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Studi tentang pelayanan terhadap kapal perikanan Di Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Tumumpa Kota Manado (Study on Fishery Ship Service at Tumumpa Coastal fishing port (PPP) at Manado City)
Authors: Kirwelakubun Nikodemus , Kayadoe Mariana E. , Polii Janny F. , Kaparang Frangky F. , Pangalila Fransisco P.T.
Published: July 2019

To achieve the purpose of fisheries development the most important thing to note is the development of fishing ports. This research is to assess the service of fishing vessel in PPP Tumumpa concerning: mooring service, loading and unloading service, port and shipping administration services.  Primary data in this study were collected by conducting a direct survey to the PPP location. Data obtained from this study were analyzed by using qualitative analysis. The number of fishing vessels based in PPP Tumumpa are 166 ships, 41% of them are between 20-30 GT with 4,5-5,5 in breadths. With harbour length of 50 m, the number of fising vessels, berthing in the same time was only 8-9 ships. During 2016, the least number of ship visits was in February of 89 ships, and the most visits were in October of 233 ships. The mooring activity at PPP Tumumpa needed to queue for 2-3 days. The time required for the uploading and unloding activities is reasonable. The uploading and unloading activities at PPP Tumumpa were very disturbed by some facilities that were not in good condition. Fishery ship administration service in PPP Tumumpa has been running folowing the SOPs.keywords: fishing vessel, unloading and loading, fishing port ABSTRAKUntuk mencapai tujuan pembangunan perikanan hal yang paling penting diperhatikan adalah pelabuhan perikanan. Penelitian ini untuk menilai pelayanan kapal perikanan di PPP Tumumpa menyangkut  pelayanan tambat labuh, pelayanan bongkar-muat, pelayanan administrasi pelabuhan dan pelayaran. Data primer dikumpulkan dengan cara melakukan survei langsung ke lokasi PPP, data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis kualitatif.Kapal perikanan yang berpangkalan di PPP Tumumpa sebanyak 166 buah, dan 41% diantaranya berbobot antara 20-30 GT dengan lebar kapal rata-rata 4,5-5,5 m. Dengan panjang dermaga 50 m, jumlah kapal yang dapat berlabuh secara bersamaan hanya sebanyak 8-9 unit. Selang tahun 2016 kunjungan kapal dan penerbitan SPB paling sedikit pada bulan Februari sebanyak 89 kapal dan paling banyak pada bulan Oktober sebanyak 233 kapal. Kegiatan tambat labuh di PPP Tumumpa membutuhkan waktu antre 2-3 hari. Waktu yang dibutuhkan tambat labuh dan melakukan aktivitas bongkar muat sudah sesuai. Kegiatan bongkar muat sangat terganggu karena beberapa fasilitas dalam keadaan rusak. Pelayanan administrasi kapal perikanan di PPP Tumumpa sudah berjalan sesuai tahapan pada SOP.Kata-kata kunci : kapal perikanan, bongkar-muat, pelabuhan perikanan
Different reactivity of phosphorylallenes under the action of Brønsted or Lewis acids: a crucial role of involvement of the P=O group in intra- or intermolecular interactions at the formation of cationic intermediates
Authors: Lozovskiy Stanislav V , Ivanov Alexander Yu , Vasilyev Aleksander V
Published: July 2019

3-Methylbuta-1,2-dien-1-ylphosphonic acid derivatives (phosphorylallenes) [X2(O=)P–CR=C=CMe2, X = Cl, OMe, NR2, or SAr] undergo intramolecular cyclization into the corresponding 1,2-oxaphospholium ions in the Brønsted superacid TfOH. These cations have been thoroughly studied by means of NMR spectroscopy. The hydrolysis of superacidic solutions of these species afforded cyclic phosphonic acids and other phosphorus-containing compounds. Contrary to Brønsted acids, 3-methylbuta-1,2-dien-1-ylphosphonic dichloride [Cl2(O=)P–HC=C=CMe2] reacted with the Lewis acid AlCl3 in an intermolecular way forming noncyclic intermediates, which were investigated by NMR spectroscopy and DFT calculations. Hydrolysis of these species resulted in the formation of phosphoryl-substituted allyl alcohols and 1,3-butadienes. A strong coordination of the oxygen of the P=O group with AlCl3 prevented the formation of cyclic 1,2-oxaphospholium ions and played a crucial role in the different reactivity of such phosphorylallenes under the action of Brønsted or Lewis acids. Apart from that, the reaction of dichlorophosphorylallenes with arenes and AlCl3 led to products of hydroarylation of the allene system, phosphoryl-substituted alkenes and/or indanes. This is the first example of a Lewis acid-promoted intermolecular hydroarylation of allenes bearing electron-withdrawing substituents. Plausible reaction mechanisms have been proposed on the basis of the investigated reactions, and NMR analysis and DFT studies of the intermediate cationic species.
Synthesis and potent cytotoxic activity of diosgenin derivative FZU-0021-194-P2 and its phytosomes against non-small-cell lung cancer cells
Authors: Xu Liang , Xu Dekang , Li Ziying , Gao Yu , Chen Haijun
Published: July 2019

Diosgenin (Di), a steroidal sapogenin derived from plants, has been shown to exert anti-cancer effects in preclinical studies. Using Di as a starting material, various Di derivatives were designed and synthesized, aiming to discover new steroid-based antitumor agents. In this work, we synthesized several Di derivatives and screened FZU-0021-194-P2 (P2), which showed more potent cytotoxic activities against human non-small-cell lung cancer A549 and PC9 cells. Considering that Di has a unique sterol structure similarly to cholesterol, P2 phytosomes (P2P) were prepared to further improve the water solubility of P2. P2P exhibited a particle size of 53.6 ± 0.3 nm with oval shape and a zeta potential of −4.0 ± 0.7 mV. P2P could inhibit the proliferation of lung cancer cells more efficiently than Di phytosomes with 72-h incubation time through the mechanism of inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. The results indicated that P2P could be a promising anticancer formulation for non-small-cell lung cancer.
Asteroid Hyalosis Simulating Vitreous Seeds in a Patient With Retinoblastoma
Authors: Williams Basil K. , Elimimian Elizabeth B. , Shields Carol L.
Published: July 2019

A patient treated for retinoblastoma developed vitreous floaters 15 years later and was referred for recurrence with vitreous seeding. Clinical examination demonstrated a regressed scar and numerous calcified vitreous opacities with a “clear zone” on ultrasonography. The final diagnosis was asteroid hyalosis in an eye with regressed retinoblastoma.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
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Experiences and Perceptions of Hospitalization and Recovery of Older Adults and Their Caregivers Following Traumatic Brain Injury: “Not Knowing”
Authors: Herrmann Linda L. , Deatrick Janet A.
Published: July 2019

The purpose of the current study is to describe the experience and perceptions of older adults and their caregivers following hospitalization for mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Qualitative analysis of data obtained in individual semi-structured interviews with older adults and their caregivers (
N
= 11, five dyads and one individual) was performed to capture the perceptions and experiences of the survivor and their caregivers about the acute injury, hospitalization, and recovery. Data were collected over a 2-month period following discharge from the hospital. Open coding and constant comparative analysis generated codes that were revised throughout the analysis and reformulated into thematic descriptions. As a result, seven interrelated themes were identified. These findings can be used to implement interventions focused on recovery, communication, teaching, patient outcomes, and satisfaction.

[Res Gerontol Nurs. 2019; 12(5):227–238]
Thermal Stability and Morphology Analysis of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes Prepared from Cellulose Acetate-LiClO4
Authors: Sudiarti Tety , Wahyuningrum Deana , Bundjali Bunbun , Arcana I. Made
Published: July 2019

Polymer electrolyte membranes of cellulose acetate-LiClO4 were prepared from the cellulose acetate with various ratios of lithium perchlorate in tetrahydrofuran (THF) as solvent. The properties of polymer electrolyte membranes with various ratios of lithium perchlorate were studied by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The obtained TGA curves showed that these membranes were degraded thermally in three steps, which were attributed to dehydration, the main thermal degradation of the cellulose acetate chains, and the carbonization of the product to form ash. The thermal stability of the membrane decreased with the increase in LiClO4 content. The initial temperatures of the main degradation process decreased gradually from 330 °C in pure cellulose acetate membrane to 258 °C in cellulose acetate membrane containing 25% lithium perchlorate. The morphology of the membranes transformed from dense to the more porous membrane along with the increase in lithium perchlorate ratios on membranes.
Atmospheric Corrosion to Steel Pile on Meulaboh and Pipeline Structure along Jambi - Riau Area
Authors: Budi Lukman Hakim , Handoko Subawi
Published: July 2019

This study indicated the deterioration of the steel pipe and beam structure in west coast Sumatra made of ASTM A252, and also pipeline along Riau land-Jambi - Batam Island. It was found that severest corrosion occurs at the rate up to 1.6 mm/year (63 mpy) on the steel cross beam-800 on west coast Sumatra. Whereas the corrosion rates on ASTM A234 and API 5L steel structures along the pipeline across Riau - Jambi - Batam occur from the high-to-severe up to 0.43 mm/year (17 mpy) mainly on pipe elbow 16” diameter. Due to this corrosion attack, the steel infrastructure requires whole protection including sacrificial thickness, surface coating, and cathodic protection. The corrosion attack data may be used to provide the required effort and its priority to protect the steel pile and pipe infrastructures on Sumatra Island.
Inclusion Complexes between Starch and Oleic Acid as Hydrogel Materials
Authors: Intan Suciyati Nurul , Rachmawati Rachmawati
Published: July 2019

Starch-based hydrogels are biodegradable and biocompatible materials which have large surface area and are able to absorb a large amount of water. Hydrogels can be made of inclusion complexes between starch and hydrophobic guest molecules, such as starch-oleic acid complexes. The resulting hydrogels have advantages as the inclusion complexes can prevent the starch retrogradation in the hydrogel. For this purpose, inclusion complexes between starch and oleic acid were prepared by mixing cassava starch and oleic acid at 85 °C with varying complexation times(1 hour, 2 hours and 5 hours). Optimum result (product yield ~67%) was obtained by heating the reaction for 5 hours at 85 °C. In addition, the concentrations of oleic acid for complexation were varied at 10%, 20% and 50% (v/w) (calculated based on the weight of starch). The results showed that the maximum amount of oleic acid which could be complexed with starch was around 10% (v/w). The resulting products were characterized by Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). FTIR results of the complexes showed vibration peaks at around 3600-3000 cm-1 (-OH), 2900-2800 cm-1 (-CH2), 1300-1200 cm-1 (C-O-C glycosidic bonds) and 1100-1000 cm-1 (C-C and C­-O). The XRD results showed that the resulting complexes were crystalline and constructed of V6-amylose, which was evidenced by the appearance of peaks at 2θ of 13.06° and 20.38°. Some complexes also showed interesting diffractions at 2θ of 17.07° and 30.26°. TGA results showed that the complexes started to decompose at either around 277 °C or 285 °C compared to starch which started to decompose at around 303 °C. SEM studies showed that the resulting complexes formed spheres with concave centers close to the shape of doughnuts. The complexes offered great potential to be applied as hydrogel materials, such as round hydrogels with initial average diameters of around 2.6 mm and 8.3 mm.
Synthesis of Imidazolium Based Ionic Liquids and its Application as Medium in Cyclization Reaction of Diketone
Authors: Alni Anita , Cahya Angelina Y.D. , Wahyuningrum Deana
Published: July 2019

Ionic liquids (ILs) are organic salts that have a liquid phase under 100°C. Due to its ionic nature, it has affinity with water as well as organic compounds that make it potential to be developed as solvents with tuneable property. One class of material that possess this property is imidazolium compound which serves as organic cation. Variations of substituents (alkyl or aryl groups) in the parent cation provide several compounds that can be used as medium in various reactions. In this research, the synthesis of several imidazolium based ionic liquids had been performed utilizing Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis (MAOS) method namely: butyl-methyl imidazolium chloride (BMIM-Cl), Decyl-methyl imidazolium bromide (DMIM-Br), Dodecyl-methyl imidazolium bromide (DDMIM-Br). The ILs were subsequently used as medium in cyclization reactions of diketone to provide an alternative route to flavanon. The structure of the synthesized ILs and the cyclization product were characterized by FT-IR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. The yield of the synthesized ILs were moderate (24-87%) while the yield of cyclization reactions was high (99%). The formation of the cyclization product, was clearly indicated by the 1H-NMR spectrum with the peaks that appear at 6.81 ppm as singlet which corresponded to the proton at the pyranone ring.
Evaluation of microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing malaria among febrile subjects in Ezinihitte local government area, Imo state Nigeria
Authors: Irole-Eze O. P. , Ukpai O. M. , Ejike B. U. , Nwadike C. C. , Egwu O. , Okorocha N. A. , Amaechi E. C.
Published: July 2019

Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, the country accounting for the highest devastation worldwide. This study aimed at evaluating the performance of microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for diagnosis of malaria. A total of 443 suspected Plasmodium falciparum infected patients in hospitals in selected communities of Ezinihitte Local Government Area south eastern Nigeria between January and June 2014 were examined by using microscopy and RDTs. Thick and thin blood smears made on clean slides from venipuncture blood collected from febrile subjects have been examined for the presence of malarial parasites. Serological diagnosis was performed using Carestart, SD Bioline and Antec kits. The overall prevalence of the three RDTs were Carestart pf (41.8%), SD Bioline pf (52.8%), and Antec pf/pv (25.3%) as against microscopy the standard (44.9%). The varied prevalence observed from the three kits did not differ statistically (p>0.05).The females appeared to have more infected (42.4%) than the males (39.6%) with no significant difference between the diagnostic methods. The overall sensitivities of Carestart pf, SD Bioline pf and Antec pf/pv were 71.9%, 86.9% and 50.8% respectively while their corresponding specificities were 82.8%, 75.0%, and 95.5% respectively. SD Bioline HRP2 based test demonstrated a superior sensitivity compared to microscopy. Some RDTS can be useful alternatives to microscopy in the diagnosis of P. falciparum especially in resource limited communities.
In Vivo effects of zinc oxide-Chromolaena odorata nanoparticle treated Oyun river water
Authors: Arise R. O. , Alabi A. B. , Maccarthy O. S. , Olurombi T. M. , Olufemi O. , Farohunbi O. S. , Anthony T. O.
Published: July 2019

This study evaluated the purifying effect of the zinc oxide-Chromolaena odorata (ZnO-CO) nanoparticle on water samples collected from Oyun River water. Physicochemical and bacteriological characteristics of untreated and treated Oyun river water were determined and their effects on hematological parameters, liver and kidney of rats were also investigated. Thirty-two albino rats (with mean weight ± SD of 132.00 ± 7.50g) were randomized into four groups (A-D). Rats in groups A, B, C and D were maintained on distilled water, untreated Oyun river water (UW), ZnO-CO-treated Oyun river water (ZW), and alum-treated Oyun river water (AW), respectively for 30 days. Thermo-tolerant and enteric bacteria were undetectable in UW samples after treatment with the ZnO-CO nanoparticle. WBC, RBC and platelet counts of rats maintained on UW, ZW, and AW were significantly different from those in the control. Liver aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and acid phosphatase (ACP) activities of rats maintained on ZW were increased significantly (p<0.05) when compared to the control. Serum globulin and creatinine concentrations of rats maintained on ZW also increased significantly when compared with the control. The results of this study suggest that Oyun river water is polluted, and its consumption may produce deleterious effects in humans. Treatment of Oyun river water with the synthesized ZnO-CO nanoparticle is more effective than alum in purifying the polluted water. However, ZW also impacted negatively on the liver and renal functions of rats. Hence, ZnO-CO nanoparticle treated water may not be safe as drinking water.
Um projeto de sala de aula inteligente para a FAESA com o uso da internet das coisas e MQTT
Authors: Rembiski Delfino Lorrainy , Lube dos Santos Otávio
Published: July 2019

Smart environments connect with their devices and allow their interaction in order to collect information about their users and perform the commands they request. Monitoring and controlling the use of electrical and electronic equipment in these environments is important in view of their maintenance costs and the consumption of electricity, as unexpected problems cause a reduction in class time. This article presents the design of an intelligent classroom, aiming to improve the use of its users, to control the electronic equipment of the classroom and the management of the hours of use, so that there is a greater use in the classroom between student and teacher. Thus, it was implemented in the Internet interface of Things (IoT), the Cayenne that uses the MQTT(Message Queue Telemetry Transport)protocol, where a channel is kept open so
Shoulder Pain Among Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Case Series
Authors: Gicalone Angelica R. , Heckman Michael G. , Otto Elanee , McVeigh Kimberly H.
Published: July 2019

Importance: Evidence has demonstrated that shoulder pain constitutes a functional impairment for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). No studies have yet examined the efficacy of scapular mobilization of the painful shoulder among patients with ALS.

Objective: Our retrospective case series evaluated the effects of scapular mobilization on pain and shoulder motion among patients with ALS.

Design: Retrospective case series over 2 yr.

Setting: A multidisciplinary outpatient clinic at an academic medical institution.

Participants: Twenty-eight patients with ALS who had shoulder pain and range of motion (ROM) limitations. Patients were excluded if information on visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain and shoulder ROM was not available.

Intervention: Scapular mobilization, ROM, and caregiver education. All patients also received standard occupational therapy treatment for this patient population.

Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was VAS shoulder pain scores; the secondary outcome was shoulder flexion ROM.

Results: The median VAS pain score was 2 before treatment and 0 after treatment, with a significant median reduction of 2. Median shoulder flexion ROM was 100° before mobilization treatment and 130° after treatment, with a significant median increase of 25°.

Conclusion and Relevance: The results provide strong evidence that both VAS pain score and shoulder ROM noticeably improve after mobilization treatment.

What This Article Adds: Occupational therapists can effectively promote shoulder care techniques such as scapular mobilization to both patients and care providers to reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with ALS.
Tectonic Origin Tsunami Scenario Database for the Marmara Region
Authors: Ozer Sozdinler Ceren , Necmioglu Ocal , Bayraktar H. Basak , Ozel Nurcan M.
Published: July 2019

Abstract. This study presents the first tsunami scenario database in Marmara Sea, Turkey referring to 30 different earthquake scenarios obtained with the combinations of 32 possible fault segments. The fault mechanisms in Marmara Sea have been studied in detail within FP-7 MARSite project, which were derived from various databases and literature review. Tsunami simulations have been performed according to these defined 30 earthquake scenarios by tsunami numerical code NAMI DANCE (NAMIDANCE, 2011) which solves Nonlinear Shallow Water Equations (NLSWE) using leap-frog scheme. For each earthquake scenario, tsunami hydrodynamic parameters, mainly maximum water surface elevations, arrival time of first wave and maximum wave, and water level fluctuations were calculated at 1333 synthetic gauge points meticulously selected along the coasts of Marmara Sea. The overall simulation results indicate that maximum expected wave heights due to these earthquake scenarios are between 1 m and 2 m and even more than 2 m at some locations along Marmara coasts, such as Kadikoy, Halic and Silivri coasts in Istanbul and Bayramdere and Kursunlu districts along the coasts of Bursa province. The estimated maximum water levels at Bostanci, Pendik and Buyukada coasts in Istanbul, Cinarcik and Bandirma towns and at the entrance of Izmit Bay would reach up to 2 m. Tekirdag coasts and Buyuk Cekmece and Bakirkoy coasts in Istanbul and Yalova coasts would experience maximum tsunami wave amplitudes around 1.5 m. The waves reach up to 1 m at Izmit and Gemlik Bays, Erdek Peninsula and Marmara Island. The overwiew of the results reveal that higher historical tsunami wave heights observed in Marmara Sea cannot be explained by only earthquake-generated tsunamis. Therefore, there is strong agreement on considering submarine landslides as the primary tsunami hazard component in the Marmara Sea as experienced during history and expected in the future.
Escándalo Bausi
Authors: Saralegui Miguel
Published: July 2019

En este artículo, quiero explicar la influencia de los trabajos de Francesco Bausi sobre los estudios maquiavelianos desarrollados en el mundo hispanófono. En primer lugar, señalaré la especificidad de esta influencia, así como la peculiar y compleja imagen de Maquiavelo que Bausi ha ofrecido a los historiadores de la filosofía y filósofos políticos hispanoparlantes. Por último, estudiaré la opinión que Bausi ha dado sobre la personalidad intelectual de Maquiavelo en su novela de 2014 Scandalo Machiavelli. Paradójicamente este académico ha presentado un retrato más definido del pensamiento de Maquiavelo en una obra de ficción que en sus trabajos de erudición.
Strauss contra Maquiavelo: el filósofo en la ciudad
Authors: Ujaldón Enrique
Published: July 2019

En este artículo, se estudia la relación entre filosofía y ciudad en la obra de Strauss y Maquiavelo. Parte de la interpretación straussiana de Maquiavelo y no entra a discutir su corrección. Se contraponen dos modos de entender dicha relación: el straussiano, en el que la Verdad debe ser accesible solo a unos pocos, y el republicano, para el que la Verdad debe ser accesible a todos.
El hombre en su historia: Maquiavelo en clave lefortiana
Authors: Ferrás Graciela Liliana
Published: July 2019

El artículo reflexiona sobre la ruptura fundamental que opera la obra de Maquiavelo sobre el pensamiento político a partir de la interpretación de Claude Lefort. Contra la visión clásica heredada del pensamiento antiguo, Lefort descubre que Maquiavelo marca un camino aún no recorrido en el cual la legitimidad del poder no descansa en una “medida” (norma, ley, creencia o tradición), sino en las relaciones de fuerzas sociales que componen la Ciudad. El filósofo francés allana su camino interpretativo a partir de dos lecturas “ejemplares”: la de Antonio Gramsci y la de Leo Strauss. Este trabajo recorrerá brevemente las narraciones contemporáneas que, desde sus aporías, guían a Lefort en lo que llamará “la nueva ontología de Maquiavelo”, en la cual el conflicto está en la base de la constitución de todo orden político, siendo lo propio de la naturaleza de la ciudad.
En el vórtice del origen. Maquiavelo con Walter Benjamin
Authors: Scalzo Domenico
Published: July 2019

El ensayo se propone interpretar algunos momentos del pensamiento de Maquiavelo a la luz de la filosofía de Benjamin. El tema del origen de la politica constituye el hilo rojo de la argumentación. Origen inmanente al devenir de la historia, que es inicio absoluto de una epoca, que no está separada por el tiempo, como un punto remoto e identificable, como una causa primera capaz de determinar el recorrido sucesivo. Origen que tiene que ver con la idea de la política absoluta, con la idea del conflicto y de la libertad de la política, que el ensayo despliega hasta su punto de catástrofe, en cuyo vórtice todo orden se arruina. Se hace un guiño final a los fragmentos mesiánicos diseminados en la obra de Maquiavelo, a su idea de redención.
A Review Study of the Human Resource Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Hotel Industry Employees of Malaysia
Authors: Miah Md Murad , Hafit Intan Adha
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this review study to determine the impact of human resource management practices on job satisfaction. In addition, in this research is deeply focusing on job satisfaction, various human resource management practices, hotel industry of Malaysia, providing some prior relevant theoretical model, the relationship between HRM practices and job satisfaction and hypotheses has been developed. Based on this review of existing literature has been identified that there is a lot of HR management lacking in the hotel industry of Malaysia namely; shortage of talented people, high turnover issue, lack of adequate training, lack of motivation and lack of quality services. However, based on the existing literature it is proven that there is a significant relationship between HRM practices and job satisfaction. Therefore, this study will contribute in two ways namely; In practically- helps the management of hotel industry to understand the relationship between HRM practices and job satisfaction, keep motivating and retaining skillful employees, attract talent people and reduce the turnover issue and finally developed the competitive advantage among its rivals. In theoretically- this research will be the reference for the future research on HRM practices and job satisfaction. Other than that, the conceptual framework is plain and simple that is easy to understand for the relationship between HRM practices and job satisfaction which will help other researchers to think wisely about the relationship.
Endometriosis does not Alter Aromatase Gene Expression (CYP19A1) in Mural Lutein-granulosa Cells of Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction Techniques – a Pilot Study
Authors: De Abreu Lauriane G. , Silveira Vanessa S. , Scrideli Carlos A. , Ramos Ester S. , Dos Reis Rosana M. , Ferriani Rui A. , De Sá Marcos F. Silva
Published: July 2019

Purpose

The aim of this study was to quantify aromatase gene expression in mural lutein-granulosa cells of women with endometriosis undergoing assisted reproduction techniques (ART, IVF or ICSI). Methods: a case-control study was performed on 11 women with endometriosis (all stages, ASRM criteria) and 11 women with male or tubal causes of infertility undergoing ART. There was no difference between the groups regarding age, amount of gonadotrophins used, days of induction, follicles, and eggs collected. Mural lutein-granulosa cells were harvested from pre-ovulatory follicles during oocyte retrieval and correctly isolated. After cells lyses and storage into Trizol LS Reagent®, RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis were performed. Quantification of relative gene expression for CYP19A1 (aromatase) was performed by real time PCR, using SYBR Green reagents. All experiments were performed in duplicates.

Results

there was no difference between the groups in the quantitative gene expression of CYP19A1 (aromatase) gene on mural lutein-granulosa cells (P>.05, Mann Whitney).

Conclusions

These results suggest that this enzyme, aromatase, may have a complex and refined control of its gene expression on this population of granulosa cells, and in spite of previous evidence showing its reduced activity on these cells in endometriosis, gene expression per se may not be affected by the disease.
“One Is Too Few, but Two Are Too Many”: Love as Hybridity inerosMythology and Cyborg Romanticism
Authors: Midson Scott
Published: July 2019

This article contributes to the discussion of love and technology. A key concern about new technologies is that they will change the nature of love and lead to exacerbated forms of social and psychological alienation by facilitating a context where people are more interested in and infatuated with devices than each other. What of situations where the human–technology distinction is not so distinct? The cyborg, a fusion of organism and cybernetic system, expresses such a condition. What does the cyborg reveal and change about our relationships with technologies, other humans, and our selves? Does it transform our assumptions or understandings of love? To introduce a response to this question, I explore eros as a philosophical attitude to love. Although a complex notion (much like the cyborg), eros is associated with pursuits that are comparable to the cyborg. These pursuits are considered via a reading of mythologies of human creation—which are significant in posthumanist reflections—that suggest eros. Both eros and cyborgs are considered here as a way of gaining insight into how we (think about) love and how, if at all, that is changed—or warrants changing—in a technocultural context.
Toward a Posthuman Hermeneutics
Authors: Romele Alberto
Published: July 2019

The aim of this article is threefold. The first section deals with traditional hermeneutic anthropocentrism, focusing in particular on Dilthey and Heidegger and their reflections on nature and animals. For both of them, although from different perspectives, interpretatio naturae (interpretation of nature) is no more than a figurative expression. In the second section, recent developments in the emerging fields of environmental hermeneutics and biohermeneutics are accounted for. In particular, the author distinguishes between two main attitudes. Some researchers have argued that nature might be considered as an object of interpretation. Others have said that nature can also be seen as a proper subject of interpretation. In the third section, the ideas developed in the context of environmental hermeneutics and biohermeneutics are “translated” into the field of digital technologies. The author presents “digital hermeneutics” as an emerging field in which three levels can be isolated: (1) a level “zero,” at which hermeneutics (especially the Heideggerian version) has been used to mark a clear distinction between humans and nonhumans (machines); (2) a level “one,” at which the interpretation is considered the result of the articulation between human and nonhuman intentionalities; and (3) a level “two” that is still emerging and that would consist of wondering if it is legitimate to attribute autonomous interpretational agency to digital technologies, or at least to part of them.
Crisis Convulsivas Febriles: Revisión Integral
Authors: López Robles Gabriela Alejandra , Cerna Márquez Marlon Alexander , Contreras Martínez Larissa Maydeline , Cálix Iris , Zelaya Sindy
Published: July 2019

Las convulsiones febriles (CF) son el trastorno convulsivo más frecuente en la niñez y motivo común de consulta en los departamentos de emergencia. Son eventos críticos que coinciden con procesos febriles, en niños de 6 a 60 meses, sin infección del SNC, trastornos metabólicos, ni anomalías neurológicas previas. Estos trastornos son de carácter benigno y autolimitado, sin secuelas neurológicas a largo plazo. La prevalencia de CF es de aproximadamente 2 - 5 %, se ha descrito una mayor incidencia en varones en un 60%, con una relación 2:1. Los niños con antecedentes familiares en primer grado con CF, tienen un riesgo de 4-5 veces más alto que la población general de presentar CF, a pesar de esto algunos casos son esporádicos, lo que sugiere que elementos genéticos y ambientales influyen en su aparición. El diagnóstico es fundamentalmente clínico, los exámenes complementarios deben reservarse para casos específicos y descartar otras patologías. El tratamiento únicamente está indicado en el manejo de las crisis agudas persistentes.
Effect of heat shock on the germination of seeds of the species Acacia senegal L. and Acacia seyal Del. from sub-Saharan Africa (Ethiopia).
Authors: Herrero Celia , Kassa Amelework , Pando Valentín , Bravo Felipe , Alía Ricardo
Published: July 2019

Aim of the study: Understanding post-fire germination of tree species in arid and semi-arid zones of sub-Saharan Africa.Area of study: Ethiopian Acacia senegal L. and Acacia seyal Del. forests.Material and methods: Seeds were subjected to heat shocks at combinations of four temperatures (60º, 90º, 120º and 150ºC) and three exposure times (1, 5 and 10 minutes). A control was also included, resulting in a total of thirteen treatments. After the application of the heat shocks, the viability of no germinated seeds was assessed after immersion in a Tetrazolium solution. A mixed and a logistic model were used to analyse the influence of heat shock on germination.Main results: Results showed that germination depended on the species, the heat shock treatment and their interaction. Both species showed similar germination results at temperatures below 90ºC in all exposure times, however, germination in Acacia senegal was statistically higher in most of the heat shocks. On the other hand, germination probability decreased in both species, when the exposure time increased, although with a different behaviour. In 1 minute of time of exposure, the germination probability was higher than 60% in the two species throughout the temperature range. However, at 5 minutes of time and temperature smaller than 90°C, the probability of germination was higher than 70% in A. senegal and 50% in A. seyal. Although germination in both species was impacted by the different heat shocks, non-germinated seeds were viable.Research highlights: This paper showed, according to these results, that heat shock would negatively influence the regeneration of both species, and especially for A. seyal.Key words: germination, Acacia, heat shock, logistic model.
Hamstring Injuries in Athletes: Evidence-based Treatment
Authors: Arner Justin W. , McClincy Michael P. , Bradley James P.
Published: July 2019

Hamstring injuries are common in athletes and can cause notable disability. They can be separated based on proximal, muscle belly, and distal injuries, with proximal and distal injuries more commonly requiring surgical intervention. Most injuries do not require acute MRI; however, MRI is useful in proximal and distal injuries as well as muscle belly tears that fail to respond to nonsurgical treatment. Acute repair of proximal avulsions, both partial and complete, result in successful outcomes, whereas chronic complete repairs are more difficult and less reliable. Muscle belly injuries have predictable outcomes but recurrence is common. Nonsurgical treatments focus on eccentric strengthening with the possible addition of low WBC platelet-rich plasma, which may have the potential to hasten recovery and decrease re-rupture. Distal injuries are relatively rare but may require surgical intervention. Hamstring reinjury is common, making continuation of preventive therapies after return to sport essential. Future research with larger sample sizes are required to determine how to decrease injury and reinjury rates, to evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma and to determine other treatments that may accelerate recovery after injury.
One-Shot Diagnosis: Ebus-Tbna as a Single Procedure for Thyroid, Pulmonary and Lymph Nodal Lesions
Authors: Filippi Niccolò , Prisciandaro Elena , Guarize Juliana , Donghi Stefano , Sedda Giulia , Spaggiari Lorenzo
Published: July 2019

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has proved to be the best approach to mediastinal investigation [...]
Influence of Aging Factors on the Properties of Aerogels with Different Degrees of Granulation
Authors: Greszta Agnieszka , Krzemińska Sylwia , Okrasa Małgorzata
Published: July 2019

Aerogels are distinguished by their low density and thermal conductivity, which predisposes them for application in materials against extremely low or high temperature. Aerogel resistance to aging factors such as moisture, high temperature and thermal radiation was studied. Aerogel resistance to moisture absorption was studied by the weight method, at a relative humidity of 65% and 95%. For aerogels exposed to heat (at 260 °C) and thermal radiation (heat flux density 20 kW/m2), structural and textural characteristics (specific surface area, pore volume, pore size distribution) were determined. It was found that in an environment characterised by 95% humidity, the moisture weight absorbed was similar for all aerogels and amounted to less than 1%, corresponding to low moisture absorption capacity. The most significant changes in specific surface area were recorded for aerogels in powder form, where the value of this parameter after exposure to high temperature increased by 13% compared to the reference sample. An increase in the specific surface area can effect a reduction in thermal conductivity; thus this change is positive in character in the context of application to clothing designed against thermal factors.
Prediction of Developments in the Textile and Clothing Industry in Slovakia by Selected Indicators of Financial Analysis
Authors: Csikósová Adriana , Janošková Mária , Čulková Katarína
Published: July 2019

The textile and clothing industry in Europe can be considered as a not profitable sector . The goal of the contribution is an evaluation of selected indicators of financial analysis, credit score and bankruptcy models as well as strategic analysis in selected companies of the textile and clothing industry in Slovakia. The next goal is an outline of development possibilities of the sector in the future. During the research we used data from the five most important companies doing business in the textile and clothing industry in Slovakia. The data obtained were processed by the bonity and Altman index, providing the possibility to determine possible future development in the industry. The results show a decrease in the number of textile and clothing companies in Slovakia. Such results can be used for the setting of scenarios of development, which show that the Slovakian textile, clothing and leather industry should multiply its effort to maintain its position on the international markets.
Breast Pain and Sports Bra Usage Reported by Chinese Women: why Sports Bra Education Programs are Needed in China
Authors: Chen Xiaona , Wang Jianping , Wang Yanzhen , Gho Sheridan A Gho , Steele Julie R.
Published: July 2019

This study aimed to evaluate breast pain and sports bra usage reported by Chinese women and to analyse whether they were affected by age, education, occupation, income or breast size. Four hundred and four Chinese women completed a questionnaire to determine their breast pain and its frequency as well as sports bra usage. Although more than 60% of Chinese women experienced breast pain during exercise, only 40% of them had ever worn a sports bra. The high percentage of participants who experienced breast pain and low percentage of sports bra usage confirmed the need to educate Chinese women on sports bra fit, design and reasons for wearing sports bras. Age, bra size and income level should be considered when implementing these educational programs.
Changes in the Specific Charge Amount on the Surface of Cotton Fibres during the Alkali Pre-treatment Process
Authors: Prus Stanislaw , Kulpinski Piotr , Matyjas-Zgondek Edyta
Published: July 2019

The aim of the pre-treatment process is to prepare cotton fabrics for subsequent technological operations, which are, in the majority, carried out in aqueous solutions. The pre-treatment processes modify, to some extent, the properties of cotton, resulting in a significant change in their zeta potential, the amount of specific surface charge or free energy surface. This study makes an assessment of the effect of the alkali pre-treatment process on changes in the amount of negative specific charges on cotton knitted surfaces, known as cationic demand. A “back-titration” method with the use of a Muetek PCD device was adopted for these experiments. It was found that the conventional process of alkali treatment of raw cotton knitted fabrics using sodium hydroxide in the presence of non-ionic surfactant reduced by nearly 50% the amount of negative specific surface charge. Also, changes in weight loss and improvements in the whiteness index, as well as the wettability of alkali pre-treated cotton knitwear, were observed.
Isolation of α-tocopherol from cotton cosmetotextiles
Authors: Matijević Iva , Pušić Tanja , Bischof Sandra
Published: July 2019

Cotton fabrics were treated with cosmetic substances based on α-tocopherol and cyclodextrine. Isolation of α-tocopherol from cotton cosmetotextiles was performed using three different techniques: stirring, Soxhlet and microwave extraction. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was optimised and applied for the quantification of α-tocopherols in the isolates. The results revealed that all techniques are applicable for the isolation of α-tocopherol from cotton cosmetotextiles. The HPLC method proved to be the most convenient for the quantification of α-tocopherol from cotton fabrics.
Dwa oblicza republikanizmu? Wspólnota polityczna w filozofii Immanuela Kanta i Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego
Authors: Witkowski Maciej
Published: July 2019

This article is an attempt at comparative analysis of works of two representatives of the republican tradition, that is Immanuel Kant and Andrzej FryczModrzewski. This analysis is based on the following works: Perpetual peace, Doctrine of Right and On the Reform of the Republic. I will compare how both of the authors understand the notion of the republic and other notions such as law, freedom and general will. At the end of this paper I will show how the two republican traditions influenced today’s political reality.
O sistema de gestão da qualidade no âmbito da divisão técnica de uma organização militar
Authors: Lima Marcelo Trigueiro de , Scanfone Leila , Silva Sheldon William
Published: July 2019

Este trabalho apresenta, no contexto da contribuição do Sistema de Excelência Gerencial (SEG) para a eficácia operacional da Força Terrestre, a aplicação do Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade (SGQ) baseado nas NBR ISO 9001 na Divisão Técnica (DT) do Parque Regional de Manutenção/7 (Pq R Mnt/7), com o objetivo de identificar as melhorias obtidas na OM. Tal abordagem se justifica pela necessidade de utilização de ferramentas de excelência gerencial no âmbito das DT dos Par-ques Regionais e Batalhões de Manutenção, face às demandas de confiabilidade nos processos de planejamento, coordenação e acompanhamento da produção, rastreabilidade da informação, e de um sistema eficiente de análise crítica de processos e informações. Para tanto, realiza pesquisa documental no Pq R Mnt/7, para a análise da implantação e funcionamento do SGQ, e das melho-rias decorrentes. Os resultados evidenciam melhorias de gestão no âmbito da Divisão Técnica, dentre as quais a realização do mapeamento de processos, o estabelecimento de pesquisas de satisfação do cliente, as melhorias implementadas na infraestrutura, a elaboração e utilização de indicadores de gestão, a realização de auditorias, a realização de reuniões de análise crítica do SGQ, os treinamentos de colaboradores, a implementação da avaliação de fornecedores, a reali-zação de levantamento da capacidade produtiva e a disseminação da cultura da qualidade. O es-tudo conclui pela contribuição do SGQ baseado nas NBR ISO 9001 no âmbito da DT do Pq R Mnt/7, integrado ao SEG, para a eficácia operacional da Força Terrestre.
O comportamento de consumo da mulher: um estudo sobre a compra de automóveis
Authors: Kummel Larissa Kepler , Verdinelli Miguel Angel
Published: July 2019

Atualmente, face ao elevado poder de compra feminino, as mulheres são destaque no setor estratégico de marketing das empresas, inclusive no setor automotivo. Assim sendo, nesta pesquisa se objetivou analisar os atributos influenciadores no comportamento de consumo da mulher em relação à compra de carros, usando, para tanto, uma abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Na fase exploratória foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade com três gerentes do setor automotivo aos efeitos de identificar, segundo suas visões, as características que influenciam a compra, bem como para validar o questionário a ser usado. Com tal instrumento de pesquisa fez-se o levantamento de dados, que deu como resultado cento e oitenta e sete (187) respostas válidas. Os três primeiros atributos mais considerados pelas mulheres na compra de carros novos, em ordem de importância, foram: a marca, seguido pela economia e preço. Na compra de carros usados foram, em primeiro lugar, a economia, seguido da marca e da segurança. As Anovas feitas entre as pontuações médias dadas aos dez atributos que constavam no instrumento, considerando as variáveis sociodemográficas, resultaram em diferenças significativas em diversas condições. Dentre elas cabe destacar que as mulheres solteiras dão mais importância aos aspectos de segurança e à tecnologia. Outra conclusão importante foi que os itens femininos presente nos carros foram mais valorados pelas mulheres com ensino universitário incompleto, no entanto esse atributo contrariando a opinião dos gerentes entrevistados ocupa o último lugar entre os dez atributos disponibilizados no questionário.
La fraternidad, condición de la justicia
Authors: Camps Cervera Victoria
Published: July 2019

El artículo empieza con un recorrido por las ideas republicanas del 1848 francés en torno a la fraternidad como idea fundamental para combatir el individualismo e instaurar un nuevo orden social. No obstante, el ideal de fraternidad es rápidamente ignorado por el pensamiento político contemporáneo, contrariamente a o que ocurre con los dos otros dos términos de la divisa revolucionaria: la libertad y la igualdad. La autora se plantea si conviene recuperar el concepto de fraternidad y en qué sentido. ¿Es una virtud en el sentido aristotélico? Pese a que hay filósofos contrarios a esa idea, se defiende la tesis de que es difícil que sin fraternidad pueda hacerse justicia y que, en consecuencia, la fraternidad no puede ser vista sino como una virtud o una obligación moral imprescindible como base de la cooperación social.
¿Fraternidad política con los animales? Hacia una justicia interespecífica
Authors: Moyano Fernández Cristian
Published: July 2019

En este artículo se ofrecerán tres razones a fin de defender una fraternidad política con los animales. La primera comprenderá a los animales como miembros de la misma clase social oprimida que los humanos durante el desarrollo capitalista. La segunda analizará el concepto de ciudadanía matizando su rasgo de participación política y resaltando el rasgo de compartir un espacio común. La tercera introducirá el dinamismo orgánico y ecológico en el espacio de convivencia. Finalmente, mediante una relativización del concepto de vulnerabilidad, se concluirá que nuestra relación política con los animales no ha de ser siempre paternalista, hospitalaria o solidaria, sino también fraternal.