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Team PhyPA: Brain-Computer Interfacing for Everyday Human-Computer Interaction
Authors: Zander Thorsten O. , Krol Laurens R.
Published: August 2017

Brain-computer interfaces can provide an input channel from humans to computers that depends only on brain activity, bypassing traditional means of communication and interaction. This input channel can be used to send explicit commands, but also to provide implicit input to the computer. As such, the computer can obtain information about its user that not only bypasses, but also goes beyond what can be communicated using traditional means. In this form, implicit input can potentially provide significant improvements to human-computer interaction. This paper describes a selection of work done by Team PhyPA (Physiological Parameters for Adaptation) at the Technische Universität Berlin to use brain-computer interfacing to enrich human-computer interaction.
GrainAutLine: an Environment for Semi-Automatic Processing of Marble Thin Section Images
Authors: Csorba Kristóf , Budai Ádám , Zöldföldi Judit , Székely Balázs
Published: August 2017

GrainAutLine is an interdisciplinary microscopy image analysis tool with domain specific smart functions to partially automate the processing of marble thin section images. It allows the user to create a clean grain boundary image which is a starting point of several archaeometric and geologic analyses. The semi-automatic tools minimize the need for carefully drawing the grain boundaries manually, even in cases where twin crystals prohibit the use of classic edge detection based boundary detection. Due to the semi-automatic approach, the user has full control over the process and can modify the automatic results before finalizing a specific step. This approach guarantees high quality results both in cases where the process is easy to automate, and also if it needs more help from the user. This paper presents the basic operation of the system and details about the provided tools as a case study for an interdisciplinary, semi-automatic image processing application.
BME VIK Annual Research Report on Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2016
Authors: Charaf Hassan , Harsányi Gábor , Poppe András , Imre Sándor , Kiss Bálint , Dabóczi Tamás , Katona Gyula , Nagy Lajos , Magyar Gábor , Kiss István
Published: August 2017

PrefaceSince being established in 1949, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (VIK) BME has played a flagship role in the development of electronics, IT and computer science in Hungary. We are proud of combining engineering applications with sound scientific results, which is the assurance of high-level industrial collaboration leading to novel results and innovation. The various collaborations with our industrial partners has made it clear that the industry expects methods and results which make their industrial processes more effective and increase productivity and quality. Thus, participation in these collaborations give a competitive edge and ensure the continuous development of VIK. These factors have positioned our Faculty as a significant source of knowledge transfer and a treasured partner in various cooperation activities.The current paper gives a brief account of the results achieved at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics in the year 2016 and, at the same time, tries to encompass the research activities conducted at different departments of the Faculty. We believe that this survey proves to be an informative summary about our scientific and technological contributions made in the year 2016.László Jakab (dean, BME VIK)János Levendovszky (vice-dean in charge of scientific affairs, BME VIK)
R–DFT-based Parameter Estimation for WiGig
Authors: Csuka Barna , Kollár Zsolt
Published: August 2017

In this paper we present parameter estimation methods for IEEE 802.11ad transmission to estimate the frequency offset value and channel impulse response. Furthermore a less known low complexity signal processing architecture – the Recursive Discrete Fourier Transform (R-DFT) – is applied which may improve the estimation results. The paper also discusses the R-DFT and its advantages compared to the conventional Fast Fourier Transform.
Model Checking-based Software-FMEA: Assessment of Fault Tolerance and Error Detection Mechanisms
Authors: Molnár Vince , Majzik István
Published: August 2017

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic technique to explore the possible failure modes of individual components or subsystems and determine their potential effects at the system level. Applications of FMEA are common in case of hardware and communication failures, but analyzing software failures (SW-FMEA) poses a number of challenges. Failures may originate in permanent software faults commonly called bugs, and their effects can be very subtle and hard to predict, due to the complex nature of programs. Therefore, a behavior-based automatic method to analyze the potential effects of different types of bugs is desirable. Such a method could be used to automatically build an FMEA report about the fault effects, or to evaluate different failure mitigation and detection techniques. This paper follows the latter direction, demonstrating the use of a model checking-based automated SW-FMEA approach to evaluate error detection and fault tolerance mechanisms, demonstrated on a case study inspired by safety-critical embedded operating systems.
Formal Verification of Real-Time Systems with Data Processing
Authors: Tóth Tamás , Majzik István
Published: August 2017

The behavior of practical safety critical systems often combines real-time behavior with structured data flow. To ensure correctness of such systems, both aspects have to be modeled and formally verified. Time related behavior can be efficiently modeled and analyzed in terms of timed automata. At the same time, program verification techniques like abstract interpretation and software model checking can efficiently handle data flow. In this paper, we describe a simple formalism that represents both aspects of such systems in a uniform and explicit way, thus enables the combination of formal analysis methods for real-time systems and software using standard techniques.
Supporting Unit Test Generation via Automated Isolation
Authors: Honfi Dávid , Micskei Zoltán
Published: August 2017

Testing is a significantly time-consuming, yet commonly employed activity to improve the quality of software. Thus, techniques like dynamic symbolic execution were proposed for generating tests only from source code. However, current approaches usually could not create thorough tests for software units with dependencies (e.g. calls to file system or external services). In this paper, we present a novel approach that synthesizes an isolation sandbox, which interacts with the test generator to increase the covered behaviour in the unit under test. The approach automatically transforms the code of the unit under test, and lets the test generator choose values for parameters in the calls to dependencies. The paper presents a prototype implementation that collaborates with the IntelliTest test generator. The automated isolation is evaluated on source code from open-source projects. The results show that the approach can significantly increase the code coverage achieved by the generated tests.
Ankylosis Due Sequel Of Fracture Of The Mandibular Condyle: Case Report
Authors: Gomes Alina Alencar Ferreira , Pereira Gioconda Alves , Santos Ítalo Kennedy Silva , Matos Jefferson David Melo de , Franco Jéferson Martins Pereira Lucena , Santos Mauricio Antonio dos , Vasconcelos. John Eversong Lucena de , Gondim David Gomes de Alencar , Sandrini Francisco Aurélio Luchesi , Pita Neto Ivo Cavalcante
Published: August 2017

The Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a disorder of craniofacial complex that results in the merger between the condyle and the mandibular fossa, causing partial or complete immobilization of the mandible. The etiological factors are local and systemic inflammation, infection in the area of TMJ, rheumatic diseases and neoplasms, having the trauma as the main etiologic factor. The traumas are responsible for 31% to 98% of cases of ankylosis. The diagnosis is made from the anamnesis and imaging scans (computed tomography) pointing to the union of joint components. The treatment of ankylosis is a big challenge due the high rate of recurrence that can be affected by factors such as type of ankylosis, surgical technique, age of the patient, post-operative physiotherapy and systematic follow-up of the patient. The various forms of treatment require careful analysis of type of ankylosis if it is intra or extra-articular, unilateral or bilateral and if it is bony or fibrous, There is no consensus in current literature regarding the best treatment. The aim of this work is to present through the report of a clinical case, a surgical treatment of Unilateral Temporomandibular joint Ankylosis, due to sequel of condylar fracture with re-establishment of the stomatognathic functions in postoperative follow-up.
The Magnitude of Viscous Dissipation in Strongly Stratified Two-dimensional Convection
Authors: Currie Laura K. , Browning Matthew K.
Published: August 2017

Convection in astrophysical systems must be maintained against dissipation. Although the effects of dissipation are often assumed to be negligible, theory suggests that in strongly stratified convecting fluids, the dissipative heating rate can exceed the luminosity carried by convection. Here, we explore this possibility using a series of numerical simulations. We consider two-dimensional numerical models of hydrodynamic convection in a Cartesian layer under the anelastic approximation and demonstrate that the dissipative heating rate can indeed exceed the imposed luminosity. We establish a theoretical expression for the ratio of the dissipative heating rate to the luminosity emerging at the upper boundary, in terms only of the depth of the layer and the thermal scale height. In particular, we show that this ratio is independent of the diffusivities and confirm this with a series of numerical simulations. Our results suggest that dissipative heating may significantly alter the internal dynamics of stars and planets.
Compensating Faraday Depolarization by Magnetic Helicity in the Solar Corona
Authors: Brandenburg Axel , Ashurova Mohira B. , Jabbari Sarah
Published: August 2017

A turbulent dynamo in spherical geometry with an outer corona is simulated to study the sign of magnetic helicity in the outer parts. In agreement with earlier studies, the sign in the outer corona is found to be opposite to that inside the dynamo. Line-of-sight observations of polarized emission are synthesized to explore the feasibility of using the local reduction of Faraday depolarization to infer the sign of helicity of magnetic fields in the solar corona. This approach was previously identified as an observational diagnostic in the context of galactic magnetic fields. Based on our simulations, we show that this method can be successful in the solar context if sufficient statistics are gathered by using averages over ring segments in the corona separately for the regions north and south of the solar equator.
L’autofinancement : théorie, questions de méthode et tentative de cadrage macro-économique pour la France (1914-1990)
Authors: Hautcœur Pierre-Cyrille
Published: August 2017

Il existe une préférence pour l’autofinancement liée aux imperfections du marché financier, mais aussi à la persistance de l’entreprise individuelle. De plus, jusqu’en 1949, les données statistiques sont incertaines. D’une étude menée sur les opérations financières des entreprises françaises cotées à la bourse de Paris il ressort que le rôle de l’autofinancement a beaucoup diminué après 1914. Entre les deux guerres, les secteurs nouveaux procèdent à de massives émissions boursières tandis que diminuent les taux d’autofinancement des secteurs traditionnels. Après le second conflit mondial, se succèdent deux phases : la première, d’autofinancement élevé, jusqu’aux années 1970 ; la seconde, de baisse de cet autofinancement, après cette date. Mais les clivages sectoriels subsistent, entre secteurs amont à forts investissements et autofinancement faible et secteurs aval moins endettés, plus profitables mais non plus productifs.
Ajustement des effectifs et migrations dans une petite entreprise du bâtiment (région parisienne, milieu du XX e siècle)
Authors: Martini Manuela
Published: August 2017

L’article concerne les pratiques de recrutement dans une PME de maçonnerie de l’Est de la banlieue parisienne, dont la taille a connu de grandes oscillations entre les années 1920 et les années 1980. Il analyse les préférences qui orientent l’entrepreneur lors d’une période d’embauche intense : lieu d’origine, âge ou qualification de la main-d’œuvre. Malgré les apparences, la proximité culturelle et les liens personnels (effets des réseaux migratoires et de l’origine régionale ou nationale commune) ne sont pas nécessairement déterminants dans le recrutement. À la place, le niveau de qualification des employés peut se révéler décisif, tant pour l’entrée dans l’entreprise que pour la stabilisation de la main-d’œuvre.
Contribution de la formation continue et du système documentaire dans l’amélioration des processus de production de la canne à sucre : cas de SARIS Congo
Authors: Boukoulou H. , Bakouetila Mialoundama G. F. , Bachet D. , Sebag J. , Viremouneix T. , Makélé R. , Mbika B. F. , Ndoundou S. A.
Published: August 2017

L’exercice des activités agricoles est confronté à des évolutions profondes et extrêmement rapides sous l’influence des nouvelles techniques et méthodes d’organisation du travail. Cette étude réalisée à Saris Congo , permet de mettre en exergue la contribution de la formation continue et du système documentaire dans l’amélioration des processus de production. Pour cela, nous nous sommes basés sur une recherche documentaire, complétée par des entretiens semi-directifs ainsi que le recueil d’informations relatives à la formation des agents de la Direction des Cultures. Il ressort de cette étude, plusieurs types de formation : selon la durée, l’objectif de formation poursuivi, le statut de la personne et la formation sur le tas. Le taux d’accès à la formation est élevé chez les salariés ayant un CDI et dont le besoin en formation représente une priorité pour la maîtrise de l’innovation, l’adaptation à l’évolution de l’emploi ou le renforcement des effectifs des agents de production. Le processus de formation représente un enjeu stratégique dans la recherche de l’efficience, c’est pourquoi il est utile de l’insérer dans une dynamique d’assurance qualité où les outils de la qualité joueront un rôle important.
Determining When It Is Safe to Remove the External Fixator: Results From a Survey of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society
Authors: Iobst Christopher A. , Mohammed Waleed , Colley Ryan
Published: August 2017

Thousands of external fixators are applied for distraction osteogenesis each year. Determining when it is safe to remove the fixator can be difficult. The purpose of this study was to survey an international group of external fixation surgeons to determine their current practice patterns surrounding external fixator removal. A 10-question, open-ended survey was emailed to members of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society. Responses were recorded, and statistical analysis was performed. Pearson's chi-square test and likelihood ratio were used when indicated. A total of 124 surveys were sent, and 44 responses were received (35% response rate). The top 5 responses for determining when it is safe to remove a fixator were full weight bearing (75%), 3 cortices (71%), no pain (55%), after dynamization (55%), and duration of time (30%). Forty-eight percent of respondents routinely dynamized the frame prior to removal. Significantly fewer surgeons who dynamized the frame protected the limb after removal (
P
=.046). Physicians who dynamized the frame tended to use a less-constricting device for protection (boot or brace vs cast) than those who did not dynamize (
P
=.016). This study showed that most surgeons used radiographs and clinical evaluation to determine timing of fixator removal. Only 23% reported using computed tomography. Most surgeons dynamized the fixator prior to removal. Those who dynamized the frame were more confident in the regenerate healing. Although this study offers insight into what experienced surgeons do in their daily practice, it reveals many areas for improvement in the literature. [
Orthopedics.
2017; 40(5):e876–e879.]
Cluster headache associated with a sixth nerve palsy
Authors: Wickramasinghe D. S. A. , Weeratunga D. N. , Dissanayake A. , Lekamwasam J. D. V. C.
Published: August 2017

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Willingness to initiate spice-tourism in the Kolonna District Secretariat of Ratnapura district in Sri Lanka: Farmers’ perspective
Authors: Malkanthi S.H.P. , Ishana A.S.F. , Sivashankar P. , Weeralal J.L.K.
Published: August 2017

A study was conducted to assess the factors affecting the establishment of spice tourism in spice gardens in Sri Lanka, based on farmers’ perception including their willingness to start agro-tourism destinations. A sample of 60spice-growing farmers was randomly selected for the study from among those who have registered under the Department of Export Agriculture (DEA) in the Kolonna District Secretariat (DS) division in the Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka. A field survey was conducted using a pre-tested questionnaire. Data collection was conducted during from January to April 2014. Descriptive statistics and Chi Square test were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that the majority of the spice-growing farmers were males and above 50 years old. They had education up to G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L), more than five members in a family, and long term experience in farming. The main reasons for farmers to start spice tourism destinations were better usage of the farm’s resources, employment opportunities for the family members, support from other existing tourist location and the interest or being a hobby. Furthermore, middle-age farmers having a significant level of education, large size of farm, higher annual income of the family, high profit from farm, large family size and long term experiences had associations with willingness to start spice tourism destinations. The study concluded that there is a significant number of positive factors for farmers to establish spice tourism in the Kolonna DS division. The government of Sri Lanka could assist this endeavor by giving education and training, improving infrastructure facilities and also motivating and assisting farmers to establish spice tourism destinations in the Kolonna DS division as an extra income generating activity.
Effect of weed management practices on yield, weed control efficiency, weed index and economics in summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Mavarkar N.S. , Gandhi M.M. , Nandish M.S. , Nagaraj R. , Sridhara C.J.
Published: August 2017

A field experiment was conducted during summer 2009 under irrigation on weed management practices in summer groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). The experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture and Zonal Agricultural Research Station farm, Shimoga, Karnataka, India. Recommend cultural practices recorded a higher pod yield (2880 kg ha-1), which was statistically in par (p>0.05) with pre-emergence application of imazethapyr at 100 g a. i. ha-1 (2791 kg ha-1). Application of herbicides recorded a higher weed control efficiency compared to farmer’s practice and weedy check. Among the herbicides tested, the pre-emergence application of imazethapyr (100 g a.i. ha-1) performed better than alachlor (2.0 kg a. i. ha-1), metolachlor at 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1) and pendimethalin (1.0 kg a. i. ha-1). Pre-emergence application of imazethapyr (100 g a. i. ha-1) recorded a higher net returns (Indian 53,220 ha-1) and a higher benefit:cost ratio (2.22) among the herbicide treatments.
Linking key success factors of rice supply chain with the operational strategy in Sri Lanka: An analytical framework
Authors: Weerabahu W. M. S. K. , Nanayakkara L. D. J. F.
Published: August 2017

The key success factors of the rice supply chain are regarded as a potentially useful resource in structuring the performance of mud-to-mouth supply chain network. Improving the profitability of the farmer requires adoption of best operational practices for improving the performance of the sector throughout the supply chain. This study mainly focused on identifying the key success factors of the rice supply chain and the presence of those factors in the operational strategy. An exploratory survey was conducted in the Atharagallewa agriculture instructor division of the Polonnaruwa district in Sri Lanka. Randomly selected 50 farmers from a group of 380 and eight agriculture officers were used as the survey participants to identify the current performance and operational strategies in the rice production sector. Based on the statistical analysis of the rankings given by survey participants, key success factors related to mechanization, quality improvement and product development, knowledge and skill development, risk management and information availability of the rice supply chain were identified and were validated with experts’ opinion. The analysis helped in developing a Rice Supply Chain Development Ladder (RSCDL). The RSCDL contained three states, namely Introduction, Improvement and Review/Standardization, and facilitated identification of AS-IS state (existing circumstances) of the rice supply chain for the selected study site. These states could differ from district to district, based on the constraints present. This development ladder can be used as an analytical framework to represent the current AS-IS states of the rice supply chain. The RSCDL model provided a structured framework to analyze the current level of operational practices in a high performance rice production area. This can be a useful benchmarking tool for the poorly performing rice growing area with similar environmental conditions.
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of the High Affinity IgG Receptor FcγRI Reduce Immune Complex Binding and Downstream Effector Functions
Authors: Brandsma Arianne M. , ten Broeke Toine , van Dueren den Hollander Evelien , Caniels Thomas G. , Kardol-Hoefnagel Tineke , Kuball Jürgen , Leusen Jeanette H. W.
Published: August 2017

Binding of IgG Abs to FcγRs on immune cells induces FcγR cross-linking that leads to cellular effector functions, such as phagocytosis, Ab-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and cytokine release. However, polymorphisms in low affinity FcγRs have been associated with altered avidity toward IgG, thereby substantially impacting clinical outcomes of multimodular therapy when targeting cancer or autoimmune diseases with mAbs as well as the frequency and severity of autoimmune diseases. In this context, we investigated the consequences of three nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for the high affinity receptor for IgG, FcγRI. Only SNP V39I, located in the extracellular domain of FcγRI, reduces immune-complex binding of FcγRI whereas monomeric IgG binding is unaffected. This leads to reduced FcγRI effector functions, including Fc receptor γ-chain signaling and intracellular calcium mobilization. SNPs I301M and I338T, located in the transmembrane or intracellular domain, respectively, have no influence on monomeric IgG or immune complex binding, but FcRγ signaling is decreased for both SNPs, especially for I338T. We also found that the frequency of these SNPs in a cohort of healthy Dutch individuals is very low within the population. To our knowledge, this study addresses for the first time the biological consequences of SNPs in the high affinity FcγR, and reveals reduction in several FcγRI functions, which have the potential to alter efficacy of therapeutic Abs.
Prudential measures in housing access: Should one include transport costs in the front-end ratio?
Authors: Coulombel Nicolas
Published: August 2017

A widespread prudential measure limits the housing expense ratio—defined as the share of income spent on the rent or loan payment—to ensure household solvency. This policy is increasingly criticized, however, as it would induce households to settle far from the city center in search of lower housing prices, fostering urban sprawl. It would even prove counterproductive as high transport costs in distant areas would more than offset the lower housing costs. To avoid these unintended effects, several researchers advocate limiting the joint housing plus transport expense ratio instead. This paper aims to shed light on this issue by comparing the two prudential measures—limiting either the housing or the housing plus transport expense ratio—using the monocentric model. By constraining residential choices and reducing housing consumption, both policies improve household solvency and reduce urban sprawl. While this seems to contradict previous claims, the joint constraint proves more efficient in both regards. Provided the constraint is not too stringent, both policies have limited impact on household welfare and often even improve welfare. But this time, capping only the housing expense ratio always dominates the joint housing plus transport constraint. A numerical application to the Paris region illustrates our findings for a real case study. Results suggest that replacing the current limitation of the housing expense ratio with a joint housing plus transport constraint would significantly improve household solvency and curb urban sprawl, with a negligible welfare loss.
Bleeding breast mass in a prepubertal child: Benign or malignant? An unusual case of bleeding juvenile fibroadenoma
Authors: Guzman Johann Paulo S. , Resurreccion Leandro L. , Suntay Marcus Lester R. , Caballes Alvin B.
Published: August 2017

Malignancy is often suspected in a rapidly growing bleeding breast mass. In the pediatric population, where the majority of tumors are benign, these masses can have clinical presentations that mimic malignant tumors. This is a case of an eleven year old prepubertal female with a huge bleeding breast mass who underwent mastectomy with final histopathology showing giant fibroadenoma. The patient and her relatives were reassured of the benign nature of her disease. We report an uncommon benign condition in children which can be mistaken for a malignant condition often seen in adults. We also present a review on different breast conditions in the pediatric age group and its management.
Prediction of Student Performance in Academic and Military Learning Environment: Use of Multiple Linear Regression Predictive Model and Hypothesis Testing
Authors: Khan Wasi Z. , Zubaidy Sarim Al
Published: August 2017

The variance in students’ academic performance in a civilian institute and in a military technological institute could be linked to the environment of the competition available to the students. The magnitude of talent, domain of skills and volume of efforts students put are identical in both type of institutes. The significant factor is the physical training, students undergo in a military college. It is important to couple the dominating factor which is academic perceivable effort under a different environment with each students learning capability. This paper determine whether there is a relationship between students’ performance and influencing factors like academic aptitude, military or physical training, and the time spent on training need analysis (TNA) modules. A sample of 242 first year- undergraduate students from four different engineering programs (Marine, System, Civil, and Aeronautical) at Military College was used to explore this relationship. The multiple regression model used for predicting the students’ performance is adequate for independent variables of aptitude test score, time spent in physical training, and time spent in TNA modules. The values of R2 indicate that at least one of the predictor variables contributes to information for the prediction of the students’ performance. The model makes it possible to predict moderately the possibility of attrition in engineering program. This study verifies that military academy has a very defined and directed core engineering course load and TNA course load which every student must take. Therefore, choice of specific discipline have less impact than at civilian institutions. The early detection of students at academic risk is a useful instrument that can help to design mentoring strategies right from the end of admission process.
A República da Espanha e os republicanos brasileiros na imprensa ilustrada. Rio de Janeiro, 1873
Authors: Lopes Aristeu Elisandro Machado
Published: August 2017

A campanha republicana no Brasil teve seu início oficial com a fundação do Partido Republicano no Rio de Janeiro em 1870. Logo após o seu surgimento, a imprensa ilustrada que circulava no centro político do Império noticiou e comentou em suas páginas de ilustrações as atividades republicanas. As considerações aos republicanos alcançaram notabilidade no ano de 1873 quando um governo republicano foi proclamado na Espanha substituindo a monarquia. As mudanças políticas no país europeu não passaram despercebidas pelos republicanos brasileiros que comemoraram o novo regime. A imprensa ilustrada aproveitou a situação para tratar do ideário republicano em suas páginas abordando a celebração e a consequente polêmica ocasionada a partir da festa republicana. A proposta deste artigo é analisar as ilustrações de três periódicos: A Vida Fluminense, O Mosquito e Semana Illustrada que trataram da festa organizada pelos republicanos brasileiros para celebrar a República Espanhola. As notícias veiculadas e os desenhos informavam o leitor sobre o que aconteceu durante a celebração sem perder o ponto de vista do humor e da irreverência que caracterizava os jornais de ilustrações.
A coluna política de Adalgisa Nery no Jornal Última Hora e a crise pré-1964 no Brasil
Authors: Campoi Isabela Candeloro
Published: August 2017

Entre o fim da Era Vargas e o golpe civil-militar de abril de 1964, a escritora Adalgisa Nery publicou diariamente uma coluna política no jornal “Última Hora.” Seu trabalho no jornalismo lhe rendeu uma cadeira como deputada estadual da Guanabara, estado criado após a transferência da capital federal para Brasília em 1960. Herdeira da tradição política de Getúlio Vargas, Adalgisa Nery tinha um estilo que lhe era característico, valendo-se de metáforas, ironia e certa dose de agressividade, sustentando uma posição fortemente nacionalista. A proposta deste artigo é discutir a polarização política refletida na imprensa brasileira às vésperas do golpe civil-militar de 1964 por meio da análise dos artigos da coluna “Retrato sem retoque” assinada por Adalgisa Nery.
Uma narrativa alternativa sobre a Baixada Fluminense: a experiência do Jornal da Baixada (1979-1980)
Authors: Senra Alvaro de Oliveira , Andrade Flávio Anício
Published: August 2017

Utilizando como fonte o Jornal da Baixada, publicado nos anos de 1979 e 1980, este artigo pretende discutir a emergência da luta por melhores condições de vida na periferia da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, no contexto de reaparecimento na cena política de movimentos sociais demandantes do usufruto ao direito à cidadania em suas variadas formas. Ao mesmo tempo, ao tomar como sua fonte privilegiada um órgão da então chamada “imprensa alternativa” politicamente identificado com as lutas por direitos nos anos finais do governo militar instalado em 1964, se propõe abordar a construção de uma narrativa que assumiu intencionalmente o objetivo político de construir outra percepção identitária acerca da região socialmente definida como Baixada Fluminense, uma região tradicionalmente associada pela grande imprensa à violência, à carência de serviços públicos e às práticas políticas clientelistas.
A 30 años de la ley de caducidad uruguaya¿qué y cómo debemos conmemorar?
Authors: Buriano Ana , Dutrénit Silvia
Published: August 2017

Três décadas após a aprovação da Lei 15.848, o que impediu a aplicação da justiça; este artigo se propõe rever a questão a partir de um presente comemorativo, marcado pela distância de uma geração cronológica diferente na concepção clássica “Orteguiana”. Para isso delimitamos duas questões que consideramos centrais: o discurso político oscilante dos gestores da lei e, uma batalha discursiva e memorista errática conduzida pela esquerda, que para além de tudo, também é atravessada por sua chegada ao governo. Trinta anos mais tarde, quando uma nova geração surge, uma "cultura de impunidade" está consolidada, não como um remanescente de transição, mas, outro sim, como um componente orgânico do fundo cultural de hoje. Nas suas mãos fica a retomada, reapropriação e releitura do passado que não se conseguiu depurar. Essas variáveis convergiram para consolidar o silêncio dos responsáveis e afirmam o seu "esprit de corps".
Um novo abolicionismo para a ascensão na nação da Mãe Preta: discursos sobre a fraternidade racial no jornal O Clarim da Alvorada (1924-1932)
Authors: Francisco Flavio Thales Ribeiro
Published: August 2017

Neste artigo, trataremos do projeto de inclusão da população negra brasileira concebido nas páginas do jornal O Clarim da Alvorada nas décadas de 1920 e 1930. Esta publicação procurou afirmar a ideia de uma nação brasileira “racialmente fraterna” baseada na imagem da Mãe Preta, celebrando uma congregação entre negros, brancos e indígenas e elaborando narrativas históricas que legitimassem o papel do negro enquanto cidadão brasileiro na edificação da “pátria brasileira”. Nesse sentido, o periódico defendeu a retomada do um projeto abolicionista inacabado que concretizaria a redenção da “raça negra”.
La reestructuración de la Armada Argentina entre el final del siglo XX y principios del XXI
Authors: Soprano Germán
Published: August 2017

A definição de uma política de defesa nacional e segurança interior na democracia, criou condições para avançar no processo de reestruturação da Marinha Argentina, apresentando alterações em sua organização e funções. Este artigo faz alvo neste processo de análise, por um lado, na relação entre as definições de política de defesa e a configuração do instrumento militar naval entre o final do século XX e início do século XXI; e, por outro lado, compreendendo o seu desenvolvimento no caso de dois componentes desta força: o corpo de fuzileiros navais e a divisão de patrulhado marítimo.
A crítica cinematográfica como campo de disputa política no Uruguai: a repercussão do documentário Elecciones (Mario Handler / Ugo Ulive, 1967)
Authors: Villaça Mariana Martins
Published: August 2017

Analisamos o contexto de produção e a repercussão do documentário uruguaio Elecciones (Mario Handler/Hugo Ulive, 1967) nas páginas do semanário Marcha. Esse periódico exerceu importante papel de agente de política cultural, consolidando um circuito cultural de esquerda no Uruguai, em um contexto de franco acirramento do autoritarismo. Demonstramos que a polêmica em torno do documentário desencadeou uma série de debates e críticas na imprensa que extrapolaram o universo cinematográfico, revelando, também, o alcance da atuação da direção de Marcha na cena cultural montevideana. O filme se mostra, ainda, como documento histórico privilegiado para a compreensão dos dilemas políticos daquele momento, e do impasse vivido pela própria direção do jornal, entre a defesa incondicional da democracia e a descrença nas vias institucionais como possibilidade real de saída da crise política e econômica vigente no país.
O Estado Laico e a Liberdade Religiosa como proposta eleitoral: Fernando do Ó e as eleições de 1933
Authors: Weber Beatriz Teixeira , Mattos Renan Santos
Published: August 2017

Este texto persegue a posição política de Fernando Do Ó, militar, advogado e importante liderança espírita da cidade de Santa Maria nas décadas de 1930 a 1950, por ocasião de sua candidatura como Deputado Federal pela Liga Pró-Estado Leigo para a Assembleia Nacional Constituinte de 1934. Tendo por base a noção de campo religioso de Pierre Bourdieu, e a partir de artigos do Diário do Interior, busca-se analisar o papel social da religião e suas relações com a política, em que a defesa da laicidade e da liberdade religiosa constituía-se como ponto de congregação de diferentes vertentes religiosas.
Entre versos e polêmicas: Jônatas Batista e a crítica literária em Teresina no início do século XX
Authors: Silva Ronyere Ferreira da
Published: August 2017

O presente artigo consiste na análise das polêmicas literárias ocorridas em Teresina, no início do século XX, privilegiando, sobretudo, a participação do escritor Jônatas Batista nesses eventos. Busca-se identificar os motivos geradores dessas polêmicas e os usos feitos delas no processo de autoafirmação dos jovens intelectuais. Tomam-se como fontes os jornais circulantes na cidade durante o período, especialmente críticas literárias, réplicas e tréplicas, assim como pequenas notas que informam sobre o movimento social. Entre os autores com os quais se dialogou, estão: Queiroz (1998), Magalhães (2016), Botelho (2011), De Luca (2011) e Ventura (1991).
A construção da identidade internacional argentina por Estanislao Zeballos nas páginas da Revista de Derecho, Historia y Letras.
Authors: Grejo Camila Bueno
Published: August 2017

Os intelectuais argentinos do final do século XIX e início do XX refletiam, de forma obstinada, acerca de seus país, buscando delinear as características nacionais como um meio de justificar a importância da Argentina enquanto um Estado Nacional recentemente constituído diante das transformações econômicas e sociais acarretadas pelo grande afluxo de imigrantes europeus. A busca por elementos que identificassem a nação, ressaltando suas particularidades diante do confronto com o estrangeiro e sua importância no continente americano foram questões fundamentais neste período e emblemáticas para a Revista de Derecho, Historia y Letras, fundada e dirigida por Estanislao Zeballos. Neste artigo, buscamos refletir acerca da importância de Zeballos e de sua Revista, especialmente em relação à construção de uma identidade internacional argentina.
A indicialidade no contexto pós-mídia
Authors: De Jesus Eduardo
Published: August 2017

O texto traz um breve histórico da inserção da fotografia no domínio da arte e abre um conjunto de reflexões em torno dos meios e suportes na produção artística contemporânea para refletir sobre a indicialidade na produção fotográfica contemporânea. Para tanto articula questões conceituais e tecnológicas em obras atuais para expandir as formas de pensar a indicialidade da fotografia nos regimes imagéticos contemporâneos.
Culto da imagem e imagem de culto – simetria e dissimetria entre a noção de aura e de punctum
Authors: Fontanari Rodrigo
Published: August 2017

A maior parte dos críticos de A câmara clara se apressa em acusar Roland Barthes de omitir a referência àquele importante ensaio de Walter Benjamin a respeito da fotografia, Pequena história da fotografia. Acreditando tratar-se de uma outra pequena história da fotografia, joga-se, na maioria das vezes, com a possibilidade de tomar a noção de punctum barthesiano à contraluz da ‘aura’ benjaminiana. Pretende-se, neste artigo, sublinhar as sutis diferenças e aproximações entre esses conceitos filosóficos.
Já tomou sua dose hoje?
Authors: Schacht Rakelly Calliari
Published: August 2017

TÜRCKE, Christoph. Sociedade excitada: Filosofia da Sensação. Campinas: Unicamp, 2010.
Da imagem-traço à imagem-ficção: o movimento das teorias da fotografia de 1980 aos nossos dias
Authors: Dubois Philippe
Published: August 2017

Partindo das teorias ontológicas dos anos 1980 sobre a imagem-impressão (o índice, o “isto foi”), remontaremos os movimentos de pensamento que levaram as teorias da fotografia, para além das mutações tecnológicas, em direção a um pensamento mais pragmático, ligado aos usos das imagens e, sobretudo, informado pela “teoria dos mundos possíveis” aplicada ao campo do visual. A foto menos como uma imagem-traço-do-que-foi que como uma imagem-ficção-de-um-mundo-possível, “a-referencial” e “plausível”. Nós estudaremos as implicações deste pensamento sobre as questões do documento e do arquivo, do estoque e do fluxo, da unidade espaço-temporal da imagem e de sua não-fixidez.
The PaCT: Parents, Children and Teacher Partnership in Developing ESL Literacy
Authors: Harji Madhubala Bava , Balakrishnan Kavitha , Letchumanan Krishnanveni
Published: August 2017

Malaysia government has called for schools and parents to collaborate in nurturing the culture of reading among children, as there is no formalised programme for a more active involvement of parents in academic matters. Based on the positive results of school-home partnership of past studies, this study proposed a formalised partnership, i.e. the Smart Partnership in Reading in English (SPIRE) project. The six month project aimed to foster a partnership among the teacher, parents and children in an English storybook reading programme. It involved 25 multiracial five year old children, 25 parents and a class teacher. The parents, in partnership, with the teacher scaffold the children’s reading development by reading storybooks to the children at home. Qualitative data gathered via interviews, teacher journals and home visits showed the children largely benefited from the teacher and parents collaboration. The outcome of the study was the formation of two levels of partnerships, firstly, the formation of a teacher-parent partnership, where the teacher scaffolds the parents, who in turn scaffold the children’s development of reading skills at home. Secondly, the family partnership, where all family members, including extended family members were involved in scaffolding the children’s reading development. This partnership also positively influenced the other children and teachers beyond the participating group. Another pertinent outcome was a clear link between the levels of partnership and the children’s reading progress. The closer the parents worked with the teacher, the better was the children’s reading progress. Similar partnership can also leave conventional splits in EFL context in the past and genuine sharing of responsibilities for EFL literacy development in the future.
Dierenmishandelaars in beeld
Authors: Hardeman Manon , van Wijk Anton
Published: August 2017

Background characteristics of animal abusers

In the media one notices items on mistreatment of animals on a regular basis. These can cause intense agitation in the society. Think of the many horses that have been abused throughout the country in 2012. This case remains unsolved to this day. The question is: who does this, who are the animal abusers, what are their characteristics and backgrounds? After a long search in several registration systems of many institutions the characteristics and backgrounds of 97 animal abusers have been found. The data of the institutions have also been used to create an image of the nature and extent of animal abuse. Subsequently there have been interviews with several experts from different organisations to record their knowledge and experience and to indicate the results. The characteristics and backgrounds of the animal abusers are diverse. Their ages range from 7 to 85 years. The offenders are an average of 34 years old at the time of committing the animal abuse. Animal abusers are not notorious criminals. Half is reported to be the first offender according to police data. The other half commits all forms of crime. This includes the share of capital offenses (34%) and violent crimes (23%). Dogs are most often abused. The motives are diverse. Disappearing anger and frustration seems to be an important reason to abuse animals. Only nine people found that there was domestic violence in addition to animal abuse. An initial classification of types of animal traffickers in, amongst others, group planners, loners and sadists, has to be empirically substantiated.
Assembly rules for GABAA receptor complexes in the brain
Authors: Martenson James S , Yamasaki Tokiwa , Chaudhury Nashid H , Albrecht David , Tomita Susumu
Published: August 2017

GABAA receptor (GABAAR) pentamers are assembled from a pool of 19 subunits, and variety in subunit combinations diversifies GABAAR functions to tune brain activity. Pentamers with distinct subunit compositions localize differentially at synaptic and non-synaptic sites to mediate phasic and tonic inhibition, respectively. Despite multitudes of theoretical permutations, limited subunit combinations have been identified in the brain. Currently, no molecular model exists for combinatorial GABAAR assembly in vivo. Here, we reveal assembly rules of native GABAAR complexes that explain GABAAR subunit subcellular distributions using mice and Xenopus laevis oocytes. First, α subunits possess intrinsic signals to segregate into distinct pentamers. Second, γ2 is essential for GABAAR assembly with Neuroligin-2 (NL2) and GARLHs, which localize GABAARs at synapses. Third, δ suppresses α6 synaptic localization by preventing assembly with GARLHs/NL2. These findings establish the first molecular model for combinatorial GABAAR assembly in vivo and reveal an assembly pathway regulating GABAAR synaptic localization.
Type III CRISPR-Cas systems can provide redundancy to counteract viral escape from type I systems
Authors: Silas Sukrit , Lucas-Elio Patricia , Jackson Simon A , Aroca-Crevillén Alejandra , Hansen Loren L , Fineran Peter C , Fire Andrew Z , Sánchez-Amat Antonio
Published: August 2017

CRISPR-Cas-mediated defense utilizes information stored as spacers in CRISPR arrays to defend against genetic invaders. We define the mode of target interference and role in antiviral defense for two CRISPR-Cas systems in Marinomonas mediterranea. One system (type I-F) targets DNA. A second system (type III-B) is broadly capable of acquiring spacers in either orientation from RNA and DNA, and exhibits transcription-dependent DNA interference. Examining resistance to phages isolated from Mediterranean seagrass meadows, we found that the type III-B machinery co-opts type I-F CRISPR-RNAs. Sequencing and infectivity assessments of related bacterial and phage strains suggests an ‘arms race’ in which phage escape from the type I-F system can be overcome through use of type I-F spacers by a horizontally-acquired type III-B system. We propose that the phage-host arms race can drive selection for horizontal uptake and maintenance of promiscuous type III interference modules that supplement existing host type I CRISPR-Cas systems.