bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydromagnetic Rarefied Fluid Flow over a Wedge in the Presence of Surface Slip and Thermal Radiation
Authors: Das K. , Sharma R. P. , Duari P.R.
Published: December 2017

An analysis is presented to investigate the effects of thermal radiation on a convective slip flow of an electrically conducting slightly rarefied fluid, having temperature dependent fluid properties, over a wedge with a thermal jump at the surface of the boundary in the presence of a transverse magnetic field. The reduced equations are solved numerically using the finite difference code that implements the 3-stage Lobatto IIIa formula for the partitioned Runge-Kutta method. Numerical results for the dimensionless velocity and temperature as well as for the skin friction coefficient and the Nusselt number are presented through graphs and tables for pertinent parameters to show interesting aspects of the solution.
Simple Flows of Pseudoplastic Fluids Based on Dehaven Model
Authors: Walicka A.
Published: December 2017

In this paper three simple flows of visco-plastic fluids of DeHaven type or fluids similar to them are considered. These flows are: Poiseuille flow in a plane channel, Poiseuille flow through a circular pipe and rotating Couette flow between two coaxial cylinders. After presentation DeHaven model it was presented some models of fluids similar to this model. Next it was given the solutions of equations of motion for three flows mentioned above.
Evaluation of Strains and Thicknesses of Pipe Elbows on the Basis of Expressions Resulting from the Eudirective for the Case of Large and Small Deformations
Authors: Śloderbach Z.
Published: December 2017

The relations to calculate the maximum value of strains in processes of bending tubes on benders, in stretched layers of tubes, are presented in this work on the basis of the EU-Directive concerning production of pressure equipment. It has been shown that for large deformations that occur during bending of the pipes on knees, logarithmic strain measures (real) and relative strain measures give different values of strain but equal wall thicknesses in the bending zone. Logarithmic measures are frequently used in engineering practice and are valid for large and small deformations. Reverse expressions were also derived to calculate the required initial wall thickness of the tube to be bent, in order to obtain the desired wall thickness of the knee after bending.
Comparisons of Processing Stability and Antioxidant Activity of the Silkworm Pupae Protein Hydrolysates by Spray-dry and Freeze-dry
Authors: Shi Chuanchao , Lin Zehua , Xiao Xiaochun , Zhai Xufeng , Ma Chung Wah , Ren Jiaoyan
Published: December 2017

Silkworm pupae protein (SPP) was pretreated by different processing (heat/alkali/pepsin) and then hydrolyzed by five proteases (trypsin/flavorzyme/papain/protamex/alcalase), respectively. It was found that the combination of heat pretreatment and alkali pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis with trypsin and flavorzyme could remarkably improve the protein recovery. The hydrolysates obtained from silkworm pupae protein hydrolyzed with trypsin and flavorzyme were stable at the pH range of 4.0–8.0, remaining 95 % of its original reducing power and 90 % of its OH• scavenging activity. However, they were susceptible to alkaline treatments (pH > 10.0) and lost >30 % of their antioxidant activities. Pasteurization (65 °C × 30 min) or autoclaving sterilization (121 °C × 20 min) did not show notable effects on the antioxidant activities. It was concluded that silkworm pupae protein hydrolysates (SPPH) were better to be applied in either neutral or acidic food system rather than in alkaline conditions.
Mental gaze monitoring and form manipulation: distinct conceptions of language production and its management
Authors: Izutsu Katsunobu , Izutsu Mitsuko Narita
Published: December 2017

This study addresses the phenomenon called “spacing out” or “delay” to show that speaking and writing condition the language users to assume distinct conceptions of language production, thereby motivating significantly different (uses of) grammatical devices within as well as across languages. We demonstrate that mental gaze monitoring and linguistic form manipulation serve as language production management in the speech event and writing event conceptions, respectively.
The School Librarian’s Role in Writing Instruction: Research, Perceptions, and Practice
Authors: Dawkins April M. , Gavigan Karen W.
Published: December 2017

The degree to which librarians are actively involved in developing the writing skills of students has primarily been studied in academic libraries (Bronshteyn and Baladad 2006, “Librarians as Writing Instructors: Using Paraphrasing Exercises to Teach Beginning Information Literacy Students.”
Assessment of the Passenger Ride Comfort for a Coach by Means of Simulation Computations
Authors: Dižo Ján , Blatnický Miroslav , Melnik Rafał
Published: December 2017

The ride comfort for passenger represents an important aspect of a rail vehicle dynamic analysing. The computational software utilisation helps to determine forces and accelerations in various positions through the body of a rail vehicle in order to predict ride properties or evaluate ideas for ride comfort in advance. This article is focused on the dynamic simulation of a rail vehicle running on a real track section. The rail vehicle model creation, computations performance and determination of accelerations badly needed for the ride comfort evaluation is performed in commercial software package.
How Important is the Integration of Public Passenger Transport
Authors: Mrníková Michaela , Poliak Miloš , Šimurková Patrícia , Hernandez Salvador , Reuter Norbert
Published: December 2017

The significance of the issue of an effective mode of passenger transport is currently increasing. On the one hand, there is the increasing economic demand of public passenger transport, on the other hand, there is the growing traffic share of individual automobile transport. The objective of the paper is to analyze public passenger transport without mutual integration of individual transport systems resulting in the fact that it is not sufficiently able to compete with individual automobile transport. It is proposed the integration of different modes of public passenger transport as a way to increase the competitiveness of public passenger transport. Aim of this paper is to analyze the individual elements of integration systems and describe why integration of public passenger transport systems is needed.
Effect of ionic liquid on the extraction of actinides and lanthanides with 1,2,3-triazole–modified carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide from nitric acid solutions
Authors: Turanov Alexander N. , Karandashev Vasilii K. , Sharova Elena V. , Genkina Galina K. , Artyushin Oleg I. , Baimukhanova Ayagoz
Published: December 2017

Solvent extraction of U(VI), Th(IV), Am(III) and lanthanides(III) from aqueous nitric acid solutions with 1,2,3-triazole–modified carbamoylmethylphosphine oxide (L) and [C4mim][Tf2N] ionic liquid dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane was studied. A considerable synergistic effect in this system was observed. This effect is associated with the high hydrophobicity of the IL anions which participate in the formation of metal extracted ion species. The influence of aqueous and organic phases on the extraction efficiency was elucidated and stoichiometry of the complexes extracted was determined. The synergistic effect for metal ion extraction from aqueous nitric acid solutions with compound L and [C4mim][Tf2N] in 1,2-dichloroethane becomes weaker when the acidity of the aqueous phase increases. The partition of Tf2N− anions between the organic and aqueous phases is the major factor governing the extractability of metal ions in the L – IL synergistic system. The interaction of L with HTf2N and HNO3 also substantially affects the efficiency of metal ion extraction.
FGF-FGFR Mediates the Activity-Dependent Dendritogenesis of Layer IV Neurons during Barrel Formation
Authors: Huang Jui-Yen , Lynn Miskus Marisha , Lu Hui-Chen
Published: December 2017

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and FGF receptors (FGFRs) are known for their potent effects on cell proliferation/differentiation and cortical patterning in the developing brain. However, little is known regarding the roles of FGFs/FGFRs in cortical circuit formation. Here we show thatFgfr1/2/3 andFgf7/9/10/22mRNAs are expressed in the developing primary somatosensory (S1) barrel cortex. Barrel cortex layer IV spiny stellate cells (bSCs) are the primary recipients of ascending sensory information via thalamocortical axons (TCAs). Detail quantification revealed distinctive phases for bSC dendritogenesis: orienting dendrites toward TCAs, addingde novodendritic segments, and elongating dendritic length, while maintaining dendritic patterns. DeletingFgfr1/2/3in bSCs had minimal impact on dendritic polarity but transiently increased the number of dendritic segments. However, 6 d later, FGFR1/2/3 loss of function reduced dendritic branch numbers. These data suggest that FGFs/FGFRs have a role in stabilizing dendritic patterning. Depolarization of cultured mouse cortical neurons upregulated the levels of severalFgf/FgfrmRNAs within 2 h.In vivo, within 6 h of systemic kainic acid administration at postnatal day 6, mRNA levels ofFgf9,Fgf10,Fgfr2c, andFgfr3bin S1 cortices were enhanced, and this was accompanied by exuberant dendritogenesis of bSCs by 24 h. DeletingFgfr1/2/3abolished kainic acid-induced bSC dendritic overgrowth. Finally, FGF9/10 gain of function also resulted in extensive dendritogenesis. Together, our data suggest that FGFs/FGFRs can be regulated by glutamate transmission to modulate/stabilize bSC dendritic complexity. Both male and female mice were used for our study.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTGlutamatergic transmission plays critical roles in cortical circuit formation. Its dysregulation has been proposed as a core factor in the etiology of many neurological diseases. We found that excessive glutamate transmission upregulated mRNA expression ofFgfrsand their ligandsFgfs. DeletingFgfr1/2/3not only impaired bSC dendritogenesis but also abolished glutamate transmission-induced dendritic overgrowth. Overexpressing FGF9 or FGF10 in cortical glutamatergic neurons results in excessive dendritic outgrowth within 24 h, resembling the changes induced by excessive glutamate transmission. Our findings provide strong evidence for the physiological role of fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and FGF receptors (FGFRs) in establishing and maintaining cortical circuits. Perturbing the expression levels of FGFs/FGFRs by excessive glutamatergic neurotransmission could lead to abnormal neuronal circuits, which may contribute to neurological and psychiatric disease.
Sleep in Humans Stabilizes Pattern Separation Performance
Authors: Hanert Annika , Weber Frederik D. , Pedersen Anya , Born Jan , Bartsch Thorsten
Published: December 2017

Replay of hippocampal neural representations during sleep is thought to promote systems consolidation of declarative memory. How this reprocessing of memory during sleep affects the hippocampal representation itself, is unclear. Here we tested hippocampal stimulus processing (i.e., pattern separation) before and after periods of sleep and wakefulness in humans (female and male participants). Pattern separation deteriorated across the wake period but remained stable across sleep (p= 0.013) with this sleep–wake difference being most pronounced for stimuli with low similarity to targets (p= 0.006). Stimuli with the highest similarity showed a reversed pattern with reduced pattern separation performance after sleep (p= 0.038). Pattern separation performance was positively correlated with sleep spindle density, slow oscillation density, and theta power phase-locked to slow oscillations. Sleep, presumably by neural memory replay, shapes hippocampal representations and enhances computations of pattern separation to subsequent presentation of similar stimuli.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe consolidation of hippocampus-dependent memories is causally related to reactivation during sleep of previously encoded representations. Here, we show that reactivation-based consolidation processes during sleep shape the hippocampal representation itself. We studied the effect of sleep and wakefulness on pattern separation (i.e., orthogonalization of similar representations) and completion performance (i.e., recall of a memory in light of noisy input) that are essential cognitive elements of encoding and retrieval of information by the hippocampus. Our results demonstrate that pattern separation was stabilized after sleep but diminished after wakefulness. We further showed that pattern separation was related to EEG oscillatory parameters of non-REM sleep serving as markers of sleep-dependent memory consolidation and hippocampal reactivation.
The Ubiquitin E3 Ligase TRAF6 Exacerbates Ischemic Stroke by Ubiquitinating and Activating Rac1
Authors: Li Tao , Qin Juan-Juan , Yang Xia , Ji Yan-Xiao , Guo Fangliang , Cheng Wen-Lin , Wu Xiaolin , Gong Fu-Han , Hong Ying , Zhu Xue-Yong , Gong Jun , Wang Zhihua , Huang Zan , She Zhi-Gang , Li Hongliang
Published: December 2017

Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and excitotoxicity contribute to neuronal death during ischemic stroke; however, the mechanisms underlying these complicated pathophysiological processes remain to be fully elucidated. Here, we found that the expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) was markedly increased after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) in mice. TRAF6 ablation in male mice decreased the infarct volume and neurological deficit scores and decreased proinflammatory signaling, oxidative stress, and neuronal death after cerebral I/R, whereas transgenic overexpression of TRAF6 in male mice exhibited the opposite effects. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that TRAF6 induced Rac1 activation and consequently promoted I/R injury by directly binding and ubiquitinating Rac1. Either functionally mutating the TRAF6 ubiquitination site on Rac1 or inactivating Rac1 with a specific inhibitor reversed the deleterious effects of TRAF6 overexpression during I/R injury. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that TRAF6 is a key promoter of ischemic signaling cascades and neuronal death after cerebral I/R injury. Therefore, the TRAF6/Rac1 pathway might be a promising target to attenuate cerebral I/R injury.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTStroke is one of the most severe and devastating neurological diseases globally. The complicated pathophysiological processes restrict the translation of potential therapeutic targets into medicine. Further elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury may open a new window for pharmacological interventions to promote recovery from stroke. Our study revealed that ischemia-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) upregulation binds and ubiquitinates Rac1 directly, which promotes neuron death through neuroinflammation and neuro-oxidative signals. Therefore, precisely targeting the TRAF6-Rac1 axis may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for stroke recovery.
Testosterone level and risk of type 2 diabetes in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Yao Qiu-ming , Wang Bin , An Xiao-fei , Zhang Jin-an , Ding Liumei
Published: December 2017

Background

Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for testosterone deficiency and impaired sex steroid status. Some studies also investigated the association of testosterone level with diabetes risk in men, but reported controversial findings. To clarify this issue, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science were searched for eligible cohort or nested case–control studies published up to August 15, 2017. Meta-analysis was used to calculate the pooled relative risk (RR) of type 2 diabetes associated with higher testosterone level.

Results

Thirteen cohort or nested case–control studies with 16,709 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed that higher total testosterone level could significantly decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in men (RR = 0.65; 95% CI 0.50–0.84; P = 0.001), and higher free testosterone level could also decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in men (RR = 0.94; 95% CI 0.90–0.99; P = 0.014). After excluding two studies that did not calculate RRs by quartiles of testosterone levels, both higher total testosterone and free testosterone levels could decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in men, and the pooled RRs were 0.62 (95% CI 0.51–0.76; P < 0.001) and 0.77 (95% CI 0.61–0.98; P = 0.03), respectively.

Conclusion

This meta-analysis suggests that higher testosterone level can significantly decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in men. Therefore, combined with previous researches, the findings above suggest a reverse-causality scenario in the relation between testosterone deficiency and risk of type 2 diabetes in men.
Chronic infusion of taurolithocholate into the brain increases fat oxidation in mice
Authors: Eggink Hannah M , Tambyrajah Lauren L , van den Berg Rosa , Mol Isabel M , van den Heuvel Jose K , Koehorst Martijn , Groen Albert K , Boelen Anita , Kalsbeek Andries , Romijn Johannes A , Rensen Patrick C N , Kooijman Sander , Soeters Maarten R
Published: December 2017

Bile acids can function in the postprandial state as circulating signaling molecules in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism via the transmembrane receptor TGR5 and nuclear receptor FXR. Both receptors are present in the central nervous system, but their function in the brain is unclear. Therefore, we investigated the effects of intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) administration of taurolithocholate (tLCA), a strong TGR5 agonist, and GW4064, a synthetic FXR agonist, on energy metabolism. We determined the effects of chronic i.c.v. infusion of tLCA, GW4064, or vehicle on energy expenditure, body weight and composition as well as tissue specific fatty acid uptake in mice equipped with osmotic minipumps. We found that i.c.v. administration of tLCA (final concentration in cerebrospinal fluid: 1 μM) increased fat oxidation (tLCA group: 0.083 ± 0.006 vs control group: 0.036 ± 0.023 kcal/h,F = 5.46,P = 0.04) and decreased fat mass (after 9 days of tLCA infusion: 1.35 ± 0.13 vs controls: 1.96 ± 0.23 g,P = 0.03). These changes were associated with enhanced uptake of triglyceride-derived fatty acids by brown adipose tissue and with browning of subcutaneous white adipose tissue. I.c.v. administration of GW4064 (final concentration in cerebrospinal fluid: 10 μM) did not affect energy metabolism, body composition nor bile acid levels, negating a role of FXR in the central nervous system in metabolic control. In conclusion, bile acids such as tLCA may exert metabolic effects on fat metabolism via the brain.
Eficiencia técnica relativa en la prestación del servicio de transporte público en costa rica. Rutas autobuseras interregionales
Authors: Navarro-Rodríguez David , Hidalgo-Rojas Jorge
Published: December 2017

Este artículo presenta una aplicación de modelos de frontera para la evaluación de la eficiencia técnica relativa del sector regulado del transporte público en Costa Rica. Se elaboró un modelo de análisis envolvente de datos (DEA) para calcular la eficiencia técnica relativa en la prestación de servicio de una muestra de rutas interregionales a nivel nacional, a partir de una encuesta realizada sobre los operadores, por parte de la Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos (ARESEP) en el año 2009. Como variables de producto a evaluar se utilizaron los promedios mensuales de pasajeros por kilómetro recorrido y de pasajeros por bus. Como variables de insumo se consideraron los gastos devengados en diferentes aspectos clave para la prestación del servicio. A partir del modelo, se evaluó el desempeño de las 29 rutas y se determinaron los mecanismos de mejora para aquellas clasificadas como ineficientes.
LÉVINAS Y CIORAN: UNA EXPERIENCIA DEL INSOMNIO
Authors: Cea Bustamante Cristóbal
Published: December 2017

Desde el pensamiento ontológico de cautiverio que realizó Emmanuel Lévinas, es decir, desde su concepto de Il y a y su descripción de la experiencia más próxima al ser anónimo e impersonal, el insomnio, el presente artículo tiene el propósito de efectuar una conversación o un acercamiento con el pensamiento pesimista de Emil Cioran.
Todo para graficar el horror de esta patología y de la importancia del sueño o el inconsciente frente a ella, presentado este, el inconsciente, como una salida necesaria.
A practical analytical solution for one-dimensional consolidation
Authors: Stickle M. M. , Pastor M.
Published: December 2017

In this work a four-step strategy to derive an analytical solution to the one-dimensional consolidation equation under a general time-dependent loading is presented. The strategy is based on the eigenfunction expansion method. Most existing solutions in the specialised literature are developed for a particular type of loading, whereas the proposed strategy can be easily applied to obtain an accurate response for a general loading. In order to assess the validity of the proposed strategy, it is applied to constant, single ramp, cyclic square and cyclic haversine loading profiles. The results are in agreement with the analytical solution previously obtained by other researchers.
Ascending Vasa Recta Are Angiopoietin/Tie2-Dependent Lymphatic-Like Vessels
Authors: Kenig-Kozlovsky Yael , Scott Rizaldy P. , Onay Tuncer , Carota Isabel Anna , Thomson Benjamin R. , Gil Hyea Jin , Ramirez Veronica , Yamaguchi Shinji , Tanna Christine E. , Heinen Stefan , Wu Christine , Stan Radu V. , Klein Janet D. , Sands Jeff M. , Oliver Guillermo , Quaggin Susan E.
Published: December 2017

Urinary concentrating ability is central to mammalian water balance and depends on a medullary osmotic gradient generated by a countercurrent multiplication mechanism. Medullary hyperosmolarity is protected from washout by countercurrent exchange and efficient removal of interstitial fluid resorbed from the loop of Henle and collecting ducts. In most tissues, lymphatic vessels drain excess interstitial fluid back to the venous circulation. However, the renal medulla is devoid of classic lymphatics. Studies have suggested that the fenestrated ascending vasa recta (AVRs) drain the interstitial fluid in this location, but this function has not been conclusively shown. We report that late gestational deletion of the angiopoietin receptor endothelial tyrosine kinase 2 (Tie2) or both angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 prevents AVR formation in mice. The absence of AVR associated with rapid accumulation of fluid and cysts in the medullary interstitium, loss of medullary vascular bundles, and decreased urine concentrating ability. In transgenic reporter mice with normal angiopoietin-Tie2 signaling, medullary AVR exhibited an unusual hybrid endothelial phenotype, expressing lymphatic markers (prospero homeobox protein 1 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3) as well as blood endothelial markers (CD34, endomucin, platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1, and plasmalemmal vesicle–associated protein). Taken together, our data redefine the AVRs as Tie2 signaling–dependent specialized hybrid vessels and provide genetic evidence of the critical role of AVR in the countercurrent exchange mechanism and the structural integrity of the renal medulla.
Comparison between Mifepristone and Ulipristal acetate as an alternative to surgical management of uterine fibroids (Leiomyoma) in symptomatic patients of reproductive age group in Asian population
Authors: Kale Ashish R.
Published: December 2017

Background: Present study was a randomised prospective observational study carried out at Ashakiran Hospital and IVF centre Pune, Maharashtra, India to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and quality of life by using Ulipristal acetate 10 mg and Mifepristone 25 mg daily doses to treat uterine fibroids of two subgroups involving fibroids <3 cm and fibroids 3 to 5 cm all are in reproductive age group with symptomatic in nature over 3 months.Methods: A total number of 40 patients were recruited in the study of which they were divided into two groups according to the size of the fibroid as <3cm and 3-5cm as seen on transvaginal as well as transabdominal ultrasound. Further they were randomly assigned to either mifepristone or ulipristal orally with each category having 10 patients each to assess changes in fibroid size, in symptomatic pain reduction, menorrhagia and in quality of life.Results: The 25-mg dosage of Mifepristone is shown to be a good and effective way of treatment in fibroids less than 3 cm in achieving 40% reduction in size and 50% reduction in menorrhagia as compared to Ulipristal 10 mg which acts better in other subgroup of size 3-5 cm of fibroids.Conclusions: Still larger RCTs are needed to study the long-term benefits of these drugs.
Effect of surgical menopause on serum lipid profile-a prospective study
Authors: B. Renymol , N. R. Ambili , Unnikrishnan Kartha T. D.
Published: December 2017

Background:Menopause marks the onset of cessation of ovarian function which is associated with changes in cardiovascular risk factors especially an unfavourable change in lipid profile. This is more pronounced is perimenopausal females who have undergone total hysterectomy with bilateral sapingo oopherectomy. This study aimed at looking into the changes occurring in the lipid profile and other cardiovascular risk in patients who have underwent oopherectomy over a 3 months period.Methods: The study was conducted as a case control one. We studied 70 consecutive perimenopausal patients admitted in a tertiary care teaching medical college hospital in Kerala, South India who were admitted for hysterectomy and bilateral oopherectomy over a 1year period. The lipid profile and anthropometric measurement with blood pressure recording was done prior to surgery and the same patients were followed up after 3 months when the cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid profile estimation were repeated. Here, the cases acted as controls after the end of third month.Results: It was found that after the end of 3 months of surgical menopause there was no significant change in body mass index, waist hip ratio or systolic BP. However, the DBP was higher in patients after surgery (78.68±7.94 vs 83.31±11.03, P <0.001). There was also statistically significant increase in total cholesterol (166.07±28.22 vs 242.94±45.65 [P<0.001]), TG (129.33±31.16 vs 177.06±50.57 P<0.001) and LDLc (107.83±20.06 vs 166.73±48.51 P>0.001). The HDLc was found to be 27% after 3 months of surgical menopause (59.31±8.22 vs 43.73±35 P>0.001.Conclusions: Thus, it was concluded that there was a significant unfavourable effects on lipid profile and diastolic blood pressure 3 months after surgical menopause.
A clinico-bacteriological study of pyodermas in pediatric population
Authors: Awal Guneet , Kaur Tanreet
Published: December 2017

Background: Pyodermas are frequently confronted skin infections by dermatologists in pediatric population. While treating them recurrence and resistance to commonly used antibiotics are the major concerns.

Methods: 456 cases of pyodermas in pediatric population attending dermatology outpatient department of Sri Guru Ram Das Medical College over the period of 8 months from February 2016- October 2016 were evaluated. Samples were collected with sterile swab and sent for gram staining, culture and sensitivity.

Results: Majority of cases of pyodermas in pediatric population were due to impetigo and secondarily infected scabies. Most cases were seen in the age group of 4-7 years. Staphylococcus aureus (49.5%) was the most frequently isolated organism from these cases followed by streptococcus (29.8%). Majority of these gram positive organisms were sensitive to antibiotics like amoxiclav, ampicillin and linezolid. E. coli and enterococcus were predominantly encountered gram negative isolates with high susceptibility to aminoglycosides and ceftriaxone.

Conclusions: Bacteriological study of pyodermas and knowledge of their susceptibility pattern is imperative for appropriate management. It also helps in prevention of emergence of resistant strains.
Исследование динамики производственной структуры рыбного комплекса Приморского края
Authors: Пташкина Екатерина Сергеевна , Шмидт Юрий Давыдович
Published: December 2017

В данной статье исследована динамика производственной структуры рыбного комплекса Приморского края. Проанализированы такие показатели, как: производство рыбной продукции и рыбных консервов по субъектам Дальневосточного бассейна, основные фонды и производственные мощности рыбохозяйственной отрасли, численность работников, среднемесячная заработная плата
INFLUÊNCIA DOS ÓLEOS VEGETAIS E DA CERA DE ABELHA SOBRE A VULCANIZAÇÃO DO COPOLÍMERO DE ESTIRENO-BUTADIENO (SBR)
Authors: Da Costa Helson Moreira , Ramos Valéria Dutra , Sirqueira Alex Da Silva
Published: December 2017

Nesta investigação, o ácido esteárico presente em composições da borracha de estireno-butadieno (SBR) foi substituído por óleos vegetais (amendoim, coco ou linhaça) ou cera de abelha, a fim de se avaliar o potencial ativador de tais substâncias. Após o processamento em misturador de cilindros, os diferentes parâmetros reológicos (S’ℓ, S’h, ts1 e t90) e os parâmetros cinéticos (k, n, Ea) foram obtidos através de um RPA 2000 Rubber Process Analyzer. Os dados experimentais, após tratamento estatístico pela metodologia ANOVA, revelaram que a cera de abelha não apresenta desempenho satisfatório para o sistema de vulcanização escolhido, enquanto os óleos vegetais têm sua ação influenciada pelo conteúdo e tipo de ácidos graxos presentes em sua composição química.
AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR E A RELAÇÃO RURAL/URBANO NO AGRESTE DE ITABAIANA/SE
Authors: Nascimento João Ernandes Barreto , Costa José Eloízio da , Alcantara Fernanda Viana de , Mendes Marcelo Alves
Published: December 2017

O presente trabalho buscou reunir elementos que contribuam para a compreensão do comportamento da agricultura familiar contemporânea, tendo em vista que as unidades familiares buscam novos mecanismos de sustentação dos indivíduos no meio rural. Torna-se importante ressaltar a inserção produtiva e a juventude rural poderão ser caminhos para o fortalecimento da agricultura familiar. Destaca se a realização de entrevistas em 50 estabelecimentos rurais da Microrregião do Agreste de Itabaiana, assim como a aplicação de 30 questionários e entrevistas semiestruturadas com os comerciantes inseridos no mercado municipal de Itabaiana. Realizou-se coleta e sistematização de dados secundários no Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, Censos Agropecuários e Atlas do Desenvolvimento Humano no Brasil, servindo para analisar, relacionar e compreender os números obtidos a partir dos dados primários. Os domicílios visitados dedicam as atividades agrícolas principalmente à produção da batata e da mandioca, mas os agricultores relatam a dificuldade de lidar com esse tipo de produção, já que os preços recebidos pelo que é produzido acabam sendo insuficientes. Cabe destacar a importância que as ações do Estado poderem exercer na reprodução das unidades familiares rurais, sendo que em áreas pobres, como é o caso do Agreste de Itabaiana/SE, os agricultores não dispõem de recursos financeiros ou instrução suficiente, para apropriarem-se de novas técnicas agrícolas ou até mesmo buscarem novos mercados.
UMA ANÁLISE DO PROGRAMA LUZ PARA TODOS DO GOVERNO FEDERAL
Authors: De Freitas Gilmar Fialho , Romarco de Oliveira Marcelo Leles
Published: December 2017

Este artigo procura fazer um debate em torno da criação do Programa do Governo Federal Luz Para Todos criado em novembro de 2003 pelo Governo do Presidente Lula, cujo objetivo era levar energia elétrica a dois milhões de lares brasileiros que, à época, permaneciam sem acesso a uma fonte confiável e permanente de eletricidade. Até janeiro de 2016 o Programa já tinha atendido cerca de 15,6 milhões de moradores das diversas regiões brasileiras, muitos desses morando em assentamentos rurais, Reservas extrativistas, áreas quilombolas e terras indígenas. Na proposta analisada é possível perceber que as dimensões do Programa Luz para Todos, não parece ficar dúvidas quanto à sua importância como política pública de inclusão social. Entretanto, a grande maioria das políticas públicas apresentadas no Brasil tem destacado mais o processo de formulação e elaboração de programas e projetos, ao passo que negligencia outras etapas que não podem ser consideradas irrelevantes ao ciclo da política, como o acompanhamento e a avaliação dos processos, dos resultados e impactos gerados por essas políticas.
Pytania o rzecznictwo wobec niepełnosprawnych i problemu niepełnosprawności – koncepcje i działania w perspektywie interdyscyplinarnej
Authors: Racław Mariola , Trawkowska Dobroniega
Published: December 2017

W artykule podjęto zagadnienia rzecznictwa i jego interpretacji w naukach społecznych (socjologia, polityka społeczna, praca socjalna). Zidentyfikowano napięcia w obszarze rzecznictwa w odniesieniu do osób niepełnosprawnych oraz problemu niepełnosprawności związane ze zmianą paradygmatu definiowania niepełnosprawności (w kierunku modelu społecznego) i w obliczu możliwych subpolityk (polityka równości, polityka różnorodności). Procesy te mają swoje konsekwencje dla poszczególnych grup zawodowych, w tym pracowników socjalnych, a także dla kondycji pracy socjalnej. W działania zawodowe przedstawicieli służb społecznych (w pracę socjalną) wpisane jest profesjonalne rzecznictwo na rzecz grup słabszych (w tym wypadku – osób niepełnosprawnych). W zakończeniu tekstu postawiono pytania o model rzecznictwa osób niepełnosprawnych i wobec problemu niepełnosprawności zalecany w profesjonalnych działaniach zawodowych „pomagaczy” (helping professions) w obliczu zmian paradygmatów definiowania niepełnosprawności.
Kapitał społeczny osób niepełnosprawnych jako podstawa działań ekspresyjnych i jego wpływ na zdrowie fizyczne, psychiczne oraz zadowolenie z życia
Authors: Masłyk Tomasz
Published: December 2017

Celem artykułu było zaprezentowanie zależności pomiędzy kapitałem społecznym z uwzględnieniem jego dwóch form – spajającej i pomostowej – a emocjonalnymi korzyściami osiąganymi przez osoby niepełnosprawne w wyniku jego oddziaływania. Na etapie analitycznym wyróżniono trzy typy korzyści: zdrowie fizyczne, zdrowie psychiczne i zadowolenie z życia. W warstwie koncepcyjnej oparto się na wytycznych zaproponowanych przez Nan Lina w jego strukturalnej teorii kapitału społecznego. W analizie empirycznej wykorzystano dane pochodzące z badań Diagnozy Społecznej 2015. Podstawowym wnioskiem sformułowanym w odniesieniu do rezultatów przeprowadzonej analizy było spostrzeżenie, że kapitał społeczny w sposób niezależny, przy kontroli wpływu zmiennych socjodemograficznych i stopnia niepełnosprawności, wpływa na jakość życia osób niepełnosprawnych. W przypadku zdrowia fizycznego zaobserwowano jego negatywny wpływ, natomiast w odniesieniu do zdrowia psychicznego i zadowolenia z życia – wpływ pozytywny.
Charakterystyka stylu naukowego i terminów na tle wariantywności języka w kraju i za granicą
Authors: Pałuszyńska Edyta
Published: December 2017

W dobie globalizacji i umiędzynarodowienia nauki i techniki rodzi się potrzeba nauczania nie tylko języka ogólnego, ale również odmian specjalistycznych. Podstawą edukacji w językach obcych jest przyswojenie języka akademickiego, co stawia nowe wyzwania przed glottodydaktyką. Dzięki nabyciu kompetencji socjolingwistycznej użytkownicy języka mogą komunikować się nie tylko w sferze prywatnej, ale również w sferze publicznej, edukacyjnej i przede wszystkim zawodowej. Celem artykułu jest charakterystyka stylu naukowego i terminów na tle odmian języka polskiego. Autorka wyjaśnia różnicę między wariantywnością języka w kraju a sytuacją językową pokolenia emigracyjnego i pokoleń polonijnych za granicą.
Nauczanie angielskiej frazeologii lotniczej
Authors: Borowska Anna
Published: December 2017

Komunikacja w lotniczym języku angielskim ma bardzo duże znaczenie dla bezpieczeństwa lotniczego, dlatego użytkowanie przestrzeni powietrznej, a także stosowanie w niej angielskiego języka lotniczego zostało uregulowane międzynarodowymi przepisami. Angielski język lotniczy składa się z dwóch komponentów: frazeologii lotniczej oraz uproszczonego języka angielskiego stosowanego w komunikacji specjalistycznej. Artykuł przybliża zagadnienie frazeologii lotniczej, podając nie tylko zakres jej stosowania, lecz także zwracając uwagę na specyfikę jej nazwy w języku polskim. Druga część artykułu poświęcona jest nauczaniu angielskiej frazeologii lotniczej w ściśle hermetycznych polskich realiach. Autorka wskazuje także różnice pomiędzy instruktorem frazeologii lotniczej a nauczycielem języka angielskiego.
Ekspozytury i wpływy Związku Młodzieży Polskiej „Zet” w okresie zaborów (1886–1914)
Authors: Waingertner Przemysław
Published: December 2017

W 1886 r. na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim powstał tajny Związek Młodzieży Polskiej „Zet” (ZMP). W ciągu trzech dekad stał się on sprawnie zorganizowaną i działającą strukturą, mającą swoje placówki w ośrodkach akademickich, w których studiowali Polacy – na ziemiach polskich wszystkich trzech zaborów, w Rosji oraz w Europie Zachodniej. Program Związku wzywał młodzież do walki o niepodległą, zjednoczoną, demokratyczną, samorządną, sprawiedliwą społecznie oraz tolerancyjną Rzeczpospolitą. Członkowie ZMP, dążąc do wpływu na młodych Polaków, prowadzili działalność polegającą na zakładaniu i inspirowaniu związków akademickich, uczniowskich, młodzieży robotniczej i chłopskiej. Starali się również penetrować już istniejące struktury „dorosłego” społeczeństwa. Do grona tych organizacji należały: „Czerwona Róża”, „X”, „Pet”, Towarzystwa Tomasza Zana, Grupy Narodowe, Organizacja Młodzieży Narodowej, „Eleuzis”, Związek Towarzystw Polskich w Niemczech „Unitas”, Zjednoczenie Towarzystw Młodzieży Polskiej Zagranicą, Związek Młodzieży Rzemieślniczej, Narodowy Związek Robotniczy, Narodowy Związek Chłopski, Liga Oświaty Ludowej, Towarzystwo Oświaty Narodowej i Drużyny Bartoszowe. Poszerzały one wpływy ZMP.
Stanimir Zvezdov, Bágaro-vizantijskite otnošenija pri car Petár I, IK Ogledalo, Sofija 2016, ss. 100
Authors: Leszka Mirosław J.
Published: December 2017

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Sprawozdanie z konferencji pt. Międzymorze. Historia, polityka, prawo, Łódź, 22 stycznia 2017 r.
Authors: Borowiak Żaneta
Published: December 2017

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Identitas Perempuan Multikultural dalam Cala Ibi Karya Nukila Amal
Authors: Andalas Maharani Intan
Published: December 2017

This research aims to describe a multicultural woman identity in Cala Ibi novel written by Nukila Amal. The method uses qualitative method based on theory of pschoanalysis feminism. Through women character analysis, it found that women identity constructed in symbolic and imaginary phase. The women character resistance to symbolic order with creates other self. In imaginary phase, the other self is a woman with split identity who needs to be free and submissive at once. It voices multiculturalism point of view. The women approval to differences and cultural diversity shows her position as a multicultural subject. However, the women voice can also become desire for ‘other’ as result on alienation that faced by her in postmodern situation.
Pengembangan Buletin Kampus Bermuatan Nilai Kebhinekaan Pancasila untuk Menangkal Radikalisme pada Mahasiswa STKIP Darussalam Cilacap
Authors: Purnomo Pajar
Published: December 2017

Bangsa Indonesia merupakan masyarakat majemuk yang terdiri dari berbagai macam etnis, budaya, dan agama. Para pendiri bangsa Indonesia menyatukan kebhinekaan tersebut melalui dasar negara Pancasila. Fenomena yang terjadi sekarang, kebhinekaan tersingkir oleh kelompok sosial yang lebih dominan dengan memaksakan pola yang berkarakteristik penyeragaman dengan alasan persatuan. Akumulasi dari hal tersebut, maka terjadi lunturnya pemahaman konsep nilai kebhinekaan Pancasila pada generasi muda. Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) Mendeskripsikan pengetahuan mahasiswa STKIP Darussalam Cilacap tentang konsep Nilai kebhinekaan Pancasila, (2) Mengetahui kebutuhan mahasiswa terhadap buletin kampus yang bermuatan nilai kebhinekaan Pancasila, (3) Menyusun buletin kampus sesuai kebutuhan mahasiswa, dan (4) Mendeskripsikan efektivitas buletin kampus dalam menangkal radikalisme. Metode penelitian menggunakan research and development (R&D) yang dilakukan dengan sepuluh tahap. Hasil penelitian menunjukan (1) 45% mahasiswa belum mengetahui konsep Kebhinekaan Pancasila yang tepat, (2) Mahasiswa membutuhkan buletin kampus yang dilengkapi kolom suara mahasiswa, (3) Penelitian berhasil mengembangkan buletin kampus dengan nama “WOLES” dan (4) Buletin kampus terbukti mampu menangkal radikalisme yang berasal dari dalam dan luar kampus. Pengembangan buletin kampus “WOLES” menjadi sinergi yang positif antara keterampilan mengolah kata dan rasa bagi mahasiswa.
SISTEM KEKERABATAN MASYARAKAT BALI DALAM NOVEL “TARIAN BUMI” KARYA OKA RUSMINI (KAJIAN ANTROPOLOGI SASTRA)
Authors: Lantowa Jafar -
Published: December 2017

This study aims to describe the kinship system of Balinese in novel Tarian Bumi by Oka Rusmini, and uses literary anthropology approach. In analyzing the cultural elements particularly the kinship system of the Balinese in the novel, this study uses descriptive interpretative method by presenting it in description technique. The data were collected from reading and noting technique, and analyzed by using literary anthropology approach with content analysis model. Content analysis was done through inference, analysis, validity and reliability. The results show that the kinship system of Balinese is Patriliniel and Sekasta kinship system. This relationship is clearly illustrated by Telaga descendans of Brahmins who married to Sudra man and became a disgrace and catastrophe for the family. The Sekasta marriage system is opposed by Telaga by marrying a man who was not a descendant of Brahmins. As a result, Telaga is declared out of its Dadia (Brahmin’s family temple). Telaga followed her husband as a Sudra woman as well as his descendants because of the Patrilineal kinship system that governs the lives of Balinese.
HERMENEUTICS, METAPHYSICS, AND THE QUESTION OF BEING
Authors: Rohden Luiz
Published: December 2017

Abstract: Notwithstanding the current common knowledge, which tells us that we live in post-metaphysical times,that metaphysics has come to an end and has been declared dead,the status of metaphysics should be reassessed in light of the contemporary hermeneutical tradition, and the possibility of reconfiguring it on the basis of the hermeneutical tradition should be seriously considered. Metaphysics, as an attempt to understand and articulately explain Being in its totality, has not died: that would mean the end of philosophy itself and, ultimately, the denial of the ability of human beings to understand themselves as Being, that is, as a whole. The hermeneutical tradition developed by Heidegger and Gadamer contributes strong arguments to corroborate this assertion. Finally, because particular views of reality correspond to particular ways of acting, the metaphysics implicit in philosophical hermeneutics may help us to resist political-religious radicalism.Resumo: Partindo do lugar comum hodierno que afirma que a Metafísica chegou ao seu fim – sendo declarada como morta – e que vivemos em tempos pós-metafísicos, nos propusemos reavaliar seu status bem como a possibilidade de reconfigurá-la a partir da tradição Hermenêutica contemporânea. Justificaremos aqui que a Metafísica – enquanto uma proposta de compreensão e de explicitação articulada do Ser em sua totalidade –, não morreu, pois isto significaria decretar o fim da própria Filosofia e, em última instância, seria afirmar a incapacidade de o ser humano compreender-se enquanto Ser, isto é, enquanto um todo. É na tradição hermenêutica desenvolvida por Heidegger e por Gadamer que buscaremos argumentos para corroborar esta nossa hipótese. Dado que a uma visão do real corresponde uma ação determinada, a Metafísica implícita da Hermenêutica Filosófica, enquanto compreensão e explicitação do Ser em sua totalidade, poderá nos ajudar a não sucumbirmos aos radicalismos político-religiosos.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA CEPAT DENGAN METODE SQ3R PADA SISWA SD
Authors: Nurani Heppi Isti , Suhita Raheni , Suryanto Edy
Published: December 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kualitas: (1) proses pembelajaran membaca cepat dengan metode SQ3R dan (2) hasil pembelajaran membaca cepat dengan metode SQ3R. Penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) ini dilaksanakan di kelas V SD Negeri I Karang Duren. Sumber data diperoleh dari tempat dan peristiwa, partisipan, dan dokumen. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, tes, dan angket. Teknik validasi data menggunakan triangulasi sumber data, triangulasi metode, dan revieu partisipan. Data dianalisis dengan teknik analisis komparatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa metode SQ3R dapat meningkatkan kualitas proses dan kualitas pembelajaran membaca cepat. Peningkatan kualitas proses terefleksi dari keaktifan siswa dalam mengikuti apersepsi, perhatian, serta minat dan motivasi. Ketuntasan siswa dalam belajar juga mengalami peningkatan.  Peningkatan kualitas hasil ditunjukkan perkembangan dari 52,6% pada siklus I menjadi 68% pada siklus II, dan 84,2% pada siklus III.

 

Kata kunci: kemampuan membaca , metode SQ3R, membaca cepat
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN POE DENGAN METODE PRAKTIKUM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN RASA INGIN TAHU DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR KIMIA SISWA
Authors: Pamungkas Maya Sih Hika , Mulyani Sri , Saputro Sulistyo
Published: December 2017

Penelitian bertujuan untuk meningkatkan rasa ingin tahu dan prestasi belajar kimia dengan model predict-observe-explain (POE) dan metode praktikum pada materi pokok kelarutan dan hasil kali kelarutan. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini ini terdiri dari dua siklus dan setiap siklus memiliki tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI MIA 2 SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta. Sum­ber data berasal dari guru dan siswa. Data dikumpulkan melalui wa­wancara, observasi, angket, dan tes. Data dianalisis dengan teknik deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa model dan metode yang diterapkan dapat meningkatkan rasa ingin tahu siswa pada materi pokok kelarutan dan hasil kali kelarutan (siklus I 64,3% dan siklus II 78,6%) dan prestasi belajar kimia siswa pada materi pokok kelarutan dan hasil kali kelarutan (pada siklus I, aspek pengetahuan 53,6% dan siklus II menjadi 78,6%; siklus I, aspek sikap 89,3% dan siklus II menjadi 96,4% ; dan aspek keterampilan sebesar 100% pada siklus I).

 

Kata kunci: model predict-observe-explain (POE), metode praktikum, rasa ingin ta­hu, prestasi belajar kimia
Roller-Ski Aerobic High-Intensity Interval Training Improves the VO2max and Anaerobic Power in Cross-Country Skiers
Authors: ATEŞ BAHAR , ÇETİN Ebru
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study was to investigate the 8-week of roller-ski aerobic high-intensity interval training on aerobic and anaerobic power in cross-country skiers. 10 male [age, 18,28±2,1 years; height, 171,26±4,12 cm; weight, 61,39±6,28 kg] and 8 female [age, 16,05±0.3 years; height, 158,3±6,47 cm; weight, 49,34±0.7 kg]  junior cross-country skiers completed the study. All skiers performed 2x2-km all-out uphill intervals with roller-skis, 3 times a week, in addition to their traditional training program. Measurements included VO2max, anaerobic power, and also for 2-km time-trial performance. All values were listed as pre-to post-test mean [±SD], significant level, and percentage changes [%]. Pre-to post-testing changes in VO2max, anaerobic power, and also 2-km time-trial performance were significantly higher during all post-test trials in all groups [p<0.005]. As a result, we suggest that the skiers should integrate the roller-ski aerobic high-intensity interval uphill models in their training programs for improving performance.