bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Caracterisation De La Consommation Des Produits Laitiers Chez Les Etudiants De L’universite Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Maroc: Etude Descriptive
Authors: Taybi Najia Ouazzani , Arfaoui Amine , Chebabe Milouda , Alwashali Ebrahim , Ouhssine Mohammed , Fadli Mohamed
Published: December 2016

This work studies the consumption by students of the University Ibn Tofail (Morocco) of a number of dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and butter. The survey sample of the population was random and was composed of 314 students; (58.6% women and 41.4% men). The results of the survey show that 89% of the surveyed population consume dairy products while 11% did not consume them. Of those, 57.3% of the population prefer to consume pasteurized milk and 36% prefer fresh milk, 84% consume yogurt, 84% consume cheese, 55% consume butter and 75% consume milk-based nutraceuticals. The study explored reasons for not consuming more dairy products. 57% of the population surveyed responded that the price of the product is the main reason for not consuming more, 11.8% of this population responded that it is a lack of interest in the product and distrust of the nutritional value of the products, while 19.8% of the population suggested that the lack of availability of these products in the market is the cause.
Affections Neuroméningées Au Cours Du VIH Dans Le Service Des Maladies Infectieuses Du CHU De Brazzaville : Prévalence Et Facteurs Associés Au Décès
Authors: Rolland Ossibi Ibara Bienvenu , Obengui , , Bébene Damba Banzouzi , Macaire Ossou-Nguiet Paul , Herdan Paka , Jean Claude Boumandouki Paul , Francke Puruenhce Marie
Published: December 2016

Goal . Neuromeningeal determine the prevalence of disease in PLHIV and identify factors associated with death. Methodology. Retrospective study on descriptive and analytical referred cases hospitalized in the Infectious Diseases department during the period 1 January 2013 to 31 May 2015. Results. One hundred and fifty patients included (10.5% of admissions) with mean age of 41.1 ± 11.8 years (range 19 to 69) women (n = 86, 57.3%), sex ratio of 1,3. were without jobs (n = 68; 45.3%), single (n = 96; 64%), heterosexually infected by HIV-1 (100%). The average time of consultation was 19.2 ± 1.3 days. Fever (n = 99; 66.0%), disorders of consciousness (n = 66; 44.0%) were the main reasons for consultations. Meningeal stiffness (40%), focal signs (n =62; 41,4%) were the main signs consideration. CSF was clear (n = 94; 62.7%), hyperproteinorachique (59.8%), hypoglycorrachique (43.8%). Examining the ink was positive in 39 cases (34.8%) The Gerh was positive in 35 patients .the CT abnormalities were dominated abscess (n = 12; 15.4%).. Thirty four patients were on TDF + FTC + EFV regimen. The average hospital stay was 14.4 ± 9.5 days. Overall mortality was 83.2% mainly due to cerebral herniation (n = 28; 33.3%). Conclusion. The prevalence and lethality of diseases neuromeningeal of HIV are high. The diagnosis delay and TNM influence the prognosis of patients; Hence the importance of early detection of HIV infection for its management to prevent immunosuppression.
Delivering bad news by physicians – Polish reality check
Authors: Sobczak Krzysztof , Pawłowski Leszek , Pietrzykowska Małgorzata , Spolak Natalia
Published: December 2016

Introduction. Disclosing unfavorable information is a very important moment in both diagnostic and therapeutic processes. It is also a highly stress‑inducing factor, both among patients and physicians. During our research we tried to establish how exactly bad news is communicated to patients and the amount of stress that Polish physicians are under in such situations.Material and Methods. Quantitative research was conducted in a university clinical hospital. With the use of an anonymous questionnaire, physicians (n = 100) from oncology, internal diseases, cardiac surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, and urology clinics were asked about the sources and the intensity of stress involved in BBN (Breaking Bad News). Similarly, patients (n = 378) of said clinics were asked to evaluate the relationships they had with their doctors. Results. Most (66.7%) clinicians declared they always conveyed unfavorable information to their patients fully and in detail. Exactly 50.0% admitted they were experiencing high or very high level of stress while doing so. They were mostly (56.1%) anxious about depriving their patients of hope and (38.5%) feared they were letting their patients down. 37.3% of clinicians were afraid of emotional response. Significantly fewer physicians (43%) than patients (84.6%) were of the opinion that all of the medical orders must be followed to the letter.Conclusions. Results suggest that BBN was a stressful experience for physicians. It was mostly related to the fear of disrupting the patient's well‑being. Low level of effective communication was caused by the insufficiency of BBN skills. Social and cultural aspects also played a role.
Interleukin-7 receptor Thr244Ile gene polymorphism and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Jagodzinski Pawel Piotr , Piotrowski Piotr , Olesińska Marzena
Published: December 2016

Aim. Recently, the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R) C>T (rs6897932) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), which causes a Thr244Ile substitution in the IL-7R α‑chain, has been suggested as a risk factor for SLE.Material and Methods. Using high‑resolution melting curve analysis we studied the distribution of the IL-7R C>T polymorphism in SLE patients (n = 281) and control subjects (n = 541) in the Polish population.Results. We did not find significant differences in the distribution of the IL-7R C>T genotype and alleles between SLE patients and controls. However, in the dominant model (T/T and C/T vs C/C genotypes), we observed a protective effect of the IL-7R C>T polymorphism against the presence of neurological manifestations of SLE [OR = 0.3631 (95% CI = 0.1895–0.6954), p = 0.0017, pcorr = 0.0323] and the presence of anti‑Scl-70 antibodies (Ab) [OR = 0.3141 (95% CI = 0.1503–0.6561), p = 0.0014, pcorr = 0.0266].Conclusion. Our studies suggest that the IL-7R C>T (rs6897932) polymorphism might be involved in the neurological manifestations and the presence of anti‑Scl-70 Abs in patients with SLE.
The role of inflammation in cardiac arrhythmias pathophysiology
Authors: Budzianowski Jan Krzysztof , Korybalska Katarzyna , Bręborowicz Andrzej
Published: December 2016

The pathophysiology of cardiac arrhythmias is highly complex. Inflammation causes electrophysiological changes that contribute to increased vulnerability of arrhythmias, a process known as electrical remodeling. There have been many biomarkers and proteins associated with pathophysiology of cardiac arrhythmias such as C‑reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor‑α, interleukin-2, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1. At present large attention is paid to the clinical studies on the inflammation in the pathogenesis of the atrial fibrillation (AF), given the limited effectiveness of the current therapeutic approaches. Understanding the main process, molecular mechanism and signaling pathways underlying the pathogenesis of the inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy (iDCM) will be essential for developing new effective therapeutic strategies.
The role of diet and antioxidants in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Dudkowiak Robert , Gryglas Anna , Poniewierka Elżbieta
Published: December 2016

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among elderly. It is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the brain which leads to the deterioration of cognitive, behavioral and impaired daily functioning and causes the gradual loss of independence. A significant portion of risk for dementia in old age is associated with lifestyle. Three important protective factors are diet, which should be rich in antioxidants, exercise and good cardiovascular health. It is believed that Mediterranean diet has a protective effect from dementia. This diet, rich in fruit and vegetables, legumes, olive oil, whole wheat bread, fish and seafood, with reduced consumption of red meat is also protective from cardiovascular diseases and promotes a healthy long life. There were some studies on the etiology of AD which noted an important role of vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid. All of them are involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, which is regarded as an independent risk factor for the development of AD, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. We also know that supplementation of vitamins C and E in the diet can be protective from AD. On the other hand we know that obesity and undernutrition can increase the risk of development of AD. As we can observe the aging of population we should remember that nutrition constitutes an interesting approach for the prevention of age‑related brain disorders.
Maturation, pharmacogenomics and metabolomics as factors determining pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics profile of alpha‑agonist in pediatric intensive care unit patients
Authors: Bartkowiak-Wieczorek Joanna , Mocarska Justyna , Bartkowska-Śniatkowska Alicja , Matysiak Jan , Klupczyńska Agnieszka , Kokot Zenon J. , Wiczling Paweł , Grześkowiak Edmund , Bienert Agnieszka
Published: December 2016

Research Project Objectives. Project entitled “Maturation, pharmacogenomics, and metabolomics as factors determining pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile of alpha‑agonist in pediatric intensive care unit patients” was founded by the Polish National Science Center (NCN) under project number: 2015/17/B/NZ7/03032. The duration of the grant is 36 months, and the total grant value is 688800 PLN. The project is run by the Medical University of Gdansk and Poznan University of Medical Sciences. The aim of this grant is to examine the influence of maturation, pharmacogenetics, metabolomics and physiological (or pathophysiological) status of the patients on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of α2-adrenergic drugs (dexmedetomidine and clonidine) in pediatric population. The project was proposed to explain the unusual PK of dexmedetomidine reported in literature and in our preliminary experiments, in which a two‑fold increase in dexmedetomidine clearance was observed during prolonged (lasting more than 24 hr) infusions in the intensive care unit patients. General information. Project entitled “Maturation, pharmacogenomics, and metabolomics as factors determining pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics profile of alpha‑agonist in pediatric intensive care unit patients” was founded by the Polish National Science Center (NCN) under project number: 2015/17/B/NZ7/03032. The duration of the grant is 36 months, from 2016-04-27 to 2019-04-26 and the total grant value is 688800 PLN. The project is run by the Medical University of Gdansk and Poznan University of Medical Sciences. The research group consists of: principal investigator dr hab. Paweł Wiczling and co‑investigators: dr hab. Agnieszka Bienert, dr Alicja Bartkowska‑Śniatkowska, dr Joanna Bartkowiak‑Wieczorek, mgr Justyna Mocarska, prof. Edmund Grześkowiak, dr Jan Matysiak, mgr Agnieszka Klupczyńska, dr Danuta Siluk, mgr Agnieszka Borsuk and prof. dr hab. Zenon J. Kokot. The Ethical Committee permission number is 261/15.
An unusual cause of apparent rebreathing associated with anaesthesia delivered by a coaxial circle breathing system
Authors: Goosen Leonard , Hall Alexander J , Elsey Chris , Uncles David R
Published: December 2016

This case report describes an unusual case of equipment failure resulting in the appearance of a rebreathing artefact on an associated capnography waveform trace that we believe has not been previously reported. The rebreathing artefact occurred with a single‐use coaxial circle breathing system which included an integral gas sampling line within the expiratory limb. Close examination of the system revealed a defect in the sampling line resulting in gas sampling predominantly from the expiratory limb of the circle system. This defect was not detectable by either the anaesthetic machine automated self‐testing cycle or visual inspection of the breathing system.
Ultrasound‐guided popliteal nerve blocks in a high risk patient for bilateral foot amputations on dual anti‐platelet therapy
Authors: McLoughlin Laura , Turbitt Lloyd
Published: December 2016

We present the case of an ASA physical status 4 patient, receiving dual anti‐platelet therapy, in whom bilateral ultrasound‐guided popliteal nerve blocks were performed for surgical anaesthesia during bilateral trans‐metatarsal amputations. The potential complications of central neuraxial blockade or general anaesthesia with opioid administration were avoided in this patient with the use of ultrasound‐guided peripheral nerve blocks. No bleeding or neurological complications occurred.
Effect of sea level rise induced permanent inundation on the livelihood of polder enclosed beel communities in Bangladesh: people's perception
Authors: Ali Md. Shahjahan , Syfullah Khaled
Published: December 2016

The south-west coastal region of Bangladesh is adversely affected by sea level rise (SLR). To investigate the impacts of SLR on polder-enclosed beel communities, the Beel Dakatia (second largest beel in Bangladesh) region under polder no. 25 is considered as the study area. In the region, six villages named Kalitala, Kalibari, Krishna Nagar, Tolna (south), Baniapukur and Dakatia were surveyed and people's opinion regarding SLR-induced permanent inundation was analyzed. The livelihood parameters are categorized in five social dimensions. Considering present resilience of the people as 100%, the resilience of human, physical, natural, financial and socio-economic capitals are estimated to be reduced by 55%, 53%, 87%, 60% and 64%, respectively against 30.5 cm permanent inundation. For 61 cm permanent inundation, the resilience of people at human, natural, physical, financial and socio-economical dimensions are estimated to be reduced by 72%, 71%, 96%, 73% and 73%, respectively. For the adaptation against 30.5 cm permanent inundation in the area, local people think that they will be able to cope with the adverse effect by applying local adaptation techniques. If 61 cm inundation occurs and the water stands for a long time then they will have to leave the place.
Modelling shortcut nitrogen removal from wastewater using an algal–bacterial consortium
Authors: Arashiro Larissa T. , Rada-Ariza Angelica M. , Wang Meng , van der Steen Peter , Ergas Sarina J.
Published: December 2016

A shortcut nitrogen removal process was investigated for treatment of high ammonium strength wastewater using an algal–bacterial consortium in photo-sequencing batch reactors (PSBRs). In this process, algae provide oxygen for nitritation during the light period, while denitritation takes place during the dark (anoxic) period, reducing overall energy and chemical requirements. Two PSBRs were operated at different solids retention times (SRTs) and fed with a high ammonium concentration wastewater (264 mg NH4+-N L−1), with a ‘12 hour on, 12 hour off’ light cycle, and an average surface light intensity of 84 μmol m−2 s−1. High total inorganic nitrogen removal efficiencies (∼95%) and good biomass settleability (sludge volume index 53–58 mL g−1) were observed in both PSBRs. Higher biomass density was observed at higher SRT, resulting in greater light attenuation and less oxygen production. A mathematical model was developed to describe the algal–bacterial interactions, which was based on Activated Sludge Model No. 3, modified to include algal processes. Model predictions fit the experimental data well. This research also proposes an innovative holistic approach to water and energy recovery. Wastewater can be effectively treated in an anaerobic digester, generating energy from biogas, and later post-treated using an algal–bacterial PSBR, which produces biomass for additional biogas production by co-digestion.
АЛГОРИТМ ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ РОЗВИТКУ ГОСТРОЇ СЕРЦЕВОЇ НЕДОСТАТНОСТI У ХВОРИХ НА ГОСТРИЙ IНФАРКТ МIОКАРДА IЗ СУПУТНIМ ОЖИРIННЯМ IЗ УРАХУВАННЯМ РIВНIВ КОПЕПТИНУ, MRproADM, ТРОПОНIНУ I ТА ПАРАМЕТРIВ ЛIПIДНОГО ОБМIНУ
Authors: Єрмак О. С. , Кравчун П. Г. , Риндiна Н. Г.
Published: December 2016

Обстежено 50 пацiєнтiв iз гострим iнфарктом мiокарда та ожирiнням, iз яких 23 особи мали ускладнення у виглядi розвитку гострої серцевої недостатностi (гострої лiвошлуночкової недостатностi). Отриманi результати свiдчать про доцiльнiсть використання моделi з урахуванням рiвнiв копептину, тропонiну I, MRproADM, загального холестерину, холестерину лiпопротеїнiв низької щiльностi, фракцiї викиду з метою прогнозування розвитку гострої серцевої недостатностi у хворих на гострий iнфаркт мiокарда з ожирiнням. Розроблений алгоритм прогнозу гострої серцевої недостатностi дозволяє з надiйнiстю 94 % оптимiзувати дiагностику ускладнень у хворих iз гострим iнфарктом мiокарда i ожирiнням з метою вибору найбiльш ефективного для конкретного хворого режиму терапiї. Висока надiйнiсть (94 %) розробленого прогностичного алгоритму з урахуванням рiвнiв копептину, тропонiну I, MRproADM, загального холестерину, холестерину лiпопротеїнiв низької щiльностi, фракцiї викиду дозволяє рекомендувати його для клiнiчного застосування.
ПРОГНОСТИЧНЕ ТА ДIАГНОСТИЧНЕ ЗНАЧЕННЯ АПЕЛIНУ В ПЕРЕБIЗI ОСТЕОАРТРОЗА У ХВОРИХ IЗ ОЖИРIННЯМ
Authors: Пасiєшвiлi Л. М. , Терешкiн К. I.
Published: December 2016

Вивчено вмiст та роль адипокiна жирової тканини апелiну у хворих на деформуючий остеоартроз i при його поєднаннi з ожирiнням. Встановлено прямий кореляцiйний взаємозв’язок мiж рiвнем апелiну та iндексом маси тiла i рiвнем апелiну та iнсулiнорезистентнiстю. Встановлено пiдвищення рiвня апелiну у хворих з деформуючим остеоартрозом на тлi нормальної маси тiла i ожирiння. Поєднання ожирiння, iнсулiнорезистентностi та деформуючого остеоартрозу супроводжується бiльш значимим зростанням рiвня апелiну. Отриманi результати дають змогу припустити роль апелiну в перебiзi остеоартрозу.
THE IMPACT OF COMPLEX DRUG KRATAL ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IN RATS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME
Authors: Ivanova Olha , Zvyagina T. S. , Gorbenko Nataliia , Shalamay A. S.
Published: December 2016

Дослiджено вплив препарату Кратал на функцiональний стан серцево-судинної системи у самцiв щурiв iз метаболiчним синдромом, iндукованим високофруктозною дiєтою. Встановлено, що Кратал проявляє кардiопротекторний ефект у щурiв iз метаболiчним синдромом за рахунок вiдновлення нормального серцевого ритму та атрiовентрикулярної провiдностi, позитивного впливу на систолiчну i дiастолiчну активнiсть серця та гальмування розвитку синусової тахiкардiї та iшемiчних процесiв в мiокардi.
What Are We Doing? A Survey of United States Nephrology Fellowship Program Directors
Authors: Liebman Scott E. , Moore Catherine A. , Monk Rebeca D. , Rizvi Mahrukh S.
Published: December 2016

Interest in nephrology has been declining in recent years. Long work hours and a poor work/life balance may be partially responsible, and may also affect a fellowship’s educational mission. We surveyed nephrology program directors using a web-based survey in order to define current clinical and educational practice patterns and identify areas for improvement. Our survey explored fellowship program demographics, fellows’ workload, call structure, and education. Program directors were asked to estimate the average and maximum number of patients on each of their inpatient services, the number of patients seen by fellows in clinic, and to provide details regarding their overnight and weekend call. In addition, we asked about number of and composition of didactic conferences. Sixty-eight out of 148 program directors responded to the survey (46%). The average number of fellows per program was approximately seven. The busiest inpatient services had a mean of 21.5±5.9 patients on average and 33.8±10.7 at their maximum. The second busiest services had an average and maximum of 15.6±6.0 and 24.5±10.8 patients, respectively. Transplant-only services had fewer patients than other service compositions. A minority of services (14.5%) employed physician extenders. Fellows most commonly see patients during a single weekly continuity clinic, with a typical fellow-to-faculty ratio of 2:1. The majority of programs do not alter outpatient responsibilities during inpatient service time. Most programs (approximately 75%) divided overnight and weekend call responsibilities equally between first year and more senior fellows. Educational practices varied widely between programs. Our survey underscores the large variety in workload, practice patterns, and didactics at different institutions and provides a framework to help improve the service/education balance in nephrology fellowships.
Don Enrique Alvear, Místico y Maestro Espiritual.
Authors: Tapia Fernando
Published: December 2016

The goal of this article is to present the main characteristics of Bishop Alvear´s spiritual teaching, which was done from his ministry among the poor and from the perspective of their integral liberation. The main source of this research is Bishop´s Alvear manuscript to preach retreats to priests, religious men and women, secular institutes and lay people, during a period of eigth years: from february 1974 to february 1982. The manuscript re?ects the deep spitual life of Mgr. Alvear, in which the contemplation of Christ occupies the central place, particularly his mistery of Incarnation among the poor. This explains the main characteristics of his spirituality lived and taught: historicity, ministeriality, liberation of all kinds of slavery, always in a Church communion context.
La palmicultura colombiana: Sostenibilidad económica, social y ambiental
Authors: Pertuz Martínez Aylin Patricia , Santamaría Escobar Álvaro Enrique
Published: December 2016

El cultivo de palma de aceite en Colombia ha tenido una expansión importante, producto de políticas gubernamentales que lo consideran un factor de desarrollo para la economía agraria y del país. Con un recorrido de más de cincuenta años, cuenta actualmente con una producción en cuatro zonas reconocidas, en donde la mayor parte de los productores están asociados a Fedepalma. Un aspecto que genera debate en el país es la sostenibilidad del sector en sus componentes económico, social y ambiental. El objetivo de esta revisión es determinar si en el país se ha desarrollado una palmicultura sostenible. Se concluye que este sector agrario es sostenible en lo económico para el gran productor, pero no es sostenible en lo social y ambiental, aunque hay avances puesto que se aspira a contar con certi"caciones internacionales. Por lo general, el sector es considerado sostenible por parte de las entidades gubernamentales y del propio sector, salvo excepciones.
Calidad de servicio percibida por los usuarios de los programas de postgrado en gerencia de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales
Authors: Zuleta Zuleta Dianela Carolina , Clemenza Muratore Caterina , Araujo Cobarrubio Rubén Alberto
Published: December 2016

El artículo es producto de una investigación cuyo objetivo fue analizar calidad de servicio percibida por los usuarios de los Programas de Postgrado en Gerencia de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales (FCES-LUZ) de la Universidad del Zulia. La investigación es de tipo descriptivo con diseño no experimental, transaccional y de campo. La población estuvo conformada por estudiantes activos, de diferentes programas de postgrado ofrecidos por FCES-LUZ. El tamaño de la muestra se determinó a través de muestreo aleatorio simple con asignación proporcional. El instrumento de recolección de datos estuvo constituido por un cuestionario estructurado, contentivo de la variable que se estudió, basado en el modelo SERVQUAL. El mismo fue validado por expertos. La conabilidad se determinó a través del coeciente de Alpha Cronbach. Los resultados indican que el usuario calica el servicio como poco satisfactorio, observándose debilidades en la ejecución de los servicios complementarios a los procesos de enseñanza, y donde el indicador seguridad personal revela los niveles de insatisfacción más elevados. Se recomienda la creación y puesta en práctica de campañas orientadas al desarrollo de una cultura de servicio, centradas en atender las expectativas y necesidades del usuario.
Los sistemas institucionales de evaluación de los estudiantes (SIEE) entre la teoría y la realidad práctica
Authors: Torres Mesías Jaime Álvaro , Barrios Estrada Ana Sabina , Pantoja Bravo Ruth Betty
Published: December 2016

El artículo hace parte de la investigación denominada “Los Sistemas Institucionales de Evaluación de los Estudiantes (SIEE) en la Instituciones Educativas Ociales de la zona andina del Departamento de Nariño 2011-2012” aprobada por el Sistema de Investigaciones de la Universidad de Nariño, mediante acuerdo No. 034 de marzo 28 de 2011, desarrollada por el Grupo de Investigación para el desarrollo de la Educación y la Pedagogía (GIDEP). En este artículo se presentan los resultados del proyecto de investigación mencionado que tuvo entre sus propósitos: establecer las concepciones, acuerdos y prácticas institucionales, identicar las percepciones y actitudes que maestros, padres de familia y estudiantes tienen sobre el SIEE y derivar algunos referentes teórico- prácticos para formular un plan de mejoramiento de los procesos evaluativos.La investigación se desarrolló con un enfoque de investigación cualitativa de tipo evaluativa, bajo la metodología de Investigación- Acción, que se desplegó en cinco momentos. En cuanto a los resultados se encontró que los docentes y las instituciones educativas interpretaron la nueva normativa sobre evaluación, especícamente el Decreto 1290 de 2009 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) por el cual se reglamenta la evaluación del aprendizaje y promoción de los estudiantes de los niveles de educación básica y media, como un mecanismo para mejorar el rendimiento académico con el retorno a la evaluación cuantitativa de resultados, lo que signicaría un retroceso de 50 años en la historia de la evaluación en Colombia.En consecuencia, la norma que expidió el Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) no ha implicado un cambio conceptual, ni actitudinal, ni procedimental en las prácticas evaluativas de los docentes y obliga a pensar que éste debe ir acompañado de acciones concretas para avanzar desde los logros alcanzados en busca del mejoramiento de los procesos evaluativos.
LA FORMACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA EN IBEROAMÉRICA DESDE LO VIRTUAL, COMO ENTORNO PARA LA CALIDAD PEDAGÓGICA EN LA EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR
Authors: Pupiales Ruano Bernardita Elisa , Tinoca Luis Alexander de Fonseca
Published: December 2016

El presente artículo muestra los resultados de la re"exión sobre el tema La Formación Universitaria en Iberoamérica desde lo virtual, como entorno para la calidad pedagógica en la Educación Superior, que gira en torno a la formación virtual como un espacio posible para la calidad de la formación superior. En él se concluye que para lograr la calidad a partir de la formación virtual es necesario posicionarnos como investigadores permanentes, aprendices de nuevas formas y espacios de comunicación e investigación, y abrir el debate sobre el tema de cómo relacionar la teoría y la práctica en aras de un saber menos complejo, compartimentado y teórico. La idea es que a partir de la re"exión, construyamos y propiciemos espacios y estrategias para interrelacionar estos saberes que constituyen la piedra angular de la formación de los profesionales en los diversos ámbitos del saber. Para llevar a cabo la investigación se escogieron 120 artículos sobre el tema, publicados en revistas nacionales e internacionales. Para elegirlos se hizo una primera selección, a partir del criterio; debían ser artículos resultados de investigaciones sobre el tema o propuestas de innovación a través de las TIC, igualmente debían ser experiencias validadas en la práctica. El artículo se desarrolla bajo tres perspectivas: Hacia un entorno de calidad en la formación virtual, las Estrategias que determinan la calidad en la formación universitaria, Elearning y las herramientas digitales como medios para la calidad, conclusiones, debate y bibliografía.Los testimonios que acompañan el texto, fueron extraídos de entrevistas aplicadas a docentes que utilizan las Tics, para el desarrollo de las asignaturas en aulas de instituciones universitarias presenciales de Portugal.
Innovación social: Aproximación a un marco teórico desde las disciplinas creativas del diseño y las ciencias sociales
Authors: Córdoba-Cely Carlos , Villamarín Martínez Francisco Javier , Bonilla Harold
Published: December 2016

El presente artículo tiene por objeto hacer una breve revisión de las teorías y marcos conceptuales existentes sobre la estrategia de cambio y transformación conocida como Innovación Social, con el propósito de proponer un marco de referencia que se convierta en una base para entender y explicar dicha estrategia desde una perspectiva multidisciplinar, que articule las áreas del diseño y del emprendimiento empresarial con las áreas de las ciencias sociales, como la sociología.
Colombia 2003-2013: Estructura y tendencias de las exportaciones
Authors: Reyes Giovanni E , Chacón Sandra Milena
Published: December 2016

Estudiar las principales características mostradas por las exportaciones de productos desde Colombia y los países a los cuales se destinan las mismas, es el objetivo principal de este documento. El argumento fundamental que se sostiene es que los mercados se mantienen relativamente constantes en cuanto a los montos de la demanda de bienes de Colombia, con las modificaciones de destinos que ha implicado Venezuela y la emergencia del papel que juega actualmente China. El artículo incluye una sección sobre crecimiento económico y los desafíos que deben enfrentar los países menos desarrollados, respecto a los nuevos escenarios de comercio internacional que contienen los actuales procesos de globalización.
Las empresas transnacionales y los países en desarrollo
Authors: Romero Alberto , Vera Colina Mary Analí
Published: December 2016

En el presente artículo se plantea como objetivo la caracterización de las empresas transnacionales (ETN), su importancia a escala global y su impacto en los países en desarrollo. Para ello se sistematiza la información relacionada con el tema, teniendo en cuenta su actualidad y pertinencia. Se concluye que el impacto de las ETNs en los países en desarrollo tiende a ser negativa, debido a las condiciones en que estas desarrollan su actividad.
Criterio de Laplace: Premisa fundamental en inducción estadística
Authors: Chaves Emilio José
Published: December 2016

Se discute el Criterio o Regla de Laplace y fundamenta su uso para construir la curva de Lorenz, CL, a partir de series de datos. Presenta ejemplos y gráficos de modelos de ajuste de la CL y de la FDA inferidas; comenta los límites del modelo. El método separa la media real, U, de la función de distribución adimensional (en medias), de modo que FDA(real) = U(real)*FDA(en medias). Busca fundamentar la inferencia estadística univariable de datos positivos a partir del criterio de Laplace, matemáticas clásicas y lógica de conjuntos.Este método no-paramétrico supone frecuencias 1/N idénticas para los N datos, sin usar funciones de distribución a-priori. Dada su sencillez, propone su empleo en educación estadística y su aplicación en investigación, como elemento teórico previo al manejo del análisis ultivariable.
El tratado de libre comercio en los discursos de los cultivadores de trigo en Yacuanquer-Nariño
Authors: Burbano Huertas Luis Felipe
Published: December 2016

A finales del siglo XX Colombia ha ingresado paulatinamente en los procesos de libre comercialización con otros países, derivados de las dinámicas del mercado a nivel internacional; entre estos se encuentran el de la apertura económica en la década de los noventa y en la actualidad, el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC). El TLC, ha sido objeto de una serie de inconformidades planteadas por parte de algunos sectores económicos, como es el caso de los cultivadores de trigo en todo el país y particularmente, quienes habitan en el departamento de Nariño. Tal inconformidad, va más allá del simple desacuerdo por la firma del tratado y radica en las características de su discurso, que se argumentan desde el gobierno nacional. El artículo analiza dichas características discursivas con relación al papel que han desempeñado los cultivadores de trigo. Para ello y a partir de las herramientas teórico-metodológicas ofrecidas por el análisis social del discurso, se busca determinar las cualidades de la “estructura social discursiva” derivada del mencionado proceso. Se encontró que al interior de dicha estructura, los campesinos cultivadores de trigo, irrumpen y develan lo oculto del discurso oficial del tratado, a través de un proceso de resistencia en contra de su implementación y, dando a conocer las consecuencias negativas que el mismo produciría en su contexto social.
La crisis del sector agropecuario Colombiano: ¿Cuál es la responsabilidad de las políticas públicas?
Authors: Rodríguez Elizabeth
Published: December 2016

El sector agropecuario resulta estratégico para la soberanía de un país, ya que es fuente de alimentos y materias primas requeridos por la sociedad para garantizar las necesidades básicas. Este análisis sistemático tiene como objetivo hacer una reflexión de la evolución de las políticas públicas relacionadas con el sector agropecuario. Se revisó documentos de expertos publicados en los últimos treinta años. Se concluye que la política actual del gobierno colombiano ha seguido al pie de la letra los dictámenes del consenso de Washington y ha gobernado con políticas nada convenientes para el desarrollo del sector agropecuario nacional.
Factores clave en el éxito de las empresas agrarias: El caso de las cooperativas hortofrutícolas en España
Authors: Campos-Climent Vanessa , Sanchis-Palacio Joan Ramon
Published: December 2016

El tamaño es una variable contingente que puede influir en los resultados de las empresas. En este trabajo se pretende contrastar la existencia o no de una relación significativa entre tamaño y resultados empresariales de las empresas agrarias, en particular de las cooperativas hortofrutícolas españolas. Para ello, se realiza un estudio empírico en base a la información económica y financiera obtenida de los registros oficiales de las cooperativas agrarias dedicadas a la comercialización de frutas y hortalizas sobre el cual se ha aplicado un análisis de regresión. El estudio demuestra que no existe una relación significativa positiva entre los resultados empresariales y el tamaño de este tipo de entidades, por lo que se puede afirmar que la capacidad competitiva de una empresa agraria depende de su propia capacidad de gestión y no de un factor de contingencia como el tamaño.
Elementos para la construcción de un instrumento que permita medir la intención empresarial en estudiantes universitarios de último semestre
Authors: Tarapuez Chamorro Edwin , García González María Dolly , Castellano Nélida
Published: December 2016

El objetivo de este artículo es construir un instrumento que permita identificar factores que influyen en la intención de crear empresas, en los estudiantes universitarios de último semestre, de carreras profesionales presenciales del departamento del Quindío (Colombia), utilizando la Teoría del Comportamiento Planeado de Ajzen. La metodología utilizada consiste en diseñar una encuesta inicial con base en la revisión de la literatura existente, que posteriormente se valida mediante las opiniones de 14 expertos y se priorizan las preguntas por parte de 51 “estudiantes jueces”, para seleccionar, por el método de los cuartiles, aquellas que discriminan. El resultado es la encuesta depurada que incluye ítems sobre aspectos personales y familiares, Normas sociales, Imagen y valores, Creencias, aspectos que motivan y obstaculizan la creación de empresas, y preguntas  sobre recursos. Los resultados de la aplicación de esta encuesta, hacen parte del proyecto de investigación: “Factores que influyen en la intención de creación de empresas en los estudiantes universitarios del departamento del Quindío (Colombia)”.
(CRI)AÇÕES NA INFÂNCIA POR INTERMÉDIO DA PRÁTICA DOCENTE COM OS PROCEDIMENTOS DO DESENHO
Authors: Ghiraldini Marilani Martins dos Santos , Santana Maria Luzia da Silva , Purificação Marcelo Máximo
Published: December 2016

O objetivo desse artigo é descrever a (cri)ação de crianças, por intermédio dos procedimentos de ensino denominados e do Desenho, como um dos elementos constituintes da prática pedagógica. Para isso, tal procedimento foi utilizada para trabalhar as temáticas: esquema corporal, família e escola numa sala de educação infantil a partir de quatro momentos. No decorrer do processo de aplicação dessa metodologia, que incluiu a ação de desenhar, ocorreu a observação das crianças sendo registradas suas ações e falas no diário de bordo. Foram analisados os desenhos de duas crianças, aqui denominadas de Maria e Davi, que evidenciaram elementos constituintes do contexto familiar e escolar. A Metodologia do Desenho foi elemento favorecedor do processo de ensino-aprendizagem e propulsor da aprendizagem e desenvolvimento das crianças.
CONSUMIR PARA SER FELIZ: A CONDUÇÃO DA INFÂNCIA PELA LÓGICA DO CONSUMO
Authors: Pederiva Pensin Daniela , Gräff Patricia
Published: December 2016

Neste texto abordamos a condução das condutas infantis pela mídia televisiva. Para isso, percebemos nos especiais de Natal da Turma da Mônica, transmitidos em canal aberto de televisão, na véspera de Natal, em 2002 e entre os anos de 2009 e 2012, uma interessante materialidade para estudo, pela abrangência de um programa formado por personagens reconhecidos pelas crianças e veiculado em horário matinal. Olhamos para esse conjunto de vídeos a partir de um referencial pós-estruturalista, pautadas, nos estudos de Michel Foucault sobre biopolítica. Interessa-nos entender a condução de um tipo de conduta infantil, pela ênfase no consumo de presentes natalinos como recompensa por (supostas) boas ações empreendidas ao longo do ano. A conformação de um tipo de infância consumidora parece-nos constituir a centralidade dos vídeos, conduzindo as infantes a partir de uma lógica mercadológica.
FATORES DE VULNERABILIDADE DOS JOVENS AO CONSUMO DE DROGAS EM UMA CIDADE DO INTERIOR DO RIO GRANDE DE SUL
Authors: Mejía Margarita Rosa , Gallina Marla Regina Pavon
Published: December 2016

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma dissertação de mestrado que analisa fatores de vulnerabilidade dos jovens à drogadição em uma cidade de interior de baixa densidade populacional do Rio Grande do Sul. É um estudo de caso sobre um problema recorrente neste Estado, a drogadição entre jovens, situando as reflexões em pequenos municípios do interior. Nesse sentido, através desta pesquisa pretende-se apontar fatos sociais que permeiam o fenômeno da drogadição no âmbito de pequenas cidades. O texto é dividido em duas partes, a primeira analisa a posição social do jovem na sociedade contemporânea, de maneira geral, fundamentado em estudos sociológicos (FAVERO et al., 2007) referentes à categoria social jovem e às vulnerabilidades associadas a esta fase de vida. A segunda parte discorre acerca de diversos elementos de vulnerabilidade dos jovens às drogas, tomando como referência o modo de vida dos jovens em uma cidade de interior na qual a mestranda atuava como enfermeira no setor de atendimento aos usuários de drogas. A coleta de dados no universo empírico deu-se tanto na vivência da pesquisadora como enfermeira quanto nas ferramentas metodológicas utilizadas em pesquisas etnográficas: observação, relatos de trajetórias de vida e entrevistas dirigidas. Material que foi analisado buscando responder às três questões que nortearam a pesquisa: a) fatores individuais e sociais que condicionam os jovens a entrar no mundo das drogas; b) em que medida a categoria social jovem é mais vulnerável do que outras categorias sociais à drogadição; c) quais são os elementos de vulnerabilidade ao consumo de drogas em cidades do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados da pesquisa apresentados neste artigo podem servir de referência na elaboração de programas e políticas dirigidas tanto a prevenir esse problema social quanto a enfrentá-lo quando acontece, considerando a complexidade e a multiplicidade de fatores envolvidos.
DEGENERAÇÃO LOBAR FRONTOTEMPORAL: POLÊMICAS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Breda Ana Paula Pereira , Gomes Roberta de Figueiredo
Published: December 2016

As degenerações lobares frontotemporais constituem a segunda causa mais frequente de demência de início precoce, afetando indivíduos que se encontram muitas vezes em idade produtiva. A avaliação neuropsicológica é uma das principais ferramentas para o monitoramento da evolução do processo demencial, sendo um instrumento sensível à identificação de disfunções cognitivas e capaz de direcionar hipóteses diagnósticas. O presente artigo caracteriza-se como uma revisão de literatura não sistemática sobre a temática da degeneração lobar frontotemporal com o foco na avaliação neuropsicológica. Na busca dos artigos utilizou-se o Indexador Medline e a base Portal de Periódicos do CAPES, por consistirem em bases multidisciplinares que reúnem artigos estrangeiros, bem como teses e dissertações brasileiras. Foram selecionados vinte e cinco dentre os cinquenta artigos pesquisados com o foco na área cognitivo-comportamental. A pesquisa delimitou o tempo de produção dos artigos nos últimos dez anos utilizando os seguintes termos como palavras-chaves: frontotemporal lobe degeneration, neuropsychological assessment, frontotemporal dementia, degeneração lobar frontotemporal, avaliação neuropsicológica e demência frontotemporal. O artigo revisa a temática da degeneração lobar frontotemporal, abordando brevemente o histórico do conceito e descobertas na área da patologia cerebral, acompanhando a evolução dos critérios diagnósticos e diferenciais das diversas variantes e suas manifestações clínicas. Revisa ainda pesquisas recentes acerca dos perfis cognitivo-comportamentais esperados em cada variante em bateria de avaliação das funções mentais, tecendo considerações sobre a avaliação neuropsicológica nesse contexto. Deve-se conceber as funções cognitivas como processos conectados em complexas redes neurais, bem como relativizar marcadores frente ao aprofundamento dos conhecimentos na área.
OS CONTOS INFANTIS NAS SÉRIES INICIAIS: UMA BREVE CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO
Authors: Oliveira Jaqueline de Souza , Batista Eraldo Carlos , Ferreira Dayane Fernandes
Published: December 2016

Os contos infantis nas séries iniciais têm como benefício, entre outros, o incentivo à formação do hábito de leitura na infância, melhoria nas relações sociais e na relação professor/aluno. Além disso, estimula o desenvolvimento das funções cognitivas importantes para o pensamento. Sob esse viés, o objetivo deste artigo foi contextualizar os benefícios que os contos infantis proporcionam no desenvolvimento afetivo, emocional, intelectual e na aprendizagem da criança nas séries iniciais. O método utilizado foi a pesquisa bibliográfica a partir de produções indexadas em bibliotecas virtuais e materiais impressos. Como conclusão, destaca-se que os contos infantis proporcionam à criança a possibilidade de aprender de forma divertida e que o ato de ler um conto torna-se a prática da leitura mais agradável, interessante e motivadora para as crianças nas séries iniciais. Além disso, possibilita a construção coletiva de histórias e auxilia a criança a se relacionar com os outros e a resolver os problemas do mundo real.
New corporate governance norms for Russia – What will change?
Authors: Braendle Udo C.
Published: December 2016

Russia just played in the World Cup after a 12-year absence. On the same (time)line, Russia published a new Corporate Governance Code in 2014 that should reflect the changes in Russian Corporate Governance. The paper critically analyses this new code in comparison to its predecessor and global best practices. Implications are given, if the future of corporate governance in Russia should be based on directives or standards.
Economic value added: Corporate performance measurement tool
Authors: Shah Reeta , Haldar Arunima , Nageswara Rao S.V.D.
Published: December 2016

Performance measurement matters in today’s complex business arena irrespective of the type, nature, and volume diversity in business. If the result of the performance measurement goes wrong due to the faulty or inaccurate selection of tool(s), then the total process will prove wrong in due time hence an attempt to evaluate Economic Value Added (EVA) as an alternative to traditional performance measure. Generally, it is believed that EVA is truly designed for large companies and is the best performance measure. The possible advantages, opportunities and limitations of using EVA as a performance measurement tool is discussed that may encourage the users/readers to incorporate EVA with their current setup to reap the potential benefits from it.
Do family CEOs impact firm value? An empirical analysis of Indian family firms
Authors: Kalyanaraman Lakshmi
Published: December 2016

We study the association between family CEO and firm value on a sample of 288 family firms during the 6-year period, from 2009 to 2014. The sample is drawn from domestic private companies belonging to non-financial services sector included in the NSE CNX 500 index. We find that family CEO has no significant association with firm value, when the family is not the majority shareholder. Family shareholding has positive relationship with firm value, but does not moderate the relationship of family CEO with firm value. We show that family CEO and firm value are negatively related when the family does not hold majority equity stake in the family firm. While family shareholding has no significant relationship with firm value, it has a negative interaction effect on the relationship between family CEO and firm value. The research findings have important implications for family firms as well as the nonfamily investors in the family firms.
Governance and social responsibility perceptions of the SAFA affiliated football clubs executives
Authors: Kgaugelo Sammy Boya
Published: December 2016

Governance concerns have been in facade of society both in South Africa and in the rest of the world. These concerns have been raised at various levels such as public sector, private sector, and even within sports and recreation. The South African media have also heightened the exposure of incidents whenever gross violation of good governance principles occurred. The sport fraternity, particularly football, is not immune to this scourge. In the South African context, very little research has been done to look into the governance trajectories concerning sports organisations. As a result, this paper will consider how the Gauteng football clubs that are affiliated with the South African Football Association (SAFA) perceive issues of governance and those that concern social responsibility. Qualitative data in a form of semi-structured interviews was used. A total of 12 executive managers participated in the study. Atlas ti was used to analyse data deductively.The findings seem to suggest that the clubs are aware and supportive of good governance principles, ethics and issues of social responsibility. Calls are made to SAFA and its structures, government and the corporate sector to instil good governance principles and support social initiatives within their surroundings. Moreover, families and communities were encouraged to raise the bar in terms of improving the moral capital of society.
Incomprehensive Understanding About Mohammed: A Critic Over Orientalist
Authors: Sebayang Deva Alvina
Published: December 2016

This paper aims to reveal orientalism and how single story about Muhammad has been created. Single story created stereotype which containing the truth, but it was incomprehensive ways or unfinished story. According to Diechie, single story is a way to tell and portray something monolithically. Single story is related to tendency of human centered for seeing that she is better than other. There are no possibilities to look at the other as equal and connected with them. The other has assumed as an alien that is totally different and has no possibilities to be connected with them. This paper also describes debate between Edward Said and Bernard Lewis and Richard King about orientalism. These scholars are coming from different background but having shared point of view about orientalism.Keywords : single story, orientalism, Edward Said