bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cine, ciudad y arquitectura, apuntes metodológicos. El caso de El grupo de Cali
Authors: Llorca Joaquín
Published: July 2015

Delving into the cultural references suggested by the staging of films, this article analyzes the representations of the city of Cali in terms of space and image in the six fiction films created by the Cali Group, consisting of Andrés Caicedo, Carlos Mayolo and Luis Ospina, between 1971 and 1985. It both presents a review of the approach taken to study the city and its architecture through film image and proposes an approach to its space-time dimension through the concept of “chronotope”. This analysis will serve as the basis for establishing the tension between tradition and latent modernity within art and the city.
Domestic Violence in Rural Arears of Russia and Australia
Authors: Volkova Olga , Lipai Tatyana , Wendt Sarah
Published: July 2015

The problem of domestic violence has become one of the most urgent problems of modern social practices, namely, its study, fight against all forms of using violence, prevention of domestic violence, social stigmatization. In connection with the actuality of the problem, it has appeared the necessity of working out complex program of prevention of domestic violence and giving help to victims of domestic violence. The success of prevention of domestic violence directly depends on how deeply the society recognizes the problem of domestic violence, social stigmatization, its sequences.
The Role of School Building Donors in Financing Education: Case Study
Authors: Rasoleian Anvar , Mansoori Ebrahim
Published: July 2015

The current research was aimed at determining the role of school building donorsin financing education in the Western Azerbayjan. The present research is a survey type research and the statistical population of this research included all principals and deputies of education offices in the Western Azerbayjan who amounted to 144 people according to the announcement by the education site. To determine the volume of the sample, given the fact the statistical population was limited, all people were tested; however due to lack of cooperation by some of the subjects, the number of 100 people was chosen to compose the final sample. Data gathering was done by using the researcher made questionnaire for the variable of role of school building donors in financing education with the reliability coefficient of 0/828. Also, to analyze the data, the SPSS software in proportion to the level of measurement, descriptive statistics at the descriptive level, and univariate t coefficient at the explained analytical level were used. The results of testing the first hypothesis suggested that participation in school building affairs would reduce education related crises (Sig=0/001); cash and non-cash contributions by donors would increase the educational financial power (Sig=0/001); elimination of existing obstacles and shortcomings would increase participation in school building affairs (Sig=0/001) and reinforcement of spiritual and eternal motivation would cause motivation for building schools (Sig=0/001).
Parody of a Life which is Elsewhere
Authors: Momeni Javad
Published: July 2015

Life Is Elsewhere is a reflective introspection into the life of a young poet and of his demanding mother. Kindera depicts the mother as a woman feeling unworthy of love who relishes the fantasy of being Jaromil’s ethereal mother in order to escape from her actual bodily deprivation and resolve her psychological tensions. On the other hand, Jaromil’s portrait as a young poet involves his consonant, in Lacan’s terms, imaginary and symbolic identifications which lead him to an unending alienation in the context of a socialist system. Reading the novel in the light of Bakhtin’s ideas on parody and its polyphonic nature illuminates Kundera’s parodic treatment of motherhood, poetic, political and historical discourses, and especially his use of parody as a political means to oppose the domineering voice of totalitarianism. However, by giving parody an ontological status, Kundera considers it as the inevitable destiny of a human being who has forgotten his authentic “being” and ignored all his existential possibilities opened up to realization. Applying this notion to Kundera’s relation to his characters, Jaromil and the middle-aged man, implies that these two characters are, in fact, the parody of the two stages of Kundera’s own life and that of his generation’s.
Studying the Brands in Iranian Apparel Industry (Comparing GERAD Agency in Iran with other Agents in Qom)
Authors: Khosravi Abulfazl , Asghari Matikolay Hassan
Published: July 2015

Today, one can consider apparel industry as one of the most preliminary profession needed by human beings. In terms of brand, the industry enjoys good situation in the world. Brand and trademark issues are admired as a competitive advantage worldwide. Due to brand role in promoting, growing and progressing the products both qualitatively and quantitatively, it is accepted and used in all Iranian industries. Its importance in competition, the growth and development of companies and analyzing business environment has made attractive. Present paper aims at studying the status of brands in Iranian apparel industry (Comparing GERAD agency in Iran with other agents in Qom) by using PEST method, SWOT analysis, CCFs and target market segmentation matrix. Based on conducted investigations to identify current barriers and challenges in apparel industry brands through interviews with senior managers of active companies in apparel and textile industry and a questionnaire submitted to them, 13 proper guidelines were achieved among which deregulation of prices strategy as well as four suggestion on trust building and promoting national and Iranian brands in domestic, regional and global markets were provided.
The Role of the Family in Socializing the Autistic Children: A Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Khan Md. Arif Uddin
Published: July 2015

Autism Spectrum Disorders are increasingly known in developing countries like Bangladesh. The children with autism exhibit significant deficits in social communication, including delayed language development and imitation skills. This disorder is different from other disorders and its characteristics and functions are also different. Families having children with autism spectrum disorder play important role in their socialization and face many challenges as the disorder is associated with disruptive antisocial behavior. The main objective of this research is to know the role of family in socializing autistic children. This research was conducted though survey method by using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data of this study was collected from 78 parents having children with autism spectrum disorder. In our country autism newly introduced and research on autism especially role of the family of the autistic children in socialization are very few. So, this study discusses the role of family in socializing autistic children.
The deglaciation of Sierra Nevada (Spain), synthesis of the knowledge and new contributions
Authors: Gómez-Ortiz A. , Oliva M. , Palacios D. , Salvador-Franch F. , Vázquez-Selem L. , Salvà-Catarineu M. , De Andrés N.
Published: July 2015

The large number of studies of Sierra Nevada’s environmental history since the Last Pleistocene glacial period makes it one of the most intensively analysed massifs in the Iberian Peninsula. The early geomorphological descriptions have been complemented in recent decades with absolute dating techniques that have allocated in time the sequence of environmental events occurred in Sierra Nevada during the last millennia. The maximum expansion of the glaciers during the Last Glaciation took place around 30-32 ka, with a subsequent re-advance by 19-20 ka. The process of deglaciation was very fast, and around 14-15 ka the ice had almost completely retreated from the massif. Since then, with greater or less intensity and extent, periglacial processes have driven the environmental change in the massif. The coldest and wettest phases during the Holocene have favoured the development of small glaciers in the highest northern cirques. The last of these phases was the Little Ice Age, where abundant historical sources and sedimentary records exist. During the mid XX century the last glaciers melted, resulting in the complete deglaciation of the massif.
“FYI: Can Viagra Make You A Better Athlete?” Media Review
Authors: Taylor James
Published: July 2015

Article Source: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-11/fyi-can- viagra-make-you-a-better-athlete

Introduction: Athletes have started taking Viagra to gain a competitive edge. Viagra’s use might be expanding into the athletic world for its alleged boost to one’s physical capability. This paper will discuss Viagra’s impact on society, its users, athletic organisations, and whether its purported performance enhance- ment uses are valid and safe.

Pharmacology: Viagra works by relaxing smooth muscle cells through the in- hibition of PDE5, thus, increasing the bioavailability of cGMP.

Results: Subjects had a higher VO2 max and recovered faster from pulmonary hypertension when given Viagra. Other results are mixed and not well estab- lished.

Barriers: Allowing Viagra into the athletic community may cause concern from sports organisations but will conversely and unequally burden those who require Viagra for healthy sexual function.

Conclusion: These findings do not directly correlate to an improvement in ath- letic performance. Furthermore, taking Viagra may pose as a risk to one’s health. Viagra should only be taken upon consultation with a health care professional. 
Condicionantes para a formação de redes interorganizacionais no setor de confecção de Boa Vista-RR
Authors: Reyes Junior Edgar , Brandão Cristiane do Nascimento , Do Espírito Santo Leilane Silva
Published: July 2015

As redes de colaboração são empreendimentos, baseados na confiança e cooperação, nos quais a interdependência entre as organizações as torna mais fortes e mais dependentes da parceria. Entretanto, associar-se a uma rede é um desafio, pois envolve um relacionamento aberto com outros empresários. Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar os condicionantes para propensão em atuação em redes de empresas no ramo de confecções em Boa Vista. Foram analisadas a influência da confiança, os fatores motivadores e inibidores, e fez-se uma análise de redes sociais, a fim de identificar por meio do grau de centralidade, proximidade, intermediação e da centralidade geodésica, bem como a posição de cada empresa em relação às demais, caso se efetivasse a formação de redes entre as empresas estudadas. Essa pesquisa descritiva, transversal, tendo como método empregado, o quantitativo aplicado através de survey, cujos dados foram analisados com os softwares UNICET 6.289 e PAJEK 1.19. Como resultados, identificou-se a possibilidade de formação de três redes de empresas. As principais atividades a serem compartilhadas são: transporte, aquisição de produtos e assistência técnica. Quanto às informações compartilháveis estão: o custo de matérias primas, fontes de fornecimento e tecnologias. Também foi observado que, dentre os principais objetivos comuns para a formação de redes das empresas encontram-se exercer maior influência no mercado e aumentar o poder de negociação. Alem disso, os possíveis grupos de empresas do setor, demandariam formas de gestão distintas e particulares, dependentes de estruturas relacionais de cada grupo de empresas.
Câmbio paralelo na fronteira Brasil/ Venezuela
Authors: Arruda Rejane de Oliveira , Araújo Marcilene Feitosa , Silva Rosângela Sarmento
Published: July 2015

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a questão do câmbio paralelo comparando a teoria com a situação vivenciada na realidade no que compreende as operações realizadas no Município de Pacaraima-RR buscando saber: Quais as contribuições que a instalação de uma instituição financeira autorizada a realizar operações cambiais traria para o município de Pacaraima-RR? A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa, quanto aos objetivos utilizou-se a pesquisa explicativa por meio do estudo de caso. As técnicas de coleta de dados foram entrevista semi-estruturada, observação direta e análise de documentos. Quanto às técnicas de análise de dados foram utilizados as técnicas pattern matching (teoria/prática) e a análise narrativa. Como antecipação dos resultados destaca-se que os dados tratados revelaram que a inexistência de uma casa de câmbio no município de Pacaraima/Brasil favorece a existência do câmbio paralelo.
Desafios da administração ambiental publica: estudo de caso do município de Espirito Santo/RN
Authors: Jeronimo Carlos Enrique de M. , Santiago Jr Aristides Felipe
Published: July 2015

Observa-se, atualmente, que a maioria dos pequenos municípios já apresenta sinais reais de destruição dos seus recursos naturais. Tendo-se em vista essa situação, pretende-se nesse trabalho mostrar os principais aspectos ambientais que vêm sendo destruído pela ação do homem, como também descrever o modelo integrado de gestão ambiental que está sendo desenvolvido para o município do Espírito Santo, com o intuito de minimizar ou corrigir, os pontos críticos identificados nessa localidade. Para realização das atividades propostas efetuou-se uma investigação de caráter exploratório onde se procurou identificar os principais aspectos ambientais que vêm sendo afetados pela ação destrutiva do homem. Com a análise efetuada verificou-se que o nível de consciência ambiental da população é baixo. A mais importante delas, é a poluição do principal rio da cidade. Por não ser a fonte de abastecimento do município (a água consumida pela população é proveniente de um manancial da comunidade vizinha), as margens do rio se transformou no local de deposição dos resíduos sólidos gerados na cidade. Ao se tratar dos resíduos dos serviços de saúde, notou-se que apesar de serem acondicionados separadamente dos outros resíduos, os lixos hospitalares são misturados aos demais no momento da coleta, e disposto em um terreno próximo às margens do rio, como os demais resíduos. Porém, para que isso seja feito de forma correta e eficiente, necessita-se agir de maneira integrada.
Relações entre o nível socioeconômico e qualidade de vida na agricultura familiar da Amazônia.
Authors: Reyes Junior Edgar , Seabra Luiz Fernando Gomes
Published: July 2015

Os agricultores familiares detém um número significativo na produção do campo e na região norte do Brasil não é diferente. A qualidade de vida dos agricultores é relativizada pelo crédito rural disponível pelo governo federal Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar (PRONAF) e pelo governo do Estado de Roraima Fundo de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social do Estado de Roraima/Agencia de Fomento do Estado de Roraima (FUNDER/AFERR), a tecnologia empregada no campo que em âmbito nacional é apoiado pela Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária – (EMBRAPA) e a mão de obra cuja caracterização é essencialmente familiar, mas que não descaracteriza como agricultura familiar se houver um número inferior de mão de obra não familiar. Utilizado como método o estudo de caso, utilizando estudos estatísticos, pode ser analisado as informações coletadas obtendo-se resultados que podem ser mensurado a qualidade de vida dos agricultores da região amazônica, mas especifico no Município de Mucajaí. Nota-se o quão importante é a necessidade do estudo da qualidade de vida dos agricultores familiares, pois pode ser visto que em sua maioria são analfabetos, muitos não recebem assistência técnica e pouco conhecem sobre as linhas de crédito rural e tem dificuldades de aquisição devido às exigências.
Principles for managing marine ecosystems prone to tipping points
Authors: Selkoe Kimberly A. , Blenckner Thorsten , Caldwell Margaret R. , Crowder Larry B. , Erickson Ashley L. , Essington Timothy E. , Estes James A. , Fujita Rod M. , Halpern Benjamin S. , Hunsicker Mary E. , Kappel Carrie V. , Kelly Ryan P. , Kittinger John N. , Levin Phillip S. , Lynham John M. , Mach Megan E. , Martone Rebecca G. , Mease Lindley A. , Salomon Anne K. , Samhouri Jameal F. , Scarborough Courtney , Stier Adrian C. , White Crow , Zedler Joy
Published: July 2015

As climatic changes and human uses intensify, resource managers and other decision makers are taking actions to either avoid or respond to ecosystem tipping points, or dramatic shifts in structure and function that are often costly and hard to reverse. Evidence indicates that explicitly addressing tipping points leads to improved management outcomes. Drawing on theory and examples from marine systems, we distill a set of seven principles to guide effective management in ecosystems with tipping points, derived from the best available science. These principles are based on observations that tipping points (1) are possible everywhere, (2) are associated with intense and/or multifaceted human use, (3) may be preceded by changes in early‐warning indicators, (4) may redistribute benefits among stakeholders, (5) affect the relative costs of action and inaction, (6) suggest biologically informed management targets, and (7) often require an adaptive response to monitoring. We suggest that early action to preserve system resilience is likely more practical, affordable, and effective than late action to halt or reverse a tipping point. We articulate a conceptual approach to management focused on linking management targets to thresholds, tracking early‐warning signals of ecosystem instability, and stepping up investment in monitoring and mitigation as the likelihood of dramatic ecosystem change increases. This approach can simplify and economize management by allowing decision makers to capitalize on the increasing value of precise information about threshold relationships when a system is closer to tipping or by ensuring that restoration effort is sufficient to tip a system into the desired regime.
Indirect effects of invasive species affecting the population structure of an ecosystem engineer
Authors: Waser Andreas M. , Splinter Wouter , van der Meer Jaap
Published: July 2015

Species invasion is of increasing concern as non‐native species often have negative impacts on ecosystems that they were introduced to. Invaders negatively affect the abundance of native species due to direct interactions like predation and competition. Additionally, invaders may benefit native biota by imposing indirect effects on resident species interactions. Invaders indirectly affect resident species via both density‐mediated indirect interactions (DMIIs) and trait‐mediated indirect interactions (TMIIs). Previous studies on these different indirect interactions have largely examined the effects on structuring ecological systems, with paying little attention to the role of body size. Here, we experimentally demonstrate that an invasive habitat modifier of European coastal waters, the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), alters the population structure of native mussels (Mytilus edulis) by modifying the size specific predator‐prey interaction between the mussels and the shore crab (Carcinus maenas). In laboratory split‐plot experiments, the presence of Pacific oysters reduced the mortality of unconditioned mussels as well as mussels that were acclimatized in presence of predatory cues, while being exposed to predation by crabs of two different size classes. The reduction in mortality was size‐dependent both in terms of the predators and the prey. The presence of oysters notably reduced mussel mortality in presence of small crabs, while the mortality rate in presence of big crabs was less affected. Mussels that benefited the most by the presence of oysters were those of recruitment stages, smaller than 20 mm in shell length. Our results suggest that oysters cause a strong shift in the population structure of M. edulis, reducing particularly the mortality of smaller sized mussels.
Synergistic Effects of Surfactants Mixture for Foam Stability Measurements for Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications
Authors: Mumtaz Mudassar , Tan Isa M , Mushtaq Muhammad
Published: July 2015

A protocol is established in order to formulate a surfactant recipe suitable for stable foam generation aimed at foam assisted enhanced oil recovery. Mixture design DoE (Design of Experiment) is employed to develop best performing foaming formulations both in the presence and absence of oil at 90°C. Anionic surfactants, alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) and internal olefin sulfonate (IOS) were blended with zwitterionic surfactant Betadet-S20 (Betaine; foam booster) by using DoE mixture design. The synergism among surfactants structures and mixed surfactants (binary and tertiary) system were evaluated by noting the foam height and endurance. The data were fitted into the cubic model and multiple regression analysis resulted in a third degree polynomial equation. Response surfaces were obtained and analyzed to find the best formulations. The synergistic effect were then correlated and validated against experimentally determined interfacial tension and viscosity of best foaming recipes. The binary formulations of anionic surfactants and betaine were superior for both foam ability and foam stability performance. Surfactant alone on its own and binary system of anionic mixtures were found less stable. The betaine alone was found effective for foam height but was poor for foam endurance. However, anionic surfactants mixed with betaine were found to possess strong interaction and a profound synergistic effect was noted. Reduced amount of anionic surfactant with betaine increased the viscosity of the mixture and produced stronger foam. However, a higher ratio of anionic surfactant decrease the viscosity and generate weaker foam. The use of DoE mixture analysis approach is beneficial for optimum design of foam assisted enhanced oil recovery.
Photodegradation of dimethenamid-P in deionised and ground water
Authors: Glavaski O.S. , Petrovic S.D. , Rajakovic-Ognjanovic V.N. , Zeremski T.M. , Dugandzic A.M. , Mijin D.Z.
Published: July 2015

The study of photodegradation of dimethenamid-P herbicide was performed in
deionised and ground water using TiO2 as a catalyst under UV light. The
effect of electron acceptor (H2O2), scavenger of ?OH radicals (C2H5OH) and
scavenger of holes (NaCl and Na2SO4) as well as solution pH was analyzed. The
photodegradation of dimethenamid-P was followed by HPLC. The formation of
transformation products was followed using high performance liquid
chromatography-electrospray mass spectrometry. Ion chromatography and total
organic carbon measurements were used for the determination of the
mineralization level. HPLC analysis showed the almost complete removal of
herbicide after 90 min in deionised and ground water, while total organic
carbon analysis showed that dimethenamid-P was mineralized 64 and 50 % in
deionised and ground water, respectively. The ion chromatography results
showed that the mineralization process leads to the formation of chloride,
sulphate and nitrate anions during the process. Transformation products were
identified and the degradation mechanism was proposed.
Unwanted parenthood: Romanticism and Kant
Authors: Krstic Predrag
Published: July 2015

Over the Romantic reception of Kant, the author attempts to show a
relationship between the Romanticism and the Enlightenment. First part of the
paper reconstructs the social conditions that created the strange path of
transformation of parts of Kant?s teachings in the romantic motifs. The
second part follows the theoretical precomposition of Kant?s thought in
Fichte and expressly deviation from it in Novalis and Schlegel. Third section
presents the key moments of the Romantic critique of the Enlightenment mind,
and fourth its ambiguous pracital-political effects. In conclusion, it is
suggested that Romanticism tested and testified the transcending of limits of
the very freedom for which Kant believed that man becomes worthy of only if
it is used in a lawful and purposeful manner.
Clarifia for the techno-conspiracy cognitive mindedness of the Dictionary of Technology
Authors: Knezevic Milos
Published: July 2015

Conceptual production of the journal Vidici (Horizons), particularly its
thematic issue The Dictionary of Technology, represents the cultural content
that preserves the sparkle in understanding the technological aspects of
social and mental alienation and reification. Even today it has not lost its
ideological and theoretical relevance. It allows more accurate interpretation
and a better understanding of the ideological trends as well as political and
cultural events at the University of Belgrade in the first years after the
death of Josip Broz Tito. Time period which is marked as an early
post-Titoism (1980-1983) has been explored poorly, and many interesting and
significant events from the past were suppressed by the subsequent dramatic
historical events. Special actuality of the Dictionary has been given by the
harsh ideological criticism exposed in the form of the Analysis of the
Dictionary of Technology that appeared as anonym material used by political
forums and mainstream media to controvert and ban the Dictionary. While the
authors of the Dictionary, based on metaphorical and allegorical insights,
tried to get insight into the forthcoming crisis of the Yugoslav society,
composers of Analysis wanted to defend blindly ideologically outlined stripe.
Mimesis and ideology - from Plato to Althusser
Authors: Dolar Mladen
Published: July 2015

The moment one imitates something, it sticks, it marks the imitator, there is
no innocent imitation. Imitation necessarily affects the one who imitates,
for better or (usually) for worse, and the making of a simple copy of
something necessarily affects the original. This is perhaps the briefest way
to describe Plato?s concerns about the nature of mimesis in the Republic. The
purpose of this paper is to give a brief account of looking at the mysterious
magic powers of mimesis and of attempts to counteract them. The topic is
massive, so the paper will concentrate on a few perspectives, starting with
the theatrical parable of St. Genesius, leading to Pascal and to Althusser?s
theory of ideology, then scrutinizing the ways in which modernity tried to
disentangle itself from mimesis (Brecht?s estrangement, Irigaray?s femininity
as mimesis, Badiou?s anti-mimetic stance, Freud?s account of magic and
Lacan?s account of enjoyment). What is the real of the mimetic spell which
has so vastly ramified aesthetic and political consequences? The paper
proposes a defense of mimesis, claiming that modernity, by relegating the
traditional art to the past of mimesis and representation, thereby maintained
a disavowed kernel of mimesis at its core.
Film and skepticism Cavell’s „correction“ of poststructuralist philosophy of arts
Authors: Dedic Nikola
Published: July 2015

The main aim of this paper is the critique of poststructuralist theory of
art, and particularly thesis about the avant-garde peace of art as a kind of
transgression. As a starting point of this critique, the ordinary language
philosophy developed by American philosopher Stanley Cavell is used,
particularly his film theory. While poststructuralist philosophy was
developed around the notion of ideology, Cavell interprets film and arts in
general around the notion of skepticism. While poststructuralism, because of
thesis about avant-garde as a kind of transgression within the field of
ideology, is a kind of philosophy of negation, we point out that Cavell?s
philosophy is a utopian theory of transcending of skepticism where
avant-garde film has significant but not crucial place. Cavell?s thesis is
used as a basis for re-thinking of modernism, which is in opposition to
postmodernist turn realized by poststructuralism.
Contribution of United Nations in Serbia to protection of women survivors of violence in family and in intimate partner relationships: From international law to practice
Authors: Jaric Vesna
Published: July 2015

The paper presents an analyses of engagement of the United Nations in Serbia
in the field of the prevention and establishment of protection system for
women survivors of violence in family and in intimate partner relationships.
The scientific objective is to assess the contribution of the UN
interventions in this field in Serbia, while the applicative objective is to
use the results of the analysis in the planning of State?s interventions for
the effective implementation of the Istanbul convention based upon lessons
learnt from the UN interventions in this field. The subject of the paper is
the analysis of the approach UN in Serbia has adopted over the past decade in
establishment of the institutional response to violence against women, as
well as the UN?s contribution to setting horizontal and vertical
institutional exchange mechanisms among different sectors with mandate to
provide services to survivors/ victims, specifically multi-sectoral
co-operation model for protection of victims and support to setting
institutional basis for the recognition of specialist support services for
women survivors of violence. Both aspects are framed within the obligations
deriving from the Istanbul convention with the aim to observe the correlation
between the UN?s approach and the requirements of this international treaty.
Fans and sport events’ audiences as victims of violence induced by sport
Authors: Mrsevic Zorica
Published: July 2015

The paper analyzes causes and mechanisms of victimization by sports violence,
as well as the typology of victims and those responsible actors of sports
violence. The aim of the paper is to point out, through an analysis of the
individual situations of ritualized sports violence, that the suffering of
victims of sports violence comes in the system of ritualized forms of
relations and behaviors related to sport and organized fan groups, as well as
that the victims are the most numerous among fans and the audience. The paper
provides an overview of different types of sports violence rituals that
result in victimization of individuals or groups.
Language of disability as a factor of discrimination of persons with disabilities
Authors: Miric Filip
Published: July 2015

The incorrect labeling of people with disabilities as people with special
needs constitutes not only a violation of equality but also a special
criminological and criminal justice phenomenon. There are no special needs,
but just different ways of satisfying them. The subject of this paper is an
analyses of the impact of labeling people with disabilities and language
disability on a discriminatory process and considers whether the
victimization of persons with disabilities engenders inequality. The labeling
of people with disabilities throughout history will also be considered. A
questionnaire was distributed via Facebook in order to explore the opinions
of users of social networks on language disability and its impact on
discrimination. The aim of the paper is to highlight the effect labeling has
on the overall social situation of people with disabilities. It is argued
that the accurate usage of appropriate linguistic terminology would help
prevent the victimization of persons with disabilities and accentuate the
realization of their full participation in contemporary society.
Experience in working with volunteers as providers of support to victims and witnesses in victim and witness support departments at the courts
Authors: Hamer-Vidmar Nikica , Bajto Martina
Published: July 2015

The aim of this paper is to present the results of a survey on the experience
of engaging volunteers as providers of support for victims and witnesses in
Victim and Witness Support Departments at the courts. The Independent Service
for Victim and Witness Support in Ministry of Justice is responsible for the
development of the victim and witness support system in Croatia. The
Independent Service also coordinates the work of Victim and Witness Support
Departments and develops and provides training programs and supervision for
support officers and volunteers. A survey was conducted in order to determine
volunteer motivation, assess the volunteers? required qualities, their
educational needs, the emotional impact arising from the work with victims
and witnesses and the volunteers? assessment of the level of acceptance by
court officials. In order to improve the level of safety of volunteers and
the organization itself, the selection and educational processes for
volunteers have been improved, according to both the experience achieved by
working with volunteers and the results of the aforementioned survey.
Engaging volunteers in the judicial system is a large step forward in the
field of co-operation between the judiciary and the community.
Is tourism powerful enough to develop Dragacevo villages?
Authors: Obrenic Jelena
Published: July 2015

The growing demand for tourism products in rural settlements is one of the
prevailing tendencies in the world. A very important segment of tourism in
villages is dealing with this activity within farms. In some villages of
Dragacevo, segments of tourism based on the rural environment, rural economy
and culture have a long tradition. Their development started in the eighties
and it continues today, but this phenomenon is little known from a scientific
point of view. Therefore, it is necessary to search the characteristics of
households engaged in rural tourism in Dragacevo. Obtained results provide a
better understanding of their functioning, but also present the connection
between tourism and socio-economic structure, production potentials and other
characteristics and transformations of households and villages. Research in
this area is the prerequisite of routing directions for further development
of tourism in villages.
Business e-mail communication
Authors: Bengin Senka , Ratkovic-Njegovan Biljana
Published: July 2015

This paper presents a discourse analysis in the business e-mail communication
with the aim of determining formal and informal linquistic characteristics.
Researched corpus has been based on 148 e-mails exchanged between a manager
employed in a marketing agency and his clients. The research is based on
Speech Act Theory and Theory of Politeness. It has been found that the
analyzed business e-mail correspondence is mostly characterized as informal,
even with the characteristics of colloquial communication, unlike the
expected characteristics of formal business style.
Orthodontic bracket bonding without previous adhesive priming: A meta-regression analysis
Authors: Altmann Aline Segatto Pires , Degrazia Felipe Weidenbach , Celeste Roger Keller , Leitune Vicente Castelo Branco , Samuel Susana Maria Werner , Collares Fabrício Mezzomo
Published: July 2015

Objective: 

To determine the consensus among studies that adhesive resin application improves the bond strength of orthodontic brackets and the association of methodological variables on the influence of bond strength outcome.

Materials and Methods: 

In vitro studies were selected to answer whether adhesive resin application increases the immediate shear bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets bonded with a photo-cured orthodontic adhesive. Studies included were those comparing a group having adhesive resin to a group without adhesive resin with the primary outcome measurement shear bond strength in MPa. A systematic electronic search was performed in PubMed and Scopus databases.

Results: 

Nine studies were included in the analysis. Based on the pooled data and due to a high heterogeneity among studies (I2  =  93.3), a meta-regression analysis was conducted. The analysis demonstrated that five experimental conditions explained 86.1% of heterogeneity and four of them had significantly affected in vitro shear bond testing. The shear bond strength of metal brackets was not significantly affected when bonded with adhesive resin, when compared to those without adhesive resin.

Conclusions: 

The adhesive resin application can be set aside during metal bracket bonding to enamel regardless of the type of orthodontic adhesive used.
Comparison of volume, security, and biomechanical strength of square and Aberdeen termination knots tied with 4–0 polyglyconate and used for termination of intradermal closures in canine cadavers
Authors: Regier Penny J. , Smeak Daniel D. , Coleman Kristin , McGilvray Kirk C.
Published: July 2015

Objective—To compare volumes of square knots and Aberdeen knots in vitro and evaluate security of these knot types when used as buried terminal knots for continuous intradermal wound closures in canine cadavers.

Design—Experimental study.

Sample—24 surgically closed, full-thickness, 4-cm, epidermal wounds in 4 canine cadavers and 80 knots tied in vitro.

Procedures—Continuous intradermal closures were performed with 4–0 polyglyconate and completed with a buried knot technique. Surgeon (intern or experienced surgeon) and termination knot type (4-throw square knot or 2 + 1 Aberdeen knot; 12 each) were randomly assigned. Closed wounds were excised, and a servohydraulic machine applied tensile load perpendicular to the long axis of the suture line. A load-displacement curve was generated for each sample; maximum load, displacement, stiffness, and mode of construct failure were recorded. Volumes of 2 + 1 Aberdeen (n = 40) and 4-throw square knots (40) tied on a suture board were measured on the basis of a cylindrical model.

Results—Aberdeen knots had a mean smaller volume (0.00045 mm3) than did square knots (0.003838 mm3). Maximum load and displacement did not differ between construct types. Mean stiffness of Aberdeen knot constructs was greater than that of square knots.

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—The 2 + 1 Aberdeen knot had a smaller volume than the 4-throw square knot and was as secure. Although both knots may be reliably used in a clinical setting as the termination knot at the end of a continuous intradermal line, the authors advocate use of the Aberdeen terminal knot on the basis of ease of burying the smaller knot. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2015;247:260–266)
Use of a minimally invasive fasciotomy technique for treatment of antebrachial compartment syndrome in two horses
Authors: Nelson Brad B. , Ragle Claude A. , Barrett Myra F. , Hendrickson Dean A.
Published: July 2015

Case Description—An 18-year-old Paint stallion (horse 1) and a 17-year-old Morgan gelding (horse 2) were evaluated because of an acute onset of severe unilateral forelimb lameness.

Clinical Findings—Both horses were unable to bear weight on the affected forelimb and had a dropped elbow appearance. Radial nerve paralysis, triceps myopathy, and fractures of the humerus and ulna were ruled out. The caudal aspect of the affected antebrachium of each horse was very firm to palpation and became firmer when weight was shifted onto the limb. Ultrasonographic examination revealed swelling and suspected intramuscular hemorrhage of the caudal antebrachial muscles. On the basis of clinical examination and diagnostic imaging findings, both horses had antebrachial compartment syndrome diagnosed. Lameness did not substantially improve with medical treatment in either horse.

Treatment and Outcome—Caudal antebrachial fasciotomy was performed in each horse. Following sedation and local anesthetic administration, a bistoury knife was inserted through small incisions to perform fasciotomy. Horses remained standing throughout the procedure and were immediately able to bear weight on the affected limb without signs of discomfort. Horse 1 developed colitis and horse 2 developed a mild incisional infection, but both fully recovered and returned to their previous activities.

Clinical Relevance—Antebrachial compartment syndrome is a rare cause of severe unilateral forelimb lameness and should be considered as a differential diagnosis in horses with a dropped elbow appearance. Both horses of this report had a successful outcome following antebrachial fasciotomy.
Streptococcus equi subsp zooepidemicus pleuropneumonia and peritonitis in a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) calf in North America
Authors: Stoughton William B. , Gold Jenifer
Published: July 2015

Case Description—A 12-week-old female dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) calf was evaluated because of acute (< 24 hours) inappetence and lethargy. The calf was being bottle-fed because of maternal rejection.

Clinical Findings—Physical examination revealed decreased bronchovesicular sounds and absent borborygmi. The rectal temperature was 38.9°C (102.0°F). A CBC indicated leukopenia with a degenerative left shift suggestive of a systemic infection. Results of abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography showed severe bicavitary effusion, peripheral lung consolidation, and intestinal hypomotility. Pleural and peritoneal fluid analysis confirmed a diagnosis of septic pleuritis and peritonitis. Results of aerobic bacterial culture of venous blood, peritoneal fluid, and pleural fluid samples indicated Streptococcus equi subsp zooepidemicus septicemia as the etiology for the polyserositis (ie, alpaca fever).

Treatment and Outcome—Treatment with IV broad-spectrum antimicrobials, an NSAID, and pleural drainage was initiated. Clinical signs of pleuropneumonia, peritonitis, and systemic infection improved rapidly 24 hours after initiation of medical treatment. The calf was discharged from the hospital after 11 days, and antimicrobial treatment continued for 2 weeks after discharge. At follow-up approximately 4 weeks after hospital discharge (6 weeks after the initial examination), there were no clinical signs suggestive of relapse or any reported complications.

Clinical Relevance—S equi subsp zooepidemicus may cause polyserositis in Old World camelids (eg, dromedary camels) with signs similar to those seen in New World camelids (eg, alpaca and llama). The rapid response to medical treatment for the patient described suggested that S equi subsp zooepidemicus–induced polyserositis (alpaca fever) in dromedary camels may respond favorably to appropriate treatment. Reducing stress, reducing overcrowding, and separate housing of equids and camelids are suggested. Further studies are needed to better assess the epidemiology of alpaca fever in dromedary camels in North America.
Improving CPA Attack Against DSA and ECDSA
Authors: Repka Marek , Varchola Michal , Drutarovský Miloš
Published: July 2015

In this work, we improved Correlation Power Analysis (CPA) attack against Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and its various derivations, such as Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA). The attack is aimed against integer multiplication with constant secret operand. We demonstrate this improvement on 16-bit integer multiplier in FPGA. The improvement makes it possible to guess more blocks of key, and the improvement also eliminates errors of simulated attacks what is very important when approximating attack success rate and complexity based on simulated attacks. We also discus a possible efficient countermeasure.
Application of Digital Filters to Check Quality of the Automatically Scaled Ionograms
Authors: Rejfek Luboš , Mošna Zbyšek , Kouba Daniel , Boška Josef , Burešová Dalia
Published: July 2015

The ionospheric observatory Pruhonice serves to monitor the state of ionosphere using ground-based vertical sounding instrument - the Digisonde DPS-4D. Measured ionograms are automatically evaluated (scaled) and basic characteristics are derived. The ionograms and the scaled parameters are sent to the international databases. Especially during disturbed conditions the automatic scaling could give unreliable results. This paper presents simple method how to detect accidental errors in automatic scaling based on the parameters derived from ionograms and on an application of the finite impulse response filters.
Non–Destructive Testing of Conductive Material by Eddy Current Air Probe Based on Swept Frequency
Authors: Štubendeková Andrea , Janoušek Ladislav
Published: July 2015

This article deals with non-destructive testing of conductive materials by eddy current method based on swept frequency. A 2D numerical model of eddy current air-core probe was created in the LTspice software at first. The probe consists of two coils: exciting coil and receiving. The probe is positioned in air in this case. Experimental and calculated frequency responses of the probe are obtained within a wide frequency range using swept frequency in order to validate the model. Frther a 3D model used for non-destructive testing of austenitic steel plate with three electro-discharge machined notches is then developed accordingly. Results of measurement are compared with 3D numerical model using COMSOL Multiphysics software.
Introduction
Authors: Gouwens David J.
Published: July 2015

Abstract:

Introduction to publication of papers from 2014 aar session “Eros, Kenosis, and Rhetoric: A Conversation on Lee C. Barrett's Eros and Self-Emptying: The Intersections of Augustine and Kierkegaard (Eerdmans, 2013).”
Evolution, Biotechnology, and the Normative Significance of Created Order
Authors: McKenny Gerald
Published: July 2015

Abstract:

It is widely assumed by proponents and opponents of biotechnology alike that the permissibility of biotechnological alteration of human nature and respect for human nature as constituent of a divinely created order are incompatible. I argue, however, that concepts of created order that accommodate the change and variation of human nature that is due to evolutionary processes also permit in principle the alteration of human nature by biotechnology. It follows that opponents of biotechnological alteration of human nature cannot legitimately appeal to these concepts.
A última aventura (The last adventure)
Authors: Pocztaruk Romy
Published: July 2015

A última aventura reveals the approximately one-month journey that I undertook on the Transamazonic Road on October 2011. Traveling by car along sections of the almost four thousand kilometers of this highway that runs east-west across the northern part of Brazil, I searched for material and symbolic evidence remaining from a pharaonic, utopic, boastful project that had quickly faded into oblivion and abandonment. The outcomes of my travels are static images of empty, unpopulated scenes, where absent dwellers keep the vestiges of grand fantasies.
Savants and Surgeons
Authors: Middleton Craig
Published: July 2015

South Australian Maritime Museum
126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015, Australia
http://samaritimemuseum.com.au/
Admission: AUD 10/8/5
The South Australian Maritime Museum cares for one of South Australia’s
oldest cultural heritage collections.2 The core collection, inherited from the
Port Adelaide Institute (one of the legion of nineteenth-century mechanics’
institutes providing learning resources to working men), began in 1872. Visiting
seafarers spent time in the ins titute’s library, leaving behind crafts or
souvenirs picked up in exotic ports of call as a token of thanks. In the 1930s,
honorary curator Vernon Smith refi ned the collection to focus solely on nautical
material and searched for artifacts to enhance it. Th e collection now comprises
over twenty thousand objects.
Mapping South African Identity
Authors: Krobb Florian
Published: July 2015

Main Reef Road, South Africa, 1999; Nicolaas Hofmeyr (director and writer); 88
minutes; Free Filmmakers Production
Synthesis of 10-Substituted 3,6-Diphenyl-9-Aryl-3,4,6,7,9,10-Hexahydroacridine-1,8(2H,5H)-Dione Derivatives
Authors: Wang Fang-Ming , Bao Dan , Hu Bing-Xiang , Zhou Ze-Yu , Huang Deng-Deng , Chen Li-Zhuang , Dan Yuan-Yuan
Published: July 2015

A series of novel 10-substituted 3,6-diphenyl-9-aryl-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydroacridine-1,8(2H,5H)-dione derivatives synthesised by condensation of different amines with xanthenes, was prepared from 5-phenylcyclohexane-1,3-dione and aromatic aldehydes by a Knoevenagel and Michael reaction and cyclisation catalysed by a trace of l-proline at room temperature. In addition, the molecular structure of a xanthene was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.