bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Supported Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavior Treatment for Adults with Severe Depressive Symptoms: A Secondary Analysis
Authors: Richards Derek , Duffy Daniel , Burke John , Anderson Melissa , Connell Sarah , Timulak Ladislav
Published: August 2018

Background

Depression is a highly prevalent mental health issue that exacts significant economic, societal, personal, and interpersonal costs. Innovative internet-delivered interventions have been designed to increase accessibility to and cost-effectiveness of treatments. These treatments have mainly targeted mild to moderate levels of depression. The increased risk associated with severe depression, particularly of suicidal ideation often results in this population being excluded from research studies. As a result, the effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) in more severely depressed cohorts is less researched.

Objective

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of iCBT on symptoms of severe depression, comorbid symptoms of anxiety, and levels of work and social functioning.

Methods

Retrospective consent was provided by participants with elevated scores (>28 severe depression symptoms) on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) who accessed an iCBT intervention (Space from Depression) with support for up to 8 weeks. Data were collected at baseline, posttreatment, and 3-month follow-up on the primary outcome (BDI-II), and secondary outcomes (the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and the Work and Social Adjustment Scale).

Results

A significant change was observed on all measures between pre- and postmeasurement and maintained at 3-month follow-up. Clinical improvement was observed for participants on the BDI-II from pre- to postmeasurement, and suicidal ideation also reduced from pre- to postmeasurement.

Conclusions

Users of Space from Depression with symptoms of severe depression were found to have decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety and increased levels of work and social functioning. The intervention also demonstrated its potential to decrease suicidal ideation. Further investigation is required to determine why some individuals improve, and others do not. iCBT may have the potential to be used as an adjunct treatment for severe depression symptoms, but participants may require further treatment if they receive iCBT as a standalone intervention. Although promising, further research incorporating control groups is needed to support the utility of Space from Depression for use in or as an adjunct to treatment for severe depression.
ADSORPSI AIR DARI CAMPURAN UAP ETANOL-AIR DENGAN ZEOLIT SINTETIS 4A DALAM PACKED BED DALAM RANGKA PRODUKSI FUEL GRADE ETHANOL
Authors: Handrian Handrian , Sediawan Wahyudi Budi , Mindaryani Aswati
Published: August 2018

Ethanol can be used as fuel if it has a purity of 99.5%, while ethanol distillation will stop at its azeotrop point, ie at 95.6%. Adsorption of molecular sieve is one of the methods to obtain ethanol with level above the azeotropic point. Adsorbent that serves as molecular sieve is synthetic zeolite 4A. The adsorbent has a pore diameter of 3.9 Ǻ, then water and ethanol each has a molecular diameter of 2.75 Ǻ and 4.4 Ǻ. Hence the adsorbent is selective against the ethanol-water mixture. The purpose of this research is to obtain ethanol above its azeotropic point and to study the relationship between the influence of flow rate (Vz) and temperature (T) to changes in the number of mass transfer coefficient (kc), radial diffusivity (Der) and henry constants (H') which can be used as parameters in the design of adsorption tools on a commercial scale.This experiment was conducting by weighing zeolite 4A as much as 100 grams, then compiled and measured the height on packed bed column adsorbent. The heating regulator is switched on and set to a constant temperature of 80, 85, 90, 95 and 1000C. Ethanol 95.61% with 250 ml volume is put into three-neck flask, then heat to evaporate. Turn on the cooling back and adjust the amount of formed vapor rate by adjusting the faucet opening and the degree of voltage in the heating mantle. The magnitude of the vapor flow rate is set at 2, 4 and 6 liters / minute. The products is accomodated and samples were taken every minute to analyze the ethanol content.This adsorption process gives the highest yield of ethanol with 99.40% content. The steam flow rate of 2 lpm and the temperature of 800C is the optimum combination in this research because much of the water vapor adsorbed on the 4A zeolite grain is 7.93 grams. The numerical calculation provides the result that the value of Der in this experiment is 1.59.10-3 cm2 / men, and the relation of kc are the function of reynolds and H'  the function of temperature are as follows: kc = 7,95.10^-3.(Re)^0,1639 and H' = 4,47.10^-3.exp(2565,26/T)
Kinetika Adsorpsi Nikel (II) dalam Larutan Aqueous dengan Karbon Aktif Arang Tempurung Kelapa
Authors: Adiningtyas Ardelita , Mulyono Panut
Published: August 2018

The adsorption kinetics of nickel (II) in aqueous solution with activated carbon from coconut shell was studied by measuring the nickel concentration in the solution (C) as a function of time (t). The parameters studied in this study were adsorption temperature (T), particle diameter of activated carbon (d), and mass ratio of activated carbon to aqueous solution (r). It was found that the adsorption rate increased with the increase of the adsorption temperature and the mass ratio of activated carbon to aqueous solution. On the contrary, it was found that the rate of adsorption decreased with increasing the particle diameter of the activated carbon. Keywords: adsorption kinetic, nickel (II), activated carbon, coconut shell Kinetika adsorpsi larutan nikel (II) dalam air dengan karbon aktif tempurung kelapa dianalisis dengan mengukur konsentrasi nikel pada larutan sebagai fungsi waktu. Parameter yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah suhu adsorpsi (T), diameter partikel karbon aktif tempurung kelapa (d), dan rasio massa karbon aktif tempurung kelapa dengan larutan nikel (II) dalam air (r). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa laju adsorpsi meningkat dengan bertambahnya suhu adsorpsi dan rasio massa karbon aktif tempurung kelapa dengan larutan. Sedangkan, laju adsorpsi menurun dengan bertambahnya ukuran diameter partikel karbon aktif tempurung kelapa. Kata kunci: kinetika adsorpsi, nikel (II), karbon aktif, tempurung kelapa
Karakteristik Bio-Briket Berbahan Baku Batu Bara dan Batang/Ampas Tebu terhadap Kualitas dan Laju Pembakaran
Authors: Nurhalim Nurhalim , Cahyono Rochim Bakti , Hidayat Muslikhin
Published: August 2018

Indonesia memiliki sumber energi fosil yang sangat besar seperti batu bara. Hampir seluruh pembangkit listrik dan industri di Indonesia menggunakan menggunakan batu bara sebagai bahan bakar. Batu bara memiliki limbah berupa fly ash, bottom ash, gas beracun dan sisa batu bara yang tidak terpakai. Limbah batu bara tidak terpakai banyak terdapat di pertambangan yang masih beroperasi, sisa lahan pertambangan, laboratorium, dan pembangkit listrik, sehingga perlu penanganan yang tepat seperti pembuatan briket bio-batu bara. Pada pembuatan briket bio-batu bara ini, batu bara diproses menggunakan metode pirolisis dan tanpa pirolisis dengan skala laboratorium. Proses pirolisis menggunakan suhu 400 oC selama 2 jam. Berat sampel briket sebesar 99,87 g dibakar pada suhu pembakaran 400 oC dengan menggunakan udara ruang didalam furnace. Sebelum proses pembriketan, batu bara yang telah mengalami proses pirolisis dan tanpa pirolisis dicampur dengan limbah biomassa ampas dan batang tebu. Variabel penelitian menggunakan 50 g limbah batu bara, 30 g biomassa batang tebu dan 10 g ampas tebu. Briket bio-batu bara menggunakan perekat tepung kanji dan tanah liat dengan berat masing–masing 5 g. Sedangkan untuk tingkat kelembutan setiap bahan briket adalah 50 mesh dengan kuat tekan 50 kg/cm2. Hasil analisis proksimat briket bio-batu bara PP (50 g) mengandung kadar air sebesar 4,17%, zat terbang 18,39%, kadar abu 25,56%, nilai kalori sebesar 5157,87 kal/g. Briket bio-batu bara dengan pirolisis (50 g) mengalami penurunan massa sebanyak 30 g selama 30 menit, laju pembakaran mencapai kecepatan maksimum 1,93 g/s dan asap hilang pada menit ke-24. Batu bara dengan proses pirolisis dapat menurunkan asap dan penambahan biomassa dapat menaikkan nilai kalori briket bio-batu bara.                                                                                               Kata kunci: batu bara, batang tebu sisa pembakaran, ampas tebu
Perceived Roles of Teachers of Agricultural Science in the Implementation of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Measures in Secondary Schools of Botswana
Authors: S. Letlamoreng , K. Hulela
Published: August 2018

The study is to determine the roles played by teachers of agriculture in senior secondary schools in the fight against the spread of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). This was a descriptive research which used a simple random sampling technique to select 127 out of 191 Agricultural Science teachers in senior secondary schools. A questionnaire was mailed to gather data. A factor analysis was conducted for data reduction and clustering the underlying constructs in the variables that measured the effectiveness of the strategies in schools. The study found that the roles perceived to be highly played by agricultural educators included direct counselling and guiding the children that are going to school (Mean = 2.67; Standard deviation = 0.74) and discussing and teaching (Mean = 2.63; SD = 0.73) HIV/AIDS. There was a positive relationship between the three underlying factors and selected demographic characteristics of respondents, like gender and level of education.
Global Positioning System/Geographic Information System Environment for Engineering Infrastructure Facility Monitoring
Authors: Bahramova Gunel F. , Aliyeva Bahar N. , Rahimov Namig , Rustamov Rustam B.
Published: August 2018

Oil and gas companies need to ensure continuous operation of critical equipment, no matter how remote. This means knowing exactly where your fleets and equipment are, how they are performing and identifying problems as they occur.

There are number of existing security systems developed to protect linear systems like oil pipelines for transportation of oil and gas products from the first point of development up to collection stations. In the current stage is the gap of the oil and gas pipeline systems security purposes of use of space technology advances. This paper dedicated to the subject of linear pipeline monitoring with use of global positioning system for observation of changes of land in the areas actively functioning of natural disaster factor (Babatunde, Chris, Rupert, & Phil, 2015).
Kashmir from Barriers of Discomfort to Hope: A Case of Hurriyat Conference
Authors: Ganaie Nasir Ahmad
Published: August 2018

The State of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed turmoil, political instability, social unrest, and discomfort not only during the independence movement but also after the signing of instrument of accession with the Union of India. It has also suffered a lot from the outcomes of some minor incidents during the contemporary period. There are divided and dynamic opinions that have emerged in the state for these underlying crises. The prime civil servants and most prestigious political leaders of the state attribute this development entirely to the state of retardation, whereas others transmit it to the shortage of the government policy to resolve the political aspirations of entities of this geographical area. It might even be a hot discussion whether or not peace emerges from development. There is no denial in the actual incontrovertible fact that the State of Jammu and Kashmir and its geographical area is blessed and bestowed with substantial human and natural resources. However, at an identical span, it is littered with lots of disturbances and lower development than other states which are economically less productive and insufficient in agricultural production. This study endeavors to explore those factors which have made the state handicapped and dependent teeming with disturbances.
Regional Challenges in Implementation of European Convention on Human Rights: Lithuanian Perspective
Authors: Žalimas Dainius
Published: August 2018

The European region encompasses countries with a different historical past, consequently, entailing a variety of political, legal, and cultural traditions. Despite the general commitment to the same principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms under the European Convention on Human Rights, the actual situation is marked by disputes and different approaches towards the assumed obligations occurring on both the political and constitutional level. The article addresses two main types of challenges concerning the implementation of the Convention on the level covering both the inter partes and erga omnes effects of the judgments adopted in Strasbourg. The first is the rise of political populism that is usually directed against the European standards of human rights. The second is the insufficient observance of the principle of subsidiarity by the European Court of Human Rights in some cases sensitive to the core elements of national identity of certain states, in particular those from the Central Europe. The lack of understanding of particularities of those states who share the legacy of double totalitarianism can reduce the legitimacy of the ECtHR judgments within those societies and, by the same token, strengthen the anti-European populist ideas. The article deals with the issue how constitutional courts can respond to those challenges and contribute to the implementation of the ECtHR judgments. It provides the example of the Lithuanian Constitutional Court in deciding the landmark cases relevant to the Convention law. From that example one can see that openness and determination to follow the European standards, even though the Constitution provides for its superiority over the Convention law, are the best means to harmonise two legal orders from the national perspective. The article also argues that the application of the European consensus criterion by the ECtHR should be based on a clear methodology and the subsidiary nature of the Convention mechanism should be retained. The proper respect to national, in particular constitutional, jurisdiction without compromising the Convention values is also required in increasing the legitimacy and implementation of the ECtHR judgments.
Ownership Acquired in Good Faith
Authors: Rozenfelds Jānis
Published: August 2018

Acquisition of property in good faith is recognized by Latvian law through numerous exceptions from the principle of causation. The law does not provide a clear-cut regulation. Case law has experienced several stages where the same law is applied differently in similar situations, and this has made the outcome of court rulings unpredictable. Attempts to solve the problem by amending existing law so far have been unsuccessful.
Excerpts from History of the Chair of Ecclesiastic Law at Dorpat (Yuriev) University in Late 19th – Early 20th Centuries
Authors: Dorskaia Aleksandra А.
Published: August 2018

The article defines the modalities of ecclesiastic law studies, the course that was introduced in 1835 at legal departments of Russian universities, including that of the University of Dorpat (Yuriev). The example of the Chair of Ecclesiastic Law showcases the special status of the University of Dorpat (Yuriev), which was not subject to university charters of 1804, 1835, 1863 and 1884. The major tracks of religious policy in the Baltic region and the real religious landscape that had an impact on education are studied in the context of the work of M. E. Krasnozhen, a professor at the Chair of Ecclesiastic Law.
Samesame but different? Consumer Sales Contracts and Burden of Proof Regarding the Damage in EU Member States
Authors: Schewe Christoph
Published: August 2018

The EU internal market brings companies the possibility to offer goods and services on a market of 28 member states without facing considerable additional costs. Correspondingly, consumers benefit from enhanced competition, which leads to a broader variety of goods, higher quality and lower prices. Against this backdrop, it was also necessary to adjust or harmonize the legal regimes regarding the obligations of producers/companies and the rights of consumers, to avoid different standards in different places in the internal market. One of the instruments aiming at the harmonization of consumer rights was the Consumer Rights Directive 1999/44/EC. However, directives frequently bring along the question, whether the application in 28 member states succeeds to achieve the same standards regarding the aims and legal content of the directive. In 2015, this aspect became subject of a dispute in the Netherlands, making it necessary to request clarification by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the reach of Art. 5(3) of Directive 1999/44/EC and thus implicitly comment on the application of this provision in the EU member states. The decision regards a provision shifting the burden of proof in favour of the consumer. The article presents this CJEU-decision and, with a view to a relevant recent decision of the German Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) compares the current legal situations in Germany and Latvia.
Requirements to be Set for Voters’ Legislative Initiatives in the Republic of Latvia: Legal Regulation, Practice, and Recent Findings of Judicature
Authors: Kārkliņa Annija
Published: August 2018

The article is dedicated to legal regulation of the practice of voters’ legislative initiative in Latvia. The article examines changes to the regulation on this right of a totality of citizens and implementation thereof after 2010, when significant amendments were introduced to “Law on National Referendums, Initiation of Laws and European Citizens’ Initiative”. The article will provide an analysis of the practice of the Central Election Commission in deciding on registration of draft laws and draft amendments to the Satversme, submitted by voters. Since both the Satversme and the law provides that a draft law submitted by voters must be fully elaborated, the article examines criteria of assessment leading to the answer, whether the draft law should be recognised as being fully elaborated in its content and form. A special procedure has been established for appealing against decisions by the Central Election Commission, envisaging appeal against these decisions to the Supreme Court, therefore also the findings by the Supreme Court with respect to procedure for exercising the voters’ right to legislative initiative will be analysed. Some aspects in the regulation on voters’ legislative initiatives have been controversial, therefore the Supreme Court and members of the Saeima have submitted applications to the Constitutional Court, request examination of compatibility of regulation established in law with the Satversme, therefore the article will provide also an insight into the judicature of the Constitutional Court on issues of voters’ legislative initiatives.
Multilevel Shared Management for Policy Design and Problem Solving. Case of an Idle Group – Released from Estonian Prisons
Authors: Stewart Tuuli , Leps Ando
Published: August 2018

The focus of the paper is on the application of the subordinates involving governance (SIG) model and its design in a certain context through problem identification method. The proposed social involvement model is combining shared governance with independent actors and traditionally subjected (subordinate) parties as counterparts. As an example of the policy design mechanics, the case of socialization of returners from prison is chosen to build a model: an opportunity and preparedness in finding legal engagement for the (re)entry into society are the key components that may tackle high recidivism rate in the region. Seemingly, the current system already has a shared governance model in use, government working with NGOs and with the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund. This cooperation however has resulted with no substantial results from the perspective of rehabilitation and (re)socialization – Estonia remains one of the high incarceration and recidivism areas in Europe. The paper argues that current target in data collection (knowledge formation) and in preparation for (re)integration is set following institutional interests instead of systemic logic with a focus on results. The search for better solutions must therefore continue.
Severe Autoimmune LMWH-Induced Thrombocytopenia Presenting with Aortic Thromboses, Adrenal Hemorrhage and Pulmonary Embolism: Response to High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin
Authors: Nero Joshua , Araneta Patricia , Warkentin Theodore E , Moodley Otto
Published: August 2018

The occurrence of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in the setting of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) exposure is uncommon, with incidence reported at around 0.2%. Delayed-onset (autoimmune) HIT in the setting of LMWH use is rarer, with only two other case reports in the literature.

An 83-year old man was admitted to hospital for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, receiving low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH, tinzaparin) while in hospital for prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis (DVT). One day after discharge, he presented to the emergency department with acute chest pain and dyspnea. Computed tomography revealed bilateral pulmonary embolism, multiple abdominal aortic thromboses, and unilateral adrenal hemorrhage, and he was given a bolus of intravenous unfractionated heparin (UFH) in the emergency department. His platelet count (prior to UFH bolus) was found to be markedly reduced (39 × 109/L) from normal values two days prior. We suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) to have caused the thrombocytopenia and thromboses (arterial and venous), and thus anticoagulation therapy was changed from heparin to argatroban. His HIT assay was strongly positive, including features of autoimmune reactivity (serum-induced platelet activation in the absence of heparin). HIT developing after exposure to tinzaparin is relatively rare, and use of a scoring system helped to facilitate an early diagnosis. Additionally, this case demonstrates heparin-independent platelet activation, a marker for autoimmune HIT (aHIT). 

The patient's serum tested strongly positive for IgG-specific anti-PF4/heparin EIA and serotonin release assay. The presence of these antibodies would also explain the further decline in his platelet count to 10 x 109/L after he received a bolus dose of heparin at the beginning of his second hospitalization. This case highlights the third reported case of delayed-onset HIT in the setting of LMWH, and the rapid response to high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin.
Cytomegalovirus Primary Infection in an Immunocompetent Female with Mononucleosis Features: A Review of Mononucleosis-Like Syndromes
Authors: Sarma Shohinee , Little Derek Henry Wallace , Ali Tooba , Jones Emily , Haider Shariq
Published: August 2018

Background
The clinical triad of fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy was first described in 1889 as “glandular fever” and later defined as infectious mononucleosis. We present a case report and review of mononucleosis-like syndromes in an immunocompetent patient. The review of common etiologies includes Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Toxoplasmosis gondii.
Case Vignette
A 37-year- old, immunocompetent female presented with a three-week history of fever, pharyngitis, fatigue, night sweats, and abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed hepatosplenomegaly, but no lymphadenopathy, rashes, or tender joints. Investigations showed lymphocytosis and a normal peripheral smear. A Hematology consultation excluded hematologic malignancy. Her CD4/CD8 ratio was 0.2 in keeping with a viral infection, but EBV monospot test was negative. Serology for hepatitis B and C were negative. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing was not done in the absence of risk factors. Quantitative PCR for CMV was positive with a value of 965.25 units/mL. The patient was diagnosed with CMV viremia and treated with a two-week course of valganciclovir with resolution of symptoms. A two-month follow-up revealed a normal complete blood count and resolving hepatosplenomegaly.
Conclusions
In immunocompetent patients presenting with symptoms of mononucleosis, the differential diagnosis should include EBV, CMV, HHV-6, acute HIV and Toxoplasmosis gondii. CMV commonly affects young patients and is less associated with tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy. HHV-6 can present with headaches, encephalitis, and abdominal pain. Consideration of acute HIV mononucleosis should prompt early serologic testing. Toxoplasmosis is often associated with undercooked food or cat excrement, requiring anti-IgM antibody testing to distinguish from EBV. Although EBV infectious mononucleosis may be suspected, the general practitioner should consider a complete review of other infectious etiologies.
Patients' Satisfaction with Anticoagulant Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Dault Roxanne , Blais Lucie , Vanasse Alain , Farand Paul , Perrault Sylvie , Letemplier Geneviève , Beauchesne Marie-France
Published: August 2018

Background: Data on treatment expectation and perception towards vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) for the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are sparse.Methods: Prospective observational study including subjects admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of VTE and a prescription of VKA, DOAC, or a LMWH. Treatment expectations, convenience and satisfaction were assessed using the Perception of anticoagulant treatment questionnaire (PACT-Q) at baseline and at three months.Results: A total of 140 patients were included. Treatment expectations regarding ease of use and the ability to self-manage anticoagulation therapy were higher in patients on DOACs. However, overall treatment satisfaction scores were similar at three months between the groups.Conclusion: Patients with VTE who are prescribed an anticoagulant have different expectations at baseline, but appear to have similar treatment satisfaction regardless of the type of anticoagulant prescribed.
The Slavic south in time and space
Authors: Topolińska Zuzanna
Published: August 2018

The author discusses some social/ethnological characteristics of the Slavic
South as opposed to the Slavic North: 1. the influence of the multicultural
and multilingual environment on the direction, scope and pace of
grammaticalization processes, 2. the character, phases and results of the
first Slavic standardization with the church, and not the state, as the
controlling power, 3. the influence of the absence of state administration
based on the local language and local customs on the growth of local
patriotism and the emergence of the so-called ?little motherlands,? 4. a
late standardization of national languages and, in consequence, an
accelerated development of the local variants of the ?science of language?
and its reflection on all levels of education.
The metalanguage of a lexicographic definition in the descriptive dictionary (based on the dictionaries of the Serbian language)
Authors: Ristic Stana , Lazic-Konjik Ivana , Ivanovic Nenad
Published: August 2018

In this paper we present the continuous hierarchical ordering of the first
part of the definition of lexemes from the thematic group ?buildings? by
analyzing the vertical organization of superordination of concepts in the
lexicographical definition. We demonstrate that the vertical sequence mounts
from a higher level of conceptual categorization, ?localizer,? in the form
of complex and simple primitives (PLACE > SPACE [WHERE], SPACE > EXPANSE
[SOMETHING THAT IS (BOUNDLESSLY) SPREADING IN EVERY DIRECTION]) and
descends toward a lower hyperonimic level of ?buildings?. The suggested
model links meanings systematically, on a micro-level of meaning within the
polysemic structure, and on a macrolevel of meanings of lexemes belonging to
a thematic group/class, which is significant for the descriptive lexicography and for the modeling of semantic description in the electronic
dictionary of the contemporary Serbian language. Such description could
facilitate the cross-referencing of lexemes and advanced search, which is
essential both for linguists and dictionary users.
A typology of lexical semantic relations between nominal lexemes of Slavic origin with identical roots in Serbian and Bulgarian (a comparative approach)
Authors: Aleksic Mariana
Published: August 2018

This paper discusses the semantic relations between common nouns of Slavic
origin in contemporary Serbian and Bulgarian, as well as their
phonological and prosodic adaptations and integrations in the respective
lexical systems. The emphasis is laid on a wide scope of convergence or
divergence in the semantics of formally similar nominal lexemes, ranging
from formal-stylistic equivalence to semantic exclusivity. This research
presents the methodological procedure for a comparative semantic analysis of
common noun lexemes of Slavic origin in genetically related (Slavic)
languages.
On the u + genitive preposition-case form in a (north)west Serbian dialect
Authors: Radovanovic Dragana
Published: August 2018

Drawing on the materials that treat dialects collected in the region of
Valjevo Podgorina, the author of the paper considers the presence of the u +
genitive form that is regularly used in this area to express possession and
spatiality. The use of this and the competing forms in three speech areas of
Podgorina provides the grounds for linguo-geographic analysis, not only with
relation to these speech areas, but also within a wider (north)west Serbian
region and over the regional boundaries. In addition, the analysis shows that
the situation in Serbian dialects represents a fragmented continuation of a
number of elements rooted in the historical background.
Wetting and interfacial reactions: Experimental study of the Sb-Sn-X (X = Cu, Ni) systems
Authors: Novakovic R.M. , Delsante S. , Borzone G.
Published: August 2018

Experimental studies of the Cu-Sb-Sn and Ni-Sb-Sn systems have been carried out by the wetting tests, followed by the analysis of the microstructural evolution occurring at the interface between the liquid alloy and solid substrate. The wetting experiments on the Sb30Sn70 / (Cu, Ni) and Sb38.4Sn61.6 / (Cu, Ni) systems have been performed by using a sessile drop apparatus. The wetting behaviour of the two alloys in contact with Cu-substrate differs from that observed in the case of Ni-substrate. The Sb-Sn alloy / substrate interface was characterised by SEM-EDS analyses. For each system, the solidliquid interactions and the phases formed at the interface were studied with the help of the corresponding phase diagrams.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Authors: Bjelica Artur , Vucaj-Cirilovic Viktorija , Tomasevic-Todorovic Snezana , Filipovic Karmela
Published: August 2018

Introduction. Postmenopausal women are at a great risk for osteoporosis and
bone fractures. Pathophysiology of osteoporosis. The two main factors
causing osteoporosis are aging and loss of the gonadal function.
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is primarily the consequence of estrogen
deficiency, whereas senile osteoporosis is related to the natural aging
process. Risk factors for the onset of osteoporosis. Risk factors include:
age of 50 years and over. female gender. Caucasian race, genetic
predisposition, short stature, under?nourishment, physical inactivity,
amenorrhea, late menarche, early menopause, estrogen and androgen
deficiency, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, calcium deficiency in
the diet, use of some drugs. Osteoporosis complications. Osteoporosis is the
main cause of bone fractures in older population. Biochemical indicators of
bone metabolism. A great number of bone formation and resorption markers are
listed. Diagnostics. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements of the
hip and spine are a worldwide standard in diagnosing osteoporosis. Dual
X-ray laser heel measurement is an alternative to dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry. Quantitative computed tomography measures thin layers by
cross-sectional scans. Quantitative ultrasonography is a good method, but
the measurements are not as precise as by other imaging techniques. Drug
treatment of osteoporosis. Modern treatment of osteoporosis includes
application of bisphosphonates, selective estrogen-receptor modulators,
calcium preparations, vitamin D, monoclonal antibodies, hormonal therapy,
estrogens, and phytoestrogens. Prevention. Lifestyle changes and
non-pharmacological measures are most important for healthy bones. Physical
activity, nutrition rich in calcium and vitamin D, avoidance of smoking and
alcohol consumption are of crucial importance for people of all ages.
especially for the older ones.
Editorial
Authors: Saito Fumikazu , Beltran Maria Helena Roxo
Published: August 2018

Editorial
O Efeito Faraday e a matéria
Authors: Dos Reis João B. A. , Silva Fernando Rodrigues , Vieira Wellington Silva
Published: August 2018

ResumoEsta pesquisa relata estudos sobre os aspectos históricos do eletromagnetismo em parceria com alunos dos cursos de Engenharia do Centro Universitário de Caratinga, Projeto Ciências Integrada, nas disciplinas de Física e Química, dada a ênfase na relevância da metodologia experimental de Michael Faraday de 1845 a 1850. Priorizou-se a leitura dos textos originais de Faraday e de seus comentadores referentes ao contexto em artigos em português, proporcionando a confecção de textos didáticos de divulgação científica. Os resultados foram motivo de seminários interdisciplinares versando sobre a aplicabilidade da ciência no contorno histórico da época, visando contribuir com textos de abordagens interdisciplinares. Palavras-chave: Divulgação Científica; Interdisciplinaridade; Ensino de Física; História da Ciência e Ensino.AbstractThis research reports studies on the historical aspects of electromagnetism held in partnership with the engineering undergraduate students of the Centro Universitário de Caratinga, who are part of the Integrated Sciences Project, which is part of the disciplines of Physics and Chemistry, and which give the emphasis on the relevance of the experimental methodology of Michael Faraday from 1845 to 1850. The original texts of Faraday and his commentators concerning the context in Portuguese articles were prioritized, providing the preparation of didactic texts for scientific dissemination. The results of that led to evolve some interdisciplinary seminars on the applicability of science in the historical context of that time, in order to contribute with texts of interdisciplinary approaches.Keywords: Scientific Divulgation; Interdisciplinarity; Physics Teaching; History of Science and Teaching
INGLÊS PARA TECNOLOGIA DE INFORMAÇÃO: UM CURSO FIC EM UM CAMPUS DO INSTITUTO FEDERAL DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Authors: Oliveira Ailson Costa de , Cooper Jennifer Sarah
Published: August 2018

Esta pesquisa, de natureza qualiquantitativa, trata de uma ação pedagógica de estratégias de leitura na base de Inglês para Fins Específicos (IFE) (Hutchinson e Waters, 1991; Dudley-Evans e St John, 1998; Ramos, 2005), na área de informática, no contexto de Ensino Básico Técnico e Tecnológico em um campus do Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Objetiva-se identificar e quantificar marcas linguísticas utilizando instrumentos e categorias baseados no aparato teórico da Linguística Sistêmico Funcional (Halliday e Mathiessen, 2014), mais especificamente, fazendo-se uma Análise do Discurso por meio das ferramentas semântico-discursivas do Sistema de Avaliatividade elaboradas por Martin e Rose (2007) e Martin e White (2005). Observamos como os alunos caracterizam, nas escolhas lexicogramaticais, suas percepções da ação pedagógica, através das categorias Apreciação e Julgamento, componentes do Subsistema de Atitude no Sistema de Avaliatividade, levando-se em consideração os tipos reação, composição e valoração.
SOS Ciudades Iquitos 2011: a cidade e as águas | SOS Ciudades Iquitos 2011: the city and water | SOS Ciudades Iquitos 2011: la ciudad y las aguas
Authors: Gonçalves Fábio Mariz
Published: August 2018

Os professores Marcelo Vila e Pablo Ferreiro, da Universidad de Buenos Aires, promovem anualmente, desde 2002, workshops sobre temas e cidades específicas sob o nome de “Programa SOS Ciudades”.
Discutindo a lógica da autoprodução de moradias
Authors: Nogueira Priscilla
Published: August 2018

O artigo apresenta a dinâmica da autoprodução de moradias, típicas de bairros periféricos de grandes metrópoles. Nessas áreas, vive uma variada e complexa classe média, fruto de sensíveis mudanças em curso na economia brasileira. Apesar de sempre terem construído e reformado suas moradias com poucos recursos, os autoprodutores são excluídos da construção formal e do contexto social para o qual arquitetos usualmente trabalham. Sem dinheiro vivo, mas com crédito aprovado, adquirem mais bens de consumo do que antes, mas continuam à margem das melhores oportunidades de educação e serviços e têm pouco ou nenhum conhecimento construtivo. Tradicionalmente, arquitetos são autores e edifícios são produtos acabados, uma lógica que não condiz com as necessidades dos autoprodutores. O trabalho dos Arquitetos da Família, desenvolvido em Belo Horizonte, entre 2008 e 2010, demonstrou que é possível aproximar arquitetos de autoprodutores populares. Ao mesmo tempo, apesar de ter avançado em relação à prática usual, a experiência revelou que o processo construtivo permaneceu dividido entre projeto, construção e uso. Os trabalhadores manuais permaneceram à margem do processo, apenas obedecendo a decisões prévias. Continuam operando como se estivessem em canteiros formais, cujo objetivo é o lucro, em situações onde o objetivo é o uso. Este artigo discute e questiona se é possível imaginar esquemas de trabalho que de fato integrem arquitetos, usuários e trabalhadores da construção na autoprodução de moradias.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Autoprodução de moradias. Bairros periféricos. Lucro. Trabalhadores manuais. Uso.
Efficacy of application of an alcohol-based antiseptic hand rub or a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub for immediate reduction of the bacterial population on the skin of dogs
Authors: Maxwell Elizabeth A. , Bennett R. Avery , Mitchell Mark A.
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of application of an alcohol-based antiseptic (80% ethyl alcohol) hand rub (ABAHR) with that of a 2% chlorhexidine gluconate scrub (CGS2) for immediate reduction of the bacterial population on the skin of dogs.

ANIMALS 50 client-owned dogs with no evidence of skin disease.

PROCEDURES On each dog, 2 areas of hair on the ventral aspect of the abdomen were clipped with a No. 40 blade and cleared of debris. A direct contact plate holding tryptic soy agar with polysorbate 80 and lecithin was gently pressed (for 2 seconds) on each skin site (preapplication sample). The CGS2 and ABAHR were each aseptically applied to 1 skin site on each dog. A direct contact plate was subsequently applied to each site in a similar manner (postapplication sample). All plates were cultured, and bacterial isolates were identified and quantified by the number of CFUs per plate.

RESULTS Application of the CGS2 and ABAHR significantly decreased skin bacterial colony counts, compared with findings for preapplication samples. The number of CFUs per plate or postapplication percentage reduction in CFUs per plate did not differ between treatments. There were no adverse skin reactions associated with either application.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that applications of ABAHR and CGS2 were equally effective at immediately reducing the bacterial population on the skin of dogs, and there was no significant difference in percentage reduction in colony counts between the 2 applications.
Effects of the peripherally acting α2-adrenoceptor antagonist MK-467 on cardiopulmonary function in sheep sedated by intramuscular administration of medetomidine and ketamine and reversed by intramuscular administration of atipamezole
Authors: Adam Magdy , Raekallio Marja R. , Salla Kati M. , Honkavaara Juhana M. , Männikkö Sofia , Scheinin Mika , Kajula Marena , Mölsä Sari H. , Vainio Outi M.
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE To evaluate effects of the peripherally acting α2-adrenoceptor antagonist MK-467 on cardiopulmonary function in sheep sedated with medetomidine and ketamine.

ANIMALS 9 healthy adult female sheep.

PROCEDURES Each animal received an IM injection of a combination of medetomidine (30 μg/kg) and ketamine (1 mg/kg; Med-Ket) alone and Med-Ket and 3 doses of MK-467 (150, 300, and 600 μg/kg) in a randomized blinded 4-way crossover study. Atipamezole (150 μg/kg, IM) was administered 60 minutes later to reverse sedation. Cardiopulmonary variables and sedation scores were recorded, and drug concentrations in plasma were analyzed. Data were analyzed with a repeated-measures ANCOVA and 1-way ANOVA. Reference limits for the equivalence of sedation scores were set at 0.8 and 1.25.

RESULTS Heart rate, cardiac output, and Pao2 decreased and mean arterial blood pressure, central venous pressure, and systemic vascular resistance increased after Med-Ket alone. Administration of MK-467 significantly alleviated these effects, except for the decrease in cardiac output. After sedation was reversed with atipamezole, no significant differences were detected in cardiopulmonary variables among the treatments. Administration of MK-467 did not significantly alter plasma concentrations of medetomidine, ketamine, norketamine, or atipamezole. Sedation as determined on the basis of overall sedation scores was similar among treatments.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Concurrent administration of MK-467 alleviated cardiopulmonary effects in sheep sedated with Med-Ket without affecting sedation or reversal with atipamezole.
Effects of prostaglandin-mediated and cholinergic-mediated miosis on morphology of the ciliary cleft region in dogs
Authors: Park Sangwan , Kang Seonmi , Lim Jaegook , Park Eunjin , Nam Taekjin , Jeong Seowoo , Seo Kangmoon
Published: August 2018

OBJECTIVE To compare morphology of the ciliary cleft (CC) region in dogs after topical administration of latanoprost, pilocarpine, or a combination of latanoprost and pilocarpine.

ANIMALS 6 Beagles.

PROCEDURES A prospective 4-phase crossover study with washout periods was performed. Latanoprost (phase L), pilocarpine (phase P), pilocarpine followed by latanoprost (phase PL), and latanoprost followed by pilocarpine (phase LP) were administered to the right eye. Artificial tears were administered to the left eye (control eye). For each phase, pupil diameter and intraocular pressure (IOP) were measured and ultrasonographic biomicroscopy was performed 2 hours after topical treatment. Angle opening distance (AOD), ciliary cleft width (CCW), ciliary cleft length (CCL), and ciliary cleft area (CCA) were evaluated.

RESULTS All treated eyes had marked miosis without significant differences in pupil diameter among phases. Significant IOP reductions were detected for all phases, except phase P. The AOD and CCA were significantly increased in all phases for treated eyes, compared with results for control eyes. The CCW was significantly increased in phases P, PL, and LP; CCL was significantly increased in phases PL and LP. Comparison of treated eyes among phases revealed that CCW differed significantly between phases L and P and between phases L and PL.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Prostaglandin-mediated and cholinergic-mediated miosis caused variations in CC configurations. When latanoprost and pilocarpine were used in combination, the first drug administered determined the cleft morphology, which was not fully reversed by the second drug. The CC morphology did not fully explain IOP reductions.
User-Generated Content and Stock Performance: Does Online Chatter Matter?
Authors: Tellis Gerard J. , Tirunillai Seshadri
Published: August 2018

Online chatter can strongly affect companies by boosting or slowing down sales of commented products, and user generated content even affects stock prices. An analysis of almost 350,000 consumer reviews and product ratings for 15 brands on popular websites showed some interesting effects: Having a higher volume of user comments, regardless of their assessment, was a strong indication of an increase in stock prices. The researchers also found negative reviews had a stronger impact than positive reviews. According to the results, negative chatter could erode about $1.4 million from the average market capitalization over the short term and $3.3 million over the 15 days after it appeared. To better estimate the dollar value of the findings, the researchers calculated possible profits for an initial investment of $100 million. They either sold or bought stock on a daily basis depending on the prevailing valence of the chatter from the previous day. The overall gains using this strategy yielded an average annual profit of $7.9 million over the four years in the sample. With this result, the researchers beat the Standard & Poor’s 500 index by 8 % by buying stock on positive chatter and short-selling it after negative chatter.
Characteristics of mechanically sorted municipal wastes and their suitability for production of refuse derived fuel
Authors: Arina Dace , Orupe Ausma
Published: August 2018

The article presents the results of experimental work in the first waste mechanical Pre-treatment Centre in Latvia Daibe. The goal - to detect the main parameters for sorted waste parts and to compare them with parameters stated for refuse derived fuel (RDF) in a cement plant in Latvia (Cemex). Samples were taken in four fractions - coarse, medium, fine, metal. The parameters - upper, lower heating values, moisture, ash content, S, Cl, metals were determined. Results - coarse fraction has greater potential of the production of the RDF, but reduction of its content of Cl would be necessary.
O ENSINO DE FRAÇÕES MEDIADO POR JOGOS DE APRENDIZAGEM: UMA PROPOSTA PARA O ENSINO
Authors: Figueiredo Jairo Vogado de , Moura Egnilson Miranda de , Araujo Joniel Mendes de
Published: August 2018

Os jogos de aprendizagem podem ser utilizados como uma importante ferramenta no âmbito educacional, pois sua principal fundamentação se justifica em promover a reflexão, gera perspectivas positivas, desenvolve a inter-relação num dado espaço social e principalmente no aprender a indagar, analisar e comparar opiniões por parte dos educandos. Diante dessa fundamentação teórica, o objetivo principal do presente trabalho é investigar a consolidação do ensino de frações e a real situação do conhecimento referente a elas trazendo uma proposta de reflexão metodológica para que haja apropriação do conhecimento significativo em dinâmica, onde o discente seja estimulado pela cooperação e não pela coação, em atividade. Para análise comparativa da pesquisa foi realizado um teste diagnóstico entre 2 turmas de 7º ano relativo a frações, e cujos resultados foram transcritos e comunicados na forma de gráfico e tabelas. Espera-se que este trabalho estabeleça diretrizes aos educadores em buscar, desenvolver e aplicar dinamizando metodologias do ensino através dos jogos de aprendizagem, pois com devida utilização terás objetivos alcançados sem promover o cansaço do discente em atividade.
ATIVISMO JUDICIAL E SEUS LIMITES FRENTE À CONSTITUIÇÃO.
Authors: Gândara Luma Gomes , Sciarini João Carlos Fazano
Published: August 2018

O ativismo judicial decorre de uma atuação proativa do Poder Judiciário, atuando incisivamente na concretização de direitos, a fim de lhes conferir a almejada efetividade, conforme estatui a Constituição Federal de 1988. O presente artigo buscou fazer uma análise acerca do ativismo judicial, desde suas concepções básicas, no que tange à conceituação, aspectos positivos e negativos, bem como a identificação do fenômeno. Após, foram estudadas as teorias procedimentalistas, substancialistas e as críticas que são feitas a ambas. Traçadas as bases nos primeiros capítulos, coube ao último tratar do papel e dos limites do ativismo judicial em face da Constituição Federal.