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COMPARISON BETWEEN ESTIMATION METHODS OF REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION IN BOM JESUS ​​DA LAPA, BA
Authors: Costa Taiara Souza , Argolo dos Santos Robson Argolo dos , Amaro de Sales Ramon Amaro , Tolentino Nogueira Aldnira Tolentino , Santos Rosangela Leal
Published: February 2020

Among the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) equations, the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith (PM FAO-56) model is considered the most accurate, but this model requires a greater amount of meteorological data. On the other hand, there are other methods that require fewer variables and have shown good precision according to the location. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of four methods for estimation of daily ETo, comparing them with FAO-56 PM equation in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil. To do so, a dataset from 2010 to 2017, acquired at the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET), was used. The models were analyzed by means of statistical indicators: Willmott’s concordance index, root mean square error (RMSE), mean bias error (BIAS), coefficient of determination “R²”, correlation coefficient “r” and coefficient of confidence “c”, in addition to the classification of the coefficient of confidence. The results obtained show that Hargreaves and Samani equation was the only method classified as “good” and is recommended. While the models of Camargo, Priestley and Taylor and Benevides and Lopes are not recommended to calculate ETo in the municipality.
Ultrafast thin-disk multi-pass amplifier system providing 1.9 kW of average output power and pulse energies in the 10 mJ range at 1 ps of pulse duration for glass-cleaving applications
Authors: Dietz Thomas , Jenne Michael , Bauer Dominik , Scharun Michael , Sutter Dirk , Killi Alexander
Published: February 2020

An ultrafast Yb-doped thin-disk multi-pass laser amplifier system with flexible parameters for material processing is reported. We can generate bursts consisting of four pulses at a distance of 20 ns and a total energy of 46.7 mJ at a repetition rate of 25 kHz. In single-pulse operation, 1.5 kW of average output is achieved at 400 kHz when optimizing for a beam quality of M2 = 1.5. Alignment for maximum output power provides 1.9 kW at the same repetition rate. All results are obtained without chirped-pulse amplification in the multi-pass set-up. The application potential of the system is demonstrated exploring its performance in materials processing of dielectrics. Cleaving of 3.8-mm-thick SCHOTT borofloat glass with a velocity of 1200 mm/s is demonstrated with 300 W of input power. Single-pass modification of 30 mm borosilicate glass is enabled with a Bessel beam at 1 kW of average power delivered by four-pulse bursts of an energy of 30 mJ.
Integrated dual optical frequency comb source
Authors: Alexander Justin K. , Caro Ludovic , Dernaika Mohamad , Duggan Shane P. , Yang Hua , Chandran Satheesh , Martin Eamonn P. , Ruth Albert A. , Anandarajah Prince M. , Peters Frank H.
Published: February 2020

A monolithically integrated dual-channel optical frequency comb source is demonstrated in this paper. Three lasers are integrated on a single chip using a regrowth-free fabrication process in a master-slave-slave configuration. The master laser’s power is split equally using a 1x2 multimode interference coupler and injection locks the two slave lasers. The slave lasers are gain-switched to produce dual optical frequency combs at 4.1 GHz and 5 GHz. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of a dual optical frequency comb source with all light sources monolithically integrated in a photonic integrated circuit (PIC).
Subwavelength diffraction gratings with macroscopic moiré patterns generated via laser interference lithography
Authors: Ushkov A. A. , Verrier I. , Kampfe T. , Jourlin Y.
Published: February 2020

We propose a simple and flexible fabrication approach based on the moiré effect of photoresist gratings for rapid synthesis of apodized structures with continuously varying depth. Minor modifications in a standard laser interference lithography setup allow creating macroscopic, visible by naked eye moiré patterns that modulate the depth of subwavelength diffraction gratings. The spatial frequency of this modulation is easily controlled in a wide range, allowing to create a quasicrystal in extreme cases. Experimental results are confirmed by a theory with clear graphical solutions and numerical modeling. The method is universal and does not depend on a specific choice of photoresist and/or substrate materials, making it a promising choice for structured light applications, optical security elements or as a basic structuring method of complex optical devices.
Inherent resolution limit on nonlocal wavelength-to-time mapping with entangled photon pairs
Authors: Yang Ye , Xiang Xiao , Hou Feiyan , Quan Runai , Li Baihong , Li Wei , Zhu Ninghua , Liu Tao , Zhang Shougang , Dong Ruifang , Li Ming
Published: February 2020

Nonlocal wavelength-to-time mapping between frequency-entangled photon pairs generated with the process of spontaneous parametric down-conversion is theoretically analyzed and experimentally demonstrated. The spectral filtering pattern experienced by one photon in the photon pair will be non-locally mapped into the time domain when the other photon propagates inside a dispersion-compensation fiber with large group velocity dispersion. Our work, for the first time, points out that the spectral bandwidth of the pump laser will become the dominated factor preventing the improvement of the spectral resolution when the involved group velocity dispersion is large enough, which provides an excellent tool for characterizing the resolution of a nonlocal wavelength-to-time mapping for further quantum information applications.
Transfer learning simplified multi-task deep neural network for PDM-64QAM optical performance monitoring
Authors: Cheng Yijun , Zhang Wenkai , Fu Songnian , Tang Ming , Liu Deming
Published: February 2020

We experimentally demonstrate a transfer learning (TL) simplified multi-task deep neural network (MT-DNN) for joint optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) monitoring and modulation format identification (MFI) from directly detected PDM-64QAM signals. First, we investigate the quality of amplitude histogram (AH) generation on the performance of OSNR monitoring and experimentally clarify the importance of higher electronic sampling rate in order to realize precise OSNR monitoring for high-order QAM format. Next, by implementing TL from simulation to experiment, when both 10Gbaud PDM-16QAM and PDM-64QAM signals are considered, the accuracy of MFI reaches 100% and the root-mean-square error (RMSE) of OSNR monitoring is 1.09dB over a range of 14-24dB and 23-34dB for PDM-16QAM and PDM-64QAM, respectively. Meanwhile, the used training samples and epochs can be substantially reduced by 24.5% and 44.4%, respectively. Since single photodetector (PD) and one TL simplified MT-DNN are used, the proposed optical performance monitoring (OPM) scheme with high cost performance can be applied for advanced modulation formats.
Untargeted metabolite profiling on the water-soluble metabolites of edible bird's nest through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Authors: Tong Shi-Ruo , Lee Ting-Hun , Cheong Soon-Keng , Lim Yang-Mooi
Published: February 2020

Background and Aim: Edible bird's nest (EBN) is the nutrient-rich salivary bioproduct produced by swiftlets in Southeast Asia. Currently, researchers are exploring the therapeutic effects of EBN, such as cell growth promotion, antioxidant content, antiviral effects, bone strengthening, eyes care, and neuroprotection bioactivities. The therapeutic effects of EBN have been studied through different extraction methods but the metabolites profile of the EBN in each extract has not yet been elucidated. This study aimed to profile the water-soluble metabolites of EBN prepared in different extraction methods. Subsequently, an extraction method will be selected as an ideal extraction method for untargeted metabolite profiling on the water-soluble metabolites in EBN.

Materials and Methods: In this study, water-soluble metabolites of EBN extracted by the four extraction methods were subjected to metabolite profiling through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The extraction methods were acid extraction(ABN), pancreatic extraction (EzBN), eHMG extraction, and spray drying of HMG extraction (pHMG). The metabolite profiles, such as the number of metabolites and their identities in each extraction method, were evaluated through LC-MS analysis.

Results: The identity of metabolites present in the four extraction methods is inconsistent. Based on LC-MS analysis, only one and six metabolites were extracted differently through EzBN and ABN, respectively, in the first pre-screening. Through the second LC-MS screening on pHMG and eHMG extraction methods, eHMG was selected as an ideal extraction method due to the highest numbers of water-soluble metabolites with an amount of 193 was detected. Besides, eHMG extraction method was able to extract sialic acid and a high percentage of secondary metabolites.

Conclusion: This study suggests that eHMG is the ideal extraction method for extracting higher number of water-soluble metabolites from EBN and could be further developed as an extraction method for industry application. In addition, this study also has identified the types of primary and secondary metabolites present in EBN.
Occurrence and antibiogram of Listeria species in raw pork, beef, and chicken meats marketed in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Okorie-Kanu Onyinye Josephine , Anyanwu Madubuike Umunna , Ezenduka Ekene Vivienne , Mgbeahuruike Anthony Christian , Okorie-Kanu Christian Onwuchokwe , Ugwuijem Ejike Ekene , Idogwu Martha Nkechinyere , Anyaoha Chidiebere Ohazuruike , Majesty-Alukagberie Onyinye Lynda , Vidal Roberto O. , Vidal Maricel
Published: February 2020

Aim: This study was undertaken to isolate Listeria (L.) species from raw meats sold in markets in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, and to determine the antibacterial resistance profile.

Materials and Methods: Twenty-five grams of beef (n=144), chicken meat (n=144), and pork (n=144) were collected randomly from supermarkets and general markets in Enugu State. Isolation of Listeria was done using half and full Fraser broths, and polymyxin acriflavine lithium chloride ceftazidime aesculin mannitol agar. Identification of isolates was done using an analytical profile index kit specific for Listeria. Confirmation of the genus Listeria was done by a polymerase chain reaction. The resistance of the isolates was determined using the disk diffusion method.

Results: Listeria was isolated from 39/144 (27.1%) chicken meat, 19/144 (13.2%) pork, and 66/144 (45.8%) beef samples cultured. Listeria innocua was the predominant species in chicken meat (52.6%) and beef (81.8%) samples. Listeria grayi, Listeria welshimeri, and Listeria ivanovii were also isolated from the beef and chicken meat samples. More than 65% of the isolates were resistant to penicillin, rifampicin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, and cephalothin. All the isolates from beef and pork samples and 23 (92%) from chicken meat samples, were resistant to ≥3 classes of antibacterial agents. Mean multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) was 0.77 (range=0.42-1.00), 0.58 (range=0.25-0.83), and 0.79 (range=0.58-0.92) for the isolates from beef, chicken meat, and pork samples, respectively. All the isolates had MARI >0.2.

Conclusion: Multidrug-resistant Listeria strains contaminate raw beef, pork, and chicken meats marketed in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria.
Reduced Lysosomal Acid Lipase Activity in Blood and Platelets Is Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Ferri Flaminia , Mischitelli Monica , Tozzi Giulia , Messina Emanuele , Mignini Irene , Mazzuca Sergio , Pellone Monica , Parisse Simona , Marrapodi Ramona , Visentini Marcella , Baratta Francesco , Del Ben Maria , Pastori Daniele , Perciballi Roberta , Attilia Maria Luisa , Carbone Martina , De Santis Adriano , Violi Francesco , Angelico Francesco , Ginanni Corradini Stefano
Published: February 2020

OBJECTIVES:

To investigate whether blood total lysosomal acid lipase activity (BT-LAL) levels are uniquely associated with the noncirrhotic and cirrhotic stages of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and with protection from NAFLD in metabolically/genetically predisposed subjects and a normal liver. To clarify which enzyme-carrying circulating cells are involved in reduced BT-LAL of NAFLD.

METHODS:

In a cross-sectional study, BT-LAL was measured by a fluorigenic method in patients with NAFLD (n = 118), alcoholic (n = 116), and hepatitis C virus-related disease (n = 49), in 103 controls with normal liver and in 58 liver transplant recipients. Intracellular platelet and leukocyte LAL was measured in 14 controls and 28 patients with NAFLD.

RESULTS:

Compared with controls, (i) BT-LAL and LAL in platelets, but not in leukocytes, were progressively reduced in noncirrhotic NAFLD and in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis-related cirrhosis; (ii) platelet and leukocyte counts did not differ in patients with noncirrhotic NAFLD; and (iii) BT-LAL did not differ in alcoholic and hepatitis C virus noncirrhotic patients. BT-LAL progressively increased in controls with metabolic syndrome features according to their PNPLA3 rs738409 steatosis-associated variant status (II vs IM vs MM), and their BT-LAL was higher than that of noncirrhotic NAFLD, only when carriers of the PNPLA3 unfavorable alleles were considered. Liver transplant recipients with de novo NAFLD compared with those without de novo NAFLD had lower BT-LAL.

DISCUSSION:

LAL in blood and platelets is progressively and uniquely reduced in NAFLD according to disease severity. High BT-LAL is associated with protection from NAFLD occurrence in subjects with metabolic and genetic predisposition. Low LAL in platelets and blood could play a pathogenetic role in NAFLD.
Oxyntomodulin May Distinguish New-Onset Diabetes After Acute Pancreatitis From Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Bharmal Sakina H. , Cho Jaelim , Stuart Charlotte E. , Alarcon Ramos Gisselle C. , Ko Juyeon , Petrov Maxim S.
Published: February 2020

OBJECTIVE:

New-onset diabetes is an important sequela of acute pancreatitis, but there are no biomarkers to differentiate it from the much more common type 2 diabetes. The objective was to investigate whether postprandial circulating levels of gut hormones can serve this purpose.

METHODS:

This was a case-control study nested into a prospective longitudinal cohort study that included 42 insulin-naive cases with new-onset prediabetes/diabetes after acute pancreatitis (NODAP) and prediabetes/diabetes followed by acute pancreatitis (T2D-AP), sex matched with 21 healthy controls. All individuals underwent a standardized mixed-meal test, and blood samples were assayed for gut hormones (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide, glucagon-like peptide-1, oxyntomodulin, and peptide YY). Analysis of variance and linear regression analysis were conducted in unadjusted and adjusted models (accounting for age, homeostatic model assessment of β-cell function, and magnetic resonance imaging–derived body fat composition).

RESULTS:

Oxyntomodulin levels were significantly lower in NODAP compared with T2D-AP and healthy controls (P = 0.027 and P = 0.001, respectively, in the most adjusted model). Glucagon-like peptide-1 and peptide YY were significantly lower in NODAP compared with T2D-AP (P = 0.001 and P = 0.014, respectively, in the most adjusted model) but not compared with healthy controls (P = 1.000 and P = 0.265, respectively, in the most adjusted model). Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide levels were not significantly different between NODAP and T2D-AP.

DISCUSSION:

Oxyntomodulin is a promising biomarker to guide the differential diagnosis of new-onset diabetes after acute pancreatitis. However, external validation studies are warranted before it can be recommended for routine use in clinical practice.
Methamphetamine Learning Induces Persistent and Selective Nonmuscle Myosin II-Dependent Spine Motility in the Basolateral Amygdala
Authors: Young Erica J. , Lin Hua , Kamenecka Theodore M. , Rumbaugh Gavin , Miller Courtney A.
Published: February 2020

Nonmuscle myosin II inhibition (NMIIi) in the basolateral amygdala (BLA), but not dorsal hippocampus (CA1), selectively disrupts memories associated with methamphetamine (METH) days after learning, without retrieval. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this selective vulnerability remain poorly understood. A known function of NMII is to transiently activate synaptic actin dynamics with learning. Therefore, we hypothesized that METH-associated learning perpetuates NMII-driven actin dynamics in synapses, leading to an extended window of vulnerability for memory disruption. We used time-lapse two-photon imaging of dendritic spine motility in acutely prepared brain slices from female and male mice following METH-associated learning as a readout of actin–myosin dynamics. Spine motility was persistently increased in the BLA, but not in CA1. Consistent with the memory disrupting effect of intra-BLA NMII inhibition, METH-induced changes to BLA spine dynamics were reversed by a single systemic injection of an NMII inhibitor. Intra-CA1 NMII inhibition, on the other hand, did not disrupt METH-associated memory. Thus, we report identification of a previously unknown ability for spine actin dynamics to persist days after stimulation and that this is under the control of NMII. Further, these perpetual NMII-driven spine actin dynamics in BLA neurons may contribute to the unique susceptibility of METH-associated memories.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThere are no Food and Drug Administration-approved pharmacotherapies to prevent relapse to the use of stimulants, such as methamphetamine (METH). Environmental cues become associated with drug use, such that the memories can elicit strong motivation to seek the drug during abstinence. We previously reported that the storage of METH-associated memories is uniquely vulnerable to immediate, retrieval-independent, and lasting disruption by direct actin depolymerization or by inhibiting the actin driver nonmuscle myosin II (NMII) in the BLA or systemically. Here we report a potential structural mechanism responsible for the unique vulnerability of METH-associated memories and METH-seeking behavior to NMII inhibition within the BLA.
Astrocytic YAP Promotes the Formation of Glia Scars and Neural Regeneration after Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Xie Changnan , Shen Xiya , Xu Xingxing , Liu Huitao , Li Fayi , Lu Sheng , Gao Ziran , Zhang Jingjing , Wu Qian , Yang Danlu , Bao Xiaomei , Zhang Fan , Wu Shiyang , Lv Zhaoting , Zhu Minyu , Xu Dingjun , Wang Peng , Cao Liying , Wang Wei , Yuan Zengqiang , Wang Ying , Li Zhaoyun , Teng Honglin , Huang Zhihui
Published: February 2020

Yes-associated protein (YAP) transcriptional coactivator is negatively regulated by the Hippo pathway and functions in controlling the size of multiple organs, such as liver during development. However, it is not clear whether YAP signaling participates in the process of the formation of glia scars after spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, we found that YAP was upregulated and activated in astrocytes of C57BL/6 male mice after SCI in a Hippo pathway-dependent manner. Conditional knockout (KO) ofyapin astrocytes significantly inhibited astrocytic proliferation, impaired the formation of glial scars, inhibited the axonal regeneration, and impaired the behavioral recovery of C57BL/6 male mice after SCI. Mechanistically, the bFGF was upregulated after SCI and induced the activation of YAP through RhoA pathways, thereby promoting the formation of glial scars. Additionally, YAP promoted bFGF-induced proliferation by negatively controlling nuclear distribution of p27Kip1mediated by CRM1. Finally, bFGF or XMU-MP-1 (an inhibitor of Hippo kinase MST1/2 to activate YAP) injection indeed activated YAP signaling and promoted the formation of glial scars and the functional recovery of mice after SCI. These findings suggest that YAP promotes the formation of glial scars and neural regeneration of mice after SCI, and that the bFGF-RhoA-YAP-p27Kip1pathway positively regulates astrocytic proliferation after SCI.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTGlial scars play critical roles in neuronal regeneration of CNS injury diseases, such as spinal cord injury (SCI). Here, we provide evidence for the function of Yes-associated protein (YAP) in the formation of glial scars after SCI through regulation of astrocyte proliferation. As a downstream of bFGF (which is upregulated after SCI), YAP promotes the proliferation of astrocytes through negatively controlling nuclear distribution of p27Kip1mediated by CRM1. Activation of YAP by bFGF or XMU-MP-1 injection promotes the formation of glial scar and the functional recovery of mice after SCI. These results suggest that the bFGF-RhoA-YAP-p27Kip1axis for the formation of glial scars may be a potential therapeutic strategy for SCI patients.
Spray Tip Penetration of Inversed-delta Injection Rate Shaping in Non-Vapourising Condition
Authors: Abdullah M. F. E. , Toyama Y. , Saruwatari S. , Akiyama S. , Shimada T. , Aizawa T.
Published: February 2020

The performance and emissions of diesel engine are highly depending on the fuel delivery process thus, injection rate shaping approach is expected to be crucial in the development of a highly efficient and clean modern engine. A novel rate shaping injector called TAIZAC (TAndem Injection Zapping ACtivation) is used to realise an injection rate shaping of progressive ramp-down of high initial injection pressure as in inversed-delta shape. This study aims to investigate diesel spray tip penetration behaviour in inverseddelta injection rate shaping. The experiments are conducted under a high-density nonvapourising condition in a constant volume combustion chamber. High-speed diffused back illumination DBI imaging of the diesel spray is acquired at 30,000 fps using mercury lamp as the light source. The tip penetration of the inversed-delta injection is smaller than that of rectangle injection regardless of their injection momentum which is proportional to t0.5 and t0.43 in rectangle and inversed-delta injection case, respectively. To examine the potential of inversed-delta injection on wall heat loss reduction, diesel spray flame impinges to a MEMS sensor located at 28-mm downstream. It is interesting to note that the heat flux in 200 MPa inversed-delta injection is reduced by approximately 15% compared to 200 MPa rectangle injection even though their tip penetration starts to diverge at approximately 30 mm; indicates the TAIZAC injector potential in improving engine thermal efficiency.
MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Does gender matter in the management of acromegaly?
Authors: Lenders Nèle F , McCormack Ann I , Ho Ken K Y
Published: February 2020

Gonadal steroids modulate the effects of GH, with oestrogens attenuating and androgens augmenting GH action. Whether these divergent effects influence the clinical manifestation, management and prognosis of acromegaly have not been carefully reviewed. This review examines whether there is a gender difference in epidemiology, presentation, quality of life (QoL), morbidity, treatments and mortality of acromegaly. Acromegaly is more common in women who present at an older age with longer diagnostic delay. At presentation, women have a higher GH relative to IGF-1 level than men. QoL is more adversely affected in women both before and after treatment. Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes are greater in women than in men with acromegaly. Treatment outcomes with SSAs are comparable between sexes, but women may require a higher dose of pegvisomant for equivalent response. Mortality in untreated acromegaly is more profoundly affected in women; however, improved treatments in recent decades have resulted in normalisation of standard mortality ratios in both sexes. We conclude that gender does matter in the management of acromegaly, with women presenting later in life, with greater diagnostic delay, higher prevalence of comorbidities and experiencing worse QoL.
Macierzyństwo spod znaku raka – choroba jako wydarzenie krytyczne w życiu przyszłej matki
Authors: Koronkiewicz Kaja
Published: February 2020

Rak to jedna z najbardziej powszechnych chorób XXI wieku. Szacuje się, że w najbliższej przyszłości nawet co czwarty mieszkaniec Europy będzie nią dotknięty. Nie ma znaczenia wiek, płeć, status majątkowy czy wykształcenie. Coraz częściej choroba ta dotyczy kobiet będących w ciąży. Artykuł podejmuje trudny temat macierzyństwa osób ze zdiagnozowanym nowotworem piersi. Część teoretyczna wyjaśnia specyfi kę choroby i możliwości jej leczenia. Bohaterką przeprowadzonych przez autorkę badań jest kobieta, która jednocześnie otrzymała informację o ciąży i chorobie. Odbiorcy artykułu będą jej towarzyszyć od diagnozy, poprzez kolejne etapy leczenia. Staną się świadkami wyboru między życiem dziecka a ochroną zdrowia matki.
Ojciec i ojcostwo w hymnach Rigwedy
Authors: Gulanowski Jacek
Published: February 2020

Szukając źródeł „indoeuropejskiej” wizji ojcostwa można za wskazaniem Georgesa Dumézila zwrócić się w stronę Indii i najstarszego zachowanego tekstu religĳ nego z tego kręgu kulturowego: Rigwedy. Rigweda jest pierwszą z Wed, najbardziej autorytatywnych ksiąg hinduizmu. Ojcostwo w hymnach Rigwedy posiada wiele konotacji i przywoływane jest w różnych sytuacjach. Pojawiają się odniesienia do ojcostwa wśród Bogów, Mędrców, Przodków i do ojcostwa ziemskiego. Ojcostwo wśród Bogów pojawia się w opisywaniu relacji genealogicznych między Bogami oraz innymi istotami czy zjawiskami nadprzyrodzonymi, a także jako metaforyczne uwznioślenie Bogów. Ojcostwo przywoływane jest także w określeniach relacji między ludźmi a Bogami: konkretnymi Bogami lub ich całą zbiorowością. Jako ojcowie ludzi określani są także Mędrcy. Ojcostwo pojawia się w odniesieniach do Przodków - godnych naśladowania twórców tradycji. Przywoływane jest także ojcostwo ludzkie, ziemskie.
Motywacyjne i poznawcze zniekształcenia pamięci. Pamięć wyników edukacyjnych
Authors: Krogulska Aleksandra , Barzykowski Krystian
Published: February 2020

Jedno z obserwowanych w literaturze naukowej zniekształceń dotyczy pamiętania osiągnięć edukacyjnych. Zauważono, że wśród uczniów i studentów występuje tendencja do podawania wyniku lepszego niż ten, który otrzymali. Przeprowadzone przez nas badania miały sprawdzić, czy tendencja do podawania wyników lepszych niż w rzeczywistości będzie się wiązała z postrzeganiem sytuacji ich otrzymania na wymiarze: sprzyjająca – niesprzyjająca w ujawnieniu się indywidulanej wiedzy i zdolności. Uzyskane przez nas wyniki, nie dały jednak jednoznacznych rezultatów i wskazują na potrzebę dalszych badań.
Służebności osobiste w podatkach majątkowych
Authors: Hnatów Anna
Published: February 2020

Służebności osobiste wywołują odmienne skutki podatkowe w zależności od tego, czy zostały ustanowione odpłatnie czy nieodpłatnie. W ostatnim przypadku istotne jest odróżnienie ich od służebności gruntowych. W artykule starano się przedstawić granicę pomiędzy obydwoma służebnościami oraz istotę opodatkowania służebności osobistych w świetle podatku majątkowego poprzez pryzmat elementów konstrukcyjnych podatku.
Sakralizacja ciała. Związki erotyki i mistyki w poezji Bogusława Kierca
Authors: Sołtys-Lewandowska Edyta
Published: February 2020

Artykuł prezentuje interpretację poezji Bogusława Kierca w kontekście filozoficznych odniesień do ciała, mistycyzmu chrześcĳańskiego i komunii, postsekularnej teorii nagości Georgia Agambena oraz kategorii epektasis. Występujące w tej poezji elementy, jak „wychylanie się z ciała” czy erotyzacja osoby Chrystusa są transgresją przeciw schematom zachowań religĳ nych w celu poszukiwania nieograniczonej jedności z Bogiem, łącznie z poetyką sakralizacji ujawniają dążenie twórczości B. Kierca do podkreślania wartości ciała i seksualności w doświadczeniu religĳ nym i możliwości tego doświadczenia w nowoczesności.
Perfekcjonizm – pozytywny czy negatywny - Adaptacyjne i dezadaptacyjne formy perfekcjonizmu
Authors: Sanecka Elżbieta
Published: February 2020

Perfekcjonizm rozumiany jako cecha osobowości, definiowany jest najczęściej w ramach modeli unidymensjonalnych, dychotomicznych lub wieloczynnikowych. Dominujące podejścia teoretyczne koncentrują się nie tylko na dysfunkcjonalnych, negatywnych aspektach perfekcjonizmu związanych z symptomami psychopatologii, ale też wskazują na istnienie pozytywnego, adaptacyjnego wymiaru perfekcjonizmu. Celem artykułu jest omówienie i analiza koncepcji teoretycznych oraz dotychczasowych wyników badań empirycznych poświęconych obydwu formom perfekcjonizmu. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono analizie czynników modyfi kujących związek perfekcjonizmu z symptomami psychopatologii.
Wczesna dorosłość w ponowoczesności. Odraczanie autonomii w kontekście zamieszkiwania z rodziną pochodzenia
Authors: Wieteska Magda
Published: February 2020

Badania rzeczywistości społecznej potwierdzają wydłużenie się okresu moratorium. Już 30., a nawet 40-latki odraczają dorosłość, wciąż zamieszkując w rodzinnym domu, nie podejmując pracy zawodowej lub też rezygnując z niej ze względu na niesatysfakcjonujące zarobki. Za czynniki sprzyjające takim wyborom podaje się zarówno niedojrzałość psychiczno- emocjonalną młodych ludzi, jak i warunki ekonomiczne, które utrudniają start w dorosłość. W artykule przedstawiam koncepcję „stającej się dorosłości” Jeffreya J. Arnett a przesuwającą wiek wczesnej dorosłości i umożliwiającą adaptację młodych ludzi do czekających ich zadań.
Bez cenzury, czyli nauczyciel na forum internetowym
Authors: Bujewska Marta
Published: February 2020

Celem tekstu jest prezentacja wyników przeprowadzonego badania. Polegało ono na analizie wypowiedzi początkujących nauczycieli na forum internetowym. Poszukiwano odpowiedzi na pytanie, z jakimi problemami i wątpliwościami zmagają się młodzi nauczyciele. Przeprowadzone badanie mieści się w jakościowej strategii badań. Zastosowano metodę analizy tekstów, którymi były wypowiedzi początkujących nauczycieli na forum internetowym.
Pedagogika turystyki jako metoda w profilaktyce szkolnej
Authors: Kania Sławomir
Published: February 2020

Pedagogika turystyki jest nowym rozwiązaniem wspomagania rozwoju jednostki w budowaniu odporności na czynniki ryzyka. Metoda ta wpływa dodatnio na kompetencje społeczne, umiejętności społeczne oraz poczucie autonomii, umożliwia budowanie adekwatnej samooceny wychowanka oraz zmianę wewnętrznego systemu wartości. Pozwala jednocześnie zachować zasady współcześnie rozumianej profi laktyki, gdzie oprócz wspierania odporności jednostkowej, oddala się zmienne sprzyjające niepożądanym postawom.
Analiza informacji prasowych – podmioty, które otrzymały wsparcie w kryzysie
Authors: Kilijańska Barbara
Published: February 2020

W niniejszym artykule udowodniono tezę, że podmioty o największym wpływie na gospodarkę traktowane są przez rządy państw oraz organizacje międzynarodowe zgodnie z zasadami „Zbyt duży, żeby upaść” (TBTF To Big to Fail) oraz „Zbyt ważny, żeby upaść” (TITF To Important to Fail). Zaprezentowano organizacje, które od 2008 r. otrzymały finansową pomoc od rządów swoich państw lub od Unii Europejskiej. Analizie poddano sytuacje wybranych korporacji o międzynarodowym zasięgu oraz zaprezentowano przypadek Grecji jako państwa o niestabilnej sytuacji fi nansowej.
Co mówi autyzm? Spojrzenie filozofii języka w oparciu o myśl Ludwiga Wittgensteina i Johna Searle’a
Authors: Karaś Mateusz
Published: February 2020

Celem tego artykułu jest odniesienie niektórych koncepcji z filozofii języka do kwestii autyzmu. Przykłady osób z różnymi niepełnosprawnościami pokazują, że język nie jest tym samym dla każdego. Osoby z autyzmem są jednym z takich przykładów, który może nam ukazać różnice w postrzeganiu i używaniu języka przez jednostki, co może dać szerszą perspektywę w spojrzeniu na sam język. Artykuł ten jest głównie oparty na dwóch eksperymentach myślowych zaprezentowanych przez Ludwiga Wittgensteina: „żuk w pudełku” oraz Johna Searle’a: „chiński pokój”, których zestawienie pokaże, że możemy rozumieć zarówno autyzm, jak i język w odmienny niż dotychczas sposób.
Estetyka dzieła literackiego w strukturalistycznej koncepcji Jana MukaŘovskiego
Authors: Brzezińska Anna
Published: February 2020

Strukturalizm jako kierunek badań literaturoznawczych i lingwistycznych był w latach dwudziestych i trzydziestych XX w. wiodący na uniwersytetach I Republiki Czechosłowackiej. Artykuł skupia się na jednym z najważniejszych członków Praskiego Koła Lingwistycznego, strukturaliście Janie Mukařovskim i jego studiach na temat estetyki w duchu strukturalizmu. Przedefi niował on pojęcia estetycznej wartości, normy i funkcji, a także stworzył wiele innych elementów spójnej teorii naukowej. Przepracował zagadnienia struktury, semantycznego gestu i indywidualności w sztuce. Elementy jego teorii zostały użyte przez neostrukturalistów i dzisiejszych narratologów do analizy dzieł literackich.
KOMPOSISI HASIL TANGKAPAN DAN DAERAH PENANGKAPAN PANCING ULUR TUNA DI PERAIRAN SENDANG BIRU
Authors: Agustina Maya , Jatmiko Irwan , Sulistyaningsih Ririk Kartika
Published: February 2020

Tuna, cakalang dan tongkol (TCT) merupakan jenis hasil tangkapan ikan yang memiliki nilai ekonomis penting dan masih terdapat peluang untuk dimanfaatkan. Salah satu sentra perikanan tuna, cakalang dan tongkol di kawasan Indonesia Barat yang terbesar adalah di Kabupaten Malang tepatnya di Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Pondokdadap Sendang Biru. Jenis alat penangkapan ikan yang digunakan oleh nelayan untuk menangkap tuna di perairan ini adalah pancing ulur (handline) yang dioperasikan dengan menggunakan bantuan rumpon. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui informasi sebaran daerah penangkapan (teritorial, ZEE dan laut lepas) dan bagaimana dinamika hasil tangkapannya khususnya tuna, cakalang dan tongkol. Pancing ulur mendominasi alat penangkapan ikan yang digunakan di PPP Pondokdadap, Sendang Biru tercatat sebanyak 70,42%, sedangkan pukat cincin sebanyak 9,82% dan pancing rawai sebanyak 19,76%. Jenis hasil tangkapan pancing ulur terbanyak adalah cakalang dan juwana tuna. Daerah penangkapan nelayan pancing ulur yang berbasis di PPP Pondokdadap, Sendang Biru menyebar pada kawasan perairan dengan batasan antara 8º – 12º LS dan 108º – 115º BT atau secara geografis berada di dalam perairan teritorial, ZEE dan di laut lepas. Prosentase hasil tangkapan TCT yang tertangkap pancing ulur berdasarkan wilayah perairan seperti berikut: teritorial sebanyak 0,63%, ZEE sebanyak 78,68% dan di luar ZEE (laut lepas) sebanyak 20,69%. Tuna, skipjack and little tuna are economically important and still has the potential to cathed. One of the fisheries centers tuna, skipjack and little tuna landing site in the western part of Indonesia is in Malang located at Pondokdadap Sendang Biru fishing port. The fishing gear commonly used by Sendang Biru fishermen to catch tuna in the Indian Ocean waters is handline which is operated around FADs. The purpose of this study was to find out information the distribution of fishing areas (territorial, EEZ and high seas) and how the dynamics of the catch especially tuna, skipjack and little tuna. The dominant fishing gear in PP Pondokdadap Sendang Biru is the handline with 70.42%, followed by purse seine 9.82% and longlines 19.76%. The dominant catches caught by handline were skipjack and juvenile of yellowfin tuna. Fishing ground of hand line based in PP Pondokdadap located in waters with boundaries between 8º - 12º LS and 108º - 115ºBT or geographically located in the waters territorial, EEZ and on the high seas. Tuna catches precentage caught by handline in territorial, EEZ and high seas, accounting for 0.63%, 78.68% and 20.69%, respectively.
Learning Strategies in Distance Courses: Difference Between Teaching Degree and Extension Courses
Authors: Versuti Fabiana Maris , Andrade Raíssa Bárbara Nunes Moraes , Zerbini Thaís
Published: February 2020

Abstract The learning process includes several specific learning skills. The Learning Strategies, crucial to improve the selection and planning processes of teaching strategies in distance educational actions, is an example. The objective of this study, mainly quantitative in nature, was to compare the use of Learning Strategies by participants enrolled in university extension and teaching degree distance courses. Results found from t-Test point out that Cognitive Strategies, Self-Regulation and Emotion Control are most widely used by participants in the Extension course. It is highlighted the use of Learning Strategies that enable the monitoring and regulation of the organization and the cognitive process by teachers in initial or continuing education must be considered in order to achieve better course planning.
Antihelminthic action of the Anethum graveolens essential oil on Haemonchus contortus eggs and larvae
Authors: Castro L. M. , Pinto N. B. , Moura M. Q. , Villela M. M. , Capella G. A. , Freitag R. A. , Berne M. E. A.
Published: February 2020

Abstract Gastrointestinal nematodes are responsible for great economic losses in sheep raising, and their control has long been carried out almost exclusively by the administration of anthelmintics, which have led to serious resistance problems. In the search for alternative control measures, phytotherapic research is highlighted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the action of Anethum graveolens (dill) essential oil on different stages of Haemonchus contortus life cycle, as well its cytotoxicity MDBK (Madin-Darby bovine kidney) cells. H. contortus larvae and eggs were obtained from infected sheep feces, and essential oil extracted from plant seeds through the Clevenger apparatus. 9.4, 4.7, 2.35, 1.17. 0.58 and 0.29 mg/mL concentrations were evaluated. The Egg Hatch Inhibition (HI), Larval Development Inhibition (LDI) and Larval Migration Inhibition (LMI) techniques were used. Thybendazole 0.025 mg/mL in HI and Levamisole 0.02 mg/mL in the LDI and LMI tests were used as positive controls, while distilled water and a Tween 80 solution were used as positive negative controls. The inhibition results obtained for the highest oil concentration were: HI 100%, LDI 98.58% and LMI 63.7%, differing (�� <0.05) from negative controls. Main A. graveolens oil components present in 95.93% of the total oil were Dihydrocarvone (39.1%), Carvone (22.24%), D-Limonene (16.84%), Apiol (10.49%) and Trans-dihydrocarvone (7.26%). Minimum A. graveolens essential oil concentrations required to inhibit 50% (IC50) of egg hatching, larval development and larval migration were 0.006 mg/mL, 2.536 mg/mL and 3.963 mg/mL, respectively. Cell viability in MDBK (Madin-Darby bovine kidney) cells, when incubated with A. graveolens essential oil, was 86% for the highest (9.4 mg/mL) and 99% for the lowest concentration (0.29 mg/mL). A. graveolens essential oil, according to the results obtained in this study, is a promising alternative in sheep gastrointestinal nematode control.
Morphology and distribution of the freshwater mussel Diplodon granosus, a rare and poorly understood species
Authors: MIYAHIRA Igor Christo , MANSUR Maria Cristina Dreher , PIMPÃO Daniel Mansur , COUCEIRO Sheyla Regina Marques , SANTOS Sonia Barbosa dos
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT Diplodon granosus was one of the first freshwater mussels to be described for South America. However, the status of the species was confusing for a long time, receiving different taxonomic treatments. In this paper, we redescribe the shell, with new data on the soft parts and information on the distribution and conservation of D. granosus, a rarely recorded species. The shell is thin, not inflated; the macrosculpture is composed only by granules that cover the whole shell, not forming bars; the microsculpture comprises short spikes. In the soft parts we highlight the few, weak and irregularly distributed lamellar connections of the outer demibranch and some features of the stomach, such as the distally enlarged minor typhlosole. There are records of D. granosus over a large area of South America, from Guiana to Argentina. However, most of these records are related to other species and the distribution of D. granosus is restricted to the north of South America in the basins of the Amazonas and Orinoco rivers, and coastal rivers in between. Despite this wide distribution, the species occurs in specific habitats, mainly streams (igarapés), resulting in an extremely fragmented occurrence. Thus, any disturbance to these habitats can threat this freshwater mussel.
RELIGIOUSITY, SPIRITUALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF ELDERLY ACCORDING TO STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING
Authors: Molina Nayara Paula Fernandes Martins , Tavares Darlene Mara dos Santos , Haas Vanderlei Jose , Rodrigues Leiner Resende
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the relationship of sociodemographic predictors, morbidities, depression indicative score, as well as the mediating role of religiosity, spirituality and personal beliefs about quality of life. Method: cross-sectional study conducted between March and July 2016, with 613 elderly, applying the instruments; Spirituality, Religiousness and Personal Beliefs of World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire, Brief version of World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults. In the data analysis, through Statistical Package for Social Sciences, absolute and relative frequency, measures of central tendency and variability and modeling with structural equations involving exogenous and endogenous latent constructs were used to highlight the mediating role of religiosity, spirituality and beliefs between the indicative of depression and quality of life (p≤0.005). Results: females, 60┤70 years old, married, with 4├7 years of schooling, income of one minimum wage, 6.16±3.70 morbidities and average of 3.84±3.01 for the indicative depression score prevailed. The highest score was for the connection with spiritual being or strength facet, Social Relations domain and Intimacy; Totality and integration facet, the Environment domain and the Death and dying facet had the lowest scores. There was a mediating function of religiosity, spirituality and personal beliefs, between the indicative depression score and the quality of life. Conclusion: it is necessary to invest in the practice of religiosity, spirituality and personal beliefs, as a health strategy, since they have shown an impact on the decrease of depression and a significant increase in quality of life.
EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON HIV/AIDS WITH ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Authors: Araújo Wallacy Jhon Silva , Bragagnollo Gabriela Rodrigues , Nascimento Kelly Cristina do , Camargo Rosangela Andrade Aukar de , Tavares Clodis Maria , Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the knowledge of the elderly assisted by the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) about HIV/AIDS infection in a health unit, before and after an educational intervention. Method: a quasi-experimental study analyzing the changes related to the knowledge about HIV/AIDS of 60 elderly individuals divided into two groups, who participated in an educational intervention, in an outpatient clinic of a SUS rehabilitation center in the second half of 2016. To evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching/learning process, a semi-structured questionnaire called QHIV3I was applied before and after the intervention. For data analysis, the generalized version of McNemar's chi-square test was used. Results: comparing the knowledge of the elderly before and after the educational intervention showed a higher number of correct answers, with a minimum percentage of 3.34% and a maximum of 75%. Significant statistical differences were found in one of the questions in the concept, transmission and treatment domains; and in the two vulnerability questions. Conclusion: it was found that the educational intervention contributed to the improvement of knowledge about HIV/AIDS in the elderly population. Thus, it is reasserted that the health promotion policy finds its essential foundation in health education strategies.
PROTAGONISM OF ADOLESCENTS IN PLANNING ACTIONS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Authors: Souza Valesca Patriota de , Gusmão Tarcila Lima de Alcântara , Frazão Luisa Rayane Silva Bezerra , Guedes Tatiane Gomes , Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the knowledge and attitude of school adolescents regarding sexual violence. Method: a qualitative study with data gathering, based on Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenology of Perception, conducted in April 2018 with 12 adolescents from a state school in Recife, using the focus group technique. For data systematization, thematic content analysis was used in the following steps: pre-analysis, material exploration, treatment of results and interpretation. Results: three thematic categories were established: adolescents’ perceptions of sexual violence; reflective construction of adolescents on the factors of exposure to sexual violence; and facilitating aspects for the prevention of adolescent sexual violence. Conclusion: the perception of adolescents regarding sexual violence is influenced by cultural, structural, social, economic, psychological and biological aspects, which should be considered in the planning of actions aimed at preventing sexual violence for this public.
Validity of flexicurve for the assessment of spinal flexibility in asymptomatic individuals
Authors: Valle Marja Bochehin do , Dutra Vinícius Hoffmann , Candotti Cláudia Tarragô , Sedrez Juliana Adami , Wagner Neto Edgar Santiago , Loss Jefferson Fagundes
Published: February 2020

Abstract Introduction: Spine problems are common, and assessment of spine flexibility provides relevant information; however, alternative evaluation methods need to be validated. Objective: To evaluate the concurrent validity of the Flexicurve using 3D videogrammetry as a reference value to assess spinal flexion and extension in the lumbar and thoracic regions. Method: The consecutive sample consisted of 39 individuals aged between 18 and 50 years. Two consecutive evaluations were performed by the same rater on the same day and at the same location: (1) Flexicurve and (2) 3D videogrammetry. The assessments were performed with the spine in the neutral position, followed by maximum flexion and extension. The range of motion (ROM) in the maximum flexion and extension positions was calculated in MATLAB® and defined as the difference between the maximum flexion or extension angle and that of the neutral position. Statistical analyses used were the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation coefficient, RMS error and Bland-Altman plot (α < 0.05). Results: The ROM between instruments was similar, with high correlations for thoracic flexion (r = 0.751), extension (r = 0.814) and lumbar flexion (r = 0.853), and RMS errors under 8°. The correlation for lumbar extension was moderate (r = 0.613) and the RMS error was more than 10°. The limits of agreement varied between ± 10º and ± 21º. Conclusion: The Flexicurve is valid for assessing maximum flexion and extension of the thoracic spine, and maximum flexion of the lumbar spine. We suggest caution in evaluating the maximum extension of the lumbar spine.