meteorológica automatizada, radiação solar, Penman-Monteith  TURCO, J. E. P.; FARIA, M. T. de; FERNANDES E. J. INFLUENCE  OF  NET RADIATION OBTENTION METHOD COMPARED TO  THE  REFERENCE  EVAPOTRANSPIRATION ESTIMATE METHODS  2        ABSTRACT One way to verify the efficiency of evapotranspiration reference (ETo) estimate methods in different conditions is through the comparison to a standard method. However the utilization of several methods to obtain the net radiation using evapotranspiration reference  estimate, can end up in different results. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the influence of the net radiation obtention method compared to four methods (FAO – Class A pan, FAO – Radiation, Makkink and Hargreaves-Samani) to the Penman-Montheith method which is considered a standard method by FAO. The research was carried out at an experimental area of the Rural Engineering Department of FCAV/São Paulo State University,  Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil. Global net radiation, air temperature, air relative humidity, and  wind speed were obtained using an automated weather station equipped with sensors. The results showed that the net radiation obtaintion methods can alter the daily evapotranspiration estimate obtained by the Penman-Montheith method. KEYWORDS:  automated  weather station, solar radiation, Penman-Monteith