bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Borrowing Information Over Time in Binomial/Logit Normal Models for Small Area Estimation
Authors: Franco Carolina , Bell William R.
Published: November 2017

Linear area level models for small area estimation, such as the Fay-Herriot model, face challenges when applied to discrete survey data. Such data commonly arise as direct survey estimates of the number of persons possessing some characteristic, such as the number of persons in poverty. For such applications, we examine a binomial/logit normal (BLN) model that assumes a binomial distribution for rescaled survey estimates and a normal distribution with a linear regression mean function for logits of the true proportions. Effective sample sizes are defined so variances given the true proportions equal corresponding sampling variances of the direct survey estimates. We extend the BLN model to bivariate and time series (first order autoregressive) versions to permit borrowing information from past survey estimates, then apply these models to data used by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program to predict county poverty for school-age children. We compare prediction results from the alternative models to see how much the bivariate and time series models reduce prediction error variances from those of the univariate BLN model. Standard conditional variance calculations for corresponding linear Gaussian models that suggest how much variance reduction will be achieved from borrowing information over time with linear models agree generally with the BLN empirical results.
Small Area Estimates of the Population Distribution by Ethnic Group in England: A Proposal Using Structure Preserving Estimators
Authors: Luna Angela , Zhang Li-Chun , Whitworth Alison , Piller Kirsten
Published: November 2017

This paper addresses the problem of producing small area estimates of Ethnicity by Local Authority in England. A Structure Preserving approach is proposed, making use of the Generalized Structure Preserving Estimator. In order to identify the best way to use the available aggregate information, three fixed effects models with increasing levels of complexity were tested. Finite Population Mean Square Errors were estimated using a bootstrap approach. However, more complex models did not perform substantially better than simpler ones. A mixed-effects approach does not seem suitable for this particular application because of the very small sample sizes observed in many areas. Further research on a more flexible fixed-effects estimator is proposed.
Bayesian Inference for State Space Model with Panel Data
Authors: Pandey Ranjita , Chaturvedi Anoop
Published: November 2017

The present work explores panel data set-up in a Bayesian state space model. The conditional posterior densities of parameters are utilized to determine the marginal posterior densities using the Gibbs sampler. An efficient one step ahead predictive density mechanism is developed to further the state of art in prediction-based decision making.
Decomposition of Differences in Income Distributions Using Quantile Regression
Authors: Landmesser Joanna Małgorzata
Published: November 2017

The paper deals with microeconometric techniques useful for the study of differences between groups of objects, methods that go beyond simple comparison of average values. Techniques for the decomposition of differences in distributions by constructing counterfactual distributions were considered. Using the Machado-Mata quantile regression approach the empirical decomposition of the inequalities in income distributions of one-person households in urban and rural areas was performed. We employed data from the Household Budget Survey for Poland in 2012. It was found that the tendency towards increased income inequalities between urban and rural residents when moving to the right of the income distribution can be observed. The rural residents are at a disadvantage. The decomposition of the inequalities revealed a growing share of the part explained by different characteristics of people and a declining share of the unexplained part, associated with the evaluation of those characteristics.
An Extension of the Classical Distance Correlation Coefficient for Multivariate Functional Data with Applications
Authors: Górecki Tomasz , Krzyśko Mirosław , Ratajczak Waldemar , Wołyński Waldemar
Published: November 2017

The relationship between two sets of real variables defined for the same individuals can be evaluated by a few different correlation coefficients. For the functional data we have one important tool: canonical correlations. It is not immediately straightforward to extend other similar measures to the context of functional data analysis. In this work we show how to use the distance correlation coefficient for a multivariate functional case.

The approaches discussed are illustrated with an application to some socio-economic data.
A New Median Based Ratio Estimator for Estimation of the Finite Population Mean
Authors: Subramani J.
Published: November 2017

The present paper deals with a new median based ratio estimator for the estimation of finite population means in the absence of an auxiliary variable. The bias and mean squared error of the proposed median based ratio estimator are obtained. The performance of the median based ratio estimator is compared with that of the SRSWOR sample mean, ratio estimator and linear regression estimator for certain natural population. It is shown from the numerical comparisons that the proposed median based ratio estimator outperforms the SRSWOR sample mean, ratio estimator and also the linear regression estimator.
A New Family of Estimators of the Population Variance using Information on Population Variance of Auxiliary Variable in Sample Surveys
Authors: Singh Housila P. , Pal Surya K.
Published: November 2017

This paper proposes a family of estimators of population variance S
2
y of the study variable y in the presence of known population variance S
2
x of the auxiliary variable x. It is identified that in addition to many, the recently proposed classes of estimators due to Sharma and Singh (2014) and Singh and Pal (2016) are members of the proposed family of estimators. Asymptotic expressions of bias and mean squared error (MSE) of the suggested family of estimators have been obtained. Asymptotic optimum estimator (AOE) in the family of estimators is identified. Some subclasses of estimators of the proposed family of estimators have been identified along with their properties. We have also given the theoretical comparisons among the estimators discussed in this paper.
Estimation of the Central Moments of a Random Vector Based on the Definition of the Power of a Vector
Authors: Budny Katarzyna
Published: November 2017

The moments of a random vector based on the definition of the power of a vector, proposed by J. Tatar, are scalar and vector characteristics of a multivariate distribution. Analogously to the univariate case, we distinguish the uncorrected and the central moments of a random vector. Other characteristics of a multivariate distribution, i.e. an index of skewness and kurtosis, have been introduced by using the central moments of a random vector. For the application of the mentioned quantities for the analysis of multivariate empirical data, it appears desirable to construct their respective estimators.

This paper presents the consistent estimators of the central moments of a random vector, for which essential characteristics have been found, such as a mean vector and a mean squared error. In these formulas, the relevant orders of approximation have been taken into account.
Sequential Data Weighting Procedures for Combined Ratio Estimators in Complex Sample Surveys
Authors: Alkaya Aylin , Ayhan H. Öztaş , Esin Alptekin
Published: November 2017

In sample surveys weighting is applied to data to increase the quality of estimates. Data weighting can be used for several purposes. Sample design weights can be used to adjust the differences in selection probabilities for non-self weighting sample designs. Sample design weights, adjusted for nonresponse and noncoverage through the sequential data weighting process. The unequal selection probability designs represented the complex sampling designs. Among many reasons of weighting, the most important reasons are weighting for unequal probability of selection, compensation for nonresponse, and post-stratification. Many highly efficient estimation methods in survey sampling require strong information about auxiliary variables, x. The most common estimation methods using auxiliary information in estimation stage are regression and ratio estimator. This paper proposes a sequential data weighting procedure for the estimators of combined ratio mean in complex sample surveys and general variance estimation for the population ratio mean. To illustrate the utility of the proposed estimator, Turkish Demographic and Health Survey 2003 real life data is used. It is shown that the use of auxiliary information on weights can considerably improve the efficiency of the estimates.
TEATRO EM SALA DE ESPERA: ESTRATÉGIA DE EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE PARA FALAR SOBRE O HIV
Authors: Reisdorfer Nara , De Araujo Graciela Machado , Nardino Laís Joana , Stoffel Damaris , Begnini Danusa
Published: November 2017

O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar a realização de uma atividade de educação em saúde em sala de espera sobre o tema HIV. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de uma atividade desenvolvida em uma unidade básica de saúde composta por duas ESF. A atividade durou cerca de 30 minutos e participaram cerca de 50 pessoas. As atividades educativas em saúde favorecem a emancipação e colaboram para a autonomia do usuário, possibilitando que esse seja protagonista no cuidado a sua saúde. Atividades desenvolvidas sob esta perspectiva tornam-se fundamentais para atingir a os princípios do SUS. Com o tema “viver com HIV é possível, com o preconceito não”, foi realizada uma peça teatral em sala de espera como estratégia de educação em saúde. Ao adotar o teatro como estratégia de educação em saúde, objetiva-se o compartilhamento de saberes com o usuário visando o empoderamento, o que possibilita torna-lo ativo em seu processo de cuidado por meio da valorização de suas vivências e conhecimentos. Para as acadêmicas as atividades realizadas constituíram-se de uma nova experiência, oportunizando troca de saberes, aprendizado e momentos de descontração. O teatro, como estratégia de educação em saúde, pode ser inserido nas práticas assistenciais na atenção primária à saúde como um meio de deixar mais atrativos os temas de saúde.
EFEITO DO TREINAMENTO RESISTIDO NO PROCESSO DE EMAGRECIMENTO EM MULHERES SEDENTÁRIAS COM SOBREPESO OU OBESAS
Authors: Silva Araújo Edna Maria , Rodrigues Junior Jefferson Fernando Coelho , Lopes Moura e Silva Vilton Emanoel , Martins Maria do Carmo De Carvalho , Torres-Leal Francisco Leonardo , Pereira dos Santos Marcos Antônio , Véras e Silva Acácio Salvador
Published: November 2017

Introdução: O aumento na prevalência da obesidade é resultado de vários fatores, dentre eles a inatividade física e a alimentação de má qualidade. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do treinamento resistido em circuito em mulheres com sobrepeso e obesas no processo de emagrecimento e melhoria na qualidade de vida. Metodologia: Participaram 14 mulheres sedentárias com sobrepeso ou obesas na faixa etária de 20 a 45 anos de idade, distribuídas em dois grupos de sete: um controle, sem nenhuma intervenção, e o outro treinado, quando foram submetidas a um treinamento resistido em circuito por oito semanas. As voluntárias foram avaliadas antes e após o treinamento quanto aos seguintes parâmetros: antropométricos e composição corporal, avaliados por meio da bioimpedância, a força muscular, avaliada mediante a dinamometria e o teste de 1RM, a pressão arterial e frequência cardíaca por intermédio do medidor de pressão automático e metabolismo basal pela bioimpedância. Resultados: O treinamento resistido aumentou a força muscular tanto de membros superiores quanto de inferiores, mas, por outro lado, não apresentaram efeitos significantes em relação à massa magra, massa gorda, pressão arterial, frequência cardíaca e taxa metabólica basal. Conclusão: O treinamento resistido realizado durante oito semanas em mulheres com sobrepeso ou obesas aumenta os níveis de forca, mas não modifica significantemente a composição corporal, a pressão arterial e o metabolismo basal.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE O PICO DE POTÊNCIA ANAERÓBIA E VOLUME DA COXA EM ADOLESCENTES PÚBERES DO SEXO MASCULINO
Authors: Ulbrich Anderson Zampier , Stabelini Neto Antônio , Bozza Rodrigo , Amboni Ricardo , Bertin Renata L , Campos Wagner
Published: November 2017

A potência muscular apresenta relação com o tipo II de fibra muscular, com a capacidade glicolítica e com a coordenação motora, mas as características antropométricas podem estar relacionadas com esta aptidão. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a relação entre o pico de potência anaeróbia e o volume da coxa, assim como sua associação com outras variáveis antropométricas. Participaram do estudo 31 adolescentes do sexo masculino, praticantes de treinamento sistematizado de basquete, com idade média de 15,16 ± 1,11 anos, em estágio 3 e 4 de maturação sexual. As medidas antropométricas da perna e coxa, assim como o cálculo do volume da coxa, foram obtidos por meio das medidas de circunferência e comprimento, seguindo protocolo proposto por Sady et al. (1982). O pico de potência anaeróbia foi mensurado mediante teste de potência anaeróbia de Wingate. Foi utilizada a estatística descritiva (média e desvio padrão) para a caracterização da amostra. Para verificar o grau de correlação entre o volume da coxa e o pico de potência anaeróbia foi utilizado o teste de correlação binária de Pearson. Para observar a correlação entre o pico de potência anaeróbia e as variáveis antropométricas, foi feita a análise de regressão linear múltipla. Verificaram-se correlações significativas entre as variáveis antropométricas e a potência anaeróbia, havendo forte correlação da massa magra e o volume da coxa com a potência relativa e absoluta. Por meio da análise de regressão, a massa magra corporal determinou 83% da potência anaeróbia nestes adolescentes. Nossos resultados indicam que a potência anaeróbia está correlacionada com as medidas antropométricas, e a massa magra foi determinante no desempenho anaeróbio. As medidas dos comprimentos corporais e sua associação com as demais variáveis são relevantes para futuros estudos a ponto de predizer novos modelos preditivos para determinação do desempenho anaeróbio.
Determination of Migration of Six Phthalate Esters in Plastic Toys by GC-MS/MS Coupled with Solid-Phase Extraction Using Cucurbit[n]urils as Adsorbent
Authors: Lv Qing , Li Haiyu , Wang Zhijuan , Bai Hua , Zhang Qing
Published: November 2017

Object:

This paper presents a method for the determination of migration of six phthalate esters in plastic toys based on gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) coupled with solid phase extraction using cucurbiturils (CB6-8) as adsorbent.

Method:

On the base of self-made migration device, toy samples were migrated for 10 min to 24 h in simulated saliva at 37 °C. The analytes were adsorbed by cucurbiturils SPE cartridges, eluted with ethyl acetate, then determined by GC-MS/MS and quantified by external standard method. The eluting solvents as well as the type and amount of the extraction materials were carefully optimized, then the reusability of the SPE cartridges was investigated. The limits of quantification (LOQs) ranged from 2.5 µg/L to 12.5 µg/L. Average recoveries of target analytes (spiked at three concentration levels) were in the range of 82.7% to 94.4%. Intraday repeatability and interday repeatability of the method varied from 2.3% to 6.6% and from 5.6% to 10.8%, respectively.

Conclusion:

The proposed method was finally used to explore the migration behavior of phthalate esters in commercial plastic toys.
CaRiSMA 1.0: Cardiac Risk Self-Monitoring Assessment
Authors: Agostinelli Angela , Morettini Micaela , Sbrollini Agnese , Maranesi Elvira , Migliorelli Lucia , Di Nardo Francesco , Fioretti Sandro , Burattini Laura
Published: November 2017

Background:

Sport-related sudden cardiac death (SRSCD) can only be fought through prevention.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to propose an innovative software application, CaRiSMA 1.0 (Cardiac Risk Self-Monitoring Assessment), as a potential tool to help contrasting SRSCD and educating to a correct training.

Methods:

CaRiSMA 1.0 analyzes the electrocardiographic and heart-rate (HR) signals acquired during a training session through wearable sensors and provides intuitive graphical outputs consisting of two traffic lights, one related to cardiac health, based on resting QTc (a parameter quantifying the duration of ventricular contraction and subsequent relaxation), and one related to training, based on exercise HR. Safe and worthwhile training sessions have green traffic lights. A red QTc traffic light indicates the need of a medical consultation, whereas a red HR traffic light indicate the need of a reduction of training intensity. By way of example, CaRiSMA 1.0 was applied to sample data acquired in 10 volunteers (age= 27±11 years; males/females 3/7).

Results:

Two acquisitions (20.0%) were rejected because too noisy, indicating that wearable sensors may record poor quality signals. The QTc traffic light was red in 1 case, indicating that people practicing sport may not be aware of being at risk. The HR traffic light was red in 0 cases.

Conclusion:

CaRiSMA 1.0 is a software application that, for the first time in the sport context, uses QTc, the most important index of cardiac risk in clinics. Thus, it has the potential for giving a contribution in the fight against SRSCD.
Land Registration of Titles at Stake: West and East Malaysia Compared
Authors: Abdullah Nuraisyah Chua , Ramly Ramzyzan , Ikhsan Muhammad Izwan
Published: November 2017

Registration of land title evidences an indefeasible ownership. However, many people have become victims of fraud. Due to the increase in fraud and the weaknesses of the registration system in the country, this study aims to provide solution to the problem. The paper highlights the controversy surrounding indefeasibility and the concept of federalism in the land administration systems in Malaysia. The electronic land systems and fraud prevention measures in the country are also analysed. While other jurisdictions have title assurance fund, it is not available in Malaysia. Thus, this paper suggests the tightening of the security measures to prevent fraud.
A dignidade da pessoa humana e o estado de coisas inconstitucional no constitucionalismo latino-americano
Authors: Porto Matheus Macedo Lima , Jaborandy Clara Cardoso Machado
Published: November 2017

RESUMO:

O presente trabalho pretende analisar o tratamento jurídico da dignidade da pessoa humana a partir do constitucionalismo latino americano. Num primeiro momento, verificar-se-á a essência da dignidade humana para o direito através de uma rápida evolução conceitual com base na história e na filosofia. Num segundo momento, o artigo abordará o movimento do chamado novo constitucionalismo latino-americano, a fim de verificar as possibilidades de inserção da Constituição brasileira de 1988. Por fim, far-se-á uma análise crítica da forma que a dignidade da pessoa humana vem sendo interpretada no instituto denominado Estado de Coisas Inconstitucional, especialmente nas decisões da Corte Constitucional da Colômbia e do Supremo Tribunal Federal. O desfecho da investigação pretende comprovar que há um simbolismo na decisão que adota o Estado de coisas inconstitucional em prol do respeito à dignidade humana.

ABSTRACT:

The present work is intended to analyze the legal treatment of the dignity of the human being from the Latin American constitutionalism. In the first instance, an essence of human dignity will be verified for the right through a rapid conceptual evolution based on history and philosophy. In a second moment, the article approaches the movement of the new Latin American constitutionalism, objecting to verificate the possibilities of insertion of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988. Finally, it will be done a critical analysis of the form that a dignity of the human person has been interpreted, especially in the decisions of Constitution Court of Colombia and the Supreme Court of Brazil. The outcome of the investigation is intended to prove that there is a symbolism in the decision that adopts the unconstitutional state of affairs in favor of respect for human dignity.
Interpretation and Legal Theory: as críticas de Andrei Marmor ao interpretativismo de Ronald Dworkin
Authors: Lago Pablo Antonio
Published: November 2017

RESUMO:

O presente artigo tem por objeto as principais críticas que Andrei Marmor, em seu livro Interpretation and Legal Theory, apresenta à concepção de interpretação defendida por Ronald Dworkin. Em um primeiro momento, Marmor sugere que, para Dworkin, toda e qualquer conclusão sobre o Direito seria objeto de interpretação, o que não seria correto quando analisamos, por exemplo, o modo como seguimos certas regras e convenções. Em um segundo momento, Marmor argumenta que a perspectiva dworkiniana defende uma objetividade impossível de ser alcançada na interpretação: o fato de que compartilhamos valores de natureza incomensurável, por exemplo, implica na impossibilidade de se considerar que uma interpretação será, todas as coisas consideradas, melhor que outra. Analisando tais críticas à luz das respostas que Dworkin ofereceu ou poderia ter oferecido, conclui-se que a visão de Marmor sobre a concepção dworkiniana de interpretação é incorreta, na medida em que ignora distinções que lhe são centrais, como a diferença entre “conceitos criteriais” e “conceitos interpretativos”, e sobre a natureza integrada dos valores que compartilhamos socialmente. Ainda assim, o debate entre ambos os autores ressalta sua clara natureza metodológica, sendo importante para a compreensão do “estado da arte” da Teoria do Direito contemporânea de vertente analítica.

ABSTRACT:

This paper focuses on the main criticisms presented in Andrei Marmor’s Interpretation and Legal Theory to Ronald Dworkin’s conception of interpretation. In the first criticism, Marmor suggests that in Dworkin’s theory each and every conclusion about what the law is in a given case is a result of interpretation, which cannot be correct when we think, for example, about the way we follow certain rules and conventions. In the second criticism, Marmor argues Dworkin supports an impossible objectivity view on interpretation: the fact that we share values of incommensurable nature, for example, implies that it is impossible to consider that one interpretation can be the best, all things considered. Considering both criticisms and the answers that Dworkin offered or could have offered to it, this paper concludes Marmor's view about Dworkin's concept of interpretation is incorrect, considering that Marmor ignores central distinctions of Dworkinian thought, such as the difference between "criterial” and “interpretive” concepts, and about the integrated nature of values we share on society. Nevertheless, the debate emphasizes its methodological nature, and is important to understand the state of art of the analytical contemporary legal theory.
An Exploration of ICT on Self-regulated Learning
Authors: M. Sindhu C.
Published: November 2017

The investigator made an attempt to study the influence of ICT on self-regulated learning among higher secondary school students of Malappuram district. The study is carried out on a representative sample of 100 higher secondary school students of Malappuram district using stratified random sampling method. Survey method was adopted. A questionnaire on ICT usage with special reference to self-regulated learning prepared by the investigator was the tool used for data collection. Percentage Analysis and Test of significance difference between means were the statistical techniques used in the study. As we are living in the digital era, students should be tech savvy in all areas of learning. One of the main aims of ICT is to make the students self-competent and confident users who can use the basic knowledge and skills acquired to assist them in their daily lives. Self-regulated learning, being an independent learning ability in students they should be aware of using all the available techniques related with technology. Hence, the present study is preferred.
Dysproteinemias and Glomerular Disease
Authors: Leung Nelson , Drosou Maria E. , Nasr Samih H.
Published: November 2017

Dysproteinemia is characterized by the overproduction of an Ig by clonal expansion of cells from the B cell lineage. The resultant monoclonal protein can be composed of the entire Ig or its components. Monoclonal proteins are increasingly recognized as a contributor to kidney disease. They can cause injury in all areas of the kidney, including the glomerular, tubular, and vascular compartments. In the glomerulus, the major mechanism of injury is deposition. Examples of this include Ig amyloidosis, monoclonal Ig deposition disease, immunotactoid glomerulopathy, and cryoglobulinemic GN specifically from types 1 and 2 cryoglobulins. Mechanisms that do not involve Ig deposition include the activation of the complement system, which causes complement deposition in C3 glomerulopathy, and cytokines/growth factors as seen in thrombotic microangiopathy and precipitation, which is involved with cryoglobulinemia. It is important to recognize that nephrotoxic monoclonal proteins can be produced by clones from any of the B cell lineages and that a malignant state is not required for the development of kidney disease. The nephrotoxic clones that do not meet requirement for a malignant condition are now called monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance. Whether it is a malignancy or monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance, preservation of renal function requires substantial reduction of the monoclonal protein. With better understanding of the pathogenesis, clone-directed strategies, such as rituximab against CD20 expressing B cell and bortezomib against plasma cell clones, have been used in the treatment of these diseases. These clone-directed therapies been found to be more effective than immunosuppressive regimens used in nonmonoclonal protein–related kidney diseases.
EFL Teachers’ Challenges in Maximizing Classroom Interaction
Authors: Lap Trinh Quoc , Thy Huynh Vuong Uyen
Published: November 2017

Classroom interaction plays a significant role in facilitating learners’ development of communicative competence by making input more comprehensible to learners and maximizing the language input to become learners’ intake (Krashen, 1987; Swain, 1995; Long, 1996; Gass, 1997; Lucha & Berhanu, 2015). Results of related studies reveal a low level of communicative competence of many Vietnamese learners of English, which could result from the lack of opportunities for interaction in Vietnamese EFL classes (Hiep, 2007; Ngoc, 2010; Canh, 2011; Ngan, 2013; Tuyen, 2013; Duy, 2014). This study aims to investigate EFL teachers’ challenges in maximizing classroom interaction. A questionnaire was administered to 50 lecturers from sixteen colleges and universities in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam to examine their challenges in maximizing classroom interaction. The results of the study show that Vietnamese EFL lecturers encountered challenges related to physical factors or learning conditions, learners’ factors and teachers’ factors as well. Learner-related factors showed to be most significant challenge in this study.
La creatividad en los estudiantes universitarios. Una investigación psicométrica en la República Dominicana
Authors: Bogaert García Huberto
Published: November 2017

La investigación plantea la hipótesis de que existe una asociación significativa entre la capacidad creativa y la percepción visual. El objetivo del estudio es demostrar que la respuesta kinestésica en el test de Rorschach es un índice predictivo de la creatividad del estudiante universitario; y que, en consecuencia, cualquier modificación del factor kinestésico puede influir en su talento creador. Los resultados obtenidos indican que la correlación entre el número de respuestas kinestésicas y el puntaje en el Test CREA A es alta y positiva (r=.798), así como también la correlación entre el número de respuestas kinestésicas y el puntaje en el Test PIC-A (r=.75).
AS INTERAÇÕES DAS FORÇAS DE AUTODEFESA DO JAPÃO COM A ORGANIZAÇÃO DAS NAÇÕES UNIDAS E A REPERCUSSÃO PARA A SEGURANÇA NACIONAL DO JAPÃO
Authors: Dantas Aline Chianca , Leite Alexandre Cesar Cunha
Published: November 2017

This paper analyzes the relationship between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the United Nations, through the participation of the first institution in peacekeeping operations led by the second. Thereafter, the effects of this interaction for Japanese national security are observed, in view of a possible remilitarization of the country and the maintenance of a good image of the Japanese state in the international arena.
CIVIL SOCIETY AND REGIONAL POWERS IN A CHANGING WORLD: THE CASES OF BRAZIL AND INDIA
Authors: Secches Daniela Vieira , Aires Maria Cristina Andrade
Published: November 2017

A changing world in which global and regional powers rethink their actions and preferences in the international arena is a world where domestic politics increasingly creates a more complex framework for foreign behavior. Many newly emerging powers have just recently adopted a democratic regime, while others are still  governed by hard autocracies. Within this context, their civil societies have different channels to express their preferences towards the new world order under formation and their expectations concerning how their states plan to be part of it. This paper will discuss how emerging regional powers behave in this changing world, the possibilities and limits imposed by civil society pressure, or even inaction. The authors wish to address how these systemic changes impact on the channels through which civil society movements voice their platforms for their country international role, considering the degree of democratic institutional consolidation as an intervening variable. As case studies, this theoretical debate will be applied to contemporary Brazil and India.
A REGULAÇÃO DE INVESTIMENTO ENTRE BRASIL E ANGOLA: CONDICIONANTES INTERNOS, CONTEXTO INTERNACIONAL E A CONSTRUÇÃO DO ACORDO DE COOPERAÇÃO E FACILITAÇÃO DE INVESTIMENTOS (ACFI)
Authors: Xavier Junior Ely Caetano , Morosini Fabio , Ratton Sanchez Badin Michelle
Published: November 2017

The goal of this article is to contextualize the regulation of investment in Angola and Brazil, contrasting their distinctive approaches during the 1990s and the beginning of the years 2000, and analyzing how their divergent approaches were reconciled with the signature of the ACFI, in the beginning of 2015.
TRANSNACIONALISMO E PARADIPLOMACIA NAS RELAÇÕES ECONÔMICAS BRASIL-ANGOLA: O CASO DA CONSTRUÇÃO DE CAPANDA PELA CONSTRUTORA ODEBRECHT
Authors: Rodrigues Corrêa André , De Castro Douglas
Published: November 2017

The reconstruction of Angola, with the end of civil war, depended and still depends largely on receiving foreign investments, thus, the reason for having the Brazilian companies as key allies as receivers of special government credit lines. What led Brazil to adopt an indirectly influential stance toward Angola despite its explicit foreign policy directed to increase the South-South trade? What has led the Brazilian companies to accept the risks of doing business in a country with low political and institutional stability, plagued by a civil war, and without a stable international legal framework in place? Using the concepts of transnationalism and paradiplomacy as theoretical framework, the answers to these questions will be discussed in this article, which focuses on the case of the construction and expansion of the Capanda hydroelectric plant.
FRAMING SINO-BRAZILIAN ENERGY COOPERATION: PERSPECTIVES FROM CHINA
Authors: Shoujun Cui , Costa Miranda Otávio
Published: November 2017

With the booming of Brazil’s off-shore oil drilling, the Sino-Brazilian energy cooperation is facing historical opportunities, manifested in the fields of oil trade, market access, technology transfer and bioenergy exploration. To achieve a steady and robust development in bilateral cooperation, China should take a proactive energy diplomacy approach to overcome challenges arise from its increasing engagement.
SOUTH AFRICA AND REGIONAL STABILITY IN THE MBEKI ERA: THE NEXUS BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND GEO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS IN FOREIGN POLICY MAKING
Authors: Akanji Olajide Olayemi
Published: November 2017

This paper examines the role that South Africa during Mbeki’s presidency played in peace and security issues of Southern African Development Community (SADC). The paper infers that South Africa under Mbeki adopted a peace-building approach, comprising mediation, negotiation, peacekeeping, promotion of democracy and election monitoring, in addressing peace and security challenges in the SADC. It however argues that it was the person of Mbeki, shaped by his leadership and revolutionary experiences in the African National Congress (ANC) during apartheid era, alongside South Africa’s economic strength that underlined and shaped its approach and contributions to SADC peace and security.
The expression of GmP5CS, GmPAP3, and GmBZIP50 genes under saline condition in soybean using real-time PCR
Authors: Soleimani Valiollah , Ahmadi Jafar , Sadeghzadeh Behzad , Golkari Saber
Published: November 2017

Salinity in higher plants is the cause of toxicity and osmotic stress. To
identify the expression pattern of salinity tolerance genes in soybean, it
was investigated the relative expression of three genes, GmPAP3, GmBZIP50
and GmP5CS at two tissues leaf and root in Williams (as tolerant) and L17
(as susceptible) soybean genotypes under two levels zero (control) and 300
Mm NaCl. For adaptation of plantlets to salinity, salinity was started with
150 mM NaCl for first time and followed by 300 mM NaCl in two times. The
housekeeping gene 18SrRNA was used to normalize data. Data analysis showed
that all three genes expression increased under salinity stress. The
expression of GmP5CS and GmBZIP50 was two-fold greater in Williams than in
L17 genotype, while GmPAP3 expression was 2.5-fold greater in L17 than in
Williams. The expression of GmP5CS and GmBZIP50 was higher in roots than in
leaves, while GmPAP3 expression was higher in leaves than in roots. In
conclusion, GmBZIP50 over-expressed more than two other genes by 375 and
273% in leaves and roots under stressed compared to non-stressed plants.
Thus GmBZIP50 could be more effective candidate gene for producing soybeans
with resistance to salinity that may be resulted from transferring and
increasing copy number.
Genetic diversity and morphological variability in Geranium purpureum Vill. (Geraniaceae) of Iran
Authors: Bozchaloyi Somayeh , Sheidai Masoud , Keshavarzi Maryam , Noormohammadi Zahra
Published: November 2017

Genetic variability and populations, structure were studied in 15
geographical populations of Geranium purpureum Vill. (Geraniaceae). Genetic
diversity parameters were determined in these populations. AMOVA and Gst
analyses revealed the presence of genetic variability within populations and
significant molecular difference among the studied populations. Mantel test
showed positive significant correlation between genetic distance and
geographical distance of the studied populations. STRUCTURE and K-Means
clustering revealed populations, genetic stratification. UPGMA dendrogram of
populations based on morphological characters was in agreement with NJ tree
of molecular data. These results indicated that geographical populations of
G. purpureum are well differentiated both in genetic content as well as
morphological characteristics. Consensus tree based on morphological and
genetic data separated some of these populations from the others suggesting
the existence of ecotypes within this species.
An overview of molecular genetic linkage maps in Lilium spp.
Authors: Chen Li-Jing , Cheng Fu-Xing , Sun Shao-Kun , Sun Jun , Irfan Muhammad , Li Zhang
Published: November 2017

Molecular genetic linkage maps are powerful tools used to identify
quantitative trait loci and facilitate molecular marker-assisted breeding. A
review of the molecular markers applied and genetic linkage maps constructed
for Lilium was conducted. High-density linkage maps constructed for other
plant species were also analyzed. Problems related to the construction of
molecular genetic linkage maps for Lilium were explored. High-density
linkage maps for Lilium may be developed on the basis of the construction
strategies of several detailed linkage maps.
Diseño e implementación de un bloqueador de teléfonos celulares para GSM que operan en la banda B
Authors: Mena Luis , Naranjo Cezar
Published: November 2017

La telefonía móvil consiste en ofrecer un acceso “Vía radio” a un equipo de telefonía, de tal manera que pueda realizar y recibir llamadas dentro del radio de cobertura del sistema. La diversidad de servicios que en estos momentos se presenta en la telefonía celular, indica que la industria está trabajando en acelerar el desarrollo de tecnologías de comunicaciones móviles. La movilidad y los nuevos servicios de valor agregado, hacen que la telefonía celular sea el segmento de más rápido crecimiento de la industria de las telecomunicaciones. Debido al uso indiscriminado de los teléfonos celulares se ha presentado una situación problemática, en la cual el timbre o uso del celular, llega a ser molesto para las personas, y perjudicial para los equipos computarizados al interferir en su funcionamiento o generar datos erróneos, la presente investigación es orientada a resolver esta problemática al brindar áreas libres de tonos o timbres de celulares.
Diseño e implementación de un sistema de monitoreo a bordo con conexión por radiofrecuencia para un vehículo Chevrolet Forsa 1.3 lt
Authors: Vásconez Julieta , Ávila Galo
Published: November 2017

El hecho de que existen vehículos que no poseen sistemas de monitoreo, es la principal razón que dio origen a la investigación para desarrollar el sistema de monitoreo a bordo con conexión por radiofrecuencia. Este proyecto se presenta como una herramienta para los propietarios de este tipo de vehículos, ya que brinda la posibilidad de realizar un monitoreo al interior del mismo y a distancia. El proyecto plantea un sistema que monitorea al vehículo durante su desempeño, por lo que se presupone que su aplicabilidad específica es en competencias en circuitos; sin dejar de lado su utilización como una herramienta en grandes talleres en donde el monitoreo remoto de vehículos es de gran utilidad. El sistema supervisa los parámetros más importantes del vehículo, y los presenta al usuario a través de dos interfaces, una al interior del vehículo y otra de manera remota en un computador. Adicionalmente el sistema genera un reporte de los datos de funcionamiento del vehículo durante el monitoreo, en una hoja de cálculo en la que se pueden observar la fecha y hora de las mediciones de las características importantes del vehículo así como sus magnitudes.
Diseño de un prototipo del sistema inalámbrico para el registro de tiempos de recorrido en la transportación pública
Authors: Guerra Verónica , Altamirano Daniel , Ayala Paúl , Olmedo Gonzalo
Published: November 2017

En el presente artículo es especifican el diseño y los componentes de un Sistema Inalámbrico para el Registro de Tiempos de Recorrido en la Transportación Pública, usando identificación por radio frecuencia RFID.
Diseño e Implementación de un Sistema Controlador de Temperatura PID para la Unidad Air Flow Temperature Control System Mediante la Utilización de la Herramienta RTW (Real Time Workshop) de Matlab
Authors: Acuña Byron , Ibarra Alexander , Proaño Victor
Published: November 2017

El presente proyecto "DISEÑO E IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UN SISTEMA CONTROLADOR DE TEMPERATURA PID PARA LA UNIDAD AIR FLOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM MEDIANTE LA UTILIZACIÓN DE LA HERRAMIENTA RTW (REAL TIME WORKSHOP) DE MATLAB"abarca el estudio de la herramienta RTW en donde se analizó la arquitectura, el algoritmo, el proceso y las etapas en el desarrollo de un modelo en tiempo real por medio del sistema SIMULINK® de MATLAB®, además se realizó una HMI la cuál mediante subsistemas .mdl desarrollados en SIMULINK® permitieron la identificación de la planta, el control PID experimental y la simulación del control PID, utilizando para esto la tarjeta de adquisición y generación de datos Nationals Instruments PCI 6221, la misma que, luego de haberla configurado permitió interconectar la planta real con los subsistemas de la HMI desarrolla.
Diseño de Hardware y Software de Systems on Chip empleando tecnología Xilinx EDK
Authors: Cadena Julio , Mollocana Gabriel , Ortiz Hugo , Vargas Vanessa
Published: November 2017

El presente artículo resume el proceso empleado para obtener el primer System on Chip (SoC) diseñado, desarrollado, y emulado en la Escuela Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE) y en el Ecuador. Se demostrará que combinando las ventajas del diseño sobre Field Programable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) empleando la reutilización de IP Cores y plataformas, junto al uso de la tecnología de desarrollo Xilinx EDK, se puede diseñar tanto el hardware como el software de un chip de manera rápida y económicamente fiable. Además, se detalla el uso de la metodología Platform Based Design (PBD) y del concepto de co-diseño de hardware y software para diseñar las capas de hardware, sistema operativo y aplicación de un chip. La capa de hardware contiene una serie de IP Cores gobernados por un procesador MicroBlaze trabajando dentro de la arquitectura CoreConnect de IBM. Mientras que la capa de sistema operativo está conformada por drivers, librerías y el Sistema Operativo en Tiempo Real (RTOS) Xilkernel. Por último, la capa de aplicación tiene la funcionalidad de controlar una planta de temperatura, mediante la selección de dos técnicas de control: ON-OFF o PID. Cabe destacar que el co-diseño se desarrolló considerando un adecuado enfoque conceptual, arquitectural, y metodológico1.
ICC Como Instrumento de Comunicación para Pacientes en Estado Vegetativo
Authors: Roman Gonzalez A
Published: November 2017

El objetivo del presente artículo es introducir y presentar las interfaces cerebro-computador (BCI por sus siglas en ingles) como un sistema de comunicación con personas en estado vegetativo. Usando las señales de las funciones mentales creadas por el cerebro, podemos intercambiar preguntas y respuestas, tareas y reacciones y en general para interactuar con las personas con una pérdida de sus capacidades normales de comunicación. Para alguna definición, el estado vegetativo describe el comportamiento del observador. Una BCI normalmente es implementada usando electrodos para capturar las señales EEG para luego implementar procesos de extracción de características y finalmente aplicar métodos de clasificación.
Diseño e implementación de una estación de precalentamiento y centrifugación para la determinación del grado de asentamiento de sedimentos y agua (BS&W) del petróleo
Authors: Jaramillo Manuel
Published: November 2017

El presente documento describe el proceso del diseño e implementación de una estación para la automatización del proceso de medición del grado de asentamiento de sedimentos y agua (BS&W) en el petróleo, para este propósito se ha incluido en el proceso un manipulador robótico del tipo cilı́ndrico que realizará las tareas de tomar y posicionar objetos en la estación brindando de esta forma precisión y exactitud al proceso mencionado.
Actualización del sistema SCADA y de control para los reactores MQ5 y MQ6 de la planta de Pinturas Condor, Sherwin Williams Ecuador
Authors: Reinoso Jonathan
Published: November 2017

El presente documento describe la actualización del sistema SCADA para los reactores MQ5 y MQ6 de la planta de Pinturas Condor mediante el software Intouch y la actualización del sistema de control del reactor MQ5 implementado en un controlador lógico programable (PLC) de marca SCHNEIDER, además de la arquitectura de control realizada en el proyecto. El sistema SCADA y de control de los reactores permiten la visualización y control de los datos y variables más relevantes durante las diferentes fases de producción de resinas en los reactores MQ5 y MQ6.
Identificación Paramétrica para un Sistema Balastro Electrónico - Lámpara HID-MH Basado en Métodos de Subespacios
Authors: Ayala Jaime Paúl , Cedeño Irvin , Nieto Edison
Published: November 2017

El presente trabajo propone la identificación paramétrica del sistema balastro electrónico – lámpara HID – MH de 250 vatios, mediante un proceso no recursivo como son los métodos de identificación basados en subespacios. La falta de un modelo matemático que describa el comportamiento de la salida no controlada de tensión del balastro electrónico impide realizar el diseño de un controlador para esta variable de salida, motivo por el cual es indispensable encontrar una representación matemática que describa el comportamiento real del sistema.
Póthos y musas. El anhelo de los reyes de Macedonia
Authors: Molina Marín Antonio Ignacio
Published: November 2017

Tradicionalmente el póthos ha sido considerado como un rasgo característico de la personalidad de Alejandro Magno. Aunque la palabra es usada por muchos autores, entre los investigadores existe la idea ampliamente aceptada de que el macedonio siempre utiliza esta palabra de forma distinta. Un análisis de nuestras fuentes confirma que existieron diferencias en el empleo del vocablo por el rey y sus soldados, mientras el primero parece darle una connotación romántica e incluso mística, los macedonios la usan solo para dejar constancia de su nostalgia hacia su tierra natal. Sin embargo, existen testimonios como los de Tucídides en los que póthos tiene significados similares en el contexto de Alejandro. Dado que no parece haber sido una excepción, es muy posible en nuestra opinión que póthos pudiera haber sido empleado por otros miembros de la casa real de Macedonia como Alejandro I, Arquelao, Eurídice, Filipo II, Seleuco y Filipo V. De igual modo, el artículo estudia la relación de Heracles, con el póthos, puesto que fue un antepasado de la casa real macedonia.
MENJAGA SUSTAINABILITAS PENGEMBANGAN MASYARAKAT PESISIR KEBUMEN : ANTARA CORAK TOP-DOWN, PARTISIPATIF DAN INISIASI KELEMBAGAAN LOKAL
Authors: Handoko Waluyo
Published: November 2017

Tulisan ini dimaksudkan untuk mengkaji aspek sustainabilitas program pengembangan masyarakat pesisir Kebumen yaitu PKPT(Pengembangan Kawasan Pesisir Tangguh) yang bersifat top-down, partisipatif dan menginisiasi lahirnya kelembagaan lokal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan memilih lokasi penelitian di Desa Jogosimo dan Tegalretno sebagai penerima program PKPT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PKPT yang memiliki semangat pemberdayaan dengan mengkombinasikan top-down dan bottom-up, ternyata masih diliputi oleh corak top-down yang cukup kuat. PKPT yang sesungguhnya partisipatif awalnya memberi harapan bagi keberlanjutan program pengembangan yang bukan  project semata. Sayangnya ruang bottom-up yang ada direduksi oleh kontrol pengambil kebijakan. Selain itu, keberadaan Kelompok Masyarakat Pesisir (KMP) sebagai pengelola PKPT menyiratkan bentukan dari atas semata serta menambah keragaman berbagai kelompok masyarakat yang sudah terlebih dahulu ada. Banyaknya kelompok masyarakat tersebut justru memberi ruang bagi dominasi elit yang sudah lama berkecimpung di berbagai kelembagaan fungsional desa. Berkaitan dengan exit strategy PKPT, KMP dapat merekomendasikan pembentukan BUMDes kepada pemerintah desa dan mendorong pengembangan bina usaha PKPT oleh BUMDes. Selain itu, penting untuk melakukan penguatan kelompok masyarakat yang sudah ada dan berbasis keinginan masyarakat. Secara umum pilihan untuk memperluas ruang bagi corak bottom-up menjadi alternatif keberlanjutan program pengembangan ke depan.   `