bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
REVISITING THE MAINSTREAM: THE MEANING OF WORK FOR PEOPLE WITH ACQUIRED DISABILITIES
Authors: GALVÃO MARIANA F. G. , LEMOS ANA HELOISA DA C. , CAVAZOTTE FLÁVIA DE S. C. N.
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Purpose: The study aimed to investigate the meanings attributed to work by people with acquired disabilities. Originality/value: The study unveils a new understanding of the meaning of work for people with acquired disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: There were conducted in-depth interviews with ten people with acquired disabilities and inserted in the labor market. Findings: The results of this analysis suggest that, for the interviewed group, the work shares its importance with other spheres of life, like the affective one and the family circle. Among the meanings discussed in the scholarly literature, such as pleasure in working and the work as a form of social interaction, there were also new specific meanings attributed by the group, related to the identity of the person with disability, like barriers overcoming, the combat against the stigma of incapacity and the positive impact generation. On the other hand, remuneration and career progression appear as a consequence of work, rather than a factor that brought meaning to their work activities. The findings of this study contributed to a better understanding of the different meanings attributed to work by people with an acquired disability. Among that, the results pointed to the existence of other meanings than the usually addressed in the scholarly literature of the theme, what reinforces the contribution of this article to the study of the meaning of work.
MICROBIAL BIOMASS AND ENZYMATIC ACTIVITIES IN SANDY SOIL CULTIVATED WITH LETTUCE INOCULATED WITH PLANT GROWTH PROMOTERS
Authors: Moraes Marcele de Cássia Henriques dos Santos , Medeiros Erika Valente de , Andrade Dayane da Silva de , Lima Leandro Dias de , Santos Ivonaldo Carlos da Silva , Martins Filho Argemiro Pereira
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Plant growth promoter microorganisms have been studied as important tools for increasing crop production. Lettuce is the most consumed hardwood crop in the world. Numerous microorganisms are capable of acting in a beneficial way in the growth of this culture. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Trichoderma and Pseudomonas on the microbial biomass, enzymatic activities in sandy soil and lettuce production. The experimental design was completely randomized with ten replicates and treatments: CONT (absolute control); CM (control with cattle manure fertilization); CMB (with fertilization and Pseudomonas sp.); CMF (with fertilization and T. aureoviride) and CMBF (with fertilization and the two microorganisms combined). The fertilizer used was organic with cattle manure in a dose recommended for the culture. This study evaluated the production of lettuce, microbial biomass and the enzymatic activity of acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase and urease. The combined application of CMBF was efficient in increasing lettuce production, because it increased 85% of the cv. Veronica cultivated on sandy soil. The combined use of plant growth promoting microorganisms resulted to an increase in microbial biomass. In lettuce crops, it is recommended to use T. aureoviride URM 5158 and Pseudomonas sp. UAGF 14 in lettuce crops, because improved lettuce production, improves the biochemical quality of soils measured by absolute and specific enzymatic activities per unit of microbial biomass.
YIELD AND AGRONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF SUNFLOWER IN RESPONSE TO NITROGEN FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND SOWING SEASON
Authors: Delgado Martínez Rafael , Poot Poot Wilberth Alfredo , Castro Nava Sergio , Segura Martínez Mª. Teresa de Jesús , Moreno Ortega Miguel Emilio
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Agronomic responses to the use of agricultural inputs have been used in agriculture to identify the optimal level of nutrients to be supplied for high yield. This strategy helps to avoid economic losses and excessive application of fertilizers that has caused pollution of aquifers and soil degradation. The aim of the study was to evaluate water use efficiency, agronomic efficiency of nitrogen, heat units and use of evapotranspiration in yield and its components in sunflowers under hot climate conditions in function of nitrogen fertilizer application during two sowing season. The experiment was conducted in the field. The treatments were two sowing seasons and three levels of nitrogen fertilizer application and one control: 0, 60, 80 and 120 kg N ha-1. The nitrogen source was urea. The experimental design was complete random blocks with factorial array and four replications. The occurrence of cv. Cobalto sunflower phenological stages were not modified by the treatments. Urea favored agronomic efficiency and water use efficiency. Yield components were modified positively, with increasing receptacle area, 100-grain weight, and grain yield per receptacle. Application of nitrogen fertilizer favored sunflower development, although environmental conditions are of critical importance as demonstrated by a clear interaction between the yield response to fertilizer application and the environment where the plants grew.
FERTIGATION OF SUNFLOWER CROPS USING LANDFILL LEACHATE
Authors: Coelho Daniela da Costa Leite , Medeiros Júnior Antonio Osmar , Silva Ketson Bruno da , Dias Nildo da Silva , Batista Rafael Oliveira
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT The use of landfill leachate (LL) to produce biomass for energy and biofuel purposes is an alternative that minimizes environmental degradation. In this context, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of using different rates of LL in the fertigation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) crops. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with five treatments and four replications-20 experimental plots. The treatments consisted of control with 100% water from the water supply (WWS) (T1); 80% WWS + 20% LL (T2); 60% WWS + 40% LL (T3); 40% WWS + 60% LL (T4); and 20% WWS + 80% LL (T5). The sunflower crops were grown in a eutrophic Red-Yellow Argisol for 81 days, in Mossoró RN, Brazil. The plant characteristics evaluated-plant height, number of leaves, steam diameter and capitulum diameter-was determined. All variables evaluated presented statistical differences between treatments. In general, plants in the treatment 60% WWS + 40% LL presented better performance regarding the characteristics evaluated.
SOIL QUALITY UNDER AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS AND TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE ATLANTIC FOREST BIOME
Authors: TAVARES PATRICIA DIAS , SILVA CRISTIANE FIGUEIRA DA , PEREIRA MARCOS GERVASIO , FREO VANESSA APARECIDA , BIELUCZYK WANDERLEI , SILVA ELIANE MARIA RIBEIRO DA
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT In the present study, we evaluated the influence of agroforestry systems and traditional agriculture on the physical attributes and biologicals of soil, using as reference a native forest area in Paraty, RJ. Levels of total soil organic carbon, as well as oxidizable fractions and aggregate stability, were analyzed, in addition to the activity and carbon and nitrogen content in the soil microbial biomass, in the 0-5 cm layer, in two distinct seasons (dry and rainy seasons). The agroforestry systems and traditional agriculture maintain high levels of total organic carbon and its storage in more stable fractions. These systems provide the same conditions as those of the forest area for the aggregation of the soil. The microbial biomass was more responsive to variations in management and seasonality. The deployment of agroforestry systems contributes to the formation of a more diversified agricultural matrix, promoting improvements in the soil quality and connection with the remaining adjacent forest.
SUGARCANE CROPS WITH CONTROLLED WATER DEFICIT IN THE SUB-MIDDLE SÃO FRANCISCO VALLEY, BRAZIL
Authors: SIMÕES WELSON LIMA , CALGARO MARCELO , GUIMARÃES MIGUEL JULIO MACHADO , OLIVEIRA ANDERSON RAMOS DE , PINHEIRO MÍRIAN PAULA MEDEIROS ANDRÉ
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Sugarcane is one of the most affected crops by water scarcity. The efficient use of the irrigation water is an alternative to minimize this problem. The objective of this work was to evaluate biometric parameters, yield, and technological quality of sugarcane plants subjected to different controlled water deficit regimes in the sub-middle São Francisco Valley, Brazil. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, in two crop cycles, with three replications, with ten treatments consisted of three controlled water deficits (15%, 30%, and 45% of the crop evapotranspiration - ETc), applied at three development stages of the plant - sprouting and tillering (Stage I), grand growth (Stage II), and maturation (Stage III) - and a control with 100% of the ETc throughout the entire crop cycle. The controlled water deficit did not affect the technological quality of the sugarcane in any development stage. The sugarcane yield was higher when using a controlled water deficit of 30% of ETc in the sprouting and tillering stages of the plants. The water deficit of 15% of ETc is recommended for the grand growth, or maturation stages of the sugarcane plants for a greater water use efficiency of the production system.
Calea (Asteraceae, Neurolaeneae) no estado de Goiás, Brasil
Authors: Silva Gustavo Henique Lima da , Teles Aristônio M.
Published: December 2018

Resumo Calea é um gênero com distribuição neotropical com cerca de 120 espécies, sendo o maior em número de espécies entre os seis gêneros da tribo Neurolaeneae (Asteraceae). No Brasil ocorrem 83 espécies das quais 46 são endêmicas do país. As regiões do Brasil com maior riqueza de espécies são Sudeste (52 spp.) e Centro-Oeste (40 spp.). O estado de Goiás localiza-se no Planalto Central Brasileiro com uma área de 340.111 km2 e é coberto principalmente por fitofisionomias do bioma Cerrado. Para a realização do trabalho foram realizadas coletas botânicas em vários pontos de Goiás durante o período de maio de 2014 à novembro de 2015. Foram examinados materiais de diversos herbários do Brasil e materiais oriundos de coletas próprias. Aqui são reportadas 26 espécies e um complexo de espécies de Calea para o estado de Goiás. É apresentada uma chave de identificação para as espécies ocorrentes no estado, além de descrições, ilustrações, comentários taxonômicos, distribuição geográfica, período de floração e frutificação, bem como material examinado.
Corn agronomic traits and recovery of nitrogen from fertilizer during crop season and off-season
Authors: Fuentes Luis Felipe Garcia , Souza Luiz Carlos Ferreira de , Serra Ademar Pereira , Rech Jerusa , Vitorino Antonio Carlos Tadeu
Published: December 2018

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate corn agronomic traits in a cultivation subjected to different N rates, during the fall-winter (off-season) and spring-summer crop seasons, and N recovery from fertilizer. The experiment was set up in a randomized complete block design with four replicates, in a 5x2 factorial arrangement, with the following treatments: five N topdressing rates - 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 kg ha-1 -, using urea as source; and two crop seasons, fall-winter and spring-summer. The following variables were determined: plant height, height of the first ear insertion, number of grains per ear, diameter and length of ear, 1,000-grain weight, N concentration in the leaves and grains, grain-protein concentration, grain yield, N recovery from fertilizer, and soil-N supply. Nitrogen rates in the fertilizer in the fall-winter season had no effect on grain yield, although corn agronomic traits showed a greater reliance on fertilizer-N rates in that season than in the spring-summer, which is a season associated to a greater capacity of soil-N supply to plants. The quantification of soil-N supply enabled knowing the nutrient dynamics during the fall-winter and the spring-summer seasons, which may be useful to guide N fertilization of corn.
Dimensões a considerar na pesquisa com dispositivos móveis
Authors: BAIRRAL MARCELO ALMEIDA
Published: December 2018

RESUMO Dispositivos móveis com toques em tela - smartphone ou tablet - constituem uma extensão física do corpo, e a comunicação que tais interfaces promove passa a ser entendida como deslocamento. Considerando especificidades como mobilidade, convergência e ubiquidade, o artigo propõe seis dimensões (contemporaneidade, sociotécnica, neurocognitiva, perceptivo-afetiva, discursivo-comunicativa, político-pedagógica) que podem ser consideradas em processos de ensino, de aprendizagem ou de pesquisa no campo das Humanidades, particularmente na Educação. As dimensões são delimitadas com traços da contemporaneidade.
Monitoramento da hidrólise/condensação do tetraetoxisilano em solução com baixo teor alcoólico por análises de espectroscopia de infravermelho
Authors: Casagrande Cézar Augusto , Repette Wellington Longuini
Published: December 2018

RESUMO O objetivo desse trabalho foi monitorar a hidrólise/condensação do tetraetoxissilano (TEOS) em função do tempo de diluição do silano, por meio da análise de espectroscopia de infravermelho (IR). Inicialmente foram avaliadas duas concentrações de silano (1 e 10% em volume). No entanto, verificou-se que em concentrações de 1% de TEOS não foi possível identificar as ligações químicas de interesse ao monitoramento da hidrólise de maneira adequada em regiões características do espectro de infravermelho. Definida a concentração adequada, o monitoramento da hidrólise/condensação foi realizado por meio dos espectros de infravermelho obtidos em soluções hidrolisadas à temperatura ambiente e extraídas a cada 10 minutos. Verificou-se que as reações de hidrólise dos grupos alcóxi aceleraram em 40 minutos a partir da diluição do TEOS. Em paralelo, a condensação dos silanóis também acelerou, devido ao aumento na sua concentração na solução. Após 70 minutos, a hidrólise/condensação apresentou uma desaceleração por meio da formação de siloxano e devido à hidrólise completa dos grupos alcóxi do TEOS. A hidrólise do TEOS em soluções com baixo teor alcoólico (em torno de 50% em volume) não mostrou prejuízos para o monitoramento das reações de interesse do sistema, apresentando cinética de reação similar ao reportado na bibliografia, mostrando-se como alternativa aos sistemas com consumo excessivo de solventes orgânicos.
Compósitos minerais reforçados com madeira e borracha de pneu
Authors: Faria Douglas Lamounier , Abranches Renata Aparecida Serio , Mendes Rafael Farinassi , Mendes Lourival Marin , Fonseca Camila Soares , Guimarães Júnior José Benedito
Published: December 2018

RESUMO Nesta pesquisa, objetivou-se avaliar o potencial da madeira de Eucalyptus grandis e partículas de borracha de pneu na produção de painéis cimento-madeira. Foram utilizadas madeiras de Eucalyptus grandis com 8 anos de idade, provenientes da Companhia Mineira de Metais, localizada no município de Paracatu -MG. Para a formação dos painéis foi utilizado cimento Portland CPV-ARI/Plus de alta resistência inicial como aglutinante mineral e cloreto de cálcio (CaCl2) como acelerador de cura do cimento. Os painéis foram produzidos com os seguintes parâmetros: dimensões de 48,0 x 48,0 x 1,5 cm, densidade nominal de 1,2 g/cm3, relação madeira:cimento (1:2,5) e relação água:cimento (1:1,5). Os painéis foram prensados com pressão específica de 4 MPa, a temperatura ambiente, tempo de prensagem/grampeamento de 24 horas e tempo de maturação de 28 dias. A análise dos resultados obtidos, em relação aos requisitos mínimos de painéis convencionais produzidos pelo processo Bison, permite afirmar que: (1) para as propriedades físicas de densidade aparente, absorção de água e inchamento em espessura todos os tratamentos atenderam as especificações; (2) para as propriedades mecânicas de ligação interna e módulo de ruptura no ensaio de flexão estática, todos os tratamentos atenderam as especificações; (3) para compressão e módulo de elasticidade no ensaio de flexão estática, nenhum dos tratamentos apresentaram valores compatíveis com o processo bison.
Mısır yaprakbiti, Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch, 1856) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)’nin üç farklı mısır çeşidi üzerinde popülasyon gelişmesi
Authors: Küçükballı Şerife , Arzuman Şenay , Karaca İsmail
Published: December 2018

Dünyanın önemli tahıllarından olan Mısır (Zea mays L.)’da, Rhopalosiphum maidis önemli ölçüde zarar meydana getirebilmektedir.
Bu çalışmada 25 ± 1 0C sıcaklık, %60 ± 5 orantılı nem ve 16 : 8
aydınlık : karanlık koşullar altında 3 farklı mısır çeşidi (Efe, Hido ve Burak)
üzerinde beslenen R. maidis’in bazı
biyolojik özelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma sonunda, zararlının
toplam gelişme süresi 5.79 ile 7.93 gün arasında bulunmuştur. Net üreme gücü (R0)
Efe, Hido ve Burak mısır çeşitlerinde yetiştirilen yaprakbiti bireyleri için
sırasıyla 60.685, 55.125 ve 56.452 dişi/dişi olarak; kalıtsal üreme yeteneği (rm)
ise sırasıyla; 0.344, 0.369 ve 0.365 dişi/dişi/gün olarak belirlenmiştir.
Ortalama döl süresi (T0) yine aynı çeşitler için sırasıyla 11.926,
10.857 ve 11.059 gün olarak; artış oranı sınırı (λ) ise 1.411, 1.447 ve 1.440
birey/dişi/gün olarak saptanmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre R. maidis’in mısır çeşitleri içerisinden
Hido çeşidinde daha iyi gelişme gösterdiği saptanmıştır.
Drug distribution imaging of rabbit whole-eye section by MALDI mass spectrometry v2
Authors: Mori Naoto , Mochizuki Takaharu , Yamazaki Fumiyoshi , Takei Shiro , Mano Hidetoshi , Matsugi Takeshi , Setou Mitsutoshi
Published: December 2018

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization–imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI-IMS) evaluates drug distribution in biological samples. However, there have been few investigations of drug distribution in ocular tissues, including whole-eye segments. In the present study, we explored the spatial distribution of atropine in a whole-eye segment using MALDI-IMS. Atropine is a reversible muscarinic receptor used to treat various diseases. However, its distribution in ocular tissues remains unknown. A 1% atropine solution was administered to a rabbit and after 30 min, its eye was enucleated, sectioned, and analyzed by MALDI-IMS. Atropine accumulated primarily in the tear menisci but was found at substantially lower concentrations in the tissue surrounding the conjunctival sacs. Relative differences in atropine levels between the anterior and posterior regions provided insights into the post-instillation behavior of atropine. Atropine signal intensities differed among corneal layers and between the superior and inferior eyeball regions. Differences in signal intensity among tissues indicated that the drug migrated to the posterior regions via a periocular scleral route. This information is useful for atropine delivery and indicates that MALDI-IMS is effective for revealing drug distribution in whole-eye sections.
The Effect of Writing Practice on Improving Speaking Skill among Pre-intermediate EFL Learners
Authors: Namaziandost Ehsan , Saray Akram Abdi , Esfahani Fariba Rahimi
Published: December 2018

The productive skills of a language are writing and speaking which share resembling elements. However, there has been rare endeavor to examine the effect of writing practice on the speaking improvement of the learners. This study investigated the effect of writing practice on improving speaking skill among pre-intermediate EFL learners. To this end, the researcher selected two pre-intermediate intact classes and randomly assigned them in two equal groups; one experimental group (n=25) and one control group (n=25). Then, both groups were pretested through a Key English Test. Afterwards, the respondents of the experimental group received the treatment which was learning speaking skill through writing practice. The control group was deprived of the treatment and they were taught in the classroom using traditional methods of teaching. After 20 sessions of treatment, the two groups were administered another sample of the Key English Test as post-test. Data were analyzed by Paired and Independent Samples t-test. The results indicated that not only writing proficiency, but also the speaking proficiency of the experimental group had significantly improved. The findings revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group (p < .05) on the post-test.
The Significance and Inheritance of Huang Di Culture
Authors: Chen Donghui
Published: December 2018

Huang Di culture is an important source of Chinese culture. It is not mechanical, still and solidified but melting, extensible, creative, pioneering and vigorous. It is the root of Chinese culture and a cultural system that keeps pace with the times. Its influence is enduring and universal. It has rich connotations including the “Root” Culture, the “Harmony” Culture, the “Golden Mean” Culture, the “Governance” Culture. All these have a great significance for the times and the realization of the Great Chinese Dream, therefore, it is necessary to combine the inheritance of Huang Di culture with its innovation, constantly absorb the fresh blood of the times with a confident, open and creative attitude, give Huang Di culture a rich connotation of the times, tap the factors in Huang Di culture that fit the development of the modern times to advance the progress of the country and society, and make Huang Di culture still full of vitality in the contemporary era.
Öğretmenlerin İletişim Becerileri İle Öğrencilerin Derse İlgileri Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: UZUN Tevfik , ÖZDEM Güven , KARA Eray
Published: December 2018

Bu
çalışmada öğretmenlerin iletişim becerileri ile öğrencilerin derse ilgileri
arasındaki ilişkilerin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini,
2015- 2016 eğitim öğretim yılında Giresun ili Tirebolu ilçe merkezindeki Milli
Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı devlet liselerinde eğitim alan 336 öğrenci
oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada, öğrencilerin derse ilgilerini ölçmek amacıyla
Mazer (2013) tarafından geliştirilen ‘Derse İlgi Ölçeği’ ve öğretmenlerin
iletişim beceri düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla Karagöz ve Kösterelioğlu (2008)
tarafından geliştirilen ‘İletişim Becerileri Değerlendirme Ölçeği’
kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde ortalama, standart sapma, t testi, ANOVA,
korelasyon analizi ve yapısal eşitlik modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırma
sonuçlarına göre; öğretmenlerin iletişim becerileri, öğrencilerin cinsiyet,
akademik başarı ve okul türü değişkenlerine göre anlamlı şekilde
farklılaşmaktadır. Öğrencilerin derse ilgileri cinsiyet değişkenine göre
anlamlı şekilde farklılaşırken akademik başarı ve okul türü değişkenine göre
anlamlı şekilde farklılaşmamaktadır. Öğretmenlerin iletişim becerileri ile
öğrencilerin derse ilgileri arasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir
ilişki bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca; öğretmenlerin iletişim becerileri, öğrencilerin
derse ilgilerini pozitif yönde etkilemektedir.
Öğretmen Adaylarında Özyeterlik Algılarının Yordayıcısı Olarak Beş Faktör Kişilik Özellikleri
Authors: Bahar Hüseyin Hüsnü , Kağan Mücahit
Published: December 2018

Bu araştırmada, öğretmen adaylarının özyeterlik
algıları ile beş faktör kişilik özellikleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir.

 

Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modelinde
gerçekleştirilmiş olup, araştırma grubunu yedi farklı öğretmen yetiştirme
programının üçüncü ve dördüncü sınıflarında öğrenim gören 176 erkek, 142 kadın
olmak üzere toplam 318 eğitim fakültesi öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada
veri toplama araçları olarak, Beş Faktör Kuramına dayalı olarak
geliştirilen Sıfatlara Dayalı Kişilik Testi (SDKT), Öğretmen Özyeterlik Ölçeği
(ÖÖÖ) ve araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler için ise Çoklu
Regresyon Analizi yöntemi uygulanmıştır.

 

Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlara göre; duygusal dengesizlik,
deneyime açıklık ve sorumluluk değişkenleri Öğrenci Katılımına Yönelik
Özyeterlik Algısının;  dışa dönüklük,
deneyime açıklık ve sorumluluk değişkenleri Öğretim Stratejilerine Yönelik
Özyeterlik Algısının; dışa dönüklük ve sorumluluk değişkenleri ise Sınıf
Yönetimine İlişkin Özyeterlik Algısının pozitif yordayıcıları olduğu tespit
edilmiştir. Araştırmada ayrıca dışa dönüklük, deneyime açıklık ve sorumluluk
değişkenlerinin Öğretmen Özyeterlik Algısını pozitif yönde; duygusal
dengesizlik (nevrotizm) değişkeninin negatif yönde yordadığı ve yumuşak
başlılık (uyumluluk) değişkeninin ise yordayıcısı olmadığı görülmüştür.
Mentor Support to Pre-service Teachers on Theory-Practice Gap in Practicum: An Online Practice
Authors: YAYLI Derya
Published: December 2018

Recent research has
put much emphasis on the mentor teacher as an important stakeholder of the
practicum period of teacher education. Also the issue of theory-practice gap
has been studied in the field. With the developing technology in mind, this
study aimed at investigating the mentor teacher support to pre-service teachers
on theory-practice gap issues during the practicum. The qualitative data were
collected through a) semi-structured interviews, b) online reflection and
feedback, and c) a focus group interview. As a result of the content analysis,
the emerging themes were mentor role vs. teacher role, knowledge of recent
theory and personality traits. The findings were discussed under these
sub-headings along with online collaboration among the participants.
EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION MANAGER
Authors: Zhylenko Mykola
Published: December 2018

In the article clarified the contradictions between the requirements to manager’s election and the content of his powers at the legislative level in Ukrainian modern higher education system. For an effective implementation of his mission, the manager needs a number of management competences, which, in accordance with all the requirements at the legislative level (Article 42 of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education”), the candidate may not possess. The search for solutions to the contradiction between the requirements for the election of a leader and the need to have a certain level of competence for the effective implementation of authority may be through the organization of formal, non-formal and informal education. In a situation where the election of a leader has taken place and it is necessary to incorporate into the existing management system in the shortest time, or to create one, the most productive will be non-formal and informal education. To determine training directions in the process of self-improvement, may be proposed methodology of motivation generating of the leader, which includes the procedure for determining the main components of management activities in higher education institution, criteria for evaluating its productivity, the procedure for expert assessment of the head of the HEI and the calculation of the final result. Participation at all stages: selection, formulation of criteria, ranking, comparison of results, of expert evaluation and self-evaluation makes this technique and its procedure that creates for the leader the internal motivation, which serves as the basis for productive activities for the improvement of the higher education institution’s manager.
FACTORS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS OF FUTURE SOCIAL WORKERS IN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Zozuliak-Sluchik Roksolyana
Published: December 2018

Unlike other types of activities, social workers deal with special people, their complex problems associated with difficulties in the implementation of life.From qualified specialists requires no formal approach but understanding of the clients and ability to empathize him. All of this implies the organic unity of professional knowledge and skills of a social worker and personally individual sacred qualities, a sense of high moral responsibility, and a willingness to fulfill his professional duty to protect human rights.

Formation of professional and ethical competence of future social workers at universities is a process of purposeful and systematic influence on the motivational, cognitive and emotional sphere of students. One goal are the formation of a person who understands the importance of the ethical component of his professional duties, has the developed moral and personal qualities and practical skills of a social worker in the field of professional ethics, which ensures the choice of conscious ethical behavior in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Formation of professional ethics for future social workers of universities is facilitated by two classification groups of factors.The first of these is those that affect the level of formation; the second is the conditions for ensuring this level. Yes, the factors directly convert the properties of raw materials, materials into a set of properties necessary to meet some needs. Conditions, however, indirectly affect the quality, contributing to a more complete and effective influence of factors on the formation of properties of the desired quality.

Three groups of factors are described in detail: professional, pedagogical, person-oriented (psychological). From the following groups of factors are distinguished: psychological compliance with the requirements of the profession; focus on activities in the social sphere (the presence of stable interest and propensity to the profession); development of creative activity of the future specialist; high level of professionalism, competence.
Evaluation by Graduates of Pedagogical Universities their Readiness for Professional Pedagogical Activity
Authors: Budnikova S.P.
Published: December 2018

The paper focuses on how graduates of pedagogical university departments and first-year teachers evaluate their readiness to carry out professional activities.A survey of 1440 graduate students and a survey, testing and interview with 305 first-year teachers (trainees) conducted at the Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University revealed the subjects’ perceptions of the level of development of their professional knowledge and skills.Becoming a teacher and the subject of one’s own teaching activity implies, among other things, being able to reflect upon the professional practice.The paper states that young teachers need professional support as entering the profession is associated with adaptational stress which may interfere with the process of their becoming the subjects of their own pedagogical practice.The paper argues that it is necessary for university services to render such support to graduates of pedagogical departments.
Antisense Oligonucleotide Gene Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders
Authors: Gotesman Ryan
Published: December 2018

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are synthetic, single-stranded DNA molecules that can bind to specific mRNA sequences and alter protein expression. ASO gene therapies are leading to breakthroughs in the treatment of once intractable neuromuscular disorders. In 2016, ASOs became the first FDA-approved drugs for treating spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Recent trials also suggest ASOs may be effective in combating Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. This article highlights ASOs’ mechanism of action, their use in treating neuromuscular disease and future obstacles the gene therapy must overcome, providing an update on the state of ASO technology.
Gene Therapy: A Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Malaria
Authors: Shehzad Raafay
Published: December 2018

Malaria is a serious illness caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which places approximately 3.5 billion people at risk. Currently, preventative measures are key in combatting this disease. However, gene therapy is an emerging field that shows promising results for the treatment of malaria, by modifying cells through the delivery of genetic material. Most notable was the discovery of CRISPR-Cas9, which not only allows deleterious mutations to be repaired, but does so with specificity, speed, and simplicity. There are numerous ongoing trials focusing on gene therapy in malaria treatment and prevention. They involve different approaches such as the genetic modification of vector mosquitoes to interfere with malaria transmission, use of CRISPR-Cas9, maternal-effect dominant embryonic arrest, homing endonuclease gene drive systems, and the design of specific Morpholino oligomers to interfere with the expression of parasitic characteristics. Overall, this emerging field shows promising results to treat and prevent not just malaria, but other diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
Vagal nerve schwannoma: a rare case from Border Security Force Composite hospital
Authors: Bhattacharya Kaushik , Sarkar Somi Dey , Biswas Tapan
Published: December 2018

Cervical vagal schwannoma is an extremely rare entity, slow growing, solitary, asymptomatic benign neck mass associated with vagus nerve. Definitive pre-operative diagnosis may be difficult and investigations such as fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) have low specificity. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. We describe a 26-year-old female presenting as right neck mass who underwent surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging was done, and patient was operated under general anaesthesia. Intraoperatively, the tumour was found to be originating from the vagus nerve. Final histopathology confirmed our preoperative suspicion of vagal nerve schwannoma. Vagus nerve schwannomas should be distinguished from other tumours that arise in the neck before planning surgery, to minimize the risk of nerve injury. A careful surgical technique is mandatory for tumour clearance and to reduce postoperative complications.
Nutritional assessment in developmentally retarded children of 3-10 years age group
Authors: Kavitha Vanagondi K. , Singh Khetavath Gopal , Chandraiah Dundigalla
Published: December 2018

Background: Intellectual disability is a condition of arrested or incomplete development of mind of a child and is specifically characterized by sub average intellectual functioning existing concurrently with limitations in conceptual, social, practical adaptive skills. Non-nutritional factors may influence growth, but nutritional factors such as insufficient calorie intake, excessive nutrient losses and abnormal energy metabolism also contribute to growth failure.Methods: A hospital based descriptive study was conducted where children with intellectual disability of 3 years to 10 years age group brought to child psychiatry OPD during the study period were enrolled in the study. The study was conducted in Government Medical College, Nizamabad which is a teaching hospital. Study period was for one and half year - from January 2017 to June 2018.Results: Out of 100 children with intellectual disabilities 32% of children were 2-5 years and 68% of children were 6-10 years. 64% of children were thin with a BMI <5th percentile and 36% of children were normal BMI falling in the range of 5th-85th percentile. Energy intake, calcium, iron and zinc intake were low in all age groups of children with intellectual disabilities.Conclusions: Regular assessment of nutritional status of intellectually disabled children may be of value in correcting nutrient deficiencies promptly, as nutrient intake has a bearing on the growth, development and stature of an individual. Hence early detection and nutritional intervention prevents malnutrition and increases the quality of life in children with intellectual disabilities.
Prevalence and risk factors of under nutrition among under three children in an urban community in Ludhiana city
Authors: Kaushal Pushapindra , Chaudhary Anurag , Girdhar Sangeeta , Bansal Priya , Sharma Sarit , Satija Mahesh
Published: December 2018

Background: Under nutrition is important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. In India burden of underweight children in under 5 years of age is still 35.7% (NFHS-4) and is 22% in Punjab which is still considered to be a major public health problem. Thus this study was planned to find prevalence and risk factors of under nutrition in under 3 children in urban Ludhiana.Methods: It is community based cross-sectional study conducted in under 3 year children in field practice area of Urban Health Centre under Department of Community Medicine, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana. Minimum sample size of 368 was calculated. Data was collected from routine surveillance by ANMs in their visits to area. Under nutrition was taken as weight for age as per standard growth chart used in India (WHO based). Statistical analysis: Microsoft Excel, Chi square test, SPSS.Results: Out of 387 children, 82 (21.2%) were underweight [17 (4.4%) severely and 65 (16.8%) moderately underweight]. Increasing age, partial immunization, low birth weight and high birth order were significantly associated, while gender, type of family, SES, mother’s BMI & literacy and exclusive breast feeding were not significantly associated with prevalence of underweight.Conclusions: Increasing age, partial immunization, low birth weight and high birth order were all significantly associated with underweight. Maternal and child health services need to be strengthened.
A Comparison of the Effect of Chamomile Tea and Black Tea Consumption on Depression and Oxidative Stress Markers in Depressed Patients with Type II Diabetes: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Kermanian Sahar , Mozaffari-Khosravi Hassan , Zavar Reza Javad , Dastgerdi Ghasem , Lotfi Mohammadhasan
Published: December 2018

Introduction: According to the Public Beliefs and Chamomile combinations based on its relief effect, this trial is done to compare the effects of chamomile tea and black tea on depression and oxidative stress in depressed patients with diabetes.
Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial that was done with participation of 74 depressed patients with diabetes. Participants were randomly divided to two groups of chamomile tea (CG) and black tea (BG) (n=37), that received 3 daily cups of chamomile tea and black tea bags respectively, at least half an hour after meals. Beck Depression Inventory was completed to assess depression at baseline, after 6 and 12 weeks. TAC and MDA tests were done at the beginning and end of the study.
Results: At the end of study, 64 patients completed the study. After the study, mean scores of beck decreased significantly between the two groups. Beck scores showed significant differences in both CG (P < 0.001) and BG (P = 0.04) after the intervention, but the mean changes in scores were Obtained significantly in CG more than BG. Mean TAC was significantly decreased in both CG and BG, the mean changes showed no significant differences between the two groups.
Conclusion: This study showed that consumption of chamomile tea compared with black tea relatively decreased depression, but had no significant effects on oxidative stress.
Predictors of Pap Smear Test Based on Protection Motivation Theory among Women of Shahree-kord
Authors: MorowatiSharifAbad Mohammad Ali , MohammadYousefi Vardanjani Zahra , Raiisi Ziba , AskariShahi Mohsen
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and one of the most important causes of death among women worldwide. Although this cancer is one of the most important women's health issues in the developing countries, it is preventable fortunately and Pap smear test is an effective screening method for its prevention and early diagnosis. This study aimed to determine the predictors of Pap smear test among women in Shahr-e-kord based on protection motivation theory.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 290 eligible women of Shahr-e-kord city in 2016. The study tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the protection motivation theory, which was completed by participants as self-report. To analyze the data, t-test, logistic regression, and ANOVA were used.
Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in the mean scores of perceived severity (p=0.004), perceived self-efficacy (P=0.000), perceived response efficacy (P=0.008), and protection motivation (P=0.01) based on the behavior. Moreover, the perceived severity (OR=1.12) and perceived rewards (OR=0.90) were the statistically significant predictors of Pap smear test among women in Shahre-e-kord city.
Conclusion: The study results confirmed the predictive role of protection motivation theory in the protective behavior of cervical cancer (Pap smear).
The Frequency of Shigella Species in Acute Diarrhea caused by Consumption of Contaminated Food in Yazd province and Determination of its Antibiotic Resistance Factors
Authors: MehdiSoltan Dallal Mohammad , Sedighi Khavidak Samaneh , Rastegar Sara , Rajabi Zahra
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Gastroenteritis Shigellosis is caused by Shigella serovars. The purpose this study was to determine the frequency of Shigella species in acute diarrhea caused by consumption of contaminated food in Yazd province. We also invetigated the determining factors of Shigella for antibiotic resistance.
Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 51 outbreaks of  food-borne diarrhea from spring 2015 to winter 2016. A totla of  190 samples of diarrhea stool swabs were studied, which were sent from Yazd province. All samples were studied for the existence of Shigella bacteria, microbial culture, sero-grouping, and antibiogram . Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results: The highest incidence of the disease was in the spring with 19 cases (37.2%). Among the cities of the province,  Yazd and Ashkezar had the highest incidence rates with 30 (58.8%) and 10 outbreaks (19.69%), respectively. Of the seven cases of Shigella isolates, the dominant age group was under-15 years and the dominant gender was male. The most clinical symptoms were nausea, non-bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, headache, and bloody-diarrhea. All isolates of Shigella showed 100percent  sensitivty to antibiotics ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone. However, the isolates were were resistant to Co- trimoxazole  (85.7%). To confirm Shigella, we used the API-20E kit.
Conclusion:Awareness about the type of bacteria that cause diarrhea is important in foodborne diseases, while knowing about its drug resistance pattern is important in reducing the outbreaks' prevalence and treatment costs. Therefore, necessary measures shoud be adopted to control and prevent from the disease.
The superiority of Bayesian Method in the Analysis of 8-Year Survival of Breast Cancer and its Determinants in Yazd
Authors: Mohammadzadeh Morteza , Fallahzadeh Hossein , Pahlavani Nima , Pahlavani Vida
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases among women and various factors are involved in its development. The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting the survival of women with breast cancer in Yazd using Cox's model using the Bayesian and Classic methods.
Methods: A population-based study was conducted on 538 women with breast cancer who referred to Ramezanzade Radiotherapy Center. The required data were collected from the April 2005 to March 2012. This analytical study was conducted using survival analysis method. Data were analyzed by R software version 0/4/3 and the significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: We used the Kaplan method and found that the 1-, 5-, and 8-year survival of women with breast cancer were 0.976, 0.898, 0.823, and 0.737, respectively. The mean age of participants was 48.03±11.16 and the mean survival time was about 97.64±4.23 months. Bayesian Cox regression results showed that markers of surgery (HR=1.631 95%PI; 1.102-2.422), ki67 (HR= 3.260. 95%PI; 1.6308-6.372), stage (HR=5.620, 95%PI; 4.079-7.731),   lymph node (HR= 1.765, 95%PI; 1.127-2.790), and ER (HR = 2. 600 95%PI; 2.023-3.354) were significantly related to survival.
Conclusion: Due to the short probability interval for the risk ratio, the Cox Bayesian model was selected as the optimal model. Accordingly, the variables of disease stage, lymph node involvement, the type of surgery, and markers of Ki67 and ER had positive effects on the death risk.  In this study we used the findings of the previous studies regarding the validity of the Bayesian method. So, application of this model in survival analysis requires more detailed investigations.
Efficiency of Carbon Ceramic Nanocomposite Modified with Multi Walled Carbon Nano Tubes for Removal of Acid Red 37 from Wastewaters
Authors: Shirgholami Mohammad Ali , Nasirizadeh Navid , Mirjalili Mohammad
Published: December 2018

Introduction: Today, contamination of surface and underground water sources with textile dyes is one of the most serious environmental problems facing humans. Nanocomposites are a new generation of superabsorbents that have been proposed by many researchers as a promising strategy to reduce water pollution. In this study, a ceramic carbon nanocomposite containing multi-wall carbon nanotubes was synthesized and used as an adsorbent for removal of anionic acid red 37 from aqueous.
Methods: This experimental study was carried out at the laboratory level. The statistical population included synthetic aqueous solutions of acidic red dye 37 containing different amounts of synthesized nanocomposite. In absorption experiments, the effect of different factors such as pH, contact time, initial concentration of the dye, and the amount of ceramic carbon nanocomposite on the color absorption from solution was investigated. The adsorption conditions were optimized by response surface method. In addition, we investigated the dye absorption on ceramic carbon adsorbent based on Langmuir and  Freundlich models.
Results: The optimal conditions were obtained at pH =4.2, contact time = 90 min, initial concentration of 24 mg / L, and 1.6g of ceramic carbon nanocomposite. In this condition, the maximum absorption efficiency of 97 percent was obtained. The maximum absorption capacity of the proposed nanocomposite was determined as 45.6 mg / g, which is comparable to similar carbon absorptions.
Conclusion: Based on the results, we found that the best model for justifying the dye absorption behavior on composite is the Freundlich model and the pseudo-second order equation can be used to study the kinetic behavior of AR37 absorption.
Asal-Usul Teologi: Pelacakan Historis Filosofis
Authors: Bilad Cecep Zakarias El
Published: December 2018

This study attempts to examine the origin of theology. In every religion, it is the most substantial element, because it is the intellectual discourse around the divinity and belief of that religion. We know the terms such as Christian Theology, Jewish Theology, Islamic Theology, Hindu Theology and so on. From here, howeover, it raises the question of what theology is intrinsically? Etymologically the term theology is in fact derived from the Greek whose people are the worshipers of the gods and do not recognize the conception of divinity as other religions do. How can it exist in these religions? From this historical-philosophical search it is found that theology in its generic meaning is defined as the discourse of the exalted supranatural being. It is born naturally in every society from time to time. It can take a variety of forms according to the religious tradition of its people, but in essence it is the discourse on the One who organizes and manages the universe.
RADIKALISME PESANTREN: Studi terhadap Pesantren Darul Wahyain Magetan
Authors: Irsyadunnas Irsyadunnas
Published: December 2018

Quoting BNPT’s statement, there are at least 19 Islamic boarding school in Indonesia indicated to support the activities of radicalism and terrorism. Initially, the statement was based on several analytical factors, namely, the historical linkages of the post-conflict pesantren establishment, as well as the association of the founding figures with some organizations that allegedly taught the radical flow. Starting from this statement, it is urgent to do research on one of the radically categorized pesantren, namely Pesantren Darul Wahyain Magetan. The reason for the selection of this pesantren according to information that the authors get from various sources, there are no signs or real evidence on the ground indicating that the Pesantren is based radically. The existence of Pondok Pesantren Darul Wahyain in Magetan does not meet the criteria to be called a radical pesantren, as formulated by the experts, namely textual, unilateral truth claims, a priori with western, anti-secular and extreme. In relation to the curriculum it can be explained that in general, the curriculum applied in Pesantren Darul Wahyain is not all that directs his santri into radicalist or terrorist.