bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Miłosierdzie jako kategoria życia społecznego
Authors: Siewiora Jacek
Published: April 2018

Refleksja nad rzeczywistością miłosierdzia w życiu społecznym, a więc także w przestrzeni pedagogicznej, prowadzi do poszukiwania odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy miłosierdzie jest oznaką słabości i rezygnacji z wymagań, czy przeciwnie – jest raczej znakiem rzetelnej troski o jakość życia społecznego i rozwój młodego pokolenia. Artykuł jest próbą poszukiwań odpowiedzi na to kluczowe pytanie i wypływające z niego problemy szczegółowe, w oparciu o wiedzę teologiczną i pedagogiczną.
Rekursy administracyjne w systemie sprawiedliwości administracyjnej w Kościele
Authors: Bałdyga Marcin
Published: April 2018

Sprawiedliwość administracyjna w Kościele to całokształt środków prawnych, dzięki którym wierni mogą domagać się od władzy administracyjnej Kościoła działania zgodnego z przepisami prawa i szeroko rozumianą sprawiedliwością. Jest ona odzwierciedleniem podstawowego prawa do obrony, które przysługuje wszystkim wiernym, a które wynika z ich godności i konkretnej pozycji w Kościele.Poprzez zasadę legalności ustawodawca kościelny wskazuje, że kościelne organy władzy wykonawczej mają obowiązek wydawania decyzji oraz stanowienia konkretnych aktów administracyjnych z zachowaniem norm prawa kanonicznego, które należy rozumieć jako zespół norm usytułowanych w ustawach i innych aktach prawnych, odpowiednio usystematyzowanych, zarówno pochodzenia czysto ludzkiego, jak i Bożego.W systemie kościelnego prawa administracyjnego wierni mają szeroki wachlarz środków prawnych, służących ochronie należnych im praw podmiotowych: od środków pojednawczych, których celem jest podjęcie działań zmierzających do uniknięcia sporu administracyjnego, po środki odwoławcze, umożliwiające dochodzenie własnych praw na sali sądowej czy forum administracyjnym.
Numerical modelling of plastic–damage response and crack propagation in RAC under uniaxial loading
Authors: Li Wengui , Luo Zhiyu , Sun Zhihui , Hu Yong , Duan Wen Hui
Published: April 2018

In order to better understand the failure mechanism of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), a numerical study on modelled recycled aggregate concrete (MRAC) was conducted to investigate the plastic–damage response and crack propagation under uniaxial loading. In the numerical model, the nanoscale mechanical properties and the thickness of the interfacial transition zones (ITZs) were obtained based on advanced nanoindentation. The constitutive relationships of new and old cement mortars and corresponding ITZs were developed using plastic–damage constitutive relationships. The effects of the relative mechanical properties between new and old cement mortars on the failure pattern and stress–strain response of MRAC were investigated. After calibration and verification with the uniaxial compression test, the numerical model was found to be able to reveal the failure pattern and stress–strain curves of MRAC under uniaxial tension. The results showed that microcracks usually first appear around the weak new and old ITZs, and then propagate into the new and old cement mortars. With an increase in the relative strength between new and old cement mortars, the microcrack initiation locations gradually shifted from the new ITZs to the old ITZs. Therefore, the numerical results can provide insight into the modification of RAC using mix design optimisation and ITZ enhancement.
Dietil Eter-Dizel Karışımlarının Direkt Enjeksiyonlu Bir Dizel Motorunun Performans ve Emisyonlarına Etkisi
Authors: AYHAN Vezir , TUNCA Serdar
Published: April 2018

Dietil eter (DEE) dizel motorlarında
kullanılabilecek yenilenebilir, yüksek setan sayılı, makul seviyede enerji
yoğunluğu, yüksek oksijen içeriği, düşük ateşleme sıcaklığı ve yüksek uçuculuğa
sahip alternatif yakıtlardan biridir. Bu çalışmada tek silindirli, direkt
enjeksiyonlu (DI), su soğutmalı bir dizel motorunda DEE-Dizel karışımlarının
motor performans ve emisyon karakteristiklerine etkisi deneysel olarak
incelenmiştir. DEE-dizel karımları karışımları kütlesel olarak, DEE3 (%3
DEE+%97 Dizel), DEE5 (%5 DEE) ve DEE7 (%7 DEE) hazırlanmıştır. Deneysel
çalışmalar dizel yakıtı ve 3 farklı DEE-Dizel karışımları motorda kullanılarak
tam yük şartlarında 1000, 1300, 1600, 1900 ve 2000 d/d motor hızlarında
gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmalar sonucunda motorda DEE karışımları
kullanıldığında standart motor verilerine göre motor döndürme momenti ve
efektif gücünde azalma, özgül yakıt sarfiyatı ve efektif verimde ise
iyileşmelerin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Dizel motorları için büyük problem olan
NOx ve İs emisyonlarında ise kayda değer oranda azalmaların meydana geldiği
saptanmıştır.
Robust Reading Instruction in the Early Grades: Conceptual and Practical Issues in the Integration and Evaluation of Tier 1 and tier 2 Instructional Supports
Authors: Baker Scott K. , Fien Hank , Baker Doris Luft
Published: April 2018

Schools implement Response to Intervention (Rtl) for two major purposes. The first is to provide a coordinated system of high-quality instruction and intervention for all students in the school (Burns & Vanderheyden, 2006; Haager, Klinger, & Vaughn, 2007; National Association of State Directors of Special Education, 2006). This system can be envisioned as a framework of effective instruction to prevent academic problems from occurring and effective interventions to address problems that do occur in a timely and appropriate manner. The system is integrated and coordinated to support all students to reach primary learning objectives (Fuchs, Fuchs, & Zumeta, 2008; Greenwood, Kratochwill, & Clements, 2008). The second purpose of Rtl is to diagnose specific learning disabilities (SLD) in students who do not respond adequately to instruction and intervention (O'Conner, 2007; Reynolds & Shaywitz, 2009; Torgesen, 1997, 2004). Strong empirical evidence supports the prevention and intervention purpose of Rtl (Baker et al., 2008; Gersten et al., 2009; Greenwood, Kratochwill, & Clements, 2008; Vaughn & Fuchs, 2006), but evidence for using Rtl for SLD determination is lacking (Fuchs, Mock, Morgan, & Young, 2003; Reynolds & Shaywitz, 2009).
Constructing a Host Decoy Trap for malaria vector sampling v1
Authors: Hawkes Frances , Sawadogo Simon , Dabiré Roch , Torr Steve , Gibson Gabriella
Published: April 2018

Host Decoy Traps (HDT)sample outdoor-biting mosquitoes and have potential as a monitoring malaria vectors. The trap emits human odour, is visually conspicuous and heated to human body temperature, thus mimicking a human host, and therefore, it catches a proportion of the number of mosquitoes that would land on a host with the same characteristics. For example, at low population densities of Anopheles coluzzii, the HDTcan catch 1.5x that of a standard human landing catch, and in the rainy season this increased dramatically; the HDT can catch 10x the number in a human landing catch. The trap consists of an adhesive trapping unit and an odour source. Human odour from a volunteer in a tent is blown down the plastic pipe and around the warm visually conspicuous trap. Mosquitoes are attracted to the odour. The high visual contrast of the black trap against the soil is seen by mosquitoes and they fly close to the trap to determine if it is the host. At close range, mosquitoes detect the relative warmth of the trap compared to the ambient air temperature and this induces landing in search of a suspected host, causing the mosquito to become stuck on the adhesive plastic surface.
100x BG-11 media v1
Authors: Behle Anna , D Miriam , Vollmer Susanne
Published: April 2018

This protocol describes how to prepare a 100x BG-11 +N stock. 1x BG-11 media could be created from the stock and supplemental stocks and trace metals could be added afterwards. This protocol is based on Anne Behle M.Sc. Reciepe for standard BG-11 media protocol. Recipes for standard and alternative BG11 for culturing freshwater cyanobacteria, such asSynechocystis sp. PCC 6803, as described. Media is usually not suitable for marine cyanobacteria.
Brushless DC Motor Modeling Using Bond Graph Method and Control using LabVIEW
Authors: Alsabbagh Ammar , Szemes Péter Tamás , Baki Abdulkader
Published: April 2018

This paper aims to simulate and control a three-phase Brushless DC Motor. Bond Graph method has been used to obtain fast and simple dynamic model. The system has been controlled by classical PID controller. All the paper results were fulfilled using LabVIEW program.
Modelling and Simulation of Stepper Motor For Position Control Using LabVIEW
Authors: Karadeniz Ahmet Mehmet , Alkayyali Malek , Szemes Péter Tamás
Published: April 2018

This paper presents hybrid stepper motor (is a type of stepping motor) modelling and simulation which is widely used a kind of motor in industrial applications. In this study, the stepper motor was modelled using bond graph technique and simulation for desired position was executed on LabVIEWgraphical interface. Then, firstly a convenient PID controller was designed for position, speed and current and PID close loopresponse was obtained for position control. Then, PID parameters for each controller were arranged separately to obtain good response Secondly, Fuzzy Logic controller applied to the system and its response was obtained. Finally, both responses are compared. According to comparison, it was observed that Fuzzy Logic controller’s response is better than PID’s. (In this paper, all shown responses were observed for 120 degree desired position)
Pattern of specific learning disability and awareness among care providers in children between 8-12 years
Authors: Petchimuthu Prakash , Sharma Neetu , Gaur Ajay , Kumar Ranjeet
Published: April 2018

Background: Specific learning disability (SLD) is known to cause great amount of psychological stress to the children and their parents. Current study was aimed to find out the prevalence, profile of errors in Specific learning disability among school students studying in 3rd to 6th standard and their perception by teachers and parents.Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted at two Government and two Private Schools in Gwalior. 800 students studying 3rd to 6th standard. The details of every student were filled in a proforma which included their academic performance, teacher’s opinion and parents concern for them. Based on this from each class 10 percent of low performing students were selected and they were subjected to Visual, Hearing, IQ assessment and NIMHANS index for specific learning disability.Results: A total of 23 students were identified as having Specific learning disability, with a prevalence of 2.87%. The most common reading error was omitting words and writing error was missing letter and spelling error. Out of 23 students , only 4 students were rightly picked up by teachers as having specific problems in reading and writing, while in remaining 19 students teachers were having vague generalized opinion of poor academic performance (P<0.05).Out of 23 students, 14 parents were not having any scholastic concern about their children (P<0.001). These students on Intelligence Quotient assessment, showed low performance scores as compared to their verbal scores.Conclusions: The prevalence of Specific learning disability was 2.87% and these students were having lower performance scores in IQ. Teachers and parents were unable to perceive about Specific learning problems.
Стратегические ошибки при создании новых рынков: анализ мировой практики
Authors: Захарова Ирина Александровна
Published: April 2018

Отсутствие существенных отличий в продуктах и услугах на рынках насыщенных конкурентами, невозможность удерживать долю рынка, заставляет компании покинуть красный океан и отправиться в сторону голубого океана. Стратегия голубого океана позволяет выйти за пределы конкурентного рынка, открыть неизведанное рыночное пространство, создать новую отрасль или новый спрос в существующей отрасли. Чан Ким и Рене Моборн определили ловушки красного океана, в которые может попасть компания. В статье проведен анализ лучшей практики реализации стратегии создания нового спроса и поражений, по причине которых лидеры и новички различных отраслей не достигли долгосрочных целей и не оправдали свои планы по продажам. Автор предлагает рассмотреть бизнес-кейс: соответствует ли проект Amazon Go от известного розничного гиганта идеологии стратегии голубого океана. Данная технология совершения покупок новаторская и в настоящий момент широко не распространена. В заключении даны рекомендации, на что следует обращать внимание менеджерам при выборе стратегии голубого океана.
Algoritmo de Seguimento do Ponto de Máxima Potência Global para Inversores Solares Multistring em Condições de Sombreamento Parcial
Authors: Júnior Claudio J. O. , Pires Lucas P. , Freitas Luiz C. , Coelho Ernane A. A. , Freitas Luiz C. G. , Rodrigues Danillo B.
Published: April 2018

Neste trabalho são apresentadas duas estratégias para melhorar o aproveitamento na geração de energia solar a partir de um sistema fotovoltaico. A primeira delas trata-se da utilização de um inversor solar multistring, composto por duas strings fotovoltaicas conectadas a conversores CC-CC Boost para extração de energia de forma independente. Esses são dotados de algoritmos de MPPT P&O clássicos. A segunda estratégia consiste na utilização de um algoritmo especificamente criado para detecção do ponto global de máxima potência. A utilização de uma estrutura multistring tem como objetivo mitigar o efeito negativo causado pelos sombreamentos parciais (devido a sujeiras nos painéis solares, falta de manutenção especialmente em lugares onde o acesso é difícil e sombreamentos causados por objetos nas proximidades) e, com o algoritmo criado, cada conversor é capaz de extrair a máxima potência disponível de sua respectiva string, mesmo sob condições de sombreamento parcial e variações de irradiação solar. Finalmente, são apresentados os principais resultados experimentais para validação da teoria exposta.
Sculptural reproduction of architectural ornamentation as a way for conservation of traditional craftsmanship
Authors: Karakul Özlem
Published: April 2018

Traditional craftsmanship as a part of intangible cultural heritage needs to be conserved as defined in the UNESCO 2003 Convention and Living Human Treasures System. In architecture, traditional craftsmanship is embodied on architectural ornaments in historic buildings by local builders; and the conservation of it necessitates its transmission process from generation to generation. In the traditional building production period, the transmission process had been guaranteed by master–apprentice relation, but nowadays, it has been interrupted together with the drastic change in building technology; and the knowledge, skills of building craftsmen and cultural expressions This creates problems both in the conservation of traditional craftsmanship in building activities and in the restoration process of historic buildings. This study aims to develop a specific conservation approach by revitalising the methods of study of building craftsmen through the reproduction process of architectural ornaments in monumental stone buildings by sculptures in the Faculty of Fine Arts in Selcuk University.

 

Keywords: Traditional craftsmanship, architectural ornamentation, reproduction, intangible heritage, conservation.
Sintesis dan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Senyawa N-Fenil-3,4-Diklorobenzamida (Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity Assay of N-Phenyl-3,4-Dichlorobenzamide)
Authors: Yualanda Vinastika Gita , Sary Indah Purnama , Pangaribowo Dian Agung
Published: April 2018

In this research, the synthesis of N-phenyl-3,4-diklorobenzamida was carried out by reacting 1,3-diphenylthiourea and 3,4-dichlorobenzoil chloride via bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction (SN2). The assays for the obtained compound product were purity test (tested by TLC and melting point tester), chemical and physical characterization (shape, color, and solubility), confirmation of the compound and structure (performed by UV-Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR spectrometer, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR). The result showed that the compound was synthesized successfully with a yield of 42%, then the in vitro test of antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 was conducted by well diffusion method. The compound N-phenyl-3,4-dichlorobenzamida did not have antibacterial activity which showed by the absence of inhibition diameter.

 

Keywords: 1,3-diphenylthiourea, N-phenyl-3,4-dichlorobenzamide, nucleophilic substitution, antibacterial
Hubungan antara Profilaksis Kotrimoksazol dan Prevalensi Toksoplasmosis pada Pasien HIV Positif di Jember (The Association Between Prophylactic Cotrimoxazole and the Prevalence Toxoplasmosis in HIV-Positive Patients in Jember)
Authors: Taufany Elly Febry , Machlaurin Afifah , Subagijo Prihwanto Budi
Published: April 2018

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is a high mortality disease and the number of patients is increasing recent days. Based on dr. Soebandi Jember Hospital report in 2015, there were 1,492 HIV patients and 455 people received antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. Toxoplasmosis is one of opportunistic infections commonly found in HIV patients in central nervous system. WHO has issued guidelines for the use of cotrimoxazole as prophylaxis in HIV positive people. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and the incidence of toxoplasmosis. This research was a case control study with retrospective approach and used chi-square analysis. The results showed that most patients were male (57%), 20-29 years in age (50%), and 41-60 kg in weight (64%). Based on the CD4 level, most HIV patients were less than 350/mm3 (96%) and total lymphocite count (TLC) also less than 1,200/mm3 (42%). There were 1 patient from 76 patients with cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and 7 patients from 52 patient without cotrimoxazole prophylaxis who developed toxoplasmosis. Based on chi-square analysis, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis reduce the incidence of toxoplasmosis in HIV positive (p-value 0,004).

 

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, prophilaxis therapy of cotrimoxazole, toxoplasmosis infection
El aporte docente de los psiquiatras a la psicología: Cuatro personajes a la luz de la historia de la psicología en Arequipa.
Authors: Paredes del Carpio Nicolás , Arias Gallegos Walter L.
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo se centra en el aporte docente de cuatro psiquiatras peruanos durante el periodo de creación de la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín en Arequipa. Estos profesionales (Carlos Neuenschwander Landa, Noel Altamirano Velasco, Marco Carpio Bernedo y Claudio Mendívil Echevarría) transmitieron sus enseñanzas y experiencias a las primeras generaciones de psicólogos arequipeños. Se analiza su formación y su contribución a la psicología a través de su valiosa labor docente.
Description of Hand Hygiene’s Compliance on Nurse of Hemodialysis at Haji Hospital Surabaya
Authors: Nurani Rr Rizqi Saphira , Hidajah Atik Choirul
Published: April 2018

Thousands patients around the world die every day because of infections when they get treatment. This is because the transmission of microbacteria from the hands of health workers. Hand hygiene is the most important aspect to prevent the transmission of microbacteria and preventing HAIs. Hand hygiene awareness of health workers is a fundamental behavior to prevent cross-infection. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hand hygiene compliance of nurse in Unit Hemodialysis of Hajj General Hospital Surabaya. Type of this research is descriptive research and observations by using a qualitative approach. Data retrieval on the research is an interview with nurse and audit hand hygiene. Research instrument using a questionnaire of hand hygiene and BSI knowledge, and hand hygiene audit form made by WHO. The population in this research was all nurses in Hemodialysis Unit General Hospital Surabaya Hajj that add up to 11 people. The results of this research obtained that compliance with hand hygiene Unit Hemodialysis nurse is 35%. The compliance were still less and has not reached the standards established by the PPI Hajj General Hospital Surabaya that is 100% and still has not reach compliance standards of WHO that is 40%. Hand hygiene compliance was low caused by the low participation of PPI base training and the lack of availability of hand hygiene facility in the Hemodialysis Unit General Hospital Surabaya Hajj. Advice from research were conducting on job training about how to perform hand hygiene and improve hand hygiene facilities in Hemodialysis Units. Keywords: hand hygiene, compliance, nurse
Do parents of intending ‘first generation’ students in higher education differ in their need for school support to help their child’s career development?
Authors: Oomen Annemarie
Published: April 2018

About 40% of the first-year enrolment in Dutch higher education (HE) are ‘first-generation’ HE students. Career education and guidance (CEG) can make a difference for their parents who have not experienced HE themselves. This article reports on the outcomes of a research project which explores the impacts of a school-initiated career intervention for parents, both those with and without HE qualifications. The results for parents without HE qualifications showed different patterns in their knowledge, self-efficacy and role definition.
The Function of CDA in Media Discourse Studies
Authors: Widuna Indah Ayu
Published: April 2018

Discussing the period of critical in discourse analysis, it has appeared at the end of 90's in the variety of analytical conceptual frameworks and approaches. This paper focuses to find out how CDA has an important role in the ideologies, in other side observing the power of media discourse studies. This study reviewed ten journal articles for checking the ways and methods used CDA to invent the social phenomenon. It has been used to unmask many ideologies that have oppression to a group but keep giving the highest authority to a group that is positive images. While the social actors have their own ways of using CDA.
An Overreview of the Sociocultural Theory and Vocabulary Development
Authors: Alkurtehe Khaled Ali Mohammed , Dzakiria Hisham
Published: April 2018

Vegotesky theory is a paramount for the vocabulary development with its multidimensional approach, which has the impact on the cognitive affective contextual aspects and social interaction.Socio-cultural theory(SCT) is the mental development of specific sphere human. It also concerns mediation and the different kinds of mediation tools adopted and valued by society.This paper highlighted that learning as a mediated process in social in origin and then becomes individual as a result of linguistically mediated interaction between the child and more experienced members of the society including parents, teachers, and peers. The relation of mediation of SCT and environment is to enhance vocabulary development in teaching EFL students. It also helps EFL  students to use the target language in their daily life .With the help of this theory, the students can master vocabulary and improve their language.This theory focuses on the interaction with the students and shows the social environment. It links the learners with the trainer, if a child/student gets a guidance in an appropriate way he/she can learn more and can enhance his/her capacity of learning.This study tried to look at the influence of SCT on learning and teaching vocabulary. Consequently, This study recommends the use of the SCT while teaching EFL Libyan learners to enhance English language vocabulary.
Comparing Two Modes of Instruction in English Passive Structures (Processing and Meaning-Based Output Instruction)
Authors: Dabiri Asma
Published: April 2018

This research compared the effects of two types of instruction: Processing Instruction (PI) and Meaning-based Output Instruction (MOI) on the interpretation and production of English passive structures.  Ninety EFL intermediate tertiary level female students (PI group= 30, MOI group= 30 and control group = 30) participated in this study. The instruments were a proficiency test, a test to assess English passive structures and two instructional materials (PI and MOI). The data were analyzed by running one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and mixed between-within ANOVA. The study indicated the effectiveness of PI and MOI on English passive structures. PI had considerable enhancement on interpretation tasks all the time. It supported the use of PI rather than the use of traditional instructions in which mechanical components were emphasized. Also, the PI and MOI had long term effects on the interpretation and production of English passive sentences.  This study supported the use of PI and MOI rather than the use of traditional instruction (TI) in EFL settings. The implication for particularly classroom teaching is that successful grammar instruction has to related to ultimate learning outcomes. Also, creating communicative tasks to offer opportunities for teaching grammar can lead to long-lasting learning effects.
Senior High School EFL Teacher and Students’ Use of Classroom Language
Authors: Dewi Isna Rafika , Anwar Choiril
Published: April 2018

This research was about the analysis of EFL teacher and students in using classroom language. The aim of this study was to find the errors in using classroom language. A descriptive research was used in this research. The samples of this research were an English teacher and science class students of a state senior high school. The researchers collected the data by using field note and voice recording. Then, the data findings were analyzed in using four steps. They are: identifying error, describing error, explaining error, and error evaluation. While data collection techniques were coding, revision, final coding, and result. From the result of the research, the researchers concluded that the errors found from respondents could be classified as local errors. It implies that those errors only affect a single element of sentence, but do not prevent a message from being hard.
Development and Application of a New Two-Phase Scaleup Method Based on Tensor Permeabilities
Authors: Pickup G. E. , Sorbie K. S.
Published: April 2018

Scaleup (or pseudo-isation) techniques for multiphase flow must be applied in order to capture the details of small-scale fluid mechanics and heterogeneity in coarse grid simulation models. Current methods of two-phase scaleup are not specifically designed to handle situations where strong fluid crossflow occurs. This may arise either through the fluid displacement process, for example viscous crossflow, or where there are certain types of geological structure. Such structures occur frequently in hydrocarbon reservoirs, in the form of crossbedded sandstones. When crossflow is significant, conventional scaleup methods usually deal with this by deriving directional pseudo-relative permeabilities.

A new scaleup method, based phase permeability tensors, has been developed to treat the general two phase case where strong crossflows may occur. In the new method, the tensor elements, i.e. the tensor pseudo-functions, depend on water saturation. This method represents both an extension of single phase tensor scaleup and a generalisation of conventional pseudo-isation techniques. As in conventional scaleup procedures, the pseudo-functions also depend on the ratio of viscous to capillary forces. In particular, when the flood is capillary dominated, oil trapping may occur (in a water-wet rock). Tests carried out on layered models show that the new method is capable of capturing the correct amount of trapping, and can perform scaleup successfully for a range of viscous/capillary ratios.

The method has been validated by showing that it accurately reproduces fine grid calculations using tensors on a coarser grid. In addition, it has been applied to the scaleup of small scale models of ripple-bedded facies where fluid crossflows are likely to occur. Both deterministic and stochastic representations were simulated. Results show that the oil recovery is sensitive to the presence of low permeability barriers, such as low permeability bottomsets in the ripple beds. The results highlight the importance of having a detailed model of the fine-scale permeability structure in order to predict oil recovery accurately.
Aspects of Feminist Writing: A Presentation of Common Issues
Authors: Yadav Meenakshi Sharma , Yadav Manoj Kumar
Published: April 2018

Feminist literary criticism is a literary criticism knowledgeable by feminist theory, or, more broadly, by the politics of feminism. It uses feminist principles and ideology to critique the language of literature. This school of thought seeks to analyze and describe the ways in which literature portrays the narratives of male domination by exploring the economic, social, political, and psychological forces embedded within literature. Feminism emerged as an important force in the western world in 1960s when women realized the attitude of their male colleagues who swore about equality, was actually the strategy used by them to keep women subservient, then a revolution by women to fight against them, and against racism and sexism was felt. This awakening spread over and as a result feminist criticism emerged on as an off –shoot of women’s Liberation Movement. Beginning with the interrogation of male-centric literature that portrayed women in a demeaning and oppressed model, theorist such as Marry Ellman, Kate Millet and Germaine Greer challenged past imaginations of the feminine within literary scholarship. It is very important for us to know that who these women writers are, what did they write and what were the sources of their writings. The present paper focuses on some of the above said important aspects of feminist writings and some of famous feminist writers also.
Reflexiones sobre la formación técnica gratuita en la ciudad de Medellín
Authors: Palacio Vásquez Marta Lucia
Published: April 2018

La educación técnica busca formar desde tres grandes dimensiones: el ser, el saber y el hacer, predominando más  ésta última. Sin embargo, en algunas instituciones de la ciudad de Medellín se desea hacer una reflexión sobre cómo puede influir la gratuidad  de  esta educación en el perfil ocupacional que sale al mercado laboral, debido a que el hacer se está quedando relegado por falta de saber y de ser, porque no hay vocación de estudio en las personas que ingresan a capacitarse, lo que hay es un deseo de no perder una oportunidad de becas, aunque no sea lo que en verdad se anhela estudiar. El objetivo de ésta reflexión es identificar personas idóneas que deseen estudiar becados programas técnicos, para que el mercado laboral actual cuente con personas que aman lo que hacen, y no con técnicos que solamente lo hacen porque no tomaron la decisión de decir no oportunamente a una beca brindada por la Gobernación; también se busca un perfil docente adecuado a este tipo de población becada para que con su enseñanza transforme y enamore de la técnica al estudiante.
Las TIC: estrategia para mejorar la competencia lectora-interpretativa en el área de lenguaje
Authors: Toro Henao Carlos Mauricio
Published: April 2018

El objetivo de esta investigación se centró en optimizar los procesos de lectura interpretativa (área de lenguaje), en los estudiantes del grado Undécimo D de la Institución Educativa Gilberto Alzate Avendaño, de la ciudad de Medellín, con el uso de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC).     El estudio se enmarcó en una metodología cuantitativa, específicamente el método cuasi-experimental y descriptivo (Valenzuela y Flores, 2012). Además, se complementó con una aproximación de enfoque cualitativo (Suárez, 2001). Los resultados permitieron demostrar que la implementación de las TIC en el universo escolar apoyan los procesos pedagógicos y el acceso al campo del conocimiento; igualmente,  dinamizan las relaciones entre el docente, el estudiante y los núcleos temáticos de enseñanza, por cuanto generan un aprendizaje con sentido desde una motivación constante (Ferro, Martínez y Otero, 2009).
Is Multiparity in Adolescent Pregnancies Associated with Adverse Outcome?
Authors: Turgal Mert , Seven Banu , Icer Bilal , Gultekin Ismail Burak , Kucukozkan Tuncay
Published: April 2018

Objective: Aim of this study was to compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes between adolescent multiparas and adults.Study Design: This retrospective cohort study included over 11 years and singleton multiparous pregnancies from women less than 29 years admitted for delivery after 22nd gestational weeks in tertiary educational hospital. All of patients were divided into two groups as adolescent multipara (under 18 years) and control (19-29 years). Pregnancy outcome and perinatal complications were evaluated. Mann-Whitney U-test, Independent sample t test, Pearson Chi-square test and Fisher Exact test were used for statistical analyses.Results: Gestational week at delivery was significantly lower in adolescent multipara group (38.37 ± 2.17) than control group (38.79 ± 1.684) (p=0.014). Preterm birth rate (12.6%) and postpartum hemorrhage (5.7%) were higher in the adolescent multipara group than in controls as to be statistically significant. The cesarean delivery rate and other pregnancy complications such as diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, and placental abruption were similar with controls.Conclusion: In conclusion, adolescent multipara pregnancies were associated with higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, in particular preterm birth, lower birthweight and postpartum hemorrhage.
Impact of sanitation monitoring approaches on sanitation estimates in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Munamati Muchaneta , Nhapi Innocent , Misi Shepherd Nimrod
Published: April 2018

The Government and the Joint Monitoring Programme for Water and Sanitation (JMP) sanitation monitoring approaches often produce conflicting sanitation estimates reflecting an inconsistent view of sanitation performance. One of the possible reasons for conflicting estimates is the differences in definitions of ‘improved sanitation access’. This paper presents an assessment of definitions used in Sub-Saharan Africa and an analysis of the impact of the two monitoring approaches on sanitation estimates. Results showed that 40.0% of the 35 countries analysed used stricter definitions than the JMP definition, while 22.2 and 37.1% used more lenient definitions and JMP-like definitions respectively. Independent samples t-test results showed significant differences (p≤ 0.05) between the Government and JMP sanitation estimates. The Bland–Altman analysis showed that on average the Government approach measured more than the JMP approach and that the highest frequencies of negative differences were obtained from countries using JMP-like definitions. The study concludes that the overestimation of Government sanitation estimates could not have been due to use of lenient definitions, but other factors such as the quality and quantity of data sources and methods of data analysis could have played a crucial role. Harmonization of definitions and methods in all survey instruments is, however, crucial to ensuring consistency in the post-2015 sanitation monitoring.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Reverses Aβ1–42-induced Dysfunction in Gamma Oscillation during Working Memory
Authors: Bai Wenwen , Liu Tiaotiao , Dou Mengmeng , Xia Mi , Lu Jun , Tian Xin
Published: April 2018

Background:

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that gradually induces cognitive
deficits in the elderly and working memory impairment is typically observed in AD. Amyloid-β peptide
(Aβ) is a causative factor for the cognitive impairments in AD. Gamma oscillations have been recognized to
play important roles in various cognitive functions including working memory. Previous study reported that
Aβ induces gamma oscillation dysfunction in working memory.

Objective:

Although repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) represents a technique for noninvasive
stimulation to induce cortical activity and excitability changes and has been accepted for increasing brain
excitability and regulating cognitive behavior, the question whether rTMS can reserve the Aβ-induced gamma
oscillation dysfunction during working memory remains unclear. The present study aims to investigate the
effect of rTMS to the Aβ-induced gamma oscillation dysfunction during working memory.

Method:

The present study investigates the rTMS-modulated gamma oscillation in Aβ1-42-induced memory
deficit. Adult SD rats were divided into four groups: Aβ, Con, Aβ+rTMS and Con+rTMS. 16-channel local
field potentials (LFPs) were recorded from rat medial prefrontal cortex while the rats performed a Y-maze
working memory task. Gamma oscillation among LFPs was measured by coherence.

Results:

The results show that rTMS improved the behavior performance and enhanced gamma oscillation for
the Aβ-injected subjects.

Conclusion:

These results indicate that rTMS may reserve the Aβ-induced dysfunction in gamma oscillation
during working memory and thus result in potential benefits for working memory.
Youth Mental Health Services Utilization Rates After a Large-Scale Social Media Campaign: Population-Based Interrupted Time-Series Analysis
Authors: Booth Richard G , Allen Britney N , Bray Jenkyn Krista M , Li Lihua , Shariff Salimah Z
Published: April 2018

Background

Despite the uptake of mass media campaigns, their overall impact remains unclear. Since 2011, a Canadian telecommunications company has operated an annual, large-scale mental health advocacy campaign (Bell Let’s Talk) focused on mental health awareness and stigma reduction. In February 2012, the campaign began to explicitly leverage the social media platform Twitter and incented participation from the public by promising donations of Can $0.05 for each interaction with a campaign-specific username (@Bell_LetsTalk).

Objective

The intent of the study was to examine the impact of this 2012 campaign on youth outpatient mental health services in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Methods

Monthly outpatient mental health visits (primary health care and psychiatric services) were obtained for the Ontario youth aged 10 to 24 years (approximately 5.66 million visits) from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2015. Interrupted time series, autoregressive integrated moving average modeling was implemented to evaluate the impact of the campaign on rates of monthly outpatient mental health visits. A lagged intervention date of April 1, 2012 was selected to account for the delay required for a patient to schedule and attend a mental health–related physician visit.

Results

The inclusion of Twitter into the 2012 Bell Let’s Talk campaign was temporally associated with an increase in outpatient mental health utilization for both males and females. Within primary health care environments, female adolescents aged 10 to 17 years experienced a monthly increase in the mental health visit rate from 10.2/1000 in April 2006 to 14.1/1000 in April 2015 (slope change of 0.094 following campaign, P<.001), whereas males of the same age cohort experienced a monthly increase from 9.7/1000 to 9.8/1000 (slope change of 0.052 following campaign, P<.001). Outpatient psychiatric services visit rates also increased for both male and female adolescents aged 10 to 17 years post campaign (slope change of 0.005, P=.02; slope change of 0.003, P=.005, respectively). For young adults aged 18 to 24 years, females who used primary health care experienced the most significant increases in mental health visit rates from 26.5/1000 in April 2006 to 29.2/1000 in April 2015 (slope change of 0.17 following campaign, P<.001).

Conclusions

The 2012 Bell Let’s Talk campaign was temporally associated with an increase in the rate of mental health visits among Ontarian youth. Furthermore, there appears to be an upward trend of youth mental health utilization in the province of Ontario, especially noticeable in females who accessed primary health care services.
Predictors of Facebook User Engagement With Health-Related Content for Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Card Kiffer George , Lachowsky Nathan , Hawkins Blake W , Jollimore Jody , Baharuddin Fahmy , Hogg Robert S
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Social media is used by community-based organizations (CBOs) to promote the well-being of gay and bisexual men (GBM). However, few studies have quantified which factors facilitate the diffusion of health content tailored for sexual minorities.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify post characteristics that can be leveraged to optimize the health promotion efforts of CBOs on Facebook.

METHODS

The Facebook application programming interface was used to collect 5 years’ of posts shared across 10 Facebook pages administered by Vancouver-based CBOs promoting GBM health. Network analysis assessed basic indicators of network structure. Content analyses were conducted using informatics-based approaches. Hierarchical negative binomial regression of post engagement data was used to identify meaningful covariates of engagement.

RESULTS

In total, 14,071 posts were shared and 21,537 users engaged with these posts. Most users (n=13,315) engaged only once. There was moderate correlation between the number of posts and the number of CBOs users engaged with (r=.53, P<.001). Higher user engagement was positively associated with positive sentiment, sharing multimedia, and posting about pre-exposure prophylaxis, stigma, and mental health. Engagement was negatively associated with asking questions, posting about dating, and sharing posts during or after work (versus before).

CONCLUSIONS

Results highlight the existence of a core group of Facebook users who facilitate diffusion. Factors associated with greater user engagement present CBOs with a number of strategies for improving the diffusion of health content.
Effects of Dietary Inorganic Nitrate Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Patients With Heart Failure: Protocol for a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Woessner Mary N. , Levinger Itamar , Neil Christopher , Smith Cassandra , Allen Jason D
Published: April 2018

BACKGROUND

Chronic heart failure is characterized by an inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the demands of the body, resulting in the hallmark symptom of exercise intolerance. Chronic underperfusion of the peripheral tissues and impaired nitric oxide bioavailability have been implicated as contributors to the decrease in exercise capacity in these patients. nitric oxide bioavailability has been identified as an important mediator of exercise tolerance in healthy individuals, but there are limited studies examining the effects in patients with chronic heart failure.

OBJECTIVE

The proposed trial is designed to determine the effects of chronic inorganic nitrate supplementation on exercise tolerance in both patients with heart failure preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and to determine whether there are any differential responses between the 2 cohorts. A secondary objective is to provide mechanistic insights into the 2 heart failure groups’ exercise responses to the nitrate supplementation.

METHODS

Patients with chronic heart failure (15=HFpEF and 15=HFrEF) aged 40 to 85 years will be recruited. Following an initial screen cardiopulmonary exercise test, participants will be randomly allocated in a double-blind fashion to consume either a nitrate-rich beetroot juice (16 mmol nitrate/day) or a nitrate-depleted placebo (for 5 days). Participants will continue daily dosing until the completion of the 4 testing visits (maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test, submaximal exercise test with echocardiography, vascular function assessment, and vastus lateralis muscle biopsy). There will then be a 2-week washout period after which the participants will cross over to the other treatment and complete the same 4 testing visits.

RESULTS

This study is funded by National Heart Foundation of Australia and Victoria University. Enrolment has commenced and the data collection is expected to be completed in mid 2018. The initial results are expected to be submitted for publication by the end of 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

If inorganic nitrate supplementation can improve exercise tolerance in patients with chronic heart failure, it has the potential to aid in further refining the treatment of patients in this population.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12615000906550; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=368912 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6xymLMiFK)
Soft-sediment deformation structures induced by seismic activity in the San Pedro el Alto area, Acambay graben, Mexico
Authors: Velázquez-Bucio M. Magdalena , Garduño-Monroy Víctor Hugo
Published: April 2018

Soft-sediment deformation structures identified in lacustrine sediments of the San Pedro el Alto area, within the Acambay graben, Mexico, can be attributed to Pleistocene-Holocene seismic events. The analysis of these deformation structures, seismites, is a key tool for the characterization of parameters such as the intensity and magnitude of the events, and the measurement of the affected area. Analysis of the shape, distribution, abundance and genesis of these secondary structures in lacustrine basins, also provide guidelines for assessing seismic hazard.

The analysis of seismites enabled the identification of three M ≥ 5 earthquakes, minimum magnitude required for the formation of such structures, these on ESI 2007 scale (Environmental Seismic Intensity Scale) correspond to VII-X intensities. The structures were identified with coseismic stratigraphy analysis in three trenches and three sediment cores from the dam within the locality. The basin infill consists of lacustrine sediments with intercalation of volcanic material. The soft-sediment deformation structures appear in different sectors of the study area and consist of surficial ruptures, vertical displacements, slumps, pseudonodules, clastic dikes, cracks filled with recent material, and diapir-like and load-flame structures.