bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A curated transcriptome dataset collection to investigate the development and differentiation of the human placenta and its associated pathologies
Authors: Marr Alexandra K. , Boughorbel Sabri , Presnell Scott , Quinn Charlie , Chaussabel Damien , Kino Tomoshige
Published: May 2016

Compendia of large-scale datasets made available in public repositories provide a precious opportunity to discover new biomedical phenomena and to fill gaps in our current knowledge. In order to foster novel insights it is necessary to ensure that these data are made readily accessible to research investigators in an interpretable format. Here we make a curated, public, collection of transcriptome datasets relevant to human placenta biology available for further analysis and interpretation via an interactive data browsing interface. We identified and retrieved a total of 24 datasets encompassing 759 transcriptome profiles associated with the development of the human placenta and associated pathologies from the NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and present them in a custom web-based application designed for interactive query and visualization of integrated large-scale datasets (http://placentalendocrinology.gxbsidra.org/dm3/landing.gsp). We also performed quality control checks using relevant biological markers. Multiple sample groupings and rank lists were subsequently created to facilitate data query and interpretation. Via this interface, users can create web-links to customized graphical views which may be inserted into manuscripts for further dissemination, or e-mailed to collaborators for discussion. The tool also enables users to browse a single gene across different projects, providing a mechanism for  developing new perspectives on the role of a molecule of interest across multiple biological states. The dataset collection we created here is available at: http://placentalendocrinology.gxbsidra.org/dm3.
THE FORMALIZATION BASIS OF PROCEDURES TO DESIGN MOSFET INTO CAD
Authors: Жвад  , Zhvad Akhmed
Published: May 2016

The article defines the principles procedure formalization for the design of MOS-transistors in CAD.
CONSTRUCTIVE ASPECTS OF STABILITY RESEARCH IN SPECIAL CASES
Authors: Котов  , Kotov P.
Published: May 2016

The method of stability research of the dynamic status of system described by the material equation resolved concerning derivatives with the linear summary differential operator, limited elements of the initial conditions system and the substantial basis of numerical methods and of methods of basic researches is offered.
THE FORMALIZATION OF VARIATIONAL PROBLEM MODELING IN THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Authors: Мезенцев  , Mezentsev A. , Сазонова  , Sazonova Svetlana
Published: May 2016

For the calculated area of the hydraulic system is considered a sequence of formation of mathematical models of flow distribution. The solution of the variational problem allows to obtain a system of equations describing the transient flow regime for the protection of objects of management tasks in safety performance.
FORMATION OF STRUCTURAL GRAPHS FOR SOLVING LOAD FLOW ANALYSIS IN THE PROBLEMS OF SECURITY OF HEAT SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Authors: Мезенцев  , Mezentsev A. , Сазонова  , Sazonova Svetlana
Published: May 2016

The article is devoted to the formation of structural graph technology for heating systems in solving problems of analysis. Variants subscriber subsystem hardware design of heating systems and the corresponding fragments of the structural graph to solve the problems of the analysis of flow distribution in the unperturbed and perturbed states, respectively. Analysis of flow distribution is required for the practical implementation of tasks in order to ensure the safety of the systems under consideration.
NUMERICAL EXPERIMENT ON SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF PARAMETRIC OPTIMIZATION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Authors: Сазонова  , Sazonova Svetlana
Published: May 2016

The results of computational experiments to assess the impact of parametric optimization of hydraulic systems on economic performance. The object of the research system of low-pressure gas supply of a residential district was chosen. The purpose of research is to optimize the economic parameters for the number of backup sites, sufficient to provide the desired level of reliability and security in the operation of the systems studied.
Doses de radiação gama na conservação da qualidade de morangos
Authors: Nassur Rita de Cássia Mirela Resende , Lima Rafaella Araújo Zambaldi , Lima Luiz Carlos Oliveira , Chalfun Nilton Nagib Jorge
Published: May 2016

Strawberries attracts consumers due to its bright red color, characteristic odor, soft texture and slightly acid taste, with several phytochemicals groups that can bring health benefits. However, strawberries are very susceptive to decay, with a short shelf life and do not support sanitization. The cooling reduces the metabolism of fruits during postharvest period and the irradiation can be used as a complement to improve fruit preservation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application different doses of gama irradiation (0,0 KGy; 0,5 KGy; 1,0 KGy e 1,5 KGy) aiming an extended shelf life and quality maintenance of strawberries stored at cold room (0 ± 1ºC and 90 ± 5% RH) during 15 days. Doses of gama irradiation were not sufficient to change quality parameters and nutritional compounds in strawberries during storage, and the microbiological levels were acceptable until the end of storage period regardless the treatment. Fruit treated with 1,5 KGy were characterized for the higher anthocyanins levels and maintained the lower visual decay index during the last days of storage when compared to other treatments.
Gyrodactylus anguillae and Vibrio vulnificus infections affecting cultured eel, Anguilla anguilla
Authors: Elgendy Mamdouh Yousif , Kenawy Amany Mohamed , Noor El-Deen Ahmed E
Published: May 2016

Gyrodactylus anguillae and Vibrio vulnificus are pathogens of critical significance in anguilliculture. Both agents were involved in mortalities affecting earthen pond cultured European eel, Anguilla anguilla, in Egypt during the period extended from June to September 2014. Moribund eels showed excessive slimy mucus and haemorrhages on the external body surface. All investigated eels were parasitized with the monogenean, Gyrodactylus anguillae. Majority of specimens 93.3 % were concomitantly found to be infected with V. vulnificus. No other parasitic or bacterial infections were noticed in the investigated fish samples. V. vulnificus was detected in Gyrodactylus anguillae homogenates collected from diseased fish. Bacterial isolates were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). G. anguillae were demonstrated in skin and gills histopathological sections. Varieties of circulatory, proliferative as well as degenerative changes were noticed in haemopoietic tissues. It was concluded that G. anguillae presumably enhanced eels vulnerability to V. vulnificus infections through providing portals of entry as well as acting as mechanical vectors.
Adubação potássica na produção e qualidade pós-colheita de goiaba ‘Paluma’ no semiárido potiguar
Authors: Alencar Renato Dantas , Leite Grazianny Andrade , Mendonça Vander Mendonca , Lima Franciezer Vicente de , Pereira Gustavo Alves , Farias Wagner Cesar de
Published: May 2016

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of potassium fertilization on yield and final quality of guava fruit variety ‘Paluma’, grown at the Irrigated District of Baixo Açu-RN, Brazil. The experimental was carried out in a completelyrandomized blocks design in split plot with five treatments (0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg K2O plant-1) with four repetitions. The subplots were composed of two harvest seasons and the following characteristics were evaluated: number of fruits, commercial production, total production, commercial yield, average weight of commercial fruits and average weight of total fruit. For fruit quality the following characteristics were evaluated: vitamin C, soluble solids content, firmness, titratable acidity, flesh pH, fruit length and. With an increasie of K2O dose, a linear increase in the number of fruits was observed and ahigher yield was obtained when a dose of 0.370 kg K2O per plant was applied and a higher fruit firmness was obtained with a dose of 1.2 kg K2O per plant.
Germination and initial development of canola and radish submitted to castor leaves aqueous extracts
Authors: Rigon Carlos Alberto Gonsiorkiewicz , Salamoni Adriana Tourinho , Cutti Luan , Aguiar Adalin Cezar Morais de
Published: May 2016

This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic activity of aqueous extracts of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) leaves on germination and initial growth of canola (Brassica napus L.) and radish (Raphanus sativus L.) seedlings. Two experiments were conducted, usingcanola seeds for the first, which was installed in a 2x7 factorial scheme (with two photoperiods – dark and light and seven extracts concentrations - 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32%). The second experiment consisted of an evaluation of radish seed germination submitted to seven concentrations of the extracts in the dark photoperiod. The germination of the canola seeds was reduced in the dark, and the use of extracts at concentrations of 16% and 32%inhibited seeds germination for both studied photoperiods. The radish seed germination was completely inhibited when the concentration of 32% was used, however, at the concentrations of 4, 8 and 16% a reduction on rootand hypocoyl development of the seedlings were observed, affirming the high allelopathic potential of castor bean aqueous extracts on canola and radish.
Between-row spacing and local accession on the yield and quality of garlic
Authors: Olfati Jamal-Ali , Mahdieh-Najafabadi Mohammad-Bagher , Rabiee Mohammad
Published: May 2016

Garlic is primarily grown for its cloves used mostly as a food flavoring condiment. Previous studies carried out on plant density indicate its direct influence on yield. Plant density depends on the genotype, environmental factors, cultural practices, etc. This study was established to determine the effects of different between-row spacing on growth, yield, and quality of four local accession of garlic. It was laid out on two-factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications during two years. Four local accession of garlic (Langroud, Tarom, Tabriz and Hamedan) were culture in three between-rows spacing (15, 25 and 35 cm) during two years. The results of two cultivated years were different. Plant density changed when garlic cultured with different between row spacing. In present research plant yield increased when the lower between row spacing and high plant density were used but the yield improvement occurring at increased plant stand is offset by the reduction in bulb size and some quality indices such as total phenol and antioxidant which severely affects quality and market value, when garlic is produced for fresh market.
An anthropomorphic transhumeral prosthesis socket developed based on an oscillometric pump and controlled by force-sensitive resistor pressure signals
Authors: Razak N.A. Abd , Gholizadeh H. , Hasnan N. , Osman N.A. Abu , Fadzil S.S. Mohd , Hashim N.A.
Published: May 2016

While considering the importance of the interface between amputees and prosthesis sockets, we study an anthropomorphic prosthesis socket whose size can be dynamically changed according to the requirements of the residual limb. First, we introduce the structure and function of the anthropomorphic prosthesis socket. Second, we study the dynamic model of the prosthesis system and analyze the dynamic characteristics of the prosthesis socket system, the inputs of an oscillometric pump, and the control mechanism of force-sensitive resistor (FSR) pressure signals. Experiments on 10 healthy subjects using the designed system yield an average detection result between 102 and 112 kPa for the FSR pressure sensor and 39 and 41 kPa for the oscillometric pump. Results show the function of the FSR pressure signal in maintaining the contact pressure between the sockets and the residual limb. The potential development of an auto-adjusted socket that uses an oscillometric pump system will provide prosthetic sockets with controllable contact pressure at the residual limb. Moreover, this development is an attractive research area for researchers involved in rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics, and orthotics.
Solvent-free synthesis of 6-unsubstituted dihydropyrimidinones using 2-pyrrolidonium bisulphate as efficient catalyst
Authors: Alinezhad Heshmatollah , Tajbakhsh Mahmood , Zare Mahboobeh , Mousavi Mahbooeh
Published: May 2016

A one-pot three-component Biginelli-like reaction of enaminones, aldehydes with urea/thiourea in the presence of 2-pyrrolidonium bisulphate as an acidic ionic liquid catalyst for the preparation of 6-unsubstituted dihydropyrimidinones is described. The excellent yield, short reaction time, simple procedure and avoidance of the use of organic solvents are some advantages of this method.
Mobile phone exposure influences some erythrocytes parameters in vitro. A novel source of preanalytical variability?
Authors: Danese Elisa , Lippi Giuseppe , Brocco Giorgio , Montagnana Martina , Salvagno Gian Luca
Published: May 2016

Background: The effect of radiofrequency exposure on human health and health care equipment is a matter of ongoing debate. This study was planned to investigate the influence of radiofrequency (RF) waves emitted by a commercial mobile phone on red blood cells (RBC) in vitro.

Methods: The study population consisted of 16 ostensibly healthy volunteers. Two whole blood specimens were collected from each volunteer. One sample was placed in a plastic rack, 1 cm distant from the chassis of a commercial mobile phone which was activated by a remote phone call lasting 30 min. The other blood sample was placed in another plastic rack, but was kept distant from any type of RF source. The main RBC parameters including RBC count, hematocrit (Ht), hemoglobin, mean corpuscular platelet volume (MPV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and RBC distribution width (RDW-CV) were assessed with an Advia 2120.

Results: The exposure of whole blood to the mobile phone call significantly increased Ht, hemoglobin, MCV and MCH, whereas the RBC count, MCHC and RDW-CV remained unchanged. A significant correlation was observed between variation of Ht and those of hemoglobin (p=0.008), MCV (p=0.009) or MCH (p=0.037), as well as between hemoglobin and MCV (p=0.048). Increased values were found in 13/16 (81%) samples for both Ht and hemoglobin, 14/16 (88%) samples for MCH and 16/16 (100%) samples for MCV.

Conclusions: These results suggest that close mobile phone exposure may be an unappreciated and possibly underestimated cause of preanalytical bias in RBC testing.
Regional Integration in Latin America
Authors: de Boyrie Maria E. , Kreinin Mordechai
Published: May 2016

This paper assesses the welfare effects of integration in Latin America. It estimates trade creation and diversion of: 1) integration of the four Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) and 2) amalgamation of Mercosur with the Andean group (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru). The method used to proxy trade creation is the change in total imports of a country from before to after integration, while trade diversion is proxied by the change in the country’s external imports between the two periods. A “control country” approach is used to hold constant the effects on imports of factors other than integration, such as income and price changes. With some exceptions Latin American integration was found beneficial to welfare in that trade creation exceeded trade diversion.
Comparative study of the topochemistry on delignification of Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) in subcritical phenol and subcritical water
Authors: Takada Masatsugu , Tanaka Yoshiki , Minami Eiji , Saka Shiro
Published: May 2016

The delignification of Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) has been evaluated under conditions of subcritical phenol (230°C/1.2 MPa) and subcritical water (230°C/2.9 MPa). In the former, more than 90% of the original lignin was decomposed and removed, while in subcritical water, around half of the original lignin was left as insoluble residue. Ultraviolet (UV) microscopic images of the insoluble residues showed that the lignin in the secondary walls is decomposed and removed under both conditions. These images also revealed that the lignin in the compound middle lamella (CML) is resistant to subcritical water, but not to subcritical phenol. Results of alkaline nitrobenzene oxidation of the residual lignin confirmed these observations. Lignin in Japanese beech wood was phenolated by subcritical phenol, which was efficiently removed due to its high solubility in the reactant. It is obvious that CML is rich in condensed-type linkages facilitating rapid solvolysis by phenol. The topochemistry of the plant has a pronounced impact on its delignification behavior.
Konkurrenz um Kalkstein. Rohstoffsicherung der Montanindustrie und die Dynamik räumlicher Relationen um 1900
Authors: Haumann Sebastian
Published: May 2016

Limestone, a resource that was needed to smelt iron ore and to produce steel, became an object of competition between industrialists of the Ruhr around 1900. The making and transformation of spatial relations was crucial to the process of gaining exclusive access to the resource. First, images of the underground terrain, namely the identification and delineation of limestone deposits, were variable and subject to negotiation – albeit bound to physical space through procedures of surveying and chemical analysis. Second, the changing structure of real-estate property constituted new spatial relations. As limestone companies bought up property from local farmers, the social implications of land ownership slowly eroded. Instead, the spatial structure of property was reorganized around safeguarding an exclusive and unrestricted access to limestone deposits. Third, the companies' interventions transformed spatial relations by realigning infrastructures and restricting potentially conflicting uses of land. In the end, they also transformed much of the physical space by expanding quarries in unprecedented dimensions. All these processes were driven and shaped in a highly competitive setting in which not only competing companies but also the local populace gained decisive influence. The aim of this case study is to show that space was not a fixed “container” in which companies and locals pursued their economic interests. Rather, spatial relations were brought about, and hence made, amid the competition for the resource as these relations became the precondition for resource extraction.
Kuhanspannung in Mitteleuropa: Ein vergessenes Element der Agrarrevolution?
Authors: Troßbach Werner
Published: May 2016

Cow traction was a major source of energy in the agriculture of various European countries deep into the 1950s. As the losses in milk yields were by far outstripped by energy gains, a great number of continental smallholders preferred cows to horses and oxen regardless of a negative impact on labour productivity. However, the triple use of cows (milk, meat and traction) became widespread only after 1800 in accordance with an increasing availability of fodder resources. In this sense the expansion of cow traction can be considered as that part of the agricultural revolution which contributed to the protracted survival of smallholder economies in countries like Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany and Switzerland.
Design and Development of a Framework for an Automatic Answer Evaluation System Based on Similarity Measures
Authors: Ramamurthy Madhumitha , Krishnamurthi Ilango
Published: May 2016

The assessment of answers is an important process that requires great effort from evaluators. This assessment process requires high concentration without any fluctuations in mood. This substantiates the need to automate answer script evaluation. Regarding text answer evaluation, sentence similarity measures have been widely used to compare student written answers with reference texts. In this paper, we propose an automated answer evaluation system that uses our proposed cosine-based sentence similarity measures to evaluate the answers. Cosine measures have proved to be effective in comparing between free text student answers and reference texts. Here we propose a set of novel cosine-based sentence similarity measures with varied approaches of creating document vector space. In addition to this, we propose a novel synset-based word similarity measure for computation of document vectors coupled with varied approaches for dimensionality-reduction for reducing vector space dimensions. Thus, we propose 21 cosine-based sentence similarity measures and measured their performance using MSR paraphrase corpus and Li’s benchmark datasets. We also use these measures for automatic answer evaluation system and compare their performances using the Kaggle short answer and essay dataset. The performance of the system-generated scores is compared with the human scores using Pearson correlation. The results show that system and human scores have correlation between each other.
A Fuzzy Logic Modeling of Measures Addressing Shipping CO2 Emissions
Authors: Lema Evaggelia , Karaganis Anastasios , Papageorgiou Elpiniki
Published: May 2016

This study presents a decision support tool that uses a fuzzy logic model of expert knowledge to assist in the decision-making process in the context of mitigating shipping CO2 emissions. The issue of selecting a market-based shipping CO2 emission mechanism, as they were presented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has generated much discussion over the last decade due to the complexity of the industry. We built a fuzzy logic system using the input and output variables as well as their range values that have been set from the IMO Expert Group study. We developed 27 fuzzy rules based on the literature and our domain knowledge, and we ran the fuzzy inference system for four of the proposed market-based measures. Finally, we evaluated our results and compared them with the IMO Expert Group study. Although not all measures responded the same, especially regarding the emission reductions, the percentage agreement is satisfactory in most of the cases (60–95%). The strength of the tool is that it synthesizes a large amount of information in a logical and transparent framework, and has the potential to have wider application in the context of market-based measures.
National Poets, the Status of the Epic and the Strange Case of Master William Shakespeare
Authors: Innes Paul
Published: May 2016

This essay contextualises Shakespeare as product of a field of forces encapsulating national identity and relative cultural status. It begins by historicising the production of national poets in Romantic and Nationalist terms. Lefevere’s conceptual grid is then used to characterise the system that underpins the production of Shakespeare as British national poet, and his place within the canon of world literature. The article defines this context first before moving onto the figure of Shakespeare, by referring to various high status texts such as the Kalevala, the Aeneid, The Faerie Queene and Paradise Lost. The position accorded Shakespeare at the apex is therefore contingent upon a series of prior operations on other texts, and their writers. Shakespeare is not conceived as attaining pre-eminence because of his own innate literary qualities. Rather, a process of elimination occurs by which the common ascription of the position of national poet to a writer of epic is shown to be a cultural impossibility for the British. Instead, via Aristotle’s privileging of tragedy over epic, the rise of Shakespeare is seen as almost a second choice because of the inappropriateness of Spenser and Milton for the position.
What are Your Signature Stories?
Authors: Aaker David , Aaker Jennifer L.
Published: May 2016

A signature story is an intriguing, authentic, involving narrative with a strategic message that enables a firm to grow by clarifying or enhancing its brand, customer relationships, organization, and/or the business strategy. Signature stories represent a critical asset that can be leveraged over time and which can provide inspiration and direction both inside and outside the firm. The challenges are to find, evaluate, gain exposure for, and give legs to signature stories.
Mechanotransduction mechanisms for coordinating uterine contractions in human labor
Authors: Young Roger C
Published: May 2016

This review presents evolving concepts of how the human uterus contracts in pregnancy, with emphasis on the mechanisms of long-distance signaling. Action potential propagation has historically been assumed to be the sole mechanism for signaling and tissue recruitment over both short and long distances. However, data in animals and humans indicate that a single action potential does not travel distances greater than a few centimeters. To address this enigma, a long-distance signaling mechanism based on hydraulic signaling and mechanotransduction is developed. By combining this mechanism for long-distance signaling with the action potential propagation mechanism for signaling over short distances, a comprehensive dual mechanism model (or ‘dual model’) of uterine function is formulated. Mechanotransduction is an accepted phenomenon of myometrium, but the dual model identifies mechanotransduction as relevant to normal labor. For hydraulic signaling, a local contraction slightly increases intrauterine pressure, which globally increases wall tension. Increased wall tension then mechanically induces additional local contractions that further raise pressure. This leads to robust, positive feedback recruitment that explains the emergence of consistently strong contractions of human labor. Three key components of the dual model – rapid long-distance signaling, mechanical triggering, and electrical activity – converge with the concept of mechanically sensitive electrogenic pacemakers distributed throughout the wall. The dual model retains excitation–contraction coupling and action potential propagation for signaling over short distances (<10cm) and hence is an extension of the action potential model rather than a replacement.
McCune Albright syndrome - association of fibrous dysplasia, café-au-lait skin spots and hyperthyroidism – case report
Authors: Raus Iulian , Coroiu Roxana Elena
Published: May 2016

McCune–Albright syndrome is a rare sporadic disease characterized by bone fibrous dysplasia, café-au-lait skin spots and a variable association of hyperfunctional endocrine disorders. Fibrous dysplasia (FD), which can involve the craniofacial, axial, and appendicular skeleton, may range from an isolated, asymptomatic monostotic lesion to a severe disabling polyostotic disease involving the entire skeleton. A twenty-five-year old male patient presented to our clinic with recently developed heart palpitations. He had also been feeling pain in the right femur since he was younger, without any trauma history, leading to difficulties of ambulation and limping occasionally. His physical examination revealed café-au-lait spots with irregular borders and right testicular agenesis. Laboratory findings identified hyperthyroidism with hyperparathyroidism. Radiographs of the pelvis revealed multiple lytic lesions of the right femur and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characterized these lesions as specific to fibrous dysplasia of the bone, without any insufficiency fracture at this level.The association of café-au-lait skin spots with bone fibrous dysplasia, and hyperthyroidism in this patient suggested the diagnosis of McCune – Albright syndrome.
Desempenho fiscal e eleições no Brasil: uma análise comparada dos governos municipais
Authors: Cavalcante Pedro
Published: May 2016

Resumo: O objetivo é analisar a relação entre a gestão fiscal e o instituto da reeleição de prefeitos no Brasil sob múltiplas dimensões e numa perspectiva temporal abrangente (1997 a 2012). A pesquisa testa duas hipóteses principais: i) o prefeito em primeiro mandato apresenta um melhor desempenho fiscal devido à possibilidade de reeleição; ii) o prefeito que apresenta um melhor desempenho fiscal tende a ser premiado com sua reeleição. Os resultados dos modelos de regressão multivariada refutam a hipótese de que a expectativa de reeleição geraria desempenhos fiscais distintos. Quanto à segunda, os esforços em elevar os tributos interferem negativamente nas chances de sucesso eleitoral, enquanto o eleitor premia aquele que mais investe.
NATURAL DURABILITY OF Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden, Eucalyptus robusta Sm., Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm. AND Hovenia dulcis Thunb. WOOD IN FIELD AND FOREST ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Carvalho Douglas Edson , Martins Ana Paula Marques , Santini Elio José , Freitas Liana Sarturi de , Talgatti Maiara , Susin Felipe
Published: May 2016

AB STRACT This study aimed at evaluating the natural durability of Eucalyptus dunnii, Eucalyptus robusta, Eucalyptus tereticornis and Hovenia dulcis woods submitted to a deterioration test in two environments, field and forest. The test samples were buried until half of their length (150 mm). Evaluations were carried out each 45 days, totalizing a 405-day period, with three-repetition withdrawal of each species for environment, totalizing nine samples from each environment, making up 24 test samples for evaluation. After percentage calculations of mass loss and resistance degree classification, the deterioration index was adopted for decomposition evaluation and fungal decay potential determination of test samples. The study has been carried out in completely randomized design (CRD), evaluated through analysis of variance (ANOVA) with subsequent comparison of means by Turkey' s test, in a 5%-level of probability of error, along with regression analysis. Eucalyptus tereticornis wood presented lesser mass loss in both environments. Hovenia dulcis presented lesser deterioration probability in both environments. Forest environment test samples presented greater mass loss percentages and lesser deterioration index.
Disability due to maternal common mental disorders (CMDs) as a risk factor for chronic childhood malnutrition: cross-sectional study
Authors: Cavalcante-Neto Jorge Lopes , Paula Cristiane Silvestre de , Florêncio Telma Maria de Menezes Toledo , Miranda Claudio Torres de
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The disability associated with maternal common mental disorders (CMDs) is among the possible explanations for the association between chronic childhood malnutrition and CMDs. CMDs may impair the mother's ability to perform her role, particularly in deprived environments. The present study aimed to evaluate whether disability relating to CMDs could be part of the pathway of the association between childhood malnutrition and maternal CMDs. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in two institutions: one for malnourished children and another for eutrophic children living in a low-income community in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. METHOD: The cases consisted of 55 malnourished children aged from 12 to 60 months who were attending a nutritional rehabilitation center, with height-for-age z-scores < 2. The controls were 70 eutrophic children of the same age who were attending a day care center in the same area as the cases. The Self-Report Questionnaire made it possible to identify likely cases of maternal CMD. The Sheehan Disability Scale enabled evaluation of the associated disability. RESULTS: Chronic childhood malnutrition was significantly associated with maternal disability relating to CMDs (OR = 2.28; 95% CI: 1.02-5.1). The best logistic regression model using chronic childhood malnutrition as the dependent variable included the following independent variables: higher number of people living in the household; absence of the biological father from the household; and maternal disability relating to CMDs. CONCLUSIONS: If confirmed, the association between chronic childhood malnutrition and maternal disability relating to CMDs may be useful in helping to identify the causal chain between childhood malnutrition and maternal CMDs and to indicate environmental risk factors associated with chronic childhood malnutrition.
INFLUÊNCIA DA EXPERIÊNCIA DOS GESTORES NA BUSCA DE INFORMAÇÃO SOBRE UNK UNKS EM PROJETOS
Authors: RUSSO ROSARIA DE FÁTIMA SEGGER MACRI , SBRAGIA ROBERTO
Published: May 2016

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender se os gestores mais experientes incorrem na falácia da centralidade, negligenciando a busca de informação sobre os unknown unknowns em projetos inovadores para dar sentido (sensemaking) ao que ocorre no contexto do projeto. Originalidade/lacuna/relevância/implicações: A falácia da centralidade, teoria formulada por Westrum, foi observada na ação de diversos especialistas, como cientistas, praticantes da medicina, bombeiros. Pretende-se expandir esse contexto, aplicando-a à gestão de projetos inovadores no ambiente de negócios. Com base nessa avaliação, pretende-se sugerir métodos e técnicas que possam ser adotados para antecipar a percepção da ocorrência de unknown unknowns, de forma aumentar a probabilidade de sucesso dos projetos. Principais aspectos metodológicos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo que selecionou 16 projetos, totalizando 35 eventos imprevistos. Com base em entrevistas, a análise dos dados foi inicialmente qualitativa e posteriormente quantitativa, baseada em testes estatísticos não paramétricos. Síntese dos principais resultados: Apesar da relevância da busca por informação para lidar com os unknown unknowns, sua adoção se revelou inversamente correlacionada ao tempo de experiência profissional dos gestores. Vieses, como ancoragem, consciência limitada, escalada do comprometimento e excesso de confiança, dificultaram a percepção da lacuna de conhecimento. Principais considerações/conclusões: As recomendações deste trabalho são predominantemente práticas: conscientização dos envolvidos sobre a lacuna de conhecimento, um ambiente favorável à inovação e utilização de práticas de aprendizagem durante o projeto.
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, LEADER-FOLLOWER RELATIONSHIP AND PERFORMANCE: A STUDY IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
Authors: NIEMEYER JEANE RODRIGUES LUCENA , CAVAZOTTE FLÁVIA DE SOUZA COSTA NEVES
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACT Purpose: Analyze the influence of ethical leadership on the relationship between leaders and followers, as well as its consequences for individual performance, commitment to work goals, and organizational citizenship. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: Although ethics in leadership is supposed to promote positive consequences in the work context, its association with performance and other relevant aspects in the business environment - such as the commitment to goals - has not yet been empirically studied. The present research contributes by filling this gap, therefore expanding the knowledge about the implications of ethical leadership in Brazil. Key methodological aspects: A survey was conducted in a multinational telecommunications company, with a sample of 161 store clerks and 15 managers responsible for the sales units located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statistical analysis was done using the software SPSS, through multiple regression analyses conducted with the variables studied. Summary of key results: The results corroborate the benefits of ethical leadership. They show a positive association between ethical leadership and both the quality of the leader-follower relationships and employee performance. Key considerations/conclusions: The research suggests that ethical leadership seems to have a positive impact on work productivity, by building a better relationship with employees. Therefore, based on the findings, it is possible to recommend specific actions in leadership development programs, calling attention to the importance of discussing ethical dilemmas, behaviors, and models of practice.
Atenção centrada no paciente na prática interprofissional colaborativa
Authors: Agreli Heloise Fernandes , Peduzzi Marina , Silva Mariana Charantola
Published: May 2016

Este estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de descrever os elementos-chave da atenção centrada no paciente e sua relação com a prática interprofissional colaborativa na atenção primária à saúde, no contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde, apoiado em revisão de literatura nacional e internacional. Os resultados mostram que, à medida que os profissionais centram atenção no paciente e suas necessidades de saúde, operam simultaneamente um deslocamento de foco para um horizonte mais amplo e além de sua própria atuação profissional. Esse deslocamento é reconhecido como componente de mudança do modelo de atenção à saúde na perspectiva da integralidade, com potencial de impacto na qualidade da atenção.
Projeto Sérgio Arouca: Relato de Experiência
Authors: Maeyama Marcos Aurélio , Cutolo Luiz Roberto Agea , Chaves Marcos Vinícius , Barni Rafael dos Santos
Published: May 2016

RESUMO Historicamente, a formação médica encontra-se voltada para o tradicional modelo biomédico. As Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais dos Cursos de Medicina, aprovadas em 2001, indicam a necessidade de ajustar a formação de recursos humanos ao serviço, seguindo os princípios do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Em conformidade com tais Diretrizes, o governo federal elabora, em 2005, o Programa Nacional de Reorientação da Formação Profissional em Saúde (Pró-Saúde), com o objetivo de favorecer a formação de profissionais adequados às perspectivas da Atenção Básica. Em 2009, no contexto do Pró-Saúde e inspirados pelo Projeto Rondon, professores do curso de Medicina da Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (Univali) criam o Projeto Sérgio Arouca, uma iniciativa que visa à atuação na Atenção Básica de municípios carentes do Estado de Santa Catarina. O presente relato baseia-se em participações de acadêmicos de Medicina e objetiva demonstrar o quanto estas experiências foram enriquecedoras para a formação profissional e a construção de uma nova visão da prática médica, enfrentando situações e cenários distintos dos vivenciados no cotidiano na universidade.
Poder e administração no Maranhão Oitocentista: o caso da Colônia Militar do Gurupi
Authors: Santos Arthur Germano dos
Published: May 2016

Resumo: Estudo acerca das práticas administrativas e relações sociais estabelecidas pelos diretores de um microcosmo da administração brasileira: a Colônia Militar de São Pedro de Alcântara do Gurupi. Investiga, a partir das diversas abordagens historiográficas sobre a temática e de exaustiva pesquisa documental, as diferentes formas pelas quais a administração imperial no Segundo Reinado se realizava, tomando como ponto de partida e chegada a Colônia Militar do Gurupi. Criada em 1853, essa colônia foi um empreendimento do governo brasileiro no Império, instalado na margem direita do rio Gurupi, na fronteira entre o Maranhão e o Pará. A tutela do Estado findou em 1878, suscitada pelos constantes questionamentos sobre a eficiência deste empreendimento. Este estudo se insere no debate historiográfico sobre Estado e poder, bem como naquele sobre a administração pública no Brasil. Baseia-se, fundamentalmente, em fontes primárias, apoiando-se na literatura histórica e sociológica sobre essas temáticas.
Novos padrões de investigação policial no Brasil
Authors: Costa Arthur Trindade Maranhão , Oliveira Júnior Almir de
Published: May 2016

Neste artigo, descrevemos algumas das principais características dos casos de investigação policial que foram denunciados pelo Ministério Público Estadual. O padrão que emerge dos dados da pesquisa realizada em nove estados brasileiros, a partir de uma amostra dos processos criminais arquivados em 2011, difere das representações tradicionais da investigação baseada na busca de testemunhas e produção de depoimentos e confissões. As prisões em flagrante ocupam lugar de destaque na instrução criminal e tem efeitos significativos nas sentenças. Ao final, sugerimos que este novo padrão de investigação policial pode ser resultado das mudanças de atitudes dos profissionais do Sistema de Justiça Criminal.
Evaluation of adhesion of asphalt binders using wicking experiments
Authors: Trofimov Artem , Nave Maryana , Rangaraju Prasad , Sanders John , Kornev Konstantin G.
Published: May 2016

The objective of this study was to develop a methodology to evaluate the adhesion of liquids to porous by solids using wetting/wicking experiments. The surface area of porous materials significantly increases compared with that of their solid analogs. Hence, pores play an important role in the adhesion of resins and binders to solids. The authors developed an experimental protocol allowing one to evaluate the work of adhesion, a characteristic thermodynamic parameter of the liquid/porous solid pair. It is shown that for the determination of the work of adhesion, one needs to know the pore size distribution, the wicking constant of the wetting liquid and the surface tension of the liquid. Asphalt binders and different rocks were studied to illustrate the methodology.
Glutathione protects against hepatic injury in a murine model of primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Authors: Jiang Shuhua , Hu Liwei , Ping Lifeng , Sun Fengyan , Wang Xiaolei
Published: May 2016

Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disease which may cause complications such as hepatic dysfunction and injury. As an important antioxidant, reduced glutathione (GSH) has been reported protecting against hepatic injury induced by some diseases, but the role of GSH in pSS is poorly understood. This study aims at investigating the role of GSH in hepatic injury during pSS. A murine model of pSS, non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice, was used for GSH administration via tail intravenous injection. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to detect serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), as well as the levels of GSH, tumor necrosis factor, interleukin (IL) 10, integrin alpha M, IL1B, malondialdehyde, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4, and superoxide dismutases in hepatocyte homogenates. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to observe hepatic histology. The results showed that serum AST and ALT levels were up-regulated in the NOD mice (p = 0.0021 and 0.0048), but were significantly recovered after the GSH administration (p = 0.0081 and 0.0263). The NOD mice exhibited disturbed hepatic tissue structure, which was attenuated by GSH. The GSH administration could also promote the production of GSH in the hepatocytes (p = 0.0264), and control the levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress-related factors. These results indicate that GSH has significant effects on protecting against the hepatic injury during pSS, which may be associated with its regulation of the inflammatory factors and oxidative stress-related factors. This study suggests that GSH is a promising therapeutic strategy for controlling hepatic injury during pSS and offers valuable information for further research.
Cloud-based architectures for geo-located blogosphere dynamics detection
Authors: Vakali Athena , Antaris Stefanos , Giatsoglou Maria
Published: May 2016

Social networking data threads emerge rapidly and such crowd-driven big data streams are valuable for detecting trends and opinions. For such analytics, conventional data mining approaches are challenged by both high-dimensionality and scalability concerns. Here, we leverage on the Cloud4Trends framework for collecting and analyzing geo-located microblogging content, partitioned into clusters under cloud-based infrastructures. Different cloud architectures are proposed to offer flexible solutions for geo-located data analytics with emphasis on incremental trend analysis. The proposed architectures are largely based on a set of service modules which facilitate the deployment of the experimentation on cloud infrastructures. Several experimentation remarks are highlighted to showcase the requirements and testing capabilities of different cloud computing settings.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: A challenging combination
Authors: Alam Arif , AlKendi Fatima , Kanbar Jihad , Jaloudi Mohammed
Published: May 2016

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a hyper inflammatory disorder. In this case report, we described our experience with an associated diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) and a therapeutic course using “bleomycin, etoposide, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone” (BEACOPP) chemo­therapy to treat both HLH and HL.
分析钢管混凝土结构在建筑工程中的应用
Authors: 许 文彬
Published: May 2016

随着城市化的推进，建筑工程的数量和规模也在快速增长，钢筋混凝土由于具有良好的强度和延展度，在现代建筑设计中得到了广
泛的应用，同时，建筑结构设计的好坏直接关系到建筑的安全性和稳定性。本文分析了钢筋混凝土的结构特点，并提出了钢筋混凝土在建筑结构
设计中的应用方法。
内循环厌氧反应器的应用与研究现状
Authors: 王 海峰
Published: May 2016

随着工业迅速发展，废水的种类和数量迅猛增加，对水体的污染也日趋广泛和严重，威胁人类的健康和安全。内循环厌氧反应器
（IC 反应器）是在升流式厌氧污泥床反应器基础上发展起来的第3 代厌氧生物反应器，可以有效处理中、高浓度有机废水。本文主要介绍了IC 反
应器在国内外工业废水处理工程中的应用情况，探究了该工艺的研究现状。
浅谈技校生产实习课堂教学的基本环节
Authors: 李 福斌
Published: May 2016

生产实习课教学是教师的教和学生的学所组成的一种教育活动，是培养学生全面掌握生产基础知识和基本操作技能技巧，把握生产
实习课教学基本环节的内容及要求，全面地完成教学任务达到教育教学目的。
浅析绿色建筑设计的实施措施
Authors: 董 俊玺
Published: May 2016

当前在全社会能源紧缺的新形势下，绿色建筑普遍受到人们的青睐，通过对绿色建筑进行科学设计，可以有效地确保建筑舒适性的
提高，实现资源的节约，因此进一步加强对其的研究非常有必要。建筑企业要通过不断的学习与创新，提升对绿色建筑设计理念、设计方法、施
工方法的创新，切实提升绿色建筑设计的水平。同时，要加大对现有建筑专业人员绿色建筑设计意识的培养与提升，为绿色建筑设计的实施创造
良好的支持与条件。基于此本文分析了绿色建筑设计的实施措施。
路桥过渡段路基路面设计施工探析
Authors: 王 玮
Published: May 2016

在路桥过渡段路基路面工程中，常见的质量问题和病害主要有：在路堤与桥涵和通道的连接处，路基经常由于不均匀的沉降而产生
台阶的状态，当台阶的数量和深度逐渐加大时，则容易使过往的车辆产生明显的颠簸和跳车现象，影响交通正常通行的同时，也对驾驶者的生命
安全产生威胁；等级越高的路桥工程，其设置的结构物也就越多，因此很容易在桥头部分产生高低不一的台阶，影响车辆正常运行；由于高速公
路的线形标准高，因此其桥头引道的路基较高，极容易产生路面的沉陷和变形，甚至使路面出现裂缝和积水的现象。
基于抗震理念的民用建筑结构设计探究
Authors: 徐 佳
Published: May 2016

据报道，每历经一次地震后国家在财产、精神等方面的损失都十分严重，每一次地震都给灾区人民带来了严重的损失。我国位于印
度洋板块与亚欧板块的交界地带，分布着环太平洋洋地震带与亚欧地震带两大地震带，因此在我国地震灾害多发。在云南、汶川、唐山等地都时
刻面临着地震的严重威胁。因此民用建筑的抗震性越来越成为当今社会关注的焦点。本文将通过对现代民用建筑结构类型的分析，从抗震性的角
度出发研究现代民用建筑结构的抗震性，从现代民用建筑的建造角度出发，对现代民用建筑建构设计提出一些意见，以提高现代民用建筑结构的
抗震性能。
概述项目施工管理的要素
Authors: 丁 大勇
Published: May 2016

目前民品建筑市场已异常竞争激烈，业主要求最优惠的价格，最好的质量，最短工期，监管部门要求最安全，达到文明施工工地，各项费用按时交纳，保证民工工资按时发放。而施工单位力争保证工期、安全质量的前提下，能有最大的利润。所以，项目施工管理的标准化、程序化、规范化就是建筑企业占据民品建筑市场的先决条件及取胜的关键。也是保证工程能胜利完成的必要条件。一个工程的施工管理达到标准化、程序化、规范化它的关键是取决于这个项目的管理层、作业层及现场情况，技术要求、质量要求、工期要求、安全生产管理、物资管理，成本控制等达到理想的要求后，才能完成各项化的最佳管理模式。
利用地下空间改善铁路客运站交通组织的探讨
Authors: 陈 思阳
Published: May 2016

铁路客运枢纽作为综合交通枢纽是区域交通网络的重要节点，是各种运输方式交通网络的交汇和运输转换衔接处，不仅是城市对外交通和对内交通的桥梁与纽带，还对其所依托城市的形成和发展有着很大的导向作用，并与城市的发展息息相关，因此，已越来越受到人们的普遍关注和重视。
新时期供配电系统的节能措施探讨
Authors: 陈 德显
Published: May 2016

目前，从我国的供配电系统的运行现状来看，虽然已经尽可能地加强了能量损耗的控制，并且也采用了配电转换的方式进行长距离的电力输送，但是，具体到整个的供配电过程和网络系统中，仍然存在着较多的电量浪费问题，虽然很多问题看似都比较小，但是其造成的电量损耗却是极为严重的，因此，对这些电量损耗问题的加强控制，仍然是当前供配电系统的一个重要工作任务。本文从供配电系统节能概述入手，主要对相关问题进行分析，以供参考。
办公空间光环境设计要素探究
Authors: 臧 连帅
Published: May 2016

随着我们的生活的质量不断上升，我们已经不仅仅满足于基本的生活质量，对室内光的要求也越来越重视, 光环境设计已经不仅仅是满足办公空间内的基本照明功能，而是进一步强调人性化的光环境设计。本文主要对室内装修采用人工的照明还是采用自然采光进行了详细的分析和对比，让我们充分了解相关知识。并对相关知识进行了总结。
高层建筑剪力墙结构优化设计探讨
Authors: 李 丹
Published: May 2016

近些年，我国持续增多的高层建筑使得剪力墙结构在高层建筑布局中得以广泛应用，有效的规避了柱子外凸的问题，而且对提高建筑工程的美观性具有极其重要的意义。但在应用剪力墙结构时，容易对其他公共设施带来较大的影响，因此为了能够有效的对剪力墙结构应用过程中存在的弊端进行规避，则在此背景下，本文对高层建筑剪力墙结构优化进行分析研究，以确保高层建筑的安全性和稳固性。
浅谈工程造价对工程质量的影响
Authors: 伍 珂珂
Published: May 2016

在工程项目的建设过程中，工程质量和工程造价是其中的重中之重。随着我国建筑市场的迅速发展，各种建筑质量问题层出不穷，
这在一定程度上造成了工程质量和工程造价之间的矛盾更为突出。做好项目工程的造价管理工作能够从根本上保证项目工程的质量。工程的承建
单位应该利用各种建筑法律法规对项目工程造价进行科学地调节，充分挖掘建筑市场现有的潜在价值，进而调动各种积极因素，实现提高项目工
程质量、控制工程造价的目的。
现代室内设计中的美学应用
Authors: 孟 凡宇
Published: May 2016

现代室内设计需要满足人们的生理、心理等要求，需要综合地处理人与环境、人际交往等多项关系，需要在为人服务的前提下，综
合解决使用功能、经济效益、舒适美观、环境氛围等种种要求。现代美学理论在当代室内设计中发挥着指导性的作用。
水电站电气故障分析与解决措施浅谈
Authors: 刘 彬
Published: May 2016

随着我国经济的不断发展，各种中小型水电站的建设不断增加，水电站的快速崛起为社会稳定、经济发展提供了重要的保障基础，
因此维护水电站的正常运转成为水电站管理人员的首要工作。电力设备是维护水电站正常运转的基础，但是电力设备受到各种因素限制因素比较
大，因此其在应用的过程中必然会发生各种故障，因此作为电力设备管理人员要及时发现故障，并且采取相应的处理措施，保障电力系统的正常
运行。
浅析水工环地质勘测技术的应用
Authors: 窦 俊峰
Published: May 2016

水工环作为地质勘测的基础，具体到很多方面，主要有：水文地质、工程地质以及环境地质等等。水工环地质工作不仅需要符合现
代化发展的需求，还要不断扩展服务的领域，成为地质勘测的支柱，促进环境的可持续发展。目前，在我国地质勘测方面出现的大部分问题，导
致生态环境不断恶化，给地质勘测本身的发展也带很多不良的影响。基于此，本文主要对水工环地质勘测技术的应用进想详细的分析，旨在提高
水工环地质勘察技术水平。
对水利设计中生态理念应用的研究
Authors: 李 伟
Published: May 2016

在我国社会经济得到飞速发展的同时，也引发了一系列环境污染与气候问题，如空气污染、水污染、全球变暖等。这些问题的出现
不仅让自然生态遭受严重破坏，也给人们的生活带来极大的影响。水利工程作为合理分配水资源并保障人们正常用水的民生项目，在防洪救灾方
面也发挥着重要作用。在水利工程设计中融入生态理念，不仅有助于减少水资源浪费，也可以降低各种自然灾害的发生率，进而实现人与自然的
和谐发展。因此，在水利设计中需要做好与生态相关的评估工作，并合理引入生态理念，进而达成水利工程科学发展的目标。