bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Soil Hydraulic and Thermal Properties for Land
Surface Modelling over the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Zhao Hong , Zeng Yijian , Lv Shaoning , Su Zhongbo
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Soil information (e.g. soil texture and porosity) from existing soil datasets over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is claimed to be inadequate and even inaccurate for determining soil hydraulic properties(SHP) and soil thermal properties (STP), hampering the understanding of the land surface process. As the soil varies across three dominant climate zones (i.e. arid, semi-arid, and semi-humid) over the TP, the associated SHP/STP is expected to vary correspondingly. To obtain an explicit insight into the soil hydro-thermal consistency for land surface modelling over the TP, in situ and laboratory measurements of over 40 soil property profiles were obtained across the climate zones. Results show that porosity and SHP/STP differ across the climate zones and strongly depend on soil texture. In particular, it is proposed that gravel impact on porosity and SHP/STP are both considered in the arid zone and in deep layers of the semi-arid zone. Parameterization schemes for porosity, SHP and STP are investigated and compared with measurements taken. This reveals that the porosity determined by the bulk density scheme is the most applicable for the TP. To determine the SHP, including soil water retention curves and hydraulic conductivities, the pedotransfer functions (PTFs) developed by Cosby et al. (1984) (for the Clapp-Hornberger model) and the continuous Wösten et al. (1999) (for the van Genuchten-Mualem model) are recommended. The STP parameterization scheme proposed by Farouki (1981) based on the mode of De Vries (1963) performed better across the TP than other schemes. Using the parameterization schemes mentioned above, the uncertainties of five existing regional and global soil datasets and their derived SHP/STP over the TP are quantified through comparison with in situ and laboratory measurements. The measured soil property dataset is available at http://doi.org/10.4121/uuid:61db65b1-b2aa-4ada-b41e-61ef70e57e4a.
The UKC2 regional coupled environmental prediction system
Authors: Lewis Huw W. , Castillo Sanchez Juan Manuel , Graham Jennifer , Saulter Andrew , Bornemann Jorge , Arnold Alex , Fallmann Joachim , Harris Chris , Pearson David , Ramsdale Steven , Martínez-de la Torre Alberto , Bricheno Lucy , Blyth Eleanor , Bell Victoria A. , Davies Helen , Marthews Toby R. , O'Neill Clare , Rumbold Heather , O'Dea Enda , Brereton Ashley , Guihou Karen , Hines Adrian , Butenschon Momme , Dadson Simon J. , Palmer Tamzin , Holt Jason , Reynard Nick , Best Martin , Edwards John , Siddorn John
Published: January 2018

Abstract. It is hypothesized that more accurate prediction and warning of natural hazards, such as of the impacts of severe weather mediated through various components of the environment, require a more integrated Earth System approach to forecasting. This hypothesis can be explored using regional coupled prediction systems, in which the known interactions and feedbacks between different physical and biogeochemical components of the environment across sky, sea and land can be simulated. Such systems are becoming increasingly common research tools. This paper describes the development of the UKC2 regional coupled research system, which has been delivered under the UK Environmental Prediction Prototype project. This provides the first implementation of an atmosphere–land–ocean–wave modelling system focussed on the United Kingdom and surrounding seas at km-scale resolution. The UKC2 coupled system incorporates models of the atmosphere (Met Office Unified Model), land surface with river routing (JULES), shelf-sea ocean (NEMO) and ocean waves (WAVEWATCH III). These components are coupled, via OASIS3-MCT libraries, at unprecedentedly high resolution across the UK within a north-western European regional domain. A research framework has been established to explore the representation of feedback processes in coupled and uncoupled modes, providing a new research tool for UK environmental science. This paper documents the technical design and implementation of UKC2, along with the associated evaluation framework. An analysis of new results comparing the output of the coupled UKC2 system with relevant forced control simulations for six contrasting case studies of 5-day duration is presented. Results demonstrate that performance can be achieved with the UKC2 system that is at least comparable to its component control simulations. For some cases, improvements in air temperature, sea surface temperature, wind speed, significant wave height and mean wave period highlight the potential benefits of coupling between environmental model components. Results also illustrate that the coupling itself is not sufficient to address all known model issues. Priorities for future development of the UK Environmental Prediction framework and component systems are discussed.
Socio-hydrological spaces in the Jamuna River floodplain in Bangladesh
Authors: Ferdous Md Ruknul , Wesselink Anna , Brandimarte Luigia , Slager Kymo , Zwarteveen Margreet , Di Baldassarre Giuliano
Published: January 2018

Abstract. In this paper, we propose a concept that captures the different socio-hydrological patterns that result from different societal choices on how to deal with rivers, floods and erosion: socio-hydrological spaces. Socio-hydrology aims to understand the dynamics and co-evolution of coupled human-water systems. Our proposed concept will help to understand the detailed human-water interactions in a specific location. This paper uses a socio-hydrological approach to describe human-flood interactions in the Jamuna floodplain, Bangladesh. In this vast space (a braided river bed of 6–16 km) the differences between land and water are temporary and shifting. To illustrate how the concept can be used, we first classified and identified socio-hydrological spaces and then validated through the analysis of primary data (household surveys and focus group discussions) and secondary data (statistics, maps etc.) that were collected in 2015 and 2016. The principal set of primary data consists of approx. 900 questionnaires on several themes: flooding, riverbank erosion, social processes of the study area. The concept of SHS draws attention to how historical patterns in the co-evolution of social behaviour, natural processes and technological adoptions give rise to different landscapes, different style of living, and different ways of organizing livelihoods. However, we contend that this concept could be used in other places and for other socio-hydrological systems than floodplains.
What motivates the authors of video game walkthroughs and FAQs? A study of six GameFAQs contributors
Authors: Hughes Michael J.
Published: January 2018

Walkthroughs, also known as FAQs or strategy guides, are player-authored documents that provide step-by-step instructions on how to play and what to do in order to finish a given video game. Exegetical in their length and detail, walkthroughs require hours of exacting labor to complete. Yet authors are rarely compensated for work that markedly differs from other kinds of fan creativity. To understand their motivations, I interviewed six veteran GameFAQs authors, then inductively analyzed the transcripts. Open coding surfaced five themes attributable to each participant. Together, these themes constitute a shifting mix of motivations, including altruism, community belonging, self-expression, and recognition — primarily in the form of feedback and appreciation but also from compensation. These findings increase our understanding of the motivations that drive fan labor, even as they complicate assumptions about its exploitation.
Evoking presence in vlogging: A case study of U. K. beauty blogger Zoe Sugg
Authors: Zhang Hantian
Published: January 2018

In this paper, we explore how video blogs (vlogs) evoke the sense of “presence”, by examining famous U. K. video blogger (vlogger) Zoe Sugg’s “Haul” videos. As a result of this analysis, we argue that vlogs could evoke presence through two main elements: sensory and social elements. Sensory elements refer to colour, camera usage, video image and sound qualities. Social elements are eye contact, facial expression, conversation and gesture. Past studies have rarely applied “presence” theory to vlogging. As vlogs have become a popular format on the Internet, this study could provide new directions for research into the experiences of vlog viewers. It also offers video bloggers initial understandings of how their content could affect their popularity by altering audiences’ feelings of presence.
Evaluating Zero-Rating and Associated Throttling Practices Under the Open Internet Order
Authors: Jordan Scott
Published: January 2018

Zero-rating practices and associated throttling practices have been an issue of intense public policy debate. This article evaluates such practices under the Open Internet Order's transparency, no-throttling, and general conduct rules. The evaluation separately considers application-agnostic zero-rating, class-based zero-rating, edge provider-based zero-rating, and affiliated zero-rating. The article evaluates sponsored data programs (AT&T Sponsored Data, Verizon FreeBee Data), zero-rating and throttling of video streaming (T-Mobile Binge On), free mobile Internet access to specific edge providers (T-Mobile Music Freedom), and zero-rated or unlimited access to affiliated content (AT&T Data Free TV, Verizon go90, Comcast XFINITY Stream TV).
PRODUÇÃO DE RAÍZES TRANSFORMADAS DE PIMENTA-LONGA POR INFECÇÃO COM AGROBACTERIUM RHIZOGENES
Authors: Nicomedes Júnior José , Ribeiro Roberta Cristiane , Berbara Ricardo Luis Louro , Stark Elvia Mariam Lis Martinez , Otoni Wagner Campos , Souza Sonia Regina
Published: January 2018

Este trabalho teve por objetivo a obtenção de raízes transgênicas (hairy roots) de Piper hispidinervium (pimenta-longa), espécie reconhecida pela produção de óleo essencial rico em Safrol, metabólito secundário utilizado com fins terapêuticos e industrial. As raízes foram produzidas a partir da infecção de explantes in vitro de pimenta-longa com Agrobacterium rhizogenes (Estirpe R1601). Os resultados mostraram que a estirpe R1601 de A. rhizogenes foi eficiente para inoculação baseado na imersão de explantes em meio de cultura liquido, com a bactéria em crescimento, o que representou maior praticidade, menor índice de contaminação, maior taxa de infecção e menores danos aos explantes. A resposta morfológica foi a mesma entre os clones, não permitindo a distinção dos mesmos. Explantes de folha de pimenta-longa, inoculados com a estirpe R1601, formaram raízes que apresentaram crescimento nos subcultivos subseqüentes. Foi possível realizar a extração de óleo essencial produzido pela cultura de raízes de forma semelhante a plantas sob cultivo, sendo o metanol, o melhor solvente extrator do óleo essencial produzido.
The Ripple Effects of Performance Management on Employees’Perceptions and Affective Commitment among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs)
Authors: Asamany Anita , Shaorong Sun
Published: January 2018

Management literature acknowledges the important role played by performance management systems (PMS) in business organization, however, a little empirical studies exist in the Ghanaian context.Using a sample data of 180 from managements and staffs of thirty-eight (38) Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), the current study presents the effects of performance management systems on employees perception and organizational commitment (affective) among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) located in the Greater Accra region of Ghana.Statistical Package for Social Sciences 20.0 version (SPSS) and Microsoft Word 2010 were employed for the data analysis. From the result, performance management had a positive significant relationship with employees’ perceptions and affective organizational commitment.The study further examined the mediating role of both employees’ perceptions and affective commitment on performance management towards operational performance, it was revealed that both variables positively mediate the relationship between performance management and organizational performance of the SMEs in Ghana. This indicates that SMEs in Ghana have seen the need for implementing proper performance management systems based on their own capabilities to ensure effectiveness in meeting the organizational objectives.
Demonstration Technique to Improve Vocabulary and Grammar Element in Teaching Speaking at EFL Learners
Authors: Husnu Muhammad
Published: January 2018

This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of demonstration technique to improve vocabulary and grammar element in teaching speaking at EFL learners. This research applied true-experimental design. The respondents of the study were 32 students (class IIA) as experimental group and 32 students (class IIB) as control group from the second semester of Economic Departments of Hamzanwadi University in the academic year 2016-2017. To collect the data, a pre-test and a post-test were given to the EFL learners. To analyze the data, the researcher applied SPSS 17 for windows. To analyze whether there was a significant difference in the mean score between pre-test and post-test, the researcher used a paired-samples t-test to get answer of the hypothesis. After performing a paired-samples t-test, the researcher found that there was a significant difference in mean scores between experimental and control group and t-test score is higher than t-table, it meant that demonstration technique was significantly effective in teaching speaking, especially to improve the element of vocabulary and grammar in teaching speaking at EFL learners.
Disclosure of Financial Statements and Its Effect on Investor’s Decision Making in Jordanian Commercial Banks
Authors: Saleh Isam , Alghusain Nawaf
Published: January 2018

This study aims to examine the effect of financial information on investors decision making in commercial banks in Jordan. A questionnaire was adopted to address attitudes of professionals such as managers, analysts and investors and to identify to which degree the financial information was used in taking investment decisions. The results revealed a weak positive relationship between investment decisions and financial information that were provided by commercial banks in Jordan to the investors. This study recommended that adequate care and due diligence should be maintained in preparation of financial statements to avoid faulty investment decisions.
A Critical Analysis on Influential Factors on Power Energy Resources in China
Authors: Xie Lubing , Rui Xiaoming , Li Shuai , Fan Xiaozhao , Shi Ruijing , Li Guohua
Published: January 2018

China is facing a number of challenges, such as environmental pollution, energy security, and slowing down of economic growth. China's total energy consumption has been leading the worldwide consumption for several years. China's annual primary energy consumption accounts for more than 90% of total energy consumption, and the country's utilization of wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy, and other new form of energy remains very low. This research has adopted a strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analysis approach to examine the internal and external factors that affect the competitiveness of the energy industry in China. An extensive and critical review of a wide range of literature was conducted, including academic papers, industry reports, statistical data, relevant regulations, and policy documents. Eighteen factors were identified from the literature review. These factors form part of an integrated framework that provides a useful tool for policy makers and the industry to gain a better understanding of the factors that affect the sustainable development of the Chinese energy industry. The results also provide a useful reference for foreign firms that intend to explore the Chinese energy industry market.
Renal function of MDR-TB patients treated with kanamycin regimens or concomitantly with antiretroviral agents
Authors: Sagwa E. L. , Ruswa N. , Mavhunga F. , Rennie T. , Mengistu A. , Mekonen T. T. , Leufkens H. G. M. , Mantel-Teeuwisse A. K.
Published: January 2018

SETTING: To compare renal insufficiency among multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients treated with kanamycin (KM) based regimens and those treated concomitantly with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) or other antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens in Namibia.DESIGN:
Retrospective review of the treatment records and laboratory tests of patients initiated on MDR-TB treatment (January–December 2014). The glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) estimated pre- and post-treatment were compared using the analysis of variance test. Renal insufficiency was defined
as an eGFR of <60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Use of KM or TDF and association with renal insufficiency was assessed using Kaplan-Meier plots and Cox proportional hazards analysis.RESULTS: The baseline mean eGFR for the three groups was similar (P = 0.24): 139.3 ± 25.6
ml/min for the KM group (n = 68), 131.1 ± 25.7 ml/min for the KM+TDF group (n = 44) and 134.2±34.4 ml/min for the KM+Other group (n = 23). After 8 months, the values had declined significantly to respectively 104.8 ± 37.5 ml/min (P < 0.001),
101.5 ± 38.3 ml/min (P < 0.001) and 111.5 ± 41.7 ml/min (P = 0.01). Co-treatment with KM+ART was associated with an increased risk of renal insufficiency (hazard ratio [HR] 1.8, 95%CI 0.7–4.1, P = 0.20 for KM+TDF, and HR 3.5, 95%CI 1.4–8.2,
P = 0.005 for KM+Other ART).CONCLUSION: Renal function declined at a similar rate in MDR-TB patients treated with KM-based regimens compared with patients treated concomitantly with TDF-based or other ART. The risk of renal insufficiency was greater for patients on ART.
The significance of cytomegalovirus in children with pneumonia admitted for mechanical ventilation
Authors: Jeena P. M. , Govender K. , Parboosing R. , Adhikari M.
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND: The pathogenic role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among children with pneumonia is not clear.OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN: We describe the outcome of children on mechanical ventilation with ‘probable' CMV-related pneumonitis (CMV DNA polymerase chain reaction [PCR] positive
as well as clinical and imaging features of CMV on ganciclovir) and children with pneumonia and CMV infection (CMV DNA PCR-positive without clinical and imaging features of CMV and not on ganciclovir therapy) at a paediatric intensive care unit in South Africa between 2011 and 2013. CMV viral
loads were measured in non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (NBBALF), plasma and whole-blood samples.RESULTS: Of the 97 children enrolled, 38 had CMV-related pneumonitis, 27 had pneumonia and CMV infection and 32 had pneumonia without CMV infection (negative CMV DNA PCR). Survival
in the three groups was respectively 73.7% (P < 0.05), 92.6% (P < 0.05) and 88.0%. The difference in outcome could be accounted for by variance in the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (respectively 60.5% and 29.6%, P < 0.05). A higher
CMV viral load in NBBALF and plasma was seen in cases of CMV-related pneumonitis than in pneumonia with CMV infection: respectively log 5.20 vs. log 4.10 (P < 0.05) and 4.56 vs. 3.47 (P < 0.05).CONCLUSIONS: HIV-infected children on mechanical ventilation with CMV-related pneumonitis on ganciclovir have poor outcomes. Randomised placebo-controlled studies on ganciclovir are required.
Knowledge of tuberculosis and vaccine trial preparedness in Lima, Peru
Authors: Shu E. , Sobieszczyk M. E. , Sal y Rosas V. G. , Segura P. , Galea J. T. , Lecca L. , Sanchez J. , Lama J. R.
Published: January 2018

SETTING: A safe, effective vaccine would improve tuberculosis (TB) control worldwide. Extensive community engagement will be essential to ensure the interest and participation of populations at highest risk.OBJECTIVE/METHOD: To inform the potential implementation of efficacy studies,
we assessed TB knowledge, attitudes towards licensed vaccines and willingness to participate in future TB vaccine efficacy trials among 262 household contacts of 79 recently diagnosed pulmonary TB cases in Lima, Peru.RESULTS: Overall knowledge of TB was low. Only 41.6% of household contacts
perceived themselves as being at high risk of acquiring TB. Slightly above half (54.2%) indicated willingness to participate in a TB vaccine trial. After clustered analysis adjusting for homogeneity among families, willingness to enroll was associated with belief that receiving all recommended
vaccinations is important (adjusted OR [aOR] 3.28, P = 0.016), desire to know more about TB risk factors and clinical trials (aOR 2.60, P = 0.004), older age (aOR 1.02, P = 0.027) and TB knowledge (aOR 0.05, P = 0.039).CONCLUSION: Barriers to participation in
TB vaccine trials exist among individuals at high risk for TB. Targeted education about TB risk factors, TB transmission and education about the clinical trial process will be critical for laying the groundwork for future vaccine trials.
Gender differences in tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment and outcomes in Victoria, Australia, 2002–2015
Authors: Dale K. , Tay E. , Trauer J. M. , Trevan P. , Denholm J.
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND: Gender has a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and outcomes in many settings worldwide. We explored gender differences in Victoria, Australia, a low-incidence setting.METHODS: Retrospective cohort study: 2002–2015. Gender was included as an independent
variable in multivariate statistical analyses assessing TB management.RESULTS: There were 2655 (54.5%) males and 2212 (45.5%) females notified (male:female ratio = 1.2:1). Among cases with pulmonary involvement, males underwent a chest X-ray or CT scan (CXR) sooner (hazard ratio [HR] 1.2,
95%CI 1.04–1.31, P = 0.010), began treatment sooner after presentation (HR 1.2, 95%CI 1.08–1.34, P = 0.001) and were more likely to have a sputum smear sample performed (OR 1.3, 95%CI 1.01–1.55, P = 0.037). Male cases with extra-pulmonary TB sought health
care sooner after symptom onset (HR 1.3, 95%CI 1.03–1.58, P = 0.024) and were more likely to have an abnormal CXR (OR 1.9, 95%CI 1.54–2.32, P < 0.001). Males were more likely to die before or during treatment (OR 1.5, 95%CI 1.06–2.11, P = 0.024).CONCLUSIONS:
Women experienced small delays in management compared with men, with no obvious detriment to assessment results or treatment outcomes. Differences were consistent with the hypothesis that males manifest more severe disease at presentation, which could be related to a range of biological and social factors.
Economic Dimension Of Harmonizing Personal Income Taxation In The
European Union Countries
Authors: Wołowiec Tomasz , Szybowski Daniel
Published: January 2018

Personal income tax (hereinafter referred to as PIT) has a short history, as it appeared in tax systems of EU countries as late as at the end of the 18th century. As a specific universal construction it performs two economic functions: providing financial means for covering some public expenses (fiscal function), leveling off – through its construction – inequalities in population incomes (redistribution function) and implements social functions of taxation through various tax reliefs and exemptions or the construction of the tax scale.
IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE PROCESS OF MODERNIZATION OF STATE FINANCES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Doroshenko Olena , Vashay Yulia
Published: January 2018

The article considers the key national interests of Ukraine at the stage of its integration into the world economic community and in conditions of military and political instability. It determines the influence of the modernization of public finances of Ukraine on observance of national interests and raising the level of economic security of the state.
MORAL ASPECTS OF FUNCTIONING OF RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN POLICE IN THE SCOPE OF THE CONTROL OF MIGRATION ON OUTER EU BORDERS
Authors: Tomaszycki Krzysztof
Published: January 2018

The case study contains analysis of moral aspects of functioning of Research Institutions in Police based on the theoretical deliberations of implementation and abidance of behaviors of its members in relations with taking part in migration control. The supplement of theoretical deliberations are primary researches ( environmental survey aimed to implementation officers and those who order researches in institutions mentioned above) and derivative researches (documents and statistics from their activities), which allow showing some moral aspects of their functioning.
INFORMATION RISK IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF UKRAINE
Authors: Yakymchuk Alina , Yaroshchuk Victoria
Published: January 2018

The article defines the types of information risks, analyzes the main information risks that occur in the public administration. The main aspects of information risk assessment in information infrastructure systems of public administration institutions are also considered. Based on the analysis, the means of minimizing information risks in the public administration of Ukraine were proposed.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ANTROPOGENETIC ACTIVITIES OF UKRAINIAN ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF LICENSING OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACTIVITY
Authors: Klimova Anastasia
Published: January 2018

An article is deemed to liability of government control of higher education system, setup the concept of licensing of antropogenetic activities as one of the mechanisms of government regulation of antropogenetic activities, consider the backgrounds of licensing procedure of Training and Education activity of Ukrainian academic organizations.
REVIEW OF THE BOOK WRITTEN AT THE EDITOR OF SYLWIA GWOŹDZIEWICZ AND KRZYSZTOF TOMASZYCKI PT .: "LEGAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF CYBERSIFICATION" ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION "SCIENCE - EDUCATION - DEVELOPMENT" IN WARSAW
Authors: Prokopowicz Dariusz
Published: January 2018

In mid-2017, the International Institute of Innovation "Science - Education - Development" in Warsaw published a book entitled "Legal and social aspects of cyber security", written by Sylwia Gwoździewicz and Krzysztof Tomaszycki. This book describes the key issues of cyber security in the context of the aspects of the adjusted legal norms and social determinants of this issue. In this book, the authors indicate that innovations in information technologies permanently determine the tendencies to provide and create various cyber security frameworks. The content of the book shows that with the development of technology, national legal norms should be gradually adapted to international regulations, and in particular to EU law in the area of combating cybercrime and ensuring an adequate level of cyber security. The process of providing information via the Internet and the development of electronic banking generates many threats related to the crime of theft of secret data, interception of confidential information by cybercriminals and impersonation of funds in online banking systems. Therefore, individual entities, including institutions of the financial, public and business sectors, should constantly improve the security systems for remote access to information and transactions carried out via the Internet.
M. KALBARCZYK, PEASANT BATALIONS IN GARWOLIŃSKI CUNTRY IN THE YEARS 1940 - 1944
Authors: Mielnik Marcin
Published: January 2018

Book M. Kalwarczyk Peasant Battalions in Garwoliński County in 1940-1944 is an interesting publication based on archival sources, relationships and Explains veterans B.CH. The work Consists of three chapters. The first Re-lates to the history of the district Garwolin Interwar period, the second shows B.CH Garwolin Circumstances crea-tions B. Ch., while the third section presents the most interesting stories of military action
Spesifikk visuell trening som pedagogisk metode med fokus på øyebevegelser som påvirker barns lesing
Authors: Fitzgerald Lene Solli , Berg Anne
Published: January 2018

Lesing er en komplisert prosess med mange ulike komponenter. Barn er av-hengige av å kunne lese for å fungere godt i hverdagen. Denne studien fokuserer på lesehastighet og øyemotoriske bevegelser hos en gruppe skoleelever på 3. trinn. Målet var å studere om Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance, Auditory and Vision eXercises) kan ha effekt på barnas øyemotorikk og lesehastighet. Måleinstru¬mentene var ReadAlyzer og Nonsensordtest. Intervensjons-/treningsmetoden var Bal-A-Vis-X, der sandsekker og små racketballer ble benyttet. Barna ble plassert i en kontroll- og en eksperimentgruppe. Begge gruppene gjennomførte både pre- og posttest. Eksperimentgruppen trente Bal-A-Vis-X i 30 minutter en gang i uken i fem måneder. Øvelsene krever visuelle følgebevegelser, øye-hånd-koordinering og stødige rytmiske bevegelser basert på både visuelle og auditive signaler som krever presis fysisk teknikk. Resultatene viste at eksperimentgruppens lesehastighet ble endret signifikant på både ReadAlyzers lesetest og Nonsensordtest. Kontrollgruppens lesehastighet endret seg ikke signifikant. Denne studien indikerer at Bal-A-Vis-X kan være et supplement for alle barn i skolen med eller uten lesevansker. Metoden har viktige komponenter som er involvert i lesing, den er gøy og den gir barna mestringsfølelse.Nøkkelord: barn, visuell trening, rytme, lesehastighetAbstractReading is a complicated process with many different components. Children need to read in order to cope in daily life. This study focuses on reading speed and eye tracking for a group of pupils in their third year of primary school. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance, Auditory and Vision eXercises) could be a method to improve children’s eye tracking and reading speed. The design is quasi-experimental where ReadAlyzer Eye Move¬ment Recording System (REM) and parts of a nonsense word test were used. The intervention method was Bal-A-Vis-X, using sandbags and small racket balls. The children were placed in a control and an experimental group. Both groups completed pre- and post-tests. The experimental group trained with Bal-A-Vis-X for 30 minutes once a week for five months. The exercises require visual move¬ments, eye and hand coordination, and steady rhythmical movements, based on both visual and auditory signals that require precise physical technique. The children in the experiment group showed significant improvement in reading speed and reading nonsense words. The control group showed no sig¬nificant improvement. This study indicates that Bal-A-Vis-X can be a supple¬mental method for all children in education with or without reading problems. The method has components important for their reading skills, it is fun, and it gives the sense of achievement of new skills.Keywords: children, visual training, rhythm, reading speed
Monitoring thoracic fluid content using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy and Cole modeling
Authors: Dovancescu Silviu , Saporito Salvatore , Herold Ingeborg H. F. , Korsten Hendrikus H. M. , Aarts Ronald M. , Mischi Massimo
Published: January 2018

Heart failure is a chronic disease marked by frequent hospitalizations due to pulmonary fluid congestion. Monitoring the thoracic fluid status may favor the detection of fluid congestion in an early stage and enable targeted preventive measures. Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (BIS) has been used in combination with the Cole model for monitoring body composition including fluid status. The model parameters reflect intracellular and extracellular fluid volume as well as cell sizes, types and interactions. Transthoracic BIS may be a suitable approach to monitoring variations in thoracic fluid content.
Reflexões sobre o ateliê como lugar/espaço em processos de criação em Artes Visuais
Authors: Cargnin Facco Marta Lucia
Published: January 2018

ResumoEste artigo[1] tem por objetivo refletir sobre o ateliê como lugar/espaço em processos de criação em Artes Visuais, bem como sua relevância na construção intelectual, crítica e reflexiva do artista. Busca-se, assim, possibilidade de compreensão do que seria esse ateliê nas Artes Visuais, sua conceitualização, finalidade e espaço/tempo para a construção de um ser/estar artista em meio ao processo criativo. Nessa perspectiva, propõe-se transitar por ateliês de artistas, em especial, o ateliê de William Kentridge, onde se aponta para a presença dos objetos inseridos neste contexto, investigando a cadeira como possível impulsionadora nos processos cognitivos de criação. Como desdobramento para este estudo, pretende-se também investigar os conceitos de espaço e lugar, assim como a dialética entre a poética e a estética nos processos de criação, ancorando-se nos estudos de René Passeron (1997) e Luigi Pareyson (2001), que neste momento somente serão adotados para elucidar o início da pesquisa. Enviado em: 28 de abril de 2017.Aprovado em: 05 de maio de 2017.
Literatura e arte propondo encontros com o fora à educação
Authors: Schmidlin Elaine
Published: January 2018

O texto problematiza a literatura e a arte como experiência que provoca uma ruptura e/ou deslocamento em relação à estrutura comum da linguagem. Por entre a prosa/poesia de Ana Cristina Cesar, surge o desconhecido, a outra noite, o lado de fora da literatura, como a entende Maurice Blanchot. Por outro lado, para Gilles Deleuze, essa noção é o que leva o pensamento a criar, tanto na filosofia quanto na arte. Com os autores, a escrita percorre esses campos, abrindo-se ao fora, ou seja, a uma prática sempre em vias de se fazer, no sentido de propor à educação modos de resistir ao que a aprisiona, para deixar vir à superfície a criação em seu murmúrio incessante. Enviado em: 08 de maio de 2017.Aprovado em: 17 de agosto de 2017.
Imagens da disney (re)produzindo gênero: Revisão da produção acadêmica (2003-2015)
Authors: Baliscei João Paulo , Calsa Geiva Carolina , García Fernando Herraiz
Published: January 2018

As imagens produzidas pela Disney ensinam indivíduos a ocuparem espaços sociais de acordo com seu gênero. O objetivo é investigar a produção científica brasileira da última década no que diz respeito às relações entre as imagens da Disney, educação e gênero. As nove pesquisas localizadas foram divididas em três grupos: um reunindo os artigos de periódicos científicos; outro, os estudos desenvolvidos junto a Programas de Pós-Graduação de História, Letras, Antropologia e Estudos Culturais; e outro, os elaborados em Programas de Pós-Graduação em Educação. As pesquisas foram analisadas a partir dos Estudos Culturais e da Cultura Visual, campos de estudos interessados pelas visualidades contemporâneas. Considerou-se que, em comum, as pesquisas localizadas aproximam a Disney a contextos de aprendizagens e denunciam as maneiras como seus produtos sugerem construções específicas de gênero, sobretudo, em relação à feminilidade. Recebido em: 20 setembro 2017Aprovado em: 24 novembro 2017
Sobre aprender com o cinema
Authors: Martins Alice Fátima
Published: January 2018

Desde a sessão pública inaugural do cinema, em Paris, até o início deste século XXI, o cinema ocupou, progressivamente, tanto as complexas estruturas da indústria do entretenimento, passando pelas searas do sistema da arte, penetrando os espaços da vida quotidiana coletiva ordinária. Os realizadores de filmes, em várias escalas, recontam histórias, tomando parte ativa na reconfiguração das visões do mundo contemporâneo. Neste trabalho, propõe-se discutir alguns pontos de uma certa pedagogia social exercida pela linguagem cinematográfica. Para tanto, pretende-se ultrapassar as recorrentes discussões a respeito das relações entre cinema e educação, que, em geral, privilegiam pensar o cinema como recurso pedagógico a ser adotado dentre as estratégias de ensino das matérias escolares. Nesse sentido, se reconhece, nas narrativas fílmicas, uma instância que atravessa a vida quotidiana, inclusive as escolas, indo, contudo, muito além delas. A pergunta orientadora das questões apontadas, portanto, é “o que temos aprendido com o cinema?” Para tanto, o cinema é pensado como prática social, em vista tanto daqueles que produzem filmes quanto dos que se apropriam de suas histórias.Enviado em: 29 de junho de 2017.Aprovado em: 13 de julho de 2017.
Os desenhos de uma criança da Escolinha de Arte do Recife: o olhar artístico em meio às imagens cinematográficas e às séries televisivas
Authors: Sobral Maísa Gomes , Barbosa Márcia Regina
Published: January 2018

Este estudo objetivou compreender como a criança significa os desenhos criados por ela a partir da visualidade de imagens de filmes e de séries televisivas; identificar quais as imagens que a motivaram para a criação dos desenhos e analisar as histórias e os significados que a criança atribui aos desenhos. Neste intento, cinco desenhos produzidos pela criança e os dados da entrevista foram trabalhados com base na análise de conteúdo (FRANCO, 2008). Os resultados revelaram que a criança significa os desenhos a partir de imagens da própria história, por isso, em atenção aos resultados pode ser ressaltado que a história de vida da criança figura como um contributo no compartilhamento de conhecimentos. Enviado em: 31 de agosto de 2017.Aprovado em: 07 de dezembro de 2017.
Estágio Docente, Desenho e Símbolo: tríade para investigar e compreender corporeidades afro-brasileiras
Authors: Miranda Eduardo Oliveira
Published: January 2018

O texto apresenta uma experiência docente articulada durante a travessia do autor pelo programa de pós-graduação em Desenho, Cultura e Interatividade -UEFS, precisamente no componente curricular Estágio Docente (PIMENTA, 2011), no qual assumiu a regência de uma turma de Desenho Artístico ofertada como atividade optativa para turmas de graduação. Nesse cenário, trabalhou-se com a categorias Desenho (FERREIRA, 2005, 2007; GOMES, 1996), Imagem e Símbolo (MORIN, 1975, 1999) com a prerrogativa de compreender a realidade dos educandos a partir da projeção gráfica e como eles podem explicar as suas intersubjetividades através dos traços e linhas. Nesse cenário, criaram-se desenhos elucidativos das populações negras o que proporcionou as discussões sobre as corporeidades afro-brasileiras. Em relação a metodologia, optamos pela perspectiva fenomenológica ao enfocar a utilização de imagens na Etnopesquisa Crítica (MACEDO, 2010). Portanto, o estágio docente passou a ser compreendido como uma experiência rica para a validação da práxis educativa ao passo que o mesmo pode oportunizar as mutabilidades identitárias (HALL, 2006). Recebido em: 08 novembro 2017Aprovado em: 11 dezembro 2017
Transcriação e formação em arte a partir da obra fotográfica de José Juliani
Authors: Stratico Fernando Amaral , Oliveira Ronaldo Alexandre de
Published: January 2018

As ideias aqui apresentadas são resultados das pesquisas empreendidas por meio do projeto Objeto, Performance e Memória (Departamento de Música e Teatro-UEL), cujo propósito principal é analisar e interpretar aspectos performativos da fotografia do período da colonização do Norte do Paraná, além de promover a criação artística a partir destes processos de análise e interpretação. A performance fotográfica ou o corpo em performance do período da colonização da região de Londrina – PR, e as possibilidades de diálogo criativo e educativo em que produzimos arte a partir do contato com imagens do passado são os principais enfoques. Busca-se apresentar a obra fotográfica de José Juliani como construção e investigação no campo da fotografia que refletem modos de conceber o ser humano e sua relação com o meio. A criação artística a partir da obra de Juliani reforça novos paradigmas da pesquisa em arte que possuem reverberações e implicações diretas no campo da formação artística. Recebido em: 23 novembro 2017Aprovado em: 05 dezembro 2017
Cinema no hospital? Hipóteses, experimentações e aprendizagens de uma pesquisa
Authors: Omelczuk Fernanda Walter
Published: January 2018

O artigo apresenta a pesquisa do projeto de extensão - Cinema no hospital? - que acontece há sete anos em um hospital pediátrico universitário, destacando as contribuições dessa atividade para a prática docente, a infância e os diferentes adultos que atravessam o território hospitalar. Os conceitos de aprendizagem, cinema, infância, atividade criadora, educação no hospital que sustentam o trabalho estão em diálogo com Walter Benjamin, Levi Vigotski, Alain Bergala, Jacques Rancière, Virgínia Kastrup, Eneida Fonseca, Regina Fontes dentre outros. A metodologia alinha-se com as políticas inventivas da cognição e ampara-se na pesquisa cartográfica. Recebido em: 11 novembro 2017Aprovado em: 09 dezembro 2017
Acerca da ética no campo da formação e no trabalho em equipe
Authors: Azevedo Adriana Barin de
Published: January 2018

Este artigo debate o tema da ética em um dos módulos curriculares de uma formação interdisciplinar para seis cursos da área da saúde. Para esta discussão foi preparado um texto com o objetivo de apontar algumas pistas, a partir do pensamento de Espinosa e Deleuze, a respeito da diferenciação entre ética e moral na experiência de trabalho em equipe e com coletivos. Apresenta-se a proposta de trabalho em equipe interdisciplinar de estudantes junto a grupos populacionais atendidos por serviços de saúde, educação e outros. Neste trabalho, avalia-se a experiência pelos bons e os maus encontros, que interferem na realização das atividades, garantindo ações construídas em grupo ou apresentando tensões e dificuldades entre os participantes. Sendo este tema comum a outras experiências de formação acadêmica, este texto propõe disparar questões para pensar em outras práticas interessadas na discussão da postura ética nas relações entre campos de saber distintos.  Recebido em: 6 dezembro 2017Aprovado em: 20 dezembro 2017
Visualidades e identidades adolescentes. Reflexiones en torno a un proyecto de investigación
Authors: Gianotti Gonzalo Vicci
Published: January 2018

Este trabajo propone plantear algunas reflexiones en relación con el alcance y el proceso de trabajo desarrollado a través de un proyecto de investigación, realizado durante los años 2015 y 2016 en cinco escuelas secundarias de Uruguay y que establece como primer objetivo analizar las formas en que se encuentran construidas las imágenes alrededor de cuerpos de adolescentes relacionadas con las artes y los medios visuales Recebido em: 10 dezembro 2017Aprovado em: 19 dezembro 2017
Cuidado prestado pela equipe de saúde às famílias de crianças que sofreram Asfixia Perinatal Grave
Authors: Caneco Elaine De Oliveira Vieira , Milbrath Viviane Marten , Freitag Vera Lucia , Amestoy Simone Coelho
Published: January 2018

Objetivo: Conhecer os cuidados prestados pela equipe de saúde às famílias de crianças que sofreram asfixia perinatal grave. Metodologia: Exploratória, descritiva, qualitativa. Realizada numa cidade do sul do Rio Grande do Sul, tendo como participantes, quatorze profissionais da equipe de saúde da unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal e da pediatria de um hospital universitário de abril a maio do ano de 2011. Foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e a Análise Temática de Minayo. Resultados: Revelam que na transmissão do diagnóstico de Asfixia perinatal grave, falta um feedback positivo, pois os profissionais informam o diagnóstico sem que as famílias compreendam o seu significado. Conclusão: Os cuidados básicos são fornecidos, porém o seguimento necessita de um serviço que consiga abranger este cuidado a família de forma holística e integral, com equipes multidisciplinares para que sejam alcançadas perspectivas de uma maior autonomia da família para o cuidado à criança.
A frequência de automedicação por pacientes em atendimento odontológico de urgência na atenção básica
Authors: Souza Cláudia Santos , Marques Lidia Audrey Rocha Valadas , Aguiar Márcio Glauber Lopes de , Fernandes Raquel Maria Trindade
Published: January 2018

Introdução: A avaliação do consumo de medicamentos é uma importante ferramenta para garantir o acesso e avaliar seu uso racional. Embora estudos indiquem a relação entre o aumento da resistência dos microrganismos e o uso irracional de medicamentos, poucos dados de Farmacoepidemiologia e do perfil desses pacientes estão disponíveis em Odontologia.  Objetivo: Avaliar o consumo de medicamentos utilizados de forma irracional pela população que procura atendimento de urgência em Odontologia em unidades de saúde da atenção básica no município de Aracati- CE. Metodologia: Trata-se de estudo descritivo, onde foram avaliados dados como idade, gênero do paciente, queixa principal, medicamentos utilizados previamente ao atendimento sem prescrição e tratamento proposto. Resultados: No período estudado 176 pacientes buscaram o serviço de urgência do posto de saúde principalmente devido a dor de dente. Dentre eles 140 (79,5%) estavam se automedicando, 65% era do sexo feminino e 35% do sexo masculino, com média de 33 anos de idade. A amostra se caracterizou principalmente por pessoas com baixa renda e escolaridade, que se automedicavam frequentemente. Conclusão: A automedicação é algo freqüente na vida das pessoas e seus riscos muitas vezes desconhecidos. Percebe-se a necessidade de trabalhar temas como uso racional de medicamentos e a presença de profissionais farmacêuticos em unidades básicas de saúde da Estratégia de Saúde da Família.
ALÉM DO BEBER: PERSPECTIVAS SOBRE CULTURA, IDENTIDADE E DESIGN EM PRODUTOS LOCAIS.
Authors: Steffen César
Published: January 2018

O rótulo de um produto é um dos principais objetos de identificação do público consumidor, desempenhando um papel essencial na identificação e na decisão de compra do consumidor, pois identifica a marca, o estilo e as características físicas, funcionais do produto, muitas vezes refletindo estilos, gostos, cultura e expectativas do público-alvo. Tendo isto como premissa, este estudo investe em analisar e problematizar o impacto do projeto de design gráfico na comunicação da embalagem através dos rótulos. Toma por amostra inicial os rótulos das cervejas artesanais gaúchas, buscando identificar se estabelecem relação com o público local através de aplicação, manipulação e exposição de elementos gráficos e visuais regionais, e da análise semiótica os elementos para a análise.
¿Tecnologías para la transformación? Los medios sociales ante el cambio político y social
Authors: Aguilera Miguel de , Casero-Ripolles Andreu
Published: January 2018

Desde su uso como herramienta innovadora de campaña por parte de Barack Obama y su protagonismo en las movilizaciones ciudadanas de la Primavera Árabe, los medios sociales se han situado en el centro del debate social, político y académico. ¿Hasta que punto son capaces estas tecnologías digitales de impulsar y favorecer el cambio social y político? ¿Cuáles son sus límites para propiciar este tipo de transformaciones? Este artículo, introductorio del cuaderno central de este número de Icono 14, tiene como objetivo propio reflexionar, desde una perspectiva teórica, en torno de las potencialidades de los medios digitales para propiciar novedades en la organización, movilización e información políticas. Se plantean, así, sus contribuciones y sus constreñimientos a la hora de reconfigurar el campo de la comunicación política.