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Integrated football: An educative proposal from sport to inclusion
Authors: Magnanini Angela , Moliterni Pasquale , Cioni Lorenzo , Ferraro Antonio
Published: June 2018

This paper aims to present the integrated football, a new frontier of sport for all in which people with and without disabilities play together. In the initial part of the paper, we clarify both the epistemological fundamentals of special education on which integrated football is based and the technical aspects of the game. In the second part, we show how in Italy the integrated football became a widely spread phenomenon so much that this country hosted the first regional tournament. In this regard, we discuss data collected about teams, coaches and players to demonstrate how integrated football meets the â€˜design for allâ€™ principles and offers a sport inclusion opportunity, regardless of age, sex and ability.

Keywords: Inclusion, sport, special education, design for all.
The Influence of Public Goods on the Development of China’s Regional Economy – A Spatial Econometric Approach
Authors: Li Jialin
Published: June 2018

China’s economy has been soaring in the recent decades. Nevertheless, it is characterized by problems of imbalance of economic development, which could hinder the sustainable development of the economy. This paper selects data of various kinds of public goods provision and regional economic development status in China from 2007 to 2014, and investigates the influence of public goods on the development of China’s regional economy from using a spatial econometric approach. Empirical findings show that there is a significant spatial correlation within the data of public goods investment during 2007 and 2014, and that the investment on public goods has positive influence on development of regional economy. The finding also shows that there exist spatial spillover effects, which means that the investment in regional public goods can boost the economic growth of surrounding regions.
Ineffective Awareness of Islamic Banking Products as A Root Cause of Reluctance for the Same by Corporate Customers: A Case Study of MCB – NIB Merger in Pakistan
Authors: Mohiuddin Zaeema Asrar , Begum Rukhshinda , Rizvi Farheen Zehra
Published: June 2018

This paper focuses on the lack of awareness as the major reason behind the reluctance of Corporate Customers towards Islamic Banking Products in Pakistan. Various reasons for avoiding the Islamic Banking products among customers are reflected in the literature reviewed. However, the need for further work analysis is required in the reviewed literature. Hence, the rationale for this study is to know the influence of unawareness about Islamic banking products among corporate customers and employees. This aspect was further explained through a case study. The case is based on the study of customers’ reluctance in being a part of Islamic Banking Branches. This is because M-90 branches of Ex-NIB decided to become part of MCB Islamic after merger. Nevertheless, most of the corporate customers in these branches denied to associate with MCB Islamic, but rather preferred to become a part of Corporate Conventional Banking branches of MCB Bank. Results are extracted on the basis of a detailed review of literature and reviews from the industry experts. This study will be useful to understand reasons for this unwillingness that will provide us ways to avert any shortcomings if required in the products and services being provided by the Islamic Banks.
Anchor Borrower Programme on Agricultural Commodity Price and Employment Generation in Kebbi State, Nigeria
Authors: Zakaree S. Saheed , A.A. Alexander , Abdulmumin A. Isa , O.A. Adeneye
Published: June 2018

Low investment in the agricultural sector, as well as problem of financing are among the major challenges hindering farmers in the rural areas engaging in mechanized farming that might increase food supply, and thereby checking the agricultural commodity prices, and possibly creating more job opportunity in the agricultural sector. In an effort to meet the food supply for the growing population of the country, the government introduced various policies aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in basic food supply, among these policies is the Anchor Borrower Programme. This study examines the impact of Anchor Borrower Program on agricultural commodity price and employment generation in Kebbi state, Nigeria. Data were collected through interview and structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 400 farmers in Argungu L.G.A, of which 360 questionnaire were correctly filled and returned. A multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The results reveal that Anchor Borrower Programmes (ABP) supports for farmer have a positive and statistically significant impact on agricultural commodity price (ACP) and employment generation (EMPG) in agricultural sector in Kebbi state, particularly in Argungu LGA. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that anchor borrower programme policy in Nigeria should be encouraged and subjected to periodic review so as to provide more platforms for employment generation and stabilize agricultural commodity price in Kebbi state, particularly in Argungu LGA.
Equal Employment Rights of the Roman Army Administration: An Archetype of Modern Day Human Resource Management
Authors: Suvagondha Thaweesakdhi
Published: June 2018

Gaius Marius introduced a new act during his first consulship of the Roman Republic in 107 B.C. with the approval of the Senate. This act allowed him to alter the strategy for managing the Roman army. He permitted every eligible Roman citizen to join the army and thus to pursue the career of a professional soldier. Rome then put soldiers on the payroll. Rome also paid for arms, bodily protection, and other necessities. Marius tasked seasoned soldiers with providing field training to the new recruits on the battlefield. The new recruits learned an important lesson: the bravest was the safest. After expeditions, Marius divided the booty equally among his soldiers as an incentive to encourage victory and reward bravery. These practices stood in stark contrast to the Servian Segregation Decree, which Rome enforced during the reign of King Servius Tullius (578 to 534 B.C.). The Decree prohibited the poorest citizens from becoming Roman soldiers. The drafted soldiers also had to pay for their own arms, bodily protection, and other necessities. At the end of the war, they were discharged to return to their former civilian careers, such as farming and smithing. After the Marius era, the employment rights based on the army administration had evolved and fully developed to cover every step of the Roman soldier employment process: recruitment, enrollment, training and development, employment conditions, performance appraisal, and punishment. This process became one of the Roman army’s key success factors for the next several hundred years. Modern management practitioners should incorporate the Roman army administration process into the legal obligations within the company’s employment policy. The legality of the policy is a result of the adoption of the United Nations Declarations, Conventions, and Covenant into member states’ local laws and regulations. This paper focuses on the documentary research method to analyze and assess the relevant documents.
Homelessness and Unemployment During the Economic Recession: The Case of the City of Girona
Authors: Calvo Fran , Carbonell Xavier , Badia Marc
Published: June 2018

Although the research suggests that the main causes of homelessness are classified in individual and structural factors, there are few scientific articles which evaluate the impact of structural factors such as unemployment during periods of economic recession. The objective of this study is to compare the evolution of the total rate of homelessness with the total rate of unemployment in the city of Girona (Catalonia) during the economical recession (2006-2016) and to determine if unemployment is a predictive factor of homelessness. This is the first study with a Catalan sample comparing unemployment and homelessness. The design was longitudinal, retrospective and observational. The correlation tests between unemployment and homelessness indicated strong connections in the combination of the sample (r = .914, p <.001), men (r = .924, p <.001), and women (r = .716, p = 0.013). The results of the different models of simple linear regression used to determine the predictor variables of homelessness indicate that the rise of global unemployment is a predictor variable of the rise of global homelessness (ß = 2.17, p = .002) and male homelessness (ß = .82, p <.001). However, it does not predict specific female homelessness (ß = .88, p =.68).
Empirical Analysis of Flow Characteristics in Physical Activity: Evidence from College Students in Shanghai
Authors: Wu Maoguo , Tan Min
Published: June 2018

Chinese college students’ physical activity mainly consists of physical activity in physical education (PE) classes and extra-curriculum physical activity. With the improvement of college PE teaching, as well as the decline of college students’ physique and the frequent occurrence of psychological problems in college students, more and more Chinese colleges has started promoting students’ active participation in physical activity. This is performed as a means of improving the physique and the mental health of college students. Flow is a positive psychological experience that quite often takes place in physical activity. Based on the theory of flow, this paper investigates flow characteristics in physical activity of college students in Shanghai. Contributing to existing literature on flow, this paper focuses on empirically exploring the manifestation of flow characteristics, differences in flow characteristics in different types of sports, and differences in flow characteristics in different grades of college students in Shanghai. The data are collected from questionnaire survey. Questionnaire questions are based on the Flow State Scale of Jackson and Marsh (1994). A preliminary test was carried out to assess the effectiveness of questionnaire questions. According to test results, a minor amendment of questionnaire questions was made to ensure that all questionnaire questions can be effectively understood. 500 questionnaires are handed out, and all were successfully retrieved. Factor analysis is utilized to reduce dimension, i.e., factorizing the answers to 36 questions into 6 variables and in calculating the value of flow. Test results found that the manifestation of flow characteristics in physical activity of college students in Shanghai are “self-experience”, “integration of action and awareness”, “clear goals and feedback”, “lack of self-consciousness”, “sense of control”, and “time transformation”. There are sharp differences between flow characteristics in physical activity of different types of sports. The flow in closed motor skills physical activity is higher than that in open motor skills physical activity. The main differences are manifested through four factors: self-experience, integration of action and awareness, clear goals and feedback, and sense of control. There are also significant differences among flow characteristics of college students in different grades, with freshmen having the highest value of flow. The flow characteristics of students in different grades also differ in terms of different types of sports.
Psychosocial Risk Factors from the Perception of Women Researchers Belonging to the SNI
Authors: Lopez Blanca Estela Aarun , Espinosa Ana Maria Alejandra Herrera
Published: June 2018

This investigation had the objective to identify the perception of women holding PhD degrees awarded by the National Researchers System (SNI) regarding five work environment psychosocial risk factors, stress, burnout, mobbing, work-family integration and gender. A qualitative research was performed involving six female researchers working in either public or private institutions. A content analysis technique was used to process the information procured through a semi-structured interview. Work-related stress was found to be part of their lives determined by excess of work with subsequent physical and emotional manifestations; burnout and mobbing were not a constant as not all had experienced them; work-family integration had not been achieved, often resulting in conflict particularly at a certain stage of life when children were young; and, finally, with regard to gender, there were negative stereotypes concerning the role in their field of research.
Difficultés De Transport International De Marchandises: Proposition D’un Cadre D’étude; Cas Du Maroc
Authors: Akoudad Kawtar , Jawab Fouad
Published: June 2018

This paper focuses on developing an approach that identifies the problems of the international freight transport in Morocco. It also arranges these problems in order to have a reliable and detailed picture of the transport state. This problem was developed by approaching, in the first place, the importance and the role of the freight transport sector in Morocco. This sector, in addition to its vital importance for the economy, is of great social significance. In the second place, we deployed the quality management tools (the Ishikawa diagram and QQQOQCP tool) in order to identify, through literature, the problems of the international freight transport and understand the fundamentals of each difficulty. This analysis was corroborated by surveys that gathered information, reformulated dissatisfaction, and discerned weaknesses of the transport. In the last place and in order to prioritize the difficulties identified, we used the affinity diagram which allowed to model and group with clarity all the problems detected.
Annotation Automatique Des Connaissances Spatiales En Arabe
Authors: Hijazi Rita , Sabra Amani , Al-Hajj Moustafa
Published: June 2018

In this paper, we introduce a rule-based approach to annotate Locative and Directional Expressions in Arabic natural language text. The annotation is based on a constructed semantic map of the spatiality domain. Challenges are twofold: first, we need to study how locative and directional expressions are expressed linguistically in these texts; and second, we need to automatically annotate the relevant textual segments accordingly. The research method we will use in this article is analytic-descriptive. We will validate this approach on specific novel rich with these expressions and show that it has very promising results. We will be using NOOJ as a software tool to implement finite-state transducers to annotate linguistic elements according to Locative and Directional Expressions. In conclusion, NOOJ allowed us to write linguistic rules for the automatic annotation in Arabic text of Locative and Directional Expressions.
Nationality Versus Global Citizenship Towards the Realization of Sustainable Development Goals: Ahmadou Kourouma’s Perspective
Authors: Mawuloe Koffi Kodah , Ofosu Addo-Danquah
Published: June 2018

In the face of the fast depletion of natural resources worldwide resulting from industrial and economic cannibalism, selfishness and marginalization are becoming more and more pronounced in a globalizing world. The phenomena of selfishness and marginalization are manifest in the introduction of stringent immigration laws by most industrialized countries in the North to ward off migrants from the less developed economies in the South; and also the reinforcement of existing laws by the latter to protect their citizens and natural resources in recent years. Issues of national identity, territorial integrity as against the centrality of humanity remain an Achilles heel toward the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As far as 1968, Ahmadou Kourouma, an Ivorian novelist, in his very first narrative text, “Les Soleils des Indépendances” later translated into English as The Suns of Independence, raised the tragic dilemma of national identity at the expense of ‘human identity’. In the absence of concrete steps to address the issues over the years, Liberia, Sierra Leone and La Côte d’Ivoire were engulfed in intestine civil strife over two decades later. The main causes of this strife are found in the irrational quest for self-identity in the name of nationality and ethnic superiority for greater access and control of “national” resources. This paper examines the upsurge of socioeconomic and political exclusion, and the potential threats they pose to the realization of the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals. It is done through a critical reading of Kourouma’s The Suns of Independence, Allah is not obliged and ‘Quand on refuse, on dit non’. The study is posited within the analytical framework of literary studies and sociocriticism
Evaluation De La Dégradation De La Chamaeropaie Du Versant Sud Du Mont « jbelLakraa » (Maroc) Etudes Floristique Et Morphométrique
Authors: Benarchid Khalid , Khatori Mohammed , Hilali Said
Published: June 2018

Our study is devoted to the chamaeropaie degradation assessment of the jbel Lakraa southern slope, located in the northern Middle Atlas in the Ribat Al Khair region. The floristic study revealed a specific richness of 124 species belonging to 95 genera and 33 vascular plants families, as well as a specific diversity relatively high with a Shannon-Weaver index of 3.88. A relatively high specific diversity with a Shannon-Weaver index of 3.88 was observed. However, the floristic composition showed a disturbance expressed by the index of equitability which is 0.58 and a strong therophytisation of 63% with a very high perturbation index of 69%. This disturbance is also illustrated by the toxic or spiny species proliferation such as Asphodelus ramosus, Drimia maritima and Scolymus hispanicus. The morphometric study was carried out on two strata (stratum 1 anthropized - stratum 2 wooded). The Statistical analysis showed that the diameter and height of the foliage, as well as the number of leaves per individual of the tree stratum are significantly higher than those of the anthropized stratum. Furthermore, an absence of correlations between the morphometric variables was recorded in the anthropized stratum. The chamaeropaie degradation state is alarming as indicated by the floristic and morphometric results, urgent measures must be taken to regulate its exploitation and preservation.
Influencia De La Depresión En Las Reservas Proteico-Energéticas Y El Índice De Masa Corporal En Adultos Mayores De 65 Años
Authors: Trujillo Catherine Alexandra Andrade , Merizalde Dennys Leonardo Abril
Published: June 2018

The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of depression on the protein-energy reserves and the BodyMass Index in ederly. A total of 65 older adults were evaluated; to identify the level of depression, the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale was used, the protein-energy reserves were evaluated from the arm circumference and the Body Mass Index. The elderly with higher levels of depression had lower arm circumference than those who did not show depression according to the scale (p = 0.002 and p = 0.009, men and women respectively), a similar situation occurs with the BMI (p = 0.050 and p = 0.019). There is also a significant negative relationship between the Geriatric Depression Scale with the arm circumference and the BMI in women (r = -0.520, p = 0.002 and r = -0.439, p = 0.009 respectively). In men, this negative relationship is observed only between the Geriatric Depression Scale and the arm circumference (r = -0.479, p = 0.007). Older adults with a higher level of depression have lower arm circumference and lower BMI than those without depression. In both sexes, there is a significant negative relationship between the Geriatric Depression Scale score and the arm circumference. In females, an inversely proportional relationship between the scale and the Body Mass Index is evidenced.
Avaliação curricular: a perspectiva de egressos de um curso de nutrição
Authors: Carneiro Angélica Cotta Lobo Leite , Mendes Larissa Loures , Gazzinelli Maria Flávia
Published: June 2018

Objetivo: avaliar o currículo do curso de graduação em nutrição a partir da perspectiva do egresso. Método: coleta de dados, por

meio de questionário eletrônico, que abrangeu aspectos gerais do currículo, formação em nutrição, estrutura curricular e

habilidades e competências desenvolvidas. Os resultados foram analisados por distribuição de frequência e com base em

referenciais da área da educação. Resultados: Mais de 90,0% dos participantes apresentaram uma visão positiva com relação à

formação crítica com vistas ao perfil do egresso e relevante para atuar como nutricionista, pesquisador e educador em saúde. As

principais habilidades e competências descritas no projeto pedagógico foram desenvolvidas, com exceção do conhecimento do

alimento desde a sua produção e da administração de unidades de alimentação e nutrição. Foi predominante a visão negativa em

relação à carga horária das disciplinas e à coerência entre as disciplinas básicas e profissionalizantes. Conclusão: o currículo

avaliado tem conduzido à formação de profissionais críticos, reflexivos e preparados para atender às demandas exigidas pelo

Sistema Único de Saúde, entretanto, apresenta algumas fragilidades que indicam a necessidade de ações que aprimorem a

efetivação dos princípios de interdisciplinaridade e flexibilização curricular e que promovam o desenvolvimento de certas

habilidades e competências específicas do nutricionista e a revisão da matriz curricular.
Cultores de divinidades locales en el conventus Lucensis: condiciones cívicas
Authors: Ortiz-de-Urbina Estíbaliz
Published: June 2018

Resumen: Este trabajo se centra en el estudio de veintiún cultores de divinidades locales documentados en veinte dedicaciones religiosas procedentes del conventus Lucensis. Se analizan, a partir del examen de la onomástica, las condiciones cívicas que pudieron haber tenido lugar entre estos devotos, que no permanecieron inmutables ante los nuevos modelos organizativos y culturales introducidos por Roma.Palabras clave: Cultores, divinidades locales, practica onomástica, condición cívica, conventus Lucensis, Hispania citerior.Abstract: This work focuses on the study of the 21 cultores of local deities recorded in 20 religious dedications from the conventus Lucensis. While examining the onomastic practice, we analyse the civic conditions that may have existed among these worshippers, who could not remain immutable under the new organizational and cultural models introduced by Rome.Key words: Cultores, local deities, onomastic practice, civic condition, conventus Lucensis, Hispania citerior.
Aproximaciones historiográficas al emperador Constantino en España durante el franquismo
Authors: Moreno Resano Esteban
Published: June 2018

Resumen: Como todo sistema de gobierno de sesgo totalitario, el franquismo recurrió a la historia para justificar su existencia y forma. El emperador Constantino fue uno de los personajes a los que presto atención, por su doble condición de príncipe victorioso en la guerra y varón piadoso. La imagen de Constantino evoluciono con la sucesión de las llamadas familias del régimen. Así, Eduardo Aunós trazó una semblanza del emperador acorde con los ideales del falangismo en 1940. El auge del nacionalcatolicismo propicio la elaboración de nuevos retratos de Constantino. Dentro de este movimiento, el trabajo más comprometido con la ideología oficial fue el publicado por Ramón Sarabia en 1951. Finalmente, la llegada de la tecnocracia propicio la realización de estudios puramente académicos, como Censura en el mundo antiguo, de Luis Gil Fernández, de 1960.Palabras clave: Constantino, España, franquismo, historiografía.Abstract: As with all movements leaning toward totalitarianism, Francoism too relied on history to justify its existence and form, focusing attention on, inter alia, Constantine the Great, given his doublé condition of victorious prince at war and pious man. Constantine’s image evolved with the succession of the so-called ‘families’ of the Franco regime. Thus, Eduardo Aunós sketched the emperor’s outline according to the ideals of Falangism in 1940. The growth of National-Catholicism further favoured the elaboration of new images of Constantine, and the most committed work under this movement was by Ramón Sarabia (1951). Finally, with the arrival of technocracy, purely academic studies assumed the mantle, such as Luis Gil Fernández’s Censure in the Ancient World (1960).Key words: Constantine, Spain, Franquism, historiography.
Cuerpos de escándalo. Celebridad femenina en el fin-de-siècle
Authors: Hernández Sandoica Elena
Published: June 2018

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Concepções sobre a prática de atividades físicas e saúde na educação física e esportes
Authors: Zamai Carlos Aparecido , Bankoff Antonia Dalla Pria , Silva Josias Ferreira da , David Luciana Tereza , Silva Telma Terezinha Ribeiro da , Dias Cristiano , Miler Jussara
Published: June 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão da literatura e mapear temáticas que envolvem as concepções que o homem contemporâneo tem sobre a prática de atividades físicas e saúde na educação física e esportes. É imprescindível a implantação de políticas públicas que assegurem uma mudança na orientação e planejamento de ações voltadas às práticas de atividades físicas. Em organizações empresariais, aspectos ligados à promoção da saúde e qualidade de vida no trabalho, apontam que 63% dos custos médicos indiretos se referem ao absenteísmo (falta com atestado médico) e 24% à assistência médica. A prática de atividade física é fator preponderante para melhorar a composição corporal, diminuir dores articulares, aumentar a densidade óssea, melhorar a utilização da glicose, da força e da flexibilidade e das capacidades funcionais, inclusive dos idosos, prevenindo doenças relacionadas à área crônico-degenerativas (cardiovasculares, do aparelho locomotor, pulmonar, hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus) e outras.
Entrevista com o ex-técnico da seleção brasileira masculina de futsal, campeão mundial da modalidade em 2008 e atual técnico do S. C. Corinthians Paulista, Paulo César de Oliveira
Authors: Marques Renato Francisco Rodrigues
Published: June 2018

Entrevista com o ex-técnico da seleção brasileira masculina de futsal, campeão mundial da modalidade em 2008 e atual técnico do S. C. Corinthians Paulista, Paulo César de Oliveira
El cincuentenario de la Revista de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Authors: Mariategui Javier
Published: June 2018

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Historia Societaria de la Psiquiatria en el Perú (Segunda Parte)
Authors: Mariategui Javier
Published: June 2018

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Noticias de Libros
Authors: León Ramon
Published: June 2018

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Grapevine phenology in France: from past observations to future evolutions in the context of climate change
Authors: García de Cortázar-Atauri Iñaki , Duchêne Eric , Destrac-Irvine Agnès , Barbeau Gérard , De Rességuier Laure , Lacombe Thierry , Parker Amber Kaye , Saurin Nicolas , Van Leeuwen Cornelis
Published: June 2018

Aim: Phenology is a key factor in explaining the distribution and diversity of current vineyards in France. This work has the objective to summarize the different studies developed in France to analyze grapevine phenology.Methods and results: Several topics are presented: a general description of all historical databases and observatory networks developed in France during the last 70 years; an overview of the different models developed to calculate the main phenological stages; an analysis of the main results obtained using these models in the context of studies of climate change impacts on viticulture in France; and finally a general discussion about the main strategies to adapt the phenological cycle to future climate conditions.Conclusion: This review emphasizes that even if phenology is not the only trait to be considered for adapting grapevine to climate change, it plays a major role in the distribution of the current variety x vineyard associations.Significance and impact of the study: It is therefore critical to continue to study phenology in order to better understand its physiological and genetic basis and to define the best strategies to adapt to future climatic conditions.
Climate vs grapevine pests and diseases worldwide: the first results of a global survey
Authors: Bois Benjamin , Zito S. , Calonnec A.
Published: June 2018

Aim: This paper aimed to address the relationship between grapevine disease, pest occurrences and climate. The extremely large extension of viticulture worldwide offers the possibility to evaluate the impacts of climate variability on many aspects of the grape growing system. For this, we initiated a global survey to retrieve the most important diseases and pests in many grape growing regions worldwide and to identify the risk of exposure to pests and diseases of viticulture as a function of climate.Methods and results: Based on the answer of respondent about the main reported diseases/pests in their region, a severity index was calculated. Each region was geolocalised and data were compared to the WorldClim gridded climate database to document the range of climate conditions (growing season temperature and rainfall) associated to the main diseases/pests. The potential climatic-induced changes of grapevine disease and pest geography by 2050 are assessed using agro-climate projections from the ARPEGE CNRM model, using the RCP 4.5 scenario. The preliminary results allow to determine the distribution of diseases as function of agroclimatic indicators.Conclusion: While the distribution of diseases differs according to the region of the world, the current analysis suggests that mildews remain the major phytosanitary threat in most of the regions. Powdery mildew, trunk diseases and viruses were reported in extremely diverse climatic conditions, including intermediate and wet regions. Significance and impact of the study: This paper present an original methodology to address the relationship between grapevine disease and pest occurrences and climate. Such documentation is scarce in the current literature. Further analysis is currently being performed, including additional survey answers, climate indices and supplementary data collected (spatial extension, frequency of treatments…) to better depict the challenges of grapevine phytosanitary management in a changing climate.
What is the expected impact of climate change on wine aroma compounds and their precursors in grape?
Authors: Pons Alexandre , Allamy Lucile , Schüttler Armin , Rauhut Doris , Thibon Cécile , Darriet Philippe
Published: June 2018

The intrinsic quality of a wine is strongly linked with its volatile compound composition involved in the complexity of wine’s subtle flavor nuances. Those reminiscent of green pepper, herbaceous, blackcurrant, blackberry, figs or prunes are strongly linked with the maturity of the grapes. Nowadays it is well accepted that macroscopic effects of climate change modify the environmental conditions of grape growing at local scale in all the vineyards across the world. The expected effects on grape and wine production can be positive when they increase the maturity of the grapes, but when the conditions are too warm and too dry they induce opposite effects producing grapes and wines with a lower intrinsic quality. These effects were perceived in young wines but also in older wines kept several years in bottle.In this article, we provide some examples of effects of climate change and growing conditions on grapevine and wine quality expressed as flavors and antioxidant composition. We also report some results associated with the incidence of grape growing conditions on white and red wine aging potential and on the composition of old wines.Finally, we discuss the opportunities for vine growers and winemakers to manage the quality of their grapes and wines in this climate change context.
OUVIDORIAS: UMA NOVA FORMA DE RESOLUÇÃO DE CONFLITOS E A BOA GOVERNANÇA
Authors: Corralo Giovani Da Silva , Cardoso Bruna Lacerda
Published: June 2018

O presente artigo científico busca estudar as ouvidorias enquanto instrumento de resolução de conflitos e sua relação com a boa governança.  Utiliza-se o método dialético no desenvolvimento deste trabalho. Para tanto, reflete-se sobre as formas de resolução de conflitos, especialmente aquelas abarcas pela mediação em sentido amplo.  Na sequência, perpassa-se pela compreensão das ouvidorias, sua estruturação e funcionalidade.  Por fim, analisa-se a ouvidoria como instrumento sui generis de conciliação e resolução de conflitos, bem como a sua correlação com a boa governança.  Conclui-se pela identificação das ouvidorias como instrumento de resolução de conflitos e fortalecedor de uma boa governança.
O PROCESSO DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DO PROGRAMA DE CULTURA DO TRABALHADOR, NA VISÃO DOS TRABALHADORES DE ITAJAI - SC
Authors: Marques Ana Clara Ferreira , Dittrich Maria Glória , De Oliveira Micheline Ramos
Published: June 2018

A Lei Federal nº 12.761/2012 instituiu o Programa de Cultura do Trabalhador para garantir a implementação de direitos culturais aos trabalhadores e incentivar a cadeia produtiva da cultura. Este artigo é resultante de uma pesquisa com objetivo de perceber como se dá o processo de implantação deste programa, em Itajaí – SC, na visão dos trabalhadores. A pesquisa foi do tipo exploratória, qualiquantitativa, sob a abordagem da hermenêutica fenomenológica. O público alvo foi composto por 8 empresas itajaienses optantes do lucro real. A coleta de dados realizou-se por pesquisa bibliográfica e documental e por entrevistas estruturadas individuais, com três gestores e três trabalhadores. O resultado mostrou que a rede credenciada de recebedoras do Vale Cultura é muito pequena em Itajaí. A percepção dos trabalhadores sobre o programa é positiva e favorável à ampliação do consumo cultural.
Análise sobre o reconhecimento legal da vaquejada como patrimônio cultural imaterial brasileiro
Authors: Mattes Anita
Published: June 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a recente legislação que regulamenta a prática da vaquejada no Brasil, abordando os principais motivos do posicionamento desfavorável do Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN) quanto ao reconhecimento, por tal legislação, da vaquejada como patrimônio cultural imaterial brasileiro (PCI). Para tanto, parte-se de uma abordagem antropológica baseada na concepção da cultura como reflexo da identidade cultural de uma comunidade local, bem como da apresentação das consequências políticas resultantes da transformação, com o passar dos anos, de uma atividade cultural autóctone tradicional em grandes eventos econômicos. Em seguida, procura-se analisar juridicamente a compatibilidade do reconhecimento legal da vaquejada como PCI e os respectivos preceitos constitucionais brasileiros. A partir de uma observação sistemática das disposições contidas na EC n° 96/2017 e na Lei n° 13.364/2016, conclui-se que a questão revela-se não somente um desrespeito às normas constitucionais fundamentais da proteção das manifestações culturais (artigo 215) e da proibição das práticas que submetem os animais a crueldade (§1° do inciso VII do artigo 225), como um total descumprimento dos princípios constitucionais de reconhecimento, valorização e preservação do patrimônio cultural imaterial e das regras desenvolvidas pragmaticamente nas últimas décadas pelo IPHAN. Finalmente, o reconhecimento legal de qualquer manifestação cultural brasileira revela uma oportunidade importante para a proteção e preservação do PCI brasileiro. Contudo, não se pode desconsiderar os direitos basilares que estão consolidados na nossa Constituição Federal, nem todo o processo de construção do Direito do Patrimônio Cultural Imaterial.
DA INJÚRIA RACIAL À VIOLÊNCIA INSTITUCIONAL: INTERSECCIONALIDADE DA VIOLÊNCIA DE GÊNERO SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA MULHER NEGRA
Authors: Zimmermann Tânia Regina , Muniz Danielle Mendes
Published: June 2018

Este artigo apresenta discussões sobre injúria racial com foco na violência contra as mulheres negras, em uma perspectiva de gênero cujas interfaces traduzem-se  na permanência intrínseca do racismo e por fim, na violência institucional. Neste contexto, busca fazer um paralelo histórico com as configurações coloniais brasileiras e seu passado escravista cujos resquícios submetem ainda no tempo presente  as mulheres negras a uma posição hierárquica inferior e negativada. Também apresentamos uma análise sobre o conceito de violência psicológica e moral e da tipificação relativa aos crimes de injúria qualificada, no contexto da abordagem trazida pela Lei Maria da Penha. Diálogos amplos para alçar a complexidade da solidez do machismo e racismo na sociedade traduzem-se em saídas positivas para a efetividade jurídica e cultural. 
A SOCIEDADE MULTICULTURAL E OS TRAÇOS DE CONSUMISMO NO CENÁRIO DA GLOBALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Oliveira Bruno Barbosa de , Silva Carla Ribeiro Volpini
Published: June 2018

Estudo realizado com o intuito de se analisar a influência havida nas relações consumistas existentes na sociedade multicultural globalizada. Para tanto, buscou-se enfocar o modelo de globalização vigente no mundo, considerando-se a pluralidade de culturas e suas interferências nos direitos fundamentais. Caracterizou-se, nesse ínterim, os padrões de consumo contemporâneos, assim como os impactos jurídicos estabelecidos nas relações consumeristas, no que tange à sistemática internacional e a política nacional dessas relações no Brasil. Na elaboração do artigo utilizou-se pesquisa teórico-bibliográfica e procedimento metodológico dedutivo.
UAT ADS-B Data Anomalies and the Effect of Flight Parameters on Dropout Occurrences
Authors: Tabassum Asma , Semke William
Published: June 2018

An analysis of the performance of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data received from the Grand Forks, North Dakota International Airport was carried out in this study. The purpose was to understand the vulnerabilities of Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) ADS-B system and recognize the effects on present and future Air Traffic Control (ATC) operation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated all the General Aviation aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B. The aircraft flying within United States and below the transition altitude (18,000 feet) are more likely to install an UAT ADS-B. At present unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and autonomous air traffic control (ATC) towers are being integrated into the aviation industry and UAT ADS-B is a basic sensor for both class 1 and class 2 Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems. As a fundamental component of future surveillance system, the anomalies and vulnerabilities of ADS-B system need to be identified to enable a fully utilized airspace with enhanced situational awareness. The data received was archived in GDL-90 format, which was parsed into readable data. The anomaly detection of ADS-B messages was based on the FAA ADS-B performance assessment report. The data investigation revealed ADS-B message suffered from different anomalies including drop out; missing payload; data jump; low confident data and altitude discrepancy. Among those studied, the most severe was drop out and 32.49% of messages suffered from this anomaly. Dropout is an incident where ADS-B failed to update within a specified rate. Considering the potential danger being imposed, an in-depth analysis was carried out to characterize message dropout. Three flight parameters were selected to investigate their effect on drop out. Statistical analysis was carried out and Friedman Statistical Test identified that altitude affected drop out more than any other flight parameters.
Resveratrol Restores LINE-1 Methylation Levels by Modulating SIRT1 and DNMTs Functions in Cellular Models of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Maugeri Andrea , Barchitta Martina , Mazzone Maria Grazia , Giuliano Francesco , Basile Guido , Agodi Antonella
Published: June 2018

The role of epigenetic alterations in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been pending so far. Our study investigated the effect of oxidative stress and inflammation on DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) functions, as well as on long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1) methylation, in human retinal pigment epithelial (ARPE-19) cells. Therefore, we evaluated whether treatment with resveratrol may restore changes in LINE-1 methylation by modulating DNMTs and SIRT1 functions. Cells were treated with 25 mU/ml glucose oxidase (GOx) or 10 µg/ml lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to mimic oxidative or inflammatory conditions, respectively. Oxidative stress decreased DNMT1, DNMT3a, DNMT3b and SIRT1 expression (p-values <0.05), as well as total DNMTs (-28.5%; p<0.0001) and SIRT1 (-29.0%;p<0.0001) activities. Similarly, inflammatory condition decreased DNMT1 and SIRT1 expression (p-values<0.05), as well as total DNMTs (-14.9%;p=0.007) and SIRT1 (-20.1%;p<0.002) activities. Interestingly, GOx- and LPS-treated cells exhibited lower LINE-1 methylation compared to controls (p-values<0.0001). We also demonstrated that treatment with 10 μM resveratrol for 24 hours counteracted the detrimental effect on LINE-1 methylation via increasing DNMTs and SIRT1 functions in cells upon oxidative and inflammatory conditions. However, further studies should explore the perspectives of resveratrol as a suitable strategy for the prevention and/or treatment of AMD.
Effectiveness of Prevailing Flush Guidelines to Prevent Exposure to Lead in Water
Authors: Katner Adrienne , Pieper Kelsey , Brown Komal , Lin Hui-Yi , Parks Jeffrey , Wang Xinnan , Hu Chih-yang , Masters Sheldon , Mielke Howard , Edwards Marc
Published: June 2018

Flushing tap water is often promoted as a simple and low cost approach to reducing water lead exposures. This study evaluated lead reduction when prevailing flush guidelines (30 seconds-2 minutes) are implemented in a city compliant with lead-associated water regulations (New Orleans, LA). Water samples (n=1,497) collected from a convenience sample of 376 residential sites (2015-2017) were analyzed for lead in samples collected: at 1) first draw (n=375), and after incremental flushes of 2) 30-45 seconds (n=375), 3) 2.5-3 minutes (n=373), and 4) 5.5-6 minutes (n=218). There was no significant reduction when compared to the first draw lead level, until the 6 minute flush (p<0.05); but most sites (52%) still had detectable lead (≥1 ppb) after 6 minutes. Older homes (pre-1950) and low occupancy sites had significantly higher WLLs (p<0.05).Each sample type had health-based standard exceedances at over 50% of sites sampled (max: 58 ppb). While flushing is an effective short-term approach to remediate high lead, prevailing flush recommendations are an inconsistently effective exposure prevention measure that can often inadvertently increase exposures. Public health messages should be modified to ensure appropriate application of flushing for specific cities, while acknowledging its short-comings and practical limitations.
Leftover Spaces for the Mitigation of Urban Heat Island in Municipal Beirut
Authors: Kaloustian Noushig , Aouad David , Battista Gabriele , Zinzi Michele
Published: June 2018

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) is one of the more serious consequences of urbanization resulting in impacts on thermal comfort levels, heat stress, and even mortality. For Municipal Beirut, implementation of “cool” surface materials and green spaces have been recommended to counterbalance the UHI. This paper builds on previous findings on the topic of non-constructible parcels within the district of Bachoura in Municipal Beirut and examines the possibility of implementing “cool” surface or paving materials and urban vegetation which can improve thermal conditions especially during the summer period and with the viewto project the positive findings of this case study to the entire Municipal Beirut area. A numerical analysis using ENVI-met 4.0 investigates the thermal performance of these non-constructibles further to implementation of high reflective surfaces and urban vegetation within a broad neighborhood scale in Bachoura. Results show reductions in ambient temperatures up to 1K on a summer day.. Within the framework of an integrated approach to planning, this form of urban acupuncture aims for substantial UHI reduction. Energy performance of buildings further to implementation of these mitigation measures is also recommended for future studies and to validate the findings in this paper.
Instant Preview and Analysis System Implementation of Intelligent Stereo Cameras
Authors: Yu Hsing-Cheng , Tsai Yuan-Zhi , Tsai Hsieh-Hung
Published: June 2018

This study presents an instant preview and analysis system implementation of intelligent stereo cameras (ISCs). A parameter optimization prototype adopted the instant preview and analysis system of the ISCs has been achieved the automatic alignment function, and obtained optimal stereo films with the automatic alignment function by adjusting gap and angle between dual cameras. The instant preview and analysis system of the ISCs with parameter optimization can enhance the quality of stereo films effectively and reduce filmed errors and save retouched cost and time in harsh filmed environment.
Experimental Study and Hydrodynamic Modelling of the Wet Agglomeration Process
Authors: Oyegbile Benjamin , Akdogan Guven , Karimi Mohsen
Published: June 2018

In this study, an experimentally validated computational model was developed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a rotor-stator vortex RVR agglomeration reactor having a rotating disc at the centre with two shrouded outer plates. A numerical simulation was performed using a simplified form of the reactor geometry to compute the 3D flow field in batch mode operations. Thereafter, the model was validated using data from a 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) flow analysis performed during the design of the reactor. Using different operating speeds—70, 90, 110 and 130 rpm, the flow fields were computed numerically followed by a comprehensive data analysis. The simulation results showed separated boundary layers on the rotating disc and the stator. The flow field within the reactor is characterized by a rotational plane circular forced vortex flow in which the streamlines are concentric circles with a rotational vortex. Overall, the results of the numerical simulation demonstrate a fairly good agreement between the CFD model and the experimental data as well as the available theoretical predictions. The swirl ratio β was found to be approximately 0.4044, 0.4038, 0.4044 and 0.4043 for operating speeds of N=70, 90, 110 and 130 rpm respectively. In terms of the spatial distribution, the turbulence intensity and kinetic energy are concentrated on the outer region of the reactor while the axial velocity showed a decreasing intensity towards the shroud. However, a comparison of the CFD and experimental predictions of the tangential velocity and the vorticity amplitude profiles shows that these parameters were under-predicted by the experimental analysis which could be attributed to some of the experimental limitations rather than the robustness of the CFD model or numerical code.