bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Juxtaposition of Organizational Competitive Factors and Performance Evaluation in Conjunction with Their Implications for HRM in MNCs: Part One, Contextual Review and Comparison of Central European and Polish Findings
Authors: Stor Marzena , Poór József , Engle Allen D.
Published: February 2018

Objective – The main goal of the paper is to determine whether there are any identifiable patterns of HRM perceptions and practices when the factors recognized as the companies’ competitive advantages and results of their performance outcomes are juxtaposed in conjunction with their implications for HRM.

Methodology – The research was conducted in five Central European (CE) countries. The data collected from this region is used to assess the comparative context (descriptive statistics) for more detail correlational analyses conducted on the data coming exclusively from local subsidiaries of multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in Poland. This Polish data analysis is presented in a second article published in this volume.

Findings - The average values of performance evaluations gain slightly better scores in Poland than in CE. The HQ of MNCs exert less influence on HRM practices at the local level in Poland than an average of the overall CE region.

Value added – The research has theoretical significance because its results provide new evidence about the specificity of HRM in local subsidiaries of MNCs operating in the CE region. Furthermore, it identifies some patterns of HRM perceptions and practices at the local level of MNCs both in CE and Poland, and especially when the factors recognized as competitive advantages of local subsidiaries. The results of performance evaluations of these subsidiaries are juxtaposed in conjunction with their implications for HRM. All this makes a real and specific contribution to knowledge about strategic international HRM in MNCs.
Evolution and skeletal characteristics of European owls
Authors: Kessler Jenő Eugen
Published: February 2018

Owls represent typical nocturnal avian predators. They are known since the beginning of the Tertiary. Thirteen species live in Europe, but the number of extinct fossil species is only slightly above twice that number. The present genera appeared in the Neogene period. They also have a major significance regarding palaeoecology, since most of the fossilized remains of small-medium sized vertebrates are available from owl pellets. The author wishes to describe the occurrence and evolution of owls in Europe from the Cretaceous to current times, as well as to provide an osteological guide of recent species. The text is supplemented by 16 plates, 4 size charts, and extensive bibliography.
New species in the Hungarian avifauna in 2016
Authors: Hadarics Tibor
Published: February 2018

Two new species appeared in the Hungarian avifauna in 2016: the Rock Pipit and the Yellow-billed Loon. The Rock Pipit was trapped and ringed in the habitat reconstruction area (Borsodi-dűlő) near Fertőújlak on 10th October. The Yellow-billed Loon was seen and photographed on the Lake Balaton at Balatonföldvár, Szántód and Zamárdi on 3–13th December. The number of bird species which occurred in Hungary has risen to 414 with the occurrences of these species.
Retardation of hexavalent uranium in muscovite environment: a batch study
Authors: Yin Zhuoxin , Pan Duoqiang , Li Ping , Liu Peng , Wu Hanyu , Wu Wangsuo
Published: February 2018

The sorption of hexavalent uranium on muscovite as a function of pH, background electrolyte, temperature and humic acid (HA) was investigated in detail using batch experiments. The results showed that the uranium sorpiton on muscovite was kinetic fast, the kinetic process was fitted well by pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The sorption of uranium depended strongly on pH while weakly on background electrolyte concentration, indicating that surface complexation dominated the sorption process. The escalation of temperature and humic acid concentration were favorable to uranium sorption on muscovite. The sorption isotherms at pH 6.0 could be described better by Langmuir model than Freundlich or Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) model, thermodynamic data indicated that the uranium sorption process on muscovite was spontaneous and endothermic process. The findings in present work can provide important experimental reference for understanding the environmental behavior of uranium in mica-rich terrains.
Parametric Study on How the Lateral Forces Acting on a Deep Foundation Influences the Axial Forces Developing in the Piles
Authors: Iordănescu Radu Adrian
Published: February 2018

A missing piece in the design of bridge substructure is that the equation given in structural mechanics that assesses the axial forces in the piles of a deep foundation does not take into account the effect of lateral forces acting on the pile cap. In practice, pile forces are determined using a FEA software. This method, however, can not be easily incorporated into an automated program that performs local and global optimizations of a structure. One of the reasons is that this method is particularly demanding on the computational resources. Since a bridge can have a number of deep foundations, which must be verified for various combinations of actions, which need to be optimized, recalculated in various scenarios and then the entire process reiterated for all structural solutions, computational cost can become prohibitive. Another reason is that due to the lack of a relation between all the parameters and dimensions that influence the behaviour of a deep foundation, their optimization is difficult.

For this purpose, a parametric study has been carried out to investigate what parameters influence the relation between the lateral forces applied to the foundation and the axial forces that develop in the piles, and ultimately propose an equation that takes into account the lateral forces. The study is carried out using experimental data obtained on models using the finite element analysis method using SAP 2000 (v.15) software.
Mathematical Models for Nonlinear Soil Behavior
Authors: Carmen Berevoescu Ileana
Published: February 2018

Actually, the seismic movement has an irregular cyclic character.This can be equivalent to a determined number of uniform cyclical stresses equivalent in terms of effect.

Modeling the behavior of the soil to cyclical stress, is usually done, by establishing a relationship for primary loading like τ = f (γ) and after drawing the diagram “effortless strain curve”, in which τ is the stress, and γ is shear deformation. For modeling nonlinear behavior of the soil, we used like nonlinear models. The best known are the hyperbolic model and the Ramberg-Osgood model.
Analysis of Delays and Extension of Execution Duration of a Road Project
Authors: Stoian Mirela Mădălina , Dicu Mihai
Published: February 2018

The implementation of road infrastructure projects often results in delays due to objective causes, with repercussions on the final execution deadline and with value implications. The use of critical path method for planning and the executin windows, will result in better time process management and optimization delays.
Eating Habits and Standard Body Parameters Among Students at University of Banja Luka
Authors: Raseta Nela , Simovic Slobodan , Djuric Sonja , Suzic Nenad , Prtina Alma , Zeljkovic Nina
Published: February 2018

Poor dietary habits have become one of the most important concerns among public health policy makers in recent years, due to the impact they have on both economic and health systems of a country. The transitional period toward young adulthood, marked with high school graduation and the beginning of college years, has been identified as critical in terms of its influence on young people’s bad eating habits. The aim of this study was to assess whether the results obtained through Food Frequency Questionnaire significantly correlate with standard body parameters. Participants included 210 students from the University of Banja Luka, with the mean age of 21.94 ± 2.73 years. Factorization of Food Frequency Questionnaire Instrument extracted seven factors which were subjected to multiple regression analysis as independent variables, and correlated to dependent variables - anthropological measurements. This study shows that the factors labeled as consumption of bread, consumption of healthy food, and intake of carbohydrates, are significantly related to Body Fat Percentage, whereas factors labeled as intake of food of animal origin, and intake of fruits and vegetables, are statistically significant in terms of their relation to Waist-to-Hip Ratio. Only one factor, labeled as intake of unhealthy food, is significantly related to Body Mass Index; this is to suggest that Body Mass Index has again showed many limitations with regard to its research relevance. This research has also found that students of the University of Banja Luka typically consume white bread, known to have a direct link with overweight and obesity.
A Synthetical Two-Component Model with Peakon Solutions: One More Bi-Hamiltonian Case
Authors: Mengxia Zhang , Xiaomin Yang
Published: February 2018

Compatible pairs of Hamiltonian operators for the synthetical two-component model of Xia, Qiao, and Zhou are derived systematically by means of the spectral gradient method. A new two-component system, which is bi-Hamiltonian, is presented. For this new system, the construction of its peakon solutions is considered.
Validity and Reliability of an On-Court Fitness Test for Assessing and Monitoring Aerobic Fitness in Squash
Authors: James Carl , Tenllado Vallejo Florencio , Kantebeen Melvin , Farra Saro
Published: February 2018

James, C, Tenllado Vallejo, F, Kantebeen, M, and Farra, S. Validity and reliability of an on-court fitness test for assessing and monitoring aerobic fitness in squash. J Strength Cond Res 33(5): 1400–1407, 2019—Current on-court assessments of aerobic fitness in squash are not designed to yield a wealth of physiological data. Moreover, tests may require complex computer equipment or involve simulated racket strokes, which are difficult to standardize at high intensities. This study investigated the validity and reliability of a squash-specific fitness test which can yield both a standalone performance score, as well as pertinent physiological markers such as Vo
2max, the lactate turnpoint and oxygen cost, in a sport-specific environment. Eight national squash players completed 3 tests in a counterbalanced order: an incremental laboratory treadmill test (LAB) and 2 on-court fitness tests (STs) that involved repeated shuttle runs at increasing speeds. Vo
2max during ST was agreeable with LAB (typical error [TE] = 3.3 ml·kg−1·min−1, r = 0.79). The mean bias between LAB and ST was 2.5 ml·kg−1·min−1. There were no differences in maximum heart rate, postexercise blood lactate concentration, or end of test rating of perceived exertion between LAB and ST (p > 0.05). The ST was highly reliable, with 74 (10) laps completed in ST1 and 75 (12) laps in ST2 (mean bias = 1 lap, TE = 3 laps, r = 0.97). Physiological markers were also reliable, including Vo
2max, (TE = 1.5 ml·kg−1·min−1, r = 0.95), the lap number at 4 mMol−1 (TE = 4 laps, r = 0.77), and average Vo
2 across the first 4 stages (TE = 0.94 ml·kg−1·min−1, r = 0.95). We observed good agreement between LAB and ST for assessing Vo
2max and between both on-court trials for assessing test performance and selected physiological markers. Consequently, we recommend this test for monitoring training adaptations and prescribing individualized training in elite squash players.
Leadership of service employees - A narrative review
Authors: Nerdinger Friedemann W. , Pundt und Alexander
Published: February 2018

Employees who have customer contact play a crucial role in the success of service organizations. Therefore, leadership of customer contact employees is a core element of service management. In direct customer contact, employees have to act on at least two levels: on the level of solving customers’ problems, which is the core service; and on the relational level, on which they have to influence customers’ emotions and affect in order to increase customers’ satisfaction with the service interaction. While leadership with respect to solving customers’ problems can be enacted via well-established management techniques, it requires a more specific approach with regard to the relational level. In this regard, leaders have to establish positive relations to their employees in the same way as to customers. This enables leaders to influence the emotions of employees in a similar way as they influence the emotions of customers. By conducting a narrative review of existing research, we aim to show how leaders can establish positive relations with employees and influence their emotions. Specifically, we show that transformational leadership and establishing leader–member exchange are of particular importance.
EXÍLIO E HISTÓRIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA DO OFÍCIO DO HISTORIADOR A PARTIR DO ATLÂNTICO NEGRO
Authors: Lustosa Queiroz Marcos Vinícius
Published: February 2018

O artigo pretende examinar a figura do “exilado” e suas respectivas contribuições para o ofício de historiador no regime de historicidade da modernidade. Para tanto, primeiramente e a partir das abordagens de Charles Baudelaire e da Paris do século XIX feitas por Walter Benjamin, serão analisadas as qualidades desse tempo histórico e os desafios que ele traz para a historiografia. Em um segundo momento, recuará e perceberá a categoria do “exílio” como inerente aos processos políticos e culturais do Atlântico Negro, bem como às perspectivas e às narrativas distintivas produzidas pela diáspora negra em seu trânsito pela modernidade-colonialidade. Espera-se, assim, que a exploração da ideia de “exílio”, ancorada nas experiências de negros e negras no mundo atlântico, forneça um arcabouço instrumental para se pensar a história e o historiador na contemporaneidade.
CRIMINALITY SPATIAL DYNAMIC IN MANAUS CITY, AM
Authors: Silva Eduardo Pereira da , Laudares Sandro , Libório Matheus Pereira , Ekel Marianna Petrovna
Published: February 2018

Thefts and robberies are common crimes in urban centers. Criminality control is a state responsibility and the complex urban context turns the police tactics into a hard and, frequently, inefficient task. This paper presents a method to identify, characterize and diagnose areas with highest incidence of thefts and robberies. The method has as a goal to increase security perception in citizens and improve police efficiency. The results are presented through density maps, photographic records, field reports and descriptive statistics, producing geo-intelligence results dealing with geographic and temporal dynamics of theft and robbery crimes in three neighborhoods of Manaus city, in Amazonas state, Brazil.
COMPREENSÃO DE DOCENTES DOS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS CONTÁBEIS ACERCA DA ESTRUTURA CONCEITUAL BÁSICA
Authors: Leite Ígor Figueirêdo , Axiole Arianne Raquel , Melo Clayton Levy Lima de , Lucena Edzana Roberta Ferreira da Cunha Vieira
Published: February 2018

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo medir o nível de conhecimento de docentes de Ciências Contábeis de programas de graduação do estado do Rio Grande do Norte sobre a Estrutura Conceitual Básica. A metodologia do trabalho se caracteriza como descritiva-qualitativa. Para tanto, foi elaborado um questionário online em escala Likert de cinco pontos.Como resultado, destaca-se que o nível de conhecimento dos docentes sobre a Estrutura Conceitual é considerado alto. A importância da Estrutura Conceitual e a frequência que o assunto deve ser discutido em sala de aula são consideradas, por parte dos docentes, alta. Ainda assim, 69% dos entrevistados nunca realizou pesquisas relacionadas à estrutura. Outro resultado foi que o nível de conhecimento dos docentes sobre o assunto não varia de acordo com a região, instituição de ensino (pública ou privada) e disciplinas que lecionam.
DIAGNÓSTICO AMBIENTAL DE LA CANTERA YARAYABO PROVINCIA SANTIAGO DE CUBA, CUBA.
Authors: Montes de Oca Risco Alexis , Ulloa Carcassés Mayda , Reyes Chacón Luis Miguel , Silot Castañeda Angel Luis
Published: February 2018

La extracción de áridos es una de las actividades que mayor impacto genera al medio ambiente. En la actualidad la provincia de Santiago de Cuba tiene concesionados 8 yacimientos donde se explotan recursos destinados a la producción de materiales para la construcción. Las áreas degradadas por la explotación de áridos en la provincia ocupan alrededor de 200 ha, lo cual provoca un gran impacto al medio ambiente. Por tal razón se propuso como Objetivo: realizar una evaluación de impacto ambiental de la explotación de la cantera Yarayabo, con el fin de proponer las medidas preventivas y correctoras que habrán de adoptarse para la minimización del impacto sobre el entorno, a fin de compatibilizar la explotación y la preservación del medio natural. En la metodología: se aplicaron métodos científicos que permitieron el análisis de los factores que influyen en la alteración del medio ambiente producto de la explotación minera. Alcanzando como resultado: la matriz de impacto ambiental de la cantera objeto de estudio. Y como conclusión: se propusieron medidas para cada una de las componentes impactadas para mitigar sus afectaciones y lograr así una minería responsable.
Diagnostic accuracy of a charge-coupled device and a photostimulable phosphor plate in detection of non-cavitated proximal caries
Authors:   Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima.Peru., Trevejo-Bocanegra Ana , Hidalgo Alejandro ,   Universidad de Talca, Talca.Chile., Beltrán Jorge ,   Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima. Peru.
Published: February 2018

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of two direct digital radiography systems: the charge-coupled device (CCD) XIOS XG Sirona® and the photostimulable storage phosphor (PSP) VistaScan DürrDental®, in the detection of non-cavitated proximal caries lesions. Materials and methods: in this experimental and cross-sectional study 112 proximal surfaces from 27 molars and 31 premolars with or without proximal caries lesions were evaluated and randomly allocated in a study unit. Bitewing radiographs were acquired with a CCD XIOS XG and with the PSP VistaScan. A single X-ray unit was used for both systems. Radiographic images were assessed independently by two calibrated radiologists. Histological evaluation on a stereomicroscope was used as gold standard. Results: Sensitivity values were found to be 0.35 for CCD and 0.31 for PSP. Specificity values were found to be similar for both systems (0.867). Az values showed a low diagnostic accuracy for both sensors: 0.61 for CCD and 0.59 for PSP, no statistical difference was found between these two values (p=0.78). Conclusion: Both digital radiology systems have a high diagnostic accuracy to detect sound surfaces but low diagnostic accuracy to detect proximal carious lesions.
Association between periodontal disease and polycystic ovary syndrome: A scoping review
Authors:   School of Stomatology, Universidad Señor de Sipán. Chiclayo.School of Dentistry, Universidad Particular de Chiclayo. Chiclayo San Mateo Dental Health Center. Trujillo. Peru., Arbildo Heber , Rojas Sandra ,   School of Stomatology, Universidad Nacional deTrujillo. Trujillo. Peru., Gamarra Luis Gustavo ,   School of Stomatology, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo. Trujillo.School of Stomatology, Universidad Privada Antonio Guillermo Urrelu. Cajamarca. Peru., Infantes Edward Demer ,   San Mateo Dental Health Center. Trujillo. Peru.
Published: February 2018

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders in women. It is believed that sex hormones play a role in the maintenance of bone mass and directly or indirectly influence several cell types, including periodontal cells. Objective: To evaluate the association between periodontal disease and PCOS according to the evidence reported in the last decade. Material and Method: A search was made in the biomedical databases: Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, SciELO, Science Direct and SIGLE for the 2007-2017 period. Selection criteria: prospective and retrospective studies reporting the relationship between periodontal disease and PCOS. The methodological quality of the studies was analyzed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program scale. Results: 10 articles were found: 1 clinical trial and 9 case-control studies. The number of patients ranged from 48 to 196, mean age between 23.3 and 28.1 years, age range between 15 and 45 years. Studies were conducted in Turkey, India and Iran. All the studies presented good methodological quality and a positive association between PCOS and periodontal disease. Conclusion: PCOS shows a positive and significant association with the clinical and molecular parameters of periodontal diseases.
Gibson assembly v1
Authors: Wang Ruihong
Published: February 2018

Gibson is a PCR-based multi-fragment assembly technique. So whether PCR works has large impacts on final product.
Detection of allele frequencies in the cDNA sample v1
Authors: Takahagi Kotaro , Inoue Komaki , Shimizu Minami , Uehara-Yamaguchi Yukiko , Onda Yoshihiko , Mochida Keiichi
Published: February 2018

This protocol provides an useful technique for detecting allele frequencies in the cDNA sample
Isostatic oculomotor patterns in the visual perception of the faces of the self’s and the other’s race
Authors: Ananyeva K.I. , Basul I.A. , Kharitonov A.N.
Published: February 2018

We studied specific and general characteristics of viewing images of ethnic faces by Russians and Tuvans using transitional series between images of European and Mongoloid type faces. The study revealed significant differences between Tuvan and Russian samples in the frequency of the occurrence of isostatic oculomotor patterns in the perception of the extreme members of the series represented by photos of a Mongoloid and a Caucasian. Comparison within the Russian and Tuvan samples did not reveal differences. The distribution of isostatic patterns in the perception of a significant part of the transition series was almost the same for both samples.
Features of obesity treatment in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Andreeva E I
Published: February 2018

В последние несколько десятилетий во всём мире возрастает распространённость таких нозологических форм, как гастроэзофагеальная рефлюксная болезнь и ожирение. Сочетание данных видов патологии чаще отмечают у пациентов, имеющих проблемы в питании и образе жизни, а также генетическую предрасположенность по данным нозологиям. Отмечено, что у пациентов с ожирением повышена предрасположенность к возникновению диафрагмальных грыж и механическому повреждению гастроэзофагеального соединения, что возникает на фоне увеличенного интрагастрального давления и повышенного градиента давления между желудком и пищеводом, а также вследствие растяжения проксимального отдела желудка. Одним из основных патогенетических моментов гастроэзофагеальной рефлюксной болезни бывает спонтанная релаксация нижнего пищеводного сфинктера. Согласно последним исследованиям, при ожирении частота постпрандиальных спонтанных релаксаций нижнего пищеводного сфинктера увеличивается даже при отсутствии диафрагмальных грыж, неэрозивной гастроэзофагеальной рефлюксной болезни и рефлюкс-эзофагита. Многообразие метаболических нарушений, наблюдаемых у данных пациентов, предполагает комплексный подход к лечению, направленный как на эффективное снижение кислотно-пептического фактора, так и на коррекцию избытка массы тела. Среди основных направлений лечения обеих составляющих данной сочетанной патологии выделяют как немедикаментозные, так и медикаментозные методы лечения. Важную роль в терапии отводят мероприятиям, способствующим ведению здорового образа жизни: отказу от курения, снижению массы тела, диетическому питанию, оздоровительной физической культуре. Особое внимание среди лекарственной терапии у пациентов с гастроэзофагеальной рефлюксной болезнью и ожирением, позволяющей достичь оптимального кислотоснижающего эффекта, отводят группе ингибиторов протонной помпы (ингибиторов H+,K+-АТФазы), имеющих более низкую аффинность к печёночной цитохром Р450-ферментной системе, не оказывающей влияния на её активность и не дающей клинически значимых перекрёстных реакций с другими препаратами.
Analytical health evaluation of young age persons (18-29 years) in the city of Novosibirsk
Authors: Pogodina V A , Babenko A I , Babenko E A , Khaiatova Z B
Published: February 2018

Цель. Аналитическая оценка физического состояния организма и здоровья у лиц 18-29 лет по данным медицинской документации за 2015-2016 гг. в Новосибирске.

Методы. С помощью методики выборочной совокупности с применением репрезентативности, рандомизации, стратометрического отбора, аналитического обсуждения изучали показатели физического развития, характеристики патологии, группы здоровья. Материалом исследования служила информация из официальных статистических учётных форм (№025/у-04, №025-12/у, №131/у) 250 пациентов в возрасте 18-29 лет.

Результаты. Стандартные показатели типа телосложения, уровня артериального давления, частоты сердечных сокращений и дыхательных движений, принятые в Российской Федерации, зарегистрированы в 34,4-78,4% случаев. Взрослых астенического и гиперстенического типа телосложения отмечено соответственно 42,8 и 22,9%. Доля контингента, имеющего брадикардию, составляла 8,4%, тахикардию - 21,6%. Удельный вес лиц с пониженным и повышенным уровнем артериального давления был по 21,6%. Пациентов с брадипноэ не зафиксировано, у 21,6% контингента установлено тахипноэ. Среди взрослых 18-29 лет наиболее распространены невоспалительные болезни женских половых органов, заболевания мужских половых органов и острые респираторные инфекции верхних дыхательных путей. Только у 19,2-21,6% контингента отсутствовали заболевания. Вместе с тем 48,4-50,0% лиц имели хроническую патологию лёгкой степени тяжести, нуждались в диспансерном контроле и дополнительном обследовании. У 30,0-50,0% контингента документировано острое заболевание средней степени тяжести, установлен высокий суммарный риск развития хронической патологии и требовался диспансерный осмотр.

Вывод. Выявленные отклонения от российских возрастных норм в здоровье могут стать основой для разработки вариантов стандарта комплексной оценки здоровья взрослого контингента по возрасту и региону.
Case of uterine scar rupture in the second trimester of pregnancy after preceding caesarean section
Authors: Kurmanbaev T E , Tukhvatullina L M , Khayrullina E A , Gataullina N M , Zhirnov V A
Published: February 2018

Разрыв матки - одно из редких и грозных осложнений беременности и родов. Наиболее часто он встречается в III триместре, однако есть публикации о случаях разрыва матки и во II триместре. В доступной нам отечественной литературе мы не обнаружили публикаций о случаях разрыва матки во II триместре по рубцу после предыдущего кесарева сечения; существующие публикации касались разрыва по рубцу после предшествующей миомэктомии. Частота кесарева сечения и в мире, и в России за последние годы резко возросла, а также появились данные о возможности пролонгирования беременности при разрыве матки по рубцу. Это побудило нас представить собственное клиническое наблюдение. Оно наглядно демонстрирует, что разрыв матки по рубцу на ранних сроках имеет достаточно стёртую картину и довольно часто клиницистами расценивается как угроза прерывания беременности. Необходимо помнить, что для угрозы прерывания беременности характерны укорочение и размягчение шейки матки, чего не происходит при угрожающем или свершившемся разрыве матки по рубцу. Поскольку основными предикторами в решении вопроса пролонгирования беременности в случае разрыва матки по рубцу бывают такие факторы, как время появления симптоматики разрыва матки, срок гестации, локализация плацентации, отсутствие вращения плаценты, жизнеспособность плода, размер имеющегося дефекта, а также характер разрыва, то наибольшее значение приобретает ранняя диагностика этого состояния.
Closed intramedullary nailing of acute femoral shaft fracture: reduction with help of bone levers through a small incision without opening fracture site
Authors: Thakur Amit , Muzzafar Khalid , Ghani Abdul , Haseeb Muhammad
Published: February 2018

Background: Femoral shaft fractures are usually treated with intramedullary nailing. In this study, we report a modified closed surgical technique with reduction with bone levers through a small percutaneous stab incision without opening fracture site for this type of fracture.Methods: From June 2015-January 2017, this technique was used on 43 patients with femoral shaft fractures. Patients were followed up postoperatively for clinical evaluation. The surgical technique involves a mini-percutaneous incision slightly distal to the fracture site, and fracture reduction is performed with bone levers without opening the fracture site.Results: 39 patients were included in final assessment. 29 fractures (74.4%) healed in the first 6 month. 35 (89.7%) fractures were united by one year. 4 (10.3%) patients needed bone grafting. The functional results were considered excellent and good in 36 (92.3%) patients, 3 (7.7%) patients had poor results.Conclusions: The advantages of this procedure include that no fracture site is opened, there is a shorter operation time, less radiation exposure and it is especially suitable for multiple trauma and obese patients.
Risk factors for open conversion of laparoscopic biliary surgery
Authors: Mohammed Asem F. , Abdelshahid Moharm A. , Elbalshy Mohammed A.
Published: February 2018

Background: Conversion rates of laparoscopic to open biliary procedures vary according to different factors such as clinical presentation, co-morbidity, surgical experience and equipment.Methods: A prospective analysis of 464 laparoscopic cholecystectomies (LC) including 88 laparoscopic common bile duct explorations (LCBDE) over a period of 5 years was carried out in Menofia University Hospitals, between December 2012 to December 2017.Results: The male to female ratio in the series was 1:3.4 with a Median±SD age 51±16 years.  158 cases (34%) of all patients were admitted as an emergency including jaundice in 60 cases (13%), acute pancreatitis in 27 cases 6% and acute cholecystitis/empyema in 27 cases (6%). 153 cases (33%) had previous abdominal surgery. LCBDE was done in 88 cases. open conversion was necessary in 6/464 cases (1.3%) over 5 years; with no conversions in the last 2 years (130 cases). converted cases had a Median±SD age 53±17 years and 67% were female.Conclusions: Several risk factors favour conversion from laparoscopic to an open approach in biliary surgeries that has to be identified preoperative to provide a better surgery.
Evaluation of respiratory impairment and health related quality of life in pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae patients
Authors: Meyyappan Deepaselvi , Chockalingam Palaniappan
Published: February 2018

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a common disease that can result in residual anatomical and functional changes despite microbiological cure. But the ideal method to identify and evaluate persons with pulmonary impairment after tuberculosis and its impact on population health are unknown. Hence the study was conducted with the aim of the present study was to Evaluate the respiratory and cardiac impairment and to assess the health related quality of life in pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae patients.Methods: This observational study was conducted on 200 patients randomly at the Institute of thoracic medicine at Chetpet and Rajiv Gandhi government general hospital, Chennai during a period of 6 months from April 2013 to October 2013. All patients were investigated for sputum for acid fast Bacillus, chest skiagram, spirometry, electrocardiogram, echo, six minute walk test and St. George respiratory questionnaire.Results: In this study, spirometry abnormalities were present in 81% of patients. No significant correlation observed between smoking index and pulmonary function abnormality (0.145). However, moderate correlation was seen between radiology and pulmonary function abnormality (0.307). 98% of the patients showed diminished exercise capacity. The prevalence of corpulmonale was increased with the degree of radiological impairment progress from grade 1 to 3 with a moderate correlation (0.385). No significant correlation (0.198) was noticed between the parameters smoking index and exercise capacity. The overall SGRQ scores mean (SD) were 54±11.5, 41.7±24.7, 28.9±19.6 and 37.0±19.1 for the symptom, activity, impact and overall scales respectively. No significant relationship was noticed between smoking index and SGRQ total score (p=0.512).Conclusions: The present study confirms that there is significant functional limitation in pulmonary sequelae, addressing the need of pulmonary rehabilitation for better quality of life. Smoking cessation therapy all can improve their quality of life after pulmonary impairment. Cardiac evaluation must be done in all post tuberculosis patients to rule out corpulmonale.
Implantação de métodos de tratamento para combater as eflorescências
Authors: Ribeiro Iracira José da Costa , Barbosa Gerson Emídio , Da Silva Osmando , De Araújo Débora Thais Rodrigues , Lucena Adri Duarte
Published: February 2018

The saline deposits that form on the surfaces of the pieces, occurring more frequently in coatings and masonry, are called efflorescences. This phenomenon occurs due to the coexistence of moisture, soluble salts, porosity of materials and the possibility of evaporation. It is considered a damage because it changes the appearance of the element where it is deposited, but there are cases in which the constituent salts can be aggressive and may cause deep degradation, mainly when they are inside the parts, exerting expansion. Efflorescences in masonries are common in the city of Monteiro-PB. Before, the houses most affected were those that were located near the river, but there are reports that set out the evidence of efflorescence throughout the city due to poor execution of the foundations of buildings, or even the carrying of materials with a great quantity of salt. The aim of this study is to implement methods of treatment of efflorescence in a residence and analyze how these methods will work in the face of the problem. The methods will be observed in the course of time considering the recurring moisture characteristics in the building. So far no moisture spots and salts have appeared on the observed masonry, denoting the efficiency of the methods.
Otimização do método dos molinetes com ajuste do perfil hidrodinâmico para a estimação da descarga líquida em corpos hídricos usando recursos de interpolação e integração numérica
Authors: Souza John Williams Ferreira de , Parnaíba Monaliza Araújo , Andrade Patrício Luiz de , Souza Bruno De Medeiros
Published: February 2018

In the last years, there has been an increase in computational analyses in the study of hydrodynamic profiles for the determination of flows in watercourses as an attempt to reduce inaccuracies in traditional calculations. This article aims to develop an algorithm for the determination of flow rates in open channels using numerical procedures to optimize the hydrometric windlasses method in order to reduce the time in data analyzes and to provide a detailed treatment of velocities as a function of depth. In this article, the input data used in the computational project result from the measuring campaign present in Literature,which was carried out in the Braço do Norte river, in the Tubarão river basin, at the point where the São Ludgero Hydrometeorological Station, of National Waters Aggency (ANA), is located, in SC. Regarding the method of the windlasses in their traditional form,the model presented in this work presents small percentage differences of estimates This allows the validation of the proposed model and means that the use of numerical integrations and interpolations, especially the cubic splines, for the modeling of the flow measurement in watercourses is satisfactory and it can be used in the practice of instrumentation and measurement.
Desenvolvimento de um protótipo de robô móvel de baixo custo para práticas de ensino e pesquisa
Authors: De Sousa Raphaell Maciel , Bruno Gustavo Pereira , Da Silva Gerberson Felix , De Lima Fábio Araújo
Published: February 2018

In the last years robotics has attracted attention of professors and students at IFPB. The institution has promoted many practical activities related to robotics as a central theme, among these activities, stand-out robotics competitions at the institution or other educational centers, in which teams are encouraged to create robots that can solve some proposed problems inspired in practical daily challenges. In this sense, robotics can be a practical tool that enables people to apply and integrate knowledge learned in class, developing technical skills, leadership, management and work team abilities, for these are basic requirements to the labor market. In general, the didactic kits for the development and teaching of robotics a are expensive. They also have proprietary technology, so, practical approaches are limited to proprietary architecture. Thus, this paper proposes the development of a mobile robot to be used for beginning or advanced teaching purpose of autonomous robotics. The robot developed has infrared sensors for detection and obstacles detour, it calculates velocity and has a Global Positioning System (GPS). The robot is based on open-source platforms: Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Experimental and simulation results are presented to demonstrate the working prototype and its potentialities. As for its qualities, we can highlight obstacle detection and detour, remote guidance with image feedback and control of velocity by using Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) controls
O ensino de literatura aliado ao Edublog: diálogos possíveis para a sala de aula
Authors: Oliveira Machado Welvis Emanuel
Published: February 2018

This article aimed at making teachers aware of the numerous ways of combining the Edublog with Literature teaching practices that take place in Portuguese Language classes focusing on the ninth grade of an elementary school. The Edublog is a technology that is well known for its use in various social contexts and also for its great accessibility and interactivity among users, Because the class chosen is made of adolescents in the development phase,we aimed to transform the teaching methodology of literature so that it may no longer be a discipline that has little to do with the reality of life of students. We also wanted to contribute to learners’ formative process, considering that didactic-pedagogical practice that takes place during Literature lessons can be transformed and improved in order to make students authors of the teaching-learning process, providing them with the necessary means so that they can interact among themselves and can develop the skills needed to learn how to use the Edublog to construct knowledge in a meaningful way.
Anglicismos e imagens em rótulos de produtos: um olhar da gramática visual
Authors: Ponciano Fernandes Cláudia Regina
Published: February 2018

Understanding foreign words as terms full of symbolic values related to the speakers of the language from where the loan word comes from (GARCEZ & ZILLES, 2001) and the image as a semiotic resource that reveals meanings, values and ideologies (DIONÍSIO, 2011)that can be interpreted through a visual literacy (ALMEIDA, 2011), this article presents the results of research about critical reading of anglicisms and images located at frontal labels of products sold in Guarabira – PB, these labels are considered as textual genres. According to Bakthin (1979) and Marcuschi (2011) a textual genre is characterized by its communicative purpose, theme, style and schematic structure, it is relatively stable but at the same time dynamic and malleable. The main objective of the research was to promote a reading of these anglicisms associated with the images and inform about the importance of looking up their meanings in the context of a specific field of interest So as to do that, the visual grammar (KRESS & VAN LEEUWEN, 2006) was used as a tool for data analysis, showing the representational, interactive and compositional meanings in the product labels, The research method used was an applied approach, with descriptive purpose of registration, quantification, observation and identification of meanings presented in the visual and verbal information in the labels, and it was also a qualitative research because it promoted an interpretative and critical analysis of the data selected among the 99 collected, based on a visual and verbal text reading. Results pointed out that the arrangement of the elements can cause more or less interaction between the participants represented in the image and the participant outside it, that is, the reader / observer / consumer, leading him/her to the desire to buy the product, and also to express ideological conceptions of gender and ethnicity.
Desvelando memórias do Instituto de Matemática e Estatística da UFRGS
Authors: Gutierrez Ana Lérida Pacheco , Borges Maria De Lourdes
Published: February 2018

Este artigo objetiva apresentar uma sistematização da trajetória do Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME) da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, de 1959 a 2016, desvelando algumas memórias da instituição. São apresentados inicialmente aspectos teóricos sobre complexidade, memória social, abordagens institucionalistas e memória institucional. Foi realizada uma pesquisa qualitativa que envolveu análise documental e dezoito entrevistas semiestruturadas, sistematizadas e analisadas segundo a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados indicam que a trajetória do IME pode ser sistematizada em duas fases principais: a antiga (1959 – 1985) e a contemporânea (1985 – 2016). Percebem-se vários elementos em comum entre as duas fases, sobressaindo-se os de conquistas e desafios. Entre os desafios destacam-se uma fragmentação de memórias onde algumas lembranças centram-se mais nos cursos do que no IME, bem como grande foco na administração e planejamento presentes, tais como entraves administrativos macroinstitucionais, assim como conflitos internos. Entre as conquistas destacam-se a multiplicidade de memórias, o protagonismo dos professores Tietböhl (1989) e Rodrigues (1991), a inclusão da Estatística ao então Instituto de Matemática (2015), bem como a busca pela articulação de um espaço de reflexões, de práticas educacionais e administrativas e de memórias compartilhadas.
Exploring death and dying through discourse
Authors: Whitney Al , Smith Dr. Andre
Published: February 2018

While there is continuous research being done on death and dying, often theoretical abstractions are offered which are removed from the realities of lived experiences. This paper seeks to understand contemporary practices of death and dying, in a Canadian context, through an analysis of the larger discourses which structure our conceptions of death. Guided by an interpretation of Foucault’s genealogical and archaeological methodologies, current practices of death and dying are explored by tracing the history of the discourses that structure these practices, specifically the institution of medicine. This paper reaffirms the need to further explore the heterogeneity of death and dying as cultural experience and examines the ways in which those experiences are influenced by broader discourses that limit the possibility of creating meaning in death in a positive way.
Divisions, Intersections, and Demographics: Women’s Human Rights and Reproductive Justice in India
Authors: Kepkay Joshua
Published: February 2018

Tensions continue to endure between the right to cultural accommodation and women’s human rights within multicultural states. This research examines a variety of secondary sources to compare the autonomy of Muslim women with Hindu women across India. Both are found to possess some autonomy in their lives and over their bodies, although areas of independence vary with each culture. Kinship model and geographic location are perhaps the most important indicators of the autonomy available to a woman in India with religion proving to be of only periphery importance once all variables are evaluated. In the pursuits of human rights, cultural identity presents the key difference between Muslim and Hindu women. It impacts both to whom they address their claims for gender justice and how they present those claims. Hindu women are better situated under federal legislation to exit from abusive marriages because their group is the majority. As such, the largely Hindu societal culture is more receptive to their claims. Muslim women, however, as part of a minority group, face cultural barriers that inhibit the state’s accommodation of their human rights.
Environmentalism and the "Ecological Indian" in Avatar: A Visual Analysis
Authors: Fritz Justin
Published: February 2018

James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster, Avatar, is a tale of Indigenous resistance to environmental destruction. In the film, Earth moves outward to distant planets in order to satisfy its resource hunger. In their search, Earthlings arrive on Pandora, a biologically rich planet with a diverse and complex ecosystem. In defence of their home planet, the Indigenous people of Pandora (the Na'vi) engage in combat with the earthlings over which aspect of the planet is more important: the life above or the resources below. The environmental message in Avatar is one which promotes balance and harmony between humans and nature. However, this balance is represented by the film’s essentialized Indigenous population. Thus, as a foil for Earth's technology-dependent resource-intensive society, the Na'vi are represented as a stereotypical Indigenous population; they are cast as closer to nature in their role as the "ecological Indian." By using archaic portrayals of Indigenous peoples, the film uses an "Indigenous" voice to propel its environmental message. This article visually analyzes how the film uses, produces, and perpetuates stereotypical representations of Indigenous peoples and how these representations effect and advance the film’s environmental message.
Women's Hairstyles: Two Canadian Women's Hairstories
Authors: Sheen Rhonda
Published: February 2018

The physical appearance of women matters in contemporary North American societies. One important element of appearance is hairstyle. Most sociological studies examine the influence hairstyle has on others or the problems that ethnic women encounter when faced with North American and European standards of beauty. This study takes a different approach by examining how peers, fashion, and trends have a subconscious influence on the hairstyle choices of two Canadian women. Unlike the existing body of scholarship, this research illuminates the role of structure and habitus in order to illustrate the illusion of agency these women have about their choices in hairstyles. Although the participants feel that they do not follow fashion trends, this study argues that the words they use to describe their hairstyles reveals that fashion does dictate their hair-style choices.
Yamanba: A Radio Play by Terayama Shuji
Authors: Lofting Erin
Published: February 2018

Terayama Shūji was an important avant-garde Japanese artist and one of the most subversive contributors to Japan's underground theatre movement. Between dropping out of university and forming his theatre troupe, Tenjō Sajiki, Terayama wrote a number of radio plays that helped launch his career as a dramatist. As with his work in other media forms, Terayama's radio plays can provide insight into this fascinating artist's provocative methods and goals. Yamanba appropriates material from Nō theatre and Japanese folklore, and shows Terayama experimenting with representations of cruelty in drama, as described by the French poet and dramatist, Antonin Artaud. Yamanba, first broadcast on NHK Tokyo in 1964 and awarded a prestigious Prix Italia for radio drama that year, is an early version of Terayama's 1971 stage play Heretics, an important work that toured in Europe. Heretics has been published in English translation; this is the first English translation of Yamanba.