bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Icariside II Attenuates Chronic Hydrocephalus in an Experimental Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Rat Model
Authors: Dong Ce , Ming Xing , Ye Zhanying , Wang Pengfei , Wang Lin , Li Zheng , Pan Baogen
Published: August 2018

Purpose To investigate the role of ICA II in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)-  related chronic hydrocephalus. Methods A two hemorrhage injection model of SAH was created in Sprague Dawley rats (6-8 weeks). A total of 125 rats were randomly assigned into five groups: Sham group, SAH group, SAH+ ICA II (1 mg/kg) group, SAH + ICA II (5 mg/kg) group, and SAH + ICA II (10 mg/kg) group. TGF-β1, phospho-Smad2/3, connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), and procollagen type I carboxy-terminal propeptide (PICP) were assessed via real-time PCR, Western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Lateral ventricular index, Masson staining, and Morris water maze tests were employed to evaluate subarachnoid fibrosis, hydrocephalus, and long term neurological function following SAH. Results ICA II (1, 5, 10 mg/kg) inhibited subarachnoid fibrosis, attenuated ventriculomegaly, and effectively suppressed SAH related chronic hydrocephalus. In addition, parallel reduced expression of members of the TGF-β1/Smad/CTGF signaling pathway were observed. Importantly, ICA II may improve long term neurocognitive deficits after SAH. Conclusion ICA II might suppress fibrosis via inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad/CTGF pathway, prevent the development of SAH related chronic hydrocephalus, and improve long term neurocognitive defects following SAH.
Uso De Geogebra Y Su Incidencia En El Proceso Enseñanza- Aprendizaje De Grafica De Funciones En El Nivel Superior
Authors: Marcelo Coronel Maji Franklin , Rodrigo Guilcapi Mosquera Jaime , Mario Vargas Guambo Juan
Published: August 2018

The objective of the research was to determine the incidence of the use of GeoGebra in the learning process of graph of functions of the subject of Mathematics 1 in the students of the first semester of the School of Electronic Engineering in Telecommunications and Networks of the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo. The research is bibliographic, descriptive and quasi-experimental, to which a hypothesis to be demonstrated was proposed. A curricular plan was considered which was developed by a control group (traditional method - 38 students) and an experimental group (use of GeoGebra - 37 students). The groups were evaluated in 2 parts, in the (Pre) and (Post) phases through an evaluation rubric composed of different activities. An intervention plan was applied for the experimental group that allowed to establish an improved scenario to the traditional one. The obtained data from each group represented the academic performance, which was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted. Finally, the results were subjected to a Ztest, which allowed to determine the use of GeoGebra as an academic support tool that has a positive impact on the teaching-learning process of representation of the results of the graphs of functions.
Penile Ectopic Testis (PET) Case Report in Adulthood in Rural Area of Africa: An Uncommon Cause of Dyspareunia
Authors: Efoe-Ga Amouzou , Ananivi Sogan , Komi Sikpa , Damigou Sambiani , Ekoue Dosseh
Published: August 2018

Penile ectopic testis is a rare congenital abnormality with an etiopathogenesis poorly understood nowadays. We report a case of a 19 years old boy admitted for left groin hernia with dyspareunia whose management in rural area consisted in an orchidopexy in dartos completed by a normal sperm count and a normal testicular biopsy.
Movilización Temprana Como Prevención Y Tratamiento Para La Debilidad Adquirida En La Unidad De Cuidados Intensivos En Pacientes En Ventilación Mecánica. Experiencia En Un Hospital De Segundo Nivel
Authors: Mejía Andrea Asenet Calixto , Martínez Nancy Guadalupe Mendoza , Nieto Orlando Rubén Pérez , Camacho Miguel Ángel Martínez , Tomas Ernesto Deloya , Martínez Beatriz Pérez
Published: August 2018

Introduction: The weakness acquired in the UCI is a condition that appears often in the critical patient, causing deficiencies in their physical and functional state. The early mobilization has proved to be safe and feasible demonstrating an improvement in the muscular strength and functionality of the patient during his stay in the ICU. Objectives: To describe the benefit of early mobilization in relation to muscle strength and functionality of critical patients upon discharge from the ICU. Material and methods: A retrospective, observational and descriptive study was conducted in the period from June to December of 2017, with a convenience sample of patients admitted to the ICU who were under mechanical ventilation and sedation, registration was obtained in the clinical files of muscle strength, functionality and mobility after the withdrawal of sedation and previous discharge of the patient, and the changes found were recorded. Results: A sample of 8 patients was obtained, of which 25% of the patients met the criterion of weakness acquired in the ICU, in the IB it was observed that 100% of the patients obtained a severe dependency with a score between 21 -60 points and the IMS showed that 100% of the patients performed mobilization out of bed with or without assistance. A statistically significant difference was obtained with the Wilcoxon test: MRC (p = 0.012) and IB (p = 0.012). Conclusion: An early mobilization intervention favors the partial recovery of the complications of the stay in the ICU.
Diversidad, Composición Y Estructura De Los Sistemas De Producción Agrícolas De Las Comunidades Shuar De La Amazonía Del Ecuador
Authors: Saavedra Hilter Figueroa , Gaibor Isabel Domínguez
Published: August 2018

A diagnosis was applied on agricultural crops in the Shuar Yandia Yacu and San José de Armenia communities, in Orellana (Ecuador). Fourteen farms were chosen, seven in San José de Armenia and seven in Yandia Yacu. For sampling, they were divided into plots of 1x1 m for herbaceous and minor cultivable species, 5x5 m for shrubs and arable species of medium size, and 10x10 m for bigger cultivable and usable tree species. Data about composition and plant abundance were taken, by direct counting and participatory techniques, such as surveys and interviews. It was identified and classified by crop group, annual, perennial, use and utilitarian value. Indices of richness, diversity, similarity and cumulative frequency of the crops were calculated. As a result were found 97 agricultural species, the most representative families were Arecaceae, Solanaceae and Fabaceae, mostly fruit trees. The diversity and specific richness was registered low, representing approximately 5% of the registered agricultural species in the country. The annual food species with the highest accumulated frequency was corn (Zea maize L.), the perennial species of mayor importance was coffee (Coffea arabica L.), and the most important annual ancestral species was yucca (Manihotesculenta Crantz.). In conclusion there is a significant increase of monocultures, therefore it is necessary to recover and strengthen the production of ancestral crops to conserve the diversity of agricultural species in the Amazon region.
Electrical Power Generation Using Footsteps
Authors: Mahmud Iqbal
Published: August 2018

Electricity is the most general forms of energy used across the world. This paper focuses on designing a setup that leads to the generation of electrical energy which is going to waste when humans are walking. Footsteps are an untapped natural resources. This generated energy is, however, costeffective and nonhazardous for human. Electrical energy can be produced by converting mechanical energy using footsteps. Generating the electric power through the fabrication of footstep arrangement by a prototype comprises of a pipe, nozzle, unidirectional valve, water reservoir, turbine, and DC motor. Whenever pressure is exerted on the reservoir, water flows through the nozzle into the turbine and generates electrical energy. This energy is stored in the battery. This project will reduce the global warming and load shedding in a much cleaner cost-effective way. Since this project is related directly to the human movement, the weight of the setup is a crucial factor.
Caractéristiques écologiques de la galerie forestière de la rivière Kossi dans les communes de Dassa-Zoumé et de Glazoué au Centre-Bénin
Authors: Dissou Florent Essin , Adjakpa Jacques Boco , Tchabi Isidore Vincent , Toundoh Paul Oluwafèwa , Obossou Frida Kobayé
Published: August 2018

This study concerns characteristics of forest gallery of Kossi River in municipalities of Dassa-Zoumé and Glazoué in the Department of Hills. The study of structure and floristic diversity of gallery forest of Kossi River was done by phytoecological method in 41 plots of 2,500 m² (50 m × 50 m) for study of plants groups and plots of 25 m² (5 m × 5 m) for régénération. In total, 82 species left in 68 genders and 28 families were identified. The analysis of the 41 plots by the Detrended Canonical Analysis (DCA) shown 03 plant groups such as Anogeissus leiocarpa and Daniellia oliveri group plant, Anogeissus leiocarpa and Isoberlinia doka group, and Cynometra megalophylla and Ceiba pentandra group. Specie richness of these plant groups varies from 31 to 41 species (dbh ≥ 10 cm). Families diversity is between 21 and 22 with predominance of Moraceae, LeguminosaeCaesalpinoideae and Leguminosae-Mimosoideae. Shannon diversity index varies from 2.4 to 3.1 bits and Pielou equitability from 0.5 to 0.6. Density varies from 129 to 233 stems / ha, basal area from 7.9 to 17.2 m² / ha and regeneration rate by group plants varies from 21.60 % to 42.96 %.
Computational Intelligence
Authors: Sadiku Matthew N. O. , Foreman Justin , Musa Sarhan M.
Published: August 2018

Computational intelligence (CI) refers to recreating human-like intelligence in a computing machine. It consists of a set of computing systems with the ability to learn and deal with new situations such that the systems are perceived to have some attributes of intelligence. It is efficient in solving realworld problems which require reasoning and decision-making. It produces more robust, simpler, and tractable solutions than the traditional techniques. This paper provides a brief introduction to computational intelligence.
Caracterisation D’isolats Locaux De Metarhizium Spp, Champignon Entomopathogene De Cosmopolites Sordidus Germar, Isoles Des Bananeraies En Cote d’Ivoire
Authors: Kouadio Demby Laetitia Muriel , Aby N’goran , Abo Kouabenan , Kouadjo Claude Zeze , Kobenan Kouman , Traore Siaka , Gnonhouri Philippe
Published: August 2018

Chemical insecticides have been commonly used against the black weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, in banana plantations which caused huge economic and agricultural losses. Despite their benefits, pesticides can be hazardous to both humans and the environment. Intensive research in substituting chemical insecticides with biological control agents have been driven. The biological and molecular characteristics of ten strains of Metarhizium spp, isolated from dead weevils, collected in banana plantation in Côte d'Ivoire were studied. The study aims to identify the species of Metarhizium sp. The biological and molecular characteristics namely: length and width of the spores, colour of aerial mycelium as well as its variation over time, colour on the setback of the box, production of the diffusible pigment and the analysis of the region ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) were evaluated. The colonies presented at first a flat white mycelium cottony or fluffy appearance on which the spores formed small islets. After 21 days of incubation at 32°C. in the dark, the mycelium takes on the periphery a greenish coloration with a powdery appearance. The relief is fairly flat. The spores are ellipsoid in shape of 3 μm in length and 1 μm. The amplification by ITS-DNA PCR generated a specific fragment of 550 bp. The analysis of the ITS region of the sequences of these ten (10) isolates showed maximal correspondence with different strains of M. anisopliae and Metarhizium pinghaense.
In Vitro Effect of Degradation in Sacco in the Rumen on the Anthelmintic Properties of Parkia Biglobosa and Pterocarpus Erinaceus on Haemonchus Contortus
Authors: Dèdéhou Vidjinnangni Fifamè Grâce Nadège , Babatoundé Sévérin , Hounzangbé-Adoté Mahulé Sylvie
Published: August 2018

Parkia biglobosa and Pterocarpus erinaceus are traditionally used to treat various ailments including helminth infections. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of the rumen degradability on anthelmintic properties of the two plants and to examine the possible role of tannins and/or polyphenols on these properties. Hydro-acetone extracts of in sacco degradability residues of P. biglobosa pods and P. erinaceus leaves were screened in vitro to determine the possible anti-parasitic effects against eggs and infective larvae of Haemonchus contortus. In addition, the possible involvement of tannins and/or polyphenols was examined by comparing the levels of inhibition of larval migration obtained with the same extracts, after of not addition of PVPP. Extracts of both plants induced significant egg hatch inhibition (p < 0.001). The effects were dose and incubation period dependent. Extracts of both plants have shown again remarkable larval migration inhibition compared to the PBS (p < 0.05). The effect of incubation period was not significant (p > 0.05). These results suggest that the plants did not lose their anthelmintic properties after rumen degradation. The use of the PVPP indicated for almost all of the extracts that tannins and/or polyphenols are largely involved in the effect. Complementary investigations are necessary to understand the metabolism of these plants in the digestive tract of the animals.
Repensar el papel del diálogo para la inclusión social, la responsabilidad política y la educación dialógica
Authors: Gutiérrez-Ríos Mirta Yolima
Published: August 2018

This article presents the results of a documentary analysis on the state of the art on dialogue and its relation to education and society. It consists of two parts: the first presents some theoretical perspectives, assumptions, and contexts of development for the concept of dialogue that make possible its comprehension; the second part proposes some work fields, problems, and positions around the dialogue. Subsequently, scholarly contributions on the dialogue, as well as monographic texts and research articles are analyzed, which evidence the tendency to think about dialogicity in close relation with the tensions and conflicts of society; in addition, they seek to link the dialogue to the purpose of forming human personalities that are open to debate and social dialogue, but, above all, to contribute to the educational and social project of the 21st century.
Conocimiento y apropiación de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la formación docente
Authors: Díaz Pinzón Jorge Enrique
Published: August 2018

In order to establish the degree of use and appropriation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the competencies of basic and secondary education teachers in 2016, a closed-question survey was applied to a sample of 100 teachers in the municipality of Soacha (Cundinamarca, Colombia). Six survey questions related to a training workshop were analyzed, and six research hypotheses were examined; information was processed using the SPSS statistical package, version 23.0, with a chisquare test for each hypothesis. The correlational analysis of the use and appropriation of ICTs by teachers showed that there is no relationship between the teachers’ work day and the contents of the “Colombia Aprende” webpage, PhET laboratories, resource banks, motivation to implement digital resources, and the possession and appropriate use of tablets. In addition, a weak relationship was evidenced between the work hours of teachers and contents viewed.
Cambios en los enfoques de aprendizaje en un programa de inmersión lingüística: un estudio con estudiantes chinos de español como lengua segunda en una universidad uruguaya
Authors: Azpiroz María del Carmen
Published: August 2018

The objective of this article is to show the prevalent approaches to learning in Chinese university students of Spanish as a second language and their possible relation to performance, as well as to examine the changes that may occur in these approaches during two semesters of study in Uruguay. It is a case study with all of the students who participated in the UC-UU Exchange Program, corresponding to 2015. The research design presents longitudinal and correlational elements. The selected techniques include the application, in two instances (at the beginning of the first semester and at the end of the second semester), of the self-administered study process questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) by Biggs, Kember, and Leung (2001), in the Spanish translation of Hernández Pina (2001).
Cuarto Simposio Internacional de Bacteriología
Authors: Farfán-García Ana Elvira
Published: August 2018

Este año se celebró el Cuarto Simposio Internacional de Bacteriología, organizado por el programa de Bacteriología y Laboratorio Clínico de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Santander UDES, sede Bucaramanga entre el 27 al 29 de abril de 2017, evento que se viene desarrollando cada año (1). Este suplemento reúne 19 resúmenes de proyectos de investigación básica y aplicada que fueron presentados en este evento, en el que se reunieron investigadores nacionales, internacionales, profesores, estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado y compartieron experiencias y avances de investigación en torno a las ciencias biomédicas. Dentro de los objetivos del cuarto simposio estaba socializar los resultados de investigación de investigadores y estudiantes de instituciones regionales y nacionales, de tal forma que esto permita el establecimiento de alianzas y acercamientos para el planteamiento de nuevas ideas de investigación en los diferentes grupos de investigación de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y especialmente el del grupo CliniUDES (2). Los temas tratados en el simposio fueron: rol de la microbiología en la resistencia a antimicrobianos, producción de componentes antitumorales, seguridad del paciente según normatividad internacional, nuevas fronteras de la investigación en la microbiología, factores de resistencia en enterobacterias, resistencia molecular y fenotípica. En la sección de veterinaria se trataron temas como diagnóstico molecular de Mycobacterium spp y Leptospira spp, leucosis bovina. De igual forma, se abordaron temas sobre cáncer y se destacó en este evento la realización de varios talleres. Los organizadores del evento fueron la Dra. Luz Mery Méndez Díaz y la Dra. María Cristina Vásquez acompañados por un comité científico y académico y por estudiantes del programa de Bacteriología y Laboratorio Clínico.
Identificación y clasificación serológica de lesiones malignas presentes en cuello uterino producidas por virus de papiloma humano, utilizando péptidos sintéticos modificados de la proteína viral de cápside L1-VPH
Authors: Jones Nathalia A. , Rincón Bladimiro , Martínez Ruth A. , Urquiza Mauricio , Rodríguez Yeimy A. , Ortiz Claudia C.
Published: August 2018

Introducción: El Virus de Papiloma Humano (VPH) se asocia a enfermedades malignas como el cáncer de cérvix. Según reportes, este es el 4to cáncer más común en mujeres a nivel mundial, representa 7.5% de las muertes por cáncer donde cerca del 85%, ocurre en poblaciones de bajos recursos. Actualmente, la citología es el método de elección para tamización de lesiones producidas por VPH, sin embargo, tiene baja sensibilidad dejando pacientes sin diagnóstico oportuno. Objetivo: Estandarizar técnicas serolómicas utilizando péptidos sintéticos modificados de la proteína L1-VPH para la detección temprana y clasificación de lesiones de cérvix. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio de casos y controles. Los casos son mujeres con citología normal, con lesiones intraepiteliales y lesiones cancerígenas. Los controles son mujeres <16 años con y sin vacunación contra VPH. En suero se detectaron niveles de anticuerpos anti-VPH, que reconocen epítopes de L1-VPH. La capacidad antigénica y afinidad de estos péptidos se definió usando la técnica ELISA. Resultados: Usando los controles negativos se halló el punto de corte dando como resultado una densidad óptica (D.O) 0.46-0.63. Posteriormente se determinó que las muestras negativas tuvieron D.O entre 0.103-0.50, mientras que las positivas presentaron valores que oscilan entre 1.41-2.21. Conclusiones: Todos los péptidos evaluados presentan actividad antigénica contra anticuerpos IgG circulantes contra VPH y permiten diferenciar entre casos y controles. Estos péptidos se pueden probar en estudios con mayor tamaño de muestra para establecer las características operativas, pudiéndose convertir en un examen con gran utilidad para el tamizaje de la infección por VPH.
O que a investigação sobre o erro na fala da criança deve a saussure
Authors: Figueira Rosa Attié
Published: August 2018

Cet article a pour but de vérifier l’adéquation des idées de Saussure (1916/1970; 2002) au phénomène de l’acquisition du langage, en étudiant quelques faits concernant: a) la segmentation divergeante de la chaîne sonore, témoignage irrécusable d´une écoute diverse de la chaîne sonore; b) des innovations avec le prefixe des-; et c) la variation morphologique dans la flexion verbale. Les deux derniers faits de l’acquisition du portugais nous amènent à une revision de la notion de “overextension”, renommée par nous “transbordância”, à l’égard des idées qui se dégagent de la lecture de Saussure, tout en faisant connaître la contribution de cet auteur à l’étude de ce qui est nommé des “fautes” dans l’acquisition de la langue maternelle. Les données sont recueillies dans un Journal et dans les enregistrements hebdomadaires, à l’âge de 3,4-5 ans (“corpora” de A et J). Elles sont réprises des publications préalables sur les fautes (Figueira 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003).
DİPLOMATİK AJANIN ÖZEL HİZMETÇİSİNİN CEZA YARGISINDAN BAĞIŞIKLIĞI
Authors: ÇAMYAMAÇ Anıl , İNCİ Zekiye Özen
Published: August 2018

Temelde
devletlerarasındaki ilişkileri düzenlediği için diplomasi hukuku şüphe yoktur
ki uluslararası hukukun en eski ve en önemli dallarından biridir. Diplomasi
hukukunun kuralları genel olarak 1961 tarihli Diplomatik İlişkilere Dair Viyana
Sözleşmesiyle kodifiye edilmiştir. Gönderen devletin elçilik personeli ve
onların hâne halkını teşkil eden aile üyelerine sağlanan kabul eden devletin
ceza yargısından bağışıklık diplomasi hukukunun en çok tartışılan konularından
biridir. Uluslararası hukukun en eski kurallarından biri olarak tanınmasına
karşılık, bu kural aynı zamanda en fazla eleştirilen kurallardan biridir. Bu
tür bir bağışıklığın sağlanmasıyla özel statüyü haiz özel bir insan sınıfı
yaratıldığına inanılmaktadır. Ancak, diplomatik misyon üyeleri arasında bu
bağışıklıktan yararlanmada bazı seviye farkları vardır. Az sayıda istisna
dışında birçok devlet, özellikle de diplomatik rütbeyi haiz olmayan kişiler
için başta olmak üzere diplomatik ayrıcalık ve bağışıklıkların kısıtlaması
eğilimi sergilemektedir. Böylelikle, bu bağlamda ilk düşünülenler bir
diplomatik misyonun üyelerinin özel hizmetçileri olmaktadır. Bu çerçevede, bu
çalışmanın temel amacı diplomatik ajanın özel hizmetçisinin kabul eden devletin
ceza yargısından bağışıklığıyla alâkalı konulara ışık tutmaktır.
ESENSI PROGRAM BIMBEL MANASIK HAJI UPAYA PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Choliq Abdul
Published: August 2018

Hajj is the perfect worship of the pillars of Islam that became the goal of all Muslims in the world. So many hajj pilgrims who register to go to the Holy Land every year. Hajj implementation annually put aside various problems. One of them is not the optimal of the hajj manasik given by Ministry of Religion  and the long departure time of hajj, while the candidate is dominated by the elderly (elderly). The ministry has a great desire to form an independent hajj, so becomes an important issue to be observed. Writing scientific paper aims to provide a good view to the Ministry of Religious Affairs or the guidance of pilgrimage to provide hajj manasik not just a manasik in general, but really oriented to empowering prospective pilgrims to form an independent hajj. Some of things that must be done is first to use the right methods such as Affirmation and Repetition and PAIKEM, both utilizing long waiting times with useful activities.Such as training in making signs of haj pilgrimage (such as marking ribbons, masks, or slendang neck), training planting of live pharmacies, and making some goods to prepare for the departure of pilgrimage (eg small bags for storage of goods and others). Third is to grow independent congregations in a way more opportunities to meet with other congregations in order to grow optimism in prospective pilgrims.

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Haji merupakan ibadah penyempurna rukun Islam yang menjadi tujuan seluruh muslim di dunia. Sehingga setiap tahun banyak jama’ah haji yang mendaftarkan diri untuk berangkat ke Tanah Suci. Pelaksanaan Haji setiap tahunnya menyisihkan problematika bermacam-macam, salah satunya ialah belum optimalnya manasik haji yang diberikan oleh Kemenag dan waktu tunggu keberangkatan haji yang lama, sedangkan calon jamaah di dominasi oleh lansia (orang lanjut usia). Kementrian sendiri memiliki keinginan besar untuk membentuk haji mandiri, maka demikian itu menjadi permsalahan yang penting untuk di teliti. Penulisan karya tulis ilmiah ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pandangan baik kepada Kemenag atau bimbel haji agar memberikan mansik haji tidak hanya sekedar manasik pada umumnya, tetapi betul-betul berorientasi pada pemberdayaan calon jamaah agar membentuk haji mandiri. Beberapa hal yang harus dilakukan ialah pertama menggunakan metode yang tepat seperti Affirmation and repetition dan PAIKEM, kedua memanfaatkan waktu tunggu yang begitu lama dengan kegiatan-kegiatan bermanfaat seperti Bersama-sama dalam pembuatan tanda-tanda perbekalan haji, seperti pembuatan tanda pita, masker, atau slendang leher, melatih penanaman tanaman apotik hidup, dan pembuatan beberapa barang untuk memepersiapkan keberangkatan haji, misalnya tas-tas kecil untuk penyimpanan barang dan lainnya. Ketiga ialah dengan menumbuhkan jamaah mandiri dengan cara lebih banyak memberikan peluang temu dengan jamaah lain agar tumbuh optimisme dalam diri calon jamaah.
Occurrence of trihalomethane in relation to treatment technologies and water quality under tropical conditions
Authors: Amarasooriya A. A. G. D. , Weragoda S. K. , Makehelwala M. , Weerasooriya R.
Published: August 2018

Distribution of most prevalent disinfection by-products, trihalomethanes (THMs) in relation to treatment technology and common water quality parameters (turbidity, conductivity, color, pH, and residual chlorine) was examined for two water supply schemes (WSS) in Sri Lanka (locations: Greater Kandy-WSS (GKWSS) (80.56–80.66 °E, 7.28–7.38 °N) and Kandy South-WSS (KSWSS) (80.49–80.63 °E, 7.21–7.30 °N). In both treatment plants, only CHCl3 and CHCl2Br were detected in appreciable concentrations and total THMs (TTHMs) values were well below the WHO limits (80 μg/L). TTHMs variations ranged from 0 to 16 μg/L and 0 to 54 μg/L in GKWSS and KSWSS, respectively. Highest TTHM value (54 μg/L) was found in KSWSS which employs pulsation treatment technology. Correlations between CHCl3 and CHCl2Br in both water schemes are noteworthy, but THM levels relate to most of the water quality parameters ambiguously. However, a distinct relationship is observed between THM levels and degree of chlorination, resident time, pipeline corrosion, and temperature. THM formation increased towards the boundaries of most of the sub-water supply schemes (SWSS).
Poverty, Educational Achievement, and the Role of Courts
Authors: Baw San Shwe
Published: August 2018

In this paper, I intend to utilize the facts from a scholarly article, “Poverty, Educational Achievement, and the Role of Courts” by Michael A. Rebell, Teacher College, Columbia University, to broadly identify the differences between the educational system of the U.S.A and a much lower performing country in South East Asia, Myanmar. Myanmar has been left behind in many sectors, including education, due to the mismanagements of the previous governments. The low standard of education in the country is the legacy the current government has inherited from the former military government and whatever facts and situations referred to in this paper about Myanmar belong to the then military-ruled Myanmar.
Civil Worldview of the College Youth
Authors: Егоров Илья , Egorov Ilya , Наумова Диана , Naumova Diana
Published: August 2018

The paper states the authors’ view of the civic worldview phenomenon. The civic worldview is considered as a value system and a conscience core, whose attributes are maturity of personality, pro-social activity and social identity. The civic worldview is a step upwards of a kind and a basis for the civic worldview formation, while the establishment of the civic worldview results in the geographical, historical and environmental consciousness. The research describes the types and kinds of the civic worldview, social and pedagogical conditions and the program of its formation in the college youth.
The Influence of Students Motivation Toward Students Achievement
Authors: Alawiyah Tuti
Published: August 2018

This paper examines the language attitudes of Minangkabau people toward Minangkabau language (MIN) and Indonesian (BI) in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The data were collected in the form of questionnaires, in-depth interviews and participant observation with a sample of 200 Adult respondents in six research areas. This research uses a Likert scale with the categories classified into five alternatives (1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Uncertain, 4 = Agree, and 5= strongly agree) and there are some tables analyzed based on yes/no questions, no=0 and yes=1. There are twelve questions on the questionnaire pertaining to the attitudes of adults. The results show that the adult attitudes can be classified into three categories, (1) positive; (2) negative; and (3) ambivalent attitudes. The third category is dominant. The term ‘ambivalent” is used for intermediate results. It is shown that the respondents expressed their feeling in both positive and negative comments in the same utterance when answering the questions related to MIN. For these responses, it is seen that there is a mixed feeling where they use “but” or “although” after expressing their positive feelings thereby countering their first statement. The evidence of the ambivalent and mixed feelings from respondents is shown. This means that Minangkabau people tend to avoid the conflict of having negative opinions; they tend to say what they mean in more indirect ways. On the other side, there is a positive attitude in response to the questions about BI. Majority of respondents have very strong positive attitudes towards BI
A educação a distância: o que fazer?
Authors: Quevedo Angelita Gouveia
Published: August 2018

Educação a distância e saúde.
Percepção dos profissionais da estratégia saúde da família sobre as necessidades de saúde da população
Authors: Domingues Flavia , Lima Bruna Malavazzi , Masi Natasha Tortoretto , Duarte Lúcia Rondelo
Published: August 2018

Objetivos: Identificar a percepção dos profissionais das equipes de saúde da família sobre as necessidades de saúde da população e analisar como essas necessidades são atendidas. Métodos: Pesquisa descritiva, qualitativa. Foram entrevistados 29 profissionais de saúde em 5 unidades de saúde da família, incluindo 6 profissionais de cada unidade, 1 de cada categoria profissional. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista oral e da aplicação de um formulário sociodemográfico. O conteúdo das entrevistas foi organizado em discursos do sujeito coletivo, e para a análise dos discursos foi utilizada a análise temática de conteúdo. Resultados: As necessidades de saúde percebidas refletiram aspectos das condições de vida, do acesso às tecnologias de saúde, da criação de vínculos e da construção da autonomia. Ações descritas pelos participantes, como trabalhos educativos em grupo, projetos, parcerias, trabalho em equipe multiprofissional para melhorar a saúde como um todo e iniciativas para aumentar o vínculo com a comunidade revelam uma apreensão mais abrangente das necessidades de saúde. No entanto, há dificuldade de interpretação da determinação social do processo saúde-doença por alguns profissionais entrevistados, que relataram ações centradas na doença e práticas educativas prescritivas como forma de atender às necessidades de saúde. Conclusão: A prática permeada pelo modelo assistencial curativo no qual prevalece o olhar para a dimensão biológica do processo saúde-doença precisa ser superada, o que implica, por parte das equipes, em esforço de tradução e atendimento às necessidades trazidas pela população, garantindo assim a integralidade da atenção.
Malakoplakia of the prostate diagnosed in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and elevated prostate-specific antigen
Authors: Muñoz Gonzalez Fredy Leonardo , Oliveira William Luís de , Santos Nelson Brancaccio dos , Gun Saul , Duque Jose Luís Ferreira
Published: August 2018

Malacoplasia é uma doença inflamatória crônica pouco frequente que afeta o aparelho geniturinário, particularmente a bexiga, os rins e os ureteres. O envolvimento isolado da próstata é a forma mais rara. O diagnóstico diferencial do adenocarcinoma da próstata pode ser de extrema dificuldade em virtude das semelhanças clínicas e imaginológicas. Pacientes com hiperplasia benigna de próstata e infecções do trato urinário frequentes podem alertar para o diagnóstico de malacoplasia.
Status report - Individual, programmatic and systemic indicators of the quality of mental health care using a large health administrative database: an avenue for preventing suicide mortality
Authors: Thibodeau Lise , Rahme Elham , Lachaud James , Pelletier Éric , Rochette Louis , John Ann , Reneflot Anne , Lloyd Keith , Lesage Alain
Published: August 2018

Suicide is a major public health issue in Canada. The quality of health care services, in
addition to other individual and population factors, has been shown to affect suicide
rates. In publicly managed care systems, such as systems in Canada and the United
Kingdom, the quality of health care is manifested at the individual, program and system
levels. Suicide audits are used to assess health care services in relation to the deaths by
suicide at individual level and when aggregated at the program and system levels. Large
health administrative databases comprise another data source used to inform population-
based decisions at the system, program and individual levels regarding mental
health services that may affect the risk of suicide. This status report paper describes a
project we are conducting at the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ)
with the Quebec Integrated Chronic Disease Surveillance System (QICDSS) in collaboration
with colleagues from Wales (United Kingdom) and the Norwegian Institute of
Public Health.

This study describes the development of quality of care indicators at three levels and
the corresponding statistical analysis strategies designed. We propose 13 quality of care
indicators, including system-level and several population-level determinants, primary
care treatment, specialist care, the balance between care sectors, emergency room utilization,
and mental health and addiction budgets, that may be drawn from a chronic
disease surveillance system.
Pensar el cine. La narrativa de películas y series como matriz metodologica para el tratamiento de problemas complejos.
Authors: Badii Irene Cambra
Published: August 2018

En este artículo presentamos los avances del proyecto de investigación de la Universidad de Buenos Aires que busca puntualizar la indagación sobre la articulación entre Cine y Psicología, proponiendo la formalización de un método de investigación en psicología a partir del formato audiovisual. Nuestro punto de partida coincide con la consigna del filósofo francés Alain Badiou, quien propone “pensar el cine”, es decir, no sólo analizar los conceptos asociados con el dispositivo cinematográfico, sino más bien pensar los conceptos a través del cine. En primer lugar presentamos una indagación conceptual del Estado del arte sobre los tres grandes campos de estudios sobre el cine que resultan antecedentes ineludibles para poder adentrarnos en la temática: los estudios tradicionales sobre cine en relación con la historización de sus posibilidades técnicas y sus manifestaciones artísticas, los diferentes géneros cinematográficos, y los recursos técnico-estilísticos utilizados; el estudio de la narratividad, es decir, en los aspectos ligados al relato y a la argumentación que se esgrime en la estructura narrativa del film o de la serie; y la utilización del cine como herramienta didáctica, considerando distintos filmes como “ejemplos” y como aplicaciones conceptuales de la discursividad social en el campo fílmico. En segundo lugar, proponemos dar un paso más, integrando las tres corrientes antes mencionadas e incluyendo un movimiento suplementario a partir de la lectura de Deleuze y Badiou: considerar al cine como una vía de acceso conceptual a problemáticas complejas del campo de la subjetividad. Esto implica que el cine permite estructurar nuevos modelos metodológicos de comprensión o incluso de creación de problemas complejos en el marco de la psicología, en un equilibrio que incluye tanto a la deliberación sobre los conceptos como la experiencia estética y artística de la narrativa audiovisual.
O céu e o nada. Da realidade que só existe quando observamos.
Authors: Queiroga Bruna
Published: August 2018

Este ensaio fotográfico foi motivado por alguns assuntos surgidos a partir de pesquisas no campo teórico da filosofia e da comunicação e, também, da prática de experiências óticas. Imagem, imaginação, tempo, espaço e vazio são alguns temas muito estudados nessas áreas do conhecimento. A partir desse aporte teórico, investigamos uma técnica fotográfica contemporânea que pudesse contribuir com a discussão proposta pela temática do número especial de Prometeica – Imagem e Conhecimento.Foi observando o céu que o ser humano, desde as civilizações mais antigas, iniciou a busca por conhecimento de sua própria história. Olhando para o vazio do Universo e para a movimentação das estrelas, o homem deu origem a diversas áreas do conhecimento. O cálculo[1]surge dessa observação. Etimologicamente, tem origem no latim, calculus, pequenas pedras que eram empregadas para fazerem contas. Esse conhecimento teve como consequência imediata imagens e códigos que originaram calendários, mapas e controle da agricultura, além de todo conhecimento voltado para a própria sobrevivência humana.Vilém Flusser, em “O mundo codificado”[2], aborda “um mundo que se tornou codificado pela imaginação tecnológica” (Flusser, 2007, p.137). A nova imaginação, segundo o autor, “promete-nos vivências, representações, sentimentos, conceitos, valores e decisões”. (Idem, p.177). Outro trecho importante para a produção das imagens deste ensaio é o texto sobre forma e material, em que o autor afirma que vemos a imaterialidade pela forma e a forma é o que faz o imaterial aparecer. Informar é, segundo Flusser (2007), impor formas à matéria. Antes a questão era distinguir as informações verdadeiras, cujas formas eram descobertas, das falsas, aquelas que eram ficções, distinção que perde o sentido quando consideramos as formas como modelos. (Idem, p.31).Em “Filosofia da Caixa Preta”[3], Flusser (2002) levanta questionamentos a respeito da automação do gesto fotográfico, mas afirma que a fotografia experimental pode ser uma saída para decodificar uma imagem dentro dessa nova imaginação.Essas duas obras serviram de base para nosso ensaio fotográfico sobre o vazio. Um equipamento substituto a câmera para fotografar o céu, um espaço que foi o início da criação humana segundo diversas mitologias, essas um conhecimento pré-científico. E sob a observação desse mesmo céu a ciência se desenvolveu como a conhecemos hoje. “É bem verdade que Demócrito já o suspeitara, no entanto somente Plank pôde prová-lo: tudo é quantizável. Eis por que os números convém ao mundo, mas as letras não. O mundo é calculável, mas indescritível.” (Flusser, 2007, p.81).[1] Procedimentos dedutivos capazes de efetuarem inferências sem recorrerem a dados de fato. In: ABBAGNANO, Nicolla. Dicionário de Filosofia. São Paulo: Martins Fontes, 2007.[2] FLUSSER, Vilém. O mundo codificado: por uma filosofia do design e da comunicação. São Paulo: Cosac Naify, 2007.[3] FLUSSER, Vilém. Filosofia da caixa preta. Rio de Janeiro: Relume Dumará, 2002.
Resurgence and Waldschmidt constant of the ideal of a fat almost collinear subscheme in ℙ2
Authors: Haghighi Hassan , Mosakhani Mohammad , Fashami Mohammad Zaman
Published: August 2018

Let Zn = p
0 + p
1 + ··· + pn be a configuration of points in ℙ2, where all points pi except p
0 lie on a line, and let I(Zn) be its corresponding homogeneous ideal in 𝕂 [ℙ2]. The resurgence and the Waldschmidt constant of I(Zn) in [5] have been computed. In this note, we compute these two invariants for the defining ideal of a fat point subscheme Zn,c = cp
0 + p
1 +··· + pn, i.e. the point p
0 is considered with multiplicity c. Our strategy is similar to [5].
North Korean strategic culture: survival and security
Authors: Husenicova Lucia
Published: August 2018

During last year North Korea has made almost daily headline. Topics such as the strongest nuclear test, tests of missiles from medium range ballistic missiles (MRBM) to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), readiness to retaliate to any possible U.S. attack, appeared frequently. In addition, the reaction of U.S. president D. Trump about American readiness to solve the issue, sending armada or reacting with fire and fury, were also covered by media all around the world. With these developments a possibility of nuclear war was discussed for the first time since the end of Cold War. This article aims to look closer to the reasons of North Korean behaviour, not only in last few years but within the contest of the concept of strategic culture. This concept has been used to explain behaviour of powers mainly, but the article aims to prove it is a viable tool to explain the motives and perceptions of any state in international system. The article aspires to conclude that the North Korean foreign and security policy is necessary to perceive in more complex picture. The current situation in North Korea is a result of combination of several factors that are determining and that have formed its perception of international relations
Leisure Sport Activities and Their Importance in Living a Healthy Physical and Psycho-Social Lifestyle
Authors: Pomohaci Marcel , Sopa Ioan Sabin
Published: August 2018

Leisure sport activities have an important role inmaintaining health and physical fitness at adults, but also being more and more used for different other reasons like socialization, communication, making new friends and relationships, self-image, challenge etc. Our study focused on finding the main necessities of adults regarding leisure sport activities, discovering the real reasons of practicing sport activities in their free time. So, using the questionnaire method, we asked 204 adults of their real necessities regarding leisure sport activities and why they practice specific sports in their free time. The results showed that different sports are practiced for different necessities, so the practitioners of volleyball game highlighted the necessities of socialization and communication, the football practitioners had chosen movement and competition necessities as main reasons for practicing sport, basketball players elected affiliation and maintain health necessities as primordial, fitness or gym practitioners affirmed that main reasons for practicing sport activities are self-image and satisfaction necessities. The conclusions of the study were that indifferent of the sport that is practiced, leisure sport activities contributes in fulfilling the adult necessities and is an important way of maintain physical, social and psychological progress
CVaR in Measuring Sector's Risk on the Croatian Stock Exchange
Authors: Aljinović Zdravka , Trgo Andrea
Published: August 2018

Background: In this paper the well-known risk measurement method Conditional Value-at-Risk (CVaR) is applied to the Croatian stock market to estimate the risk for 8 sectors in Croatia. The method and an appropriate backtesting are applied to the sample of 29 stocks grouped into 8 sectors for the three different periods: the period of economic growth 2006-2007, the crisis period 2008-2009 and the post-crisis period 2013-2014, characterized by long-term economic stagnation in Croatia. Objectives: The objective of this paper is to estimate the risk of 8 sectors on the Croatian stock market in three different economic periods and to identify whether the sectors that are risky during the crisis period are the same sectors that are risky in the period of economic growth and economic stagnation. Methods/Approach: The Conditional Value-at-Risk method and an appropriate backtesting are applied. Results: Empirical findings indicate that sectors that are risky in the period of economic growth are not the same sectors that are risky during the period of economic crisis or stagnation. Conclusions: In all the three periods, the least risky sectors were Hotel-management, Tourism, Food, and Staples Retailing. The Construction sector in all the three periods was among the riskiest sectors
Number of Instances for Reliable Feature Ranking in a Given Problem
Authors: Bohanec Marko , Borštnar Mirjana Kljajić , Robnik-Šikonja Marko
Published: August 2018

Background: In practical use of machine learning models, users may add new features to an existing classification model, reflecting their (changed) empirical understanding of a field. New features potentially increase classification accuracy of the model or improve its interpretability. Objectives: We have introduced a guideline for determination of the sample size needed to reliably estimate the impact of a new feature. Methods/Approach: Our approach is based on the feature evaluation measure ReliefF and the bootstrap-based estimation of confidence intervals for feature ranks. Results: We test our approach using real world qualitative business-tobusiness sales forecasting data and two UCI data sets, one with missing values. The results show that new features with a high or a low rank can be detected using a relatively small number of instances, but features ranked near the border of useful features need larger samples to determine their impact. Conclusions: A combination of the feature evaluation measure ReliefF and the bootstrap-based estimation of confidence intervals can be used to reliably estimate the impact of a new feature in a given problem