bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of Etiologic Agents and Clinical Presentations of Otomycosis at a Tertiary Referral Center in Tehran, Iran
Authors: KAMALI SARWESTANI Hasti , DAIE GHAZVINI Roshanak , HASHEMI Seyed Jamal , REZAIE Sassan , GERAMI SHOAR Mohsen , MAHMOUDI Shahram , ELAHI Miad , TAJDINI Ardavan
Published: May 2019

Background: Otomycosis is a superficial infection of the ear caused by a spectrum of various fungal agents and its epidemiology depends on geographical region and climatic condition. The aim of this study was to investigate the causal agents and clinical manifestations of otomycosis at a tertiary referral center in Tehran, Iran.
Methods: From Apr 2016 to Jan 2017 a set of 412 subjects with suspicion of external otitis were included. Clinical examination and specimen collection were performed by an otorhinolaryngologist. Subsequently, direct examination and culture were performed on specimens and isolated molds were identified morphologically. Yeast isolates were identified using CHROMagar Candida medium and PCR-RFLP of ribosomal DNA whenever needed. Data were analyzed using SPSS.
Results: Otomycosis was confirmed in 117 cases (28.39%) including 64 (54.7%) males and 53 (45.3%) females. Patients were within the age range of 10-75 yr and the highest prevalence was found in the age group of 46-55 yr (30.77%). Pruritus (89.74%) and auditory manipulation and trauma (83.76%) were the predominant symptom and predisposing factor, respectively. Among 133 isolates from 117 patients, Aspergillus niger (n=50, 37.59%) was the most common etiologic agent and Candida glabrata (n=25, 18.8%) was the predominantly isolated yeast. Furthermore, 16 cases of mixed infection were identified and coinfection due to A. niger and C. glabrata (seven cases) was the predominant pattern.
Conclusion: Our results revealed the high prevalence of C. glabrata and mixed infections in otomycosis patients. Therefore, mycological examinations should be considered for proper treatment.
A Comparative Study of Spinal Deformity and Plantar Pressure According to the Static Standing Posture of Female Adolescents with or without Idiopathic Scoliosis
Authors: KIM Kewwan , . MULLINEAUX David R , JEON Kyoungkyu
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.
The Relationship of Oral Health between Psychological States in Adults of South Korea
Authors: CHOI Yong-Keum , KIM Yoonhee , SON Jung-Hui , CHOI Jin-Sun
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.
The Effect of a Four-Month Training Program on Body Fat and Pulmonary Parameters of Young Soccer Players
Authors: SERMAXHAJ Sami
Published: May 2019

The abstract note available.
Practical Approaches for Size Estimation of High-Risk Groups in HIV/AIDS Control Program in Iran
Authors: KHAZAEI Salman , JENABI Ensiyeh , REZAEIAN Shahab
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.
A Case of Strange Worm Infection in a 21 Months Old Female in Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
Authors: BAIRAMI Amir , KALANTAR Enayatollah , Hossein DEHGHAN Mohammad , SEZAVAR Monireh , FALLAH Parviz , HEIDARI Aliehsan
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.
Analysis of the Output of “Iranian Journal of Public Health” Dur-ing 2015-2018
Authors: D FARHUD Dariush
Published: May 2019

The abstract not available.
Cultured Epidermal Melanocyte Transplantation in Vitiligo: A Review Article
Authors: ZOKAEI Shaghayegh , D. FARHUD Dariush , KEYKHAEI Mohammad , ZARIF YEGANEH Marjan , RAHIMI Hoda , MORAVVEJ Hamideh
Published: May 2019

Background: The color of the skin is highly heritable but can be influenced by the environments and endocrine factors. Many other factors, sometimes destructive, are also involved in the formation of skin color, which sometimes affects pigmentation patterns. Vitiligo is an autoimmune hypopigmentation painless disorder with appearance of white patches and psychological effects on patients. It is a disease in which melanocytes of the skin are destroyed in certain areas; therefore depigmentation appears.
Methods: We studied more than 60 articles. Several therapeutic methods have been used to return the color of skin in vitiligo. These methods include non-invasive treatment and surgical techniques. Among all these therapies, cell transplantation is an advanced procedure in regenerative medicine. Extraction of melanocytes from normal skin and then their cultivation in the laboratory provides a large number of these cells, the transplanting of which to depigmentation areas stimulates the site to irreversibly produce melanin.
Results: The transplantation methods of these cells have been evolved over many years and the methods of producing blister have been changed to the injection of these cells to the target sites.
Conclusion: In this review, autologous cultured melanocyte transplantation has been considered to be the most viable, safe, and effective method in the history of vitiligo treatments.
Analgesic Effects of Sevoflurane and Isoflurane on Elderly Patients with Colon Cancer and Their Influences on Immunity and Postoperative Cognitive Function
Authors: YANG Mingde , YU Yan , LIU Quanfeng
Published: May 2019

Background: We aimed to investigate the analgesic effect and immune function of elderly patients with colon cancer after application of sevoflurane and isoflurane anesthesia.
Methods: Overall, 130 patients with colon cancer in Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang  (Weifang, China) from February 2014 to January 2017 were collected and randomly divided into sevoflurane group (SEV group) and isoflurane group (ISO group). The pain score, immune indexes, postoperative cognitive index, extubation time, awakening time and S100R protein were analyzed.
Results: The pain scores in SEV group at 5 min, 1 h and 3 h during surgery were significantly lower than those in ISO group (P=0.001, respectively). The levels of IL-6 in both groups of patients were higher at T1 and T2 than those at T0 (P=0.001). The levels of TNF-α in SEV group at T2 and T3 were significantly higher than that at T0 (P=0.001). The levels of CD80 in both groups of patients at T2 and T3 were obviously higher than those at T0 (P=0.001). Moreover, the extubation time, the response time to language and awakening time in SEV group were also remarkably shorter than those in ISO group (P=0.001). After continuous anesthesia in both groups of patients, the degrees of decline in ISO group were significantly higher than those in SEV group (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Sevoflurane has a superior anesthetic effect to isoflurane in elderly patients with colon cancer, can reduce the degree of pain, improve the awakening condition and increase the immune function, so it is worthy of clinical application.
Non-Fire Related Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Sichuan, China: A 9-Year Study (2008-2016)
Authors: CHEN Fan , YE Yi , WEI Qingtao , CHEN Jianxia , WU Hao , YAN Youyi , LIAO Linchuan
Published: May 2019

Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is one of the most important intoxications in the modern world. This study aimed to identify the characteristics of CO poisoning deaths in Sichuan province in the west of China.
Methods: Data on fatal non-fire-related carbon monoxide poisoning in Sichuan from 2008 to 2016 were obtained from the Department of Forensic Analytical Toxicology of Sichuan University and were analyzed by the month and year of registration of death, sex, age group, manner of death, source of CO, and location of CO exposure. Comparing with the previous studies carried out in Wuhan and Shanghai to identify the regional differences of CO poisoning in China.
Results: A total of 165 non-fire related CO poisoning cases including 237 victims were recorded. Over 90% of the victims died from accidental poisoning. Non-fire related CO poisoning occurred more frequently in winter months and was most prevalent in individuals aged between 18 and 60 yr old. Showering gas accident and coal or charcoal burning was found to be the major source of CO in accident and in suicide cases, respectively. Furthermore, significant regional differences of CO poisoning have been detected in the manner of death and the source of CO.
Conclusion: These findings will be valuable in the targeted prevention of non-fire related CO poisoning in China.
Have the Pilot County Hospitals’ Service Capability Been Improved Since the Healthcare Reform? An Analysis of 370 Hospitals in China
Authors: Dong Yinhong , YANG Xingyi , FANG Pengqian , PAN Zhengqiong , LUO Zhenni
Published: May 2019

Background: County public hospital reform is one of the major tasks proposed in Chinese Healthcare Reform., and the evaluation of hospital reform effectiveness is very important and beneficial since it helps the government to understand the current situation of pilot county public hospitals and smoothly start the reform in all county hospitals.
Methods: This study used hospitals data from 2009 to 2012 to evaluate the effectiveness of county public hospital reform through comprehensive service capability. Descriptive analysis method was used, and factor analysis method was used to extract the main factors associated with service capabilities as well as to calculate a composite score. The t-test of two independent-samples methods was used to comparison analyze.
Results: The differences of common factor scores (hospital scale and service capacity, treatment quality, service quality, and services efficiency) between pilot and non-pilot hospitals were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The service capability score in 2012 was better than that in 2009 either in pilot or non-pilot group (P<0.05). The pilot hospitals’ service capability score was better than that in non-pilot groups either in 2010 or 2012 (P<0.05). However, the differences from 2009 to 2012 of service capability score between pilot and non-pilot hospitals were not statistically significant.
Conclusion: The comprehensive service capability of both pilot and non-pilot group all got improvement. However, county public hospital reform did not significantly play a due good role in improving the service capability in pilot group. The reform was helpful to improve the hospital current situation, but it has not completely achieved policy objectives in the sample hospitals of this study.
Governance of Iranian Primary Health Care System: Perceptions of Experts
Authors: Sadegh TABRIZI Jafar , POURASGHAR Faramarz , GHOLAMZADEH NIKJOO Raana
Published: May 2019

Background: Despite huge advances in improving most health indicators, Iranian primary health care (PHC) has faced several problems in improving the quality of care inside the health care system. Developed countries with similar problems have used various models of PHC governance for improving quality in their PHC system. This study aimed to obtain health professionals’ perspectives about the suitable pillars and components of Iran's PHC governance model.
Methods: A purposeful sampling method was used to select seven participants who had a minimum of five years of experience in PHC and background education in the field of medical sciences. Between Jan and Jun 2015, three focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with seven PHC experts in Tabriz. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis method.
Results: The eight main categories including quality improvement, management and leadership, community involvement and customer participation, effectiveness of PHC, human resource development, safety, health care evaluation and audit, and health information management plus 51 sub-categories were identified according to participants' expects about the essential pillars and components for Iranian PHC governance model.
Conclusion: Pillars that suggested for designing Iran’s PHC governance model are presented according to internal informed expert’s opinions and taking into account PHC system real status. By adding the degree of importance for each component and proper performance indicators to this collection, assessing the progress of the PHC system towards excellence will be possible and it will prevent any mental judgments about system performance.
Morphological and rheological study of the epoxy polymer and their nanocomposite (NGTHTPTBAE/MDA/TSP) crosslinked by methylene dianiline and formulated by trisodium phosphate
Authors: HSİSSOU Rachid , BERRADİ Mohamed , EL BOUCHTİ Mehdi , EL HARFİ Ahmed
Published: May 2019

The present work
consists the elaboration and the rheological behaviors of nanocomposite
(NGTHTPTBAE/MDA/TSP) in the presence of the epoxy resin nanoglycidyl
trihydrazine 4.4.4-tripropoxy tribisphenol A of ethylene (NGTHTPTBAE),
methylene dianiline (MDA) and trisodium phosphate (TSP) used as filler.
Furthermore, we have studied the performance of nanocomposites (NGTHTPTBAE/MDA/TSP)
crosslinked by methylene dianiline and formulated by trisodium phosphate at
different percentages. Then, the storage modulus G' and the loss modulus G''
(or tanδ = G''/G') are established as a function of the temperature. From these
dependencies, we determined the glass transition temperature or tanδ maximum.
Moreover, tan δ > 1 for liquid-like materials and it becomes lower than
unity for solid-like materials. Finally, the dispersion of the trisodium
phosphate incorporated into various prepared nanocomposite (NGTHTPTBAE/MDA/TSP)
was determined using the scanning electron microscope (SEM).
Investigation of Self-Efficacy Levels of Football Referees
Authors: DERECELİ Çağatay , ÜNLÜ Hüseyin , ERBAŞ Mustafa Kayıhan
Published: May 2019

In
this study, we aimed to examine the self-efficacy levels of soccer referees in
the context of some demographic variables (gender, education level, age of
starting refereeing, and ocupation). The study group consisted of a total of
154 soccer referees during the 2017-2018 football season of whom 33 (21.4%)
were females and 121 (78.6%) were males from different regions and
classifications (

age = 26.87±1.966). The personal information form
and the Referee Self-Efficacy Scale (REFS) were used as data collection tools.
In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics were used to identify
self-efficacy levels and to identify demographic variables. In order to compare
self-efficacy levels in respect to arithmetic means gender and age self
efficacy scores, independent t-test was used and one-way analysis of variance
(ANOVA) was used to compare self-efficacy levels of education level and
occupations. The Tukey’s multiple comparison test was used to determine
differences between groups. The results revealed that the referees'
self-efficacy levels were high and there were significant differences in
self-efficacy levels in terms of gender and educational status. Thus, it is
recommended that higher education level be prioritized during the referee
selection and promotion and that experience and physical competence be
increased to elevate the self-efficacy levels of female referees.
Caractérisation des filières bois-énergie et élaboration du schéma d’approvisionnement en bois-énergie de la région Analamanga, Madagascar
Authors: Charpin Martial , Legeay Denis , Rabemanantsoa Njaratiana , Richter Franck
Published: May 2019

L’approvisionnement durable en combustibles domestiques est au centre des récentes politiques énergétiques et environnementales de l’État à Madagascar. La croissance constante de la demande en bois-énergie contraint les autorités publiques à l’action tant du point de vue national que local. Afin d’opérationnaliser ces orientations stratégiques, le premier Schéma régional d’approvisionnement en bois-énergie (SRABE) a été élaboré sous l’égide de la région Analamanga, en étroite collaboration avec les ministères responsables des forêts et de l’énergie. Réalisées dans le cadre du Programme d’appui à l’Agro-Sylviculture autour d’Antananarivo (ASA), financé par l’Union Européenne (10e FED), plusieurs études majeures ont récemment été menées afin de disposer de données fiables et actualisées sur les filières bois-énergie. Les principaux résultats, présentés dans cet article, précisent l’ampleur de la demande en combustibles ligneux et les évolutions constatées sur les filières (bassin d’approvisionnement, stratégie commerciale, utilisation d’équipements de cuisson économes). Riches des expériences menées dans plusieurs régions du pays, les acteurs régionaux se sont engagés dans l’identification, la priorisation et la planification des actions ayant pour objectifs de sécuriser l’approvisionnement, d’accompagner la formalisation des acteurs économiques et de favoriser une utilisation plus efficiente des combustibles domestiques. Cette dynamique régionale positive n’est pourtant qu’une étape au regard de l’étendue du bassin d’approvisionnement de la capitale. L’enjeu est de parvenir rapidement à une intervention concertée sur le territoire d’au moins trois régions administratives.
Rumput Laut (Kappaphycus Alvarezii) sebagai Komoditas Unggulan dalam Meningkatkan Nilai Tambah Bagi Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur
[Seaweed (Kappaphycus Alvarezii) as Potential Commodity in Added Value Development for The Prosperity of Sumba Timur Regency Communities, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province]
Authors: Ratoe Oedjoe Marcelien Djublina , Rebhung Felix , Sunadji Sunadji
Published: May 2019

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi nilai tambah di antara tiga stakeholder utama pada usaha budidaya rumput laut di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), yaitu pembudidaya, pedagang dan industri rumput laut telah dilakukan. Data kualitatif dan kuantitatif diperoleh lewat survei, observasi langsung, wawancara dan diskusi kelompok (Focus Group Discussion, FGD). Sampel/unit usaha budidaya rumput laut diambil secara representative dan purposive. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis secara deskriptif disertai perhitungan Pay Back Period (PBP), Break Even Point (BEP) dan Benefit Cost ratio (B/C). Hasil menunjukkan nilai PBP = 0,72 yang berarti unit usaha dapat mengembalikan modal dalam 8 bulan. Nilai BEP per unit usaha budidaya rumput laut sebesar Rp. 3.435,77 dan BEP produksi sebesar 2.007,50 kg. Nilai B/C ratio 1.09 menunjukkan bahwa usaha rumput laut di lokasi study layak dilaksanakan. Nilai tambah pada pembudidaya sebesar Rp 3.575/kg, pedagang sebesar Rp 2.175/kg dan industri rumput laut sebesar Rp 41.000/kg. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan kesimpulan bahwa pada tingkat kelayakan usaha budidaya rumput laut di NTT dewasa ini, nilai tambah tertinggi dinikmati oleh industri pengolahan rumput laut, diikuti pembudidaya dan pedagang.AbstractThis study aims to determine the distribution of value added among the three main stakeholders in seaweed farming in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), namely the farmers, traders and seaweed industries. The study applied a qualitative and quantitative method through a survey, direct observation, and interviews. Data were representatively and purposively collected. The study used descriptive analysis, focus group discussion, and simple mathematics. Results showed that payback period was 0.72 meaning that the investment could be returned in 8 months; break-even point (BEP) per seaweed culture business unit was IDR. 3,435.77; the break-even point of production was 2,007.50 kg; benefit-cost (B/C) was 1.09 meaning that the seaweed culture was feasible to do. There were 3 successive seaweed marketing channels such as producer, collector, merchant, manufacturer, consumer, or direct delivery from producers to consumers, producer to collecting merchant, big merchant to the consumer. The added value was IDR. 3,575/kg for the seaweed farmer, IDR. 2,175/kg for big merchant, and IDR. 41,000/kg for seaweed industry.
Understanding the Risk Model to the Management Information System of the Supply Chain in the Company's Logistics Process
Authors: Serumena Dedy Ricardo , Santoso Alb Joko , Kristyanto B
Published: May 2019

Background: Various company resources involved in the business become a common commodity that must be used the distinguished is how the management needs manage its information system. Risk Management is one of the arts and sciences in identifying, analyzing, and responding to every risk throughout the product lifecycle.Objective: to investigate the effects of risk management on the performance of the company so they have competitive advantage to maintain their market profits.Methods: We identified and analyzed the weaknesses of one of the Fishing Companies (Pt. Nusantara Fisheries) located in Eastern Indonesia (Ambon) the capital of Maluku province. The approach was carried out by interviewing the highest chair (Branch Head), then 2 administrative and information systems staff, 6 raw material processing company technicians, 4 agents and 16 suppliers from 4 different vessels. The questionnaire was used to find out how important the risk management in the logistics and supply chain so that it found out the risks that were affecting their performance.Results: The results of this approach provided almost 90% of the information needed to analyze the response of this company in the Supply Chain Management conceptual strategy because it had a positive impact on selection, determined the scope of the company, developed a realistic schedule and estimated the right target costs in involving team members to determine strengths and weaknesses in the Supply Chain Process.Conclusion: the companies were able to minimize business failures and the strategy had positive impact.
Impact of School Requirements on Pupils’ Academic Performance
Authors: Alemnge Fedelis
Published: May 2019

This study examines the influence of some school requirements (textbooks, writing materials, school wear and farm tools) on pupils’ academic performance in urban and rural schools in Kumba III sub Division in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The study used a cross-sectional survey design and a semi-structured Likert-type questionnaire to collected data from class six pupils. Data was analyzed descriptively using frequency, proportion and Multiple-Response Analysis (MRA). To analyse the hypotheses, the perceptions between those that agreed and disagreed were compared using the Chi-Square test of independence. The findings of study showed that generally pupils did not have any of the required learning materials in sufficient quantities and this seriously affected their academic performance. However, pupil’s performance is slightly better in rural areas as children from rural schools possessed slightly more learning materials in comparison to their peers from urban schools. It is recommended that government should increase efforts aimed at ameliorating the living conditions of the populations while international partners (UNICEF, UNESCO) and non-governmental organizations use every means possible to assist government efforts to address and improve this very critical situation and thus enable the pupils to improve their academic performance.
Simulation and experimental research on dynamic characteristics of overrunning clutch
Authors: Liu Yanwei , Lin Ziyue , Zhao Kegang
Published: May 2019

Because of the self-locking part inertia, deformation factors, and interspace between the driving and driven sides of the overrunning clutch, the existing dynamic models, which consider the rotational speed discrepancy or angle discrepancy as the only determinant to recognize the engaging state, have some difficulty in accurately describing and studying the dynamic characteristics of the overrunning clutch and its transmission system. In order to solve these problems, this paper proposed a modified method considering the influence of the dynamic characteristics of self-locking components through angle compensation. Four models were established on a MATLAB/Simulink platform, and an experiment was carried out on a transmission experimental platform under a stable driving torque and varying driving torque. Then, the comparison of the dynamic characteristic between the simulation and the experiment showed that under non-stationary excitation, taking the influence of the dynamic characteristic of the self-locking components into account through angle compensation can help to more accurately describe the dynamic characteristics of a transmission system with an overrunning clutch.
Characteristics of rural agritainment sewage in Sichuan, China
Authors: Ding Ruonan , Li Yungui , Yu Xi , Peng Yanmeng , Zhang Zhigui , Wei Liang
Published: May 2019

As a new form of rural tourism, agritainment originating from Sichuan food and recreation establishments is now popular all over China. The physico-chemical characteristics of agritainment sewage in Sichuan were surveyed through questionnaires and sample analysis. It was found that 5.3% of agritainment sites discharged black water directly while 25.3% of sites discharged grey water directly in the environment. The annual average ratio of sewage discharge volume to agritainment operating income is 9.24 L/yuan and could be used to predict discharge volume. The annual discharge volume from agritainment in Sichuan was 124 billion litres in 2017 and was 55% higher than that of 2016. The annual sewage discharge volume from agritainment sites in Sichuan ranged from 12 thousand to 38 million litres and the total sewage discharge volume from 24% of agritainment sites represented 77% of the total annual discharge volume. The main pollutants in Sichuan agritainment sewage were total suspended solids (10–2,470 mg/L), total phosphorus (0.07–17.1 mg/L), chemical oxygen demand (144–2,580 mg/L) and anionic surfactant (3.5–411 mg/L) and the percentage of sewage exceeding the standard (Chinese standards GB8918-1996 Class II) of these environmental indicators was up to 45%, 75%, 95% and 80%, respectively. Considering the increasing volume and concentration of agritainment sewage, we urge the public and government to be aware of related water pollution issues. Based on this study, additional surveys of characteristics of agritainment sewage are suggested to be included in the third national pollution source survey in China (2027).
Reliability and Validity of the Feedback Sensor for Activating the Transversus Abdominis Muscle
Authors: Dissanguan Duangruedee , Sitilertpisan Patraporn , Kiatwattanacharoen Suchart , Joseph Leonard H. , Puangmali Pinyo , Paungmali Aatit
Published: May 2019

Background:

Core muscle activation is an effective intervention for the management of Low Back Pain (LBP). This study developed new feedback for detecting activation of the transversus abdominis muscle in the lumbar spine. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the feedback device for transversus abdominis muscle contraction.

Methods:

The participants in this study were 20 healthy males and females (aged 24.1 ± 6.8 years). The feedback sensor was attached to the lumbar support at the front of the trunk. The participants performed an abdominal drawing-in maneuver in order to activate the transversus abdominis muscle, and values from the feedback sensor were collected at the same time. Ultrasound imaging of the transversus abdominis muscle was also collected simultaneously. The feedback sensor collected values at different clinical levels of the pressure biofeedback unit at 64, 66, 68, and 70 mmHg. The protocol was repeated with a 24-hr interval. Intra-class correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation and standard error of measurements were used to examine reliability. The validity of the values obtained from the relationship between the feedback sensor and transversus abdominis muscle thickness was analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients.

Results:

Test–retest reliability of the feedback sensor was excellent (ICC = 0.946, CV = 2.6%, SEMs = 0.54%). Values of the feedback sensor reported a significantly moderate correlation with the gold standard ultrasound measurement (r = - 0.514, p < 0.001).

Conclusion:

The feedback device demonstrated potential reliability and validity for clinical use by indicating activation of the transversus abdominis muscle.
O SERVIÇO PÚBLICO DE COMUNICAÇÃO SOCIAL COMO RECURSO DA POLÍTICA CULTURAL. A experiência portuguesa, 2002-2012
Authors: Silva Augusto Santos , Ribeiro Maria José
Published: May 2019

Não é frequente, em Portugal, a consideração do serviço público de rádio e televisão como um recurso disponível para a política cultural. E, quando ocorre, ela fica demasiado presa de argumentações casuísticas e impressionistas. Contudo, dispomos de uma cópia assinalável de elementos que permitiriam sustentar em bases mais analíticas o debate, académico ou político, desta questão. Abordando a experiência portuguesa entre 2002 e 2012, este artigo examina a relevância do serviço público de comunicação social como recurso cultural. É uma área importante para a investigação empírica conduzida pelos critérios das ciências da comunicação, da sociologia ou da economia. E implica fazer uma leitura objetiva e distanciada dos quadros normativos e das concretas condições de cumprimento, das estratégias de ação e dos respetivos indicadores de desempenho e resultado.
Fluxos e caminhos na cultura visual
Authors: Martins Moisés de Lemos , Pinto-Coelho Zara
Published: May 2019

Ao longo dos últimos anos, as práticas de produção de imagens (por exemplo, fotografar, filmar, editar, desenhar) têm sofrido múltiplas transformações relacionadas com o crescente diálogo entre tecnologias visuais digitais, plataformas de redes sociais, vídeos/sites e aplicativos de partilha de imagens...
DJ Dolores: experimentação, diferença e memória da música eletrônica
Authors: Vargas Herom , Carvalho Nilton Faria de
Published: May 2019

A trajetória artística do DJ Dolores (codinome de Hélder Aragão) ganhou força durante o movimento manguebeat, na década de 1990, no Recife, capital do estado de Pernambuco, no nordeste do Brasil. Além de trabalhar com produção multimídia, na música sua obra é composta por álbuns experimentais de música eletrônica e também trilhas sonoras para filmes, peças de teatro e espetáculos de dança. Este artigo analisa a diversidade cultural e as misturas organizadas pelo DJ que deslocam as fronteiras dos gêneros musicais hegemônicos articulados pela indústria fonográfica. Ao contrário, Dolores valoriza textos subterrâneos na memória da música pop das mídias, como ritmos de tradições regionais (embolada, coco, maracatu e frevo). A partir dos hibridismos presentes nos álbuns Contraditório? (2002) e Frevotron (2015), respectivamente primeiro e último disco, são identificadas políticas de alteridade e diferença na linguagem, assim como textos culturais e memória, na simbiose entre, de um lado, DJ e tecnologia, e de outro, tradição e instrumentação acústica. No primeiro disco, Dolores toca com a Orchestra Santa Massa, que congrega instrumentos como rabeca, percussões, sopros, guitarra e a voz de Isaar França. No último trabalho, o DJ toca com Maestro Spok, saxofonista de frevo, um percussionista e um guitarrista.
Imaginando a imagem no turismo: uma viagem de ida e volta
Authors: Santana-Talavera Agustín
Published: May 2019

O papel que a imagem tem no desenvolvimento do turismo e, em especial, enquanto elemento de diferenciação de um destino turístico, é hoje uma realidade amplamente reconhecida. Isto reflete-se na literatura, onde se procura identificar as variáveis que motivam a compra ou incentivam o processo de decisão. Contudo, a referência a processos de retroalimentação ou a mecanismos de controlo da imagem, assim como da criação da mesma, é pouco usual. Neste artigo pretende-se expor um modelo de compreensão destes processos.
A viagem como experiência do encontro de si na figura do viajante independente
Authors: Maneze Camila Aparecida Leves , Pacheco Reinaldo Tadeu Boscolo
Published: May 2019

O artigo traz como reflexão o ato de viajar como uma experiência significativa essencial à vida, por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e bibliográfica. Objetiva-se analisar o desenvolvimento da figura do viajante independente, objeto do estudo, sendo aquele que doa o seu tempo à viagem e decide viajar sem se prender às condições financeiras e sociais. Verifica, no processo da viagem, a construção da sua imagem, cuja experiência exercida com independência, pode promover transformação, conhecimento e autoconhecimento. Revela-se uma busca que está além do encontro com o outro, o desconhecido, sendo antes um reencontro de si mesmo. Consideram-se os aspectos subjetivos do ato de viajar ao analisar dois relatos literários de viajantes independentes.
Entrevista com Susana de Araújo Gastal. “Turismo e cultura criam intertextualidades”
Authors: Pinto Roque , Pinto-Coelho Zara
Published: May 2019

No quadro da edição deste volume intitulado “Discursos e Imagens do Turismo Cultural”, quisemos auscultar a opinião de investigadores das Ciências Sociais, sobre o estado da arte na área, no Brasil e em Portugal...
A ACELERAÇÃO CONTEMPORÂNEA COMO DEMARCADORA DOS ESTILOS E DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO ENTRE PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE
Authors: Martins José Clerton , Pereira Maria Gorety , Pinheiro Adriana Gomes
Published: May 2019

Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar os significados atribuídos à qualidade de vida no trabalho por profissionais de saúde de um hospital público terciário na região Nordeste do Brasil, levandose em conta o novo tempo em que se vive, demarcado por estilos de vida hiperacelerados e por uma cultura hedonista em que cultuam sensações imediatas e efêmeras. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, que ocorreu mediante trabalho de campo, no ambiente laboral onde os profissionais exerciam suas atividades. Os dados foram coletados por meio de observação participante e entrevistas com roteiro semiestruturado. O enfoque metodológico para a análise do recorte temático orientou-se pela seguinte questão: Para você, o que significa qualidade de vida no trabalho? O método do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo - DSC, como ferramenta para organização e análise dos dados, possibilitou identificar o significado da qualidade de vida no trabalho relacionada ao equilíbrio entre trabalho e vida pessoal, às relações socioprofissionais, à redução da sobrecarga e do estresse ocupacional e a um modo de vida menos acelerado. Os resultados do estudo apontam que os estilos de vida hiperacelerados na sociedade contemporânea interferem de forma decisiva nos estilos e na qualidade de vida do trabalhador, ocasionando desequilíbrio entre trabalho e as outras esferas de vida e, dessa forma, comprometendo a satisfação laboral.
“NADA PARA FAZER”: nova(s) epistemologia(s) do tempo social
Authors: Araújo Emília , Duque Eduardo , Franch Mónica
Published: May 2019

Este artigo discute o sentido das expressões “não fazer nada” e “não ter nada para fazer”, no contexto das sociedades contemporâneas. Partimos da ideia de que a experiência social é cada vez mais mediada pelo paradoxo entre a experiência da “falta de tempo” e a experiência do “tempo em abundância” - tempo imediato e correntemente classificado como “vazio”, sem “nada para fazer”. Ambas as expressões cunham os discursos e as ações dos atores sociais nos seus quotidianos e ambas são sociologicamente significativas, por sinalizarem um distanciamento entre as formas de organização social e cultural do mundo – o mundo tal como este se dispõe e oferece aos sentidos dos sujeitos sociais, com as suas múltiplas e diversas alternativas – e as subjetividades – os modos como o sujeito se compreende a si e à sua experiência quotidiana nesse mundo e lhe atribui sentido.
O género da recessão: quando os modelos de gestão e as políticas económicas neoliberais definem as posições-de-sujeito das mulheres
Authors: Souza Juliana
Published: May 2019

Este artigo visa problematizar como a não inclusão de políticas públicas que contemplem as relações de género, no Portugal da crise financeira atual, pode determinar a gravidade dos impactos não só da contração económica, mas também de toda uma dinâmica social para as mulheres – e para outros grupos ditos minoritários. Nesta senda, buscar-se-á também compreender como essa estrutura económica neoliberal, genderizada e patriarcal em sua essência, tem afetado, consideravelmente, as mulheres. Assim, a economia intervencionada em Portugal, ao definir os seus agentes decisivos no tecido económico, não coloca as mulheres como sujeitos no centro das decisões sociais e das prioridades económicas.
The Islamic Values Implemented in the English Language Syllabuses for the First Three Grades in Jordan
Authors: Suleiman Al.qomoul Dr. Mohammad Dayij
Published: May 2019

The study aimed at investigating the Islamic values basically (faith, worship, moral, and social) that could be implemented in the English language syllabuses of the first three grades in Jordan. The researcher revised those three syllabuses and found some fundamental Islamic values which affect the students’ behavior. “Words, phrases and sentences” are taken as original units for analysis and investigations. The subject of the study consisted of all the English language textbooks (Student’s Books and Activity Books) of the first three grades in Jordan. The sample of the study is the subject of the study itself, since the researcher analyzes all the English language books for the three primary grades in Jordan. The selected values are important in realization of goals and behaviors of learning, in general and in learning English as a foreign language, in particular. For values have the power of developing personality, which in turn, makes learning more effective and permanent. The findings of the study show that some fundamental Islamic values were implemented in these textbooks with some variation from one grade to another and some others are totally absent as shown in the Tables (1-5). Based on the findings of the study, the researcher attempts to figure out some remarkable suggestions and recommendations.
IN VITRO HEPATOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY OF YELLOW LEAF EXTRACTS OF THESPESIA POPULNEA AGAINST CARBON TETRACHLORIDE INDUCED TOXICITY
Authors: A. UMADEVI , KUMAR P. AJITH
Published: May 2019

Objective: The study was aimed to evaluate in vitro hepatoprotective activity of yellow leaf extracts of Thespesiapopulnea.

Methods: Hepatoprotective activity is studied by carbon tetrachloride-induced hepato-toxicity in isolated rat hepatocytes. The biochemical parameters observed in serum were serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT/AST), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT/ALT) levels. The extracts exhibited a dose-dependent reduction in AST, ALT levels.

Results: Methanolic extract was found to exhibit higher hepatoprotection. T. populnea extract was found to be antihepatotoxic at a concentration of 125 mcg with a significant decrease in ALT (P<0.001) and AST (P<0.0001).

Conclusion: The results suggest that the methanolic extract has produced significant (p<0.001) hepatoprotection by decreasing the activity of serum enzymes which is comparable to that of standard drug silymarin.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND PHENOLIC CONTENTS OF SEVEN BROWN SEAWEED FROM DJIBOUTI COAST
Authors: FOURREH ABDIRAHMAN ELMI , ABDOUL-LATIF FATOUMA MOHAMED , IBRAHIM MOUSTAPHA NOUR , ALI ALI MERITO
Published: May 2019

Objective: This study focuses on the antioxidant potential of Djibouti brown seaweed and their phenolic contents.

Methods: We evaluated the antioxidant potential by DPPH method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and their phenolic contents of seven Djibouti seaweed: Cytoseira myrica, Padina pavonica, Sargassum fluitans, Sargassum ilifolium, Sargassum sp, Turbinaria triquetra and Turbinaria turbinata. Also, we searched the secondary metabolites of these seaweeds.

Results: We obtain a higher antioxidant activity at 60,7±0,9 % and a higher phenolic content at 199,01±0,5 μg equivalent phloroglucinol (PGE)/g dry matter for Padina pavonica. A good linear correlation (R2 = 0,898) is observed between the antioxidant activity and the phenolic content of the seaweed studied. Also, two Padina pavonica collected in two different locations have different biochemical concentrations and antioxidant activity, suggesting the influence of the marine environment on the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and the biological activities of seaweed.

The present study shows the presence of tannins, saponosides, flavonoids and steroid-terpenes.

Conclusion: The species studied show interesting antioxidant activities and can be consumed to prevent oxidative stress.
La mirada interpretativa como base de una discrecionalidad discreta
Authors: Gamarra Diego
Published: May 2019

En la senda trazada por Dworkin, se propone una concepción sobre la discrecionalidad jurisdiccional -discreta- a partir de la asunción de una necesaria posición interpretativa. A esos efectos se parte de la tesis de la indeterminación parcial del lenguaje y en particular de las reglas –conforme la formulación de Hart de tal posición-, que en términos de aplicación del derecho, independientemente de la perspectiva, determina el reconocimiento de la posibilidad de distinguir, al menos en ocasiones, casos fáciles y difíciles. Se presenta, asimismo, una posición externa o interna sobre la discrecionalidad y una tesis fuerte y una débil sobre su configuración. Se sostendrá que desde una insoslayable mirada interpretativa –interna–, que supone además vocación de coherencia sostenible en la tarea, la discrecionalidad no lo es en un sentido fuerte sino excepcionalmente, pues supone argumentar sobre una solución excluyente de otras con fundamento en los materiales jurídicos que componen el sistema.
El punto de vista de la teoría del Derecho
Authors: Delgado Manteiga María Serrana
Published: May 2019

El problema que aborda el presente artículo es el punto de vista de la teoría del Derecho y su vínculo con la normatividad jurídica (entendida como su justificación moral). Esto significa básicamente plantearse cuál es el punto de vista que asume el teórico del derecho para la explicación del objeto de su teoría: el derecho. Pero también significa discutir cuál sería el punto de vista que debería asumir. Este trabajo pretende poner de manifiesto la ambigüedad con la que los teóricos del Derecho han presentado conceptos clave para poder discutir al respecto.
Miradas argumentativas y filosóficas ante casos difíciles
Authors: Rabbi-Baldi Cabanillas Renato
Published: May 2019

A partir del fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial se observa un marcado declive del concepto positivista de ciencia jurídica en favor de un modelo retórico-tópico que se apoya en la noción de razón práctica inspirada en Aristóteles. Lo dicho ha puesto en el centro de la escena el officium argumentativo en orden a determinar el sentido del derecho y, tras de ello, un amplio desarrollo de teorías argumentativas que aspiran a justificar racionalmente las decisiones judiciales. En este trabajo, tras señalar ese “giro”, ejemplificándolo con diversos supuestos extraídos de la práctica tribunalicia –principalmente de la jurisprudencia de la Corte Suprema de Justicia Argentina-, se efectúa un análisis de los distintos tipos de jueces y de la diversa complejidad de los casos judiciales que tienen a observarse en la práctica. Dicha clasificación tiene directa incidencia en la manera cómo afrontar los cada vez más extendidos “casos difíciles” que se advierten no solo en sociedades heterogéneas, sino en ámbitos de mayor consenso, entre otras razones, por el creciente desarrollo de un estado constitucional de derecho en el que desempeñan un papel predominante los derechos fundamentales, los que, al estructurarse como principios jurídicos que poseen una indudable naturaleza moral, requieren de un exigente despliegue argumentativo.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif NHT Untuk Meningkatkan Aktivitas dan Hasil Belajar Passing Bola Basket
Authors: Hendri Setiawan Gede
Published: May 2019

This study aims to improve the activity and results of learning the basic techniques of basket ball through the implementation of cooperative learning model NHT on VIII E grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sukasada. This research is a classroom action research is the teacher as researcher. Conducted in two cycles consisting of stages of planning, action, observation / evaluation and reflection. Subjects were VIII E grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sukasada, 34 students consisting of 20 male and 14 female student. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics.Based on the results of data analysis techniques for learning activities on the basis of passing a basket ball preliminary observations 5,59 (less active), and the first cycle increased to 7,1 (moderately active) and 8,6 (active) in the second cycle. While the percentage of basket ball learned the basic techniques of basket ball preliminary observations by 62,2% (less), 72,2% in the first cycle (pretty good) and 81,7 (good) on the second cycle. Based on the results of data analysis and the discussion concluded that the activities and outcomes of student learning the basic techniques of basket ball through the application of cooperative learning model NHT on VIII E grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Sukasada school year 2017/2018. Recommended to Penjasorkes teachers to use cooperative learning model NHT, because it proved to be effective to enhance the activity and learning outcomes.
Self-reported health impacts of caregiving by age and income among participants of the Canadian 2012 General Social Survey
Authors: Ysseldyk Renate , Kuran Natasha , Powell Simone , Villeneuve Paul J.
Published: May 2019

Introduction

Increases in life expectancy and the underlying age structure of the Canadian population have contributed to dramatic increases in the number of seniors who are caregivers. While caregiving is associated with several adverse health impacts, there is a need to better understand how these impacts might be different among older caregivers, and whether those impacts are modified by socioeconomic status.

Methods

We sought to address these research gaps by using cross-sectional data pro¬vided by participants of the 2012 Canadian General Social Survey (GSS). Descriptive analyses were performed to compare the self-reported health impacts that participants attributed to caregiving, and how these varied by age and income. Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify which factors were associated with self-reported impacts on overall health among caregivers 65 years of age and older.

Results

The demographic characteristics of the care-providers varied substantially by age with older caregivers having lower incomes and devoting more time to caregiving relative to those who were younger. The self-reported impacts of caregiving on overall health were greatest among those between the ages of 35 and 64, and this pattern was evident across all income groups. Feelings of loneliness and social isolation as a result of caregiving responsibilities appeared to be mitigated by both greater age and income. However, across all age groups, caregiving was more likely to adversely impact exercise habits, healthy eating, and alcohol consumption than to promote more positive behaviours.

Conclusion

Providing care impacts health behaviours and mental health regardless of age and income. However, our findings suggest that older caregivers (who are most often women)—who provide the most hours of care and on reduced incomes relative to younger caregivers—appear less impacted in terms of health behaviours, perhaps as a result of fewer competing demands relative to younger caregivers. Taken together, these findings suggest that support systems must consider caregiver impacts that vary in com¬plex ways across age, sex, and income.