bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sentence-initial indefinite subjects in English and Norwegian
Authors: Hasselgård Hilde
Published: April 2018

The present study uses the English-Norwegian Parallel Corpus to investigate the frequency and use of indefinite noun phrases as subjects in English and Norwegian. Since subjects in both languages tend to appear clause-initially, indefinite subjects represent a deviation from the information principle. The clearest difference between the languages is the greater frequency of indefinite subject NPs in English. The lexicogrammatical features of the indefinite subjects and their immediate contexts are relatively similar in both languages. The indefinite subjects most commonly occur with intransitive verb phrases, and often in clauses with presentative or generic meaning. Translation correspondences of indefinite subjects show that the subject NP is retained in congruent form in the majority of cases, but more changes are made in translations from English into Norwegian than the other way round. This is taken to support the findings of the contrastive analysis and furthermore indicates that the light subject constraint is applied more strictly in Norwegian than in English.
Marked themes in English and Norwegian academic texts in the field of didactics
Authors: Rørvik Sylvi , Monsen Marte
Published: April 2018

This study investigates the use of marked themes in the field of didactics. The material comprises research articles written in L1 English and Norwegian, and L2 English. The aim is to shed light on contrastive differences between Norwegian and English that may be used to inform novice writers about central textual features of academic texts within the field of didactics, and about potential transfer-related features that might give their texts a “foreign accent”. The results show that there are contrastive differences in the realization of and meanings expressed by marked themes, but that these differences cause few problems for L2 writers. The study further supports findings from previous research that show the importance of text type and academic discipline for thematic structure.
Genomic Profiling of HER2-Positive Gastric Cancer: PI3K/Akt/mTOR Pathway as Predictor of Outcomes in HER2-Positive Advanced Gastric Cancer Treated with Trastuzumab
Authors: Díaz-Serrano Asunción , Angulo Barbara , Dominguez Carolina , Pazo-Cid Roberto , Salud Antonieta , Jiménez-Fonseca Paula , Leon Ana , Galan Maria Carmen , Alsina Maria , Rivera Fernando , Plaza J. Carlos , Paz-Ares Luis , Lopez-Rios Fernando , Gómez-Martín Carlos
Published: April 2018

Background

HER2-positive gastric cancer (GC) affects 7%–34% of patients with GC. Trastuzumab-based first-line treatment has become the standard of care for HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer (AGC). However, there are no clinically validated biomarkers for resistance to HER2-targeted therapies. Upregulation of PI3K pathway and tyrosine kinase receptor (TKR) alterations have been noted as molecular mechanisms of resistance in breast cancer. Our study aimed to perform a molecular characterization of HER2-positive AGC and investigate the role of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway activation and TKR gene copy number (GCN) gains as predictive biomarkers in HER2-positive AGC treated with trastuzumab.

Patients and Methods

Forty-two HER2-positive GC samples from patients treated with trastuzumab-based first-line chemotherapy were selected. DNA samples were sequenced. PTEN and MET immunohistochemistry were also performed.

Results

Concurrent genetic alterations were detected in 97.1% of HER2-positive AGC. We found activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in 52.4% of patients and TKR GCN gains in 38.1%. TKR GCN gains did not correlate with overall survival (OS) or progression-free survival (PFS). Multivariate Cox models showed that PI3K/Akt/mTOR activation negatively affects the effectiveness of trastuzumab-based chemotherapy in terms of OS and PFS.

Conclusion

Our results provide for the first time a detailed molecular profile of concurrent genetic alterations in HER2-positive AGC. PI3K pathway activation could be used as a predictive marker of worse outcome in this patient population. In addition, gains in copy number of other TKR genes in this subgroup may also influence the survival benefit obtained with trastuzumab.

Implications for Practice

This article reports, for the first time, a detailed molecular profile of genomic alterations in patients with HER2-positive advanced gastric cancer (AGC). PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway activation seems to have a differentially negative effect on overall survival and progression-free survival in AGC treated with trastuzumab-based chemotherapy. Combining different targeted agents could be a successful therapeutic strategy to improve the prognosis of HER2-positive AGC.
Early carbonation curing effects on the microstructure of high initial strength Portland cement pastes
Authors: Neves Junior Alex , Toledo Filho Romildo Dias , Dweck Jo , Cartledged Frank K. , Rego Fairbairn Eduardo de Moraes
Published: April 2018

The microstructure of high early strength and sulfate-resistant Portland cement carbonated pastes at two different durations of carbonation (1 h and 24 h) was analysed under the best conditions for carbon dioxide capture as indicated in previous studies by the authors. The aim was to determine, by means of X-ray diffraction analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, how different carbonation times affect the microstructure of the pastes and to explain their respective related mechanical and porosity properties. The microstructure of the reference paste was homogeneous. The 1 h carbonated paste showed a more porous region near its external surface, surrounding a much higher inner non-porous homogeneous phase, while the 24 h carbonated specimen showed a single and more porous phase. The longer the carbonation time, the higher was the microstructural porosity of the carbonated regions and the higher the condensed silicate structure of the matrix, as characterised by morphology modifications. The resultant mechanical and physical properties of the pastes were affected by these chemical changes.
Quantitative risk assessments – a wellbeing perspective
Authors: Eddleston Malcolm
Published: April 2018

This paper seeks to demonstrate that the processes used in dam safety assessments are not too dissimilar to those used in the life and death situations encountered in the medical profession. Through a personal account, the paper explores how the processes used within our profession for risk assessment can also be applied to the investigation, diagnoses and treatment of prostate cancer.
Reliability analysis of near-surface disposal facility using subset simulation
Authors: Nazeeh K M , Sivakumar Babu G L
Published: April 2018

Near-surface disposal facility is intended for the disposal of low-level nuclear wastes. The reliability analysis of this facility is carried out to estimate the efficiency of the system in containing the nuclear wastes. Subset simulation, an advanced simulation technique, is used for the reliability analysis of the system, and the bootstrap method of resampling is used to quantify uncertainties in sampling. Further, Sobol indices are used for sensitivity analysis. In the present analysis, radionuclide diffusion model is used assuming diffusion of radionuclides through the multibarrier system to reach the aquifer, and in the aquifer, the contaminant transport model is used for determining the radionuclide concentration at different distances from the source.
Dynamic properties of sand-EPS bead mixtures
Authors: El-Sherbiny R. M. , Ramadan S. H. , El-Khouly M. A.
Published: April 2018

Soils modified with Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) beads are typically used as lightweight mixtures to solve many geotechnical challenges. In seismically active areas, understanding the relationship between dynamic properties and strain levels of such mixtures is important for geotechnical applications. The aim of the study is to evaluate the shear modulus and material damping of sand-EPS bead mixtures over a wide range of strains to provide a basis for evaluation of using such mixtures as seismic buffers behind earth retaining structures and for base isolation in seismic areas. Dynamic properties of sand-EPS bead mixtures are evaluated from resonant column and cyclic triaxial tests at small and large strains, respectively. Sand-EPS bead mixtures with varying EPS bead content, up to 2.5% by weight, have been tested at confining pressures of 50, 100 and 200 kPa. Results were analyzed to calculate the small-strain shear modulus, minimum damping ratio, shear modulus degradation curves, and damping curves. Results indicate a decrease in shear stiffness with increasing bead content at all strain levels. Material damping is relatively unaffected at small shear strains; however, it increases at larger strains. The dynamic testing performed yielded properties that can be reflected on applicability of the mixture in geotechnical applications.
Shear capacity of sea sand concrete beams with polymer bars
Authors: Li Lijuan , Zeng Lan , Li Shuwang , Liu Feng
Published: April 2018

Basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer bars (BFRPBs) can replace steel bars in sea sand concrete (SSC) structures to prevent the corrosion of steel by chloride ions and thus sea sand can be directly added to concrete materials used in construction. Shear tests on 16 SSC beams reinforced with BFRPBs (ten beams with stirrups and six beams without stirrups) were carried out and their failure modes, shear capacities and influencing factors were analysed. The results revealed two primary failure modes for SSC beams with BFRPBs: bending failure and shear-compression failure. Based on the existing shear capacity formula, a new formula for calculating the shear capacity of SSC beams reinforced with BFRPBs is presented by incorporating the effect of the shear span ratio. The results calculated using the proposed formula were consistent with the experimental results.
Semi-rigid beam element model for progressive collapse analysis of steel frame structures
Authors: Zhao Zhongwei , Liu Haiqing , Liang Bing , Sun Qingwei
Published: April 2018

Semi-rigid connections are widely used in steel frame structures. The bending and axial stiffness of connections have a significant influence on the mechanical performance of frame structures. However, most finite-element models of an actual project established in general finite-element software are rigid or hinge-connected for simplicity. Thus, the results are not consistent with the actual situation and may cause large errors. To estimate the influence of joint stiffness, including bending and axial stiffness, a novel numerical beam model is proposed in this paper. This method can be used for inelastic analysis with axial and bending stiffness considered separately. The accuracy of the proposed element model is first validated by comparing it with an ordinary beam element. Then, the model is used for seismic analysis of a steel frame structure, and the influence of bending stiffness on the dynamic response of a steel frame is derived. Progressive collapse analysis is conducted, and the influence of bending and axial stiffness on the mechanical behaviour of the steel frame structure during collapse is also determined. The proposed element model can consider semi-rigid joints and inelasticity at the same time with high accuracy, and it can be conveniently incorporated in general finite-element software.
Evaluating a New Writing Material: Students’ Perception towards the Use of a Teacher-made Coursebook
Authors: Akil Mansur , Hamra Arifuddin , Atmowardoyo Haryanto , Tjalla Magdahalena
Published: April 2018

This study discusses an evaluation of a teacher-made coursebook for teaching essay writing course. Forty students were asked to give their perception of the use of the coursebook in terms of goal, contents, organization and design, and methodology. The analysis of the students’ answers showed that their perception towards the coursebook was positive. The majority of the students said  that the coursebook objective was relevant to their needs, the contents were complete, the topics were interesting and were relevant to their needs and interests as well as their sociocultural background, the explanation was easy to be understood, the tasks and activities were attracting and helped them expressed their knowledge, experiences, and interests in a variety of essay types. Similarly, the coursebook was well-arranged from unit to the subunit. Students also said that the methodology used by the  coursebook helped them expressed their knowledge, experiences, and interests accurately and fluently.
Developing Authentic-based Instructional Materials for Writing Skill
Authors: Kamariah Andi , Husain Djamiah , Atmowardoyo Haryanto , Salija Kisman
Published: April 2018

The overall aim of this study is to develop an authentic-based instructional material for writing skill. Therefore, the research applied Research and Development design and used ADDIE model which consists of five stages namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. A Questionnaire was given to the third-semester students in Education Department of UIN Alauddin Makassar as the instrument to find out the students’ need analysis. After designing the product, the material was validated by two experts and then implemented to the students. The implementation process of the authentic-based instructional materials was done twice in a small number of students consisted 10 students as the first try out and in a large number of students consisted of 30 students as the second try out. Then, evaluation of the materials was given by the experts, the lecturers, and the students. Data were analyzed using percentages and charts. In addition, the analysis of the data shows that most students, lecturers, and the experts gave positive responses towards the developed materials. The material was revised three times by considering the comments and suggestions by the experts, lecturers, and the students. The model of the developed materials consisted of some aspects namely goal, topic, activities, approach, media, genres, content, and testing strategy. Moreover, the learning process consisted of four parts namely discussion, pre-writing, writing, and post-writing.
Arşiv ve Hatırat Kayıtlarına Göre Muallim Necati Bey’in Savaş Fotoğrafçısı Olarak Görevlendirilmesi ve Diğer Fotoğrafçılık Faaliyetleri
Authors: MARTTİN Volkan
Published: April 2018

Bu çalışmanın ana gündemini Osmanlı

Devleti’nin Maarif-i Umumiye Nezareti’nde “fotoğraf muallimi” olan Necati

Bey’in, Çanakkale Kara Muharebelerini fotoğraf/sinema şeklinde filme alma;

muharebe alanlarının ve vazife başındaki askerlerin fotoğraflarını çekme

amacıyla “savaş fotoğrafçısı” olarak cepheye gönderilmesi oluşturmaktadır. Öncelikle, fotoğrafın tarihçesi

ekseninde ele alınan konuda, fotoğrafın Osmanlı Devleti’ndeki “hüsn-i kabûl”üne

değinilmiştir. Daha sonra, Çanakkale Muharebelerinin nesiller için bir terbiye

kaynağı olduğu hemen anlaşılmış; Çanakkale Zaferi’nin bir “mefkûre bayramı”

olarak idrak edilmesi düşüncesi öne çıkmıştır. Çanakkale’deki kahramanların ve cephe

manzaralarının kaydedilerek gelecek nesillere ulaştırılması gibi ulvî bir vazife

üstlenen Necati Bey’in faaliyetleri Başbakanlık Osmanlı Arşivi’nde mahfuz

belgeler esas alınarak işlenmiştir. Fotoğrafçılık ve sinemaya ilişkin yapılan

çalışmalar ile savaşın tanıklarının hatıraları arşiv belgeleriyle

karşılaştırılarak kullanılmıştır.

Necati Bey’in Çanakkale’den sonraki

fotoğrafçılık faaliyetleri Osmanlı arşiv belgeleri ışığında işlenmiştir.
A novel and widely accessible HPLC method for determination content of homosalate in sunscreen products on the market
Authors: Imamovic Belma , Bešić Zinajda , Bečić Ervina
Published: April 2018

Introduction: Considering that the research has shown that homosalate act as endocrine-active substance, it is very important to develop quick and sensitive method for tracking its concentrations in sunscreen products. The aim of this paper is to develop and validate the method for determining homosalate in sunscreen preparations and controlling the content of the products found on the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Methods: A high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determination homosalate in sunscreen products has been developed and validated. Samples of six different manufacturers have been analyzed. HPLC method is method of choice for this type of investigation.

Results: According to the calibration curve it has been found that the proposed analytical method in a given range of concentration is linear and that the correlation coefficient is R2=0.9998. Accuracy of the method is in range 94.26% -121.53%.The results have shown that the homosalate concentration in the tested samples did not exceed the maximally permissible concentration (10%). In the sample AV50 homosalate was not declared as an active ingredient, but it was identified and quantified at a concentration of 0.143%.

Conclusion: Results of investigation of cosmetic products that are widely present on the market show the need of developing a sufficiently sensitive, easily accessible, analytical method for controlling the content of organic UV filters since the exceeding of the maximally permissible concentration can have a harmful effect on people who use these kinds of products. The results show that developed method meets conditions and is suitable for wide application.
Kundalini Yoga for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: An Exploration of Treatment Efficacy and Possible Mechanisms
Authors: Gabriel M. G. , Curtiss Joshua , Hofmann Stefan G. , Khalsa Sat Bir S.
Published: April 2018

The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Kundalini Yoga in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to a common treatment-as-usual condition using cognitive techniques. A secondary objective was to explore potential treatment mechanisms. Females aged 24 to 75 years with GAD (n = 49) received either an 8-week Kundalini Yoga intervention (n = 34) or an 8-week treatment-as-usual condition (n = 15). The yoga condition resulted in lower levels of anxiety relative to the treatment-as-usual condition. Furthermore, changes in somatic symptoms mediated treatment outcome for Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini Yoga may show promise as a treatment for GAD, and this treatment might convey its effect on symptom severity by reducing somatic symptoms.
Survival Rates of Stainless Steel Crowns and Multi-Surface Composite Restorations Placed by Dental Students in a Pediatric Clinic
Authors: Zahdan Badia A , Szabo Aniko , Gonzalez Cesar D , Okunseri Elaye M , Okunseri Christopher E
Published: April 2018

Purpose: This study examined survival rates of multi-surface composite restorations and stainless steel crowns (SSCs) placed by students in a pediatric dental clinic as well as the length of time it takes for restorations to be replaced with stainless steel crowns. Study design: Data from electronic dental records for all children with at least one 2-surface composite restorations or SSCs on a primary first or second molar from January 1, 2007 to September 30, 2015 were analyzed. The primary outcome was the time to a new restoration or SSC on the same tooth, with time to a crown as a secondary outcome. Descriptive statistics were obtained and the cumulative incidence of the event of interest was estimated using 95% confidence intervals and compared between groups using Fine-Gray regression. Results: A total of 6,288 teeth from 2,044 children were analyzed. Three years after the initial procedure, 1.5% of SSCs and 21% of 2 and 3 surface composite restorations failed and needed a replacement (Hazard Ratio [HR]= 14; 95% Confidence interval [CI] 9–22, p<0.001). Also, 6.8% of composite restorations needed replacement with SSCs' (HR=4; 95% CI: 3–7). Conclusions: The study demonstrates that stainless steel crowns had a higher survival rate than multi-surface composite resins placed by students at a pediatric dental clinic in primary molars of children.
Dental Diseases and Intestinal Dysbiosis Among Children
Authors: Shishniashvili T , Suladze T , Makhviladze M , Kalandaze M , Margvelashvili V
Published: April 2018

Objectives: The goal of the present study correlates dental hard tissue mineralization, mucosal pathologies in the oral cavity and different degrees of intestinal dysbiosis. Study Design: the study examined two groups: the study group (Group I) included 229 children and adolescents aged 1–17 (mean age 5±1years) with oral pathologies (caries, acute or chronic candidiasis) and confirmed dysbiosis of varying severity and stages as well. Group II (the Control Group) was composed of 50 patients aged 1 – 16 (mean age 5±1years) with oral pathologies but with no detected changes in gastrointestinal (GI) flora. Dental caries were examined by DMFT-index; the extent of dental hard tissue mineralization by vital staining (2% methylene blue) and cases of oral candidiasis was investigated by taking cultures from mucosal plaques. Results: on the basis of the research outcomes the correlation between the different degrees of GI dysbiosis and dental hard tissue mineralization with pathologic expressions in the oral cavity was found. Group I was divided into two subgroups: in the first subgroup that suffered from mild dysbiosis (I and II degree) moderate dental caries was revealed, whereas in the second subgroup with III and IV degree of dysbiosis–high levels of dental caries was detected. In Group II (no GI flora disturbances), the dental hard tissue demineralization indicator was minimal; in children aged 1–3 years the incidence and prevalence of caries were low and increased with age, reaching higher values during puberty (11–16 years). Conclusion: It may be concluded that dysbiosis of GI microflora influences on a degree of dental hard tissue demineralization, which in turn may predispose to the formation of dental caries.
A crônica da cidade em “Macanudo”, de Liniers: relações entre quadrinhos, literatura e jornalismo
Authors: Queiroz Jozefh Fernando Soares
Published: April 2018

Esta análise apresenta um recorte específico das tiras do quadrinista argentino Ricardo Siri, conhecido como Liniers, que compõem a série “Macanudo”, publicada desde 2002 nas páginas do jornal La Nación. Apesar da série se fundamentar em situações predominantemente humorísticas, nesta seleção se pretende mostrar os diálogos existentes entre as tiras de jornal e as notícias nele veiculadas, sob o olhar crítico do autor, que exerce um posicionamento por vezes divergente daquele que figura na grande mídia. Para entender o funcionamento desta forma narrativa, que atrela quadrinhos, literatura e jornalismo, são analisadas quatro tiras do autor, dialogando com teóricos destes três campos específicos, a exemplo de Antonio Candido (1980), Florencia Levin (2015), Josefina Ludmer (2013), Martín Caparrós (2012) e Oscar Masotta (2010).
Qualquer coisa de intermédio – lugares de transgressão em “Eu-próprio o outro” de Mário de Sá-Carneiro
Authors: Sever Cátia
Published: April 2018

Este artigo tem como primeiro propósito mostrar em que medida podemos ler a novela de Mário de Sá-Carneiro “Eu-próprio o outro” como um texto transgressivo. Para tal, procuraremos testar as suas fronteiras genológicas, numa tentativa de compreender as relações entre a indefinição estrutural do texto, a desconstrução dos paradigmas narrativos e a fluidez do sujeito que nele se representa. Partindo desse princípio, procuraremos examinar as especificidades dos processos de autorrepresentação nesta novela, tendo como princípio orientador uma reflexão sobre as dinâmicas genológicas e epocais inerentes ao primeiro Modernismo português.
Morte, ressurreição ou superação do romance?
Authors: Moraes Fabrício Tavares
Published: April 2018

O presente artigo busca analisar panoramicamente as transformações formais e circunstâncias históricas e culturais que contribuíram ou determinaram as discussões críticas sobre a “morte do romance”, isto é, a saturação do gênero romanesco no contexto das produções literárias moderna e contemporânea. À vista disso, pretende-se explorar se há de fato uma queda ou infertilidade na composição romanesca, ou se existe efetivamente um esforço consciente e deliberado de autores das mais diversas nacionalidades e tradições para uma reformulação da estrutura do romance.
Estudo sobre o Tratamento e Destinação de Rejeitos de Poliuretano
Authors: Vieira Carla Da C. , De Miranda Euler M. , Dos Santos Flávio H. , De Jesusa Josiane V. , Costa Leandro Do E. S. , Maia Lilian C. A. , Costa Mônica De S. , Da Silva Nathália C. , Lopes Nubia Da S. , De Moraes Suzi C. , Tosta Tamiris M. , Dos Santos Teodoro Simone Elza , Dos Santos Gonçalves Giselle Aline
Published: April 2018

Atualmente, o setor industrial vem buscando, por meio de inovações tecnológicas, promover o desenvolvimento sustentável. Neste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi o estudo da possibilidade de aplicação do resíduo de poliuretano proveniente de uma indústria do ramo automobilístico na composição de um piso intertravado para construção de uma calçada. Os experimentos envolveram a seleção e a caracterização das matériasprimas utilizadas, confecção de corpos-de-prova de piso intertravado, baseando-se em parte na norma técnica ABNT NBR 6136. A produção dos pisos com teores de resíduos de poliuretano triturado na proporção de 10%, 20% e 30%, substituindo parte da areia. Os resultados obtidos foram representados em tabelas demostrando a determinação de absorção em água, conforme preconiza a norma ABNT NBR 9781.Palavras chave: Piso Intertravado. Poliuretano. Resíduo. Sustentabilidade. CalçadaAbstractNowadays, the industrial sector has been seeking, through technological innovations, to promote sustainable development. In this context the objective of this research is study the possibility of using the polyurethane residue from an automobile industry in the composition of an interlocked floor to build a sidewalk. The experiments involved in this research was the selection and characterization of the raw materials utilized, the preparation of interlocking floor test specimens, based in part on the technical standard ABNT NBR 6136. The floors production with the polyurethane waste contents crushed in the proportion of 10% 20% and 30%, replacing part of the sand. The obtained results were represented in tables demonstrating the water absorption determination and the compressive strength according to the standard ABNT NBR 9781.Keywords: Interlocking Floor, Polyurethane, Waste, Sustainability, Sidewalk
Sobre técnica e ideología
Authors: Martín Solano David
Published: April 2018

La tecnología es una rama del saber que pertenece por completo al ámbito de la ciencia. Sin embargo, uno de sus fundamentos es ajeno a la cognición, a saber, la valoración de los fines. Ese elemento de la tecnología, allende la ciencia, es parte de la ideología, disciplina muy poco indagada. Es necesario ampliar el estudio de la racionalidad para engarzar ciencia e ideología, de manera que se pueda acometer cualquier cuestión axiológica.
Bone versus cartilage ossiculoplasty: a case series
Authors: Rout Manas Ranjan , Mohanty Deeganta , Das Pakeer
Published: April 2018

Background: Ossiculoplasty can be done by using both autologous bone and cartilage. Few literature shows cartilage is better and few shows bone is better. This study has been done to compare the both type of ossiculoplasty and find out the better one by comparing the hearing results.

Methods: Present study is a retrospective study with 6 years data collected from the inpatient’s records. It was conducted in the department of ENT, in a tertiary care hospital of South India. Total number patients studied were 200. Patients with chronic ear disease having ossicular chain defects were evaluated for study. Two types of ossiculoplasty were performed (malleus-stapes assembly and membrane to stapes head interposition) using both cartilage and bone (each 100 patients). Postoperatively hearing result was evaluated at 1month, 6 months and 1 year and statistical analysis was done using z’ test.  

Results: Hearing improvement was better with bone ossiculoplasty then cartilage type. Average hearing gain was 33.34dB in bone where as in cartilage it is 29.34 dB. Average improvement in air bone gap is 21dB in bone type, whereas 19dB in cartilage type. But when we applied z’ test, it showed z’ value as 1.4506 indicating insignificant (z’ value should be >1.96).

Conclusions: Study shows that, clinically bone ossiculoplasty is superior to cartilage in terms of hearing improvement. But it is statistically not significant.
Squamous cell carcinoma of tympano-mastoid region: a series of six cases
Authors: Kumar Surender , Garg Uma , Sharma Naveen , Salaria Neha , Verma Deepak
Published: April 2018

The malignancies of tympanomastoid region are very rare entity. These tumours are more common in elderly persons in 6th and 7th decade. Males are more commonly affected than females. Chronically discharging ears are considered as risk factor which may be due to metaplasia in the middle ear mucosa following prolonged chronic infection. The most common symptoms are long standing blood tinged ear discharge, severe nocturnal pain, rapidly growing polypoidal or granulomatous mass in EAC or middle ear, peripheral facial palsy and painless ulceration over pinna or EAC. CT scan for bony erosion and MRI for soft tissue involvement and neural invasion are investigations of choice. Tissue biopsy is must for histopathological examination and confirmation of diagnosis. Surgery and chemo-radiotherapy are the mainstay of treatment. Surgery includes wide local excision, lateral temporal bone resection, subtotal temporal bone resection and total temporal bone resection.

 
Inertial measuring units for future-generation aerospace products: fault-tolerance
Authors: Vodicheva L. V. , Bel'skiy L. N. , Parysheva Yu. V. , Lystsov A. A.
Published: April 2018

A Strapdown Inertial Measurement Unit (SIMU) with structural redundancy intended for improving fault-tolerance and accuracy of inertial navigation systems for space applications is considered. The SIMU includes six angular rate sensors and six accelerometers, which allows for identification and correction of one fault with high probability and two faults with lower probability for each type of sensor. Known theoretical and practical techniques developed and used in this area are briefly described. The problem of optimization of measurement axes orientation is considered. The accuracy of estimation of the measured vector projections in the orthogonal instrument coordinate system serves as the criterion of optimization. A solution of this problem for no faults, one fault, and two faults is proposed. Algorithms of failure detection, identification and correction (FDIC) are analyzed. The results of testing FDIC basic algorithms with the help of mathematical simulation are considered. Optimal measurement axes configurations are compared with each other from the FDIC efficiency point of view. It is shown that neither of the methods yields 100-percent correct diagnostics not only for two faults but for one fault as well. Possible sources of incorrect diagnostics are analyzed.
TÜRK BASININDA KADINA YÖNELİK TECAVÜZ HABERLERİNİN ELEŞTİREL SÖYLEM ÇÖZÜMLEMESİ MODELİYLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: OKRAY Zihniye
Published: April 2018

Tecavüz mitleri bireylerin doğup yaşadıkları toplumlar içerisinde öğrendikleri ve deneyimledikleri birer sosyal normdur. Sosyal normlar sosyal hayatlarımız içerisinde yapılması ve yapılmaması gerekenlerin yanısıra doğru ve yanlışlarımızıda belirlerler. Medyada sunulan tecavüz haberleri içerisinde yer alan tecavüz mitleri de bu sosyal normlardan doğmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, 2016 yılında yazılı basında çıkan tecavüz haberlerinde; tecavüz kurbanını ve tecavüz failini hangi söylem içerisinde kurguladıkları ile ilgili bir veri oluşturmak ve bunların toplumda var olan tecavüz mitleri ile nasıl meşrulaştırıldıklarını ortaya koymaktır. Araştırmada, Teun A. Van Dijk’ın eleştirel söylem çözümlemesi modeli ile tecavüz haberleri incelenmiştir. Haber metinleri çözümlemelerinde tecavüzcülerin daha önceden suç geçmişi olan, düşük sosyo ekonomik düzeyden gelen erkeklerden oluştuğu, tecavüz mağduru kadınların da yine tecavüz mitlerini destekler nitelikte, eril tahhakümün arzu ettiği bireyselleşmemiş, özgürleşmemiş kadınlardan değil de üniversite eğitimi alan, çalışan kadınlardan oluştuğu görülmüştür. Araştımanın sonucu olarak medya dilinin tecavüz mitlerini, eril tahakkümü ve hegemonik erkekliği onayladığı ve körüklediği bir dil yapısı kullanmış olduğu görülmüştür.
Modular design in fahion industry
Authors: Chen Ying , Li Meng-Mi
Published: April 2018

"Modular design" is a kind of design mode that not only can made clothing more interesting, makes the wearer can participate in choices, increase the possibility of clothing style .but also can extend the service cycle of clothing. In this "fast fashion" run market, the design idea of modular design can be a breakthrough point, help us find the way to balance the low-carbon and environmentally-friendly need and fashion. The article will combine the existing examples put the modular design summarized into three categories: component modular design and geometric modular design and compounded modular design.
The Smartphone Use in Indonesian Schools: The High School Students’ Perspectives
Authors: Machmud Karmila
Published: April 2018

 

The goal of this research is to investigate schools’ policy of using a mobile phone at schools from the perspective of secondary school students in Indonesia. It happens to be a long debate involving educators in Indonesia on whether or not the use of smartphone can be allowed in schools. So far, all we hear is the perspectives of teachers and schools’ administrators regarding the ban but never from the students, even though the students are the subject of these debates. This research is conducted in order to investigate, as well as to give the opportunity for students’ to voice their opinion, point of views, and perspectives toward the issue of banning smartphone use at schools. The data of this research was collected through online survey aimed at secondary schools’ students in Gorontalo, Indonesia. There are 250 students from 5 high schools have responded to the online surveys. The result shows that even though students mostly believe that the use of smartphone should be integrated into teaching and learning process, an appropriate policy of using it at school should be designed in order to get rid of the negative impact cause by it, and to maximize the use of it as a sophisticated resource to help students learn better at school.
生态环保的污水处理技术
Authors: 张 俊
Published: April 2018

生态英文名为“Ecological”是指世界生物的具体生活状态,即人们的生活环境。随着我国工业的快速发展和人们生活水平的提高,对生态环境的破坏也日益严重,致使暴雨、地震等自然灾害频繁发生, 对社会发展产生一定负面影响。面对此种情况,我国就需要加强生态保护工作,本文就对生态环保的污水处理技术探究,以期提供参考依据。
市政道路施工中关于质量管理存在的问题及其防范措施
Authors: 郑 昊
Published: April 2018

本文主要从市政施工过程中出现的道路的质量与管理问题入手, 对提高我国市政道路建设的措施进行详尽的论述,从而更好地加快推进我国的城市化进程,促进我国市政道路的建设水平的提高。
高速公路施工阶段的工程造价控制研究
Authors: 罗 林华
Published: April 2018

工程造价控制是高速公路施工阶段的重点内容,造价控制得力,则企业就会获得较好的经济效益。因此研究高速公路施工阶段的造价影响因素,探讨其中出现的问题及其解决的方案或者办法,对提高企业的造价管理水平、经济效益有着一定的积极意义。鉴于此,本文主要对高速公路施工阶段的造价控制措施进行了介绍,并就加强高速公路工程监督管理和设计管理等各个方面做了论述。对工程造价中有利于造价控制的因素做了阐述,进一步对有利于工程造价控制的方面进行了较为详细的分析。以期能够对高速公路施工阶段的工程造价核算与控制工作起到有一定的帮助和参考作用。
市政道路工程软土路基施工技术探析
Authors: 包 斌
Published: April 2018

路基是道路施工的基础, 也是道路建设的重要组成部分。路基施工的质量直接关乎到道路施工质量和道路的使用,要想建设出高质量耐用的公路,就必须做好各种路基的施工工作。本文对市政道路施工中软土路基的施工所使用到的技术和工艺进行了深入的研究和探讨,希望对在软土的基础上如何提高路面的稳定、提升路面稳定性方面有一定的积极作用。
钢背木护栏施工与质量控制
Authors: 曹 建宝
Published: April 2018

钢背木护栏相较于传统的纯钢波形梁护栏,其优势是显而易见的。因此在我国公路的建设过程中,钢背木护栏更受人们的青睐,使用它的频率也越来越高。本篇文章根据钢背木护栏的自身特点,对其施工技术和质量管理展开了全面的阐述和分析,希望能为施工人员及技术人员提供可借鉴的经验。
建筑工程造价预结算审核工作要点研究
Authors: 张 瑞
Published: April 2018

建筑工程造价预结算审核是以相关法规政策、工程定额、工程量清单计价规范、取费标准、设计图纸、实物工程量为依据,结合建设单位提交的工程竣工资料,对施工单位编制工程预结算进行全面造价审查的过程,为了充分发挥其作用,本文简述了建筑工程预结算审核工作要点, 对建筑工程造价预结算工作存在的主要问题及其方法与措施进行了探讨分析,旨在提高项目工程的经济效益。
电气自动化仪表的管理与维护探讨
Authors: 侯 欣欣
Published: April 2018

电气自动化是工业现代化的重要标志,是现代先进科学的核心技术。电气自动化的发展对社会科学技术的进步产生了深远的影响。
谈市政道路桥梁施工的几个要点控制
Authors: 周 业春
Published: April 2018

市政道路施工质量的好坏,关系到人民生活财产的安全大事。市政道路工程由于其特殊性,有许多不同于其它工程的特点,比如工期长,各种管线和地下设施同步施工,公用设施和交通设施同步建设等,这无疑加大了工程的艰巨性和困难性,应该从各个环节监管。
论述道路桥梁施工质量管理
Authors: 薛 雅文 , 侯 帅
Published: April 2018

近些年来,科技水平有了长足的发展,道路桥梁工程质量因此而有了很大的提升,但是,由于地址情况等多种因素的存在,使得道路桥梁施工难度加大,道路施工工作因此而受到了很大的影响。因此,我们应该总结施工中出现的质量问题,并且采用科学的措施进行防御,这样才能将桥梁工程的建设质量前面提升,本文结合施工管理经验,对道路桥施工质量进行了分析探讨,提出了自己的见解。
可再生资源利用技术在建筑给排水设计中的应用
Authors: 张 怡 , 杨 柄桥 , 李 德武
Published: April 2018

节能环保理念在建筑行业的推广,不断推进建筑给排水的节能设计,可再生资源利用技术在建筑给排水设计中的应用逐渐受到重视。故此,本文对可再生资源利用技术应用进行简要分析,具体探讨可再生资源利用技术在建筑给排水设计中的应用,对比非集中式太阳能热水系统与传统供热方式的经济效益。
Orta Asya Türk Toplumlarının Sosyo-Kültürel Yapısının Genel Bir Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ÇİÇEK Arif
Published: April 2018

Türk milleti,
tarih boyunca farklı coğrafyalarda hâkimiyet sürmüştür. Bu hâkimiyetini kendi
kültür dünyasından çıkardığı müesseseler vasıtasıyla sağlamıştır. Toplumlar,
sahip oldukları kültür potansiyeli sayesinde bir takım müesseseler ortaya
koyar. Türk toplumunun kültürü de her zaman her dönem de böyle müessesler
vücuda getirecek kadar zengindir. Türk milleti ortaya konan müesseselerle hem
varlığını devam ettirmiş hem de birliğini ve bütünlüğünü sağlamış ve diğer
toplumlara örnek olmuştur. Bu çalışmada orta Asya Türk toplumlarının genel
sosyo-kültürel yapısı tartışılacaktır.
Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Learning Object that Supports the Mathematics Learning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Munoz Roberto , Becerra Carlos , Noël René , Camblor Matías , Barcelos Thiago S. , Kreisel Sandra , Villarroel Rodolfo
Published: April 2018

Information technologies have been widely used for entertainment and learning purposes by children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Nonetheless, learning objects aiming at specific skills development in children with ASD require both a well bounded learning domain and a user-centered design process, considering skill levels of the users and the local geographical context and language.

“Proyect@ Matemáticas” is a multi-touch based app designed for developing pre-calculus and functional mathematical skills in children with ASD, according to the Chilean regulations of learning goals for children with special educational necessities. This paper presents the User-centered design process conducted in order to develop the learning object, which included the evaluation by 15 experts in special educational needs, testing by 10 ASD-diagnosed children with different functional levels, and a multidisciplinary development team that also included a graphic designer diagnosed with ASD of high functionality.

The development process yields to a validated learning object in terms of interactivity, design, engagement, and usability, from the point of view of the experts, and successful usage tests with ASD diagnosed children in terms of performance and achievement of learning outcomes. The application is currently available for download in the Google Play store for free, and currently has more than 15,000 downloads and an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 points.
Professores iniciantes de Matemática: um estudo sobre seu desenvolvimento profissional
Authors: Nascimento Francisco Jeovane Do , Castro Eliziane Rocha , Araújo Regiane Rodrigues , Lima Ivoneide Pinheiro de
Published: April 2018

O estudo discorre sobre o desenvolvimento profissional de professores de Matemática iniciantes, no qual se analisaram as implicações da formação inicial do professor de Matemática iniciante em seu processo de desenvolvimento profissional, mediante as experiências singulares vivenciadas no âmbito do PIBID. A metodologia utilizada foi o estudo de caso, cujos instrumentos de pesquisa foram a análise documental, observação e entrevista. Os resultados evidenciaram que as experiências singulares, vivenciadas no contexto do PIBID, propiciaram aos professores momentos de formação, constituição e aperfeiçoamento da aprendizagem da profissão, repercutindo em seu repertório de conhecimentos profissionais e na sua prática docente, além de se constituírem como subsídios na assunção docente.
Saberes populares e memórias de alunas brasiguaias da modalidade EJA de uma escola do campo: conexões com a Etnomatemática
Authors: Lauxen Adriana , Vinholi Junior Airton José
Published: April 2018

A trajetória de vida das alunas brasiguaias do campo possui marcas relevantes que podem contribuir, dependendo do processo pedagógico docente, para a promoção de ensino e aprendizagem, tendo em vista suas relações interculturais que convergem de forma propícia ao diálogo empírico e científico. Nesse sentido, a proposta central do artigo é trazer reflexões sobre as memórias baseadas em histórias de vida das mulheres brasiguaias da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) de uma Escola Estadual do Campo e as possíveis interfaces com a utilização matemática pedagógica desses conhecimentos em sala de aula. Propusemos questões de pesquisa que pudessem promover conexões entre a educação de jovens e adultos, a história de vida de alunas brasiguaias e a etnomatemática. Pretendemos, assim, dar início a uma reflexão sobre a fertilidade teórica e prática desse encontro temático.
As Suítes do Descobrimento do Brasil de Villa-Lobos e a trilha musical do filme de Humberto Mauro: bricolagem e sequencialidade na construção da narrativa audiovisual
Authors: Jacques Tatyana De Alencar
Published: April 2018

Neste artigo busco compreender os procedimentos de Villa-Lobos e Humberto Mauro na construção da trilha sonora do filme Descobrimento do Brasil (1937). Fundamentada na pesquisa em arquivos e na comparação entre a descrição deixada por Villa-Lobos, as partituras das Suítes e a música que está no filme, a hipótese aqui sustentada é de que, ao contrário da informação compartilhada nos meios musicais e intelectuais, as suítes intituladas Descobrimento do Brasil não foram compostas para o filme de Mauro. Defendo que as Suítes são obras posteriores, resultantes de um longo processo de retomada e reelaboração de temas e ideias, no qual reverbera o trabalho do compositor no filme. Em seguida, com o objetivo de compreender a poética constituinte do filme, a concepção e a criação de sua trilha são contextualizadas em um momento pouco posterior ao advento do cinema sonoro, quando códigos e poéticas audiovisuais estavam sendo amplamente discutidos e emergem diferentes possibilidades de construção de narrativas imagético-sonoras. Concluo que a música é empregada no filme, sobretudo, na constituição de sequências narrativas e aponto como o procedimento articulado por Mauro na construção da trilha do filme relaciona-se intimamente à própria dinâmica de bricolagem característica do processo de criação de Villa-Lobos.
Printed thermoplastic modular piece, P.T.M.P. = Piezas termoplásticas modulares, P.T.M.P.
Authors: Moyano Sanz Sandra , Valiente López Mercedes
Published: April 2018

This research tries to design a modular part suitable for construction, with new materials and manufacturing processes. Polymers and 3D printing are the key elements in the process. It is about implanting a new model of modular part that is able to replace the conventional brick. With this research, we want to make known the new construction processes derived from 3D printing and how we can improve the existing technology. The main objective is to design a modular part, using additive manufacturing systems and plastic materials. Then we are going to determine the physical characteristics that the pieces must have, and the geometric possibilities that the manufacturing process allows us, as well as the materials that the pieces will be made. These pieces will be subject to all the actual tests to ceramic pieces, according to the current standard. Additionally, we will analyze the results obtained and compare them with an expensive ceramic brick to assess the advantages obtained. Finally, we will determine some conclusions derived from these investigations, and propose new study proposals. With this research, we intend to demonstrate that, although conventional brick are basic elements of construction and fulfils its functions perfectly, it is time to adapt the new technologies to the constructive methods.ResumenEste estudio trata de diseñar una pieza modular apropiada para la construcción mediante nuevos procesos de producción y nuevos materiales. Los polímeros y la impresión 3D son los elementos clave del proceso. Además, se estudia implantar un nuevo modelo de pieza modular que sea capaz de sustituir al ladrillo convencional. Con esta investigación queremos divulgar los nuevos procesos asociados a la impresión 3D y como podemos mejorar la tecnología existente. El objetivo principal es diseñar una pieza modular, usando sistemas de fabricación aditiva y materiales plásticos. Posteriormente vamos a determinar las características físicas que deben tener las piezas y las posibilidades en cuanto a la geometría que el proceso de producción nos permite, además de los materiales que compondrán las piezas. Estas piezas serán sujeto de todos los test estándar aplicables a las piezas cerámicas. Adicionalmente, analizaremos los resultados obtenidos y los compararemos con piezas de ladrillo de alta calidad para asegurarnos de las posibles ventajas obtenidas. Finalmente, haremos algunas conclusiones derivadas del estudio, y se harán propuestas para nuevas vías de estudio. Con la investigación tenemos la intención de demostrar que aunque los ladrillos convencionales son elementos constructivos básicos, que cumplen su función perfectamente, es momento de adaptar las nuevas tecnologías a los métodos constructivos.
The expert with the justice = El perito con la justicia
Authors: Gil Carrillo Francisco , Hortelano Anguita Miguel Angel , Caldentey Gallardo Eduardo
Published: April 2018

The expert evidence is a transmission of information that the expert makes to the judge or to a third party, in the form of an opinion so that he can assess facts or relevant circumstances in a given process. It is regulated in the LEC [1] (January 7, 2000) in articles 335 and 352. Thus the expert is configured as that person who has specific knowledge of which the court lacks and that are necessary for a proper evaluation of the process. The expert is a subject that by definition must be extraneous to the process and to the facts [2] The expert must not possess legal knowledge but if he knows the protocol that is used in judiciary proceedings in which he intervenes, in addition to have the knowledge, at least of the specialty that proves with his title and that are accurate in the test. The expert must be aware of the importance of his work in the judicial process and the value of his evidence, which can unbalance the balance of justice, with the damages and benefits inherent in the respective parties.ResumenLa prueba pericial es una transmisión de información que los perito realizan al juez o a un tercero, en forma de dictamen para que pueda valorar hechos o circunstancias relevantes en un determinado proceso. Se encuentra regulada en la LEC [1] (7 enero de 2000) en sus artículos 335 y 352. Así el perito se configura como aquella persona que dispone de conocimientos específicos de los que el tribunal carece y que resultan necesarios para una correcta evaluación del proceso. El perito es un sujeto que por definición previa debe ser ajeno al proceso y a los hechos [2]. El perito no debe de poseer conocimientos jurídicos, pero si conocer el protocolo que se utiliza en los procedimientos judiciales en los que interviene, además de tener conocimientos, al menos de la especialidad que acredite con su título y que sean precisos en la prueba [2]. El perito ha de ser consciente de la trascendencia que tiene su trabajo en el proceso judicial y el valor de su prueba, que puede desequilibrar la balanza de la justicia, con lo perjuicios y beneficios inherentes a las respetivas partes.