bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Complex clinical and therapeutic rehabilitation approach of a patient with complete AIS/Frankel A tetraplegia post cervical spinal cord injury after accidental fall off a trailer and multiple complications occurring during disease progression - case study
Authors: ANGHEL Irina , SPORICI Alexandra , LAPADAT Magdalena , ONOSE Gelu
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Spinal cord injury is a complex neurologic condition that embeds multiple complications, which are often debilitating for patients as the disease progresses.
Materials and Methods: This paper presents a case of a 44-year-old patient with a longilin asthenic constitution and no previous medical history, who accidentally fell off a trailer resulting in burst fracture dislocation of C6/C7 associated with immediate loss and consciousness and onset of complete ASIA-A tetraplegia with C5 neurologic level. The patient received a complex nursing program, which included extensive debridement of the necrotic tissue, daily antiseptic wound dressing using Chloramine solution and silver sulfadiazine cream along with wide-spectrum antibiotic therapy with slow but favorable progression. During hospitalization the patient developed an episode of respiratory distress which responded favorably to Levocetirizine daily.
Results: The complex neuro-muscular rehabilitation program along with the medical treatment and surgical debridement the patient received have improved of the clinical outcome with the shrinkage of the pressure point lesions, adequate respiratory function which permitted the mobilization of the patient with the wheelchair.
Conclusions: Patients with spinal cord injuries are prone to a vast majority of complications including pressure sores complicated with necrotizing fasciitis and respiratory distress that could alter the quality of life. Proper monitoring and management of these kind of complications in the context of neuromuscular rehabilitation are necessary for the enhancement of the quality of life.
Key words: spinal cord injury, tetraplegia, complications,
Investigation of the changes observed in scrotal circumference, and native and post-thaw semen characteristics in karayaka rams during the breeding and nonbreeding seasons
Authors: KULAKSIZ R. , CEBI SEN C.
Published: December 2019

The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the impact of the breeding (BS) and non-breeding (NBS) seasons on scrotal circumference, and native and post-thaw semen characteristics in Karayaka rams. Six (6) Karayaka rams were used as semen donors, and ejaculates were collected with the aid of an artificial vagina during the BS (October-November) and NBS (April-May). Interestingly, sperm freezability was found to be higher in the NBS, when compared to the BS, and the sperm motility rate (36.00±2.74%, 55.0±3.24%) and percentage of abnormal sperm (44.00±1.90%, 57.00±2.09%) were found to significantly differ with season (P<0.05). In conclusion, the post-freezing sperm motility was better during the non-breeding season. Post-thaw sperm abnormality was higher during non-breading season. However, if ram semen is used fresh for AI, it can be collected and used during both during the breeding and non-breeding season.
Comparison of Lidocaine-Xylazine and Procaine-Xylazine for Lumbar Epidural Anesthesia in Cattle
Authors: SATO R. , KANAI E. , TSUKAMOTO A.
Published: December 2019

Lumbar epidural anesthesia is commonly utilized in veterinary medicine for diagnostic, obstetrical, and surgical intervention in the abdominal and perineal regions of large animals. The aim of this study was to directly compare the time to onset and duration of epidural anesthesia produced by lidocaine-xylazine and procaine-xylazine combinations to that produced by xylazine alone in cattle. A total of 24 healthy adult Holstein dairy cows were included in this study. The time to onset and duration of anesthesia were recorded. The heart rate, respiratory rate, and rectal temperature were recorded at 0 minute and at 10, 20, 30, 60, and 90 minutes after the epidural administration of each treatment. The time to onset of anesthesia did not significantly differ between the xylazine only group and the lidocaine-xylazine and procaine-xylazine combination groups. The duration of anesthesia in the xylazine only group was significantly shorter than that in the lidocaine-xylazine and procaine-xylazine combination groups (p < 0.05). Ataxia was not observed in any group. The heart rate, respiratory rate, and rectal temperature values in all the treatment groups throughout the study did not significantly differ from those at baseline. We found that administration of procaine hydrochloride in combination with xylazine hydrochloride, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, offers the same time to onset and duration of anesthesia as does epidural anesthesia using a combination of lidocaine hydrochloride and xylazine hydrochloride. Furthermore, this combination of treatments did not cause adverse effects in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. These findings indicate that combined administration of procaine and xylazine is an economic and useful approach for epidural anesthesia.
Clinical and molecular characterization of both methicillin-resistant andsensitive staphylococcus aureus mastitis
Authors: OREIB A. , KHALIFA H. , EID A. , AHMED A. , SHIMAMOTO T. , SHIMAMOTO T.
Published: December 2019

This study targeted bovine mastitis as a possible source of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), to identify clinical signs associated with MRSA- and non-MRSA-associated mastitis. Thirty-eight mastitis cases (68 infected quarters) were investigated. Gram-positive cocci-shaped isolates were selected based on Baird Parker agar growth as well as Gram-stained bacterial smears. Molecular screening for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) yielded 17 isolates, of which five (29.41%) were methicillin resistant. The five isolates were mecA positive, but mecC negative. Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) indicated that sequence type 1 (ST1) was the identified type of all isolates of MRSA. S. aureus-associated cases showed different clinical forms of mastitis, including subclinical, acute, chronic, and gangrenous. Additionally, subclinical mastitis was the only detected condition associated with MRSA, which may represent a potential hidden risk for humans. Phenotypically, isolates of MRSA showed resistance to all of the tested β-lactam antimicrobials, with marked resistance to tetracycline and gentamycin. Based on our knowledge, this is the first report to identify MRSA ST1 in Egypt. Bovine mastitis could be a source for the dissemination of MRSA to humans and other animals. Additionally, while methicillin-resistance may have no effect on the clinical outcome of mastitis, it does affect therapeutic success, particularly when β-lactam antimicrobials are used.
Comparison of growth performance of European catfish (Silurus glanis L) rearing in freshwater and 5 ‰ salinity in recirculating system
Authors: Hamzaçebi Sevim , Serezli Ramazan
Published: December 2019

European catfish (Silurus glanis L.) is a fish that has a high economic value due to its rapid growth and delicious flesh. In this study, the growth performance of European catfish was investigated in freshwater and 5‰ salinity in recirculating system. The study was carried out using fish with an average weight of 507±13.02 g and an average total length of 42.85±0.45 cm in freshwater (Y1, Y2, Y3) and 5‰ salinity of ground water (T1, T2, T3) designed as three replications for three months. Fish were fed with 3% of the total weight two meals a day. The mean body weight gain, total lenght increase, amount and percentage of feed consumption, specific growth rate (SGR) and feed conversion rate (FCR) were higher in group Y (P<0.05). No statistical difference was observed between the survival rates of the groups (P>0.05). As a result, it is concluded that this species can be reared in both fresh water and 5‰ saline water.
АНАЛИЗ И ДИАГНОСТИКА УРОВНЕЙ УЧЕБНО-ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫХ УМЕНИЙ СТУДЕНТОВ 1-ОГО КУРСА ЕСТЕСТВЕННО-НАУЧНОГО ФАКУЛЬТЕТА 2018–2019 ГОДА
Authors: Kostyоnova D. Yu. , Sigоlaeva T. E. , Mishina A. V. , Khonelidze D. S.
Published: December 2019

В данной статье диагностируются и анализируются учебно-информационные умения студентов первого курса.
РЕФЛЕКСИВНОСТЬ И ЭМПАТИЙНОСТЬ В СТРУКТУРЕ СОЦИАЛЬНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ ПСИХОЛОГОВ
Authors: Tverdostup K. G.
Published: December 2019

В данной статье предъявлена значимость вопросов определения социальных компетенций психологов в рамках компетентностного подхода. Представлен краткий анализ дефиниций «компетенция», «компетентность», «социальная компетентность», описаны составляющие социальной компетентности психологов. Предложена попытка представления рефлексивности и эмпатийности как содержательных элементов в структуре социальной компетентности педагога-психолога.
Review: David B. Goldstein and Julia Reinhard Lupton (eds), Shakespeare and Hospitality: Ethics, Politics, and Exchange.
Authors: O'Malley Sarah
Published: December 2019

This review considers David B. Goldstein and Julia Reinhard Lupton (eds), Shakespeare and Hospitality: Ethics, Politics, and Exchange (2016).
The Effects of a Government’s Subsidy Program: Accessibility Beyond Affordability
Authors: Xiao Ping , Xiao Ruli , Liang Yitian (Sky) , Chen Xinlei (Jack) , Lu Wei
Published: December 2019

Rural consumers may face not only the challenge of affordability but also the problem of limited accessibility. Can a government’s subsidy program effectively address these issues? This paper examines the impact of a large-scale subsidy program, “Household electrical appliances going to the countryside,” offered by the Chinese government. The government regulation imposes a price subsidy combined with a price ceiling on products in the program. We consider two effects of the subsidy: the retail price is lowered to make the product more affordable to consumers, and manufacturers are encouraged to expand their distribution coverage to make products more accessible to consumers. We build a dynamic model of oligopoly to study how firms adjust their distribution coverage. Conditional on the model estimates, we evaluate the program’s effects on social welfare, consumer surplus, and firms’ market performance and marketing channel decisions through counterfactual analyses. We find that the subsidy program increases social welfare by CNY 0.209 billion, as a result of a subsidy expense of CNY 0.236 billion. When breaking down the impact, we find it increases consumer surplus by CNY 0.184 billion (50%), manufacturers’ profits by CNY 0.125 billion (53%), and manufacturers’ payoffs by CNY 2.5 million (17%). Specifically, 14% (13.2%) of the consumer surplus (firm profit) increases are from changes in distribution coverage, and the rest is from the subsidy (price changes). The program’s return of investment (i.e., social welfare minus subsidy expense), which is negative, however, could be improved by applying a relatively lower subsidy rate.

This paper was accepted by Juanjuan Zhang, marketing.
Rare health conditions 30: information, support groups and health education
Authors: Barber Chris
Published: December 2019

The purpose of this series is to highlight a range of rare health conditions. Rare health conditions are those that affect no more and usually fewer than 1 person in every 2000 and many HCAs and nurses will encounter some of these conditions, given the high number of these conditions. This 30th article will briefly explore three key roles of the HCA in meeting care needs: information, support groups and health education.
Use of a bacterial fluorescence imaging device: wound measurement, bacterial detection and targeted debridement
Authors: Raizman Rose , Dunham Danielle , Lindvere-Teene Liis , Jones Laura M , Tapang Kim , Linden Ron , Rennie Monique Y
Published: December 2019

Objective:

Diagnostics which provide objective information to facilitate evidence-based treatment decisions could improve the chance of wound healing. Accurate wound measurements, objective bacterial assessment, and the regular, consistent tracking of these parameters are important aspects of wound care. This study aimed to assess the accuracy, clinical incorporation and documentation capabilities of a handheld bacterial fluorescence imaging device (MolecuLight i:X).

Method:

Benchtop wound models with known dimensions and clinical wound images were repeatedly measured by trained clinicians to quantify accuracy and intra/inter-user coefficients of variation (COV) of the imaging device measurement software. In a clinical trial of 50 wounds, wound dimensions were digitally measured and fluorescence images were acquired to assess for the presence of bacteria at moderate-to-heavy loads. Finally, fluorescence imaging was implemented into the routine assessment of 22 routine diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) to determine appropriate debridement level and location based on bacterial fluorescence signals.

Results:

Wound measurement accuracy was >95% (COV <3%). In the clinical trial of 50 wounds, 72% of study wounds demonstrated positive bacterial fluorescence signals. Levine sampling of wounds was found to under-report bacterial loads relative to fluorescence-guided curettage samples. Furthermore, fluorescence documentation of bacterial presence and location(s) resulted in more aggressive, fluorescence-targeted debridement in 17/20 DFUs after standard of care debridement failed to eliminate bacterial fluorescence in 100% of DFU debridements.

Conclusion:

The bacterial fluorescence imaging device can be readily implemented for objective, evidenced-based wound assessment and documentation at the bedside. Bedside localisation of regions with moderate-to-heavy bacterial loads facilitated improved sampling, debridement targeting and improved wound bed preparation.
Evaluation of closed incision negative pressure therapy systems on the closure of incisional space model
Authors: Kilpadi Deepak V. , Olivie Mariana
Published: December 2019

Objective:

The objective of this study was to compare the ability of foam dressing-based and non-foam-based closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT) systems to close isolated incisional deficits in a tissue model.

Methods:

Similarly sized foam-based and non-foam-based absorbent ciNPT dressings were applied to ~36cm long, ~3mm and ~6mm wide simulated incisions in gel sheets covered with drape (n=6 dressings/group/experimental condition spread over three respective therapy units). Changes in incision widths were measured directly or with overlying solid gel sheeting (to mimic tissue resistance), at five equally spaced locations before, immediately upon and one hour after initiating negative pressure using associated therapy units.

Results:

Foam-based ciNPT closed simulated incisions more often than non-foam-based ciNPT in all tested conditions (p<0.05). While foam-based ciNPT almost completely closed the ~3mm wide incisional spaces, unlike non-foam-based ciNPT, the biggest differences between the two groups were observed with the ~6mm incisional width, which allowed maximal inward-stretching of the appositional faces without complete closure. The additional gel layer blunted closure in both groups, but much more with non-foam-based ciNPT. There was minimal impact of negative pressure duration on these results.

Conclusion:

Foam-based ciNPT closed incisional widths in simulated tissue significantly more compared with non-foam-based ciNPT. Different ciNPT systems should not be considered necessarily equivalent in performance.
Prediction of stump healing in lower limb amputation: a narrative review
Authors: Ashraff Suhel , Siddiqui Muhammad A , Santos Derek , Carline Thomas
Published: December 2019

Both types of diabetes, as well as different forms of acquired diabetes, are associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) is the condition most commonly related to somatic peripheral neuropathy, often leading to gangrene and limb amputation. Independent from large-vessel disease, sensory loss may result in DFU development and even amputation. The crucial part of any lower limb amputation is the stump healing process, which represents the central goal of postoperative management. Despite the importance attributed to this process, a standard set of guidelines regarding efficient healing methods is yet to be formulated. Health professionals are faced with the challenge of assessing the different risk factors and deciding which has a greater influence on the stump healing rate. There is currently an insufficient number of studies regarding factors effecting lower limb amputation. The main purpose of this review is to discuss the markers that can be helpful in the prediction of stump healing in patients who have undergone lower limb amputation.
Performance of UV Reactor for Total Coliform Removal from High and Low Strength Landfill Leachates
Authors: Aziz Hamidi Abdul , Abu Amr Salem S. , Othman Osama Mohammed
Published: December 2019

The levels of bacteria in landfill leachate is recently determined by researchers, as they may affect human health through pathogenic bacteria contaminations in surface and groundwater. The current study evaluated the effectiveness of ultra violet (UV) oxidation process for total coliform bacteria removal landfill high and low strength leachates in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The UV oxidation was applied as follow; leachate sample from Pulau Burung Landfill Site (PBLS) which has low total coliform content (200 MPN/100 m/L) and high organics (COD 1400-1600 mg/L), while the other used leachate sample from Ampang Jajar Landfill Site (AJLS) with high initial total coliform (>24 x 104 MPN/100 mL) and low organics (COD 130-300 mg/L). The UV contact time was varied between 2 and 5 min at 75 x 103 (mW-s/cm2) UV dosage. Highest removal (99.2%) in terms of Most Probable Number (MPN) was obtained for Total coliform from leachate with high initial total coliform and lower organic content, while 94% removal was attained for leachate with low initial total coliform and high organics content. The study revealed that UV is an efficient process for the removal of microorganisms from leachate with low dissolved and suspended organic and inorganic contents.
The Plurality of Word Sense in Clytemnestra: the Focus on Disambiguation in Language
Authors: Carmela Mento , Lombardo Clara , Whithorn Nicholas Ian , Picone Francesca , Vezzoli Caterina
Published: December 2019

The methodology of narration, on a theoretical level, concerns textual narrative analysis. In this paper, it is applied to the text of Greek tragedy in Agamemnon and deals with the scene of the killing of the main character, on his return from Troy, by his wife Clytemnestra.
The method concerns the psychological vision that ranges from analysis of the characters to the understanding of dynamics and relationships on the subjective level of interpretations and experiences, up to the objective level of the interpretation of conflicting dynamics, and their evolution through unambiguous language.
In conclusion, the focus on the disambiguation process in word sense is a methodology that can be used in care taking, in the analytical process of psychotherapeutic practice to reveal the psychological dynamics favoring a bridge between the conscious and unconscious function, creating an interpersonal space of authenticity in the therapeutic relationship.
Efficient Use of Satellite Gravity Anomalies for mapping the Great Sumatran Fault in Aceh Province
Authors: Yanis Muhammad , Marwan Marwan , Ismail Nazli
Published: December 2019

Gravity Satellite has been widely used in tectonic studies and regional of geological mapping. The Satellite Gravity data are provided free by Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego. The data are acquired by GEOSAT and ERS-1 satellites with a 1.5 km resolution for one pixel. For a further application, the tilt derivative analytic technique was used in order to enhance linear trends of the geological structure revealed by the Bouguer anomalies. The method is represented by the value of an angle between the total horizontal and vertical derivative from the gravity data. The results show that the tilt derivative calculation has been able to map clearly some geological structures on the north of Sumatra i.e., the Aceh and the Seulimeuem segments, as well as some local faults around them. On the other hand, Banda Aceh as the capital city of Aceh Province and Pidie District is dominated by positive values of the tilt derivative anomalies. The data coincide with geological maps of both areas where they are covered by alluvial deposits. Based on the result, it can be concluded that the tilt derivative method is potentially used for quick interpretation of the satellite gravity data.
Pemodelan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) Metode Baru Menurut Provinsi Tahun 2015 Menggunakan Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR)
Authors: Maulana Akbar , Meilawati Renny , Widiastuti Vita
Published: December 2019

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a parameter of quality of life for an area. The HDI explains how residents can access the results of development in obtaining income, health and education. One method that can be used to find out the factors that influence the human development index in modeling is regression analysis of ordinary least square (OLS). In the Human Development Index data, there is a dependency between measuring data and the location of a region. Therefore, spatial regression analysis can be used in this study. The local form of spatial regression analysis is geographically weighted regression (GWR). GWR shows the existence of spatial heterogeneity (location). This study compares between OLS regression and GWR in the new human development index method by province in 2015. In the GWR model we use fixed Gaussian kernel and kernel fixed bisquare as weighted function. The optimal bandwidth value is obtained by minimizing the cross validation (CV) and Akaike information criterion (AIC) coefficients. The results showed that the GWR model with Gaussian kernel function is better than GWR with bisquare kernel function and OLS model.

Keywords: human development index, ordinary least square, geographically weighted regression, kernel fixed Gaussian,  kernel fixed bisquare
Faceted gratings for an optical security feature
Authors: Song Qiang , Pigeon Yoran Eli , Heggarty Kevin
Published: December 2019

A method of optimizing and manufacturing a diffractive blazed grating array (DBA) is proposed to create a visual security feature when illuminated by a divergent light-emitting diode source. A pure phase grating array serving as the optical security component consists of blazed grating cells with the same size, 75 µm. After a divergent spherical wave is decomposed into harmonic waves, each grating cell of the DBA locally deflects the harmonic-waves into predefined directions and forms a feature pattern on the target plane. Particularly, a two-step optimization method is further developed for optimizing the period and orientation of each grating cell. The DBA sample is fabricated by using our home-built parallel direct-write photoplotter with a resolution of 0.75 µm. Both numerical simulations and optical experiments are demonstrated to validate the proposed model. Since the optical security component developed is a surface relief structure of a single polymer material, it can be replicated for mass production by using standard roll to roll nanoimprint technology. The design algorithm proposed in this work will enable the extension of the optical security elements to a broader realm and facilitate extensive developments in other research fields of the optics community, such as light-shaping, specific illumination for lithography, and microscope systems.
Extreme ultraviolet photon conversion efficiency of tetraphenyl butadiene
Authors: Graybill Joshua R. , Shahi Chandra B. , Coplan Michael A. , Thompson Alan K. , Vest Robert E. , Clark Charles W.
Published: December 2019

Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation can be converted to visible light using tetraphenyl butadiene (TPB) as a phosphor. 1 µm films of TPB were prepared using thermal vapor deposition of the pure material and by spin coating suspensions of TPB in high-molecular-weight polystyrene/toluene solutions. Calibrated sources and detectors were used to determine the effective photon conversion efficiency of the films for incident EUV radiation in the wavelength range of

125

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. After exposure to atmosphere, the efficiency of the vapor-deposited films decreased significantly, while the efficiency of the spin-coated films remained unchanged. The production of TPB films by spin coating offers the advantages of simplicity and long-term stability.
Ellipsometry-based study of glass refractive index depth profiles obtained by applying different poling conditions
Authors: Fabijanić I. , Pervan P. , Okorn B. , Sancho-Parramon J. , Janicki V.
Published: December 2019

Application of electric field and moderately elevated temperature depletes the side facing anode from alkali present in glasses. The change of composition of the treated glass results in variation of refractive index depth profile within the treated glass. Spectroscopic ellipsometry is employed for characterization of optical properties of glass treated in different conditions. The results of optical characterization are verified by secondary ion mass spectroscopy. It is found that the refractive index profile obtained from ellipsometry has a maximum value higher than the one of untreated glass. The obtained refractive index profiles are in very good agreement with concentration profiles.
Stochastic complex transmittance screens for synthesizing general partially coherent sources
Authors: Hyde Milo W.
Published: December 2019

We develop a method to synthesize any partially coherent source (PCS)
with a genuine cross-spectral density (CSD) function using complex
transmittance screens. Prior work concerning PCS synthesis with
complex transmittance screens has focused on generating Schell-model
(uniformly correlated) sources. Here, using the necessary and
sufficient condition for a genuine CSD function, we derive an
expression, in the form of a superposition integral, that produces
stochastic complex screen realizations. The sample autocorrelation of
the screens is equal to the complex correlation function of the
desired PCS. We validate our work by generating, in simulation, three
PCSs from the literature—none has ever been synthesized using
stochastic screens before. Examining planar slices through the
four-dimensional CSD functions, we find the simulated results to be in
excellent agreement with theory, implying successful realization of
all three PCSs. The technique presented herein adds to the existing
literature concerning the generation of PCSs and can be physically
implemented using a simple optical setup consisting of a laser,
spatial light modulator, and spatial filter.
Compact, low-loss, and wideband graphene-based directional coupler in the terahertz and infrared frequency ranges
Authors: Mohammadi Dinani Hediyeh , Bakhtafrouz Ahmad , Maddahali Mohsen , Nikkhah Vahid
Published: December 2019

In this paper, a novel structure for a graphene-based directional coupler in the THz frequency region is presented. This new configuration consists of two graphene-based single-mode waveguides, placed side by side with some connection gaps between them to allow coupling. Two different types of directional couplers (single-gap and double-gap) are designed at the frequency of 50[THz]. The simulation results show that the designed single-gap coupler has the advantages of low insertion loss (

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) for a low-coupling coupler, so it is superior to other structures reported in the literature. The propagation loss and dimensions of the coupler waveguides have been efficiently controlled to remain small by optimizing the imaginary and real parts of the effective mode index of the surface plasmon polariton mode. The full-wave simulations show that the presented approach gives very good results for designing graphene-based directional couplers with different coupling coefficients. These structures are analyzed and optimized by the commercial COMSOL Multiphysics electromagnetic solver.
High-throughput dark-field full-field optical coherence tomography
Authors: Auksorius Egidijus , Boccara A. Claude
Published: December 2019

Full-field optical coherence tomography (FF-OCT) can rapidly acquire 2D en face OCT images through a scattering medium. However, the standard interferometer configurations waste almost 75% of light. In addition, specular reflections can saturate the detector, limiting FF-OCT performance. Here, we report on a high-throughput dark-field (HTDF) FF-OCT configuration that efficiently uses the available light budget and allows suppressing specular reflections. Specifically, we demonstrate that images acquired with the HTDF FF-OCT system have 3.5 times higher signal-to-noise ratio when compared to our previously developed regular FF-OCT system.
Microspherical nanoscopy: is it a reliable technique?
Authors: Malureanu Radu , Takayama Osamu , Shkondin Evgeniy , Novitsky Andrey , Lavrinenko Andrei V.
Published: December 2019

We looked at the typical resolution provided by microspheres in nanoobject imaging. The resolution was studied with two kinds of materials: high-index barium titanate glass and low-index polystyrene. Spheres of different sizes were taken, and thus we also checked if there is any dependence of the resolution capabilities on their dimensions. We concluded that, although we observed an increase in resolution for some of the spheres, practical considerations and lack of consistency in imaging makes this technique too cumbersome for practical applications.
High-resolution 3D imaging method using chirped optical frequency combs based on convolution analysis of the spectral interference fringe
Authors: Kato Takashi , Uchida Megumi , Tanaka Yurina , Minoshima Kaoru
Published: December 2019

We applied an imaging optical system and convolution analysis to a one-shot 3D imaging method with a chirped optical frequency comb to greatly improve the transverse spatial resolution and depth accuracy. We obtained the high contrast spectral interference of a diffusive surface using the designed lens system and developed a simple and robust analysis technique using convolution of an obtained the interference fringe. The developed method was demonstrated to realize submicron-level uncertainty for the depth measurement. When applied to the surface structure of a coin, it demonstrated a transverse spatial resolution of 8.98 lp/mm and depth resolution of 0.35 µm.
El Anillo Verde del Guadaíra (Área metropolitana de Sevilla): análisis y valoración de una propuesta de rehabilitación periurbana
Authors: Gómez Montblanch David Cristell , Marchena Gómez Manuel Jesús , Cámara Artigas Rafael
Published: December 2019

El Guadaíra es un río que en su curso bajo ha experimentado diversas transformaciones, desde las intervenciones históricas en el río para la instalación de molinos de agua hasta las realizadas en el cauce desde principios del siglo xx para mitigar las inundaciones en la ciudad de Sevilla. Se realiza un análisis crítico y valoración de la Propuesta de Actuación denominada Anillo Verde del Guadaíra para la recuperación del espacio periurbano marginal vinculado a la última transformación encauzamiento del río en 1977. Se analiza y valora el alcance ecológico y social de esta propuesta a través de un análisis DAFO, con un objetivo claramente socio-ambiental que busca la sostenibilidad del área de intervención, que es analizada y discutida con otras experiencias nacionales e internacionales. En las conclusiones se destacan los errores relativos a las especies relacionadas con las formaciones vegetales de ribera mediterráneas, que es una de las debilidades más importantes de la propuesta. Se concluye que se adapta a los objetivos de la ENRR, pero no se adapta a los patrones académicos en base a la investigación en restauración de ríos y riberas.
The spatial diffusion of economic activity in the Oviedo region (1970-2018)
Authors: Obeso Muñiz Ícaro
Published: December 2019

The spread of economic activity in the Oviedo region in northern Spain in recent decades has deeply altered the territorial model. The traditional dichotomy between rural and urban landscapes is blurring, and many functions are being relocated in formerly rural areas. The construction of motorways, and other transport infrastructures, accompanied by the triggering action of both public and private investment, lax legal frameworks, and the amount of flat land, are the main factors that explain the process. Using historic aerial photographs and data gathered by public institutions, this article offers thematic maps to understand the phases and distribution of the spatial diffusion process. The spatial-temporal sequence of landscape changes helps us understand the processes of development in a peri-urban landscape characterised by a diffusion of functions and its role in landscape configuration.
Reseña de Imágenes humanísticas para una sociedad educativa
Authors: Espejo Marín Cayetano
Published: December 2019

En este libro se publican diecinueve aportaciones de profesores de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y Humanidades de la Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha en el Campus de Cuenca, que investigan en distintas áreas vinculadas con la Educación Social y las Humanidades. Cada capítulo se dedica a aspectos analizados en el desarrollo de los programas de sus asignaturas y que han seleccionado para esta publicación. En su conjunto se trata de un repertorio de temas vinculados a las ciencias humanas que aportan conocimiento mediante distintas imágenes de la realidad geográfica y artística, histórica, psicológica, económica y educativa.
Educação Ambiental crítica ou conservadora? Elementos para uma reflexão crítica acerca do projeto ECOA
Authors: Sousa Tauan , Sant'Ana Júnior Horácio Antunes de
Published: December 2019

O presente artigo propõe a reflexão acerca de um projeto de Educação Ambiental realizado por um empreendimento siderúrgico na Zona Rural do município de São Luís-MA. A partir de levantamento bibliográfico e de páginas eletrônicas e de entrevistas com moradores "atendidos” pelo projeto, busca caracterizar tal projeto dentro dos marcos teóricos da contemporânea reflexão acerca da Educação Ambiental: ou seria movido por uma educação ambiental caracterizada como conservadora ou por uma educação ambiental crítica. A pesquisa conclui que o referido projeto compõe o primeiro grupo e, dentro do quadro de conflitos ambientais existentes nesta região, não contribui para o fortalecimento do processo de resistência das populações locais.

Critical or conservative environmental education? Elements for a critical reflection on the ECOA project

The present article proposes the reflection about an Environmental Education project carried out by a steel enterprise in the Rural Area of the municipality of São Luís-MA. From a bibliographical survey and electronic pages and interviews with residents "attended" by the project, it seeks to characterize such a project within the theoretical frameworks of the contemporary reflection on Environmental Education: or it would be moved by an environmental education characterized as conservative or by an education The study concludes that this project is the first group and, within the framework of environmental conflicts in this region, does not contribute to the strengthening of the resistance process of the local populations.

Keywords: Critic Environmental Education, Conservative Environmental

Education, ECOA, Resex de Tauá-Mirim.
Apresentação do Dossiê: Conflitos, injustiça, desigualdade e Educação ambiental na América Latina
Authors: Paredes Peñafiel Adriana Paola , Segura Angel M. , Santos Caio Floriano dos , Botton Barcellos Sérgio
Published: December 2019

Apresentação do Dossiê: Conflitos, injustiça, desigualdade e educação ambiental.
PEGADA ECOLÓGICA DO LIXO: DESENVOLVIMENTO E APLICAÇÃO DE UMA SEQUÊNCIA DIDÁTICA PARA A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Marques Ronualdo , Xavier Claudia Regina
Published: December 2019

A Educação Ambiental (EA) é uma temática que interfere diretamente em nossas vidas e discuti-la favorece a compreensão da realidade e a participação social. Este estudo tem o objetivo analisar a aplicação do Recurso Educacional “Pegada Ecológica do Lixo” desenvolvido para a Alfabetização Científica e estimular a divulgação de práticas no que se refere à EA. Observou-se na aplicação da Sequência Didática uma interação e inter-relação de aprendizagem para fomentar o debate acerca da problemática ambiental. Pôde-se concluir que a Educação Ambiental no currículo escolar de forma contextualizada estimula o rompimento com práticas isoladas, pontuais e com a educação mecanicista e conservadora, visto que o desenvolvimento de ações integradas e participativas potencializa as discussões que emergem das relações entre os seres humanos, a sociedade e a natureza.
EDUCAÇÃO NO PROCESSO DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL PÚBLICA: UMA BASE TEÓRICA PARA INVESTIGAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL PRESENTE NOS PLANOS DE COMPENSAÇÃO DE ATIVIDADE PESQUEIRA
Authors: Silva Ederson Pinto da , Anello Lucia De Fátima Socoowski de
Published: December 2019

Este artigo está situado no campo da Educação no Processo de Gestão Ambiental Pública, mais especificamente na educação ambiental presente nos Planos de Compensação da Atividade Pesqueira, desenvolvidos como condicionantes do licenciamento ambiental das atividades de exploração e produção de petróleo e gás na costa marítima. É parte de um movimento que busca a constituição de uma base teórica que possa dar suporte à investigação sobre como se dão os processos educativos que ocorrem durante o desenvolvimento destes planos junto às comunidades de pescadores. Ainda em caráter inconcluso, traz uma base teórica que, ancorada na concepção de educação no processo de gestão ambiental pública e na dialética materialista, pretende dar sua contribuição para futuras pesquisas em educação ambiental com pescadores artesanais.
RACIONALIDADE AMBIENTAL SULEADA PELO ECOSSOCIALISMO NA PRÁXIS DOS EDUCADORES AMBIENTAIS
Authors: Carneiro Leandro
Published: December 2019

O presente artigo é parte das reflexões parciais de uma dissertação de mestrado em educação, do Programa de Pós-Graduação Contextos Contemporâneos e Demandas Populares (PPGEduc), da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro. O artigo versa a respeito da busca por respostas em relação a qual tipo de sociedade os educadores ambientais críticos, transformadores e emancipatórios podem incentivar, fundamentados em novas epistemologias, como o ecossocialismo e a racionalidade ambiental. Como estratégias de superação da atual policrise, principalmente nas suas faces mais nefastas e apocalípticas, como a miséria e as catástrofes ambientais.
Pesca artesanal e participação na gestão territorial: a realidade dos pescadores artesanais da Lagoa Mirim
Authors: Da Silva Ederson Pinto , Walter Tatiana
Published: December 2019

Este artigo tem como fito a participação social na gestão ambiental e de como grupos sociais com interesses conflitivos se inserem nas arenas políticas que tratam da questão ambiental. Trata-se de um estudo de caso que investiga como se dá a participação dos pescadores artesanais da Lagoa Mirim, fronteiriça entre Brasil e Uruguai, em duas instâncias de gestão relativas à política ambiental brasileira. Tem como método o materialismo histórico. A análise revela que nas arenas ambientais do território, na porção brasileira, a correlação de forças políticas impede que os pescadores tenham protagonismo na discussão acerca das questões ambientais, revelando que sua participação tem apenas um caráter simbólico para legitimar os interesses dos grupos dominantes.
A Educação Ambiental constituída na práxis do Trabalho Técnico Social: teoria e prática no contexto de conflito socioambiental no processo de expansão de área portuária.
Authors: Souza Anderson Pires , Saggiomo Thaís Gonçalves , Anello Lucia de Fátima Socoowski
Published: December 2019

Objetivamos neste artigo desenvolver uma estrutura teórico/reflexiva entorno da Educação Ambiental na práxis do trabalho técnico social, inserido no contexto de conflitos socioambientais no processo de expansão portuária e reassentamento habitacional das famílias do Bairro Getúlio Vargas, no Município do Rio Grande/RS.. Para análise buscamos a fundamentação teórica na teoria crítica, traçando metodologicamente as reflexões a partir de uma estrutura baseada na revisão bibliográfica e na análise documental. Dentre as análises, destacamos a importância do trabalho educativo fundamentar-se na perspectiva da Educação Ambiental crítica e transformadora, articulando em sua proposição metodológica a teoria freireana, no sentido de reafirmar a educação como ato político e o diálogo como instrumento essencial ao desvelamento da realidade.
Bases marxistas para la educación ambiental
Authors: Foladori Guillermo
Published: December 2019

Karl Marx desenvolveu uma ampla teoria sobre o funcionamento do sistema capitalista. Também deu passos metodológicos importantes para analisar a relação do ser humano com seu ambiente externo. Este artigo explica a importância do conceito de trabalho geral desenvolvido por Marx. Sua abordagem mostra o papel diferente que as classes desempenham na natureza externo e no desenvolvimento.

As implicações da evolução do trabalho geral no ambiente externo revelam a importância de incorporar a responsabilidade das classes sociais à educação ambiental, não apenas em termos de resultados de contaminação e depredação, mas também às forças que as orientam.
Apresentação
Authors: Machado Carlos RS , Luis Castro de Freitas André , Leite Ivonaldo , Araújo Maria José
Published: December 2019

Apresentação do Dossiê Karl Marx 200 Anos: natureza e o marxismo ecológico.
Crianças de todo o mundo, uni-vos!
Authors: Araújo Maria José , Monteiro Hugo
Published: December 2019

A ideia de que as crianças vivem num mundo à parte, afastado da realidade social e política, sem tensões sociais e que constroem a sua identidade sem mesmo antes terem consciência da diversidade social, cultural,ambiental é uma visão etnocêntrica, cada vez mais difícil de aceitar. Considerada como um cidadão sob tutela e quase nunca como cidadão de pleno direito, a criança é privada da liberdade e da aventura que a natureza propõe,num mundo que não é para brincadeiras. Como bem explicitava John Dewey a educação é paradoxal e a antítese mais enraizada na história da educação está bem explicita entre a educação como preparação para o trabalho útil e a educação para uma vida de lazer no tempo livre. As simples expressões “trabalho útil” e “lazer” confirmam a afirmação de que a separação e o conflito de valores não se autocircunscrevem, mas refletem a divisão na vida social(2007), uma questão complexa que nos leva à proposta de debate neste texto.
Aspectos da relação pessoa-animal na conservação da fauna silvestre amazônica em risco de extinção
Authors: Mateus Wagner De Deus , Higuchi Maria Inês Gasparetto
Published: December 2019

O trabalho apresenta quais aspectos constituem a relação pessoa-animal na amazônia e seus desdobramento na conservação da fauna silvestre em risco de extinção. A pesquisa foi bibliográfica e campo, neste último utilizou-se a técnica de grupo focal. Os dados coletados foram discutidos mediante a técnica da Análise de Conteúdo. A pesquisa foi em quatro comunidades amazônicas. Verificou-se que as formas de percepção do mundo e consequentemente posicionamento sobre as espécies não-humanas coadunam-se aos tipos de relações construídas entre os seres vivos nos diversos contextos. As dimensões da coexistência entre humanos e a animais da fauna silvestre, constroem-se a medida que os conhecimentos sobre as mesmas são aprofundados.
Mudanças sociais e mal-estar docente: escola, passado e presente e novas exigências para os professores e professoras
Authors: Rodrigues Adenir Carvalho , Silva Jerônimo Jorge Cavalcante , Sousa Nilcelio Sacramento de
Published: December 2019

As transformações sociais, políticas e econômicas mudam substancialmente as concepções e os paradigmas educacionais, mudando com isso a visão e o valor que se dá aos agentes centrais do processo educativo. Este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer o processo de mudança que afeta os sistemas escolares a partir das várias reformas empreendidas e das consequências para a imagem, valores sociais e profissionais dos professores, enfatizando o conceito e as exigências de formação continuada. A metodologia utilizada contou com a pesquisa bibliográfica com uso de referenciais teóricos fundamentais para sustentar as discussões. As mudanças sociais vêm imprimindo à escola exigências e responsabilidades as quais sobrecarregaram os professores de várias formas fazendo aparecer o mal-estar docente, causando desconforto aos profissionais da educação, exigindo novas competências e reflexões no campo da profissionalização.
A evasão nos cursos de licenciatura da UNEB e os impactos na formação docente no oeste da Bahia
Authors: Anjos Ana Paula Souza do Prado , Martins Nilza Da Silva , Pignata Emilia Karla De Araujo Amaral
Published: December 2019

Observa-se atualmente, certa regressão das políticas públicas para formação docente e enfraquecimento das Licenciaturas nas Universidades. Nesta perspectiva, o presente trabalho objetiva analisar como a baixa demanda e a evasão nos cursos de Licenciaturas do Departamento de Ciências Humanas da Universidade do Estado da Bahia - Campus IX, localizado na cidade de Barreiras, no extremo oeste baiano pode interferir na disponibilidade e qualificação de profissionais para atuar nesta região. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo quantitativo, realizado a partir de análise documental e entrevista. Os resultados apontam para desvalorização da profissão docente com a migração de estudantes para cursos de Bacharelado, assim como, a implementação de ações internas e externas nos âmbitos administrativo e pedagógico.
Criança e religião no cinema brasileiro: educação contemporânea
Authors: Garcia Wilton
Published: December 2019

Ao relacionar criança e religião no cinema brasileiro, o presente texto articula um posicionamento crítico-reflexivo a respeito da educação atual. Isso levanta uma pergunta: qual seria a diversidade que aproxima criança e religião no cinema nacional? Para exemplificar, os filmes selecionados foram Central do Brasil (1998) e Abril Despedaçado (2001), ambos de Walter Salles; Cidade de Deus (2002), de Fernando Meirelles e Kátia Lund; e Capitães da Areia (2011), de Cecília Amado. No formato ensaio, o percurso metodológico elege a pesquisa empírica, qualitativa, de observar, descrever e discutir sobre essas películas, a partir dos estudos contemporâneos. O resultado demonstra a potencialidade desses filmes para a produção de conhecimento atrelada à produção de subjetividade na educação contemporânea.
A criança e o candomblé: considerações acerca de uma educação decolonial
Authors: Iyagunã Dalzira Maria Aparecida , Dantas Luis Thiago Freire
Published: December 2019

As considerações deste artigo problematizam as perspectivas educacionais para a infância, tomando o Candomblé como fonte de aprendizagem. Se a ideia iluminista de “formação humana” continua sendo importante para a educação da criança, então propomos neste artigo ampliar o significado de “formação” para o envolvimento da espiritualidade na materialidade infantil. Com isso, há uma breve retomada das filosofias de Descartes e Rousseau para ilustrar a concepção ocidental e em seguida discutimos, no contexto de diáspora africana, noções de aprendizagem e educação para a infância no Candomblé. Tal proposta consiste na decolonização, caracterizada pelo envolvimento, acolhimento e africanidade. Uma decolonização que problematiza a noção de idade a partir da dinamicidade entre o tempo iniciático e o físico. Portanto, defendemos a ideia de “formação” pela aprendizagem contínua entre o adulto e a criança, o físico e o espiritual.