bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Modeling Method for Aircraft Engine Using Nonlinear Autoregressive Exogenous (NARX) Models Based on Wavelet Neural Networks
Authors: Yu Bing , Shu Wenjun , Cao Can
Published: April 2017

A novel modeling method for aircraft engine using nonlinear autoregressive exogenous (NARX) models based on wavelet neural networks is proposed. The identification principle and process based on wavelet neural networks are studied, and the modeling scheme based on NARX is proposed. Then, the time series data sets from three types of aircraft engines are utilized to build the corresponding NARX models, and these NARX models are validated by the simulation. The results show that all the best NARX models can capture the original aircraft engine’s dynamic characteristic well with the high accuracy. For every type of engine, the relative identification errors of its best NARX model and the component level model are no more than 3.5 % and most of them are within 1 %.
Hypercholesterolemia impairs oxytocin-induced uterine contractility in late pregnant mouse
Authors: Padol Amol R , Sukumaran Susanth V , Sadam Abdul , Kesavan Manickam , Arunvikram Kandasamy , Verma Ankita D , Srivastava Vivek , Panigrahi Manjit , Singh Thakur Uttam , Telang Avinash G , Mishra Santosh K , Parida Subhashree
Published: April 2017

High cholesterol is known to negatively affect uterine contractility inex vivoconditions. The aim of the present study was to reveal the effect ofin vivohypercholesterolemia on spontaneous and oxytocin-induced uterine contractility in late pregnant mouse uterus. Female Swiss albino mice were fed with high cholesterol (HC) diet (0.5% sodium cholate, 1.25% cholesterol and 15% fat) for 6 weeks and then throughout the gestation period after mating. On day 19 of gestation, serum cholesterol level was increased more than 3-fold while triglycerides level was reduced in HC diet-fed animals as compared to control animals fed with a standard diet. In tension experiments, neither the mean integral tension of spontaneous contractility nor the response to CaCl2in high K+-depolarized tissues was altered, but the oxytocin-induced concentration-dependent contractile response in uterine strips was attenuated in hypercholesterolemic mice as compared to control. Similarly, hypercholesterolemia dampened concentration-dependent uterine contractions elicited by a GNAQ protein activator,Pasteurella multocidatoxin. However, it had no effect on endogenous oxytocin level either in plasma or in uterine tissue. It also did not affect the prostaglandin release in oxytocin-stimulated tissues. Western blot data showed a significant increase in caveolin-1 and GRK6 proteins but decline in oxytocin receptor, GNAQ and RHOA protein expressions in hypercholesterolemic mouse uterus. The results of the present study suggest that hypercholesterolemia may attenuate the uterotonic action of oxytocin in late pregnancy by causing downregulation of oxytocin receptors and suppressing the signaling efficacy through GNAQ and RHOA proteins.
“The EU” and “Brexit” Concepts in the British Political Discourse: Cognitive Approach
Authors: Pyliachyk N. , Vasylyk O.
Published: April 2017

The paper deals with the cognitive features of “the EU” and “Brexit” concepts in the British political discourse. The study demonstrates that the political actors treat “The EU” and “Brexit” terms differently and resort to a series of strategies for the ambiguity of such concepts in the political communication. The analysis carried out in this paper shows that the meaning of the concepts is not something static but rather dynamic, which changes depending on the conceptual metaphor being imposed
The Pluralism of the Artist’s Image as a Search of an Aesthetic Motto in the Goncourt Brothers’ Novel “Manette Salomon”
Authors: Yatskiv N.
Published: April 2017

The article studies the aesthetic theories of the French art of the middle of the XIX century through the interaction between literature and painting. In the novel “Manette Salomon” the Goncourt brothers formulate their innovative views of the ways of the development of art through the artists’ efforts to express Beauty. The five painters, different in terms of talent and skill, express the writers’ pluralism in creating the aesthetic ideal. The writers are on the side of those who constantly strive for self-improvement, who do not approve of imitating reality but invent in constant creative torments new ways and techniques in order to express one’s own individual perception
Ukrainian Participle and French Gerund as the Second Predicate of Non-Elementary Simple Sentence
Authors: Kovbaniuk M.
Published: April 2017

The article in question deals with the comparative analysis of the semantico-syntactic structure of the non-elementary sentence with Ukrainian Participle and French Gerund from the standpoint of the second predicate functioning. It has been confirmed that the secondary predication in a simple non-elementary sentence structure is fulfilled while participation of three main components: primary predicate, subject and secondary predicate. The main second predicate semantic types as well as the factors and preconditions of the secondary predication realization have been distinguished and outlined
The Peculiarities of Iris Murdoch’s artistic method (based on her novel “The Black Prince”)
Authors: Telegina N. , Butsyak T.
Published: April 2017

For the purpose of defining Iris Murdoch’s artistic method a complex investigation of the problems and style of her famous novel “The Black Prince” was made. Special attention was given to the philosophical problems of Good and Evil, Contingency and Necessity in human life, absurdity, choice, aloofness, to the philosophical aspect of the novel, which is revealed with the help of the flash-back technique. The problems raised in the novel, its sensitive main character absorbed in psychoanalysis and looking for the sense of existence, naturalistic details & the postscripts, revealing different subjective points of view on the same events, prove that the novel should be regarded as existentialist
The Effects of Smart Board Applications on Students’ Attitudes in Pattern-Making Teaching
Authors: Gursoy Fatma , Celikoz Nadir
Published: April 2017

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of Synchronous E-learning Applications and Face-to-face Teaching based on Smart Board on students' attitudes in Pattern-Making Teaching which is one of the fundamental courses in fashion design and clothing education. Hence, this paper seeks to answer the question “Do Synchronous E-learning Applications and Face-to-face Teaching based on Smart Board affect students' attitudes in Pattern-Making Teaching?” In this study, a pretest - posttest control group design was used on 51 students. An attitude scale developed by the researchers was applied. In Pattern-Making teaching, the first Experiment group was taught through Face-to-face Teaching based on Smart Board, while the second Experiment group was taught through Synchronous E-learning based on Smart Board. The Control group was taught through Traditional Teaching methods. The Kruskal Wallis-H Test was applied to identify the difference between the groups. The Mann Whitney-U Test was performed for binary comparisons to test for significant differences according to test results. A significant correlation was found at 0.001 level in the results. Smart Board applications were observed to generate more positive attitudes in the experiment groups. It was found that the attitudes of the students in the Experiment-1 group where the smart board based Face-to-face Teaching was conducted were more positive than those in the Experiment-2 group in which E-learning Applications were conducted. As expected, no significant difference in attitudes of students were found in the Control group since the same teaching approach was used.
Journey into Doctoral Candidacy: A Grounded Theory Study of Doctoral Qualification Exam Process / Putovanje kandidata za doktorski studij: istraživanje postupka polaganja kvalifikacijskog doktorskog ispita metodom utemeljene teorije
Authors: Gelmez Burakgazi Sevinc , Yildirim Ali
Published: April 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate the process doctoral students go through in qualification exam. Within a grounded theory design, a series of in-depth interviews were carried out with six doctoral candidates to inquire into their thoughts and experiences. Data collection started four months before the qualification exam and ended approximately a month after the exam had been taken. A total of 127 pages of interview transcripts were produced as a result of interviews. The data from these interviews were analysed in three stages: (1) initial coding and theorizing; (2) selective coding and theorizing; (3) theoretical codes. The theoretical codes were generated from the codes using the constant comparative method. The analysis revealed five interrelated phases students go through in the qualification exam: Ambiguity and procrastination; Getting lost and finding ways; Getting on with the unavoidable: taking the exam; Relief or burnout after the exam, and Looking back with mixed feelings.Key words: doctoral qualification exam; doctoral students; higher education; grounded theory.  ---Svrha je ovog istraživanja ispitati proces koji studenti doktorskog studija moraju proći kako bi mogli položiti kvalifikacijski ispit. Primjenom dizajna istraživanja koji se koristi metodom utemeljene teorije, proveden je niz produbljenih intervjua sa šest kandidata za doktorski studij kako bi se ispitala njhova mišljenja i iskustva. Prikupljanje podataka započelo je četiri mjeseca prije kvalifikacijskog ispita i završilo je otprilike mjesec dana prije polaganja ispita. Nakon provedenih intervjua, napisano je otprilike 127 stranica transkribiranog teksta. Podaci dobiveni u intervjuima analizirani su u tri faze: (1) inicijalno kodiranje i teroretiziranje, (2) selektivno kodiranje i teoretiziranje, (3) teorijsko kodiranje. Teorijski kodovi stvoreni su iz kodova primjenom konstantne komparativne metode. Analiza je pokazala pet međusobno povezanih faza kroz koje studenti prolaze tijekom pripreme za kvalifikacijski ispit: Nejasnoće i odgađanje, Gubljenje i pronalaženje, Pomak prema neodgodivom: polaganje ispita, Olakšanje ili sagorijevanje nakon ispita, Pogled unatrag s pomiješanim osjećajima.Ključne riječi: kvalifikacijski doktorski ispit; studenti doktorskog studija; visoko obrazovanje; utemeljena teorija.
Influence of the Electronic Classroom as an Interactive Model of Organising Teaching on Student Achievements in Classroom Teaching / Utjecaj elektroničke učionice kao interaktivnoga modela organizacije nastave na postignuća učenika u razrednoj nastavi
Authors: Solakovic Igor , Pećanac Rajko , Janković Aleksandar
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe paper presents the results of examining the influence of electronic teaching aids and the electronic classroom as an interactive model of organizing teaching on the level and quality of students’ achievements (knowledge, skills, competences) in processing teaching contents of the subject Science and Social Studies. The research included 264 fifth-grade primary school students from Bosnia and Herzegovina (132 students in the experimental and control group). Theoretical analysis was used in the research, along with the descriptive and experimental methods with parallel groups. Testing was used as a research technique, and initial and final knowledge tests as measuring instruments. The results show that by using the electronic classroom, the experimental group of students achieved a better level of knowledge of the “Creation and composition of the Earth” unit, as opposed to the control group taught in a traditional classroom. Better results have also been determined with regard to the three levels of education standards derived from Bloom’s taxonomy. Since these are statistically significant, we were able to largely reject the main hypothesis of this research.Key words: active learning; level of information complexity; Science and Social Studies; teaching aids; teaching models.---SažetakU ovom se radu prikazuju rezultatie istraživanja utjecaja poučavanja primjenom elektroničke učionice kao interaktivnoga modela organizacije nastave i elektroničkih nastavnih sredstava na razinu i kvalitetu postignuća (znanje, vještine, kompetencije) učenika škola u obradi nastavnih sadržaja iz predmeta Priroda i društvo. U istraživanju su sudjelovala 264 učenika (po 132 učenika činila su i eksperimentalnu i kontrolnu skupinu) petih razreda osnovnih škola iz Bosne i Hercegovine. U analizi su upotrijebljene metode teorijske analize, deskriptivna metoda i metoda eksperimenata s paralelnim skupinama. Od istraživačkih tehnika koristilo se testiranje, a kao instrumenti mjerenja upotrijebljeni su inicijalni i finalni test znanja. Dobiveni rezultati pokazuju da je eksperimentalna skupina učenika uporabom elektroničke učionice postigla bolja znanja u okviru nastavne teme Postanak i sastav Zemlje, za razliku od kontrolne skupine koja je radila u tradicionalnoj učionici. Bolji rezultati utvrđeni su i prema tri razine obrazovnih standarda izvedenih iz Bloomove taksonomije i statistički su značajni, što je omogućilo da se u većoj mjeri opovrgne glavna hipoteza našega istraživanja.Ključne riječi: aktivno učenje; nastavni modeli; nastavna sredstva; razina informatičke složenosti; Priroda i društvo.
Efficient School Management at the Local Level / Učinkovito upravljanje školama na lokalnoj razini
Authors: Kovač Vesna , Rukavina Kovačević Ksenija , Rafajac Branko
Published: April 2017

The purpose of this paper is to develop theoretical framework that can be applied in the analysis and empirical research on school management efficiency in the Croatian context. The paper contains explanations of significant dimensions based on which it is possible to monitor the practice of school management at the local level, and provides discussions regarding modalities of measures for strengthening school and student capacities that are implemented in certain local self-governments. A review of available data reveals that investment priorities of local self-government units in various types of interventions significantly vary in different local environments and that the possibility of investing in programmes that are thought to be connected with strengthening the achievements of schools and students depends on how developed the existing material prerequisites for the smooth operation of schools are. Guidelines for using efficient support mechanisms in cooperation between local management authorities (school founders) and school institutions are also analysed and proposed.Key words: education policy; managing the education system; school efficiency; school management; school principals.---Svrha je ovog rada razvijanje teorijskog okvira koji se može primijeniti za analizu i empirijska istraživanja učinkovitosti upravljanja školama na lokalnoj razini u hrvatskom kontekstu. U radu su eksplicirane bitne dimenzije prema kojima je moguće pratiti praksu upravljanja školama na lokalnoj razini, i komentirani su primjeri modaliteta mjera jačanja školskih i učeničkih kapaciteta koje se provode u određenim lokalnim samoupravama. Pregled dostupnih podataka pokazuje da prioriteti ulaganja jedinica lokalne samouprave u različite tipove intervencija bitno variraju u različitim lokalnim zajednicama, a mogućnost ulaganja u programe za koje postoje indicije da su povezani s jačanjem školskih i učeničkih postignuća ovisi o tome koliko su otprije razvijene osnovne materijalne pretpostavke za nesmetano funkcioniranje škola. Analizirane su i predložene smjernice za korištenje učinkovitih mehanizama potpore na relaciji suradnje između lokalnih instanci upravljanja (osnivača škola) i školskih ustanova.Ključne riječi: obrazovna politika; školski menadžment; školski ravnatelji; učinkovitost škole; upravljanje obrazovnim sustavom.
The Importance of E-Learning for Homework Assignments in Islamic Religious Instruction in Primary Schools / Važnost e-učenja za izradu domaćih zadataka u nastavi islamskog vjeronauka u osnovnim školama
Authors: Novalić Fadil , Novalić Mevljuda , Saračević Muzafer , Azizović Emruš
Published: April 2017

AbstractSince the teaching content of Islamic religious instruction contains elements of a foreign language and description of rituals, in the learning process a counselor is essential. The question arises regarding the possibilities of learning this content with the use of information technology during students’ homework assignments. The study was conducted with elementary school pupils in “Jovan Jovanović Zmaj” Primary School in Novi Pazar. The possibilities of using electronic materials by students were examined and it has been concluded that electronic materials would be best used when creating the form of static Web pages with text and graphics, as well as audio and video recordings. The influence of e-learning was examined with two groups of students who have equal school success. One group was taught the lessons and did their homework using the traditional methods of learning, while the other group used electronic learning. All students were graded in several aspects of the homework they had done and the scores were compared. It was revealed that better success was achieved by students who had used electronic material. The conclusion is that e-learning has a positive impact on the development of homework tasks in Islamic religious instruction in primary schools.Key words: e-lessons; e-learning; education; evaluation; website---SažetakS obzirom na to da nastavni sadržaji predmeta islamski vjeronauk sadrže elemente stranog jezika i opis obrednih radnji, u učenju je neophodna pomoć stručne osobe. Postavlja se pitanje mogućnosti učeničkog svladavanja takvih dijelova gradiva uporabom informatičkih tehnologija prilikom izrade domaćih zadataka. Istraživanje provedeno među učenicima O. Š. "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" u Novom Pazaru. Ispitane su mogućnosti učeničke upotrebe elektroničkog materijala i zaključeno da bi elektronički materijal imao najbolju uporabu ako se izradi u formi statičnih internetskih stranica s tekstualnim i grafičkim sadržajem, kao i poprati audiosnimkama i videosnimkama. Istraživanje utjecaja elektroničkog učenja izvršeno je nad dvjema skupinama učenika čiji je uspjeh bio jednak. Jedna je skupina učila gradivo i izrađivala domaću zadaću koristeći se tradicionalnim načinom učenja, a druga se koristila elektroničkim učenjem. Kod svih je učenika ocijenjeno više aspekata ispunjenog domaćeg zadatka i uspoređene ocjene. Pokazalo se da su bolji uspjeh postigli učenici koji su se koristili elektroničkim materijalom. Zaključak je da elektroničko učenje ima pozitivan utjecaj na izradu domaćih zadataka u nastavi islamskog vjeronauka u osnovnim školama.Ključne riječi: e-gradivo; e-učenje; edukacija; ocjenjivanje; internetska stranica.
Sažetak Net-generaciji, generaciji koja je odrasla s digitalnim medijima, pripisuju se značajke koje ih razlikuju od pripadnika starijih generacija koja su u svijet digitalnih medija i interneta ušle naknadno. Internet je pak otvorio nove mogućnosti komun
Authors: Velički Damir , Dumančić Mario , Topolovčan Tomislav
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe Net Generation, a generation which grew up with digital media, differ from older generations which entered the world of digital media and the Internet afterwards. The Internet itself opened new possibilities of communication and participation in the sphere of politics as well. Research was conducted among students at the Faculty of Teacher Education in Zagreb and Baltazar Zaprešić Polytechnic in order to establish the degree to which students, the so called “digital natives”, use the Internet for the purposes of political information, communication, and participation. Over two thirds of participants, young voters, voted in the parliamentary elections in Croatia in 2015, and in order to obtain information on political matters, they prefer using the Internet, but also use television to almost the same extent. According to the research results, the majority of the participants are ready to express their political opinions over the Internet. Half of the participants in no way show readiness to engage in political life by joining a political party, and a very small percentage of them are ready to take part in protest gatherings. In the segment of political participation, members of the Net Generation do not show a statistically significant difference when compared to older students of a non-teacher education polytechnic.Key words: civic education; digital media; E-government; political awareness; young voters.---SažetakNet-generaciji, generaciji koja je odrasla s digitalnim medijima, pripisuju se značajke koje ih razlikuju od pripadnika starijih generacija koja su u svijet digitalnih medija i interneta ušle naknadno. Internet je pak otvorio nove mogućnosti komunikacije i participacije i u sferi politike. Među studentima Učiteljskog fakulteta u Zagrebu i Veleučilišta Baltazar Zaprešić provedeno je istraživanje s ciljem utvrđivanja u kojoj se mjeri studenti, tzv. „digitalni urođenici“, koriste internetom s ciljem političke informiranosti, političke komunikacije i participacije. Nešto više od dvije trećine ispitanika, mladih birača, glasovalo je na parlamentarnim izborima u Hrvatskoj 2015. godine. Oni preferiraju internet kako bi se informirali o političkim zbivanjima, ali u gotovo istoj mjeri preferiraju i televiziju. Prema rezultatima istraživanja, ispitanici su u najvećem broju spremni iskazati svoje političko mišljenje putem interneta, polovina ispitanika nikako ne pokazuje spremnost da se angažiraju kao članovi političke stranke, a u vrlo malom postotku spremni su sudjelovati u protestnim okupljanjima. Pripadnici net-generacije u segmentu političke participacije ne pokazuju statistički značajnu razliku u usporedbi sa studentima neučiteljskog fakulteta starije životne dobi.Ključne riječi: digitalni mediji; E-government; građanski odgoj; mladi birači; politička informiranost.
Characteristics of fly ashes in India for use in cement and concrete
Authors: Kaur Amarpreet , Bishnoi Shashank , Bhattacharjee Bishwajit
Published: April 2017

Fly ash is the most widely used supplementary cementitious material in the world. In India, although the widespread use of fly ash started only two decades ago, fly ash cement already makes up almost 70% of the market and still more fly ash is mixed in concrete. Yet, over a 100 Mt of fly ash produced in India every year is not utilised. This study presents a study of the characteristics of ten different fly ashes collected in India and the correlation between their chemical and physical properties. An understanding of the characteristics of the fly ashes is not only important to increase their consumption, but also to evaluate the potential of exporting fly ashes to other countries. It was found that, while most of the fly ashes had lower amorphous contents, they generally were finer than most cements. The results also indicate that the commonly used acid dissolution tests are not reliable to evaluate the reactivity of the fly ashes.
Diagnostics and Neuropsychological Correction of Children with Neurosis-Like Enuresis and Encopresis
Authors: Bereskin D.
Published: April 2017

The experience of a work with a group of children with enuresis (six patients) and encopresis (one patient) both of residual-organic origin is analyzed in this article. Work included psychological diagnostic techniques and psychological correction. Psychological diagnostic evaluation was directed to the measurements of different characteristics of sensorimotor reactions, memory, attention and cognitive functions. Functional characteristics of the central nervous system in children with enuresis and encopresis were approximated to those recorded in their healthy peers, while the cognitive functions in present group of children were lower. Psychological correction has included neuropsychological methods, which were aimed at the development of: visual-motor coordination, spatio-temporal organization relations and logic constructions understanding. Based on children's and parent's self-reports and based on medical records also it can be assumed that proposed psychological correction can be effective in enuresis and encopresis in children with similar characteristics, which can be observed. The significance of the functional indices evaluation of the central nervous system by measuring various characteristics of sensorimotor reactions substantiate by results obtained.
Profiles of Cognitive Deficits in Paranoid Schizophrenia and Schizotypal Disorder
Authors: Lebedeva G. , Isaeva E.R.
Published: April 2017

The article is devoted to the search for more accurate psycho-diagnostic methods and assessment tools for determining the degree of cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenic disorders. The concepts of "cognitive deficits" and "cognitive profile", understood as the ratio of intact and damaged components of cognitive processes and their schematic representation are discussed. The authors substantiate the need for a clear gradation of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia, development of universal translation algorithms of traditional qualitative results (meaningful) analysis of violations of cognitive activity in quantitative indicators. The article is based on the results of experimental psychological study. The investigation involved 128 patients: 76 people with Paranoid schizophrenia (F20 according to ICD-10) and 52 persons with Schizotypal disorder (F21 according to ICD-10). To assess the cognitive deficit, both traditional domestic methods and foreign tests, rarely used in the practice of a medical psychologist were conducted. The study analyzed the difference in cognitive tests performance between groups of patients with several types of schizophrenia and with different disease duration (up to 5 years and more). On the basis of quantitative data, a "cognitive profile" was lined for each disease. As a result, different variants of cognitive deficits, depending on the shape and course of the disease have been identified. The structure and dynamics of the cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia and various forms depending on the different duration of the disease is described in detail. Also cognitive profiles compiled on this basis.
The Value of Orientation in Time to Predict the Risks of Old Age
Authors: Melehin A.
Published: April 2017

Changes in orientation across time are considered in foreign literature on geriatrics and geronto-psychiatry as one of the prognostic factors for the development of biological and psychological risks associated with the aging process. The analysis allowed elaborating the following concepts: orientation and disorientation in time, chronotaraxis and mizorientation. Also, analysis allowed to systematize functions and brain mechanisms for orientation in time. The algorithm for assessing the orientation of an elderly person in time, in space, in self and in the situation was systematized, as well. Presented methods for assessing the verbal and behavioral components of orientation. Based on the model, proposed by G. Berrios, the dynamic nature of the violations, the ability to navigate in time in elderly and senile ages are described. Provides classification and clinical features of disorders of orientation in time in somatic and mental disorders at a later age.
Relation of the Family Representation and Family Identity to Emotional Well-Being in Teenagers
Authors: Strokova S.S.
Published: April 2017

The article is devoted to the description of the results of the investigation of relations between family representation and family identity in adolescents with their emotional state which was diagnosed with Beck Depression Inventory. Family representation was investigated with the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES-III) and modified projective methods “What is my family?” by M. Kuhn and T. McPartland. 249 boys and girls at the age of 10 to 17 took part in this research. There was revealed the relation of teenager’s emotional well-being to the specifics of their family values experience, family emotional estimate, idea of its cohesion and adaptability. The more points the subject had on the Beck Depression Inventory, the more negative family representation one demonstrated: there were more negative characteristics while family description, his dissatisfaction of family cohesion and adaptability level was higher. In addition the more negative emotion condition was diagnosed, the less cohesive and adaptive was his family for the teenager. Thus the relation between teenager’s family representation and family identity and his emotional well-being was confirmed.
To the 70th Anniversary of Professor N.L. Gorbachevskaya
Authors: Hromov A.
Published: April 2017

Collective of the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology and, in particular, the Chair of Neuro- and Pathopsychology of Development Heartily congratulates Natalia Leonidovna on a round date anniversary! We wish you active and creative longevity, filled with the joy of scientific and professional achievements, respect and reverence of students, as well as productive and harmonious cooperation with colleagues!
LOTEAMENTOS IRREGULARES EM ÁREA DE RISCO A ESCORREGAMENTOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS-SP: UM ESTUDO DOS LOTEAMENTOS ÁGUAS DE CANINDÚ I E II E CHACARAS HAVAI
Authors: Freitas David Rico , Filho Mário Valério , Mendes Rodolfo Moreda
Published: April 2017

Este artigo objetivou quantificar o crescimento das edificações nos loteamentos Águas do Canindú I e II e Chácaras Havaí, ambos irregulares e clandestinos no município de São José dos Campos. Estes se localizam na região norte da cidade, a qual é caracterizada por paisagens típicas serranas do Vale do Paraíba com feições de morros, serras e picos. Ambos os Loteamentos apresentam ocupações urbanas que não obedecem aos aspectos técnicos de construção, instalando-se em declividades impróprias, com condições precárias para recebimento das águas pluviais e servidas. O somatório dos parâmetros, referentes ao meio físico restrito às edificações e as construções desprovidas de conhecimento técnico, resultam em ocorrências de escorregamento em diferentes graus de risco na localidade.
Modified biophysical profile in antepartum fetal surveillance of high risk pregnancies
Authors: Sowmya K. P. , Mudanur S. R. , R. Padmasri , S. Lalitha
Published: April 2017

Background: Fetal biophysical profile is a well-established method of antepartum surveillance in high risk pregnancy. Classical biophysical profile with all parameters (fetal breathing movements, fetal tone, fetal gross body movements, amniotic fluid volume and non-stress test) needs two phase testing by ultrasound and external Doppler monitor to record fetal heart rate, is more cumbersome, time consuming and expensive.Methods: This study was a prospective clinical study which consisted of 70 patients having pregnancy with high risk factors. The patients were evaluated with the modified biophysical profile consisting of NST recording for 20mins, followed ultrasound assessment of amniotic fluid volume, using four quadrant technique.Results: When the Modified biophysical profile is normal, it gives reassurance that the fetal status is good with good perinatal outcome. When the MBPP is abnormal there is increased incidence of perinatal morbidity as well as mortality.Conclusions: Modified biophysical profile is an effective primary antepartum fetal surveillance test in high risk pregnancies in predicting perinatal outcome.
A study on prevalence of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary care hospital, Cuttack, India
Authors: Nayak Ajit Kumar , Jain Manju Kumari , Dhivya S. , Hota Sumitra
Published: April 2017

Background: Estimating the HIV seroprevalence in a low risk population such as pregnant women provide essential information for monitoring trend of HIV in general population and assist in prevention from mother to child transmission. Methods: This study was conducted in SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, India between February 2014 to August 2014 which includes 1600 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic. Blood sample collected after pretest counselling and informed consent, tested for HIV antibodies as per NACO guidelines. First antibody test was ELISA. If initial result was positive, it was confirmed by two other supplemental tests. Results: Out of 1600 pregnant women, 8 found to be HIV-positive with seroprevalence rate of 0.5%. Majority of seropositive women (87.5%) were in the age group of 20-30 Years. 12.5% were in 15-19 years of age. The seroprevalence was high in less than 20 years of age (1.9%), with higher reproductive history (2.4%), and in illiterates (3%). Majority of HIV positive women’s husband were migrants followed by truckers. Conclusions: This study indicates a marginal increase in HIV prevalence in antenatal women even though our study population is not representative of whole India because it is a hospital based study with limited sample size. Mother to child transmission of HIV infection during pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding is responsible for more than 90% of pediatrics AIDS. Proper antenatal screening, interventions and preventive strategies during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding will bring down the mother to child transmission of HIV.
Mortalidad por mesotelioma en Argentina, 1980-2013
Authors: Trotta Andrés , Santana Vilma Sousa , Alazraqui Marcio
Published: April 2017

Se estimó la tasa de mortalidad por mesotelioma y su distribución sociodemográfica y temporal en Argentina para el período 1980-2013 con datos del Sistema de Estadísticas Vitales del Ministerio de Salud de la Nación. Se encontraron 3.259 defunciones por mesotelioma, lo que resulta en una tasa de mortalidad estandarizada por edad de 3,1/1.000.000 en 1980 y de 5,7/1.000.000 en 2013, con un aumento promedio del 84,1% en 34 años. El incremento de la tendencia fue más claro a partir de 1997. En todos los años, la tasa de mortalidad fue mayor en hombres que en mujeres. Los resultados sugieren antecedentes de exposición al asbesto en el pasado. Aparentemente, la exposición predominante fue la ocupacional, más común entre los hombres que concentraron los casos. Se recomiendan acciones dirigidas a hacer más efectiva la prohibición ya en vigor y la vigilancia en salud orientada a los ambientes de trabajo, trabajadores previamente expuestos y la población en general.
Distribución geográfica de fluoruros en el agua de red de abastecimiento público en la provincia de Tucumán, Argentina
Authors: Durán Raul Alberto , Durán Estela Liliana , Ojeda Graciela de Jesús , Castellanos Walter Alfredo
Published: April 2017

Con el objetivo de estudiar la distribución geográfica del contenido de fluoruros en el agua de abastecimiento público de la provincia de Tucumán, Argentina, se recolectaron 1.210 muestras en 190 localidades de los 17 departamentos de la provincia durante el periodo 2008-2012. Las determinaciones analíticas de fluoruros se realizaron por el método SPANDS y, para el procesamiento de la información, se utilizó el programa QGis 2.16. Los requerimientos del contenido de fluoruros en el agua se identificaron de acuerdo al Código Alimentario Argentino. El 94% de la población estudiada consumía agua con concentraciones de fluoruros inferiores a los límites recomendados, un 5% estaba expuesta a concentraciones de fluoruros superiores al límite máximo requerido y el 1% consumía agua en concentraciones óptimas de fluoruros. En los mapas se visualiza una distribución geográfica heterogénea de fluoruros, diferenciada por áreas con déficit, exceso y valores recomendados de fluoruros que, en algunos departamentos, permite observar una relación inversa entre la red hidrológica y el parámetro de estudio. Para la Capital el valor promedio encontrado fue de 0,32 mg/l, con una distribución geográfica homogénea. La información obtenida es indispensable para el adecuado manejo del flúor y la mejora de la salud pública a través de políticas sanitarias.
Distribución de caries dental y asociación con variables de protección social en niños de 12 años del partido de Avellaneda, provincia de Buenos Aires
Authors: Fort Adriana , Fuks Aida Julia , Napoli Alberto Vicente , Palomba Silvia , Pazos Ximena , Salgado Pablo , Klemonskis Graciela , Squassi Aldo
Published: April 2017

Diferentes organismos internacionales han planteado la necesidad de un análisis de las condiciones de cada población para la identificación de los grupos e individuos de riesgo como estrategia operacional en la búsqueda de una mayor equidad, eficacia y eficiencia del sistema de salud. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar diferenciales en los perfiles de caries dental en la población escolar del partido de Avellaneda (provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina) y su asociación con variables de protección social. En 2014, se realizó un estudio analítico observacional de corte transversal sobre una muestra de 656 escolares de 12 años de 40 escuelas públicas de los ocho distritos del partido (universo = 3580 individuos distribuidos en 70 escuelas). El estado dentario de los escolares de 12 años en las localidades evaluadas mostró una distribución desigual, se identificaron subconjuntos poblacionales con elevada prevalencia, morbilidad y severidad de caries, que requieren focalización de las intervenciones sanitarias. Se observó asociación entre enfermedad desatendida y carencia de protección social.
Seguro social de salud en China: principales reformas y desequilibrios
Authors: Ferreira Fabianna Bacil Lourenço
Published: April 2017

En este artículo se analiza el sistema de seguro social de salud de China, sus reformas y los principales desequilibrios sociales encontrados. A partir de diversos autores de referencia, es posible observar que las reformas rurales y urbanas siguen el mismo patrón: un sistema de gran tamaño que se fue reduciendo, para volver a expandirse en una forma relativamente rápida. Sin embargo, a pesar de las mejoras, persisten algunos problemas históricos de China, principalmente, la brecha rural-urbana y las desigualdades regionales. La falta de integración del trabajador que migra del campo a la ciudad también se reproduce fuertemente en el sistema de salud pública de China, siendo estos los principales desafíos que se presentan actualmente.
Capa e ficha catalográfica
Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: April 2017

Capa e ficha catalográfica
A crise paradigmática nas ciências de identificação de plantas e a valorização da etnobotânica
Authors: Gomes Gustavo Crizel , Medeiros Carlos Alberto Barbosa , Gomes João Carlos Costa , Barbieri Rosa Lia
Published: April 2017

As ciências de identificação de plantas passam por uma crise paradigmática. Essa ciência teve seu início com a taxonomia de Lineu, baseada em características morfológicas, e teve a partir de Darwin a evolução como paradigma central. Desde o século XX, a genética e a fisiologia tornaram-se importantes na classificação dos seres vivos, com o uso da genética molecular na comparação de genomas. Mais recentemente, com avanços na biologia molecular e na bioinformática, mapeamentos genéticos e diagnósticos passaram a ser cada vez mais rápidos e precisos, provocando mudanças de nome (espécie) e família de algumas plantas, algumas vezes em poucos anos. Essas mudanças não afetaram populações tradicionais, agricultores familiares e mateiros, que continuam usando alguns caracteres tidos como secundários (estruturas vegetativas) para a sistemática clássica. Tais aspectos dendrológicos não só permitiram identificar as plantas com nomes populares, mas também a reconhecer seus usos, pois serviram de remédio, comida, uso na marcenaria, em construções e energéticos, entre outros. O que se propõe é a valorização desses conhecimentos em articulação com os novos paradigmas científicos, visto que ambos são complementares e contribuem, cada qual com suas peculiaridades, um com maior relevância e o outro com maior precisão, ao entendimento da flora arbórea, suas potencialidades e contribuições para a espécie humana.Palavras-chave: Sistemática vegetal. Conhecimento tradicional. Filogenia.
Vazões de referência do Rio São Miguel em Arcos (MG)
Authors: Rossi Marina Soares , Thebaldi Michael Silveira
Published: April 2017

O estudo do comportamento da vazão de um curso d’água é de suma importância para se prever épocas de secas e cheias, implementar planos de gestão dos recursos hídricos, incluindo a outorga, além de dar subsídios ao dimensionamento de obras hidráulicas. Portanto, o presente trabalho executou um estudo estatístico das vazões médias mínimas de sete dias consecutivos anuais (Q7) e da curva de permanência de vazões do Rio São Miguel, em Arcos (MG). A série histórica de vazão foi obtida no banco de dados Hidroweb, gerido pela Agência Nacional das Águas. Os dados avaliados contemplaram os anos civis entre 1968 e 2014, com exceção dos anos de 1991, 1992, 2009 e 2012, devido aos dados de vazões desses anos estarem incompletos. Foram ajustadas as Funções Cumulativas de Probabilidade modelos log-Normal 2 parâmetros, log-Normal 3 parâmetros, Gumbel para mínimos, Weibull e Gama para Q7; a aderência dessas funções aos dados observados foi testada usando os testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov e Qui-Quadrado. Pelos testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov e Qui-Quadrado, o modelo Log-Normal a 2 parâmetros foi o que melhor aderiu à série de Q7. O valor obtido de Q7,10 foi de 0,131014 m³ s-1, enquanto que os valores de Q50, Q90 e Q95, estimados a partir da curva de permanência, foram 1,4207 m³ s-1, 0,4853 m³ s-1 e 0,35885 m³ s-1.Palavras-chave: Gestão de recursos hídricos. Outorga pelo uso da água. Distribuições Estatísticas.
Registros ocasionais de mamíferos de médio e grande porte na microrregião de Lavras e São João del Rei, Campo das Vertentes, Minas Gerais
Authors: Machado Felipe Santana , Moura Aloysio Souza de , Santos Kassius Klay , Mendes Pedro Bolanho , Abreu Thamíris Christina Karlovic , Fontes Marco Aurélio Leite
Published: April 2017

Trabalhos descritivos que visam reportar a ocorrência de espécies da mastofauna são de grande importância, uma vez que fornecem subsídios para a construção de práticas conservacionistas. Contudo, no Brasil, muitas áreas ainda carecem de estudos e uma dessas é a mesorregião do Campo das Vertentes. O presente trabalho objetivou reunir e apresentar registros de mamíferos de médio e grande porte coligidos ao longo dos últimos seis anos. Os registros aqui reportados resultaram de encontros ocasionais ocorridos durante inventários da fauna, com foco em outros grupos, conduzidos entre 2009 e 2014. No total foram encontradas 19 espécies pertencentes a seis ordens: Artiodactila (2 espécies); Carnívora (9 espécies); Lagomorpha (1 espécie); Primates (4 espécies); Rodentia (2 espécies); Cingulata (1 espécie). Embora esteja sob intensa pressão antrópica, a área de estudo abriga espécies importantes do ponto de vista ecológico e conservacionista, a exemplo da onça-pintada (Panthera onca), predador de topo de cadeia alimentar em estado crítico de ameaça no estado de Minas Gerais. Recomenda-se a realização de estudos sistematizados a fim de ampliar o conhecimento sobre a comunidade de mamíferos de médio e grande porte da região.Palavras-chave: Descrição. Diversidade. Mastofauna.
EMPLOYMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN OMAN: SECTOR-BASED APPROACH FOR LOCALIZATION
Authors: Ali Yasir Y , Al-Nusair Mowafaq M , Alani Farooq S , Khan Firdouse Rahman , Al-Badi Latifa H
Published: April 2017

PurposeThe objective of the study is to analyze the factors impeding Omanization policies in the selected sectors - Construction, Retail and Tourism of Oman economy and to find out the cause for the disparity created between the graduates and the jobs availability.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The interview approach was administered to collect the data from the Government officials, employers of expats in the private sector,  Omani youth seeking employment and employees from Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah.FindingsLack of coordination between government and the private sector in the formulation of Omanization policies contributing to sustained high level expatriate workers in Oman’s private sector leaving a large gap between the Omani job seekers and job availability in the selected sectors.Practical ImplicationsEvery year, the number of graduates is exceeding the number of jobs available in the economy and this paper draws attention to align this alarming issue through proper suggestions.Social ImplicationsThere is an urgent need to improve the alignment between the qualification and skills bestowed on nationals by education systems and the needs of the market through devising proper mechanisms.Originality/valueVery few studies have examined the harmony of Higher Education and market requirements in Oman. This is first hand study of its kind.
RECREIO DO TRABALHADOR DE SIDEROPOLIS: UM PATRIMÔNIO EM RUÍNAS
Authors: Rodrigues Elaine , Cardoso Michele Gonçalves
Published: April 2017

RECREIO DO TRABALHADOR DE SIDEROPOLIS: UM PATRIMÔNIO EM RUÍNAS
ARTE E GÊNERO: A PRODUÇÃO ARTÍSTICA DE MULHERES NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES E PROFESSORAS DE ARTES VISUAIS
Authors: Figueredo Catarina Siqueira
Published: April 2017

ARTE E GÊNERO: A PRODUÇÃO ARTÍSTICA DE MULHERES NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES E PROFESSORAS DE ARTES VISUAIS
NARRATIVAS DA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORAS ASSENTADAS NO SEMIÁRIDO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Rios Pedro Paulo Souza , Vieira André Ricardo Lucas
Published: April 2017

NARRATIVAS DA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORAS ASSENTADAS NO SEMIÁRIDO BRASILEIRO
CUIDANDO DA ROUPINHA DO NENÊ: O FEMININO NA COLEÇÃO BIBLIOTECA DE ORIENTAÇÃO DA PROFESSORA PRIMÁRIA, NO PROGRAMA DE ASSISTÊNCIA BRASILEIRO AMERICANO DE ENSINO ELEMENTAR (PABAEE) SOB A ÓTICA DAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
Authors: Waschinewski Susane Da Costa , Rabelo Giani
Published: April 2017

CUIDANDO DA ROUPINHA DO NENÊ: O FEMININO NA COLEÇÃO BIBLIOTECA DE ORIENTAÇÃO DA PROFESSORA PRIMÁRIA, NO PROGRAMA DE ASSISTÊNCIA BRASILEIRO AMERICANO DE ENSINO ELEMENTAR (PABAEE) SOB A ÓTICA DAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
关于房建施工监理工作的分析
Authors: 江 银军 , 方 利强
Published: April 2017

本文作者结合实际工作经验，针对房建施工中监理如何克服施工质量通病以及如何进行系统化的工作进行了详细的阐述，供大家参考借鉴。
刍议地铁隧道渗漏水整治
Authors: 吴 建滨
Published: April 2017

地铁隧道工程中出现渗漏水的现象比较常见，其与周围地质环境、地下工程埋深、防水设计和防水材料等因素存在着联系，混凝土自身的结构性能、施工方案和施工工艺等也会影响地铁工程的防水性能。因此地铁隧道工程施工时要严格按照要求进行施工，做好防水措施。本文简述了地铁隧道渗漏水的危害性，对地铁隧道渗漏水的原因及其整治策略进行了探讨分析。
浅谈建筑施工安全管理存在的问题及对策
Authors: 梁 晋英
Published: April 2017

本文作者从建筑施工安全管理的特点入手，分析了当前建筑施工安全管理中存在的问题，并进一步对加强建筑工程安全管理的具体措施进行了阐述。
10kV电力工程施工技术管理的探讨
Authors: 任 纲领
Published: April 2017

10kV电力工程施工技术对电力工程企业持续发展有着极其重要的作用，电力工程施工技术包括施工前期的准备技术、施工流程管理技术和质量检验评估技术等。本文首先简要分析了当前电力工程施工技术存在的问题，主要探讨分析了提高10kV电力工程施工技术的措施，促进电力工程施工技术的提高，从而推动电力行业的可持续发展。
锅炉燃煤改气的技术及效益
Authors: 郭 楠
Published: April 2017

锅炉然煤改气技术可促使大气环境得到有效性地改善，伴随着我国城市化进程的增快、能源结构得进一步调整，燃煤锅炉燃气改造逐渐成为一项非常重要的任务。锅炉燃煤改期的过程当中，我们要根据原燃煤锅炉的具体特征，选用正确有效的方法，促使锅炉在改装之后其性能得到大幅度的提升，并且锅炉的热效率也会明显地提高。接下来，本文针对锅炉燃煤改气的技术及效益进行论述。
浅谈市政工程施工项目管理
Authors: 俞 松林 , 汪 金钧
Published: April 2017

市政工程的项目管理在我国已经初步形成了一套具有现代管理意义的项目管理体制，但是在我国市场经济不断发展的大环境下还需要不断摸索、开拓创新，发展成适合中国具体情况的市政工程项目管理体制。
关于土木工程施工管理的思考
Authors: 吴 勇刚
Published: April 2017

本文阐述了土木工程施工的特点，分析了土木工程施工中存在的问题，提出了加强土木工程施工管理的措施。
电气工程管理探析
Authors: 吴 烨 , 王 海波 , 陶 先明 , 来 灿波
Published: April 2017

随着我国社会的进步，科学技术也在不断地发展，人民的生活水平日益提高，对于工程的建设早已经不满足于建设的结构有多坚固，外表有多美观，现在建设工程的高端性是和工程当中对于现代化的先进的电气设备的利用紧密相关的，所以，对于建设工程的管理当中的电气工程管理的整顿具有十分巨大的重要性。
房建土木工程施工质量管理探讨
Authors: 张 磊
Published: April 2017

本文阐述了影响房建土木工程施工质量的原因，分析探讨了土木建筑施工现场质量管理的三大步骤及方法。
建筑工程管理措施及方法的探讨
Authors: 李 灵威 , 胡 红芬
Published: April 2017

随着我国建筑工程的逐渐增多，建筑企业如果想要在市场上占有一席之地，就必须在建筑工程的管理上下功夫，从而使自身有优势去与其他的建筑企业进行竞争。建筑工程是一项管理民生的重点工程，与人们的生活息息相关。但在建筑行业突飞猛进发展的同时，建筑工程管理却没有与之协调发展，存在着种种问题和不足。本文主要分析了建筑工程管理中存在的问题，并对之提出了一些相应的控制措施，为建筑工程的管理工作提供一定的借鉴。
高层建筑施工质量管理控制浅析
Authors: 梁 晋英
Published: April 2017

随着社会的发展，越来越多的建筑拔地而起，导致土地的供应越来越紧张，这就进一步要求充分发挥土地的综合利用率，高层建筑正在日益成为城市建设的主体。本文从加强施工条件的控制；工程质量控制措施的落实到位；高层建筑的安全管理；严格养护制度等方面就高层建筑质量管理控制措施进行了深入的探讨，提出了自己的建议和看法，具有一定的参考价值。
浅析建筑给排水工程的节能减排设计要点
Authors: 石 常磊
Published: April 2017

建筑给排水工程的节能减排设计是建筑业可持续发展的重要前提。随着建筑节能环保概念的不断深入，建筑给排水工程建设必须加强其节能减排设计。本文阐述了建筑给排水工程设计节能减排的意义，对建筑给排水工程设计存在的主要问题及其设计要点进行了探讨分析。
浅析柔性交流输电技术在智能电网中的应用
Authors: 程 勇华
Published: April 2017

我国幅员辽阔，地形地势比较复杂，对电力长途运输的要求比较高。而柔性交流输电技术为发展智能电网提高了保障，同时解决了电力的长途运输的要求，并且具有效率高、稳定性强、安全经济的特点。本文概述了智能电网及柔性交流输电技术，阐述了FACTS技术在智能电网中应用的重要性，对柔性交流输电技术在智能电网中的应用进行了探讨分析。