bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating Iraqi EFL College Students' Attitude towards Using Cooperative Learning Approach in Developing Reading Comprehension Skill
Authors: Al-Noori Bushra Saadoon M. , Al-Mosawi Fatima Rahim Abdul Hussein
Published: November 2017

This study aims at investigating Iraqi EFL college learners’ attitudes toward using cooperative Learning approach on developing reading comprehension skill. The study is restricted to third– year college students of the English language in Misan Governorate during the second term of the academic year 2015–2016. The number of the whole population is (200) which is distributed into two types: pilot and main. The sample of the study consists of 40 students. To achieve the aim of the study, students' questionnaire consisting of (46) items is applied as an instrument. In order to get required data, a t-test analysis shows a statistically significant difference about learners’ attitudes toward using cooperative learning approach on developing reading comprehension skill. The obtained results are that: which refer to (Cooperative learning helps everyone reach the goal equally) from cooperative learning and (Reading in English is difficult for me) form Reading comprehension. Gain the low effectiveness. They got a weighted mean 56% and 40%. Items number (11, 29, 37, 43) which refer to (Cooperative learning requires much more time to study) & (I think reading the texts is easier if I study within a group) from cooperative learning and (I forward to coming to my reading class.)& (I m a afraid of making mistakes in my reading class) form Reading comprehension. All got (96%).
Service-learning as a Useful Supplement to Intensive English Programs
Authors: Jr. Varrick Douglas
Published: November 2017

This paper looks at the effects of service-learning on an Intensive English program. It examines English language participants at a community college who engaged in different service-learning projects over the course of one semester. Students found that service-learning helped them improve their English skills, increased their confidence when interacting with native English speakers, and gave them a rewarding experience of helping others. This paper argues that a service-learning component to English language learning curricula promotes enhanced language acquisition, as students are able to produce and receive authentic language outside the class while performing real-world tasks with meaningful purposes.
Subjectless Sentences vs. Subjectless Clauses
Authors: Rashid Bushra Ni'ma
Published: November 2017

The study is concerned with the contrastive analysis between the sentence and the clause level. It aims to investigate the usage of both subjectless sentences (independent clauses) and sentence-like construction (dependent clauses) in formal vs. informal language. The idea of subjectless is the focus of the analysis undertaken on selected samples, ranging from formal to informal language used in a presidential speech, a standup comedian’s monologue performance, an interview with a celebrity, and an episode of a TV series. Since English is a non-pro-drop language, then the study tries to answer the following questions: (1) why can we find instances of null subject on the sentence level. (2) How would null-subject for both sentences and clauses influence communication in different contexts?
A Cross-cultural Analysis of Brand Personality: Comparisons of China’s and the US Energy Companies’ English Websites
Authors: Shan Xiaohui , Wang Qian
Published: November 2017

With the rapid development of economic globalization, projecting a positive image overseas and creating world famous brands have become vital to enhance industrial and national core competencies and execute the "Going out" strategy. To achieve the goals, corporates attach significance to establish and maintain corporate websites in view of its convenience, autonomy and interactivity while encountering cross-cultural challenges. This study employs corpus analytical tools to conduct content analysis on the existing cross-cultural differences and the linguistic and cultural features, between Chinese and US energy companies’ websites based on Aaker’s brand personality framework and Hofstede’s cultural dimension theory. Findings reveal that there is a significant difference between occurrence frequencies of brand personality dimensions between China and US, and their websites linguistic discrepancies are relevant to their cultural differences. The study may provide meaningful implications on employing linguistic theories and methods to conduct multidisciplinary studies on corporate communication online.
Investigating the Students’ Strategies in Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) Model in Indonesia University Context
Authors: Edi Edi , Wello Basri , Dollah Syarifuddin
Published: November 2017

The study investigated the students’ strategies in increasing intercultural communicative competence (ICC) model. The researchers employed qualitative research method by applying grounded theory design. The participants of this research were four students from different grade levels of English study program of STKIP Yapis Dompu-NTB. There were five data collection techniques used: interview, observation, field note, audio recording, and documentation. The result of this research indicated that the participants have different strategies to improve ICC model. The A.M. participant has sixteen strategies, the Y.A. participant has nine strategies, A.S. participant has seven strategies, and E.D participant has ten strategies.
Rich Feature Analysis as an Enabling Tool for Composition Teaching
Authors: Hu Ruyun
Published: November 2017

Exploring the usage of language in light of its functions in specific pragmatic contexts, Systematic Functional Grammar (SFG) can be a promising tool for language teaching. Relying on this tool, teachers can promote learners’ linguistic awareness from the level of passive rule-following to that of explicit understanding, a level where they can see linguistic expression’s functional significance as explanation of their effectiveness. This paper is intended as a demonstration of such an explanatory procedure. Employing a SFG-based Rich Feature Analysis to examine students’ composition, it aims to show how we can efficiently and convincingly identify and explain some problematic constructions in their writing.
Heart rate complexity during the temporary systems dedifferentiation
Authors: Bakhchina A.V. , Alexandrov Y.I.
Published: November 2017

The article describes the results of a study of correlation between parameters of heart rate variability and characteristics of system organization of behavior, which is considered as the dynamic actualization of functional systems of different “age”. The proportion of “old” (low-differentiated) and “new” (high-differentiated) systems defines the general degree of differentiation of the set of functional systems actualized in particular behavior. Heart rate variability reflects the coordination of activity of heart cells and other body cells. This coordination is the important for achieving adaptive behavioral results. We hypothesized that temporary system dedifferentiation (reversible decreasing the number of highly differentiated systems subserving behavior) is accompanied by reduction of heart rate complexity. Beat-to-beat intervals were recorded during stress (Experiment 1) and alcohol administration (Experiment 2). We used approximate entropy (ApEn) as a measure of heart rate complexity. The decrease of approximate entropy was observed in both stress and alcohol conditions. It is concluded that reversible system dedifferentiation is reflected in heart rate dynamics as a reduction of complexity.
Los servicios públicos domiciliarios en Colombia
Authors: Matias Camargo Sergio Roberto
Published: November 2017

Los servicios públicos domiciliarios constituyen una categoría especial de los servicios públicos. Son bienes insustituibles, necesidades esenciales de la población ligadas a la existencia, calidad y dignidad de la vida humana y, en consecuencia, derechos fundamentales. Son una actividad económica. En este trabajo se cuestiona el modelo colombiano de prestación, regulación y control. Se utiliza un enfoque socio jurídico e interdisciplinario, un método teórico (análisis y síntesis) y se hace análisis documental.
El dictamen pericial contable, medio de prueba y criterios de valoración
Authors: Caro Espitia Néstor Raúl , Hernández Aros Ludivia , Gallego Cossio Laura Constanza , Flórez Guzmán Mario Heimer
Published: November 2017

El presente artículo establece desde una perspectiva teórica, los deberes del contador público en cuanto al manejo contable y financiero de las organizaciones, y en su labor como perito; a su vez, la responsabilidad de emitir conceptos en las controversias técnico-contables; desde el punto de vista procesal como testigo técnico, debido a que percibe de manera especial los hechos económicos, y emite conceptos sustentados en evidencia que le sirven al juez para adoptar su decisión, previa contradicción y valoración. Bajo esta premisa, la investigación indagó sobre los criterios que influyen al momento de presentar el dictamen pericial, ante un juez o tribunal. Para ello se propone utilizar el método cualitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio y documental. Los resultados se obtuvieron a partir de la revisión bibliográfica, normativa, y del análisis y síntesis de la información obtenida. Las conclusiones reflejan que el dictamen pericial constituye un instrumento fundamental para dirimir las controversias técnico-contables, razón por la cual, se exige una preparación exigente -con evidencia amplia y suficiente- que contenga los requisitos mínimos de existencia, validez y eficacia, aspectos que, desde el punto de vista probatorio, le darán solidez a su conocimiento.
El riesgo psicosocial en la legislación colombiana
Authors: López Cortés Oscar Andrés
Published: November 2017

Este artículo cuestiona la legislación colombiana en materia de riesgo psicosocial desde el concepto de “sociedad del riesgo” de Ulrich Beck. Para ello, reconstruye la perspectiva teórica mencionada y plantea algunas diferencias y similitudes con otras posturas teóricas, luego se describen en perspectiva histórica las normas colombianas sobre riesgo psicosocial; finalmente se discute la dirección que han tomado en Colombia las normas descritas sobre riesgo psicosocial. La etnografía y el análisis de discurso en la perspectiva de Foucault hacen parte de la metodología empleada. Se concluye que la legislación sobre riesgo psicosocial en Colombia muestra que no habitamos una sociedad del riesgo, sino una sociedad del orden.
La acción afirmativa constitucional y la propuesta encaminada a igualar edades pensionales entre hombres y mujeres en Colombia
Authors: Lizarazo Arias Germán Rodrigo
Published: November 2017

Este artículo tiene como propósito reflexionar sobre la recomendación hecha por la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico “OCDE” a Colombia, encaminada a igualar la edad pensional de mujeres y hombres, y la viabilidad que esta iniciativa puede llegar a tener a la luz de la acción afirmativa constitucional. Para poder cumplir con los objetivos de este trabajo, se utilizó un método cualitativo a través del cual se llegó a formular un análisis crítico del objeto de estudio. Dentro del análisis se pudo establecer que la OCDE pretende eliminar la acción afirmativa, establecida por la Ley 100 de 1993, que define una edad más temprana de pensión en el régimen de prima media con prestación definida para las mujeres. De aprobarse una ley igualando las edades pensionales se desafiaría la acción afirmativa y haría que la recomendación sea inconveniente y potencialmente inviable, teniendo en cuenta lo establecido por la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional.
La reivindicación de derechos y garantías de los movimientos sociales (LGBTI – Desplazados) a través del activismo y progresismo de la Corte Constitucional colombiana
Authors: Malagón Rubio Laura Milena
Published: November 2017

Resulta imperioso demostrar por qué en un contexto como el colombiano, ante las dificultades del reconocimiento social, económico, político, cultural y los fuertes patrones de discriminación histórica contra la población minoritaria LGBTI y el desplazamiento forzado, el activismo y progresismo judicial de la Corte Constitucional colombiana, ha sido decisivamente significativo en el reconocimiento de sus derechos y garantías con respuestas efectivas a sus necesidades; esto frente a un Legislativo y Ejecutivo que minimiza los derechos y garantías, en contraste con un Tribunal Constitucional que los maximiza. En ese sentido, a pesar de las limitaciones y algunas decisiones controversiales del tribunal, se reivindica y defiende el trabajo de la Corte Constitucional colombiana como un actor institucional, a partir del debate contemporáneo que plantea dos respuestas: los defensores del constitucionalismo democrático y los defensores del constitucionalismo popular; en el cuál se defenderá el primero de ellos por los cambios e incidencia social a partir de sus decisiones en el reconocimiento y transformación real de las demandas sociales de dichos movimientos sociales.
Pathway to the President:The Perceived Impact of Identity Structures on the Journey Experiences of Women College Presidents
Authors: Oikelome Gloria
Published: November 2017

This phenomenological study utilizes the framework of Intersectionality to explore the perceived impact of race, gender, and other identity structures on the journey experiences of seven White and six African American women college presidents. Findings suggest that while gender is becoming more peripheral, the interlocking tensions of race and gender often shape the journey experiences of African American women, with race appearing to be a salient factor. Despite challenges resulting from these social constructs, the women employed various strategies for navigating the presidential pipeline including mentorship, leadership development programs, and firm assurance of institutional fit.
Authentic Material and Automaticity for Teaching English
Authors: Widyastuti Widyastuti
Published: November 2017

This article discusses how to make students of Science Education in first year feel interesting in English lesson, understanding the text well and can communicate English fluency. It has been suggested that Authentic Material and Automaticity Theory not only creates a friendly and fun condition in teaching reading but helps students to study comprehensibly so they are able to understand the text, structure, vocabulary easily, read fluently and they also can communicate in English. The authentic material can make the teaching learning process fun and eliminate boring because the topics and materials can be found in internet so it will be more visually and  interactive . Automaticity theory can solve the problem of students who must memorize words that make them feel boring and forget the words soon. The other benefit is the students can exposure the real language being used in a real context and stimulate studens’idea, encouarage them to relate themselves with real-life experiencesThese strategies can make the students understand easily and enjoy the teaching learning process. By combining authentic material and automaticity strategies for teaching English in science education, will develop readers (students) to become fully competent and fluent.
Improving Students’ Listening Skill Through Shadowing
Authors: Zuhriyah Mukminatus
Published: November 2017

Listening is the first part of language skills that everyone gets when learning a language. It comes before speaking, reading, and writing. Meanwhile, most of the students get difficulty to learn listening of a foreign language, especially English. That is why shadowing was applied in the listening class as one of the solutions to make the learners of English listening easy to understand what the speaker says. This collaborative classroom action research was generally to know whether or not shadowing could improve the students listening skill. It was also specifically to know: (1) the lecturer’s activities, (2) the students’ activities, and (3) the students’ responses during the implementation of shadowing in the listening class. The subjects were 18 students of the third semester of English department of education faculty of Hasyim Asy’ari university (UNHASY) Tebuireng Jombang in the academic year of 2016/2017. The data were obtained from the observations got from the notes written by the collaborator and the listening test. The students’ listening skill improved after the implementation of shadowing. It could be seen in the improvement of mean score, from 74.2 in cycle one to 75 in cycle two. Then, the precentage of students passing the minimum mastery criteria also improved, from 61% in cycle one to 77.8% in cycle two. Thus, it can be concluded that shadowing could improve students’ listening skill.
Developing Teachers’ Guide to Use Facebook Group in a Blended Writing Course (A Research and Development in IAIN Surakarta)
Authors: Jati Roko Patria
Published: November 2017

This study aimed to investigate the existence and the quality of any teachers’ guides used for Writing Course in IAIN Surakarta as well as the level of need and related criteria for development. Besides, the developmental steps in developing new teachers’ guide (to use Facebook Group in a blended Writing Course) were also investigated. This research  was conducted in IAIN Surakarta by involving ten teachers and 115 students. The findings of this study were obtained through some qualitative techniques, such as interview, observation, document analysis, and FGD. As the results, it was found that among ten tertiary teachers, only one of them using teachers’ guide or book to teach in the Writing Course. However, nine of them stated their need on the proposed product and one stated his uncertainty. Further, the related supports were also shown by majority of the students involved. Afterward, the draft was developed by considering some suggested criteria of development. After being validated by the related expert, the product was then field tested involving three teachers and 48 students. Through the tryouts conducted, the level of feasibility on the procedure had improved significantly to more than 90%. Keywords: teachers’ guide, Facebook Group, blended Writing Course  ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji keberadaan serta kualitas dari buku panduan guru yang digunakan untuk matakuliah Writing di IAIN Surakarta serta tingkat kebutuhan dan kriteria-kriteria yang terkait pengembangan. Disamping itu, penelitian ini juga menginvestigasi langkah-langkah dalam mengembangkan buku panduan guru. Penelitian ini diselenggarakan di IAIN Surakarta dengan melibatkan 10 dosen dan 115 mahasiswa. Temuan dari penelitian ini diperoleh melalui sejumlah teknik kualitatif seperti wawancara, pengamatan, analisis dokumen dan FGD. Hasilnya, ditemukan bahwa dari 10 dosen tersebut hanya 1 orang yang memanfaatkan buku panduan guru dalam mengampu matakuliah Writing. Meski demikian, 9 orang merasa memerlukan produk tersebut sementara 1 sisanya masih belum pasti. Kebutuhan serupa juga ditunjukkan oleh kebanyakan siswa yang terlibat. Kemudian, draf dikembangkan dengan mempertimbangkan kriteria pengembangan yang disarankan. Setelah mendapatkan validasi pakar, produk diujikan dengan melibatkan 3 dosen dan 48 mahasiswa. Melalui ujicoba yang dilakukan, tingkat kelayakan prosedur meningkat secara signifikan di atas 90%. Kata kunci: pedoman guru, Facebook Group, mata kuliah Writing yang dicampur (blended)
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Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: November 2017

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Influência do nitrogênio e enxofre na produção do feijoeiro
Authors: Silva Maria Ligia De Souza , Silva Miguel Angelo Dias , Trevizam Anderson Ricardo
Published: November 2017

Na fisiologia das plantas, limitações de nitrogênio (N) ou enxofre (S) são manifestadas no ponto de convergência das rotas assimilatórias, o que ocasiona acúmulo ou carência de produtos sintetizados. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a influência da interação entre o N e S no desenvovlimento da cultura do feijoeiro. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, em vasos contendo 4 dm3 de solo. O experimento foi instalado em esquema fatorial 2 x 5, sendo duas doses de N (80 e 120 mg dm-3) e cinco doses de S (0, 30, 60, 90 e 120 mg dm-3), com três repetições por tratamento. Os tratamentos foram aplicados aos vasos e semeado o feijão. O experimento foi conduzido por 80 dias, ao final do ciclo as plantas foram separadas em grãos e parte aérea. As amostras vegetais da parte aérea foram secas, moídas e analisadas em relação ao teor de N e S. A produtividade de grãos do feijoeiro foi influenciada pela adubação nitrogenada e sulfatada, sendo que o mesmo não ocorreu para a produção de matéria seca da parte aérea. A absorção de S pela cultura do feijoeiro foi diretamente influenciada pela adubação nitrogenada. A relação N/S na cultura do feijoeiro foi diretamente influenciada pela adição de N e S. Os valores de N/S não correlacionaram-se com a produção de grãos ou matéria seca da parte aérea.
Antimicrobial activity of essential oils on pathogenic fungi
Authors: Couto Daniele Aparecida do , Dias Felipe Da Silva , Sáber Mírian Lobo
Published: November 2017

Since the induction of chemical defensives in agriculture, human beings have suffered from our own actions, caused by the indiscriminate and abusive use of those substances; therefore, researches have been motivated to look for alternative ways, aiming to use plant inputs to control pathogenic agents in agriculture. As the essential oils from the species Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), Callistemon viminalis (weeping bottlebrush), Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella grass) and Tetradeniariparia (misty plume bush) have proved effectiveness and an immense applicability, this research studied the use of those essential oils, aiming the effectiveness against plant pathogens. The plants were collected from Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí, Pouso Alegre (MG). The fungi’s samples belong to the mycology collection from the institution and the tests were based on the mycelial development comparison of the control fungi on the dishes with essential oils. Notice that the inhibition caused by the oils over fungi’s mycelial developing and the analysis of the data have been made through Turkey’s statistic. From the data analyzed, it was possible to realize that the citronella’s grass essential oil was efficient to control the mycelial development of fungi analyzed, followed by, in order of efficiency, the eucalyptus oil, the weeping bottlebrush oil and the misty plume bush oil.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PREFERENCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS TO PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN OMAN
Authors: Al-Balushi Sheikha Mohammed Ali , Khan M Firdouse Rahman
Published: November 2017

Purpose: The objectives of the study are to analyze the factors which influence patients to go to private hospitals against public hospitals of Oman and to analyze the expectations of patients from the integrated public hospitals in Oman.Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out with a well-defined questionnaire through which 251 survey samples were collected on a random sampling basis.Findings: The results of the study reveal that there is an association between the selection of hospital and services and the cost of the services offered in the hospital and it is found that the cost of services incurred makes an impact in the selection of hospital for medical treatment. The study also revealed that in private hospitals patients could easily approach anyone including the reception staff and all are helpful, and the private hospitals are equipped with modern equipment, and doctors treat patients in a friendly manner.Research limitations/Implications: The majority of the population taken for the study are aged above 20 years, and the samples were collected from selected regions of Oman, and wide range collection of samples from all the regions will help to improve the solution.Social implications: The study suggests that sufficient medicines should be provided in all the public health centers and periodic inspection should be conducted at regular intervals to improve the standards of the public health Centers and Government Hospitals concerning cleanliness, treatments and the front line services.Originality/Value: No study has examined the causes for the hospital selection delay in the construction projects of Oman, and it is a first-hand study of its kind and the results will be useful to the stakeholders.
COMUNICAÇÃO ORGANIZACIONAL E COOPERATIVISMO DE CRÉDITO: ANÁLISE DAS CENTRAIS SICOOB DE MINAS GERAIS
Authors: Da Silva Guilherme Luis Rosa , Lopes Ivonete Da Silva
Published: November 2017

Este artigo analisa as estratégias de comunicação organizacional adotadas pelas duas centrais mineiras do Sistema de Cooperativas de Crédito no Brasil (Sicoob). O objetivo foi compreender a concepção de comunicação dessas organizações e identificar a relevância dos princípios cooperativistas para as práxis comunicativas. Como resultado, observa-se a relevância da comunicação no planejamento estratégico dessas organizações, no entanto pode ser constatado que as ações que visam a inserção mercadológica têm sido privilegiadas na comunicação no cooperativismo de crédito em detrimento à educação cooperativista e do interesse pela comunidade.
Cardiac weight in elderly men with chronic chagas heart disease
Authors: Oliveira Flávia Aparecida , Vilela Joana Estela Rezende , Queiroz Larissa Oliveira , Nascimento Douglas Montielle Silva , Teixeira Vicente de Paula Antunes , Duarte Eliza Carla Barroso , Menezes Liliana Borges , Machado Juliana Reis , Reis Marlene Antônia
Published: November 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi correlacionar as alterações histopatológicas da cardiopatia chagásica crônica com o peso cardíaco (Pca) em homens idosos. Foram selecionados 16 corações com alterações morfológicas e sorologia positiva (idosos cc). Quantificou-se no miocárdio esquerdo as espessuras dos miocardiócitos e seus núcleos, densidade do infiltrado mononuclear e dos núcleos de miocardiócitos e a fibrose miocárdica. O Pca nos homens idosos CC foi 418,7 ±136,3g e apresentou correlação positiva e significativa com a espessura dos miocardiócitos e seus núcleos (rS=0,363 e rS=0,120, respectivamente; p<0,05) e com a fibrose intersticial (rS=0,104; p<0,05). Por outro lado, verificou-se correlação negativa e não significativa entre o Pca e o infiltrado inflamatório (rS=-0,0118 p>0.05). A densidade de núcleos de miocardiócitos apresentou correlação negativa e significativa com o Pca (rS= -0,555 p<0,05). O aumento do Pca nos homens idosos cc foi influenciado pela fibrose intersticial, bem como pela hipertrofia miocárdica e destruição de miocardiócitos.
Plano de aula enquanto recurso e estratégia didática na formação de docentes para o ensino superior
Authors: Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: November 2017

O objetivo deste ensaio é discutir sobre a utilização do plano de aula enquanto recurso e estratégia didática no processo de formação de docentes para o ensino superior. Descreve-se a experiência da disciplina de “Universidade e Docência”, ofertada no Programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. São apresentados modelos de organização de planos de ensino, de planos de aula e de avaliação da docência. Apresenta-se o plano de aula não apenas como um documento que orienta o planejamento dos conteúdos programáticos, mas como uma estratégia didática que se movimenta no acontecer da aula, representando uma possibilidade de diálogo constante entre conteúdos e sua execução prática em função de características dos docentes, dos alunos e da disciplina ministrada. Limitações e potencialidades dessa proposta são apresentadas e discutidas, bem como suas implicações para a formação de docentes para o ensino superior.
Assistência domiciliar no Brasil: revisão bibliométrica
Authors: Gonçalves Jurema Ribeiro Luiz , Gonçalves Amanda Ribeiro , Silva Kenia Lara , Contim Divanice Contim
Published: November 2017

Atenção Domiciliar é uma modalidade assistencial que gera alternativas e estratégias de desospitalização e humanização do cuidado no espaço doméstico com enfoque na promoção, prevenção e reabilitação do indivíduo, revertendo os altos custos do assistir em saúde. Objetivo analisar o desenvolvimento da produção científica sobre a Atenção Domicilar no Brasil, buscando refletir a contribuição dessa modalidade de assistência na organização dos serviços de saúde. Levantamento bibliométrico realizado no período de agosto a dezembro de 2015. Utilizou-se como bases de dados Medline, biblioteca SciELO e a base de dados Lilacs.  O total de produtos incluídos neste estudo foram 72 artigos entre 1979 a 2015. O estudo possibilitou identificar a evolução sobre a relevância da AD como estratégia inovadora, reflexiva sobre as concepções sistêmicas na atenção à saúde. Observa-se que a produção científica nessa temática, tem se desenvolvido de forma ampla no ensino, pesquisa e assistência.
Produção científica da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital público de ensino
Authors: Abreu Renata Maria Dias de , Guerra Stacciarini Thais Santos , Paula Getúlio Freitas de , Camargo Fernanda Carolina , Garcia Luan Augusto Alves , Pereira Gilberto De Araújo
Published: November 2017

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a produção de conhecimento do 2º Encontro Científico de Enfermagem do Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Trata-se de um estudo de análise documental, de caráter exploratório, sobre os trabalhos aprovados para serem apresentados durante o evento. Os dados foram processados no software IRAMUTEQ, organizados em classes temáticas conforme o método da classificação hierárquica descendente. Foram apresentados 58 trabalhos, sendo os principais autores enfermeiros hospitalares (94,3%) e pós-graduandos lato sensu, modalidade residência em saúde (29,3%). Quanto à natureza dos trabalhos apresentados foram mais frequentes os relatos de experiência (56,9%) e os resultados de estudos primários (25,9%). Classes temáticas representativas da produção do conhecimento resultante do evento foram: Qualidade, assistência e cuidado; Programa de Residência Multiprofissional; Hospital enquanto cenário produtor de conhecimento; e Procedimentos, métodos e implantação do cuidado de Enfermagem. O evento científico apresentou-se como iniciativa para integrar ensino, pesquisa e assistência. Além do mais, funcionou como espaço de troca de saberes, potencial a induzir a melhoria de práticas no cenário de estudo.
Advances in Fluorescent Single-Chain Nanoparticles
Authors: De-La-Cuesta Julen , Gonzalez Edurne , Pomposo José A.
Published: November 2017

Fluorophore molecules can be monitored by fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy which are highly useful and widely used techniques in cell biology, biochemistry and medicine (e.g., biomarker analysis, immunoassays, cancer diagnosis). Several fluorescent micro- and nanoparticle systems based on block copolymer micelles and cross-linked polymer networks, quantum dots, -conjugated polymers, and dendrimers have been evaluated as optical imaging systems. In this review, we highlight recent advances in the construction of fluorescent single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) which are valuable artificial soft nano-objects with tunable, small size (as small as 3 nm). In particular, the main methods currently available to endow SCNPs with fluorescent properties are discussed in detail, showing illustrative examples.
Exploring R&D Influences on Financial Performance for Business Sustainability Considering Dual Profitability Objectives
Authors: Shen Kao-Yi , Yan Min-Ren , Tzeng Gwo-Hshiung
Published: November 2017

The influence and importance of research and development (R&D) for business sustainability have gained increasing interests, especially in the high-tech sector. However, the efforts of R&D might cause complex and mixed impacts on the financial results considering the associated expenses. Thus, this study aims to examine how R&D efforts may influence business to improve its financial performance considering the dual objectives: the gross and the net profitability. This research integrated a rough-set-based soft computing technique and multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods to explore this complex and yet valuable issue. A group of public listed companies from Taiwan, all in the semiconductor sector, was analyzed as a case study. Initially, more than 30 variables were considered, and the adopted soft computing technique retrieved 14 core attributes—for the dual profitability objectives—to form the evaluation model. The importance of R&D for pursuing superior financial prospects is confirmed, and the empirical case demonstrates how to guide an individual company to plan for improvements to achieve its long-term sustainability by this hybrid approach.
An Assessment of Falling Trees Due Strong Winds in Lisbon: Affected Species and Microclimatic Simulation
Authors: Mendes Flavio , Petean Felipe , Lopes Antonio , Correia Ezequiel
Published: November 2017

Fallen trees due to strong winds are well recorded in Lisbon. However, specie identification is needed to increase urban trees management. This paper aimed the identification of the most vulnerable trees to strong winds in Lisbon, through a hybrid approach method by proximity. The occurrence database was compiled together with basic structural city maps. Four criteria were designed to presuppose the trees specie names by approximation: i) Trees must be within 15 m from the street center; ii) At least 3 individuals within 30 m from the occurrence must belong to the same specie; iii) The surrounding specie must be representative in the street (>50%); iv) Visual analysis of street/avenue medians. Microscale analysis through supervised classification and micrometeorological simulations od strong winds were performed. Morus nigra L., Tipuana tipu (Benth.) Kuntze, Liriodendron tulipifera L., Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. and Koelreuteria paniculata Laxm. were identified as the species that fall the most. In 57.7% of cases (425 fallen trees), the wind speed 12-hours before the occurrence was greater than 7 m s−1. Alvalade neighborhood showed 22.7% tree canopy cover while the microclimatic simulation revealed two main vulnerability zones: Brazil and Church avenues, where winds were stronger possibly due acceleration effect.
Low Levels of IgG Recognizing the Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (A1AT) 50-63 Peptide and Its Association with Taiwanese Women with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
Authors: Chang Yu-Sheng , Pan Chih-Hong , Chang Che-Chang , Tsai Kai-Leun , Chou Han-Wen , Chen Jin-Hua , Lin Sheng-Hong , Lu Yi-Ying , Tai Chih-Chun , Lin Yi-Fang , Lin Ching-Yu
Published: November 2017

The aim of this study was to examine oxidative stress and low level of alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), and evaluate the associated autoreactivity against unmodified and their 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE)-modified peptides with pSS. Two differentially expressed proteins, alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1 (A1AG1) and A1AT, exhibited 2-fold differences, and their HNE modifications were identified by depleted-albumin and immunoglobulin G (IgG) serum protein, in-solution digestion, in-gel digestion, and nano-LC-MS/MS from pSS patients and age-matched healthy controls (HCs). Furthermore, levels of proteins, confirmation of HNE modifications, HNE-protein adducts and autoreactivity against unmodified and their HNE-modified peptides were further validated. Levels of the HNE-protein adduct and A1AG1 were significantly higher in pSS patients than HCs, but levels of A1AT were significantly lower in pSS patients compared to HCs. Only the HNE modification of A1AT was confirmed. Further, concentrations of anti-A1AT50-63 IgG and anti-A1AT50-63 HNE IgA were significantly lower in pSS patients than HCs. Our study suggests that elevated HNE-protein adduct, oxidative stress, level [odds ratio (OR) 4.877, p = 0.003], lowered A1AT level (OR 3.910, p = 0.010) and a decreased level of anti-A1AT50-63 IgG (OR 3.360, p = 0.010) showed an increased risk in pSS patients compared to HCs, respectively.
Texture Based Quality Analysis of Simulated Synthetic Ultrasound Images Using Local Binary Patterns
Authors: Singh Prerna , Mukundan Ramakrishnan , Ryke Rex De
Published: November 2017

Speckle noise reduction is an important area of research in the field of ultrasound image processing. Several algorithms for speckle noise characterization and analysis have been recently proposed in the area. Synthetic ultrasound images can play a key role in noise evaluation methods as they can be used to generate a variety of speckle noise models under different interpolation and sampling schemes, and can also provide valuable ground truth data for estimating the accuracy of the chosen methods. However, not much work has been done in the area of modelling synthetic ultrasound images, and in simulating speckle noise generation to get images that are as close as possible to real ultrasound images. An important aspect of simulated synthetic ultrasound images is the requirement for extensive quality assessment for ensuring that they have the texture characteristics and gray-tone features of real images. This paper presents texture feature analysis of synthetic ultrasound images using local binary patterns (LBP) and demonstrates the usefulness of a set of LBP features for image quality assessment. Experimental results presented in the paper clearly show how these features could provide an accurate quality metric that correlates very well with subjective evaluations performed by clinical experts.
Antifungal Activity and Action Mode of Cuminic Acid from the Seed of Cuminum cyminum. L against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Niveum (FON) on Watermelon
Authors: Sun Yang , Wang Yong , Han Lirong , Zhang Xing , Feng Juntao
Published: November 2017

Watermelon fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (FON) is a destructive soil-borne disease throughout the world leading to serious economic losses and limit watermelon production. Cuminic acid, extracted from the seed of Cuminum cyminum L., belongs to benzoic acid analogues. In this study, the median effective concentration (EC50) values for cuminic acid in inhibiting mycelial growth of FON was 22.53μg/mL. After treatment with cuminic acid, mycelial morphology was seriously influenced; cell membrane permeability and glycerol content were increased markedly, but pigment and mycotoxin (mainly fusaric acid) were significantly decreased. Synthesis genes of bikaverin and fusaric acid both were down regulated compared with the control confirmed by quantitative RT-PCR. In greenhouse experiments, cuminic acid at all concentrations displayed significant bioactivities against FON. Importantly, significant enhancement of activities of SOD, POD, CAT and decrease of MDA content after cuminic acid treatment in watermelon leaves were observed in vivo. These indicated that cuminic acid not only showed high antifungal activity, but also could enhance the self-defense system of the host plant. Above all, cuminic acid showed the potential as a biofungicide to control FON.
Epigenomics of Plant’s Responses to Environmental Stress
Authors: Kumar Suresh
Published: November 2017

Genome-wide epigenetic changes in plants are being reported during the development and environmental stresses, which are often correlated with gene expression at the transcriptional level. Sum total of the biochemical changes in nuclear DNA, post-translational modifications in histone proteins and variations in the biogenesis of small non-coding RNAs in a cell is known as epigenome. These changes are often responsible for variation in expression of the gene without any change in the underlying nucleotide sequence. The changes might also cause variation in chromatin structure resulting into the changes in function/activity of the genome. The epigenomic changes are dynamic with respect to the endogenous and/or environmental stimuli which affect phenotypic plasticity of the organism. Both, the epigenetic changes and variation in gene expression might return to the pre-stress state soon after withdrawal of the stress. However, a part of the epigenetic changes may be retained which is reported to play role in acclimatization, adaptation as well as in the evolutionary processes. Understanding epigenome-engineering for improved stress tolerance in plants has become essential for better utilization of the genetic factors. This review delineates the importance of epigenomics towards possible improvement of plant’s responses to environmental stresses for climate resilient agriculture.
PERENCANAAN DAN PERANCANGAN STASIUN KERETA API PADA BANDAR UDARA AHMAD YANI DI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: NUGROHO RIAN MAS
Published: November 2017

The railway station at Ahmad Yani airport in Semarang is a work of architecture discipline. The goal is to get the design of the airport train station in Semarang. With the railway station at Ahmad Yani Airport Semarang is to facilitate passengers who want to continue their journey, either from plane to train or vice versa. It is also expected that with this railway station can reduce congestion that occurred in Semarang, people outside Semarang who want to pick up his family at the airport do not have to come all the way to Ahmad Yani airport, because passengers domiciled outside the Semarang can Use a train to get to their respective areas. By using the accessibility method, it is expected that this station can facilitate the passengers who want to use rail transportation modes or who want to change the mode of transportation. Of course, the selection of the site has also been through several analyzes. The chosen site is also very precise because it is on the south side of the Ahmad Yani airport and is on the railway line. And also on the east side of the tread is the main road to get to the airport. So, on the highway is access to the station. The shape, layout and location of the station building also prioritizes the accessibility of its users. The facilities provided are also designed to facilitate passengers such as the addition of escalators, travellators, ramps, guiding blocks, bridges, etc. The concept used indirectly can provide convenience and comfortable of the passengers who want to change the mode of transportation. 
Keywords: railway station, airport station, intermodal transportation integration, accessibility
PENERAPAN TEORI BIOPHILIC DESIGN DALAM STRATEGI PERANCANGAN SEKOLAH ALAM SEBAGAI SARANA PENDIDIKAN DASAR DI KARANGANYAR
Authors: Hadny Annisa
Published: November 2017

The quality of Indonesia's education in the international rankings is ranked low compared to other countries. On the other hand Indonesia has the potential of nature that can be utilized as a learning method that is with the natural school with nature as a medium of teaching. The use of biophilic design theory becomes important in order to create a natural school environment that can support a good learning atmosphere for learners later. This study aims to determine how appropriate design criteria for designing a planned natural school with biophilic design theory are used. The method used is to study the literacy of the theory and determine the appropriate theory to be used in the design strategy ranging from site selection, site processing, space processing and space quality, mass formation and mass management, and determining the appearance of buildings. Biophilic design design method and process of analysis that is done to produce natural school design design that can optimize the learning process in it.
PENERAPAN ARSITEKTUR EKOLOGI DALAM PERANCANGAN PUSAT PENELITIAN AGRIKULTUR DI KABUPATEN SRAGEN
Authors: Amna Lailatul
Published: November 2017

Indonesia is known as an agricultural country, which means Indonesia has high rate of agricultural production. However, Indonesia has not fully fulfilled its own food needs, seeing by the high number of food imports to Indonesia. Therefore, the government's agricultural development program is established which includes the development of science and technology (IPTEK) in agriculture. The application of Ecological Architecture theory is considered appropriate because it involves all related elements in the design of human, building and nature. This research is aimed to determine the design of research centre building which is able to facilitate the research activities in accordance with the standard of research space based on the principle of Ecological Architecture theory. The method used is data collection based on literature study, observation and comparation to the design object and application of Ecological Architecture theory, which is then applied as design strategies on the design object, starting from site selection, site analysis, as well as façade analysis. From the analysis that has been done then generated a research centre design that can support the sustainability of agricultural research activities based on the application of Ecological Architecture theory.
A Novel Method of Finance Market Regulation Based on Control Overshoot
Authors: Wang Juan , Pardalos Panos M. , Shen Yue
Published: November 2017

In the finance market, risk happened in two pattern. In one case, extreme volatility together with a short balance time leads to a great panic to the market. On the contrary, if the volatility is smaller, the time period will usually be longer. It will bring many infections to various related fields, which causes wider range influences to the economy. Both cases hurt financial market and the economy itself deeply. In this paper, we developed a novel market regulation method in which the conflict of fluctuation time and volatility will be balanced. It describes a way to compute a portfolio of relatively short time period together with smaller fluctuation volatility by using a general prediction algorithm based on overshoot in cybernetics. It can also give explanation to counter-cyclical supervision theory and macro-prudential regulation. Furthermore, it can provide numerical operation guide for counter-cyclical supervision theory and macro-prudential regulation.
Pure Components VS Full Mixed Bundling When Stackelberg Pricing
Authors: Liu Weihua , Yu Hui
Published: November 2017

Current literatures assume that a consumer’s willing to pay (WTP) for a bundle is equal to the sum of his or her separate reservation prices for the component goods and concludes that mixed bundling is superior to pure components in a monopoly market. However, full mixed bundling is a discount conduct in order to attract more consumers, and the price of the bundle must be lower than the sum of the prices of two products, which must be considered in a consumers’ WTP for the bundle. Then, if consumers’ reservation prices are heterogeneous and subject to the uniform distribution, we can draw opposite conclusions: Full mixed bundling is disadvantageous to firms when Stackelberg pricing. The profit under full mixed bundling is less than that under pure components.