bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of class I malocclusion treatment outcomes with and without extractions using an ABO grading system for dental casts and radiographs
Authors: Rukiah Bunga Ayub , Oeripto Amalia , Harahap Nurhayati
Published: February 2018

Background: Class I malocclusion can be treated with or without resort to extraction. However, despite the indications, a controversy is still ongoing as to whether one option is preferable to another. One of the most frequent controversies centers on whether treatment involving extractions will produce superior results than treatment not culminating in extraction. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the results of treating class I malocclusion with extractions and those without extraction using an ABO grading system. Methods: Comparing ABO scores in patients’ dental casts and radiographs with class I malocclusion with and without extraction. Observational research incorporating case control methods was conducted involving 40 patients with class I malocclusion. Samples were divided into two groups, one treated with extraction (group E) and the other without extraction as the control group (K). The results of the treatment were measured and assessed using eight variables of the ABO Grading System. Results: The total score for the group treated with extractions was 23.65±7.82, while that for group K was 26.50±7.02. There was no significant difference in the total score between the two groups. Nevertheless, class I malocclusion treated with extraction had a lower score than without extraction. Conclusions: There was no difference in the total score of the ABO grading system for class I malocclusion patients treated with and without extractions.
Gingival enlargement as oral manifestation in acute myeloid leukemia patient
Authors: Kuswandani Sandra Olivia , Soeroso Yuniarti , Masulili Sri Lelyati C.
Published: February 2018

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a bone marrow cancer, a malignant disease that triggering the cells develops into different types of blood cells. It is widely recognized that the main manifestation of AML could be gingival hyperplasia and bleeding. Occasionally, an initial diagnosis of leukemia is made after a dental examination. In relation to systemic diseases, gingival enlargement could constitute the intensification of an existing inflammation initiated by dental plaque, or a manifestation of the systemic disease independent of the inflammatory condition of the gingiva. Gingival enlargement negatively affects the quality of life, especially nutritional intake. Purpose: This study aimed to report on gingival enlargement in AML patients, dental management of this condition and considerations when treating patients. Case: A 46 year-old woman diagnosed with AML who chiefly complained of gingival enlargement in all parts of the mouth which restricted her nutritional intake. Case management: The subject attended the clinic twice where nonsurgical treatment for the gingival enlargement, supragingival scaling and dental health education to maintain her oral hygiene was carried out. Unfortunately, she did not return for follow-up appointments due to having already passed away. Information about AML and its relation to gingival enlargement contained in the literature is also reviewed. Conclusion: In conclusion, gingival enlargement represents one oral manifestation of AML. This condition is related to and affects the nutritional intake of the patient.
Assessment of the History and Cultural Inclusion of Public Art in Pakistan
Authors: Shah Syed Asifullah , Shah Ashfaq Ahmad , Li Xianfeng
Published: February 2018

The significance of arts incorporated with culture inclusion makes the arts a matter of pressing interest. The arts are vital elements of a healthy society that benefits the nations even in difficult social and economic times. Based on the previous studies this research was conducted for the first time in Pakistan to explore the historical background of public art correlated with cultural and religious ethics. Though, Pakistan has a rich cultural history yet the role of modern public art is new and often used unintentionally. Our findings of different surveys conducted in Pakistan including oldest cities such as Lahore, Peshawar and newly developed, the capital city, Islamabad concluded that Public art has a rich cultural and historical background and the local community are enthusiastically connected to it. Different community groups prefer different types of public art in their surroundings depends on the city’s profile, cultural background, and religious mindset of the local community. Overall, the sculptures and depiction of animated beings are not considering right and debatable among the Pakistani societies. On the other hand, the cultural and historical monuments are highly appreciated and welcomed by the local community of Pakistan. This study may create scope for future estimation and development of public art in Pakistan in association with Islamic laws and cultural norms of the local society.
Some Relationships Including p-Adic Gamma Function and q-Daehee Polynomials and Numbers
Authors: Duran Ugur , Acikgoz Mehmet
Published: February 2018

In this paper, we investigate p-adic q-integral (q-Volkenborn integral) on Zp of p-adic gamma function via their Mahler expansions. We also derived two q-Volkenborn integrals of p-adic gamma function in terms of q-Daehee polynomials and numbers and q-Daehee polynomials and numbers of the second kind. Moreover, we discover q-Volkenborn integral of the derivative of p-adic gamma function. We acquire the relationship between the p-adic gamma function and Stirling numbers of the first kind. We finally develop a novel and interesting representation for the p-adic Euler constant by means of the q-Daehee polynomials and numbers.
Incidence and Characteristics of Cataract Surgery in Poland, during 2010 -2015
Authors: Nowak Michal , Grabska-Liberek Iwona , Michalska-Malecka Katarzyna , Grzybowski Andrzej , Koziol Milena , Niemczyk Wojciech , Wieckowska Barbara , Szaflik Jacek
Published: February 2018

Background: To assess the incidence and characteristic of cataract surgery in Poland from 2010 to 2015 and to interpret these findings. Patients and methods: Data from all patients who underwent cataract surgery alone or in combined procedures in Poland between January 2010 and December 2015 were evaluated. Patient data were from the national database of hospitalizations maintained by National Health Fund, data on the population of Poland were obtained from Central Statistical Office of Poland. Results: In total 1,218,777 cataract extractions (alone or combined with other procedures) were performed in 1,081,345 patients during 2010 -2015. Overall, the incidence of cataract surgery increased from 5.22/1000 person-years in year 2010 to 6.17/1000 person-years in year 2015. Phacoemulsification was performed in 97.46% of cataract extractions, and 3.02% of cataract extractions were combined procedures. The rate of one-day procedures increased from 28.3% in year 2010 to 43.1% in year 2015. The probability of second-eye surgery 12 months after the first-eye surgery increased from 44% in 2010 to 73% in 2015 (log-rank test p<0.0001). Conclusion: In Poland, from 2010 to 2015 the total incidence of cataract surgery, the number of people who underwent surgery, and the numbers of one-day and combined cataract surgeries, increased significantly.
Cumulative Prevalence of Maltreatment Among New Zealand Children, 1998–2015
Authors: Rouland Bénédicte , Vaithianathan Rhema
Published: February 2018

Objectives. To document, via linked administrative data, the cumulative prevalence among New Zealand children of notifications to child protective services (CPS), substantiated maltreatment cases, and out-of-home placements.

Methods. We followed all children born in New Zealand in 1998 until the end of 2015 (an overall sample of 55 443 children). We determined the cumulative frequencies of notifications, substantiated maltreatment cases (by subtype), and first entries into foster care from birth through the age of 17 years. We also decomposed CPS involvement by gender.

Results. We found that almost 1 in 4 children had been subject to at least 1 report to CPS at age 17 years (23.5%), and 9.7% had been a victim of substantiated abuse or neglect. We also found that 3.1% had experienced out-of-home placements by age 17 years, with boys being more affected.

Conclusions. Both notifications and substantiated child maltreatment are more common in New Zealand than is generally recognized, with the incidence of notifications higher than the incidence of medicated asthma among children and the prevalence of substantiations similar to the prevalence of obesity.
DESARROLLO DE LECCIONES SOBRE REACTORES QUÍMICOS Y BIOLÓGICOS EN LA PLATAFORMA MOODLE
Authors: Santos-Dueñas Inés María , García-García Isidoro , García-Mauricio Juan Carlos , Rodríguez-Pascual Alejandro , Jiménez-Alcaide Luis , Ramos-Ruiz José , Moreno-Vigara Juan José , Cañete-Rodríguez Ana María , Espinosa-Víctor Eduardo , Domínguez-Robles Juan , Sánchez-Serrano Rafael , González-Granados Zoilo , Varo-Sánchez Gema María , Ramos Moreno Laura , Moreno García Jaime , García-Martínez María Teresa
Published: February 2018

En este proyecto docente se han desarrollado una serie de actividades académicamente dirigidas dedicadas a los reactores químicos y biológicos, en concreto, se ha empleado una herramienta denominada lección que se encuentra disponible a través de la plataforma virtual Moodle, dichas lecciones se basan en una serie de ventanas secuenciales que permiten profundizar en todos los conceptos fundamentales de los reactores químicos y/o biológicos y, a través de diversas cuestiones complementarias sobre el tema, incluidas durante el desarrollo de dicha lección, permite al alumno realizar un aprendizaje más activo que favorece la consolidación de los conceptos de forma gradual. Previo al estudio de los reactores químicos y/o biológicos es necesario tener en cuenta diversos aspectos químicos, físicos, matemáticos, biológicos e ingenieriles que han de considerarse para desarrollar los aspectos fundamentales básicos para poder alcanzar dicho objetivo y se pretende facilitar esta labor al alumnado con el empleo de las lecciones elaboradas. Previamente a la elaboración de las lecciones se ha realizado una importante labor de preparación y síntesis de toda la información, posteriormente se han desarrollado diferentes lecciones para los conceptos tratados en cada uno de los temas implicados en la elaboración de este proyecto docente y tras una profunda revisión se han puesto a disposición de los alumno
POTENCIACIÓN DEL APRENDIZAJE EN ECOLOGÍA POR MEDIO DEL USO DE VÍDEOS
Authors: Villar Rafael , García Sánchez Clara , Olmo Manuel
Published: February 2018

El proyecto de innovación docente que se presenta utiliza la herramienta de los vídeos para mejorar la comprensión de distintos aspectos de la Ecología. Este proyecto de innovación docente se ha realizado en el marco de la asignatura de Ecología de grado de Ciencias Ambientales (2º curso) en la Universidad de Córdoba durante el curso 2016-17. Se han usado los vídeos en distintas actividades para reforzar el aprendizaje de los alumnos. Entre ellas están: a) la grabación en clase de las clases magistrales y su difusión a traves del portal de la asignatura en Moodle; b) la realización de un vídeo demostrativo de una práctica de Ecología; c) la realización de una práctica en la que los alumnos han realizado un vídeo sobre temas de Ecología y d) la realización de varios debates de problemas ambientales. Este proyecto ha demostrado que el uso de vídeos ha incrementado el interés y el aprendizaje de los alumnos, lo cual puede servir como experiencia piloto para otras asignaturas de la Universidad.
Doubled Haploid Testcross Design for Predicting Corn Hybrid Performance Using Molecular Markers
Authors: Mowers Ronald P. , Nyhus Kris A. , Tragesser Scott L. , Foster David J.
Published: February 2018

This is an historical account of experiments done from 1995 to 1999 at Garst Seed Company using doubled haploid (DH) technology, considered company secret at the time but now routine in many companies. We introduce a crossing design, the Doubled Haploid Testcross Design (DHTD), to combine DH and molecular marker technologies to rapidly develop and test new hybrids for replacing elite commercials and to predict future hybrid corn (Zea mays L.) field performance. A DHTD experiment in 1997 allowed estimation of marker‐trait relationships and phenotypic general combining effects. The statistical analysis gave predictions of performance for all possible (untested) hybrid combinations between 77 female and 100 male DH lines, either based solely on molecular markers or based on hybrid phenotypic means. A second experiment in 1998 tested the validity of these predictions, contrasting molecular marker‐predicted best with phenotypic‐predicted best hybrids. Among the 1998 validation set of hybrids, the subset predicted to be best using molecular markers had statistically significant 6.9 and 20.4% advantages in performance index compared with subsets predicted to be in the middle and bottom thirds, respectively. In validation tests for hybrids predicted from only phenotypic general combining abilities (GCA), the 48 highest predicted hybrids had significantly better average performance than the four population‐parent hybrid checks and the best DH × parent hybrid checks. The 48 GCA testcross predicted best hybrids were significantly better in performance index than the marker‐best‐predicted hybrids. However, marker‐based prediction for specific traits such as grain moisture and lodging resulted in significant improvement over phenotypic‐selected hybrids.
Soil Wet Aggregate Stability in Dryland Pacific Northwest Intensified Crop Rotations
Authors: Williams John D. , Reardon Catherine L. , Wuest Stewart B. , Long Dan S.
Published: February 2018

Core Ideas

Soil attributes can be improved by intensifying crop rotations in combination with reduced tillage.

There was weak evidence that intensifying wheat systems with oilseed crops improves aggregate stability.

Reduced tillage produces fewer small class size aggregates that impede infiltration.

Improving soil aggregation in the semiarid inland Pacific Northwest (PNW) cropping region can improve water infiltration of its erodible silt loam soils. We compared the individual crop phases of six different crop rotations in plots located in a 200‐ to 300‐mm mean annual precipitation area of the PNW to determine if any crop, sequence of crops, tillage, or combination thereof would result in differences in mean weight diameter or size class distribution (1 mm, 250 μm, 125 μm, 53 μm, <53 μm) of water soluble aggregates. Diversification and intensification of crop rotations under minimum tillage showed statistically significant and positive changes to soil aggregation compared to the winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)–fallow rotation typical of this region; however, the effect was crop‐specific and of minor practical consequence. Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) produced soil aggregates with a larger mean weight diameter and more 1‐mm class aggregates than winter wheat. The latter effect was the result of two highly aggregated samples collected in separate years. In the wheat‐fallow rotation, there were significantly (P < 0.05) more 250‐μm sized aggregates and fewer small class aggregates (53 μm and <53 μm) under minimum tillage than under conventional tillage. While crop diversification may not substantially improve soil structure as measured by water‐stable aggregates, the reduction of tillage can reduce the amount of small size aggregates which are known to impede water infiltration and increase erodibility.
Trends in Undergraduate Soil Science Education at Selected Universities in the USA from 2009 to 2013
Authors: Brevik Eric C. , Vaughan Karen L. , Parikh Sanjai J. , Dolliver Holly , Lindbo David , Steffan Joshua J. , Weindorf David C. , McDaniel Paul , Mbila Monday , Edinger-Marshall Susan
Published: February 2018

Core Ideas

Enrollment increased in most soil science courses from 2009 to 2013.

Students from many different majors took soil science coursework.

Total female enrollment increased, but the percentage of female students decreased.

Soil judging participation remained consistent.

Student to faculty ratio went up between 2009 and 2013.

Data were collected from 10 universities in the United States on declared academic majors and gender of students enrolled in seven different soil science courses over a 5‐yr period. Combined trends for all courses and trends for each individual course were evaluated. Data were also collected on the number of students participating in soil judging as well as tenure track and non‐tenure track full time equivalent (FTE) soil science faculty positions. Environmental science, crop science/horticulture/agronomy, and other agricultural students enrolled in soil science courses in the greatest numbers. Environmental science and engineering students showed rapid increases in enrollment, while crop science/horticulture/agronomy and soil science student enrollment declined. Soil physics was the only class where declared soil science students were the single largest enrolled group. Soil judging numbers were consistent, while FTE faculty showed a slight decline. Students from many different academic majors took soil science courses at the universities investigated, and the most common majors in these courses depended on the course and the material it addressed. Overall student enrollment increased in all subject areas investigated except soil physics. While the results from this study are somewhat mixed, the overall growth in student enrollment in soil science courses at the investigated universities, as well as the broad range of majors enrolled in soil science coursework, indicate an upward trajectory in soil science education at these universities.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of recruitment for hiring managers
Authors: Zięba-Olma Katarzyna
Published: February 2018

The issues raised in the article are very relevant, due to the growing costs of recruitment for hiring managers. The object of the article is also important due to need to improve the level of knowledge of recruiters, which unfortunately is still imperfect. As a result of the research, it was discovered that the majority (75%) of recruiters do not have sufficient knowledge about the industry in which they recruit a manager, don’t take into consideration the individual needs of organizations seeking managers with special skills, for instance, in the field of innovation management - the use of modern technologies. The aim of the article is to assess the effectiveness of recruitment for hiring managers. The main attention is paid to methods and tools used by the recruiters, evaluation of recruiter performance, following the subjectivity of the recruiter during the candidate’s assessment, incompatibility of the organization and the candidate in terms of remuneration, length of breaks between individual stages of recruitment and their impact on candidates. The methodology of the study includes analysis of relevant literature, desk research and the research method – anonymous survey.
Parasitofauna of European bison Bison bonasus (L.) in Borecka Forest
Authors: DEMIASZKIEWICZ ALEKSANDER W. , BIELECKI WOJCIECH , RODO ANNA , PYZIEL ANNA M. , FILIP KATARZYNA J.
Published: February 2018

The aim of the study was to determine the parasite species occurring currently in European bison from the Borecka Forest and to estimate prevalence and intensity of their infections. Anatomopathological and parasitological necropsy of four bison from the Borecka Forest has been carried out. 24 bison faecal samples were also analyzed using flotation, decantation and the Baermann method. As a result of performed necropsies and coproscopical analysis, 13 nematode species, 2 species of flukes and 7 species of coccidia were found. In comparison with previous studies, parasitofauna of European bison from the Borecka Forest has been augmented with 6 nematodes species (Ashworthius sidemi, Haemonchus placei, Aonchotheca bilobata, Ostertagia antipini, Ostertagia lyrata and Trichuris ovis), 1 species of fluke (Paramphistomum cervi) and 3 species of coccidia (Eimeria auburnensis, E. canadensis and E. alabamensis). All necropsied bisons were infected with nematodes A. sidemi. The Borecka Forest has been recognized as a new focus of ashwortiosis. Post-mortem examinations confirm the role of parasites, both nematodes and flukes, in the formation of gross lesions in infected bisons. .
Sparganosis – neglected zoonosis and its reservoir in wildlife
Authors: KOŁODZIEJ-SOBOCIŃSKA MARTA , MINIUK MARIUSZ
Published: February 2018

Emerging parasitic invasions may have a significant influence on wild and domestic animals, as well as humans worldwide. One of the possible sources of infection is the consumption of the meat of wild animals that enable infectious agents to circulate in the environment and transmit them to human and domesticated animal hosts. Human sparganosis is an emerging and neglected zoonosis worldwide. Most cases are known from Asia; however, a few cases have also been diagnosed in Europeans. Recently, in Białowieża Primeval Forest, north-eastern Poland, cases of sparganosis were stated in both intermediate (raccoon dog, badger, wild boar) and definitive hosts (wolf, lynx). Confirmed presence of sparganosis in game species (wild boar) and the possibility of its occurrence in domestic animals (dogs and cats) must be taken into consideration in case this zoonosis is not routinely diagnosed by veterinarians. Plerocercoids in wild boar are located subcutaneously and in muscle tissue. Thus, the emergence of human sparganosis due to consumption of undercooked or smoked wild boar meat is very likely in the areas where wild boar is an approved food source. In this review we describe the biology of Spirometra sp. and the current knowledge about the spread of this tapeworm among wild animals as well as the risk for people, focusing on the situation in Europe. .
DO LOBO E DO HUMANO: UM OLHAR ANTROPOLÓGICO SOBRE A RELAÇÃO HUMANO-ANIMAL EM DUAS OBRAS DE JACK LONDON
Authors: Ferreira Hugo de Carvalho
Published: February 2018

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir duas obras de Jack London – O chamado da floresta e Caninos Brancos - como ilustração para uma reflexão teórica no que tange à relação humano-animal. O desenvolvimento do texto é realizado com base nas obras mencionadas, bem como críticas feitas a estas, e comparações com a literatura etnológica. O argumento apresentado é que os mesmos contos podem ser abordados por chaves explicativas distintas, expressando diferentes concepções de humano e natureza, selvagem e doméstico, aprendizado e instinto. Por fim, sugere-se que estas duas histórias possam ser compreendidas enquanto ilustrações de tendências recentes da etnologia, buscando superar a dicotomia natureza e cultura, bem como simetrizar a relação humano-animal.
RIKUD VIRA-LATA: HIBRIDAÇÕES E BORRAMENTOS DE FRONTEIRAS EM UM TRABALHO COREOGRÁFICO
Authors: Davidovitsch Fernando
Published: February 2018

O presente artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa de mestrado na qual foi realizado um estudo sobre os modos como a ideia de hibridação e/ou borramentos de fronteiras interculturais, entre o erudito e popular e entre tradição e contemporaneidade foi construída no trabalho de dança, de autoria própria, Rikud Vira-Lata (rikud significa dança em hebraico). Este trabalho coreográfico, objeto de estudo desta pesquisa, tinha como abordagem uma autobiografia como judeu-brasileiro/brasileiro-judeu no contexto contemporâneo. Problematizava, assim, questões como identidade, corpo, cultura, diáspora judaica no Brasil e possíveis inter-relações entre a dança folclórica israelita e dança contemporânea. Como metodologia, realizou-se a observação dos vídeos do trabalho artístico Rikud Vira-Lata, desenvolvido durante os anos de 2011, 2012 e 2013; foi feito o levantamento e revisão bibliográfica para o estudo dos substratos conceituais que referenciam esta produção artística; foi utilizado o método da Crítica Genética (estudo da gênese da obra) através da coleta de textos, anotações e rascunhos escritos no período do processo de criação dos resultantes coreográficos. O objetivo de tal pesquisa foi analisar esses resultantes coreográficos, desenvolvidos nesses três anos, a fim de identificar como tais borramentos de fronteiras foram metaforizados para a cena da dança. Para tanto, este artigo discorrerá sobre os processos de hibridações culturais no contexto da globalização contemporânea e como essas informações recaíram tanto sobre o modus operandi no fazer coreográfico do trabalho de dança Rikud Vira-Lata, quanto em diversas metáforas e imagens simbólicas produzidas no mesmo a partir do tema abordado. Considera-se pertinente neste estudo evidenciar o quão imbricada está a relação do fazer artístico na arte contemporânea (neste caso a dança, mais especificamente) com o modo como o mundo tem sido apreendido pelas pessoas no atual contexto da globalização.
OS “REMANESCENTES DAS COMUNIDADES DE QUILOMBOS”: RESSEMANTIZAÇÃO E ESVAZIAMENTO JURÍDICO DA CATEGORIA
Authors: Brasil Rosangela Lima
Published: February 2018

O artigo 68 do Ato das Disposições Constitucionais Transitórias da Constituição Federal de 1988, que garante o direito de titulação das terras ocupadas pelos remanescentes das comunidades de quilombos, insere-se no contexto de reconhecimento por parte do Estado brasileiro da pluralidade cultural e étnica que conforma sua população. A efetivação deste direito somente se tornou possível a partir da definição desse novo sujeito, o remanescente de quilombos. A objetivação dessa categoria jurídica, manifesta em textos legais, tornou a base de fundamentação dos princípios de regulamentação das políticas públicas voltadas a essa parcela específica da população. No entanto, nota-se a forte influência exercida por estudos promovidos em outras áreas do conhecimento, como a antropologia, a sociologia, a história e a geografia, nessas conceituações promovidas pelo Estado brasileiro, que passa a adotar termos como território, identidade étnica e comunidade em seus dispositivos legais. Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a ressemantização da categoria jurídica “remanescente de quilombos”, promovida por profissionais de diversas áreas, em especial por juristas e antropólogos, e sua apropriação e mobilização em dispositivos jurídicos de classificação e regulamentação, visando refletir sobre os processos de reconhecimento e valorização da diversidade cultural e da pluralidade étnica promovidos pelo Estado brasileiro e a lógica que os subjaz. Para tanto, serão abordados alguns escritos elaborados por estudiosos que se dedicaram a debater a definição desse novo sujeito de direito, apontando a multiplicidade de situações por ele abarcadas. Em seguida, serão analisadas algumas passagens do Programa Brasil Quilombola (2004), apresentado pelo governo federal para nortear as políticas voltadas às “comunidades remanescentes de quilombos” do Brasil, à luz crítica de autores que discutem os limites de atuação do Estado moderno no campo da pluralidade.
DÓ E ALEGRIA: RELAÇÕES ENTRE OS GUARANI-MBYA E SEUS CÃES NO JARAGUÁ/SP
Authors: Santos Bruno Silva
Published: February 2018

Esse artigo tem por objeto as relações estabelecidas entre os Guarani-Mbya e os cachorros domésticos, tendo como foco a convivência cotidiana dos moradores das aldeias indígenas do Jaraguá (zona noroeste de São Paulo) com os cães que ali são abandonados pela população da metrópole. Este texto é resultado de uma Iniciação Científica financiada junto à Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) na qual buscou-se compreender a posição destes animais no universo Mbya, assim como as práticas materiais e simbólicas que conectam os cães e os demais seres do mundo – outros animais, espíritos, divindades e humanos, índios e não índios. Tendo por pano de fundo o crescente interesse antropológico acerca das relações entre humanos e animais, esta reflexão espera contribuir para tal debate através descrição do coletivo formado pelos Mbya-Guarani e os cachorros nas aldeias na capital paulista. A abordagem etnológica desse trabalho justifica-se pela possibilidade de fornecer subsídios para discussões e ações tendo em vista a questão dos cães nas aldeias do Jaraguá. As descrições e dados apresentados aqui foram produzidos durante pouco mais de um mês de trabalho de campo nas aldeias Guarani no Jaraguá, de modo que seu principal resultado é a compreensão das afecções enredadas nas relações entre os cães e os Guarani-Mbya – como dó e alegria. O foco nas relações estabelecidas entre os Mbya dessas aldeias e os cães pode vir a contribuir para o diálogo entre os indígenas, o poder público e as pessoas envolvidas na questão, pois reconhece-se que qualquer intervenção legítima na situação deve levar em consideração a perspectiva dos Mbya sobre o tema.
ESCUTAR (O) NÃO HUMANO: MAIS COISAS ENTRE O CÉU E A TERRA DO QUE SONHAM NOSSOS SIGNOS LINGUÍSTICOS
Authors: Vianna Beto
Published: February 2018

A linguística tem uma história profunda e um mito de origem moderno, e embora os linguistas prefiram tratar sua ancestralidade epistêmica como pré-história da disciplina, sem consequências para as preocupações atuais, conservam de seus precursores a atenção voltada à palavra e suas manifestações elementais (a letra, o som, o signo) e estruturadas (a frase, o texto, o código). A linguística não tira os olhos da palavra ao definir a si mesma como ciência, e distingue como propriamente linguístico apenas o que é do sistema de signos. Ao relacionar língua e ator social (como na sociolinguística), língua e contexto ideológico (como na análise do discurso) e língua e corpo/cérebro/mente (a psicolinguística, as neurociências cognitivas), a ciência da linguagem considera o segundo termo, por mais importante que seja na análise, parte de um domínio extralinguístico. No entanto, explicar qualquer fenômeno, em particular a explicação científica, é a reformulação da experiência realizada justamente na linguagem, o espaço relacional em que nós (um “nós” que também surge no processo de distinção) apontamos consensualmente para um mundo, trazendo-o para a experiência comum, e que depende, para a sua aceitação, do escutar do outro. Nossa tradição local, acadêmica, de considerar a linguagem como um sistema representacional (transmitida intersubjetivamente e armazenada individualmente), e o código linguístico como o fenômeno a ser explicado por uma teoria da linguagem, torna surdos a nós, linguistas, para o espaço interacional em que nos movemos, privando-nos de considerar, como preocupação legítima das ciências da linguagem, os processos coontogênicos humanos, não humanos e interespecíficos, como domínios linguísticos em seus próprios termos. Proponho, com a ajuda das abordagens sistêmicas e de pensadores de diversas áreas, dentro e fora da academia, ampliar o horizonte de preocupações (e, assim, a capacidade de escutar) dos cientistas da linguagem, para que inclua o espaço de relações ocupado e transformado, a todo instante, pela ação dos sistemas vivos e constituinte dos sistemas sociais.
The Ukrainian Crisis: A Test for International Law?
Authors: Marcinko Marcin , Rogala Bartosz
Published: February 2018

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine raises significant questions related to the fundamental features of international law. The chief concern is the efficacy of the said legal order as well as territorial integrity and right to self determination. Since the political crisis has led to a military clash, so-called hybrid warfare and the rules on occupation are also discussed. It seems the current geopolitical scene has led to what some perceive as a watering down of the rules of international law and further exposure of the flaws of the UN. International law, however, despite its shortcomings and limitations, still offers valid solutions to the international community as a way to solve not only the discussed conflict, but also many others.
Defect analysis of bearings with vibration monitoring and optical methods
Authors: Deák Krisztián , Menyhárt József , Czégé Levente
Published: February 2018

Diagnosis of bearings with advanced methods gained remarkable roles in the previous years. This article focuses on the manufacturing defects and methods to reveal and classify them. During manufacturing several faults could emerge because of the grinding operation, tool wear and chatter vibration. Inproper handling of the bearing parts because of the collosion to each other and the storing box that causes deformation. To reveal these problems several methods are applied in industry. For deeper surface analysis nitric acid can be used to initate the finished surface of the roller then natrium-carbonate that nautralize the elements. Vibration analysis in its standard Fourier form is not a new achivement but other mathematical tools could be applied to condition monitoring such as wavelet transform. It is an efficient tool for analyzing the vibration signal of the bearings because it can detect the sudden changes and transient impulses in the signal caused by faults on the bearing elements. In this article five different wavelets, Daubechies, Gaussian, Coiflet, Mexican hat, Meyer are compared according to the Energy to Shannon Entropy ratio criteria to reveal their efficiency for fault detection.
La restauración ecológica en México: una disciplina emergente en un país deteriorado
Authors: Calva-Soto Karina , Pavón Hernández Numa Pompilio
Published: February 2018

Los ecosistemas terrestres se encuentran deteriorados por las actividades humanas, por lo que es urgente realizar proyectos de restauración para recuperar la biodiversidad y los servicios ambientales. Sin embargo, la restauración ecológica es aún incipiente en México, como un tema multidisciplinario que implica la generación de teoría y práctica. En este estudio, se analizaron las publicaciones sobre restauración ecológica en México, para brindar una visión del estado actual del conocimiento en el tema e identificar sus limitantes, retos y avances. Usando bases de datos, se obtuvieron 20 764 referencias, de las cuales se seleccionaron 402 trabajos. Todas las referencias seleccionadas fueron revisadas y clasificadas considerando diversos criterios. Entre estos, las preguntas de investigación en restauración ecológica: ¿por qué, qué, cómo, dónde y cuándo restaurar? Del total, 32% correspondieron a estudios de restauración ecológica sensu stricto. En ocho estados no se encontraron referencias de estudios; Chiapas y Veracruz fueron los más atendidos. La mayoría de los trabajos se realizaron en bosques tropicales (43%) y templados (13%). Solo 10% de los trabajos incluyeron todas las preguntas de investigación. En México la restauración ecológica es una disciplina emergente, la cual, a pesar de las complicaciones políticas, económicas y sociales del país, ha recibido cada vez mayor atención por diferentes grupos de trabajo. Aunque se obtuvieron pocos estudios de restauración, comparados con el total global, se observó un incremento en los últimos diez años. En esta revisión se destaca la necesidad de generar equipos multidisciplinarios para cubrir con los aspectos necesarios en la generación de proyectos de restauración ecológica, dentro de sistemas socioecológicos dinámicos.
Emergency physician use and perceptions of the Alberta Netcare Portal, a province-wide interoperable electronic health record (Preprint)
Authors: Graham Timothy AD , Ballerman Mark , Lang Eddy , Bullard Michael J , Parsons Denise , Mercuur Gabriella , San Agustin Pat , Ali Samina
Published: February 2018

BACKGROUND

The adoption and use of an Electronic Health Record can facilitate real-time access to key health information and support improved outcomes. Many Canadian provinces use interoperable Electronic Health Records (iEHRs) to facilitate Health Information Exchange (HIE), but, to date, the clinical use and utility of iEHRs has not been well-described.

OBJECTIVE

Our study's primary objective was to describe the use and reported utility of a provincial iEHR known as the Alberta Netcare Portal (ANP) in four urban Alberta emergency departments (EDs). The secondary objectives were to characterize the time spent using the respective electronic tools, and which aspects were perceived as most useful by ED physicians.

METHODS

Four EDs were included in the study, two using paper-based ordering (University of Alberta Hospital [UAH] and Grey Nuns Community Hospital [GNCH]) and two using a commercial vendor Clinical Information System (Peter Lougheed Centre [PLC] and Foothills Medical Centre [FMC]). Structured clinical observations of ANP use, semi-structured interviews, and system audit logs analysis were compared at the four sites from October 2014 to March 2016.

RESULTS

Observers followed 142 physicians for a total of 566 hours over 376 occasions. The median percentage of observed time spent using ANP was 8.5% at UAH (interquartile range IQR: 3.7% - 13.3%), 4.4% at GNCH (2.4%-4.4%), 4.6% at FMC (2.4%-7.6%), and 5.1% at PLC (3.0%-7.7%). By combining administrative and access audit data, the median number of ANP screens (i.e., results and reports displayed on a screen) accessed per patient visit were 20 at UAH (IQR: 6-67), 9 at GNCH (4-29), 7 at FMC (2-18) and 5 at PLC (2-14) indicating that clinicians found significant value in using ANP while providing ED care. To explore this hypothesis, semi-structured interviews were analyzed using an inductive approach. The themes that emerged from the interviews were that the ANP improved the quality and continuity of care and patient safety. Further enhancements related to medication management would support better outcomes for patients.

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows that the iEHR is well utilized at the four sites studied and physicians participating in the study perceived ANP had a positive impact on knowledge of their patients, patient safety, and quality and continuity of care. Physicians described high utility and usability of ANP. More study about the clinical impacts of using iEHRs in the Canadian context, including longer term impacts on quality of practice and safety are required.
STATEOWNED ENTERPRISE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION IN THE SECTOR OF OIL AND GAS
Authors: Ansari Muhammad Insa
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia regulates natural recources in its particular article. Then, the Energy Law and the Oil and Gas Law regulate the state’s control of oil and natural gas. In the sectoral regulations of oil and gas, there is a public service obligation (PSO) which must be assumed by the Government and State Owned Enterprises (SOE). Meanwhile, in the SOE Law introduced entity Perum and Persero. Where in Perum entities carrying out public service, while the Persero entity to assume the role for profit. But in practice found a PSO on the oil and gas sector carried by state-run entities Persero. IntisariDalam Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia 1945 diatur penguasaan negara terhadap sumber daya alam. Kemudian UU Enegi dan UU Minyak dan Gas Bumi mengatur penguasaan negara terhadap minyak dan gas bumi. Dalam pengaturan sektoral di bidang tersebut juga mengatur kewajiban pelayanan umum yang harus diemban oleh pemerintah dan BUMN. Sementara itu dalam UU BUMN diperkenalkan  entitas Perusahaan Umum (Perum) dan Perseroan Terbatas (Persero). Dimana entitas Perum mengemban peran pelayanan umum (public service), sementara entitas Persero mengemban peran mencari keuntungan (profit oriented). Namun dalam praktek ditemukan kewajiban pelayanan umum pada sektor minyak dan gas bumi diemban oleh BUMN dengan entitas Persero.
REKONSTRUKSI HUKUM ATAS POLA PENANGANAN PELANGGARAN ASAS NETRALITAS PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL
Authors: Sudrajat Tedi , Hartini Sri
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe rise of legal issues on the involvement of civil servants in practical political activities shows that the regulation on civil servants was still not strong enough to prevent violations of neutrality principle in local elections. Based on that condition, this paper analyzes the legal reconstruction regarding the violation of civil servant neutrality and create appropriate mechanism dealing with the violation of neutrality principle. The study concluded that it is an urgently need to strengthen the role of government to handling violation of neutrality principle among relevant institutions’ which integrated.IntisariMaraknya persoalan hukum atas keterlibatan PNS dalam kegiatan politik praktis menunjukkan dengan jelas bahwa peraturan perundang-undangan di bidang kepegawaian masih belum cukup kuat untuk mencegah pelanggaran asas netralitas dalam pelaksanaan Pemilihan Umum di daerah. Atas hal tersebut, tulisan ini mengkaji tentang rekonstruksi hukum terhadap pelanggaran netralitas PNS dan membuat mekanisme yang sesuai dalam penanganan pelanggaran asas netralitas PNS. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa diperlukannya penguatan peran pemerintah untuk mengantisipasi pelanggaran dengan pembentukan pola penanganan pelanggaran netralitas antar lembaga yang terintegrasi.
IMPROVING OUTSOURCING SYSTEM IN INDONESIA: FIXING THE GAP OF LABOUR REGULATION
Authors: Izzati Nabiyla Risfa
Published: February 2018

AbstractOutsourcing is always been one crucial issues in Indonesian labour law. Since this system legalized by Law Number 13 Year 2003 on Manpower, there has been a lot of resistance from workers and unions, because outsourcing system is considered detrimental to the position of workers. However, does abolishing outsourcing system the best solution? This research will trace the history of Indonesia's outsourcing system, the advantages and disadvantages of this system, and some possible ways to improve the system. By improving outsourcing system within the legal framework and its implementation, it is not impossible that this system will bring benefits to both workers and employers.  Intisari Outsourcing atau alih daya merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang krusial dalam ranah hukum ketenagakerjaan di Indonesia. Sejak awal model hubungan kerja ini dilegalkan oleh Undang-Undang Nomor 13 Tahun 2003 tentang Ketenagakerjaan, muncul banyak perlawanan dan resistensi dari kalangan pekerja dan serikat pekerja karena dianggap merugikan posisi pekerja. Namun, apakah menghapuskan sistem outsourcing merupakan solusi? Penelitian ini akan menelusuri sejarah sistem outsourcing Indonesia, kelamahan dan kelebihan sistem ini, serta cara yang mungkin dilakukan untuk memperbaiki sistem ini. Dengan memperbaiki sistem outsourcing dalam kerangka hukum dan pelaksanaan, bukan tidak mungkin sistem ini justru membawa kemanfaatan bagi pekerja maupun pengusaha.
Global Warming: Chaotic Climate Changes with Chaotic Social Repercussions
Authors: Lane Jan-Erik , Dieterlen Florent
Published: February 2018

Chaotic events and developments stemming from climate change now affect social systems and the household economy, globally. Thus, the growing deoxygenation will force people to move. See level rise will crush whole Island States in the Pacific and seize huge land portions elsewhere. Violent storms are conducive to mudslides that like extremely forceful forest fires kill numerous people. Entire cities may present a considerable health risk for ordinary citizens. The COP21 project of the UNFCCC starts its implementation of its decarbonisation goals I, II and III in 2020, but will countries like the economically successful nations on the Asian continent really comply. Or is continued economic growth still priority number One, as the enquiry into their plans indicates here?
UTILIZATION OF SEED EXTRACTS FROM AVOCADO (Persea americana MILL) TO REDUCE OF FREE FATTY ACID CONTENS IN CRUDE PALM OIL
Authors: Nuryanto Eka , Pradiko Iput , Nasution Zulfi Prima Sani
Published: February 2018

Mixing Crude Palm Oil (CPO) with high and lower Free Fatty Acid (FFA) is a technique to reduce FFA in CPO. Avocado Seeds Extract (ASE) was expected to reduce the FFA. This study was conducted to test the ability of ASE on reducing ALB in CPO. The variable in this study is ASE solution (0-50 ml). The whole treatment were conducted at same level of o temperatur 60 C, stirring speed (400 rpm) and reaction time (60 minutes). The research was employed non factorial Completely Randomized Design. Statistical analysis was performed using F Test along with Duncan Test. The results showed that addition of ASE can reduce FFA. The results of F Test showed that the addition of 25 ml ASE is the most effective for reduction ALB content (4.65 % to 0.22 %) in CPO.
Preparation of TGF-beta1/affinity-bound alginate macroporous scaffolds
Authors: Re'em Tali
Published: February 2018

Spatio-temporal presentation of growth factors is one of the key attributes
of the cell's microenvironment. The design of macroporous alginate scaffolds,
wherein TGF-b1 or BMP-4 is electrostatically bound to affinity binding sites
of alginate sulfate, mimicking their presentation by the extracellular matrix
(ECM), was previously shown to enable sustained presentation and release of
each factor, thus increasing their biological activity. Specifically,
TGF-b1/affinity-bound scaffolds induced the chondrogenic differentiation of
human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) seeded within these scaffolds. The
prolonged activity of the affinity-bound TGF-b1 enabled efficient induction
of signaling pathways leading to chondrogenesis, up to the appearance of
committed chondrocytes. Similarly, BMP-4 affinity-bound to the macroporous
alginate scaffold enabled efficient induction of osteogenic differentiation
in hMSC constructs. Subsequent construction of a multicompartment inductive
system, spatially-presenting TGF-b1 and BMP-4 in two distinct layers, enabled
complete differentiation of hMSC to chondrocytes and osteoblasts, depending
on the type of factor in use in the respective layer. This paper describes in
detail the preparation method of the TGF-b1 or BMP4/affinity-bound alginate
scaffolds, and the set of analyses performed to characterize the resultant
scaffolds, including release profile study, released factor bioactivity, and
functionality of the scaffolds as hMSC-inductive scaffolds.
A Influência da Precariedade na Atuação da Secretaria Municipal de Assistência Social e Habitação para o Desenvolvimento de um Município do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Corrêa Roberta Silva de Camargo , Martins Cibele Barsalini , Snoeijer Enio , Silva Altieres De Oliveira
Published: February 2018

Este trabalho busca apresentar contribuições acerca de uma das questões que influenciam o desenvolvimento municipal sob a ótica da gestão pública: a precariedade. Assim, elege como objetivo avaliar, a partir de ações do secretariado no período correspondente às gestões de 2009 a 2016 da Secretaria Municipal de Assistência Social e Habitação de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, de que forma a condição de precariedade influencia na consecução de planos propostos para esse município nesse período. É uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva, estratégia de estudo de caso e constatou que o secretariado está sujeito à precariedade, a qual influencia o desenvolvimento municipal a partir das ações do secretariado e pode ser superada quando possibilita o alcance de resultados propostos.