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Estimating the opportunity cost of water for the Kusile and Medupi coal-fired electricity power plants in South Africa
Authors: Inglesi-Lotz Roula , Blignaut James
Published: June 2019

In South Africa, water is considered a limited source, not only because of the country’s arid nature, but also because of the relatively skew distribution of the resource and the fact that 98% of the resource is already allocated. Eskom, the South African electricity supplier, commenced with the construction of two new coal-fired power stations namely Kusile and Medupi. The question is: what is the opportunity cost of investing in these power stations from a water perspective? We do not argue here against the need for power plants and additional electricity generation capacity per se, but consider the opportunity cost of using this specific technology. We estimate the shadow price of water for different power generation technologies as an indicator of the opportunity cost of water. We apply a production function approach for a baseline case (coal-fired power generation using the Medupi and Kusile parameters), and four alternative technologies. The only alternative that performs worse than the baseline case is the traditional wet-cooling coal-fired power process. The baseline case, however, does show a high opportunity cost when compared to renewable alternatives (solar, wind and biomass) ranging from R0.66/kWh (biomass) to R0.83/kWh (solar) to R1.31/kWh (wind).
An Evaluation of SmokeFree for Kansas Kids
Authors: Neerukonda Thanuja , Scheuermann Taneisha S. , Lauer Stephen J. , Hudelson Melissa , Ellerbeck Edward F.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Smokefree for Kansas Kids is a program designedto train pediatric clinic staff to assess for tobaccoexposure and provide brief smoking cessation interventionsto caregivers and patients. The purpose of this studywas to evaluate the impact of this program and improvefuture tobacco intervention efforts in pediatric clinics.

Methods. Eighty-six pediatric physicians and staff attendedat least one of three training sessions. A randomsample of pediatric medical records was selected pre-intervention(n = 49) and post-intervention (n = 150). Electronicmedical records were reviewed to assess for documentationof tobacco use intervention implemented in the clinic.

Results. Of the 199 pediatric clinic visits reviewed, 197 metthe study criteria. All but one visit documented an assessmentof tobacco exposure. Among children exposed to tobacco (n= 42), providers were more likely to discuss tobacco use withcaregivers post-intervention (35.7%) compared to pre-intervention(7.1%; p < 0.05). One in five caregivers in the postinterventiongroup were advised to quit (21.4%) compared tothe pre-intervention group (7.1%). In the post-interventiongroup, 14.3% were referred to the state quitline compared tono referrals in the pre-intervention group. The difference inrates for providing advice and referral between pre-interventionand post-intervention were not statistically significant.

Conclusions. Implementation of the Smoke Free for Kansas Kidsintervention was associated with modest improvements in clinictobacco intervention efforts, but many patients still failed toreceive optimal assessments or interventions. Additional effortsmay be needed to enhance this program. KS J Med 2017;10(1):7-11.
Successes and Challenges of Optimal Trauma Care for Rural Family Physicians in Kansas
Authors: Berg Gina M. , Dobson Cheryl , Lee Felecia A. , Hervey Ashley M. , Kellerman Rick
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Kansas has a regionalized trauma systemwith formal mechanisms for review, however, increasedcommunication with rural providers can uncover opportunitiesfor system process improvement. Therefore, thisqualitative study explored perceptions of family medicinephysicians staffing emergency departments (ED) in rural areas,specifically to determine what is going well and what areasneeded improvement in relation to the trauma system.

Methods. A focus group included Kansas rural family physiciansrecruited from a local symposium for family medicinephysicians. Demographic information was collected via surveyprior to the focus group session, which was audiotaped.Research team members read the transcription, identifiedthemes, and grouped the findings into categories for analysis.

Results. Seven rural family medicine physicians participated inthe focus group. The majority were male (71%) with the mean age46.71 years. All saw patients in the ED and had treated injuriesdue to agriculture, falls, and motor vehicle collisions. Participantsidentified successes in the adoption and enforcement of standardizedprocesses, specifically through level IV trauma centercertification and staff requirements for Advanced Trauma LifeSupport training. Communication breakdown during patient dischargeand skill maintenance were the most prevalent challenges.

Conclusions. Even with an established regionalized traumasystem in the state of Kansas, there continues to be opportunitiesfor improvement. The challenges acknowledged byfocus group participants may not be identified through patientcase reviews (if conducted), therefore tertiary centersshould conduct system reviews with referring hospitals regularlyto improve systemic concerns. KS J Med 2017;10(1):12-16.
The Relationship of Personality Style and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Authors: Amos Stephen P. , Homan Gretchen J. , Sollo Natalie , Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R. , Engel Matthew , Rawlins Patrice
Published: June 2019

Introduction. This study was to identify personality correlates ofchildren with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder(ADHD). The Jungian Personality Type dimensions primarilyconsidered were Sensing/Intuiting and Perceiving/Judging.A Sensing child is likely to be very present-centered. A Perceivingchild tends to be curious and resist order and structure.

Methods. Children attending a general pediatric clinic with a diagnosisof ADHD were eligible to participate. Enrolled childrenwere administered the Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator forChildren. Binomial tests were performed comparing Perceivingand Sensing personality components to accepted population rates.

Results. Participants (n = 117) were predominantly male(78%) with a median age of 10 years. The Sensing trait (72%)was more prevalent than expected, though prevalence for thePerceiving trait (44%) did not differ from population rates.

Conclusions. Personality types occasioned with the diagnosisof ADHD could be useful in establishing/normalizingtreatment regimens and approaches to assist thesechildren and their families better. KS J Med 2017;10(2):26-29.
Barriers to Utilizing Medicaid Smoking Cessation Benefits
Authors: Knox Blaine , Mitchell Scott , Hernly Ellen , Rose Alicia , Sheridan Hilary , Ellerbeck Edward F.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Smoking is the number one preventable cause of deathin the United States. Under the Affordable Care Act, Kansas Medicaidcovers all seven FDA-approved smoking cessation therapies.However, it is estimated only 3% of Kansas Medicaid smokers usetreatment compared to the national estimate of 10%. The objectiveis to determine systemic barriers in place that prevent optimal utilizationof Medicaid smoking cessation benefits among KU MedicalCenter Internal Medicine patients.

Methods. For this quality improvement project, a population of 169Kansas Medicaid smokers was identified who had been seen at the KUInternal Medicine Clinic from January 1, 2015 - February 16, 2016.Phone surveys were completed with 62 individuals about smokingstatus, interest in using smoking cessation treatment options, andawareness of Medicaid coverage of treatment.

Results. Of the 62 respondents, 24 (39%) were prescribed pharmacotherapyand 41 (66%) were interested in using smoking cessationtreatment. There were eight who had quit smoking. Of the remaining54 smokers, 31 (57%) were unaware that Medicaid would coverpharmacotherapy. Of 24 participants who received a prescription forpharmacotherapy, 13 (54%) were able to fill the prescription at no costusing the Medicaid benefit.

Conclusion. The majority of respondents were interested in usingsmoking cessation treatment, yet three main barriers existed to usingMedicaid smoking cessation benefits: physicians not prescribingtreatment to patients, patients not aware of Medicaid coverage, andinadequate pharmacy filling. Improved physician and patient awarenessof Medicaid coverage will facilitate more patients receivingsmoking cessation therapy and ultimately quitting smoking.KS J Med 2017;10(4):88-91.
Characteristics of Laboratory Confirmed Ethylene Glycol and Methanol Exposures Reported to a Regional Poison Control Center
Authors: Tung Robert C. , Thornton Stephen L.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Ethylene glycol (EG) and methanol (MET) exposuresare rare but can cause significant morbidity and mortality.Though frequently treated similarly, EG and MET exposures havecharacteristics that are not well differentiated in the literature. Wesought to describe the clinical characteristics of EG and MET exposures,confirmed with quantitative serum levels.

Methods. An IRB-approved retrospective review of the Universityof Kansas Health System Poison Control Center database from July2005 to July 2015 identified all EG/MET exposures evaluated ata health care facility. Initial measurements were EG/MET levels,serum pH, serum creatinine, anion gap, serum ethanol level, maxanion gap, max osmolar gap, therapy performed (hemodialysis,fomepizole, ethanol) and death.

Results. The search identified 75 cases, with 59 cases having onlydetectable EG levels and 15 cases having only detectable MET levels.The average EG level was 126 mg/dL (range 5 - 834). The averagedetectable methanol level was 78 mg/dL (range 5 - 396). The averagemaximum anion gap of the EG positive group was 20 mEq/L (range8 - 35). The average maximum anion gap of the MET positive groupwas 14 mEq/L (range 6 - 34). One death was reported in the EG positivegroup, with an initial level of 266 mg/dL.

Conclusions. In this study of EG/MET exposures, EG exposureswere more common than MET exposures, but they had similardemographics, laboratory findings, and interventions. Continuedstudies are warranted to characterize these uncommon exposuresfurther. Kans J Med 2018;11(3):67-69.
A vueltas con la imputación objetiva, la participación delictiva, la omisión impropia y el derecho penal de la culpabilidad.
Authors: Gimbernat Ordeig Enrique
Published: June 2019

En el presente artículo el autor presenta el panorama general y su posición personal, sobre cuatro temas esenciales para la dogmática penal: la imputación objetiva, la participación en el delito, la omisión y la culpabilidad.
Algunas cuestiones en relación con el delito de administración desleal societaria en España, en especial autoría y omisión
Authors: Díaz Miguel , Conlledo García
Published: June 2019

Las reflexiones que siguen abordan selectivamente algunos problemas dogmáticos del delito societario de gestión desleal (art. 295 del Código Penal español), aunque se hace breve mención a algún otro, como el del futuro del delito de administración desleal previsto en el Proyecto de reforma del Código Penal, hoy en tramitación parlamentaria. Se considera que el actual delito de administración desleal es un delito especial (propio) y no un delito de infracción de deber (y, sobre todo, se resta importancia a la cuestión de si lo es). Tras plantear algunos problemas al hilo del concepto más pacífico de administrador de Derecho, se aboga, respecto del más discutido de administrador de hecho, por la postura imperante en la doctrina penal de realizar una interpretación amplia y material de ese concepto, no ceñida a su significado en otras ramas del ordenamiento jurídico, en especial, el Derecho mercantil. Se considera superflua, como hace la doctrina dominante, la mención (que puede inducir a confusión) de los socios entre los posibles autores del delito, pues, en los escasos supuestos en que pudieran serlo, ya encajarían en el concepto de administrador de hecho. Se señalan algunas pautas para el establecimiento de responsabilidad penal en los (diversos) supuestos de administración colegiada. Se defiende la posibilidad, excepcional, de comisión del delito por omisión, atendiendo a los límites de los verbos típicos. Aunque no se aplaude el régimen de responsabilidad “penal” de las personas jurídicas establecido desde 2010 en nuestro Código Penal, se pone de manifiesto que, dentro de la lógica de ese régimen, debería haberse incluido este delito para los supuestos en que el administrador sea una persona jurídica. Por fin, se ponen de relieve brevemente algunas diferencias y contactos del delito de administración desleal con el de corrupción entre particulares del art. 286 bis del Código Penal. Aparte del valor general del intercambio de información y debate entre diferentes ordenamientos jurídicos, en este caso creo que el presente trabajo puede ser interesante en Colombia dada la amplia similitud con el español del actual tipo de administración desleal del art. 250 B CP colombiano
El homicidio imprudente agravado por la embriaguez o el influjo de sustancias que produzcan dependencia física o psíquica
Authors: Sotomayor Acosta Juan Oberto , Alvarez Juan Carlos
Published: June 2019

La primera parte del artículo presenta un panorama general sobre los problemas discutidos en la doctrina nacional colombiana en relación con el homicidio agravado por la embriaguez o por el influjo de sustancias que producen dependencia física o psíquica , en especial los problemas relativos al fundamento de la agravación de la sanción penal para estos casos. También se analizan algunas decisiones de la Corte Constitucional en relación con el mismo tema. La segunda parte se dedica a explicar las dificultades de interpretación que surgen a partir de la entrada en vigencia de la ley 1696 de 2013, que modifica la regulación del homicidio imprudente. Allí se explican las diferencias y los problemas de igualdad de trato que se presentan a raíz de la coexistencia de los numerales 1 y 6 del art. 110 C.P., utilizando para ello el test de proporcionalidad.
La reforma española de 2012 Líneas maestras
Authors: Terradillos Basoco Juan
Published: June 2019

El Anteproyecto de reforma del Código Penal presentado en julio de 2012 supone un serio intento de retroceso a opciones de política criminal pre-democráticas. En materia de aborto se vuelve a la legislación anterior a 1985, criminalizando el aborto debido a malformaciones en el feto. Se endurece la respuesta penal a las manifestaciones irregulares, transformando la resistencia pasiva en delito de atentado. Se incorporan la prisión perpetua revisable a los treinta y cinco años y la custodia de seguridad, medida de seguridad que se añade a la pena ya cumplida y que consiste en una privación de libertad de hasta diez años. Finalmente, se suprime el Libro III del Código Penal (De las faltas), pero elevando buena parte de ellas a la categoría de delito.
¿Puede hablarse en Colombia de populismo punitivo?
Authors: Uribe Barrera Juan Pablo
Published: June 2019

El artículo estudia la posibilidad de utilizar el concepto de populismo punitivo para catalogar la relación entre las actitudes punitivas de los ciudadanos y la política criminal de corte expansivo en Colombia. Para lo anterior define como ruta metodológica un acercamiento a la cuestión en tres etapas. Inicialmente, define el concepto de populismo punitivo situándolo al interior de la denominada cultura del control. Posteriormente, comenta las dificultades presentadas al importar estos conceptos en nuestro contexto. Finalmente, se plantea la necesidad de crear un concepto que capte la especificidad de la cultura política colombiana, utilizando un concepto denominado populismo hobbesiano.
El principio de lesividad como garantía penal
Luigi Ferrajoli
Authors: Ferrajoli Luigi
Published: June 2019

En el presente artículo, se aborda la problemática de la justificación del derecho penal, a partir de un análisis del principio de lesividad -u ofensividad-, discutiendo la validez de una construcción de dicho principio a partir de referencias internas al sistema penal, o referencias externas al mismo.
La violencia endógena en el deporte: aspectos jurídico-penales
Authors: Ríos Corbacho Jose Manuel
Published: June 2019

La inexistencia de un precepto concreto en el Código Penal que verse sobre las lesiones deportivas hace que tengamos que tengamos que acudir a los elementos objetivos del delito de lesiones al objeto de poder imputar responsabilidad penal al deportista que comete la agresión. La interrelación entre Derecho Penal y Derecho administrativo y lo “adecuado socialmente” de las sanciones deportivas hacen que en el mundo del deporte se excluya la posibilidad del ilícito penal y exista un acercamiento a la sanción administrativa. En este trabajo, se pretende proponer la aplicación del delito de lesiones al ámbito deportivo e incluso la necesidad de que pudiera existir una regulación exhaustiva de este problema, a través de la relación entre los mecanismos de control social precitados, las tesis a favor y en contra de la aplicación del Derecho penal al ámbito deportivo y de las tesis jurisprudenciales más importantes en esta materia.
El principio de tipicidad como límite al poder punitivo del Estado (Comentarios al artículo 10 del Código Penal Colombiano)
Authors: Tamayo Arboleda Fernando León
Published: June 2019

El inciso primero del artículo 10 del Código Penal colombiano (ley 599 de 2000) establece como norma rectora el llamado principio de tipicidad, que ordena que la ley penal consagre de forma inequívoca, expresa y clara las características básicas estructurales de los tipos penales. El presente escrito pretende dar una interpretación sistemática del mencionado inciso, a partir de la visión del derecho penal como un sistema normativo encargado de garantizar la libertad de los ciudadanos.
Cárceles: laberintos y cerrojos
Authors: Tocora López Fernando
Published: June 2019

El presente artículo presenta una revisión y crítica del actual sistema carcelario, en particular del colombiano, a partir de la contraposición de las propuestas de justificación de la cárcel como medio de punición, con la realidad de las cárceles y una propuesta político criminal de reducción del poder penal sustentada en la filosofía política del humanismo.
Comportamientos Diferenciados por Rol y Responsabilidad Moral de la Abogacía
Authors: Miranda Miller Oscar
Published: June 2019

El presente escrito tiene como objeto analizar la manera como las relaciones entre abogado-cliente pueden llegar a convertir a los primeros, esto es, a los abogados, en personas “amorales” e incluso “inmorales en nuestro trato con el resto de la humanidad”. En otros términos, se quiere reflexionar sobre si existen justificaciones adecuadas para que los profesionales de la abogacía habitemos en eso que, según Wasserstrom, en el mejor de los casos es un mundo “moralmente simplificado”, frecuentemente “amoral” y a veces “claramente inmoral”. En consideración con ello, resulta pertinente afrontar interrogantes tales como: ¿Debe atribuirse responsabilidad moral a quienes asistan a sus representados para lograr resultados claramente contrarios al interés público aunque pueda argumentarse que dichas gestiones no exceden el marco de la ley? ¿Varía la contestación a esta pregunta, ya sea según la naturaleza de la representación o asesoramiento en cuestión, o las características de la parte representada o asesorada?
Breves reflexiones sobre la racionalidad del proceso legislativo y su impacto en la presunción y en el control de constitucionalidad de la ley penal
Authors: Lima Scalcon Raquel¿
Published: June 2019

Se analiza en el presente estudio la relación entre la racionalidad en el proceso legislativo y la presunción de constitucionalidad de la ley penal. Esto, conforme con la hipótesis según la cual entre menor sea la racionalidad del proceso legislativo, menor será la presunción de constitucionalidad de la ley penal y, por ello, mayor habrá de ser el control de constitucionalidad que se realice sobre la misma.
Revisión de los conceptos de acción, omisión y comisión por omisión: un análisis a través de casos
Authors: Rodríguez Vázquez Virxilio
Published: June 2019

En este trabajo se estudian los distintos conceptos de acción, omisión y comisión por omisión. Se valora si esta distinción tiene importancia o no y se explica la regulación que contiene el CP español. Finalmente, se estudian estas cuestiones a través del análisis de casos
Relatos del prohibicionismo: un análisis de la proporcionalidad concreta de las penas de los actores del narcotráfico en Colombia durante el siglo XXI
Authors: Filomena Velandia David Leonardo
Published: June 2019

El presente trabajo compila la información de 114 sentencias de la Corte Suprema de Justicia con el objetivo de calcular la proporcionalidad concreta -vista por Ferrajoli como la cantidad de tiempo que imponen los jueces como pena y cuanto de este lapso es efectivamente cumplido por el condenado- de los actores del narcotráfico en Colombia. La información obtenida permite evidenciar el promedio de las penas y de las multas aplicadas a todos los actores de la cadena de valor del narcotráfico. Como resultado de esta investigación no solo se refuerza la hipótesis de que las penas aplicadas a los actores del narcotráfico son desproporcionadas, también se observa que se están aplicando penas más gravosas a actores marginales de la cadena operativa en comparación con los altos mandos. A modo de conclusión se muestra una propuesta de reforma típica de los artículos 375, 376, 377 y 384 del Código Penal.
Conceptual Model of a Digital Platform for Cyber-Physical Management of a Modern Enterprises Part 1. Digital Platform and Digital Ecosystem
Authors: Gorodetsky V. I. , Laryukhin V. B. , Skobelev P. O.
Published: June 2019

The paper proposes conceptual model of a digital platform for cyber-physical management of modern enterprises in the upcoming era of Industry 5.0. Unlike Industry 4.0, which focuses on automation of physical processes, Industry 5.0 is oriented on digitization of knowledge and automation of reasoning processes for creating artificial intelligence that is able to manage enterprises. This still emerging era will be characterized by the vision of any business, including industrial production or logistics, as a complex adaptive system built on fundamental principles of self-organization and evolution, as well as interaction of artificial intelligence systems and humans. The paper shows that implementation of such production and logistics management systems will require development of new models and decision-making methods based on knowledge and semantic information processing, integration of computational and communication components, accumulation of big data and its processing for predictive analytics, blockchain technologies for fixing mutual obligations of systems components in the for m of smar t contracts, as well as human-machine and software inter faces. Existing approaches to creation of digital platforms within the digital economy of Industry 4.0 and their limitations are analyzed. The concept of digital ecosystem is developed as an open, distributed, self-organized "system of systems" of smart services capable of coming up with solutions and automatically resolving conflicts through negotiations and concessions. The concept of the digital platform within Industry 5.0 is described, which will be able to support functioning of the digital ecosystem of "smart services" of cyberphysical management of both individual objects and enterprises of humans and robots, and in the future, industries of such enterprises — implemented using self-organizing autonomous agents at all levels.
Parametric Synthesis of the Control System of the Balancing Robot by the Numerical Optimization Method
Authors: Ivoilov A. Yu. , Zhmud V. A. , Trubin V. G. , Roth H.
Published: June 2019

This article is devoted to parametric synthesis of a control system of a two-wheeled balancing robot. From the mathematical point of view, the robot is an inverted pendulum type object with a pivot point placed on the wheel axis. This device is unstable while deenergized. Devices of this type are excellent labor atory stands for testing and debugging control algorithms of unstable nonlinear systems. The inverted pendulum math model is well studied theoretically but, when designing a particular device many additional tasks arise such as taking into account the error in measuring the tilt angle and the influence of actuator nonlinearities. In this paper, one of these tasks is solved, namely, the problem of reducing the amplitude of the robot’s oscillation around the equilibrium position. In practice, this oscillation almost always occurs in such systems and leads to various negative effects, such as increased energy consumption, increased wear of an actuator and heating of its windings, etc. Therefore, reducing the amplitude of the oscillation is an important task. To solve this task, the authors of the article propose to use the method of numerical optimization of the regulator, which is well recommended for solving many problems. The article analyzes the behavior of the device near the equilibrium position and identifies the causes of the self-oscillation. Further the method of its simulation is proposed. On the basis of numerical experiments, the main reason for the increase in the amplitude of the oscillation is revealed. The reason is an overlay of the reverse peak of the device transient process on the peak caused by a torque throw. The throw is generated by a combination of actuator backlash and static friction effects which cause the robot self-oscillation. The authors propose a technique of adjusting the regulator, aimed at reducing the magnitude of the reverse peak of the transition process and, as a consequence, reducing the amplitude of the oscillation. The effectiveness of the technique is confirmed experimentally by the results of numerical simulation of the robot’s behavior and the results of testing the coefficients obtained in a real device. The use of the technique allowed reducing the oscillation amplitude in a real device by almost three times.
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? The Division of Financing in World Bank Projects and Project Performance
Authors: Winters Matthew S.
Published: June 2019

The total funding envelope for World Bank projects is often divided among various state and non-state actors, each of which can have competing ideas about or interests in the project. How does the division of financing relate to overall project effectiveness? I argue that too many funding streams in a project can reduce project effectiveness by creating delays, increasing transaction costs, and blurring lines of accountability. I combine original data on the number and concentration of financial collaborators in World Bank projects with the World Bank’s ratings of project performance, looking at within-country variation across projects to explore whether or not there is evidence of reduced aid effectiveness in projects with more participants. The results suggest that projects with significant cofinancing receive somewhat worse project ratings.
The Impact of Foreign Aid on Maternal Mortality
Authors: Banchani Emmanuel , Swiss Liam
Published: June 2019

In 2010, the G8 placed renewed focus on maternal health via the Muskoka Initiative by committing to spend an additional $5 billion on maternal, newborn, and child health before 2015. Following the end of the Millennium Development Goals and the advent of the Sustainable Development Goals, maternal health issues have continued to feature prominently on the global health agenda. Despite these substantial investments of foreign aid over the past decade, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of foreign aid in reducing maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Using data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the World Development Indicators and the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, this study analyzes the effects of aid on maternal health in a sample of 130 LMICs from 1996 through 2015. Our results show that the effects of total foreign aid on maternal mortality are limited, but that aid allocated to the reproductive health sector and directly at maternal health is associated with significant reductions in maternal mortality. Given these targeted effects, it is important to channel more donor assistance to the promotion of reproductive health and contraceptive use among women as it serves as a tool towards the reduction of maternal mortality.
Do Countries Use Foreign Aid to Buy Geopolitical Influence? Evidence from Donor Campaigns for Temporary UN Security Council Seats
Authors: Reinsberg Bernhard
Published: June 2019

In recent years, donor countries have increasingly used different aid allocation channels to boost aid effectiveness. One delivery channel that has grown tremendously is ‘multi-bi aid’—contributions to multilateral organizations earmarked for specific development purposes. This article examines whether donors use multi-bi aid to further their selfish goals—specifically, to garner political support for their ambition to become a temporary member of the UN Security Council. In this context, multi-bi aid is particularly beneficial to countries with limited experience as foreign aid donors; whose governance quality is weak; and which are more internationalized. Using a sample of OECD/DAC donor countries in 1995–2016, time-series cross-section analysis corroborates these arguments. The analysis draws on a new dataset of media reports proxying for donor interest in winning a temporary seat in the UN Security Council and extended data on multi-bi aid flows. The findings demonstrate that multi-bi aid may be a tool for geopolitical influence, with yet unexplored consequences for aid effectiveness.
MANAGEMENT AND TYPES OF FUNDING SOURCES
Authors: Hazalia I. D.
Published: June 2019

The topical issue considered in this article is the selection and management of the optimal sources of funding. Currently, virtually all Russian enterprises periodically face the problem of a lack of own funds for further development. Managing the sources of financing of an enterprise of any enterprise is reduced to the timely provision of operational and investment needs of the enterprise in financial resources at a low cost with minimal risk.
THE MANAGEMENT MODEL OF THE MODERN COMPLEX OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Authors: Sinyaeva I. M.
Published: June 2019

This article investigates modern marketing communications with the emphasis on the importance of creating a model of communication management aimed at improving the results of market participation of the organization. Studying the transformation of the national economy, the trends of concentration of industrial and financial capital, digitalization and customer focus of national business are rightly noted. The author logically highlights the dominance of Internet advertising in the modern complex of communications, which for the first time in 2018 was ahead of TV advertising in terms of sales. Scientific novelty lies in the proposed model of management of a modern complex of marketing communications, which will allow management to increase the quality of customer service. Attention should be paid to the author’s emphasis on the importance of activating the feedback in the proposed model to adjust management decisions as a guarantor of the formation of demand, financial stability of the organization and the image of the organization.
Um panorama de pesquisas brasileiras realizadas sobre o Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência - PIBID
Authors: Marins Alessandra Senes , Savioli Angela Marta Pereira das Dores , Teixeira Bruno Rodrigo
Published: June 2019

Este artigo apresenta um panorama de pesquisas que foram realizadas no contexto do Programa Institucional de Bolsa de Iniciação à Docência - PIBID,  e teve como objetivo investigar a participação do PIBID na formação do professor que ensina matemática a partir de pesquisas brasileiras de mestrado e doutorado desenvolvidas durante o primeiro ciclo do programa, de seu início em 2009 até o final de 2017. Para seu desenvolvimento realizamos uma análise interpretativa do(s) objetivo(s) e questão(ões) norteadora(s) de trinta e cinco trabalhos, a qual permitiram-nos construir oito eixo temáticos, que - em sua maioria - contemplam na formação do professor que ensina matemática: contribuições, potencialidades, limitações na formação dos integrantes do PIBID; construção/relação de saberes; e compreensões e percepções dos seus participantes. A partir da análise dos resultados das pesquisas, apresentamos uma caracterização em relação à participação do PIBID na formação do professor que ensina matemática, trazendo alguns elementos que foram evidenciados além dos propostos pelos objetivos do programa.
Las metodologías de agenda en el estudio de la opinión pública como base de la comunicación política
Authors: Bouza Fermín
Published: June 2019

El estudio de las Agendas a través de la pregunta de agenda en diversas encuestas (es la pregunta sobre cuál el problema más importante del país y/o personal) es una fuente rigurosa de acceso a la Opinión Pública y de preparación de la Comunicación Política, Empresarial,etc. En este artículo se muestra lo esencial de esa metodología y de su eficacia descriptiva. La metodología de agenda es el fundamento de diversas teorías, en particular la Teoría de la Agenda Setting, una de las referencias centrales en la investigación de los efectos de los medios y del análisis de la Agenda Mediática. En esa línea de investigación se inserta este artículo.
Think tanks y sus estrategias comunicativas
Authors: Santillán Buelna José Ramón
Published: June 2019

La centralidad comunicativa de la actividad política abre un nuevo horizonte para estudiar los think tanks como promotores y fuentes informativas de los temas políticos, demandas sociales a la búsqueda de respuestas gubernamentales. En este artículo, proponemos la teoría de la tematización para analizar estos centros de estudio y a sus miembros como promotores de estas cuestiones en la prensa. La perspectiva teórica que aquí proponemos considera la importancia de instrumentar una estrategia comunicativa que impulse la difusión del trabajo de investigación de los think tanks y la participación de sus investigadores dentro de las dimensiones mediáticas que caracterizan a la tematización, para impulsar, debatir y buscar soluciones a los temas políticos.
Vulnerabilidad del turismo y comunicación institucional ante desastres: estudio de casos
Authors: Rodríguez-Toubes Muñiz Diego , Álvarez de la Torre Jaime
Published: June 2019

La incidencia de riesgos y peligros en destinos turísticos se ha incrementado y se prevé que seguirá creciendo a lo largo del tiempo. Los riesgos pueden afectar el normal funcionamiento de un destino turístico conduciendo a una situación de crisis. Por su misma naturaleza, el turismo es vulnerable a un rango de crisis más amplio que otros sectores, al mismo tiempo, se recupera mejor y más rápido llegando a ser un elemento tractor de la recuperación del destino. La importancia de la comunicación e información en estos escenarios es fundamental hasta el punto que su integración en los planes de gestión de la crisis es la base de una rápida y eficaz recuperación. Tres breves casos de estudio aportan luces para enfocar este tema.
Self-perception of age as a criterion for segmentation of older adults’ involvement
Authors: Estrada Marta , Monferrer Diego
Published: June 2019

An important search in the field of aging has shown that there is a generalized tendency for older adults to maintain identities of cognitive age that correspond to younger people. In agreement with the popular view that “one is as old as one really feels” there is evidence that these self-conceptions of age can be better predictors of involvement, attitude and behavior towards products than the chronological age. Although self-perceptions of age in older adults have been widely studied, little is known about how this may affect their degree of involvement with advertised products. In this study we demonstrate, using structural equations models (SEM) and a sample of 1018 observations, that cognitive age is a segmentation criterion superior to chronological age in the study of older adults’ degree of involvement with the product.
Diseño conceptual y básico de un prototipo de celda solar híbrida, fabricada vía recubrimiento por inmersión
Authors: Triana Valencia Manuel Alejandro , Camargo Amado Rubén Jesús
Published: June 2019

This paper presents the conceptual and basic designof a prototype of hybrid solar cell from thirdgeneration(TCO/TiO2/QDs/organic type-p /M),in which quantum dots (QDs) are electron-holepairs photo-generators, p-type material is the holeconductor, and TiO2 is the electron conductor.The transparent conductive oxide (TCO) and theconductor metal (M) are the anode and cathodeelectrodes respectively. The conceptual design wasbased on obtaining a prototype efficient and wasperformed following the steps: selection of theQDs and their chemical synthesis, p-type materialselection, investment costs, and the validation ofthe technique self-assembly layer by layer via dipcoating. Finally, the resulting configuration cell was:FTO/TiO2/CdSe QDs/tetracene-PVK/Au, whereFTO is fluorine doped tin oxide and PVK is poly(9-vinylcarbazole).
Administrative Compensation for Pharmaceutical –and Vaccine-Related Injuries
Authors: Copland James R.
Published: June 2019

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Moving Across Time with Words: Toward An Etymology of Screendance
Authors: Dils Ann
Published: June 2019

No abstract availableThis article was originally published by Parallel Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, as part of The International Journal of Screendance, Volume 2 (2012), Parallel Press. It is made available here with the kind permission of Parallel Press.
Reflections on Heidegger: Performing Translations in Active Space Environments
Authors: Naugle Lisa , Crawford John
Published: June 2019

No abstract availableThis article was originally published by Parallel Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, as part of The International Journal of Screendance, Volume 2 (2012), Parallel Press. It is made available here with the kind permission of Parallel Press.
Mobile Media Performances as Asynchronous Embodiment
Authors: Farman Jason
Published: June 2019

No abstract availableThis article was originally published by Parallel Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, as part of The International Journal of Screendance, Volume 2 (2012), Parallel Press. It is made available here with the kind permission of Parallel Press.
Introduction: Rosalind Krauss
Authors: Rosenberg Douglas
Published: June 2019

No abstract availableThis introduction was originally published by Parallel Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries, as part of The International Journal of Screendance, Volume 2 (2012), Parallel Press. It is made available here with the kind permission of Parallel Press.
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in postmenopausal women and its association with fasting blood sugar
Authors: Sinha Mridu , Goel J. K. , Sah Shanti , . Akanshamani
Published: June 2019

Background: Vitamin D is indispensable for human body as it caters for both skeletal as well as extra-skeletal needs, especially in postmenopausal women. Aim of this study was to know the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among apparent healthy postmenopausal women and to find its association with fasting blood sugar.Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study of postmenopausal women attending Gynae OPD of Sri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, over a period of six months. Apparently healthy postmenopausal women were selected after satisfying inclusion-exclusion criteria and were subjected to fasting blood sugar and serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D level. They were categorized as vitamin D deficient, insufficient or sufficient according to corresponding levels of <20ng/ml, 20-30ng/ml or >30ng/ml respectively. Upper reference level for fasting blood sugar was taken as 110mg/dl. Statistical analysis was done to see the association between vitamin D deficiency and fasting blood sugar.Results: Mean age of study group was 56.9 years and the average age of attainment of menopause was 50.3 years. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (57.4%) including insufficiency (13%) among postmenopausal women was high 70.4%, but there was no association between hypovitaminosis D and fasting blood sugar (p=0.949).Conclusions: Despite high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among Indian postmenopausal women, there is no correlation between it and fasting blood sugar.
Расчет экономических и социальных последствий от реализации концепции развития Государственного Унитарного Предприятия «Продовольственный фонд» для Санкт-Петербурга в рамках обеспечения продовольственной безопасности
Authors: Багиев Георгий Леонидович , Бурова Лидия Александровна
Published: June 2019

В данной работе определены метрики экономических и социальных последствий от реализации предложенной концепции. Показаны целевые и пороговые значения индикаторов границ продовольственной безопасности г. Санкт-Петербурга. Рассчитаны основные финансово-экономические прогнозные показатели реализации концепции развития.
Metodologias para o Ensino de Engenharia no Contexto da Educação a Distância: Estado da Arte
Authors: Cardoso Gisele Da Silva , Fiuza Patricia Jantsch , Lemos Robson Rodrigues
Published: June 2019

Este estudo analisa as concepções metodológicas apresentadas em propostas de ensino em cursos de engenharia na modalidade de educação a distância. Para tal, realizou-se uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura, acrescida de uma busca dirigida ao tema. Sob o método de análise descritiva, os artigos selecionados apontaram como principal tendência as metodologias ativas. Essa abordagem direciona o foco do ensino para a aprendizagem do estudante, colocando-o numa posição mais ativa e autônoma em relação a própria aprendizagem. Pode-se concluir que ao estruturar uma proposta de ensino para um curso de engenharia na modalidade de educação a distância, é importante a caracterização dos sujeitos envolvidos no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, assim como a principal teoria de aprendizagem que suportará o processo.
Aprendizado baseado em Jogos digitais no ensino de Anatomia utilizando gamificação: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura
Authors: Pereira Poliana Francibele de Oliveira , Fiuza Patricia Jantsch , Lemos Robson Rodrigues
Published: June 2019

Muito tem-se discutido nos últimos anos sobre os efeitos positivos da utilização de jogos digitais como alternativa para o ensino e aprendizagem na área médica, mais especificamente no estudo da anatomia do corpo humano, com estudos focados na visualização de resultados. Partindo de que tanto os Jogos como a gamificação são uma forma de ensinar de forma motivadora, particularmente na medicina essa forma de ensinar tem sido cada vez mais utilizada ultimamente. Por esse motivo propôs-se a realização de um estudo através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura abordando de forma exploratória através de uma análise bibliométrica a variada natureza dos resultados de estudos experimentais destinados a examinar a eficácia dos jogos produzidos direcionados ao ensino de conteúdos de anatomia, utilizando aspectos de gamificação como forma motivacional. Os resultados apresentados neste campo de pesquisa, apesar de serem favoráveis, ainda não são suficientes e expõe uma carência de estudos mais concretos e especialmente, mais prolongados, devido à necessidade de dados mais consistentes.
AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA LITERATURA INFANTIL E DA EDUCOMUNICAÇÃO PARA A CONSTRUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTO E SUAS PERSPECTIVAS NA ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Ferreira Luciana Nunes Garcia , Santos Vanice Dos , Dresch Jaime Farias
Published: June 2019

A importância da literatura infantil é problematizada no sentido de se compreender a sua participação na construção do conhecimento. A base da metodologia de aprendizagem está pautada no conceito de educomunicação e em práticas pedagógicas dialógicas, colaborativas. O objetivo é refletir a respeito das contribuições da literatura infantil para a educomunicação diante das perspectivas e desafios nessa nova era, na qual a tecnologia está inserida de forma abrangente e ubíqua, chegando a colocar em questão a existência futura da literatura veiculada no formato impresso. Para isso, foram utilizados autores que abordam a temática, como Coelho (2000), Abramovich (2001), Cristófano (2010), Santaella (2003), Cabello (2014), Souza (2016), Kaplún (1998), Sartori e Kornatzki (2011), Soares (2011), constituindo-se, assim, o embasamento para a compreensão das relações entre literatura infantil, educomunicação e era digital. Pode-se considerar que as tecnologias digitais estão hoje cada vez mais presentes na vida da sociedade, cabendo aos educadores, além de valorizar a literatura impressa, também adequá-la ao mundo digital, como ocorrido em todas as outras eras culturais, na qual, cada cultura ia coexistindo da forma tradicional ou conciliada com a nova cultura.Palavras-chave: Literatura infantil. Educomunicação. Era digital. Tecnologias
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO CONTINUADA NA SOCIALIZAÇÃO DO NOVO PROFISSIONAL DE ENFERMAGEM
Authors: Marques Mariana , Santos Diane Furtado dos , Petersen Maria Elvira De Oliveira , Fidauza Marcia Regina
Published: June 2019

Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, descritivo-exploratória e de campo. O estudo foi desenvolvido em um hospital de grande porte da região do Vale do Itajaí, tencionando descrever a importância do Serviço de Educação Continuada na Socialização do Novo Profissional que ingressa na Instituição como Enfermeiro Assistencial I nas Unidades Clínicas de Internação, realizando os cuidados integrais ao paciente no modelo de atenção à saúde, através da interdisciplinaridade no processo de trabalho. O estudo observa a importância da Educação Continuada em Saúde na socialização e acolhimento do novo profissional enfermeiro, menciona as dificuldades enfrentadas ao serem inseridos no mercado de trabalho, a transição existente entre a vida acadêmica e a vida profissional, e evidencia que muito rapidamente estes adquirem independência e segurança para executar as atividades de enfermagem.Palavras-chave: Educação Continuada; Educação em Enfermagem; Socialização.
DISPOSITIVOS MÓVEIS NA EDUCAÇÃO: REFLEXÕES A PARTIR DE PESQUISAS NO CONTEXTO ESCOLAR
Authors: Dassoler Maiara dos Santos , Giacomazzo Graziela Fátima
Published: June 2019

Este artigo buscou analisar como os dispositivos móveis estão sendo inseridos nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem no contexto escolar. Nesse sentido, metodologicamente, a pesquisa se caracteriza como qualitativa e de caráter exploratório, pois realizou-se a partir de um levantamento bibliográfico de publicações científicas desta área nos últimos cinco anos, disponíveis em bases de dados como ScIELO, Google Acadêmico e Oasisbr. Foram determinados critérios para as escolhas destes artigos, portanto, deveriam responder ao nível de ensino; se a pesquisa foi realizada em uma escola pública ou privada; quais os programas ou aplicativos mais utilizados; quais os conteúdos que foram trabalhados com essas tecnologias; as contribuições pedagógicas que as tecnologias móveis propiciam; e o papel do professor no processo de ensino e aprendizagem com apoio das tecnologias móveis. Dessa forma, a partir das análises, pode-se constatar que existem poucas pesquisas acerca deste assunto na educação básica. Além disso, com os resultados obtidos, foi possível apontar as possibilidades pedagógicas que o uso dos dispositivos móveis pode proporcionar como ferramenta nos processos educativos.PALAVRAS CHAVE: Dispositivos Móveis. Ensino e Aprendizagem. Possibilidades Pedagógicas.