bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Focal nodular liver hyperplasia as a late complication that occurs after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children with neuroblastoma (clinical case and literature review)
Authors: Sagoyan G. B. , Shamanskaya T. V. , Kachanov D. Yu. , Galyan T. N. , Filin A. V. , Rakov M. A. , Feoktistova E. V. , Likar Yu. N. , Varfolomeeva S. R.
Published: September 2019

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a regenerative volumetric liver formation that can occur as a result of the reaction of hepatocytes to local vascular circulatory disorders and is one of the late complications in patients who received high-dose chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This article presents a description of two clinical cases of development of liver FNH in patients with high-risk neuroblastoma identified in the late stages from the end of specific treatment. A possible reason for the development of liver FNH in these patients could be the use of alkylating drugs (ifosfamide, threosulfan, busulfan, melphalan).
Methotrexate in Early Chikungunya Arthritis: A 6 Month Randomized Controlled Open-label Trial
Authors: Adarsh M.B. , Sharma Shefali K. , Dwivedi Preksha , Singh Mini P. , Dhir Varun , Jain Sanjay
Published: September 2019

Objective:

Evidence for treating chikungunya arthritis early in the course of illness is
scarce. This study assesses the efficacy of Methotrexate in early Chikungunya arthritis.

Methods:

It is a randomized controlled open-label assessor-blinded trial with a crossover design.
Sixty patients with persistent post chikungunya arthritis with at least 3 or more tender or swollen
joints (28 joint count) were recruited. MTX arm was given oral Methotrexate and NSAID arm was
given NSAIDs (Naproxen 1 gm/day or Etoricoxib 120 mg/day). Patients were followed at 1, 2, 4
and 6 months. After 2 months patients in NSAID arm who have not achieved remission were given
MTX. The primary endpoint was remission (no tender or swollen joints by 28 joint count) at 6
months. Secondary endpoints were change in CDAI, Indian HAQ, total steroid use, total NSAID
use, and serious adverse effects. Intention to treat analysis was used.

Results:

TJC, SJC, CDAI and HAQ were matched between two at baseline. Remission was
achieved by 28 patients (93%, CI- 78%-98%) in the NSAID arm and 26 patients (86%, CI-70%-
94%) in MTX arm (p=0.18). There was no significant difference in steroid need, change in HAQ,
CDAI, TJC or SJC. Those who have not achieved remission had higher disease activity at baseline.

Conclusion:

A protocol-based approach with steroid and NSAIDs helped to achieve remission in
most patients with early subacute phase of post-Chikungunya arthritis and the effect was comparable
to that of early initiation of methotrexate.
Endodontic Management of Hypercementosis in Conjunction with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Case Report
Authors: Heredia Gabriela E.I. , Morales Santiago H.M. , Niño Juan C.M. , Gutmann James L.
Published: September 2019

Introduction:

Hypercementosis is characterized by an excessive deposit of dental cementum. While it is considered a benign pathology, it can sometimes be associated with a chronic pulpal or periapical infection. Furthermore, its management is complex, because establishing an accurate apical limit for a root canal procedure is not always possible.

Methods:

When a periapical lesion is present, a conservative, surgical approach to remove the inflammatory tissue from the periapical lesion can be considered as a treatment option.

Conclusion:

This paper reports on the management of a tooth with hypercementosis accompanied by an asymptomatic apical periodontitis affecting a left mandibular second molar.
Scalable Manufacturing Processes for Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
Authors: Anderluzzi Giulia , Lou Gustavo , Su Yang , Perrie Yvonne
Published: September 2019

Background:

Solid lipid nanoparticles offer a range of advantages as delivery
systems but they are limited by effective manufacturing processes.

Objective:

In this study, we outline a high-throughput and scalable manufacturing process
for solid lipid nanoparticles.

Method:

The solid lipid nanoparticles were formulated from a combination of tristearin
and 1,2-Distearoyl-phosphatidylethanolamine-methyl-polyethyleneglycol conjugate-2000
and manufactured using the M-110P Microfluidizer processor (Microfluidics Inc, Westwood,
Massachusetts, US).

Results:

The manufacturing process was optimized in terms of the number of process cycles
(1 to 5) and operating pressure (20,000 to 30,000 psi). The solid lipid nanoparticles
were purified using tangential flow filtration and they were characterized in terms of their
size, PDI, Z-potential and protein loading. At-line particle size monitoring was also incorporated
within the process. Our results demonstrate that solid lipid nanoparticles can be effectively
manufactured using this process at pressures of 20,000 psi with as little as 2 process
passes, with purification and removal of non-entrapped protein achieved after 12 diafiltration
cycles. Furthermore, the size could be effectively monitored at-line to allow rapid
process control monitoring and product validation.

Conclusion:

Using this method, protein-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles containing a low
(1%) and high (16%) Pegylation were manufactured, purified and monitored for particle
size using an at-line system demonstrating a scalable process for the manufacture of these
nanoparticles.
The Acceptance of the i-NILAM System by Librarian Media Teacher
Authors: Mansor Nor Azah , . Ramlah Mailok
Published: September 2019

The i-NILAM system is a system that records activity of Nadi Ilmu Amalan Membaca (NILAM) in school. In order to predict user acceptance in technology, the researchers have decided to assess the current system based on theory acceptance model. The Technology Acceptance Model has been adopted as the theoretical framework to determine whether it could help to explain actual individual behavior using the technology. A questionnaire survey has been used and it involves 120 librarian media teachers from schools in Batang Padang district. More importantly, this system will contribute to the efficiency of the management of NILAM Programme. This paper also discusses the theory acceptance model which is a specific model based to explain and expect consumer acceptance towards technology. The results of structural equation modeling using AMOS 18 supported the adequacy of research model.
Critical Review on Improving the Claim Management Process in Malaysia
Authors: Bakhary Nor Azmi , . Azmi Ibrahim , . Noor Akmal Adillah Ismail
Published: September 2019

Claims for additional costs and time extensions result from a variety of events occurring during the course of construction. To enhance the chances of success, contractors when submitting their claims must closely follow the steps stipulated in the contract conditions, by providing a breakdown of alleged additional costs and time with sufficient documentation. This paper aims to provide a better insight on the process of claims management in the Malaysian construction industry. It is reviewing the early part of the PhD research and hopefully the findings will try to generate means of improving the claims management process. With the proper claim management framework, it is hoped that contractors can utilize it to improve their claim management process in the future.
Enhancing Quality Assurance through Harmonization of Business Education Curricular in Nigerian Universities and Avoiding Functional Dilemmas of Expectations and Realities
Authors: U Amahi Fidelis
Published: September 2019

The paper focuses on enhancing quality through the harmonization of business education curricular across the globe and Nigerian universities in particular. 35 graduate students from three tertiary institutions were randomly selected and 15 lecturers in business education were the sample subjects. The survey method was used to determine the effects of lack of uniformity in business education curriculum at graduate level the mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the items. The t-test statistics method was also used. It was found out that there was lack of uniformity in the curricula of business education at graduate level among other things. The paper recommends that supervisory authorities should harmonize the curricula of business education to ensure uniformity in tertiary institutions particularly at graduate level and to enhance and ensure quality of the programme. It also recommends that 80% of the course content in the core option areas be incorporated into the curriculum to enhance performance and learning outcome and avoid functional dilemma of expectation and realities.
A smart weather station based on sensor technology
Authors: Djordjevic Milos , Dankovic Danijel
Published: September 2019

In this paper a new approach to utilize technology in a practical and
meaningful manner within a smart weather station system is presented. This
system is primary intended for use in agriculture and meteorological
stations, but its application is not limited here. Weather parameters
observing plays an important role in human live, so the observing,
collecting and storing of information about the temporal dynamics of weather
changes is very important. The primary goal is to design a low cost smart
system for storing data obtained by measuring various physical parameters in
the atmosphere without human involvement. Realized system use Internet of
Things technology to storage measured results, and allows the user to access
the results anytime and anywhere. In this research Internet of Things is
used as technology for storing measured data, because this technology is an
advanced and efficient solution for connecting the things to the Internet
and to connect the entire world of things in a network. The proposed smart
weather station system is based on the following steps: direct environment
sensing, measuring and storing data and then allowing user to customize the
settings. This research will present the design and implementation of a
practical smart weather station system, which can be further extended. The
system is based on: group of embedded sensors, Peripheral Interface
Microcontroller (PIC) microcontroller as a core and server system and
wireless internet using Global System for Mobile Telecommunications (GSM)
module with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) as a communication protocol.
Analysis of jamming successfulness against RCIED activation with the emphasis on sweep jamming
Authors: Mileusnic Mladen , Pavic Branislav , Marinkovic-Nedelicki Verica , Petrovic Predrag , Mitic Dragan , Lebl Aleksandar
Published: September 2019

In this paper we first briefly compare the performances of active jamming
remote controlled improvised explosive devices activation using wide-band
noise and frequency sweep signal. Frequency sweep is the most widely used
technique intended for active jamming and we analyze its characteristics: 1)
sweep speed, 2) conditions for certainly successful jamming, 3) successful
jamming probability if jamming is not certainly successful, and 4) step of
frequency change when frequency sweep is applied. The separate paper section
is devoted to the successful jamming probability calculation in general. The
attention is also paid to jamming probability determination when starting
and ending sweep signal frequencies are varied. The initial research has
been upgraded and extended. The presented results refer to jamming equipment
development in IRITEL, but it is important to add that they are also
applicable to the other similar jamming systems realizations.
The influence of busbars connection on fuselink temperature at fast fuses
Authors: Plesca Adrian
Published: September 2019

The paper, based on three-dimensional thermal modelling and simulation finite
element method software package, presents a comparison between the thermal
behaviour of a fast fuse without busbar terminals and the one with these
busbars mounted on it. The maximum fuselink temperature is lower in the
second case when the thermal model had taken into consideration the busbar
connections, actually, the real situation. Also, a thermal analysis for
different type of load variations has been done in both cases of the fast
fuse geometry with and without busbar terminals.
Energy losses estimation by polynomial fitting and k-means clustering
Authors: Sladojevic Lazar , Janjic Aleksandar
Published: September 2019

This paper represents an approach for the estimation and forecast of losses
in a distribution power grid from data which are normally collected by the
grid operator. The proposed approach utilizes the least squares optimization
method in order to calculate the coefficients needed for estimation of
losses. Besides optimization, a machine learning technique is introduced for
clustering of coefficients into several seasons. The amount of data used in
calculations is very large due to the fact that electrical energy injected
in distribution grid is measured every fifteen minutes. Therefore, this
approach is classified as the big data analysis. The used data sets are
available in the Serbian distribution grid operator?s report for the year
2017. Obtained results are fairly accurate and can be used for losses
classification as well as future losses estimation.
Optimalisasi Peran DPRD dalam Pengawasan Keuangan Daerah
Authors: Witono Banu
Published: September 2019

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Pengaruh Asset Growth, Debt to Equity Ratio, Return on Equity, dan Earning Per Share terhadap Beta Saham pada Perusahaan Jasa di Bursa Efek Jakarta Periode 2000-2002
Authors: Mainingrum Rena , Falikhatun Falikhatun
Published: September 2019

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Kepermanenan Arus Kas dan Ekspektasi Pasar dalam Penentuan Pembayaran Dividen Meningkat
Authors: Wahyuni Sri
Published: September 2019

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MODEL PENJAMINAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA
Authors: Supriyanto Eko
Published: September 2019

Most  of  Muhammadiyah  universities  in  specific  region  of  Yogyakarta  have  not implemented yet the quality assurance, exactly it demands both in the society and government that cannot be avoided . Therefore, this study aims to find a specific model of quality assurance in the university environment Muhammadiyah as an attempt to answer the demands in this atas. This research is qualitative research with a target of six colleges in the Muhammadiyah state uni- versities in specific region of Yogyakarta and Central Java. Those are Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta, University of Ahmad Dahlan, Muhammadiyah University of Magelang, Muham- madiyah University of Surakarta, Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo and Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto. The procedure adopted to find the model of quality assurance through theoretical studies, collecting data from informants about the aspects that should be subjected to quality assurance, modeling and verification of quality assurance models. Data collection was carried out with questionnaire, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was performed with a description of the data, the analysis of flows (Flow Analysis), and contingency. The results of this study consist of two models: Model for quality assurance in learning and quality assurance models for lecturers. The  forms of quality assurance is a combination of a standard element of the quality of academic and ideologies of Muhammadiyah, while the quality assurancer are the Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, Daily Executive Agency (BPH) and the Directorate General of Higher Education. The quality assurance models found through networking opinion, in-depth interviews and document the aspects that should be subject to quality assurance to college Mu- hammadiyah Yogyakarta and Central Java. The advantages of the quality model assurance are efficiency in cost and simple in the tools and mechanism that fit to the character of Muhammadi- yah state universities. The mechanism of the model is done by committed leadership begins, then formulate the quality standards by the elements of quality assurance later implemented through institutional self-assessment and faculty independently. The development and ideology of the aca- demic community is done through the assessment.
EFEKTIFITAS PEMBELAJARAN KETERAMPILAN SPEAKING DENGAN PENDEKATAN GENRE DI UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA
Authors: Slamet Sri
Published: September 2019

The purposes of this research are to describe language teaching using genre approach, to describe the problems faced by students and lecturers at Language Center UMS, and to de- scribe the strengths and weaknesses of this approach in which the approach  is compared with a previous  method. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. It uses informant and docu- ment sources. The informants are the students of semester 2 and  the lecturers of Speaking Acqui- sition 2 at UMS. The techniques used in data collecting are by giving questionnaire, doing an in- terview, observing, and giving a test. The result of the research shows that (1) teaching English using genre approach has not been effective yet. The ineffectiveness of this approach is caused by (a) the lecturers, who still do not understand the concept of genre and how to teach it to the stu- dents, (b) the topic of dialogue is not interesting to the students, (c) the exercises of the book are not various, and (d) the students are not well-motivated by the lecturers. (2) Genre approach in teaching English is one of the methods to develop student and lecturer’s activity on speaking abil- ity. (3) The weakness of this approach is that the students are still lack of mastery on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Based on the finding, it is suggested for the policy maker at LC to hold a workshop on teaching Speaking based on genre approach. The materials on workshop should be focused on teaching speaking for a big class, the method on giving the task or assign- ment, and the ways to evaluate it. It is also suggested that the curriculum should cover Reading Subject which can be used to emphasize on students vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Pendidikan Tata Rias Pengantin (Studi Situs Pengelolaan pada LKP Moncar Surakarta)
Authors: Indriastuti Wahyu Ari , Sarjono Yetty , Sutrisno Budi
Published: September 2019

This research aimed to describe characteristics of (1) education planning; (2) education organizing; (3) education implementation; (4) education evaluation; and (5) supporting and inhibiting factors for education bridal makeup at LKP Mon- car. Type of research is a qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Implementation research in LKP Moncar Surakarta. Informants were chosen are the owner of LKP Moncar, learners, instructure. The validity of the data using source triangulation tech- niques and triangulation method. The conclusions of this research are characteristics of education bridal makeup in LKP Moncar Surakarta (1) education planning through ideas, acceptance of new students, and preparing educational bridal makeup materials are arranged in the form of Teaching Education (Unit Satuan Ajar Pendidikan/ SAP); education organizing done by placing instructors to handle incoming new students and handling facility management skills institutions, infrastructure, media learning and personnel and the distribution of skill levels of learners to all instructors and organize training agenda and organize training agenda and competition schedules based on each competition to the instructor; (3) education implementation in are procurement, usage, maintenance, and removal of owned skills institutions and achievement social- ization to new students also move instructors to carry out activities to achieve the target graduation; (4) education evaluation is done through planning and implementa- tion of admission new students and refers to skills attainment, graduation rates, and acquisition grades of student while monitoring the performance of team success; and (5) Factors supporting education at LKP Moncar is the support of family (husband and children), cost of teaching and learning needs is low, learning facilities bridal makeup does not always use the media and certain brands, and inhibiting factor for education is the difficulty of obtaining student.
FÜHRDING, Steffen (Ed.). Method and Theory in the Study of Religion: Working Papers from Hannover
Authors: Renders Helmut
Published: September 2019

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El espacio en los estudios sociales de la religión: perspectivas, objetos y problemas emergentes en las agendas de investigación latinoamericanas
Authors: Funes María Eugenia
Published: September 2019

Este artículo tiene como propósito analizar las formas en que los estudios sociales de la religión en América Latina han abordado la relación entre religión y espacio. Se propondrá que el espacio ha sido una de las dimensiones emergentes en las agendas de investigación de la sociología y la antropología de la religión durante las últimas décadas y que estas investigaciones pueden distinguirse en tres tipos. En primer lugar, aquellas que estudian la distribución de las prácticas y símbolos religiosos en el espacio público serán descriptas en el primer apartado. En el segundo, se presentarán investigaciones que analizan el papel de la religión en relación con procesos de transformación territorial más amplios desde una mirada diacrónica. Por último, se identificarán trabajos que consideran al espacio y a la religión como dimensiones mutuamente influyentes que, a su vez, impactan en la construcción de identidades en las sociedades contemporáneas. Nos proponemos ofrecer una lectura sistematizada acerca de la multiplicidad de aristas en las que la dimensión espacial se vuelve relevante para la comprensión de la vida religiosa.
Ciências da religião nas universidades públicas brasileiras: modelos de implementação e desafios
Authors: Pieper Frederico
Published: September 2019

Esse artigo explora a inserção das Ciências da Religião no âmbito das universidades públicas brasileiras. Para tanto, busca responder à pergunta pelo modo como se deu essa inserção e quais as consequências para o perfil dos cursos e os desafios enfrentados. Ao analisar os cursos, seus processos de fundação ocorreram por dois caminhos principais. Os primeiros cursos de licenciatura surgem a partir da forte demanda prática do Ensino Religioso, com ênfases pedagógicas e em universidades estaduais. O outro modelo é constituído pela iniciativa de professores de outras áreas do saber atuantes nas universidades federais e que lutam para implementação do curso. Este conjunto de fatores gera cursos com ênfase no caráter interdisciplinar das Ciências da Religião e o desafio de evidenciar a importância do estudo da religião no ambiente acadêmico.
Bertolaso Stella na fronteira entre teologia e ciência da religião: um exercício de religiografia na pré-história da autonomia de duas áreas
Authors: Calvani Carlos Eduardo
Published: September 2019

O artigo apresenta uma pesquisa historiográfica baseada em fontes pouco conhecidas da pré-história da Ciência da Religião no Brasil, em um esforço religiográfico de  compreender uma época em que as fronteiras entre Teologia e Ciência da Religião ainda eram muito incertas. A pesquisa recupera fontes documentais primárias (artigos acadêmicos e publicações autofinanciadas), testemunhos escritos de pesquisadores já falecidos ou aposentados e um breve registro de história oral a respeito dos esforços do pastor presbiteriano Jorge Bertolaso Stella que, entre os anos de 1930 e 1970, debruçou-se no estudo de diversos temas que não faziam parte da agenda de pesquisadores brasileiros das universidades da época.
Ciência e religião no espaço de vida de pós-graduandos(as) em ciência(s) da(s) religião(ões)
Authors: Machado Fatima Regina
Published: September 2019

O artigo apresenta dois estudos complementares cujo objetivo era conhecer a visão pessoal que pós-graduandos(as) em Ciência(s) da(s) Religião(oes) tem de ciência e religião, da relação entre ambas, e se/como esta visão pessoal se relaciona com sua busca pelo programa e com sua pesquisa acadêmica. No Estudo 1 (quantitativo), 127 alunos(as) de 12 programas afiliados a ANPTECRE responderam um questionário on-line que incluía, dentre as questões, a Escala de Crença na Ciência e a Escala de Centralidade da Religiosidade. No Estudo 2 (qualitativo), 20 participantes foram selecionados aleatoriamente dentre os que se dispuseram a conceder uma entrevista semidirigida para aprofundar as questões tratadas no Estudo 1.
Voltage Profile Improvement through Load Shedding Action Using Linear Programming-based Optimal Power Flow
Authors: Hakim Lukmanul , Nafisah Annisa Zauhar , Gusmedi Heri , Khairudin Khairudin
Published: September 2019

This paper proposes a load shedding scheme to improve voltage profile of a power system. A linear programming approach to optimal power flow is utilized to obtain optimum amount of load to shed in order to bring power system to an acceptable operating region. In this work, ±5% voltage variation is considered to be acceptable and hence, an immediate control action should be taken if power system is operated beyond this limit. The proposed method was tested on the IEEE 57-bus test system. Results showed that the proposed approach was able to provide a minimum amount of load shedding action to improve voltage profile of the studied power system.
The Improvement of Paclitaxel Cytotoxicity Using Nanocellulose Based Nature Resources
Authors: Nahrowi Ridho , Setiawan Andi , Noviany Noviany , Sukmana Irza , Yuwono1 Suripto Dwi
Published: September 2019

Paclitaxel is one of the cancer drugs that often used. These drug kills cancer cells by inhibiting mitotic cycle. The efficiency of paclitaxel is increased by the use of nanomaterials as a carrier of paclitaxel. Nanomaterials can enhance encapsulation efficiency, improve the drug release to the target cell following nanomaterial degradation, and improve local accumulation of drug in the cell through endocytosis receptor. Nanomaterial that often used forencapsulation of paclitaxel is a polymer derived from natural resources such as cellulose. The advantages of cellulose as a carrier of paclitaxel are nontoxic, biodegradable, and very abundant from various sources. One of the potential sources of cellulose for drug delivery system is cassava baggase.
Gastos com educação no período de 1994 a 1999
Authors: Almeida Ivan Castro de
Published: September 2019

Os indicadores de gasto com educação apresentam alguns desafios que são a obtenção do total consolidado das três esferas de governo, a elaboração de uma série histórica e a possibilidade de poder comparar os resultados com outros países. O trabalho apresenta resultados de uma série histórica de gasto público com educação desde 1994 a 1999, por nível de ensino e por dependência administrativa, produzidos de modo a tratar os dados de financiamento e gasto público com educação a partir de uma metodologia desenvolvida pelo Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas Aplicadas (Ipea) para a produção do gasto social brasileiro, para fazer frente àqueles desafios. A seguir, são apresentados os principais indicadores comparados entre regiões brasileiras e entre países da América do Sul e com países-membros da Organização para Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE). Com isso, pretende-se mostrar um caminho possível para o tratamento de informações relativas a financiamento e gasto público com educação utilizando-se dos balanços gerais de Estados e municípios e do Sistema Integrado de Administração Financeira (Siafi) do governo federal.

Palavras-chave: custos da educação; indicadores educacionais; custo-aluno; financiamento da educação.

Abstract

Providing a consistent time series of finance education indicators for all three levels of government - Federal, State and Local - and making it internationally comparable represents a great challenge, due to the need of dealing with the information in a way that makes it possible to provide a collection of data for the whole government. This work presents a time series from 1994 to 1999 for all three levels of government based on a methodology originally developed by the Institute for Research of Applied Economics (Ipea) to generate indicators on Social Expenditure, in order to face those challenges. Afterwards, it presents most of the results compared among Brazilian regions and with South America as well as with OECD Countries. The goal is to present an alternative in dealing with the finance data in Brazil based on State and Local Balance Sheet Accounts and based on the Integrated Finance Management System for the Federal Government (Siafi).

Keywords: education; expenditure on education; education indicators; expenditure on public education per student; education finance.
Biobibliografia de Anísio Teixeira
Authors: Centro de Informações e Biblioteca em Educação Cibec -
Published: September 2019

O Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep) vem, na ocasião do lançamento do nº 200-202 da Revista Brasileira de Estudos Pedagógicos (REBP), relembrar a trajetória de vida de Anísio Teixeira em uma breve biografia do educador acompanhada de depoimentos dele e sobre ele, e de alguns fatos que merecem ser relembrados. A biobibliografia apresentada está estruturada segundo as normas de referências bibliográficas da Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (NBR – 6023) e dividida em duas partes: produção de Anísio Teixeira, ordenada cronologicamente de 1924 a 1999; e produção sobre Anísio Teixeira, ordenada alfabeticamente por autor. Para tanto, foram utilizadas como fontes a Biblioteca Virtual Anísio Teixeira (http://www.prossiga/anisioteixeira/) e o acervo do Centro de Informação e Biblioteca em Educação (Cibec), do Inep (http://www.inep.gov.br/cibec).

Palavras-chave: Anísio Teixeira; produção intelectual; biografia.

Abstract

In the occasion of the release of the no. 200-202 of the Brazilian Magazine of Pedagogic Studies (REBP), the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira(Inep) recollects the path of life of Anísio Teixeira in a short biography of the educator accompanied of depositions taken from him and about him, and of some facts that deserve to be recollected. The presented biobibliography is structured according to the norms of bibliographical references of the Brazilian Association of Technical Norms (NBR – 6023) and is divided in two parts: texts produced by Anísio Teixeira, ordered chronologically from 1924 to 1999; and texts produced about Anísio Teixeira, ordered alphabetically by author. Therefore, it was used, as sources, the Anísio Teixeira Virtual Library (http://www.prossiga/anisioteixeira /) and the collection of the Center of Information and Library in Education (Cibec), of Inep (http://www.inep.gov.br/cibec).

Keywords: Anísio Teixeira; intectual production; biography.
Casos de ensino e processos de aprendizagem profissional docente
Authors: Nono Maévi , Mizukami Maria
Published: September 2019

Discuti potencialidades dos casos de ensino como instrumentos possíveis de serem utilizados em programas de formação inicial de professores para as primeiras séries do ensino fundamental e para a educação infantil. Fundamenta em pesquisa-intervenção, de natureza qualitativa, desenvolvida em curso de formação de professores. Os resultados apontam possibilidades formativas dos casos de ensino em processos de aprendizagem profissional docente e explicitam conhecimentos profissionais de futuras professoras.

Palavras-chave: formação de professores; casos de ensino; transferência de conhecimentos; docentes.

Abstract

This article discusses the potentialities of teaching cases as possible instruments to be used in teachers' education programs for the early childhood education and the first four years of primary school. It is based on research-intervention, of qualitative nature, developed in teachers' education course. The results point the formative possibilities of the teaching cases in processes of teaching professional learning and indicate professional knowledge of future teachers.

Keywords: teachers' education; teaching cases; teachers' knowledge.
Therapeutic Aspects of Catechin and Its Derivatives – An Update
Authors: Coșarcă Sanda , Tanase Corneliu , Muntean Daniela Lucia
Published: September 2019

Catechin and its derivatives are polyphenolic benzopyran compounds. The condensation of catechin units leads to the formation of condensed tannins. It is found in appreciable amount in green tea leaves, cocoa, red wines, beer, chocolate, etc. It possesses important antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and antitumor properties. The present review outlines recent updates and perspectives of the effects of catechins and the pharmacodynamic mechanisms involved.
NTS Targeted By miR-182 Modulates the Apoptosis of Goat Endometrial Epithelial Cells
Authors: Xiaopeng An , Yue Zhang , Jidan Liu , Xingna Ma , Zhaoyu Guo , Binyun Cao
Published: September 2019

Neurotensin is a tridecapeptide that functions in prenatal metabolism. It is targeted and downregulated by miR-182 through binding the seed site of miR-182 to the 3′ untranslated region and reduced by a candidate tumor suppressor, testin. Considering that apoptosis is critical in the development of mammalian preattachment embryos, this study investigated the modulation of neurotensin to the apoptosis of goat endometrial epithelial cells and apoptosis-related proteins (P38 MAPK and caspase8). Results showed that Neurotensin resisted the apoptosis of goat endometrial epithelial cells through the caspase8 pathway and activated the phosphorylation of P38 MAPK, which is involved in blastocyst formation. Thus, miR-182 is likely to promote uterus health by targeting Neurotensin and upregulating Testin.
The Myth of Austerity. Empirical Evidence from the Eurozone Countries
Authors: Wildowicz-Giegiel Anna
Published: September 2019

The paper discusses the impact of austerity policy on economic performance in the eurozone countries after the global crisis that occurred in 2007-08. The undertaken fiscal consolidation efforts to cut government expenditure and increase government taxes which begun in 2010, aimed to return sustainability in public finance as the rapid growth in sovereign debt was observed in many economies, especially in the South Europe. The implemented austerity policy under the external pressure not only amplified recession but also caused the further deterioration of public finance characterized by large deficits and increasing public debt. Based on the literature and empirical findings, the issue of austerity policy and its potential consequences on growth is examined. The research aim is to explore both advantages and disadvantages of austerity, focusing on the macroeconomic conditions which accompanied it and the impact of such policy on economic growth in the eurozone countries. The hypothesis of the negative influence of austerity on economic performance is verified on the basis of recent economic literature and conducted empirical research. Both descriptive analysis and dynamic panel regression based on two-step Generalized Method of Moments was used. Data from 2010-17 for the eurozone countries served to prove the existence of a key negative relationship between austerity policy and economic growth in economies that experienced deep great recession. The conducted analysis confirmed that austerity initiated to reduce the public debt to GDP doesn’t contribute to macroeconomic stabilization, adversely affecting potential output. Contrary to widely held opinion, this allows us to claim that austerity is not a good remedy for economies suffering from recession.
First-Generation and Non-First-Generation Students
Authors: McCain Jason L. , Hawthorne Melissa J. , Young-Jones Adena , Pierce Benton H. , Smith Taylor
Published: September 2019

Student success is a vital construct within academia, and, as such, considerable explorations have attempted to identify contributing factors. However, these studies typically focused on only one or two aspects of academic achievement (i.e., motivation, study skills, or self-efficacy). In the present study, we used five separate instruments to identify a set of factors that predict academic success for both first-generation and non-first-generation students, measured by grade point average (GPA). For all students, multiple regression analyses revealed that amotivation, introjected extrinsic motivation, external regulation extrinsic motivation, study skills, identified extrinsic motivation, support from a significant other, and autonomy were significant predictors of GPA. In comparison, multiple regression analyses revealed that first-generation students’ GPA was primarily predicted by only amotivation, social support from friends, intrinsic motivation toward accomplishment, and support from a significant other. Our results support the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation for academic success in both groups of students, highlight the critical role of social support for this outcome, and provide evidence that first-generation students’ motivation may differ from that of their peers.
THE URBAN FARMING DENGAN HIDROPONIK MENGGUNAKAN ZAT PENGATUR TUMBUH UNTUK PENINGKATAN PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN KANGKUNG
Authors: Wulandari Yasinta Ratna Esti , Hartanti Anastasia Tatik , Atviano Bernard
Published: September 2019

Urban farming activities with hydroponics techniques is one of the positive activities that can improve the creativity of people in urban areas. Urban farming activities can help improve the quality of people's lives, the environment, and play a role in maintaining food security. The study consisted of independent variables consisting of several groups, namely control (AB-Mix), 0.5 ppm of IAA (Indole Acetic Acid), BAP (Benzyl Adenine Purine) 0.5 and 1.0 ppm, and combination of IAA / BAP 0.5 /1.0 ppm. The purpose of this study was to study the effect of these treatments on water spinach plant yields that include leaves number, plant height, antioxidant content, and water content. The results of morphological growth showed that treatment with IAA 0.5 ppm was the most optimal while treatment with 1.0 ppm BAP had the average of the shortest plant height, the average number of leaves at least, and the shortest root length average. While the chlorophyll test showed that the system unit with the treatment of 0.5 ppm IAA had the highest total chlorophyll content with an average of 9.55 μg/ml. From the overall result, it can be assumed that the IAA of 0.5 ppm has the most positive effect on water spinach among other treatments.
Prevalence of alexithymia among a cohort of well controlled HIV-infected adolescents and non-HIV-infected adolescents
Authors: Gurupriya M. Monica , Iyer Kiran , Kumar P. D. Madan
Published: September 2019

Background:

With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996, the quality of life of people living with HIV has improved. Although people diagnosed and living with HIV are overwhelmed by emotions, we found that various emotional manifestations are understudied within this group of patients. One such aspect is alexithymia which is seen at exorbitantly high rates among patients with depression, causing a major public health concern. In our study, we hypothesized that clinically significant changes with HAART would be associated with changes in depression, anxiety, and alexithymia.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenient sample of 44 HIV-seropositive children and 30 healthy school children of age 12–15 years. We obtained permission from participants to access their medical records to obtain data regarding their CD4 cell counts and viral loads over the entire study period. The enrolled participants were administered a validated 20-item Toronto alexithymia scale (TAS-20) to assess their alexithymic levels.

Results:

Mean alexithymia score of healthy children was 0.67 ± 1.26 and mean of children living with HIV was 4.48 ± 7.80. When comparing the TAS-20 scores of children living with HIV and healthy children, children living with HIV revealed scores slightly higher than healthy children, but none showed scores equal to 40. There was statistically significant difference between both groups (P = 0.003).

Conclusion:

Our study revealed that there was a significant difference between the TAS scores of HIV-seropositive children on HAART and healthy children, none of their scores indicated alexithymic condition. In the health sector, alexithymia has been emphasized as barriers to patient-practitioner communication. Clinicians should be aware of the decrease in alexithymic traits among HIV subjects who are under HAART. This study highlights the benefits of the HAART era, namely the chronicity of the infection and the possibility of disease management, thus improving the mental status of such population.
Definición de Unidades Ambientales de Análisis (UAA): metodología socioeconómica para la zonificación ambiental de determinados ecosistemas marino-costeros
Authors: Ospino Sepulveda Leonardo Javier , López Rodríguez Angela Cecilia
Published: September 2019

The purpose of environmental zoning is to improve environmental management and the sustainable management of the coastal and marine ecosystems. This zoning can be performed by using methods such as participative zoning, COLMIZC, and the method used in the Decision Support System (DSS) called “Software MARXAN”. The methods present advantages and disadvantages. However, they all require an input of detailed primary or secondary data, and biotic and physical information regarding the ecosystem. Thus, this study employs a method that was the result of the analysis of different methods, and that enables suitable environmental zoning of the marine-coastal ecosystem (e.g. mangroves, seagrasses, coral reef, etc.) without detailed biophysical information. Its main characteristic is the definition Environmental Units ofAnalysis (EUA), as units that have been considered as homogenous regions that can be defined from different aspects such as ecosystem size or distribution, and socioeconomic and cultural aspects (Ospino-Sepulveda et al., 2017b). Having defined the EUA, it is possible to map specific ecosystem and consider other important environmental elements, which sometimes are not considered important when using other methods. As a result of this work, 14 EUA were obtained in La Guajira and 14 EUA in Chocó for marine-coastal areas in the Colombian Caribbean. The application of socio-economic, socio-cultural and biotic criteria to EUA defined zones for protection, restoration, and development of sustainable economic activities. We hope that the method adopted in this work will, in the future, be considered as an alternative for the environmental zoning of ecosystems marine-coastal areas.
Turismo, patrimônio natural e a relação sociedade-natureza
Authors: Alves Vitor João Ramos
Published: September 2019

O turismo, concebido pelo sistema capitalista como uma mercadoria a ser consumida pelos turistas, ao associar-se ao patrimônio natural é visto ideologicamente como uma forma de promover a preservação ambiental. Assim, esse trabalho propõe a análise da relação sociedade-natureza e turismo direcionado à preservação do patrimônio natural, a partir de uma pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória e interpretativa, de referências bibliográficas que abarcamos conceitos de turismo e patrimônio natural e a relação sociedade-natureza. Conferiu-se, assim, a necessidade da mudança de posicionamento e postura do turista durante a prática do turismo, de forma ativa, interativa e relevante, a fim de promover o “religar-se” aos valores simples e profundos do Homem, promovendo-o como parte integrante da natureza.
Sazonalidade e suas inferências sobre as gestões hoteleiras. Um estudo de multicaso na hotelaria fluminense
Authors: Santos Rodrigo Amado , Soares Allana Lage Ferraz de Oliveira
Published: September 2019

Empresas hoteleiras, independentemente de suas operações, são importantes ícones de desenvolvimento socioeconômico. Para maximizar esses efeitos, deve-se entender os fatores que influenciam o ciclo de vida e o sucesso dessas organizações. Desse modo, destaca-se a sazonalidade e suas inferências sobre as operacionais e ritmos de consumo do produto hoteleiro. Assim, o presente trabalho demonstra como a baixa sazonalidade é responsável pela produção de impactos negativos que afetam a produção, a diversidade e a qualidade dos serviços hoteleiros. Para tanto, através de uma lógica quanti-qualitativa aplicada em um estudo de multicaso desenvolvido junto a três estabelecimentos hoteleiros ligados ao segmento corporativo fluminense, aferiu-se características e especificidades desse evento, observando as estratégias aplicadas a essa situação. A partir dessa conjectura, constatou-se a importância da proposição de estratégias capazes de minimizar os efeitos negativos sobre a produtividade hoteleira, melhorando a qualidade e a diversificação dos serviços ofertados, adequando-os as peculiaridades sazonais do turismo.
Análise sobre o planejamento turístico na Bahia e seus reflexos na Ilha de Itaparica (BA)
Authors: Souza Chelly Costa
Published: September 2019

A Ilha de Itaparica (BA), já se destacou, no cenário nacional e internacional, como um importante destino turístico brasileiro. Entretanto, no contexto atual, essa região enfrenta dificuldades de ordem social e econômica, ainda que sua atividade predominante seja o turismo. Diante disso, o presente estudo analisa o planejamento turístico na Bahia e seus reflexos na Ilha de Itaparica (BA), no período de 2004 a 2014, com enfoque para os possíveis desdobramentos do Programa de Desenvolvimento do Turismo – PRODETUR/NE na Ilha. Para tanto, optou-se pela metodologia qualitativa e pelo método do estudo de caso. Conjuntamente, o estudo envolveu a pesquisa bibliográfica, cartográfica e documental, além de entrevistas e observação direta. Os resultados indicaram que os principais problemas encontrados devem-se, em grande parte, à falta de um planejamento direcionado, à falta de interesse da atuação do poder público, assim como, à ausência de uma parceria entre os setores envolvidos.
Limites e possibilidades da inclusão social pela Política Nacional de Turismo: O caso do Programa de Regionalização do Turismo
Authors: Tomazin Mariana , Beni Mário Carlos
Published: September 2019

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar os impactos sociais sobre a qualidade das políticas públicas no campo do turismo, tendo como indicador a inclusão social e como objeto de estudo o Programa de Regionalização do Turismo – Roteiros do Brasil do Ministério do Turismo, o qual foi implementado em 2004.  Para desvelar a problematização proposta sobre quais foram, no processo histórico concreto dos territórios, os impactos sociais do PRT e se sua ação indutora contribuiu para a inclusão social ou limitou-se a uma política pública restrita aos interesses de mercado, adotou-se uma abordagem qualitativa. O método utilizado na investigação foi o materialismo histórico dialético e no traçado metodológico utilizou-se da análise documental sobre o processo de regionalização do turismo entre os anos de 2004-2014. As evidências  possíveis da pesquisa permitiram observar o distanciamento existente entre teoria e prática do PRT, posto que a opção ideológica adotada pelo Ministério do Turismo em relação à concepção do turismo e de desenvolvimento pelo turismo delineia-se em uma ação fragmentada, na qual tanto a comunidade, quanto as instâncias de governança são pautadas pela  concepção  do mercado, o que impossibilitou  o impacto social emancipador por essa política pública de turismo proposta, embora em seu plano abstrato formal a teoria se apresente como uma possibilidade.