bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation and Evaluation of Bioactive Protein and Peptide from Domestic Animals’ Bone Marrow
Authors: Rozi Parhat , Maimaiti Palida , Abuduwaili Aytursun , Wali Ahmidin , Yili Abulimiti , Akber Aisa Haji
Published: July 2018

In this work, proteins and peptides were isolated from four kinds of animal bone marrow and characterized by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS). The antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of these proteins were investigated in vitro. The nutritional value was evaluated by analyzing their free amino acid composition. The results indicates that all of the extracts appeared two bands at SDS-PAGE, the peptide band at 4.1–10 kDa and protein band at 66 kDa, these data are consistent with LC/MS results. FT-IR analysis showed that the secondary structure of protein mainly consists of α-helix. SEM micrographs revealed that the fractions have different morphological characteristics. Horse bone marrow protein (HBMP) showed the highest antioxidant activity to DPPH free radical, IC50 value was 0.573 mg/mL. Most of the obtained fractions showed antimicrobial activities towards Escherichia coli (EC) and Candida albicans (CA). Total free amino acid content ranged between 5.15–49.60 mg/g, and among them, HBMP displayed the highest abundance, 49.7 mg/g, which amino acid composition ratio approached the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization (FAO/WHO) ideal amino acid pattern recommendation. This study provides fundamental knowledge and a basic study method for the research into and development of animal bone marrow proteins and peptides as functional food and drug resources.
Paganism and Reform in Shakespeare’s Plays
Authors: Tiffany Grace
Published: July 2018

Shakespeare’s plays mix references to pagan and Christian symbols and ideas in ways which are only superficially contradictory. While the sometimes uneasy juxtaposition of classical and Christian religious thought is characteristic of Renaissance literature, there is, in Shakespeare’s use of paganism, a method to the madness. Shakespeare’s comedies and romances associate the worship of Diana with the Catholic ideal of religious celibacy, and ultimately repudiate the Diana figure or transform her into a “Christian” spokeswoman who encourages and facilitates marriage and child-bearing. In a late romance, The Winter’s Tale, the turn from Diana to self-sacrificial marriage is also made symbolic of a key character’s turn from Catholic-like works of ritual penitence to inward transformation by faith. Thus, Shakespeare’s plays represent pagan ritual in a way which supports the Calvinist religious tendencies of early-modern England.
When Children Participate in the Death Ritual of a Parent: Funerary Photographs as Mnemonic Objects
Authors: Faro Laurie M.C.
Published: July 2018

When children lose a parent during childhood this offers emotional and life changing moments. It is important for them to be included in the death ritual and to be recognized as grievers alongside adults. Recent research has shown that children themselves consider it relevant to be part of the ‘communitas’ of grievers and do not like to be set aside because they are considered to be too young to participate. In this case study, I describe how a Dutch mother encouraged her three children, aged 12, 9 and 6, to participate in the death rituals of their father. She asked a funeral photographer to document the rituals. In that way, later on in their life, the children would have a visual report of the time of his death in addition to their childhood memories. The objective of my case study research was first, to explore in detail hów children are able to participate in death rituals in a carefully contemplated manner and in accordance with their age and wishes, and second, to examine the relevance of funeral photographs to them in later years. The funeral photographs will be presented as a visual essay of how and when the children took part in the rituals and which ritual objects, such as the coffin and the grave, but also letters, poems and drawings were important in creating an ongoing bond with their deceased father. The conclusion of this case study presentation is that funeral photographs of death rituals may function as mnemonic objects later on in the life of children who lost a parent in their childhood. These photographs enable children, when necessary, to materialize how they participated in the death ritual of their father or mother. In this respect they can be seen as functional means of continuing bonds in funeral culture, linking the past with the present, in particular when young children are involved.
Review of Three-Dimensional Human-Computer Interaction with Focus on the Leap Motion Controller
Authors: Bachmann Daniel , Weichert Frank , Rinkenauer Gerhard
Published: July 2018

Modern hardware and software development has led to an evolution of user interfaces from command-line to natural user interfaces for virtual immersive environments. Gestures imitating real-world interaction tasks increasingly replace classical two-dimensional interfaces based on Windows/Icons/Menus/Pointers (WIMP) or touch metaphors. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to survey the state-of-the-art Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) techniques with a focus on the special field of three-dimensional interaction. This includes an overview of currently available interaction devices, their applications of usage and underlying methods for gesture design and recognition. Focus is on interfaces based on the Leap Motion Controller (LMC) and corresponding methods of gesture design and recognition. Further, a review of evaluation methods for the proposed natural user interfaces is given.
CMOS Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor Based on Differential Sensing Circuit with Noise Cancellation
Authors: Hassan Hossam , Kim Hyung-Won
Published: July 2018

In this paper, we introduce a differential sensing technique for CMOS capacitive fingerprint detection. It employs a new capacitive-sensing cell structure with charge sharing detection and readout circuit. The proposed technique also can eliminate the effect of parasitic capacitances by employing parasitic insensitive switched-capacitor structure and so increases the sensitivity even under severe noisy conditions. It can also overcome the performance degradation caused by various conditions of finger surface by using a differential integrator and adjusting its number of integrations. In addition, the proposed architecture allows parallel detection of all sensing channels. It can, therefore, substantially speed up the detection process compared with conventional architectures. We implemented a prototype fingerprint sensor chip with an array of 20 × 16 sensor cells using a 130 nm CMOS process. Simulation experiments demonstrated that the proposed architecture provided an SNR gain of 54 dB, whereas a conventional single line sensing gives an SNR gain of only 13 dB.
Energy-Efficient Multicast Service Delivery Exploiting Single Frequency Device-To-Device Communications in 5G New Radio Systems
Authors: Pizzi Sara , Rinaldi Federica , Molinaro Antonella , Iera Antonio , Araniti Giuseppe
Published: July 2018

The forthcoming fifth generation (5G) networks are claimed to deliver the large amount of traffic generated by the huge number of heterogeneous devices that constitute the Internet of Things (IoT). This unprecedented volume of both human- and machine-generated traffic to be managed imposes 5G network operators to move the focus from throughput-optimized to energy-efficiency-optimized resource allocation solutions. Device-to-device (D2D) communications are recognized as an effective offloading technique that the 5G network can exploit to boost the capacity and energy efficiency of future 5G networks. In this paper, we design a technique to efficiently deliver multicast traffic in a 5G New Radio (NR) network by exploiting the benefits of D2D communication and single-frequency operation in order to improve the overall network energy efficiency. In the designed solution, the subset of devices in better channel conditions are served through a conventional multicast transmission, while cell-edge devices receive the multicast service from relay nodes that simultaneously transmit in D2D mode the same content. The dimension of the multicast serving area and the set of D2D connections to establish are chosen in order to maximize the overall network energy efficiency. Performed simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed solution under varying frame configurations and number of multicast devices.
Democracy, Liberalism and the Challenge of Social Solidarity
Authors: Melleuish Greg
Published: July 2018

This paper examines modern democracy from the perspective of its capacity to generate social solidarity. To do so it considers the idea of asabiya, first used by Ibn Khaldûn and more recently applied by Peter Turchin. It postulates that this approach is quite similar to the analysis made by Roman historian Sallust. It considers the issue of the creation and decay of asabiya in the context of Benjamin Constant’s distinction between ancient and modern liberty. Ancient liberty seeks to generate asabiya and this has tended to make democracies a belligerent form of polity. Modern liberty and liberalism are happy to leave individuals to cultivate their own garden. This means that while modern democracy, which can be understood as the form of democracy founded on modern liberty, has some belligerent features it tends towards favoring peace. This raises a problem for modern liberal forms of democracy as they face difficulty in creating social solidarity and opponents who can create asabiya and the aggression that goes with it.
Remote Sensing and GIS Support to Identify Potential Areas for Wetland Restoration from Cropland: A Case Study in the West Songnen Plain, Northeast China
Authors: Luo Ling , Mao Dehua , Wang Zongming , Du Baojia , Yan Hengqi , Zhang Bai
Published: July 2018

Wetland restoration is important to responding to climate change and ensuring ecological security. In terms of the serious wetland loss and limited wetland restoration in China, there is a need to investigate approaches to identifying potential areas for wetland restoration from cropland, in order to support making spatial decisions at a regional scale. Here, we provide an example of integrating remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS) effectively to identify where and how many croplands could be converted into wetlands in the West Songnen Plain (WSNP). The map of potential areas for wetland restoration from croplands generated in this study is expected to help decision makers to implement wetland restoration in the WSNP. Besides the widely highlighted hydrological, topographical, and landscape features, four indicators, namely, flooded area, time under cultivation, human disturbance, and wetland conservation level, were selected to identify the potential areas for wetland restoration—with different priorities—from croplands. Satellite observation revealed that a total of 2753.3 km2 of wetlands have been cultivated into croplands for grain production from 1990 to 2015 in the WSNP. It is estimated that 8882.1 km2 of croplands are suitable for conversion to wetlands, of which 3706 km2 (29.4%) are with high priority, and 44.5% are from dry farmlands. A total of 3284.7 km2 of paddy fields are identified to be potential areas for wetland restoration, of which 1119.6 km2 are high priority, and another 2165.1 km2 are medium priority.
Green Project Planning with Realistic Multi-Objective Consideration in Developing Sustainable Port
Authors: Wang Wei , Chen Jingjie , Liu Qi , Guo Zhaoxia
Published: July 2018

Implementing green projects is critical to achieve the green and sustainable development goal. This paper investigates a green project planning with the realistic consideration of multiple objectives including minimizing the total cost and maximizing the total emission reduction. The realistic multi-objective problem in engineering optimization aims to find a best solution for real-world use instead of finding a set of Pareto-optimal solutions. To handle this problem, we develop a weight sets-based multi-objective evolutionary optimization approach to find the best solution for realistic use. The approach integrates a single-objective evolutionary optimization process, novel solution encoding and decoding heuristics, and a non-dominated sort technique. Based on real-world data from a seaport in China, experiments were conducted to validate the proposed optimization approach. Results show that the proposed approach can effectively solve the real-world multi-objective green project planning problem because the solution found by our approach is one of the Pareto optimal solutions generated by the NSGA-II.
Improving IoT Technology Adoption through Improving Consumer Trust
Authors: AlHogail Areej
Published: July 2018

Studies have shown that trust plays a crucial role in the consumers’ decision to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and services since it helps them to overcome perceptions of risk and uncertainty related to it and enhances the customers’ level of acceptance and adoption intention. Nevertheless, the literature of IoT still lacks studies on the behavioral aspect that explain the customers’ perception towards IoT adoption and focuses more on technological aspect. The main goal of this study is to examine the factors that influence consumer trust and their role in the adoption of IoT technology. A conceptual trust model that encompasses the major factors affecting trust towards IoT technology adoption has been presented. The model is composed of three dimensions of factors that we assume will influence the level of trust which are: product related factors, social influence related factors and security related factors. This framework is validated through surveying consumers’ opinions, which provide views and feedback regarding factors influencing their trust towards this technology. The model can assist researchers to further investigate the trust issues and create a trustworthy literature to guide IoT products’ development and marketing strategies that are focused on the consumer’s requirements.
LINK PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS FOR HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES OF FREEWAYS
Authors: Zhang Xiang , Waller S. Travis
Published: July 2018

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are widely used on freeways and play an important role in network design and management. Likewise, link performance functions serve as an essential tool for transport system analysis. This paper aims to support network analysis by providing a tailored link performance function for HOV lanes contiguous with general motor lanes on freeways. Specifically, real traffic data is used for model calibration and evaluation that was assembled from the Performance Measurement System (PeMS) maintained by the California Department of Transportation. Three alternative models for link performance functions of HOV lanes on freeways are developed, which take traffic performance on both HOV lanes and adjacent sets of general motor lanes into consideration. To calibrate the parameters of the models, linear regression is made through stepwise and enter methods and nonlinear regression is carried out using sequential quadratic programming. Statistical analysis together with an evaluation using real traffic data is conducted to evaluate the validity of the proposed models. Our results show that all the three proposed models for contiguous HOV lanes on freeways are statistically significant and perform better in representing real traffic condition with regards to a traditional link performance function, with one specific nonlinear model best supported.
A emergência da Biologia Molecular no estado de São Paulo, 1952-1970
Authors: Silva Renan Gonçalves Leonel da , Costa Maria Conceição da
Published: July 2018

O campo científico conhecido como Biologia Molecular tem sido objeto de pesquisa recorrente por parte dos historiadores da ciência e sociólogos nos países desenvolvidos. No entanto, pouco se avançou nessa discussão em países em desenvolvimento como o Brasil – que trilharam trajetórias específicas sobre o assunto, em seus diferentes contextos regionais e locais. O presente artigo aborda o processo de emergência da Biologia Molecular no Brasil, com destaque para o histórico de sua organização e desenvolvimento no estado de São Paulo (1952-1970). O artigo apresenta resultados de pesquisa documental e revisão bibliográfica, complementados pela aplicação de entrevistas “pré-campo” com membros da comunidade científica e dirigentes da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, FAPESP. Verificou-se que a promoção do campo científico da Biologia Molecular foi resultado de uma atividade explícita de negociação e construção de alianças políticas entre a comunidade científica e a FAPESP. Com isso, buscou-se avançar na compreensão de como um conjunto de fatores sociais é capaz de interferir na organização e no desenvolvimento de um campo científico no contexto brasileiro.
Photo images, 3D models and CT scanned data of loaches (Botiidae, Cobitidae and Nemacheilidae) of Japan
Authors: Kano Yuichi , Nakajima Jun , Yamasaki Takeshi , Kitamura Jyun-ichi , Tabata Ryoichi
Published: July 2018

Loach is one of the major cypriniform ﬁshes in freshwater habitats of Japan; 35 taxa/clades have, until now, been recognised. Parallel to genetic studies, morphological examinations are needed for further development of loach study, eventually ichthyology and fish biology. Digital archiving, concerning taxonomy, ecology, ethology etc., is one of the progressive challenges for the open science of biology. This paper aimed to online publish photo images, 3D models and CT scanned data of all the known clades of loaches inhabiting Japan (103 individuals in total with several type specimens), contributing to ichthyology and public interest of biodiversity/biology.

Photo images, 3D models and CT scanned data of all the known 35 taxa/clades of loaches inhabiting in Japan were online published at http://ffish.asia/loachesOfJapan and http://ffish.asia/loachesOfJapan3D.
Findings of thermometric monitoring of the top layer of permafrost during hydrocarbon production in the European North of Russia
Authors: Pashilov MV
Published: July 2018

Ensuring stability of subgrade soil under engineering structures is a critical task at oil field development projects in the Arctic. It is largely determined by the state of the permafrost influenced by natural and man-induced changes to the temperature regime. The issue of permafrost stability forecasting is still underexplored, this entailing a number of challenges for construction and trouble-free operation of facilities in the Far North. The Ardalin Oil and Gas Field (AOGF) is the only project in the Nenets Autonomous District (NAD) where results of extensive temperature measurements carried out in special thermometric wells have been accumulated over a lengthy period of over 20 years. This article contains the findings of thermometric monitoring of the top layer of soil with an average depth interval of 20 metres. Changes in the permafrost temperature regime, in both the presence and absence of sand (soil) filling, over the study period are described in the article. Natural physical and climatic disturbances that rule out the possibility of maintaining a continuous permafrost temperature are identified. In addition, the key sources of man-induced impact on the top layer of permafrost at the location of the AOGF production infrastructure facilities are analysed. This analysis resulted in recommendations that might be of help during design and construction of engineering works in the European North of Russia and serve to minimise thermal impact on frozen ground. Preserving the permafrost layer in its original natural state will help ensure stability of the subgrade of buildings and structures, thereby reducing the chances of any accidents.
Clinique politique et politiques de la clinique
Authors: Grossi Élodie
Published: July 2018

L’étude porte sur les modalités d’organisation de soins psychiatriques sur des critères « ethno-raciaux » au San Francisco General Hospital. L’enquête de terrain permet de mettre en relief les paradoxes d’un soin pensé comme « progressif », tout en réhabilitant des catégories fixistes, largement héritières d’un système de pensée essentialiste. Au final, l’article dévoile que l’organisation de la clinique repose autant sur des stratégies de traitement des patients, que sur une régulation de l’accès aux métiers destinée à accroître la présence de personnels soignants issus des minorités « ethno-raciales ».
En quête de richesse
Authors: Herlin-Giret Camille
Published: July 2018

En revenant sur les conditions de possibilité d’une enquête sur la richesse, l’article pose la question suivante : comment faire parler d’argent ? C’est d’abord le relatif point aveugle que constitue en sciences sociales la question des modalités d’appréhension du capital économique, souvent réduit aux seuls objets et signes de richesse dans lesquels il est enfermé, qui est interrogé. La restitution du déroulement heurté d’une enquête par entretiens avec des redevables de l’impôt de solidarité sur la fortune (ISF) permet ensuite de mettre en lumière les façons dont les enquêtés utilisent le flou qui entoure la catégorie de richesse pour mieux s’en distinguer. La verbalisation d’objets tabous n’est pas dénuée d’effets : la gêne ou les « oublis » qui émaillent les entretiens témoignent enfin du faisceau de normes qui encadrent l’accumulation d’argent.
Charles Lebeau, collectionneur boulonnais
Authors: Fourmanoir Jérôme
Published: July 2018

Natif de Boulogne-sur-Mer, Charles Lebeau va se constituer une importante collection d’œuvres d’art au cours de son existence. Grâce à la fortune familiale dont il hérite, le collectionneur fréquente les galeries et les salles des ventes parisiennes. Il n’en oublie pas moins le Boulonnais où se trouvent ses racines familiales. Il garde des liens d’amitié avec les artistes locaux comme Francis Tattegrain ou bien encore François de Montholon. Sa collection se compose principalement d’œuvres du xix e siècle : céramiques, sculptures, œuvres graphiques, peintures, mobiliers mais également quelques objets provenant du Japon. Lors de son décès en 1916, Charles Lebeau lègue l’ensemble de sa collection au musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer, ce qui constitue encore aujourd’hui l’un des plus beaux corpus du musée.
Transmettre des valeurs entre générations : tel père tel fils ?
Authors: Arrondel Luc , Grange Cyril
Published: July 2018

Ce texte propose un historique des différentes études concernant le degré de mobilité intergénérationnelle des patrimoines. L’ensemble des mesures établies par les différents auteurs permet de juger de l’importance de la transmission des inégalités de richesse selon les sociétés. Outre les transferts intergénérationnels matériels (héritage et donations), certaines études prennent en compte la transmission d’autres caractéristiques : éducation, revenus, préférences, gènes, ..., pour expliquer le degré de mobilité. La plupart des études économétriques sur la mobilité intergénérationnelle des patrimoines met en évidence un effet non négligeable de la fortune des parents pour expliquer celle de leur progéniture. L’ampleur de cette immobilité dépend des pays, des époques, des données utilisées, mais aussi des niveaux de richesse eux-mêmes. L’élasticité intergénérationnelle du patrimoine est sans doute plus élevée chez les riches (autour de 0,70) que dans le reste de la population où elle dépasse rarement 0,50 : autrement dit, avoir des parents deux fois plus dotés que la moyenne de leur génération permet au maximum d’être plus fortuné de 50 % par rapport à la sienne.
Factors that influence Zambian higher education lecturer’s attitude towards integrating ICTs in teaching and research
Authors: Kunda Douglas , Chembe Christopher , Mukupa George
Published: July 2018

This paper investigates factors that influence Zambian higher education lecturer’s attitude towards integrating ICTs in research and teaching. To determine these factors, we used online administered survey with a total of 163 respondents from public and private higher education institutions in Zambia. Quantitative data analysis based on descriptive and inferential statistics was used in this study. Inferential analysis was employed to investigate the relationships among variables using Pearson correlation analysis and completely randomized design. The results revealed that lack of adequate Internet bandwidth is among the major barrier or obstacle for assimilating ICTs in research and teaching for Zambian higher education lecturers. Additionally, training lecturers on the use of ICTs e.g. email, PowerPoint presentations, electronic boards and its advantages is the most important incentive to motivate lecturers to incorporate ICTs in research and teaching. Therefore, this study contributes to literature on factors that influence higher education lecturers’ attitude towards integrating ICTs in research and teaching. This study also demonstrates a positive correlation between the important factors that influence lecturers in integrating ICTs in research and teaching.
Academic performance, class attendance and seating location of university students in practical lectures
Authors: Navarro Jover José Manuel , Martínez Ramírez José Antonio
Published: July 2018

The question of where students sit in a classroom has been widely studied under different approaches since the beginning of the 20th century. In this study, the data related to the seating location of the students in the computer-aided design practice lecture at the university were recorded and arranged, to analyse their seating preferences, their consistency throughout the course and their relationship with several factors related to academic performance, class attendance, and punctuality. In general, it was observed that, students are reluctant to seat on the first row, and that the most punctual students chose to occupy the places in the first rows, closer to the lecturer (r = 0.35, p = 0.015), although this had no impact on academic performance. While the following was indeed correlated with the attendance rate: those students who attended the most class achieved a better academic performance which was reflected in the final mark (r = 0.38, p = 0.007). No difference was observed in any aspect between male and female students.
Improving students' attitude, conceptual understanding and procedural skills in differential calculus through Microsoft mathematics
Authors: Mendezabal Marie Jean , Tindowen Darin Jan
Published: July 2018

This study examined the effects of using Microsoft Mathematics on students’ attitude, conceptual understanding, and procedural skills in Differential Calculus. A quasi-experimental research design was used in which two different learning environments were compared. The participants of the study were two classes of Electrical Engineering students enrolled in Differential Calculus course, assigned randomly as control and experimental groups with 30 students in each group. The control group was taught using the traditional approach of teaching Differential Calculus while the experimental group was taught the same lessons using the Microsoft Mathematics embedded activity sheets. The experimental group learned through exploration and discovery of various concepts. The findings indicated that the participants had little understanding of the concepts and processes of Calculus prior to the conduct of the study. A significant improvement in their performances was noted after the experimentation. This suggests that the use of Microsoft Mathematics in teaching and learning Differential Calculus improves students’ conceptual understanding and procedural skills. It is also found that the use of Microsoft Mathematics in teaching and learning calculus is equally effective as the traditional approach. In terms of attitude, the experimental group demonstrated a “favorable” to “very highly favorable” attitude along the five (5) domains of the MTAS. A significant difference exists between the pretest and posttest attitude of the subjects on the domain “learning Mathematics with technology”.
Impact of the Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor on Long-Term Potentiation within the Hippocampus: Implications in Schizophrenia
Authors: Jones Candace
Published: July 2018

Schizophrenia is a debilitating psychiatric disorder associated with progressive cognitive decline across perception, social and affective processes, and memory. The alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (a7 nAChR) is implicated in the cognitive pathophysiology of schizophrenia. This receptor specifically affects memory by facilitating long-term potentiation (LTP) within the hippocampus. This article reviews the role of the a7 nAChR in enhancement of LTP via its impact on hippocampal gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-ergic and glutamatergic pathways. Future therapeutic implications of a7 nAChR in improvement of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia are also discussed.

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Emotional Dysregulation in Adult ADHD
Authors: Adler Lenard A. , Silverstein Michael J.
Published: July 2018

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that persists into adulthood in about one-half of all patients. Although the current
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
, fifth edition diagnostic formulation limits ADHD symptoms to those of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, there has been a substantial amount of research supporting symptoms of emotional dysregulation (ED) as being either a part of the ADHD syndrome or co-traveling symptoms. This article reviews the description of emotional dysregulation, how emotional dysregulation fits in the diagnostic schemata of ADHD, methods of assessment of emotional dysregulation, and treatment of emotional dysregulation.

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Review of Cardiovascular Effects of ADHD Medications
Authors: Levin Charles J. , Goodman David W. , Adler Lenard A.
Published: July 2018

The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among adults is approximately 4.4%, and more than 1.5 million Americans are prescribed stimulants for the treatment of ADHD. Stimulants (such as methylphenidate and amphetamine compounds), along with the nonstimulant atomoxetine, are widely prescribed for ADHD, and more Americans are continuing to use these medications throughout their adult lives. Given the action of these drugs on the cardiovascular system, health care professionals have asked whether chronic use of these substances substantively increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A comprehensive body of research suggests that this may not be the case. All adult patients should be monitored for changes in blood pressure and pulse during treatment with ADHD medications; furthermore, people at risk for CVD or with existing CVD should be evaluated at baseline in conjunction with appropriate medical personnel, and ongoing treatment should be collaborative with such medical colleagues.

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2018;48(7):323–327.]
Découverte exceptionnelle de restes de Crevettes (Crustacés Décapodes) dans les niveaux du port romain de Ratiatum (Rezé, Loire-Atlantique)
Authors: Borvon Aurélia , Gruet Yves
Published: July 2018

Des restes de crevettes (Crustacés Décapodes) ont
été découverts à l’occasion de fouilles archéologiques programmées
réalisées au sein du quartier portuaire romain de Ratiatum (Rezé, Loire-Atlantique). Issus de deux
lots datés de la première moitié du IIe siècle et
de la première moitié du iiie siècle apr. J.-C., les carapaces de ces petits
animaux sont indétectables sans prélèvement et tamisage fin des
sédiments (maille 1,1 mm, ~ 20 litres). La présence de ces fragments
de crevettes est exceptionnelle en contexte archéologique : très
fragiles, leur préservation est liée à l’excellente conservation des
vestiges en milieu humide. Les restes de deux espèces ont pu être
identifiés, grâce à la morphologie de leur rostre (prolongement rigide
de la tête) pour la crevette blanche Palaemon
longirostris, et de leur telson (partie terminale postérieure du
corps des Arthropodes) pour la crevette grise Crangon crangon. Les éléments des premières sont
fréquents, avec 85 rostres dénombrés, tandis que les secondes sont
identifiées seulement par trois morceaux de telson. Des relations
biométriques établies à partir de référentiels actuels permettent de
reconstituer la taille (longueur) des individus de Rezé, à partir des
mensurations des pièces de l’exosquelette mentionnées. L’association
systématique avec de petits poissons très probablement utilisés pour
la confection de sauce de poissons atteste de la probable
participation des crevettes à ce type de préparation. L’écologie de la
principale espèce identifiée P. longirostris
témoigne d’une activité de pêche réalisée dans une zone estuarienne
d’un fleuve comme la Loire.
From Picturebooks to Propaganda
Authors: Kachorsky Dani , Serafini Frank
Published: July 2018

Literacy researchers and educators assert that expanding the ELA curriculum to include visual and multimodal literacy is necessary to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. Researchers suggest that developing visual and multimodal literacies can be accomplished by teaching students to use a metalanguage of visual grammar. This gives students the tools they need to discuss and analyze visual and multimodal texts. This chapter considers how a metalanguage of visual grammar is developed in one high school English classroom during World War II literature unit that featured a number of multimodal texts. The authors explore 1) how wordless picturebooks can be used to scaffold students reading of multimodal texts, 2) how wordless picturebooks can be used to develop students' metalanguage of visual design, and 3) how students utilize their developing metalanguage when analyzing and discussing multimodal texts. Insights for classroom instruction are provided.
The Role of Tour Operators in Destination Tourism Marketing in Malawi
Authors: Chilembwe James Malitoni , Mweiwa Victor Ronald , Mankhomwa Elson
Published: July 2018

Destination marketing is one of the tools used by tour operators to gain a tourism competitive advantage. Tourism is one of the biggest businesses in the global village. It is a business in a very competitive market environment that marketing tourism destinations cannot be done by destination management organizations (DMOs) alone but also intermediaries like tour operators. Marketing tourism destination nowadays is highly driven by technology which enhances tourists' destination knowledge prior to their visits. However, the downside of technology cannot be underestimated on the business environment. While there is a growing importance of technology usage which creates challenges for destination competitiveness, tour operators use their marketing strategies to help building positive destination images. These images are created to influence tourists' travel decision making and visits. This chapter, therefore, has examined the present tourism marketing strategies, activities, and approaches used by tour operators in creating positive images for tourism destination using 20 cases of Malawian tour operators.
The Study of Technological Development in the Field of Smart Farming
Authors: Raja Linesh , Vyas Sonali
Published: July 2018

Agriculture is the backbone of any developing country for their sustainable development. So, it is our responsibility to educate the society regarding the sustainable development of agriculture. In the last 10-15 years, technology has been developing at a rapid speed. Various researchers are giving more emphasis to applying technology to agriculture. This is called smart farming. Smart farming uses computer technology and communication for greater yield and production of crops. This chapter studies the various technological developments in the field of smart farming. A few of them are related to internet of things (IOT), wireless communication, irrigation system, and agriculture automation. This chapter helps the new researchers in the field of smart farming to understand the current technological developments.
Cyber Security Crime and Punishment
Authors: Abu-Taieh Evon , Alfaries Auhood , Al-Otaibi Shaha , Aldehim Ghadah
Published: July 2018

Cyberspace and the existence of the internet allows different types of crimes to appear. Hence, there is a need for new laws to be set with a collective, comprehensive, view of crime and a global understanding. This article studies 5 different countries' laws pertaining to cybercrimes namely: Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. These different countries issued different laws at different times, some in 2007 others are as new as 2015. The article looks at the laws from an academic definition of different crimes, and also describes the laws from a perspective of each country.
Ethical CSR Leadership
Authors: Lee-Davies Linda
Published: July 2018

The incorporation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in organisational strategic plans is now a norm and likely to remain a regular and increasingly significant component of the business planning activities of organisations in the future. This article looks at the ethical and non-ethical reasons company leaders have for the inclusion of CSR policies in their vision from the recent evolution of CSR to provide a Socratic forum on which the reader can begin to define ethical leadership of CSR. By investigating whether the CSR is a proactive people-led passion or a followed fiscal fashion, and examining its component parts by using an equation, it becomes clear there are many levels of reason for adopting CSR principles and practices in an organisation. This comment is then threaded through many levels of the organisation as the argument progresses to explore the impact of implementing CSR policies on different types of stakeholders. This is for the purpose of bringing into question and highlighting the ethical leadership skills necessary for successful CSR practice throughout the business, not just for the present but for the coming decades.
Investigating Factors Affecting Central Bank Information Systems Success
Authors: Widjaja Andree E. , Chen Jengchung Victor , Gonchig Bayarjargal
Published: July 2018

This article investigates the factors affecting the success of central bank information systems (IS) in Mongolia. Drawing from the DeLone and McLean (2003) IS success models and Seddon and Kiew's (1997) path model, the factors that could potentially affect the success of the external and the internal IS of the central bank of Mongolia were empirically investigated. The data analysis was conducted using a quantitative method for the external IS and a mixed method for the internal IS. This article contributes to the academic literature by integrating DeLone and McLean's (2003) IS success model with Seddon and Kiew's (1997) path model and by validating the two aforementioned models within the context of central bank information systems in a developing country. This article has also important practical contributions, particularly for the central bank of Mongolia's authorities. The results, discussions, and implications of this study are elaborated in the paper.
Volatilidade cambial: um obstáculo à coordenação de políticas macroeconômicas no Mercosul
Authors: Barros Daniel Da Silva
Published: July 2018

Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir a questão da coordenação das políticas macroeconômicas no contexto do Mercosul, com foco específico na análise dos efeitos da volatilidade cambial sobre a evolução do comércio intra-regional e sobre a adoção de medidas visando a coordenação macroeconômica na região. As análises se basearam na relação entre o comércio e a volatilidade cambial de países membros do Mercosul, especificamente Brasil e Argentina. Pode-se afirmar que, ao longo do período analisado, as moedas desses dois países apresentaram volatilidade cambial que se constituiu tanto um obstáculo como uma ameaça para o aprofundamento do processo de integração regional. As turbulências macroeconômicas e os programas de ajuste macroeconômico executados pelo Brasil e pela Argentina produziram flutuações cambiais que impediram maior crescimento do comércio intra-bloco. Portanto, Para o Mercosul progredir na integração econômica, é essencial que disponha de mecanismos de coordenação de políticas cambiais, ou estará fadado a continuar sendo uma instituição que existe de direito, mas que de fato não causa impacto positivo de expansão e crescimento econômico no conjunto dos seus membros.
Criação de sustentabilidade via princípios de comércio justo: o caso da Artisans Brasil
Authors: Pereira Marcelo Farid , Galeti Naiara Avanço , Uchida Karina Keiko , Garcia João Berdu
Published: July 2018

Algumas regiões do Brasil vão se beneficiar dos investimentos do Pré-sal, da Copa do mundo de 2014 e as Olimpíadas de 2016, porém outras regiões que tem pouca relação com essas atividades podem passar a margem do desenvolvimento proporcionado por tais eventos. Diante desse quadro, o presente artigo vem apresentar um caso de sucesso que conseguiu se desenvolver através da Cooperativa Artisans Brasil utilizando princípios de Comércio Justo, e a articulação de diversos agentes, para gerar renda e sustentabilidade em uma comunidade carente do município de Nova Esperança – PR, que é o município que mais produz casulo de bicho da seda no Brasil. A cooperativa busca o desenvolvimento de novos produtos que permitam a ampliação do número de famílias beneficiadas atualmente pela produção e exportação de produtos feitos com fios artesanais de seda, contribuindo para a geração de novos postos de trabalho e aumento da renda dos pequenos produtores rurais.
Avaliação das contribuições das ações institucionais e políticas públicas para o desempenho do arranjo produtivo local do setor de software do município de Maringá
Authors: Gualda Neio Lucio Peres , Paschoal Luiz Felipe
Published: July 2018

Os trabalhos de investigação deste artigo foram desenvolvidos a partir dos resultados contidos no relatório da pesquisa “Identificação e Caracterização Estrutural Geral de Arranjos Produtivos Locais (APLs) no Estado do Paraná: o caso do setor de software no município de Maringá”, realizada pelo Instituto Paranaense de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - IPARDES no ano de 2005. Constitui no objetivo principal do presente trabalho identificar e avaliar a percepção dos empresários locais quanto às contribuições que as ações institucionais e as políticas públicas implementadas, nos três anos subseqüentes à publicação da pesquisa, têm proporcionado para a correção das fragilidades e o atendimento das principais demandas dos arranjos produtivos locais do setor de software maringaense. Foram empregados procedimentos metodológicos pertinentes à verificação empírica proposta, como levantamento de dados através da aplicação de questionário, tratamento de dados, apuração de resultados, análises qualitativas e avaliação dos resultados. O resultados obtidos mostraram que a maioria dos empresários locais do setor de software do município de Maringá não possuem vínculos com as instituições de apoio, bem como desconhecem ou não se beneficiam da maioria das ações institucionais e políticas públicas voltadas para o setor.
Avaliação da Performance de Fundos de Investimento: a história do pensamento atual
Authors: Milani Bruno
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo visa elucidar a história da formação dos modelos de avaliação de performance aplicados a fundos de investimento, no contexto internacional. As bases para a formação da dicotomia entre risco e retorno, preconizadas por Markowitz (1952), são explicadas. A evolução histórica do modelo CAPM é apresentada e discutida de forma completa, concisa e detalhada, proporcionando uma visão clara, abrangente e de fácil entendimento sobre a formação do pensamento atual sobre avaliação de performance de fundos de investimento. O artigo ainda discute as complementações do modelo CAPM, como a inclusão dos momentos superiores e dos fatores de Fama e French (1993) e Carhart (1997), assim como é feita uma revisão acerca da influência do efeito tamanho. Também é discutido o impacto da recente ascensão do paradigma da sustentabilidade nos fundos de investimento. As conclusões apontam que o modelo CAPM evoluiu muito pouco e a única verdadeira mudança de paradigma é o advento da gestão sustentável.
O papel da indústria no crescimento regional: um estudo de caso da Empresa Araupel no município de Quedas do Iguaçu - PR
Authors: Honório Marcelo , Dutkievicz Milton Lucas , Pieruccini Mariangela Alice
Published: July 2018

A atividade industrial pode ser considerada a chave do crescimento e desenvolvimento econômico. Uma indústria, quando se caracteriza como motriz, faz com que sua própria ação produtiva induza o crescimento de todo um conjunto à ela ligado. Portanto, este artigo tem como objetivo verificar o papel da indústria no crescimento e desenvolvimento; para isso, foi escolhida a empresa Araupel, do município de Quedas do Iguaçu e a microrregião onde a mesma está inserida. Além disso, a literatura econômica voltada à base de exportação foi utilizada para caracterizar determinado tipo de produção no município. Com o recurso metodológico da análise regional, vinculado ao quociente locacional e aos coeficientes de especialização utilizaram-se dados do IPARDES, IPEA, MDIC/SECEX e da própria empresa para analisar o setor secundário, a indústria da madeira e do mobiliário de Quedas do Iguaçu e da microrregião. Os resultados encontrados mostraram que o produto da empresa Araupel apresenta-se como uma base de exportação, mas a empresa, em si, não se mostra como uma indústria especializada, da mesma forma que o setor secundário do município. Também foi analisado o índice de Gini e PIB per capita, onde verificou-se que Quedas do Iguaçu apresenta números abaixo dos da microrregião para o PIB per capita e um alto índice de Gini. O artigo sugere que, pelo fato de a Araupel ser a única grande empresa do município, com grande concentração de mão-de-obra no setor, Quedas do Iguaçu sofre pela falta de dinamização de sua indústria e, portanto, seria fundamental que o poder público assumisse o papel do agente para corrigir essas falhas de mercados.
Políticas públicas para a gestão de resíduos:uma abordagem do passivo ambiental
Authors: Leonardo Vera Sirlene , Silva Tatiane Garcia da
Published: July 2018

As empresas que causam impactos no meio ambiente são cobradas por órgãos governamentais para reverterem esta situação. Sendo assim, as mesmas procuram adotar alternativas efetivas para se adequar às políticas públicas estabelecidas para garantir a qualidade do meio ambiente. Assim, este trabalho tem por objetivo identificar os passivos ambientais de uma empresa do ramo frigorífico decorrente da adequação às políticas públicas. A pesquisa, do tipo descritivo, foi desenvolvida por meio de estudo de caso realizado em uma empresa estabelecida no município de Maringá – Pr. O desenvolvimento prático do trabalho considerou os procedimentos utilizados no PGRI – plano de gerenciamento de resíduos industriais e as políticas públicas ambientais vigentes, tais como: Lei 6.938/81 – Política nacional do Meio Ambiente, Lei Estadual nº 12493/1999, Lei Estadual nº 13806/2002, Lei Municipal nº 09/1993 e Lei Municipal nº 7055/2005. Além disso, ficou evidenciado que o conteúdo do plano de gerenciamento atende as exigências impostas pelas políticas públicas tanto na esfera federal, estadual e municipal