bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CONTRIBUIÇÕES AO ESTUDO DA ATIVIDADE DE ENSINO: A QUESTÃO DOS MOTIVOS DOS PROFESSORES DE MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Spacek Iuri Kieslarck , Ortigara Vidalcir
Published: March 2019

No que tange ao ensino de matemática, muito se tem discutido sobre as ações de ensino dos professores sem se considerar que essas ações, se apresentam para os sujeitos, em meio a uma totalidade inter-relacional em que se manifestam não somente os aspectos subjetivos, mas também os aspectos objetivos que se expressam naqueles. Nesse sentido, nossa pesquisa busca analisar os motivos e necessidades que engendram a atividade de ensino dos professores de matemática e suas possíveis relações com as ações de ensino. Para tal fim, nos embasamos no materialismo histórico-dialético, em específico na teoria da atividade desenvolvida por Leontiev (1969, 1978, 1988, 2004). Buscamos analisar os motivos e necessidades tanto da escolha da atividade de ensino de matemática como atividade principal, como da sua realização para professores de matemática que atuam na rede pública estadual da cidade de Criciúma (SC). Os dados, obtidos por meio de entrevista semiestruturada, nos mostraram que as necessidades e motivos centram-se em aspectos subjetivos em detrimento dos aspectos objetivos, apresentando “o gosto por dar aula”, “o gosto pela matemática”, a resposta a desafios pessoais ou a problemas diagnosticados na própria atuação como docentes, como motivos principais da escolha pela atividade principal e motivos de execução dessa atividade. A nosso ver, isso denota a centralidade da subjetividade colocando em segundo plano os aspectos objetivos, escondendo, portanto a alienação presente na atual sociabilidade, além de demonstrar que os aspectos da vida cotidiana estão se estabelecendo como características estruturadoras das atividades de ensino.
PROGRAMA OBSERVATÓRIO DA EDUCAÇÃO: POSSIBILIDADES PARA (RE)PENSAR O CURRÍCULO DE MATEMÁTICA DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Quartieri Marli Teresinha , Dos Santos Bruna , Giongo Ieda Maria , Rehfeldt Márcia Jussara Hepp
Published: March 2019

Este texto tem por objetivo socializar as percepções de um grupo de professores da Educação Básica no que se refere a um conjunto de ações desenvolvidas em uma pesquisa/intervenção vinculada ao Programa Observatório da Educação (Edital INEP/CAPES 049/2012). A investigação, de cunho qualitativo, teve o intuito de elaborar e problematizar práticas pedagógicas que promovessem rupturas nos currículos escolares na disciplina de Matemática, em especial no Ensino Fundamental. O material de pesquisa consistiu em entrevistas semiestruturadas efetivadas com seis professores de escolas públicas que participaram do Programa, que também contava com a presença de pesquisadores, mestrandos e alunos de graduação. Os relatos dos docentes entrevistados apontam que as discussões teórico-metodológicas e as atividades exploradas em encontros de estudos semanais possibilitaram reflexões e modificações nos currículos das escolas, em relação aos conteúdos, metodologias e avaliação. Em particular, os entrevistados reforçaram que, por conta de sua participação, ocorreram significativas mudanças em suas práticas pedagógicas, em especial com a utilização de metodologias mais dinâmicas que possibilitaram aos alunos exercerem a pró-atividade.
ARQUITETURA ESCOLAR, CONDIÇÕES TÉRMICAS E ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM: ANÁLISES E REFLEXÕES
Authors: Albuquerque Emanuel Lindemberg Silva , Sousa Luciano Mascarenhas da Silva
Published: March 2019

O presente artigo visa analisar, do ponto de vista arquitetônico, a estrutura física da Unidade Escolar Professor Joca Vieira, localizada no município de Teresina, estado do Piauí, considerando suas adequações quanto às suas condições relacionadas ao conforto térmico, associado ao processo de ensino/aprendizagem dos alunos em geografia. Neste aspecto, foi necessária a observação do ambiente físico da escola, o comportamento dos alunos em sala de aula, nos corredores, no pátio, no refeitório e na quadra de esportes. O método dialético foi o viés delineador da pesquisa em epígrafe, tendo em vista que este método consiste em abordar de maneira dialética as condições do ensino/aprendizagem dos alunos no ambiente escolar. A utilização da pesquisa bibliografia permitiu elaborar o referencial teórico, associado à utilização da pesquisa de campo, no intuito de coletar dados por meio da aplicação de questionário, além da utilização de levantamento fotográfico. Ressalta-se que as instalações da referida escola está parcialmente adequada ao microclima local, mas havendo a necessidade de se analisar outros aspectos estruturais da unidade escolar, no intuito de potencializar o bom desempenho dos alunos durante todo o ano letivo.
O USO DE RECURSOS AUDIOVISUAIS NO ENSINO DE CIÊNCIAS: UMA ANÁLISE EM PERIÓDICOS DA ÁREA
Authors: Berk Amanda , Rocha Marcelo
Published: March 2019

Os recursos audiovisuais apresentam potencialidades para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem no ambiente escolar uma vez que possuem linguagem criativa e de fácil identificação para o aluno. A fim de identificar como ocorre a inserção dos recursos audiovisuais na prática docente foi realizado um levantamento em periódicos da área de ensino de ciências acerca do uso desse material. Os artigos foram analisados seguindo os seguintes aspectos: público-alvo destinado, a metodologia de utilização dos recursos audiovisuais, as disciplinas e temas referentes e os tópicos de pesquisa apresentados. O potencial observado é significativo para o uso dos recursos audiovisuais no intuito de contribuir no ensino de ciências. A oferta desses recursos é extensa e sua utilização interdisciplinar permitindo abordagens dos temas científicos com mais clareza e dinamismo para os discentes, dessa forma recomenda-se a exploração mais efetiva e disseminada desse recurso nas diferentes disciplinas que permeiam o conhecimento científico.
Deep tunnel sewerage system phase 2 – hydraulics
Authors: Brocard D. , Gan S. J. , Koh L. Y. , Tan T. W. , Cox W. I. , Schellhase T. , Woo L. L. , Lo S. H. , Cheng S. , Loh S. H. , Perumal V.
Published: March 2019

The Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) is aimed at providing a robust and efficient means of catering to Singapore's used-water needs. DTSS2 is the second phase of this project, comprising an approximately 30-km long South Tunnel, a 10-km long Industrial Tunnel, 60-km of Link Sewers and a new Water Reclamation Plant integrated with a NEWater facility. In contrast with tunnels designed to store overflows in combined sewer systems, the DTSS tunnels convey used-water all the time from Singapore's separated system. This paper describes hydraulic analyses that were conducted during the feasibility study and preliminary design. The topics covered include hydraulic modelling of the entire system with the main goal of ensuring system resilience, air management to avoid odours at ground level, and isolation of tunnel section using gates for potential maintenance or repair. The resilience analyses concentrated on the system functionality in case of a failure, to ensure that used-water can be safely conveyed to a treatment plant. The air management system included several odour control facilities and air jumpers to avoid escape of odorous air from the system and the isolation gates requires detailed hydraulic analyses to cater to the high heads involved.
Comparison of the Aditus ad Antrum Diameter on CT between Patients with Chronic Otitis Media and Healthy Individuals
Authors: Gündoğdu Elif , Toprak Uğur
Published: March 2019

Background:

The middle ear cavity is ventilated through the aditus ad antrum. Aditus blockage contributes to the pathology of otitis media.

Objective:

To determine the normal values of the aditus ad antrum diameter on computed tomography and to investigate its relationship with chronic otitis media and related pathologies (tympanosclerosis and myringosclerosis).

Methods:

The temporal CT images of 162 individuals were evaluated retrospectively. In the axial sections, the inner diameter of the aditus was measured at the narrowest point at the cortex. The differences in diameter were compared between diseased and healthy ears.

Results:

In healthy individuals, the diameter was narrower in women. There was no difference between the right and left ears in healthy subjects. No correlation was found between age and diameter. In male patients with myringosclerosis, the diameter was slightly narrower on both sides but more marked on the left. In female patients with myringosclerosis, the diameter in both ears was slightly narrower. In cases of otitis media and tympanosclerosis, the diameter was less than that of healthy individuals, despite the lack of statistically significant result in all cases.

Conclusion:

The aditus ad antrum was narrower in diseased ears, indicating that a blocked aditus may contribute to the development of otitis media, as well as mucosal diseases.
Fast Measure of Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity Defocus Curves with an iPad Application
Authors: Fernández Joaquín , Rodríguez-Vallejo Manuel , Tauste Ana , Albarrán César , Basterra Iñaki , Piñero David
Published: March 2019

Objective:

To evaluate the repeatability of the fast measurement of the visual acuity (VADC) and contrast sensitivity (CSDC) defocus curves with a new test as well as the agreement of measurements at far distance obtained with the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart and the ClinicCSF test for measuring Contrast Sensitivity Function (CSF).

Method:

Records from fifty-nine subjects implanted with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses (MIOLs) were retrieved from our database. VADC and CSDC were measured from +1.00 D to -4.00 D in 0.50 D steps. The agreement with the ETDRS and the CSF at far distance was assessed in comparison to the 0 D location of the VADC and the CSDC, respectively. The repeatability was evaluated in 34 subjects who consecutively repeated two measures.

Results:

Median Visual Acuity (VA) was -0.1 logMAR with the VADC at 0 D of defocus and 0 logMAR with the ETDRS (p>0.05). A total of 45.8% of eyes showed no differences between both tests and the difference was less than one line of VA in 96.6% of the eyes. The intrasubject repeatability was under one line of VA along all the defocus curve except for positive defocus levels. The CSDC showed the best agreement with the CSF for 18 cycles per degree. The CSDC was less repeatable than VADC. Mean time spent on completing the VADC and CSDC was 7.81 and 7.98 minutes, respectively.

Conclusion:

The VADC showed good agreement with the ETDRS and good repeatability despite the short testing time. In contrast, poorer repeatability was found for CSDC. Our method would facilitate the inclusion of VADC in clinical practice as it is a fast test, being also the first one including the measure of CSDC.
Review of Structural Control Technologies Using Magnetorheological Elastomers
Authors: Yang J. , Sun S.S. , Zhang S.W. , Li W.H.
Published: March 2019

It is critically important to protect civil structures from unpredictable events, including earthquakes and strong winds, as well as maintaining their structural integrity and serviceability. To this end, considerable attention has been paid on the research and development of aseismic technology. This paper provides a literature review on the recent progress of Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) and the development and application of MRE devices on structure control technology. Firstly, this paper reviewed the investigations into the MR effect, mechanical property of MRE and its ingredients during the past decades. Then, research interests arising in the implementation and development of smart devices using MREs on structure control will be systematically reviewed. Basically, MRE base isolation and MRE based tuned mass damper are two major technologies to attenuate structural vibration, which will be the main focus of this paper.
Home Based Management of Uncomplicated P. falciparum Malaria in Children Below Five Years in Delta State
Authors: Arute John Edjophe , Odili Valentine Uche
Published: March 2019

Background: The world health organization (WHO) estimates that every 45 seconds an African child dies of malaria while several others lay ill. Also, studies have shown that home-based management of malaria could improve prompt access to antimalarial medications for African children.

Objective: This study aimed at assessing the home based management practices among care givers of children below five years in Delta State.

Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey used to assess the home based management practices of malaria in children under age five. 459 consenting Caregivers of children under five (6 to 59 months) were purposively selected from different churches during Sundays and Wednesdays midweek services through balloting from two communities in Central and North Senatorial Districts of Delta State (Oghara and Obiaruku). Prior to the commencement of the study, the caregivers were thoroughly counselled on the objectives of the study, and a pretested structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used for administration in English, Urhobo and Ukwuani languages.

Results: The study revealed that 86.93% respondents have good knowledge of malaria, and 60% commenced treatment within 24hrs. It also showed that 58.4% preferred anti-malarial combination therapies with arthemether-lumefantrine combination accounting for 34.0% drug options. Drug sources for home based malaria management were mainly from Pharmacy 40.5%, Drug sellers such as chemist 55.1% while information sources on choice of therapy and dosage were mainly from chemist 32.7%; health personnel 25.7%; neighbours 7.5% and self-based on previous experience 36.6%.

Conclusion: The study revealed very good knowledge of malaria and good management practices as well as good treatment seeking behaviours amongst the caregivers.
Color Vision Deficiency in Medical Students in Jammu & Kashmir, India
Authors: Nazeer Masarat , Bashir Snobar , Rafiq Nadeema
Published: March 2019

Non recognition of any of the three colors is known as color blindness. Color blindness is the commonly used term for deficiency of color vision. Word color blindness is a misnomer as anyone labeled as it, is extremely rare to be totally color blind hence more correctly called color vision deficiencies (CVD). Color vision is a function of three types of cone pigments present in retina. The incidence of Color vision deficiency is common in medical profession and affects the diagnosis and treatment of patients but still it remains the most neglected aspect of vision. Color is very important sign used in medical profession, but there is no effective screening for Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) at any level of medical profession. The present study was undertaken to find out CVD in medical students of Government medical college Srinagar.

Material and Method: A total of 300 medical students (MBBS, BDS, NURSING) including 154 males and 146 females between 18-20 years of age were examined for CVD in Medical College using Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plates. After taking history on structured proforma the students were shown Ishihara’s test plates under day light at normal reading distance.

Results: Among 154 males, 11 were color deficient (7.14%), and among 146 females, 1 (0.68%) had color vision deficiency. Deutranomalia (41.6%) was the most common type of CVD followed by Protanomalia (25%) then Protanopia (16.7%) and Deutranopia (16.7%), respectively.

Conclusions: With this high incidence of color vision deficiency, students with CVD may feel difficulty in day-today practice in medical field. So, screening for CVD in medical students at the time of admission is very important which may help in early management of CVD and with timely counseling proper adaptive strategies can be adopted.
Primer registro de Eupelmus cushmani (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) como parasitoide del barrenador de ramas del aguacate Copturus aguacatae Kissinger (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) en México
Authors: Estrada-Virgen Mario Orlando , De Dios Á. Ndahita , Ruíz-Cancino Enrique , Coronado-Blanco Juana María , Rios-Velasco Claudio , Cambero-Campos Octavio Jhonathan
Published: March 2019

Se registra por primera vez a Eupelmus cushmani (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) como parasitoide del barrenador de ramas del aguacate, Copturus aguacatae Kissinger en Nayarit, México.
Ácaros asociados a nidos de águila real (Aquila chrysaetos canadensis) (Falconiformes: Accipitridae) en México
Authors: Damián-Chávez María De Jesús , Villegas-Guzmán Gabriel A. , Lozano-Román Luis Felipe
Published: March 2019

Los nidos de las aves pueden llegar a albergar a una gran diversidad de artrópodos, la cual está en función de la composición, estructura y tamaño del nido, así como de las actividades del ave. El componente más abundante de la artropodofauna presente en los nidos son los ácaros, los cuales comprenden la fauna asociada con el microambiente del nido. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue explorar la riqueza y diversidad de ácaros asociados a los nidos de águila real y aportar información sobre la asociación ácaros-nido. Se recolectaron dos nidos de águila real (Aquila chysaetos canadensis) el 19 de julio de 2013 en Sierra Fría, Zacatecas (Nido I) y Juan Grande, Aguascalientes (Nido II), México. Los materiales de los nidos se procesaron de acuerdo con la técnica de embudos de Berlese-Tullgren. Se encontraron 2,141 ácaros, pertenecientes a 68 especies de 49 familias para ambos nidos. Las hembras presentaron la mayor abundancia, con valores de 85.57% para el Nido I y 74.30% para el Nido II. Para el Nido I, la especie más abundante fue Macrocheles mexicanus (Evans & Hyatt, 1963) (Macrochelidae), con un valor del 50.64%, siendo las hembras más abundantes que los machos. Por otro lado, la especie más abundante en el Nido II fue Eulohmannia sp. (13.61%), registrando hembras, deutoninfas, protoninfas y larvas. Se calculó la diversidad y riqueza para los dos nidos de águila real, donde el Nido II, presentó una mayor diversidad y riqueza de especies (1-D= 0.927; ???= 7.455). Este trabajo representa un primer acercamiento al conocimiento de la acarofauna asociada a nidos de águila real.
Revisión genérica de Fulcidacini Jakobson, 1924 (Chrysomelidae, Cryptocephalinae) para México
Authors: Hernández-Sosa Liliana , Romero-Nápoles Jesús , Valdez-Carrasco Jorge Manuel , Carrillo-Sánchez José Luis , Ramírez-Alarcón Samuel , Ordóñez-Reséndiz María Magdalena , Niño-Maldonado Santiago
Published: March 2019

Los fulcidacinos son insectos fitófagos que se caracterizan por la presencia de tubérculos pronotales y elitrales bien desarrollados, lo que les permite confundirse con pequeños terrones o incluso con excretas de otros insectos. A nivel mundial la tribu Fulcidacini cuenta con 500 especies, incluidas en 11 géneros. De acuerdo con los listados de especies, para México se estimaban entre 54 y 74 especies, mientras que en este trabajo se registran 76 especies. Sin embargo, actualmente son escasas las claves taxonómicas para la identificación de especies mexicanas, por ello con el propósito de contribuir al conocimiento de la tribu en México, en este trabajo se presenta la revisión taxonómica de los géneros de Fulcidacini registrados para el país. Se proporciona una clave dicotómica para su identificación y se ilustran especies representativas. También se incluye la lista de especies mexicanas de cada género, con datos de distribución estatal. Exema punctatipes es transferida al género Aulacochlamys por las carinas presentes en el pronoto; una característica particular del género.
Comparative effectiveness of pan-genotypic therapies for the treatment of patients with hepatitis C virus infection in Bulgaria
Authors: Djambazov Slaveyko , Slavchev Georgi , Encheva Marta , Mitova Radoslava , Vekov Toni
Published: March 2019

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a positive-stranded RNA virus which belongs to the family of
Flaviviridae
, predominantly infecting liver hepatocytes. HCV infection is a major cause for morbidity worldwide.
Aim:
The primary objective was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of pan-genotypic therapies for the treatment of patients with HCV infection in Bulgaria.
Materials & methods:
The databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PubMed and
clinicaltrials.gov
were searched to identify studies evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for the treatment of HCV patients.
Results:
The range of sustained virologic response rates among all genotypes achieved after therapy with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir was 92–100% (8-week therapy) in treatment-naive patients and 99–100% (12-week therapy) in experienced patients. The range of sustained virologic response rates with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir was 91–100% (12-week therapy) and 97–100% (12-week therapy) with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir.
Conclusion:
Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir is a noninferior therapy offering a simple and short-term treatment regimen with high efficacy, favorable safety profile and good tolerability.
El aroma del café francés: aportes culturales de la presencia francesa en el partido Ramón de las Yaguas, Santiago de Cuba
Authors: López Moreno Claudia
Published: March 2019

Con el desarrollo de la producción cafetalera tras la llega­da de los inmigrantes franceses al oriente cubano, a fines del siglo XVIII y principios del XIX, no solo la economía del país se vio beneficiada, sino que también hubo un impacto en lo social y cultural. A pesar de ser un hecho analizado en importantes investigaciones, el modo de vida de esas familias en las haciendas cafetaleras situadas en las zonas montañosas de Santiago de Cuba, no ha sido lo su­ficientemente estudiado. El presente artículo es el resultado de la investigación Aportes culturales de la presencia francesa en el partido Ramón de las Yaguas y muestra un acercamiento al pa­norama cultural desarrollado en este partido a través del modo de vida de las familias francesas allí establecidas. Se tocan aspectos de los comportamientos y las costumbres de los hacendados franceses, así como el progreso en los negocios del café y su reflejo en el estilo de vida, los es­tablecimientos, la moda, la alimentación y las bebidas. Se desarrolla una lectura histórico-cultural, con especial énfasis en las familias más importantes del partido. Los datos aportados básicamente se reflejan en fuentes prima­rias como testamentos, documentos adscritos y protocolosnotariales del fondo del Archivo Histórico Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, lo que complementado con el trabajo de campo contribuye a un acercamiento al ideal cultural e identitario de la presencia francesa en ese partido.
What We Want, Why We Want It: K-12 Educators' Evidence Use to Support their Grant Proposals
Authors: Malin Joel R , Brown Chris , Saultz Andrew
Published: March 2019

This study analyzed educators’ requests for grant funding to purchase desired educational resources or services. Specifically, it examined to what extent, and how, educators utilized research and other forms of evidence to support their decision-making. References to research were sparse, though applicants sometimes referred to local data or small-scale trials. Conceptual research use likely also lurked beneath certain statements. Applicant educators also showed special concern for certaintopics, including student engagement/motivation and enhancing the cultural relevance of programming. The proposals varied considerably in terms of the robustness of underlying theories of action. This line of inquiry contributes to understandings both regarding a) educators’ use of research and other knowledge sources to support their professional decision-making; and b) the nature of evidence use in education.
Membangun Sistem Informasi Monitoring Kegiatan Proyek Pemancar Sinyal BTS Berbasis Web Pada PT. Swatama Mega Teknik
Authors: Megawati Andi , Gustina Dian
Published: March 2019

Perkembangan di bidang teknologi informasi khususnya teknologi internet mempermudah dan membantu berbagai bidang pekerjaan yang terkait dengan kemudahan akses, jarak dan waktu. Untuk membantu manager proyek memantau pelaksanaan kegiatan setiap hari yang efektif di bagian pemasangan sinyal BTS diperlukan sistem informasi berbasis web yang dapat mendukung kegiatan manager proyek, baik pada saat membuat data proyek, melaporkan kegiatan harian proyek, maupun pada saat me-monitoring suatu proyek agar cepat dan akurat pada saat diperlukan. Metode penelitian dalam penulisan ilmiah ini dikembangkan dengan metode Web Development Life Cycle (WDLC). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem informasi pemantauan proyek dapat membantu perusahaan untuk memantau kemajuan pelaksanaan proyek dan membantu membuat keputusan bagi perusahaan
Editorial: The intertwined play of governance, regulation, financial information and disclosure – Suggestions for further research
Authors: De Luca Francesco
Published: March 2019

The current issue of the Journal focuses on some key topics that spread from the description of the forthcoming globalization scenario, to the investigation of banks’ and financial institutions’ governance mechanisms within specific countries, and finally to the analysis of the interlocking network phenomenon in a specific country’s stock market.
Force-induced decline of FOXM1 in human periodontal ligament cells contributes to osteoclast differentiation
Authors: Li Qian , Zhang Jianyun , Liu Dawei , Liu Yunan , Zhou Yanheng
Published: March 2019

Objectives:

To investigate whether Forkhead family transcription factors are responsive to mechanical force and the resulting influence on the osteoclast differentiation mediated by human periodontal ligament cells (PDLCs).

Materials and Methods:

A high-throughput RNA sequencing assay was performed in compressive force–stimulated and control human PDLCs. Alteration of FOXM1, a member of the Forkhead family transcription factors, was further confirmed by Western blotting and quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Expression of FOXM1 was inhibited by either small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfection or addition of its specific inhibitor Siomycin A. Then, cells were exposed to compressive force and co-cultured with the murine macrophage cell line Raw264.7, followed by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining assay. Expression changes of receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegetin (OPG) caused by FOXM1 suppression were measured. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining, ALP activity assay, and crystal violet staining assay were performed after FOXM1 inhibition.

Results:

FOXM1 transcription decreased after mechanical stimulation in PDLCs. Inhibition of FOXM1 promoted force-induced osteoclast differentiation of RAW264.7 and upregulated the RANKL/OPG ratio in PDLCs. Interference of FOXM1 led to promoted osteogenic differentiation but decreased proliferation of PDLCs.

Conclusions:

FOXM1 is a novel mechano-responsive gene in human PDLCs. Suppressing FOXM1 expression could promote osteoclast differentiation as well as RANKL/OPG in human PDLCs. FOXM1 also plays a role in controlling PDLC differentiation and proliferation capacity.
Asymmetric dental arch treatment with Forsus fatigue appliances: Long-term results
Authors: Akın Mehmet , Erdur Emire Aybuke , Öztürk Onur
Published: March 2019

Objectives:

To investigate the treatment efficacy and follow-up stability of the asymmetric Forsus appliance by evaluating longitudinal changes in dental arch asymmetry on digital dental models from 21 patients.

Materials and Methods:

Maxillary and mandibular reference lines were used for measurements of intra-arch asymmetry at pretreatment (T1), posttreatment (T2), and 4.2 years after treatment (T3). Maxillary and mandibular measurements were performed relative to the dental midline and anterior reference line on digital dental models. To determine the amount of asymmetry between the Class I and Class II sides of a given arch, all maxillary and mandibular parameters were measured on each side of the model separately. Repeated-measures analysis of variance/paired sample t-tests were performed to evaluate dental arch asymmetries at the P < .05 level.

Results:

The alveolar transverse dimensions of the posterior segment of both arches were increased during treatment (P < .05) and remained stable during the retention period. Class II subdivision malocclusion was caused by distal positioning of the mandibular canine, premolars, and first molar on the Class II side (P < .05). Asymmetry was resolved by treatment with asymmetric Forsus appliances. The resolved asymmetry remained stable over the long term. There were no significant differences between T2 and T3 (P > .05).

Conclusions:

The asymmetric Forsus appliance can be used to treat dental arch asymmetry in patients with Class II subdivision malocclusions.
Phototherapy is unable to exert beneficial effects on orthodontic tooth movement in rat molars
Authors: Friedrichsdorf Simone P. , Zaniboni Emily , Simões Alyne , Arana-Chavez Victor E. , Dominguez Gladys C.
Published: March 2019

Objectives:

To investigate the effects of irradiation lasers and light-emitting diode (LED) light on root resorption in rat molars during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM).

Materials and Methods:

Twenty-one 12-week-old Wistar male rats were divided into three groups: OTM only (control [CG]), OTM and LED irradiation (DG), and OTM and low laser irradiation therapy (LG). The distance between the first and second molars was used to evaluate the amount of tooth movement. The mesial surfaces of the distopalatal roots were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, and the area of the resorption was calculated.

Results:

Statistical analysis showed a decreased amount of tooth movement in the exposed DG or LG compared with CG, which was statistically significant (P = .031 and P = .004, respectively). However, when the DG and LG groups were compared, no statistically significant differences were found (P = .504). The root resorption areas were similar between CG and DG. However, statistically significant differences were found between LG and CG (P = .014) and LG and DG (P = .038).

Conclusions:

Phototherapy did not enhance tooth movement, while infrared laser irradiation did increase root resorption.
Early Intervention for Diabetes in Medical and Surgical Inpatients Decreases Hyperglycemia and Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Authors: Kyi Mervyn , Colman Peter G. , Wraight Paul R. , Reid Jane , Gorelik Alexandra , Galligan Anna , Kumar Shanal , Rowan Lois M. , Marley Katie A. , Nankervis Alison J. , Russell David M. , Fourlanos Spiros
Published: March 2019

OBJECTIVE

To investigate if early electronic identification and bedside management of inpatients with diabetes improves glycemic control in noncritical care.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

We investigated a proactive or early intervention model of care (whereby an inpatient diabetes team electronically identified individuals with diabetes and aimed to provide bedside management within 24 h of admission) compared with usual care (a referral-based consultation service). We conducted a cluster randomized trial on eight wards, consisting of a 10-week baseline period (all clusters received usual care) followed by a 12-week active period (clusters randomized to early intervention or usual care). Outcomes were adverse glycemic days (AGDs) (patient-days with glucose <4 or >15 mmol/L [<72 or >270 mg/dL]) and adverse patient outcomes.

RESULTS

We included 1,002 consecutive adult inpatients with diabetes or new hyperglycemia. More patients received specialist diabetes management (92% vs. 15%, P < 0.001) and new insulin treatment (57% vs. 34%, P = 0.001) with early intervention. At the cluster level, incidence of AGDs decreased by 24% from 243 to 186 per 1,000 patient-days in the intervention arm (P < 0.001), with no change in the control arm. At the individual level, adjusted number of AGDs per person decreased from a mean 1.4 (SD 1.6) to 1.0 (0.9) days (−28% change [95% CI −45 to −11], P = 0.001) in the intervention arm but did not change in the control arm (1.8 [2.0] to 1.5 [1.8], −9% change [−25 to 6], P = 0.23). Early intervention reduced overt hyperglycemia (55% decrease in patient-days with mean glucose >15 mmol/L, P < 0.001) and hospital-acquired infections (odds ratio 0.20 [95% CI 0.07–0.58], P = 0.003).

CONCLUSIONS

Early identification and management of inpatients with diabetes decreased hyperglycemia and hospital-acquired infections.
Orman Ürünleri İşletmelerinin Finansal Performanslarının Entropi Temelli TOPSIS Yöntemi ile Karşılaştırılması: Artvin Örneği
Authors: AKYÜZ İlker , AYDEMİR Barış , BAYRAM Bahadır Çağrı , AKYÜZ Kadri Cemil
Published: March 2019

Bu çalışmada, Artvin ilinde faaliyet gösteren orman ürünleri işletmelerinin finansal performansları TOPSIS yöntemi kullanılarak değerlendirilmiş ve karşılaştırılmıştır. Bu çalışma kapsamına 6 adet işletme alınmıştır ve finansal performanslarının belirlenmesi için 2014-2017 yıllarına ait veriler kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada 11 adet finansal oran (kriter) kullanılmış olup, bu kriterler mali tablolar yardımıyla hesaplanmıştır. İlk olarak Entropi yöntemi kullanılarak kriterlerin ağırlıkları belirlenmiş ve daha sonra Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) yöntemi ile işletmelerin performansları sıralanmıştır. Kriterlerin ağırlıkları bakımından 2014, 2015 ve 2017 yılları için özkaynak devir hızı kriterinin ve 2016 yılı için asit-test oranı kriterinin daha önemli olduğu bulunmuştur. İşletmelerin finansal performansları değerlendirildiğinde ise genel olarak “E” işletmesinin en iyi finansal performans sergilediği, en kötü finansal performans sergileyen işletmelerin yıllara göre farklılık gösterdiği bulunmuştur.
Grid Integration of PV Through Three Switches Leg Dual-Input Single-Output DC-DC-AC Converter
Authors: Azizi Mahdi , Aznavi Sima
Published: March 2019

This paper presents a novel application of a three switches leg based Dual-Input Single-Output Converter in grid integration of a low power Photovoltaic (PV) system. In this application, an input of the dc-dc-ac converter is connected to the PV while the other is connected to a battery. The ac output is connected to the grid and delivers PV’s generated power. The operation principle of Dual-Input Single-output converter and its control scheme for this application are discussed. To verify the performance of the proposed configuration in grid integration of PV panel, two main operating scenarios are simulated. The results validate the effective performance of the proposed configuration in tracking the desired output power of converter.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KEPUASAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP METODE DAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PADA MATA KULIAH MANAJEMEN SUMBERDAYA MANUSIA SEMESTER 2 KELAS A DI JURUSAN MANAJEMEN
Authors: Harmen Hilma , Agustini Fauzia , Aprinawati Aprinawati
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Tingkat Perbandingan Kepuasan  Mahasiswa Terhadap Media dan Metode Pembelajaran Pada Mata Kuliah Pembelajaran Pada Mata Kuliah Manajemen SDM kelas 2 A Tahun Ajaran 2016 -2017 di jurusan Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi Unimed. Yang menjadi variable bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah  Media Pembelajaran dan Metode Pembelajaran. Sedangkan variable terikatnya adalah Kepuasan Mahasiswa. Populasi Penelitian adalah mahasiswa di Jurusan Manajemen semester 2 (dua) kelas A  tahun ajaran 2016-2017 sebanyak kurang lebih 40 orang. Sampel yang digunakan adalah total samping. Pengumpulan data menggunakan angket atau kuesioner. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis deskriptif. Mahasiswa merasa puas terhadap media yang digunakan di dalam proses pembelajaran matakuliah MSDM. Dengan tingkat persentasi jawaban setuju pada tiap-tiap indikator antara 78% - 95%. Mahasiswa merasa puas terhadap metode yang di gunakan Dosen dalam pembelajaran mata kuliah Manajemen SDM, Dengan tingkat persentasi jawaban setuju pada tiap-tiap indikator antara 67% - 95%. Kata Kunci : Kepuasan, Metode pembelajaran, Media pembelajaran
Elcserélt narratívák – Gondolatok a szégyenről a Gen 1–3 alapján –
Authors: BARNÓCZKI Anita
Published: March 2019

Interchanged Narratives – Thoughts on the Concept of Shame based on Gen 1–3.
As humans, we can narrate ourselves in many ways. Our narratives and narrative identities are complex, they are developed, formed, and influenced by many factors. Shame is one of the determinants of the development of our narratives, which indicates the limitations and boundaries of the individual, keeping the individual with-in these and ultimately, as a positive effect, awakening a desire for God. However, shame can become a determinant of the narrative: changing the questions of “what is happening” to those of “whose fault is it” traps us and keeps us captive. Based on Gen 1–3, we can understand what our creational basic narrative could be, which is briefly that we are good creatures of God in a world created good, we have limited freedom, but great dignity, and a task as well. For the created man and woman, there was no shame; it appeared with sin; and from the details of the story of the temptation and the Fall, we can understand much of the mechanisms of changing the original narrative into the shame-narrative, and the functioning of the reactions given to it. One’s self-reflection gets alienated from revelation, then splits, falls into pieces, and the prevailing shame forces us to hide and to create obscure narratives. The use of the concept of shame in the Old Testament is sometimes linked to the moment of mourning, from which it can be understood how the public act, the manifest and lived, limited, fragmented, and weak state can resolve the self-destructive state maintained by hiding. True resolution can be brought about by the birth of a new narrative arising from the Trinity: in the cross, through Christ taking common cause with us in the deepest loneliness of shame and pain, God can become our Father. The Father sees us as children, in whom God is delighted through Christ. And the Holy Spirit can give light and strength in this, praying in a way we are unable to do, so that the statement “I am a Christian” may become a narrative mode, taking on the duality of the “already” and “not yet” state.
Mártírok, áldozatok, túlélők. Vizsgálódás a szenvedés és identitásformálódás kérdésében
Authors: SIMON János
Published: March 2019

Martyrs, Victims, Survivors. Investigating Suffering and Identity Formation.
Modernity was dominated by the image of winner, while postmodernism can be associated with victimary thinking. Being a winner, among other things, meant that the person had the strength and the ability to put the other at his service. History was primarily the story of winners, or a story from the winner’s point of view. The defeated had to suffer not only the punishment imposed on him by the winner, but they could not count on the recognition and sympathy of the broader society. The postmodern observed the neglected victims for the first time by questioning the earlier dominant metanarratives. As the claims of authority were abandoned, the voice of the victims became louder. This led to an interchange between the role of winner and victim. Slavoj Žižek observes that „the ideology of victimization penetrates intellectual and political life even to the extent that in order for your work to have any ethical authority you must be able to present and legitimate yourself as in some sense victimized […] and the fundamental right becomes the right […] to tell your story; to formulate the specific narrative of your suffering.” This switch in the dominant image of our society has to be analysed. In the article below, we do it by presenting what Christian tradition teaches about suffering, based on the definitions and examination of David B. Barrett, Todd M. Johnson, and Elizabeth Castelli. The answer to the above-mentioned question is solely limited to the examination of martyrdom as a special form of suffering. Driving from the Christian tradition on martyrdom, we can recognize some dangers in our societal discourse and dominant ethical values. We shortly present some aspects of what it means to be closed into the victimary discourse and identity, and some possibilities of liberation presented by the theologies of Jürgen Moltmann and Miroslav Volf.
Money Matters in Pastoral Vocation – An Empirical Study
Authors: SIBA Balázs
Published: March 2019

The interviews conducted with the 33 Reformed Pastors in the Reformed Church in Hungary make it clear that that their relation to money bears an intrinsic ambivalence, which is part of pastoral identity. Living on the border between two worlds, the pastor carries the message of the Kingdom of God and represents a spiritual value system and lifestyle that is meant to be different from that of our world. Mostly, a shortage of money, social or clerical unfairness is mentioned in the interviews, however, amounts of money that are more than necessary can also create tension in a pastor’s life.
Diakónia az Újszövetségben
Authors: KÓKAI-NAGY Viktor
Published: March 2019

Diaconia in the New Testament.
Our research yields the conclusion that the diaconia is a general term, meaning the preaching of the gospel by words and deeds. The fact that in the NT, this activity is labelled as diakonia, marks that this is not a kind of function, competency, or privilege. It is a ministry for God and for humans and go-between God and men, media-tor of divine message. This testifies to what God has done for us in Jesus. Both aspects of the practice of the diaconia are important (word and deed) for the ministry of salvation.
Prófétai emóciók. Megjegyzések az ószövetségi prófétaság antropológiai aspektusaihoz
Authors: NÉMETH Áron
Published: March 2019

Prophet’s Emotions. Notes on the Anthropological Aspects of Old Testament Prophets.
The current study is part of the recent discourse of Old Testament Anthropology, in which feelings, affects, and emotions play a prominent role. In particular, Paul Kruger and Andreas Wagner's approaches and observations have given new impetuses to this research area. My study on the emotions of prophets is situated at the crossroads of the Old Testament emotion research and of the Old Testament prophecy studies. Reflecting on the newer achievements, I examine the description and nature of emotions appearing in prophetic books and in biographies of Old Testament prophets, surveying their possible characteristics. After a brief overview of the research history (1.), the study first deals with the Old Testament concept of emotions in general (2.), then specifically examines three issues of prophetic emotions (3.): how do the emotions of God and the emotions of the Prophet relate to each other? (3.1.); how does the so-called “container-metaphor” appear in context of prophetic emotions? (3.2.); how does emotion and communication relate to each other in the symbolic acts of prophets? (3.3.)
A katakombafestmények mint „vizuális prédikációk” értelmezése
Authors: LUKÁCS Olga
Published: March 2019

The Interpretation of Catacomb Paintings as „Visual Sermons” .
Several viewpoints took shape about the pictures and icons during the history of Christianity. The image representations have been subject to debate not only among religions but among the various Christian approaches, too. This debate flamed up quite strongly in different times in history. The study aims to determine the extent to which the icons and representations are rooted in Christian tradition. The study points out that early Christian art did not appear and develop in a void. It was the outward manifestation of a new spirituality as well as the result of a development process that occurred when the local cultures of the ancient world got in contact with each other. It is essential to point out that in icon painting as well as in the paintings in the catacombs the message of the icons was also perfectly grasped by those who did not study painting or were not very skillful painters, but still observed the iconographic traditions while those who the painting were addressed to accepted them. One can assess Early Christian art by the very few frescos remaining in the catacombs in Rome. They used pagan symbols as well as some themes of Greek and Roman mythology in order to convey the teachings of the church. They also used the ancient forms of art, loading them with a new content subsequently altering the respective forms as well. The art of the catacombs was actually dogmatic art since the theme depicted on the frescos mostly followed the texts of the scripture. Furthermore, the symbolic language had a paramount importance. The works of art created in the first centuries can also be considered as “visual sermons” that helped them explain God verbally and drive them to God.
Sobre Fernando Ciaramitaro y José de la Puente Brunke (coords.), Extranjeros, naturales y fronteras en la América ibérica y Europa (1492-1830)
Authors: Nieves Pimentel Elienahí
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Pilar Gonzalbo Aizpuru, Del barrio a la capital. Tlatelolco y la Ciudad de México en el siglo XVIII
Authors: Terán Marta
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Laura Suárez de la Torre (coord.), Estantes para los impresos, espacios para los lectores, siglos XVIII-XIX
Authors: García Idalia
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Andrew Paxman, En busca del señor Jenkins. Dinero, poder y gringofobia en México
Authors: Collado María del Carmen
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Gerardo Martínez Delgado, La experiencia urbana: Aguascalientes y su abasto en el siglo XX
Authors: De Antuñano Emilio
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Eric Van Young, La ciudad y el campo en el México del siglo XVIII. La economía rural de la Región de Guadalajara, 1675-1820
Authors: Ibarra Antonio
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Antonio Saborit, El virrey y el capellán. Revilla Gigedo, Alzate y el censo de 1790
Authors: Tenorio Trillo Mauricio
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Rogelio Fernández Güell, Episodios de la Revolución mexicana
Authors: Molina Jiménez Iván
Published: March 2019

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Sobre Ariadna Acevedo Rodrigo, Paula López Caballero (eds.), Beyond Alterity. Destabilizing the indigenous other in Mexico
Authors: Rufer Mario
Published: March 2019

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Currículo, género y sexualidad. Lo “normal”, lo “diferente” y lo “excéntrico”
Authors: Louro Guacira Lopes
Published: March 2019

En la contemporaneidad, "nuevas" identidades culturales obligan a reconocer que la cultura, lejos de ser homogénea y monolítica, es compleja, múltiple, inarmónica, discontinua. Un nuevo movimiento político y teórico se puso en acción en las últimas décadas, y en él, las nociones de centro, margen y frontera pasaron a ser cuestionadas. El presente artículo asume esta perspectiva para analizar la constitución de diferencias e identidades de género y sexuales y, más específicamente, las formas en las queese proceso viene expresándose en el campo del currículo. El artículo destaca las estrategias públicas y privadas que se ponen en acción, cotidianamente, para garantizar la estabilidad de la identidad "normal" y de todas las formas culturales a ella asociadas; así como las estrategias que son desplegadaspara marcar las identidades "diferentes" y, aún, aquellas que buscan superar el miedo y la atracción provocados por las identidades "excéntricas".
Apuntes para una educación escolar de la sexualidad. Una lectura de sus fundamentos modernos desde la pedagogía queer
Authors: Ojeda Carolina , Scharagrodsky Pablo , Zemaitis Santiago
Published: March 2019

En este artículo, nos proponemos una lectura de algunos de los fundamentos modernos de la educación escolar de la sexualidad, desde la lente de la pedagogía queer, rama crítica de la pedagogía contemporánea, que permite poner en cuestión las prácticas educativas en general y, de forma particular, aquellas que, en relación con los géneros y las sexualidades, son producidas y naturalizadas por el discurso escolar. Argumentamos que es necesario -e inevitable- imaginar la posibilidad de deconstruir visiones sobre las identidades, los cuerpos y los placeres, acogiendo la invitación que esta pedagogía nos hace de subvertir un orden pedagógico tradicional, heteronormativo, y por tanto, patriarcal.