bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Malignant adnexal tumors: a rare case of cutaneous malignancy
Authors: Venugopal Shwetha , Madhu C. P. , B. Akshata Kamath
Published: April 2017

Skin adnexal tumours (SAT) are a large and diverse group of benign and malignant neoplasms, which exhibit morphological differentiation towards one of the different types of adnexal epithelium present in normal skin: pilosebaceous unit, eccrine and apocrine. In present case, a forty-five-year-old female patient presented to us with a solitary erythematous swelling over the left chest wall since two years, which was approximately 3 × 3 cm in size, slowly growing to its present size of 10X5 cm, painless, hard in consistency with smooth erythematous surface, non-mobile and not associated with discharge or axillary lymphadenopathy.
Prevalence of hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus and delayed puberty in patients of thalassemia major in a tertiary care center of Jammu province, Jammu Kashmir, India
Authors: Sharma Sushil , Dutt Neeti , Sidhu Meena , Digra Sanjeev , Meenia Renu
Published: April 2017

Background: Thalassemia is a common genetic disorder which is associated with a lot of complications. Frequent blood transfusions result in increased iron deposition in various tissues leading to dysfunction of many organs of our body. Endocrine disorders constitute a major part of such complications increasing the morbidity of thalassemia manifold in the affected patients.Methods: This is a prospective study carried out in 64 thalassemia major patients attending thalassemia day care centre at SMGS Hospital Jammu from December 2014 to November 2015. Patients were examined and investigated for presence of one or more endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and delayed puberty.Results: Endocrine disorders were detected in a total of 22 patients. Diabetes mellitus was detected in 4.7% (n=3) patients, hypothyroidism in 4.7% (n=3) patients and delayed puberty was found in 26.6% (n=17) patients. Mean serum ferritin level was found to be 2885.5 ng/ml and there was no significant difference in patients affected with endocrine disorder and those without any endocrine disorder.Conclusions: Endocrine complications occur commonly in patients of thalassemia major. Increasing life span of thalassemia patients has increased the number of patients living with these disorders. A lot of morbidity occurs due to the presence of one or more of these disorders. Hence timely detection of these disorders by screening in all patients of thalassemia should be done to initiate treatment at the earliest so as to limit the morbidity caused by these disorders.
Descriptive study of endoscope assisted creation of neoturbinate by antral mucosal inversion in atrophic rhinitis
Authors: Kedarnath Ratkal , Mushtaq Syed
Published: April 2017

Background: As the exact etiology is not known, treatment is directed towards symptomatic relief. Medical treatment leads only to temporary remission of symptoms. Over the years, surgeons have attempted various techniques for long term relief of symptoms. Most of the techniques have been directed to the narrowing of the nasal cavity.

Methods: All the cases diagnosed as primary atrophic rhinitis and who were willing to undergo this surgery were taken for the study. The cases diagnosed as primary atrophic rhinitis were subjected to detailed history and examination. Clinically following conditions were ruled out – tuberculosis, syphilis, rhinoscleroma, leprosy. A routine haemogram (Hb%, TC, DC, BT, CT), urine examination (albumin, sugar, microscopy), ESR serum VDRL was done for the patients.  

Results: We were successful in creating a neoturbinate in 12 patients in our study. Of these, majority of the patients (6 patients) had their duration of symptoms between 2-4 years, the outcome in them are excellent in 4 patients, good in 2 patients.

Conclusions: The results are encouraging with reduced crusting, healthier mucosa and some patients even regaining their sense of smell. All these above, with no nasal obstruction or pinched nostrils as may occur in young’s closure. But the effort involved is more in this surgical procedure.
Outcome analysis of patients with proximal humerus fractures treated with locking plates
Authors: Kumar Ritesh , Natarajan S. , Kumar Sanjeev , Kalanithi R.
Published: April 2017

Background: Fracture of proximal humerus incidence has been reported to be 73 cases per 100,000 individuals per year. There are different methods of treatment of proximal humeral fractures. The aim of our study is to analyse the functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated with proximal humerus locking plates and to analyse the possible benefits and complications of the procedure.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of 34 patients with proximal humeral fractures treated with ORIF using Proximal humeral locking plates from October 2010 to November 2012 at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai. The cases are evaluated as regards to functional outcome using constant score, fracture healing clinically, radiologically and complications if any and reason for them.

Results: Our study shows that proximal humerus fractures are now increasingly seen in younger population with good bone stock following high energy trauma. In elderly it was low energy trauma. The average time of radiological fracture union in our study was 10 weeks (8-16 weeks). The mean constant score at final follow up was 66.7 (35-90). A total of 17 patients (51%) had excellent or good results, but in 9 (27%) the outcome was poor. Eight (23%) complications were noted resulting in poor functional outcome.

Conclusions: Proximal humeral locking plate is a good method of osteosynthesis for complex proximal humerus fractures allowing early mobilization, good functional outcome. A reproducible standard surgical technique is absolutely necessary for improved patient outcome.  Most of the complications in our study were related to the surgical technique. The precise surgical technique, stable fracture fixation and restoration of correct neck shaft angle are absolutely necessary for improved outcome.
Territórios importam – bases conceituais para uma abordagem relacional do desenvolvimento das regiões rurais ou interioranas no Brasil
Authors: Favareto Arilson , Kleeb Suzana , Galvanese Carolina , Magalhães Clarissa , Moralez Rafael , Seifer Paulo , Buzato Heidi , Cardoso Ricardo
Published: April 2017

Na virada para o século XX ocorreu uma ampla disseminação da abordagem territorial do desenvolvimento. O novo enfoque passa, num curto espaço de tempo, a frequentar o vocabulário de planejadores e cientistas, porém de forma polissêmica. Mesmo nas pesquisas científicas prevalece um enfoque normativo, com privilégio ao entendimento do desenvolvimento territorial como tentativa de intervenção. Poucos são os estudos dedicados ao entendimento do tecido social e econômico dos territórios e de como eles importam na moldagem da trajetória de desenvolvimento em longo prazo destes espaços. O objetivo deste texto é contribuir para o preenchimento desta lacuna por meio da moldagem de um framework inovador, que permita compreender a evolução das articulações internas e externas dos territórios, por meio das quais se engendram tanto as formas de dominação como as possibilidades de sua superação. O artigo inicialmente apresenta os principais alicerces deste framework, que são buscados numa Teoria da mudança de longo prazo, numa Teoria de médio alcance das dinâmicas territoriais rurais, e numa Teoria das articulações entre estruturas sociais e sociabilidade. A partir destes três alicerces são apresentadas, posteriormente, as definições e noções fundamentais cunhadas neste estudo e que conformam o quadro de análise proposto. A parte final aponta como este quadro vem sendo operacionalizado em pesquisas aplicadas sobre territórios de características rurais ou interioranas no Brasil.
Adequação às exigências ambientais da diretiva RoHS – Restriction of azardous Substances: um desafio à indústria eletroeletrônica no Brasil
Authors: Silva Ruiz Mauro , Côrtes Pedro Luiz , Oliveira Aguiar Alexandre , Casteli Figueiredo Gallardo Amarilis Lucia , Capellani Quaresma Cristiano
Published: April 2017

A evolução tecnológica motivada pela convergência de tecnologias tem se acentuado nas últimas décadas, por um lado, resultando em grandes benefícios à sociedade, mas, por outro, acentuando a obsolescência dos equipamentos eletroeletrônicos (EEE) e, consequentemente, a geração de resíduos a partir desuas utilizações e ao final de seus ciclos de vida. Preocupada com esses resíduos, que vêm sendo denominados de resíduos de equipamentos eletroeletrônicos (REEEs), a União Europeia promulgou a diretiva RoHS (Restriction of HazardousSubstances), restringindo o uso de substâncias perigosas nesses equipamentos. Essa diretiva implicou mudanças e adequações em toda a cadeia produtiva do setor de eletroeletrônicos na Europa e para eventuais exportadores.
Eficiência técnica da vacinação contra Hepatite B por análise envoltória de dado
Authors: Marques Serrano André Luiz , Rosa Franco Víthor , Damasceno Cunha Raissa , Luiz Medeiros de Araújo Neto Luiz , Driemeyer Wilbert Marcelo
Published: April 2017

O Programa Nacional de Imunizações (PNI) é considerado um programa de referência no controle e extinção de algumas doenças, como hepatite B, foco deste estudo, doença com combate previsto no calendário nacional de imunização.Para a presente pesquisa, foram extraídos dados da base do domínio do PNI, na internet, relativos às notificações de agravos, retirados do Sistema Nacional de Notificação de Agravos (Sinan).
A comprehensive analysis on the adaption of Big Data in e-commerce: Overview of small to midsized enterprises-smes in Australia
Authors: Gide Ergun , Karim Shakir
Published: April 2017

Big Data contains every part of aspects of existence, as well as personal actions, disciplines and corporations. Big Data promises to make the world more demanding and helps to take the prompt decisions not only on the basis of limited knowledge of expertise but also on the huge quantity of data from the realism. The gathering, exercise, distribution and networking of Big Data associates economic, legal, social, ethical and political issues may result possible positive and negative results. This report provides a primary analysis of economic, legal, social, ethical and political issues in e-commerce contents-SMEs in Australia that are relevant to the consequences formed by Big Data. Identifying the subjects can help in an improved and clear perceptive of extents for prospective development and advance within the Big Data industry and support e-commerce sector of Australia. This paper mainly has used secondary research method to provide an extensive investigation of the positive and negative consequences of issues relevant to Big Data, the architects of the consequences and those exaggerated by the consequences. The secondary study is subject to journal articles, reports, media articles, corporation based documents and other appropriate information. The study found that Big Data and e-commerce are steadily transforming the way businesses to be conducted and changing the small to midsized enterprises in Australia. Big Data and e-commerce can provide quicker and trustworthy services to the potential and happy clients. They not only can develop new competitive advantages, also can improve relationships with customers and make better the economy by increasing effectiveness and behind the small to mid-sized new business models and innovation.

Keywords: big data, economic, ethical and political Ä±ssues, e-commerce, small to midsized enterprise-smes.
Doença Intersticial Pulmonar Grave e Mania Induzida por Corticosteróides em Doente com Lúpus Eritematoso Sistémico e Síndrome de Sjögren Secundária
Authors: Serra Sofia Silvério , Pedrosa Teresa , Falcão Sandra , Branco Jaime Cunha
Published: April 2017

A doença intersticial pulmonar ocorre em até cerca de 25% dos doentes com síndrome de Sjögren e em 2% - 8% dos doentes com lúpus eritematoso sistémico. Os corticosteróides permanecem como pilar de tratamento do lúpus eritematoso sistémico mas podem associar-se a complicações neuropsiquiátricas, sobretudo com doses de prednisolona superiores a 40 mg/dia. Apresentamos o caso de uma doente de 51 anos com síndrome depressiva, lúpus eritematoso sistémico e síndrome de Sjögren secundária que desenvolveu envolvimento pulmonar grave evidente quatro anos após o diagnóstico, com tomografia computadorizada de tórax a revelar padrão de neofibrose e vidro despolido. Com o aumento da prednisolona para 60 mg/dia a doente iniciou um quadro maníaco com necessidade de internamento e que foi admitido no contexto de corticoterapia em dose elevada. Foi excluído envolvimento neurológico central por doença orgânica. Iniciou ciclofosfamida endovenosa mensal durante seis meses seguida de micofenolato de mofetil, tendo-se reduzido prednisolona até 10 mg/dia e mantido hidroxicloroquina 400 mg/dia, com controlo da atividade da doença.
Medicamentos Biológicos e Biossimilares: Descontinuidades no Sistema de Farmacovigilância em Portugal
Authors: Portela Maria da Conceição Constantino , Sinogas Carlos , Almeida Fernando Albuquerque de , Baptista-Leite Ricardo , Castro-Caldas Alexandre
Published: April 2017

Introdução: A monitorização da segurança associada aos medicamentos biológicos e biossimilares exige um sistema de informação alinhado com o enquadramento regulamentar. Tendo em conta que podem ocorrer descontinuidades entre a regulamentação europeia, nacional e a respetiva tradução operacional, importa pesquisar e identificar essas lacunas.Material e Métodos: Foi desenvolvida uma análise qualitativa dos suportes legais vigentes em julho de 2016 ao nível europeu e nacional, com foco na farmacovigilância. Desta análise decorreu a caracterização operacional do sistema em Portugal.Resultados: Foram identificadas zonas de descontinuidade no âmbito do sistema de farmacovigilância em Portugal, pela ausência de especificidade para os medicamentos biológicos e biossimilares.Discussão: A segurança associada à terapêutica biológica apresenta determinantes específicos relacionados com os medicamentos, prescrição e traçabilidade, que não encontram replicação nos outros segmentos do mercado farmacêutico.Conclusão: Com base nas lacunas identificadas, são apresentadas propostas de intervenção com o objetivo de incrementar a segurança associada à utilização clínica de medicamentos biológicos e biossimilares.
Formação Pedagógica de Docentes Médicos: A Experiência da NOVA Medical School / Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Authors: Marques Joana , Rosado-Pinto Patrícia
Published: April 2017

Introdução: Ser professor no ensino superior exige um esforço permanente de desenvolvimento de competências, nomeadamente de competências pedagógicas. São objetivos deste artigo descrever a formação pedagógica de docentes, oferecida pelo Gabinete de Educação Médica da NOVA Medical School e analisar o contributo desta formação para a reflexão dos docentes em torno do currículo e da prática pedagógica.Material e Métodos: Caracterização da formação pedagógica oferecida, entre 2010 e 2016, aos docentes da NOVA Medical School. Foram analisados dados de opinião recolhidos por questionário aplicado antes e depois da formação; planificações de aulas/módulos/cursos realizadas após a formação; questionário enviado aos regentes, em 2016, sobre o contributo da respetiva unidade curricular para o perfil de saída do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina do Gabinete de Educação Médica da NOVA Medical School.Resultados: No questionário pré-formação, as necessidades referidas pelos docentes relacionaram-se maioritariamente com a melhoria da prática pedagógica, a reflexão sobre o currículo e a partilha de experiências. Em termos globais, a formação foi avaliada como muito boa por 97% dos respondentes. As planificações elaboradas pelos docentes revelaram integração e aplicação dos conceitos abordados na formação. As respostas de 46 regentes (maioritariamente participantes em ações de formação do Gabinete de Educação Médica) evidenciaram um elevado grau de reflexão sobre os conteúdos e estratégias pedagógicas presentes nas respetivas unidades curriculares, bem como sobre o contributo destas para a consecução dos objetivos do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina.Discussão: Os resultados sublinharam a importância de uma formação pedagógica centrada na análise crítica do currículo e da prática pedagógica. Por outro lado, os produtos pedagógicos analisados revelaram grande domínio, por parte dos docentes, dos conteúdos e estratégias pedagógicas presentes nos currículos das respetivas unidades curriculares, bem como do seu alinhamento com os objetivos gerais do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina.Conclusão: Em consonância com o que veicula a literatura da especialidade, a formação pedagógica no Ensino Superior, mais do que visar a mera aquisição de técnicas, deverá, sobretudo, privilegiar espaços de reflexão conjunta sobre o currículo e sobre as opções pedagógicas dos docentes.
Estratégias de complementação em Asurini do Xingu
Authors: Pereira Antonia Alves
Published: April 2017

Neste artigo analisamos a oração complemento na língua Asurini do Xingu. Mostramos que a nominalização é a estratégia utilizada para a formação desse tipo de oração na língua. A identificação dos argumentos A, O, Sa e So, na oração complemento, é feita através da valência dos verbose dos diferentes nominalizadores. Constatamos que nesse tipo de oração os argumentos A e O podem ser apagados. As regras de apagamento de constituintes são governadas pelo discurso: se a identificação do referente é clara, ele poderá ser apagado mediante determinadas condições.
FRANCESCHI, Zelda Alice; DASSO, María Cristina (2010) Etno-grafías: La escritura como testimonio entre los wichí. Buenos Aires: Corregidor, 333 pp. ISBN 978-950-05-1862-8.
Authors: Montani Rodrigo
Published: April 2017

Reseña del libro "Etno-grafías: La escritura como testimonio entre los wichí".
A compreensão do projeto como tópico de pesquisa
Authors: Kowaltowski Doris Catharine Cornelie Knatz , Neves Letícia de Oliveira
Published: April 2017

Em seu segundo número de 2016, a PARC apresenta trabalhos que tem como tópico prioritário a urgência de resolver problemas de projeto em arquitetura e construção, com ênfase em inovações, investigando tecnologias e aspectos organizacionais que influenciam métodos, processos e técnicas. A ênfase do artigos apresentados está na compreensão sobre o projeto: pela modelagem paramétrica e animanção, pela caracteriazaçao dos erros, pela coordenação de projeto, pela incorporação da Modelagem da Informação da Construção e técnicas construtivas.
Techno-Economic Analysis of Hydrokinetic Turbines
Authors: Kumar Anurag , Saini R. P.
Published: April 2017

In small-scale hydropower scheme, the most important component is electro-mechanical equipment. Since cost contribution of this component is high because hydrokinetic projects require negligible civil works. Turbine and alternator contribute major fraction of the hydrokinetic projects. Thus, there is a requirement to estimates the electromechanical equipment cost for the hydrokinetic hydropower scheme. The present paper investigates design parameters of the hydrokinetic turbines and intends to develop cost correlation which depends on most critical parameters of hydropower sites such as velocity and power capacity. In this present work, three zero head turbines are considered including straight blade Darrieus, two Stage Savonius, and Gorlov Helical. The size and cost of major components have been calculated based on material, manufacturing, research and design, and assembly costs. Based on cost and site parameters, cost correlation has been developed. The obtained cost has been validated with available zero head turbines in the market and installed projects. A techno-economic analysis has been carried out to select economical hydrokinetic turbine for river and canal application.
Conceptualizations of Students With and Without Disabilities in Educational Research in Mathematics; A Critical Review
Authors: Lambert Rachel , Tan Paulo
Published: April 2017

Students with disabilities are often framed as “the problem” and have limited opportunities to engage in standards based mathematics, leading to persistent underachievement. In this paper, we investigate a research divide between mathematics educational research for students with and without disabilities, a divide with significant differences in the theoretical orientations and research methodologies used to understand learners. Based on an analysis of 149 mathematics educational research articles published between 2013 and 2015, we found significant differences between articles focused on learners with and without disabilities. For those with disabilities, mathematical problem solving was understood primarily from behavioral and information processing theoretical perspectives, while for those without disabilities, problem solving was understood primarily through constructivist and sociocultural perspectives. While 86% of research on problem-solving including students with disabilities was quantitative, only 35% of research on students without disabilities was quantitative. Fifty percent of problem-solving research on students without disabilities was qualitative, compared to only 6% of research on students with disabilities. Problem solving, then, is studied in very different ways for learners with and without disabilities. Students without disabilities are studied through close analysis of learning, often individual. Students with disabilities are most often studied quantitatively, in groups, with little analysis of individual thinking. By offering only a limited range of methods and theoretical orientations, this research divide reifies deficit constructions of students with disabilities.
Development of TiC/ Cr23C6 Composite Coating on St 304 Substrate through TIG Process
Authors: Heidarshenas Behzad , Hussain Ghulam
Published: April 2017

The aim of this paper is to develop a composite coating on St 304 steel employing TIG process. Ti wire cored with graphite powder is used as the means of coating material. The process parameters are varied in order to develop coating with optimum characteristics (i.e., hardness and wear resistance). The microstructure of the coating is analyzed with SEM and XRD. It is found that both of the hardness and wear resistance increase as the current increases while both of these properties decrease as the travelling speed increases. It is found that the coated samples with composite layers have more hardness than the substrate and it could range up to 1100 HV being almost 4.5 times higher than the hardness of St 304. Likewise, the wear resistance of coating is observed to be 4.5 times higher than that of substrate. The high performance of coating, as revealed by microstructural analysis, is due to formation of TiC and Cr23C6 .The optimum conditions to produce the coating are proposed to be 120 A current and 3.17 mm/s travel speed.
Aplicación de la energía solar fotovoltaica interconectada a la red eléctrica. Caso de estudio Thierhaupten-Alemania-
Authors: Whiting Kai Edwin , Carmona  A. Luis Gabriel , Castellot Pérez Pablo
Published: April 2017

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El presente estudio evalúa la viabilidad de una instalación solar fotovoltaica, conectada a la red para la generación de electricidad en una ubicación localizada en Thierhaupten, en la ciudad de Augsburg, al sur de Alemania. El dimensionado y el diseño del sistema se realizó mediante el uso de las herramientas: PVGis, PV-Sol, Sunny Design, Würth y hojas de cálculo Excel. Se analiza el desempeño técnico y económico de un sistema conformado por celdas fotovoltaicas y una capacidad de 78,96 kWp. El promedio de radiación solar global media anual es de 3000 Wh/m2/día, y por lo tanto, se proyecta una generación de 75.043 kWh/año de electricidad. Con base en el precio de la energía solar fotovoltaica, regulado por la normativa de la Ley de Energía Renovable (Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz) vigente en Alemania, que asciende a los 0,16 €/kWh, de los resultados se concluye que el proyecto estudiado es viable con un TIR (Tasa Interna de Retorno) de 15,2% y VPN (Valor Presente Neto) de €14,966.72
Bioinformática: herramienta en el análisis de sistemas biológicos
Authors: Almanzar Giovanni , González Ciro Diana Marcela
Published: April 2017

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Bioinformática es la ciencia que permite adquirir, almacenar, organizar, archivar, analizar o visualizar datos complejos relacionados en su mayoría con sistemas biológicos. La bioinformática requiere de herramientas de Software, que permitan el manejo de datos, la creación de modelos, la evaluación de hipótesis y la interpretación de los resultados con sentido biológico. Este artículo describe algunas de las herramientas y Software empleados en bioinformática.
Medición de la calidad del servicio de proveedores TIC : proposición de una escala
Authors: Lora Andosilla José , Díaz Pinzón Beatriz Helena
Published: April 2017

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El presente artículo, se centra en la construcción de una escala para medir la calidad del servicio en proveedores de tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC). Como resultado de la aplicación de una metodología de ocho pasos, se obtuvo una escala de tres dimensiones y 20 ítems. Las dimensiones resultantes son: interés en el cliente, experticia de los empleados y cumplimiento del proveedor. La aplicación de la escala, permite diagnosticar la calidad del servicio percibida por los clientes y con base en los resultados, diseñar y ejecutar estrategias que permitan agregar valor a la organización y mejorar su competitividad en el mercado.
On modeling approaches for the predictive simulation of living systms dymamics
Authors: Mura Ivan
Published: April 2017

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This research paper describes two main approaches that are currently available for modelling and simulating the evolution of dynamic living systems, namely the continuous-deterministic one, which is rendered by systems of ordinary differential equations and the discrete-stochastic one, which bases on the Stochastic simulation algorithm proposed by Gil/espíe in 1976. The aim of this comparison is to provide the necessary information to support the selection of a modelling approach, focusing on a set of verifiable criteria. For this reason, we review the rationale approach of modelling, proposing a modelling sample  for a single living system and discussing the main advantages and drawbacks of each approach.
Diagnóstico energético eléctrico de un inmueble de oficinas para una dependencia de la administración pública federal
Authors: Salinas T. Erika Masiel
Published: April 2017

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Se llevó a cabo el diagnóstico energético eléctrico de un inmueble de oficinas perteneciente a una dependencia de la Administración Pública Federal, situado en la zona fronteriza de la ciudad de Matamoros, Estado de Tamaulipas, México. A partir de su funcionamiento, este inmueble comparte instalaciones y facturación con otras dependencias federales. Sin embargo, el pago de la factura eléctrica lo asume por completo la dependencia principal. Los resultados mostraron que el inmueble tuvo un consumo eléctrico facturado de 531 866 kWh mientras que el consumo real de la dependencia fue de 234 630 kWh, lo que representa sólo un

44.1% de la facturación. Por sus características, este inmueble presentó un Índice de Consumo de Energía Eléctrica (ICEE) de 133 kWh/m2 que es menor que el Índice de Referencia de 160 kWh/m2 reportado por CONUEE para inmuebles de la Administración Pública Federal. Después del análisis de la facturación eléctrica y con los resultados del censo de cargas del inmueble para conocer el perfil de consumo eléctrico del mismo, se obtuvieron las potenciales medidas de ahorro económico y de energía; estas son, la adopción de medidas operativas sin inversión, sustitución tecnológica de los sistemas de iluminación, instalación de un banco de capacitores para la compensación de energía reactiva y cambio de transformador y la separación de circuitos para contratar una facturación individual que permita disminuir costos y hacer un seguimiento adecuado de las medidas de eficiencia energética implementadas.
Gestión de subproductos e impacto ambiental de la chatarrización vehicular del sector transporte público en Bogotá
Authors: Pardo Parra Martha Emperatriz , Uribe Jongbloed Alberto
Published: April 2017

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El proceso de chatarrización a nivel internacional, tiene incluido como alternativas de manejo la reutilización, tratamiento y aprovechamiento de los residuos con potencial de retorno al ciclo económico, lo que a su vez conlleva a la disminución de pasivos ambientales generados por la disposición de grandes volúmenes que disminuyen la vida útil de los rellenos sanitarios.Colombia cuenta con el aprovechamiento de los materiales ferrosos, pero se dejan de percibir ingresos por los no ferrosos, debido a que no se cuenta con la infraestructura para realizar el aprovechamiento y no se ha incurrido en estudios que vislumbren alternativas que disminuyan los residuos llevados a disposición final. El presente estudio realiza el análisis del proceso de chatarrización para el sector público, en este caso taxis, realizado por la empresa Sidenal, autorizada por la legislación colombiana para tal fin.Para el análisis de la composición de los residuos generados en el proceso se utilizó el vehículo SPARK que tiene mayor participación en la chatarrización, teniendo en cuenta las cifras aportadas por la empresa Sidenal.
Soil Health: Building for the Future
Authors: Ehmke Tanner
Published: April 2017

Our understanding of soil health has evolved over the years. No longer just about fertility, attributes such as organic matter, soil aggregation, tilth, porosity, and bulk density are considered key components of healthy soil. This article describes how CCAs can help their farmer clients build and maintain healthy soils.
Choosing the path of least [herbicide] resistance
Authors: Fisher Madeline
Published: April 2017

The drumbeat for diversified, or integrated, weed management is sounding, partly due to the growing magnitude of herbicide resistance. But there is mounting recognition that diversified approaches aren't something to embrace only when there's no other choice. Instead, advocates say, they're the only way forward if we ever hope to prevent future herbicide resistance and the loss of vital agrichemicals.
Crop responses to furrow diking in North Carolina
Authors: Foote William , Nuti Russell , Edmisten Keith , Jordan David L. , Wells Randy , Fisher Loren
Published: April 2017

Furrow diking is the practice of installing earthen dams to form small basins between crop rows to reduce water runoff and improve water retention. It has been used extensively in the southern Great Plains but research evaluating crop response to furrow diking is limited in North Carolina and other southeastern states. Experiments were conducted to determine cotton, peanut, and corn yields following furrow diking in conventional and strip tillage systems. Earn 1 CEU in Soil & Water Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/677.
Managing acidified soils on the Plains
Authors: Ehmke Tanner
Published: April 2017

It takes decades, but the unthinkable is happening across the Great Plains: Calcareous soils are turning acidic from years of fertilizing and crop production. And, it's presenting farmers, landowners, and CCAs the challenge of making costly lime applications to raise soil pH and maintain crop yields. Earn 1 CEU in Soil and Water Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/700.
Sulfur fertilization: Improving alfalfa yield and quality
Authors: Haupt Greta , Lauzon John , Hall Brian
Published: April 2017

With the decrease in sulfur (S) deposition levels from acid rain over the last few decades, there has been an increasing prevalence of suspect reports of S deficiencies in crops in southern Ontario and a number of U.S. states. This article discusses the results of S response trials on alfalfa in Ontario. Earn 1 CEU in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/720
Nitrogen management for grain yield and protein in the Northern Great Plains
Authors: Jones Clain , Olson-Rutz Kathrin
Published: April 2017

The single most important thing a grower can do to get record wheat yields is improve nitrogen (N) management.1 Optimum N management for increased grain yield and protein includes: basing N rates on realistic yield potential, knowing the soil residual N, determining application rate and timing, and using appropriate placement and N sources. The steps are the same for all regions, but decisions should be based on guidelines specific to a grower's area. Earn 1 CEU in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/724
Managing nitrogen loss for hard red spring wheat
Authors: Thapa Resham , Chatterjee Amitava , Cattanach Norman R.
Published: April 2017

The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of fertilizer source and application rate on hard red spring wheat yields and protein content in the Red River Valley region of North Dakota and Minnesota. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/728
Prevent avian flu with proper on‐farm biosecurity
Authors: Ehmke Tanner
Published: April 2017

Poultry producers in the southeastern U.S. need to be on guard for the avian flu as migratory water fowl fly south this fall and winter and potentially put billions of birds at risk of infection. Proper biosecurity measures are critical for helping to prevent spread of the virus. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/745.
Risk drives demand for professional nutrient management
Authors: Scheider Harrison
Published: April 2017

The laws are changing around nutrient management planning along with the liability risk. If you are doing nutrient management planning for your clients, you need to remain well informed not only about the science, but also about the regulations and legal issues. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/741.
Soybean yield response to foliar‐applied micronutrients and relationships among soil and tissue tests
Authors: Mallarino Antonio P.
Published: April 2017

In recent years, farmers and crop consultants have been asking many questions about the value of soil and tissue testing and possible yield loss from deficiency of micronutrients. This study evaluated soybean yield response to foliar application of micronutrients in Iowa as well as the relationships between soil and plant‐tissue test results. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/742.
NRCS tools to meet the water quality challenge
Authors:   USDA Staff
Published: April 2017

The USDA's Nutrient Tracking Tool keeps track of nitrogen and phosphorus inputs and follows their pathways through the environment. This tool, along with other USDA conservation tools, meets the needs many crop advisers have for an easy to use but powerful water quality assessment tool. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Soil and Water Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/744.
GIANT RAGWEED: Distribution, herbicide resistance, and management in the Corn Belt
Authors: Harrison Kent , Regnier Emilie
Published: April 2017

Giant ragweed is a troublesome weed of increasing importance in the U.S. Corn Belt. This survey of CCAs investigated the association of giant ragweed spread with its historical distribution, local habitat factors, and crop production practices. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/779.
Reducing off‐farm inputs with crop diversity, IPM, and conservation practices
Authors: Ehmke Tanner
Published: April 2017

The benefits of crop diversity are well known, but where do crop diversity and conservation practices pay off the most in production systems? Researchers at Penn State University are now in the seventh year of research looking to reduce off‐farm inputs, limit environmental impact, and buffer farms against variability of input costs. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Sustainability by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/793.
Benefits of cover crops as diverse as the crops themselves
Authors: Cushman Will
Published: April 2017

As the practice of including cereal cover crops in crop rotations has become commonplace across the Mid‐Atlantic, ongoing research shows that cereals are not the only cover crops that provide useful agro‐ecosystem services. And the benefits they provide are nearly as diverse as the crops themselves. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Sustainability by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/795.
Optimal harvest moisture content for maximizing Midsouth rice milling yields and returns
Authors: Nalley Lanier , Dixon Bruce , Tack Jesse , Barkley Andrew , Jagadish Krishna
Published: April 2017

A common dilemma rice producers confront is the selection of a harvest moisture content (HMC) to begin harvesting. Although harvesting with a high HMC can improve head rice yield (HRY), it also increases drying costs at the mill. Conversely, harvesting with a low HMC can save in drying costs but decreases HRY due to fissuring. This study determines the optimal harvest HMC that maximizes net value. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/804.
Enhanced control of soil nitrogen cycling through soil functional zone management
Authors: Williams Alwyn , Ewing Patrick M. , Jordan Nicholas R. , Davis Adam S. , Grandy A. Stuart , Smith Richard G. , Kane Daniel A. , Snapp Sieglinde S. , Koide Roger T. , Mortensen David A. , Spokas Kurt A. , Yannarell Anthony C.
Published: April 2017

Soil functional zone management (SFZM) is a novel strategy for row crop management. Especially when used with cover cropping, SFZM may play an important role in enhancing agricultural production and sustainability via beneficial effects on soil nitrogen cycling. Field studies in four states across the U.S. showed that SFZM can enhance control of nitrogen cycling, increasing nitrogen availability near crop roots in synchrony with corn peak nitrogen demand. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Soil & Water Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/800.
Managing acute phosphorus loss with fertilizer source and placement
Authors: Smith Douglas R. , Harmel R. Daren , Haney Richard , Williams Mark , King Kevin W.
Published: April 2017

Surface water eutrophication is a pervasive global problem, with P losses from agriculture often identified as a significant contributor. This study was conducted to evaluate the implications of fertilizer source and placement on soluble P (SP) losses in runoff. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Soil & Water Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/797.
Using spatial data layers to understand multiple soybean diseases in the field system
Authors: Spurlock Terry
Published: April 2017

In soybean‐producing areas of Arkansas, root damage caused by southern root knot nematode and defoliation caused by frogeye leaf spot are two of the most economically important soybean diseases that occur, and it is not uncommon for both to be found in the same field. This study sought to determine how the two diseases affected each other and overall yield using spatial data collection and analysis. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/810.
Brassica cover crop effects on nitrogen availability and oat and corn yield
Authors: Gieske Miriam F. , Ackroyd Victoria J. , Baas Dean G. , Mutch Dale R. , Wyse Donald L. , Durgan Beverly R.
Published: April 2017

Several brassica cover crops have recently gained popularity in the U.S. Midwest as nitrogen scavengers that are believed to reduce N losses and increase the amount of residual N available to the next cash crop. Field studies were conducted at three sites in Minnesota to determine the effect of fall‐planted brassica cover crops on (i) N availability to the subsequent year's crop of oat or corn, (ii) oat and corn grain yield, and (iii) corn yield response to applied N fertilizer. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/755.
Weed resistance: Enemy of the Plains
Authors: Ehmke Tanner
Published: April 2017

Topping the public enemy list of all resistant weeds on the Plains are kochia and Palmer amaranth, and both are increasing in the number of biotypes that carry resistance to a growing list of herbicides. Earn 1 CEU in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/751
Invasive species and irrigated agriculture in the western U.S.
Authors: DiVittorio Joseph
Published: April 2017

Agriculture in western U.S. States is highly dependent on irrigation, and the greatest volume of this water is supplied by surface sources that are vulnerable to infestation by aquatic invasive species. This article briefly discusses several familiar aquatic invasive species and then will proceed in greater detail to discuss more recently introduced species. Earn 1.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/766.
ALFALFA Nutrient and irrigation management
Authors: Undersander Dan , Renz Mark , Sheaffer Craig , Shewmaker Glen , Sulc Mark
Published: April 2017

Once a good stand of alfalfa has been established, continued production and stand life depends on good management practices, which include maintaining soil nutrients, applying manure judiciously, and irrigating properly. The following article is a section from the revised (2015) Alfalfa Management Guide, which is available for purchase here: www.societystore.org. Earn 1 CEU in Nutrient Management by reading this article and completing the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/771.
Avoiding problems in wheat with low Falling Numbers
Authors: Steber Camille M.
Published: April 2017

The Northwest wheat‐growing states suffered from widespread problems with low Falling Numbers (FN) in 2016. This article discusses the roles of preharvest sprouting and late‐maturity alpha‐amylase in triggering low FN as well as possible management strategies. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/826.
Soil acidity limits wheat yield in dryland regions of the Inland Pacific Northwest
Authors: Ghimire Rajan , Machado Stephen
Published: April 2017

In an ongoing long‐term experiment, the influence of tillage and N fertilizer management on soil acidity, soil organic matter, and wheat yield in dryland winter wheat–summer fallow systems was examined. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Soil & Water Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications/self‐study/829.
Public Open Spaces in North Sumatra Province
Authors: Nuastion Achmad Delianur , Zahrah Wahyuni
Published: April 2017

Since the regions in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, become more urbanized, commercial centers grow up. In contrast, public open space (POS) tends to decline. In this condition, the study aim is to explore the public life that goes on. Through field observation, the research collected physical quality of POS and the variation and intensity of activities that community did there. The results showed that almost all of the POS design did not refer to the criteria of successful POS. However, people utilize the POS intensively and meet their needs, both in the good and poor quality of the POS. 2398-4295 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Public life; public open space; small towns; North Sumatra
Barriers of Occupation-based Intervention
Authors: Che Daud Ahmad Zamir , Judd Jenni , Yau Matthew , Barnett Fiona
Published: April 2017

A Delphi study with three rounds of inquiry was conducted to identify the barriers of implementing Occupation-based Intervention (OBI) in Malaysia. Fifteen occupational therapy practitioners and educators consented and completed all the Delphi rounds. The first Delphi round began with an open-ended questionnaire asking the participants a broad question on barriers for applying OBI into clinical practice. Data was qualitatively analysed to develop statements about the barriers of applying OBI were grouped under five categories. In the second and third round, the participants were asked to rank their agreement with the statements about the barriers in applying OBI. Twenty-seven statements finally achieved the consensus level.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Occupation, Clinical Practice, Occupational Therapy, Service Delivery
Practices Food Safety amongst Mobile Food Handlers in Shah Alam, Selangor
Authors: Ismail Faridah Hanim , Tamby Chik Chemah , Muhammad Rosmaliza , Mat Yusoff Norhayati
Published: April 2017

This study seeks to examine the awareness of food handler personal hygiene on food hygiene practices. Using quantitative approach, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 400 mobile handlers in Shah Alam Selangor,Malaysia and only 320 questionnaires were collated. Although food handlers may be aware of the need for personal hygiene, they do not understand critical aspects of personal hygiene such cleaning work surface and control food temperature value while cooking. In order to prevent food borne illnesses, mobile food owners need to access and improve operator’s knowledge, personal hygiene and the hygiene practices on food safety to consumer.2398-4279 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: food safety knowledge; Presonal hygiene; Hygiene Practices; Mobile food handler