bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Deep VLA Observations of the Cluster 1RXS J0603.3+4214 in the Frequency Range of 1–2 GHz
Authors: Rajpurohit K. , Hoeft M. , van Weeren R. J. , Rudnick L. , Röttgering H. J. A. , Forman W. R. , Brüggen M. , Croston J. H. , Andrade-Santos F. , Dawson W. A. , Intema H. T. , Kraft R. P. , Jones C. , Jee M. James
Published: January 2018

We report L-band VLA observations of 1RXS J0603.3+4214, a cluster that hosts a bright radio relic, known as the Toothbrush, and an elongated giant radio halo. These new observations allow us to study the surface brightness distribution down to 1 arcsec resolution with very high sensitivity. Our images provide an unprecedented detailed view of the Toothbrush, revealing enigmatic filamentary structures. To study the spectral index distribution, we complement our analysis with published LOFAR and GMRT observations. The bright “brush” of the Toothbrush shows a prominent narrow ridge to its north with a sharp outer edge. The spectral index at the ridge is in the range −0.70 ≤ α ≤ −0.80. We suggest that the ridge is caused by projection along the line of sight. With a simple toy model for the smallest region of the ridge, we conclude that the magnetic field is below 5 μG and varies significantly across the shock front. Our model indicates that the actual Mach number is higher than that obtained from the injection index and agrees well with the one derived from the overall spectrum, namely

. The radio halo shows an average spectral index of α = −1.16 ± 0.05 and a slight gradient from north to south. The southernmost part of the halo is steeper and possibly related to a shock front. Excluding the southernmost part, the halo morphology agrees very well with the X-ray morphology. A power-law correlation is found between the radio and X-ray surface brightness.
Speleomorphology of Dry Passage in Provala Cave (Croatia)
Authors: Bočić Neven , Buzjak Nenad
Published: January 2018

Jama Provala, 1687 m dolga in 55 m globoka, razvita v dveh nivojih, se odpira v fluviokraškem svetu Žumberačke gore (SZ Hrvaška). Skozi spodnji nivo teče stalni vodni tok. Zgornji nivo je, glede na vodne značilnosti, mogoče razdeliti na tri dele: 1. južni s stalnim vodnim tokom, 2. del z občasnim vodnim tokom in 3. suhi del. V zadnjih dveh delih, ki se imenujeta Suhi rov, so bile opravljene morfološke raziskave.Provala cave is located in the fluviokarst area of Žumberačka gora mountain (NW Croatia). This two-level cave is 1687 m long and 55 m deep. In the lower level there is a permanent water stream. The upper level, according to its hydrological characteristics, can be divided into three parts: 1. the southern part with permanent water stream, 2. the part with periodical water stream, and 3. dry part. The last two parts called “Dry passage” were speleomorphologically observed.
Pleistocene Small Mammals from Some Karstic Fillings of Slovenia - Preliminary Results
Authors: Aguilar Jean-Pierre , Crochet Jean-Yves , Krivic Katarina , Marandat Bernard , Michaux Jacques , Mihevc Andrej , Sigé Bernard , Šebela Stanka
Published: January 2018

Članek poroča o odkritjih nahajališč pleistocenskih drobnih sesalcev v kraških zapolnitvah v Sloveniji. Najdena favna glodalcev je sestavljena iz predstavnikov arvicolidov, muridov in v manjši meri tudi kritecidov. V polnilu enega nahajališča pa so najdene le gliride. Določenih je šest različnih vrst lipotiplanskih insektivorov. V jamskih sedimentih so določene kosti netopirjev, ki pripadajo drugim vrstam kot žive danes v jami.The discovery of Pleistocene small mammals in karstic fillings of Slovenia is reported here. The rodent faunas collected there are mainly composed of arvicolids, murids and to a lesser degree of cricetids, although in one filling only glirids have been recorded yet. Six species of Lipotyphlan insectivores have been identified. A cave filling has yielded bats which belong to species different of those which occupy the cave to date.
Early Tourists at Škocjanske jame 18th Century to 1914
Authors: Shaw Trevor R.
Published: January 2018

Udorni dolini ter ponori v Škocjanskih jamah so bili omenjani že v antiki in označeni na zemljevidih iz 16. stoletja, opisal jih je Valvasor (1689), obiskovali pa so jih tudi popotniki v 18. stoletju. Vzpodbudo je pomenila tudi pot, ki so jo 1823 speljali v Veliko dolino. Knjiga obiskovalcev, ki so jo uvedli 1819 je izgubljena, toda nekaj informacij o obiskih je mogoče dobiti iz drugih virov, vključno iz popotnih dnevnikov in Schmidlovih knjig okoli leta 1853. V Evopskih turističnih vodnikih je opaziti porast priljubljenosti jam. 1884 je Primorska sekcija Nemško-avstrijskega planinskega društva vzela jame v zakup in uredila vodeni turistični obisk. Isti vodniki so pomagali članom društva pri dolgotrajnih in težavnih raziskavah jam, vzporedno z njimi pa so stalno podaljševali turistično pot. V 1890-tih letih so v obisk vključili Dvorano planinskega društva in 1903 celo Martelovo dvorano. V prispevku so opisane tudi vstopnina in plačila za vodnike in razsvetljavo.After mention in Classical times and on 16th century maps, the dolines and sinks of Škocjanske jame were described by Valvasor (1689) and visited by travellers in the 18th century. Tourists were encouraged from 1823 when a path down Velika dolina was made. The visitors’ book started in 1819 is lost but information on some visits is available from other sources including travellers’ reports and Schmidl’s books of around 1853. European guide books mark the increasing popularity of the caves. In 1884 the Section Küstenland of the Deutscher und Österreichischer Alpenverein leased the caves and arranged guided tours for visitors. These same guides assisted Club members in lengthy and difficult explorations, and the tourist route was constantly extended. In the 1890s it included the Alpenvereins Dom, and in 1903 even the Martel Dom. The system of charging visitors for entry, for guides and for lights is described.
Isotope exchange between DIC in a calcite depositing water layer and the CO2 in the surrounding atmosphere : Resolving a recent controversy
Authors: Dreybrodt Wolfgang
Published: January 2018

Isotope exchange between DIC in a calcite depositing water layer and the CO2 in the surrounding atmosphere : Resolving a recent controversy
Análise de ilhas de calor diagnosticas por meio de transectos móveis em Assis, Cândido Mota, Maracaí e Tarumã (SP)
Authors: Porangaba Gislene Figueiredo Ortiz , Amorim Margarete Cristiane de Costa
Published: January 2018

No presente artigo se tem por objetivo analisar a intensidade e a distribuição de ilhas de calor em Assis, Cândido Mota, Maracaí e Tarumã, cidades de médio e pequeno porte do interior do estado de São Paulo/Brasil. Para tanto, a técnica utilizada foi a dos transectos móveis, que consiste nos registros de temperatura do ar com sensores acoplados na lateral de veículos em baixa velocidade de deslocamento nos ambientes intraurbanos e entornos rurais próximos às áreas construídas. Tais registros ocorreram nos dias 21 e 22 de maio, 3 a 6 de junho e 16 a 20 de julho de 2013, às 06h e 21h, de maneira simultânea, nas quatro cidades. Os resultados apontaram que Assis, a maior cidade do estudo, apresentou a mais elevada temperatura absoluta (21,3°C às 06h e 24,8°C às 21h) e a maior intensidade de ilha de calor se deu em Cândido Mota, com 6,7°C às 21h, em 17 de julho de 2013.
Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Recurring as an Exclusively Intra-osseous Lesion: An Unusual Clinical Presentation
Authors: Vaidya Kedar , Sarode Gargi S. , Sarode Sachin C. , Majumdar Barnali , Patil Shankargouda
Published: January 2018

Giant cell lesions of the jaws represent distinctive clinico-pathological spectrum. They manifest as peripheral and central lesions, occurring as solitary growths to involving multiple regions of the jaw. The present report presents a unique case of giant cell lesions of the jaws, wherein a peripheral giant cell granuloma recurred exclusively as a central giant cell lesion in a young patient. The recurrence was noted after a time-span of 3 years since the diagnosis and surgical excision of the peripheral lesion. Biochemical investigations were advised to rule out the possibility of hyperparathyroidism. Following a confirmed diagnosis of central giant cell granuloma, not associated with any other systemic conditions, an apt treatment plan was devised for an early rehabilitation of the patient.
Editorial
Authors: Ijeoma Edwin
Published: January 2018

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Erratum: Technology and education: Challenges and opportunities
Authors: Cloete Anita L.
Published: January 2018

No abstract available.
Erratum: Responses to migration: Tensions and ambiguities of churches in Pretoria Central and Mamelodi East
Authors: Renkin Wayne
Published: January 2018

No abstract available.
Erratum: The role of church youth in the transformation agenda of South African cities
Authors: Baron Eugene
Published: January 2018

No abstract available.
Corrigendum: Children’s perceptions of democratic values: Implications for democratic citizen education
Authors: Botha Annalie , Joubert Ina , Hugo Anna
Published: January 2018

No abstract available.
Rethinking research impact by Theology and Religious Studies with references to the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria
Authors: Buitendag Johan , Simut Corneliu C.
Published: January 2018

TRS are two interconnected and mutually dependent fields of academic inquiry, which belong to the larger and more encompassing domain of general humanities. Given this interconnectivity, reciprocity, and interdependability as integrative part of the humanities, TRS find themselves in the same position of being constantly evaluated from various perspectives, including the particularly measurable aspect of research outputs. While research outputs can be measured rather easily in the sense that they are tangible and readable in a published format, the way they are actually evaluated and given credit for regarding their content is a totally different matter and a whole lot more complex a problem. This chapter is an attempt to demonstrate that research productions in the field of TRS should be evaluated not only against other completely different fields, such as natural sciences, but also against closer and more related domains from the very corpus of the Humanities. It is suggested, therefore, that three distinct features should be taken into account for a proper and fair assessment of research outputs in TRS: research productivity, citations, and academic reputation. These, in turn, must be always complemented by a set of necessarily subsequent measures such as an increased productivity reward, high citations reward, high impact journals must be rewarded, and international to be increased. The proposed ranking indicators and their rewarding measures are going to be discussed and exemplified with specific reference to the research performance of the FT within the UP, SA.
Celebratory nostalgia: Reflecting on the work and impact of the Department of New Testament Studies at the University of Pretoria
Authors: Janse van Rensburg Hanr
Published: January 2018

In lieu of the centenary celebrations of the FT at the UP, this chapter takes a closer look at the Department of NTS. It does not only want to serve as a reflection on people and events that have led to the department’s present. Making use of introspective examination focused on the Department’s current position, task and impact, the chapter aspires to allow for the generation and evaluation of mental representations of possible futures. It thus anticipates exploring the history, work and impact of the Department of NTS at the UP, briefly by focusing on the variety of methods used by current members of the Department in their various research projects as well as the impact that these projects have and can continue to have. In doing so, the chapter demonstrates that the Department embraces a methodology which holds the diachronic and synchronous approaches in dialogue, thus pursuing a holistic approach. Through this continual pursuit of a holistic approach, the Department of NTS ensures a focus on the distinctive contribution that the NT offers – a better understanding of the dialectic between theological conceptualisations and historical reality.
El Niño Southern Oscillation influence on the Asian summer
monsoon anticyclone
Authors: Yan Xiaolu , Konopka Paul , Ploeger Felix , Tao Mengchu , Müller Rolf , Bian Jianchun , Riese Martin
Published: January 2018

Abstract. We analyze the influence of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on the atmospheric circulation and the mean ozone distribution in the tropical and sub-tropical UTLS region. In particular, we focus on the impact of ENSO on the onset of the Asian summer monsoon (ASM) anticyclone. Using the Multivariate ENSO Index, we define climatologies (composites) of atmospheric circulation and composition in the months following El Niño and La Niña (boreal) winters and investigate how ENSO-related flow anomalies propagate into spring and summer. To quantify differences in the divergent and non-divergent part of the flow, the velocity potential (VP) and the stream function (SF) respectively, are calculated from the ERA-Interim reanalysis around the tropical tropopause (potential temperature level θ=380 K). While VP quantifies the well-known ENSO anomalies of the Walker circulation, SF can be used to study the impact of ENSO on the formation of the ASM anticyclone which turns out to be slightly weaker after El Niño than after La Niña winters. In addition, stratospheric intrusions around the eastern flank of the anticyclone into the Tropical Tropopause Layer (TTL) are weaker in the months after strong El Niño events due to more zonally symmetric subtropical jets than after La Niña winters. By using satellite (MLS), in-situ (SHADOZ) observations and model simulations (CLaMS) of ozone, we discuss ENSO-induced differences around the tropical tropopause. Ozone composites show more zonally symmetric features with less in-mixed ozone from the stratosphere into the TTL during and after strong El Niño events and even during the formation of the ASM anticyclone. The difference between El Niño and La Niña composites becomes statistically insignificant in late summer.
The bedrock topography of Gries- and Findelengletscher
Authors: Feiger Nadine , Huss Matthias , Leinss Silvan , Sold Leo , Farinotti Daniel
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Knowledge of the ice thickness distribution of glaciers is
important for glaciological and hydrological applications. In this
contribution, we present two updated bedrock topographies and ice thickness
distributions for Gries- and Findelengletscher, Switzerland. The results are
based on ground-penetrating radar (GPR) measurements collected in spring 2015
and already-existing data. The GPR data are analysed using ReflexW software
and interpolated by using the ice thickness estimation method (ITEM). ITEM calculates the thickness
distribution by using principles of ice flow dynamics and characteristics of
the glacier surface. We show that using such a technique has a significance
advantage compared to a direct interpolation of the measurements, especially
for glacier areas that are sparsely covered by GPR data. The uncertainties
deriving from both the interpretation of the GPR signal and the spatial
interpolation through ITEM are quantified separately, showing that, in our
case, GPR signal interpretation is a major source of uncertainty. The results
show a total glacier volume of 0.28±0.06 and 1.00±0.34 km3 for Gries- and Findelengletscher, respectively, with
corresponding average ice thicknesses of 56.8±12.7 and 56.3±19.6 m.
Usability of aerial video footage for 3D-scene reconstruction and
structural damage assessment
Authors: Cusicanqui Johnny , Kerle Norman , Nex Francesco
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Remote sensing has evolved into the most efficient approach to assess post-disaster structural damage, in extensively affected areas through the use of space-borne data. For smaller, and in particular, complex urban disaster scenes, multi-perspective aerial imagery obtained with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and derived dense colour 3D-models are increasingly being used. These type of data allow the direct and automated recognition of damage-related features, supporting an effective post-disaster structural damage assessment. However, the rapid collection and sharing of multi-perspective aerial imagery is still limited due to tight or lacking regulations and legal frameworks. A potential alternative is aerial video footage, typically acquired and shared by civil protection institutions or news media, and which tend to be the first type of airborne data available. Nevertheless, inherent artifacts and the lack of suitable processing means, have long limited its potential use in structural damage assessment and other post-disaster activities. In this research the usability of modern aerial video data was evaluated based on a comparative quality and application analysis of video data and multi-perspective imagery (photos), and their derivative 3D point clouds created using current photogrammetric techniques. Additionally, the effects of external factors, such as topography and the presence of smoke and moving objects were determined by analyzing two different earthquake-affected sites: Tainan (Taiwan) and Pescara del Tronto (Italy). Results demonstrated similar usabilities for video and photos. This is shown by the short 2 cm of difference between the accuracies of video and photo-based 3D Point clouds. Despite the low video resolution, the usability of this data was compensated by a small ground sampling distance. Instead of video characteristics, low quality and application resulted from non-data related factors, such as changes in the scene, lack of texture or moving objects. We conclude that current video data are not only more rapidly available than photos, but they also have a comparable ability to assist in image-based structural damage assessment and other post-disaster activities.
Exposição a situações de risco para mortalidade em usuários de álcool e outras drogas
Authors: Lucchese Roselma , Souza Ligia Maria , Vera Ivania , Guimarães Rafael Alves , Chaveiro Rayrane Clarah , Felipe Rodrigo Lopes de , Fernandes Inaina Lara
Published: January 2018

O objetivo do estudo foi estimar a prevalência de exposição a situações de risco para mortalidade em usuários de álcool e outras drogas, e analisar seus fatores associados. Trata-se de estudo observacional, de corte transversal realizado com indivíduos com transtornos decorrentes do uso e abuso de álcool e outras drogas, segundo diagnóstico médico, que estavam em clínicas particulares de reabilitação e que relataram já terem tido experiências de risco de morte. Foi encontrada a prevalência de exposição ao risco de mortalidade de 45,9%, o que reafirma a seriedade e a complexidade da situação de saúde e social. Associaram-se ao resultado ter transtorno mental grave e doença infecciosa. A saúde mental dessa população demanda, portanto, atenção especial.
Processo de auditoria e faturamento de contas em hospital geral privado: um estudo de caso
Authors: Zunta Raquel Silva Bicalho , Lima Antônio Fernandes Costa
Published: January 2018

Mapear, descrever e validar o processo de auditoria e faturamento de contas e recursos de glosas em um hospital geral, de grande porte, privado, foi o objetivo deste estudo. Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, do tipo estudo de caso. Foram realizados momentos de observação não participante nos Setores de Auditoria Interna e de Recurso de Glosas do hospital visando o mapeamento dos processos objeto de estudo. Os dados obtidos foram validados por especialistas da área de auditoria de contas hospitalares, internos e externos ao hospital. Os processos, descritos e ilustrados na forma de três Fluxogramas, favorecem aos profissionais racionalizar as atividades e o tempo despendido no faturamento hospitalar evitando/minimizando a ocorrência de falhas e gerando resultados financeiros mais eficazes. O mapeamento, a descrição e a validação dos processos de auditoria e faturamento e recurso de glosas propiciaram maior visibilidade e legitimidade às ações desenvolvidas pelos enfermeiros auditores.
Representações sociais de violência e estratégias de ensino utilizadas por docentes de graduação em enfermagem
Authors: Baragatti Daniella Yamada , Melo Marcio Cristiano de , Rolim Ana Carine Arruda , Silva Eliete Maria , Scherer Zeyne Alves Pires
Published: January 2018

Estudo descritivo exploratório, qualitativo, cujo objetivo foi descrever as representações sociais da abordagem do tema da violência e das estratégias de ensino utilizadas por docentes de graduação em enfermagem de duas instituições de ensino superior públicas. Para a coleta dos dados foram utilizadas pesquisa documental, observação sistemática e entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram submetidos à análise por meio da técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Os docentes reconhecem a importância de a violência ser trabalhada na graduação descrevendo que, apesar de nem sempre aparecer no currículo formal, o assunto surge informalmente na formação acadêmica. As representações sociais de violência nos discursos docentes aparecem como manejo de pacientes agressivos e violência institucional no ambiente acadêmico. As estratégias pedagógicas descritas são ativas e emancipadoras. Para que haja formação de enfermeiros capacitados para lidar com a violência, o ensino deve ir além das questões biológicas, contemplando discussões sobre as vivências dos alunos.
Competências de enfermeiros nos cuidados críticos de crianças submetidas a transplante de células-tronco hematopoéticas
Authors: Ferreira Marianna , Nascimento Lucila Castanheira , Braga Fernanda Titareli Merizio Martins , Silva-Rodrigues Fernanda Machado
Published: January 2018

Estudo descritivo, com análise qualitativa dos dados, a fim de identificar e analisar experiências e competências necessárias ao enfermeiro no atendimento à criança transplantada que demanda cuidados críticos. Foram entrevistados nove enfermeiros. Os dados foram analisados segundo os procedimentos para análise qualitativa de conteúdo e, em seguida, elaboraram-se os temas: Cuidados críticos à criança transplantada: duplo desafio para o enfermeiro; Competências do enfermeiro para assistência à criança grave submetida a transplante de células-tronco hematopoéticas (TCTH). As competências identificadas fundamentaram-se em conhecimento científico, habilidades e aptidões e estão relacionadas ao conhecimento específico sobre TCTH pediátrico; habilidades técnico-científicas, interacionais e de comunicação; gerenciamento de recursos materiais e equipamentos; controle emocional, empatia e liderança. Tais competências auxiliam na construção de um perfil específico para o cuidado oferecido a esta clientela, com vistas ao sucesso terapêutico.
Ser-criança com asma: assumindo suas particularidades e lidando com restrições
Authors: Siqueira Karina Machado , Fernandes Isabela Cristine Ferreira , Araújo Juliana Chaves , Salge Ana Karina Marques , Castral Thaíla Corrêa , Barbosa Maria Alves
Published: January 2018

Estudo objetivou compreender como crianças com asma e suas famílias se percebem no convívio com a doença crônica e desenvolvem seus modos de enfrentamento e cuidado. Trata-se de pesquisa fenomenológica, realizada com cinco famílias de crianças com asma moderada ou grave. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas, realizadas junto às crianças e seus familiares, durante visitas domiciliares, entre setembro de 2013 e janeiro de 2014. Sob a ótica da criança, ficou clara a dificuldade em lidar com medos, frustrações e constrangimentos relacionados à doença e ao tratamento, especialmente na escola. Os familiares enfatizaram restrições impostas na vida da criança e no ambiente familiar, além de referirem atitudes de cuidado que demonstram superproteção. Profissionais envolvidos na atenção a asma infantil precisam valorizar potencialidades da criança e autonomia da família nas ações de cuidado, favorecendo o convívio com a doença crônica e o empoderamento para o cuidar.
Análise de sobrevivência aplicada ao estudo da mortalidade de lambari-do-rabo-amarelo
Authors: Pereira Geraldo Magela da Cruz , Emiliano Paulo César , Ferraz Renato Barbosa , Salaro Ana Lúcia , Alves Raphael Fernandes Soares
Published: January 2018

Análise de sobrevivência aplicada ao estudo da mortalidade delambari-do-rabo-amarelo 
Liquidity, Synergy and Winner-take-all Effect
Authors: Sun Mingyuan
Published: January 2018

The synergy between deposit-taking and lending is the specialness of banking institutions as financial intermediaries. The activities from both balance sheet and off-balance sheet could share the cost of holding liquid assets, which is based on the fact that draw-downs on loan commitments and withdrawals on deposits are not perfectly correlated. However, it matters to reveal the dynamic connections between the two sources of liquidity risk for the purpose of analyzing the real impact on individual banks from a more microscopic perspective. As the evidence shows in this study, a winner-take-all effect is hidden in the synergy and could cause local double cash outflow from particular banks. It also provides new insights on liquidity management of commercial banks.
La desafección en las urnas las elecciones generales de 2015 en España
Authors: Javier Lorente Fontaneda  , Sánchez Vitores Irene
Published: January 2018

La desafección política, entendida como un sentimiento de alejamiento y desconfianza de la política, se ha convertido en los últimos años en una aplicación de uso corriente para fenómenos distintos y con resultados electorales aparentemente contradictorios. En este artículo examinamos qué partidos políticos se han beneficiado electoralmente en las elecciones generales de 2011 y 2015, un ámbito poco examinado por la literatura. Utilizamos la clasificación de ciudadanos propuesta por Montero, Navarrete y Sanz (2013), que combina confianza en las instituciones e interés por la política. Encontramos efectos solo en la elección de 2015. Los votantes desafectos tienen más probabilidad de votar a los grandes partidos que los ciudadanos críticos. Sin embargo, comparándolos con ciudadanos satisfechos, prefieren votar a los nuevos partidos.
Modeling the Optimal Path of Industrial Pollution Abatement under Tradable Permit and Seawater Cleaning Project in the Bohai Sea
Authors: Nie Xiaojie
Published: January 2018

For a long term the accumulation of pollutants in the Bohai Sea brings great damage to marine ecosystem, huge economic and social losses. This paper sets up a frame work modeling the optimal path of industrial pollution abatement under tradable permit and seawater cleaning project. Three sub-models are set up which reveal pollution-fish stock interaction, industrial pollution abatement under tradable permit, seawater cleaning project, respectively. Then in next session we introduce dynamic optimization problem which combines contains two state equations, which correspond to two state variables fish stock and pollution stock , respectively; four control variables industrial production , volume of pollution abatement , volume of sea water cleaning  and catch of fish , respectively. To maximum benefit of fishery, we follow and introduce the optimal solution of four control variables obtained from dynamic optimization.
Antecedents of Successful IT M&As
Authors: Qi Kangkang
Published: January 2018

In this paper, I examine the antecedents of successful IT M&As. Drawing from several theories from strategic management, I propose several hypotheses about the impact of acquiring firm’s environmental uncertainty, pairwise technology complementarity, product market proximity, and the acquiring firm’s CEO narcissism on combined firm’s post-M&A performance measured by profitability and innovation capability. Empirical results partially support my hypotheses: I find that technological complementarity is positively correlated with both post-merger profitability and innovation capability. CEO narcissism, on the hand, only impacts the profitability measure and there is an inversed U-shape relationship. I also find the positive interaction effect between CEO narcissism and technological complementarity on profitability.
Analysis of and Discussion on the Tourists to Taiwan from 2014 to 2016
Authors: Chen Jui-Lung
Published: January 2018

In the 21st century, tourism has become one of the most significant social and economic index as well as a foreign exchange accelerator of all countries. This research adopted the data from the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Republic of China (Taiwan) (2017) and relevant information from 2014 to 2016 to analyze microeconomic factors that affect the tourists to Taiwan such as the residence, gender, purpose, age and occupation of tourists to Taiwan, length of stay, transportation tools, and entry ports, and visitor expenditures. This research draw conclusions according to the research results and gave some specific and practical suggestions on operation improvement and policy making to the tourist industry, relevant governmental units and academic studies.
The Transmuted Weibull Regression Model: an Application to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Data
Authors: Granzotto Daniele Cristina Tita , Dos Santos Carlos Aparecido , Louzada Francisco
Published: January 2018

In this paper, we are considering the transmuted Weibull distribution to investigate the role of oxidative stress markers as indicators of risk of injury of the lower extremities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A group of patients was studied until medical discharge assessing the following variables: glycated hemoglobin and three blood markers of oxidative status. In face of explicative covariates, we are considering the regression approach of the transmuted model to fit this real dataset. The inference was considere by using the method of maximum likelihood and the consistency of the estimators were verified by a Monte Carlo simulation study presented in this manuscript. Some properties as the moment generation function, median and the behaviors of the hazard and survival functions, are also included in this study.
La imago en Paradiso de José Lezama Lima: de figura retórica a temporalidad en potencia
Authors: Valencia Ochoa Emilio Arjuna
Published: January 2018

En el presente artículo se exploran las estrategias poéticas, narrativas, discursivas y míticas que se combinan dentro de la novela Paradiso de José Lezama Lima a través del concepto clave de imago tomado como figura retórica (que se revisará desde la teoría ensayística del propio Lezama). El objetivo es identificar a la imago como un recurso retórico que funda una temporalidad en potencia y rompe el tiempo histórico y cronológico dentro de la novela del autor cubano.
Las direcciones de la nueva novela histórica en Puerto Rico: Una mirada a Nuestra señora de la noche
Authors: Jiménez   Alicea Marta Iris
Published: January 2018

Este artículo busca caracterizar la novela de Mayra Santos Febres (2006) Nuestra señora de la noche como una nueva novela histórica que se apoya en el contexto posmoderno para trascender el motivo principal de desmitificar a una figura histórica. Al destacar a Isabel Luberza, el texto se nutre de la historia, que enmarca simétricamente la dualidad de La Negra: Virgen y puta.
Leer ficciones para reescribir la(s) historia(s). El último lector David Toscana; una lectura desde la teoría del archivo de Roberto González Echevarría
Authors: Fuentes Felipe Oliver
Published: January 2018

El último lector de David Toscana es una ingeniosa novela sobre el arte de la escritura y lectura de novelas. La obra de Toscana reflexiona sobre distintas materias como el placer estético, el papel del lector, y las relaciones discursivas entre la novela y la historia. En efecto, El último lector pone en escena una serie de juegos textuales que posibilitan la oportunidad inédita de reescribir la Historia desde la ficción. Este trabajo propone una lectura de la obra de Toscana desde la teoría literaria del archivo de Roberto González Echevarría a fin de entender la propuesta estética de la novela como un juego de mediaciones entre el discurso histórico y el discurso literario.
Abigarramiento lingüístico, resistencia y traducción: la poesía de Mauro Alwa en el contexto de la literatura boliviana contemporánea
Authors: González Almada Magdalena
Published: January 2018

El presente artículo se propone como una indagación en relación a los vínculos que se establecen entre las tensiones lingüísticas de las lenguas llamadas “minoritarias” y las lenguas “mayores” o, en el caso de esta investigación, lenguas coloniales. El propósito de la investigación es, en un primer momento, indagar en los efectos de la hegemonía para, posteriormente, observar las desarticulaciones propuestas desde el uso de la lengua aymara en relación al español utilizado como lengua mayoritaria en Bolivia. En ese sentido, se analizará el proceso de traducción llevado a cabo por el poeta Mauro Alwa quien escribe en aymara y publica en ediciones bilingües preparadas por él mismo.
Nostalgias del relato y dispersiones en la comunidad ausente: la reelaboración de lo nacional en ""Los últimos espectadores del acorazado Potemkin, de Ana Teresa Torres
Authors: Benavides Oriele
Published: January 2018

La pregunta por la reelaboración posible de un imaginario nacional fundamenta la novela Los últimos espectadores del acorazado Potemkin (1997), de Ana Teresa Torres (Caracas, 1945). Este trabajo examina los reacomodos allí propuestos, privilegiando aquellos relacionados con las tensiones surgidas en la novela dada la presencia ubicua de la cultura de masas. Partiendo del impasse civilizatorio que representó la primacía del espacio televisivo como lugar privilegiado de lo público a fines del siglo XX, la novela propone una memoria alternativa, asimilando temáticamente y en términos estructurales a su relato las interrogantes surgidas de la desintegración finisecular de esta comunidad imaginada.
Lucía Miranda, mito de la cautiva blanca en el Río de la Plata, desde el siglo XVI hasta el siglo XX
Authors: Rossi Elgue Carlos Alfredo
Published: January 2018

La historia de Lucía Miranda, la mujer que la literatura argentina transformaría en el modelo de la cautiva blanca en manos indígenas, aparece por primera vez en Argentina. Historia del Descubrimiento y Conquista del Río de la Plata, escrito hacia 1612 por Ruy Díaz de Guzmán. Será luego tema de novelas históricas, como las de Eduarda Mansilla y Rosa Guerra en el siglo XIX. El relato original debería incluirse en los documentos referidos a la expedición de Sebastián Gaboto al Río de la Plata (1526-1529) y, específicamente, a la destrucción del fuerte Sancti Spíritus; sin embargo, en los documentos consultados del siglo XVI, referidos a esos hechos, el mito no aparece. Propongo analizar estos documentos iniciales, ignorados por la crítica literaria, para indagar las operaciones retórico-ideológicas que se encuentran en la génesis textual del mito de Lucía Miranda y constatar la persistencia de una matriz de sentido asociada a la mujer y la colonialidad que perdura en el tiempo, en las sucesivas reescrituras de la historia.
El espectáculo de natura y cultura: “los mayas” en los museos de Quintana Roo, México
Authors: Herrera Lima Susana , Gómez Marcos Vinicio
Published: January 2018

El museo se aborda como dispositivo de visibilización, que sacraliza, legitima y espectaculariza formas de relaciones entre naturaleza y cultura. Se presentan los resultados de investigaciones en torno a los discursos sobre la relación sociedad/naturaleza/cultura colocados en dispositivos de corte museográfico. En particular, se aborda la representación simbólica -espacial, visual, textual- de la relación entre diversas construcciones discursivas de “la naturaleza” y “los mayas” en espacios museográficos del estado de Quintana Roo, México, y se reconoce el recurso del espectáculo como estrategia central del dispositivo museo, que en un contexto funciona para la legitimación del discurso hegemónico de una autoevidente sostenibilidad asociada a los mayas del pasado, y en otro subvierte el orden propuesto y confronta la representación de los mayas construida desde la colonización occidental del saber.
Reseña: "Muerte de utopía. Historia, antihistoria e insularidad en la novela latinoamericana" (2016), Carolyn Wolfenzon
Authors: Trujillo Valverde Said Ilich
Published: January 2018

Reseña: Muerte de utopía. Historia, antihistoria e insularidad en la novela latinoamericana (2016), Carolyn Wolfenzon
Introducción
Authors: Prado Alvarado Agustín
Published: January 2018

Introducción al dossier sobre novela histórica
Verrucous carcinoma with foci of invasive squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Cunha John Lennon Silva , Pontes Caetano Guilherme Carvalho , Fonte Juliana Batista Melo da , Guedes Simone Alves Garcez , Melo Maria de Fátima Batista de , Albuquerque-Júnior Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti de
Published: January 2018

Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is an uncommon type of low-grade, well differentiated and non-invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The development of invasive SCC within a VC is rare and distinction from the classical oral SCC is a frequent dilemma for pathologists. We report a case of a 78 years old male former smoker, alcoholic, presenting a painless leukoplastic verrucomatoous lesion in mandibular alveolar ridge measuring approximately 4cm diameter, with 2 months evolution. Histological examination of the incisional biopsy revealed proliferation of well-differentiated squamous epithelium forming high exophytic hyperkeratinized papillary projections and deep blunt buds. In focal areas, invasive tumor epithelial nests with more apparent cytologic atypia were observed. Immunohistochemical analysis showed intense expression of p16 but weak positivity for ki-67. The diagnosis was VC with microinvasive SCC areas. The patient underwent surgery with a safety mar- gin and is under follow-up. “Hybrid” lesions composed of typical VC and invasive SCC accounts for about 20% of oral VC. A discussion on the criteria of differential diagnosis and biological behavior of these lesions is also provided.
Osteolipoma in posterior maxilla
Authors: Anbinder Ana Lia , Milhan Noala Vicensoto Moreira , Trocino Benjamín Sánchez , Taylor Adalberto Mosqueda
Published: January 2018

Osteolipoma is a histologic variant of lipoma characterized by bone formation, which rarely occurs in the oral cavity. This condition usually is easily recognized by microscopic examination and it has a good prognosis. However, this lesion may occur in different sites of the oral cavity and may present different clinical aspects, being a diagnostic challenge at the time of clinical examination. The aims of this article are to report a case of osteo- lipoma located in the buccal aspect of the posterior maxilla and discuss the main clinical and histological findings of this rare oral lesion. A 46-year-old woman presented with a painless mass of about 2 cm in the vestibular portion of the posterior maxilla. The lesion had a hard consistency and color similar to adjacent mucosa. Imaging findings revealed a well-defined and circumscribed hypodense lesion with hyperdense areas. The histopa- thological examination showed mature adipose tissue among trabeculae of vital lamellar bone, which was consistent with the diagnosis of osteolipoma. No signs of recurrence were observed after 3 years of follow-up.
Oral signs in juvenile dermatomyositis
Authors: Dourado Mauricio Rocha , Silva Filho Tiago Joao da , Salo Tuula
Published: January 2018

Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is a severe inflammatory myopathy characterized by multisystemic vasculopathy during childhood. The general profile consists of symmetric proximal muscle weakness and the presence of characteristic rashes. This case describes an 11-year-old girl with hyperplastic gingival inflammation, telangiectasia and lichenoid retroalveolar striae detected by dental examination visit, when she also showed rash and papules in her hands. Histopathological diagnosis of the retroalveolar mucosa was indica- tive of unspecific chronic inflammation. Later when muscle symptoms and serum changes were present the JDM diagnosis was confirmed. The patient was successfully treated with systemic corticosteroids and regular professional dental cleaning. In order to get an early diagnosis and effective treatment for the patients, it is important that oral health care providers are aware of the oral manifestations related to systemic diseases, such as JDM.
Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor of maxila
Authors: Assunçao-Júnior José Narciso Rosa , Oliveira Letícia Almeida , Cadavid Ana Maria Hoyos , Lemos-Júnior Celso Augusto , Teixeira Victor Perez
Published: January 2018

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is an uncommon pathology, representing about 2% of all odontogenic cysts and tumors. Generally, is presented as slow growth, asymptomatic, without predilection of gender or location. The most common radiographic presentation is radiolucent image with radiopaque areas, especially in the lesion periphery, unilocular, expansive and well- defined margin. The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a 16-year-old boy with a painless and progressive increase of volume on the face, which started 7 months ago. In oroscopy, we observed an expansive increase of volume in right maxilla, extending from premolars to molars on the same side. In computed tomography, it was possible to observe an unilocular, expansive image in right maxilla. After incisional biopsy, the histopathological analysis evidenced epithelial neoplasia of odontogenic origin that presents cystic portions and solid portions. In the cystic portions, there is an epithelial lining which basal cells are cuboidal or cylindrical arrangement in palisade, presence of ghost cells and dystrophic mineralization, confirming the diagnosis of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor. Excision and curettage were performed under general anesthesia. The excised tumor was analyzed, confirming the diagnosis of CCOT and the patient has been in clinical and radiographic follow- up for a period of 5 years, without signs of relapses.
Association of Treatment and a 3-D image follow-up on a Recurrent Keratocyst - Case Report
Authors: Thereza-Bussolaro Claudine , Aburad Arlindo , Pachêco-Pereira Camila , Flores-Mir Carlos
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Accordingly to the latest edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) the previously known Keratocyst Odontogenic Tumour (KCOT) has now returned to the simple odontogenic cyst (OKC) classification. We present a case successfully treated by a combination of minimal-invasive approaches. Case Presentation: A large OKC was identified extending from tooth 3.8 through the condylar process in the mandible and staged surgical conservative approaches were performed. Total healing was achieved and followed-up over 8 years. The case was well documented via panoramic radiographs, CBCTs, and a 3D image tool illustrates the cortical bone destruction (before treatment) and the cortical bone healing after treatment. Discussion: Agreement regarding terminology and treatment of OKC has been reached. In this case, a complete healing of a recurrent OKC was achieved by decompression, enucleation, and blurring of the bone walls. Rigorous follow-up enriched by a 3D reconstruction imaging allows an educational view of the healing. Conclusion: This case suggests that a staged surgery approaches concurrent to rigorous patient follow-up could be a feasible alternative to extensive OKT treatment. And, reinforces the importance of collaboration between orthodontist, pathologist, OMS, and the patient have crucial importance in the conservative management of the lesion.
An unusual presentation of osteoblastoma
Authors: Teixeira Victor Perez , Assunçao Júnior José Narciso Rosa , Oliveira Letícia Almeida , Cadavid Ana Maria Hoyos , Lemos Júnior Celso Augusto , Sousa Júnior Joao Alberto Lopes
Published: January 2018

Osteoblastoma is a rare benign bone tumor that accounts for less than 1% of all primary bone tumors. Due to a low occurrence and varied histopathological aspects, this pathology becomes a diagnostic challenge. Therefore, our objective of reporting a case of osteoblas- toma in the maxilla is to discuss another presentation of this tumor. Male patient, suffering from leucoderma, 50 years old, presented an expansion in right superior vestibular groove with pain during palpation and an extensive osteolytic lesion in the right maxilla, of solid content, observed in computed tomography. With an anatomopathological diagnosis of osteoblastoma by an incisional biopsy, conservative surgery was performed to remove the lesion. The definitive analysis of the excised tumor confirmed the preoperative diagnosis. The patient has been followed up for a period of 5 years without relapses of the neoplasia. Therefore, due to the rarity and the difficult diagnosis, describing cases like this one and their presentation characteristics is extremely important to enhance knowledge of this pathology among professionals in the area of diagnosis and maxillofacial surgery.
A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS: THE COLLECTION AND FORMALIZATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: El Hachani Mabrouka , Larouk Omar
Published: January 2018

This article addresses the issue of technical documents and the impact their structuring has on professionals working in the field of disability. A model was developed to accompany users with disabilities when entering information; it was based on the linguistic analysis of an assortment of technical documents (institutional forms). We studied the problems related to technical documents by using a methodological approach which was based on a combination of complementary studies. The first was a terminological study, which aimed to look for relevant themes. It was complemented by a second one, which analyzed the discourse that was transmitted by the texts and which was centered on exploring the logical links between propositions and paragraphs. We completed these two studies with a final one, the logico-cognitive analysis. This which allowed us to look for contextual clues, which were produced by the texts in the documentary environment. It was therefore possible to formalize information and communication operations thanks to the reference discourse’s targeted environment in view of designing an automated information system.
An approach to the research nature of the current cuban Technical and Vocational Education
Authors: Yturria Montenegro Pedro Luis , Cueto Reinaldo Néstor , Mena Lorenzo Juan Alberto
Published: January 2018

En el presente artículo se asume la teoría del enfoque Histórico Cultural por el que se rige la Educación Técnica y Profesional, sin descuidar elementos de otros enfoques educativos vigentes en el mundo. Los autores reflexionan acerca de la investigación en la Educación Técnica y Profesional, a partir del análisis de las condiciones en que tiene lugar este proceso actualmente en Cuba.Con el objetivo de determinar los desafíos que tiene la ETP para el logro de un acercamiento el carácter investigativo de esta educación, los autores realizan un análisis documental a diferentes textos relacionados con la teoría de la Pedagogía Profesional en general y de la Pedagogía de la ETP en particular, así también como un análisis histórico-lógico a los documentos oficiales de esta educación.De igual forma se aplicó una entrevista en profundidad a informantes claves y se realizaron dos grupos de discusión.Los resultados alcanzados conducen a que los docentes de la ETP posean una herramienta que, además de utilizarla durante su actividad pedagógica diaria, puede y debe ser transmitida a los estudiantes que se forman como futuros trabajadores, enseñándolos de este modo a investigar y transformar su propia realidad.