bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic and geologic controls on spatial clustering of landslides in
three large earthquakes
Authors: Rault Claire , Robert Alexandra , Marc Odin , Hovius Niels , Meunier Patrick
Published: November 2018

Abstract. The large, shallow earthquakes at Northridge, California (1994), Chi-Chi, Taiwan (1999) and Wenchuan, China (2008) each triggered thousands of landslides. We have determined the position of these landslides along hillslopes, normalizing for statistical bias. The landslide patterns have a co-seismic signature, with clustering at ridge crests and slope toes. A cross check against rainfall-induced landslide inventories confirms that crest-clustering is specific to seismic-triggering. In our three study areas, seismic ground motion parameters, and lithologic and topographic features have limited bearing on the observed patterns of landslide clustering. However, we show that at the scale of the epicentral area, crest- and toe-clustering occur in areas with specific geological features. Toe-clustering of seismically-induced landslides tends to occur along major faults. Crest-clustering is concentrated at sites where the lithology along hillslopes is approximately uniform, or made of alternating soft and hard strata, and without strong overprint of geological structures. Although earthquake-induced landslides locate higher on hillslopes in a statistically significant way, geological features strongly modulate the landslide position along the hillslopes. As a result the observation of landslide clustering on topographic ridges cannot be used directly as an indicator of seismic parameters such as ground shaking.
Bayesian Inference and Predictive Performance of Soil Respiration Models in the Presence of Model Discrepancy
Authors: Elshall Ahmed S. , Ye Ming , Niu Guo-Yue , Barron-Gafford Greg A.
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Bayesian inference of microbial soil respiration models is often based on the assumptions that the residuals are independent (i.e. no temporal or spatial correlation), identically distributed (i.e. Gaussian noise) and with constant variance (i.e. homoscedastic). In the presence of model discrepancy, since no model is perfect, this study shows that these assumptions are generally invalid in soil respiration modeling such that residuals have high temporal correlation, an increasing variance with increasing magnitude of CO2 efflux, and non-Gaussian distribution. Relaxing these three assumptions stepwise results in eight data models. Data models are the basis of formulating likelihood functions of Bayesian inference. This study presents a systematic and comprehensive investigation of the impacts data model selection on Bayesian inference and predictive performance. We use three mechanistic soil respiration models with different levels of model fidelity (i.e. model discrepancy) with respect to number of carbon pools and explicit representations of soil moisture controls on carbon degradation, and accordingly have different levels of model complexity with respect to the number of model parameters. The study shows data models have substantial impacts on Bayesian inference and predictive performance of the soil respiration models such that: (i) the level of complexity of the best model is generally justified by the cross-validation results for different data models; (ii) not accounting for heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation might not necessarily result in biased parameter estimates or predictions, but will definitely underestimate uncertainty; (iii) using a non-Gaussian data model improves the parameter estimates and the predictive performance; and (iv) separate accounting for autocorrelation or joint inversion of correlation and heteroscedasticity can be problematic and requires special treatment. Although the conclusions of this study are empirical, the analysis may provide insights for selecting appropriate data models for soil respiration models.
Pre-disaster mapping with drones: an urban case study in Victoria, BC, Canada
Authors: Kucharczyk Maja , Hugenholtz Chris H.
Published: November 2018

Abstract. We report a case study using drone-based imagery to develop a pre-disaster 3D map of downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This represents the first drone mapping mission over an urban area approved by Canada’s aviation authority. The goal was to assess the quality of the pre-disaster 3D data in the context of geospatial accuracy and building representation. The images were acquired with a senseFly eBee Plus fixed-wing drone with real-time kinematic/post-processed kinematic functionality. Results indicate that the spatial accuracies achieved with this drone would allow for sub-meter building collapse detection, but the non-gimbaled camera was insufficient for capturing building facades.
Impact of assimilating a merged sea-ice thickness from CryoSat-2 and SMOS in the Arctic reanalysis
Authors: Xie Jiping , Counillon François , Bertino Laurent
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Accurately
forecasting the sea-ice thickness (SIT) in the Arctic is a major challenge.
The new SIT product (referred to as CS2SMOS) merges measurements from the
CryoSat-2 and SMOS satellites on a weekly basis during the winter. The impact
of assimilating CS2SMOS data is tested for the TOPAZ4 system – the Arctic
component of the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Services (CMEMS).
TOPAZ4 currently assimilates a large set of ocean and sea-ice observations
with the Deterministic Ensemble Kalman Filter (DEnKF). Two parallel reanalyses are conducted without (Official run) and with (Test
run) assimilation of CS2SMOS data from 19 March 2014 to 31 March 2015. Since only mapping errors were provided in the CS2SMOS
observation, an arbitrary term was added to compensate for the missing
errors, but was found a posteriori too large. The SIT bias (too thin) is
reduced from 16 to 5 cm and the standard errors decrease from 53 to 38 cm (by 28 %) when compared to the assimilated SIT. When compared to
independent SIT observations, the error reduction is 24 % against the ice
mass balance (IMB) buoy 2013F and by 12.5 % against SIT data from the
IceBridge campaigns. The improvement of sea-ice volume persists through the
summer months in the absence of CS2SMOS data. Comparisons to sea-ice drift
from the satellites show that dynamical adjustments reduce the drift errors
around the North Pole by about 8 %–9 % in December 2014 and February 2015.
Finally, using the degrees of freedom for signal (DFS), we find that CS2SMOS
makes the prime source of information in the central Arctic and in the Kara
Sea. We therefore recommend the assimilation of C2SMOS for Arctic reanalyses
in order to improve the ice thickness and the ice drift.
It’s Not Just for Public Libraries: An Academic Library’s Journey to Become a PA Forward Star Library
Authors: Steffy Christina J.
Published: November 2018

Over 200 libraries across the commonwealth participate in the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) PA Forward Star Libraries program. Only five of those are academic libraries. While it may seem like PA Forward initiatives and its Star Library program are only for public libraries, academic libraries offer an array of programs related to the literacies. This article describes how the Seraph Foundation Learning Commons at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences supported each of the five basic literacies with current and new programming to earn silver star status.
Table of Contents
Authors: Reinsfelder Tom
Published: November 2018

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Water User’s Conflicts in Irrigation Schemes in Tanzania
Authors: Fundi Saida Selemani , Kinemo Stella Malangalila
Published: November 2018

The aim of this study was to examine types of conflicts and factors contributing to their occurrence in water allocation processes. The study was conducted in Mkindo Irrigation Scheme and employed the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Approach, whereby the dominant approach was qualitative approach, complemented by quantitative techniques. The data collection methods were in-depth interviews, documentary reviews and focus group discussions for the qualitative data and questionnaire for quantitative data. Qualitative data were analysed using qualitative content analysis and explanation building techniques. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics.   Findings reveal existence of inter-micro micro and intra micro-micro water users’ conflicts in the selected irrigation scheme.  The study also identified the factors determining the water user’s conflicts in the selected scheme. To enhance water allocation processes in the selected irrigation schemes, the study recommends strengthening of coordination units and multi-stakeholders platforms.
Incarnation and Transfiguration
Authors: Milad Corine B.
Published: November 2018

This article explores the hermeneutical significance of the Incarnation for Origen’s interpretation of the transfiguration. I first present Origen’s theology of the Incarnation, arguing that his doctrines of the epinoiai and polymorphia of Christ, as manifestations of the divine condescension, suggest a divine relationality and dynamism. I will then illustrate how this understanding of the Incarnation informs Origen’s interpretation of the transfiguration, suggesting that his emphasis on spiritual ascent is balanced by his theology of divine condescension. Based on his kenotic interpretation of the transfiguration, I argue that Origen’s emphasis on divine condescension affirms physical existence as the necessary means by which every individual can attain spiritual union with God.
Name Christology, Divine Aseity, and the I Am Sayings in the Fourth Gospel
Authors: Macaskill Grant
Published: November 2018

This article will examine the representation of divine aseity in the Fourth Gospel, particularly as this is developed through a “divine name” Christology that is intertwined with the I Am sayings. While these are generally understood with reference to the statements of Isa 41:4 and 43:10, rather than Exod 3:14, the ἐγώ εἰμι form has an affinity with reflections on the temporal significance of the divine name disclosed to Moses that are elsewhere attested in Jewish tradition. This recognition opens the possibility that the I Am sayings, even as they identify Jesus with the God of Israel, are intended as reflections on the properly theological “problem” of the incarnation, on what it means for a God who transcends time to be enfleshed and particularized within it. The sayings render the identity of Jesus, as a human being located within time and place and whose substance is affected by these, as participating fully in the transcendent reality of God’s own being. By taking temporal form, the God who transcends time, and whose existence is entirely self-subsistent, unites it to his own being. The author plays upon the apparent paradox in ways that are visible in the text and that are linked to his conceptions of salvation. It is precisely the capacity to unite death to the divine life without the terminal conditions of human contingency that ensures that Jesus can be the source of life for all who receive him.
The Role of Big Data in Enhancing Customer Experience in UAE Retail
Authors: Vakhariya Shital , Khanzode Kirti
Published: November 2018

Purpose: The objective of this research was to identify critical success factors for the adoption of Big Data in UAE retail. The use of Big Data, in this case, focused on improving its system of recommendations for a better understanding of consumer behavior and its impact on consumer experience.Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was done through interviews & observation of shopping patterns. A semi - structured interview script was used for the interviews.Findings: Based on the results, we outline some propositions related to the opportunities and obstacles for the implementation of Big Data in UAE retail.Originality/Value: The main contribution of the research was the identification of relevant factors to the adoption of Big Data that were not considered as critical for the adoption of previous technologies.Research Rationale: Few years ago, retailers had no idea who was buying what and from where they are buying and where not so bother about customer experience. Now Big Data helps retailers understand individuals' needs, allowing them to create segments to target. Big Data will help in understanding the buying trend. Not may study are conducted in UAE retail. This study will help to understand the adoption and role of Big data in UAE retail customer experience.This paper show how can big data analytics help to improve the retail business and can be applied in the sector and help in decision making.
Development and validation of educational videos addressing indwelling catheterization
Authors: Rossi Marina B. , Baptista Rui Carlos N. , Ohl Rosali Isabel B. , Domingues Tania A.M. , Barros Alba Lucia B.L. de , Lopes Juliana De Lima
Published: November 2018

Objective: Developed and validate educational videos addressing the female and male indwelling catheterization techniques in adult patients.Methods: Methodological study divided into two stages: development and validation of a script and the filming, editing and validation of videos. The script was written in the storyboard format, which was validated by eight nurse experts using the Delphi technique. The educational videos were filmed according to this validated script and were validated by 71 undergraduate nursing students using a five-point Likert scale.Results: The final script was composed of eight items: concept, reasons, material, instructions, male and female indwelling catheterization, indwelling catheter care, and complications. Five rounds were needed for the script to be validated by experts, a process that lasted nine months. The scenes were filmed, edited and inserted in the animated texts. The final versions were watched by 71 first-year undergraduate nursing students from a public university located in São Paulo. The mean scores assigned by the students to the eight items were greater than four. The item that obtained the highest mean was “complications related to indwelling catheterization”, with a mean score of 4.80. The item with the lowest score was “reasons” with a mean of 4.38. Assessment of the set of items (“did you understand this video?”) also obtained a mean score of 4.38. Agreement among students was also significant (p < .001).Conclusions: The script was developed and validated by experts, while the educational videos that resulted from this script were validated by first-year undergraduate nursing students.
An undergraduate student-faculty collaborative EBP project supporting a campus-wide tobacco free campus
Authors: Kesseler Theresa A. , Alverson Elise M.
Published: November 2018

The purposes of this paper are to describe a student-faculty, collaborative team and the evidence-based practice (EBP) project that supported a campus-wide, tobacco-free environment. Two faculty members served as mentors and undergraduate nursing students were selected to participate in a one credit independent study course outside the threaded curricular experiences. Weekly course meetings were used to assess course goals and EBP project progress. After reviewing literature evidence, a baseline campus survey, and focus group data, the best practice strategies were selected by the student-faculty collaborative team for a 3-year plan. The strategies included an orientation session to the tobacco-free campus during student fall orientations and a marketing campaign with social norm messaging. Pre and post-EBP project surveys to determine the effectiveness of the campaign were used to evaluate the outcomes of the team’s efforts. The undergraduate nursing students were effective in planning and implementing the project, and the students reported benefits and challenges to their involvement. The collaborative team was seen as an immensely positive experience despite the increased demands on time. Findings from this EBP project were similar to other literature on smoking abstinence on a college campus. One way to help undergraduate students better appreciate and gain expertise in the EBP process is to engage them in student-faculty collaborative EBP projects within the curriculum. In addition, an emersion experience offers expanded opportunities and greater expertise in EBP to students who can meet the challenge.
Caracterização de propriedades leiteiras de agricultura familiar na amazônia ocidental
Authors: Reis Eduardo Mitke Brandão , Lopes Marcos Aurélio , Demeu Fabiana Alves , Bruhn Fábio Raphael Pascotti , Lima André Luis Ribeiro , Benedicto Gideon Carvalho de , Pelegrini Djalma Ferreira
Published: November 2018

More than half of the milk in Brazil comes from family-owned dairy farms, which account for 84.4% of all dairy farms. Despite this, little is known about family-owned dairy farms, especially those in the western Amazon. As such, the objective of this study was to analyze and characterize the production, sanitary conditions, reproductive rates, and milk quantities produced on 100 family dairy farms in Vale do Acre, in the western Amazon. The data were collected from March to June 2016, using a semi-structured questionnaire containing 549 questions. The answers given by producers, as well as local observations were registered in SPSS® spreadsheets, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Results indicated low rates of productivity, low total milk production, and low quantities of milk/cow/day. The data also revealed sanitary and productive problems such as inadequate herd composition, lack of grouping of lactating cows, and short duration of lactation. In addition, not all heifers were immunized against brucellosis, and there was often an absence of water troughs. We concluded that it is necessary to improve the management of family-owned farms, and take technical assistance measures to correct weak points in dairy cow health and reproduction. Moreover, it is essential to improve productivity to raise the profitability of rural dairy farms.
Sediment Quality Assesment by Using Geochemical Index at Saguling Reservoir West Java Province Indonesia
Authors: Wardhani Eka , Notodarmojo Suprihanto , Roosmini Dwina
Published: November 2018

Heavy metal pollution is one of the problems that continue to occur in Indonesia which is very important because it is non-degradable, persistent, and can accumulate in the bodies of living things. Heavy metal in the water is usually present in low concentrations but human activity shall increase. Saguling Reservoir is one of the largest manmade lake in West Java Province which has experienced water contamination. The purpose of this study is to assess the quality of sediments related to the pollution of four heavy metals ie Cd, Cr, Cu, and Pb contained in Saguling Reservoir sediment using CF, MPI, Igeo and PERI methods in the rainy and dry seasons.Sediment samples are taken in twelve points around the reservoir by 2015-2017. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that the sediment quality of Saguling Reservoir has been contaminated by heavy metals Cd, Cr, Cu, and Pb. This is caused by human activity in the water catchment area of the reservoir. Based on the results of the analysis of sediment quality using Igeo and CF the sediment of Saguling Reservoir has been polluted by heavy metals, specifically Cd in the rainy and dry seasons. The result of assessment of sediment quality by MPI method can be concluded that the sediment of Saguling Reservoir as a whole has been contaminated by Cd, Cr, Cu, and Pb. Based on calculations using PERI method, the sediment quality of Saguling Reservoir has contaminated Cd with serious ecological risk category during rainy and dry season, contaminated with Cr and Pb with low grade ecologogical risk category during rainy and dry season, has been contaminated with Cu with low grade ecological risk in the rainy season and moderate ecological risk in the dry season. Based on the results of this study that the Cd must be cautioned carefully, because of the highest concentration in the rainy and dry season than three other heavy metals.
Nigerian 3C-Index Rating of Corporate Social Responsibility and the Profitability of Some Companies Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Authors: Upaa Jocelyn U. , Ugwoke Robinson O. , Ugwoke Vivian O.
Published: November 2018

This study sought to ascertain the link between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating and the profitability of companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), following the release of the first ever country rating of Corporate Citizenship Index (3C-Index) in 2013. The study further sought to ascertain whether significant differences exist between the performances of companies that received high CSR ratings as compared to those that received low ratings. Secondary data were extracted from the 2013 to 2017 annual reports and accounts of companies that got different CSR ratings classified as high and low. The multiple regression and Mann-Whitney rank test (U-test) were used to test the propositions. The findings from the regression showed a positive but insignificant relationship between CSR rating and firm performance but a significantly positive relationship with the size of firms. The results of the U-tests were mixed, whereas the Return on Assets (ROA) of companies with high CSR ratings did not differ significantly from companies with low CSR ratings, the Return on Equity (ROE) of companies with high CSR ratings was significantly greater than that of companies with low CSR ratings. This finding suggests that CSR may be in its infancy among the study sample but is beginning to take roots as evident by the positive βs statistics and a significant difference in the ROE of the companies as captured by the non-parametric statistics. It is recommended that the period of the study be extended in the intermediate and long-run to determine if the relationship might become significant.
Security Issues as a Part of University Teacher Training
Authors: Kovaříková Miroslava
Published: November 2018

The following article deals with the problem of integrating security issues into the study programme of faculties training teachers in individual fields of education. It evaluates the current status of the development of the issues at the level of interdepartmental cooperation of selected state administration institutions. Based on exploratory research by the Czech School Inspectorate, the current status of the implementation of security issues into schools and educational establishments is described. The ongoing pilot verification of the e-learning module in security issues at the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague is also introduced. The article contains statistical data from the statutory research task, which was carried out in the form of a diagnostic survey involving the staff and students of the Charles University in Prague. The research was dedicated to the issues of educating the teaching staff of the Czech education system in the field of safety issues, with particular emphasis on the safety
of students and educational institutions. The article also presents the level of knowledge and practical skills of primary school teachers in the field of responding to crisis situations that may occur in the school environment, e.g active shooter.
Information and Analysis System Supporting Risk Management During the Planning and Implementation Stage of Police Activities — the Essence and Possibilities of Use for Teaching Purposes
Authors: Bogdalski Piotr
Published: November 2018

The article presents the essence and operational potential of the information and analysis system supporting the decision making process within the framework of security-related policing operations. This system is being developed by a scientific consortium led by the Police Academy, Szczytno. The project finance is provided by the National Centre for Research and Development. The main element to ensure the effectiveness of the system in question will be an application with a planning and decision mechanism and prediction algorithms. The above mentioned algorithms are designed to provide information on the probability of success of police operations and on the necessary costs which must be incurred in a given crisis situation in order to implement their individual, expected variants. Using historical data and algorithms developed on its basis, the system is supposed to indicate the relevant forces and resources required, the methods and tactics for operations and characteristics of the security infrastructure. Moreover, the publication presents the fundamental mechanisms of the police command and control process during emergency situations and general remarks regarding the professional development of those who manage these types of policing operations. In the author’s opinion, of particular importance in this respect is the course addressed to commissioned police officers trained to be commanders or deputy commanders of security-related policing operations, where classes are conducted using a simulator for police operations in emergency situations. It is a form of advanced command staff training with the use of a virtual computer simulation system. The simulator makes it possible to develop algorithms for dealing with crisis incidents and to improve the command process during emergencies. One of the practical goals of developing the information and analysis system is its integration with the simulator for police operations in emergency situations. In this respect, it is supposed to be a tool used in multimedia decision-making training. The author comes to the conclusion that the expected functionalities of the information and analysis system will have a positive effect both on the educational process of improving professional qualifications of commanders of security-related policing operations and on the real planning, implementation and assessment of the operations themselves.
The Achievements of Białystok School of Criminology
Authors: Guzik-Makaruk Ewa M. , Dąbrowska Marta , Stachelska Aleksandra
Published: November 2018

The aim of this article is to bring the most important achievements of Bialystok School of Criminology closer to the readers. The Faculty of Law of the University of Bialystok, specifically the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, is one of the leading Polish academic entities conducting extensive research in the field of criminology. In 2016, in the ranking organized by the Rzeczpospolita daily newspaper, the Faculty received the highest score of all the evaluated Polish universities which have law faculties, both state and private, in the area of international cooperation. What is more, Bialystok is the leader in the 2017 ranking of the 25 faculties of law of Polish universities, prepared as a result of the most important evaluation performed every four years by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was awarded the highest (A) category. The paper presents not only the international criminology conferences and research that Bialystok School of Criminology has been part of, but also its own initiatives both at the national and international level. For example one of the pioneering ventures on a national scale was the 1st Poland-wide Forum of Young Criminologists held by the Faculty of Law of the University of Bialystok as a regular event. One of the most impressive recent initiatives of BSC was the creation of the International Centre for Criminological Research and Expertise. The paper contains more information about the projects mentioned and others as well as an introduction to the diverse and interdisciplinary topics undertaken by Bialystok’s criminologists.
Civilian Supervisory System of Over Police forces in Ireland and Poland. A Comparative — Legal Study
Authors: Jankowska-Prochot Izabela
Published: November 2018

The police formations in various countries of the European Union are required to ensure the adoption of institutional patterns to increase the efficiency of detection and improvement of the management system. The subject of the conducted analysis described in this article are the adopted solutions, new forms of supervision of police formations in Ireland and in Poland and their assessment. The article details the provisions of the act adopted in 2015 and entitled Garda Siochana (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015, in terms of functioning of the collegial supervisory authority named Policing Authority. Knowing the need to confront the Irish solutions with the Polish ones, the provisions of the draft law of 8 March 2017 were also examined amending the Act on certain rights of employees of the office that supports the Ministry of Interior and Administration as well as officers and employees of offices supervised by the minister as well as certain other laws under which is to be established Internal Supervision Office of the Ministry of Interior and Administration. The author describes the creation and functions of Policing Authority and the Internal Supervision Office at the Ministry of Interior and Administration, the powers of the members and the specificity of action of the listed institutions. The article not only attempts to organize a synthetic knowledge of Policing Authority and the Internal Supervision Office of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, but also focuses attention on a comparison of tasks, relations between the authorities and the minister and the method of financing and control of their current activities. Author focuses mainly on identifying the similarities and differences in the legal solutions determining the existence of both institutions.
Police Competences’ in Preventing, Investigating and Combating Hate Crimes in Poland — Part I
Authors: Jurczak Justyna
Published: November 2018

The article is divided into two main parts. It refers to selected data on hate crimes recorded in Poland and Police effectiveness regarding preventing, investigating and combating such kinds of crimes. Based on available sources there is no problem with extremist activity in a large-scale in Poland nowadays, but for sure there is an urgent one with the increasing number of hatemotivated incidents, both with its social impact. Awareness-raising and educational campaigns that aim at promoting respect for human rights and tolerance for diversity are much needed in this matter. Also, law enforcement agencies, including Police, play a key role while tackling racism and bias. An uncontrolled and unpunished manifestation of hate, both with the lack of an appropriate and unequivocal state response to such incidents, also quiet, social approval to hate-motivated behaviours, seem to be the main components of extreme movements growing. Thus, the main aim of the article was to describe the phenomenon of hate-motivated incidents that were reported in Poland within the past years and to diagnose Polish police officers’ skills, knowledge and qualification in this field, both qualitative analyses of accessible training programmes. Selected terms (racism, discrimination, intolerance, xenophobia and hate speech) and symbols (the Celtic Cross, the SS-Totenkopf and the Triskele) that promote hate were defined (part 1) both with Police officers’ identification accuracy. Research results presented in this article were gathered by using a variety of methods and techniques, both theoretical and empirical (part 2). The data that refers to Police competence in the context of preventing, investigating and combating hate crimes was mainly collected as a part of a doctoral research conducted by the author in 2012–2014.
Cana, labor e adoecimento: a afirmação do nexo causal como uma forma de resistência
Authors: Verçosa Lúcio Vasconcellos de , Silva Maria Aparecida de Moraes
Published: November 2018

O presente texto visa ao estudo das condições de trabalho e saúde vis-à-vis o momento atual da agroindústria canavieira alagoana, caracterizado pela reestruturação produtiva e pela intensi cação do trabalho no corte manual da cana-de-açúcar. O aumento do esforço exigido nessa atividade laboral produz, além do sofrimento físico, o sofrimento moral e psíquico. O objetivo principal deste artigo é contribuir para as re exões acerca do nexo causal entre o adoecimento e o trabalho do corte da cana. Para atingir tal escopo, foram realizadas pesquisas de campo; entrevistas com cortadores de cana e com outros informantes-chave; teste ergométrico; monitoramento da frequência cardíaca durante o trabalho no canavial e aplicação de Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares – procedimentos realizados com a colaboração de médicos e educadores físicos. Os dados levantados apontam para a existência de relação direta entre o trabalho nos canaviais alagoanos e o esgotamento prematuro das energias físicas e espirituais dos trabalhadores.
SYNTHESIS OF COMPOSITES BASED ON SILICON-MODIFIED DETONATION NANODIAMONDS
Authors: Senyut Vladimir T. , Vityaz Petr A. , Val’kovich Igor V. , Parnitsky Alexander M. , Rzhetsky Vladimir A.
Published: November 2018

Scientific approaches to the formation of composite materials such as «nanodiamond-nanostructured SiC» have been developed. It is shown that, as a result of vacuum heat treatment, nanodiamonds are graphitized and nanostructured graphite-like coating forms on their surface. In this case, the reduction in the mass of the nanodiamond powder after vacuum annealing reaches 20 – 30 wt. % by removing oxygen-containing surface functional groups, physically and chemically adsorbed water. In accordance with the developed technology chemical-thermal modifying of nanodiamonds by silicon is carried out by annealing in a reducing atmosphere in the temperature range of 873–1273 К in the presence of silicon halides. On the basis of carbon and silicon modified nanodiamonds under vacuum annealing conditions a composite nanostructured powder of nanodiamond-SiC with particles of size from 0.1 to 5 μm is obtained. As a result of thermobaric sintering of the modified powder in the pressure range of 1.0 – 2.5 GPa, a compact diamond composite material consisting of polycrystalline diamond grains of 0.2 – 0.5 μm in size is formed. The size of diamond subgrains is 50 – 100 nm, and the presence of nanodiamonds measuring 10 – 20 nm is noted between large polycrystalline grains. As a result of grinding of the synthesized compacts, a polycrystalline diamond micropowder with particles of size up to 50 μm, characterized by submicron- and nanocrystalline structure is obtained. Due to the hierarchical structure of the sintered particles (particle-grain-subgrain-nanodiamond crystallite), powders based on the obtained material are promising in finishing technologies for brittle nonmetallic materials.
DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF REINFORCED CARBON MATERIAL WITH CERAMIC PROTECTION FROM OXIDATION IN AIR FLOWS
Authors: Kolesnikov Sergey A. , Bubnenkov Igor A. , Koshelev Yury I. , Melamed Anna L. , Protsenko Anatoly K. , Korchinski Nikita A.
Published: November 2018

Held extensive development, research and testing in high-speed flows of group of carbon-ceramic reinforced three-dimensional composites (UKKM). Research was conducted in a wide range of changes in the ratio of carbon (71-96 wt.%) and ceramic (3-27 wt.%) materials. In comparison with carbon composites it was found that activation energy of oxidation of UKKM rate decreases by half. The main effect of lowering oxidation rate is achieved due to limitation of diffusional processes. Numerical expressions for the dependence of the oxidation rate on temperature for a number of new types of UKKM were obtained. The physicomechanical and thermophysical properties of materials have been studied. It is shown that in the carbon-ceramic composite the base level of the carbon-carbon base is retained. The obtained composites combine high heat resistance of carbon materials with rigidity and strength of ceramics. In the work for multidimensional reinforced carbon-ceramic composites, the directive requirement of the effective mechanics of their hardening obtained earlier was confirmed: the technological provision of a significant excess of the specific rigidity of the carbon component, as compared with the ceramic one. Models are tested in high-temperature air flow. The tested products with dimensions up to 100 mm in the high-speed flow showed no change in geometry and minimal weight loss. Analysis of structure of carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic materials after fire exposure confirmed the initial technological background. The strength test of the UKKM after the oxidative exposure showed the preservation of the standard regularity - the increase in the strength of carbon materials to 2000 ° C. The obtained results confirmed the protection from oxidation of the reinforcing carbon skeleton. For the practical application of the developed materials and the creation of structures from them, two-dimensionally reinforced UUKMs were developed on a single technological basis. The materials with the levels of the elasticity modulus close to the UKKM were obtained. To assemble the structures, the technologies for creating carbon-ceramic compounds with close mass ratios of carbon and ceramic components are proposed.
Ove Kaj Pedersen: Konkurrencestaten
Authors: Klindt Mads Peter
Published: November 2018

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RNA sequencing data: hitchhiker's guide to expression analysis
Authors: Van Den Berge Koen , Hembach Katharina , Soneson Charlotte , Tiberi Simone , Clement Lieven , Love Michael I , Patro Rob , Robinson Mark
Published: November 2018

Gene expression is the fundamental level at which the result of various genetic and regulatory programs are observable. The measurement of transcriptome-wide gene expression has convincingly switched from microarrays to sequencing in a matter of years. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) provides a quantitative and open system for profiling transcriptional outcomes on a large scale and therefore facilitates a large diversity of applications, including basic science studies, but also agricultural or clinical situations. In the past 10 years or so, much has been learned about the characteristics of the RNA-seq datasets as well as the performance of the myriad of methods developed. In this review, we give an overall view of the developments in RNA-seq data analysis, including experimental design, with an explicit focus on quantification of gene expression and statistical approaches for differential expression. We also highlight emerging data types, such as single-cell RNA-seq and gene expression profiling using long-read technologies.
Mycorrhizal response in crop versus wild plants
Authors: Kokkoris Vasilis , Hamel Chantal , Hart Miranda
Published: November 2018

We proposed a theoretical framework predicting mutualistic outcomes for the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis based on host identity (crop versus wild).

To test the framework, we grew two isolates of Rhizoglomus irregulare (commercial versus an isolate locally sourced from a site in Saskatchewan), with five crop plants and five wild plants that are endemic to the region and co-occur with the locally sourced fungus.

While inoculation had no effect on plant biomass, it decreased leaf P content, particularly for wild plants. All plants associating with the commercial fungus had lower leaf P. Overall, our data shows that wild plants may be more sensitive to differences in mutualistic quality among commercial biofertilizers.
Moving Toward Milestone-Based Assessment in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Authors: Seals Ryan Alan
Published: November 2018

Osteopathic medicine is continuing to move toward competency-based education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) have been implemented to guide educators on the skills and abilities that osteopathic medical students and residents should be able to perform as physicians. Unfortunately, many of these skills have not been well described, and the threshold of “competence” or “entrustability” for each of these tasks remains elusive. The author presents an approach to measuring competence in the domain of osteopathic manipulative medicine using a milestone rubric to assess skills related to osteopathic screening, diagnosis, technique, and explanation. This rubric can be applied to all levels of osteopathic training and across many diagnostic and treatment modalities. Clearly defining and assessing the individual skills composing competence in osteopathic manipulative medicine will be increasingly important as medical education continues to evolve and modernize.
Scalp Sarcoidosis Presenting as Cicatricial Alopecia
Authors: Prohaska Joseph , Demaree Elizabeth , Powers James , Cook Christopher
Published: November 2018

Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous condition that has a highly variable presentation. One rare presentation of sarcoidosis is cutaneous scalp sarcoidosis. Usually scalp sarcoid presents as a scarring alopecia, but it can be nonscarring. The presence of sarcoidal lesions on the scalp is associated with systemic disease, as are other cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis. The authors present the case of a 64-year-old woman with a history of sarcoidosis who presented with alopecia and hypopigmented patches on her scalp. She also had papular sarcoid lesions on her upper back and a history of pulmonary involvement, which is consistent with previous reports in the literature. The condition subsequently improved with topical clobetasol propionate.
Design of Circularly Polarized Modified Minkowski Fractal Based Antenna for UHF RFID Reader Applications
Authors: Pandey S. , Pandey G. P. , Sarum P. M.
Published: November 2018

A compact, square shaped microstrip fractal antenna with asymmetrical pairs of T-slits for circularly polarized (CP) radiation and radio frequency identification (RFID) reader applications is proposed and experimentally investigated. Design is based on narrow slit modified Minkowski island fractal geometry. Circular polarization along with size reduction is achieved by inserting four symmetrical pairs of T-slits at the square patch boundary of the single-probe-feed radiator. Proposed geometry is tuned at resonant frequency of 914 MHz by optimization of dimensions of the two T-slits. Compactness of the antenna is achieved by increasing the overall sizes of the slits. Antenna is fabricated on FR4 substrate with a size of 47.2×47.2×1.6 mm3 (0.143λ0 X 0.143λ0 X 0.005λ0) and tested to validate the simulated results. The 3-dB axial-ratio (AR) bandwidth and impedance bandwidth of the proposed antenna design are found to be 7 MHz (911-918 MHz) and 24 MHz (909-933 MHz) respectively. A design equation is develped based on the parametric study that can be used to design a compact antenna with CP for UHF RFID applications covering the frequency range from 887 to 1023 MHz.
Forecasting Dengue Incidence Utilizing Geographic Information System and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Models
Authors: Orong Markdy Y. , Ganapathy G.P. , Durias Geraldine D. , Paredes Rolysent K. , Pasay Jezreel Marc E.
Published: November 2018

In the health discipline, forecasting is gaining importance due to its capability of anticipating the spread of diseases. The Philippine government launched the dengue surveillance map to help detect the spread of the disease. However, technology-based solutions to forecast dengue cases do not exist in the country. This study aimed to forecast the possible outbreak of dengue in Ozamiz City from 2016 to 2020 using a web-based technology system that generates maps and allows the input of new records of dengue cases to update the forecasting patterns. This study utilized the Geographic Information System (GIS) to map the spread of dengue outbreak and the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) to forecast the extent of dengue occurrence. The data included in this study were the dengue cases reported in seven hospitals in Ozamiz City on a monthly basis from January 2008 up to the second quarter of 2015. Based on the collected data, dengue incidence is lower in rural than in urban barangays. However, a rapid increase in dengue incidence in rural barangays is evident in the five-year forecast. This information can aid the community in designing and implementing preventive measures to address dengue epidemics during the forecasted year or season.

Keywords : epidemics, health, map, outbreak, technology
Italian validation of the functional difficulties questionnaire (FDQ‐9) and its correlation with major determinants of quality of life in adults with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome/hypermobility spectrum disorder
Authors: Morlino Silvia , Dordoni Chiara , Sperduti Isabella , Clark Carol J. , Piedimonte Caterina , Fontana Andrea , Colombi Marina , Grammatico Paola , Copetti Massimiliano , Castori Marco
Published: November 2018

The 2017 nosology defines the new criteria for hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS), which is now considered one end of a continuous spectrum encompassing isolated, nonsyndromic joint hypermobility (JH) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSDs). Preliminary data indicate a link between JH and neurodevelopmental disorders and, in particular, developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in children. Assessing DCD in adults is difficult and the recently described functional difficulties questionnaire 9 (FDQ‐9) is one of the few available tools. The aims of this study are to (a) validate FDQ‐9 written in Italian and present normal values in 230 Italian controls; (b) explore the relationship of FDQ‐9 with the brief pain inventory, composite autonomic symptom score 31, multidimensional fatigue inventory, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder self‐report version 1.1, and the SF‐36 for quality of life in 105 Italian adults with hEDS/HSD. Validation of the FDQ‐9 in Italian was carried out by translation, cross‐cultural adaptation and test/retest reliability analysis. A case–control study was performed comparing the FDQ‐9 outcome between 105 patients and 105 sex‐ and age‐matched controls. Fifty‐nine percent of the patients resulted positive compared to the 3.8% of controls (p value < .00001). In patients, FDQ‐9 positive result associated with positive attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder self‐report version 1.1 (OR = 4.04). Multivariate regression analysis comparing FDQ‐9 with the other questionnaires demonstrated a strong association between positive FDQ‐9 and the number of painful joints. Our preliminary data open wider management and therapeutic perspectives for coordination difficulties in hypermobile individuals.
AIP1 Suppresses Transplant Arteriosclerosis Through Inhibition of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Inflammatory Response to IFNγ
Authors: Qin Lingfeng , Min Wang , Xin Shijie
Published: November 2018

IFNγ‐induced vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) inflammatory response plays a key role in transplant arteriosclerosis (TA). However, the mechanisms regulating this process remains poorly defined. Here, we show that ASK1‐interacting protein 1 (AIP1) deletion markedly augments the expression of IFNγ‐induced chemokines in mouse aortic allografts. Subsequently, donor arterial grafts from AIP1 deficient mice exhibited an accelerated development of TA. Furthermore, AIP1 knockdown significantly increased IFNγ signaling activation in cultured VSMCs and thus enhances chemokines production in response to IFNγ. Together, we conclude that AIP1 functions as an inhibitor of VSMCs inflammation by regulating IFNγ signaling and therefore suppresses TA progression. Our findings suggest that AIP1 might be a potential therapeutic target for chronic transplant rejection. Anat Rec, 302:1587–1593, 2019. © 2018 American Association for Anatomy