bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On a generalization of a waiting time problem and some combinatorial identities
Authors: El-desouky B. S. , Shiha F. A. , Magar A. M.
Published: December 2015

In this paper we give an extension of the results of the generalized waiting time problem given by El-Desouky and Hussen (1990). An urn containsmtypes of balls of unequal numbers, and balls are drawn with replacement until first duplication. In the case of finite memory of orderk, letnibe the number of typei,i= 1, 2, …,m.The probability of successpi=ni/N,i= 1, 2, …,m, whereniis a positive integer andLetYm,kbe the number of drawings required until first duplication. We obtain some new expressions of the probability function, in terms of Stirling numbers, symmetric polynomials, and generalized harmonic numbers. Moreover, some special cases are investigated. Finally, some important new combinatorial identities are obtained.
Local martingales with two reflecting barriers
Authors: Pihlsgård Mats
Published: December 2015

We give an account of the characteristics that result from reflecting a drifting local martingale (i.e. the sum of a local martingale and a multiple of its quadratic variation process) in 0 and b > 0. We present conditions which guarantee the existence of finite moments of what is required to keep the reflected process within its boundaries. Also, we derive an associated law of large numbers and a central limit theorem which apply when the input is continuous. Similar results for integrals of the paths of the reflected process are also presented. These results are in close agreement to what has previously been shown for Brownian motion.
Time and State Dependence in an Ss Decision Experiment
Authors: Magnani Jacopo , Gorry Aspen , Oprea Ryan
Published: December 2015

Flow earnings in a laboratory experiment decline the further a Brownian state variable, z, evolves from its optimal level, z *. Optimal state dependent models predict subjects will pay a fixed cost to return z to z * only when z strays outside a critical inaction region around the optimum. On average, subjects adjust at states remarkably close to optimal threshold levels but, as in the field, do not establish true “state dependent” inaction regions, suggesting significant “time dependent” components in adjustment rules. Structural estimates of subjective observation cost qualitatively account for variation in time dependence observed across treatments. (JEL C91, D21, D80)
Recent advances in understanding synaptic abnormalities in Rett syndrome
Authors: Johnston Michael V. , Blue Mary E. , Naidu Sakkubai
Published: December 2015

Rett syndrome is an extremely disabling X-linked nervous system disorder that mainly affects girls in early childhood and causes autism-like behavior, severe intellectual disability, seizures, sleep disturbances, autonomic instability, and other disorders due to mutations in the MeCP2 (methyl CpG-binding protein 2) transcription factor. The disorder targets synapses and synaptic plasticity and has been shown to disrupt the balance between glutamate excitatory synapses and GABAergic inhibitory synapses. In fact, it can be argued that Rett syndrome is primarily a disorder of synaptic plasticity and that agents that can correct this imbalance may have beneficial effects on brain development. This review briefly summarizes the link between disrupted synaptic plasticity mechanisms and Rett syndrome and early clinical trials that aim to target these abnormalities to improve the outcome for these severely disabled children.
Primordial Germ Cell Specification and Migration
Authors: Marlow Florence
Published: December 2015

Primordial germ cells are the progenitor cells that give rise to the gametes. In some animals, the germline is induced by zygotic transcription factors, whereas in others, primordial germ cell specification occurs via inheritance of maternally provided gene products known as germ plasm. Once specified, the primordial germ cells of some animals must acquire motility and migrate to the gonad in order to survive. In all animals examined, perinuclear structures called germ granules form within germ cells. This review focuses on some of the recent studies, conducted by several groups using diverse systems, from invertebrates to vertebrates, which have provided mechanistic insight into the molecular regulation of germ cell specification and migration.
Financial Result: Transformation of the Concept
Authors: Гаджиева  , Gadzhieva P.
Published: December 2015

Th e article analyzes modern approaches to the defi nition of profi t, off ers its grouping in conjunction with the dynamic and static accounting theories.
COMPARABILITY, DECISION THEORY AND THE AHP
Authors: Von Solms Sibs
Published: December 2015

Saaty (2011) briefly discusses the three basic laws of Aristotelian logic and suggests a fourth, which he calls the Law of Comparisons.  He argues that comparison is both relevant and essential to the other three laws and, in fact, precedes them.  This view - comparativism - is however, not without criticism.  Here we present a more comprehensive discussion of various problems regarding comparability, focusing on three aspects; (i) the problem of a proper scale; (ii) the problem of a proper aggregation of conflicting criteria and (iii) the debate whether values are subjective or objective.  The debate regarding incomparability is varied and intense making a perfunctory or uncritical acceptance of comparativism wrong.  However, Saatian Comparativism will be shown to be a solution to the major issues raised by incomparativists.  Two conclusions are reached; (i) Saaty’s (2011) view is confirmed and (ii) the work of Saaty is not reflected in the incomparability or incommensurability literature and this debate stands to be enriched by seriously considering Saatian Comparativism.
RANKING COUNTRIES MORE RELIABLY IN THE SUMMER OLYMPICS
Authors: Sagir Mujgan , Saaty Thomas L.
Published: December 2015

In this paper we consider the many intangible criteria that influence the outcome of the Summer Olympics by using the Analytic Network Process, and apply the ideas to evaluate the medals won and the country scores in the 2012 London Olympics. Both the categories of games and the events in each game are considered in this weighting process. Different events of the same category game could have different properties. This work shows that the current way of counting the total number of medals is not a bad way of ranking countries. With minor modifications, this systematic approach for ranking countries can be used for any Summer Olympics. 
The Critical Role of Journal Reviewers
Authors: Mu Enrique
Published: December 2015

Any journal relies on voluntary peer reviewers to ensure the quality of research articles. Since reviewers are usually as busy as any of us, their voluntary contribution is greatly appreciated by our IJAHP editorial team. Still, reviewing a paper requires a set of skills...
Outstanding Reviewer Awards
Authors: Ferretti Valentina
Published: December 2015

This year the IJAHP decided to thank the best reviewers by celebrating them with an award. This piece presents the outstanding reviewers for the 2014-2015 period
Promoting Bank Stability through Compensation Reform: Lessons from Iceland
Authors: Cullen Jay , Johnsen Guðrún
Published: December 2015

This article argues that the program of compensation reform at financial institutions – despite recent wide-ranging changes – remains incomplete. A considerable body of theoretical and empirical research has been developed which, for the most part, suggests that compensation incentives embedded in compensation contracts at banks encouraged risk-taking behaviour which contributed to the Global Financial Crisis. Extensive reforms to compensation rules at financial institutions have been implemented across the globe, including increased use of deferral, mandatory capping of bonuses and the introduction of claw-back powers. Relying on observations on the failures of Icelandic and UK banks, and legal and economic analyses of compensation reforms in each jurisdiction, this paper argues that some elements of the Icelandic and UK reform programs ought to be transposed to the EU level. Arguably, these recommendations will help improve the resilience of the European banking system and contribute to greater financial stability.
Care for older people in multigenerational families: a life course analysis across four generations
Authors: Powell Catherine
Published: December 2015

As the population ages, a key question is how to support older people who are in need of some form of care. This article highlights how older people may be embedded in multigenerational familial care networks. It explores the ways in which care and support for great-grandparents are worked out in multigenerational families, as well as between informal and formal sources of support. Methods involve qualitative life history interviews with five four-generation families.

Findings suggest that care is worked out through a balance of care, need and support across generations. Depending on available resources, this produces a variety of support outcomes, including: home-based family care with and without supplemented professional help, sheltered accommodation with family care, institutional care as well as fluctuations between different support patterns.

Supporting informal care networks through professional support can help multiple generations balance intergenerational relationships across the shifts between greater dependency and independence.
Perceções dos consumidores domésticos acerca das faturas de água
Authors: Sá Patrícia Moura e , Martins Rita
Published: December 2015

Face à importância das faturas na comunicação de informação sobre preços e quantidades consumidas, como reconhecido pelos reguladores, seria desejável que os consumidores compreendessem os sinais preço e outra informação relevante aí transmitidos. Para tal, as faturas devem comunicar de forma clara como são determinados os valores a pagar, as consequências financeiras de consumir mais ou menos, a adequação dos padrões de consumo e a relevância de consumos parcimoniosos.Assente na realização de focus groups, este artigo investiga as principais razões que explicam o elevado desconhecimento dos consumidores domésticos relativamente às suas contas de água e faz um conjunto de recomendações para a melhoria do documento fatura. De entre estas, a eliminação de tecnicismos, a valorização da inclusão de um referencial de consumo e uma melhor explicitação da relação entre consumo e encargossuportados merecem destaque. Estes elementos afiguram-se essenciais para ultrapassar os problemas de desconfiança e desinteresse identificados e dotar as políticas preço e não preço de eficácia namoderação dos consumos.http://dx.doi.org/10.14195/2183‑203X_42_2
Voces Migrantes Frente a la Violencia de Género: Una Investigación para la Acción en San Francisco (EEUU)
Authors: Tudela-Vázquez María Pilar
Published: December 2015

Introducción: La intersección entre la violencia de género y el hecho migratorio, produce situaciones de vulnerabilidad concretas que dificultan el acceso de muchas mujeres a los recursos disponibles. Objetivos: 1) Partir de las redes asociativas para atender a los procesos de formulación de necesidades y recomendaciones comunitarias. 2) Proponer la Investigación Acción Participativa (IAP), donde la trabajadora social desarrolle un papel de dinamización, como herramienta metodológica de enriquecimiento de la intervención social. Material, Métodos y Resultados: IAP que la autora desarrolló en la organización Mujeres Unidas y Activas, California (EEUU). Participaron 148 mujeres que incorporaron sus experiencias, necesidades y recomendaciones para la mejora de la calidad de los servicios sociales disponibles. La investigación se estructuró en 3 partes. A) Fase preinvestigación, B) Fase de Diagnostico Comunitario, y C) Fase de Herramientas para la Acción. Resultados: Esta investigación permitió visibilizar el potencial de los espacios comunitarios como ámbitos de intervención en donde las mujeres sobrevivientes se insertan como agentes de cambio. Discusión: La IAP nos permite, como profesionales de la intervención social, implicarnos en espacios de convergencia que permitan generar nuevas respuestas y/o mejorar las existentes.
Multidisciplinary esthetic approach for multiple anterior diastema: 36-month clinical performance
Authors: Modena Karin Cristina da Silva , Colombini-Ishikiriama Bella Luna , Ishikiriama Sergio Kiyoshi , Scotti Cassiana Koch , Nahsan Flavia Pardo Salata
Published: December 2015

The presence of diastema, between anterior teeth, distorts a pleasing smile by concentrating the observer’s attention on the spaces. The patient’s needs and expectations must be considered in the process of treatment planning to ensure satisfaction with the treatment outcomes. There are many forms of therapy that can be used for diastema closure. A carefully developed diagnosis, which includes a determination of the causal elements and advanced treatment planning, allows the most appropriate treatment to be selected for each case. The aim of this paper is present a multidisciplinary approach as a solution to multiple diastemas in the anterior region using gingival tissue recontouring and direct adhesive restorations, with minimum wear of the dental structure, after the orthodontic intervention discussing the minimal intervention to obtain imperceptive and aesthetic final restoration. Thirty-six months after the treatment was carried out, the final aesthetic was maintained with all dental element details and gingival tissue harmony, without recurrence of periodontal pockets and the preservation of the tooth color and shape.
Combination of dentoalveolar traumatic injury: a case report (10-year follow-up)
Authors: Grenier Jacqueline Dolphine , Endo Marcos Sergio , Uchimura Joana Yumi Teruya , Tolentino Elen de Souza , Pavan Nair Narumi Orita
Published: December 2015

Tooth Injury comprises a group of clinical conditions that can have the separation or breakage of the tooth and its surrounding tissues. A case of multiple concomitant dental trauma is reported. In 2004, a female patient, 11 years old, visited the dental office a half hour after a dental trauma caused by a fall in the pool. She complained of mild discomfort in the tooth 11; in a clinical analysis, it was partially displaced from its socket and showed grade 2 mobility; in a radiographic analysis, the tooth showed an increase in the periodontal ligament space, a diagnosis of extrusive luxation. The adjacent teeth 21 and 22, presented subgingival bleeding, diagnosed with subluxation. After preparing the treatment plan, clinical approach consisted of manual reduction of the tooth 11 and non-rigid splint of affected teeth. The patient received a prescription of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. After 15 days, the splint was removed and the teeth 11, 21 and 22 showed pulpal sensibility, maintaining the same results for 4 months. In the 4th month, tooth 11 was diagnosed with pulp necrosis, thus requiring endodontic treatment. After 10 years, teeth were asymptomatic, with a slight color change in tooth 11; the cone beam scan indicated root resorption in the apical third of the three elements and the presence of dystrophic calcification of teeth 21 and 22. In conclusion, the injured teeth remain in function with relevant follow-up period, highlighting the search for a response, upon the purpose of the study.
Effect of Nd:YAG laser in the bond strength of fiberglass posts
Authors: Zanatta Rayssa Ferreira , Fonseca Beatriz Maria da , Steves Stella Renata , Torres Carlos Rocha Gomes , Gonçalves Sergio Eduardo Paiva
Published: December 2015

The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of Nd:YAG laser application in root canals on bond strengths of fiber posts. Thirty single-rooted bovines were randomly divided into three groups (n=10); root canal instrumentation was performed, and pretreatment was conducted as follows: C group: conventional treatment (without laser irradiation); ALC group: Nd:YAG laser was applied after adhesive; and LAC group: Nd:YAG laser was applied before adhesive. The fiber posts Rebilda 15 DC (Voco) were cemented with an adhesive system and resin cement, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Six slices with 1.0mm height was obtained for of each root and bond strength was measured by push-out test using a universal testing machine (0.5 mm/min). Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s tests (p <0.05). Push-out bond strengths to root canal dentin were affected by the type of treatment and root third. The use of Nd:YAG laser after the application of adhesive system had a higher bonding performance compared with the use of laser before the application. Also, cervical and medium third presented higher bond strength values than the apical third. It must be conclude that the laser irradiation over the non-cured adhesive system is more efficient for increase in bond strength than the irradiation after the application of the adhesive. However, the use of 60mJ of laser energy is not sufficient to improve the bonding performance.
Morfologia radicular de Zantedeschia influenciada pela deficiência múltipla de nitrogênio e fósforo
Authors: Fernandes Katiúcia Dias , Paiva Patrícia Duarte de Oliveira , Paglis Carlos Maurício , Carvalho Janice Guedes de , Santos Aiesca Cecília Resende , Figueiredo Madeleine Alves de
Published: December 2015

The knowledge of the phenomena that occur in root systems developed under nutritional deficiency is still limited. Among the factors that may raise doubt in the identification of nutritional state, multiple deficiencies stand out. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of multiple and single omission of nitrogen and phosphorus in nutrient solution on roots development in Zantedeschia aethiopica. For that, plants were cultivated over a period of eight months in treatments with complete Hoagland and Arnon solution (1950), with the omission of N (Nitrogen), omission of P (Phosphorus), omission of NP and nutrient solution with NP at concentrations of 25%, 50% and 75%, totaling seven treatments with four replications, in a completely randomized design. At the end of the experiment period, length, root volume, root dry mass and density were evaluated. Plants grown in solution with omission of P and with 25NP were those that most exploited space with their roots. The diameter of roots was influenced by multiple deficiencies of macronutrients. The mineral composition of the plant roots is influenced by multiple deficiencies of N and P.
Indução de brotações in vitro de Dendrobium phalaenopsis Deang Suree em função do tempo de cultivo, luminosidade e BAP
Authors: Rosa Yara Brito Chaim Jardim , Reis Cryslaine Cintia Alves dos , Casemiro Jaqueline Clara Longo , Soares Jackeline Schultz , Sorgato José Carlos , Lemes Camila Soares Rosa
Published: December 2015

The technique of in vitro micropropagation allows the production of large amounts of plants. However, some aspects of the orchid’s in vitro micropropagation are still poorly studied. This study analyzed the lighting conditions, time of cultivation and BAP concentrations on in vitro budburst of Dendrobium phalaenopsis Deang Suree. Therefore, a quantitative analysis of biometric parameters of plants grown during 90 and 180 days on ½ MS medium under different lighting conditions (18.90 mol m-2 s-1, 14.85 mol m-2 s-1, 9.45 mol m-2 s-1) and concentrations of BAP (0; 0.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5 e 3 mg L-1). The best results of budburst were obtained during 180 days, under white fluorescent light (18.90 mol m-2 s-1) and using 1.5±0.1 mg L-1 of BAP.
Regional Vulnerability to the Challenges of Climate Change and Energy Provision: Lessons Learned from Transdisciplinary Assessments in Austria and Germany
Authors: Radinger-Peer Verena , Penker Marianne , Chiari Sybille , Danzinger Gregor , Enengel Barbara , Kühnel Felix , Sammer Katharina
Published: December 2015

Uncertainty, context specificity and complexity in the fields of climate change and energy provision are best addressed by transdisciplinary research approaches involving the stakeholders and potential users of research results. In this article, we present transdisciplinary regional
vulnerability assessments in three Austrian provinces and one German region. We highlight region-specific sub-challenges and the locations of key vulnerabilities. The phases of the assessment process, stakeholder involvement, types of knowledge included and transdisciplinary methods are discussed
as well as the key outcomes of the assessments. We conclude that the heterogeneity of the involved stakeholders, the transdisciplinary methods as well as stakeholders’ “ownership” of, and social learning on, the regional vulnerability assessment improved its quality and societal
relevance
Creating Space for Change: Sustainability Transformations: The Case of Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Schäpke Niko , Singer-Brodowski Mandy , Stelzer Franziska , Bergmann Matthias , Lang Daniel J.
Published: December 2015

In the face of persistent sustainability problems challenging economic development, ecological integrity as ell as social justice, transformational changes are crucial. Proposed changes shall include, for instance, large-scale transitions of practices, infrastructures as well as values
and priorities. In Germany, real-world laboratories are proposed for research in and with society, aiming to understand and contribute to transformations.
When Sex and Romance Conflict: The Effect of Sexual Imagery in Advertising on Preference for Romantically Linked Products and Services
Authors: Ma Jingjing , Gal David
Published: December 2015

Sex is ubiquitous in advertising, yet little research has explored the effect of exposure to sexual imagery on preferences. Although sex and romance tend to go together in real-world relationships, the authors find that exposure to sex-based ads decreases preference for romantically linked products and services in men. Furthermore, the authors find that the effect is one directional, such that exposure to romantic imagery in ads does not decrease men's preference for sex-related products. Finally, the authors find that exposure to sex-based ads does not lead to a decreased preference for romantically linked products in women. The authors explain this pattern of results through the relatively opportunistic nature of the sex drive in men. They close with a discussion about implications for theories of fundamental motives and for the effect of sex-based advertisements on dating and relationships.
Causal Role of Motor Simulation in Turn-Taking Behavior
Authors: Hadley Lauren V. , Novembre Giacomo , Keller Peter E. , Pickering Martin J.
Published: December 2015

Overlap between sensory and motor representations has been documented for a range of human actions, from grasping (Rizzolatti et al., 1996b) to playing a musical instrument (Novembre and Keller, 2014). Such overlap suggests that individuals use motor simulation to predict the outcome of observed actions (Wolpert, 1997). Here we investigate motor simulation as a basis of human communication. Using a musical turn-taking task, we show that pianists call on motor representations of their partner's part to predict when to come in for their own turn. Pianists played alternating solos with a videoed partner, and double-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation was applied around the turn-switch to temporarily disrupt processing in two cortical regions implicated previously in different forms of motor simulation: (1) the dorsal premotor cortex (dPMC), associated with automatic motor resonance during passive observation of hand actions, especially when the actions are familiar (Lahav et al., 2007); and (2) the supplementary motor area (SMA), involved in active motor imagery, especially when the actions are familiar (Baumann et al., 2007). Stimulation of the right dPMC decreased the temporal accuracy of pianists' (right-hand) entries relative to sham when the partner's (left-hand) part had been rehearsed previously. This effect did not occur for dPMC stimulation without rehearsal or for SMA stimulation. These findings support the role of the dPMC in predicting the time course of observed actions via resonance-based motor simulation during turn-taking. Because turn-taking spans multiple modes of human interaction, we suggest that simulation is a foundational mechanism underlying the temporal dynamics of joint action.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTEven during passive observation, seeing or hearing somebody execute an action from within our repertoire activates motor cortices of our brain. But what is the functional relevance of such “motor simulation”? By combining a musical duet task with a real-time repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation protocol, we provide evidence indicating that the dorsal premotor cortex plays a causal role in accurate turn-taking coordination between a pianist and their observed interaction partner. Given that turn-taking behavior is a fundamental feature of human communication, we suggest that simulation is a foundational mechanism underlying the temporal dynamics of communicative joint action.
A Novel Mechanism of pH Buffering inC. elegansGlia: Bicarbonate Transport via the Voltage-Gated ClC Cl−Channel CLH-1
Authors: Grant Jeff , Matthewman Cristina , Bianchi Laura
Published: December 2015

An important function of glia is the maintenance of the ionic composition and pH of the synaptic microenvironment. In terms of pH regulation, HCO3−buffering has been shown to be important in both glia and neurons. Here, we usedin vivofluorescent pH imaging and RNA sequencing of the amphid sheath glia ofCaenorhabditis elegansto reveal a novel mechanism of cellular HCO3−uptake. While the classical mechanism of HCO3−uptake involves Na+/HCO3−cotransporters, here we demonstrate that theC. elegansClC Cl−channel CLH-1 is highly permeable to HCO3−and mediates HCO3−uptake into amphid sheath glia. CLH-1 has homology and electrophysiological properties similar to the mammalian ClC-2 Cl−channel. Our data suggest that, in addition to maintaining synaptic Cl−concentration, these channels may also be involved in maintenance of synaptic pH via HCO3−flux. These findings provide an exciting new facet of study regarding how pH is regulated in the brain.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTMaintenance of pH is essential for the physiological function of the nervous system. HCO3−is crucial for pH regulation and is transported into the cell via ion transporters, including ion channels, the molecular identity of which remains unclear. In this manuscript, we describe our discovery that theC. elegansamphid sheath glia regulate intracellular pH via HCO3−flux through the voltage-gated ClC channel CLH-1. This represents a novel function for ClC channels, which has implications for their possible role in mammalian glial pH regulation. This discovery may also provide a novel therapeutic target for pathologic conditions, such as ischemic stroke where acidosis leads to widespread death of glia and subsequently neurons.
Investigation of the demand of public services of rural areas
Authors: Kuliešis Gediminas , Pareigienė Lina
Published: December 2015

Declining rural population increases distances to public services, they become more expensive. Therefore, provision of public services is a growing challenge in rural areas not only in Lithuania but also in Europe. Public services are one of the aspects of rural vitality, which is widely debated by both scientists and politicians. Demand aspects are debated, new, innovative ways of provision of public services discussed, new service models combining private, public sectors and community resources are sought. The aim of the study was to identify public services, the demand for which is the greatest in rural areas. To achieve the aim, the questionnaire for elders of Lithuanian rural wards was prepared. The questionnaires were sent to all Lithuanian rural wards – 450 and 352 elders’ answers were received. The results showed that the best served are public services as information accessibility, school-age children education and social services. The public services where a lot of changes must be done are such as primary health care and all types of utilities (water, sewerage, waste), public transport.
Floristic composition of a Subtropical bog, Eastern Plateau from southern Brazil
Authors: Baptista Luis Rios de Moura , Lorscheitter Maria Luisa , Scherer Caroline
Published: December 2015

This is a comprehensive list of plants and fungi from a bog in the Southern Brazilian Plateau, which may be used as a reference for subtropical marsh flora investigations. The very well preserved bog named Banhado Amarelo (29°19’ S, 50°08’ W) is located on the eastern Plateau of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. A total of 262 specific and infra-specific taxa were listed, including six macroscopic fungi, 10 lichens, 21 mat forming algae, 57 bryophytes, 12 pteridophytes, two gymnosperms and 154 angiosperms. For every taxon the mode of occurrence in the bog was indicated. The frequency of distinct taxonomic groups among themselves was determined and a general description of the flora of the main bog environments is presented. The number of taxa found in the bog was compared to those obtained in other surveys of bogs of the eastern Plateau from Rio Grande do Sul.
Aproximacions etnogràfiques sobre l’ebola
Authors: Mallart Guimerà Luís
Published: December 2015

L’Ebola, aquesta greu epidèmia que l’Àfrica pateix en aquests moments (i que segurament ja ha patit altres vegades) i de la qual nosaltres rebem unes ínfimes conseqüències que vivim amb gran esverament, pot servir-nos d’exemple per fer-nos veure que l’antropologia (i també altres ciències socials i humanes com la lingüística, la història i branques de la mateixa antropologia, com ara l’etnografia, l’etnolingüística, l’etnobotànica i l’etnozoologia) pot servir-nos per fer-nos entendre que el coneixement de tot l’entorn (social, cultural, històric...) de l’Ebola o de qualsevol altre desordre orgànic és indispensable per entendre, curar o millorar la situació d’aquell fenomen biològic que per entendre’ns anomenem «malaltia».
Pastoral Bric-a-brac: Joseph Cornell’s Artistic Responses to Alain-Fournier’s Le Grand Meaulnes
Authors: Jurado Bonilla Mario
Published: December 2015

It has become a staple when Joseph Cornell’s art is analyzed and commented on to mention the novel Le Grand Meaulnes (1913) by Alain-Fournier. The novel is referred to many times in Cornell’s diaries and projects. It is well-known that Joseph Cornell felt a strong attachment to anything French (especially from the fin-de-siècle period), but such is too broad an explanation for his interest on that particular novel. In this article we analyze the bond between Cornell’s art and Alain-Fournier’s novel, taking them as two artistic examples of the pastoral mode. We try to explicate the connection between Alain-Fournier’s novel and many of Cornell’s most relevant assemblage boxes, such as the Palace series, the Medici Slot Machine boxes and Untitled (Bébé Marie). This relation can be traced both in the themes and the assemblage technique used by Cornell: they seem to replicate Meaulnes’s experiences during the narration in the novel, and to reproduce, with Cornell’s use of the glass panel, the narrative strategies of denouement delay that Alain-Fournier employed in Le Grand Meaulnes.Keywords: Joseph Cornell, Alain-Fournier, pastoral, art and literature relation, assemblage art.
Book Review of Carme Manuel Cuenca. 2013. Fuego en los huesos: afroamericanas y escritura en los siglog XVII y XIX.
Authors: Cucarella-Ramon Vicent
Published: December 2015

Book Review
RELIGIOSIDADE AFRICANA NO TRATO DO SOFRIMENTO PSÍQUICO: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA UMA PSICOLOGIA AFROCENTRADA NO BRASIL
Authors: DE SANTANA SILVA MARILDA Santanna , Silva Maristela Santos
Published: December 2015

As práticas de Religiosidade de matriz africana promovem prováveis contribuições para elaboração de uma possível Psicologia afrocentrada no Brasil, configurando lugar de investigação sobre como o sentimento de religiosidade afrocentrado contribui com o trato do sofrimento psíquico decorrentes da escravização do povo negro e imposição eurocêntrica sobre afrodescendentes até os dias atuais. Essas contribuições servem de material para estudos e investigações que ajudem na elaboração de uma Psicologia Afrocentrada em contraponto a Psicologia eurocentrada já existente. Objetivo geral, investigar como manifestações de religiosidade africana se constituem enquanto trato do sofrimento psíquico. Será utilizado o método lógico-dedutivo, a partir de revisão, leitura, análise e seleção de fontes bibliográficas voltadas ao tema proposto. Serão considerados os critérios de tempo, idioma, metodologia e relação direta com o tema.
Evaluation of Aloevera Gel as a Storage Medium in Maintaining the Viability of Periodontal Ligament Cells - An in Vitro Study
Authors: Fulzele Punit , Baliga Sudhindra , Thosar Nilima , Pradhan Debaprya
Published: December 2015

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of aloevera gel as a new storage medium in maintaining the viability of periodontal ligament cells. Study design: Premolars extracted for orthodontic reason were obtained. Confluent monolayers of fibroblasts were grown by cell culture method from the PDL cells isolated from the extracted teeth. One ml of this cell suspension was transferred to wells of culture plates, incubated for 24 hrs, followed by exposure to the three experimental media, Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS), aloevera gel, and packaged drinking water. These plates were then assessed for viable cells using trypan blue dye exclusion test with haemocytometer after 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 mins. The results obtained were statistically analysed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: At 15 min, HBSS presented maximum mean percentage of viable PDL cells (89%), followed by aloevera at 81% and packaged drinking water at 10%. Aloevera demonstrated 71%, 59%, 57% viable cells at 30, 60, 90 mins respectively. At 120 min, HBSS presented 57% viable cells followed by aloevera gel (45%) and packaged drinking water (3%). No statistical significant difference was observed between HBSS and aloevera gel. Conclusions: Within the parameters of this study, both aloevera gel and HBSS were effective in maintaining the viability of PDL cells. Hence, aloevera gel could be used as a storage media for avulsed tooth in situations where availability of HBSS is in question.
К 125-летию Бориса Пастернака
Authors: Захаров Николай Владимирович
Published: December 2015

В статье представлен обзор торжественного заседания, посвященного 125-летию Б. Л. Пастернака, которое прошло 10 февраля 2015 г. в Московском гуманитарном университете.
O profesorado de apoio á atención á diversidade, profesional clave na función orientadora
Authors: Castro-Rodríguez Mª Montserrat , Castro-Rodríguez Ana Isabel
Published: December 2015

A relevancia social do Departamento de Orientación (DO) e a súa visibilización focalízase, con frecuencia, na figura do orientador ou orientadora, mientras que outros profesionais que forman parte de este quedan nun lugar subsidiario. O profesorado de apoio e o orientador precisan de un traballo conxunto imprescindible, porque os primeiros son os interlocutores directos e máis habituais co alumnado, co resto do equipo docente e incluso coas familias. Son estes profesionais os que aglutinan boa parte da información e do coñecemento alumnado con necesidades específicas de apoio educativo, independentemente de que traballen ou non co alumnado, pois a súa fución de apoio non se restrinxe ao alumnado senón tamén ao profesorado de aula no seu traballo diario. Nesta comunicación, preséntase unha reflexión entre dúas profesionais con esperiencia dende fai  12 e 6 anos respectivamente.
Avaliação da participação das famílias no apoio prestado pelas equipas de intervenção precoce
Authors: Pinto Marta Joana , Serrano Ana Maria
Published: December 2015

Os estudos nacionais e internacionais respeitantes à participação das famílias nos serviços de intervenção precoce conduziram a autora à investigação desta temática na realidade portuguesa. Desta forma, foi desenvolvido um projeto de investigação onde se pretende compreender a participação das famílias nos apoios prestados pelo Sistema Nacional de Intervenção Precoce na Infância (SNIPI), bem como os facilitadores e as barreiras a essa participação, de forma a ajudar os profissionais a identificar as técnicas e as estratégias que mantêm os pais participantes ativos nos apoios prestados pelas Equipas Locais de Intervenção. Neste âmbito, a autora tem estado a desenvolver um estudo qualitativo, em que pretende entrevistar profissionais de intervenção precoce, a exercerem funções em Equipas Locais de Intervenção e familiares de crianças entre os zero e os seis anos de idade, com necessidades especiais, cumprindo os critérios de elegibilidade para integrarem estas equipas e desta forma, identificar como é que as famílias participam em todos os momentos da intervenção, de acordo com o que são as Práticas Centradas na Família. Os guiões de entrevista que serão utilizados para entrevistar quer os profissionais, quer as famílias de crianças entre os zero e os seis anos de idade têm sido desenvolvidos pela autora, de acordo com a recolha bibliográfica efetuada e com a sua prática profissional em intervenção precoce, ao longo dos últimos anos. Paralelamente, a autora utilizará uma checklist, para preenchimento pelos familiares das crianças apoiadas nas Equipas Locais de Intervenção. A checklist selecionada surgiu da recolha bibliográfica efetuada acerca dos instrumentos de avaliação disponíveis sobre o tema. Esta checklist será traduzida e adaptada, com a devida autorização do autor, de acordo com a realidade portuguesa. Neste artigo, a autora pretende descrever os procedimentos e os resultados das sucessivas fases de construção e adaptação dos instrumentos que lhe permitirão a fiabilidade e validade dos resultados finais nesta investigação.
O layout de materiais didáticos para a EAD: procurando parâmetros de editoração
Authors: Weber Dorcas Janice , Oliveira Lia Raquel
Published: December 2015

Os cursos na modalidade a distância, no Brasil, têm se tornado um atrativo a mais no que diz respeito a realização de um curso em nível superior. O que há poucos anos atrás era visto com olhos de desconfiança passou a figurar como uma opção a ser considerada. O constante aumento de pessoas interessadas em estudar na modalidade a distância resulta no aumento de sua oferta e, por conseqüência, no crescimento da demanda de trabalhos que surgem a partir das necessidades apontadas nestes cursos. Um exemplo disso são os materiais didáticos, até anos atrás, restritos ao livro impresso, no contexto do ensino superior. Os materiais didáticos elaborados para a EAD (Educação a Distância) têm despontado, assim, como um novo campo de atuação profissional e de pesquisa acadêmica. Entre os materiais didáticos utilizados no contexto da EAD estão os objetos de aprendizagem, os vídeos (também chamados de vídeo-aulas), os materiais textuais (denominados de diferentes modos), entre outros. Contudo, nota-se a presença constante, em cursos de graduação na modalidade a distancia, de materiais semelhantes ao livro impresso e que, no âmbito da EAD, ganha diferentes nomenclaturas (módulo, livro, apostilha, aula, unidade, etc.). Diante disso, toma-se este material como objeto de análise e questiona-se: os materiais desenvolvidos para EAD têm apresentado uma organização visual (layout) diferente daqueles materiais impressos utilizados no âmbito de cursos presenciais? A pergunta surge do entendimento de que alunos da EAD possuem necessidades especificas para o processo de estudo e, por isso, os materiais necessitam ser organizados de um modo também específico. Este trabalho surge movido pela questão acima e busca, a partir de uma análise em alguns materiais utilizados em cursos de graduação brasileiros oferecidos na modalidade distância, encontrar alguns parâmetros de editoração utilizados. Para tal, foram contatados alguns cursos ofertados na modalidade EAD na tentativa de analisar os materiais por eles utilizados. Constatou-se que tal área ainda está em fase de expansão inicial e nem todos os cursos têm se preocupado com questões desta categoria. Para compor o olhar sobre os materiais buscou-se referenciais de autores como Corrêa (2007), Filatro (2009), Grando (2010), White (2006).
Integración das TIC no ensino secundario. Un estudio de caso
Authors: Anta Pilar
Published: December 2015

Con esta comunicación pretendemos amosar os distintos factores que parecen influír nun centro de secundaria para a implantación dun proxecto de renovación pedagóxica a través do emprego das novas tecnoloxías. Para elo baseámonos nun traballo de investigación levado a cabo ao longo do curso 2013/2014 nun centro de secundaria, de titularidade pública, ubicado na área metropolitana de A Coruña e que está inmerso, desde 2003, nun proxecto experimental de renovación pedagóxica a través do emprego das TIC grazas a colaboración dunha Fundación Privada sen ánimo de lucro. Seguindo un enfoque cualitativo, enmarcado dentro dos estudos de caso, realizamos un estudo holístico e sistemático coa finalidade de dar unha visión de toda a realidade do centro a través da perspectiva de todos os axentes implicados, desde o equipo directivo ata os alumnos, sen esquecer aos docentes e confluíndo coa propia visión da investigadora, dentro do ambiente no que se moven. É dicir que o caso en si é o propio instituto. Os instrumentos empregados para a recollida de datos foron as entrevistas e a análise de documentos. Para isto realizouse unha selección de participantes de maneira que se viran reflectidos os distintos ámbitos da vida escolar. Así no nivel administrativo entrevistouse ao director do Centro no momento da incorporación ao Proxecto, a nivel metodolóxico participou un profesor con clara implicación na experiencia e que adoita empregar as novas tecnoloxías na súas clases e no referido ás aulas seleccionouse un grupo de catro alumnos de segundo de bacharelato con ampla experiencia. Unha vez recollida a información procedeuse á súa redución e organización a través do sistema de análise de contido seguindo un proceso sistemático de codificación e categorización que nos leva a realizar unha análise diacrónica na que establecemos tres fases: nacemento, desenvolvemento e transición. Por problemas de espazo, na presente comunicación, centrarémonos na fase de nacemento, da que obtivemos información relativa aos factores que axudaron a dar os primeiros pasos nesta experiencia así como os obstáculos cos que se atoparon os impulsores da mesma, para rematar cunha análise dos retos aos que se tiveron que enfrentar. Como principal conclusión podemos destacar a importancia dunha figura de liderado dentro do proceso, e o importante papel que xoga a experiencia previa dos docentes implicados xunto coa forma de afrontar o proceso de formación dos mesmos.
Concepciones de los estudiantes de Magisterio sobre Moodle
Authors: Rivadulla-López Juan Carlos
Published: December 2015

Uno de los pilares fundamentales en los que se sustenta el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) es el seguimiento del trabajo del alumnado de forma continuada a lo largo del curso. En este sentido, cada vez está teniendo más auge la educación a distancia a la hora de formar a adultos, por eso las universidades utilizan con mayor frecuencia las plataformas de teleformación en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Actualmente, Moodle se encuentra integrado por la gran mayoría de las universidades españolas como sistema de gestión del aprendizaje debido sobre todo a su eficacia y viabilidad para su uso didáctico. Así, teniendo en cuenta que los estudios sobre el impacto que esta herramienta tiene en la docencia son más bien escasos, sería conveniente dar respuesta a los interrogantes con los aspectos pedagógicos de Moodle. De esta forma, en este trabajo pretendemos conocer la formación académica que tienen los estudiantes universitarios en relación a la plataforma Moodle y también intentaremos analizar los usos que hacen de ella y determinar las ventajas y las limitaciones que le otorgan a dicha plataforma. Para la recogida de información se ha utilizado un cuestionario validado mediante 2 jueces y una experiencia piloto, y estaba compuesto por 4 dimensiones de análisis: datos de identificación, formación en Moodle, usos de Moodle y valoración sobre Moodle. En la investigación han participado 81 estudiantes del Grado de Educación Infantil de la Universidade da Coruña que estaban realizando el 2º curso. La recogida de datos se desarrolló durante el segundo cuatrimestre del curso académico 2013-2014 y las respuestas se analizaron de forma directa, agrupándose las mismas en categorías en función de su similitud. Los resultados destacan la importancia de Moodle en la docencia universitaria tanto para visualizar la organización de las asignaturas, como para intercambiar información y, aunque los alumnos utilizan la plataforma sobre todo para realizar descargas de apuntes y entregas de trabajos al profesorado, la mayoría considera que no está formado de forma suficiente para poder interactuar con el docente a través de la plataforma, demandando así formación específica al respecto. En cuanto a la valoración global que hacen de Moodle, la mayoría se muestra satisfecha.
A rede social Facebook em contexto de investigação e colaboração mediadas uma experiência Luso-Brasileira
Authors: Rodrigues Maria Elvira , Escola Joaquim José Jacinto
Published: December 2015

Nesta comunicação apresentamos o relato de utilização de um grupo secreto na rede social facebook em contexto educativo, no ensino superior. Esta experiência decorreu no âmbito do seminário “Questões Avançadas de Comunicação Educativa” que integra o curso de doutoramento em Ciências da Educação da UTAD. Inclui um enquadramento teórico à metodologia adotada no Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem e apresenta e discute os resultados obtidos a partir dos inquéritos de diagnose e de satisfação realizados, conjugados com os dados emergentes da observação direta e participante. Na construção do AVA (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem) partimos do modelo de um modelo que integra 5 dimensões: social e de partilha¸ negociação, compromisso mútuo e cooperação; colaboração e construção de conhecimento; liderança e moderação em ambientes online e dimensão de construção de identidade em ambientes online,  conjugado com as 4 fases de development research [pesquisa no desenvolvimento, muito usada em tecnologia educativa], para o desenvolvimento de um AVA e construção do conhecimento, como uma elaboração de possibilidades para a criação e otimização do nosso grupo secreto na rede social facebook, entendido como uma possível COP online, por considerarmos ser aquele que melhor respondia aos objetivos delineados para este estudo exploratório.