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Sociocognitive Metalexicographic Parameters Of The First Two Editions Of Srpski Rječnik By Vuk Stefanović Karadžić
Authors: Šipka Danko
Published: November 2017

The present paper approaches two nineteenth-century editions of Serbian Dictionary by Vuk Stefanović Karadžić from a sociocognitive metalexicographic perspective. Using a triangular communicative model of lexicographic work, the author analyzes sociohistorical factors, lexicographic strategies, and lexicographic elements of the aforementioned dictionary. A special attention is devoted to the diff erences between the two editions, which coincide in time with a broader shift from traditional philology toward linguistics.
Words Of Turkish Origin In Internet Forums In The Context Of Ethnic Parties
Authors: Danczewa Diliana
Published: November 2017

The article presents an interesting linguistic phenomenon from the Bulgarian internet area. The comments under articles, which subjects are Bulgarian political ethnic parties as well as political events in Turkey, contain increased number of words of Turkish origin. They can be classifi ed in several subject groups. Not only lexical means are observed but also word-formation means, such as suffi x -оглу (Биневоглу). The users also are authors of diff erent kind of linguistic innovations, such as phrase innovation (бял кахър – баш кара кахър) or proverbial innovation (Който плаща гранта, той поръчва кючека).
Pengembangan problem based learning dengan assessment for learning berbantuan smartphone dalam pembelajaran matematika
Authors: Yuwono Muhammad Ridlo , Syaifuddin Muhammad Wahid
Published: November 2017

[Bahasa]: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model Problem Based Learning (PBL) menggunakan penilaian Assessment for Learning (AfL) berbantuan smartphone, disingkat PBL-AfL-S yang valid, praktis dan efektif untuk mendukung implementasi kurikulum 2013 di SMA. Tahap-tahap pengembangan model PBL-AfL-S terdiri dari penelitian pendahuluan, pengembangan/prototiping, dan evaluasi. Kualitas model PBL-AfL-S mengacu pada kriteria kualitas menurut Nieveen (1999) yaitu valid, praktis, dan efektif. Model PBL-AfL-S diujicobakan di SMA Negeri 3 Klaten dalam dua tahap uji coba. Uji coba tahap I dilaksanakan di kelas XI-IPA 6 dan uji coba tahap II dilaksanakan di kelas XI-IPA 7. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari: 1) Instrumen penilaian kevalidan komponen model dan perangkat pendukung pembelajaran, 2) Instrumen kepraktisan aktivitas guru dan siswa, dan 3) Instrumen keefektifan yang meliputi angket penilaian diri, lembar penilaian proyek, tes prestasi belajar, dan lembar respon siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model PBL-AfL-S dan perangkat pembelajarannya telah memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif.

Kata kunci: Pembelajaran; Masalah; Asesmen; Smartphone

[English]: This study aims to develop a Problem Based Learning (PBL) model using Assessment for Learning (AFL) with smartphone, abbreviated as PBL-AfL-S as valid, practical and effective to support the implementation of the 2013 curriculum in High School. The stages of developing the PBL-AfL-S model consist of preliminary research, development or prototyping, and evaluation. The quality criteria of PBL-AfL-S refer to Nieveen (1999), i.e. valid, practical, and effective. The PBL-AfL-S model was piloted in SMA Negeri 3 Klaten in two phases. Tryout 1 was conducted in class XI-IPA 6 and tryout 2 was in class XI-IPA 7. The research instruments consist of: 1) The validity instrument of the model and its learning support tools, 2) the practicality of the teacher’s and students’ activity, and 3) The effectiveness instruments including self-assessment questionnaires, project appraisal sheets, achievement tests, and student response sheets. The results show that the PBL-AfL-S model and learning tools have met the valid, practical and effective criteria.

Keywords: Problem based Learning, Assessment; Smartphone
Color-Based for Tree Yield Fruits Image Counting
Authors: Mohammed Faisel G. , Amer Wejdan A.
Published: November 2017

Identifying the total number of fruits on trees has long been of interest in agricultural crop estimation work. Yield prediction of fruits in practical environment is one of the hard and significant tasks to obtain better results in crop management system to achieve more productivity with regard to moderate cost. Utilized color vision in machine vision system to identify citrus fruits, and estimated yield information of the citrus grove in-real time. Fruit recognition algorithms based on color features to estimate the number of fruit. In the current research work, some low complexity and efficient image analysis approach was proposed to count yield fruits image in the natural scene. Semi automatic segmentation and yield calculation of fruit based on shape analysis is presented. Color and shape analysis was utilized to segment the images of different fruits like apple, pomegranate obtained under different lighting conditions. First the input sectional tree image was converted from RGB colour space into the colour space transform (i.e., YUV, YIQ, or YCbCr). The resultant image was then applied to the algorithm for fruit segmentation. After it is applied Morphological Operations which is enhanced image then execute Blob counting method which identify the object and count the number of it. Accuracy of this algorithm used in this thesis is 82.21% for images that have been scanned.
Electrodeposition of Copper/Carbonous Nanomaterial Composite Coatings for Heat-Dissipation Materials
Authors: Goto Yasuki , Kamebuchi Yota , Hagio Takeshi , Kamimoto Yuki , Ichino Ryoichi , Bessho Takeshi
Published: November 2017

Carbonous nanomaterials are promising additives for composite coatings for heat-dissipation materials because of their excellent thermal conductivity. Here, copper/carbonous nanomaterial composite coatings were prepared using nanodiamond (ND) as the carbonous nanomaterial. The copper/ND composite coatings were electrically deposited onto copper substrates from a continuously stirred copper sulfate coating bath containing NDs. NDs were dispersed by ultrasonic treatment, and the initial bath pH was adjusted by adding sodium hydroxide solution or sulfuric acid solution before electrodeposition. The effects of various coating conditions—the initial ND concentration, initial bath pH, stirring speed, electrical current density, and the amount of electricity—on the ND content of the coatings were investigated. Furthermore, the surface of the NDs was modified by hydrothermal treatment to improve ND incorporation. A higher initial ND concentration and a higher stirring speed increased the ND content of the coatings, whereas a higher initial bath pH and a greater amount of electricity decreased it. The electrical current density showed a minimum ND content at approximately 5 A/dm2. Hydrothermal treatment, which introduced carboxyl groups onto the ND surface, improved the ND content of the coatings. A copper/ND composite coating with a maximum of 3.85 mass% ND was obtained.
Borehole Controlled–Source Electromagnetics for Hydrocarbon–Saturation Monitoring in the Bockstedt Oil Field, Onshore Northwest Germany
Authors: Tietze K.. , Ritter O.. , Patzer C.. , Veeken P.. , Verboom B..
Published: November 2017

Production from oil fields requires the monitoring of hydrocarbon saturation in the reservoir. In the Bockstedt oil field there exists a substantial difference in resistivity between an oil-filled (approximately 100–16 Ω·m) and a brine-filled (0.6 Ω·m) reservoir. Controlled-source electromagnetics (CSEM) is chosen to test whether sufficient resistivity differences can be observed by means of surface measurements. The target is a Lower Cretaceous clastic interval at an approximate depth of 1200 m.

Forward modeling demonstrates that the expected resistivity changes at reservoir level cannot be resolved with a survey setup of only surface electrical sources and sensors. Therefore a borehole-to-surface technique has been developed, whereby the metal casing of an abandoned production well serves as an input electrode. CSEM surveys were acquired in 2014 and 2015 as a time-lapse baseline and monitor for both horizontal electric (Ex and Ey) components. A four-transmitter and 25-receiver configuration was deployed for these surveys. Forward modeling indicates that induction effects from metal objects, such as casings of production wells, cannot be ignored in the electromagnetics (EM) modeling. A shallow observation well was drilled in 2015 to make the collection of vertical electric field (Ez) data sets possible. A new downhole sensor was developed for this purpose. Numerical simulations suggest Ez data are more sensitive to the anticipated resistivity changes in the reservoir. Because Ez is two orders of magnitude smaller than the horizontal components, verticality is of great importance to avoid masking the Ez signal by interference from unwanted horizontal components.

Similar acquisition parameters are adopted for 2014 baseline and 2015 monitor surveys to facilitate the comparisons. The repeatability is good, generating comparable response functions. A new, computationally efficient approach considers the effect of the metal casings, and is implemented in the 3D modeling and inversion codes. Preliminary resistivity models obtained from 3D CSEM inversion explain the observed data, and are in agreement with results from a 3D-seismic survey and resistivity logs in the calibration wells. Incorporation of the metal casings in the EM-modeling scheme increases the lateral continuity of inverted resistivity bodies.

In November 2016, a new time-lapse acquisition campaign was undertaken to collect a second Ex/Ey monitor and the first monitor survey for the Ez component.
Volumetric and Viscosity Studies of Gas and Oil from the Santa Maria Valley Field
Authors: Olds R. H. , Sage B. H. , Lacey W. N.
Published: November 2017

Determinations were made of the viscosity of the liquid phase and of the volume of mixtures of gas and liquid samples from the production trap of a well in the Santa Maria Valley field in California. Measurements were made at 100°, 190°, and 250°F. and at pressures up to 5000 lb. per square inch.

Introduction

In recent years a reasonable quantity of experimental data has been accumulated concerning the volumetric behavior and the viscosity of hydrocarbon systems. One of the main objectives for such work is the attempt to predict the properties of naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures under the conditions encountered in nature. At the present time the volumetric behavior of homogeneous hydrocarbon mixtures can be predicted with reasonable accuracy within certain ranges of composition over a relatively wide range of temperature and pressure. Heterogeneous systems offer a more difficult problem. The viscosity of both simple and complex hydrocarbon mixtures has been investigated in some detail. Nevertheless, information regarding this property is as yet insufficient to permit dependable forecasts for many cases of practical interest. For this reason a study of the volumetric behavior and the viscosity of the liquid phase of several mixtures of oil and gas from the Santa Maria Valley field was carried out.

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Sustentabilidade da atividade turística do Delta do Parnaíba, Estados do Piauí e Maranhão, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Coelho Christiano , Lacerda Cícero de Sousa , Gadelha Denise Pinto , Barbosa Eduardo Uchôa Guerra , Lira Emannuella Hayanna Alves de , Mendonça Juan Diego Lourenço de , Oliveira Rodrigo Silva de , Paz Ronilson José da , Cavalheiro Thiago Brandão , Silva Thiago César Farias da , Souza Thiago Siqueira Paiva de
Published: November 2017

A atividade turística contribui para o desenvolvimento local, gerando emprego e renda, inclusive através da utilização dos recursos naturais e histórico-culturais como atrativos. Neste sentido é importante que esta atividade seja desenvolvida com base em um planejamento, que respeite os limites dos espaços e recursos locais de forma sustentável. Assim, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o nível de sustentabilidade da atividade turística do Delta do Parnaíba (Estados do Piauí e Maranhão, Brasil), por meio de pesquisa exploratória e explicativa, com base em um estudo de campo e uma abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados da pesquisa mostram que o nível de sustentabilidade turística no Delta do Parnaía encontra-se parcialmente insustentável, pois no geral foram identificados 17 indicadores sustentáveis e 22 indicadores insustentáveis. Diante do exposto há uma necessidade urgente do poder público viabilizar políticas que venham melhorar os indicadores para contribuir com o desenvolvimento da atividade turística de forma sustentável e consequentemente com o desenvolvimento local sustentável.
Checklist de espécies de Polychaeta (Annelida) da Praia do Seixas, João Pessoa, Estado da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Costa Dimítri de Araújo , Fernandes Hélder Formiga , Silva Francisco de Assis da , Christoffersen Martin Lindsey
Published: November 2017

O presente estudo apresenta a lista das espécies de poliquetas coletados na Praia do Seixas, Município de João Pessoa, Estado da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil. Um total de 21 famílias, 36 gêneros e 49 espécies foram identificados. Os espécimes foram coletados durante o ano de 2015, bimestralmente, dentro de amostras de rodolitos. As Famílias Eunicidae e Cirratulidae foram as mais representativas. As espécies Cirriformia capensis, Dodecaceria capensis, Dorvillea angolana, Lysarete raquelae, Drilonereis falcata, Phyllodoce malmgreni, Synelmis sotoi, Lepidonotus spiculus, L. squamatus e Jasmineira caudata são consideradas novos registros para o Atlântico Sul. Além disso, 23 espécies são consideradas novos registros para a costa paraibana. O trabalho complementa o conhecimento da diversidade de poliquetas para a costa paraibana e dá suporte para futuros projetos de gestão ambiental.
Orientações legais para diagnóstico da mastofauna em Estudos de Impactos Ambientais ajudam? Análise crítica no caso do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Pinto Ana Paula Rodrigues , Camolesi Maristela , Alexandrino Eduardo Roberto
Published: November 2017

A apresentação de Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) é obrigatória em processos de licenciamento ambiental de diversos empreendimentos e para atividades consideradas potencialmente causadoras de significativa degradação ao meio ambiente. O diagnóstico ambiental do local a sofrer intervenção é uma das atividades técnicas que devem ser apresentadas em um EIA e considera, dentre outros parâmetros ambientais, o levantamento da mastofauna. A Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB) é quem norteia tais levantamentos neste estado. O presente estudo revisou o diagnóstico da mastofauna de 20 EIAs iniciados em 2013 e 2014, atentando-se para possíveis deficiências no levantamento e análise de dados. Os resultados observados foram comparados com as diretrizes impostas em documentos legais da CETESB válidos a partir de 2014, para verificar o quanto estes documentos poderiam ser suficientes para minimizar tais deficiências em EIAs futuros. As principais deficiências encontradas foram a (1) não realização de levantamentos em campo, (2) listas de espécies incompletas, (3) não declaração sobre a forma e local de registro das espécies em campo, (4) ausência de caracterização da assembleia de mamíferos amostrada, (5) não declaração do esforço e suficiência amostral realizado, (6) ausência de análises quantitativas, bem como (7) ausência de comparação dos resultados obtidos com áreas similares. Argumenta-se que as quatro primeiras deficiências poderão ser evitadas em trabalhos futuros com os documentos legais vigentes na CETESB. Porém, as três restantes permanecerão, pois não há orientações robustas e claras nestes documentos sobre tais temas. Logo, salienta-se a necessidade de adequações nestes documentos e que o corpo técnico da CETESB continue atento nas avaliações dos diagnósticos realizados em EIAs no estado.
The Marketing Mix Affect on the Consumer Buying Decision (Case Study of Sausage Products at PT. Aroma Denpasar)
Authors: Jaminyasa I Made , Pulawan I Made , Martadiani Anak Agung Media , Amerta I Made Suniastha
Published: November 2017

The more intense competition within the similar business as well as happened in the business of making sausages, especially in Denpasar city. PT. Aroma was one of the companies in Denpasar that produces sausages, corned beef, and nuggets. In an effort to attract consumers to buy sausages, companies pay attention to product quality, price, and promotion. The attitude of each consumer varies before buying and in buying products. Consumer considerations in buying the products that need to be considered by marketers, so that products that are marketed can be accepted and would be bought by the consumers. The linear regression line equation: Y = 0.1920 + 0.2145 X1 + 0.2592 X2 + 0.3828 X3 explains that there was a simultaneous positive influence between product quality, price, and promotion on the buying decision of sausage. The result of t-test of regression coefficient obtained t1-count was 3,3628, t2-count was 3,9879 and t3-count was 6,2641 bigger than t-table equal to 1,980 was in rejection region Ho, hence Ho rejected or Hi accepted. It meant it was true, that there was a positive influence simultaneously between the marketing mix and the consumer buying decision.
The Improvement of Food Quality and Safety of Fish Skin Crackers in Serangan Bali
Authors: Darmadi Ni Made , Edi Dewa Gede Semara , Kawan I Made
Published: November 2017

Indonesia’s government is attempting to improve the leading economic sectors such as the fishing industry, together with its processed products that could strengthen the national economy. Therefore, small industries should be able to improve the quality and security of their products for consumers’ assurance. Fish Skin Cracker is one of the products from domestic industry in Serangan, Bali, which made from Tuna and Shark. Those kinds of crackers are processed by adding spices, in which the spices would be different among processors and result in different quality. This research was aimed to investigate the best-quality fish skin cracker among the processors, based on the microbiological, chemical, and organoleptic analyzes. This research used Descriptive Method. Based on the results of analyzes, it was discovered that the best Tuna Skin Crackers were those from processor number 2 with values of quality analyzes; Moisture Content 6.1%, Ash Content 0.04%, Protein Content 59.33%, Fat Content 25.98%, TVB 14.21mg N %, TMA 7.45mg N%, Micro Analysis 4.9 x 104 Colony/gr, Organoleptic rates: texture 6, taste 7, aroma 6, and color 6. Processor number 2 used garlic, salt, and flavor enhancer as the seasoning. Meanwhile, the best Shark Skin Crackers were those from Processor number 5 with values of quality analyzes; Moisture Content 9.3%, Ash Content 0.04%, Protein Content 86.94%, Fat Content 3.7%, TVB 20.08mg N%, TMA 10.64mg N%, Micro Analysis 2.1 x 104 colony/gr, Organoleptic rates: texture 6, taste 6, smell 6, and color 6. Processor number 5 used garlic, coriander, turmeric, flavor enhancer, and lime juice as the seasoning.
Union citizenship as an instrument for the protection of rights and means of fostering cohesion among European citizens
Authors: Tching Maria Rosa Oliveira
Published: November 2017

In a European Union still ridden with social and economic imbalances, the author calls for greater convergence between citizenship and fundamental rights in order to make the European citizen a more complete being, enjoying rights resulting from the European citizenship status, including the rights enshrined in Article 20 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (non-discrimination, freedom of movement, residence, political and civic participation, diplomatic protection) and the rights listed in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The author emphasizes the importance of the European citizenship status as an instrument of protection of rights and an element of cohesion among Union citizens – and, in this context, highlights the case law of the honoree Judge Cunha Rodrigues as a precursor to a new dimension of Union citizenship and the consequent widening of the scope of European Union law.
The Fuzzy Set Method in the Studies on the Multilevel Political System of the European Union
Authors: Ruszkowski Janusz
Published: November 2017

The political system of the European Union is unique and difficult to define. This presents significant problems to researchers attempting to clarify this phenomenon by means of conventional research methods. Thus, it seems necessary to start the search with other tools that will allow the exploration of the nature of this phenomenon. Such an unconventional instrument is the fuzzy set method which has been used in logics, geometry and mathematics and which accumulates both a qualitative and a quantitative approach. When applied in the studies on the multi-level political system of the EU, it reveals phenomena that could not be seen when using conventional methods. One of the most important effects of this method exists in the fuzzy levels of the EU political system situated among the traditional (crisp) levels (regional, national and supranational).
A interpretação (des)conforme ao direito da União Europeia patente no acórdão uniformizador de jurisprudência n.º15/2013 do Supremo Tribunal de Justiça português
Authors: Machado Carla
Published: November 2017

Este artigo visa, num primeiro momento, abordar a interpretação que tem sido efetuada pelos Tribunais portugueses relativamente ao conceito de “comunicação de obra ao público” ínsito no artigo 3.º, n.º 1 da Diretiva 2001/29/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 22 de maio de 2001, devidamente transposta para o ordenamento jurídico português através da Lei n.º 50/2006, de 24 de agosto, e que culminou com a feitura do Acórdão Uniformizador de Jurisprudência n.º 15/2013. Constatado o teor deste e analisada a jurisprudência do Tribunal de Justiça da União Europeia, no que concerne à interpretação daquele conceito, concluímos pela desconformidade do citado acórdão uniformizador de jurisprudência com o direito da União Europeia. Por conseguinte, elencamos, por um lado, as consequências inerentes à manutenção da interpretação que tem vindo a ser perpetrada pelos órgãos jurisdicionais portugueses e, por outro, apontamos soluções para a resolução de casos semelhantes com apelo ao princípio da interpretação conforme.
Os cuidados de saúde transfronteiriços: problemática em torno do “erro médico”
Authors: António Isa
Published: November 2017

A diretiva sobre cuidados de saúde transfronteiriços reflete a preocupação da União Europeia com o direito humano à saúde, consubstanciado no direito de acesso aos cuidados de saúde, em termos de universalidade, equidade e qualidade. Através desta diretiva europeia, os Estados-Membros não podem vedar o livre acesso dos cidadãos não nacionais aos seus sistemas de saúde, tendo de assegurar a qualidade dos cuidados prestados em termos idênticos aos proporcionados aos seus cidadãos nacionais. A questão que suscitamos neste trabalho prende-se com o “erro médico”, com o desrespeito pela leges artis ad hoc medicinae ou com a violação dos princípios europeus constantes na diretiva e tratados, no decurso da prática dos cuidados de saúde transfronteiriços. Dito doutro modo, qual o regime jurídico que é aplicável e quais os mecanismos jurídicos que o doente lesado poderá acionar com vista ao ressarcimento dos seus danos? Será aplicável a legislação sobre responsabilidade médica do “Estado-Membro de tratamento” e simultaneamente os mecanismos de contencioso europeu ou, em alternativa, somente estes últimos porquanto estamos no âmbito de cuidados transfronteiriços de carácter jurídico europeu?
The interpretation complying with EU law manifested in the case law unifying judgment No. 15/2013 of the Portuguese Supreme Court of Justice
Authors: Machado Carla
Published: November 2017

This article aims to address the interpretation that has been made by Portuguese courts in relation to the concept of “communication of the work to the public” enshrined in Article 3 (1) of Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001, duly transposed into the Portuguese legal order by Law No. 50/2006 of 24 August, which culminated in the drafting of the case law unifying judgment No. 15/2013. By verifying its content and analysing the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (hereinafter CJEU), concerning the interpretation of that concept, we conclude that the said case law unifying judgment does not comply with EU law. Therefore, we will list, on the one hand, the inherent consequences regarding the upkeep of the interpretation that has been held by the Portuguese judicial authorities and, on the other, we will suggest solutions for the resolution of similar cases by appealing to the principle of conforming interpretation.
Cross-border healthcare: problems concerning the “medical error”
Authors: António Isa
Published: November 2017

The Directive on cross-border healthcare reflects the concern of the EU with the human right to health, in terms of universality, equity, access and quality. Through this Directive, Member States cannot prohibit free access for non-nationals to their health systems. All Member States of the EU are, therefore, mandated to provide the same standard of healthcare to nonnationals as they do to its nationals. The question raised in this paper is related to the “medical error” with disregard for the leges artis ad hoc medicinae or the violation of EU principles contained in the Directive and treated in the course of the practice of cross-border healthcare. In other words, what legal regime is applicable and what are the legal mechanisms that the injured patient may operate with a view to compensation for damages? Legislation on medical liability of the “Member-State of treatment” and simultaneously the European dispute mechanisms shall apply or, alternatively, only the latter because we are in EU cross-border care legal character?
Good administration “around the track” of the Portuguese and the EU constitutional discourses – “Winds, to entertain our minds”…?
Authors: Fernandes Sophie Perez
Published: November 2017

To mark 40 years of the Portuguese constitutional project and the 30 years of its interaction with the European (also constitutional) project, the text seeks, through the theme of good administration, to give practicality to the theory of inter-constitutionality – as it is a proposal construed by Portuguese doctrine, which seeks to explain the relationship between the EU legal order and the constitutional legal orders of the Member States. The hermeneutic exercise undertaken aims to extract from the Portuguese constitutional text, through the cross-interpretation of Article 268 CRP with Article 41 CFREU, elements for the construction of a concept of good administration relevant in the Portuguese constitutional legal order that, without prejudice to other dimensions/ projections, is also open to the subjective/protective dimension of good administration highlighted in the EU constitutional legal order. Assuming the European integration process is a dynamic factor of constitutional development, the present analysis regards the systemic differences in the field of good administration as inviting discursive conciliation with an aim to articulate a unity of meaning in the matter of good administration.
40/30 (years) of Constitution and Integration: The national and European representation crisis
Authors: Brito Wladimir
Published: November 2017

This article critically approaches some issues of legal and political nature, necessarily controversial, raised by the Portuguese accession to the EU and the own political action of the Union, with the purpose to draw attention to the aspects that seem to be the most relevant in the 40/30 years milestone of the Constitution and the European integration. Amongst these issues I point out the followings: 1) perception and way of receiving the European integration by the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, 2) degradation of the democratic principle and of the political representation due to the intervention of the EU in the member states politics or the effect of empting the internal politics caused by the action of the EU, 3) globalisation, neoliberalism and the crisis of the democratic power: producing the effect of moving the locus of the democratic powerand the erosion in the relations of the EU with the member states, 4) the EU as a space of action of the market against people. I intend, then, to provoke the debate on these relevant problems of the EU integration.
40/30 – 40 years of Constitution, 30 years of European integration: between past and present, openness and belonging
Authors: Canotilho Mariana
Published: November 2017

This paper reflects about the Portuguese constituent process, within the framework of the so-called constitutionalism of the Social State, typical of European countries, during the second half of the 20th century. It also aims at understanding European integration from a constitutional point of view, having in mind the unusual openness of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic to foreign legal orders. The analysis confronts the processes of constitutionalization and integration, and it defends that several elements of the first one should be incorporated into the latter.
Dano and Alimanovic: the recent evolution of CJEU caselaw on EU citizenship and cross-border access to social benefits
Authors: Lanceiro Rui
Published: November 2017

Since its inception, the concept of EU citizenship, as well as the rights and duties deriving therefrom, has evolved considerably, particularly in the area of social rights. ECJ case law has played a central role in defining the right of EU citizens to access social benefits in the host Member States, which meant a decrease in their degree of discretion to restrict the access to national social securities systems. However, the recent Dano and Alimanovic judgments represent a significant change from previous case-law, setting limits on the right of EU citizens to social benefits in the host Member States. The right of residence in another Member State appears to be dependent on the status of a worker citizen in accordance with the new methodology in order to avoid being an excessive burden on the social system of the host Member State. However, the new approach still leaves several unanswered questions. Were these decisions an attempt to address the “social security tourism” debate? Is the CJEU falling behind with regard to the protection of social rights? What will remain of previous jurisprudence?
The Meaning of Participation in an International Service Experience Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Authors: Evanson Tracy A , Zust Barbara L
Published: November 2017

Nine nursing students volunteered their spring break to provide nursing service in a rural, economically challenged area of Guatemala. The students were involved in all aspects of planning and preparation for the international experience. All nine students participated in a qualitative study which sought to describe the meaning of participation in an international service experience among baccalaureate nursing students. Data were collected through reflection journals, evening group conversations in Guatemala, written narratives, and a post-experience focus group interview. Six themes were uncovered using content analysis: (a) Clarification of career path/goals, (b) Improved understanding of social justice and globalization issues, (c) Motivation to continue service work, (d) Discovering the reciprocity of relationships with others, (e) Appreciation for the whole person, and (f) Finding a way to respect the sacredness of the experience. This study lends support for the positive benefits of short-term international experiences for nursing students.
Creating a Path: American Indian/Alaska Native High School Students Pursuing College and a Career in Nursing
Authors: Katz Janet R. , Smart Denise , Paul Robbie
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this quantitative descriptive pre- and post-survey study was to analyze four years of data documenting differences in pre- and post-test responses by American Indian/Alaska Native high school students attending a weeklong residency program. The program was designed to provide information and role models to motivate students to go to college and pursue a career in nursing. The survey measured student perceptions of college and nursing. In addition, the analysis included comparisons of responses between students who lived on reservations and those who did not. Results demonstrated that students changed their views of nursing as a profession, how they would be perceived by their tribe, and the financial security they could gain. Students living on their reservations were concerned that college might be too far from home. Recommendations include the need to provide indigenous students with role models and accurate information as well as mentors to support them.
Glycemic and Lipid Metabolic Markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients after Consuming Red Pigmented Parboiled Rice as a Staple—A Clinical Trial
Authors: Cosman Upul , Hettiarachchi Priyadharshika , Wanigasuriya Kamani , Perera Rasika
Published: November 2017

Red pigmented rice has been proven to have unique properties beneficial to health. These might be further enriched if parboiled. This study investigated the effects of consumption of RPPR on glycemic response, lipid profile and BMI in diabetics.

For this prospective study patients with diabetes mellitus (aged 40-75 yrs) in a prison (n = 69) were recruited. Their usual diet in prison was red pigmented rice. They were served 180 g of RPPR for 16 weeks during intervention period.

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) and BMI was assessed at 0, 4, 8, 12 weeks and glycated haemoglobin and lipid profile at 0 and 16 weeks. Values at 0 weeks were compared with those at 4, 8, 12, 16 weeks after consuming RPPR using ANOVA repeated measures. HBA1c and lipid profile at 16 weeks were compared with the 0 week value. During consumption of RPPR, FPG was significantly reduced at 8 (p = 0.006), 12 (p = 0.002), and 16 weeks (p = 0.005), with a significant reduction of the BMI at 8 (p = 0.028) and 16 weeks (p = 0.003). At the end of 16 weeks of consuming RPPR, LDL, Total Cholesterol (TC) and TC/HDL ratio were significantly reduced compared to 0 weeks (p = 0.001, p = 0.013, p = 0.032, respectively. These results suggest that RPPR consumption reduces FPG, LDL, TC,TC/HDL ratio and BMI.
Fundamentos para el estudio de las corrientes de investigación en contabilidad
Authors: Villarreal José Luis , Córdoba Martínez Jorge Xavier
Published: November 2017

La contabilidad como disciplina de conocimiento se alimenta de teorías e investigaciones que permiten ampliar sus postulados y argumentos en la vía de su fundamentación que a la vez impacta en su ejercicio práctico. Así mismo, la evolución del conocimiento contable presenta avances desde la corriente principal y la denominada contabilidad emergente representada por la investigación contable crítica y la investigación contable interpretativa.De lo anterior se desprende la necesidad de reflexionar sobre las categorías de las corrientes contables: principal (CP), interpretativa (CI) y crítica (CC), con el fin de dar respuesta a la pregunta ¿Cuáles son los fundamentos para el estudio de las corrientes de investigación en contabilidad? El diseño metodológico del artículo, adopta un enfoque descriptivo y reflexivo a partir de una revisión documental sobre avances interdisciplinarios de la contabilidad. Como conclusión principal se muestran diferencias en el andamiaje de las tres corrientes en estudio; así la contabilidad no es reflejo automático de asuntos económicos, por el contrario responde a condiciones históricas, e intereses ideológicos y políticos de distintos grupos empresariales, estatales, académicos y sociales.
Caracterización de los procedimientos para la realización de hemocultivos en pacientes adultos, en instituciones hospitalarias del Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá.
Authors: Maldonado Natalia , Robledo Carlos , Munera Maria Isabel , Capataz-Tafur Cesar , Roncancio Gustavo , Franco Liliana , Nagles Jorge , Gil Joana , Arenas Paola , Gaviria Marcela , Figueroa-Echeverri Mónica , Robledo Jaime
Published: November 2017

Objetivo: Caracterizar procedimientos para la toma, análisis, reporte y aseguramiento de la calidad en hemocultivos en pacientes adultos, en instituciones hospitalarias.Material y método: Estudio descriptivo en 15 hospitales de Medellín y alrededores. Se empleó un formulario semiestructurado para recolectar la información, se utilizó SPSS® para el análisis.Resultados: Todas las instituciones tienen protocolos basados en fuentes de autoridad reconocida; con diferencias importantes en procesos pre-analíticos y postanalíticos. Los productos más empleados para la antisepsia fueron gluconato de clorhexidina al 2-4% (66,7%) y alcohol isopropílico o etílico al 70% (20,0%), con discrepancias en los tiempos de acción. El 73,3% emplea guantes estériles y la misma proporción usa sistema abierto (jeringa) para la venopunción. En el 46,6% se toman dos botellas aerobias y una anaerobia por episodio y en 33,3% dos botellas aerobias. El 66,6% lleva un indicador de contaminación, 53,3% de positividad y 26,6% de volumen de sangre. La tasa promedio de hemocultivos contaminados durante el semestre de seguimiento fue 1,61%.Conclusión: Se observa heterogeneidad en los procedimientos, especialmente en fases pre-analítica y post-analítica. En la búsqueda de la excelencia y la seguridad del paciente son necesarios protocolos estandarizados e indicadores para medir y controlar el desempeño de los hemocultivos.
Variación temporal del recuento de CD4+ basal al momento diagnóstico de VIH en pacientes adultos en un hospital de la seguridad social de Perú, 1999-2012
Authors: Maquera-Afaray Julio , Cárdenas Matlin M. , Gutierrez del Valle Luis , Mejia Christian R.
Published: November 2017

Introducción: El VIH/SIDA todavía es un problema para la salud global, con una epidemiología compleja y dinámica en el tiempo.Objetivo: Determinar la tendencia sobre la variación temporal del recuento de Linfocitos T CD4+ basal al momento diagnóstico de VIH en pacientes atendidos en un hospital de la seguridad social de Lima, Perú.Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, que se basó en un análisis secundario de datos de los pacientes que se atendieron en un hospital de la seguridad social durante el periodo 1999-2012, se tomó las variables socio-patológicas de los pacientes y confeccionó gráficos de tendencia.Resultados: De los pacientes atendidos en este período, el 70% fueron hombres y la mediana de edad fue 34 años. Se encontró un incremento en la tendencia de la variación temporal del recuento promedio de linfocitos T CD4+ basal al momento diagnóstico, y disminución del número promedio de pacientes diagnosticados por cada año. Casi no ocurrieron variaciones en las tendencias según los grupos etarios; pero si según la orientación sexual, observándose un incremento en población heterosexual y bisexual, además de una disminución en el grupo de hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH).Conclusión: Se reporta la tendencia favorable del recuento promedio de Linfocitos T CD4+ al momento diagnóstico en un hospital peruano, siendo similar a otras realidades a nivel mundial, lo que puede permitir continuar fortaleciendo los programas de prevención, en especial para los grupos que actualmente muestran mayor frecuencia de la enfermedad.
Practical Recommendations for Preoperative Skin Antisepsis
Authors: Álvarez Carlos Arturo , Guevara Cesar Ernesto , Valderrama Sandra Liliana , Sefair Carlos Fernando , Cortes Jorge Alberto , Jimenez María Fernanda , Soria Carmen Gabriela , Cuellar Luis Ernesto
Published: November 2017

The search for strategies for the reduction of Surgical Site infection (SSI) is a priority, given the impact those infections have on the outcome of the patients. The preoperative patient skin antisepsis, has recently gained greater significance in the prevention of SSI, as one of the critical factors, which can be intervened and can reduce the risk of infection. In recent years, comprehensive investigations have been published, not only dedicated to the comparison of antiseptic solutions, application techniques, but also about the importance of preoperative washing, use of surgical tapes and dressings impregnated with antiseptics, and preoperative shaving. This review outlines the key findings related to the preoperative patient’s skin antisepsis and offers a protocol with practical recommendations to be implemented in the institutions of our country. It provides evidence based recommendations about the use of antiseptic solutions (povidone iodine, chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine plus alcohol, etc.) with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
THE “GREEN” TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FACTORS
Authors: Мишулина Светлана , Mishulina Svetlana
Published: November 2017

Difficulties states faced in the implementing the sustainable development concept, the new challenges caused by financial and economic crisis of 2008-2009 which are considered by most experts as the systemic one, require serious modernization of the sustainable socio-economic development strategies on all management levels. Search for the ways of the strategies adjustment and new mechanisms of their implementation has resulted in the fundamental change of the economic model, the transition from “brown” to “green” economy based on the principles of economic security, the resources efficiency and social justic International organizations such as the United Nations Organization (UN), the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the UN Environmental Program (UNEP), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) consider tourism to be one of the ten key sectors of the global economy which green innovative modernization is able to ensure the transition to the new economic model and “green” economic growth. The analysis of the results of the international and national structures’ activity aimed at the greening of the global economy and tourism lets us make the following conclusions. Firstly, there are still some research, theoretical and methodological problems linked with setting aims, objectives, and conditions for green economy transition, with the development of com- mon system of indicators and indexes for the assessment of the achievements of the countries. Secondly, Russia’s active role in the processes will not only ensure the ecological security of its socio-economic development, but will determine competitiveness of the Russian economy and tourism as its sector in the long run. The active role, in its turn, involves the creation of scientifically proven target system, the green strategies for socio-economic development, the arrangement of conditions, techniques and tools for their implementation. The article analyzes the basic factors and conditions for the transition to the green economy and greening of tourism industry in Russia.
Effects of hydroxycinnamic acids (Ferulic and p-coumaric acids) in barley cultivars on cell wall components degradability in rumen
Authors: Suodkolae Massoumeh , Yansari Teimouri , Chashnidel Yadollah
Published: November 2017

Barley grain contains hydroxycinnamic acids especially Ferulic (FA) and
p-Coumaric acid (pCA) become cross-linked to cell wall polysaccharids as
lignification commences that are the major inhibiting factors of
biodegradability of plant cell walls in the rumen. Chemical characteristics,
FA and pCA content of 11 Iranian barley cultivars determined. Using 3
fistulated ewes, the effects of FA and pCA content on ruminal degradation of
dry matter (DM), neutral and acid detergent fiber (NDF and ADF) and lignin
were studied. In barley cultivars, DM varied from 82.52 to 90.90 %; NDF
varied from 9.64 to 27.34 % DM; ADF varied from 2.03 to 8.13 % DM and lignin
varied from 0.87 to 3.03 % DM. The FA content ranged from 151.2 to 354.2
?g/g; and pCA content ranged from 114.5 to 444.4 ?g/g of DM. Ruminal
degradation parameters for DM, NDF, ADF and lignin were different between
barley cultivars. The soluble fraction, slowly degradable, potential
degradable, and undegradable fraction of DM were 2.92 to 56.33%; 42.64 to
91.45%; 65.68 to 98.97%, and 1.02 to 34.31%, respectively. The rate of
ruminal degradation for DM varied among barley cultivars from 3.64 to 27.81%
h-1. The FA was related to rumen indigestible DM, NDF, ADF and lignin, while
pCA correlated with ADF. Using multi-regression, FA and pCA were inhibiting
factors of ruminal degradability for DM and cell wall components; and FA was
the most effective factor to predict DM degradability, while both FA and pCA
affected NDF and ADF ruminal degradability.
Prebiotic potential of xylanase enzyme supplemented wheat offal in broiler chickens
Authors: Abosede Aderibigbe , Omolola Opowoye , Olutimehin Atteh , Matthias Okukpe
Published: November 2017

The recent development of antibiotics-resistant pathogens in poultry, which
poses a threat to human health, has necessitated the search for an
alternative to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) to improve the gut
microflora in poultry diets. One of the alternatives to AGPs is probiotics
which are beneficial organisms. The by-products of the digestion of
polysaccharides for which poultry do not have enzymes to digest are called
prebiotics. Prebiotics serve as food for probiotics. The application of
enzymes makes this digestion possible. The prebiotic potentials of enzyme
supplemented high fibre feedstuffs (HFFs) are not known. This study was
conducted to assess the prebiotic potential of xylanase enzyme supplemented
wheat offal on broiler chickens (in-vivo). The replacement of maize with
wheat offal irrespective of levels supplemented with 100ppm xylanase enzyme
caused a reduction in feed intake and an increase in weight gain and better
feed conversion ratio. Birds fed diet with 20% wheat offal supplemented with
a xylanase enzyme outperformed birds fed diets with 10 or 30% wheat offal
supplemented with a xylanase enzyme and birds fed the control diet. The birds
had normal weights of vital organs with good structural consistency. The
identification of microbes (fungi and bacteria) showed that dietary levels of
wheat offal (10, 20 or 30% inclusion) with supplementation of a xylanase
enzyme enhanced the growth of beneficial microbes, which resulted in the
inhibition or elimination of the opportunistic/pathogenic microbes. It was
concluded that enzyme supplementation of high fibre feedstuffs could improve
the growth performance, nutrient retention and increase concentration of
beneficial microbes in the guts. The use of enzymes is therefore recommended
when HFFs are required as a prebiotic source in the guts of broilers.
Extraction of red grape pomace antioxidants with aqueous organic acid solutions using kinetic modelling
Authors: Makris Dimitris
Published: November 2017

Grape pomace is a food industry residual material which may contain a high
load of polyphenolic antioxidants and a number of methods have been
implemented for their effective recovery. Nevertheless, eco-friendly
processes should embrace environmentally benign and non-toxic solvents. On
this basis, this study investigated the extraction of antioxidants, by
employing aqueous acetic acid and citric solutions and monitoring the
reducing power (PR) of the extracts. The scope was to evaluate the effect of
acid concentration on the extraction yield using kinetics. The kinetic model
established allowed for the credible comparison of the extraction
efficiencies, achieved with acetic acid and citric acid solutions of variable
concentration. The results suggested that citric acid solutions were more
effective in recovering red grape pomace antioxidants. Using a 4% (w/v)
citric acid solution, a maximum PR of 229.8 ?M ascorbic acid equivalents per
g of dry pomace could be attained. This investigation demonstrated that
aqueous media used for the extraction of antioxidant compounds from food
industry wastes could be significantly influenced by the acidifying agent and
its concentration.