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Book Reviews
Authors: Franco Bridget V. , Ledesma Eduardo , Darancou Iván Eusebio Aguirre , Basa Elaine Joy (EJ) , Maguire Geoffrey , Perriam Chris , Loxham Abigail
Published: July 2018

A Companion to Latin American Cinema, Maria M. Delgado, Stephen Hart and Randal Johnson (2017) Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 546 pp., ISBN: 9781118552889, h/bk, $195.00

Ism, Ism, Ism/Ismo, Ismo, Ismo: Experimental Cinema in Latin America, Jesse Lerner and Luciano Piazza (eds) (2017) Berkeley: University of California Press, 408 pp., ISBN: 9780520296084, p/bk, $45.00

Las rupturas del 68 en el cine de América Latina, Mariano Mestman (ed.) (2016) Buenos Aires: Ediciones Akal, 476 pp., ISBN: 978987454449, $30 USD, p/bk

El cine documental en primer persona, Pablo Piedras (2014) Buenos Aires: Paidós, 281 pp., ISBN: 9789501275872, p/bk, $35 USD

Despite all Adversities: Spanish-American Queer Cinema, Andrés Lema-Hincapié and Debra A. Castillo (eds) (2015) Albany: SUNY Press, 320 pp., ISBN: 9781438459110, h/bk, $90.00 USD

Aesthetics, Ethics and Trauma and the Cinema of Pedro Almodovar, Julián Daniel Gutiérrez-Albilla (2018) Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 221 pp., ISBB: 9781474431675, h/bk, £75

Spanish Film Cultures: The Making and Unmaking of Spanish Cinema, Núria Triana-Toribio (2016) London: Palgrave/BFI, 156 pp., ISBN: 978 1 84457 821 4, p/bk, £26.99
Diálogos entre o patrimônio, a educação e o turismo: um estudo sobre o projeto prazer em conhecer, orgulho em preservar
Authors: Kanitz Heidi Gracielle
Published: July 2018

O objetivo dessa investigação é descrever o projeto “Prazer em Conhecer, Orgulho em Preservar”, desenvolvido na cidade de Parnaíba (Piauí, Brasil), apresentando a educação patrimonial como uma ferramenta importante no processo de preservação e conservação do patrimônio edificado. A pesquisa tem cunho qualitativo, de caráter exploratório e descritivo, ancorada em pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais. Apresenta como principais resultados que o projeto, por meio das discussões geradas em sala de aula e em conjunto com a visita guiada, contribuiu para uma análise crítica acerca do patrimônio visitado, seu atual estado de conservação, bem como suscitou questionamentos sobre de que maneira cada aluno pode influenciar direta e indiretamente no processo de salvaguarda do seu patrimônio. Por fim, a preservação e a conservação desses testemunhos do passado se revela importante também para a atividade turística, pois não se pode pensar em potencializar o turismo em local que é descrente de si mesmo.
Hostel, uma proposta de revisão conceitual para a abordagem de futuras pesquisas
Authors: Bahls Álvaro Augusto Dealcides Silveira Moutinho , Pereira Raquel Maria Fontes do Amaral
Published: July 2018

O objetivo desse estudo é o de propor uma revisão do conceito de hostel, o qual seja mais abrangente do que o encontrado na literatura convencional, buscando agregar aspectos anteriormente desconsiderados. O método de abordagem utilizado foi o materialismo dialético. Primeiramente fora realizada uma revisão da literatura especializada sobre o tema. Em um segundo momento uma pesquisa de campo foi conduzida. O universo de hostels de Florianópolis-SC foi abordado a partir de uma amostragem intencional e não aleatória, mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para extrair os temas essenciais dos depoimentos, buscou-se apoio no método de análise de conteúdo, usando como respaldo teórico a 4ª Categoria de análise do materialismo dialético, denominada de Essência vs. Aparência. Os aspectos essenciais a esse conceito estão representados nos quadros “Análise dos discursos Superficiais vs. Essenciais”, a “Representação gráfica do conceito hostel” e o subproduto “Logo da essência dos hostels”. Os novos elementos que foram agregados ao conceito de hostel são aqueles ligados à hospitalidade genuína, pois se constata que esses são, idealmente, a casa de quem recebe e a casa de quem viaja, um local para acolhimento de visitantes e imersão desses na cultura do local visitado, de união e de entendimento entre diferentes povos, de troca de experiências. Essencialmente, os hostels são um local de convergência de pessoas, um local de amizade.
Avaliação da qualidade microbiológica da água do córrego Barreirinho no município de Ibirité-MG. Uma comparação com o Kit Enzquik
Authors: Fernandes Debora De Oliveira , César Fernanda Gracia , Martins Alessandra Suriani , Santos Kelvin Jaques dos , Vicente Elias Agostinho , Santos Júlio Roger Evangelista dos , Simão Diego Alves , Casteluber Marisa Cristina da Fonseca
Published: July 2018

O córrego Barreirinho, objeto desse estudo, situado no município Ibirité-MG, vem sendo utilizado pela população do entorno principalmente para irrigação de hortaliças, mas a qualidade microbiológica do mesmo ainda não foi avaliada. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os parâmetros físico-químicos e microbiológicos da água deste córrego e compará-los com os padrões da Resolução N°357 do CONAMA. A metodologia utilizada foi a técnica de tubos múltiplos e análise com o Kit de Detecção Rápida EnZquik. Os resultados das análises deste estudo demonstraram que os pontos próximos à nascente e no meio do curso d’água, com irrigação das hortas, mostram resultados semelhantes; as águas nesses pontos podem ser utilizadas para irrigação de hortaliças e consumo humano após tratamento simplificado. Os testes apontaram que no final do curso, na área urbana, a água é imprópria para qualquer uso.  A semelhança entre os resultados obtidos com as duas técnicas permite sugerir que o Kit Enzquik, pode futuramente substituir técnicas utilizadas em laboratório, diminuindo o tempo de incubação e análise com outras metodologias, gerando um resultado quase instantâneo.
Synthetic Testing of Load Current Interruption in Medium Voltage Load Break Switches
Authors: Bendig M. , Ksoll M. , Kalter A. , Schaak M. , Ermeler K. , Schnettler A.
Published: July 2018

To conduct the mainly active load current test duty according to IEC 62271-103, a directly powered test circuit and therefore a medium voltage connection or a power generator is needed. A newly developed synthetic test circuit allows to replicate the current as well as the full transient recovery voltage (TRV) and the power frequent recovery voltage (RV) of the direct test circuit up to its crest value. It is dimensioned for voltage classes up to 52 kV and can be adapted to test currents between 630 A and 1250 A. The test circuit allows a detailed investigation of load break switches without costly high power sources and loads. Many parameters, like current and voltage steepness at current zero, as well as different parameters defining the TRV steepness can be varied individually.
Development of an Experimental Approach for Determining the Arc Quenching Capability of Different Gases
Authors: Ksoll M. , Bendig M. , Nikolic P. G. , Schnettler A.
Published: July 2018

After being in the focus of sciences' and industry's research and development activities for many years, the investigation of possible SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) gas-alternatives has been even more intensified after the revision of the European regulation on fluorinated gases in 2014. This contribution focuses on the scientific assessment of the technical performance of several SF6 gas-alternatives - gases and gas mixtures - currently under discussion. Therefore, a reference experimental setup, that allows the determination of the arc quenching capability of different gases as well as the axial resistance distribution of the switching arc around current zero crossing, is developed. Additionally, first experimental results for the thermal interruption capability and the arc resistance distribution of SF6 and possible SF6 gas-alternatives are shown.
Objective Function for Numerical Mean Absorption Bands Optimization
Authors: Kloc P. , Aubrecht V. , Bartlová M.
Published: July 2018

Mean absorption coefficients (MACs) offer great potential for fast numerical calculation of radiation heat transfer. They are based on replacing complex absorption coefficient spectrum by a handful of frequency bands with a single, temperature dependent value assigned to each band. Accuracy of radiation transfer calculation thus depends on the accurate interpretation of the mean value inside each frequency band as well as on the proper band distribution. Yet finding optimal band distribution is not an easy task often requiring numerical optimization process. This contribution focuses on the parameters of such optimization process, namely selection of an objective function and its effect on the optimal band distribution. It demonstrates, that improper objective functions can produce physically unreasonable artifacts in the calculation of radiation heat transfer. Optimal formulation of the objective function is proposed in this contribution.
Program Processing Database Data for Calculation of Spectral Lines Width and Shift in Plasma
Authors: Pokorný J.
Published: July 2018

Electric and magnetic fields cause splitting of energy levels in an atom. Transition of electrons among these levels could be seen as broadening and shift of spectral lines. We recognize various types of effects, the most important is Stark effect. We developed a program for calculations of temperature dependence linear coefficients of Stark broadening and shift of spectral lines. Our results were calcutated for temperatures usual for SF6 circuit breaker.
Modeling of the Interaction between the Switching Arc and Hydraulic Driving Mechanism in Gas-blast Circuit Breakers
Authors: Zhang H. , Cao K. , Zhang Q. , Yan J. D.
Published: July 2018

The presence of an arc in a circuit breaker interrupter creates an opposing force to the driving mechanism by changing of the pressure field. This opposing force alters the dynamics of the driving mechanism, the travel characteristics of the moving contact and therefore the switching process. The severity of the influence depends on the structure of the interrupter, the travel profile and also the current waveform, especially the magnitude of the fault current. A 252 kV puffer circuit breaker was used in the present work to study the key factors that contribute to the uncertainty of the predicted contact travel based on coupled simulation.
Hábitat y vivienda social: proyecto, producción, acceso y uso
Authors: Nahoum Ing. Benjamín , Bozzo Arq. Laura , Abbadie Lcda Lucía , Torán Arq. Susana , Soria Lcda. Cecilia , Calone Mg. Arq. María , Seré Arq. Tania , Álvarez Soc. Horacio , Rodríguez Lcda. Lorena
Published: July 2018

Este artículo reúne análisis y conclusiones de dos trabajos de investigación sobre la producción reciente de vivienda social en Uruguay y procura representar un aporte para la elaboración y toma de decisiones en esos programas. Uno de los trabajos compara los resultados físicos, sociales y económicos obtenidos cuando se realizan con la autogestión de los propios destinatarios, o contratando empresas “llave en mano”, en las que las empresas toman todas las decisiones de gestión. El segundo, analiza las características, realizaciones, potencialidades y obstáculos que enfrenta el sistema cooperativo de ayuda mutua, implantado en Uruguay en 1968 y que hoy cobra importante impulso. Estas investigaciones fueron desarrolladas por un equipo interdisciplinario proveniente de las áreas social, física y económica, que en base a recaudos de proyecto y ejecución, observaciones directas de campo e información obtenida en entrevistas y reuniones con destinatarios y técnicos, analizan ventajas e inconvenientes de cada modelo y efectúan recomendaciones para su empleo en nuevas propuestas. La conclusión fundamental resalta la importancia de la participación de los destinatarios en el proyecto y gestión de los programas, que permite mejorar notablemente los resultados y la relación de pertenencia con los mismos.
Cambios y permanencias en la arquitectura escolar
Authors: Prada Arq. Guido , Rodríguez Arq. María Silvia , Mercado Arq. Bruno Antonio
Published: July 2018

El siguiente artículo analiza un caso particular de arquitectura educativa, que demuestra en sí mismo las variaciones que se fueron dando a lo largo de la historia nacional en el campo de la política educativa orientada a las escuelas técnicas. El estudio de la escuela N° 100 de Paraná con orientación en Tecnico/a Naval nos permite visualizar la compleja relación que se establece entre tres variables como son: las políticas públicas educativas, las propuestas pedagógicas que se confeccionan y el soporte arquitectónico que se les brinda.

Una relación llena de desencuentros, contradicciones y desentendimientos que durante diferentes épocas pusieron su acento en una de estas tres partes sin que las demás respondan de igual modo.
The Use of Odd and Even Class Wind Speed Time Series of Distribution Histogram to Estimate Weibull Parameters
Authors: Salami Adekunlé Akim , Ajavon Ayité Sénah Akoda , Kodjo Mawugno Koffi , Ouedraogo Seydou , Bédja Koffi-Sa
Published: July 2018

In this article, we introduced a new approach based on graphical method (GPM), maximum likelihood method (MLM), energy pattern factor method (EPFM), empirical method of Justus (EMJ), empirical method of Lysen (EML) and moment method (MOM) using the even or odd classes of wind speed series distribution histogram with 1 m/s as bin size to estimate the Weibull parameters. This new approach is compared on the basis of the resulting mean wind speed and its standard deviation using seven reliable statistical indicators (RPE, RMSE, MAPE, MABE, R2, RRMSE and IA). The results indicate that this new approach is adequate to estimate Weibull parameters and can outperform GPM, MLM, EPF, EMJ, EML and MOM which uses all wind speed time series data collected for one period. The study has also found a linear relationship between the Weibull parameters K and C estimated by MLM, EPFM, EMJ, EML and MOM using odd or even class wind speed time series and those obtained by applying these methods to all class (both even and odd bins) wind speed time series. Another interesting feature of this approach is the data size reduction which eventually leads to a reduced processing time.Article History: Received February 16th 2018; Received in revised form May 5th 2018; Accepted May 27th 2018; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Salami, A.A., Ajavon, A.S.A., Kodjo, M.K. , Ouedraogo, S. and Bédja, K. (2018) The Use of Odd and Even Class Wind Speed Time Series of Distribution Histogram to Estimate Weibull Parameters. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development 7(2), 139-150.https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.2.139-150
Numerical Performance Analyses of Different Airfoils for Use in Wind Turbines
Authors: Duz Hasan , Yildiz Serkan
Published: July 2018

This study numerically investigated different types of high-performance airfoils in order to increase the efficiency of wind turbines. Performances of five airfoil types were numerically simulated at different attack angles (0 ° <α <20 °) and at different wind speeds (4, 8, 16 and 32 m/s). Numerical analysis shows that all airfoils achieve the highest performance at attack angles between 4o and 7o. Results also show that the performance of all airfoils increases in direct proportion to increase in wind speed with a low gradient. A new hybrid airfoil was generated by combining lower and upper surface coordinates of two high-performance airfoils which achieved the better results in pressure distribution. Numerical analysis shows that the hybrid airfoil profile performs up to 6% better than other profiles at attack angles between 4o and 7o while it follows the maximum performance curves closely at other attack anglesArticle History: Received January 16th 2018; Received in revised form June 5th 2018; Accepted June 15th 2018; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Duz, H and Yildiz, S. (2018) Numerical Performance Analyses of Different Airfoils for Use in Wind Turbines. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 7(2), 151-157.https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.2.151-157
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy and spontaneous abortion and stillbirth
Authors: Grippo Alexandra , Zhang Jun , Chu Li , Guo Yanjun , Qiao Lihua , Zhang Jun , Myneni Ajay A. , Mu Lina
Published: July 2018

The developing fetus is particularly susceptible to environmental pollutants, and evidence has shown adverse effects of air pollutants on pregnancy and birth outcomes. Pregnancy loss, including spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) and stillbirth, is the most severe adverse pregnancy outcome. This review focuses on air pollution exposure during pregnancy in relation to spontaneous abortion and stillbirth. A total of 43 studies are included in this review, including 35 human studies and eight animal studies. Overall, these studies suggest that exposure to air pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO) and cooking smoke may be associated with higher risk for stillbirth and spontaneous abortion. PM10exposure during an entire pregnancy was associated with increased risk of spontaneous abortion, and exposure to PM2.5and PM10in the third trimester might increase the risk of stillbirth. CO exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and exposure during the third trimester was associated with an increased risk of stillbirth. Cooking smoke was found to increase the risk of stillbirths, and the evidence was consistent. Insufficient and conflicting evidence was found for various other pollutants, such as NO2and SO2. Studies did not show clear evidence for associations between pregnancy loss and others pollutants such as heavy metals, organochlorine compounds, PAH and total dust count. Further research is warranted to better understand the relationship between air pollution exposure and pregnancy loss.
Bayes Linear Regression Performance Model Depending on Experts’ Knowledge and Current Road Condition
Authors: Heba Abdussalam , Assaf Gabriel J.
Published: July 2018

Strategic and long-term planning in pavement management systems relies primarily on performance prediction models to ensure efficient and forward-looking management and to set present and future budget requirements. In many developing countries, roads face increasing damage because of the lack of regular maintenance. This reinforces the need to develop a system to predict the deterioration of roads in order to determine the optimal intervention strategies for the road network. This article suggests a Bayesian regression method to develop a performance model for cases when archived pavement data are not available, and this would use expert knowledge as a prior distribution. As such, experts who have worked for a long time with the road and transportation agencies have been interviewed to develop a portion of the input data. Posterior distribution was calculated using the likelihood estimation function based on road condition inspections according to the predefined protocol. The results were prediction models of pavement deterioration based on a mixture of a few onsite inspections interacting with expert knowledge.
Мир рукописной и печатной книги Великого княжества Литовского в XVI–XVII вв.: связи и пересечения
Authors: Циценене Рима
Published: July 2018

[full article, abstract in Russian; abstract in Lithuanian and English]

This article aims to uncover what knowledge about manuscript books of this time period has been acquired so far, whether the traditional manufacturing style of manuscript books was retained or it was brought closer to the one applied to printed books. Books currently stored in the Manuscript department of the WLLAS were selected as the object of this inquiry. Based on updated dating, 112 exemplars from libraries of Suprasl, Zhyrovichy, Markov and other monasteries were selected and studied de visu in the aspect of Book Science. The results obtained are only preliminary due to a limited number of studied samples. Therefore most remaining exemplars are written in Cyrillic for Orthodox and Uniate Churches. After comparing manuscript and printed books, it is evident that transcription process had been taking place in a two-way manner from the middle of the XVI c. up to the XVII c. While printed books were prepared and printed based solely on manuscripts held in libraries of monasteries, printed books were copied by hand in form of codices. If the first prints were deliberately made to resemble manuscript books, at the middle of the XVII century, scribers and illuminators endeavoured to create manuscript books which would look as similar to printed books as possible. Therefore, it may be concluded the manufacturing tradition of manuscript books was retained and new and functional elements of printed structures were successfully adapted for use in manuscripts.
Формы прошедшего времени в “простой мове”: на материале Пересопницкого Евангелия в сравнении с Евангелием Тяпинского
Authors: Смирнова Екатерина Андреевна Андреевна
Published: July 2018

[full article, abstract in Russian; abstract in Lithuanian and English]

The present article deals with the evolution of the past tense forms in ‘prosta mova’, basing on The Peresopnytsia Gospels (further on PG). The study traces the formation, variation and the Polish linguistic influence on ‘prosta mova’ past tense. Special attention is paid to the problem of translation and the uneven distribution of the past tense forms in PG in comparison with the 1580’s V. Tjapisnki Gospel. The comparative analysis and the description of two verbal systems of the past tense are shown in the table.
Preventing oxidation of canola and sunflower oils by addition of pomegranate seed oil
Authors: Siraj N. , Shabbir M.A. , Khan M.R. , Rehman K.U.
Published: July 2018

The study was designed to explore the antioxidative effect of pomegranate seed oil (PSO) at different concentrations (5 and 7%) against oxidation of plant-based oils (canola oil and sunflower oil) during storage (60 days) as compared to artificial antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, 200 ppm). Rancimat and Schaal oven analysis were employed for the assessment of potential consequences of PSO against oxidation in plant based oils. The variation in total phenolic contents (TPC), antioxidant activity, peroxide value (POV), and tocopherol contents during storage were evaluated by Schaal oven test at 62 °C. The substantially (P≤0.05) higher induction period (IP) values were observed for PSO blended oil samples as compared to blank oil samples. The addition of PSO in plant-based oils improved the oxidative stability by enhancing the antioxidant potential and TPC, decreasing POV, and slowing down the degradation of tocopherol contents during storage. The findings of the present study suggest that PSO might be used as an alternative potential antioxidant to synthetic antioxidants.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PERFORMANCE OF TRAWL OPERATION IN THE WATERS AREA OF TARAKAN
Authors: Priatna Asep , Suprapto Suprapto
Published: July 2018

Any fish on swept area of bottom trawl could not be caught due to some technical factors during towing. However, it could be estimated by integrated of bottom trawl and acoustic survey. This paper describes the determination of some factors that affect the performance of trawl net during the bottom trawl survey in the waters of Tarakan. Surveys were carried out in May, August, and November 2012. A total of 57 stations of simultaneously acoustic-trawl were completed. Data collected from each station include catch composition, and variables of trawling operation (i.e. bottom depth, warp length, trawl door opening, towing speed, towing duration, and acoustic fish density). Principal component analysis was applied to identify variables might impact of trawling performance (i.e. fish density at the waters area, towing speed, towing duration, warp length, horizontal opening of trawl door, density of non-demersal at cod end, and bottom depth). Both towing speed and towing duration were not major component for trawl operation. According to test of significance for four variables (i.e. bottom depth, warp length, horizontal opening, biota non-demersal at cod end) which affected to fish density at waters area, that both of variable (i.e. warp length and bottom depth) were significant as the principal components for the performance of bottom trawl.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF MACKEREL SCADS, Decapterus macarellus (Cuvier, 1833) IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
Authors: Zamroni Achmad , Suwarso Suwarso
Published: July 2018

Mackerel scads (Decapterus macarellus) is a small widely distributed pelagic species in ocean. In 2013, monthly catch and abundance index of mackerel scads increased in western part of Sumatera waters. High exploitation of mackerel scads may lead to decrease stock due to the over exploitation. Stock information is very useful for calculating of the potential fish. Genetic analysis is one of the powerful tools to estimate fish stock quickly. Genetic diversity of mackerel scads in this study was analyzed using RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism) with AfaI, EcoR I, HapII, HinfI and TaqI restriction enzyme. The results showed that the lowest genetic diversity of mackerel scads was Labuan population. Kinship Labuan was also the furtherest stock compared to other populations. It can be concluded that the population of Labuan is derived from a different sub-species. The closest kinship was between Aceh and Sibolga stock.
Filozofia ewolucji Charlesa Sandersa Peirce’a a współczesne problemy algorytmów ewolucyjnych
Authors: Kłóś Adam
Published: July 2018

The article challenges the view that the Neo-Darwinian theory of evolutionis sufficient to explain the ongoing evolution. The classical evolutionary algorithmsbased on that theory suffer from the loss of diversity, stagnation andpremature convergence. The author claims that the cosmetic changes of thosetools are not sufficient to overcome this situation and the change of overall theoreticalframework is required. The proposition of a semiotic theory of evolutioncreated by Charles Sanders Peirce is revealed as an alternative to the classicalModern Synthesis. This alternative model of evolution is implemented intwo kinds of evolutionary algorithms: P-EA and SEAM, which simulate evolutionby virtue of cooperation and symbiosis respectively. The new approach toalgorithms constructs shows significant benefits upon classical evolutionaryalgorithms in benchmark tests, which may support the original claim that theaccepted theory of evolution needs rethinking today.
Od konfliktu do integracji. Historia i teologiczne uzasadnienie metodologicznej odrębności poznania wiary i rozumu
Authors: Chyłka Bartłomiej
Published: July 2018

The history of relationship between faith and reason is marked by four modelsof the interaction between science and theology proposed by Ian G. Barbour:conflict, independence, dialogue and integration. Even if nineteenth-centurypositivism is still present in many scientists’ minds, philosophy of science eventuallymanaged to overcome it in the 1960s. A mutual distrust between faithand reason started to disappear. In this context Fr. Michał Heller presenteda project of a new discipline – the theology of science which would look at theboundaries of the natural sciences from the theological point of view. According to Fr. Wojciech Giertych the adequate model of relationship between faith andreason can be based theologically on Chalcedonian Christology of Jesus’ twonatures. Since reason and faith come together unconfusedly and inseparably ina human being, a mutual dialogue and even integration between theology andscience is by all means possible.
Folk Psychology and Law: the Case of Eliminativism
Authors: Jakubiec Marek , Janik Bartosz
Published: July 2018

The aim of this paper is very modest. First, we want to assess how differentstrategies of naturalization might deal with the need of using folk psychologyin legal domain. Second, we want to check whether folk psychology is indeedindispensable in the legal domain. Third, we want to describe possible problemswith one strategy of naturalization, i.e. radical naturalization with classicalelimination. Our conclusion will be that despite various attempts, every projectof naturalization of law will have to resolve the tension between law and folkpsychology and such resolution would not be achieved by simple reduction orelimination of folk psychology. A variety of non-standard solutions might be inplace to resolve this tension. We will only outline those strategies here.
Użyteczność metod logiki nieformalnej w badaniu argumentów w dyskusjach między teistami a ateistami
Authors: Trombik Kamil
Published: July 2018

This paper argues that methods used in informal logic (sometimes called CriticalThinking) could be helpful in examining the arguments in discussionsbetween theists and atheists. Application of the techniques of informal logiccould reveal the substantive value of many commonly shared views about theism(and theists) and atheism (and atheists). The utility of applying informallogic methods has illustrated by several examples.
Influence of heat treatment on Cr and Fe-rich precipitates in thermally aged duplex steels
Authors: Vasanth Shamanth , Krishna Hemanth , Gopi Karekere Rangaraju , Anne Gajanan
Published: July 2018

In this investigation, three different heat treatment conditions were evaluated to correlate the microstructural changes of duplex steels with their mechanical properties. In the first heat treatment condition, the samples were aged at 475°C up to 1000 h. This resulted in the formation of alpha and alpha-prime precipitates in ferrite matrix due to spinodal decomposition, which in turn embrittled the samples. In the second heat treatment condition, the embrittled samples were reversion heat-treated at 550°C up to 120 min, which resulted in dissolution of the alpha and alpha-prime precipitates. This resulted in an increased ductility of samples. In the third heat treatment condition, the reversion heat-treated samples were re-aged at 475°C for 100 h in order to check applicability of reversion heat treatment. The results showed that spinodal decomposition again remained as the primary mechanism of embrittlement, and it was also found that there was not much difference in the re-embrittlement rate.
Building resilience in virtual digital response networks: a case study
Authors: Phillips Jennie , Hay Alexander H
Published: July 2018

The evolution of technology is creating a more complex, connected society of interdependent networks and processes. As connectivity increases, so does the concentration of value. This increases the consequence of failure and the scale, scope and complexity of potential risks causing these systems to fail. These systems are made resilient by making the physical and virtual networks resilient in isolation and intersection. Yet existing resilience practices fail to address the complexities of virtual networks and their dynamics with the physical environment, specifically the requirements of physical infrastructure networks to enable resilient virtual networks and vice versa. This paper aims to address this gap through a simulated case study of resilience development within and between a physical network and a virtual online network. The networked operational resilience framework is applied to an emergency services network partnered with a digital response network (DRN). DRNs are virtual networks of crowdsourced volunteers that respond to the virtual layer of crisis. Building situational awareness to aid decision-making, they have become an essential tool of crisis response. Findings address the context of virtual online networks in isolation and partnership, enabling infrastructure requirements, the risk environment and resilience capability and development.
ABCC6 Deficiency Promotes Development of Randall Plaque
Authors: Letavernier Emmanuel , Kauffenstein Gilles , Huguet Léa , Navasiolava Nastassia , Bouderlique Elise , Tang Ellie , Delaitre Léa , Bazin Dominique , de Frutos Marta , Gay Clément , Perez Joëlle , Verpont Marie-Christine , Haymann Jean-Philippe , Pomozi Viola , Zoll Janna , Le Saux Olivier , Daudon Michel , Leftheriotis Georges , Martin Ludovic
Published: July 2018

Background

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the ABCC6 gene that result in low pyrophosphate levels and subsequent progressive soft tissue calcifications. PXE mainly affects the skin, retina, and arteries. However, many patients with PXE experience kidney stones. We determined the prevalence of this pathology in patients with PXE and examined the possible underlying mechanisms in murine models.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective study in a large cohort of patients with PXE and analyzed urine samples and kidneys from Abcc6
−/− mice at various ages. We used Yasue staining, scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopy coupled to electron energy loss spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy to characterize kidney calcifications.

Results

Among 113 patients with PXE, 45 (40%) had a past medical history of kidney stones. Five of six computed tomography scans performed showed evidence of massive papillary calcifications (Randall plaques). Abcc6
−/− mice spontaneously developed kidney interstitial apatite calcifications with aging. These calcifications appeared specifically at the tip of the papilla and formed Randall plaques similar to those observed in human kidneys. Compared with controls, Abcc6
−/− mice had low urinary excretion of pyrophosphate.

Conclusions

The frequency of kidney stones and probably, Randall plaque is extremely high in patients with PXE, and Abcc6
−/− mice provide a new and useful model in which to study Randall plaque formation. Our findings also suggest that pyrophosphate administration should be evaluated for the prevention of Randall plaque and kidney stones.
İRAN TÜRK AĞIZLARINDA -ANA ZARF-FİİL EKİ
Authors: KIZILÖZEN Cihangir
Published: July 2018

Bu incelemenin
konusu, İran Türk ağızlarında kullanılan –AnA birleşik zarf-fiil eki ile
ilgilidir. Azerbaycan ve Türkiye Türkçesi üzerine yapılan dilbilgisi
çalışmalarında -Ana zarf-fiil eki yer almamaktadır. Kimi İran Türk ağızlarında
kullanılan -Ana zarf-fiil eki, zaman bildiren zarf-fiil eki olup ölçünlü
Türkiye Türkçesinde kullanılan -(y)IncA, -(U)ncA ve -r, -Ar, -xr… -mAz birleşik
zarf gruplarının işlevlerini yerine getirmektedir. İran Türk ağızlarında
kullanılan -AnA ekinin bir zarf-fiil eki olup olmadığı durumuna Türkçenin
birleşik zarf-fiil eki türetme yollarıyla bu ekin sözdizimindeki işlevlerinden
hareketle açıklık getirilecektir. -AnA zarf-fiil ekinin kullanıldığı ağızlarda
-AnA + kimi/kimin birleşik zarf
grubu da aynı işlevlerde kullanılmaktadır. Bu incelemede -AnA + kimi/kimin birleşik zarf grubu ile
-AnA zarf-fiil ekinin hangisinin daha arkaik olduğu da ele alınmıştır.
Self-confirming Price Dispersion in Monetary Economies
Authors: Baughman Garth , Rabinovich Stanislav
Published: July 2018

In a monetary economy, we show that price dispersion arises as an equilibrium outcome without the need for costly simultaneous search or any heterogeneity in preferences, production costs, or search technologies. A distribution of money holdings among buyers makes sellers indifferent across a set of posted prices, leading to a non-degenerate price distribution. This price distribution, in turn, makes buyers indifferent across a range of money balances, rationalizing the non-degenerate distribution of money holdings. We completely characterize the distribution of posted prices and money holdings in any equilibrium. Equilibria with price dispersion admit higher maximum prices than observed in any single-price equilibrium. Also, price dispersion reduces welfare by creating mismatch between posted prices and money balances. Inflation exacerbates this welfare loss by shifting the distribution towards higher prices.
Nivel de conocimiento y la práctica del cuidado de la vía aérea que realizan las enfermeras en pacientes críticos con tubo orotraqueal en la Clínica Good Hope, Lima
Authors: Gamboa-Neyre Bertha Liz , Huamanchoque-Chuctaya Héctor , Ramos-Quispe Milagros Del Pilar
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de conocimiento y la práctica del cuidado de la vía aérea que realizan las enfermeras en pacientes críticos con tubo orotraqueal en la Clínica Good Hope. Lima, febrero –junio 2012. Material y Métodos: El estudio realizado fue observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal y diseño correlacional. La población estuvo conformada por 30 enfermeras. Para el nivel de conocimiento se utilizó un cuestionario de 20 preguntas y para la práctica se utilizó una lista de cotejo de 25 criterios. La prueba de confiabilidad se estableció según el Coeficiente alfa de Cronbach (0,87). Resultados: Del 100% de las enfermeras de la muestra, se evidenció que el 50% tuvo un nivel excelente de conocimientos acerca del cuidado de la vía aérea. La práctica del cuidado de la vía aérea fue, del mismo modo, de nivel excelente en un 50%. Conclusiones: Según la prueba estadística del Chi cuadrado de Pearson, se encontró relación significativa entre el nivel de conocimiento y la práctica del cuidado de la vía aérea que realizan las enfermeras en pacientes críticos con tubo orotraqueal en la Clínica Good Hope (valor p= ,000).
Estilos de negociación de conflicto y satisfacción sexual en parejas adventistas de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Quilla-Varga Roxana
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los estilos de negociación del conflicto y la satisfacción sexual. Material y Métodos: El estudio corresponde al diseño no experimental, transversal de tipo correlacional. La población estáconstituida por personas casadas de la religión adventista cuyas edades fluctúan entre 24 y 75 años. El tamaño de la muestra se estimó con procedimientos no probabilísticos ascendiendo a 67 sujetos. Se aplicó el Inventario de Estilosde negociación del conflicto de Levinger y Pietromonaco que cuenta con 30 ítems y mide cuatro estilos; asimismo, se aplicó el Inventario de satisfacción sexual de Álvarez-Gayou, Honold y Millán, con 29 ítems y clasificada en tres niveles. Resultados: Se encontró que existe algún tipo de asociación (F=4.793, p<0.05) entre la variable dependiente (satisfacción sexual) y la variable independiente (estilos de negociación del conflicto). El estilo de resolución de conflicto de colaboración y evitación tiene relación significativa con la satisfacción sexual (r = 0.441, p < 0.01; r= 0.235, p <0.05); mientras que el estilo de acomodación y de competencia no están asociados con la satisfacción sexual (r = 0.055, p > 0.01; r = -0.032, p > 0.01). Conclusiones: Ambas variables de estudio tienen algún tipo de relación. Específicamente el estilo de colaboración y de evitación se correlaciona positivamente con la satisfacción sexual; a diferencia de los estilos acomodación y competencia que no presentan relación con la satisfacción sexual.
Hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico en estudiantes del 1.º año de Psicología de la Universidad Peruana Unión, Lima, Perú
Authors: Grados Portocarrero Juan Carlos , Alfaro Vásquez ROSA
Published: July 2018

Objetivo: El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar si existe relación estadísticamente significativa entre hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de primer año de Psicología de la Universidad Peruana Unión. Material y Métodos: El estudio corresponde a un diseño no experimental de tipo descriptivo – correlacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por el total de estudiantes del primer año de la EAP de Psicología (86), de ambos sexos y cuyas edades fluctúan entre los 16 y 35 años. El instrumento de recolección fue el inventario de hábitos de estudio CASM 85, que consta de 52 ítems dividido en cinco dimensiones. La técnica que se usó fue la encuesta. Resultados: Con respecto al nivel de rendimiento académico obtenido de acuerdo al promedio ponderado, se encontró que el 46,5% de los alumnos evaluados presenta un nivel regular de rendimiento académico, el 10,5% presenta un nivel bajo, y un 43,0% presenta un nivel alto de rendimiento académico. Por otro lado, se encontró que el 34,9% de los alumnos presenta una tendencia positiva en sus hábitos de estudio, el 24,4% presenta un nivel con tendencia negativa, y el 22,1% se encuentra en el nivel positivo respecto a sus hábitos de estudio. Conclusiones: Los resultados demuestran que existe una correlación estadísticamente significativa entre hábitos de estudio y rendimiento académico (sig.=.00, p<0.05), es decir cuánto más adecuados sean los hábitos de estudio, mayor será el nivel de rendimiento académico.
Simple, reliable, and time-efficient colorimetric method for the assessment of mitochondrial function and toxicity
Authors: Ahmad Faraz , Alamoudi Widyan , Haque Shafiul , Salahuddin Mohammad , Alsamman Khaldoon
Published: July 2018

Mitochondria are organelles involved in the production of cellular energy, regulation of Ca2+ and redox signaling, and are critical for normal functioning of eukaryotic cells. The dysfunction of mitochondria has been implicated in a wide range of diseases, including metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders and different types of cancers. To better understand the role of mitochondria in healthy and disease states, the development of efficient and reliable tools for the assessment of mitochondrial function is particularly important. Janus green B (JG-B) is a supravital lipophilic cationic dye which, in its oxidized form, has a green-blue color. As JG-B is taken up and reduced by metabolically active mitochondria, the dye has been used for assessing the purity, integrity and metabolic activity of mitochondria with microscopy-based methods. Here we present a simple, time- and cost-efficient JG-B-based colorimetric assay for assessing mitochondrial function, activity and toxicity. The method is based upon reduction of JG-B by mitochondrial dehydrogenases to diethylsafranine, which is pink colored and has a maximum absorption at 550 nm. In this proof of principle study, using in vitro mitochondrial preparations isolated from rat brain, we provide evidence that monitoring JG-B conversion to diethylsafranine can be used as a reliable and robust indicator of mitochondrial activity and toxicity. Because of its simplicity and efficiency in terms of costs and time, this assay has a wide potential in analytical as well as therapeutic areas of biomedical research.
Full_Survey_Results_CTTI_Pregnancy_Testing_Project v1
Authors: Calvert Sara
Published: July 2018

Results of CTTI Pregnanacy Testing Project Survey
Biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training in patients with urinary incontinence after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Authors: Vinarov A. Z. , Rapoport L. M. , Krupinov G. E. , Demidko Yu. L. , Tsarichenko D. G. , Bezrukov E. A. , Enikeev M. E. , Tereshchenko V. A.
Published: July 2018

Background. Pelvic floor muscle exercises are used as a first-line treatment for urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy. Their efficacy is still being investigated. The use of biofeedback when teaching pelvic floor muscle exercises to patients increases the effectiveness of therapy.

Objective: to assess the efficacy of biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training in patients with urinary incontinence after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and to compare the results of teaching.

Materials and methods. A total of 64 patients with urinary incontinence after nerve sparing prostatectomy underwent biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation. Radical laparoscopic surgery was performed in 48 (75 %) patients, whereas robot-assisted surgery was performed in 16 (25 %) patients. The patients started their training 2 months postoperatively. We used two-channel electromyography with the Neurotrack ETS system (United Kingdom) to teach the patients isolated pelvic floor muscle contractions. After achieving a minimum activity of abdominal muscles during pelvic floor muscle contractions, the patients started exercises.

Results. There was no significant difference in age between patients who underwent laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (р = 0.79). Fifty-five patients (85.9%) acquired the skill of isolated pelvic floor muscle contractions and could perform training on their own. The remaining 9 patients (14.1 %) required regular support from healthcare professionals at an outpatient unit (1–2 biofeedback-assisted trainings per month). Thus, the type of surgery did not affect the process of training. The type of radical prostatectomy had no impact on the acquisition of the pelvic floor muscle contraction skill.

Conclusion. The time for restoration of urinary continence by biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training did not vary between patients after laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
Immunohistochemical characteristics of bladder cancer in patients with virus-positive tumors
Authors: Kosova I. V. , Loran O. B. , Sinyakova L. A. , Gundorova L. V. , Kosov V. A. , Pogodina I. E. , Kolbasov D. M.
Published: July 2018

Background. Viral infection is a major factor in virus-associated carcinogenesis.

Objective: to evaluate the expression of growth factors and markers of apoptosis, proliferative activity, and angiogenesis in patients with viral DNA-positive bladder cancer.

Materials and methods. The study included 100 bladder cancer patients (72 males and 28 females) aged between 38 and 90 years (mean age 65 ± 10). Tumor tissue samples were tested by polymerase chain reaction to detect DNA of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2 respectively), high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Epstein—Barr virus (EBV). Immunohistochemical analysis was performed in 32 patients and included the following markers: proliferation marker Ki-67, p63, apoptosis regulator Bcl-2, p53, angiogenesis marker CD31, adhesion protein CD44, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

Results. Viral DNA in tumor tissue was detected in 34 patients; of them, 50 % had poorly-differentiated tumors. Twenty-seven patients were found to have EBV DNA in their tumor tissue; 6 patients had CMV DNA; 5 patients had high-risk HPV DNA (types 16, 39, 45, 52, and 59); 1 patient had HSV1 and HSV2 DNA. Four out of 34 participants had mixed infections (1 case of HPV 59 + EBV; 2 cases of EBV + CMV; 1 case of CMV + EBV + HPV 31 and 52). We observed a strong correlation between the presence of EBV DNA and levels of CD31 and Ki-67 expression as well as between high-risk HPV DNA and Bcl-2 expression. High levels of antibodies against EBV capsid antigen were associated with EGFR and Ki-67 expression, whereas the level of antibodies against EBV nuclear antigen correlated with CD44 expression. We evaluated specific characteristics of expression of the markers analyzed depending on the tumor stage, grade of anaplasia, and recurrence. We also assessed morphological characteristics of changes in lymphocytic and plasma cell infiltrates.

Conclusion. We found a correlation between the presence of viral DNA in bladder cancer tissue and markers of proliferative activity, angiogenesis, and apoptosis. Viral infection is likely to increase proliferative activity and suppression of apoptosis, which may cause tumor progression. Further studies are needed to assess this correlation.