bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA) Management: A Literature Review Comparing Different Approaches of PTA Drainage
Authors: Alamri Abdullah Ahmed , Alsheikh Mohammed , Alenzi Saad Hamdi , Alahmadi Asma A , Alsayid Hoda , Alharthi Rayan Abdulrahman , Marzouki Hani
Published: December 2018

Background: Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is the most common deep infection of neck space in adults and potentially life-threatening if not treated appropriately. The surgical treatment of peritonsillar abscess that is not complicated with upper airway obstruction remains controversial. Objectives: This review attempts to explore the controversies between different types of management and compare the efficacy of needle aspiration, tonsillectomy, and/or incision and drainage. Methodology: This study was done at King Abdulaziz University. All researchers, between 1988 to 2015 were recruited and reviewed in this study. Results and conclusion: Studying the three accepted methods of draining: incision and drainage, abscess tonsillectomy, or needle aspiration, incision, and drainage is an efficient and safe procedure to treat the peritonsillar abscess. As well as it is superior to Needle aspiration in terms of the post-procedure pain score. It can be performed as the first-line treatment of a peritonsillar abscess. Quinsy tonsillectomy can offer several advantages, by allowing full evacuation of the abscess cavity, effectively relieving symptoms, but holds risk in general anesthesia intubation. and also higher post-operative complications like Peritonsillar abscess make it not a favorable step.
Representaciones del cuerpo. Orientación de la acción y contenido no conceptual
Authors: Murillo Lara Luis Alejandro
Published: December 2018

¿Necesitamos representaciones del cuerpo para llevar a cabo actividades como cruzar la calle, montar en bicicleta o salir por la puerta? En este trabajo se defiende la idea de que la ejecución de este tipo de acciones involucra representaciones del cuerpo con contenido no conceptual. Primero se discuten los argumentos en contra de la noción de representación del cuerpo en la acción, para extraer sus principales consecuencias. Se propone una versión delcontenido de las representaciones del cuerpo involucradas en la acción cotidiana, y se finaliza con una discusión acerca de una objeción potencial, y con una reflexión sobre la relación entre contenido conceptual y contenido no conceptual.
Conceptualización de cuidador institucional de persona mayor en Colombia
Authors: Calzada-Gutiérrez María Teresa , Ocampo-Chaparro José Mauricio
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Conceptualizar el cuidador institucional de persona mayor en Colombia como cuidador formal.Metodología se realizó una revisión documental desde un enfoque cualitativo, descriptivo para analizar la labor del cuidador institucional en dos dimensiones: Interna para reconocer la realidad según el estudio “Cuidador Institucional: caracterización, situación actual y redes de apoyo - Colombia 2013 y la Externa para reconocer la mirada del Estado y de la Academia.Resultados permitieron argumentar que si bien Colombia ha avanzado normativamente, aun no desarrolla completamente un sistema de cuidado para personas mayores que articule actores y responsabilidades de los proveedores de cuidado (individuo, familia, sociedad civil y Estado).Conclusiones se aportan elementos para comprender el cuidado institucional y para establecer la formación específica en cuidado, la vinculación formal con la institución de cuidado y el esquema de vigilancia - control como conceptualización del cuidador institucional de la persona mayor en Colombia como Cuidador Formal y así dar cumplimiento de algunas metas estatales y de la sociedad colombiana.
Modos de vida y estado de salud de migrantes en un asentamiento de Barranquilla, 2018
Authors: Fernández-Niño Julián Alfredo , Vásquez-Rodríguez Ana Beatríz , Florez-García Víctor Alfonso , Rojas-Botero Maylen Liseth , Luna-Orozco Karen , Navarro-Lechuga Edgar , Acosta-Reyes Jorge Luis , Rodríguez-Perez David Alejandro
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Describir los modos de vida y el estado de salud de salud de migrantes venezolanos y colombianos de retorno asentados en Villa Caracas, Barranquilla, en el año 2018.Método Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal con muestreo sistemático de viviendas. Fueron incluidas 229 personas mayores de 15 años procedentes de 90 viviendas.Resultados Se encontraron diferencias en las rutas para llegar, tiempos de traslado y estancia en el asentamiento entre migrantes venezolanos y colombianos en retorno. Las condiciones de la vivienda y el acceso a los servicios públicos son limitadas, menos de la mitad de las viviendas tienen acceso a acueducto, alcantarillado y baño. En general el estado de salud auto-reportado por los migrantes es muy bueno o bueno, las prevalencias de enfermedades crónicas fueron relativamente bajas, con excepción de hipertensión arterial. De los que consultaron al servicio de urgencias, la mayoría reportó acceso efectivo. Se encontraron síntomas depresivos clínicamente significativos para el 20% de la población encuestada.Conclusiones Los migrantes de Villa Caracas se encuentran en condiciones de alta vulnerabilidad social dadas sus condiciones económicas y ambientales. A pesar de la falta de aseguramiento al sistema de salud colombiano, reportaron acceso a la atención por urgencias.
The Empire, Powerlessness and Power of the Oppressed: Focus on North East India
Authors: Longchar Wati
Published: December 2018

This paper analysis North East India context on the cause of the oppressed ones regarding Christian’s duties. This paper attempts to highlight how the empire structures make indigenous people become powerless, especially referring to the struggle of people in North East India. A section highlights how Christianity and modern development activities contributes to colonization to show that Christian needs to liberate from empire’s mindset. The paper also argues that concrete location for transformative action is the margins. Without locating in the margin’s context, we would run the risk of serving the interests of the empire. Finally, the paper concludes with the power of oppressed people for transformation.
A religião na formação social de jovens no município de Santa Teresa-ES
Authors: Paixão Gleides Pulcheira , Cavalcante Ronaldo De Paula , Paixão Marcus Vinicius Sandoval
Published: December 2018

Objetivou-se analisar o efeito da religião na formação social de jovens do ensino médio das escolas de Santa Teresa, ES. A pesquisa foi feita com jovens entre 14 e 18 anos e nas igrejas católica, evangélica e espírita, do município. Foi feito entrevistas com os lideres religiosos, utilizando-se questionários, para conhecer princípios, problemas vivenciados, atuação, mudanças presenciadas, contribuição e participação na formação dos jovens, e nas escolas com alunos regularmente matriculados. A partir dos dados coletados, podemos considerar como de “altíssima” influência que a igreja possui na formação social dos jovens das escolas de ensino médio do município de Santa Teresa, como podemos considerar como “alta” a aceitação de que todas as linhas religiosas influenciam na formação social dos jovens.
The Selection of Groundwater Recharge Sites in the Arid Region of Northern Badia, Jordan, using GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision Analysis
Authors: Al-Shabeeb Abdel Rahman
Published: December 2018

DOI: 10.17014/ijog.5.3.199-209This study aims to locate new groundwater recharge sites in the arid region of northern Badia, Jordan, based on specific criteria including lithology, drainage and lineament density, soil texture, slope, and rainfall. With groundwater serving as the key source of Jordanian drinking water, the use of surface water for groundwater recharge is essential in maximizing the groundwater available. Groundwater recharge sites were selected using the weighted linear combination (WLC) method with the aforementioned criteria. According to the findings, 5.064% of the region is very highly suited to groundwater recharge, 33.599% of the region is highly suited, and 3.789% of the region is moderately suited. However, 26.634% of the region is poorly suited to groundwater recharge, with a further 30.943% being very poorly suited. The significance of each criterion for groundwater recharge was identified using removal analysis, with the most significant factor being efficient groundwater management. Given this finding, big data are required in order to determine the optimal locations for groundwater recharge as part of future groundwater planning and management.
Significados del trabajo en mujeres que realizan trabajos productivo y reproductivo
Authors: Amador Ivone , Botero Nathalia , Larrahondo Leidy , Andrade Verónica
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: El presente artículo de investigación buscó analizar el significado del trabajo en mujeres con trabajo productivo (MTP) y reproductivo (MTR) en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. Para ello se consideraron las subcategorías: centralidad, normas sociales, valores laborales, tipo de actividad realizada y trayectorias laborales.
Método: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa con diseño fenomenológico. Se empleó una guía de entrevista semiestructurada. Participaron 6 mujeres con MTP y 6 mujeres con MTR contactadas por bola denieve, entre los 30 y 40 años.
Resultados: Se encontró que las MTP presentan mayor centralidad que las MTR; los derechos de las MTP están centrados en aspectos legales y los de las MTR en aspectos simbólicos asociados al reconocimiento de los familiares. Los deberes de las MTP se enfocan en sus funciones laborales y los de las MTR en todas las labores cotidianas del hogar. Los valores laborales de las MTP enfatizan en mayores sueldos, mayor independencia, horario flexible, mejor trato y ocupar posiciones de dirección; en las MTR se destaca el ganar un sueldo para suplir necesidades propias y del hogar, y contar con más participación por parte de pareja y familiares.
Conclusión: Ambos significados se relacionan con aspectos de género sobre la división sexual del trabajo como algo natural, incluso para las MTP, donde la mujer es la responsable del trabajo reproductivo,viéndose la participación de la pareja como una ayuda o favor, y no como una responsabilidad compartida.
Aspectos estructurales, composición florística y caracterización ecológica del bosque de oyamel de la Sierra de Zapalinamé, Coahuila, México
Authors: Encina-Domínguez Juan A. , Encina-Domínguez Francisco J. , Mata-Rocha Efrén , Valdes-Reyna Jesús
Published: December 2018

La sierra de Zapalinamé se localiza en el sureste de Coahuila, en la transición entre el Desierto Chihuahuense y la Sierra Madre Oriental, es una zona sujeta a conservación ecológica por decreto del gobierno estatal; el matorral xerófilo es la vegetación dominante, sin embargo, en sitios donde el clima es templado frío se desarrolla el bosque de oyamel. Con la finalidad de conocer su composición ftorística, estructura, además de aspectos sobre su ecología, se establecieron 10 sitios circulares de 1,000 m2 donde se cuantificó el diámetro a 1.30 m y altura media de las especies arbóreas, además de registrar los arbustos y herbáceas; la regeneración se evaluó en cinco parcelas de 2 m2 por sitio. Se calculó densidad, área basal y valor de importancia de las especies arbóreas. El bosque de oyamel de la sierra de Zapalinamé se desarrolla entre 2,668 - 3,025 m, con 560 - 600 mm anuales de precipitación y una temperatura media del 2.5ºC, sobre suelos de tipo litosol y con una pendiente entre 34 - 70%. Está dominado por Abies vejarii, con una alta densidad sobre todo en sitios con mayor altitud, otra especie importante es Pseudotsuga menziesii. Se detectaron plántulas pequeñas, sin embargo, debido al microclima y al suelo, la regeneración es escasa. Este bosque tiene una riqueza de 73 especies. Las familias más numerosas son Asteraceae (15 especies), Pinaceae (4) y Poaceae (4). La conservación del bosque de oyamel es importante por su valor ecológico y por la presencia de especies como Abies vejarii, la cual está listada bajo estatus de conservación, así como por la presencia de varias especies endémicas.
Nuevo registro de Corchorus capsularis (Tiliaceae) para la flora de México
Authors: Gual-Díaz Martha , Diego-Pérez Nelly , Téllez-Valdés Oswaldo
Published: December 2018

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Primer registro de Cyathea fulva (Cyatheaceae, Polypodiopsida) en el Estado de México
Authors: Zepeda Carmen , Monroy-Vilchis Octavio , Velázquez-Montes Ernesto , Rodríguez-Soto Clarita
Published: December 2018

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NILAI-NILAI FUNGSIONAL PERPUSTAKAAN DESA DALAM PEWARISAN HASIL KARYA BUDAYA LOKAL
Authors: Yusup Pawit M , Winoto Yunus , Komariah Neneng
Published: December 2018

Abstract. Records the history and culture of a region in the past stored in various forms of printed and recorded, partly managed by the library; some are still stored in various places, including West Java in the form of historical sites and culture. Form of work in question can bebooks, magazines, newspapers, maps, brochures, and the like, both in print and digital format. These works contain a benefit for knowledge and education. Meanwhile, the library as an institution in charge of managing printed and recorded works, including ancient works, continues to contribute in this work with storage for wider dissemination. This study examines the existence of public libraries and village libraries in West Java related to its role as referred to above. The method used is direct observation to the field. The result illustrates that public libraries and village libraries already participate to provide this type of collection for the benefit of the public on the current generation and the future.Keywords: Printed Materials, Paper records, Ancient manuscripts,Cultural Values, Public Library.
MEMAHAMI ASPEK PARALINGUISTIK DALAM KEGIATAN PENYULUHAN PERPUSTAKAAN
Authors: Winoto Yunus , Yusup Pawit M , - Sukaesih
Published: December 2018

Communication is an activity that can not be released in everyday human life. So also in the activities of the library, communication activities are suatau activities that are not separated in the activities of everyday librarians. Especially when referring to the core competence of librarians there are at least two communication activities that are often done ielibrary service activities and library promotion. The success of a librarian as a communicator in delivering communication messages on service activities, counseling and technical guidance library, one of which is determined by the aspect of communicator or speaker (resource). One aspect of the communicator in conveying his communication message is the ability of how when delivering messages verbal communication or better known as paralinguistik. Parallelistic ability will be a speaker's attractiveness aspect (source atrrativeness) and this aspect will be the basis for building participants' perceptions of the credibility of a speaker. Therefore, the understanding of the paralinguisitik aspect becomesimportant for a counselor, including in this case the librarian when going to conduct extension activities and tennis guidance about the library.
PROFESSIONALLY-PEDAGOGICAL CULTURE OF TEACHER OF HIGHER SCHOOL AS FACTOR OF FORMING OF THE PROFESSIONAL VALUED ORIENTATIONS OF STUDENT YOUNG PEOPLE
Authors: Kuzmenko Nadiia
Published: December 2018

In the article the different going is analysed near classification of the valued orientations of personality and the special attention to forming of the professional valued orientations of student young people is spared during educating in establishments of higher education. The factors of influence on forming of the valued orientations of students are distinguished in an university environment.

The professional valued orientations make base description of personality of professional, basic maintenance of that are the system of attitude toward the values of profession and willingness to be realized in professional activity.

Pedagogical terms the professional valued orientations are optimally formed in that are studied: organization and stimulation of reflection activity of students for an orientation on those or other values, development and introduction of the special course of knowledge, that informs of the system of values, use of dialogue technologies in the process of work on forming of the valued orientations.

The role of professionally-pedagogical culture of teacher of higher school is certain in forming of the professional valued orientations of students. The Professionally-pedagogical culture of teacher is examined as difficult system education, that contains components representing different parties of personality of teacher. Their pedagogical interpretation is Given.

The components of model of professionally-pedagogical culture are analysed: аксиологический, technological, heuristic and personality. One of main tasks of establishments of higher education is certain: formation of pedagogical collective capable maximally positively to influence on the process of forming of the professional valued orientations of student young people. A leading role is taken the teachers of higher school in forming of the valued world of student.
FORMING GENDER CULTURE OF STUDENT YOUNG PEOPLE IN UKRAINE'S HIGHER EDUCATION STAFF
Authors: Levitska Liudmila
Published: December 2018

The aspects of formation of gender culture of students in the process of studying psychological and pedagogical disciplines are revealed. Gender education and upbringing were studied as a psychological and pedagogical problem. Generalized existing approaches to the interpretation of the key concept of the study, which gave grounds for interpreting its own definition of the phenomenon of "gender culture". The essence and peculiarities of the gender culture of modern student youth have been established.

The pedagogical conditions for the formation of the gender culture of student youth in the process of studying psychological and pedagogical disciplines are grounded: 1) the content of the content of educational disciplines is filled with a gender theme aimed at the formation of contemporary ideas about the relationship of the sexes among students; 2) the use of interactive technologies that will be based on improving the personality-oriented approach to increasing the motivation of student youth to form their own gender culture; 3) the organization of teachers of psychological and pedagogical disciplines of out-of-class work with student youth, aimed at the destruction of established and the formation of modern gender stereotypes.

Realization of pedagogical conditions of formation of gender culture of students in the process of studying of psychological and pedagogical disciplines allowed us: to acquaint students with information about gender problems in modern society; promote the assimilation of the conceptual and terminological apparatus of gender studies, the formation of knowledge about gender theories, awareness in the legal and regulatory framework, the formation of ideas about the characteristics of gender and gender identity of a person; to focus on building humane interpersonal relations and recognizing the ideas of gender equality in the public and private spheres of life; form behavior based on gender.
PENSION DEFICIT IN BRAZILIAN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM: LEGAL REMARKS AND STRATEGIES TOWARDS FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: Mussi Cristiane Miziara , Pinto Marcos Roberto
Published: December 2018

The present article consists in the brief analysis of the evolution of the Brazilian General Regime Social Security, depicting its frailty against subsequent legal reforms through which it has passed in recent years. It also deals with the impact of socioeconomic changes on the current and future financial sustainability of the Brazilian pension system. In fact, the evolution of the statistics concerning such social indicators can be quite decisive for the future sustainability of the Brazilian social security system. For this, we used the phenomenological method - hermeneutics, by privileging theoretical studies and analysis of documents and texts. Such research is very important in order to provide a glimpse of the general social security regimen in Brazil and its future prospects. The main results show that there is a budgetary concern due to the growth in life expectancy and declining birth rate. Even with the absence of the current financial deficit proclaimed by the media and the federal government, there will be the need for reform to fit the budget of Brazil’s future Social Security System. According to our analysis, the improvement of Brazilian Social Security requires legal autonomy of the Social Security Revenue (thus preventing the withdrawal of it funds to defray social security benefits belonging to another public sectors), the increase of minimum wage in the country, and public policies to stimulate the entry of informal workers in the General Social Security Regimen. Furthermore, this article suggests that, as a matter of immediate public policy, the Brazilian government should focus more energetically in improvement of educational systems, which presents itself as a strong indicator for the improvement of social welfare budget.
THE INTRODUCTION OF ARBITRATION WITHIN THE BRAZILIAN LEGAL CONTEXT
Authors: Sordi Savio R , Squeff Tatiana De Almeida F R Cardoso
Published: December 2018

The present article analyzes the introduction of arbitration as an alternative method of conflict resolution within the Brazilian legal context. In this sense, after a preliminary remark on the origins and concept of arbitration, this text focuses on the construction of the institute of arbitration within Brazilian legal framework. Thus, the aspects regarding the enactment of Law No. 9.307/96 are examined, especially concerning the requisites for the establishment of an effective arbitral convention. Finally, the structure of the law in regard to pre-arbitration facts, such as parties’ autonomy and the choice of applicable laws, and the arbitration per se as to the execution of the clause and the aspects concerning the delivery of the award are studied. As a result, the importance of the introduction of such Law it is noticed, as it deeply changed Brazil’s legal framework regarding the arbitral convention, making a more palpable and viable method of solving disputes nowadays.
NATIONALITY IN BRAZILIAN LAW
Authors: Rodrigue Paulo Cesar Villela Souto Lopes , Gbedemah Stephen Edem
Published: December 2018

This paper aims to present the rules of nationality in brazilian law. Therefore, it will demonstrate the constitutional cases of how nationality can be acquired and lost; and the possible distinctions between birth and naturalized nationals in the brazilian law.
THE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENT NOWADAYS: FROM THE CONSENT TO ITS SOCIAL FUNCTION AS A GUARANTOR OF THE INTERESTS OF CITIZENS
Authors: Gaspar Renata Alvares , Castro Felipe Soares Vivas de
Published: December 2018

At the center of a globalized world and under intense transnational financial circulation, there is the foreign investment. In this sense, investigating the realization of the social and economic functions of the Foreign Investment Agreement is an insurmountable necessity for understanding its effects on the citizenship rights. Therefore, it was discussed the rapid and multiple transformations that the International Investment Law has been supporting over time and the direct reflection on the formation of the Foreign Investment Contracts that, nowadays, require complex answers to the achievement of legal security.
Arterial Input Functions and Tissue Response Curves in Dynamic Glucose-Enhanced (DGE) Imaging: Comparison between glucoCEST and Blood Glucose Sampling in Humans
Authors: Knutsson Linda , Seidemo Anina , Scherman Anna Rydhög , Bloch Karin Markenroth , Kalyani Rita R. , Andersen Mads , Sundgren Pia C. , Wirestam Ronnie , Helms Gunther , van Zijl Peter C.M. , Xu Xiang
Published: December 2018

Dynamic glucose-enhanced (DGE) imaging uses chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging to retrieve information about the microcirculation using infusion of a natural sugar (D-glucose). However, this new approach is not yet well understood with respect to the dynamic tissue response. DGE time curves for arteries, normal brain tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were analyzed in healthy volunteers and compared with the time dependence of sampled venous plasma blood glucose levels. The arterial response curves (arterial input function [AIF]) compared reasonably well in shape with the time curves of the sampled glucose levels but could also differ substantially. The brain tissue response curves showed mainly negative responses with a peak intensity that was of the order of 10 times smaller than the AIF peak and a shape that was susceptible to both noise and partial volume effects with CSF, attributed to the low contrast-to-noise ratio. The CSF response curves showed a rather large and steady increase of the glucose uptake during the scan, due to the rapid uptake of D-glucose in CSF. Importantly, and contrary to gadolinium studies, the curves differed substantially among volunteers, which was interpreted to be caused by variations in insulin response. In conclusion, while AIFs and tissue response curves can be measured in DGE experiments, partial volume effects, low concentration of D-glucose in tissue, and osmolality effects between tissue and blood may prohibit quantification of normal tissue perfusion parameters. However, separation of tumor responses from normal tissue responses would most likely be feasible.
Students Who Used the Library in Their First Year of University are More Likely to Graduate or Still be Enrolled After Four Years
Authors: Logan Judith
Published: December 2018

A Review of:

Soria, K. M., Fransen, J., & Nackerud, S. (2017). The impact of academic library resources on undergraduates’ degree completion. College & Research Libraries, 78(6), 812–823. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.78.6.812

Abstract

Objective – The researchers sought to measure the effect of accessing library resources on academic retention and graduation after four years while accounting for external factors that may influence academic outcomes.

Design – Quasi-experimental observational study.

Setting – A large public university in the Midwestern United States of America.

Subjects – 5,368 first-year, non-transfer undergraduates; an entire freshman class.

Methods – Using already collected student and library records data, the researchers grouped the population into those that had accessed one of five library resources at least once (treatment) and those who had not (control). The five treatment variables studied were circulation use, electronic resource or website access, library computer workstation logins, enrollment in open registration or course-embedded library instruction, and use of two reference services (online chat and peer research consultations).

The researchers then performed a series of propensity score matching and regression analyses to compare the treatment and control groups’ outcome measures—graduation or continued enrollment after four years. These statistical models controlled for ten covariate measures that included SAT scores, first generation status, on campus residency, college of enrollment (e.g., business, engineering, education, biological sciences, design, or food, agriculture, and natural sciences), and demographic profiles. The regressions included subset analyses of the treatment group to determine if some treatment variables were associated with better outcomes than others.

Main Results – The researchers found that students in the treatment group (n = 4,415) were 1.441 times more likely to graduate and 1.389 times more likely to still be enrolled after four years than those in the control group (n = 953). Both results were statistically significant at p < 0.01 and p < 0.001 respectively. The subset regression analyses revealed that accessing an electronic resource at least once was associated with the best graduation odds at 1.924 times (p < 0.001) and the best continued enrollment odds at 1.450 times (p < 0.001). Students who had accessed computer workstations and either of the two reference services studied were no more likely to have graduated or still been enrolled after four years than those who had not (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05).

Conclusion – Accessing library services during the first year of university is associated with improved academic outcomes after four years. More research is needed to accurately measure this impact for methodological reasons. Libraries should document contact with students as much as possible for later assessment.
Representación sindical y redistribución: el caso de los jornaleros del valle de San Quintín
Authors: Bensusán Areous Graciela , Jaloma Cruz Elena
Published: December 2018

Este artículo analiza la relación entre el rezago en las condiciones laborales de los jornaleros mexicanos, la ausencia de una representación efectiva de sus intereses, la existencia de autoridades que toleran las medidas represivas de sus empleadores y su debilidad estructural en el mercado laboral. Se sostiene que esta situación obstruye cualquier demanda de cumplimiento de derechos, salvo en circunstancias extraordinarias como las que dieron lugar a la movilización y organización de los jornaleros del valle de San Quintín entre 2015 y 2017. En este caso, la lucha por la obtención de una auténtica representación de intereses, se traslapa con la demanda de mejores términos de intercambio entre trabajo y capital.
Predição da pressão de vapor e do calor de vaporização de compostos relacionados à produção de biocombustíveis
Authors: Dias Lidia Manfrin , Santos Beatriz Vieira , Oliveira Mônica Diene Rodrigues , Crisostomo Camilo Aurélio Brandão , Franco Junior Moilton Ribeiro
Published: December 2018

Após a extração de materiais gordurosos de uma fonte oleica na zonarural são necessários alguns passos para a separação e purificação deste material.Dessa forma, a análise e projeto destes processos requerem o conhecimento depropriedades termo físicas, tais como calor especifico, pressão de vapor, tensãosuperficial etc. É bastante conhecido que pressão de vapor e entalpia devaporização estão entre as propriedades essenciais para se realizar balanços demassa e energia em processos da agroindústria. Portanto, neste trabalho propõemseobter a pressão de vapor e a entalpia de vaporização do biodiesel, alguns ésteresde ácidos graxos empregando-se o método das áreas de Maxwell associado aequações de estado. Comparações com correlações da literatura, bem como comvalores experimentais, serão feitas quando esta grandeza se encontrar disponível,assim como serão preditas visando estimativas para projetos.doi: https://doi.org/10.18540/2446941602012016018
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF OLIGOMERIC COPPER(II) DERIVATIVES OF BIS(PYRIMIDIN-2-YLTHIO)- AND BIS(4,6-DIMETHYLPYRIMIDIN-2-YLTHIO)ALKANES
Authors: Silva Ricardo Soares Mota , Souza Márcia Cristina de , Berlini Lilian , Maia José Roberto Da Silveira , Diniz Renata , Speziali Nivaldo Lúcio , Dhingra Onkar Dev , Ferraz Vanny Perpetua
Published: December 2018

A novel series of copper(II) derivatives of bis(pyrimidin-2-ylthio)- and bis(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-ylthio)alkane of general formula [CuxCly(L)z]n {x = 1, y = 2, z = 1, L = ptm (1), pte (2), dptm (4), dpte (5), dpth (6); x = 2, y = 4, z = 3, L = pth (3) were tested for antimicrobial activity. These complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy (IR) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Complex-4, 5 and 6 have the metal at the center of a square planar geometry and in complex-1, 2 and 3 the metal is at the center a square pyramidal geometry. The structure of complex-4, determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, shows this compound as an oligomer with one-dimensional chain in zigzag conformation. The high average molecular mass (Mw) of these copper(II) complexes confirms their oligomeric character. Although the free ligands were inactive agaisnt the microorganisms tested, the copper(II) derivatives showed good antifungal and antibacterial inhibition against C. albicans, C. tropicalis, S. aureus and E. coli, more effective than Nystatin and Norfloxacin.doi: https://doi.org/10.18540/2446941602022016001
VARIATIONS AUTOUR DE LA SINCÉRITÉ DE LA MOTIVATION ENVIRONNEMENTALE DANS LE CONTENTIEUX INTERNATIONAL
Authors: Sorel Jean-Marc
Published: December 2018

Variations autour de la sincérité de la motivation environnementale dans le contentieux international
O INSTITUTO DO COMPLIANCE AMBIENTAL NO CONTEXTO DA SOCIEDADE PLURISSISTÊMICA
Authors: Oliveira Marcio Luis de , Costa Beatriz Souza , Silva Cristiana Maria Fortini Pinto e
Published: December 2018

O artigo tem por objetivo analisar o instituto do compliance ambiental e socioeconômico como instrumento de formação e de afirmação de uma cultura de integridade sustentável. Para a abordagem do tema, o instituto do compliance foi contextualizado na sociedade plurissistêmica e como instrumento de boa governança e de gestão social. Na elaboração do trabalho foram utilizadas as metodologias teórico-analítica e especulativa.
Costos de producción en ambiente protegido de clones para reforestación
Authors: Murillo-Gamboa Olman , Badilla-Valverde Yorleny , Barboza-Flores Sonia
Published: December 2018

En esta investigación se logró construir un modelo de costos sumamente amplio para determinar los costos de producción de plantas clonadas en ambiente protegido. El modelo logra incluir rubros nunca antes contemplados en estudios similares, como lo son el costo del material genético, el costo de la infraestructura (invernadero), vigilancia, mantenimiento de infraestructura, costos del pago de inversión, alquiler de terreno y en general, una rigurosa inclusión de costos fijos. Como parte del modelo se integra también el pago de una regalía al Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, por cada planta producida bajo la marca GENFORES, como parte del proceso de conformación de una empresa universitaria. Esto ha permitido la construcción de un modelo de costos sumamente robusto, realista, integral, que permitirá una discusión profunda sobre el tema de costos reales de plantas para reforestación. Los costos de producción de una planta clonada son ₡ 255 (US $0,44, tasa de cambio 1 $ = ₡572), donde ₡ 124,4 son costos variables y ₡ 130,6 (51%) son costos fijos. La mano de obra explica un 40% de los costos variables, mientras que los costos de vigilancia y de pago de la inversión explican casi un 38% del total de costos fijos. Los costos de producción de mini-estaquillas o almácigo son de ₡166 (US $ 0,29). De este total, ₡ 50 son costos variables y ₡ 116 (70%) son costos fijos. La mano de obra significa un 46% de los costos de producción, el principal disparador de los costos de producción de plantas clonadas. Su disminución será sin duda el principal desafío para una gestión exitosa de producción y comercialización de plantas clonadas.
Árboles del Valle Central de Costa Rica: reproducción Grosella
Authors: Rojas-Rodríguez Freddy , Torres-Córdoba Gustavo
Published: December 2018

Se presenta una breve descripción del árbol grosella (Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels),información sobre fenología como base para la recolección de frutos, el manejo de las semillas, la viverización y el proceso de germinación.
Teknik Penanganan Kendali Hewan Sesuai Kaidah Kesejahteraan Hewan Meningkatkan Akurasi Pengukuran Profil Hemodinamika Tikus Laboratorium
Authors: Darusman Huda Shalahudin , Nugroho Setyo Widi , Munggaran Fauzi Abdurrahman , Sajuthi Dondin
Published: December 2018

Chronic discomfort potentially occurred during a hemodynamic measurements in a rat-tail blood pressure chamber due to the animal is restrained in restricted space for a long period – it took 10 repetitions each at approximately 1.5 minutes for a session of hemodynamic measure. Procedures related to the animal welfare methods are required to improve the accuracy of the measurement which would altered from the discomfort to comfort state of the animal. Welfare procedures are represented by humane handling and habituation of the subject (rats) to the operator and the hemodynamic apparatus. Seven rats were subjected in this study and measured for hemodynamic value in three times point: before (T0), after humane handling (T1) and after human handling and habituation to the measurement apparatus (T2), respectively. Six out of seven subjects showed a significant lowering deviation for all variables of hemodynamic measurements, and that deviation followed by a declining trend from T0 to T2, i.e T0>T1>T2. The results indicated that welfare-based approach would benefit the animals from feeling discomfort and yet improving the accuracy and quality of the outcomes.
Perbandingan Kualitas Fisiokimia Kefir Susu Kambing dengan Kefir Susu Sapi (COMPARISON OF PHYSIOCHEMICAL QUALITY OF GOAT MILK KEFIR WITH COW MILK KEFIR)
Authors: Sulmiyati Sulmiyati , Said Nur Saidah , Fahrodi Deka Uli , Malaka Ratmawati , Fatma Fatma
Published: December 2018

Kefir is one of the fermented beverages which has a distinctive taste from other fermented milk products. Based on the results of several studies concluded that one that affects the quality of kefir is the milk of being used for. The purpose of this study was to examine the comparison of physiochemical quality of kefir made from goat’s milk and cow’s milk. This study used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two treatments and five replications using different milk which was goat’s milk and cow’s milk. Parameters measured were the weight gain of kefir grain (PBBK), ethanol content, the percentage of lactic acid and pH of kefir. The data obtained were analyzed by using the Analysis of Variance and if the treatment was significantly different, then the test continued with the Least Significant Difference (LSD). The results showed that kefir produced with different types of milk showed a significant effect (P <0.05) on pH parameters, lactic acid percentage, and ethanol content, but no significant effect (P>0.05) on the value of PBBK. It can be concluded that the best kefir made of goat milk has characteristics: pH value 3.89, the percentage of lactic acid 0.14; PBBK 26.61%; and 0.72% ethanol content.
Are we looking for a “guinea pig”? Difficulties in researching the “middle class” in Russia
Authors: Begemann Bernhard
Published: December 2018

Since the dissolution of Soviet Union, Russian society has undergone historic change. Following the upheaval of the 1990s, the beginning of the 21st century was characterised by economic growth and stabilisation. This period of socioeconomic change has frequently been interpreted as the cradle of an emerging “middle class”, triggering the transition from a socialist to capitalist society. However, while some researchers find a fuzzy share of “middle class” in descriptive criteria, others question the applicability of the analytical category of “middle class” to contemporary Russian society on principle. Drawing from ongoing research in Moscow, this article scrutinises this conventional class ontology by pointing out the ambiguities of the socioeconomic dynamics, based mainly on qualitative ethnographic fieldwork. As a productive lens to reveal social dynamics, the article distinguishes between formalist and substantivist uses of the term “middle class”, thus implying that a new language is needed to reflect this distinction. Illustrating these arguments through two ethnographic examples, it aims to contribute to current anthropological debates about class and post-socialism.
Finding Granny: We never really lose the people we love by K. Simpson
Authors: Campbell Sandy
Published: December 2018

Simpson, Kate. Finding Granny: We Never Really Lose the People We Love. EK Books, 2018.

This is an uplifting picture book about a child, Edie, whose beloved grandmother has a stroke and spends a long time recovering in hospital. At first, Edie does not accept that the woman in the bed, whose words do not make sense, is her grandmother. Through art therapy classes that Edie shares with her grandmother, she slowly rebuilds and reaffirms their close relationship. Edie comes to understand that while the colours in Granny’s painting are “all running into each other”, the painting is still beautiful.

Gwyenneth Jones’ artwork is bright, exuberant and makes a sad and frightening subject engaging and entertaining. When the doctor, who has bright red glasses and a giant nose, explains that Granny’s “brain isn’t working the way it used to,” she points to a huge picture of a brain that has tiny eyes, a downturned mouth and huge adhesive bandages in an X across it. 

This book celebrates intergenerational love and the effectiveness of art therapy in healing both relationships and illness. It also offers a lesson of patience and hope for those whose loved ones are recovering from stroke. Finding Granny would be a good addition to public, school, and hospital libraries.

Highly Recommended:  4 out of 4 starsReviewer:  Sandy Campbell

Sandy is a Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Alberta, who has written hundreds of book reviews across many disciplines. Sandy thinks that sharing books with children is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give.
CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE O TRABALHO NAS PRISÕES E OS EQUÍVOCOS DA RESSOCIALIZAÇÃO
Authors: De Pádua Tiago Antônio , De Barros Vanessa Andrade
Published: December 2018

Este texto, de cunho teórico, propõe uma reflexão sobre o trabalho realizado pelos presos no interior de unidades prisionais. Parte do surgimento das   prisões como estratégia do regime econômico capitalista em ascensão para adequar ao regime fabril a massa de camponeses expulsos do campo no fim do período feudal. Atualmente se constituem em formas punitivas que se legitimam sob a justificativa de minimizar a criminalidade por meio da dissuasão e preparar o/as presos/as para o retorno à sociedade, a chamada ressocialização. A Lei de Execuções Penais (LEP) brasileira prevê o trabalho como atividade basilar para o projeto ressocializador dentro das prisões. Todavia estas atividades estão situadas no campo da precarização das condições de trabalho, desprovidas das garantias legais que respaldam os trabalhadores livres, não se constituindo como atividades potencialmente transformadoras da realidade intra e extramuros. Ainda assim o trabalho assume importante função ao possibilitar a subversão da opressão dentro destas instituições, permitindo que os sujeitos presos não sejam absorvidos pela máquina prisional e possam criar margens de autonomia e ressignificação identitária.
Impacts of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems on Conservation Policy and Practice
Authors: Bland Lucie M. , Nicholson Emily , Miller Rebecca M. , Andrade Angela , Etter Andres , Ferrer-Paris José Rafael , Kontula Tytti , Lindgaard Arild , Pliscoff Patricio , Skowno Andrew , Zager Irene , Keith David A.
Published: December 2018

In 2014, the International Union for Conservation of Nature adopted the Red List of Ecosystems (IUCN RLE) criteria as the global standard for assessing risks to terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. Identifying and quantifying the impacts of biodiversity assessments on the status of nature is key to justifying continued investment in assessments and enabling strategic planning to maximize future impact. In this policy perspective, we use an established impact evaluation framework to identify the impacts of the IUCN RLE since its inception. To date, 1,397 ecosystem units in 100 countries have been assessed following the IUCN RLE protocol. Systematic assessments are complete or underway in more than 25 countries and two continental regions (the Americas and Europe). Countries with established ecosystem red lists have already used them to inform legislation, land-use planning, protected area expansion, monitoring and reporting, and ecosystem management. IUCN RLE indices based on systematic assessments have high potential to inform global biodiversity reporting for the Aichi Targets and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Expanding the coverage of IUCN RLE assessments, building capacity to undertake them, and establishing stronger policy instruments to manage red-listed ecosystems will be key to maximizing conservation impacts over the coming decades.
Simultaneous Recognition of Horizontal and Vertical Text in Natural Images
Authors: Choi Chankyu , Yoon Youngmin , Lee Junsu , Kim Junseok
Published: December 2018

Recent state-of-the-art scene text recognition methods have primarily focused on horizontal text in images. However, in several Asian countries, including China, large amounts of text in signs, books, and TV commercials are vertically directed. Because the horizontal and vertical texts exhibit different characteristics, developing an algorithm that can simultaneously recognize both types of text in real environments is necessary. To address this problem, we adopted the direction encoding mask (DEM) and selective attention network (SAN) methods based on supervised learning. DEM contains directional information to compensate in cases that lack text direction; therefore, our network is trained using this information to handle the vertical text. The SAN method is designed to work individually for both types of text. To train the network to recognize both types of text and to evaluate the effectiveness of the designed model, we prepared a new synthetic vertical text dataset and collected an actual vertical text dataset (VTD142) from the Web. Using these datasets, we proved that our proposed model can accurately recognize both vertical and horizontal text and can achieve state-of-the-art results in experiments using benchmark datasets, including the street view test (SVT), IIIT-5k, and ICDAR. Although our model is relatively simple as compared to its predecessors, it maintains the accuracy and is trained in an end-to-end manner.