bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Fungicide Mancozeb at Different Application Rates on Soil Microbial Populations, Soil Biological Processes, and Enzyme Activities in Soil
Authors: Walia Abhishek , Mehta Preeti , Guleria Shiwani , Chauhan Anjali , Shirkot C. K.
Published: November 2014

The use of fungicides is the continuous exercise particularly in orchard crops where fungal diseases, such as white root rot, have the potential to destroy horticultural crops rendering them unsaleable. In view of above problem, the present study examines the effect of different concentrations of mancozeb (0–2000 ppm) at different incubation periods for their harmful side effects on various microbiological processes, soil microflora, and soil enzymes in alluvial soil (pH 6.8) collected from apple orchards of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh (India). Low concentrations of mancozeb were found to be deleterious towards fungal and actinomycetes population while higher concentrations (1000 and 2000 ppm) were found to be detrimental to soil bacteria. Mancozeb impaired the process of ammonification and nitrification. Similar results were observed for nitrifying and ammonifying bacteria. Phosphorus solubilization was increased by higher concentration of mancozeb, that is, 250 ppm and above. In unamended soil, microbial biomass carbon and carbon mineralization were adversely affected by mancozeb. Soil enzymes, that is, amylase, invertase, and phosphatase showed adverse and disruptive effect when mancozeb used was above 10 ppm in unamended soil. These results conclude that, to lessen the harmful effects in soil biological processes caused by this fungicide, addition of higher amount of nitrogen based fertilizers is required.
The Female Reproductive Cycle of the Bedriaga Plate-Tailed Gecko,Teratoscincus bedriagai(Sauria: Gekkonidae) in Iran
Authors: Mojibi Fatemeh , Hojati Vida
Published: November 2014

The Bedriaga Plate-tailed Gecko,Teratoscincus bedriagaiNikolsky, 1900, is distributed in the northern and eastern desert basins of the Central Plateau of Iran, Sistan, and the desert regions of southern Afghanistan. Iranian specimens are believed to be rare in collections. In this study, the reproductive cycle of this species has been investigated through focusing on oogenesis from 5 April to 5 August, 2013. Generally, 15 adult females were collected by hand at midnight from southern parts of Damghan County, situated in Semnan Province of Iran. Ovaries were removed and processed for the purpose of histological and morphometric studies. The results revealed that oocyte growth starts in early April and terminates in late July. Moreover, mating commences in spring, especially at the beginning of May, with oviposition occurring from late May to late July. Approximately, 1 to 2 eggs are laid by females per clutch with the possibility of producing a secondary clutch later in the season. The maximum reproductive activity takes place in May and continues with a decreasing trend in June and more reduction in July and finally ends in August. No significant difference was observed between right and left side of reproductive system. Therefore, oogenesis occurs from April to July, whileT. bedriagaifollows an oogenic cycle typical for temperate species.
Orchestrating End-User Perspectives in the Software Release Process: An Integrated Release Management Framework
Authors: Cleveland Simon , Ellis Timothy J.
Published: November 2014

Software bugs discovered by end-users are inevitable consequences of a vendor’s lack of testing. While they frequently result in costly system failures, one way to detect and prevent them is to engage the customer in acceptance testing during the release process. Yet, there is a considerable lack of empirical studies examining release management from end-users’ perspective. To address this gap, we propose and empirically test a release framework that positions the customer release manager in the center of the release process. Using a participatory action research strategy, a twenty-seven-month study was conducted to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the framework through seven major and 39 minor releases.
Excessive Refined Carbohydrates and Scarce Micronutrients Intakes Increase Inflammatory Mediators and Insulin Resistance in Prepubertal and Pubertal Obese Children Independently of Obesity
Authors: López-Alarcón Mardia , Perichart-Perera Otilia , Flores-Huerta Samuel , Inda-Icaza Patricia , Rodríguez-Cruz Maricela , Armenta-Álvarez Andrea , Bram-Falcón María Teresa , Mayorga-Ochoa Marielle
Published: November 2014

Background.Low-grade inflammation is the link between obesity and insulin resistance. Because physiologic insulin resistance occurs at puberty, obese pubertal children are at higher risk for insulin resistance. Excessive diets in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats are risk factors for insulin resistance, but calcium, magnesium, vitamin-D, and the omega-3 fatty acids likely protect against inflammation and insulin resistance.Objective.To analyze interactions among dietary saturated fat, refined carbohydrates, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids on the risk of inflammation and insulin resistance in a sample of prepubertal and pubertal children.Methods.A sample of 229 children from Mexico City was analyzed in a cross-sectional design. Anthropometric measurements, 24 h recall questionnaires, and blood samples were obtained. Serum insulin, glucose, calcium, magnesium, 25-OHD3, C-reactive protein, leptin, adiponectin, and erythrocytes fatty acids were measured. Parametric and nonparametric statistics were used for analysis.Results.While mean macronutrients intake was excessive, micronutrients intake was deficient(P<0.01). Inflammation determinants were central obesity and magnesium-deficient diets. Determinants of insulin resistance were carbohydrates intake and circulating magnesium and adiponectin.Conclusions.Magnesium-deficient diets are determinants of inflammation, while high intake of refined carbohydrates is a risk factor for insulin resistance, independently of central adiposity.
Free Triiodothyronine Concentrations Are Inversely Associated with Microalbuminuria
Authors: Zhou Yulin , Ye Lei , Wang Tiange , Hong Jie , Bi Yufang , Zhang Jie , Xu Baihui , Sun Jichao , Huang Xiaolin , Xu Min
Published: November 2014

Thyroid function and microalbuminuria are both associated with vascular disease and endothelial damage. However, whether thyroid function is associated with microalbuminuria is not well established. The objective was to explore the relationship between thyroid hormones and microalbuminuria in Chinese population. A community-based cross-sectional study was performed among 3,346 Chinese adults (aged ≥ 40 years). Serum free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) were determined by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. A single-void first morning urine sample was obtained for urinary albumin-creatinine ratio measurement. The prevalence of microalbuminuria decreased according to FT3 quartiles (13.2, 9.5, 8.6, and 8.2%,Pfor trend = 0.0005). A fully adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that high FT3 levels were associated with low prevalent microalbuminuria. The adjusted odds ratios for microalbuminuria were 0.61 (95% CI, 0.43–0.87,P= 0.007) when comparing the highest with the lowest quartile of FT3. The exclusion of participants with abnormal FT3 did not appreciably change the results (OR = 0.69, 95% CI, 0.49–0.98,P= 0.02). We concluded that serum FT3 levels, even within the normal range, were inversely associated with microalbuminuria in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults. FT3 concentrations might play a role in the pathogenesis of microalbuminuria.
Principles of a paediatric palliative care consultation can be achieved with home telemedicine
Authors: Bradford Natalie K , Armfield Nigel R , Young Jeanine , Herbert Anthony , Mott Christine , Smith Anthony C
Published: November 2014

We compared the records of paediatric palliative consultations undertaken face-to-face, with telemedicine consultations undertaken in patients’ homes. A convenience sample of consecutive paediatric palliative care patients was identified from the hospital's palliative care database. A total of 100 consultations was reviewed (50 telemedicine consultations during home visits and 50 face-to-face consultations) according to 14 established principles and components of a paediatric palliative care consultation. In the telemedicine group there was a higher proportion of patients in a stable condition (58% vs 7%), and a lower proportion of patients in terminal phase (2% vs 17%). Discussion about pain and anorexia were significantly more common in the telemedicine group. Discussion about follow up was significantly more common in the telemedicine group (86% vs 56%), whilst resuscitation planning was more common in deteriorating patients receiving inpatient care. All other components and principles of a palliative care consultation were documented equally regardless of method of consultation. The findings confirm that palliative consultations via telemedicine are just as effective as face-to-face consultations in terms of the documented components of the consultation.
A transferable telepsychiatry model for improving access to emergency mental health care
Authors: Saurman Emily , Johnston Jarret , Hindman James , Kirby Sue , Lyle David
Published: November 2014

The Mental Health Emergency Care-Rural Access Programme (MHEC) aims to improve access to specialist emergency mental health care in rural and remote communities in New South Wales. It provides a range of services including emergency telephone triage and video assessment. The present report provides a detailed description of the structure and function of the MHEC model, and identifies matters concerning adaptation and transferability. Structure: the MHEC can be contacted 24 hours/day, every day of the year; no caller is refused assistance. Function: the MHEC provides information services, clinical services and other programme activities. Adaptation of the model and implementation elsewhere (transferability) should be informed by local needs, existing practices and the components of access. The programme has already attracted the attention of two other regions in Australia interested in implementing emergency telepsychiatry programmes. The MHEC model is a practical solution for improving access to specialist emergency mental health care in underserved areas.
Singularities of Generic Linkage of Algebraic Varieties
Authors: Niu Wenbo
Published: November 2014

Let $Y$ be a generic link of a subvariety $X$ of a nonsingular variety $A$. We give a description of
the Grauert-Riemenschneider canonical sheaf of $Y$ in terms of the multiplier ideal sheaves associated
to $X$ and use it to study the singularities of $Y$. As the first application, we give a criterion when
$Y$ has rational singularities and show that log canonical threshold increases and log canonical pairs
are preserved in generic linkage. As another application we give a quick and simple liaison method to
generalize the results of de Fernex-Ein and Chardin-Ulrich on the Castelnuovo-Mumford regularity bound
for a projective variety.
Ƶ -Stability of Crossed Products by Strongly Outer Actions II
Authors: Matui Hiroki , Sato Yasuhiko
Published: November 2014

We consider a crossed product of a unital simple separable nuclear stably
finite $\cal Z$-stable $C^*$-algebra $A$ by a strongly outer cocycle
action of a discrete countable amenable group $\Gamma$. Under the
assumption that $A$ has finitely many extremal tracial states and $\Gamma$
is elementary amenable, we show that the twisted crossed product
$C^*$-algebra is $\cal Z$-stable. As an application, we also prove that
all strongly outer cocycle actions of the Klein bottle group on $\cal Z$
are cocycle conjugate to each other. This is the first classification
result for actions of non-abelian infinite groups on stably finite
$C^*$-algebras.
Quantitative Equidistribution for the Solutions of Systems of Sparse Polynomial Equations
Authors: D’Andrea Carlos , Galligo André , Sombra Martín
Published: November 2014

For a system of Laurent polynomials $f_1,\ldots,f_n\in{\Bbb
C}[x_1^{\pm1},\ldots,x_n^{\pm1}]$ whose coefficients are not too big with
respect to its directional resultants, we show that the solutions in the
algebraic torus $({\Bbb C}^{\times})^n$ of the system of equations
$f_1=\cdots=f_n=0$, are approximately equidistributed near the unit
polycircle. This generalizes to the multivariate case a classical result
due to Erd\"os and Tur\'an on the distribution of the arguments of the
roots of a univariate polynomial. We apply this result to bound the number
of real roots of a system of Laurent polynomials, and to study the
asymptotic distribution of the roots of systems of Laurent polynomials
over ${\Bbb Z}$ and of random systems of Laurent polynomials over ${\Bbb
C}$.
The Invention of the Greek Library
Authors: Hendrickson Thomas
Published: November 2014

summary:
The form of the “Greek library” is distinguished from the “Roman library,” and these forms are seen as the product of the library’s historical development (from the Lyceum to Alexandria to Pergamum to Rome). I argue that this history is a scholarly fiction. Instead, the increasing role of literacy in society resulted in increasingly institutionalized book collections during the third century b.c.e. , which by the second were thought of as libraries. I examine the changing relationship of books to the places where they were housed and the contexts in which those places began to be described with the word βιβλιοθήκη.
Tax Exemption and Athenian Imperial Politics: The Case of Chalkis
Authors: Sosin Joshua D.
Published: November 2014

summary:
This paper argues that the clause at IG I 3 40.52–57, which refers to taxation of aliens at Chalkis and has long puzzled scholars, stipulated that any non-Chalkidian who had been granted immunity from Athenian tele , conditional on residence at Athens or not, should enjoy the same immunity from Chalkidian tele at Chalkis; that the inscription belongs to 424/3 b.c.e , when Athenian law and honorific practice were much concerned with taxation and immunities. Though long seen as fiscal punishment by a newly imperial Athens, the action was connected to later debates about local honors and domestic taxation, and was rather mild.
Interchangeability and Mutuality: The Relativity of Power in Dickinson’s Gendered Relationships
Authors: Caci Ursula
Published: November 2014

Dickinson’s poetry describes complex and interdependent structures of power and gender, portraying them as highly dynamic. Moving from Dickinson’s own characterization of the word power to poems negotiating dominance and control in relationships between two participants, the article argues that Dickinson anticipates later theories on power. Dickinson exposes hierarchies to be arbitrary and reveals an understanding of power that is characterized by mobility, flexibility, and, above all, relativity. Inequalities are created in collaboration between participants. This view allows for an understanding of domination and subordination as role play and consequently as reciprocal. By letting her speakers playfully switching roles, Dickinson reveals gender as well as other hierarchal positions to be mere ascriptions, portraying them as interchangeable and mutual. Such an understanding of power is put into theory by Foucault, declaring all hierarchies to be effects of power relations. The article highlights in particular space as a factor in power relationships as Dickinson conceptualizes them, showing interesting parallels to Foucault’s theory that links power relations to a “sphere,” and going beyond declaring space to be a determiner of the relativity of power. Dickinson portrays space as a dynamic phenomenon lacking concrete boundaries, declaring power to be not only bound to a certain space, but also shaped according to spatial imperatives, being characterized by its potential for perpetual growth and reduction.
Business Groups and Financial Constraints: Evidence from Pakistani Group Affiliated Firms
Authors: Saeed Abubakr , Sameer Muhammad
Published: November 2014

We test whether group affiliation reduces the financial constraints for the affiliated firms in Pakistan. Results reveal that group affiliated firms are not financially constrained. Further, we find evidence for an internal capital market in business groups that reduces the financing constraints of the affiliated firms. Surprisingly, positive effect of business affiliation is limited only to firms affiliated to twenty largest business groups.
Forecasting Model for Vehicular Demand: An Alternative Methodology in the Context of Developing Countries
Authors: Hamad Khaled , Faghri Ardeshir , Li Mingxin
Published: November 2014

Two most challenging problems facing transportation planners and policymakers in many developing countries are rapid urban traffic growth and lack of financial and technical resources to conduct major planning studies, especially for assessing the impacts of new sites and land-uses. The conventional urban transportation planning process, which is data and time intensive, has been of little value due to many transportation related obstacles (inadequate database, lack of funds, inadequate technical expertise, etc.). Advances in computer technology, especially in the areas of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), offer new ways of dealing with the aforementioned problems. This paper presents a new methodology for conducting transportation planning studies in developing countries. Integrating TransCAD, well-known GIS software for transportation applications, and Excel, spreadsheet software, the new model starts by estimating an Origin-Destination (O-D) table from traffic counts at the base year. Then, a modified O-D table is obtained from a simple procedure before determining the new traffic assignment, taking into consideration the new sites and land uses. The model was developed and applied for conducting regional transportation planning in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. A flexible, yet vigorous transportation planning mechanism was needed to assist planners in their efforts to plan for transportation in that highly populated area with a poor and old highway network. The results of the verification work conducted after each step during the development of the model have been acceptable. Moreover, transportation experts who live and work in the area have conducted complete validation of the results.
Exploring the Effect of Microinsurance on Asset Inequality among Households in Ghana
Authors: Akotey Joseph Oscar , Adjasi Charles K. D.
Published: November 2014

We employed the Gini method to investigate the effect of microinsurance on asset inequality among households in Ghana. The findings indicate that the asset inequality of insured households is less than that of uninsured households. Also, insured female-headed households have much lower asset inequality than male-headed households, but uninsured female-headed households are worse off than both uninsured and insured male-headed households. The regional trend reveals that developmental gaps impede the capacity of microinsurance to bridge the asset inequality gap. The findings of this study require policy directions to encourage more low-income households to take up microinsurance schemes.
Framing China-Malaysia Trade Relations Beyond ASEAN: Factoring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Authors: Devadason Evelyn S.
Published: November 2014

The paper frames the trade relationship between China and Malaysia within the context of ASEAN and the impending RCEP. Specifically trade potentials are derived for the bilateral partnership within the two structures to identify whether China’s external options under the RCEP affect her relationship with Malaysia. Potentials for trade expansion between China and Malaysia, estimated through a three-dimensional panel gravity model, are found to be marginally lower under the RCEP structure relative to ASEAN. More importantly, trade potentials appear exhausted for major products traded under both contexts. This suggests a change (decline) in the trade posture of the China-Malaysia partnership, as relative advantages are most likely to be altered under the expanded matrix of Chinese relations with RCEP members. In coping with the larger matrix structure, both nations should innovate new forms of bilateral cooperation, beyond trade, to enhance their strategic partnership.
Food Poverty Profile for Nigeria
Authors: Ozughalu Uche M. , Ogwumike Fidelis O.
Published: November 2014

Poverty has remained largely unabated in Nigeria despite the efforts made in tackling it. Previous studies on poverty focused on total expenditure and did not adequately cater for regional differences in prices, needs, tastes and preferences. This study, therefore, examined the incidence, depth and severity of food poverty in Nigeria and produced a food poverty profile for the country based on zone-specific food poverty lines. The study used data from National Bureau of Statistics’ Nigeria Living Standard Survey, 2004. Linear programming technique in the spirit of the Food-Energy-Intake (FEI) approach, and the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) index were utilized. The estimates of the study showed, among other things, that food poverty lines varied across zones, and food poverty was pervasive in the country and varied across zones. Thus policies and programs that will adequately increase people’s access to food and minimize the incidence of food poverty in Nigeria should be adopted.
Short and Long-run Budgetary Relationships: Evidence from Lebanon
Authors: Sita Bernard Ben , Abosedra Salah , Dah Abdallah
Published: November 2014

We empirically estimate the short- and the long-run effects of fiscal policy on the Lebanese economy. Such estimates should be valuable in shaping the administrative reforms of the budgetary process in Lebanon where the debt-to-GDP ratio reached about 146% in 2013 (Bank Audi, 2013). A Vector Error Correction model is estimated to determine the long-run relationship between government spending and government revenues and their short-run dynamics. The results indicate that long-run adjustments are better managed through government revenues and expenditures, whereas short-run imbalances should be offset by changes in spending. Two adjustment mechanisms leading to long-run equilibrium are identified and their dynamics are explained. The first is “value-based” which stipulates that government reduces spending and increases revenues when the economy is growing. The second is “cost-based” where reduction in government expenditures is called for when interest rates increase.
Exchange Rates and Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence for Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Suliman Adil , Elmawazini Khaled , Shariff Mohammed Zakaullah
Published: November 2014

This paper examines the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the real exchange rate for low-income countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, using a panel data approach and Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) method. The results show that while the depreciation of the real exchange rate draws more FDI to Sub-Saharan African countries, the real exchange rate volatility causes greater instability in FDI inflows to these countries. The results are robust across different measures and model specifications. In addition, we conclude that the use of the pegged exchange rate as an incentive to attract FDI inflow, in the presence of increasing real exchange rate instability, creates greater price instability, as a result, FDI inflows are largely influenced by the real exchange rate.
On Fat Oppression
Authors: Eller G. M.
Published: November 2014

Contemporary Western societies are obsessed with the “obesity epidemic,” dieting, and fitness. Fat people violate the Western conscience by violating a thinness norm. In virtue of violating the thinness norm, fat people suffer many varied consequences. Is their suffering morally permissible, or even obligatory? In this paper, I argue that the answer is no. I examine contemporary philosophical accounts of oppression and draw largely on the work of Sally Haslanger to generate a set of conditions sufficient for some phenomena to count as oppression, and I illustrate the account’s value using the example of gender oppression. I then apply the account to fat people, examine empirical evidence, and argue that the suffering of fat people counts as oppression (and therefore, generally, discriminating against fat people in virtue of their being fat is morally wrong).
Plotting Devices: Literary Darwinism in the Laboratory
Authors: Hay John
Published: November 2014

Critics of literary Darwinism like to point out the weaknesses of its scientific scaffolding, but the real flaw in this research program is its neglect of literary history and stylistic evolution. A full-fledged scientific approach to literary criticism should incorporate the kind of work being done by Franco Moretti at the Stanford Literary Lab—a quantitative analysis of the history of literary form. While Moretti and the literary Darwinists are almost never mentioned together, I contend that their work is not only compatible but also necessarily so for a more consilient literary criticism. The Darwinian aesthetics promoted by Denis Dutton can help to unite these two approaches.
Kierkegaard, Rorty, and Evolution
Authors: Andersen Kim
Published: November 2014

The theory of evolution negates the need for a supernatural, creative power and questions the validity of much myth, legend, and literature as explanatory sources for the origin and nature of the human. it is incumbent upon humanistic scholarship to reevaluate itself in light of evolution, in particular with regard to those authorships explicitly involving notions of “truth” and purpose. A comparative discussion of Kierkegaard and Rorty with reference to literary Darwinism sees literature and philosophy as autonomous dimensions of human creativity, and finds the two philosophers more allied than would be expected.
Imagine This …
Authors: Sheridan Bruce
Published: November 2014

These days, creativity is a hot commodity, the magic ingredient that separates excellence from competence in every field of human endeavor. Yet there is little agreement on what it is, especially in education, where Jean Piaget’s critique of imagination remains influential. I outline the basis for a naturalized conception of creativity rooted in evolutionary processes that are enhanced by and in turn amplify individual and group creativity, and propose that replacing Piaget’s polarization of imagination and realistic thinking with Lev Vygotsky’s integration of those mental processes is necessary to meet the aim of educating for creativity. The role of imagination in counterfactual thinking is explored and improvisation posited as a paradigmatic manifestation of both creative process and product.
Uniting the Sciences and Arts
Authors: Lock Anthony
Published: November 2014

The publication of Edward Wilson’s Consilience over a decade ago (1998) led to renewed discussion about the relationship between the sciences, humanities, and fine arts. Particularly, how should science and art be defined, and their relationship understood? I propose that extending Willard Quine’s work on science, and theories of art proposed by Oscar Wilde, Jorge Luis Borges, Arthur Danto, Hans Belting, and Denis Dutton, can provide for a richer concept of consilience between science and art than that proposed by Wilson, suggesting important components for definitions of a scientific and artistic method, and how theories of science and art could be linked in the future.
Albert Camus’ Algerian Honeymoon
Authors: Quinney Anne
Published: November 2014

Camus’ second published work, the collection of essays entitled Noces , written when he was just 26 reveals the author’s most heartfelt values and assumptions that will remain constant throughout his work. Yet aside from this, the allegory of nuptials that Camus chooses to illustrate his relationship to the Algerian landscape serves also as a sort of parable for his intuitive predictions concerning Algeria and its undecided future. This article considers one of these essays in particular for what it may suggest about Camus’ unconscious fears at the time of writing, but which were voiced only much later--that without a conception of a federated Algeria in which Berbers, Arabs, Jews, and Europeans could live together, these peoples of Algeria would annihilate each other in their fight to claim the land for themselves. Past readings have isolated the apparent Latinist bias of the essay. This article offers a different interpretion: Camus alludes often and with vivid description to the Roman ruins, not so much as to signal the crowning achievement of his Latin forbearers but to foreshadow what will become of the French empire in just a few decades.
The Hussars: A Young Literary Right Faced with Camus (1945–1962)
Authors: Dambre Marc
Published: November 2014

Since the 1950s, Hussard has taken a specific meaning in the French culture. The word refers to writers grouped together under the contentious label of “fascists.” It came from a young columnist, Bernard Frank, whose polemic was published in Sartre’s review, Les Temps Modernes of December 1952. The short list of Hussars included only three names: Jacques Laurent, Antoine Blondin and Roger Nimier. None of these young men was ever a member of a fascist organization. But, in 1947, Sartre could compare De Gaulle with Hitler; and in the Fifties, fascist was a usual term of abuse. With cleverness, Bernard Frank spotted young writers who were in reaction against the dominance of the intellectual Left. The word came from The Blue Hussar ( Le Hussard bleu ), a brilliant novel published in 1950 by Roger Nimier, translated in British English and American English in 1952 and 1953, respectively. During the Fifties, it became a sort of flag, or banner. It signaled a new way for literature to be free, and even created a fashion, because the public was tired of the post-Liberation authors, who seemed too severe and gloomy. The Hussars incarnated a quest for happiness, a reaction of freedom and lightness against elder writers considered by them to be pessimistic and sadly didactic. The group not only attracted close acquaintances like Stephen Hecquet, Nimier’s friend, but it was strong enough to have an impact on Leftist writers. Even today, Bernard Frank himself and Roger Vailland are sometimes defined as “hussards de gauche,” or left Hussars .

“The Hussars: A Young Literary Right Faced with Camus” deals with three periods or important moments: first, from 1945 to 1952, the years before the quarrel with Sartre just as well before the group of the Hussars has been identified; next, from 1953 to 1959, marked by the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Camus and the war in Algeria; and finally, from 1960 to 1962, the years punctuated by Camus’ and Nimier’s deaths in car crashes. In effect, the death of Nimier spelled the end of the Hussars. Each of the essay’s three parts is devoted to these specific periods, but on occasion takes the liberty of moving back and forth across time.
USE OF THE NOVABONE® AUGMENTATION MATERIAL IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS. PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION
Authors: Slezák Radovan , Paulusová Vladimíra
Published: November 2014

The pilot study deals with the clinical results of the regenerative therapeutical method in intraosseous periodontal defects done by surgical augmentation procedure using a material of a new generation prepared on the basis of a bioactive glass. A group of 10 individuals were treated properly for chronic periodontitis. Some of treated infraalveolar periodontal lesions, both periodontal pockets and interradicular defects, persisted or recurred in posterior teeth. In order to eliminate them they were indicated for advanced periodontal surgery or regenerative surgical therapy stimulating healing processes of supportive tissues, mostly alveolar bone around treated teeth. Relevant clinical parameters, i. e. values of the pocket depth, gingival recession, and loss of attachment were evaluated before and after the periodontal surgery and compared with each other. The therapy led to significant improvement of clinical parameters in terms of the reduction of pocket depth and loss of attachment values.
Genus Epistrophe Walker, 1852 (Insects: Diptera: Syrphidae) in Northern Iran, with a new species record
Authors: Kazerani Farzaneh , Talebi Ali Asghar , Gilasian Ebrahim
Published: November 2014

The genus Epistrophe Walker, 1852 (Diptera: Syrphidae) was studied in the north of Iran. The specimens were collected using malaise traps between March and August 2011. Three species were collected and identified: Epistrophe nitidicollis (Meigen, 1822), E. eligans (Harris, 1780) and E. euchroma (Kowarz, 1885). E. nitidicollis is a new record from Iran. Geographical distribution of the three species are briefly discussed. An identification key with supplementary figures is presented for the species of the genus Epistrophe occurring in this region.
New records of Gerromorpha (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from Costa Rica
Authors: Pacheco-Chaves Bernald , Moreira Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo , Springer Monika
Published: November 2014

The Gerromorpha from Costa Rica are poorly studied, except the Gerridae. Aiming to fill this gap, specimens collected across the country were examined. Lipogomphus leucostictus, Hydrometra alloiona, H. australis, H. huallagana, Microvelia albonotata, M. argentata, M. laesslei, M. mimula, M. panamensis, M. psilonota, M. pulchella, M. signata, and M. torquata are newly recorded from Costa Rica. Presences of Hebrus concinnus, Mesovelia amoena, and Platyvelia brachialis are confirmed. New provincial records are provided for Hebrus consolidus, H. spiculus, Hydrometra caraiba, Mesovelia mulsanti, Mesoveloidea williamsi, Microvelia reflexa, M. schmidti, and Stridulivelia cinctipes.
Extending the distribution of Ramalina lacera (With.) J. R. Laundon (Ramalinaceae, lichen forming Ascomycota): first record from eastern South America
Authors: Gumboski Emerson Luiz , Sionara Sionara , Da Silveira Rosa Mara Borges
Published: November 2014

The lichen forming fungus Ramalina lacera is reported for the first time from Brazil. The specimens were collected in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Southern of Brazil), only on rocks and between 210 m to 350 m altitude. A distribution map, figure and comments on the species are provided.
New record of the snake Drymobius chloroticus (Cope, 1886) (Squamata: Colubridae) from Hidalgo, Mexico
Authors: Badillo-Saldaña Luis Manel , Berriozabal-Islas Christian , Ramírez-Bautista Aurelio
Published: November 2014

We report the first record of the snake Drymobius chloroticus (Cope 1886) from Hidalgo State, Mexico. This new record is based on a single juvenile male specimen collected in the municipality of Tepehuacán of Guerrero, Hidalgo. This report fills a gap between the closest localities airline 490.1 km2 ca. NW in Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, and airline 42.7 ca. km2 SE in the vicinity Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Range extension of the least gecko, Sphaerodactylus glaucus Cope, 1865 (Squamata: Sphaerodactylidae) in Oaxaca, Mexico
Authors: García-Grajáles Jesús , Buenrostro-Silva Alejandra , Mata-Silva Vicente
Published: November 2014

An adult Collared Dwarf Gecko, Sphaerodactylus glaucus, was found in Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua, Cerro Hermoso, municipality of San Pedro Tututepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, at an elevation of 72 m. This specimen represents a new municipality record and the westernmost distribution of the species on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Mycena margarita (Murrill) Murrill, 1916 (Basidiomycota: Agaricales: Mycenaceae): a bioluminescent agaric first recorded in Brazil
Authors: Alves Maria Helena , Nascimento Cristiano Coelho do
Published: November 2014

Mycena margarita, a widespread agaric in the Caribbean region and recently recognized as frequently bioluminescent, is reported for the first time in Brazil, occurring on decaying wood in the Araripe National Forest, municipality of Crato, Ceará state. This species is fully described and illustrated and accompanied by color photographs of fresh basidiomata. Comments on the taxonomy and ecology of the species are presented.
Distribution extension and geographic distribution map of the Brazil-nut poison dart frog Adelphobates castaneoticus (Caldwell & Myers, 1990) (Anura: Dendrobatidae): new record for southwestern Pará State, Brazil
Authors: Camera Bruno Felipe , Krinski Diones
Published: November 2014

Adelphobates castaneoticus uses the woody husks of Brazil nut trees, Bertholletia excelsa, (without nuts and filled with water) as oviposition sites. Three specimens of A. castaneoticus were found near Brazil nut trees in Novo Progresso, Pará State, Brazil. This record increases the distribution this species more than 500 km to the southwest.
Birds of the Totare River basin, Colombia
Authors: Martinez Yair G. Molina
Published: November 2014

The Totare River Basin is one of the largest and most important river basins in the Department of Tolima, Colombia. Despite its rich and diverse fauna, little is known about the bird species that inhabit this region. This study presents a list of birds compiled from field surveys along the river basin (from 270 to 3642 m a.s.l.) conducted between February and March 2007, plus a review of literature published so far, and complemented by opportunistic records during eight consecutive years. The checklist is comprised of 410 species, of which 11 are Colombian endemic, seven semi-endemic, 36 migratory, and 12 endangered species. Fourteen species are new records for the municipality of Ibagué, and 10 are new and noteworthy records from the east slope of the Cordillera Central. This checklist identifies as sites of conservation priority to Clarita Botero and Ambala.
Anurans from the Serra da Bocaina National Park and surrounding buffer area, southeastern Brazil
Authors: Garey Michel V. , Provete Diogo B. , Martins Itamar A. , Haddad Célio F. B. , Rossa-Feres Denise C.
Published: November 2014

Here, we review the species of anuran amphibian from the Serra da Bocaina National Park and its buffer area, in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, comparing the data from a recent survey with museum records. We surveyed adult and larval anurans in ponds, marshes, and streams discontinuously from May 2008 to January 2011. In total, 63 anuran species were previously known to occur at the Park and its surrounding buffer area. In our survey, we recorded 46 species, of which five represented new records, and 22 appeared only in the historical list. Seven topotypic populations were not found in the present study. We suggest that conservation strategies for anurans in the Serra da Bocaina should also consider the surrounding areas that are subjected to anthropogenic pressure, due to the high diversity recorded, high altitudinal variation in species distribution, and various vegetation formations.
Ceratophrys joazeirensis Mercadal, 1986 (Anura: Ceratophryidae): New state record

Authors: Santana Daniel Oliveira , Faria Renato Gomes , Caldasrgipe Francis Luiz Santos , De-Carvalho Crizanto Brito
Published: November 2014

This article provides new records to Ceratophrys joazeirensis of two new localities from the state of Sergipe, northeast Brazil. These records extend the geographical distribution of the species for municipalities from Poço Redondo and Canindé do São Franscisco. These points are the first records of Ceratophrys joazeirensis for the State of Sergipe.
A preliminary geographic distribution map of Elachistocleis muiraquitan Nunes de Almeida & Toledo, 2012 (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae)

Authors: Allen Laura , Von May Rudolf , Ortega Jaime Villacampa , Burdekin Oliver , Whitworth Andrew
Published: November 2014

Elachistocleis muiraquitan was recently described from fifteen specimens found at two sites in Acre state, northwestern Brazil. Prior to the description of E. muiraquitan, individuals fitting the description of this species found in southeastern Peru and northwestern Bolivia were identified as Elachistocleis bicolor, a species associated with markedly different habitat and environmental conditions. Here, we re-identified these specimens and also propose the first map of E. muiraquitan’s potential distribution, based on known localities along with climatic and environmental parameters.
A evidenciação da prática corporativa de ações de responsabilidade social com o uso do balanço social
Authors: Mazzioni Sady , Di Domenico Daniela , Zanin Antonio
Published: November 2014

A responsabilidade social corporativa é uma estratégia recente para potencializar o desenvolvimento das organizações no engajamento socioambiental. Essa tendência decorre da maior conscientização do consumidor, que procura por produtos e práticas que gerem melhorias para o meio ambiente e para a comunidade, valorizando os aspectos éticos ligados com a cidadania empresarial. A contabilidade possui instrumentos capazes de evidenciar a prática de ações de responsabilidade social, resumidos no balanço social, um demonstrativo que evidencia informações de caráter econômico, financeiro, social e ambiental, podendo ser direcionados para um grupo diversificado de usuários. O objetivo central da pesquisa é estudar as práticas de ações de responsabilidade social em uma empresa que industrializa estofados. Os procedimentos metodológicos adotados caracterizam a pesquisa como exploratória, quanto aos objetivos; estudo de caso, quanto aos procedimentos; e, qualitativa e quantitativa, quanto à abordagem do problema. O demonstrativo sugerido contempla um conjunto de indicadores que possibilitam avaliar a postura da cidadania empresarial no período analisado. As conclusões remetem ao entendimento de que o balanço social é um instrumento que complementa o conjunto de relatórios aos usuários da informação contábil.
Fatores que contribuíram para a falência de uma indústria de componentes plásticos, coletados pela análise de relatórios contábeis
Authors: Roncalio Michele Patricia , Silva Rodrigo Valverde da , Alberton Luiz , Silva Guilherme Júlio da
Published: November 2014

Em 2005 entrou em vigor no Brasil a Lei nº 11.101, também denominada nova Lei de Falência. Dentre as principais alterações implementadas pela nova Lei destacam-se a extinção da concordata, substituída pelo instituto da  recuperação de empresa, e a conferência de uma maior importância aos relatórios contábeis. A presente pesquisa pretende responder à seguinte problemática: quais fatores coletados a partir das demonstrações contábeis contribuíram para a falência de uma indústria de plásticos localizada em Santa Catarina? O estudo se desenvolveu por meio da análise das demonstrações contábeis, da verificação dos laudos periciais e das entrevistas com o interventor judicial e com o advogado da empresa objeto do presente estudo. A metodologia, quanto aos objetivos, é descritiva, pois, pela análise dos relatórios contábeis, descreve fatores que contribuíram para a falência de uma indústria. Quanto a sua problemática, ao adotar a análise de tais relatórios, a pesquisa é de abordagem quantitativa-qualitativa. Em seus procedimentos, trata-se de um estudo de caso da Profiplast Industrial S.A. Por fim, conclui-se que os altos índices de endividamento e os procedimentos contábeis, em desacordo com a legislação vigente, foram fatores determinantes para a decretação da falência da Profiplast Industrial S.A.
The Circulating Cell-free microRNA Profile in Systemic Sclerosis Is Distinct from Both Healthy Controls and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: Steen Samantha O. , Iversen Line V. , Carlsen Anting Liu , Burton Mark , Nielsen Christoffer T. , Jacobsen Søren , Heegaard Niels H.H.
Published: November 2014

Objective.

To evaluate the expression profile of cell-free circulating microRNA (miRNA) in systemic sclerosis (SSc), healthy controls (HC), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Methods.

Total RNA was purified from plasma and 45 different, mature miRNA were measured using quantitative PCR assays after reverse transcription. Samples (n = 189) were from patients with SSc (n = 120), SLE (n = 29), and from HC (n = 40). Expression data were clustered by principal components analysis, and diagnostically specific miRNA profiles were developed by leave-one-out cross-validation. Diagnostic probability scores were derived from stepwise logistic regression.

Results.

Thirty-seven miRNA specificities were consistently detected and 26 of these were unaffected by SSc sample age and present in more than two-thirds of SSc samples. SSc cases showed a distinct expression profile with 14/26 miRNA significantly decreased (false discovery rate < 0.05) and 5/26 increased compared with HC. A 21-miRNA classifier gave optimum accuracy (80%) for discriminating SSc from both HC and SLE. The discrimination between HC and SSc (95% accuracy) was strongly driven by miRNA of the 17∼92 cluster and by miR-16, -223, and -638, while SLE and SSc differed mainly in the expression of miR-142-3p, -150, -223, and -638. Except for a weak correlation between anti-Scl-70 and miR-638 (p = 0.048), there were no correlations with other patient variables.

Conclusion.

Circulating miRNA profiles are characteristic for SSc compared with both HC and SLE cases. Some of the predicted targets of the differentially regulated miRNA are of relevance for transforming growth factor-β signaling and fibrosis, but need to be validated in independent studies.
Growth of Selmer Groups of CM Abelian Varieties
Authors: Fai Lim Meng , Kumar Murty V.
Published: November 2014

Let p be an odd prime. We study the variation of the p-rank of the Selmer groups of
Abelian varieties with complex multiplication in certain towers of number fields.
UPOLI Miembro del Consorcio Internacional para la Investigación sobre la Violencia (ICRoV)
Authors: UPOLI UPOLI Miembro del ICRoV
Published: November 2014

La UPOLI a través de su Instituto “Martin Luther King”, ha sido incorporada como miembro activo del Consorcio Internacional para la Investigación sobre la Violencia (ICRoV), organismo académico altamente especializado en los  ámbitos de las investigaciones para la paz y que desarrolla su trabajo en distintos países que han vivido y viven situaciones de violencia.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/cultura.v20i63.1575
Clinical guidelines for the management of type 1 diabetes in children in Saudi Arabia endorsed by the Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, (SSEM)
Authors: Bin-Abbas Bassam Saleh , Qahtani Mohammad Awad Al
Published: November 2014

Several guidelines have been set by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD); however, there are no specific guidelines for our region. The following are the clinical management guidelines that were developed and are endorsed by the Saudi Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SSEM) for assisting patients and providers in choosing appropriate health care plans. While these guidelines are useful aids that help providers to determine appropriate practices for children with diabetes, they are not meant to replace the clinical judgment of the individual provider or to establish a standard of care. This article covers several insulin therapy regimens in chil-dren with diabetes in Saudi Arabia, including the management of acute complications, sick day management and follow-ups.
Barriers to implementing sustainable national newborn screening in developing health systems☆
Authors: Therrell Bradford L. , Padilla Carmencita D.
Published: November 2014

Newborn screening is a comprehensive public health prevention system that seeks to identify newborns at increased risk for certain inherited congenital conditions. Institution-alizing and sustaining this system presents a formidable challenge within developing public health systems often competing with other healthcare priorities and political agendas. We re-view some of our experiences in overcoming newborn screening implementation challenges and discuss recent efforts to encourage increased newborn screening through support networking and information exchange activities in the Middle East/North Africa and in the Asia Pacific Regions.