bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, DR and Harkins-Jura Isotherm Studies on the Adsorption of CO2 on Various Porous Adsorbents
Authors: Erdogan Fatma Oguz
Published: December 2018

The objective of the study was to prepare low-cost activated carbon from cornelian cherry stones (Cornus mas L.) and compare its adsorption capacities for CO2 with that of commercial multiwalled carbon nanotubes, activated carbon, MCM-41 and four zeolites (silver exchanged, 13X, faujasite type and linde type A). BET, t-plot and DFT methods were used for the characterization of all adsorbent samples based on N2 adsorption-desorption data obtained at 77 K. The produced activated carbon samples (KAC and NAC) were also characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The adsorption data were evaluated by several isotherm models such as Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, DR and Harkins-Jura isotherm models. Langmuir adsorption isotherms constants related to adsorption capacity, Wm were found as 11.496, 6.175, 4.189, 3.986 and 3.50 mmol/g for NAC, KAC, faujasite type zeolit, MCM-41 and AC, respectively. The CO2 adsorption capacities of the silver exchanged, 13X, faujasite type and linde type A zeolites were 10.814, 10.241, 14.608 and 13.343 wt%, respectively. Microporous zeolites showed higher CO2 adsorption capacities than the mesoporous MCM-41 and MWCNT. The CO2 adsorption capacity of commercial activated carbon (AC) was found to be 9.428 wt%, while the CO2 adsorption capacities of activated carbons obtained using NaOH and KOH were found to be 13.685 and 15.057 wt%, respectively. The highest CO2 adsorption capacity of 15.057 wt% was achieved with KAC. It could be confirmed that NaOH or KOH activation plays an important role to determine the porous structure and amount of CO2 adsorbed. Results showed that activated carbon produced from cornelian cherry stones is suitable for the adsorption of CO2 and could be used as a low cost effective adsorbent in the capture of CO2.
Effect of Surface Area and Micropore Volume of Activated Carbons from Coal by KOH, NaOH and ZnCl2 Treatments on Methane Adsorption
Authors: Toprak Atakan , Kopac Turkan
Published: December 2018

This paper investigates the methane adsorption characteristics of activated carbons produced from coal by activation with KOH, NaOH and ZnCl2 treatments at different agent to coal ratios (1:1–6:1) and temperatures (600–800 °C) under N2 flow. CH4 adsorption capacities and desorption behaviors of the activated carbons were examined at 0 °C and 25 °C. The relationship between CH4 adsorption characteristics and surface properties of activated carbons, such as BET surface area determined by N2 adsorption at −196 °C, and micropore volume determined by CO2 adsorption at 0 °C were investigated. Optimal results for CH4 adsorption at 0 °C and 25 °C were obtained for the activated carbon samples obtained with KOH treatment at 800 °C at 4:1 ratio, as 2.67 and 1.12 mmol/g, respectively. The results have shown that CH4 adsorption increased proportionally with micropore volume of activated carbons, whereas BET surface area does not exhibit an exact consistency. CH4 adsorption-desorption isotherms at 25 °C have shown that an increase in mesopore formation caused a decrease in adsorption; but allowed desorption to be reversible. Higher methane adsorption capacities were obtained from activated carbons produced from coal by various treatments in this study than most of the reported results in literature at the similar conditions, indicating the suitability of the evaluated materials for industrial applications of methane storage.
Poincaré series of character varieties for nilpotent groups
Authors: Stafa Mentor
Published: December 2018

For any compact, connected Lie group G and any finitely
generated nilpotent group Γ, we determine the cohomology of the
path component of the trivial representation of the group
character variety (representation space)

Rep
⁢

(
Γ
,
G
)

1

{{\rm Rep}(\Gamma,G)_{1}}

, with coefficients in a field

𝔽

{{\mathbb{F}}}

with characteristic 0 or relatively prime to
the order of the Weyl group W. We give explicit
formulas for the Poincaré series. In addition, we study
G-equivariant stable decompositions of subspaces

X
⁢

(
q
,
G
)

{{\rm X}(q,G)}

of the free monoid

J
⁢

(
G
)

{J(G)}

generated by the Lie group G,
obtained from representations of
finitely generated free nilpotent groups.
The enclosure method for inverse obstacle scattering over a finite time interval: V. Using time-reversal invariance
Authors: Ikehata Masaru
Published: December 2018

The wave equation is time-reversal invariant.
The enclosure method, using a Neumann data generated by this invariance, is introduced.
The method yields the minimum ball that is centered at a given arbitrary point and encloses an unknown obstacle embedded in a known bounded domain from a single point on the graph of the so-called response operator on the boundary of the domain over a finite time interval.
The occurrence of the lacuna in the solution of the free space wave equation is positively used.
Crystal structure of (E)-2-(((6-bromopyridin-2-yl)methylene)amino)-3′,6′-bis(diethylamino)spiro[isoindoline-1,9′-xanthen]-3-one, C34H34N5O2Br
Authors: Xing Ai-Ping , Zeng Dai , Wang Xin-Ling
Published: December 2018

C34H34N5O2Br, orthorhombic Pca21 (no. 29), a = 21.3626(13) Å, b = 11.8358(8) Å, c = 12.0998(9) Å, Z = 4, V = 3059.38(4) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0507, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1401, T = 173 K.
What do they Want? Rebels’ Objectives and Civil War Mediation
Authors: Lutmar Carmela , Terris Lesley
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we focus on mediation in intrastate conflicts, specifically on the impact of rebel group goals on the prospects for mediation. We ask whether the goals for which rebel groups fight (i.e. secession, irredentism, autonomy, greater political rights, government overthrow) have an impact on the likelihood that these conflicts will be mediated. We test our hypotheses on a new data set of rebel groups in Africa 1962–2010.
INM RAS coupled atmosphere–ionosphere general circulation model INMAIM (0–130 km)
Authors: Kulyamin Dmitry V. , Volodin Evgenii M.
Published: December 2018

The paper presents a new INM RAS atmospheric general circulation model, which includes troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and the lower thermosphere, as well as the lower ionospheric regions (INMAIM). Based on the atmospheric part of the INM climatic model INMCM, a new general circulation model was created by adding the middle atmosphere and lower ionosphere description up to 130 km altitudes. A new computational unit for radiative processes calculation was developed for this purpose. For the lower ionosphere a separate plasma chemistry local model was created. The identification of the INMAIM model climate in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere was carried out based on climatological observations. It was shown that model reproduces the general climatic characteristics considerably well.
Traditional Home Slaughtering of Animals in the Framework of EU Legislation. Evidence from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Kumalić Ismet
Published: December 2018

Traditional home slaughtering of animals is a widespread social practice in the Western Balkans, bringing together families, neighbours, and friends, and contributing to the rise of social capital. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a multicultural country where traditional home slaughtering of animals is mostly practised as seasonal slaughtering by Christian communities and as religious slaughtering by Muslim communities. In the framework of existing EU legislation, meat that comes from home slaughtering can be used for private consumption only. However, these rules are not fully aligned with the practices existing on the ground. This article argues that the Western Balkans’ integration into the EU can affect the sustainability of these practices, and it is therefore necessary to amend the relevant legislation and policies to ensure the implementation of EU regulations while respecting the traditional way of communal meat sharing.
Thermal Resistance of Air-Filled Mattresses: Measurement Repeatability and the Effect of Selected Test Parameters
Authors: Kemp Shelley , Shen Xiaoan , Rossi René , Camenzind Martin
Published: December 2018

There is no standardized test method specifically for determining the thermal resistance (R-value) of air-filled mattresses. Unacceptable inter- and intra-laboratory variations in round-robin testing have been attributed to differences in the test apparatus and test parameters used. To identify relevant sources of variation, the repeatability of the guarded hotplate apparatus (in a double plate configuration) was first characterized, and then the effect of modifying selected test parameters on mattress thickness and thermal resistance was investigated. Two mattress types, in two different sizes, were examined: one contained air only while the other contained air plus a nonwoven polyester fill. It was found that repeatable outcomes could be attained when using the guarded hotplate apparatus (95 % repeatability limit of less than 0.08 m2K/W for all mattresses tested). The modification of test parameters had significant effects on mattress thickness or R-value, or both. External pressure, the temperature difference across the specimen, supplementary insulation, mattress size, and environmental conditions affected both the thickness and R-value of the test mattresses. Inflation pressure, over the range tested, did not have a significant effect on the R-value but did influence mattress thickness. This work highlights the need for the standardization of the test apparatus and test parameters and will aid in the development of a standardized test method.
AS COMUNIDADES QUILOMBOLAS E SUAS RELAÇÕES COM O INDÍGENAS
Authors: Fontes André
Published: December 2018

O artigo trata do desenvolvimento das comunidades quilombolas no meio ambiente brasileiro e nas relações de troca com os povos indígenas.
GUIA MECÂNICO PARA CORREDORES PARALÍMPICOS DAS PROVAS DE 200M E 400M
Authors: Alves Lorrano , Zachi Ana Carolina , Martins Ariane , Gomes Fernando , Nunes Saulo Renan
Published: December 2018

O presente artigo aborda a real situação do atleta paralímpico em provas de atletismo na categoria T11, T12 e T13 masculinas e femininas. Faz análise de alguns casos ocorridos em provas de paralimpíadas. Explicita a atual situação do atleta paralímpico, e seu guia, que em alguns casos atrapalha o desenvolvimento do atleta na competição. O artigo sugere a substituição do guia humano pelo guia mecânico, através de estruturas metálicas e coletes que ligaram os atletas a essas estruturas fazendo com que as mesmas os guiem.
Work Experiences and Satisfaction of International Medical School Graduates
Authors: Katakam Shesha K. , Frintner Mary Pat , Pelaez-Velez Cristina , Chakraborty Rana
Published: December 2018

OBJECTIVES:

We compared demographics and work, financial, and satisfaction experiences of early-career and midcareer pediatricians categorized by their childhood and medical school locations.

METHODS:

Data from the Pediatrician Life and Career Experience Study were used to examine the characteristics and experiences of 3 groups, which were categorized as (1) international childhood and medical school graduate (international-IMG), (2) United States childhood and international medical school graduate (US-IMG), and (3) United States or international childhood and United States medical school graduate (USMG). With multivariable logistic regression, we examined the experiences of the groups, controlling for participant characteristics.

RESULTS:

Data from 1467 of 1804 participants were analyzed; 13% were categorized as international-IMGs, 6% were categorized as US-IMGs, and 81% were categorized as USMGs. International-IMGs and US-IMGs were less likely than USMGs to report their race and ethnicity as white and non-Hispanic (26%, 32%, and 71%, respectively; P < .05) and more likely to report caring for patients with public insurance (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.80 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.27–2.56] and aOR 2.12 [95% CI 1.31–3.42], respectively). International-IMGs were less likely than USMGs to agree that physician colleagues value their work (aOR 0.35; 95% CI 0.21–0.56). Overall, 8 in 10 reported that their work was personally rewarding; international-IMGs were less likely than USMGs to report such satisfaction (P < .05).

CONCLUSIONS:

Among a national sample of pediatricians, international-IMGs and US-IMGs play important roles in workforce diversity. They also report unique challenges. Most are satisfied with their work, but international-IMGs are the least satisfied.
Sarna sarcóptica en cerdos criados en cama profunda. Reporte de caso clínico
Authors: Fernández J .G. , Trujillo M. , Pereira M. , González A.
Published: December 2018

La sarna sarcóptica en los cerdos es causada por Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis el cual se distribuye ampliamente en los cinco continentes. Los productores porcícolas en general están preocupados por las infecciones parasitarias internas e ignoran las infestaciones parasitarias externas; estas últimas, causadas por S. scabiei tienen gran importancia económica ya que causa morbilidad, mortalidad, disminución de la fertilidad y de la tasa de conversión alimenticia. Este trabajo permitió determinar la presencia de sarna sarcóptica en cerdos criados bajo sistema de producción con cama profunda de una granja en el estado Guárico (Venezuela), utilizando las técnicas parasitológicas directas de flotación-concentración y microscopía directa. Los resultados demostraron que dos de siete muestras evaluadas fueron positivas con S. scabiei var. suis. El 100% de los animales presentaron lesiones de piel compatibles con la presencia del ácaro, pero el mismo solo pudo ser detectado en el 28,6% de ellos. La técnica de flotación-concentración fue más efectiva que la de microscopía directa. En este estudio describimos la primera detección de S. scabiei var. suis en cerdos domésticos en Venezuela criados en cama profunda.
Una mirada autocrítica
Authors: Díaz Gonzalo J.
Published: December 2018

La situación financiera crítica de las universidades públicas del país, resultado de casi 26 años de estar recibiendo aportes inferiores a sus requerimientos por parte del Estado, ha sido analizada de manera juiciosa y extensa por numerosos actores que incluyen profesores, estudiantes y periodistas, entre otros. Sin embargo, no se ha presentado un análisis de algunos aspectos criticables de ciertas conductas que se presentan al interior de la universidad y que tienen efectos directos sobre sus finanzas. [...]
Errores de medición en la interpretación mamográfica por radiólogos
Authors: Ventura Alfaro Carmelita Elizabeth
Published: December 2018

La detección oportuna de cáncer de mama se realiza mediante mamografía; sin embargo, se debe prestar atención a la calidad de la misma para su realización e interpretación. A pesar de recientes mejoras en el control de calidad de la mamografía, la interpretación todavía depende de cada lector; por lo que se pueden cometer errores en la interpretación mamográfica y éstos pueden producir biopsias no necesarias y/o sobre-diagnóstico, reportándose consecuencias físicas, económicas y psicológicas sostenidas; debido a que la interpretación obedece a la habilidad perceptiva y cognitiva del médico radiólogo. Sin embargo, se requiere de un amplio conocimiento de los posibles errores que puede haber en la interpretación de mamografías, y la forma en que pueden minimizarse, prevenirse y/o corregirse con el fin de ofrecer a la paciente la mayor seguridad posible.
Actividad física en el marco de la atención primaria de salud, mirada desde los actores
Authors: Castro Jimenez Laura Elizabeth , Arguello Gutierrez Yenny Paola , Camargo Rojas Diana Alexandra
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Identificar las acciones desarrolladas en el marco de la actividad física desde la Atención Primaria en Salud (APS), desde la voz de los actores.Metodología Investigación cualitativa, con enfoque interpretativo y método narrativo, que buscó identificar a través de entrevistas a profundidad, las acciones desarrolladas y los factores que subyacen a la implementación de programas de actividad física en la ciudad de Bogotá.Resultados En cuanto a las acciones desarrolladas se observa el trabajo individualizado y sectorial, sin evidenciar articulación entre sectores y conocimiento por parte de los actores de todos los programas presentes en el distrito. Los profesionales que se encargan de la implementación de los programas difieren de los que se encargan de la organización y gestión de los mismos, ya que no se reconocen competencias de gestión pública y social en profesiones como fisioterapia, licenciatura en educación física y profesionales de cultura física, siendo estos cargos ocupados principalmente por ingenieros y profesionales de las ciencias sociales. La contratación de los profesionales continúa siendo una barrera para dar continuidad a los programas, así mismo el desconocimiento de las normas y políticas vigentes.Conclusiones La mirada sectorial, biologicista e individual de la actividad física, no permite su abordaje dentro de políticas basadas en la APS, las cuales buscan la compresión de la salud y sus determinantes, desde enfoques analíticos y críticos, que requieren del compromiso de las entidades públicas, privadas, la comunidad y la academia.
Seroprevalencia de anticuerpos IgG antirubéola y anticitomegalovirus en mujeres entre 16 y 40 años residentes en Tunja, Colombia
Authors: Marín Valcárcel Apuleyo , Salamanca Rojas Sergio Leonardo , Barahona López Neydú Milady , Vidal Camargo Paola Andrea , Pedraza Bernal Adriana María , Ramirez Rueda Román Yesid , Jaimes Bernal Claudia Patricia
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Determinar la seroprevalencia de anticuerpos IgG anti-rubéola y anti-citomegalovirus en un grupo de mujeres entre 16 y 40 años, residentes en Tunja.Métodos Investigación descriptiva de corte transversal, en la cual se incluyeron mujeres de 16 a 40 años, por medio de un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Las variables sociodemográficas fueron registradas mediante encuesta. Se empleó ensayo inmunoenzimático para la determinación cuantitativa de anticuerpos IgG frente a rubéola y citomegalovirus en suero. La estadística aplicada al estudio se llevó a cabo por medio del programa estadístico SPSS versión 21.Resultados El estudio incluyó un total de 154 mujeres en edad fértil, estableciéndose una seropositividad para IgG anti-rubéola de 96,1% (n=148) (IC 95% 93,0 – 99,1) y anti-citomegalovirus de 90,9% (n=140) (IC 95% 86,3 – 95,4).Conclusión Una de cada diez mujeres en estudio está en riesgo de adquirir una infección primaria por citomegalovirus y una de cada 30 por rubéola. El control prenatal por medio de determinaciones serológicas frente a citomegalovirus y rubéola durante el embarazo es primordial en estos casos.
Percepción de violencia desde escolares de dos instituciones educativas de la localidad de Kennedy, Bogotá
Authors: Barreto Zorza Yenny Marcela , Enriquez-Guerrero Carolina , Cordoba-Sastoque Cordoba-Sastoque , Rincon-Garcia Karem Paola , Bustos-Sanchez Juan David , Lopez-Bernal Aymer Stiven , Mendez-Rivas Daniela , Rincon-Lopez Juliana Vanessa
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Describir la percepción de violencia desde escolares de dos instituciones educativas de la localidad de Kennedy, Bogotá.Métodos Estudio cualitativo, tipo Investigación Acción Participación (IAP). Los participantes de estos grupos focales fueron elegidos de manera aleatoria, 5 estudiantes por cada curso para un total de 15 grupos focales y 75 alumnos seleccionados previo consentimiento informado de los padres y asentimiento de los estudiantes. Se tuvieron en cuenta los aspectos éticos.Resultados Participantes conformados por 61 escolares, 30 niños (49,1%) y 31 niñas (50,8%), con edades entre 5 y 12 años, de los cursos transición 10 participantes (16,3%), primero 3 estudiantes (4,9%), segundo 10 niños (16,3%), tercero 18 estudiantes (29,5%), cuarto 10 participantes (16,3%) y quinto 10 niños (16,3%). El estrato socioeconómico de los niños es 1 y 2. Los resultados se presentan en cuatro categorías: causas, problemática, consecuencias y soluciones, en las cuales emergieron 8 (ocho) subcategorías, que describen la percepción que tienen los niños de la violencia en el hogar y el colegio donde se resalta la violencia intrafamiliar física y verbal, consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y abuso sexual.Conclusión Se evidenció en la población escolar de la localidad de Kennedy que la violencia es una problemática de salud pública ya establecida en los hogares y en el ámbito escolar; el origen de esta violencia se da en los hogares de los niños, por tanto, es importante construir y generar propuestas de intervención a partir de las soluciones planteadas por los mismos niños a nivel estructural y familiar.
Violência física contra lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis e transexuais no interior do nordeste brasileiro
Authors: Felice Felice Teles Lira dos Santos Moreira , Jeanderson Jeanderson Soares Parente , Grayce Grayce Alencar Albuquerque
Published: December 2018

Objetivo Determinar o perfil de violência física perpetrada contra integrantes lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis e transexuais (LGBTT).Método Estudo descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado com minorias sexuais nos municípios de Juazeiro do Norte e Crato, Ceará, Brasil. Utilizou-se um formulário estruturado para coleta de dados. O estudo teve aprovação prévia de Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa.Resultados Um total de 316 integrantes LGBTT, em sua maioria gays, solteiros, pardos e com idade média de 24,3 anos, participaram do estudo. Dentre as violências sofridas ao longo da vida, as físicas ocuparam a segunda colocação (31,3%). Frente a estas, prevaleceram os empurrões (21,8%) e socos (17,4%). O local preferencial para os ataques foi a face (84,4%) e a maioria dos agressores são pessoas desconhecidas (13,6%).Discussão A vitimização LGBTT constitui-se em grave violação aos direitos humanos, com repercussões negativas à saúde. Os resultados apontam para um quadro de homofobia social, semelhante ao observado em todo o território brasileiro mediante relatórios produzidos pela Secretaria de Direitos Humanos da Presidência da República. Minorias sexuais são vítimas de agressões cotidianas que resultam em sequelas temporárias e/ou permanentes a exemplo de torções e fraturas. A ameaça de agressão é constante, visto os maiores agressores serem pessoas transeuntes desconhecidas.Conclusão Integrantes LGBTT são vítimas de violência física e suas repercussões negativas. O enfrentamento desta realidade implica em elaboração de estratégias políticas e sociais, de setores governamentais e não governamentais, para o combate e a redução deste tipo de violência dirigida ao grupo.
A família em disputa: O Supremo Tribunal Federal, a Frente Parlamentar Evangélica e o reconhecimento de uniões homoafetivas
Authors: De Souza Sandra Duarte , Dias Tainah Biela
Published: December 2018

As disputas contemporâneas acerca da(s) família(s) têm mobilizado distintos setores da sociedade, seja pelo reconhecimento de outros arranjos familiares que não os convencionados pelo senso comum, ou pela defesa de um único padrão familiar, que evoca a existência de uma “família natural”, diga-se, heterossexual, rejeitando quaisquer outras configurações familiares. Tais disputas estão presentes também no âmbito dos poderes da República. No presente artigo trataremos especificamente do reconhecimento de uniões homoafetivas pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal e das reações de integrantes da Frente Parlamentar Evangélica a esta decisão, explicitando o caráter político-religioso desse debate.
Teologia contextual: cristianismo e cultura no fazer teológico africano a partir da declaração de Acra, Gana de 1977
Authors: De Souza Vitor Chaves , Estendar Júlio Macuva
Published: December 2018

O artigo apresenta e atualiza o tema da teologia africana subsaariana para a discussão teológica atual. Para tal tarefa, a partir do estudo sociológico de Peter Berger e dos documentos da declaração de Acra, Gana, de 1977, pretende-se explorar a relação da cultura com a religião típica da África. O exercício é feito, também, com o aporte teórico de Paul Tillich e a sua célebre intuição, “a religião é a substância da cultura e a cultura é a forma da religião”. Ao se voltar para a situação concreta das comunidades do continente africano e questionar o processo de colonização, pode-se afirmar que o cristianismo, enquanto religião fundante do ocidente, configura-se como substância da cultura das comunidades cristãs africanas e a cultura africana destas comunidades confere forma ao cristianismo no continente. Assim sendo, o artigo discorre sobre as características da teologia contextual africana e valoriza as suas reflexões originais.
The Priest of Han as a Theme in the Christian-Shamanist Interfaith Dialogue
Authors: Kang Won-Don
Published: December 2018

In the article I would see into the ‘priest of han’ as a theme which Nam-dong Suh, one of the fathers of the Minjung theology, has developed, and suggest how he has made a creative and critical encounter with the shamanistic hanpuri. First, I examine in the first step how influential the shamanism is still in Korean society. In this connection I would investigate briefly how the shamanism is incorporated in Korean Protestantism. Second, I explain han and hanpuri in the context of Korean shamanism. Third, I analyze how the Minjung theology has employed the themes of han and hanpuri. Lastly, I give some suggestions about a spiritual formation for the ministry. From the Christian encounter with the shamanism I draw a few consequences. First of all, I suggest that Christian minister should learn something from the attitude of shamans towards the weak and oppressed. They have “a special predilection for the weak and oppressed” (I. M. Lewis) and are ready to be in solidarity with others in suffering. Of course, Christian minister need not to suffer the initiation sickness like shamans, but they must be trained to attain a spiritual competency to sympathize and to be in solidarity with the little people in suffering. Second, I think that the church should be earnest to the priesthood of han. It is not just the duty of the minister. The priesthood of han should be reinterpreted from the perspective of the priesthood of all believers.
O sistema de crenças: aspectos qualitativos
Authors: Azevedo Gilson Xavier de , Lemos Carolina Teles
Published: December 2018

O objetivo desse artigo revisional é analisar elementos conceituais sobre sistema de crenças tratados nos artigos de Bousso (2010), Neufeld (2010), Pires (2013) e Velho (2011). Partindo de uma perspectiva das crenças religiosas, aborda-se depois o conectivo psicológico, que analisa as crenças humanas como resultado das emoções, o que é negado em alguns momentos da escrita desse artigo. Adota-se por metodologia um estudo exploratório do tema com vista a aprofundar alguns aspectos pelo viés interpretativo. Estudar crenças é algo tão necessário atualmente como desenvolver pesquisa em qualquer campo cientifica, haja vista a influência que estas tem sobre o cotidiano de toda e qualquer estrutura. Mesmo sendo de revisão, o artigo estabelece um estado da questão que permite alçar novas interpretações sobre o horizonte das crenças humanas.
Dois sepultamentos, um monumento: a construção da memória do médico e missionário George William Butler no interior Pernambucano (1915-1919)
Authors: Veras Rogerio De Carvalho
Published: December 2018

Este é um estudo sobre a memória de George William Butler (1853-1919), médico e missionário protestante que viveu no Nordeste brasileiro entre 1883 e 1919. A proposta deste artigo é perceber o processo de construção da memória de George Butler a partir de um sepultamento de restos mortais realizado pelo missionário no interior da Igreja Presbiteriana de Canhotinho-PE. Relaciono este rito à constituição de seu próprio “lugar de memória” anos depois, com a construção do “Mausoléu do Dr. Butler” na mesma igreja. As duas sepulturas se fundiram em um mesmo monumento, transmitindo um sentido normativo sobre os valores, os modelos e as práticas do grupo religioso protestante no interior nordestino.
Closing Editorial: New insights and reflections on the science of selection and recruitment
Authors: Patterson Fiona , Griffin Barbara , Hanson Mark
Published: December 2018

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. In this closing editorial we reflect on key topics presented in this special issue on selection and recruitment, with a view to identifying gaps in the literature, and exploring where next. Four key themes have emerged including; (1) the impact of using new technologies in selection and recruitment; (2) addressing social accountability, diversity and fairness issues in selection; (3) increased emphasis on non-academic personal attributes in selection, and (4) attraction and recruitment in postgraduate recruitment. The implications of findings from this collection of studies and opinion pieces are discussed in relation to future research, policy and practice.
Restless legs syndrome in Parkinson's disease and increased cardiovascular risk
Authors: Silva Maren de Moraes e , Lorenzi Cezar Henrique , Schneider Blenda Barreto , Seidel Catherine Enk Fischer , Salomé Isabela , Gianini Viktor Cleto Morais , Pessoa Renata Ramina , Mercer Pilar Bueno Siqueira , Witt Maria Carolina Zavagna
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder commonly found in patients with Parkinson's disease, with descriptions for both conditions impairing dopaminergic transmission in central nervous system. Previous studies in varied populations indicate an association between the presence of RLS and increased cardiovascular risk and, so far, there are no consistent studies of this association in Parkinson's disease. Objective: To analyze the influence of RLS on cardiovascular risk in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 202 patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and verified the presence of RLS, cardiovascular comorbidities, blood pressure measurements, lipid profiles and Framingham Risk Scores. Results: Statistically significant higher values of total cholesterol were found for the RLS group (mean 216.6 mg/dL), as well as for LDL cholesterol (mean 145 mg/dL). No statistical difference was found among the other factors. Conclusion: Patients with Parkinson's disease and RLS have a higher prevalence of dyslipidemia than patients without RLS, suggesting a correlation between restless legs and hyperlipidemia. It is questioned whether the dopaminergic substrate is the main factor in the genesis of the syndrome, as even with the use of dopaminergic agonists by both groups, it was possible to observe differences between groups. The hypothesis of the real interference of the syndrome treatment as a protective factor for cardiovascular risk was generated.
A Esquerda Verde: Partidos Políticos e Ambientalismo Radical no Brasil
Authors: Barros Antonio Teixeira de
Published: December 2018

RESUMO O artigo analisa o perfil e as propostas dos partidos políticos brasileiros que defendem o ambientalismo radical ou ecossocialismo. Os programas dos 35 partidos registrados na Justiça Eleitoral foram analizados a fim de identificar o perfil ecológico de cada um. A partir dessa análise global, foram identificados oito partidos que se enquadram na categoria de ecossocialismo, cuja característica em comum é a crítica ao capitalismo e ao ambientalismo liberal. O referencial teórico reúne contribuições da sociologia dos partidos políticos e da sociologia ambiental. As conclusões mostram dois perfis de partidos ecossocialistas: os radicais e contrários ao sistema industrial capitalista; e os moderados, identificados como ecologistas sistêmicos (dois partidos). No primeiro caso estão seis legendas: PCdoB, PDT, PSOL, PCO, PSTU e PCB. No segundo grupo estão: PV e PEN. Para todos eles, entretanto, o Estado exerce um papel central como assegurador das políticas ambientais de caráter socialista.
Integrative and complementary practices: use by community health agents in self-care
Authors: Lima Cássio de Almeida , Santos Ana Maria Vitrícia de Souza , Messias Romerson Brito , Costa Fernanda Marques da , Barbosa Dulce Aparecida , Silva Carla Silvana de Oliveira e , Pinho Lucinéia de , Brito Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the use of integrative and complementary practices (ICPs) by community health agents working in family health teams. Methods: Cross-sectional, quantitative research, conducted in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais. An structured form was used for the characterization of participants and use of ICPs. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted. Results: Use of ICPs was referenced by 94 (40.7%) agents. The use of medicinal plants was predominant (32.5%). There were associations between: ICPs in general and negative self-perception of health (p=0.032), homeopathy and higher education (p=0.015), massage and living with partner(p=0.024), chiropractic care and income equal to or greater than four minimum wages (p=0.031), relaxation/meditation and religion (p=0.028). Conclusion: The use of ICPs was verified in the healthcare of community agents. It is necessary to strengthen these practices for the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.
Hematological and immunological development from birth to six months of age in Holstein calves
Authors: Baccili C.C. , Oliveira S.M.F.N. de , Costa J.F.R , Massoco C.O. , Pozzi C.R. , Gomes V.
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT The hematological and immunological development of calves from birth to 6 months of age was performed by hemogram and cellular phenotype. Ten male Holstein calves were assessed in 13 moments: before colostrum intake (D0), every 2 days until the 10th day of life (D2 to D10), at the 15th day after birth (D15), and then monthly up to 6 months (D180). Calves presented hemoconcentration on day (D) 0 and showed a gradual decrease in hematimetric rates until D180. The inversion of the neutrophilic for lymphocytic profile was observed on D4. The percentage of CD3+ cells on D10 was higher than D30 up to D180. The number of CD4+ and CD8+ cells did not change between time points. The number of CD21+ lymphocytes was significantly higher at early time points of D0 up to D15, compared on D30 until D150. In conclusion, the neonatal period was marked by stress leukogram in the first 4 days, and low number of B lymphocytes. These might be risk factors for bacterial infections responsible for navel inflammation and diarrhea. The increase in the number of B cells from 30 days of age demonstrated that the calves were functional and able to generate an immune response.
Antimicrobial susceptibility and diarrheagenic diagnosis of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from feral pigeons (Columba livia) captured in Fortaleza, Brazil
Authors: Horn Ruben V. , Bezerra Windleyanne G.A. , Lopes Elisângela S. , Teixeira Régis S.C. , Silva Isaac N.G. , Bona Mariana D. , Havt Alexandre , Cardoso William M.
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to isolate Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica from captured feral pigeons in Fortaleza, Brazil, and, in addition to evaluate the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles and diagnose diarrheagenic E. coli strains. Pigeons were captured in four public locations in Fortaleza with three techniques. Individual cloacal swab samples were collected and submitted to bacterial isolation, biochemical identification and antimicrobial susceptibility test. Disk diffusion technique was used with twelve antibiotics. E. coli strains were submitted to DNA extraction followed by PCR to diagnose five diarrheagenic pathotypes. A total of 124 birds were captured. One bird was positive for Salmonella enterica (0.81%) and 121 (97.58%) were positive for E. coli. Among these, 110 isolates were submitted to antimicrobial susceptibility test and 28.18% (31/110) presented resistance to at least one antibiotic. Resistance to azithromycin was the most frequent (21.82%), followed by tetracycline (10.91%) and sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (8.9%). Multidrug resistance, calculated as a resistance to at least 3 antimicrobial classes, was identified in 3.64% (4/110) of strains. The maximum number of antimicrobial classes to which one strain was resistant was seven. Results demonstrated nine different resistance profiles and the most frequent was tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (4 strains), followed by chloramphenicol, azithromycin, tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (3 strains). Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid and tobramycin presented lowest levels of antimicrobial resistance, to which none of the tested strains were resistant. A single strain was positive for the eltB gene, which is a diagnostic tool to identify the Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) pathotype. None of the other investigated genes (stx1, stx2, estA, eaeA, ipaH, aatA and aaiC) were identified. The single isolate of S. enterica was a rough strain of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica, but serotype identification was not possible. However, this isolate presented resistance to amoxicillin, amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim. Therefore, captured feral pigeons of Fortaleza presented a low prevalence of S. enterica and diarrheagenic E. coli. Considering the investigated pathogens, our results suggest a good health status and a low public health risk. However, important antimicrobial resistance profiles were identified.
Uma perspectiva pós-colonial sobre organizações consumeristas no Brasil
Authors: Hemais Marcus Wilcox
Published: December 2018

Resumo Este estudo tem por objetivo apresentar, a partir da perspectiva pós-colonial, uma visão sobre o movimento consumerista no Brasil pouco discutida na literatura de consumerismo, analisando como e porque padrões eurocêntricos de proteção ao consumidor foram incorporados ao movimento e como a adoção desse modelo resultou em limitados avanços na proteção aos consumidores no país. São apresentados os casos de importantes organizações de defesa do consumidor brasileiras, a saber, Programa de Proteção e Defesa do Consumidor de São Paulo (Procon-SP), Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor (Idec) e Proteste: Associação Brasileira de Defesa do Consumidor, e sua associação a organizações consumeristas internacionais, em especial à Consumers International (CI), mimetizando suas práticas de defesa do consumidor. A partir da perspectiva adotada é possível perceber como a influência eurocêntrica está presente em campanhas, pesquisas, eventos, testes comparativos de produtos, palestras e intercâmbios de tais organizações brasileiras, revelando como a adoção de um comportamento mimetista perpetua domínios pós-coloniais que, no fim, não resultam em melhorias na proteção aos consumidores no Brasil. A literatura de consumerismo pouco discute tais aspectos geopolíticos do movimento consumerista, dificultando o reconhecimento de que o modelo eurocêntrico de consumerismo tem mais do que a proteção aos consumidores como sua prioridade, pois se alinha aos interesses do Norte Global, em especial dos Estados Unidos da América (EUA), de perpetuidade de sua hegemonia no mundo.
Fragilidade física e velocidade da marcha em idosos da comunidade: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Binotto Maria Angélica , Lenardt Maria Helena , Rodríguez-Martínez María del Carmen
Published: December 2018

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar os desfechos dos estudos sobre velocidade da marcha e seu emprego como marcador de fragilidade física em idosos da comunidade. Método: Revisão sistemática da literatura realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE/ PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus e ProQuest. Os estudos foram avaliados pelo STROBE e adotaram-se as recomendações do PRISMA. Resultados: Obtiveram-se 6.303 estudos, e 49 deles atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Do total de estudos, 91,8% descreveram a forma de mensuração da velocidade da marcha. Desses, 28,6% utilizaram a distância de 4,6 metros, e 34,7% adotaram valores abaixo de 20% como pontos de corte para velocidade da marcha reduzida, procedimentos que seguem o fenótipo de fragilidade. Quanto aos desfechos, em 30,6% dos estudos houve associação entre a velocidade da marcha e as variáveis incapacidades, fragilidade, sedentarismo, quedas, fraqueza muscular, doenças, gordura corporal, comprometimento cognitivo, mortalidade, estresse, menor satisfação com a vida, menor qualidade de vida, duração dos cochilos e baixo desempenho em parâmetros quantitativos da marcha em idosos da comunidade. Conclusão: Os resultados reforçam a associação da velocidade da marcha, fragilidade física e variáveis indicadoras de saúde em idosos da comunidade.
Report on the 31st International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society Conference (FLAIRS‐31)
Authors: Brawner Keith , Rus Vasile , Barták Roman , Markov Zdravko
Published: December 2018

The 31st International Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society Conference (FLAIRS‐31) was held May 21–23, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront in Melbourne, Florida. The conference events included invited speakers, special tracks, and presentations of papers, posters, and awards. The conference chair was Zdravko Markov from Central Connecticut State University. The program cochairs were Vasile Rus from the University of Memphis and Keith Brawner from the Army Research Laboratory. The special tracks were coordinated by Roman Barták from Charles University in Prague.
Seismic performance of helical piles in dry sand from large-scale shaking table tests
Authors: Elsawy Moustafa Khaled , El Naggar M. Hesham , Cerato Amy , Elgamal Ahmed
Published: December 2018

Recent earthquakes have highlighted the need for safe and efficient construction of earthquake-resilient structures. Meanwhile, helical piles are gaining popularity as a foundation not only for new construction, but also retrofitted structures, owing to their advantages over conventional driven pile alternatives. In addition, several structures supported by helical piles in New Zealand sustained minimal damage during the Christchurch earthquake, proving that helical piles can be a suitable foundation option in highly seismic areas. However, there is a knowledge gap concerning their seismic performance. Therefore, the current study investigates the performance of helical piles through a full-scale shaking table test programme – the inaugural large-scale seismic testing programme performed on helical piles. The experimental set-up involved installing ten steel piles with different configurations and pile head masses in dry sand enclosed in a laminar shear box mounted on the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation at University of California, San Diego (NEES/UCSD) large high-performance outdoor shaking table (LHPOST). The loading scheme consisted of white noise and two earthquake time histories with varying intensity and frequency content. The experimental results are presented in terms of the natural frequency and response of test piles (peak deflections). The effects of loading frequency and intensity and the pile's geometrical configuration and installation method were evaluated.
Biomarker Composition of Some Oil Seeps from West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors: Sutadiwiria Yarra , Hamdani Ahmad Helman , Sendjaja Yoga Andriana , Haryanto Iyan , Yeftamikha Yeftamikha
Published: December 2018

DOI: 10.17014/ijog.5.3.211-220A suite of oil seep samples collected from the Lariang and Karama Basins, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, have been analyzed using GC and GCMS techniques. Their biomarker compositions have been used to reveal the likely source rock that produces oil. These oil seep samples contain a range in both the concentration of hydrocarbons present and certain level of biodegradation experienced. All sterane m/z 217 data display a familiar pattern of steranes with carbon numbers from 27 to 29 together with pregnane and homo-pregnanes, including rearranged steranes. Triterpane (m/z 191) data show a moderate content of tricyclic terpanes (Tri/C30H), medium to high ratio of norhopane/hopane (C29/C30), and medium to high abundant land plan marker such as resin bicadinanes(Bic/C30H) and oleananes (Ol/C30H). The presence of high abundant oleananes in these samples has been interpreted as the evidence for a marine influence during early diagenesis that may occur by marine or via re-deposition of peat organics in marine sediments. Hence, these results state that the organic matter facies for their source rock oil seep samples from the West Sulawesi region are detected as mixed between allochthonous macerals from typical terrestrial higher plants transported into the basin from distal swamps and soils and some marine organic matter.
Riesgo de maltrato en personas adultas mayores: validación de contenido de una escala
Authors: Pabón-Poches Daysy Katherine
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: Realizar la validación de contenido en una escala que mide el riesgo de maltrato en personas adultas mayores.Método: Diseño instrumental, en el que se seleccionaron cuatro jueces expertos con experiencia en el área para llevar a cabo la evaluación de contenido de la escala; el proceso se realizó cuatro veces hasta conseguir el total acuerdo entre los jueces, según el método de juicio de expertos en la modalidad de agregados individuales y finalmente, se aplicó una prueba piloto.Resultados: Los jueces expertos llegaron a un total acuerdo respecto a la claridad, coherencia, lenguaje, relevancia de los ítems y suficiencia de las categorías planteadas tras cuatro revisiones, permitiendo la configuración de la escala con tres categorías y 80 ítems. Con la aplicación piloto se encontró que 66,7 % de los mayores reportaron maltrato, el tipo de maltrato más frecuente fue el psicológico (29,2 %), se evidencian pocos factores de riesgo, aunque se destaca la presencia de estereotipos negativos sobre la vejez por parte de los mismos gerontes y limitaciones económicas.Conclusión: Con la validación de contenido la escala logra evaluar los factores de riesgo de maltrato del adulto mayor con claridad en la redacción, coherencia interna en cada ítem, sin inducción a las respuestas, un lenguaje adecuado a la población, dejando solo los ítems relevantes y permitiendo que estos fueran suficientes para la evaluación de las tres dimensiones propuestas; la aplicación de la prueba piloto permitió corroborar dicha validez.
Homofobia internalizada e satisfação sexual em casais homossexuais
Authors: Pompeu Silveira Aline , Cerqueira-Santos Elder
Published: December 2018

Objetivo: El objetivo desta investigación fue observar la influencia de las variables homofobia internalizada y religiosidad en la satisfacción sexual de sujetos en relaciones con personas del mismo sexo.
Método: Se realizó un estudio con 94 sujetos, 49 hombres y 45 mujeres, viviendo en una relación estable con pareja del mismo, sexo. La hipótesis inicial es que altos niveles de homofobia internalizada y de religiosidad influencian de forma negativa la satisfacción sexual de sujetos en relaciones LGB. Los datos fueron recolectados de forma presencial con cuestionario auto-aplicable abordando: aspectos sociodemográficos, homofobia internalizada, homofobia externa sufrida, satisfacción sexual e índice de religiosidad. Se realizaron comparaciones de media intergrupos con análisis unidireccional ANOVA entre variables estudiadas  Se realizó la prueba de correlaciones de Pearson entre las variables y, por fin, un análisis de regresión lineal teniendo como resultado la variable satisfacción sexual.
Resultados: Los resultados apuntaron menores niveles de satisfacción entre los grupos con mayor homofobia internalizada, así como para una diferencia significativa en la satisfacción de sujetos en niveles distintos de religiosidad, confirmando así la hipótesis prevista.
Conclusions: Se discute que la homofobia internalizada prevé negativamente la satisfacción sexual del sujeto, a medida que interfiere en su bienestar subjetivo, y que otras variables, como apertura y religiosidad, también tienen una influencia relevante en este contexto.