bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of Pilates practice on balance in elderly: a systematic review
Authors: Goedert Araceli , Dos santos Karini Borges , Bento Paulo Cesar Barauce , Rodacki André Luiz Felix
Published: August 2018

The aging is accompanied by a gradual decline in balance and increases risk of falls. Pilates has been used for balance training. e purpose of this research was to systematize studies regarding the effects of Pilates exercise interventions on static and dynamic balance of elderly people. A survey was conducted in three indexed databases: Medline/Pubmed, Scopus and Science Direct, using the descriptors “balance” or “equilibrium” with the term “Pilates”. Fifteen articles were selected and used in this systematic review. Based on the results, we observed that the practice of Pilates with a minimum frequency of two sessions per week for an hour lasting for a period of at least five weeks or three times per week for 12 sessions or more showed improvement on static and dynamic balance of elderly.
Effect of Plant Growth Promoters Application on Peas Germination and Growth
Authors: Ramesh Musale Ritika , Vasant Polkade Ashish , Bhika Patil Satilal
Published: August 2018

Indian economy is largely influenced by agriculture.The present work focuses on evaluation of Plant Growth Promoters (PGPs) and fungicides based products in plant growth and protection. Lab-scale experimental studies were conducted at Green Vision Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India during January to March 2018 to estimate germination rate (by defining physico-chemical parameters like water pH, seed quality, seed conductivity, hollow heart disease test, blotting test for germination, viability, Root growth (ANOVA analysis) andplant growth by using different application methodslike drenching, root dipping and spraying. The degree of rooting and shooting were found to be associated with the applied PGPS type and concentration. Further the project envisages a comparative analysis of agricultural products containing PGPs, where ABI4- 0.1% and ABI4 NEW-0.1% (products with higher concentration of PGPs) showing 100% germination when compared with non-treated plant(control) for plant height, No. of leaves, rootgrowthand grain weight, conductivity test, hollow heart test to calculate EEF(Expected Emergence Field). Results of this study indicates that the PGPS and fungicides either commercially available (procured from market) or lab prepared widens the commercial prospects of PGPSin more concentrationsfor increasing the agricultural productivity of otherdicot plants thereby increasing the agricultural sector’s input to India’s GDP through sustainable agriculture methods(promoting biodiversity, minimizing loss of resources).
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Paddy Straw Management Practices by Farmers of Karnataka (India)
Authors: Chendrashekhara Sangmesh , G. B Lokesh , S. Patila Suresh , Lokeshaa H.
Published: August 2018

Rice occupies a pivotal place in Indian agriculture and it contributes about 13 per cent of annual agriculture GDP and provides 43 per cent calorie requirement for more than 70 per cent of Indian population. This study was conducted in Thungabhadra area of Karnataka and it is also called as ‘Rice Bowl of Karnataka’, since it occupies nearly 65 per cent of total (3.63 lakh ha) area of paddy in Karnataka. In this area, paddy-paddy system is the predominant cropping system. Paddy crop residues include any biomass left in the field after grains and other economic components have been harvested. Crop residues are also a principal source of carbon, which constitutes about 40 per cent of the total biomass on dry weight basis. Crop residues were considered as precious commodity because it can be used as a feed for the fodder and mulching for various crops and must never be considered as waste. The paddy residues are typically burnt on-farm across different regions of this area. The problem is more severe in the head and mid region of this area, particularly in the mechanized harvesting in paddy-paddy cropping system. There are four methods of residue management practices, these are as removal of straw and burning of stubble, burning of straw and stubble, removal of straw and incorporation of stubble and incorporation of straw and stubble among, which removal of straw and burning of stubble (42.45 %) is the major one. The main reasons for burning of residues are low cost and labour scarcity. Total cost of cultivation of paddy per acre was found to be marginally lower burning of straw and stubbles method as compared (₹ 38411/acre) to incorporating straw and stubbles (₹ 41845/acre) method.
Increasing Park and Potential Greenspace user-ship Through Tailored Framing Efforts
Authors: C. Jordan Rebecca , E. Sorensen Amanda
Published: August 2018

In this short communication, we present data that suggests messages that incorporate identity frames can be an asset in engagement and support for greenspace development.
The QSPR Study of Butane derivatives: (A Mathematical Approach)
Authors: Asok Anjusha , Varghese Kureethara Joseph
Published: August 2018

The QSPR analysis provides a significant structural insight into the physiochemical properties of Butane derivatives. We study some physiochemical properties of fourteen Butane derivatives and develop a QSPR model using four topological indices and Butane derivatives. Here we analyze how closely the topological indices are related to the physiochemical properties of Butane derivatives. For this we compute analytically the topological indices of Butane derivatives and plot the graphs between each of these topological indices to the properties of Butane derivatives using Origin. This QSPR model exhibits a close correlation between Heavy atomic count, Complexity, Hydrogen bond acceptor count, and Surface tension of Butane derivatives with the Redefined first Zagreb index, the Redefined third Zagreb index, the Sum connectivity index and the Reformulated first Zagreb index, respectively.
Studies on Precision and Accuracy In Microdetermination of Transition Metals Using Ternary Complex EAB-CTAB-Metals
Authors: Deshmukh Suparna
Published: August 2018

Complexometric and Analytical studies have carried out by forming ternary complex between Eriochrome Azurol B, and Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide CTAB; and some transition metal ions mainly Cu2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+. The absorption spectra of Eriochrome Azurol B ,EAB; a triphenylmethane dye, has studied in the presence as well as in the absence of surfactant, Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide, CTAB at pH values ranging from pH 1.00 to 12.00. Hypsochromic shift is observed in the absorption spectra in the presence of surfactant pK values i.e. dissociation constant values are found to decreased, in the presence of surfactant is observed. Composition of chelates EAB:CTAB:Metal is found to be 1:1:1, and effect of foreign ions such as chlorides, nitrates; and sulphates of sodium, potassium and ammonium; has been studied in detail. Stability constants of the chelates are determined. Sensitivity and Stability of chelates formedincreases in the presence of surfactant. Various analytical parameters including range of adherence to Beers Law, Molar Extinction Constants, Sandells Sensitivity, were studied for all systems by its interaction with and without CTAB. Precision and Accuracy of the method suggested for microdetermination of metal ions is determined and found out that method is both precise as well as accurate.
High Molecular Weight Poly(lactic acid) Synthesized with Apposite Catalytic Combination and Longer time
Authors: Kumar Singh Sanjay , Anthony Prashant , Chowdhury Abhishek
Published: August 2018

Biodegradable polymeric materials derived from renewable resources have attracted tremendous attention in different application. Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most useful biodegradable polymers. It is difficult to synthesize high molecular weight polylactic acid by direct polycondensation. The present work describes the synthesis of high molecular weight PLA by varying the duration of reaction and changing the sequence of catalyst addition. Binary catalyst used was SnCl2.2H2O/maleic anhydride and p-toluene sulfonic acid. PLA with molecular weight (6.503X105) was obtained in 50 hours. FTIR, H1 and 13C NMR ascertained the structure of synthesized PLA whereas GPC was used for determining molecular weight.
Relationship between facet joint distraction during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for trauma and functional outcome
Authors: Kirzner N. , Etherington G. , Ton L. , Chan P. , Paul E. , Liew S. , Humadi A.
Published: August 2018

Aims

The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the clinical relevance of increased facet joint distraction as a result of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) for trauma.

Patients and Methods

A total of 155 patients (130 men, 25 women. Mean age 42.7 years; 16 to 87) who had undergone ACDF between 1 January 2001 and 1 January 2016 were included in the study. Outcome measures included the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain. Lateral cervical spine radiographs taken in the immediate postoperative period were reviewed to compare the interfacet distance of the operated segment with those of the facet joints above and below.

Results

There was a statistically significant relationship between greater facet distraction and increased NDI and VAS pain scores. This was further confirmed by Spearman correlation, which showed evidence of a moderate correlation between both NDI score and facet joint distraction (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.34; p < 0.001) and VAS score and facet distraction (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.52; p < 0.001). Furthermore, there was a discernible transition point between outcome scores. Significantly worse outcomes, in terms of both NDI scores (17.8 vs 8.2; p < 0.001) and VAS scores (4.5 vs 1.3; p < 0.001), were seen with facet distraction of 3 mm or more. Patients who went on to have a posterior fusion also had increased NDI and VAS scores, independent of facet distraction.

Conclusion

After undergoing ACDF for the treatment of cervical spine injury, patients with facet joint distraction of 3 mm or more have worse NDI and VAS pain scores. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1201–7.
TAMANHO DE RECIPIENTES NA FORMAÇÃO DE MUDAS DE Peltophorum dubium (Sprengel) Taubert (Fabaceae)
Authors: Zuffo Alan Mario , Steiner Fábio , Bush Aécio , Zuffo Júnior Joacir Mario , Da Silva Santos Diego Muniz
Published: August 2018

O tamanho do recipiente afeta a qualidade das mudas. Dessa forma, objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar a produção de mudas de canafístula em diferentes tamanhos de recipientes, além de realizar análise de trilha para identificar as variáveis de crescimento que caracterizam a qualidade dessa muda. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso com sete tamanhos de recipientes (13 x 13 cm; 15 x 15 cm; 13 x 20 cm; 15 x 25 cm; 17 x 22 cm; 17 x 30 cm e 30 x 40 cm), com quatro repetições. As mudas de canafístula crescem melhor em sacos de polietileno com dimensão de 30 x 40 cm. O diâmetro do coleto, o volume radicular, a massa seca das raízes, a massa seca da parte aérea e a massa seca total são as variáveis mais propícias para indicar a qualidade das mudas de canafístula. Por ser de mensuração rápida, simples e não destrutiva, o diâmetro do coleto é a variável mais adequada para identificar mudas de alta qualidade desta espécie.
Literature Review Paper on Mechanical Properties of Types of Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Randjbaran Elias , Zahari  , Haji Abdul Majid Dayang Laila Abang , Bin Hameed Sultan Mohamed Thariq , Mazlan Norkhairunnisa
Published: August 2018

Among the numerous potential uses of carbon nanotubes (CNT), its utilization to fortify polymers was given careful consideration. This reason can be because of the remarkable firmness, magnificent quality, and the low thickness of CNT. This has given various chances to the innovation of new material frameworks for applications requiring high quality and high modulus. Exact control over preparing factors, including safeguarding flawless CNT structure, uniform scattering of CNT inside the polymer grid, compelling filler– lattice interfacial communications, and arrangement/introduction of polymer chains/CNT, add to the composite strands' unrivalled properties. Consequently, manufacture techniques assume an imperative part in deciding the composite filaments' microstructure and extreme mechanical conduct. The present best in the class of polymer/CNT elite composite filaments, particularly concerning processing– structure– execution, were looked into in this commitment. Future requirements for material by configuration approaches for handling these nano-composite frameworks were likewise examined.
Electrochemical Activation of Metal Hydride Alloy by Inclusion of Nickel and Palladium Nanoparticles
Authors: Rivera M. A. , Gamboa S. A. , Sebastian P. J.
Published: August 2018

Nickel and palladium nanoparticles were obtained by colloidal dispersion. Chemical reduction was used to obtain good quality nanoparticles showing electrocatalytic characteristics for improving the electrochemical hydrogen content in typical metal hydride at the initial stage of absorption process. The particle size and distribution of the colloidal nanoparticles were calculated by analyzing TEM images. The colloidal nanoparticles obtained were impregnated onto LaNi5-xMx type metal hydride alloy via catalytic dipping. The impregnated metal hydride alloy was characterized by SEM, AFM and EDS to obtain quasi-quantitative measurements of the position and concentration of the agglomerated colloidal nanoparticles forming nano-clusters onto de surface of the metal hydride alloy. Electrochemical characterization showed the enhancement of absorbed hydrogen content in the metal hydride due to the presence of agglomerated nanoparticles and the localized catalytic activity of Pd more than that of Ni nano-clusters.
Characterizations of ZnS/CuInS2 Film Fabricated by Electrochemical Deposition Process for Solar Cell Devices
Authors: Yeh Yih-Min , Chen Hsiang , Liao Chuan Hao , Chen Ching Bang , Chen Bin Yi
Published: August 2018

In this study, CuInS2 (CIS) films were fabricated by a two-step, non-vacuum process. Electrochemical deposition (ECD) was first used to prepare Cu-In precursors on Mo substrate under constant current. Then, CuInS2 films were prepared by sulfurization of the Cu-In precursors in sulfur atmosphere. The surface morphologies, compositions, and transmittance of the CuInS2 and ZnS films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and UV-VIS, respectively. The results show that a high-quality CIS thin film solar cells by low-cost, non-vacuum process could be obtained.
Investigation of Electrodeposited WO3 Film with Heat Treatment
Authors: Yeh Yih-Min , Chen Hsiang
Published: August 2018

In this research, we propose an alternative method to fabricate WO3 films as electro chromatic devices (ECDs). To fabricate the electrochromic film, we electrochemically deposit a WO3 film on FTO (fluorine-doped tin oxide). The deposited film was crystallized with heat treatment at various temperatures. To investigate the material quality of the film in different deposition and heat treatment conditions, X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to examine the crystalline structure and scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to analyze the surface morphology. Furthermore, the electrical performance of the film was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and the transmittance modulation could still attain above 40% after 1000 times repeated cycles. The electrochromatic behavior has been demonstrated in WO3, electrodeposition, electrochromatic device, cyclic voltammetry, heat treatmentwavelength between 780 nm to 1050 nm.
HUMAN RIGHTS BASED LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF LOCAL REGULATION BY CIVIL SERVICE POLICE OF SEMARANG MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Setiyono Joko
Published: August 2018

In the era of regional autonomy, the role of civil service police in the enforcement of Local Regulations is crucial to support regional development. However in practice, civil service police often find obstacles and resistance from the public they face. Therefore, it is required for civil service police to act on the base of human rights during the regulation enforcement process. The results hows that the performance of Semarang civil service police in conducting the Local Regulations enforcement process during 2009-2014 had been done based on human rights. There are still any resistance from the public in some actions, but it can be understood as the result of lack of socialization about the regulations, lack of dialogue and coordination with the citizens, as well as lack of satisfaction of citizens in the solution or redress given to them.  Keywords : human rights, enforcement, violation, local regulation, municipality
Několik poznámek k ne/formálnosti jazykové komunikace v češtině
Authors: Lollok Marek
Published: August 2018

Text se zabývá problematikou tzv. formálnosti a neformálnosti v jazykové komunikaci v češtině; cílem je objasnit tento v lingvistice frekventovaný, avšak nikoli jednoznačný koncept. Jsou představeny jeho základní aspekty, např. souvislost s pragmatickou stránkou komunikace, jazykovými a mimojazykovými normami, resp. některými stylovými dichotomiemi. Část textu je věnována i trendu odklánění se od formálnosti (a také od spisovnosti) v situacích dříve či doposud zásadně formálních; poněkud podrobněji popisujeme tento trend v oblasti komunikace mediální.
“Cool my doubt is erased”: constructive disagreement and creating a psychologically safe space in multicultural student teamwork
Authors: Komori-Glatz Miya
Published: August 2018

This paper investigates the roles of disagreement and trust in multicultural teamwork on an English-medium master’s programme at an Austrian business university. The teamwork project – assigned by the content teacher – took place mostly outside the classroom and simulated business practice both in terms of the tasks and the multicultural context. Each team comprised two Austrian students and two international students, resulting in an English as a lingua franca (ELF) setting. The teams were observed and audio-/video-recorded, with the analysis focusing on an early stage of the project where they laid the groundwork for the team mental models in terms of establishing the team goals, relationships and communicative practices. Additionally, retrospective interviews were conducted at the end of the project with each of the team members and the lecturer to gain emic insights into the project. The findings suggest a symbiotic relationship between disagreement and trust, in which high levels of trust and the construction of a psychologically safe space allow the team members to disagree with and challenge each other without damaging their relationships, leading to better decisions. In turn, these decisions can contribute to a sense of shared success that strengthens the team’s joint identity.
Formulaic sequences signalling discourse organisation in ELF academic lectures: a disciplinary perspective
Authors: Wang Ying
Published: August 2018

Formulaic sequences (e.g.on the other hand, for example, at the same time) are pervasive in natural language use and play an important role in differentiating socially situated practices. This paper examines formulaic sequences signalling discourse organisation in academic ELF lectures from a disciplinary perspective. Most previous studies of this kind employ a frequency-based approach; however, the inherent limitations of the methodology (e.g. arbitrary operational criteria, difficulty in handling discontinuous units) mean that a great deal may have been overlooked. This may be particularly relevant to ELF communication, which involves a high degree of flexibility and adaptability. The present study aims to address this gap by taking a manual approach in the identification of formulaic sequences, continuous or discontinuous, in context. The results provide further evidence for disciplinary differences and variability in the use of formulaic language to signal discourse organisation by lecturers in academic ELF settings.
Utterance-final particle -canha in modern spoken Korean: A marker of shared knowledge, (im)politeness, theticity and mirativity
Authors: Kim Ahrim
Published: August 2018

This paper explores the functions of the utterance-final particle -canhain modern spoken Korean. Analyzing naturally occurring spontaneous conversational data, I argue that its basic function is to explicitly mark the speaker’s belief of shared knowledge. This study suggests that -canhafunctions as a very useful device in managing the information flow in spontaneous conversation by enabling speakers to constantly signal other interlocutors and build common ground. This basic information-managing function can not only be used in discourse strategies (a pre-sequence and as a verbal filler), but can also be extended to express politeness and impoliteness, theticity, and mirativity. In sum, the functions of -canhadiscussed in this paper suggest that it is a highly intersubjective marker, in that it explicitly indicates the speaker’s awareness of and attention to the hearer’s information status and changes therein.
Augenblick mal! Theoretische Überlegungen und methodische Zugänge zur Erforschung sozialer Variation in der Deutschen Gebärdensprache
Authors: Jaeger Hanna , Junghanns Anita
Published: August 2018

Deaf sign language users oftentimes claim to be able to recognise straight away whether their interlocutors are native signers. To date it is unclear, however, what exactly such judgement calls might be based on. The aim of the research presented was to explore whether specific articulatory features are being associated with signers that have (allegedly) acquired German Sign Language (Deutsche Gebärdensprache, DGS) as their first language. The study is based on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Qualitative data were generated in ten focus group settings. Each group was made up of three participants and one facilitator. Deaf participants’ meta-linguistic claims concerning linguistic features of ‘native signing’ (i. e. what native signing looks like) were qualitatively analysed using grounded theory methods. Quantitative data were generated via a language assessment experiment designed around stimulus material extracted from DGS corpus data. Participants were asked to judge whether or not individual clips extracted from a DGS corpus had been produced by a native signer. Against the backdrop of the findings identified in the focus group data, the stimulus material was subsequently linguistically analysed in order to identify specific linguistic features that might account for some clips to be judged as ‘produced by a native signer’ as opposed to others that were claimed to have been ‘articulated by a non-native signer’. Through juxtaposing meta-linguistic perspectives, the results of a language perception experiment and the linguistic analysis of the stimulus material, the study brings to the fore specific crystallisation points of linguistic and social features indexing linguistic authenticity. The findings break new ground in that they suggest that the face as articulator in general, and micro-prosodic features expressed in the movement of eyes, eyebrows and mouth in particular, play a significant role in the perception of others as (non-)native signers.
Sugerencias para la primera reforma al Código General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012)
Authors: Bonilla García Helver
Published: August 2018

El 12 de julio de 2012 el legislador colombiano entregó al país la Ley 1564 de ese mismo año por medio de la cual expidió el Código General del Proceso (Cogepro) y dictó otras disposiciones. La plena vigencia de esta ley tuvo lugar a partir del 1 de enero de 2016. Los académicos que hicieron parte de la comisión redactora del código y otros juristas destacados presentaron la ley al público en general como la disposición modernizadora del derecho procesal y aquella que terminaría de introducir la oralidad en los temas civiles, de familia, comerciales y agrarios del país, sin embargo a juzgar por la dinámica alcanzada en la práctica judicial a la fecha de entrega de este artículo para su revisión, aquello puede llegar a ser una ilusión más de tantas que abundan en el país, y de paso la ratificación de aquel dicho que expresa que “en Colombia la ley se cumple, pero no se obedece”.El anterior diagnóstico tiene múltiples causas, una es que el Cogepro mantuvo injustificadamente disposiciones que no se acompasan con su espíritu y contuvo algunas que por su imprecisión han permitido una interpretación que no se aviene con los nuevos procedimientos judiciales; además, hay dentro de la comunidad judicial funcionarios que unas veces por desconocimiento y otras por rebeldía no aplican las nuevas disposiciones. También es motivo de la poca ventura que ha tenido el Código nuevo, el hecho de que los litigantes no se han capacitado suficientemente en las nuevas maneras del enjuiciamiento civil, lo que ha conllevado complacencia con la forma en que los jueces procesan.Con las líneas de este artículo pretendemos llamar la atención sobre algunos de los puntos que hemos detectado como problemáticos en la aplicación de la nueva ley y, además, lanzar una propuesta para que si contiene algo de útil sea tenida en cuenta no solo para una reforma legislativa futura, sino también como criterio hermenéutico para los operadores judiciales, porque muchas de las cosas que aquí indicamos parten de hacer una interpretación normativa de la misma obra procesal, distinta de aquellas que han empezado a hacer carrera en nuestros despachos judiciales en desmedro de la intención legislativa plasmada en la exposición de motivos de aquella norma, las cuales nosotros consideramos como huidas hacia el Código de Procedimiento Civil.
The therapeutic effectiveness of sitagliptin with niacin and chromium picolinate on glycosylated hemoglobin in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Authors: Karim Fauzia , Najam Komal , Sharif Ali , Shakir Lubna , Ajmal Sana , Anwar Anum , Hussain Aisha , Khalid Hina , Tufail Muhammd Bilal , Zaidi Awais Ali
Published: August 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of niacin (B3) on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), alone and as adjunct therapy, with chromium picolinate (CrPlt) and sitagliptin. In the present study, we have evaluated the effects of niacin and chromium picolinate supplementation with sitagliptin in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 600 patients suffering from T2DM from four different hospitals in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan; patients were divided into three groups (n=200 per group). Group A was given sitagliptin (100 mg), Group B received niacin (14 mg/d) along with sitagliptin, and Group C received chromium picolinate (200 mcg/d) and niacin (14 mg/d) along with sitagliptin, for a duration of 6 months. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the efficacy of all treatment groups, and statistical significance was set at p≤0.05.

Results: The data indicated that all defined therapies have a significant influence with respect to fasting blood sugar (FBS) (p<0.0001), random blood sugar (RBS) (p<0.0001) and glycosylated hemoglobin (p<0.0001).

Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that low doses of niacin and chromium picolinate supplementation with sitagliptin helps in maintaining glycemic control in patients with T2DM, and provides the best treatment option among those considered.
NICU Dialects: Understanding Norwegian Practice Variation
Authors: Syltern Janicke , Markestad Trond , Saugstad Ola Didrik , Støen Ragnhild
Published: August 2018

In Norway, a national consensus-based guideline used to address thresholds for offering life support at extreme preterm birth was issued in 1998. Since then, therapeutic advances may have changed attitudes and expectations to treatment, both within the medical community and the public, and there are concerns that systematic variations in treatment practices may exist. With this article, we describe current practices and relate them to other ethical and legal comparable areas in health care. We conclude that a revision of the 1998 guideline is warranted to obtain a common understanding of prognoses and appropriate decision processes at the limit of viability.
In the Best Interest of the. . .Parents: Norwegian Health Personnel on the Proper Role of Parents in Neonatal Decision-making
Authors: Ursin Lars , Syltern Janicke
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVES:

The role of parents in life-and-death decision-making for infants born at the border of viability is challenging. Some argue that parents should have the final say in decisions about life-sustaining treatment. Others disagree. In this article, we report views from health care personnel (HCP) on the appropriate parental role.

METHODS:

Focus group interviews with 5 different groups of HCP (neonatal nurses, midwifes, obstetricians, mother-fetal specialists, and neonatologists) dealing with life-and-death decisions throughout pregnancy and birth were performed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and at St Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim, Norway in 2014–2017. Interviews were taped and transcribed. Inductive analysis was performed for each group discussion for emergent ethical themes. A summary of the transcribed discussion was sent to the relevant focus group participants for comments.

RESULTS:

Our participants felt strongly that doctors, not parents, should have the final say. They did not think parents should have to live with the burden of the decision. The possible disagreement between parents, lack of necessary knowledge, experience, time, and emotional stability all point toward the neonatologist as the optimal decision-maker, within a model of “Patient Preference–Satisfaction Paternalism.”

CONCLUSIONS:

The general attitude of our groups was that parents should have a say and be included in a thorough information and decision-making process. The doctor, or a team of HCP, however, should make the final decision, being in the best position both epistemologically and normatively to promote the best interest of both parents and the child.
¿El desarrollo local desde y para quién? Análisis de la formulación e implementación de proyectos estatales en comunidades indígenas amazónicas
Authors: Garzón-Garzón Lina-Paola
Published: August 2018

En la región amazónica colombiana muchos de los proyectos productivos realizados en las comunidades indígenas tienden a ser insostenibles y fracasan porque se desconoce o no se tiene en cuenta el tipo de sociedad al que los promotores se dirigen. Lo anterior se encuentra enmarcado en una postura unificadora de los modelos de desarrollo fundamentados en la racionalidad científica y económica, ajenas a las lógicas indígenas de bienestar. Esto conduce al establecimiento de relaciones asimétricas e imposiciones de validez científica, dadas por un enfoque de arriba hacia abajo (top down) en políticas y proyectos formulados desde las instituciones centrales. Desde una perspectiva de desarrollo local, se propone la potencialización de los recursos naturales disponibles en el territorio y el fortalecimiento de la participación de las comunidades y las instituciones locales, como condiciones básicas para establecer un camino que conduzca a proyectos estatales sostenibles.
Revisión del panorama actual del manejo de agua de producción en la industria petrolera colombiana
Authors: Mesa Sandra Liliana , Orjuela Johana Milena , Ortega Ramírez Angie Tatiana , Sandoval Juan-Andrés
Published: August 2018

Este artículo presenta una revisión de las tecnologías usadas en Colombia y otros países para el tratamiento de aguas de la industria petrolera. El estudio parte desde la caracterización de la producción de crudo y la relación agua–crudo; luego se describen los efectos contaminantes del agua residual; asimismo, se cuantifican los destinos que se le dan a estas aguas en nuestro país. También se detallan algunos tratamientos superficiales convencionales y no convencionales. Es claro que, aunque se han hecho progresos significativos, hay que seguir investigando técnicas mucho más eficientes y económicas para eliminar ciertos contaminantes más recalcitrantes.
Doença inflamatória intestinal com eritema nodoso como manifestação inicial – dois casos clínicos
Authors: De Carvalho Ana Catarina G. , Fonseca Ana Margarida da S. , Moreira da Costa Eunice Maria R. , Lira Susana Alexandra J. C. , Dos Reis Ana Clara C. G. G.
Published: August 2018

AIMS: To describe two cases of inflammatory bowel disease whose diagnosis was preceded by the appearance of erythema nodosum and to alert to this extra-intestinal manifestation as the initial presentation of the disease.CASES DESCRIPTION: Two adolescents of 12 and 15 years of age were referred to the pediatrics emergency department because of erythema nodosum accompanied by anorexia and weight loss. The available diagnostic tests were suggestive of chronic inflammatory disease and the abdominal ultrasound was suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. The diagnosis of Crohn's disease was confirmed after completion of upper digestive endoscopy and total colonoscopy with biopsies.CONCLUSIONS: Erythema nodosum may be the form of presentation of potentially serious diseases with well established therapies and prognostic implications. In children or adolescents with erythema nodosum, the index of suspicion of inflammatory bowel disease should be high, although other differential diagnoses should be considered. The importance of early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease in pediatric age refers to the therapeutic opportunity and specific complications in this age group, as growth disturbance, which occurs more frequently in Crohn's disease.
Ciclos hamiltonianos que pasan a través de un bosque lineal en grafos bipartitos balanceados
Authors: Brito Daniel , Marín Lope , Ramírez Henry
Published: August 2018

Sea G = (A ∪ B, E) un grafo bipartito con |A| = |B| = n ≥ 4. Un grafo es un bosque lineal si cada componente es un camino. Sea S un conjunto de m lados de G que induce un bosque lineal. Probaremos que si σ1,1(G) = min{dG(u) + dG(v) : u ∈ A, v ∈ B, uv ̸∈ E(G)} ≥ (n+1)+m, entonces G contiene (m+1) ciclos hamiltonianos Cj tal que |E(Cj ) ∩ S| = j, con j = 0, 1, . . . , m.
Comparison of Lead, Copper and Aluminium as Gamma Radiation Shielding Material through Experimental Measurements and Simulation Using MCNP Version 4c
Authors: Aziz Md. Akhlak Bin , Rahman Md. Faisal , Prodhan Md. Mahidul Haque
Published: August 2018

The paper compares  Lead, Copper and Aluminium as gamma radiation shielding material using both experimental and simulation techniques. Cs- 137 (662KeV), Na-22 (511KeV) and Na- 22(1274KeV) were used as gamma radiation sources and a sodium iodide (NaI) detector was used to detect the radiation. Variations were noted for detected gamma count rates by changing shielding material thickness. In the experimental approach, thickness was varied by placing sheets of a particular test material one by one. For simulation, Monte Carlo n- Particle (MCNP) code version 4c was used and the geometry of the whole experimental setup was plotted in it. The results were then compared for each test material and it was found that lead is the best shielding material for gamma radiation followed by copper and aluminium.
Interaksi Sosial Keagamaan Antara Siswa Muslim Dan Siswa Katolik (Studi Kasus SD Slamet Riyadi Kebon Kangkung, Kota Bandung)
Authors: Perdana Setio Qadrian
Published: August 2018

SD Ignatius Slamet Riyadi is a school under the auspices of the Foundation of the Holy Cross. Students in the school consist of Catholic, Christian, Buddhist and Islamic students. There are more Catholic students than Muslim students. Muslim students and non-Muslim students interact in the school environment. The purpose of this study to answer the problems are (1) How the religious life of Muslim students SD Slamet Riyadi? (2) How is the religious social behavior of different religious students in SD Slamaet Riyadi? (3) How is the friendship between Muslim student and SD Katama Slamaet Riyadi?The location of this research is SD Ignatius Slamet Riyadi Kebon Kangkung Bandung. Research subjects are Muslim students, while research sources consist of classroom teachers, principals and parents. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation. Data analysis is data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing or verification.The results showed that the form of interaction between Muslim students and Catholic students through discussions, extracurricular activities, breaks in the school cafeteria and competition in academic terms. Social behavior of Muslim students feel comfortable in interacting with classmates and friends in one school. The behavior of Muslim students who are polite and courteous enough to maintain good relationships. The religious life of Muslim students is strongly influenced by culture and learning in Catholic schools. One of the patterns of worship is to pray very much to imitate the catholic worship of praying with the use of hand symbols dikepal and Indonesian language.The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is: the form of interaction between students in SD Slamet Riyadi divided form on the interaction of friendship school, in class and at home with parents. Factors that affect the occurrence of interaction between Muslim students with Catholic students SD Slamet Riyadi is the education of tolerance and school culture are disciplined and comfortable to follow activities together. Education Tolerance is implemented through teacher dialogue both when learning activities. The existence of different religious students is acceptable in the majority Catholic environment, so Muslim students are well received. SD Slamet Riyadi too, has educated students from various religions, learning patterns and curriculum set making these students feel comfortable studying in Catholic schools.
DOKTRIN MISTISISME AL-GHAZALI (Sufisme Sebagai Etape Perjalanan Spiritual)
Authors: Furqon Syihabul , Busro Busro
Published: August 2018

Pada periode Seljuk, dinasti Abasiyah, fakultas-fakultas pengetahuan berkembang sedemikian rupa. Filsafat, kalam, tafsir, yurisprudensi Islam dan mistisisme mengemuka; demikian pula hanya dengan friksi dan sentimen yang saling bertentangan. Pada periode ini, signifikansi dari doktrin Al-Ghazali atas empat diskursus fakultas Islam utama meliputi filsafat, teologi, yurisprudensi dan mistisisme didudukkan dan dikodifikasi sedemikian rupa. Filsafat, setlah serangan Al-Ghazali yang dianggap meruntuhkan dasar filosofis terbukti keliru. Sebab mistisisme filosofis dipostulatkan sejak periode Al-Ghazali dan mendorong penelaahan metafisika sampai pada puncaknya di tangan Ibn ‘Arabi kelak. Pada satu aspek lain Al-Ghazali mendamaikan friksi di kalangan yurisprudensi Islam yang cenderung tekstual-dognatis dengan kalangan yang pada masa itu dinafikan kesahihannya: mistisisme Islam (sufisme). Signifikansi Al-Ghazali dalam ranah-ranah ini berimplikasi luas sampai saat ini; dan mendorong sebagai apa yang tersirat dalam otobiografi spiritualnya sebagai: etape perjalanan spiritual.
Fólio
Authors: Carvalho Valéria Deluca Soares de , Tacques Claudia
Published: August 2018

A Revista Fólio, em sua 21ª edição, tem o prazer de apresentar produções intelectuais de profissionais das áreas de Publicidade e Propaganda, Jornalismo e Turismo, bem como acadêmicos que veem na pesquisa científica uma forma de divulgação do conhecimento e dos trabalhos realizados. Com o intuito de estimular e multiplicar o conhecimento acadêmico, nossa Revista procura promover o debate de áreas afins para que instiguem a reflexão teórico/prática de temas atuais à sociedade. Busca também interligar a Universidade com demandas sociais, bem como concretizar os saberes adquiridos. O Centro Universitário Metodista IPA, através dos diversos projetos elaborados e desenvolvidos pelos docentes e discentes, sendo um deles a Revista Fólio, acredita que a convergência da comunicação e a propagação da produção intelectual fomentem a participação da comunidade acadêmica a enfrentar desafios que contribuam para o desenvolvimento pessoal e intelectual de todos. Nessa edição o leitor encontrará artigos que perpassam por temas atuais que abordam as tecnologias nos processos de comunicação; o fazer jornalístico; estratégias de marketing; o comportamento do consumidor; a preservação e divulgação do patrimônio; o turismo em seus diversos cenários e o olhar do turista para a cidade de Porto Alegre. Com o olhar no passado, vivendo o presente e visando o futuro os artigos selecionados para participarem das edições da Revista Fólio trazem, ao leitor, temas que sinalizam novos caminhos para a propagação do conhecimento. Tendo em vista que é com este propósito que esse periódico surgiu, para integrar três áreas que convergem para a reflexão e novos pensamentos. Com a globalização não há espaço para a exclusividade do saber, e desta forma as editoras acreditam que a ciência pertence a um mundo mais inclusivo e participativo, em que o intercâmbio das ideias engrandece e contribue para a transformação do indivíduo. Desejamos a todos uma excelente leitura e que os artigos selecionados estimulem os questionamentos e a reflexão para que a sociedade perceba que não há um único dono do conhecimento, isso pertence a todos.
Divulgação e preservação do patrimônio geológico do geossítio Malacara Praia Grande (SC)
Authors: Do Amaral Marlon Nunes , Beltrão Leila Maria Vasquez
Published: August 2018

Apresenta-se aqui um “guia de visitação ao Geossítio Malacara - Praia Grande/SC”, organizado em um aplicativo, disponível para aparelhos Smartphone com informações relativas à geodiversidade do atrativo, destinado à visitantes, guias e população em geral que tenham interesse em ter acesso às informações sobre a origem, constituiçãoe características do atrativo. O material encontra-se disponível em uma versão digital de fácil acesso ao usuário, bastando apenas baixar o aplicativo para o celular. Este material poderá auxiliar os guias que realizam atividades no local, os visitantes e comunidade em geral, visando contribuir para o desenvolvimento do turismo e preservação do patrimônio geológico existente na região. O aplicativo encontra-se disponível através do link: http://app.vc/guia_de_visitacao_geossitio_malacara.
Impeachment da presidente Dilma: uma análise das capas das revistas Carta Capital e Veja
Authors: Villeroy Juliana De Miranda , Soares Valéria Deluca
Published: August 2018

O objetivo geral deste estudo é analisar como as revistas Carta Capital e Veja abordaram o impeachment de Dilma Rousseff nas capas das edições publicadas em 6 de abril e 18 de abril de 2016, espectivamente, considerando os conceitos de escândalo político. As influentes opiniões políticas dessas duas publicações justificam uma análise dassuas capas a respeito de uma das maiores crises envolvendo corrupção no Brasil nos últimos anos. Por meio de uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa, usa-se a análise de conteúdo, a partir das categorias poder, reputação e confiança, baseadas na Teoria Social do Escândalo (THOMPSON, 2002). Verificou-se que não houveimparcialidade na divulgação do evento ao público, por parte das capas das duas revistas. O conteúdo de ambas parece ter se baseado essencialmente, em análises e opiniões dos próprios veículos, o que contempla a hipótese deste estudo de que as duas publicações teriam sido parciais, sendo a Carta Capital alinhada à esquerda e a Veja à direita.
Pautas e perversidades nas redes em 2018: temas sensíveis e climas de opinião para o repertório do debate eleitoral no Brasil
Authors: Bitencourt Sandra
Published: August 2018

Este artigo pretende operar uma reflexão em torno das expectativas sobre os climas de opinião e o repertório que deverá orientar o debate público eleitoral no Brasil em 2018. Para analisar o ambiente de discutibilidade e a estratégia de disputa discursiva preparatória para a performance das diferentes forças políticas nas redes sociais, o estudo mapeia as principais forças partidárias presentes na cena pública digital, organizações que circulam conteúdos, os temas mais sensíveis que alimentam polêmicas e controvérsias no gradiente ideológico e as estratégias comunicacionais que podem ser acionadas e atualizadas nesse contexto.
Study to Fabricate the Large Scale Buckypaper Based on Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Tieu Doanh Tu , Nguyen My Khanh , Nguyen Tham Thi Hong , Ngo Thanh Vo Ke , Do Quyet Huu
Published: August 2018

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted great attention because of their unique structural, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. Then CNTs have potential application as electrode for batteries and supercapacitors, especially binder-free electrodes. The major challenge is to fabricate the large scale electrode with the uniform thickness, electrical property. The large scale CNTs buckypaper can be fabricated via vacuum filtration technique. The characteristics of CNT dispersion and buckypaper depend on variety of factor such as sonication power, sonication time, dispersant…. In this study, we investigate the multiwall carbon nanotubes (MW CNTs) in Isopropanol (IPA) solvent with different sonication conditions, membrane filter size for paper with areal density of 3 mg/cm2 with different sizes such as 4, 10, 20 cm in diameter and large scale of 30x30 cm2. It is observed that the dispersion of CNTs are good and the thickness, conductivity are uniform over whole sample for above sizes. We also can get the highest conductivity of buckypaper was 3.9x103 S/m in 30 mins. It is found that the higher sonication power and higher sonication time are better for buckypaper.
A Compact Device Model for Nanoparticle-organic Memory Transistor’s Characterization
Authors: Mai Huy Van , Bichler Olivier , Gamrat Christian , Viero Yannick , Alibart Fabien , Vuillaume Dominique
Published: August 2018

Neuromorphic electronic devices have recently been a candidate for new computing architecture associated with innovative nanotechnologies. A report of the characterization of Nanoparticle organic memory transistor (NOMFET) introduced a similar behavior to a biological spiking synapse in neural networks. In this paper, a refinement model based on the extracted parameters including a hybrid NOMFET/CMOS neuromorphic computing circuit and architecture of synapse to neuron interface by characterizing transistor -- memory and the temporal dynamic function is presented. A compact EKV model refinement serves as a link between nanotechnology process and circuit design for novel CMOS devices.
Dynamical Codimension – 2 Brane in a Warped Six Dimensional Space-time
Authors: Lien Phan Hong
Published: August 2018

In this paper we present the Einstein equation extended in six-dimensions (6D) from the formation of codimension-2 brane, which is created by a 4-brane and 4-anti brane moving in the warped 6D “bulk” space-time. The system of equations of motion for the dynamical codimension - 2 brane has been derived to describe the cosmological evolution on the probe branes. Some cosmological consequences are investigated.
Os sentidos da pesquisa sobre corrupção
Authors: Marani Sílvio César Zákhia , Brito Mozar José de , Souza Gustavo Costa de , Brito Valéria da Glória Pereira
Published: August 2018

Resumo Este artigo pretende traçar um panorama geral sobre as discussões acumuladas em torno da corrupção, identificando e agrupando as principais ocorrências relacionadas com ela na pesquisa científica. Os textos encontrados durante o processo de revisão de literatura revelam o caráter heterogêneo e assimétrico da produção científica sobre o tema. Do parco ou quase inexistente número de artigos dedicados exclusivamente à revisão de literatura sobre a corrupção até a infinidade de textos que atacam suas causas, efeitos e percepção, o tema é abordado com interesses diferentes no meio científico. Nosso artigo pretende prestar uma contribuição aos estudos de administração pública ao identificar os sentidos das pesquisas sobre corrupção e organizá-los em seis grupos ou eixos temáticos.