bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Credit Hour System and Student Workload at Alexandria University: a possible paradigm shift
Authors: Alshamy Alsaeed
Published: May 2017

The study aims at investigating the perceptions of both academics and students on student workload in Credit Hour System at the Faculty of Education at Alexandria University (Egypt). It uses the wider international experience of higher education reform, including Tuning Africa Project — II, to propose implications for policy and practice on how the real work hours needed by a student to achieve the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum and to pass a course or module are adequately estimated and to contribute to the definition of the basis of a Credit System for Africa. The data have been collected through questionnaires administered to 26 participants: 11 academics (one academic per course) and 15 students (each student surveyed 11 times across all courses of the Professional Diploma in Education). The main findings show significant differences between the perceptions of academics and students on student workload almost across all courses, where students’ estimation of the number of hours needed to complete the independent work during the semester were much higher than that of academics except for fieldwork (site visits). The independent workload as estimated by academics is 62% of students’ estimation. Significant differences were found between the perceptions of students on the number of hours required for each type of independent work across different courses except “preparation and follow-up work for scheduled classes”. The highest average of estimations of the number of hours was given to course N. 11 (World Trends in Quality Assurance Systems); whereas the lowest average was given to course N. 5 (Assessment of Quality in Educational Institutions) across all different types of independent work. Only 36.4% of academics have taken students’ feedback on workload into consideration when planning the workload for their courses. It was also found that 92% of students were not informed about the number of hours planned for independent work at the beginning of the course. In addition, 88% of students were not asked to express their feedback about workload. These findings indicate that there are no unified regulations among academics to the estimation of student workload. It is also made clear that the process of estimating student workload in Credit Hour System at Alexandria University is staff-centred rather than student-oriented as the majority of academics follow traditional methodologies in the estimation of student workload. It is also enunciated clearly that there is marginal coordination between academics teaching in the same programme. It can be concluded that student voice about their workload is not adequately considered as their feedback is not taken into consideration, which can be interpreted in light of the absence of a “paradigm shift” from staff-centred to student oriented approaches to the estimation of student workload.
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Authors: Kanbul Sezer
Published: May 2017

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INFLUENCE OF MEDIA COMMUNICATION ON ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE PREGNANT WOMEN CONSUMING FE TABLET IN THE MATERNITY CLINIC DELTA MUTIARA SIDOARJO
Authors: Faristasari Evvin
Published: May 2017

The effectiveness of learning and teaching processes are influenced by the precision of the use of methods and media used. The role of Fe tablet in pregnancy is very important for the health of the mother or her fetus. This research aims to know the influence of the communications media towards the knowledge and attitude to pregnant mothers in consuming Fe tablets in Maternity Clinic Delta Mutiara Sidoarjo.This type of research is a true experimental design with pretest-posttest Design. The treatment using the the extension with lectures and outreach with leaflets. The population of as many as 40 people, the sample as many as 36 people, the sampling technique used simple random sampling of each group is made up of 18 people aged 20-25 years old and high school education. Tested with Chi-Square.In the control group, pregnant women who have good knowledge score of 33,33% and obtained results of 44,44% are being received while on a group of experiments, pregnant women are knowledgeable well as much 77,78% and obtained results 93,03% of pregnant women who received. The research result obtained from X2 to calculate > X2 table (7.85 > 5) on knowledge so Ho denied and H1 are accepted. On the attitude of expectant mothers count X2 > X2 tables (4.98 > 3.84), so Ho denied and H1 are accepted. From the results of this research it can be concluded that there is an influence of media communication to knowledge and attitude of pregnant women to consume Fe tablets.

Keywords: leaflets, Fe tablet, knowledge, attitude
LIPASE ACTIVITIY OF MIXTURE OF FERMENTED AVOCADO (Persea americana), BANANA (Moses paradisiaca) AND SNAKEFRUIT (Salacca zalacca)
Authors: Yazid Edy Agustian
Published: May 2017

Fermentation is one of the bioconversion processes to produce anaerobic microbes which are beneficial and can produce enzymes. One of the enzymes that can be produced is lipase. Mixed fruit fermentation is an effort to produce lipase that can be done simply. The purpose of this research is to know the activity of lipase enzyme from mixture of fermented avocado fruit (Persea americana), bananas (Musa paradisiaca) and snakefruit (Salacca zalacca). Lipase enzyme activity is tested by measuring of free fatty acid (FFA) content obtained from olive oil hydrolysis process by lipase enzyme. The results showed the highest activity obtained 17.425 U/ml and the percentage of FFA produced was 12.94%. The highest activity of lipase enzyme was obtained at 450C and pH 6.5. From this research can be concluded that the fermentation of the mixture of avocado, bananas and snakefruit can produce lipase enzyme that has relatively high activity.

 
Keywords: Enzyme Activity, Fruits, Fermentation, Lipase. 
Methylene blue degradation over M-TiO2 photocatalysts (M= Au or Pt) / Degradación de azul de metileno sobre fotocatalizadores M-TiO2 (M = Au o Pt)
Authors: MURCIA MESA JULIE JOSEANE , Guarín Romero Jhonatan Ricardo , Cely Macías Ángela Carolina , Rojas Sarmiento Hugo Alfonso , Cubillos Lobo Jairo Antonio , Navío Santos José Antonio , Hidalgo López María del Carmen
Published: May 2017

AbstractIn this study it was evaluated the methylene blue degradation over TiO2 modified by sulfation and Au or Pt addition. These materials were synthesized by photodeposition method and they were widely characterized by different techniques. In general, it was found that Au or Pt particles size distribution can be effectively controlled modifying the deposition time. It was also found that metal particle size and dye adsorption on TiO2 surface, are important factors influencing the methylene blue degradation rate.  The highest dye degradation was obtained on Au-TiO2 photocatalyst prepared by using 120 min of deposition time, the highest effectiveness of this material in the methylene blue degradation can be mainly due to a combined effect between the presence of gold nanoparticles acting as a sink for the electrons photogenerated during the catalytic reaction and the better adsorption of the dye over the TiO2 surface partially covered by gold particles with the largest sizes.
Capparaceae Juss. del departamento del Atlántico, Colombia / Capparaceae Juss. from Atlántico deparment, Colombia
Authors: Aguirre De la Hoz Aura Carolina , Ruiz Zapata Thirza
Published: May 2017

Capparaceae Juss. es una familia de distribución amplia en regiones tropicales y subtropicales, particularmente en zonas áridas y semiáridas. Para su estudio se recorrió el departamento del Atlántico (Colombia) y se recolectaron especímenes, los cuales se procesaron según técnicas taxonómicas clásicas. Como resultado se presenta una sinopsis de la familia Capparaceae. Se incluyen claves para la separación de los taxones y descripciones de los caracteres morfológicos de las especies que crecen en el departamento, así como también sus sinónimos, los nombres comunes y los usos. Se reportan siete géneros (Belencita, Capparidastrum, Crateva, Cynophalla, Monilicarpa, Morisonia y Quadrella) y catorce especies siendo Cynophalla el género más diverso entre ellos; además, se registra por primera vez Cynophalla polyantha (Triana & Planch.) Cornejo & Iltis en el departamento del Atlántico.
Síndrome de Gorlin-Goltz: Diagnóstico e Hipóteses de Tratamento
Authors: Mendes-Abreu João , Pinto-Gouveia Miguel , Tavares-Ferreira Cátia , Brinca Ana , Vieira Ricardo
Published: May 2017

A síndrome de Gorlin-Goltz é uma patologia hereditária, rara, autossómica dominante de penetrância completa, com expressividade variável. Caracterizada pelo aparecimento de múltiplos basaliomas, cursa, frequentemente, com o desenvolvimento de queratoquistos. Depressões palmares/plantares, calcificações da foice cerebral, anomalias esqueléticas congénitas, constituem, igualmente, critérios de diagnóstico, embora menos frequentes. Este artigo expõe dois casos clínicos, envolvendo familiares diretos, referenciados após identificação de vários basaliomas e quistos maxilares. Estabelecido o diagnóstico, perante a identificação de três critérios major, o tratamento consistiu na excisão das lesões, seguida, num dos casos, da terapêutica com vismodegib, com remissão completa. A síndrome de Gorlin-Goltz é, assim, um desafio multidisciplinar, cuja morbilidade variável e o elevado risco de recorrência tornam fundamental o tratamento e vigilância. Contudo, o aparecimento de novas terapêuticas moleculares dirigidas trazem uma nova esperança no tratamento destes doentes.
Encanto, choque, contemplação - Em busca de olhares transversais nas Artes da Cena
Authors: Bonfitto Matteo
Published: May 2017

Para essa publicação a Revista Conceição/Conception, ao invés de estabelecer um recorte a partir de uma temática específica, optamos por tentar explorar o que estamos chamando de “olhares transversais”. Tal opção emerge do reconhecimento do potencial que certos olhares transversais podem produzir em nossa área de estudo, ou seja, as Artes da Cena.
Editorial
Authors: Bonfitto Matteo
Published: May 2017

Como lidar com a questão da memória na produção artística, quando somos levados a lidar constantemente com a força da efemeridade?
O não dito ou além do que é dito diretamente: processos sensoriais e afetivos na recepção do espetáculo no método BPI
Authors: Turtelli Larissa , Rodrigues Graziela
Published: May 2017

O artigo procura explicitar aspectos dos processos de recepção do espetáculo no método BPI, levando em consideração a perspectiva sistêmica de abordagem do movimento adotada pelo método. São levantados tópicos referentes às memórias, sensações, emoções e micro-movimentos mobilizados na percepção do movimento do outro. São destacadas a abertura consciente das emoções e a postura pró-ativa do intérprete no método BPI em relação a estabelecer um contato afetivo com o espectador.
O exame da igualdade por Amartya Sen, o multiculturalismo da Constituição brasileira e as populações tradicionais
Authors: Silva Maurício De Jesus Nunes da
Published: May 2017

Este artigo aborda a teoria constante na obra Desigualdade Reexaminada, que serve de fundamento filosófico para uma interpretação voltada para a concretização e para a ampliação contínua do multiculturalismo constante na Constituição Federal de 1988, especialmente no tocante aos direitos dos povos tradicionais quilombolas e indígenas, por meio de ações estatais de reconhecimento das diferenças que propiciem a construção de um patrimônio histórico, cultural e jurídico e da formação de uma verdadeira identidade nacional. Além disso, o respeito e a garantia das diversas culturas que formam a sociedade brasileira podem gerar eventuais conflitos entre a lógica dessas culturas tradicionais e a lógica dos direitos humanos predominante, constituindo desafio do Estado solucionar tais conflitos a partir de um diálogo intercultural que siga a hermenêutica diatópica, proposta por Boaventura Sousa dos Santos.
Refugiados: proteção universal sob a perspectiva da aplicação transistêmica do Direito Interno e do Direito Internacional
Authors: Casagrande Melissa Martins
Published: May 2017

Este artigo propõe a contextualização da proteção dos refugiados sob a perspectiva da humanização do Direito Internacional e do surgimento das três grandes vertentes de proteção: Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos, Direito Internacional Humanitário e Direito Internacional dos Refugiados. Argumenta-se que a proteção efetiva dos refugiados e o exercício pleno de seus direitos no Estado de acolhimento depende da aplicação transistêmica do Direito Interno do Estado de acolhimento e do Direito Internacional Público. Boas práticas de implementação complementar dos eixos de proteção internacional e do direito brasileiro como Estado de acolhimento ilustram a proposta apresentada nesta pesquisa.
GEOMORPHOLOGICAL MAPPING AND GEODIVERSITY: STUDY AT THE MINAS DO CAMAQUÃ GEOSITE PROTECTION AREA (BRAZIL)
Authors: Von Ahn Maurício Mendes , Simon Adriano Luís Heck
Published: May 2017

Geomorphological mapping allows the evaluation of geoheritage and subsidizes geoconservation efforts. This work aimed at identifying and analyzing the landforms at the Minas do Camaquã Geosite Protection Area (MCGPA) – Rio Grande do Sul state – Brazil, emphasizing the anthropogenic morphologies to subsidize the conservation of the studied area’s geomorphological heritage. A geomorphological map (2015) of the MCGPA was made (1:25.000) to recognize and identify the natural and anthropogenic landforms. Based on this map, four sectors were identified according to the representativeness of the landforms: (1) Mineral extraction sector; (2) Tailings deposition sector; (3) Structural features sector; and (4) Boundary sector. The mining activities were the main reason for the geomorphological alterations and the creation of anthropogenic morphologies in the site. Despite the significant disturbance caused by the mining activity, there are still features of geologic-geomorphological interest fairly preserved. The identified and analyzed anthropogenic morphologies can describe the history of the mining activities that took place in the area and which formed a set of landforms currently present in the MCGPA. Although the surface features are not originated from natural morphogenesis, they belong to the area’s geodiversity. Furthermore, considering these features as geoheritage would create the need for management aiming at avoiding the collapse and degradation of these forms. Nowadays, the mining activities have remained inactive, and this set of anthropogenic morphologies need to be understood under a geomorphological point of view which will allow future exploitation of its potential touristic, scientific, pedagogical and cultural uses. The best way to promote and develop strategies of geoconservation for this place is to create and foment geotourism in this area.
MICROMORFOLOGIA DE COLÚVIOS EM SEQUENCIAS PEDOESTRATIGRÁFICA E LITOESTRATIGRÁFICA – O CASO DAS SUPERFÍCIES DE PALMAS/ÁGUA DOCE (SUL) E PLANALTO SEDIMENTAR DO ARARIPE (NORDESTE DO BRASIL)
Authors: Lima Flávia Jorge de , Paisani Julio Cesar , Corrêa Antonio Carlos de Barros , Pontelli Marga Eliz
Published: May 2017

Este artigo identificou propriedades micromorfológicas comuns em depósitos de colúvio formados por diferentes processos e condições ambientais, com o intuito de obter informações que auxiliem no reconhecimento de microfeições indicadoras de ambiente úmido.  Para tanto foram comparadas uma seção estratigráfica do Planalto Sedimentar do Araripe com os elementos micromorfológicos do nível 4Cb da seção HS1 na superfície Palmas/Água Doce - Sul do Brasil, gerados na passagem de condições paleoclimáticas secas para úmidas. Os métodos incluem: i) descrição com base no critério litoestratigráfico para seção Rampa de colúvio de fácie proximal - CSM-C, e no pedoestratigráfico para a seção HS1; ii) caracterização das propriedades sedimentológicas; iii) - Descrição e análise micromorfológica dos materiais. O nível 4Cb foi usado como referência por ser de origem coluvial e o principal responsável pela colmatação de um paleocanal de segunda ordem. Comparando a unidade 4Cb, gerada em condições ambientais transicionais de clima mais seco para mais úmido, com a seção CSM-C, pode-se concluir que: I) a componente água esteve presente em ambas unidades coluviais, tanto durante quanto após o evento deposicional. Isto demonstra que ambas têm importante significado paleoambiental, sobretudo para o sul do Ceará, que está inserido no contexto semiárido. II) as evidências micromorfológicas comuns de depleção e migração de oxihidróxido de ferro permitem apontar que as condições paleoambientais de formação dos colúvios foram similares, gerados na transição de um ambiente mais seco para mais úmido. III) o acúmulo das microfeições hidromórficas e de migração dos oxihidróxidos de ferro com aberturas de poros testemunham a continuidade da presença da água no sistema.
The Creation of a Conscious Machine
Authors: Tardy Jean E.
Published: May 2017

"The Creation of a Conscious Machine" surveys the millennial quest to create an intelligent artefact, concludes consciousness is the key to achieve this goal and proposes we adopt an understanding of synthetic consciousness that is suitable for machine implementation.

The text describes how achieving Artificial Intelligence will yield extraordinary intellectual benefits and deep insights into the human condition. It examines past attempts, from ancient times until today, to define intelligence and implement it, drawing useful lessons from each. In particular, the Turing Test, the most influential measure of artificial intelligence, is the subject of an in depth analysis. Ultimately, the author also rejects the Turing Test, and the concept of a test itself, as an unsuitable measure of machine intelligence.

Basing himself on this analysis, the author concludes that humans will only consider a machine to be truly intelligent if they also perceive it to be conscious. To realize the quest of Artificial Intelligence, it is necessary to implement consciousness. In turn, to achieve Synthetic Consciousness, we must discard the view that consciousness is a subjective experience in favour of a different understanding, deeply rooted in the Western tradition, that it is an externally observable capability. Using this "new" understanding, the author then proposes a definition of Synthetic Consciousness, expressed as specification objectives, that is suitable for software implementation. This makes it possible to build the first generation of synthetic conscious beings.
Software Development of Speed Typing Counter Application as a Typing Lesson Supporting Tool
Authors: Widodo Yusac Ismail Fauzi , Yuana Rosihan Ari , Maryono Dwi
Published: May 2017

This research aims to design and create media applications that will be used to train the speed and accuracy of typing in the classroom. Lack of instructional media typing speed appropriate to the circumstances in the classroom was the background of this research. The study began with the observation phase, then followed by system design and coding. An application as the research results has main features: the study materials, practice typing, and data management, which each function is executed by the user level use. Implementation of the user level is intended to secure the data from unauthorized third parties so that only students and teachers can see the results of learning. Furthermore, the application also gives teachers the opportunity to participate in learning, a way to create and change the questions used for the exercise. As a typing progress report, the application can also display the results in various formats such as speed tables, accuracy tables, speed graph, and chart accuracy.

 

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Influência do nível de estudo e do gênero na aversão ao risco e à perda de acordo com a teoria dos prospectos
Authors: Harzer Jorge Harry , Maffezzolli Eliane Cristine Francisco , Souza Alceu , Da Silva Wesley Vieira
Published: May 2017

A teoria moderna das finanças pressupõe eficiência dos mercados, racionalidade dos seus agentes e busca pela maximização da utilidade. As finanças comportamentais contestam esses pressupostos, alegam que o ser humano é avesso ao risco nas situações de ganho, mas assume risco quando se trata de perdas, o que se configura como aversão à perda. O objetivo deste trabalho é verificar se existem diferenças no grau de aversão ao risco e à perda em função do tempo de estudo e do gênero. Os prospectos de Kahneman e Tversky foram replicados a 396 alunos e 31 professores do curso de administração de um centro universitário de Santa Catarina. Os dados foram analisados em duas etapas: a primeira fez uma análise das frequências das respostas; na segunda, os resultados foram analisados por agrupamentos entre professores e alunos e por gênero dos respondentes. Utilizou-se o teste qui-quadrado para verificar as diferenças nas respostas. Os resultados indicam que o tempo de estudo não influencia na aversão ao risco e à perda. No comparativo por gênero, constatou-se que este pode influenciar na aversão ao risco, mas não nas perdas. As mulheres demonstraram maior aversão ao risco, mas ambos são igualmente avessos à perda.
Dimensões da qualidade em serviços prestados por escolas de idiomas
Authors: Rieg Denise , Scramim Fernando Cezar Leandro , De Oliveira Lilian Kátia , Del Roio Maria Luiza
Published: May 2017

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um conjunto possível de atributos e dimensões que compõem a qualidade dos serviços em escolas de idiomas. Como a montagem da escala proposta para mensuração da qualidade nesse tipo de serviço teve também como base o instrumento SERVQUAL, objetiva-se, por meio deste trabalho, contribuir para o avanço das discussões a respeito das adaptações necessárias ao Instrumento SERVQUAL para avaliar os aspectos da qualidade referentes aos mais variados tipos de serviços. Para alcançar tais objetivos, foi realizado um survey com 97 alunos de uma escola de idiomas, localizada na cidade de São Bernardo do Campo (SP), que possui ao todo 120 discentes matriculados. Por meio da análise fatorial exploratória, chegou-se às seguintes dimensões: 1) atendimento, referente à forma de tratamento dada ao cliente (alunos) pelos funcionários e pelos professores da escola de idiomas; 2) nível e ambiente de ensino, relacionada à qualidade do ensino, com a existência de ambiente propício ao estudo e de acessibilidade à dimensão em questão, existência de profissionais capacitados e de reconhecimento pela comunidade da qualidade de ensino empregada na escola; e 3) instalações físicas, referentes à qualidade e à aparência das instalações físicas e dos equipamentos da escola de idiomas. A avaliação da qualidade dos serviços oferecidos pela escola pesquisada trouxe evidências de que ela tem atendido às expectativas de seus consumidores no que diz respeito à dimensão atendimento. Por outro lado, a percepção dos seus clientes quanto ao nível e ao ambiente de ensino e às instalações físicas não tem sido positiva.
Attitude of Student Teachers towards Constructivist Approach in Teaching
Authors: Lyngdoh Susan W , Sungoh S.M
Published: May 2017

A constructivist approach in teaching is very different from the traditional approach in teaching. It requires the teacher to take upon the role of a guide and a facilitator and encouraging learners to actively participate in the learning process. Attitude of teachers towards this approach will determined the way it will be adopted in classroom teaching and organization.  This study aims to find out the attitude of teachers towards constructivist approach in teaching. For this, a Teachers Attitude Scale towards Constructivist Approach in Teaching (TASCAT) was administered to 524 student teachers. Findings reveal that the participants of the study have an unfavourable attitude towards constructivist approach in teaching and there is no significant difference in the attitude towards constructivist approach with respect to gender.
What Is Meant by Cognitive Structures? How Does It Influence Teaching –Learning of Psychology?
Authors: Navaneedhan C. Girija , Kamalanabhan T. J.
Published: May 2017

Cognitive structures are the basic mental pattern people use to process any information. Metaphorical thinking being one of the mental tool present innate in human beings which when practiced consciously could help developing cognitive structures in turn help to process information. According to Jean Piaget and William Perry learning is facilitated by the mechanism comprising symbolic representations of the mental processes that is actively constructed by the learners based on the existing cognitive structures. Therefore, teaching/learning process should focus on the development of existing intellectual framework. Unlike the behaviourist approach, knowledge is acquired by the learner through intentional mental representations derived from past learning experiences. Teacher’s role is to facilitate the learners with resources to build new knowledge to old and to modify the old to accommodate the new. The present paper focuses on how cognitive structures help in processing information by implementing metaphorical thinking statements in teaching/leaning process.
RESEARCH OF STABILIZATION CONDITIONS AND ROBUST STABILITY OF DISCRETE ALMOST CONSERVATIVE SYSTEMS
Authors: Teteriatnyk Olena
Published: May 2017

Conditions for the stabilizability of discrete almost conservative systems in which the coefficient matrix of a conservative part has no multiple eigenvalues are investigated.

It is known that a controllable system will be stabilized if its coefficient matrix is asymptotically stable.

The system stabilization algorithm is constructed on the basis of the solvability condition for the Lyapunov equation and the positive definiteness of P0 and Q1.

This theorem shows how to find the parameters of a controlled system under which it will be asymptotically stable for sufficiently small values of the parameter e (P > 0, Q > 0).

In addition, for a small parameter e that determines the almost conservatism of the system, an interval is found in which the conditions for its stabilizability are satisfied (Theorem 2).
DEVELOPMENT OF VARIANT OF SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION FOR LOW-POWER GENERAL PURPOSE MICROCONTROLLERS BY FINITE STATE MACHINES
Authors: Katin Pavlo
Published: May 2017

As a result of the research, two directions for development of software architecture for low-power general purpose microcontrollers (LPGPM) are identified. The first, classical approach is the development using standard State patterns. The second is the development of programs, algorithms and structures based on mathematical analysis.

The first direction is chosen in the work. The variant of the implementation of a typical pattern for development of software architecture (SA) in the form of a finite state machine (FSM) is proposed to discussion. This pattern allows to divide the development of the architectural part of the program for LPGPM and programming the LPGPM hardware. This approach makes it possible to divide the work of the software architect and the work of LPGPM hardware specialists. Advantage of the solution in comparison with the real time operating system (RTOS) is the saving of LPGPM hardware resources. In addition, it improves the readability of code and good testing prospects. The resulting architecture makes it possible to easily accompany the software and switch to other types of microcontroller. The disadvantage is an increase in the required amount of RAM with an increase in the number of states. It is this disadvantage that requires the application not only of experimental and engineering-intuitive methods, but also to continue research in the second direction.
SOCIAL POLICIES AND SENSITIVITIES MANAGEMENT: AN APPROACH FROM THE SOCIOLOGY OF THE BODY/EMOTIONS
Authors: Scribano Adrian , De Sena Angelica
Published: May 2017

The aim of the present paper is to show the building process of a policy of emotions in and through the social policies implemented in Argentina as of 1976. In order to achieve this aim we have resorted to qualitative secondary data reusing testimonies and a set of interviews that we were granted by women in 2010 trying to trace, in both cases, the feeling practices involved in being “beneficiaries” of some social policy. The argumentative strategy that we have chosen is the following:
a) specification of the central themes of the theoretical and methodological approach used;
b) reconstruction of the testimonies of women from 1976 and until the 2000 decade;
c) presentation of the continuity processes of feeling practices in 2010;
d) ending by maintaining the centrality that social policies have acquired in the development of sensitivities.
The conclusion tries to show how the development of sensitivities through social policies plays a central role in the part these policies have in the processes through which the State occludes conflict and provides warranties for systemic reproduction.
ECOLOGICAL RISKS IN AGRICULTURE: PROBLEM-ORIENTED APPROACH
Authors: Zakharchenko Oleg
Published: May 2017

Intensification of agricultural production processes is accompanied by an increase not only in the productivity of agricultural crops and the productivity of animals, but also in the negative impact on the environment. Many agricultural producers do not adhere to scientifically grounded crop rotations, norms for introducing mineral fertilizers and doses of pesticides, rules for keeping and feeding animals, storing and recycling animal waste, etc., which leads to contamination of surface and groundwater, soil, air. To take into account the negative impact on the environment, it is advisable to use the form developed by us to assess the level of environmental risk and damage in agriculture.
FERTILITY-SPARING HYSTEROTOMY IN MALIGNANT TROPHOBLASTIC TUMOURS TREATMENT
Authors: Tsip Nataliya
Published: May 2017

The aim is to improve treatment efficacy and life quality of patients with malignant trophoblastic tumours.

Fertility-sparing hysterotomy with uterine reconstruction was carried in 16 patients aged of 17 to 32 years: 2 cases due to urgent and 13 – due to planned indications.

On the basis of research, the indications for the urgent and planned fertility-sparing hysterotomy with uterine reconstruction in patients with malignant trophoblastic tumours were formulated. No postoperative complications. Steady remission in all cases. Follow up from 1 to 17 years (averaged 9.2 years).

1. Localized uterine resection with uterine reconstruction – the method of choice in malignant trophoblastic tumours surgical treatment;

2. Fertility-sparing hysterotomy with uterine reconstruction is only possible in centers which are experienced in the complex multimodality treatment of gestational trophoblastic neoplasms;

3. Basic requirement of fertility-sparing surgery is beginning adjuvant chemotherapy as soon as possible.
REHYDRATION THERAPY IS THE BASIS OF TREATMENT OF ACUTE INTESTINAL INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN
Authors: BEKHTEREVA M. K. , RAZDYAKONOVA I. V. , SEMENOVA S. G. , IVANOVA V. V.
Published: May 2017

The article presents modern approaches to rational pathogenetic therapy of intestinal infections in children based on existing national and international protocols for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Approaches to carrying out oral rehydration using solutions with reduced osmolarity are described in detail. The use of solutions with osmolarity 225–240 mOsm/l allows reduction of the diarrhea duration and contributes to improvement of outcomes.
NEURAMINIDASE INHIBITORS — THE GOLD STANDARD OF ANTIVIRAL INFLUENZA A THERAPY
Authors: TSVETKOV V. V. , GOLOBKOV G. S.
Published: May 2017

Influenza is an acute highly contagious respiratory viral infection with a propensity for epidemic spread, affecting all age groups in various geographical conditions. A large number of annually registered cases of severe/complicated course of influenza and deaths are primarily due to the high incidence and involvement in the epidemic process of persons at risk of adverse course of the disease. The main task of the practitioner is to prevent development of severe and complicated forms of influenza that can be achieved at the expense of early diagnosis of influenza and correct evaluation of the condition of the patient given the signs of the progressive course of the disease, and by the timely indication of etiotropic therapy. The antiviral therapy should be indicated within 48 hours from the first symptoms of the disease to all patients with laboratory confirmed diagnosis «flu», as well as to patients with suspected influenza infection with a high risk of complications, regardless of vaccination status against influenza and regardless of the severity of the disease. Seasonal influenza viruses A(H3N2) and A(H1N1)pdm09 currently circulating on the territory of the Russian Federation, are characterized by high sensitivity to neuraminidase inhibitors — oseltamivir and zanamivir, which allows us to recommend these drugs as first-line drugs for the etiotropic therapy of flu.
THE ROLE OF URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC VIRAL HEPATITIS
Authors: MYAZIN R. G.
Published: May 2017

Along with etiotropic antiviral therapeutic schemes, treatment of chronic viral hepatitis today involves administration of medications that eliminate the clinical manifestations of the disease. In particular, the use of ursodeoxycholic acid (Urdoxa®), with its high safety profile and good tolerability in case of long-term administration, is justified for the effective prevention of cholestasis.
TREATMENT OF HCV INFECTION BY A COMBINATION OF SOFOSBUVIR AND DACLATASVIR
Authors: SHULPEKOVA Y. O. , SHULPEKOVA N. V. , SEMENISTAYA M. C. , USANOVA A. A. , PAVLOV C. S.
Published: May 2017

The purpose of the review is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using pangenotypic combination «of Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir» — the direct action antiviral drugs in the treatment of chronic HCV infection at different stages of liver damage.

Main provisions: Sofosbuvir is the antisense nucleotide, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase NS5B, this drug has earned a reputation as one of the strongest anti-replication drugs, including when there is interferon resistance. Daclatasvir is a powerful non-nucleotide inhibitor of NS5А protein, catalyzing formation of replicative complexes. Both components are proven to be effect against HCV genotypes 1-6. Their combination provides pangenotypic activity, and the mutual strengthening effect diminishes the risk of development of drug resistance. Indications for the administration of a combination «Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvi» are: treatment of HCV infection at the stage of acute hepatitis (for genotypes 1–6 of the virus), treatment for HCV infection at the stage of chronic hepatitis (for genotypes 1–6 of the virus), treatment of HCV infection in co-infection with HIV, treatment of HCV infection at the stage of liver cirrhosis, treatment of recurrent HCV infection after liver transplantation, treatment of HCV infection with immune manifestations.

Conclusion: the combination «Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir» is shown to be highly effective in the treatment of HCV infection of genotypes 1-6 with a frequency of SVR 93—97% at the stage of the hepatitis and 88—95% — at the stage of cirrhosis. Good tolerance and high efficiency has led to active use of this combination фе the stage of cirrhosis. This combination has been successfully used for the treatment of recurrence of HCV infection in the liver graft, including co-infection with HIV.
EVOLUTION OF THE ETIOTROPIC TREATMENT OF SHIGELLOSIS
Authors: NIKIFOROV V. V. , SHAKHMARDANOV M. Z. , BUROVA S. V. , TOMILIN U. N.
Published: May 2017

The article tells about the evolution of the etiotropic treatment of patients with shigellosis. The key principles of treatment of the disease are demonstrated. Taking into account the variability of the pathogen, the etiotropic use of fluoroquinolones in the 90s of the 20th century is substantiated. The dynamics of shigella infection in the Russian Federation over the past 15 years against a background of fluoroquinolones is highlighted.
The Synthetic and Anion-binding Ability of Novel Colorimetric Chemosensors Based on Azobenzol Derivatives: Experimental and Theoretical
Authors: Shang Xuefang , Li Jie , Guo Kerong , Dang Qian , Wang Tianyun , Zhang Jinlian , Xu Xiufang
Published: May 2017

Background:

Azobenzol derivatives are important organic materials and show unique optical function.
As a potential host, azobenzene has been broadly exploited in many areas because of its efficient inclusion
ability and easy derivatization by functional groups.

Objective:

A series of twelve novel compounds have been synthesized and optimized based on azobenzol derivatives.
Method: The binding properties were evaluated for biologically important anions (F-, Cl-, Br-, I-, AcO- and
H2PO4-) by theoretical investigation, UV-vis, fluorescence experiments.

Results:

The compound containing three nitro groups displayed the strongest binding ability for AcO- ion
among synthesized compounds. Theoretical investigation analysis revealed that the intramolecular hydrogen
bond existed in the structure of the synthesized compounds.

Conclusion:

we have developed twelve compounds based on azobenzol derivatives. Compound 6 involving
three nitro groups showed high sensitive and selective binding ability for acetate ion through multiple hydrogen
bonds among anions tested including AcO-, F-, H2PO4-, Cl-, Br- and I- due to the conformational complementarity
and higher basicity. Compound 6 also can be used as a colorimetric sensor for detecting acetate ion in
environmental and pharmacy samples. The above results can provide a clue for the constructing of anion receptor
based on azobenzol derivatives.
Experiment and Design Method on Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Steel Lipped Channel Columns with Slotted Web Holes Under Axial Compression
Authors: Yao Xingyou
Published: May 2017

Background:

Cold-formed steel structural sections used in the walls of residential buildings and agricultural facilities are commonly C-shaped sections with web holes. These holes located in the web of sections can alter the elastic stiffness and the ultimate strength of a structural member. The objective of this paper is to study the buckling mode and load-carrying capacity of cold-formed thin-walled steel column with slotted web holes.

Methods:

Compression tests were conducted on 26 intermediate length columns with and without holes. The tested compressive members included four different kinds of holes. For each specimen, a shell finite element Eigen-buckling analysis and nonlinear analysis were also conducted. The influence of the slotted web hole on local and distortional buckling response had also been studied. The comparison on ultimate strength between test results and calculated results using Chinese cold-formed steel specification GB50018-2002, North American cold-formed steel specification AISI S100-2016, and nonlinear Finite Element method was made.

Result:

Test results showed that the distortional buckling occurred for intermediate columns with slotted holes and the ultimate strength of columns with holes was less than that of columns without holes. The ultimate strength of columns decreased with the increase in transverse width of hole in the cross-section of member. The Finite element analysis results showed that the web holes could influence on the elastic buckling stress of columns. The shell finite element could be used to model the buckling modes and analysis the ultimate strength of members with slotted web holes. The calculated ultimate strength shows that results predicted with AISI S100-2016 and analyzed using finite element method are close to test results. The calculated results using Chinese code are higher than the test results because Chinese code has no provision to calculate the ultimate strength of members with slotted web holes.

Conclusion:

The calculated method for cold-formed thin-walled steel columns with slotted web holes are proposed based on effective width method in Chinese code. The results calculated using the proposed method show good agreement with test results and can be used in engineering design for some specific cold-formed steel columns with slotted web holes studied in this paper.
Single Nucleotide Variants in A Family of Monozygotic Twins Discordant for the Phenotype Congenital Megaureter: A Genomic Analysis
Authors: Soares dos Santos Junior Augusto C. , Rodrigues Luciana B. , Cardenas Raony G. Corrêa Do Carmo Lisboa , Couto Patricia G.P. , Cunha de Marco Luiz A. , Oliveira Eduardo A. , de Miranda Debora M. , Simoes e Silva Ana C.
Published: May 2017

Introduction:

Congenital megaureter constitutes the second most frequent cause of hydronephrosis in children. There is still much debate on what extent environmental or genetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of congenital megaureter.

Objectives:

This study aimed at investigating a pair of monozygotic twins discordant for the expression of bilateral congenital megaureter using the whole exome sequencing technique.

Methods:

Peripheral blood DNA was extracted and then sequenced using the whole exome technique from a pair of twins discordant for the presence of bilateral congenital refluxing unobstructed megaureter, his parents and a set of 11 non-related individuals with confirmed diagnosis of congenital megaureter. The DNA of the set of 11 non-related individuals was pooled in three groups. The monozygotic twins and their parents had DNA samples sequenced separately. Sanger validation was performed after data was filtered.

Results:

In the proband were identified 256 candidate genes, including TBX3, GATA6, DHH, LDB3, and HNF1, which are expressed in the urinary tract during the embryonic period. After Sanger validation, the SNVs found in the genes TBX3, GATA6, DHH and LDB3 were not confirmed in the proband. The SNV chr17:36104650 in the HNF1b gene was confirmed in the proband, his twin brother and the mother, however was not found in the pool of 11 non-related individuals with congenital megaureter.

Conclusion:

Due to the possible complex causative network of genetic variations and the challenges regarding the use of the whole exome sequencing technique we could not unequivocally associate the genetic variations identified in this study with the development of the congenital megaureter.
Should Low Central Venous Pressure Be Maintained during Liver Transplantation?
Authors: Kim Jong Hae
Published: May 2017

Low central venous pressure, which indirectly reflects free hepatic venous pressure, is maintained during hepatic resection surgery to reduce intraoperative blood loss by facilitating hepatic venous outflow. However, whether the low central venous pressure protocol established for non-transplant hepatobiliary surgery should be generalized to liver transplantation is controversial because patients with cirrhosis have decreased portal and hepatic venous blood flow and vulnerability to renal failure. However, consistent with observations from hepatic resection surgeries, lowering central venous pressure during the preanhepatic phase significantly reduces blood loss and transfusion volume. Conversely, inherent study limitations and different study designs have yielded different results in terms of renal dysfunction. Although hepatic venous outflow promoted by lowering blood volume seems to facilitate a liver graft to accommodate portal blood flow increased by portal hypertension-induced splanchnic vasodilatation, the association between low central venous pressure and reduced incidence of portal hyperperfusion injury has not been demonstrated. Stroke volume variation predicts fluid responsiveness better than central venous pressure, but it has not been associated with a greater clinical benefit than central venous pressure to date. Therefore, the safety of maintaining low central venous pressure during liver transplantation has not been verified, and further randomized controlled studies are warranted to establish a fluid management protocol for each phase of liver transplantation to reduce intraoperative blood loss and transfusion rate, thereby maintaining liver graft viability. In conclusion, low central venous pressure reduces intraoperative blood loss but does not guarantee renoprotection or graft protection.
Management Of Recent Elbow Dislocations: Functional Treatment Versus Immobilization; A Prospective Study About 60 Cases
Authors: Coulibaly Ndeye Fatou , Moustapha Niane Mouhamadou , Djoumoi Hamadi Hadji , Lamine Sarr , Badara Gueye Alioune , Daniel Sane André
Published: May 2017

Objective:

To determine our therapeutic posture trough a comparison of functional treatment results versus immobilization in two different periods.

Introduction:

For years, the treatment of recent elbow dislocations consisted of reduction and immobilization during 21 days. Given the frequency of stiffness other methods have been tried out.

Method:

A prospective study was carried out from January 2010 to December 2014. Sixty patients averaging 28.3 years of age underwent elbow dislocation reduction. They were categorized into three separate groups. Patients in the first group had their elbow immobilized for 21 days whereas Group 2 patients were immobilized for 10 days. Group 3 patients were applied a functional treatment followed by a functional rehabilitation. Patients were evaluated according to the Mayo Clinic Elbow Performance Index and the results analyzed with statistical software (SPSS, version 18).

Results:

During the first month, the functional results of the patients were excellent and good in 19%, 94.7% and 90% respectively for Groups 1, 2 and 3. The pain was intense (10 on the visual analogue scale) in group 3 associated with swelling. At day 90, the results of the patients in Groups 2 and 3 were excellent in 100% of the cases versus 90% for Group 1. At 6 months, all the results were the same. We have not noted any instability, or recurrence or periarticular ossification in our patients.

Conclusion:

The treatment of stable elbow dislocations remains orthopedic. The risk of instability and pain motivates a short 10-day immobilization period followed by early mobilization.
Nursing Staff’s Views Regarding Barriers to Vasectomy: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Alireza Didarloo , Shahriar Sakhaie , Abdolah Khorami
Published: May 2017

Background and Aims:

Family planning has a controlling effect on the rate of population growth throughout the world in addition to preventing pregnancy-related health risks in women, reducing infant mortality, helping to prevent children’s congenital diseases, and improving quality of life of the family. Despite, men’s participation in family planning programs tends to promote life standards and help national development, but men do not very willing accept vasectomy. This study aimed to investigate the nursing personnel perspectives toward vasectomy barriers.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional and micro-level study was performed on 66 eligible nursing personnel who were selected by convenience sampling. Data gathering instrument was a valid and reliable questionnaire. Data analysis carried out using statistical methods such as frequencies, One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and independent t- test in SPSS software with version 16.

Results:

According to the study findings, the mean age of the subjects was 29.32±5.64 and 60.6% of them were women with nursing bachelor and 48.5% participants were married for more than ten years and had 2 to 4 children of both sexes. According to the perspectives of nurses, the major barriers orderly included: irreversibility (62.1%), permanent infertility (56.1%), blaming by relatives and acquaintances (48.5%), and inconsistent with the existing culture in society (40.9%). Among demographic variables, there was a significant correlation only between education level with subjects' attitude (p<0.05).

Discussion:

According to study results, giving correct information about contraceptives and their health outcomes for target groups and changing their attitudes towards family planning barriers especially vasectomy are recommended and emphasized.