bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Maimonides Reincarnated
Authors: Glick Shimon M. , Jotkowitz Alan B.
Published: October 2015

The writings of Maimonides, the 12th-century physician, Talmudic and philosophic scholar, are remarkably relevant for modern medicine. Whereas the specific medical recommendations are obviously outdated, Maimonides’ perceptive insights into professional responsibilities and medical ethics remain as useful guides even in our postmodern era.
Emplaced Myths of Fédon’s Rebellion in Tourism Representations
Authors: Nelson Velvet
Published: October 2015

La rebelión de Fédon, ampliamente caracterizada como una sublevación/revuelta/levantamiento de esclavos, tuvo lugar desde marzo de 1795 a junio de 1796 en la isla caribeña de Granada. Julien Fédon, un católico francés de raza mixta y propietario de una plantación, fue el líder principal del levantamiento. Hoy la rebelión es parte del patrimonio cultural de Granada y se asocia con varios lugares de la isla potencialmente visitados por los turistas. Este documento examina en términos generales las formas en las que la rebelión se caracteriza en las fuentes de información turística a través del análisis de contenido, y a través de un análisis narrativo considera tanto los mitos dominantes/más populares/generales sobre Julien Fédon como los mitos subyacentes sobre la esclavitud que están asociados con lugares específicos en la isla. Las narrativas de la rebelión tiene el potencial de crear conciencia acerca de la lucha por la libertad en Granada, pero sigue siendo una historia generalizada que se centra en el fuera de la ley/forajido/bandido, héroe o villano, en vez de en las miles de personas esclavizadas por las que supuestamente luchaba.
Prognostic Significance of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Concentrations between the Limit of Blank and Limit of Detection in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Metaanalysis
Authors: Parikh Ravi H , Seliger Stephen L , de Lemos James , Nambi Vijay , Christenson Robert , Ayers Colby , Sun Wensheng , Gottdiener John S , Kuller Lewis H , Ballantyne Christie , deFilippi Christopher R
Published: October 2015

BACKGROUND

There is controversy regarding whether to report concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) to the limit of blank (LOB) (3 ng/L) or the limit of detection (LOD) (5 ng/L) of the assay in community-based cohorts. We hypothesized that hs-cTnT concentrations between the LOB and LOD would be associated with poorer cardiovascular outcomes compared to concentrations below the LOB.

METHODS

hs-cTnT was analyzed in a total of 10 723 participants from the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS), Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, and Dallas Heart Study (DHS). Participants were divided into 2 groups, those with hs-cTnT concentrations below the limit of blank (LOB) (<3 ng/L) and those with hs-cTnT between the LOB and limit of detection (LOD) (3–4.99 ng/L). Cross-sectional associations with traditional cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac structural measurements, and longitudinal associations with long-term cardiovascular outcomes of incident heart failure and cardiovascular death, were determined.

RESULTS

Participants with hs-cTnT between the LOB and LOD for all 3 cohorts were older, more likely to be male, and have a higher burden of cardiovascular risk factors and structural pathology. A metaanalysis of the 3 cohorts showed participants with hs-cTnT between the LOB and LOD were at increased risk of new-onset heart failure (hazard ratio, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.02–1.38) and cardiovascular mortality (hazard ratio, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.06–1.57).

CONCLUSIONS

hs-cTnT concentrations between the LOB and LOD (3–4.99 ng/L) are associated with a higher prevalence of traditional risk factors, more cardiac pathology, and worse outcomes than concentrations below the LOB (<3 ng/L).
Hydrochemistry of springs in the bambui-sabga volcanic area (north west region, Cameroon volcanic line)
Authors: Pierre Wotchoko , Margaret Awah Tita , Gus Djibril Kouankap Nono , Magha Alice , Lawrence Mbitegemboh Fosap , Christian Suh Guedjeo , Zenon Itiga , Marie Louise Vohnyui Chenyi , Veronique Kamgang Kabeyene
Published: October 2015

This study was carried out in the Bambui-Sabga volcanic area in Tubah Sub-Division, North West Region, Cameroon. This research was aimed at carrying out a hydrochemical characterization of springs in the area. Chemical analysis were done using a DR 2010 Hach Spectrophotometer. The analysed spring samples were close to neutral (pH 6.9-7.6) with a high electrical conductivity ranging from 1,400 - 11,400 ÂµS/cm and TDS from 750 - 7,960 mg/l. The FS01 spring recorded the highest average temperature of 34oC, yellowish-brown in colour and rusty odour, while the FS02 spring had a salty taste and soapy feel. The FS02 spring recorded the highest Na+ concentration of 128 mg/l. The analyzed springs can be classified into: thermal spring (FS01), salt spring (FS02) and normal (mineral) spring (FS03). The spring waters showed a (Na+K)-Cl (SO4) facies and are stable with Na-montmorillonite and zeolites, with their mineralisation from evaporation, salt water intrusion and leaching. Physical parameter were enriched in the dry season except for pH, and deficient in cations and anions except NO3- in FS02. In the rainy season, chemical enrichment was higher. The spring waters were not suitable for drinking and should be treated before human consumption.
The Effects of Nano-SiO2 on Mechanical, Barrier, and Moisture Sorption Isotherm Models of Novel Soluble Soybean Polysaccharide Films
Authors: Ghazihoseini Seyedehzahra , Alipoormazandarani Niloofar , Mohammadi Nafchi Abdorreza
Published: October 2015

In this research, a novel polysaccharide-based bionanocomposite film was prepared via dispersion casting method. Nano-silicon dioxide (SiO2-N) was incorporated into soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) at different concentrations (i.e., 0%, 1%, 3%, and 5% w/w dried SSPS). Mechanical (tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus), physical (moisture content, water solubility, and moisture uptake), and barrier properties of bionanocomposite films were evaluated. Incorporation of 5% SiO2-N to SSPS matrix decreased water vapor permeability (WVP) from 7.96×10−11 to 4.75×10−11 g m−1 s−1 Pa−1 and oxygen permeability from 215 to 96 cm3 µm m−2 day−1 atm−1. Heat seal strength and mechanical properties of SSPS films were improved. Moisture sorption isotherm of SSPS films supported by SiO2-N was shifted to lower moisture content, and monolayer moisture content of the films decreased significantly (p<0.05). In summary, SiO2-N is a potential filler in SSPS-based films for packaging materials.
Perinatal outcomes with isolated oligohydramnios at term pregnancy
Authors: Naveiro-Fuentes Mariña , Puertas Prieto Alberto , Ruíz Rocío Sánchez , Carrillo Badillo María Paz , Ventoso Francisco Montoya , Gallo Vallejo José Luis
Published: October 2015

Aims:

To compare the outcomes of term gestations with oligohydramnios in the absence of other underlying disorders and term gestations with normal amniotic fluid.

Methods:

A retrospective analysis of obstetric outcomes in 27,708 term pregnancies. We compared three groups: labor induced because of oligohydramnios, spontaneous onset of labor with normal amniotic fluid, and labor induced because of late term pregnancy with normal amniotic fluid. We excluded pregnancies with maternal or fetal diseases or disorders potentially related with amniotic fluid alterations. The main outcome measures were mode of delivery, neonatal birth weight, umbilical artery blood pH, Apgar scores and neonatal discharge status.

Results:

Compared to spontaneous labor, induction of labor because of oligohydramnios was associated with a higher risk of cesarean delivery and small size of the fetus for gestational age (SGA). Compared to induction because of late term pregnancy there were no significant differences in neonatal, although neonates had a higher risk of being SGA.

Conclusion:

The only perinatal outcome for which the risk was higher in term pregnancies with isolated oligohydramnios was SGA. The systematic induction of labor in these pregnancies should be questioned.
Reconstructing speech events: Comparing English and Spanish
Authors: Caballero Rosario
Published: October 2015

In this article I focus on the verbs used to introduce Direct Speech in a corpus of fictional narratives in English and their Spanish translations in order to compare the way these two languages reconstruct speech events in texts by means of verbs of communication (e.g.,
A constructionist approach to causative frighten verbs
Authors: Peña Cervel María Sandra
Published: October 2015

This paper studies, on the basis of corpus data, the licensing and blocking factors in the lexical-constructional integration process of causative
Downward Causation – The Way How Mind and Matter Interact?
Authors: Losch Andreas
Published: October 2015

The paper analyzes Karl Popper’s and John Eccles’ account of mind-matter interaction and compares their use of the concept of downward causation with other more recent accounts of it, especially those of Nancey Murphy and George Ellis. The argument includes John Polkinghorne’s take on Divine action, as it provides an interesting version of downward mind/matter-interaction. It will be argued that while downward causation is a speculative concept, it nevertheless remains the best approximation to a scientific perspective on mind/matter interaction that we can obtain. As a result, Popper’s and Eccles’ account seems to be more interesting in these regards than usually assumed, and should not continue to be overlooked in the debate.
Applying Fuzzy Similarities Between Evaluation Alternatives and Extreme Solutions for Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
Authors: Wang Yu-Jie
Published: October 2015

Many researchers generalize classical multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods under fuzzy environment into fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (FMCDM) for solving decision-making problems, such as the approaches of Chen, Liang, Raj and Kumar, Wang, and Wang et al. However, some problems occurred in the approaches above. For instance, the intersection of fuzzy numbers is a null set, the calculation for pooled fuzzy numbers is complex work, or the criteria values of anti-ideal/ideal solutions or lower/upper boundaries may not exist in feasible alternatives. In addition, there are too many computation steps to be realized and utilized for decision-makers. Recently, Wang proposed a method-associating technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) with a relative preference relation to solve the above drawbacks of FMCDM. Wang resolved most of the problems with the above approaches, but we still desired to develop a method that was simpler than Wang's on computation. Therefore, we proposed an FMCDM method applying fuzzy similarities between evaluation alternatives and extreme solutions in this paper. The fuzzy similarities between evaluation alternatives and extreme solutions are based on a similarity relation between two fuzzy numbers, and this similarity relation was converted from Lee's extended preference relation. With the fuzzy similarities between evaluation alternatives and extreme solutions, alternative performance indices are easily yielded and then FMCDM are easily and efficiently finished in practice. Furthermore, the computation steps of FMCDM were simplified and reduced through the fuzzy similarities. Furthermore, we compared the proposed method with other methods including Wang's to demonstrate the feasibility and rationality of the method.
Numerical Simulation of Motion Rules of Coarse Aggregates in the Compaction Process
Authors: Gao Ying , Liu Weidong , Li Hanguang , Dai Xiongwei
Published: October 2015

Three-dimensional digital aggregate particles with irregular shapes were fabricated by truncating spheres with the randomly created cutting planes using the particle flow code in three-dimensions (PFC3D) to investigate their rules of motion during the compaction process. The digital specimen of aggregate mixture with the same gradation and shape characteristics of real aggregates was developed. Specimen were compacted with static pressure in PFC3D. The axial stress on particles, average motion displacement range (AMDR), and translational velocity of each particle were analyzed in the compaction process under different displacements. The results indicate that both axial stress and mean contact-force on particles increases with compacting displacements. Aggregates located at different specimen heights show great differences in AMDR on vertical and horizontal orientation. At the same height of specimen, the AMDR on vertical orientation is greater than that of horizontal orientation and has a positive correlation with compacting displacement. However, the AMDR on horizontal orientation has a poor correlation with compacting displacement. Translational velocity of particle does not show an obvious relationship with the compacting displacement and the height of specimen. This study presented some cues for a further understanding of the compaction mechanism of asphalt mixture.
Materials Databases Infrastructure Constructed by First Principles Calculations: A Review
Authors: Lin Lianshan
Published: October 2015

First principles calculations, especially calculations based on the high-throughput density functional theory (DFT), have been widely accepted as the major approach in atom scale materials design. First principles calculations performed in a high-performance computing environment have been used to generate hundreds of thousands of crystal and compound records. The exponential growth of computational materials is one of the main drivers to develop an advanced materials database systems to ensure efficient data storage, management, query, presentation, and manipulation. This review covered the most cutting edge materials database systems in materials design and in important applications, such as fuel cells. By comparing the advantages and drawbacks of these high-throughput first principles materials database systems, an optimized computational framework was suggested to meet the specific needs of fuel cell applications. Further development of high-throughput DFT materials databases, which in essence accelerates materials innovation, was also discussed.
The African American Legacy on Rock and Roll
Authors: Dreyer Brittany
Published: October 2015

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The Origin and Importance of the Industrial Revolution
Authors: Greenwood Tim
Published: October 2015

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Canada's Reluctant Acceptance of the Colombo Plan for Co-operative Economic Development in South and South-East Asia
Authors: Whiteside Heather
Published: October 2015

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Fungsi Falsafah Negara Dalam Penerapan Konsep Negara Hukum
Authors: Chandranegara Ibnu Sina
Published: October 2015

Abstract: The function of Philosophy State; The application Concept in State laws. One form of the modern state is a state law that is considered more modern and humane in comparison with ancient conception of the state power. However, not all countries have expressed and declared its country as having a basic law of the state or country state philosophy. Preferred the birth of Pancasila as the state, on the other hand the whole constitution in force ever and always include Pancasila and state law as the concept of the Indonesian state. This paper focuses on a critical analysis of the functioning of the state philosophy in the application of state law in the Indonesian context. Abstrak: Fungsi Falsafah Negara Dalam Penerapan Konsep Negara hukum. Salah satu bentuk negara modern adalah negara hukum yang dianggap lebih modern dan manusiawi dibandingkan dengan konsepsi kuno mengenai negara kekuasaan. Namun tidak semua negara yang menyatakan dan mendeklarasikan dirinya sebagai negara hukum mempuntai dasar negara atau falsafah negara. Pancasila kelahirannya sudah dikehendaki sebagai dasar negara, disisi lain seluruh konstitusi yang pernah dan sedang berlaku selalu mencantumkan pancasila dan negara hukum sebagai konsep negara Indonesia. Tulisan ini menfokuskan terhadap analisis kritis tentang fungsi falsafah negara dalam penerapan negara hukum dalam konteks Indonesia. DOI: 10.15408/jch.v1i1.1448
Eksistensi Dewan Perwakilan Daerah Dalam Sistem Bikameral di Indonesia
Authors: Pirmansyah Miki
Published: October 2015

Abstract: The DPD existence of Bicameral System in Indonesia. Bicameral system of representation is a term consisting of two chambers, in Indonesia known as the House of Representatives and the DPD aims to achieve good governance as well as the achievement of checks and balances between state institutions, especially in the legislature, which is one of the most important elements in the implementation of the State. This institution has the main function in the setting and monitoring budgets. Thus, there are two rooms in the legislature is expected to achieve two controls in each policy issued, so it will tend to have a positive impact for the progress of the State and will ultimately achieved good governance as the ultimate goal of a state. Abstrak: Eksistensi Dewan Perwakilan Daerah Dalam Sistem Bikameral Di Indonesia. Bikameral merupakan istilah sistem perwakilan yang terdiri dari dua kamar (cembers),di Indonesia dikenal dengan istilah DPR RI dan DPD RI yang bertujuan untuk mencapai pemerintahan yang baik (good gavernment) serta tercapainya check and balances antara lembaga negara khususnya di lembaga legislatif, yang merupakan salah satu unsur terpenting dalam penyelenggaraan Negara. Lembaga ini mempunyai fungsi utama dalam pengaturan, anggaran, dan pengawasaan. Dengan demikian, adanya dua kamar dalam lembaga legislatif diharapkan tercapainya dua kontrol dalam setiap kebijakan yang dikeluarkan, sehingga akan cenderung berdampak positif bagi kemajuan negara dan pada akhirnya akan tercapai pemerintahan yang baik sebagai tujuan akhir dari sebuah negara DOI: 10.15408/jch.v1i1.1461
Sirolimus Therapy in Congenital Hyperinsulinism: A Successful Experience Beyond Infancy
Authors: Minute Marta , Patti Giuseppa , Tornese Gianluca , Faleschini Elena , Zuiani Chiara , Ventura Alessandro
Published: October 2015

Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) due to diffuse involvement of the pancreas is a challenging and severe illness in children. Its treatment is based on chronic therapy with diazoxide and/or octreotide, followed by partial pancreatectomy, which is often not resolutive. Sirolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, was reported to be effective in treating CHI in infants. We report here the case of an 8-year-old boy affected by a severe form of CHI due to a biallelic heterozygous ABCC8 mutation who responded to sirolimus with a dramatic improvement in his glucose blood level regulation and quality of life, with no serious adverse events after 6 months of follow-up. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a successful intervention in an older child. It provides a promising basis for further studies comparing sirolimus with other treatments, particularly in older children.
Global Climate Change and Children’s Health
Authors: Ahdoot Samantha , Pacheco Susan E. ,   THE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, Paulson Jerome A. , Ahdoot Samantha , Baum Carl R. , Bole Aparna , Brumberg Heather L. , Campbell Carla C. , Lanphear Bruce P. , Lowry Jennifer A. , Pacheco Susan E. , Spanier Adam J. , Trasande Leonardo
Published: October 2015

This Technical Report was revised. See https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065505.

Rising global temperature is causing major physical, chemical, and ecological changes across the planet. There is wide consensus among scientific organizations and climatologists that these broad effects, known as climate change, are the result of contemporary human activity. Climate change poses threats to human health, safety, and security. Children are uniquely vulnerable to these threats. The effects of climate change on child health include physical and psychological sequelae of weather disasters, increased heat stress, decreased air quality, altered disease patterns of some climate-sensitive infections, and food, water, and nutrient insecurity in vulnerable regions. Prompt implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies will protect children against worsening of the problem and its associated health effects. This technical report reviews the nature of climate change and its associated child health effects and supports the recommendations in the accompanying policy statement on climate change and children’s health.
Tracing social history from synchronic linguistic and ethnographic data: The prehistory of Resígaro contact with Bora
Authors: Seifart Frank
Published: October 2015

La lengua amazónica resígaro presenta fuertes influencias del bora, lengua vecina con la que no está no relacionada genéticamente. Estas influencias incluyen la asimilación cultural, algunos préstamos léxicos, y numerosos préstamos morfológicos y de estructuras gramaticales. ¿Qué circunstancias sociales condujeron a este tipo de influencias? Este artículo revisa nuestro conocimiento actual acerca de las características culturales y lingüísticas que el resígaro comparte con el bora y las interpreta como un reflejo de una historia social caracterizada por el bilingüismo y el intercambio ceremonial.
New record of Sandfish Skink, Scincus scincus conirostris Blanford, 1881 (Sauria: Scincidae) from southeastern Iran
Authors: Shafiei Soheila , Sehhatisabet Mohammad Ebrahim , Moradi Naeim
Published: October 2015

One adult female specimen of the Sandfish Skink (Scincus scincus conirostris) was collected in southeastern Iran during fieldwork on 20 January 2009. Interestingly, the new locality of the species is situated approximately 700 km east of the nearest previously known locality. This record indicates a larger distribution of Scincus scincus conirostris on the Iranian plateau than previously known. Information on morphological characters and habitat are presented herein.
New record of Boa constrictor occidentalis Philippi, 1873 (Serpentes: Boidae) in San Juan province, Argentina
Authors: Martínez Tomás A. , Rodriguez Muñoz Melina J. , Galdeano Ana P. , Acosta Juan Carlos
Published: October 2015

We document the first record of Boa constrictor in Valle Fértil department, San Juan province, Argentina. The specimen was collected and deposited in the herpetological collection of the Department of Biology, Universidad Nacional San Juan. This record extends the known distribution for this species in San Juan province by 105 km.
Alveolar Bone Grafting: Donor Site Review of 100 Consecutive Cases in Cleft Lip and Palate
Authors: Amin Kavit , Khor Wee Sim , Rosich-Medina Anais , Beale Victoria
Published: October 2015

Objective

Review of patients who underwent secondary alveolar bone grafting for total inpatient stay, postoperative complications, and postoperative analgesic requirements.

Design

Retrospective analysis of medical records.

Setting

Tertiary care center as part of a regional cleft lip and palate network.

Patients

All patients who underwent secondary alveolar bone grafting from the iliac crest.

Interventions

Local anesthetic was infiltrated overlying the anterior iliac crest. An incision was made to conform to the future skin crease and avoid muscle dissection. The cartilaginous cap was incised and raised, and cancellous bone was then harvested. The cavity was packed with hemostatic cellulose and closed in layers. All patients received postoperative antibiotics. All patients were prescribed regular paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen if there were no contraindications. Oral morphine was available when requested.

Main Outcome Measures

Length of stay, postoperative analgesic requirements, and postoperative donor site and oral complications.

Results

From 100 consecutive patients, 92 (92%) of the patients were discharged the day after surgery; one (1%) patient required four nights of monitoring for postoperative pyrexia of unknown origin. All patients received regular paracetamol, and the majority (86%) did not require oral morphine. Complications included seroma (4%), superficial donor site abscess (1%), postoperative pyrexia of unknown origin (2%), gingival bleeding (2%), and oral infection (2%).

Conclusion

The findings suggest that donor site pain may be well controlled with simple, regular analgesia. Children tolerated this procedure well and were safely discharged the day after surgery. Alveolar bone grafting from the iliac crest was found to have low complication rates.
DEPRESSÃO NOS ACADÊMICOS DA ÁREA DE SAÚDE EM UMA FACULDADE PARTICULAR DE ARACAJU
Authors: Lima Aline melo sentges , Barros Erica silva , Lima Sonia
Published: October 2015

Buscou-se analisar os diferentes graus da depressão nos cursos da área de saúde. O trabalho foi desenvolvido com os acadêmicos de Medicina, Enfermagem e Odontologia em uma universidade particular de Aracaju, matriculados em 2013. Aplicou-se o Inventário de Depressão de Beck em 383 participantes. A distribuição dos participantes por curso mostrou que 11,62% (n=44) cursavam Medicina; 24,50% (n=94) Odontologia e 63,87% (n=245) Enfermagem. 71,27% eram do sexo feminino e 28,72% do masculino. A faixa etária de 26 a 33 anos representou 55,61%. No curso de Medicina não houve depressão em 36 indivíduos, leve em 5 e moderada em 3. O curso de Odontologia apresentou ausência de depressão em 40 estudantes, leve em 33, moderada em 16 e grave em 5. No curso de Enfermagem verificou-se ausência de depressão em 78, leve em 98, moderada em 48 e grave em 21. Assim, a depressão em estudantes da área de saúde é um fator de risco que justifica medidas preventivas. Diante disso, foi sugerido aos orientadores dos referidos cursos utilizar medidas preventivas de apoio emocional, visando à saúde mental dos futuros profissionais.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA SOCIALIZAÇÃO RELIGIOSA E DO GÊNERO NO UNIVERSO ACADÊMICO
Authors: MAURÍCIO DE SANTANA ANABELA , Oliveira Matos Cândida Margarida
Published: October 2015

Este artigo analisa a reprodução de relações de gênero no âmbito acadêmico, considerando a religiosidade, possibilitando uma reflexão sobre a transição da mulher da esfera privada para a esfera pública, mediante seu ingresso na universidade. Abordamos o papel da educação na sociedade, identificando as profissões que incorporam uma imagem valorativa calcada na socialização religiosa e no gênero, explicitando um mito com relação a algumas profissões que se apresentam “para as mulheres” por envolverem “atividades condizentes” com o papel delas na família e na sociedade. Consideramos assim a permanência e reprodução de aspectos culturais na universidade. O artigo é baseado na pesquisa com assistentes sociais sobre a origem familiar e as motivações para a escolha profissional, realizada em Aracaju/SE em 2009.
A APLICAÇÃO DA TEORIA DO DESESTIMULO COMO FORMA DE INIBIÇÃO DA RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL NO BRASIL
Authors: Carvalho George barbosa jales de
Published: October 2015

O presente artigo traz um estudo detalhado sobre a aplicação da teoria do desestimulo como uma forma de inibir a responsabilidade civil no ordenamento jurídico pátrio. No decorrer da presente pesquisa aborda-se a definição da responsabilidade civil, além dos seus pressupostos e espécies, bem como o conceito de teoria do desestimulo, sua origem e possíveis críticas ao seu respeito. O grande problema enfrentado no presente artigo, diz respeito à utilização da teoria do desestimulo no direito brasileiro. A par das dos posicionamentos doutrinários e jurisprudenciais sobre o tema, verifica-se que a teoria encontra-se em harmonia com os direitos fundamentais, sendo perfeitamente cabível a sua aplicação.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DOS PRINCÍPIOS DA LIVRE CONCORRÊNCIA E DA LIVRE INICIATIVA PARA MANUTENÇÃO DA ORDEM ECONÔMICA NO BRASIL
Authors: Pereira Andresa semeghini , Carneiro Adeneele Garcia
Published: October 2015

O presente trabalho analisou os princípios constitucionais da livre iniciativa e da livre concorrência, para compreender a conjugação dos mesmos em benefício da ordem econômica, e responder ao questionamento que cerne a pesquisa, quanto à essencialidade dessa conjugação como preceito fundamental ou mera enunciação legal. Mediante a adoção do procedimento dedutivo, amparado por meio do uso de material bibliográfico, pretendeu-se aludir uma contribuição que visou estimular o senso crítico em relação aos mecanismos utilizados pelo Estado para concretizar a previsão ora elucidada. Deste modo, de forma sucinta abarcou-se incialmente a construção histórica da intervenção econômica pelo Estado até então consolidadas no ordenamento constitucional, para que assim, se justifique o sentido harmônico dos princípios da livre iniciativa e concorrência, e por fim possa-se conhecer as estruturas infraconstitucionais que sistematicamente efetivam a atuação estatal em defesa da concorrência em conformidade aos ditames principiológicos, a exemplo do direito antitruste que traz disposições de cunho preventivo, repreensivo e educativo exercidos pelos órgãos de defesa da concorrência.
CONECTIVOS EM PETIÇÕES INICIAIS: ALGUNS APONTAMENTOS PARA ANÁLISE
Authors: Brito Ludmila , De Castro Nilsandra Martins , Pereira Bruno Gomes
Published: October 2015

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar como ocorre o uso dos operadores argumentativos da Língua Portuguesa, também chamados de conectivos, no gênero discursivo Petição Inicial. Estamos inseridos no campo de estudos da Linguística Textual (LT), pois entendemos que o texto deve ser considerado como célula central para o desenvolvimento das análises linguísticas aqui apresentadas. A pesquisa é do tipo documental, tendo em vista que analisamos Petições Iniciais devidamente produzidas por acadêmicos do curso de direito da Faculdade Católica Dom Orione (FACDO), em Araguaína. A abordagem é qualitativa, pois consideramos a produção dos dados como algo diretamente ideológico e dedutivo. Lembramos que é a primeira vez que o corpus da pesquisa é submetido ao tratamento científico. A análise revela que o uso dos conectivos sem muita articulação gramatical com os demais elementos da cadeia sintática, o que revela uma provável dificuldade de manipular tais elementos linguísticos.

PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Petições Iniciais. Operadores Argumentativos. Gênero Discursivo.
RESTABELECIMENTO DO PODER FAMILIAR: reintegração à família natural
Authors: Trentin Fernanda , Lamberti Pasini Vivian Carla
Published: October 2015

Ante a possibilidade dos pais perderem a o poder familiar de seus filhos, necessária se faz a análise acerca de restabelecimento de tal vínculo. Assim, o presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a possibilidade do restabelecimento do poder familiar nos casos cujos pais consigam comprovar a superação da situação que ensejou o processo judicial de destituição. A ação de destituição do poder familiar somente é aplicada em situações excepcionais, contudo, em alguns casos, a família consegue adquirir condições para recuperar a prole e pretende a revisão do julgado. Apesar da falta de previsão legal e dos posicionamentos doutrinários e jurisprudenciais divergentes sobre o assunto, do estudo realizado conclui-se pela possibilidade do restabelecimento do poder familiar, desde que os pais demonstrem que foram cessadas as causas que levaram à destituição, que a criança ou adolescente não tenha sido adotada e que a medida atenda o melhor interesse dos filhos, de modo a garantir-lhes o direito de serem criados e educados na sua família biológica.
INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE, COMPLEXIDADE E EDUCAÇÃO: IMPLICAÇÕES ÉTICAS
Authors: Reboucas Gabriela Maia , Marques Verônica Teixeira , Badiru Ajibola Isau
Published: October 2015

Como as exigências do mundo contemporâneo impõem que a interdisciplinaridade e a complexidade contribuam para educação? Partindo da provocação feita por Morin (2000) sobre os saberes necessários à educação do futuro e a partir das discussões sobre o que são interdisciplinaridade e complexidade, este ensaio, que desenvolve uma análise com suporte metodológico na pesquisa bibliográfica, sinaliza que a relação entre elas proporciona e exige uma prática comprometida com o outro, com o mundo, com nós mesmos, que se constitui em saberes renovados, e que implicam questões éticas, necessárias agora e para o futuro.
Stability of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for terminal heat and water stress
Authors: Meena Suresh Kumar , Sastry E. V. Divakara , Rajput S. S. , Pandey Yogesh
Published: October 2015

Thirty genotypes of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) were evaluated over four environments in randomized block design with 3 replications to estimate stability parameters of seed yield and its important component traits. The environments were created by changing the dates of sowing and irrigation levels. The genotypes interacted with the environments significantly indicating non linear response of genotypes to environments. Simple correlations between seed yield and other traits indicated that pods per plant and the test weight are the two important component traits. Stability analysis indicated difference in stability among the genotype for seed yield and the component traits. A positive correlation was noted between the regression coefficient and the mean seed yield of the genotypes, thus hypothesizing that higher yielding genotypes were better suited to better environments. The results of AMMI analysis corroborated with the results obtained from stability anlaysis, although AMMI analysis provided a better chance to delineate the genotypes and environments. Genotypes UM-137, UM-128, UM-322 and RMt-1 are found relatively stable for seed yield.
Impact of national food security mission-pulses on legumes production performance in Punjab, India
Authors: Singh J. M. , Grover D. K.
Published: October 2015

Punjab predominantly being an agrarian state contributes maximum of wheat and rice to the central pool. Renowned researchers are continuously emphasizing on the diversification of Punjab agriculture. In order to promote pulse production in the country, National Food Security Mission-Pulses programme was started in 2007-08. The present investigation was undertaken in district Ferozepur, selected under NFSM-pulses. The analysis of primary data revealed that the area and production of pulses increased on all the farm size categories with maximum increase in area on small farms. The study emphasized to develop efficient marketing mechanism for pulses to widen their production base.
Performance of commercial rhizobial strains on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) in an acid hill soil
Authors: Raychaudhuri S. , Raychaudhuri Mausumi
Published: October 2015

The rhizobial products for groundnut contain different strains. The lack of information regarding the efficacy of commercial rhizobial products in different agro ecological regions, often leads to erratic results. Field experiment was conducted to study the symbiotic efficiency of the commercially available standard strains of Rhizobium viz TAL 1000, IGR 6, NC 92 and JCG 48 for two groundnut cultivars viz JL 24 and TKG 19A on the nodulation, nutrient uptake, yield attributes and yield, of groundnut in an acid hill Ultisol. IGR-6 increased dry nodular mass maximum by 43 % followed by 29% with NC-92 and JCG-48 both in JL-24, however, TKG 19A responded differently. The variety x strain interaction was significant for both the pod (P0.05 = 1.57 q/ha) and straw (P0.05 = 2.87 q/ha) yield. N and P uptake in pod as well as straw increased significantly with all strains except TAL-1000 in JL-24. Rhizobial strains NC 92 and IGR 6 showed better performance than TAL 1000 in an acid hill Ultisol.
Participatory appraisal of production constraints, preferred traits and farming system of cowpea in the northern Namibia: implications for breeding
Authors: Horn Lydia , Shimelis Hussein , Laing Mark
Published: October 2015

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] productivity is low in the subsistence farming systems due to biotic, abiotic and socio-economic constraints. The objective of this study was to assess farmers’- perceived production constraints, preferred traits and the farming system of cowpea, and its implication for breeding in northern Namibia. A participatory rural appraisal studies was conducted across four selected regions of northern Namibia including Kavango East, Kavango West, Oshikoto and Omusati where the crop is predominantly cultivated. Primary data was collected using structured interviews involving 171 households. Results showed that 70.2% farmers grow local unimproved cowpea varieties and 29.8% used improved varieties either singly or in combination of two or three. About 62.6% of interviewed farmers reported low yields of cowpea varying from 100-599 kg/ha, while 6% achieved good grain harvests of 1500-1999 kg/ha. Most farmers (59.1%) produced cowpea for home consumption, while 23.4% indicated its food and market value. Field pests such as aphids (77.8%), leaf beetles (53.2%) and pod borers (60%) and bruchids (100%) were the major constraints. Striga gesnerioides and Alectra Vogelii (Benth) were the principal parasitic weeds reported by 79.5% cowpea farmers. Soil fertility levels were reported to be very low across regions and all farmers did not apply any fertilizers on cowpea. Farmers-preferred traits of cowpea included a straight pod shape (61.4%), a long pod size, bearing at least 10 seeds (68.4%), white grain colour (22.2%) and above ground biomass (42.1%). Inter-cropping of cowpea with sorghum or pearl millet was the dominant cowpea farming system in northern Namibia. 68.4% of farmers used a relatively smaller proportion of their land (<1 ha) for cowpea production while only 9.9% allocate more than 5 ha. Breeding for high grain yield and farmers-preferred traits and availability of seed and production input are the most important strategies to increase cowpea production and productivity by subsistence farmers in the northern regions of Namibia.
El Plan CEIBAL, los profesores de matemática y sus prácticas con TIC. Revisión de antecedentes de investigación, políticas de mejora y desafíos pendientes
Authors: Rodríguez Zidán Eduardo , Téliz Fabián Alejandro
Published: October 2015

En el presente artículo realizamos una revisión comparada de los principales antecedentes de investigación, estudios de monitoreo y evaluaciones de impacto socioeducativo del Plan CEIBAL en Uruguay, en diferentes dimensiones relacionadas con el desarrollo de la tecnología uno a uno y sus efectos en la equidad social, desarrollo de oportunidades, inclusión digital y mejora en la calidad de la enseñanza.Si bien la mayoría de los documentos e informes analizados se refieren a Educación Primaria, el trabajo revisa y compara los primeros antecedentes de estudios de impacto de las TIC en Educación Secundaria, especialmente describiendo las prácticas de enseñanza, usos de la tecnología y expectativas de cambio de los profesores de Matemática.Las preguntas que orientan nuestra reflexión son las siguientes: ¿Qué sabemos sobre el impacto y la implementación del Plan CEIBAL en educación básica? ¿Qué perfil de uso y desarrollo de TIC aplicadas al cambio de las prácticas tienen los profesores de Matemática en Educación Secundaria? ¿Cuáles son los principales desafíos emergentes que debemos encarar con el objetivo de profundizar el cambio en las prácticas de enseñanza y la mejora en Educación Secundaria?Se examinaron diversas fuentes de datos e informes estadísticos, reportes oficiales de investigación y monitoreo, investigaciones académicas e informes de prensa. El artículo discute y analiza los resultados con el propósito de pensar nuevas propuestas y alternativas de cambio a ser consideradas en el debate y el diseño de políticas de mejora.
Sugerencias para la autoevaluación del trabajo investigativo
Authors: Álvarez Idelse , Fernández Deysi
Published: October 2015

Los docentes matriculados en la Maestría en Ciencias de la Educación desarrollada en Cuba desde los primeros cursos de la primera década del año 2000 han tenido ante sí el gran reto de realizar sus tesis de maestría, lo que para muchos de ellos representa la primera incursión en la actividad investigativa en su vida profesional.Los diferentes módulos de la Maestría en Ciencias de la Educación contienen cursos de disímiles temas que contribuyen al desarrollo cultural y profesional del docente. Dentro de este perfeccionamiento se encuentra el desarrollo de habilidades investigativas a través de los cursos de Metodología de la Investigación Educativa y talleres de tesis, al igual que de la actividad científica generada por los diferentes cursos.Los docentes poseen en sus manos toda la teoría pero la práctica, siempre más rica y criterio de la verdad, se ha limitado en la mayoría de los casos a la realización de un solo trabajo investigativo, la tesis en opción al título de máster, lo cual no es suficiente para hablar de un desarrollo adecuado de habilidades investigativas.De todos los elementos expuestos se infiere, por razones objetivas, la necesidad de dotar al maestrante en educación de un instrumento que le sirva de complemento al trabajo tutorial y de consulta que recibe, y que su formación no solo se base en la sistematicidad de los docentes de la Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas Félix Varela Morales. Un material que le permita ir autoevaluando su trabajo investigativo y así buscar la perfección en su preparación como profesional de la educación en el campo de la investigación educacional.
Aportes para la gestión de la imagen institucional de los centros educativos
Authors: Questa Mariela
Published: October 2015

Este artículo surge como corolario de una investigación realizada en el marco del Máster en Gestión Educativa de la Universidad ORT Uruguay. Dicha investigación tuvo por objetivo diagnosticar a una institución educativa dedicada a la formación en carreras técnicas situada en el interior del país, que presenta dificultades para lograr un aumento en las matrículas.Se trabajó con la metodología de estudio de caso, lo que implicó la selección de técnicas de investigación mixtas (tanto cualitativas como cuantitativas) para un mejor abordaje del objeto de estudio.En el diseño de la investigación se proyectaron entrevistas, instancias de observación, análisis documental y encuestas, buscando complementar los puntos de vista de los actores institucionales implicados en la problemática con las opiniones de alumnos, egresados y desertores.El análisis buscó contrastar las lógicas de funcionamiento institucional planteadas desde la dirección con la realidad de los alumnos y sus motivaciones. Esto posibilitó el acceso a los elementos subyacentes existentes y su importancia en la formación de la imagen del centro. El diagnóstico se desarrolló a partir de la aplicación de la técnica del iceberg y de la realización de una matriz FODA. Estas herramientas permitieron generar dos líneas o visiones del problema que posibilitaron diagramar la acción de mejora. El principal hallazgo, sustentado en la revisión teórica de diferentes autores, determina que existe una interrelación entre la forma en que la oferta educativa se adapta a las necesidades del entorno y la comunicación de esta oferta al exterior de la organización con el nivel de matriculaciones.La discusión para enriquecer estos contenidos parte de la falta de producción académica suficiente como para contrastar diferentes experiencias de gestión de la imagen de centros educativos. El objetivo de este artículo es generar un espacio de reflexión para que el tema de la imagen institucional se incluya en la agenda de los directivos.
Expectativas de las familias sobre el uso de computadoras portátiles con fines escolares
Authors: Rodríguez Andrés
Published: October 2015

Desde el año 2007 asistimos a la llegada de computadoras portátiles para cada niño de las escuelas públicas de la República Oriental del Uruguay. La presencia de estas tecnologías en la escuela ha significado un nuevo modo de relacionamiento entre los diferentes actores de lo educativo. Docentes, familias y niños se han visto implicados de diferentes maneras en la presencia de estas computadoras también denominadas “XO” o “ceibalitas”.

La presente investigación aborda las expectativas de las familias sobre el uso de las XO con fines escolares, más específicamente qué esperan las madres que se haga con ellas para temas vinculados al quehacer de la escuela. Se indagó acerca de qué esperan las madres que se realice con la XO cuando es empleada con fines escolares por el maestro, el director, los niños y por ellas mismas. Se exploró si existen expectativas comunes, similares o cambiantes y si están relacionadas a las características familiares, a los contextos socioculturales o al nivel de apropiación de tecnologías, así como si coinciden con las que la escuela supone que deben tener.

Desde un enfoque cualitativo exploratorio y comprensivo, se empleó la entrevista como técnica principal, incluyendo un cuestionario. Se desarrolló una muestra intencional de 8 escuelas públicas de diferentes contextos socioculturales, contactando a 31 madres de niños de 2º año. Se entrevistó a directores escolares para conocer sus opiniones sobre las expectativas de las familias. 

Se constató que estas expectativas varían según grados de definición: sin expectativas o poco definidas, genéricas, definidas. Dichos grados cambian según el foco: hay mayor definición cuando se dirigen hacia los niños o las propias familias que cuando se enfocan hacia maestros y directores. Hay madres que describen usos innovadores de las XO, importando el contexto sociocultural así como el "efecto director" como posibles factores explicativos. Las opiniones de los directores sobre las expectativas de las familias no son claras: presentan certezas e incertidumbres. 

Entre las reflexiones finales se destaca el rol del "efecto-escuela" como generador de oportunidades para que las expectativas de las familias existentes sean confirmadas y se produzcan nuevas en base a desempeños escolares eficaces. Es necesario producir expectativas y no frustraciones. Se proponen líneas de investigación en cuanto a posibles reformulaciones del diseño metodológico, así como focalización en tópicos de algunas madres en cuanto a relaciones entre TIC y cuestiones de género.
La evaluación de los aprendizajes: un análisis sobre las modalidades aplicadas en la formación de profesores del Instituto de Profesores Artigas
Authors: Shablico Diana
Published: October 2015

El presente trabajo contiene las líneas centrales de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo realizar un estudio sobre las modalidades de evaluación de los aprendizajes en la formación de docentes del Instituto de Profesores Artigas (IPA) en el área de las Ciencias Naturales (Biología, Química y Física).La investigación constituyó un estudio de caso que se desarrolló mediante una metodología mixta cuantitativa y cualitativa de corte descriptivo y explicativo. Se utilizaron dos muestras constituidas por docentes y estudiantes, cuya variedad fue dada por la selección de integrantes de Biología, Química y Física, los diferentes niveles de cursos (1° a 4° año) y las distintas dimensiones del saber (asignaturas pedagógicas y disciplinares). La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo mediante encuestas a los estudiantes, entrevistas semiestructuradas a los docentes y análisis documental. El análisis de las opiniones de los estudiantes constituyó una clara evidencia del predominio de una cultura de la evaluación centrada en la acreditación de los aprendizajes, con énfasis en la medición y la obtención de calificaciones. Por su parte, el análisis de las perspectivas y pensamientos de los docentes formadores habilitó establecer una asociación entre la formación de grado y sus concepciones sobre la evaluación.La valoración integrada de los datos y categorías construidas permitió interpretar que la evaluación de los aprendizajes transita por líneas tradicionales de orientación cuantitativa, en especial en las materias disciplinares. Estos hallazgos permiten sostener la idea de que es necesario continuar investigando sobre los modelos y las prácticas de evaluación de aprendizaje en educación superior, especialmente en el actual contexto de transición hacia una formación docente con carácter universitario.