bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Riscos ocupacionais a que os trabalhadores da enfermagem referem estar expostos em central de material estéril
Authors: Alves Henrique Eduardo , Valença Cecília Nogueira , Guedes Dimitri Taurino , Reis Aline Cristine Do Rego , Sugette Juliana De Freitas Vasconcelos , Cabral Symara Abrantes Albuquerque de Oliveira
Published: October 2017

Objetivo: Identificar os riscos ocupacionais a que os profissionais de enfermagem referem estar expostos. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, qualitativa, realizada junto à equipe de enfermagem da central de material estéril (CME) no Hospital Universitário Ana Bezerra e no Hospital Regional Aluízio Bezerra, em Santa Cruz/RN.  Os participantes foram entrevistados, tendo suas respostas gravadas, transcritas e analisadas de acordo com a análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: Os trabalhadores de enfermagem na CME precisam utilizar medidas de controle para esses riscos, tais como os equipamentos de proteção individual adequados e ambiente seguro. Com base nas respostas dos participantes, foi identificado que não houve dimensionamento de recursos humanos para as atividades, falta de fornecimento de EPIs adequados, proporcionando grandes riscos à saúde dos profissionais. Conclusão: Os riscos ocupacionais presentes na CME geralmente compreendem: os riscos biológico,  ergonômico, físico, de acidentes e químico, que poderão causar a danos à saúde dos profissionais de enfermagem que atuam presentes na CME.
A Logística na Aquisição de Medicamentos pelo SUS no Município de Petrolina
Authors: Monteiro Agnaldo Da Silva , Coelho Cristiane Stenia Oliveira , Lins Danielle Do Nascimento , Oliveira Eslany Costa de , Alexandre Lucimara Araújo Campos
Published: October 2017

O presente trabalho faz um estudo sobre a logística de aquisição de medicamentos pelo SUS, no município de Petrolina, a fim de compreender como se dar o processo de aquisição desses medicamentos e a dispensação para a população em quantidade e qualidade adequada, para que os mesmos não venham a faltar e, apontar possíveis alternativas para melhoria do processo de logística na aquisição e distribuição dos mesmos.
Transparência Pública, Um Caminho Sem Volta: Descrição das informações que devem constar nos portais governamentais
Authors: Bellini Elyrouse Cavalcante de Oliveira , Silva Alexandre César Batista da , Miranda Luiz Carlos , Albuquerque Francivaldo Dos Santos , Da Silva Valdemir
Published: October 2017

Este estudo objetivou identificar as informações que devem constar nos portais governamentais, sob a ótica da governança pública, da transparência fiscal e da lei de acesso à informação, vislumbrando a transparência pública. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa foi pautada pelo enfoque dedutivo, com análise feita na literatura concernente ao tema e na legislação relacionada, oriunda de procedimentos descritivos. Em face da sua natureza, o estudo tem caráter qualitativo. Pelo exposto, conclui-se que a transparência fiscal (segundo as diretrizes da lei de responsabilidade fiscal), a governança pública (de acordo com as boas práticas de governança pública sugeridas pelo IFAC) e a lei de acesso à informação (por meio da transparência ativa ou passiva), evidenciadas neste trabalho, são elementos basilares para prestação de contas do poder público junto à sociedade. Ser transparente transcende a divulgação, pois é preciso que haja a compreensibilidade da população para que a mesma possa exercer o seu controle social.
Perspectivas da Gestão Democrática e Participativa em Escolas do Município de Araripina - Pernambuco
Authors: Rodrigues Luzia Coelho , Soares Eloá Da Silva Alves , Silva Júnior Genecy Francisco da , Luz Pedro Odilon De Barros Alencar , Goiana Rafaella Karla Siqueira , Duarte Francisco Ricardo
Published: October 2017

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a forma de participação social no processo de gestão em escolas municipais, a partir da percepção de gestores sobre a concepção de gestão democrático-participativa em escolas. O estudo é de caráter descritivo, com informações coletadas por meio de questionário composto de questões estruturadas e abertas, permitindo análise qualitativa e quantitativa. Foi utilizada a Análise de Conteúdo, como estratégia de análise, para descrever as práticas e instrumentos utilizados no âmbito da unidade escolar, na perspectiva da gestão democrática e participativa. Resultados sugerem o reconhecimento, por parte dos respondentes, da adoção da participação social como instrumento essencial nos processos escolares. Indicam, ainda, que a maioria dos gestores busca a própria vivência educacional para o exercício do cargo, evidenciando a necessidade de investimentos em desenvolvimento de competências de gestão. Em que pese à existência de práticas integrativas entre escola e comunidade, resultados apontam a forma de ingresso, na função de gestor escolar, como elemento desarticulado dos princípios da gestão democrática.
Fragilidade Júridica na Preservação do Patrimônio Ambiental e Cultural no Brasil: Estudo de caso da rota paleontológica do Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Lavor Anna Ariane Araújo de , Silva Antônio Carlos Alves da , Ribeiro Mariana Emídio Oliveira , Turatti Luciana
Published: October 2017

Este artigo se propôs a analisar a fragilidade jurídica na preservação do patrimônio ambiental e cultural brasileiro, à partir de um estudo de caso, através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e de campo. Verificou-se que no Brasil existem diversas leis que protegem estes bens, porém com graves falhas na fiscalização, somadas às diversas ações protetivas mal planejadas, expondo o patrimônio público a uma destruição precoce.  O presente artigo aborda diversas situações onde o resguardo do patrimônio e a sua fiscalização fracassaram e outras exitosas no intuito de preservação deste patrimônio.
O Direio de Aprender dos Estudantes e o Direito dos Professores de Ensinar com Dignidade
Authors: Marques Marilaine De Castro Pereira , Venturin Edileuza Valeriana de Farias , Santos Simone José Aparecida da Silva , Zinelli Marlize Reffatti
Published: October 2017

O presente artigo tem por escopo discorrer sobre o direito de aprender de crianças e adolescentes, bem como o direito dos professores de terem as condições necessárias para realizar seus trabalhos com dignidade. Para tanto utilizou-se o método de procedimento bibliográfico. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no período de setembro de 2015 a setembro de 2016. Os avanços da ciência e da tecnologia têm possibilitado entender que cada indivíduo tem um perfil de aprendizagem. Assim, os professores precisam estar atentos para possibilitar as condições adequadas para que os alunos aprendam, visto que na contemporaneidade, a educação é direito de todos. O direito de aprender da criança e do adolescente está garantido pela legislação brasileira de forma exemplar. Os professores estão sendo cobrados por todos os lados, porém as condições para desenvolver seus trabalhos não estão compatíveis com o grau das exigências e com as responsabilidades que têm. É preciso que a gestão esteja atenta aos desafios dos professores e busque solucionar ou amenizar os mesmos, para que estes tenham condições materiais e psicológicas para realizarem seus trabalhos. Os pais devem acompanhar a vida escolar dos filhos auxiliando-os em suas dificuldades e sendo parceiros da escola. É preciso defender o direito do aluno de aprender e igualmente o direito do professor de ser respeitados no seu espaço de ensinar. Os governantes e a sociedade precisam reconhecer não somente nas páginas dos diversos documentos que oferecem as bases legais da educação e dos direitos humanos, mas sobretudo, com iniciativas concretas para os sujeitos professor/aluno, do contrário, as referidas legislações continuarão a se evidenciarem entre as mais belas do planeta, sem gerar as transformações que trazem em seus bojos.
Planejamento Estratégico Tributário: Um Estudo de Caso em Empresa do Ramo Varejista
Authors: Fonseca Ubaldo de Jesus , Vale Júnior João Sotero Do , Andrade Carlos Magno Diniz Guerra de
Published: October 2017

O presente artigo tem como objetivo de avaliar a importância do planejamento estratégico tributário como ferramenta de gestão eficaz, tomando como base uma empresa comercial do ramo varejista no recôncavo da Bahia. Porque tal ferramenta de gestão é importante para todas as empresas, independente do seu ramo de atividade ou porte econômico. O aporte teórico foi sustentado por: Catelli (1999), Gubert (2004), Maximiano (2006), Camasmie (2011), Lincoln (2011), Oliveira; Chieregato; Júnior e Gomes (2011) dentre outros. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida de forma exploratória e explicativa, para análise e tratamento dos dados foi utilizado o método quantitativo. Os resultados encontrados nesse estudo revelam que para realizar o planejamento estratégico tributário, faz-se necessário a consulta a especialistas (Contadores, Administradores ou Advogados) que estudem e/ou trabalhem nas áreas de finanças e tributos, a fim de orientar a alta administração na projeção futura e preventiva para tomada de decisões de forma segura.
Influência da Administração Militar nas Escolas Públicas de Ensino Básico
Authors: Bomfim Andréia Pereira , Damasceno Arielle Barros , Soares Luciene Simplício dos santos , Rodrigues Luzia Coelho , Fernandes Sieton Soares
Published: October 2017

Este trabalho propõe uma discussão sobre uma possível influência da Gestão Militar sobre o desempenho dos discentes em escolas públicas, buscando responder à seguinte questão norteadora: quais os fatores definidores do desempenho de escolas públicas, atuantes na gestão militar, que contribuem favoravelmente para a eficácia de suas funções educativas demonstrados nas pesquisas do IDEB e do SIEPE. Os efeitos progressivos da educação militar interferem positivamente na disciplina e responsabilidade do aluno. Esse impacto demonstra a preferência do discente pela instituição e de como sua visão de futuro constitui reflexo dos conceitos desse tipo de gestão.
Um Olhar sobre o Grupo de Convivência como instrumento para a Inclusão Social do Idoso
Authors: Santana Sueli Tavares , Garcia Karen Shirmene De Macêdo , Araújo Regina Morais da Silva
Published: October 2017

O aumento da população idosa nas últimas décadas vem ocorrendo a nível mundial, ocasionado por avanços na medicina, refletindo em queda nas taxas de natalidade e mortalidade, sendo alvo de estudos e preocupação, haja vista essa longevidade ter se tornado uma das expressões da questão social na atualidade. Este trabalho tem por objetivo retratar como se dá a socialização dos idosos participantes dos Grupos de Convivência dos Centros de Referência de Assistência Social. A metodologia utilizada foi através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, buscou livros, sites, e artigos científicos, para o baseamento teórico. Nesse sentido, procuramos compreender esse fenômeno mundial que é o envelhecimento, enfatizando a necessidade de políticas públicas com respostas satisfatórias para os idosos.
Behavior and postharvest evaluation criteria of Vriesea incurvata Gaudich. (Bromeliaceae) floral scapes
Authors: Pulido Edwin , Cuquel Francine , Negrelle Raquel
Published: October 2017

Genus Vriesea of the Bromeliaceae family are highly appreciated to use as ornamental plant due to their floral morphological characteristics, color and the beauty of inflorescences. V. incurvata has been commercialized as a potted ornamental plant. The morphological features of its floral scape may also indicate it for use as a cut flower. However, there are no information available to use of this bromeliad as a cut flower. The aim of this study was to determine quantitative and qualitative criteria in order to evaluate the postharvest behavior of V. incurvata floral scapes. It was observed that V. incurvata floral scapes has great potential to use as cut flower, which has an average of vase-life of 14.9 ± 1.5 days. Quantitative and qualitative characteristics such as color (L*, C*, H°), brightness, turgidity, stiffness, presence of injuries, relative fresh weight, water uptake and loss can be indicated as postharvest evaluation criteria of V. incurvata floral scapes.
An examination of the learning strategies used by middle school 7th grade students to learn social studies courses
Ortaokul 7. sınıf öğrencilerinin sosyal bilgiler dersini öğrenmek için kullandıkları öğrenme stratejilerinin incelenmesi
Authors: Şahin Neslihan , Özdemir Nevin
Published: October 2017

The purpose of this study is to examine the learning strategies used by middle school 7th grade students in learning social science lessons in terms of different variables. The sample of the study consisted of 473 students who were educated in 7th grade of nine middle schools selected randomly from Atakum, Canik and Ilkadım districts of Samsun province (Turkey) in the fall semester of 2013-2014 academic year. A survey form was used as data collection tool in the research. In the first part of this questionnaire, there are questions about the demographic characteristics of the sample and in the second part, there is the scale of learning strategies. The data obtained from this measurement was interpreted as being based on the level of use of learning strategies by students participating in the study and in relation to some demographic variables (gender, education and age characteristics of parents) of these learning strategies. The research findings showed that the students who participated in the study use always the working environment strategies, often the attention strategies, occasionally the meaning and the labor management strategies. In addition, it has been found that there is a significant relationship between some demographic variables and the level of learning strategies used by students. Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı ortaokul 7. sınıf öğrencilerinin sosyal bilgiler dersini öğrenirken kullandıkları öğrenme stratejilerini, farklı değişkenler açısından incelemektir. Çalışmanın örneklemini 2013–2014 eğitim öğretim yılı güz döneminde Samsun ili Atakum, Canik ve İlkadım ilçelerinden rastgele seçilen dokuz ortaokulun 7. sınıflarında öğrenim gören 473 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak bir anket formu kullanılmıştır. Bu anket formunun birinci bölümünde örneklemin demografik özellikleriyle ilgili sorular, ikinci bölümü ise öğrenme stratejileri ölçeği yer almaktadır. Ölçme aracından elde edilen veriler, çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin öğrenme stratejilerini kullanma düzeyleri ve bunların bazı demografik değişkenlerle (cinsiyet ve ebeveynlerin eğitim ve yaş özellikleri) ilişkisi çerçevesinde yorumlanmıştır. Araştırma bulguları çalışmaya katılan öğrencilerin çalışma ortamı stratejilerini her zaman, dikkat stratejilerini sık sık, anlamlandırma ve emek yönetimi stratejilerini ise ara sıra kullandıklarını göstermektedir. Bunun yanı sıra öğrencilerin kullandıkları öğrenme stratejilerinin düzeyi ile bazı demografik değişkenler arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Association of C677T polymorphism (rs1801133) in MTHFR gene with depression
Authors: Rai V.
Published: October 2017

Depression is one of the mental disorders with a state of low mood and aversion to activities that exerts a negative effect on a person's thoughts and behavior. Genetic association studies on MTHFR C677T polymorphism and depression have been repeatedly performed over the last two decades, but results are inconsistent. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and depression by literature review and meta-analysis. Four electronic databases, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science direct and Springer Link were searched for case control articles focusing on MTHFR C677T polymorphism and the risk of depression. A total of 30 studies including 4,802 cases and 17,362 controls were involved in present meta-analysis. When all the eligible studies were pooled into this meta-analysis,  significant association between depression risk and MTHFR C677T polymorphism was found in three genetic models (Additive model: OR T vs C= 1.20, 95 % CI= 1.00-1.34, p=0.0004; homozygote model: OR TT vs.CC=1.37, 95% CI= 1.13-1.65, p=0.0004; dominant model: OR TT+CT vs CC=1.13, 95 % CI= 0.99-1.28, p=0.04), while meta-analysis with other two genetic models did not show association with other two genetic models ( recessive model: OR TT vs CT+CC= 1.36, 95 % CI = 0.91-2.04, p=0.13; co-dominant model: OR CT vs CC=1.00, 95 % CI=0.93-1.08,p=0.84). Present meta-analysis supports that there is a meager significant association between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and depression risk.
Effect of pH on optimization of photofermentative hydrogen production by co-culture of Rhodobacter sphaeroides-NMBL-02 and Bacillus firmus-NMBL-03
Authors: Pandey A. , Dolly S. , Semwal D. , Pandey A.
Published: October 2017

Rhodobacter sphaeroides NMBL-02, photosynthetic purple non sulfur (PNS) bacteria and associated Bacillus firmus NMBL-03 were isolated from water sample collected from 15-20 inches beneath the surface of ponds from Northern region of India in modified Sistrom's media (120 ml) containing 3 g/L malate and 1.2 g/L ammonium sulfate. The isolation was done in air tight serum bottles (120 ml) under tungsten bulb (1.8 kLux light intensity) at 30 oC ± 2 oC. The PNS and heterotrophic bacteria associated with the culture was purified by clonal selection method and characterized by 16S rDNA sequencing. The PNS isolate was identified as Rhodobacter sphaeroides NMBL-02 (ID: 1467407, Accession BANKIT: JN256030) and associated heterotroph as Bacillus firmus NMBL-03 (Gene Bank Accession no.: JN 256029). The effect of initial medium pH on optimization of hydrogen production was investigated in batch process. The maximum hydrogen potential and hydrogen production rate was 2310 ± 55 ml/L and 4.75 ml/L culture/h respectively using glutamate (1.7 mmol/L) as nitrogen source and malate (22.38 mmol/L) as carbon source with 76.39% malate conversion efficiency at initial medium pH 5.0. This co-culture has the ability to produce significant amount of hydrogen in the pH range of 5.0 to 10.0 with 76.39% to 35.71% malate conversion respectively.
Evaluation of the nutrient profile of Trachyspermum ammi L. seed under the influence of nanoparticles during germination
Authors: Ahmad I. Z. , Fatima U. , Tabassum H. , Mabood A. , Ahmad A. , Srivastava G. , Das M.
Published: October 2017

Trachyspermum ammi L. commonly known as Ajwain is an annual herb belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is enormously grown in Egypt, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India as well as European region. Seeds of Ajwain were highly administered by traditional healers and usually employed for different ailments. Nanomaterials are known to have plant growth promoting effects, which could find applications in agriculture. In this study, the nanoparticles (NPs) showed the potential to enhance the primary metabolites when administered during germination. Therefore, nanoparticles elicitation can be used to increase the productivity, nutritional values and metabolite contents in Trachyspermum ammi L. This study aimed to provide new insight of the potential growth promoting effects of the nanoparticles () on plant system. Different concentrations of two nanoparticles, that is, iron pyrite (FeS2) and molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) at three different concentrations of 25ug/ml, 50ug/ml and 75ug/ml were tested on the seeds of Trachyspermum ammi L. The data indicated that nanoparticles enhanced the seedling growth as greener leafs and increased lengths of epicotyl and hypocotyls were seen. These nanoparticles also showed the potential to increase the contents of primary metabolites during germination and the total soluble protein content in seed was increased in nanoparticles-treated seeds as compared to control. The total protein profiling by SDS-PAGE indicated significant differences in number and molecular weights of protein bands upon exposure to nanoparticles.
Clinician Perceptions of an Early Warning System on Patient Safety
Authors: de Vries Aisha , Draaisma Jos M.T. , Fuijkschot Joris
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

The Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) aims to improve early recognition of clinical deterioration and is widely used despite lacking evidence of effects on outcome measures such as hospital mortality. In this qualitative study, we aimed to study effects of both PEWS and the locally designed risk stratification system by focusing on professionals’ perception of their performance. We also sought to gain insight into the perceived effects of PEWS and the risk stratification system on patient safety and to unravel the underlying mechanisms.

METHODS:

A single-center cross-sectional observational study whereby 16 semistructured interviews were held with selected health care professionals focusing on perceived effects and underlying mechanisms. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded without using a predetermined set of themes.

RESULTS:

Coding from semistructured interviews demonstrated that perceived value was related to effects on different levels of Endsley and co-workers’ situational awareness (SA) model. PEWS mainly improved level 1 SA, whereas the risk stratification system also seemed to improve levels 2 and 3 SA.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study shows clear effects of PEWS on SA among professionals. It also points to the additional value of other risk factor stratification systems to help further improve PEWS functioning.
Development of a Surveillance System for Pediatric Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism
Authors: Brower Laura H. , Shaughnessy Erin E. , Chima Ranjit S.
Published: October 2017

BACKGROUND:

Pediatric hospital-acquired (HA) venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a vexing problem with improvement efforts hampered by lack of robust surveillance methods to establish accurate rates of HA-VTE.

METHODS:

At a freestanding children’s hospital, a multidisciplinary team worked to develop a comprehensive surveillance strategy for HA-VTE. Starting with diagnosis codes, we implemented complementary detection methods, including clinical and radiology data, to develop a robust surveillance system. HA-VTE events were tracked by using descriptive statistics and a statistical process control chart. Detection methods were evaluated via retrospective application of each method to every identified HA-VTE. Initial detection method was tracked.

RESULTS:

A total of 68 HA-VTE events were identified and the median number of events per 1000 patient days increased from 0.18 to 0.34. No single detection method would have identified all events. Each detection method initially identified HA-VTE events.

CONCLUSIONS:

Implementation of multiple detection methods has optimized timely detection of HA-VTE. This allows the establishment of a reliable baseline rate, enabling quality improvement efforts to address HA-VTE.
PREKYBOS OBJEKTO ĮVAIZDŽIO, EINANT Į KITOS ŠALIES RINKĄ,
POVEIKIO VARTOTOJŲ NUOSTATOMS VERTINIMAS
Authors: Rudienė Elzė , Morkūnas Mangirdas
Published: October 2017

Atidaromo prekybos objekto įvaizdis yra svarbus mažmeninės prekybos internacionalizaci-jos proceso elementas. Prekybos objekto įvaizdis indikuoja vartotojų pasitenkinimo juo laipsnį. Straipsnio tikslas yra prekybos objekto įvaizdžio elementų identifikavimas ir jų poveikio vartotojų nuostatoms vertinimas. Tyrimo objektas – prekybos kompanijos ir jos objekto įvaizdis. Autoriai ap-klausė Lietuvos vartotojus apie „IKEA“ prekybos centro įvaizdį prieš jo atidarymą Vilniuje ir praė-jus metams po atidarymo. Prekybos objekto įvaizdžio elementai buvo identifikuoti, o tyrimai patvir-tino, jog vartotojai turi savo nuostatą apie prekybos centro „IKEA“ įvaizdį.
Paradigmaváltás a csontmetasztázisok sebészetében. I. Végtagi és medencelokalizációjú áttétek
Authors: Szendrői Miklós , Kiss János , Perlaky Tamás , Antal Imre , Szalay Krisztián , Szendrői Attila
Published: October 2017

Abstract:

According to the statistical data of tumor registries the incidence of cancer has increased in the last decade, however the mortality shows only a slight change due to the new and effective multimodal treatments. The aim of our overview article is to present the changes in the survival of the metastatic patients, and to demonstrate which factors influence their prognosis. The improvement of survival resulted in a more active surgical role both in metastases of the bone of the extremities and the pelvis. We present a diagnostic flow chart and current options for the reconstruction of the different regions of the bone and skeleton, and we will discuss their potential advantages, disadvantages and complications. It is evident that apart from the impending and pathological fracture surgery it is not the first choice of treatment but rather a palliative measure. The aim of surgery is to alleviate pain, to regain mobility and improve quality of life. If possible minimal invasive techniques are performed, as they are less demanding and allow fast rehabilitation for the patient, and they are solutions that last for a lifetime. In optimal conditions radical curative surgery can be performed in about 10 to 15 per cent of the cases, and better survival is encouraging. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(40): 1563–1569.
ARISTÓT ELES Y LA DEFINICIÓN CIENTÍ FICA DE LA CIUDAD-ESTADO
Authors: Livov Gabriel
Published: October 2017

La presente contribución enfoca la apertura de la Política de Aristóteles
(I 1-2) desde una hipótesis de lectura que se inscribe en la epistemología
de la ciencia política y que pretende demostrar, a diferencia de la inmensa mayoría de los comentadores de esta obra, que los procesos que llevan hacia la definición del objeto teórico pólis se corresponden metodológicamente con el programa de investigación científica delineado por Aristóteles en los Analíticos Segundos.
Super structures: an update on high-strength-steel design
Authors: Baddoo Nancy , Chan Tak-Ming
Published: October 2017

Super-strength steels up to 1000 MPa allow engineers to push the boundaries of structural design. Nancy Baddoo and Tak-Ming Chan, editors of new themed issues of the Institution of Civil Engineers’ Structures and Buildings journal, report.
Applied Discourse Markers in Casual Conversations of Male Students in Dormitory Settings and Their Pedagogical Implications for EFL: An Iranian Case Study
Authors: Okati Farideh , Ghasedi Parviz
Published: October 2017

This study is designed to investigate the specific discourse markers that mostly occur in casual conversations among university students who live in dormitories, and to study the amount of attention these expressions receive pedagogically in the context of improving EFL speaking skills. Regarding gender, the investigation was carried out on male students and special topics they talked about are also examined. To fulfill this objective, 6 hours and 3 minutes of casual conversations among 50 students (28 BA and 22 MA) located in 10 dormitory rooms (5 in the BA and 5 in the MA) was audio-recorded and transcribed based on Sacks, Schegloff and Jefferson’s transcription system. Furthermore, a semi-structured interview was used to investigate participants’ attitudes towards the degree of emphasis of EFL teachers on Discourse Markers (DMs). The data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively (interview transcripts). According to the findings, 70 discourse markers recurred in the students’ interactions. Likewise, specific topics that received more attention in their conversations were identified. Moreover, the results of the semi-structured interview indicated that discourse markers did not receive sufficient attention in EFL settings. The findings of the current study suggest that instructors and material developers could give more specific attention to discourse markers. Explaining their roles in the production of accurate utterances or bringing samples of natural usage of discourse markers could be of great help to boost learners’ oral skills in the EFL context.
Political Stability and Economic Growth: Reflections on Indian Economy
Authors: Raval Shreya , Salvi Prakash
Published: October 2017

Efficient economic policies and their implementation are only sufficient conditions of assured economic growth. However, the type of political structure and stability of the same form the necessary conditions of economic growth for any nation. The political conditions should be ideal and conducive to the nature of the economy. This paper attempts to define political system and its inter-relation to economic development. It further progresses to define political stability under the adopted political system of an economy. It also attempts to explain a state of political instability and its channels of transmission on economic growth. Further, an attempt to define various measures of political stability is made and the significance and impact of the variables is mentioned.
Political polarisation in India is higher as it has a multi-party system with two major political parties and many regional dominant parties. Thus, it is difficulty to take a unitary view on the question of political instability and economic growth.
Ainda restará essa “flor"? Representações contrastantes da música em duas obras literárias
Authors: Barbeitas Flavio Terrigno
Published: October 2017

Presto con fuoco, romance do italiano Roberto Cotroneo, é uma articulada reflexão sobre a música em geral e sobre a vida mental que tipifica o músico concertista, buscando traduzir aquilo que é próprio de outra linguagem artística. A “música” que emerge do romance de Cotroneo, embora sensível e inteligentemente tratada, permanece fiel à condição do inapreensível e do inefável, cara à tradição estética ocidental. Sem propriamente refutar tal condição, mas ambientando-a numa contemporaneidade que lhe é um tanto hostil, o livro de memórias escrito pela oboísta Blair Tindall, Mozart in the jungle: sex, drugs and classical music, exibe os restos da prática musical erudita após o choque com a engrenagem do art business e em meio a teia de vícios que obscurece o mundo das orquestras sinfônicas. O presente artigo, instigado pelo cruzamento das linguagens artísticas implicadas, analisa o sucesso e os limites das representações do universo musical nas referidas obras.
A utilização de plantas medicinais por pacientes com doenças respiratórias crônicas participantes do grupo de reabilitação pulmonar
Authors: Lumertz Daniela Da Silva , Rossato Angela , Birollo Ioná Vieira Bez , Soratto Maria Tereza
Published: October 2017

Estudo com objetivo de identificar as plantas medicinais utilizadas por pacientes com doenças respiratórias crônicas participantes de um grupo de reabilitação pulmonar. Pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, descritiva, exploratória e de campo. Aplicou-se entrevista semi estruturada com 10 pacientes do Grupo de Reabilitação Pulmonar da Clinica de Fisioterapia da Universidade Extremo Sul de Santa Catarina- UNESC. A análise dos dados foi realizada com a análise de conteúdo. As principais plantas utilizadas pelos pacientes que participam do Grupo de Reabilitação Pulmonar foram a camomila, boldo, guaco, cidreira, hortelã e folha de laranja. O conhecimento sobre a utilização das plantas medicinais advém principalmente da cultura passada de geração em geração pelas famílias. Os pacientes em sua maioria não receberam orientação da equipe multiprofissional sobre a utilização das plantas medicinais e interação medicamentosa. A forma utilizada das Plantas medicinais pelos pacientes geralmente está de acordo com as indicações da ANVISA. Os pacientes demonstraram dificuldade para relatar como ocorre a preparação das plantas medicinais. Considera-se primordial a revalorização do uso de plantas medicinais pela equipe multiprofissional de saúde em concordância com as diretrizes da Política Nacional de Práticas Integrativas e Complementares no SUS (PNPIC) e Programa Nacional de Plantas Medicinal e Fitoterápico. Sugere-se pesquisas direcionadas a atuação dos profissionais da saúde voltados as Plantas Medicinais e Fitoterápicos.
Perception of the Łódź Industrial Architecture Route by its inhabitants: An example of social participation in tourism research
Authors: Jaśkiewicz Anna
Published: October 2017

Łódź as a post-industrial city has great potential for post-industrial tourism. An attempt to utilise this has been the creation of the Łódź Industrial Architecture Trail, bringing together buildings related to its industrial past. According to the author, to make the trail a tourist attraction, the first people who should be aware of its value are the city’s inhabitants. The survey confirmed the very important role of social participation in creating the image of a city, and providing the basis for further work on its improvement and promotion. The article does not cover social participation as part of the process of development, but can serve as a contribution to a discussion of the role of a city’s inhabitants in shaping its tourism attractions. At the same time, the article confirms that social participation is an extremely important element of tourism research and forms an introduction to its effective use in practice.
Internet domains promoting agrotourist farms
Authors: Król Karol
Published: October 2017

Many agrotourist farms use the potential of websites to distinguish their offer from others to attract as many guests as possible. However, maintaining a website is connected with a range of costs, e.g. registering the domain and the hosting package. Searching for cost savings, the owners of agrotourist farms often face the dilemma of choosing between a payable website and its free equivalent. The aim of this article is to analyse internet addresses as regards their type and potential, both informative and marketing. The surveys were carried out on a set of 1,121 websites. The analysis included domain names (main names) as well as domain extensions, paying special attention to type and indicating sub-domains at the same time. Division into payable and free was looked for as well. In conclusion, it is shown that the owners of agrotourist farms mostly use national domains, choosing addresses in functional, regional or European domains less frequently. Moreover, they relatively rarely use addresses created on free services. In their place, they choose free sub-domains often created in the domain of the provider hosting a regional (informative) portal or another.
American Academy of Periodontology Best Evidence Consensus Statement on Selected Oral Applications for Cone‐Beam Computed Tomography
Authors: Mandelaris George A. , Scheyer E. Todd , Evans Marianna , Kim David , McAllister Bradley , Nevins Marc L. , Rios Hector F. , Sarment David
Published: October 2017

Background: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently embarked on a Best Evidence Consensus (BEC) model of scientific inquiry to address questions of clinical importance in periodontology for which there is insufficient evidence to arrive at a definitive conclusion. This review addresses oral indications for use of cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: To develop the BEC, the AAP convened a panel of experts with knowledge of CBCT and substantial experience in applying CBCT to a broad range of clinical scenarios that involve critical structures in the oral cavity. The panel examined a clinical scenario or treatment decision that would likely benefit from additional evidence and interpretation of evidence, performed a systematic review on the individual, debated the merits of published data and experiential information, developed a consensus report, and provided a clinical bottom line based on the best evidence available.

Results: This BEC addressed the potential value and limitations of CBCT relative to specific applications in the management of patients requiring or being considered for the following clinical therapies: 1) placement of dental implants; 2) interdisciplinary dentofacial therapy involving orthodontic tooth movement in the management of malocclusion with associated risk on the supporting periodontal tissues (namely, dentoalveolar bone); and 3) management of periodontitis.

Conclusion: For each specific question addressed, there is a critical mass of evidence, but insufficient evidence to support broad conclusions or definitive clinical practice guidelines.
As TICs como suporte ao patrimônio público cultural
Authors: Veloso Gabrielli Ciasca , Trierweiller Andréa Cristina , Esteves Paulo César Leite
Published: October 2017

A principal função das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação diz respeito a favorecer a disseminação e compartilhamento da informação, através de ferramentas que auxiliem na comunicação de modo geral. Um ambiente que caracteriza e oportuniza este processo de comunicação entre pessoas, épocas e lugares, através da informação que mantém em diversos formatos, é o Museu, ou Arquivo Histórico. No entanto, o que percebemos é que a visita ao museu não é mais a principal fonte de informações lembrada no momento da pesquisa, e é neste contexto que as tecnologias da informação e comunicação, as ditas TICs, podem contribuir. A aplicação de instrumentos e mecanismos computacionais no contexto museólogo, não provoca só a modernização, busca facilitar a investigação e recolhimento de informações, e mais, assumir principalmente uma posição de complemento ao museu, e em nenhum momento competindo com o que nunca deixará de ser o ambiente de salvaguarda da história. Neste trabalho buscamos a disponibilização virtual do acervo histórico do município de Araranguá-SC e consequente e concomitantemente sua conservação e difusão.
CONHECIMENTO E ORGANIZAÇÃO: indicativos pós-Bolonha de uma sociedade em construção
Authors: Nunes Suzana Gilioli , Porto Junior Francisco Gilson Rebouças , Moraes Nelson Russo de
Published: October 2017

O Processo de Bolonha desencadeou uma inclinação a valorização do conhecimento como uma estratégia de desenvolvimento, mediada pelos processos de formação e educação ao longo da vida. O presente artigo se volta para as questões relacionadas ao conhecimento organizacional e sua gestão, pós-Bolonha, mas não se reduzindo apenas a isso. Por meio da análise de diversos autores, discute-se o conhecimento organizacional e sua aplicabilidade. Conclui-se que reorganização do conhecimento trás consigo a tecitura de novos modelos organizacionais, de novos projetos de processos produtivos e de novos projetos de produtos finais, alinhados aos novos determinantes de mercado.
PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ONION EXTRACT AGAINST EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNESUPPRESSION IN WISTAR RATS: BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR STUDY
Authors: Alkhedaide Adel , Soliman Mohamed Mohamed , Ismail Tamer Ahmed
Published: October 2017

Background: The wrong use of drugs results in disturbances in the immunity that affect human health. These drugs

have side effects that may lead to death because of lake of immunity. Human beings need to use natural products to

strength the immune system and avoid such side effects. Of these products is the onion that used to strength the

immune system. This study was conducted to study the protective effect of onion extract on immune-suppressed rats

and its impact on the expression level of cytokines, acute phase proteins and antioxidants compared to both control and

immune suppressed groups.

Materials and Methods: Forty rats were divided into four groups (10 per group) control group (CNT), immunesuppressed

group (DEXA) injected with dexamethasone at a dose of 5 mg per kg intraperitoneally (IP) twice daily for 3

days, onion extract administered group (OE) given orally at a dose of 500 mg per kg for 4 weeks. Group 4 (y), was

given onion extract for a week then immune-suppressed with DEXA for 3 days then continued with OE for 3 weeks.

Serum and RNA were extracted for examining the biochemical and genetic changes.

Results: Injection of dexamethasone decreased number of leukocytes with increase in the number of neutrophils and

the decrease of all other types of white blood cells. Moreover, a decrease in antioxidant levels such as catalase, super

oxide dismutase (SOD), and reduced glutathione (GSH) with an increase in the level malondialdehyde (MDA). In

parallel, a decrease in serum levels of cytokines, such as TNF and IL-6, together with immunoglobulins (IgG and IgM),

were reported in DEXA injected rats that were ameliorated by prior administration of OE. Gene expression analysis

revealed that dexamethasone suppressed gene expression of antioxidants together with IL-1 and 8 while increased IL-

10 mRNA expression. All of these changes have been normalized to the normal level by OE administration to DEXA

injected rats.

Conclusion: The present findings clearly emphasize the medical importance of onions as immune-stimulants at genetic

and cellular levels, and that they are good for human health.
EVALUATION OF THE ANTI-MYCOBACTERIAL, ANTI-OXIDATIVE AND ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITIES OF RUBIA CORDIFOLIA ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT SUB-FRACTIONS IN HUMAN LYMPHOCYTES AND NEUTROPHILS
Authors: ME Makgatho , W Nxumalo , E Ndaba , Masilo C , Tsindane F , Sedibane Ml
Published: October 2017

Background. Rubia cordifolia has been used to treat various diseases and exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,

analgesic and antidiarrheal activities. The plant has not been investigated for its anti-mycobacterial activity against

virulent tuberculosis strains as well as cytotoxic and anti-oxidant activities in mononuclear cells and neutrophils.

Methods. Ethanolic and dichloromethane leaf extract fractions of Rubia cordifolia (0.2- 125μg/ml) were screened for

anti-mycobacterial activity using a fluorescent microplate assay. The anti-oxidant activity of the fractions was tested

using the radical scavenging assay, while their cytotoxicity to lymphocytes was measured using the WST-8 assay.

Reactive oxygen species production by neutrophils exposed to fractions was tested using Cell Meter™ Fluorimetric

ROS Assay kit.

Results. The ethanolic leaf fractions exhibited overall superior anti-mycobacterial activity than the dichloromethane

group and were further screened for anti-oxidant and cytotoxic activities. Ethanolic sub-fractions K2F-3.2, K2F-3.3 and

K2F-3.4 showed significant antioxidant activities at concentration of 50 μg/ml to 200 μg/ml and higher in both the cell

free-based radical scavenging activity and total reactive oxygen species production assays. For lymphocytes, the test

agents showed anti-proliferative activity at 25 μg/ml to 200 μg/ml for sub-fraction K2F-3.3B and 50 μg/ml to 200

μg/ml for agents K2F-3.2 and K2F-3.4.

Conclusion. The current study is the first to record the in vitro anti-mycobacterial, anti-oxidant and cytotoxic activities

of Rubia cordifolia plant leaf extract sub-fractions using the given experimental setups and further research activities to

identify the bioactive components are to be pursued.
Orçamento, Indicadores e Gestão de Desempenho das Universidades Federais Brasileiras
Authors: Rodrigues Santos Alexandre , Sampaio Barbosa Flávia Lorenne , Victor Martins Daniel Felipe , De Moura Heber José
Published: October 2017

O presente trabalho propõe analisar as instituições federais de ensino superior (IFES) brasileiras quanto ao grau de eficiência dos recursos aplicados, a partir de indicadores de gestão do Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU). Utilizando dados secundários extraídos dos relatórios de gestão das universidades federais do exercício de 2013, foi definida uma amostra de 42 IFES e, por meio da aplicação de técnicas estatísticas multivariadas como a regressão linear múltipla foi possível mensurar a relação existente entre os indicadores de gestão e a aplicação orçamentária. Mediante a proposição e aplicação de um modelo de regressão múltipla; com a análise de cluster, procurou-se identificar as similaridades dos resultados dos indicadores de gestão. A análise constatou que as variáveis CCAPES e IQCD, indicadores de eficácia do TCU influenciaram mais fortemente a aplicação orçamentária. Palavras-chave: Indicadores; Desempenho; Gestão.
Factors influencing countries on their path to sustainable development: implications for organizations
Authors: Veselovská Lenka
Published: October 2017

Nowadays sustainable development is a central concept for our age. It is both a way ofunderstanding the world and a method for solving global problems. It is currently a crucial concept for the world to understand and to implement. This research study focuses on examining the foundations of achieving sustainable development and main factors influencing this process at a national level. The aim is to characterize those factors which influence this implementation process mainly from the economic point of view. However, other noneconomic factors related to human well-being and organizational development are not omitted. Countries’ political and legislative environment are also evaluated since they can have significant implications for development of individual organizations conducting their business activities within countries' borders. The focus of examining the topic of countries’ sustainable development is on the cross-country comparison. Values of some important indicators are also provided in terms of comparison among selected countries which enables us to explain the reasons for differences in countries’ development, as well as predictions for the future. Historical perspective provides data which enable to evaluate influence of selected factors in terms of countries’ path to achieving sustainable development.
Numerical analysis in viscosity-temperature characteristics of solid-liquid two-phase abrasive flow polishing
Authors: Li Junye , Hu Jinglei , Su Ningning , Zhao Weihong , Zhang Xinming
Published: October 2017

The non-linear tube is widely used in military and civil fields and the general performance of the machine depends on the internal channel surface quality of it. The effective ways to improving the surface quality is solid-liquid two-phase abrasive flow polishing technology. So, the numerical analysis about the internal channel of non-linear tube polished by abrasive flow is implemented to analyze the effect of viscosity-temperature characteristics of abrasive flow polishing on the internal channel surface quality. Turbulent kinetic energy, intensity and viscosity, nephogram of the dynamic pressure distribution, and corresponding relation of temperature and turbulent kinetic energy, near the wall of non-linear tube, are received from the simulation in different initial turbulent kinetic energy and temperature which provides a theoretical basis for controlling the surface quality.
Numerical analysis and experimental study on micro-holes in solid-liquid two-phase abrasive flow machining
Authors: Li Junye , Zhou Zengwei , Zhang Xinming , Zhao Weihong
Published: October 2017

In order to solve the problem that the aperture of the small hole part is too small and the irregular shape of the surface is difficult to be processed. A solid - liquid two - phase abrasive grain polishing method is proposed. Based on the standard model and SIMPLEC algorithm, the numerical simulation of the surface of the micro – holes were carried out under different inlet speed conditions. The change of the turbulence kinetic energy, dynamic pressure and turbulence intensity of the micro – holes flow channel with the inlet velocity is discussed. The quality control law of the inlet velocity on the sol-id-liquid two-phase abrasive flow polishing. In order to verify the accuracy of the numerical analysis, the necessary solid-liquid two-phase flow polishing test was carried out with the micro-hole parts. The surface roughness of the inner surface of the micro-holes before and after polishing was tested. The results show that the surface roughness is reduced from 1.702 before polishing to 0.303 after polishing. The solid - liquid two - phase abrasive flow machining can effectively improve the surface quality of micro – holes.