bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serum D-Dimer Test Is Promising for the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection and Timing of Reimplantation
Authors: Shahi Alisina , Kheir Michael M. , Tarabichi Majd , Hosseinzadeh Hamid R.S. , Tan Timothy L. , Parvizi Javad
Published: September 2017

Background:

Despite the availability of a battery of tests, the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be challenging. Serum D-dimer assessment is a widely available test that detects fibrinolytic activities that occur during infection. We hypothesized that patients with PJI may have a high level of circulating D-dimer and that the presence of a high level of serum D-dimer may be a sign of persistent infection in patients awaiting reimplantation.

Methods:

This prospective study was initiated to enroll patients undergoing primary and revision arthroplasty. Our cohort consisted of 245 patients undergoing primary arthroplasty (n = 23), revision for aseptic failure (n = 86), revision for PJI (n = 57), or reimplantation (n = 29) or who had infection in a site other than a joint (n = 50). PJI was defined using the Musculoskeletal Infection Society criteria. In all patients, serum D-dimer level, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) level were measured preoperatively.

Results:

The median D-dimer level was significantly higher (p < 0.0001) for the patients with PJI (1,110 ng/mL [range, 243 to 8,487 ng/mL]) than for the patients with aseptic failure (299 ng/mL [range, 106 to 2,571 ng/mL). Using the Youden index, 850 ng/mL was determined as the optimal threshold value for serum D-dimer for the diagnosis of PJI. Serum D-dimer outperformed both ESR and serum CRP, with a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 93%. ESR and CRP had a sensitivity of 73% and 79% and a specificity of 78% and 80%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of ESR and CRP combined was 84% (95% confidence interval [CI], 76% to 90%) and 47% (95% CI, 36% to 58%), respectively.

Conclusions:

It appears that serum D-dimer is a promising marker for the diagnosis of PJI. This test may also have a great utility for determining the optimal timing of reimplantation.

Level of Evidence:

Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Modified En Bloc Spondylectomy for Tumors of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Authors: Shah Akash A. , Paulino Pereira Nuno R. , Pedlow Frank X. , Wain John C. , Yoon Sam S. , Hornicek Francis J. , Schwab Joseph H.
Published: September 2017

Background:

Total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) for the treatment of spinal tumors decreases local recurrence and improves survival compared with intralesional resection. TES approaches vary in both the number of stages to complete the procedure and instruments with which osteotomies are performed.

Methods:

We describe a 2-stage technique that employs the use of threadwire saws. We performed a retrospective review of cases of primary tumors and solitary metastases involving the thoracic or lumbar spine treated with use of our modified technique at our institution between 2010 and 2016, identifying eligible patients by searching for specific phrases in operative reports found in our oncologic database. Clinical notes, operative notes, imaging reports, and pathology reports were reviewed for all patients.

Results:

Thirty-three patients underwent our modified technique, in which we pass a threadwire saw between the vertebral body and the thecal sac. The most common tumor type was chordoma (64%), and tumors were most commonly located in the lumbar spine (61%). There were no intraoperative injuries to the spinal cord or great vessels. One patient experienced a dural tear secondary to the passage of a saw. Seventeen (52%) of the patients had perioperative complications, with 1 death. Seven (22%) of the patients had complications occurring within 90 days after discharge, and 8 (25%) had complications occurring >90 days after discharge. Instrumentation failure was observed in 8 cases (25%). Negative margins were obtained in 94% of the cases. Local recurrence was observed in 2 cases (6%). The majority of patients had normal motor function at the time of the most recent follow-up.

Conclusions:

Our modified en bloc spondylectomy represents an effective technique for the resection of spinal tumors in selected patients, allowing for visualization of vessels anterior to the spine and the avoidance of spinal cord injury.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Management of visual communications in insurance companies (on the example of using icons in logos)
Authors: Trynchuk Viktor
Published: September 2017

This article is devoted to the study of insurance business development in Ukraine and Russia in the late XIX – early XXI centuries, generation and identification of special aspects of formation and use of sacred art elements in corporate identity of insurance companies. The purpose of this article is to discuss the concept of management of visual communications in insurance companies, an important component of which is the formation and development of brands in the insurance market, which include elements of sacred art. Corporate identity gives insurers a new methodology for managing marketing communications. The author proves the corporate identity of insurance companies and its place in the system of marketing communications. Due attention is paid to corporate identity of National Joint-Stock Insurance Company “Oranta” (Ukraine), Insurance LLC “Oranta” (Russia) and Insurance Company “Rossiya” (Russia). There are given examples of the use of Orans (Oranta) and the Burning Bush icons inscriptions in corporate identity of insurance companies. The author describes icons in corporate identity of insurance companies and definitely their role in the communication process. Conflict situations over the use of the Orans brand in Ukraine are analyzed. The need to be careful enough in using sacred symbols in the corporate style of insurance companies is emphasized. Evolution of the logo insurance companies is presented.Examples of integrating corporate identity into the strategy and tactics of insurance companies are shown.
The methods of state regulation of sustainable development of agrarian sector in Ukraine
Authors: Kozlovskyi Serhii , Grynyuk Roman , Baltremus Olga , Ivashchenko Anna
Published: September 2017

In this article the research of theoretical and methodological approaches to ensuring the sustainable development of the agrarian sector within the region based on the methods of state regulation was conducted. Regulatory and legal measures of the agrarian sectors sustainable development within the regions in crisis where conditions have been developed. The structural scheme of the system of state regulation for pricing of the products in the agrarian sector has been developed. The algorithm for the state regulation of prices for the agrarian market is proposed. It is proposed to construct of an effective management system of sustainability agrarian sector development of the region to combine all actions of management subjects of agrarian relations by the following elements: state regulation, market self-organization, management of agrarian sector. Currently the most optimal agrarian sectors of the region have an innovative development scenario in which innovative resources are used, shifting resource-technological equilibrium in the direction of production growth through more efficient use of natural, financial and other resources as an additional source of sustainable development of the regional agrarian systems. A targeted model of sustainable development of the Vinnitsa region agrarian sector has been developed on the basis of an innovative scenario that envisages achieving this by giving the agrarian sector of the region the main and basic guidelines of development by means of organizational and rational interaction of agroindustrial regional system with the external environment, ensuring its ability to self-development, efficiency of functioning, flexibility and adaptability.
KARAKTER HUBUNGAN DAN HARMONISASI KEHIDUPAN ANTARA KELOMPOK KEAGAMAAN RIFA’IYAH DAN NU
Authors: Yuwono Dandung Budi
Published: September 2017

This research is to reveal the socio-religious conflicts that have been occurred between the religious group of Rifa’iyah and NU (Nahdlatul Ulama). The result of this research showed that economic competition has resulted in social conflicts and tensions. There has been a sensitive relation between religious groups of Rifa’iyah and NU. In ordert to create and keep a harmony, both need various activities that include togetherness between Rifa’iyah and NU as a social cohesion. In the future, religious spirit and ‘corporate culture’ is a model how to develop a harmony, which can provides support for preventing conflict. This research is classified as qualitative research. The data in this research is collected using three of data collection techniques, namely observation, participative observation, and indepth-interview. The analysis data used in this research is triangulation analysis techniques with attention to emic and ethic perspective.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap konflik sosio-religius yang terjadi antara kelompok keagamaan Rifa'iyah dan NU (Nahdlatul Ulama). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa persaingan ekonomi telah mengakibatkan konflik sosial dan ketegangan di antara dua kelompok tersebut. Terdapat hubungan sensitif antara kelompok agama Rifa'iyah dan NU. Dalam rangka menciptakan dan menjaga harmoni, keduanya membutuhkan berbagai kegiatan yang mencakup kebersamaan antara Rifa'iyah dan NU sebagai sebuah kohesi sosial. Ke depan, semangat religius dan 'budaya perusahaan' adalah model bagaimana mengembangkan harmoni, yang bisa memberi dukungan untuk mencegah konflik. Penelitian ini diklasifikasikan sebagai penelitian kualitatif. Data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan tiga teknik pengumpulan data, yaitu observasi, observasi partisipatif, dan indepth-interview. Data analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik analisis triangulasi dengan memperhatikan aspek emik dan etik.
Expresión y trabajo de los Muxe´del Istmo de Tehuantepec, en Juchitán de Zaragoza, México
Authors: Urbiola Solís Alejandra Elizabeth , Vázquez García Angel Wilhelm , Cázares Garrido Ilia Violeta
Published: September 2017

El artículo aborda la identidad de género en un grupo indígena zapoteco-hablante, el contexto sociocultural que lo enmarca y la participación económica del grupo en la región de Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, México. Se presenta el caso de los muxe’, hombres que pueden o no desempeñar roles de género masculinos o femeninos, que construyen una identidad de género distinta a la identidad masculina dominante y que se identifican como una opción al esquema binario de género dominante en México. Un muxe’ se autodenomina y reconoce con una práctica sexo-genérica diferente de mujer y diferente de hombre. Método: El énfasis del artículo es en el grupo que se autodenomina muxe’ y en las personas zapotecas de la región con las que este grupo interactúa cotidianamente en los espacios laborales, lúdicos, comunales y familiares. La metodología empleada retoma el estudio de caso crítico con una perspectiva cualitativa. Los ejes de análisis fueron los cambios económicos en la región y la construcción de la masculinidad en la comunidad de Juchitán. Se encontró que un muxe’ es un hombre que voluntariamente decide adoptar un rol de género diferente al sexo biológico con el que nace.Resultados: Se encontró que un muxe’ es un hombre que voluntariamente decide adoptar un rol de género diferente al sexo biológico con el que nace.  Los resultados muestran la importancia de la etnia y el manejo del idioma y cosmovisión compartida entre los hombres que se autodenominan zapotecas y que se reconocen como muxe’, así como la importancia que para este grupo tienen las prácticas tradicionales rituales, los mecanismos de distribución de recursos y las redes.Discusión: La expresión hegemónica de la masculinidad en el entorno nacional se funde con expresiones sexo-genéricas y culturales indígenas sujetas a procesos de cambio y modernización. Esta fusión no tiene como resultado una relación de mediación y liderazgo para todos los grupos autodenominados muxe’, ni de aceptación de su condición en el entorno nacional. Existe tensión entre las prácticas ancestrales y la orientación binaria de género dominante que se traduce en discriminación hacia los hombres muxe’, discriminación que se acentúa si las prácticas laborales se asocian con el trabajo femenino.
Confession by a suspect in illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and participation in organized criminal activities in this sphere as one of investigative situations in investigating this category of criminal cases
Authors: Chistova Lyubov Evgenyevna
Published: September 2017

The article examines one of the investigative situations that can arise in the investigation of illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs committed by members of organized criminal activity in this sphere. The author's program of investigator’s actions at the initial stage of the investigation is given.
National education ideology as the orientation of the school culture development policy at SMA N 1 and SMA N 3 Yogyakarta
Authors: Purwastuti Lusila Andriani , Kuntoro Shodiq A , Siswoyo Dwi
Published: September 2017

This study aimed at describing the national education ideology as the orientation of the school culture development policy at SMA N 1 and SMAN 3 Yogyakarta. This research employed the qualitative approach through ethnography method. The subjects of the research were the school community. The object was the implementation of Pancasila on the development of the school culture. The data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The data were analyzed using ethnography analysis as suggested by Spradley and they were validated by data triangulation and member checks. The results show that the national education ideology as the orientation of the school culture development is understood: (1) as an open ideology; (2) implemented on the basis value; instrumental values; the value of practices in the school culture; (3) The school culture in SMA N 1 and SMA N 3 is the implementation and contextualization of the values of Pancasila, along with the uniqueness of SMA N 1 with its “Teladan” icon which represents the religious morality and intellectual, as well as at SMA N 3 with its “Padmanaba” icon representing noble behavior. (4)  Both schools have developed the school culture, namely: religious morality, social-culture, intellectual, and environment/management/leadership.
Relación entre características de tipo y producción de leche en vacas Holstein de Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: Corrales A Juan , Cerón-Muñoz Mario , Cañas A Jhon , Herrera R Cristina
Published: September 2017

Objetivo. Evaluar la relación entre las características de tipo agrupadas por factores con la producción de leche en ganado Holstein de Antioquia, Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Se utilizaron datos de 24 características lineales y producción de leche de 3102 vacas de la raza Holstein del departamento de Antioquia en control lechero oficial. Se realizó un análisis por factores (AF) con el método de componentes principales y se retuvieron los factores que mostraron valores propios mayores que 1.0. Posteriormente se realizó un análisis de varianza para la variable producción de leche, donde se tuvieron en cuenta los efectos fijos de finca, mes de parto y año de clasificación y se estimaron los coeficientes de regresión lineal para cada uno de los factores retenidos. Resultados. El AF mostró que sólo siete factores fueron retenidos y agruparon cerca del 64% del total de la varianza de todas las características de tipo analizadas. El primer factor reunió las variables relacionadas con la estructura general de la vaca y tuvo un valor propio de 3.85. El análisis de varianza mostró que los factores se relacionaron con producción de leche Conclusiones. Para producción de leche en Antioquia, Colombia, sobresalen las vacas grandes, anchas de pecho, altas y profundas del cuerpo, con pezuñas uniformes, angulosas y talones profundos, un sistema mamario caracterizado por ubres de textura suave, buen ligamento medio, un buen carácter lechero y ubres profundas.
Efectos de la concentración de glucosa sobre la activación de la movilidad espermática en bocachico Prochilodus magdalenae (Pisces, Characiformes)
Authors: Martínez Gregorio , Atencio G Víctor , Pardo C Sandra
Published: September 2017

Objetivo. Determinar la concentración de glucosa no activadora de la movilidad espermática como componente de futuros diluyentes para la crioconservación de semen de Prochilodus magdalenae. Materiales y métodos. Se analizó semen inactivo de tres machos obtenido por inducción hormonal. Una submuestra de 0.25 μL de semen de cada macho fue depositada sobre una cámara de Makler y evaluada usando diferentes concentraciones de glucosa (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 y 10%) mediante la adición de 75 μL de cada solución sobre el semen (n=3). De cada solución se determinó la osmolaridad, siendo de 0, 62, 124, 186, 250, 310, 360, 410, 472, 536 y 620 mOsm/kg, respectivamente, así como la del plasma seminal (~250–300 mOsm/kg). Mediante el software Sperm Class Analyzer (SCA) se determinó la velocidad curvilínea (VCL) y recta (VSL) (μm/seg), movilidad rápida (%), media (%) y lenta (%) y el porcentaje de espermatozoides inmóviles. El tiempo de activación de la movilidad (segundos) se obtuvo por cronometraje y visualización bajo microscopio de campo claro. Resultados. Concentraciones de 0 a 5% de glucosa produjeron activación de la movilidad espermática, no obstante, a partir de glucosa al 6% no fue detectada activación visual; sin embargo, SCA detectó movilidad total (7.2%), VCL (5.1 μm/seg) y VSL (1.7 μm/seg). A partir de glucosa al 7% el SCA detectó 100% de inmovilidad, no adquirida posteriormente con agua destilada. Conclusiones. La concentración de glucosa tiene efecto determinante en la viabilidad y activación de semen fresco. Una concentración de 6% de glucosa puede ser utilizada como solución no activadora de la movilidad espermática en futuros diluyentes para la crioconservación de semen de esta especie.
Intake, digestibility and intake behaviour in cattle fed different levels of palm kernel cake
Authors: Fereira Ana Carolina , Lopes O Ronaldo , Regina B Adriana , Giordano Pinto de C Gleidson , Nunes Vaz S Raimundo , Andrade O Paulo
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACTObjective. The potential use of palm kernel cake was evaluated as a replacement for soybean and corn meal in cattle feed, by investigating their intake, digestibility levels and the intake behaviour of cattle fed diets containing different levels of palm kernel cake concentrate. Materials and methods. The experiment was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Federal University of Bahia, between August and October 2009. Five crossbred Holstein × Zebu adults, were used. A 5 × 5 Latin square experimental design was used. The animals were fed Tifton-85 Bermudagrass, which made up 65% of their diet, plus one of five different levels of palm kernel cake concentrate (0, 7, 14, 21 and 28%). Results. A linear decrease in dry matter (kg/day) was observed due to the lower palatability and higher fiber content of the palm kernel cake. Neutral detergent fiber intake by the animals showed a quadratic behavior. The coefficients of fractional digestibilities of the analyzed feed, did not differ due to the inclusion of palm kernel cake. The ingestive behavior of the animals was not influenced by the inclusion of palm kernel cake in the diet. Conclusions. Palm kernel cake can be used as an alternative feed supplement in ruminant production systems to reduce feed costs without changes in the studied variables.
Aspectos preliminares del manejo reproductivo en cautiverio de la doncella (Ageneiosus pardalis Lütken, 1874)
Authors: Contreras C Pedro , Zapata B Beatriz , Rosado P Rafael
Published: September 2017

RESUMENObjetivo. Evaluar procedimientos de manejo en cautiverio de ejemplares maduros de doncella Ageneiosus pardalis, con fines de reproducción y presentar una descripción preliminar del desarrollo embrionario y larvario para la especie. Materiales y métodos. Sobre ejemplares mantenidos en cautiverio se adelantaron dos ensayos de reproducción, así: a) inducción con extracto de hipófisis de carpa EHC para la espermiación (4 mg/kg; una dosis intraperitoneal) y para la ovulación (0.5 y 5 mg/kg; intraperitoneales, 0 y 12 horas); b) inducción únicamente sobre hembras mantenidas en piletas, sin machos presentes, recolección y seguimiento de ovas. Resultados. Se comprobó la ovulación y la espermiación, pero no se avanzó en el desarrollo embrionario cuando se mezclaron los gametos y fueron incubados. Los ensayos con hembras inducidas, sin machos presentes, confirman el almacenamiento de esperma en los ovarios y los huevos obtenidos mostraron desarrollo embrionario completo, lográndose eclosión de larvas y el mantenimiento de alevinos. Conclusiones. El protocolo convencional de inducción fue efectivo en hembras y machos, pero la mezcla de los gametos no resultó ser un procedimiento viable para la producción de semilla en la especie. Se comprueba el almacenamiento de esperma en las hembras y la emisión espontánea de huevos fertilizados al medio cuando estas son sometidas a inducción. Tanto la forma y el tiempo de almacenamiento de esperma como los mecanismos fisiológicos que ocurren en la fecundación se desconocen.
Ecología trófica del Liso (Rhamdia quelen Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) en el río Sinú, Colombia
Authors: Olaya-Nieto Charles W. , Pacheco-Orozco Liliana , Ochoa-Arteaga Julieth
Published: September 2017

RESUMENObjetivo. Estudiar la ecología trófica del Liso en el río Sinú como contribución al conocimiento de su biología y ecología, a su preservación en el medio natural y al ordenamiento de su pesquería en la cuenca. Materiales y métodos. El contenido estomacal se evaluó con el Coeficiente de vacuidad, Grado de digestión, Frecuencia de ocurrencia, Frecuencia numérica, Gravimetría, Índice de importancia relativa (IIR) y la relación longitud intestinal (LI)-longitud total (LT). Resultados. El 38.2% de los estómagos estaban vacíos y el 92.5% de las presas estaban medio digeridas, identificándose 5 grupos alimentarios: Peces, Crustáceos, Insectos, Material vegetal y Otros. Peces, conformado por Cachana, Cocobolo, Mayupa, Sardina y Restos de peces, fue la presa más frecuente (69.9%), abundante (45.5%) y con mayor composición por peso (76.8%). El Índice de importancia relativa (IIR) indica que Peces fue el alimento principal (IIR =53.7%), y que las demás presas eran de baja importancia relativa, circunstanciales o incidentales. Conclusiones. Los resultados alcanzados en este estudio indican que el Liso es un pez con hábitos alimentarios nocturnos y carnívoros, con tendencia a consumir Peces.
Productive performance and carcass characteristics of lambs fed diets containing different levels of palm kernel cake
Authors: Macome Felicidade , Lopes O Ronaldo , Regina B Adriana , Garcia Leal A Gherman , Pires B Larissa , Costa Alves Da S Mauricio
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACTObjective. The objective of this study was to determine the effect on productiveperformance and carcass characteristics in lambs fed with different amounts of palmkernel cake. Material and methods. Thirty-two Santa Inês lambs, with an initial livebody weight of 24.8 ± 3.59 kg were used. Treatments consisted of four levels (0; 6.5;13.0 and 19.5%) of palm kernel cake added to the dry matter diet. Lambs were fed for80 days, and then slaughtered to be evaluated for the quantitative characteristics of thecarcass. Results. Intake of dry matter and non-structural carbohydrates decreased withincreasing levels of palm kernel cake. The intake of neutral detergent fiber showed a linearincrease. Crude protein and total digestive nutrient intake were not affected. Weight gain,and the feed:gain ratio of dry matter, organic matter, crude protein and total digestivenutrients were similar among the four treatments. There was an increase on the feed:gainratio of neutral detergent fiber and a decrease of nonstructural carbohydrates. The weightgain at slaughter and biometric measures were not affected by treatment. The carcasscompactness index showed a linear decrease. The indexes of leg muscularity, compactnessof the leg and rib eye area were similar among treatments. There was a linear decrease inthe cold carcass weight and commercial yield of the carcass. Conclusions. The diet madeof up to 19.5% palm kernel cake reduced DM intake, the carcass compactness index andcarcass commercial yield, but did not alter weight gain, or feed dry matter intake.
Lípidos sanguíneos en cerdos alimentados con pijiguao (Bactris gasipaes Kunth) y lisina sintética
Authors: Colina R Janeth , Méndez O Adriana , Araque M Humberto , Rueda de A Emma , León T Milagro , Rossini V Mario
Published: September 2017

RESUMENObjetivo. Evaluar el efecto de la harina de pijiguao y lisina sintética sobre los lípidossanguíneos de cerdos en crecimiento y engorde. Materiales y métodos. El estudio serealizó en dos etapas. En la primera etapa se utilizaron 72 cerdos castrados en crecimientode 30 ± 0.5 kg, en un arreglo factorial 2x3: dos niveles de lisina sintética (0 y 2.70 g/kg)y tres niveles de harina de pijiguao (0, 160 y 320 g/kg). En la segunda etapa se utilizaron16 cerdos en engorde de 67.25 ± 1.17 kg, en un arreglo factorial 2x2: dos niveles de lisinasintética (0 y 2.70 g/kg) y dos niveles de pijiguao (0 y 175 g/kg). Se determinaron lasconcentraciones séricas de triacilgliceroles, colesterol total y ácidos grasos. Resultados.Los cerdos en crecimiento que consumieron pijiguao presentaron menores (p<0.001)concentraciones de colesterol que el grupo control (2.27 y 2.23 mmol/l vs 2.56 mmol/l) ytriacilgliceroles (0.34 y 0.28 mmol/l vs 0.42 mmol/l). El ácido oleico incrementó (p<0.01)con el mayor nivel de pijiguao (20.78% a 28.84%), y la lisina aumentó (p<0.05) el ácidolinoleico (27.83% a 31.29%). Los cerdos alimentados con pijiguao y lisina mostraronmenor (p<0.001) ácido palmítico que el grupo con pijiguao sin lisina (0.23 y 0.19% vs0.45 y 0.62%, respectivamente). En la etapa de engorde los triacilgliceroles disminuyeron(p<0.05) en los cerdos alimentados con pijiguao y lisina (0.46 a 0.36 mmol/l). Los cerdosalimentados con pijiguao mostraron menor ácido linoleico y mayor ácido oleico (p<0.001).Conclusiones. Las dietas con pijiguao y lisina sintética no causaron efectos negativossobre los lípidos sanguíneos de cerdos.
Compuestos organoclorados residuales en dos especies ícticas de la Ciénaga Grande del Bajo Sinú, Córdoba, Colombia
Authors: Lans Edineldo , Díaz Basilio , Paez Manuel
Published: September 2017

Objetivo. Determinación de niveles de pesticidas organoclorados (POCs) en especies ícticas, procedentes de la Ciénaga Grande del Bajo Sinú, Materiales y métodos. Se usó un cromatógrafo de gases (Perkin Elmer Autosystem XL) con detector captura de electrones y columna capilar 5% de difenil y 95% de dimetilpolisiloxano, de 30 m, 0.25 mm de diámetro interno y 0.25 μm de espesor de película. Las especies estudiadas fueron: bocachico (Prochilodus magdalenae) y moncholo (Hoplias malabaricus), durante las estaciones seca y húmeda. Resultados. El porcentaje de recuperación de los pesticidas determinados se registró entre 80 y 84%, mientras que los límites de detección y cuanficación fueron 0.02 a 0.18 ng/g y 0.2 a 1.8 ng/g respectivamente. La desviación estándar relativa permaneció por debajo del 7% en todos los casos. De los pesticidas organoclorados investigados, en las dos especies se detectaron el a-clordano, endrín y aldrín. Se observó que a medida que aumenta el peso y el tamaño del pez, aumenta la concentración de los plaguicidas en una de las especies. Los niveles de concentración de los POCs estuvieron en el intervalo de 0.35-3.75 y 0.48-5.49 ng/g para el moncholo (Hoplias malabaricus) and bocachico (Prochilodus magdalenae) respectivamente. Conclusiones. La frecuencia de aparición de POCs y los niveles detectados en las especies podrían ser consecuencia de actividades antropogénicas realizadas en los alrededores de la ciénaga. La correlación entre las medidas biométricas y la concentración depende de la especie íctica. Las concentraciones encontradas en las especies estudiadas, Hoplias malabaricus y Prochilodus magdalenae no representan toxicidad letal inmediata
Assessing the Equivalence of Paper, Mobile Phone, and Tablet Survey Responses at a Community Mental Health Center Using Equivalent Halves of a ‘Gold-Standard’ Depression Item Bank
Authors: Brodey Benjamin B , Gonzalez Nicole L , Elkin Kathryn Ann , Sasiela W Jordan , Brodey Inger S
Published: September 2017

Background

The computerized administration of self-report psychiatric diagnostic and outcomes assessments has risen in popularity. If results are similar enough across different administration modalities, then new administration technologies can be used interchangeably and the choice of technology can be based on other factors, such as convenience in the study design. An assessment based on item response theory (IRT), such as the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression item bank, offers new possibilities for assessing the effect of technology choice upon results.

Objective

To create equivalent halves of the PROMIS depression item bank and to use these halves to compare survey responses and user satisfaction among administration modalities—paper, mobile phone, or tablet—with a community mental health care population.

Methods

The 28 PROMIS depression items were divided into 2 halves based on content and simulations with an established PROMIS response data set. A total of 129 participants were recruited from an outpatient public sector mental health clinic based in Memphis. All participants took both nonoverlapping halves of the PROMIS IRT-based depression items (Part A and Part B): once using paper and pencil, and once using either a mobile phone or tablet. An 8-cell randomization was done on technology used, order of technologies used, and order of PROMIS Parts A and B. Both Parts A and B were administered as fixed-length assessments and both were scored using published PROMIS IRT parameters and algorithms.

Results

All 129 participants received either Part A or B via paper assessment. Participants were also administered the opposite assessment, 63 using a mobile phone and 66 using a tablet. There was no significant difference in item response scores for Part A versus B. All 3 of the technologies yielded essentially identical assessment results and equivalent satisfaction levels.

Conclusions

Our findings show that the PROMIS depression assessment can be divided into 2 equivalent halves, with the potential to simplify future experimental methodologies. Among community mental health care recipients, the PROMIS items function similarly whether administered via paper, tablet, or mobile phone. User satisfaction across modalities was also similar. Because paper, tablet, and mobile phone administrations yielded similar results, the choice of technology should be based on factors such as convenience and can even be changed during a study without adversely affecting the comparability of results.
A PRODUÇÃO DOS ATORES CULTURAIS DE IMPERATRIZ NA INTERNET E SUAS INTERAÇÕES COM O JORNAL "O PROGRESSO"
Authors: Reis Thays Assunção , Gadini Sérgio Luiz
Published: September 2017

O presente trabalho pretende analisar a produção online de três atores culturais de Imperatriz-MA e averiguar se há interações entre a informação produzida por eles e a publicada pelo jornal O Progresso na primeira quinzena do mês de agosto de 2015. O estudo das plataformas baseou-se na identificação dos pontos de presença na internet, periodicidade das publicações; a origem do conteúdo (próprio ou compartilhado de outros usuários) e a interação com outros usuários. Já a análise do jornal concentrou-se na identificação das matérias culturais, de modo a compreender os sentidos de cultura constituídos pelo impresso. Conclui-se que os atores culturais ainda fazem uso incipiente da web como canal de difusão e que os poderes político e econômico de Imperatriz são apontados pelo jornal como os principais produtores culturais, sendo que os demais atores culturais praticamente não aparecem ou são minimizados.
Defesa do Atlântico Sul e segurança energética no Brasil
Authors: de Paiva Silva Henry Iure
Published: September 2017

Existe uma forte condição de dependência energética do Brasil em relação a sua região costeira e marítima, o que significa que se deve atentar para os possíveis riscos decorrentes dessa circunstância. Diante desse cenário, o objetivo principal neste artigo é de identificar e analisar as ameaças externas aos interesses brasileiros no Atlântico Sul, que podem repercutir na segurança energética do país. A partir de uma revisão da literatura nacional, dos documentos oficiais, de pronunciamentos de autoridades governamentais, relatos divulgados de comandantes das Forças Armadas e de estudiosos da matéria foi possível identificar as ameaças comumente citadas e consideradas relevantes. A investigação realizada resultou na identificação das seguintes ameaças, que foram devidamente analisadas ao longo deste texto: (1) ameaças neotradicionais; (2) ameaças decorrentes da instabilidade nos países lindeiros do Atlântico Sul; (3) ameaças provenientes da contestação à soberania sobre o território marítimo; (4) ameaças derivadas da ação de potências extrarregionais. Com isso, pretende- se contribuir para entender ainda mais a dimensão militar da segurança energética no Brasil, a qual está relacionada a cenários que envolvem a possibilidade de uso do poder militar para repelir ações externas potencialmente nocivas, que podem resultar na interrupção parcial ou total do abastecimento energético nacional.
As ameaças sobre a Amazônia Verde e Amazônia Azul uma relação possível?
Authors: Santana Moreira Alexandre
Published: September 2017

Este artigo busca estabelecer uma relação entre as ameaças à Amazônia Verde e Amazônia Azul. O objetivo é analisar as principais características das duas amazônias, as visões ambientalistas e desenvolvimentistas sobre cada uma delas. Além disso, serão analisados as ingerências, particularmente sobre a Amazônia Verde, e as ameaças sobre cada uma das áreas analisadas. Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica e de campo. Na pesquisa bibliográfica, analisaram-se as obras básicas sobre o tema e alguns assuntos correlatos. A pesquisa de campo foi realizada por meio de um questionário survey , com cinco níveis na escala Likert , dentro de uma metodologia quantitativa, para verificar a percepção dos militares. A amostra foi selecionada com base nos militares alunos da Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército (ECEME) e da Escola de Guerra Naval (EGN), envolvendo 135 (centro e trinta e cinco) respondentes de cada escola, de um total de 270 (duzentos e setenta) questionários válidos. O tratamento dos dados é realizado com uso da Análise Fatorial Confirmatória com base na Modelagem de Equações Estruturais (MEE) para estabelecer uma relação entre as ameaças às duas amazônias. Tendo em vista a representatividade estatística, os resultados quantitativos reforçaram as conclusões teóricas levantadas pelo estudo, podendo ser considerados e validados.
As relações anglo-irlandesas em perspectiva histórico-geográfica
Authors: Metri Mauricio
Published: September 2017

As Ilhas Britânicas são um arquipélago formado sobretudo pelas Ilhas da Grã-Bretanha e da Irlanda. Há mais de oito séculos, as disputas entre ingleses e irlandeses têm sido intensas, revelando uma certa perenidade e uma tensão estrutural. O objetivo do presente trabalho é analisar as relações anglo-irlandesas com base numa concepção histórico-geográfica. Para tanto, parte-se das especificidades geográficas que caracterizam as Ilhas Britânicas a fim de se entender como estas têm moldado as relações entre os povos das Ilhas.
El concepto de libertad en algunas declaratorias de independencia del régimen provincial español (1780-1821)
Authors: Jaimes Peñaloza Sonia Milena
Published: September 2017

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar comparativamente, desde la lógica de la historia conceptual, la idea de libertad plasmada en unas pocas declaratorias de independencia escritas en el periodo 1811-1821. Estos documentos fueron la evidencia del clima de opinión con el que se articuló la ilusión de una época. En estas declaratorias se plasmó la utopía de un futuro político que se imaginaba distinto al régimen monárquico español, y que para los territorios ultramarinos de esta monarquía significaron la transformación de la idea de Estado hasta entonces conocida. Las declaratorias se convirtieron en los ordenadores sociales y políticos que modelaron los horizontes de expectativa, dándole sentido a los nuevos regímenes de verdad del periodo en referencia. Ellas fueron las semillas de una nueva conciencia histórica que enlazó varios eventos históricos con la formación de una nueva semántica política, donde el lenguaje se configuró como una nueva experiencia de tiempo, en cuyo seno emergieron las tensiones de la nueva realidad política y social que vivía el régimen español continental y ultramarino occidental
Mineralización auro-argentífera hospedada en una brecha hidrotermal en inmediaciones de la Mina La Baja, Distrito Minero de California-Vetas, Santander (Colombia)
Authors: REYES CARLOS ALBERTO RIOS , FERNANDEZ GUSTAVO GERMAN CONTRERAS , ALARCON OSCAR MAURICIO CASTELLANOS
Published: September 2017

En el municipio de California, departamento de Santander, se ha desarrollado minería desde épocas de la colonia. Actualmente, una de las tantas labores de explotación que se desarrollaron allí, corresponden a la mina La Baja, en la cual se presenta una mineralización auroargentífera, con una estructura brechificada, perteneciente a un sistema magmático hidrotermal, estructura que no ha sido descrita ni desde el enfoque estructural ni desde el enfoque mineralógico y metalogénico. Por esta razón, este estudio presenta los aspectos geológicos más relevantes sobre la mina La Baja, donde se contextualiza la mineralización que allí se presenta, mostrando sus principales rasgos petrográficos, fases minerales, alteraciones mineralógicas, asociaciones de los minerales de mena y de ganga, el condicionamiento estructural del emplazamiento y propone un modelo preliminar en 3D de la estructura mineralizada.
ANÁLISIS PROXIMAL Y FISICOQUÍMICO DE PROPÓLEOS (PROPOLIS) PROVENIENTES DE APIARIOS BOYACENSES
Authors: Puerto Galindo Nataly Julieth , Prieto Suárez Gloria Astrid , Castro Guerrero Segundo Rafael
Published: September 2017

El propóleo es una sustancia elaborada por Apis mellifera, de consistencia resinosa, compleja y aspecto variable, utilizado como cemento o producto sellante en la construcción de las colmenas brindando así mismo, protección contra distintos patógenos. Como alimento funcional, el propóleo evita la propagación de enfermedades al ofrecer innumerables propiedades terapéuticas demostradas ampliamente (antibacterianas, antiinflamatorias, anti-alergénicas y antitrombóticas). La caracterización proximal de los propóleos boyacenses provenientes de los apiarios de Boavita, San Mateo y Pesca permitió demostrar diferencias entre ellos. El propóleo más resinoso resultó ser el de Boavita (38,03% ± 0,04), seguido del propóleo de Pesca (21,35% ± 0,08) y San Mateo (12,75% ± 0,13). El mayor contenido de proteína lo estableció el propóleo proveniente de Pesca (17,1% ± 0,13), y los propóleos de Boavita y San Mateo presentaron contenidos menores, 10,1% ± 0,03 y 7,2% ± 0,06, respectivamente. La cantidad de fibra presentó un orden igual al contenido de proteína, con porcentajes del 11,5% ± 0,35, 10,1% ± 0,03 y 7,9% ± 0,03, respectivamente. Los propóleos de estudio se concentran en conglomerados en forma de briquetas con variación del color desde amarillo claro hasta castaño oscuro. Tanto el método de recolección (raspado) y de almacenamiento como la riqueza de vegetación (plantas arbóreas, arbustivas y rastreras) de las provincias Norte y Sugamuxi de Boyacá, conceden características organolépticas, fisicoquímicas y bromatológicas únicas para cada propóleo. Palabras Clave: Apiarios boyacenses, Caracterización fisicoquímica, Composición macroscópica, Propolis, Valor nutricional
Helmut Kallmann: Inspiration, Guide and Friend
Authors: Colquhoun McGorman Joan
Published: September 2017

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Songs of the Bubble Ring: Songs by John Greer and Clifford Crawley (CD Review)
Authors: Keillor Elaine
Published: September 2017

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The Saskatchewan Music Collection: Presenting the Past, Present and Future of Our Regional Music History
Authors: Doi Carolyn
Published: September 2017

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Out of Time: The Vexed Life of Georg Tintner (Book Review)
Authors: Keillor Elaine
Published: September 2017

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L’errance… Music of Robert Lemay (CD Review)
Authors: Wagstaff John
Published: September 2017

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Looking Back – Mike Murley Trio (CD Review)
Authors: Desmeules Robin
Published: September 2017

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The Internet as a Medium for Education and Educational Research
Authors: Silva Marcos , Cartwright Glenn F.
Published: September 2017

1bis paper examines the advent of the Internet and its impact on K-12 education and librarianship. It discusses the use of the Internet as a resource for teaching and research and as a virtual classroom and laboratory. In addition, the reasons justifying investment in national supernetworks such as the American National research and Education Network (NREN) and the Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry, and Education (CANARIE) are outlined. Finally, the implications for education and li brarianship concerning the establishment of these supernetworks are explored.
Book Reviews
Authors: Webster David S. , Galler Anne M. , Mitchell Carol R. , Weatherby Lonnie
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
Keeping Up With the Internet
Authors: Dealy Jacqueline
Published: September 2017

The Internet has enormous power to change the way information and education professionals do their work. It is a suitable environment for reference and already has strong links with education, especially in the areas of distance education and educational technology. This article presents the Internet novice with instructions on how to get connected. It also presents a sample of library and education related resources and provides sources for an information professional to use to keep up to date.
LIBRARY INSTRUCTION IS A TWO-WAY STREET: STUDENTS RECEIVING COURSE CREDIT FOR PEER TEACHING
Authors: Ronan Jana , Pappas Mimi
Published: September 2017

Librarians of the George A. S mathers Libraries at the University of Florida, partnered with the Anthropology department to develop a peer-to-peer program to provide outreach to undergraduates taking anthropology courses. The peer instructors, librarians and anthropology department developed a three-credit-hour independent study as a way to compensate the peers for their work. The peer instructors developed a lesson plan, provided classroom and individualized instruction, and developed assessment techniques to evaluate the program. This article discusses the development and implementation of the peer instruction program and presents the results ofthe surveys.
Book Reviews
Authors: Davis Collette , Veldheer Kris , Enright Bill , Dratch Gladys , Segal Joan S. , Farmer Lesley , Dickinson Gail , Jacobs Warren , Shen Julie , Druse Judy , Parang Elizabeth
Published: September 2017

Book Reviews
RESOURCES ON THE NET: Information Seeking Behavior
Authors: Wade Anne , Bober Chris
Published: September 2017

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Resources on the Net: Current Issues in Digital Libraries
Authors: Bober Chris
Published: September 2017

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DAMPAK KEHADIRAN STASIUN TELEVISI BERBAHASA LOKAL PAL TV (PALEMBANG TV) PADA PELESTARIAN BAHASA LOKAL DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Desmalinda Desmalinda , Herdiansyah Piky , Naripati Rahmadina
Published: September 2017

This research aims to describe the function and role of the television in preserving Palembang language. The method used in this research is qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected from direct interviews to seven informants reside in Palembang with various backgrounds, professions and education levels to discover the impact of Palembang-speaking local television station. The research shows that national television stations have not performed their role in education and language preservation as they should be. The level of local language preservation in national television stations is still low. This condition is covered by the presence of local stations, such as PAL TV. Televisions can be a strategic tool in language preservation with proper management by adding diverse programs that are in accordance with the public interests.  ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan fungsi dan peran televisi dalam pelestarian bahasa Palembang. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskripptif kualitatif. Data di peroleh dari wawancara langsung kepada tujuh narasumber yang berdomisisli di kota Palembang, beragam latar belakang, profesi, dan tingkat pendidikan untuk mengetahui dampak adanya televisi lokal berbahasa Palembang. Temuan penelitian ini adalah stasiun televise berjaringan nasional belum menjalankan fungsinya edukasi dan pelestarian bahasa daerah sebagaimana mestinya. Tingkat pelestarian bahasa lokal pada televise berjaringan nasional masih rendah. Kekurangan televise berjaringan ini sedikit tertutupi dengan hadirnya televise lokal, seperti PAL TV. Televisi dapat menjadi sarana strategis dalam pelestarian bahasa dengan pengelolaan yang baik berupa penambahan acara yang beragam dan sesuai dengan minat masyarakat.
The Lisbon Treaty and the Accession of Turkey to the European Union
Authors: Alves Luísa Verdelho
Published: September 2017

On December 13, 2007, the Member States of the European Union (EU) signed in Lisbon a treaty amending the founding Treaties of the EU. After a troubled ratification process, due to the adverse outcome of a national referendum in Ireland, the Lisbon Treaty finally entered into force on December 1, 2009, defining a new trajectory for the EU integration process. The present article addresses the possible implications of the recent EU treaty reform to the accession of Turkey to the EU. To that end, I propose an analysis of the modifications introduced in the institutional framework of the Union and I inquire whether the legal change at this level is capable of influencing the attitude of the current Member States concerning the accession of Turkey to the EU.
Project Finance
Authors: Ribeiro Sónia Patrícia dos Santos , Pereira Adalmiro Andrare
Published: September 2017

O Project Finance é uma forma de financiamento de projetos inovadora, muito utilizada nos Estados Unidos e na Europa e que se aplica essencialmente a projetos de grande escala devido às características subjacentes. Este tema é relevante devido às condições financeiras, sociais e políticas que estamos a viver. As empresas enfrentam muitas adversidades para manter o seu negócio em bom funcionamento, procurando obter vantagens competitivas, mas isso torna-se difícil quando estas não possuem meios financeiros e de gestão para sustentar os investimentos. E é aqui que o Project Finance tem um papel importante, pois é um tipo de financiamento que pode facilitar a execução de projetos em qualquer lugar do mundo, mais particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento em que as empresas enfrentam dificuldades em obter recursos financeiros.