bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic Hazard Visualization from Big Simulation Data: Cluster Analysis of Long-Period Ground-Motion Simulation Data
Authors: Maeda Takahiro ,   National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience  3-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0006, Japan, Fujiwara Hiroyuki
Published: March 2017

This paper describes a method of extracting the relation between the ground-motion characteristics of each area and a seismic source model, based on ground-motion simulation data output in planar form for many earthquake scenarios, and the construction of a parallel distributed processing system where this method is implemented. The extraction is realized using two-stage clustering. In the first stage, the ground-motion indices and scenario parameters are used as input data to cluster the earthquake scenarios within each evaluation mesh. In the second stage, the meshes are clustered based on the similarity of earthquake-scenario clustering. Because the mesh clusters can be correlated to the geographical space, it is possible to extract the relation between the ground-motion characteristics of each area and the scenario parameters by examining the relation between the mesh clusters and scenario clusters obtained by the two-stage clustering. The results are displayed visually; they are saved as GeoTIFF image files. The system was applied to the long-period ground-motion simulation data for hypothetical megathrust earthquakes in the Nankai Trough. This confirmed that the relation between the extracted ground-motion characteristics of each area and scenario parameters is in agreement with the results of ground-motion simulations.
Investigation of Traffic and Evacuation Aspects at Kumamoto Earthquake and the Future Issues
Authors: Kawasaki Yosuke ,   Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University 6-6-06 Aramaki aza aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8579, Japan, Kuwahara Masao , Hara Yusuke , Mitani Takuma , Takenouchi Atsushi , Iryo Takamasa , Urata Junji ,   Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
Published: March 2017

This study reports the results of the analysis of probe data, collected in the periods immediately before and after the foreshock in Kumamoto on April 14, 2016. Data were gathered under actual urban traffic conditions, and the traffic activity evaluated. The study also identifies any issues to be addressed in future, based on this analysis. The analytical results quantitatively show that movement from Fukuoka to central Kumamoto was impacted by closure of the Kyushu Expressway; it also shows that travel times during the day along alternative paths significantly increased, whilst congestion on highways decreased. The results show that locations such as shelters, supermarkets, and public baths were the beginning and end points of travel, thereby causing deviations from normal congestion patterns.
Wide-Area Evacuation Simulation Incorporating Rescue and Firefighting by Local Residents
Authors: Osaragi Toshihiro ,   Tokyo Institute of Technology 2-12-1-W8-10, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan, Oki Takuya
Published: March 2017

This article describes the development of a comprehensive simulation model that integrates property damages (building-collapse, fire-spreading, and street-blockage) and various activities (rescue activity, firefighting activity, and wide-area evacuation activity) by local residents in the event of a large earthquake. Using this model, we analyze the effect and risk of rescue and firefighting activities carried out by local residents under the assumption that a large earthquake directly hits the Tokyo area. Furthermore, we attempt to find new knowledge on the situations where there are many fatal casualties caused by people failing to evacuate, being trapped on streets, and so on.
Orthopaedic Device Approval Through the Premarket Approval Process
Authors: Yang Brian W. , Iorio Matthew L. , Day Charles S.
Published: March 2017

The 2 main routes of medical device approval through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are the premarket approval (PMA) process, which requires clinical trials, and the 510(k) premarket notification, which exempts devices from clinical trials if they are substantially equivalent to an existing device. Recently, there has been growing concern regarding the safety of devices approved through the 510(k) premarket notification. The PMA process decreases the potential for device recall; however, it is substantially more costly and time-consuming. Investors and medical device companies are only willing to invest in devices if they can expect to recoup their investment within a timeline of roughly 7 years. Our study utilizes financial modeling to assess the financial feasibility of approving various orthopaedic medical devices through the 510(k) and PMA processes. The expected time to recoup investment through the 510(k) process ranged from 0.585 years to 7.715 years, with an average time of 2.4 years; the expected time to recoup investment through the PMA route ranged from 2.9 years to 24.5 years, with an average time of 8.5 years. Six of the 13 orthopaedic device systems that we analyzed would require longer than our 7-year benchmark to recoup the investment costs of the PMA process. With the 510(k) premarket notification, only 1 device system would take longer than 7 years to recoup its investment costs. Although the 510(k) premarket notification has demonstrated safety concerns, broad requirements for PMA authorization may limit device innovation for less-prevalent orthopaedic conditions. As a result, new approval frameworks may be beneficial. Our report demonstrates how current regulatory policies can potentially influence orthopaedic device innovation.
ESTUDOS ORGANIZACIONAIS: POSSÍVEL QUADRO REFERENCIAL E INTERFACES
Authors: Thiollent Michel
Published: March 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo esboçar de forma resumida uma visão dos Estudos Organizacionais, praticável em nossas atuais condições de trabalho universitário no Brasil, sem depender muito de padrões já existentes. Apresenta um conjunto de reflexões provisórias, com alusões a determinados autores ou escolas de pensamento que os estudiosos da área reconhecerão com facilidade.
CONFISSÕES ETNOGRÁFICAS: FRACASSOS NO ACESSO A ORGANIZAÇÕES NO BRASIL
Authors: Alcadipani Rafael
Published: March 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar duas tentativas de acesso para realizar etnografias, em diferentes contextos organizacionais brasileiros: um importante jornal e uma força de segurança militar. Como resultados, aponto que fazer etnografia pode ser danoso para a carreira do pesquisador em uma academia dominada pelo produtivismo. Ainda, aponto que a  etnografia organizacional impõe desafios ao pesquisador.  Todavia, é a melhor forma de conhecer as organizações como elas acontecem, com rigor de detalhes e minúcias.
A IMATERIALIDADE DAS PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL E SUA ADOÇÃO CERIMONIAL: DOIS CASOS ILUSTRATIVOS
Authors: Poli Isabela Tostes , Rossoni Luciano
Published: March 2017

Neste estudo, buscamos compreender como os esquemas interpretativos e suas lógicas subjacentes condicionaram a adoção das práticas de Gestão Ambiental do Sistema de Avaliação de Segurança, Saúde, Meio Ambiente e Qualidade (SASSMAQ) em duas empresas de transporte de produtos químicos. Para tanto, partindo do pressuposto de que as práticas organizacionais apresentam uma dimensão material, que envolve a implementação, outra simbólica ou imaterial, que envolve a internalização, analisamos em quais condições elas eram desempenhadas cerimonialmente ou efetivamente. Mais que isso, também avaliamos como a materialidade das práticas em termos de tangibilidade e complexidade aumenta a chance de maior cerimonialidade da adoção. Por meio do estudo comparativo de casos, evidenciamos que, no caso em que havia maior orientação por uma lógica profissional, as práticas eram mais internalizadas e realizadas efetivamente. Já no caso cuja lógica de mercado era mais evidente, além de menor internalização, muitas das práticas eram cerimoniais. No que se refere à materialidade das práticas, podemos induzir que práticas mais tangíveis tendem a ser adotadas mais efetivamente, enquanto que aquelas mais complexas e ambíguas, tendem a ser adotadas mais cerimonialmente, especialmente quando não suportada pelos esquemas de referência.
PARA ALÉM DA SUPERAÇÃO E DO RECOMEÇO: NOVAS PERSPECTIVAS SOBRE MORTE ORGANIZACIONAL, PERDA E LUTO
Authors: Bell Emma , Taylor Scott
Published: March 2017

O entendimento quanto à morte organizacional simbólica, um termo usado para descrever eventos que incluem corte de pessoal, encerramento de instalações e fracasso empresarial, é dominado pelos modelos de estágios psicológicos, os quais sugerem superação como solução face a uma perda coletiva. Tal abordagem nega a mudança empírica e conceitual que transformou a compreensão do luto na esfera individual através da teoria dos laços permanentes. Isso é consequência dos elementos a seguir: (i) perspectiva gerencial que enxerga o luto como um problema a ser resolvido; (ii) orientação cultural que constrói relações dualísticas tais como vida e morte, o eu e o outro, emoções positivas e negativas e; (iii) ênfase empírica nas organizações norte-americanas. Ao concluir, apontamos como a perspectiva dos laços permanentes poderia melhorar a compreensão da morte organizacional simbólica enquanto fenômeno cultural fundamental para a construção do significado.
River flow and sediment transport simulation based on a curvilinear and rectilinear grid modelling approach – a comparison study
Authors: Morianou G. G. , Kourgialas N. N. , Karatzas G. P. , Nikolaidis N. P.
Published: March 2017

In the present work, a two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic model was used for the simulation of river flow and sediment transport in the downstream section of the Koiliaris River Basin in Crete, Greece, based on two different structured grids. Specifically, an important goal of the present study was the comparison of a curvilinear grid model with a rectilinear grid model. The MIKE 21C model has been developed to simulate 2D flows and morphological changes in rivers by using either an orthogonal curvilinear grid or a rectilinear grid. The MIKE 21C model comprises two parts: (a) the hydrodynamic part that is based on the Saint-Venant equations and (b) the morphological change part for the simulation of bank erosion and sediment transport. The difference between the curvilinear and the rectilinear grid is that the curvilinear grid lines follow the bank lines of the river, providing a better resolution of the flow near the boundaries. The water depth and sediment results obtained from the simulations for the two different grids were compared with field observations and a series of statistical indicators. It was concluded that the curvilinear grid model results were in better agreement with the field measurements.
Paramagnetic and Superparamagnetic Inorganic Nanoparticles for T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Zeng Leyong , Wu Di , Zou Ruifen , Chen Tianxiang , Zhang Jinchao , Wu Aiguo
Published: March 2017

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a promising technique in the early
diagnosis of cancers, especially the application of contrast agents can further enhance the detection
limit. Compared with the dark signal in “negative” contrast agents (T2), “positive”
contrast agents (T1) with bright signal are more desirable for high-resolution imaging. However,
the clinically used gadolinium complexes have short circulation time and the risk of
nephrogenic system fibrosis. Therefore, to overcome the disadvantage of T2 agents and traditional
T1 agents, it is very interesting to develop nano-scaled T1-weighted MRI contrast agents
with safer and more precise imaging performance. The present review systematically summarized
the recent progress of paramagnetic and superparamagnetic inorganic nanoparticles as
T1-weighted MRI contrast agents, including gadolinium oxide nanoparticles, gadoliniumbased
upconversion nanoparticles, manganese oxide nanoparticles, and ultra-small iron oxide
nanoparticles. Moreover, we also described their applications in multi-modal imaging and
visualized theranostics.
Bovine Serum Albumin as a Versatile Platform for Cancer Imaging and Therapy
Authors: Wang Jun , Zhang Bingbo
Published: March 2017

Background:

Due to the good biocompatibility, biodegradability, facile surface functionalization
and high water solubility, Bovine serum albumin has gain increasing attention in the nanomedicine.

Objective:

Despite there are many reviews on albumin based nanoparticles, most of them focus on one
aspect of the albumin functionality, e.g., drug delivery, cancer theranostics or half-life extension in
vivo. This review aims to comprehensively summary bovine serum albumin as a versatile platform in
the applications of cancer imaging and therapy.

Methods:

We review the extensive applications of bovine serum albumin in drug carrier, surface engineering
and biomimetic synthesis for cancer imaging and therapy.

Conclusion:

Based on the studies reviewed, variety of in vitro and in vivo studies show good performance
of bovine serum albumin as the drug carrier, surface modification agent and biomimetic template
in cancer imaging and therapy. Nevertheless, there are still some issues to be solved, e.g., the technological
parameters for enhancing the drug loading efficiency and controlling drug release, optimizing
surface modification process to provide more stable nanoagents, investigation of the biomimetic
mechanism, in-depth study of their toxicity, further exploring their bioapplications, etc.
Bioactive Metabolites from Pathogenic and Endophytic Fungi of Forest Trees
Authors: Masi Marco , Maddau Lucia , Linaldeddu Benedetto Teodoro , Scanu Bruno , Evidente Antonio , Cimmino Alessio
Published: March 2017

Background:

Fungi play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems interacting positively or
negatively with plants. These interactions are complex and the outcomes are different depending on the
fungal lifestyles, saprotrophic, mutualistic or pathogenic. Furthermore, fungi are well known for producing
secondary metabolites, originating from different biosynthetic pathways, which possess biological
properties of considerable biotechnological interest. Among the terrestrial ecosystems, temperate forests
represent an enormous reservoir of fungal diversity. This review will highlight the goldmine of secondary
metabolites produced by pathogenic and endophytic fungi of forest trees with focus on their biological
activities.

Methods:

A structured search of bibliographic databases for peer-reviewed research literature was undertaken
using a research discovery application providing access to a large and authoritative source of
references. The papers selected were examined and the main results were reported and discussed.

Results:

Two hundred forthy-one papers were included in the review, outlined a large number of secondary
metabolites produced by pathogenic and endophiltic fungi and their biological activities, including
phytotoxic, antifungal, antioomycetes, antibacterial, brine shrimp lethality, mosquito biting deterrence
and larvicidal, cytotoxic, antiproliferative and many other bioactivities.

Conclusion:

The findings of this review confirm the importance of secondary metabolites produced by
pathogenic and endophytic fungi from forest plants growing in temperate regions as an excellent prospects
to discover compounds with new bioactivities and mode of actions. In addition, the potential of
some metabolites as a source of new drugs and biopesticides is underlined.
Fungal Production and Manipulation of Plant Hormones
Authors: Fonseca Sandra , Radhakrishnan Dhanya , Prasad Kalika , Chini Andrea
Published: March 2017

Living organisms are part of a highly interconnected web of interactions, characterised
by species nurturing, competing, parasitizing and preying on one another. Plants have
evolved cooperative as well as defensive strategies to interact with neighbour organisms.
Among these, the plant-fungus associations are very diverse, ranging from pathogenic to mutualistic.
Our current knowledge of plant-fungus interactions suggests a sophisticated coevolution
to ensure dynamic plant responses to evolving fungal mutualistic/pathogenic strategies.

The plant-fungus communication relies on a rich chemical language. To manipulate the plant
defence mechanisms, fungi produce and secrete several classes of biomolecules, whose modeof-
action is largely unknown. Upon perception of the fungi, plants produce phytohormones
and a battery of secondary metabolites that serve as defence mechanism against invaders or to
promote mutualistic associations. These mutualistic chemical signals can be co-opted by
pathogenic fungi for their own benefit.

Among the plant molecules regulating plant-fungus interaction, phytohormones play a critical
role since they modulate various aspects of plant development, defences and stress responses.
Intriguingly, fungi can also produce phytohormones, although the actual role of fungalproduced
phytohormones in plant-fungus interactions is poorly understood. Here, we discuss
the recent advances in fungal production of phytohormone, their putative role as endogenous
fungal signals and how fungi manipulate plant hormone balance to their benefits.
Sanskrit: Loss of the Language of Love
Authors: Mishra Satendra Kumar , Srivastava Srashti
Published: March 2017

The appearance of modern Indian languages marks the transition from the ancient to the middle ages in Indian History. They became the media of literature and the instruments of medieval thought. It is true that Sanskrit continued to be cultivated but with the downfall of Hindu principalities and the drying up of the sources of patronage, its importance rapidly diminished. It now became the language of orthodox religious literature and of philosophy but the days of its glory seems to be over. The cultural waves which began to sweep the country from the 12th century onwards left the rivers of Sanskrit dry and flowed through new ways. In spite of all setbacks, Sanskrit still commands the homage of the people and exercised a deep influence over the growth of new languages and literature but for the expression of living experience and thought its usefulness had ceased. Its Apabrahmsha form took over the lead gradually.
A Clinical Study on Uttar Basti of Bhrihat Shatavari Ghrita and Baladi Churna in the management of Female Infertility w.s.r. to Endometrial Receptivity
Authors: Anjali Verma  , Kamini Dhiman  , Sarvesh Kumar
Published: March 2017

Introduction: Endometrial factor comes under the umbrella of Kshetra, which is one of the important factor for conception described in Ayurveda i.e Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu , Beej. Decreased endometrial factor is the major cause of implantation failure, Therefore the present study was carried out for the clinical evaluation of efficacy of Uttar Basti of Bhrihat Shatavari Ghrita and Baladi Churna in female infertility w.s.r endometrial factor. Materials and methods: A simple randomized clinical trial was conducted of total 28 registered patients in two groups i.e. First Group with Bhrihat Shatavari Ghrita Uttar Basti combined with Baladi Churna Oral and other Group Baladi Churna Oral. Assessment of results was done on the basis of Appelbaum’s USSR by the tool of Transvaginal colour doppler sonography. Results: Study shows statistically highly significant (p>0.001) effect of therapies in the both groups but clinically Group A (Bhrihat Shatavari Ghrita Uttar Basti combined with Baladi Churna Oral) provided better result in upgrading endometrial receptivity comparatively. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Bhrihat Shatavari Ghrita Uttar Basti combined with Baladi Churna Oral overall can be a better choice in improving endometrial receptivity in cases of female infertility.
A Comparative Clinical Study on the Management of Arshas with Haridradi Lepa and Pippalyadi Lepa
Authors: N. B. Mashetti.  , K. M. Siddalinga Murthy
Published: March 2017

Arsha is as old mankind being an abnormal to routine life. Arsha does not cause any threat to life but troubles a lot, so it is included in one of the Astha Maharogas by Sushruta. This disease is largely confined to the Guda but also in Nasa, Netra, Karna etc. regions. Aetiological factors are vitiation of Doshas in Gudavalis, injury due to throne, stone, nail, vehicle, regular contact of cold water etc. Haemorrhoids are the varicosity of haemorrhoidal veins. Depending on the site these are 3 types viz, Internal, Externel and Intero-external Haemorrhoids. Depending upon bleeding these are 2 types which are bleeding and non bleeding piles. The presently available treatment measures are Aushadha, Shastra, Kshara and Agnikarma. Local external application is described by Sushruta, Yogaratnakara, Charaka and others. Hence a comparative clinical study is planned to evaluate the efficiency and malignant role of Haridradi Lepa and Pipplayadi Lepa in Arshas (Piles). In this study sample size of 40 patients were selected by simple random sampling, 20 in Group-A and 20 in Group-B, in Group-A, Haridradi Lepa was used, where as in Group-B Pippalyadi Lepa was used. The therapeutic effects was analyzed by using the subjective parameters viz. pain and discomfort during sitting and objective paramaters viz, size, BPR (bleeding per rectum), mucous discharge etc. The duration of treatment was 15 days and clinical assesement was done in 5 days interval. At the end of study, the Haridradi Lepa has shown significally benefical result in sustaianable manner.
The Management of Primary Insomnia through Pancha Sugandha Sadhita Takra Dhara - A Pilot Study
Authors: Suma Jambli  , Chavan SG  , Prashanth AS
Published: March 2017

Ayurveda essentially sees every disease as a psychosomatic manifestation and views the Mind and Body as two aspects of one unit. The three Stambha of Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta and Kapha which control all vital functions of body, to support these Tristambha there are three Upastambha namely Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya which increases the strength of Tristambhas. Ayurveda emphasizes mind and body achieves proper relaxation and rest through Nidra. Mainly Vata Vaigunyata is responsible for Anidra. Anidra can be clinically correlated with Insomnia. In modern medical science for the management of Insomnia includes administration of Antipsychotic and Sedatives, each of them is having its own limitations. On the other side, Ayurveda having a light of hope for this condition by correction of basic pathology particularly through Panchakarma, like external treatment in the form of Shirodhara which is one among the Murdhni Taila. In this present study 10 subjects with Primary Insomnia. Treatment given was Shirodhara with Panchasugandha Sadhita Takra Dhara for the duration of 14 days. The treatment had shown positive response by increasing duration of sleep and quality of sleep along with over well being in terms of quality of life.
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Palash Mula Arka in Pittaja Netrabhishyanda
Authors: Yuwaraj D. Kale  , Sarika Choure
Published: March 2017

Abhishyanda is one of the Sarvagata Vyadhi mentioned by Acharya Sushruta. In modern science, signs and symptoms of Netrabhishyanda may be correlated with conjunctivitis, which is the inflammatory condition of conjunctiva. Kavala Dharana, Dhumrapana, Aschyotana, Sechana Putapaka etc. are various suggested regimens in Ayurvedic texts for the treatment of Netrabhishyanda. Considering this effectiveness of Palasha as mentioned by Acharya Sushruta, it is planned to study the use of Palasha Mula Arka Aschyotana in Pittaja Netrabhishyanda. 60 patients having classical signs and symptoms of Pittaja Abhishyanda (Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis) as per Ayurvedic and modern texts were selected for the study. After completion of therapy, mean Conjunctival hyperemia was reduced to 0.2167 ± 0.4086 in Control and 0.5667 ± 0.5040 in Trial Group. Palasha Mula Arka was found effective in reduction in conjunctival hyperemia, watering and the number of culture colonies, it was also found effective in burning sensation, discharge, foreign body sensation and photophobia.
Comparative Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Mustakadi Pramathya and Mustakadi Kwatha
Authors: Apeksha A.Patil  , Dhiraj B. Patil.
Published: March 2017

Introduction: A range of smaller preparation is explained in classics other than five basic Kashaya Kalpanas. They are categorized considering the similarities in their method of preparation under ‘Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana.’ ‘Kwathan’ is similar in Kwatha Kalpana and for preparation of Pramathya, which is Upakalpana of Kwatha. Mustakadi Kwatha is not mentioned in classics but Mustakadi Pramathya is mentioned in classics which is used in Raktatisara. Objective: Comparative Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Mustakadi Pramathya and Mustakadi Kwatha. Materials & Methods: Mustaka and Indrayava are taken from GMP approved Pharmacy for both preparation i.e. Pramathya and Kwatha. Only difference is, Pramathya is prepared by using Kalka of drugs and Kwatha is preparation by Yavakuta Churna of drugs. Water was added in same quantity. Method of preparation followed was same for both i.e. Kwathana. Discussion: Kalka is Guru than Yavakuta Churna as water is added for Kalka preparation and also partical size of drugs is also reduced in Kalka Kalpana. pH, specific gravity, viscocity, total solids of Mustakadi Pramathya is more than that of Mustakadi Kwatha. Mustakadi Pramathya should be used in Madhyama Doshavastha, it is Guru in nature than Kwatha Kalpana.
Ayurvedic measures to minimize need of Hysterectomy
Authors: Khan Tarannum Nisar  , Dalvi Prashant N.
Published: March 2017

Menopause is not just cessation of menstruation; it is depletion of ovarian follicles leading to decrease in ovarian hormones. A woman who has undergone hysterectomy but retains her ovaries will experience cessation of menstruation and not oestrogen deficiency syndrome just after it. In such cases the depletion of oocytes would occur earlier and thus women will perceive menopausal changes earlier than natural menopause. It shows that hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy leads to surgical menopause. Many times hysterectomy is done for such conditions which can be treated by medicines. In modern science, as there is no certain treatment for some diseases and the recurrences occur, hysterectomy becomes the solution. Ayurveda has mentioned such therapies which act locally as well as systemically and arrest the disease to get advanced or relapsed.
Role of different Juices in the Management of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Backache - A Review
Authors: Dheeraj Kumar Tyagi  , Shivakumar  , Nirmala Joshi
Published: March 2017

Skeletal system is a very important system of living body. If any malformation occurs it leads to severe problems which are highly intolerable by an individual. Some of the diseases comes under this are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, backache, etc. Management of such diseases is now based on diagnosis, but still it is complicated to treat and associated causes are difficult to find out in many cases. Mainly diet plays a major and important role in prevention of skeletal disorders, under diet regimen different combination of fruit and vegetable juices plays a vital role in management of diseases. Modification in combination of juices and knowledge of their chemical constituent helps in management of skeletal disorder. Due to deficiency of mineral, vitamin or other necessary component is find out, we can use the natural supplement in the form of juices which are rich in minerals, vitamins and get easily digest and minimize the risk of the disease and provide soothing results. Juices of spinach, broccoli, apple, parsley, cherry, blueberry, ginger root, carrot, lettuce, kale, turnip, etc. plays an important role in management of different types of skeletal disorders. By proper knowledge of chemical constituent of fruits and vegetable we may minimize the risk of diseases associated with skeletal system and helps the sufferer up to a better extent.
An exploratory prospective clinical study to assess the combined effect of Virechana and Raktamokshana in Vicharchika - A Case Study
Authors: Paresh Katariya  , Mayur Pawaskar  , Nikhil Joglekar  , Yogesh Katariya  , Arati Datye
Published: March 2017

Vicharchika is one of the Kshudra Kushta (skin disease). Kashyapa mentioned it as Sadhya Vyadhi. Almost all symptoms are Vata-Pitta or Kapha-Pitta predominant and even Tridosha involvement and it is specifically located at lower extremities. The choice of treatment is Virechana (purgation) and Raktamokshan (bloodletting). We can use this modality as per requirement. Kandu (itching), Pidika (pimples), Bahusrava (discharge) get relieved completely (100%) after Virechana. Mild effect was noticed in Shyava (blackish discoloration) and Rukshata (dryness) i.e. (33.33%). Highly significant result found after both the therapies (Virechana and Raktamokshana) and marked improvement was seen in Shyava and Rukshata after Raktamokshana. It shows over all Ayurvedic modality gives very good result in Vicharchika.
Positive Team Atmosphere Mediates the Impact of Authentic Leadership on Subordinate Creativity
Authors: Meng Hao , Cheng Zhi-Chao , Guo Tian-Chao
Published: March 2017

We analyzed how authentic leadership (AL) predicts subordinate creativity, taking into account the possible mediator of positive team atmosphere. Participants were 69 team leaders and 335 team members working in enterprises in China. Subordinates reported their perception of there being
an atmosphere of team trust and psychological safety at work, in addition to the AL of their supervisors, whereas supervisors rated employee creativity. The main findings were as follows: (a) AL positively predicted employee creativity through the mediators of both atmosphere of team trust
and psychological safety; and (b) atmosphere of team trust and psychological safety positively affected teams' knowledge sharing and, in turn, creativity. Our results enrich understanding of the processes through which AL improves subordinates' creativity. By promoting AL and a team atmosphere
of trust and psychological safety, organizations may enhance employees' creative performance.
Older Adults' Participation in Ballroom Dancing: Practical Application of the Sport Commitment Model
Authors: Wang Chien-Hsin , Chu Angel Yin
Published: March 2017

We investigated potential differences in level of sport commitment and its associated antecedents for older adult ballroom dancers in Taiwan. Participants were 150 older adult ballroom dancers who completed a sport commitment questionnaire. Results showed that participation method,
experience level, and frequency of participation all had a significant effect on personal investment in ballroom dancing. Frequency of participation also had a significant effect on sport commitment and involvement opportunities. Our findings provide new insights into how older adults perceive
ballroom dancing as their chosen physical activity. The results of this study may be used to help leisure service providers and dance instructors understand that sport enjoyment, personal investment, and involvement opportunities are important determinants for participation retention among
older adult ballroom dancers.
Effect of Prosocial Behaviors in a Mating Mindset On Purchase Decisions
Authors: Hwang Jae Won
Published: March 2017

I examined how behavioral changes that are apparent in individuals who are in a romantic relationship influence their decision making in purchase situations. Participants were 505 university students and workers (253 men, 252 women). Participants in a mating mindset (MM) condition showed
greater intention to make decisions with partners than did those in a single mindset (SM) condition. Attitude toward advertising for a brand and purchase intention were likely to be more favorable in an SM than in an MM. Participants in the MM were less likely to prefer a unique design than
were those in the SM; however, there was a gradual decrement in this effect as the relationship became longer. Further, participants in an MM group were more willing to give money and time than were those in an SM group. These results led to the conclusion that in purchase situations, people
in an MM tend to exhibit behaviors that conflict with their original tastes because they are dominated by thoughts associated with their romantic partners.
A NUMERICAL STUDY OF THE BRAZILIAN SHELF/SLOPE REGION SOUTH OF 13S USING THE OCEAN MODEL ROMS
Authors: Pereira Janini , Cirano Mauro , Marta-almeida Martinho , Amorim Fabiola Negreiros
Published: March 2017

The oceanic features in the eastern and southeastern brazilian shelf/slope south

of 13S is investigated using ROMS (Regional Ocean Model System). The model

integration was 9 years and it was forced with: i) 6-hourly synoptic atmospheric

data from NCEP; ii) initial and boundary conditions from OCCAM (Ocean Climate

Circulation Advanced Modelling) monthly mean climatology and iii) tidal

forcing from TPXO 7.1 global data set. The model results were compared with

observations, which consisted in thermodynamic MDL (Mixed Layer Depth) climatology,

satellite data, measurements from tide gauges along the shelf and currents

measurements values from literature. The simulated currents represented well the

BC (Brazil Current)-IWBC (IntermediateWestern Boundary Current) System. The

BC - IWBC system at 22S cross-shelf section, where the mean alongshelf velocity

represents our simulation capability of reproducing the western boundary currents,

showed poleward BC and a opposing IWBC. At this section, the BC velocity core

is in 50 m with 0.41 m.s−1 and the IWBC core around 800 m with 0.15 m.s−1.
CLIMATOLOGY OF EXTREME RAINFALL EVENTS IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN SANTA CATARINA STATE, BRAZIL: PRESENT AND FUTURE CLIMATE
Authors: Nunes André Becker , Da Silva Gilson Carlos
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT. The eastern region of Santa Catarina State (Brazil) has an important history of natural disasters due to extreme rainfall events. Floods and landslides are enhancedby local features such as orography and urbanization: the replacement of natural surface coverage causing more surface runoff and, hence, ﬂooding. Thus, studies of this type of events – which directly inﬂuence life in the towns – take on increasing importance. This work makes a quantitative analysis of occurrences of extreme rainfall events in the eastern and northern regions of Santa Catarina State in the last 60 years, through individual analysis, considering the history of ﬂoods ineach selected town, as well as an estimate through to the end of century following regional climate modeling. A positive linear trend, in most of the towns studied, was observed in the results, indicating greater frequency of these events in recent decades, and the HadRM3P climate model shows a heterogeneous increase of events for all towns in the period from 2071 to 2100.Keywords: ﬂoods, climate modeling, linear trend. RESUMO. A região leste do Estado de Santa Catarina tem um importante histórico de desastres naturais ocasionados por eventos extremos de precipitação. Inundações e deslizamentos de terra são potencializados pelo relevo acidentado e pela urbanização das cidades da região: a vegetação nativa vem sendo removida acarretando um maior escoamento superﬁcial e, consequentemente, em inundações. Desta forma, torna-se de suma importância os estudos acerca deste tipo de evento que inﬂuencia diretamente a sociedade em geral. Neste trabalho é realizada uma análise quantitativa do número de eventos severos de precipitação ocorridos nas regiões leste e norte de Santa Catarina dos últimos 60 anos, por meio de uma análise pontual, considerandoo histórico de inundações de cada cidade selecionada, além de uma projeção para o ﬁm do século de acordo com modelagem climática regional. Na análise dos resultados observou-se uma tendência linear positiva na maioria das cidades, indicando uma maior frequência deste tipo de evento nas últimas décadas, e o modelo climático HadRM3P mostra um aumento heterogêneo no número de eventos para todas as cidades no período de 2071 a 2100.Palavras-chave: inundações, modelagem climática, tendência linear.
AIRBORNE AND GROUND GEOPHYSICS APPLIED TO GROUNDWATER PROSPECTION IN HARD ROCKS IN IRAUÇUBA, CEARÁ STATE, BRAZIL
Authors: Pinéo Tercyo Rinaldo Gonçalves , Branco Raimundo Mariano Gomes Castelo , Da Cunha Luciano Soares , Souza Mauro Lisboa
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT. This work involved geophysical prospecting techniques, remote sensing and litho-structural recognition, applied to groundwater research in a region formed by hard rocks located in Irauçuba, Ceará State, Brazil. Geophysical magnetic and electromagnetic airborne data compiled from PROASNE project (Projeto Água Subterrânea do Nordeste do Brasil ), Landsat ETM7 satellite images and electromagnetic land data, acquired in this research, were studied and allowed mapping lineaments related to geological structures, properly characterized by structural recognition on the field. The integrated analysis of geophysical and geological data, including hydrogeological information from deep wells, allowed understanding the pattern of fractures in the area, correlating the structures with the geological event responsible for their genesis and determining their hydrogeological potential. The results culminated in a structural-hydrogeological local model to be applied in areas with similar geological features. According to this model, geological brittle structures with approximate N-S direction are little penetrative and contribute to the recharge structures of WNW-ESE direction, which are the most promising for groundwater exploitation through deep wells.Keywords: groundwater in hard rocks, geophysics prospection, remote sensing. RESUMO. Este trabalho envolveu técnicas geofísicas de prospecção, sensoriamento remoto e reconhecimento lito-estrutural, aplicados à pesquisa de água subterrânea em uma região formada por rochas cristalinas, localizada no município de Iraçuba, Estado do Ceará, Brasil. Dados geofísicos magnéticos e eletromagnéticos aerotransportados compilados do projeto PROASNE (Projeto Água Subterrânea do Nordeste do Brasil), imagens do satélite LandSat ETM7 e dados eletromagn´eticos terrestres, adquiridos nesta pesquisa, foram trabalhados de forma integrada e permitiram cartografar lineamentos referentes a estruturas geol´ogicas diversas, devidamente caracterizados através de reconhecimento estrutural em atividade de campo. A análise integrada dos dados geofísicos e geológicos, incluindo informações hidrogeológicas de poços profundos, possibilitou compreender o padrão de fraturas da área, correlacionar as estruturas com o evento geológico responsável por sua gênese e determinar o potencial hidrogeológico destas estruturas. Os resultados obtidos culminaram em um modelo estrutural-hidrogeológico local, de aplicação em áreas com características geológicas similares. De acordo com o referido modelo, estruturas geológicas rúpteis de direção aproximada N-S são pouco penetrativas e tem como função principal contribuir com a recarga das estruturas de direção WNW-ESE, que são mais promissoras a explotação de água subterrânea por meio de poço tubular profundo.Palavras-chave: aquifero fissural, geofísica de prospecção, sensoriamento remoto.
THE BIFURCATION OF THE WESTERN BOUNDARY CURRENT SYSTEM OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Authors: Pereira Janini , Gabioux Mariela , Almeida Martinho Marta , Cirano Mauro , Paiva Afonso M. , Aguiar Alessandro L.
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT. The results of two high-resolution ocean global circulation models – OGCMs (Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model – HYCOM and Ocean Circulation andClimate Advanced Modeling Project – OCCAM) are analyzed with a focus on the Western Boundary Current (WBC) system of the South Atlantic Ocean. The volumetransports are calculated for different isopycnal ranges, which represent the most important water masses present in this region. The latitude of bifurcation of the zonalflows reaching the coast, which leads to the formation of southward or northward WBC flow at different depths (or isopycnal levels) is evaluated. For the Tropical Water,bifurcation of the South Equatorial Current occurs at 13◦-15◦S, giving rise to the Brazil Current, for the South Atlantic Central Water this process occurs at 22◦S.For the Antarctic Intermediate Water, bifurcation occurs near 28◦-30◦S, giving rise to a baroclinic unstable WBC at lower latitudes with a very strong vertical shearat mid-depths. Both models give similar results that are also consistent with previous observational studies. Observations of the South Atlantic WBC system havepreviously been sparse, consequently these two independent simulations which are based on realistic high-resolution OGCMs, add confidence to the values presentedin the literature regarding flow bifurcations at the Brazilian coast.Keywords: Southwestern Atlantic circulation, water mass, OCCAM, HYCOM. RESUMO. Resultados de dois modelos globais de alta resolução (HYCOM e OCCAM) são analisados focando o sistema de Corrente de Contorno Oeste do Oceano Atlântico Sul. Os transportes de volume são calculados para diferentes níveis isopicnais que representam as principais massas de água da região. É apresentada a avaliação da latitude de bifurcação do fluxo zonal que atinge a costa, permitindo a formação dos fluxos da Corrente de Contorno Oeste para o sul e para o norte emdiferentes níveis de profundidades (ou isopicnal). Para a Água Tropical, a bifurcação da Corrente Sul Equatorial ocorre entre 13◦-15◦S, originando a Corrente do Brasil, e para a Água Central do Atlântico Sul ocorre em 22◦S. A bifurcação daÁgua Intermediária Antártica ocorre próximo de 28◦-30◦S, dando um aumento na instabilidade baroclínica da Corrente de Contorno Oeste em baixas latitudes e com um forte cisalhamento vertical em profundidades intermediárias. Ambos os modelos apresentamresultados similares e consistentes com estudos observacionais prévios. Considerando que as observações do sistema de Corrente de Contorno Oeste do Atlântico Sul são escassas, essas duas simulações independentes com modelos globais de alta resolução adicionam confiança aos valores apresentados na literatura, relacionadosaos fluxos das bifurcações na costa do Brasil.Palavras-chave: circulação do Atlântico Sudoeste, massas de água, OCCAM, HYCOM.
RESUMOS DE TESES E DISSERTAÇÕES
Authors: RBGf Resumos De Teses e Dissertações
Published: March 2017

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CLIMATOLOGY OF THE HUMAN THERMAL COMFORT ON SÃO PAULO METROPOLITAN AREA, BRAZIL: INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
Authors: Nedel Anderson Spohr , Gonçalves Fábio Luiz Teixeira , Junior Celso Macedo , Cardoso Maria Regina Alves
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT. The purpose of this study is to carry out a climatological analysis of human thermal comfort in the São Paulo city, Brazil, for outdoor and indoor environments, applying different indexes of thermal comfort in order to assess which of them represent best the weather characteristics of the São Paulo city. The relationship between these indexes and the seasons (fall, winter, spring, summer) was investigated in the period from 1980 to 2005, for outdoor environments, and during 2005, for the indoor environments. The results showed that the most appropriate index for São Paulo, both for internal and external conditions was the Effective Temperature Index (ET) as it has a broad classification and can provide appropriate representations of the region’s comfort. According to this index, the mornings during summer in the outdoor environments showed mild discomfort by cold, and the afternoons were comfortable. In winter, there was thermal stress by cold during the mornings and a slight discomfort by cold during the afternoons. For indoor environments in the summer, most of the houses presented comfortable mornings, and afternoons with discomfort in relation to the heat, while in the winter, period proved to be uncomfortable and stressful due to cold and the afternoonscharacterized themselves as comfortable.Keywords: thermal sensation, biometeorology, biometeorological indexes.RESUMO. O objetivo deste estudo é realizar uma análise climatológica do conforto térmico humano na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, para ambientes externos e internos, aplicando diferentes índices de conforto térmico, a fim de avaliar qual deles melhor representa as características climáticas da cidade de São Paulo. A relação entre esses índices e as estações do ano (outono, inverno, primavera, verão) foi investigada no período compreendido entre 1980 e 2005 para os ambientes externos, como também durante o ano de 2005 para os ambientes internos. Os resultados mostraram que o índice de Temperatura Efetiva (TE) é o mais apropriado para São Paulo, tanto para condições internas quanto externas, pois este possui uma classificação ampla e pode fornecer representações adequadas do conforto da região. Segundo esse índice, as manhãs, durante o verão nos ambientes externos, apresentaram leve desconforto por frio, e as tardes estiveram confortáveis. Já no inverno, observou-se estresse térmico por frio durante as manhãs e um ligeiro desconforto por frio no período das tardes. Para os ambientes internos, a maioria das casas apresentou no verão manhãs confortáveis e tardes com desconforto em relação ao calor; já no inverno, o período das manhã mostrou-se desconfortável e estressante devido ao frio e as tardes caracterizaram-se como confortáveis.Palavras-chave: sensação térmica, biometeorologia, índices biometeorológicos.
SOIL ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY MAPPING IN THE FORMOSA CITY LANDFILL, GOIÁS STATE, BRAZIL
Authors: Figueiredo Wllyane Silva , Do Nascimento Carlos Tadeu Carvalho
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACT. The purpose of this work was to study the surroundings of a landfill in the Formosa city, Goi´as state, central Brazil, with respect to the values of the soil electrical resistivity. In the study area, two geophysical surveys were conducted, respectively in 2012 January and May. These studies were executed in the northwest edge of the landfill, which has smaller altimetry and therefore is the preferred site for effluents migration. The resistivity variation in the study area between the two data acquisition periods showed an average increase of approximately 47% in the value of this property in the transition from the rainy to the dry season. Independent of variation derived from the seasonal aspects of precipitation, there were observed areas with high and low resistivity along the survey line and whose positions are the same in both periods. The reasons for the occurrence of these areas are related to surface water runoff, which transports material in solution from landfill, including nearby roads, to its slope.Keywords: geophysical survey, effluent migration, surface water runoff. RESUMO. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar o entorno do Aterro Sanitário de Formosa, estado de Goiás, Brasil, mais especificamente sua borda noroeste, no que diz respeito aos valores da resistividade elétrica do solo. Na área de estudo foram realizados dois levantamentos geofísicos, respectivamente em janeiro e maio de 2012. Estes levantamentos foram executados na região noroeste do aterro, a qual apresenta as menores cotas e, portanto, é o local preferencial para migração de efluentes. A variação da resistividade na área de estudo entre os dois períodos de aquisição de dados mostrou que em média ocorreu um aumento de aproximadamente 47% no valor desta propriedade na passagem da estação chuvosa para a de seca. Independente da variação derivada dos aspectos sazonais de precipitação observaram-se, nos períodos de levantamento, áreas com alta e baixa resistividade ao longo da linha de aquisição de dados e cujas posições são coincidentes nos dois períodos. A justificativa para a ocorrência destas zonas está vinculada ao escoamento superficial de água, a qual, ao escoar na área do aterro, inclusive pelas estradas ali existentes, transporta material em solução que tende a se acumular no seu talude.Palavras-chave: levantamentos geofísicos, migração de efluente, escoamento superficial.