bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Editorial
Authors: Masuda Masako Oya
Published: August 2016

A Educação a Distância (EaD) é a modalidade educacional na qual a mediação didático-pedagógica nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem ocorre com a utilização de meios e tecnologias de informação e comunicação, envolvendo estudantes e professores no desenvolvimento de atividades educativas em lugares ou tempos diversos. Essa definição está presente no Decreto 5.622, de 19.12.2005, que regulamenta o Art. 80 da Lei 9.394/96 (Leis de Diretrizes e Bases) (MEC, 2009). Com o desenvolvimento constante e acelerado das tecnologias da comunicação e da informação, surgem novos usos e possibilidades para os processos de ensino e de aprendizagem, construção do conhecimento e divulgação científica. Essas novas técnicas permitem, através da utilização crescente de multimídias e ferramentas de interação, novos processos de produção de enunciados voltados para o desenvolvimento do indivíduo em todas as suas dimensões: material, emocional, social.Aspectos como o distanciamento geográfico e contextos sociais diferenciados que, antes, dificultavam a colaboração entre as pessoas e diminuíam o acesso à informação passaram, ao contrário, a constituírem-se em fatores de enriquecimento do debate, principalmente graças ao avanço das mídias digitais e à expansão e à melhoria da internet.Dentro deste contexto, a Fundação Centro de Ciências e Educação Superior a Distância do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CECIERJ) desenvolve ações amplas em Educação a Distância, oferecendo a infraestrutura operacional ao Consórcio CEDERJ: iniciado em 2000. O Consórcio é um convênio entre as universidades públicas estaduais (UENF e UERJ) e federais (UFRJ, UFF, UNIRIO e UFRRJ) situadas no estado do Rio de Janeiro e a Fundação Centro de Ciências e Educação Superior a Distância do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CECIERJ), vinculada à Secretaria de Estado de Ciência e Tecnologia (SECT) para proporcionar educação de nível superior, de qualidade e gratuita, às pessoas com dificuldade de acesso à universidade, seja por viverem afastadas dos principais centros urbanos, seja pela indisponibilidade de tempo. A Fundação CECIERJ também oferece o Programa de Pré-Vestibular Social e cursos de formação continuada para professores e profissionais afins, em exercício, no Ensino Médio e no Ensino Fundamental. Atua também, na área de popularização da ciência com diferentes projetos como a Caravana e a Lona da Ciência, a Praça da Ciência Itinerante, os Espaços da Ciência no interior do Estado, o projeto Jovens Talentos para Ciência, e a mostra Ver Ciência.Na busca pela excelência na Educação Superior a Distância e com o objetivo de contribuir para uma ampla divulgação e discussão dos trabalhos nesta área, desenvolvemos a revista científica EAD em Foco. O objetivo é que ela propicie a abordagem de questões conceituais e metodológicas, bem como o acompanhamento do desenvolvimento das pesquisas, aplicadas ou teóricas na área de EAD.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE MATERIAL MULTIMÁDIA NO ENSINO DE BIOLOGIA
Authors: Benchimol Marlene , Bernstein Marianna Augusta Ferrari do Outeiro , Carvalho Rodrigo Alcantara , Teixeira Dirceu Esdras
Published: August 2016

Apresentamos uma metodologia de produção de aulas multimídia para estudantes do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas, na modalidade semipresencial. Nosso método tem como base um conteúdo disponibilizado sob a forma de animações interativas. Através de uma navegação linear, o aluno possui pleno controle do andamento da aula, tendo como estímulos a riqueza visual e a interatividade, permitindo caminhar no seu próprio tempo até a completa compreensão do conteúdo. Este conteúdo se apresenta em uma linguagem coloquial simulando a presença de um professor competente e simpático, além de descomplicado. Toda a estrutura da aula é fundamentada no construtivismo e no cognitivismo e cada um dos aspectos envolvidos na produção do material multimídia, como cores, tipografia, animações, analogias e bom humor são utilizados como estratégias motivadoras e facilitadoras do processo de aprendizado. Uma equipe especializada na produção gráfica, acompanhada de pós-graduados em biociências, revisores de português e de conteúdo produz cada aula, discutindo aspectos relevantes do ensino-aprendizagem. O resultado é um material multimídia rico, disponibilizado em CD e/ou online, que permite que o aluno aprenda sozinho.
Crescimento e produção do gergelim em diferentes níveis de solução organomineral
Authors: Silva Emerson Lúcio Gomes , Gonçalves Samuel Brilhante , Monteiro Filho Antonio Fernandes , Arriel Nair Helena Castro , Queiroz Messias Firmino de
Published: August 2016

O Gergelim (Sesamum indicum L.), espécie pertencente à família Pedaliaceae, é uma das oleaginosas, mais antigas utilizadas pela humanidade com potencial para diversos fins industriais. Nesse sentido objetivou-se avaliar o crescimento e a produção do gergelim fertirrigado com solução nutritiva organomineral. Realizou-se um experimento de campo no Centro de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Lagoa Seca, PB, sob fertirrigação por gotejamento, de agosto de 2013 a julho de 2014. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com quatro repetições e seis tratamentos correspondendo a diferentes níveis da adubação recomendada (50-80-20) para a cultura do gergelim, são eles: (T1 = testemunha absoluta; T2 = 25%; T3 = 50%; T4 = 75%; T5 = 100% e T6 = 125%). As doses de biofertilizante influenciam a ‘AP’, o ‘DC’ e o ‘NFP’ de gergelim. O ‘NRP’, o ‘PSP’ e o ‘P1000’ não são influenciados pela fertirrigação com a solução organomineral. A ‘AP’, o ‘DC’ e o ‘NFP’ do gergelim respondem a fertirrigação com biofertilizante até 75% da dose da adubação recomendada. O melhor desempenho em ‘AP’, em ‘DC’ e em ‘NFP’ ocorre sob influência de 72,60, 67,83 e 67,79% da dose da adubação recomendada, respectivamente.

Growth and yield of sesame seeds in different levels organic and mineral solution

Abstract - Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), a member of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the oldest oleaginous seeds used by mankind with potential for various industrial purposes. The purpose of this study is to assess the growth and production of sesame using an organo-mineral fertilizer. Given its relevance, a field research was conducted at the agronomic and environmental research center of Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Lagoa Seca, PB, in the northeast region ofBrazil, using drip irrigation, from August 2013 to July 2014. The experiment was mounted on casualized blocks with four replications and six treatments corresponding to different dose levels of the recommended fertilizer (50-80-20) for the sesame crop (T1 = absolute control, T2 = 25%; T3 = 50%; T4 = 75%; T5 = 100% and T6 = 125%). The biofertilizer doses affected the 'AP', 'DC' and 'NFP' values of the sesame. The 'NRP', 'PSP' and 'P1000' values were not affected by fertigation with organic-solution. The 'AP', 'DC' and 'NFP' values of the sesame responded to organic fertirrigation at 75% of the recommended fertilizer dose. The best performance in 'AP', 'DC' and 'NFP' occured at 72.60%, 67.83% and 67.79% dose levels of recommended fertilization, respectively.
Utilização de soluções numéricas e analíticas na descrição da secagem do eixo central de jaca
Authors: Sousa Hyago Costa , Silva Nathan José Pereira da , Pereira Emmanuel Moreira , Silva Filho Carlos Roberto Marinho da , Souza Weysser Felipe Cândido de
Published: August 2016

Objetivou-se descrever o processo de secagem do eixo central de jaca por modelos matemáticos e determinar qual modelo matemático apresentou os melhores ajustes para as características avaliadas. Foi estudado a secagem do eixo central de jaca em estufa com circulação e renovação de ar em quatro temperaturas diferentes 50, 60 70 e 80 °C utilizando modelos matemáticos para a descrição da quantidade de água no eixo central de jaca, foram utilizados frutos adquiridos no pomar do Centro de Ciências Humanas, Sociais e Agrarias, Bananeiras-PB pertencente a Universidade Federal da Paraíba. De acordo com a análise de dados o modelo de Page foi o que apresentou os melhores coeficientes de determinação e os melhores ajustes aos dados experimentais.

Use of numerical and analytical solutions in the description of the drying of the central axis of jackfruit

Abstract: This study aimed to describe the process of drying the central axis of jackfruit by mathematical models and determine which mathematical model presented the best fit for the characteristics. This study investigated the drying of the central axis of jackfruit in an oven with circulation and air exchange at four different temperatures 50, 60, 70 and 80 ° C using mathematical models to describe the amount of water in the central axis of jackfruit, fruits were utilized acquired in orchard Humanities Center, Social and Agricultural, Bananeiras-PB belonging to the Federal University of Paraíba. According to the data analysis the Page model showed the best determination coefficients and the best fit to the experimental data.
Componentes de produtividade e teor de óleo de cultivares de mamona no Semiárido paraibano
Authors: Lacerda Rodolfo Rodrigo de Almeida , Souza Anielson dos Santos , Furtado Guilherme de Freitas , Lacerda Wendell de Almeida , Lacerda Ivislanne de Sousa Queiroga
Published: August 2016

A cultura da mamona (Ricinus communis L.) se apresenta como alternativa de relevante importância econômica e social para o extenso semiárido brasileiro, pois, em virtude das suas características, é capaz de produzir satisfatoriamente até sob condições de baixa precipitação pluvial. Porém, a falta de cultivares adaptadas a cada região de cultivo tem dificultado o estabelecimento dessa cultura em novas áreas. Sendo assim, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo identificar cultivares de mamona que se adaptem as condições edafoclimáticas Locais. O experimento foi conduzido no Sítio Monte Alegre zona rural do município de Pombal - PB, o delineamento experimental foi o de blocos ao acaso com sete tratamentos compostos pelos cultivares BRS Nordestina; BRS Paraguaçu; BRS Energia; AL Guarany-2002; IAC 2028; IAC Guarany e IAC 80, com quatro repetições, foram avaliadas as características de produção, produtividade e teor de óleo nas sementes. Dos resultados registrou-se maior produção de grão por planta na cultivar BRS Nordestina e maior produtividade de grão entre as cultivares de ciclo longo, em relação aos cultivares de ciclo precoce a IAC 2028 obteve maior produtividade, os racemos primários podem representar mais de 40 % da produtividade nos cultivares de ciclo precoce, o maior teor de óleo nas sementes foi observado na cultivar BRS Energia que também conferiu maior rendimento de óleo entre as sete cultivares.

Productivity Components and content of castor oil cultivars not Paraiba Semiarid

Abstract: The crop is an alternative relevant economic and social importance to the extensive Brazilian semiarid, since, by virtue of its characteristics, is able to produce satisfactory even under conditions of low rainfall. However, the lack of cultivars adapted to each growing region has hindered the establishment of this crop in new areas. This study was developed with the objective of identify castor’s cultivars with adaptation to the Paraíba Sertão. The study was conducted on Sítio Monte Alegre countryside of municipality of Pombal - PB, the experimental design was the of random blocks with seven treatments composed by BRS Northeastern; Paraguaçu BRS; BRS Energy; Guarany AL-2002, IAC 2028, IAC Guarany and IAC 80, characteristics were evaluated, productivity and oil content in the seeds. From the results was registrated a higher grain production per plant in Northeastern BRS and higher grain yield among cultivars long cycle, in relation to early maturity cultivars the IAC 2028 got higher productivity, the primary raceme may represent more than 40% productivity in cultivars of early maturity, the higher oil content in seeds was observed in BRS Energy also gave higher oil yield among the seven cultivars.
The value creating relation between e-commerce and e-logistics
Authors: Törcsváry István
Published: August 2016

One of the greatest challenges of our days in the field of logistics is the effect of E-logistics and E-commerce on each other, and the discovery of possibilities deriving from their relationship. In parallel with occuring internet in our daily life, the habits and expectations of customers have fundamentally changed. Traditional forms of commerce gradually lose their former roles, and as an effect of a modified/ changed technical environment it is getting more and more difficult to address the customers through conventional channels. Nowadays only those companies are able to produce real value-added products which know the needs of customers and are able to immediately react/ adapt to the modified needs and the challenges of changing economic environment as well. In order to know the expectations of customers it is important to ’map’ the needs and categorize the customers themselves. The efficient relation between E-commerce and E-logistics give proper answer on this as well. The results in my field of research support the fact that companies do not pay enough attention on the value-added processes of E-logistics because they think that the competing parties will fall behind. Nevertheless this false comfort zone may endanger their position.
The reasons for increasing employment demand in the public sector in Turkey
Authors: Yavuzaslan Abdulkerim
Published: August 2016

The economic changes taking place in the world and in Turkey, have led to changes in people’s employment demand. Before 2000 government jobs had been considerably less attractive in Turkey, after 2000, when the economic crisis occurred in Turkey public employment demands started to increase. One of the reasons for this that a growing number of people have started to face the unemployment situation that made the formerly less desired public employment more alluring. Beyond employment security there have been also reasons Turkish people choosing to work for government. The goal of this paper how employment demand of Turkish people is changing. Based on last few decade's employment data the paper, will try to shed some light on the reasons behind the related new labor market tendencies.
INVENTARISASI ALAT TANGKAP BERDASARKAN KATEGORI STATUS PENANGKAPAN IKAN YANG BERTANGGUNGJAWAB DI PERAIRAN TANAH LAUT (INVENTORY OF FISHING GEARS BASED ON CATEGORY OF RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES STATUS AT TANAH LAUT WATERS)
Authors: Rusmilyansari Rusmilyansari
Published: August 2016

Program pembangunan perikanan tangkap dalam upaya meningkatkan kesejahteraan harus mencerminkan juga upaya menjaga kelestarian sumberdayanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui status alat penangkap ikan berdasarkan kategori penangkapan yang bertanggung Jawab.  Penelitian dilakukan di Kabupaten Tanah Laut.

 Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode observasi berdasarkan dan wawancara.  Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif.  Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa alat penangkap ikan yang termasuk kategori bertanggung jawab yaitu rawai dan set gillnet; kategori kurang bertanggung jawab yaitu encircling gillnet, drift gillnet, trammel net, purse seine dan beach siene. Sedangkan  kategori tidak bertanggung jawab yaitu skimming net dan mini trawl.  Rekomendasi kebijakan dapat dilakukan dengan cara pengendalian jumlah alat tangkap, penutupan daerah penangkapan dan penguatan kesadaran pemangku kepentingan.  Dengan demikian pengelolaan sumberdaya perikanan dalam rangka pembangunan berkelanjutan dapat dilaksanakan.

Fisheries development programs in an effort to improve the well-being should also reflect an effort to preserve its resources . This study aims to determine the status of fishing gear base on categoryResponsibility Fisheries. The study was conducted in Tanah Lautdistrict . Research carried out by the method of observation and interview based . The data were analyzed descriptively . The results showed that the fishing gears base on responsible category are longline and set gillnet; less responsible category are encircling gillnet, drift gillnet, trammel net, purse seine and beach siene. While the not responsible categories are Skimming net andMini Trawl . Policy recommendations can be done by controlling the amount of fishing gear, fishing area closures and strengthening stakeholder awareness. Thus the management of fishery resources in the context of sustainable development can be implemented
ANALISIS USAHA PENGOLAHAN KERUPUK IKAN GABUS (Channa Striata Bloch) PESERTA PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN KONSULTAN KEUANGAN MITRA BANK (KKMB) DI KALIMANTAN SELATAN (STUDI PEMBERDAYAAN KKMB DI KOTA BANJARMASIN)
Authors: Aini Muhammad , Mahyudin Idiannor , Sri Mahreda Emmy
Published: August 2016

This research aimed to analyze the technology performance of the snakehead crackers processing business in Banjarmasin City after participating in KKMB empowerment program; to compare the incomes of the snakehead crackers processors in Banjarmasin City before and after participating in KKMB empowerment program; to analyze the factors affecting the incomes of the snakehead crackers processors in Banjarmasin City after participating in KKMB empowerment program; to analyze the market opportunities of the snakehead crackers processed by program participants; and to identify the marketing channels of the snakehead crackers processed by program participants.            This research was carried out in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, with the objects of the snakehead crackers processors participating in KKMB empowerment program. The data that was collected was the data that directly originated from results of observation in the location of the research, and the other supporting data, was related to the object of the research.            Results of the research showed that the technology performance of the snakehead crackers processing business had grown well in Banjarmasin City after participating in KKMB empowerment program, characterised by the increasing quantity and quality of production. Incomes of the snakehead crackers processors in Banjarmasin City after participating in program had increased, showed by the incomes increasing an average of 189.79% from before participating in program. Income of the snakehead crackers processors in Banjarmasin City was significantly affected by the processed fish volume, the amount of the loan capital and business scale, which the regression coefficient of the each variable was positive and valid on test level of 99%. The average difference between the supply and demand of 4,65 tons/year indicated that the snakehead crackers marketing in Banjarmasin City still had a large market opportunity to keep organised. The marketing channels of the snakehead crackers processed by program participants in Banjarmasin City were consist of three pattern of the marketing channels, i.e. producers to consumers directly, producers through the collectors the retailers, and producers through the retailers before distributed to consumers.
Investment and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis for Tanzania
Authors: Epaphra Manamba , Massawe John
Published: August 2016

This paper analyzes the causal effect between domestic private investment, public investment, foreign direct investment and economic growth in Tanzania during the 1970-2014 period. The modified neo-classical growth model that includes control variables such as trade liberalization, life expectancy and macroeconomic stability proxied by inflation is used to estimate the impact of investment on economic growth. Also, the economic growth models based on Phetsavong and Ichihashi (2012), and Le and Suruga (2005) are used to estimate the crowding out effect of public investment on private domestic investment on one hand and foreign direct investment on the other hand. A correlation test is applied to check the correlation among independent variables, and the results show that there is very low correlation suggesting that multicollinearity is not a serious problem. Moreover, the diagnostic tests including RESET regression errors specification test, Breusch-Godfrey serial correlation LM test, Jacque-Bera-normality test and white heteroskedasticity test reveal that the model has no signs of misspecification and that, the residuals are serially uncorrelated, normally distributed and homoskedastic. Generally, the empirical results show that the domestic private investment plays an important role in economic growth in Tanzania. FDI also tends to affect growth positively, while control variables such as high population growth and inflation appear to harm economic growth. Results also reveal that control variables such as trade openness and life expectancy improvement tend to increase real GDP growth. Moreover, a revealed negative, albeit weak, association between public and private investment suggests that the positive effect of domestic private investment on economic growth reduces when public investment-to-GDP ratio exceeds 8-10 percent. Thus, there is a great need for promoting domestic saving so as to encourage domestic investment for economic growth.
Balanced Reverse-Cleanout Operation: Removing Large and Heavy Particles From a Geothermal Well
Authors: Reinsch Thomas , Kranz Stefan , Saadat Ali , Huenges Ernst , Rinke Manfred , Brandt Wulf , Schulz Peter
Published: August 2016

During production of geothermal brine at the Groß Schönebeck research site, large and heavy solid particles accumulated within the cased reservoir interval of the production well. A wellbore obstruction at a depth of approximately 4100 m (13,452 ft) was caused by copper-, barite-, lead-, and iron-mineral precipitates with a size of up to 1 cm and elongated coating fragments from the production tubing with a length of up to 10 cm. After a failed reverse-cleanout operation by use of 2-in. coiled tubing (CT), lifting the fluid column within the drillstring (DS) was considered to be the most cost-efficient option to clean out the wellbore while simultaneously minimizing fluid invasion into the reservoir. Here, preliminary considerations for the operation and field observations are presented together with a monitoring concept. The field data are used to calibrate a hydraulic model that is then applied to understand hydraulic processes downhole. On the basis of the hydraulic considerations, aspects to optimize the cleanout efficiency are discussed.
Water and Nitrogen Use of Winter Wheat under Different Supplemental Irrigation Regimes
Authors: Man Jianguo , Yu Zhenwen , Zhang Yongli , Shi Yu , Wang Liqiu
Published: August 2016

Winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production in the Huang‐Huai‐Hai plain of China has been threatened by drought. This study was conducted to determine the water and N use of wheat under quantifying irrigation (W1, 60 mm of irrigation each at jointing and anthesis) and supplemental irrigation, determined by measuring the water content in the 0‐ to 20‐cm (W2), 0‐ to 40‐cm (W3), and 0‐ to 60‐cm (W4) soil layers. The highest grain yields of 9177 kg ha−1 in 2012 to 2013 and 9460 kg ha−1 in 2013 to 2014 were obtained in W3, which exhibited greater soil water consumption in the 60‐ to 140‐cm soil layers. Soil nitrate N uptake in the 40‐ to 160‐cm soil layers was higher than in W1, W2, and W4 treatments. Compared with the W1, W2, and W4, the total N uptake in W3 was higher by 9.4, 27.1, and 7.7%, respectively, and the grain N content was higher by 13.3, 33.0, and 11.2%. The water use efficiency, partial factor productivity of applied fertilizer and N harvest index were the highest in W3, which also showed high N utilization efficiency. Quadratic relationships of the amount of irrigation with soil water consumption, grain yield, water use efficiency, total N uptake, N translocation amount, N uptake for grain postanthesis, partial factor productivity of applied fertilizer, and N harvest index were also observed. Optimizing the supplemental irrigation regime improved uptake water and N uptake from the soil and increased the grain yield and water and N use.
On polyphonic construction: An analysis of Ju|â€™hoan vocal music (Namibia)
Authors: Olivier Emmanuelle
Published: August 2016

The Ju|â€™hoansi people are one of the few contemporary populations in sub-Saharan Africa who use vocal counterpoint, superposition of voices each with divergent melodic movements and rhythmic articulation. However their music remains largely unknown; only a few isolated articles and recordings have been published, some of these drawing from secondary sources. This article aims at bringing to light the procedures used by the Ju|â€™hoansi in their construction of vocal counterpoint. Beyond the analysis proper, the question is about conception, intention and realisation of polyphony. In other words, how to characterize Ju|â€™hoan music: by its polyphonic techniques or by the procedures followed to reach the counterpoint? It will become clear that Ju|â€™hoan counterpoint is not at the root of every song, as is the case with most of other African polyphonic music, but is the result of complex compositional and performing processes.
Genetics Findings in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Ribeiro-Bicudo Lucilene Arilho
Published: August 2016

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by
persistent and pervasive symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ADHD is known as a ‘complex trait’ because of a phenotype with a genetic etiology
that is composed of a multitude of susceptibility genes, each contributing only a small
magnitude of the overall risk for the disorder. As so, this chapter aimed to establish a
short review of the literature regarding to the genetics findings of ADHD. It is now well
established that ADHD runs in families and is strongly genetically influenced. Also,
studies have indicated a high heritability of ADHD (between 60% and 91%). Recent
studies as the whole genome association (WGA) has showed an implicating specific
susceptibility genes for ADHD. Regarding the genes in ADHD, studies have showed
some candidate gene, related with the dopamine and serotonin genes. Also, it is
important to highlight that the aetiology of ADHD, like all complex disorders, is not
entirely explained by genes; environmental factors also contribute. So, in conclusion, all
of the associated gene variants have been of small effect and in the future there will be
increasing interest in examining the risk effects of multiple genes (gene-gene
interaction) and interaction with environmental risk factors.
Developmental Coordination Disorders
Authors: Kirby Amanda
Published: August 2016

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is defined on the basis of a
failure of the acquisition of skills in both gross and fine movements, which is not
explicable on the basis of impaired general learning and similar exposure to opportunity
to gain motor skills as their peers. Increasing interest in these children, in academic
research and in clinical and educational practice, has focused on the need not only for
early identification. As so, the aim of this chapter was to make a short review of the
literature, highlighting the importance of definition, the diagnostic´s criteria
(identification and classification) and the intervention.
Multidisciplinary Intervention for Student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: da Silva Cláudia , Lourenceti Maria Dalva , Pinheiro Fábio Henrique
Published: August 2016

The purpose of this chapter is to provide intervention strategies for students
with ADHD, seeking a work that involves parents, with orientation; the educators,
offering intervention strategies in the classroom, orientations as to behavior, and
adaptations in their own environment school, and other professionals involved in the
rehabilitation of this disorder, offering the choice of behavior and learning strategies
appropriate for different situations. The activities aimed to develop aspects of speech
(for language development, vocabulary expansion and textual integration), phonological
processing skills (favoring the development of mechanisms for reading and writing),
motor coordination (looking for improvement in the textual structure and formation of
the letters), reading comprehension (for the extraction of information about the material
read), and in general, some specific difficulties observed in the academic context (such
a sustained attention and concentration, minimizing stimuli that can increase
hyperactivity). The intervention strategies proposed prioritize the needs of students with
ADHD, and focus of intervention is to increase the frequency and duration of
appropriate behaviors, in different situations.
Центральная гемодинамика и препараты выбора в коррекции гипертензии при хронической болезни почек
Authors: Ivanov D.D.
Published: August 2016

Представлены физиология, патофизиология и практические вопросы роли и взаимосвязи центрального артериального давления, аугментационного индекса, жесткости сосудистой стенки и артериального давления на плече. Показана роль фармакологического подхода в снижении центрального давления и повышении выживаемости пациентов с хронической болезнью почек.
Detection of Zika virus RNA in whole blood of imported Zika virus disease cases up to 2 months after symptom onset, Israel, December 2015 to April 2016
Authors: Lustig Yaniv , Mendelson Ella , Paran Nir , Melamed Sharon , Schwartz Eli
Published: August 2016

Zika virus RNA presence in serum, whole-blood and urine samples from six Israeli travellers symptomatic for Zika virus disease was examined. Whole-blood samples were positive for as late as 2 months (58 days) post-symptom onset, longer than for urine (26 days) and serum (3 days). These findings suggest the utility of whole blood in Zika infection diagnosis.
Applied Anthropology in Europe
Authors: Podjed Dan , Gorup Meta , Bezjak Mlakar Alenka
Published: August 2016

Abstract

The article presents the state of applied anthropology in Europe, in particular focusing on the application of anthropological knowledge and skills within the private sector. Firstly, the text depicts the historical context, which has had a strong and often negative impact on the developments in contemporary applied anthropology and specifically on applying anthropology in for-profit endeavours. It then provides an overview of this type of applied anthropology in Europe by identifying its main institutions and individuals. Building on this analysis, the article elaborates on extant challenges for its future development, and outlines the most promising solutions. The authors conclude that it is of crucial importance for European anthropology to make the transition ‘from words to actions’, especially in the areas not traditionally addressed by anthropologists, such as business and design anthropology or consultancy work in the private sector. While the discipline has a longer applied history in areas such as development, human rights and multiculturalism, few anthropologists have played significant roles in the efforts usually associated with the private sector. It is argued that anthropology should – also outside the non-profit and non-governmental sectors – shift from being a descriptive, hermeneutical and interpretative branch of social sciences describing and explaining the past or commenting on the present, to an applied discipline intervening in shaping the future.
In vitro screening of fungicides and tannins against fungal pathogens of jujube fruits
Authors: Hoque MZ , Akanda AM , Miah MIH , Bhuiyan MKA , Miah MG , Begum F
Published: August 2016

The aim of this study to identify the effective fungicides for controlling major leaf and fruit diseases of Jujube caused by different fungal pathogens. An in vitro experiment was undertaken to screen ten fungicides and two Tannins against six important fungal pathogens of Jujube fruits which were Alternaria alternata, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Curvularia lunata, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Fusarium semitectum and Pestalotiopsis palmarum. Fungicides were Conza 5 EC (Hexaconazole), Folicur 250 EC (Tebuconazole) and Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole), Bavistin DF (Carbendazim), Kasumin 2% liquid (Kasugamycin), Rovral 50 WP (Iprodine), Matco 72 WP (Mancozeb 64% + Metalaxyl 8%), Geneb 80 WP (Mancozeb), Emivit 50 WP (Copper oxychloride) and Evavit 80 WG (Sulphur 80 WG). And two tannins were Chestnut Tannin and Quabracho Tannin. Plain water was used as control. Poison food technique was followed to conduct the experiment. Both Tannins did not show satisfactory inhibition of mycelial growth of any of the six fungal pathogens. The effectiveness of fungicides varied greatly with fungal species. The most effective fungicides were Folicur 250 EC followed by Potent 250 EC, Rovral 50 WP, Conza 5 WP and Bavistin DF. Folicur 250 EC caused 89.52% inhibition of mycelium growth of A. alternata and 100% growth inhibition in other five fungi. In addition, Potent 250 EC inhibited growth of L. theobromae, C. lunata, F. semitectum and P. palmarum by 100% and that of C. gloeosporioides by 91.79%. Complete growth inhibition of F. semitectum and P. palmarum was achieved with Bavistin DF. Furthermore, Conza 5 EC caused 100% growth inhibition in C. lunata and more than 90% in L. theobromae and F. semitectum.Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 154-161, 2016
Molecular detection of Pasteurella multocida Type B causing haemorrhagic septicemia in cattle and buffaloes of Bangladesh
Authors: Ara MS , Rahman MT , Akhtar M , Rahman M , Nazir KHMNH , Ahmed S , Hossen ML , Khan MFR , Rahman MB
Published: August 2016

Hemorrhagic septicemia (HS) is an acute septicemic disease that primarily affects cattle and buffaloes. The disease is caused by Pasteurella multocida sero types B:2 and E:2. The objective of this study was to isolate P. multocida from clinical cases and to confirm its identity using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based approach. Clinical samples of two suspected cases of haemorrhagic septicemia of cattle and buffalo from Mymensingh and Rajshahi districts respectively were collected. Two isolates were isolated from these suspected cases and primarily identified as P. multocida based on morphological study, staining properties, and cultural and biochemical characteristics. The isolates were confirmed initially as P. multocida at genus level by PCR using genus specific primers. Later, the isolates were confirmed as P. multocida type B, the causal agent of haemorrhagic septicemia, by PCR with primers specific for P. multocida type B. These isolated organisms can be used as vaccine candidate for the production of effective vaccine against haemorrhagic septicemia.Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 175-179, 2016
TiO2 Nanotubes Membrane Flexible Sensor for Low-Temperature H2S Detection
Authors: Perillo Patricia , Rodríguez Daniel
Published: August 2016

This paper presents the fabrication and characterization of a flexible gas sensor based on TiO2 nanotubes membrane, onto which array interdigitated gold electrodes in one side and a common heater in the backside were obtained using conventional microfabrication techniques. This was used to detect hydrogen sulphide within a concentration range of 6–38 ppm. The response to low concentrations of H2S at low temperature and good stability make the sensor a promising candidate for practical applications. These results support the proposal that the TiO2 nanotubes membrane flexible sensors are promising in portable on-site detection based on low cost nanomaterials.
Soft Magnetic Properties of High-Entropy Fe-Co-Ni-Cr-Al-Si Thin Films
Authors: Lin Pei-Chung , Cheng Chun-Yang , Yeh Jien-Wei , Chin Tsung-Shune
Published: August 2016

Soft magnetic properties of Fe-Co-Ni-Al-Cr-Si thin films were studied. As-deposited Fe-Co-Ni-Al-Cr-Si nano-grained thin films showing no magnetic anisotropy were subjected to field-annealing at different temperatures to induce magnetic anisotropy. Optimized magnetic and electrical properties of Fe-Co-Ni-Al-Cr-Si films annealed at 200 °C are saturation magnetization 9.13 × 105 A/m, coercivity 79.6 A/m, out-of-plane uniaxial anisotropy field 1.59 × 103 A/m, and electrical resistivity 3.75 μΩ·m. Based on these excellent properties, we employed such films to fabricate magnetic thin film inductor. The performance of the high entropy alloy thin film inductors is superior to that of air core inductor.
Reproductive Success and Inbreeding Differ in Fragmented Populations of Pinus rzedowskii and Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii, Two Endemic Mexican Pines under Threat
Authors: Castilleja Sánchez Paty , Delgado Valerio Patricia , Sáenz-Romero Cuauhtémoc , Herrerías Diego Yvonne
Published: August 2016

Seed production, quality, germination and seedling establishment are indicators of reproductive success in conifers. Monitoring of these parameters is essential to determine the viability of populations for the purposes of conservation. We analyze cone and seed traits as indicators of reproductive success in the endangered Rzedowski´s pine (Pinus rzedowskii (Madrigal et Caballero) and near-threatened veitchii pine (Pinus ayacahuite var. veitchii (Shaw)) in west-central Michoacán, Mexico. These traits were systematically quantified and their variation assessed using Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). We found that the reproductive success of Rzedowski’s pine seems to be critical, presenting low seed efficiency (17.10%), germination (5.0%) and seedling establishment (27.7%), with high levels of inbreeding (0.79). In contrast, veitchii pine presents moderate seed efficiency (54.9%), high germination (71.5%) and seedling establishment (84%–97%) and low inbreeding (0.33). Reproductive indicators differed significantly among zones and populations for each species, where fragment sizes mainly affected seed production and efficiency. This result indicates that fragmentation has played a more important role in the reproductive success of Rzedowski’s pine than in veitchii pine, perhaps by limiting pollen flow among zones and populations and producing higher levels of inbreeding and lower seed efficiency in the former species. We propose a conservation strategy for these important pine species in order to increase their long-term genetic viability.
Co-Morbidity, Mortality, Quality of Life and the Healthcare/Welfare/Social Costs of Disordered Sleep: A Rapid Review
Authors: Garbarino Sergio , Lanteri Paola , Durando Paolo , Magnavita Nicola , Sannita Walter
Published: August 2016

Sleep disorders are frequent (18%–23%) and constitute a major risk factor for psychiatric, cardiovascular, metabolic or hormonal co-morbidity and mortality. Low social status or income, unemployment, life events such as divorce, negative lifestyle habits, and professional requirements (e.g., shift work) are often associated with sleep problems. Sleep disorders affect the quality of life and impair both professional and non-professional activities. Excessive daytime drowsiness resulting from sleep disorders impairs efficiency and safety at work or on the road, and increases the risk of accidents. Poor sleep (either professional or voluntary) has detrimental effects comparable to those of major sleep disorders, but is often neglected. The high incidence and direct/indirect healthcare and welfare costs of sleep disorders and poor sleep currently constitute a major medical problem. Investigation, monitoring and strategies are needed in order to prevent/reduce the effects of these disorders.
Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Healthcare Facilities in Nanjing: Network Point Pattern Analysis and Correlation Analysis
Authors: Ni Jianhua , Qian Tianlu , Xi Changbai , Rui Yikang , Wang Jiechen
Published: August 2016

The spatial distribution of urban service facilities is largely constrained by the road network. In this study, network point pattern analysis and correlation analysis were used to analyze the relationship between road network and healthcare facility distribution. The weighted network kernel density estimation method proposed in this study identifies significant differences between the outside and inside areas of the Ming city wall. The results of network K-function analysis show that private hospitals are more evenly distributed than public hospitals, and pharmacy stores tend to cluster around hospitals along the road network. After computing the correlation analysis between different categorized hospitals and street centrality, we find that the distribution of these hospitals correlates highly with the street centralities, and that the correlations are higher with private and small hospitals than with public and large hospitals. The comprehensive analysis results could help examine the reasonability of existing urban healthcare facility distribution and optimize the location of new healthcare facilities.
Improvement in the Tensile Bond Strength between 3Y-TZP Ceramic and Enamel by Surface Treatments
Authors: Byeon Seon-Mi , Jang Yong-Seok , Lee Min-Ho , Bae Tae-Sung
Published: August 2016

This study examined the effects of 3 mol % yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP) ceramic surface treatments on the tensile bond strength and surface characteristics of enamel. To measure the tensile bond strength, the 3Y-TZP and tooth specimens were manufactured in a mini-dumbbell shape and divided into four groups based on the type of 3Y-TZP surface treatment: polishing (P), 110 µm alumina sandblasting (S), 110 µm alumina sandblasting combined with selective infiltration etching (SS), and 110 µm alumina sandblasting combined with MDP (10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate)-containing silane primer (SP). After surface treatment, the surface roughness, wettability, and surface changes were examined, and the tensile bond strength was measured. The mean values (from lowest to highest) for tensile bond strength (MPa) were as follows: P, 8.94 ± 2.30; S, 21.33 ± 2.00; SS, 26.67 ± 4.76; and SP, 31.74 ± 2.66. Compared to the P group, the mean surface roughness was significantly increased, and the mean contact angle was significantly decreased, while wettability was increased in the other groups. Therefore, surface treatment with 110 µm alumina sandblasting and MDP-containing silane primer is suitable for clinical applications, as it considerably improves the bond strength between 3Y-TZP and enamel.
Chlamydia-Like Organisms (CLOs) in Finnish Ixodes ricinus Ticks and Human Skin
Authors: Hokynar Kati , Sormunen Jani , Vesterinen Eero , Partio Esa , Lilley Thomas , Timonen Veera , Panelius Jaana , Ranki Annamari , Puolakkainen Mirja
Published: August 2016

Ticks carry several human pathogenic microbes including Borreliae and Flavivirus causing tick-born encephalitis. Ticks can also carry DNA of Chlamydia-like organisms (CLOs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the occurrence of CLOs in ticks and skin biopsies taken from individuals with suspected tick bite. DNA from CLOs was detected by pan-Chlamydiales-PCR in 40% of adult ticks from southwestern Finland. The estimated minimal infection rate for nymphs and larvae (studied in pools) was 6% and 2%, respectively. For the first time, we show CLO DNA also in human skin as 68% of all skin biopsies studied contained CLO DNA as determined through pan-Chlamydiales-PCR. Sequence analyses based on the 16S rRNA gene fragment indicated that the sequences detected in ticks were heterogeneous, representing various CLO families; whereas the majority of the sequences from human skin remained “unclassified Chlamydiales” and might represent a new family-level lineage. CLO sequences detected in four skin biopsies were most closely related to “uncultured Chlamydial bacterium clones from Ixodes ricinus ticks” and two of them were very similar to CLO sequences from Finnish ticks. These results suggest that CLO DNA is present in human skin; ticks carry CLOs and could potentially transmit CLOs to humans.
A Retrofit Theory to Prevent Fatigue Crack Initiation in Aging Riveted Bridges Using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Materials
Authors: Ghafoori Elyas , Motavalli Masoud
Published: August 2016

Most research on fatigue strengthening of steel has focused on carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthening of steel members with existing cracks. However, in many practical cases, aging steel members do not yet have existing cracks but rather are nearing the end of their designed fatigue life. Therefore, there is a need to develop a “proactive” retrofit solution that can prevent fatigue crack initiation in aging bridge members. Such a proactive retrofit approach can be applied to bridge members that have been identified to be deficient, based on structural standards, to enhance their safety margins by extending the design service life. This paper explains a proactive retrofit design approach based on constant life diagram (CLD) methodology. The CLD approach is a method that can take into account the combined effect of alternating and mean stress magnitudes to predict the high-cycle fatigue life of a material. To validate the retrofit model, a series of new fatigue tests on steel I-beams retrofitted by the non-prestressed un-bonded CFRP plates have been conducted. Furthermore, this paper attempts to provide a better understanding of the behavior of un-bonded retrofit (UR) and bonded retrofit (BR) systems. Retrofitting the steel beams using the UR system took less than half of the time that was needed for strengthening with the BR system. The results show that the non-prestressed un-bonded ultra-high modulus (UHM) CFRP plates can be effective in preventing fatigue crack initiation in steel members.
Ready-to-Use Methods for the Detection of Clouds, Cirrus, Snow, Shadow, Water and Clear Sky Pixels in Sentinel-2 MSI Images
Authors: Hollstein André , Segl Karl , Guanter Luis , Brell Maximilian , Enesco Marta
Published: August 2016

Classification of clouds, cirrus, snow, shadows and clear sky areas is a crucial step in the pre-processing of optical remote sensing images and is a valuable input for their atmospheric correction. The Multi-Spectral Imager on board the Sentinel-2’s of the Copernicus program offers optimized bands for this task and delivers unprecedented amounts of data regarding spatial sampling, global coverage, spectral coverage, and repetition rate. Efficient algorithms are needed to process, or possibly reprocess, those big amounts of data. Techniques based on top-of-atmosphere reflectance spectra for single-pixels without exploitation of external data or spatial context offer the largest potential for parallel data processing and highly optimized processing throughput. Such algorithms can be seen as a baseline for possible trade-offs in processing performance when the application of more sophisticated methods is discussed. We present several ready-to-use classification algorithms which are all based on a publicly available database of manually classified Sentinel-2A images. These algorithms are based on commonly used and newly developed machine learning techniques which drastically reduce the amount of time needed to update the algorithms when new images are added to the database. Several ready-to-use decision trees are presented which allow to correctly label about 91 % of the spectra within a validation dataset. While decision trees are simple to implement and easy to understand, they offer only limited classification skill. It improves to 98 % when the presented algorithm based on the classical Bayesian method is applied. This method has only recently been used for this task and shows excellent performance concerning classification skill and processing performance. A comparison of the presented algorithms with other commonly used techniques such as random forests, stochastic gradient descent, or support vector machines is also given. Especially random forests and support vector machines show similar classification skill as the classical Bayesian method.