bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISMINUCIÓN DEL CONTENIDO DE POTASIO Y FÓSFORO EN BANANO (Musa sapientum L) PARA PACIENTES CON ENFERMEDAD RENAL CRÓNICA
Authors: Maldonado Obando Yohanana Del Carmen , Rueda Elcy Victoria
Published: October 2018

La insuficiencia renal crónica es un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial, que se viene incrementando cada día más. Las personas con este tipo de patología deben seguir una dieta baja en potasio. Para ello, las guías alimentarias para la enfermedad renal crónica recomiendan limitar el consumo de muchas frutas, así como recurrir a métodos culinarios que permitan disminuir al máximo la cantidad de potasio presente en los alimentos. Por tal motivo, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la reducción de potasio del banano sometido a remojo en diferentes tiempos (0, 12 y 24 horas). Se analizó el contenido de potasio de las muestras por duplicado mediante espectrometría de absorción atómica de llama. Los resultados mostraron reducciones significativas en el contenido de potasio (12,36 % entre las 0 y 12 horas de remojo, 35,01 % entre las 12 y 24 horas y un 56,95 % después de 24 horas) y de fósforo (0.11 %, 32.07 % y 32.15 % respectivamente) en los diferentes tiempos de remojo. Los resultados mostraron que es posible disminuir el contenido de potasio y fósforo en diferentes tiempos de remojo y los datos obtenidos sirven como referente a los profesionales que tratan con este tipo de pacientes. Se recomienda seguir este tipo de investigaciones utilizando diferentes técnicas culinarias que proporciones alternativas de consumo de alimentos para pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica.Autor a quien dirigirse la correspondencia * Correo electrónico: elsyrueda@unipamplona.edu.co Palabras clave: Banano, Enfermedad Renal Crónica, Fósforo, Potasio, Proceso Culinario.
UNA HERRAMIENTA PARA LA ELABORACIÓN DE INTERFACES GRÁFICAS PARA SISTEMAS DE MONITOREO Y CONTROL USANDO ARQUITECTURA ARM Y .NET MICRO FRAMEWORK.
Authors: Correa Torres Carlos Mario , Valencia Gómez Jhon Fredy
Published: October 2018

El propósito de este trabajo es presentar herramientas de hardware y software para elaborar aplicaciones con sistemas embebidos que permiten desarrollos electrónicos con alta funcionalidad y desempeño; Microcontroladores de 32 bits con arquitectura Advanced Risc Machine (ARM) y entornos de desarrollo integrado (IDE) como .Net Micro framework que utiliza programación orientada a objetos. Basado en estas tecnologías, este artículo presenta una herramienta de software desarrollada en Visual Studio que permite diseñar interfaces gráficas de forma rápida y simple para implementar sistemas de control y monitoreo que pueden ser utilizados en entornos académicos e industriales.
LIMPIEZA DE VENTANAS DE RASCACIELOS Y ALTERNATIVAS TECNOLÓGICAS EMERGENTES
Authors: Mosquera Mykh Artur
Published: October 2018

El objetivo del presente documento es caracterizar la dinámica de crecimiento de los rascacielos, determinar los requerimientos para efectuar la limpieza de sus ventanas e identificar las alternativas tecnológicas desarrolladas en los últimos años para la limpieza rascacielos. Asimismo, se examinan los avances y nuevas aplicaciones de los drones y se reconoce la posibilidad de implementar una plataforma voladora con brazo robótico para realizar el trabajo de limpieza de ventanas de rascacielos. Finalmente, se identifica una serie de aspectos básicos a tener en cuenta para la creación de un nuevo sistema de limpieza de ventanas de rascacielos integrando drones y brazos robóticos
IMPLEMENTACION DEL ALGORITMO INFOMAX PARA LA ATENUACION DE RUIDO EN LLAMADAS TELEFONICAS
Authors: Oliva Moreno Luz Noe , Gómez Mayorga Margarita Elizabeth , Gudino Sanchez Jesús
Published: October 2018

Este trabajo se presenta la implementación de la arquitectura de un algoritmo de análisis de componentes independientes (ICA) en un dispositivo de arreglo de compuertas programable en campo (FPGA) utilizando el lenguaje de descripción de hardware (HDL) Verilog, que atenúa el ruido en las llamadas telefónicas. El algoritmo utilizado es el de maximización de la información llamado INFOMAX, el cual fue desarrollado por Te-Won Lee y mediante el cambio en las condiciones de operación evita la saturación de los pesos sinápticos. Los resultados arrojaron una atenuación del ruido de aproximadamente 30 dB.
CARACTERIZACIÓN TÉRMICA DE MEZCLAS DE ARCILLAS UTILIZADAS EN LA FABRICACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS DE MAMPOSTERÍA PARA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
Authors: García-León Ricardo Andrés , Flórez Solano Eder , Acevedo Peñaloza Carlos
Published: October 2018

Actualmente en Norte de Santander existe gran variedad de yacimientos naturales que se pueden utilizar para fabricar productos de mampostería para la construcción como lo son bloques, tejas, ladrillos, baldosas, entre otros; pero las empresas fabricantes obtienen muchos desperdicios debido a la falta de análisis tecnológicos de la materia prima para pronosticar el comportamiento de las pastas cerámicas y lograr mejorar la calidad del producto final. En el presente trabajo se realizó las caracterizaciones térmicas de dos mezclas de arcillas (m7 y m8) encontradas experimentalmente utilizando el método de moldeo de extrusión y en polvo para la fabricación de bloques H-10 tomando como muestra la materia prima (arcilla) de una empresa dedicada a la fabricación de bloques H-10 en Ocaña, Norte de Santander. El desarrollo de la investigación se llevó a cabo mediante la ejecución de ensayos térmicos a las muestras de arcillas con los que se determinaron los porcentajes pérdida de peso respecto a las temperaturas obtenidas en un diagrama con las curvas de ATD y ATG. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que las mezcla m7 encontrada experimentalmente presenta mejores características en el proceso de cocción por lo que se estableció una curva de cocción óptima para la fabricación del bloque H-10 teniendo en cuenta las especificaciones del proceso productivo y la materia prima, con lo que se espera mejorar la calidad del producto final cumpliendo las especificaciones de las normas actuales vigentes. Es indispensable caracterizar las arcillas para optimizar la pasta de producción y evitar imperfecciones en el producto final (Bloque H-10) con lo que evidentemente se mejoraran los recursos ambientales y económicos de la empresa.
CONSIDERACIONES CINEMATICAS Y DINAMICAS PARA EL DESARROLLO DE CONTROL A UN SISTEMA DE SUSPENSION
Authors: Navarro Torrado Leonardo , Garcia Rincon Juan Guillermo , Rodriguez Pinzon Hulber Rodrigo
Published: October 2018

Este articulo esta enfocado en el diseño de un controlador para un sistema de suspensión pasiva, partiendo de las correctas posiciones que debe adoptar un vehículo automotor y generando el modelo matemático que rija el sistema, el controlador diseñado permitirá mejorar las condiciones de confort, seguridad y maniobrabilidad del vehículo, como lo hace actualmente los sistemas de suspensión activa. Se evidenciara los resultados por medio de simulaciones.
CURVA DE COCCIÓN DE LA ARCILLA EN LA LADRILLERA EL RECREO
Authors: Guerrero Gómez Gustavo , Espinel Blanco Edwin , Escobar Mora Nelson
Published: October 2018

En un chircal artesanal que fabrica ladrillos macizos de arcilla ubicado en el municipio de Ocaña, Departamento Norte de Santander, se realizó un estudio de las temperaturas presentadas en el horno circular durante la cocción del ladrillo con sus propiedades finales, se diseñó un sistema para registrar la temperaturas en el horno utilizando el software Labview y se realizó la comparación de la curva teórica de temperaturas establecida por Munier, en Chaleur et Industrie al utilizar un análisis termicodilatométrico a la arcilla con la curva de cocción real de la arcilla obtenida en la adquisición de temperatura en el proceso de cocción de la arcilla en la ladrillera el recreo.
ESTUDIO DEL PENSAMIENTO TRIÁDICO EN INGENIERÍA DE SISTEMAS
Authors: Bayona Ibáñez Eduar , Bayona Moreno Andrea Natalia , Cárdenas Trillos Juan José
Published: October 2018

En el presente artículo se publican los resultados de la investigación del tipo de mente de los estudiantes del programa de Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander, Ocaña donde se logró identificar el comportamiento del Coeficiente Tríadico (CT) con el objeto  orientar a conformación de  equipos de trabajo en la asignatura Introducción a la Ingeniería de Sistemas, equipos que serán evaluados  una semana después de la aplicación de la prueba de Walderma de Gregori  para confirmar la validez del Instrumento. Se pudo encontrar que de los 9 equipos integrados por 3 estudiantes solo uno logró buenos resultados en la consolidación de una idea de negocio.Los resultados de la aplicación de la prueba permitió identificar el tipo de mente que predomina en los estudiantes, predomina la mente que predomina en el grupo es la de la acción también conocido como actuar, en segundo lugar el pensar y por último el sentir.
LA TRANSFORMACIÓN Y DISRUPCIÓN DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y LAS POLÍTICAS ECONÓMICAS DE COLOMBIA COMO PARTE DE LA GLOBALIZACIÓN EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Castro Márquez Deisy Esthér , Camargo Barbosa Jorge Alberto , Castro Silva Hugo Fernando
Published: October 2018

Este documento da un opinión sobre la transformación y disrupción de las tecnologías de la información y las políticas económicas de Colombia como parte de la globalización empresarial que actualmente se vive en el país en razón a ser más competitivos y sostenibles frente a la misma, a partir de un enfoque holístico de las tecnologías en las organizaciones en nuestra región. De esta manera, se describen políticas económicas y sociales asociadas a la tecnología, el apoyo del estado colombiano y los aspectos relevantes que dan respuesta a sobre los cambios, impactos, beneficios y perjuicios de la dinámica de la globalización y las TI en Colombia.
SISTEMA DE ADQUISICIÓN DE DATOS PARA ANÁLISIS DE DESBALANCE EN MÁQUINAS ROTATIVAS.
Authors: Lizarazo Parada Jhon , Puentes Velásquez Andrés Mauricio , Vergara Mary
Published: October 2018

El desbalance es uno de los problemas más frecuentes a causa de vibración en la industria, por ello es de gran importancia el estudio del mismo para aplicaciones prácticas que contribuyan a formar profesionales capaces de enfrentar este problema con conocimientos prácticos y teóricos. Para tal fin se realizó un instrumento virtual de análisis de vibración por desbalance mediante la adquisición de datos de sensores de vibraciones como acelerómetros y velocímetros, el cual sirve para evaluar los modos y efectos de falla en un rotor efectuando un diagnóstico del elemento, hallando la forma posible de corregir cuando ocurra desbalance. Este instrumento está desarrollado con programación gráfica en LabVIEW, y está instalado en el banco de pruebas del laboratorio de Mecánica de Materiales (LABMM) en la universidad de los Andes (ULA, Venezuela), el cual cuenta con la instrumentación adecuada. Los instrumentos utilizados durante el desarrollo del trabajo fueron: dos acelerómetros 736T, un velocímetro 793V y la tarjeta de adquisición de datos DAQpad-6020E para efectuar la medición de vibración en el ROTOR 5000 del laboratorio.
TIC, ASOCIATIVIDAD Y POTENCIAL TURISTICO, ELEMENTOS PARA PROMOVER EL DESARROLLO EN EL CATATUMBO
Authors: Pacheco Carrascal Marilce , Rincón Parada Isbelia Karina , Suarez Castrillon Sir Alexci
Published: October 2018

En el presente artículo refleja el trabajo, producto de varios estudios que dos grupos de investigación de la Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander Ocaña, han llevado a cabo durante aproximadamente 7 años en torno al sector turismo en Ocaña y algunos municipios, con miras a conocer la situación de las empresas que directa o indirectamente prestan servicios conexos al turismo, así como la identificación y clasificación de los recursos y atractivos turísticos existentes, la capacidad operativa de los actores del turismo de Ocaña, Ábrego, La Playa y El Carmen, la creación de una página web y el análisis de la usabilidad de la misma; lo cual ha dado como resultado el planteamiento de estrategias organizacionales y comunicativas que permitan hacer de esta área geográfica un destino turístico con visibilidad y posibilidades de convertirla en una actividad económica que aporte al desarrollo regional, por medio de las TIC.
LA NUEVA TOMA DE DECISIONES EN EL MUNDO ACTUAL
Authors: Arencibia Pardo Francisco Raúl , Thomas Manzano Saury José , Peña Rodríguez Belisario
Published: October 2018

El Presente trabajo muestra nuevas formas aplicadas a la hora de tomar decisiones. Herramientas utilizadas actualmente por el gerente empresarial frente a la incertidumbre, el riesgo y las turbulencias económico / sociales. Se presenta la aplicación de tecnologías de la información (TI) en la toma de decisiones, en la colaboración, el análisis y resultados. Diferentes soluciones unidas a la autonomía y capacidad de ostentar comportamientos por objetivos, tomando iniciativas cuando sea apropiado, interactividad y relación con el entorno, determinan que el uso de tecnologías de punta en la toma de decisiones, será el cercano futuro para el administrador. La siguiente evaluación estadística: “el 81% de los consumidores esperan la misma experiencia de marca en todos los canales y el 54% de los participantes en la encuesta pondría fin a su relación con un minorista si no se personaliza cada una de sus interacciones con él”, es un perfecto reflejo del cambio.
SMEDT: UN NUEVO MARCO COMPUTACIONAL PARA EL DISEÑO SOSTENIBLE DE MAQUINARIA, CON UN CASO DE ESTUDIO
Authors: Meneses Flórez Jorge Enrique , Amaya Silva J.R. , Gualdrón Arenas C.E. , Meneses Salazar D.P.
Published: October 2018

Los avances en la ingeniería moderna han permitido la consolidación de sistemas computacionales para el diseño óptimo de máquinas, con un proceso que se especifica en la búsqueda de estándares propios del producto a diseñar, a partir de consideraciones funcionales, estéticas y de desempeño, así como también, restricciones dimensionales en cuanto a costos, operaciones de manufactura, sustentabilidad y calidad. En el presente artículo se expone el desarrollo de una herramienta computacional modular, escalable, libre, de fácil mantenimiento e interactiva que soporta la metodología Sustainable Mechanical Design Tool (SMEDT) para el diseño de máquinas de diferente tipo, a partir del uso de dos técnicas de optimización estocástica: Optimización por Enjambre de Partículas (PSO) y Algoritmos Genéticos (GA). El caso de estudio se caracteriza por el diseño de una bomba de pistones axiales con desplazamiento fijo basado en tres parámetros de entrada (rango de presión de operación, rango de velocidad de operación y capacidad volumétrica). Para lograr el diseño sostenible, se hace uso de la metodología y herramienta computacional SMEDT, mediante dos etapas de optimización: la primera enfocada en minimizar el tamaño de la bomba; y la segunda en maximizar la eficiencia volumétrica y disminuir el ruido. Se analizan el algoritmo de optimización y parámetros de entrada para determinar su influencia en el diseño final.
REVISION DE LA APLICACIÓN DEL INTERNET DE LAS COSAS EN LA ACUICULTURA
Authors: García Quintero Carmen Liceth , Rosado Gómez Alveiro Alonso , Durán Chinchilla Claudia Marcela
Published: October 2018

Este artículo explora la conceptualización de internet de las cosas, en que consiste y como está compuesto, estos elementos son alineados con la aplicación que se puede hacer del mismo en la agricultura y posteriormente como se viene integrando en la acuicultura. Dentro de la revisión se encontró que este paradigma abarca más funcionalidades que el simple monitoreo en la cosecha o cría, ayuda a manejar la trazabilidad completa de los insumos, producción y comercialización de los productos.
DESARROLLO DE UN AMBIENTE DE APRENDIZAJE MEDIADO CON TIC PARA LA ENSEÑANZA DE LA EDUCACIÓN ECONÓMICA FINANCIERA
Authors: Berdugo Portilla Diana Janneth , Duarte Julio Enrique , Fernández Morales Flavio Humberto
Published: October 2018

El objetivo del estudio consistió en la evaluación de conceptos básicos sobre matemáticas financieras, antes y después de cursar la materia con el uso de las TIC y sin ellas. La metodología del estudio fue cuantitativa, para lo cual se tuvo en cuenta un grupo control y otro experimental; la variable cuantitativa es el rendimiento académico. La población de estudio correspondió a estudiantes de grado sexto, donde se evaluaron dos grupos, cada uno de 25 estudiantes cuyas edades oscilan entre 10 y 11 años. Se realizó una prueba inicial que sirvió para proponer un ambiente de aprendizaje mediado por TIC. Los resultados indican que los estudiantes del grupo experimental mejoraron su desempeño pasando del 56% que aprobó inicialmente al 80% que lo hizo en la prueba final. Se puede concluir que un ambiente de aprendizaje mediado por TIC, complementado con una metodología que convine diversos escenarios educativos, y junto a estrategias didácticas motivadoras, los estudiantes obtendrán mejores resultados en sus evaluaciones.
ÁRBOL DE CAMINOS MÍNIMOS: ENRUTAMIENTO, ALGORITMOS APROXIMADOS Y COMPLEJIDAD
Authors: Romero Riaño Efren , Martínez Toro Gabriel Mauricio , Rico-Bautista Dewar
Published: October 2018

El documento aborda la temática relacionada con los algoritmos aproximados como método para solución de problemas computacionalmente complejos. El objetivo de este paper, es presentar un análisis comparativo entre tres enfoques clásicos de solución de algoritmos y el enfoque de solución mediante algoritmos aproximados. Este análisis incluye la descripción de los códigos y pseudocódigos, así como su análisis comparativo en términos de complejidad en tiempo y espacio. La metodología implementada fue de revisión basada en indicadores biblio métricos de las fuentes y posterior análisis de contenido de los documentos seleccionados. La complejidad computacional de los algoritmos analizados se puede dividir en complejidad de tiempo y de espacio, cada una de estas agrupan los problemas según sus características dentro de los grupos P, NP, PSPACE, NPSPACE, entre otros. A través de la reducción del Set Cover Problem en una versión del Minimun Spanning Tree, MST, se logró comprobar la complejidad de este problema de conectividad. La eficiencia de los algoritmos se determinó con base en los recursos que son utilizados en el momento en que son ejecutados. Se presenta un paralelo entre algoritmos aproximados y algoritmos alternativos a la luz del ejemplo de la reducción del set cover en un árbol de expansión mínimo, logrando evidenciar la complejidad en algoritmos de conectividad. La complejidad computacional se mide a la luz del uso de los recursos, bien sea el uso de los recursos de tiempo o espacio, generando clasificaciones de problemas según sus características particulares medidas por estos dos parámetros.
¿Consumidores o sujetos de derecho? La educación, entre las TIC y las TEP
Authors: Martin María Victoria
Published: October 2018

En el artículo se revisa el lugar de las tecnologías en la mediación pedagógica y cultural. Se parte de explicar cómo las TIC han ingresado en las agendas políticas de la región, para recorrer algunas concepciones en torno a su inclusión en los procesos educativos. Luego, se presentan reflexiones para pensar si los medios y las tecnologías son, a su vez, mediados, ya que no es menos cierto que están mediando en las prácticas cotidianas y volviéndose estructurales. La penetración vertiginosa de TIC en la población desafía a la educación a convertir estos dispositivos en tecnologías del empoderamiento y la participación (TEP).
Imagen y educación. Reflexiones acerca de un objeto de estudio, el recorrido transitado y algunas anticipaciones
Authors: Cruder Gabriela
Published: October 2018

En este artículo se reflexiona sobre un objeto de estudio, las imágenes de los libros de texto, y sobre el recorrido realizado en la indagación y en el análisis, lo que implica dar cuenta de las vacilaciones, los cambios, las revisiones que (re)construyen el objeto con cada mirada que se realiza. El texto se convierte en un renovado ejercicio de comunicación y en una nueva oportunidad de presentación del campo de estudio de las imágenes que excede la perspectiva planteada por la educación artística o la concepción que las entiende como parte de los recursos para la enseñanza o que las valida como disparadores para la transmisión de ciertos contenidos escolares.
Quantitation of anti–Pythium insidiosum antibodies before and after administration of an immunotherapeutic product to healthy dogs
Authors: Arsuaga-Zorrilla Carmen B. , Grooters Amy M. , Pucheu-Haston Cherie M.
Published: October 2018

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of an immunotherapeutic product on concentrations of anti–Pythium insidiosum antibodies in dogs.

ANIMALS 7 healthy hound-crossbreds.

PROCEDURES Antibody concentrations were evaluated before (day 0) and after administration of the immunotherapeutic product. The immunotherapeutic product was administered on days 0, 7, and 21. Serum was obtained on days 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, and 56. Anti–P insidiosum antibody concentrations were measured and reported as the percentage positivity relative to results for a strongly positive control serum.

RESULTS Mean ± SD percentage positivity before administration of the immunotherapeutic product was 7.45 ± 3.02%. There was no significant change in anti–P insidiosum antibody concentrations after administration of the product, with percentage positivity values in all dogs remaining within the range expected for healthy dogs (3% to 15%).

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Administration of the immunotherapeutic product to healthy dogs in accordance with the manufacturer's suggested protocol did not induce a significant change in anti–P insidiosum antibody concentrations. These results suggested that administration of the immunotherapeutic product may not interfere with postadministration serologic monitoring. However, further investigations will be required to determine whether there is a similar effect in naturally infected dogs.
Cell-mediated and humoral immune responses to bovine herpesvirus type 1 and bovine viral diarrhea virus in calves following administration of a killed-virus vaccine and bovine herpesvirus type 1 challenge
Authors: Van Anne Travis R. , Rinehart Carol L. , Buterbaugh Robin E. , Bauer Matt J. , Young Alan J. , Blaha Michelle L. , Klein Angela L. , Chase Christopher C. L.
Published: October 2018

OBJECTIVE To evaluate cell-mediated and humoral immune responses of calves receiving 2 doses of a dual-adjuvanted vaccine containing inactivated bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV1) and bovine viral diarrhea virus types 1 (BVDV1) and 2 (BVDV2) before and after exposure to BHV1.

ANIMALS 24 Holstein steers negative for anti-BHV1 antibodies and proliferative cell-mediated immune responses against BHV1 and BVDV.

PROCEDURES Calves were randomly assigned to 3 groups. The vaccinated group (n = 10) received 2 doses of vaccine on days 0 and 21. Control (n = 10) and seeder (4) groups remained unvaccinated. Calves were commingled during the study except for the 3-day period (days 53 to 55) when seeders were inoculated with BHV1 (1.04 × 107 TCID50, IV) to serve as a source of virus for challenge (days 56 through 84). Rectal temperature and clinical illness scores were monitored, and blood and nasal specimens were obtained for determination of clinicopathologic and immunologic variables.

RESULTS After BHV1 challenge, mean rectal temperature and clinical illness scores were lower for vaccinates than controls. In vaccinates, antibody titers against BHV1 and BVDV2, but not BVDV1, increased after challenge as did extracellular and intracellular interferon-γ expression, indicating a T helper 1 memory response. Additional results of cell marker expression were variable, with no significant increase or decrease associated with treatment.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Calves administered 2 doses of a killed-virus vaccine developed cell-mediated and humoral immune responses to BHV1 and BVDV, which were protective against disease when those calves were subsequently exposed to BHV1.
Evaluation of a quantitatively derived value for assessment of muscle mass in clinically normal cats
Authors: Freeman Lisa M. , Sutherland-Smith James , Cummings Charles , Rush John E.
Published: October 2018

OBJECTIVE To evaluate use of an ultrasonographically and radiographically determined value, the vertebral epaxial muscle score (VEMS), for assessing muscle mass in cats.

ANIMALS 30 healthy neutered cats of various body weights and between 1 and 6 years of age.

PROCEDURES Mean epaxial muscle height was calculated from 3 transverse ultrasonographic images obtained at the level of T13. Length of T4 was measured on thoracic radiographs, and the VEMS (ratio of epaxial muscle height to T4 length) was calculated and compared with body weight. Ratios of epaxial muscle height to various anatomic measurements also were compared with body weight as potential alternatives to use of T4 length.

RESULTS 1 cat was excluded because of a heart murmur. For the remaining 29 cats, mean ± SD body weight was 5.05 ± 1.40 kg. Mean epaxial muscle height was 1.27 ± 0.13 cm, which was significantly correlated (r = 0.65) with body weight. The VEMS and value for epaxial muscle height/(0.1 × forelimb circumference) were not significantly correlated (r = −0.18 and −0.06, respectively) with body weight, which is important for measures used for animals of various sizes.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The VEMS and value for epaxial muscle height/(0.1 × forelimb circumference) can both be used to normalize muscle size among cats of various body weights. Studies are warranted to determine whether these values can be used to accurately assess muscle mass in cats with various adiposity and in those with muscle loss.
A Step Forward in the Minimization of Political Corruption in Financial Support of Political Parties: The Experience of Ukraine and Lithuania
Authors: Kulish Anatoliy , Andriichenko Nadiia , Reznik Oleg
Published: October 2018

Political corruption as a negative phenomenon hampers the democratic and economic development of any state. The experience of foreign countries across the world testifies to the existence of number of reasons conducive to the spread of political corruption. Its study is important both for Ukraine, which is actively taking measures to combat political corruption, and for other countries with a high level of political corruption.

The article begins with a study of various approaches to understanding the concept of “political corruption”, the reasons for its emergence and determination of the level of citizens’ trust in political institutions in Ukraine and foreign countries. The main obstacles to minimizing the phenomenon of political corruption in Ukraine are the existence of an effective mechanism for financial support of political parties and control over their financial activity. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, international acts, and legislative acts of Ukraine and Lithuania, the authors disclose the experience of Ukraine and Lithuania in the sphere of state financing of political parties and control over their financial activity. The methods of descriptive comparative analysis and observation of the latest scientific research on this issue guide the work.

Proceeding from the existing problem of minimizing the phenomenon of corruption in the funding of political parties in Ukraine and taking into account the development of Ukraine’s legal system, the article presents a number of proposals on improving the legislation of Ukraine on financial support of political parties. The authors also provide a proposal on the need to improve the legislation in Lithuania in the area of indirect state funding of political parties. This article aims to disclose the notion of “political corruption”, to study experience of Ukraine and Lithuania in the sphere of minimizations of corruption in the funding of political parties and control over the use of such financial support, to determine the areas for improving the legislation of Ukraine and Lithuania in this issue, and to show the optimal mechanism of overcoming corruption in political parties, since Ukraine is not the only state where this phenomenon reaches its peak.
Simvastatin-induced changes in the leukocytic system of porcine bone marrow
Authors: Snarska Anna , Wysocka Dominika , Rytel Liliana , Gonkowski Sławomir , Pawelec Hanna , Sobiech Przemysław
Published: October 2018

Introduction

Simvastatin is a substance which is commonly used as a medicine to reduce cholesterol level. Unfortunately, it shows numerous side effects. Simvastatin affects various internal organs, and among other detriments to health may cause persistent muscle weakness, osteolytic processes, headaches, and rashes. Until now knowledge of the influence of simvastatin on bone marrow cells has been rather scant and fragmentary.

Material and Methods

During this experiment the numbers of all types of cells in the leukocytic system of porcine bone marrow were evaluated after 28 and 56 days of oral administration of simvastatin at a dose of 40 mg/day/animal.

Results

Simvastatin caused an increase in the number of all types of cells in the leukocytic system, and the most visible fluctuations concerned promyelocytes.

Conclusion

Observations obtained during the present study indicated that the results of the action of simvastatin on porcine bone marrow differ from those observed in other mammal species, including human. This may be due to various metabolic pathways within the bone marrow in the particular species, but the exact mechanisms of these actions are unknown at the present time.
Use of aVR and Jastrzębski algorithms in the classification of wide complex tachycardia in dogs – a preliminary study
Authors: Michałek Marcin , Frydrychowski Piotr , Adamowicz Jakub , Sławuta Agnieszka , Pasławska Urszula , Noszczyk-Nowak Agnieszka
Published: October 2018

Introduction

Ventricular rhythm disturbances are a common pathology in human and veterinary medicine. In humans, the algorithmic approach is used to differentiate wide QRS complex tachycardia. The most commonly used are the aVR and Brugada algorithms as well as the ventricular tachycardia (VT) score developed by Jastrzębski and coworkers. In veterinary medicine, no such algorithms are available and the only parameter used to describe VT abnormalities is the duration of the QRS complexes. The aim of this analysis was determining whether human medicine algorithms for VT are applicable in veterinary medicine to differentiate wide QRS complex tachycardia in dogs.

Material and Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed on 11 dogs of both sexes and various breeds and age diagnosed with VT. The diagnosis was based on ambulatory ECG, further established based on the reaction to lidocaine or adenosine or an invasive electrophysiological study.

Results

Of the 11 tracings passed through the aVR algorithm, 10 met the VT criteria. The most common criterion was the Vi/Vt ratio (8 out of 11 tracings). Based on the VT score, seven out of eight dogs had a high probability of VT.

Conclusion

Retrospective analysis of ECGs by aVR and VT score indicates that the applied algorithms may be useful in differentiating wide QRS complex tachycardia as a quick, easy, and non-invasive alternative to cardiac electrophysiology.
Numerical Simulations of Sea Ice Conditions in the Baltic Sea for 2010–2016 Winters Using the 3D CEMBS Model
Authors: Janecki Maciej , Nowicki Artur , Kańska Alicja , Golenko Maria , Dzierzbicka-Głowacka Lidia
Published: October 2018

Sea ice conditions in the Baltic Sea during six latest winters – 2010/2011 to 2015/2016 are analysed using coupled ice–ocean numerical model 3D CEMBS (3D Coupled Ecosystem Model of the Baltic Sea). Simulation results are compared with observations from monitoring stations, ice charts and satellite data. High correlation between model results and observations has been confirmed both in terms of spatial and temporal approach. The analysed period has a high interannual variability of ice extent, the number of ice days and ice thickness. Increasing number of relatively mild winters in the Northern Europe directly associated with climate change results in reduced ice concentration in the Baltic Sea. In this perspective, the implementation and development of the sea ice modelling approach (in addition to standard monitoring techniques) is critical to assess current state of the Baltic Sea environment and predict possible climate related changes in the ecosystem and their influence for human marine–related activities, such as fishery or transportation.
Business Process Re-Engineering of a Maritime Car Terminal: Changing from Inbound to Outbound Intermodal Node in Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL)
Authors: Beškovnik Bojan , Zanne Marina
Published: October 2018

This article presents a broad perspective on a maritime car terminal’s role in finished vehicle logistics with an aim to elaborate the process when a terminal changes its role from an inbound intermodal node to an outbound intermodal platform. Through the analysis of the maritime car terminal in Koper that occupies the 9th position among top European ports in handling light vehicles, a comprehensive view of process re-engineering is provided. The research analyses specific inbound and outbound processes and real-time decisions that influence the terminal’s productivity and satisfies stakeholders’ business expectations. The proposed business process re-engineering (BPR) model for an outbound car terminal highlights the directions of future management decisions to position the terminal as an export oriented intermodal node. The article offers a theoretical and practical contribution to efficient FVL management.
Concept of Computer-Aided Assessment of the Technical Condition of Operated Gas Turbine Vanes
Authors: Bogdan Mariusz , Derlatka Marcin , Błachnio Józef
Published: October 2018

The article presents a multi-stage algorithm for automatic (without any human, user – diagnostician intervention) detection of vanes-blades (technical objects) and their surfaces on a digital image, combined with color analysis, aimed at determining the technical condition of the tested turbine elements. The images recorded with the use of a camera, containing previously dismantled from the turbine operated stator vanes, were used as the exemplary analysis material. The paper presents the algorithm for the detection of the vanes’ airfoil surfaces with the impact of the applied techniques and methods of image processing and analysis on the final result (software localization of the vane’s trailing and leading edge), Then, the obtained image data, including the structural changes of both the vane’s coating and material (metallographic testing) were correlated with the surface colour scheme (colour segmentation based on the YCbrCr colour space model). Thanks to this approach, areas on the surface of the blade were distinguished, characteristic for proper, overheated and transient condition.
Alexander Dubček Twice – An (Un)Known Side of Him
Authors: Podmaková Dagmar
Published: October 2018

The authoress, using two visual works, i.e. theatre production #dubček and film Dubček (both 2018), compares two different approaches to and forms of the work with the personality of Alexander Dubček against the backdrop of the reforms and political upheaval in Czecho-Slovakia1, in 1968. Theatre production #dubček (Aréna Theatre, Bratislava, direction Michal Skočovský) has three levels. The first one is acting game having the form of a rehearsal of a new text about the politician Alexander Dubček; its component part is the projection of period archival film shots. The second level involves the actors stepping out of characters and commenting on Dubček’s attitude and on historical events. The third level entails monologue scenes, in which actors reveal their personal attitudes via narrated stories at the time of normalization2 which had a negative impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. In the film Dubček (Slovak-Czech co-production, direction Ladislav Halama), through Dubček’s reminiscing the past, political events interweave with the scenes from the life of Dubček’s family. Although both the works employ period image documentary material and fiction, they fail to create a dramatic conflict and they are illustrative for the bigger part.
Play as Art of Survival
Authors: Čiripová Dáša
Published: October 2018

The study explores the art of performance and happening in Slovakia from the 1960s, and its influence on theatre. Given its interdisciplinarity, the first part is dedicated to the vantage points of performance in Slovakia: action art and related names. Action art had significant influence on later theatre performative forms. The second part focuses in detail on actions and performances by the company Temporary Society of Intense Experience, Balvan Theatre and on the artist Miloš Karásek.
Imagine the Utopia! Rethinking Alain Badiou’s Theatre-Politics Isomorphism
Authors: Motal Jan
Published: October 2018

The presented article is a polemic with Alain Badiou’s concept of theatre-politics isomorphism. The author adapts the basic elements of Badiou’s philosophy (event, void Ø, truth etc.), provides an interpretation of his theory of theatre and presents crucial critical arguments to reveal the reductionism of Badiou’s philosophy. Subsequently, the author presents his alternative theory of theatre based on this ground. The article assumes that theatre performance is a live, truthful event, an encounter of humans experiencing an imagined Utopia based on their structural homology (shared materiality, phylogenetic archetypal memory, existentiality). The argument is supported by the recent research in neuroscience.

As the article argues, this Utopia has its social and political significance. The theatre is not political only if it constructs both a political body (crowd, public) and a discourse, as Badiou suggests. The author concludes that theatre is inherently political because its imaginative nature, which allows humans to experience the utopical attachment exceeding the subject-object boundaries. This imagined Utopia with its critical and anticipative power allows people to transcend their singularity to interpersonal and intercultural dialogue and universality, and it provokes their political imagination (in the sense of David Graeber). The author employs Erika Fischer-Lichte’s concept of performativity to present theatre performance as an event.
Mitos Keris dalam Novel Hunus Karya Sunaryono Basuki Ks
Authors: Dwi Jayanti Putri Sri Septi , Matildis Banda Maria , Jumadiah Sri
Published: October 2018

The object of this study was the novel Hunus by Sunaryono Basuki Ks. The novel Hunus was analyzed by using theory of structure and theory of literature sociology. The using of theory of literature sociology in this study was proper because the novel Hunus had an intense social depiction of traditional belief about the supernatural power of kris. The problems of study discussed were the structure of the novel and the myth of kris within the aspects of culture, religion, and education that were revealed in the novel Hunus. The structure of the novel Hunus encompassed: plots, characterization, and backgrounds. The plots of the novel Hunus used the plot of mix. The characterization was divided into the main character and the additional characters, the main character was Anthony Wright, and the additional characters were Anak Agung Ngurah Ari Maharani, Wayan, Husni, and Ida Bagus Sudiara. The background of place happened in Jakarta and England, the background of time was in 1990’s, and the background of social told about the life of Balinese people. The myth of kris in the novel Hunus was focused on three aspects; they were the aspects of culture, religion, and education. The aspect of culture discussed about the ceremony of Tumpek Landep. In the novel, it was explained about the procedures of Balinese people in purifying heirlooms, in this case it was kris, on the ceremony of Tumpek Landep. The aspect of religion discussed about the religious background of the characters who believed in the myth of kris. Tony with his personal religious principle considered that the myth of kris was just a fairytale or superstition which only applied to the people who believed it. Meanwhile Gung Ari (Tony’s wife) was Hindu that she believed in the myth of kris from generation to generation in the form of religious advice that had to be believed as customs which had existed in Balinese society. Then, his thought changed when he experienced the spiritual power of kris that "killed" everytime being impaled. Meanwhile Gung Ari (Tony's wife) was Hindu that she believed in the myth of kris from generation to generation in the form of spiritual advice or the ritual of Tumpek Landep that had to be believed. The aspect of education discussed about the education obtained by the religious characters that influenced the perspective towards the myth of kris that happened in the conflict of the novel. Getting the same formal education, but Gung Ari obtained an informal education from her family about the myth of kris. The myth of kris in the novel Hunus taught us that we must respect every faith in a society even though we were not born and grown in the belief of that myth.
Interpersonal Metadiscourse Markers in the “Monash Life” Magazine
Authors: Ayu Kezia Yasinta Ni Luh Putu , Tika I Ketut , Sudana I Gede Putu
Published: October 2018

Metadiscourse is a new concept of analyzing the discourse related to the relationship between the writer and reader. This can be the way of communicating used by writer to reader. Interpersonal metadiscourse markers are divided into two broad terms; they are interactive and interactional metadiscourse markers. The aims of this research are to identify and explain the interpersonal metadiscourse markers used in the “Monash Life” magazine. This magazine was chosen because it contains many articles in which the writers convey their opinions. The study used twenty two articles in the magazine. The note taking technique was used as the method of collecting the data. First, the articles were read intensively; second, the phrases or words categorized as the type of interpersonal metadiscourse markers were selected. The qualitative method was used to analyze the data. Every sentence or paragraph which contains the types of interpersonal metadiscourse markers were analyzed and classified. The theory of metadiscourse proposed by Hyland (2005) was used in this study. The result of the analysis shows that there were sixty one data that contain the interpersonal metadiscourse markers in the magazine. There were thirty four data found in the category of interactive metadiscourse markers, and twenty seven data in the category of interactional metadiscourse markers. It could be concluded that the use of interactive metadiscourse markers was more dominant than interactional metadiscourse markers in the Monash Life Magazine.
Fobia sosial Tokoh Satou Tatsuhiro dalam Manga NHK ni Youkoso! Karya Takimoto Tatsuhiko
Authors: Valentina Arwanto Theresia , Budiana I Made , Ari Sulatri Ni Luh Putu
Published: October 2018

The title of this research is “Social phobia of the character Satou Tatsuhiro in Takimoto Tatsuhiko’s Manga NHK ni Youkoso!”. The purpose of this research is to know the symptoms and causes of social phobia, and also the efforts done by character Satou Tatsuhiro to overcome his social phobia of Satou Tatsuhiro. The research methods used are descriptive analysis and formal informal methods. There are four theoris used in these research, such as the theory of  literature psychology by Ratna, theory of social phobia by Philips, m. d. et all, Nevid, a. Rathus and Greene, theory of  cognitive behavior by Butler and semiotics theory by Marcel Danesi. Based on the results in this research, there are eight social phobia, such as, 1) The fear or anxiety of one or more social situations; 2) Fear of getting bad judgment; 3) Fear or anxiety is excessive; 4) Tends to avoid social situations; 5) Fear or anxiety is not in accordance with the impact; 6) Fear or anxiety lasts for six months or more; 7) The fear or anxiety have a negative impact on daily life; 8) are not caused by the physiological effects of a substance. Character Satou Tatsuhiro meets all the symptoms of social phobia. These are two factors causing character Satou Tatsuhiro to have social phobia, that are; 1) cognitive factors that taste sensitive to a threat of excessive and irrational thoughts and 2) socio-cultural factors, namely the environment of school, home and parenting. The effort done by character Satou Tatsuhiro to overcome his  social phobia are 1) Changing the mindset; 2) doing something different; 3) reduces the self consciousness; 4) Build confidence.
The Acquisition of Vocabulary by Using Children Song and Kinesthetic Learning Strategy in Bali Public School
Authors: Suhcera Aridna , Sudipa I Nengah , Sukarini Ni Wayan
Published: October 2018

Many learning strategies were made in order to enrich children’s vocabulary. The present research is aimed at seeing if a great combination of learning strategy could affect children in acquiring vocabulary. The research was using a combination of children song and kinesthetic learning strategy to acquire vocabulary. The subject of the research was the second grade students of Bali Public School with 3 samples from Class A and Class B. Group A was using the combination of children song and kinesthetic learning strategy and Group B was using children song alone without kinesthetic learning strategy. The data were obtained through pre-test and post-test that consist of multiple choice questions. The obtained data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Furthermore, the data are presented using formal (words and natural language) and informal (table and diagrams) methods. The vocabulary that the children had acquired through this combination included adjective, verbs, collective nouns and countable nouns. The process of acquiring vocabulary through kinesthetic learning strategy on the second grade students included the symbolic, centration and elimination of egocentrism process.
Positive Politeness Principle In The Movie “The Last Song” By Nicholas Spark
Authors: Andre Riana Putra I Made , Tri Ediwan I Nyoman , Sumaryana I Komang
Published: October 2018

The title of this study is Positive Politeness Principle in “The Last Song” movie by Nicholas Spark this study is aimed at finding out the positive politeness principle in romantic drama movie and tries to analyze kinds of politeness principle and discusses about the polite expression in terms of language function and factors of politeness principle that influence in positive politeness principle The Last Song movie. The analysis of this study concern with the utterances of Politeness Principle. The methods employed can be classified into four kinds: data source, method and technique of collecting data, method and technique of analyzing data and method and technique of presenting data. The data were collected of this research is started by watching a movie entitled The Last Song which is produced by Nicholas Sparks (2010), reading the script The Last Song movie and taking note in some parts of the conversation that related between the main characters and other characters of the movie which is shown the kinds of polite expression and factors that influence in politeness principle. The data was analyzed based on theory of politeness which proposed by Holmes (1992), Wardhaugh (1986) and Dell Hymes (1974). The results show of analyzing data, it is found that kind of politeness principle were applied by polite expression in terms of speech function were found in The Last Song movie that were expressive, directive, phatic, metalinguis, referential and poetic function. then the four factors that influenced in politeness principle were sex (gender), age, social status and education.