bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
L’économie des mots et les mots de l’économie : analyse sociodiscursive des discours des dirigeants de la Banque centrale européenne
Authors: Guilbert Thierry , Lebaron Frédéric
Published: May 2017

Cet article vise à mettre en lumière un terrain de recherche peu défriché par les sciences du langage, le discours économique contemporain. Afin de caractériser cette notion complexe, il promeut une approche théorique et méthodologique transdisciplinaire articulant la sociologie économique et l’analyse du discours et permettant de rendre compte de la relation dialectique entre discours et monde social. Le discours économique contemporain y est décrit comme un registre discursif (Achard) inscrit dans un champ (Bourdieu). Un exemple d’approche transdisciplinaire est ensuite mis en œuvre à propos de l’introduction de la performativité du discours économique dans les sciences sociales et économiques et par une analyse qualitative et quantitative des discours des membres du directoire de la Banque centrale européenne.
Écologie (socio)linguistique : évolution, élaboration et variation
Authors: Léo Léonard Jean
Published: May 2017

L’écologie des langues et l’écolinguistique sont deux facettes d’un macro-paradigme émergent en sociolinguistique et, de manière plus générale, en sciences du langage, depuis les travaux pionniers d’Einar Haugen dans les années 1970. On distingue l’un et l’autre, selon que l’accent est porté sur la manière dont les sociétés humaines « habitent » ou font « cohabiter » et transforment leurs langues en fonction des contraintes et des dynamiques sociales, ou sur la manière dont on parle de l’environnement et de l’équilibre des relations homme/nature ou entre les différents segments des sociétés humaines (par exemple, questions de genres ). Le point de vue développé ici concerne l’apport de la théorie de la complexité et des systèmes complexes, selon une acception non métaphorique, au premier de ces deux champs. On confronte divers modèles d’écologie des langues, et on aborde la perspective évolutionniste sous un angle critique, pour terminer sur une étude de cas, concernant le concept de vitalité, en comparant des modèles « de par en haut » et « de par en bas » d’analyse de situations de conflit ou de contact de langues.
Developing the Supporting Choice Observational Tool (SCOT): A Formative Assessment Tool to Assist Nursing Home Staff in Realizing Resident Choice
Authors: Palmer Jennifer A. , Parker Victoria A. , Burgess James F. , Berlowitz Dan , Lynn Snow A. , Mitchell Susan L. , Hartmann Christine W.
Published: May 2017

Quality of care in nursing homes has begun to address the importance of resident choice in daily life, yet there are no published tools to teach nursing home staff how to offer such choice. In the current study, a formative assessment tool was developed that can provide staff with detailed and concrete feedback on how to realize resident choice. The tool was created and refined through 22 hours of ethnographic observation in two Veterans Health Administration Community Living Centers (CLCs), 22 hours of developmental testing in two CLCs, review by a modified Delphi panel, and use of an algorithm to assess its logical structure. The resulting Supporting Choice Observational Tool (SCOT) documents how choice is or is not offered and is or is not enabled within a singular staff–resident interaction. SCOT findings could be used in clinical teaching, quality improvement, or research efforts intent on enhancing nursing home resident quality of life.

[Res Gerontol Nurs. 2017; 10(3):129–138.]
Elecciones municipales en España. La personalización del voto
Authors: Riera Sagrera Pedro , Gómez Martínez Raúl , Mayoral Díaz-Asensio Juan Antonio , Barberá Aragüena Pablo , Montero Gibert José Ramón
Published: May 2017

Cuando los ciudadanos votan en elecciones municipales, ¿tienen en cuenta solo factores a nivel nacional? O, por el contrario, ¿prestan también atención a elementos de carácter local? En este artículo sostenemos que la evaluación que hacen los ciudadanos de los candidatos a la alcaldía es un factor particularmente importante para explicar el sentido del voto en las elecciones locales en España. Para verificar empíricamente la existencia de esta relación, analizamos las elecciones de 1999, 2007 y 2011. Examinando una muestra relativamente heterogénea de municipios y gracias a las encuestas del Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas, demostramos el efecto de las evaluaciones de los candidatos a expensas de un papel menos pronunciado de la ideología. La evidencia aportada también apunta a que este patrón es más fuerte en municipios pequeños y para elecciones más recientes.
Los contextos de vulnerabilidad de género del dolor cronificado
Authors: Mora Enrico , Pujal i Llombart Margot , Albertín Pilar
Published: May 2017

En este artículo analizamos los contextos de vulnerabilidad que intervienen en la constitución del fenómeno del dolor crónico sin causa orgánica, o fibromialgia (DC/FM). Es uno de los pocos estudios que abordan el DC/FM desde la perspectiva biopsicosocial. Centramos nuestro interés en las relaciones de género que articulan los contextos de vulnerabilidad con las subjetividades que en ellos se producen. Caracterizamos dos modelos de género: el tradicional y el transicional. La investigación de la que obtenemos los datos es cualitativa. Empleamos entrevistas semiestructuradas en el contexto del área metropolitana de Barcelona (España). Del análisis identificamos una estrecha relación entre el desarrollo de la DC/FM y los modelos sociales de género, tanto en el contexto de constitución de la subjetividad de las personas entrevistadas, en la vida infantil, como en el contexto de aparición y desarrollo de la DC/FM en la vida adulta.
Del transexualismo a la disforia de género en el DSM. Cambios terminológicos, misma esencia patologizante
Authors: Mas Grau Jordi
Published: May 2017

En el presente artículo se analiza el modo en que se ha conceptuado la transexualidad en el Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales (DSM). Veremos que los sucesivos cambios de denominación y de criterios diagnósticos obedecen a las presiones recibidas por los redactores del manual por parte de científicos, académicos, organismos políticos y asociaciones por los derechos “trans”. Fruto de estas tensiones se ha reconceptualizado la transexualidad en diversas ocasiones, pero se han mantenido las connotaciones mórbidas de la categoría diagnóstica. Abordaremos asimismo el debate sobre la patologización de la transexualidad, que está dominado por dos discursos contrapuestos: el que justifica su inclusión en el DSM porque cree que de este modo se garantiza el acceso a la terapia hormonal y quirúrgica, y el que la critica porque considera que el diagnóstico contribuye a la estigmatización de las personas “trans”. Concluiremos el artículo sosteniendo que el acceso a los recursos sanitarios para personas “trans” ha de entenderse como un derecho básico que no puede estar sujeto a requisitos clínicos.
Eggshell Membrane Protein Modified Silk Fibroin-Poly Vinyl Alcohol Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering: In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Authors: Sah Mahesh Kumar , Banerjee Indranil , Pramanik Krishna
Published: May 2017

There is a need for high performance scaffold in tissue engineering. Keeping this perspective in mind, the present study delineates the preparation and physico-chemical characterization of soluble eggshell protein (SEP) modified silk fibroin (SF)-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) scaffold and its application in bone tissue engineering. The SF/PVA scaffold were prepared by salt leaching and modified with eggshell protein. Micro-architechture and porosity analysis revealed that all the scaffolds were having desired pore size (230-360 µm), interconnected porous network and 90% porosity. The scaffolds were found with suitable swelling behavior and biodegradability to support cell proliferation till replaces native osseous tissue. In vitro cyto-compatibility and differentiation study showed that SEP(SF-PVA) supports viability , proliferation and differentiation of cord blood derived human mesenchymal stem cell. Further, in vivo study in mice model showed that the scaffolds are non-immunogenic and support tissue growth. In conclusion, SEP modified SF-PVA scaffold could be a better option for tissue engineering.
Composite of Chitosan-Collagen-Aloe vera for Scaffolds Application on Skin Tissue
Authors: Isfandiary Andini , Widiyanti Prihartini , Hikmawati Dyah
Published: May 2017

In case of burns, scaffolds serve as cover for burns and facilitate cells regeneration. Accordingly, this study seeks procedures to synthesize composite scaffolds for burns utilizing collagen-chitosan-Aloe vera to find the best concentration of Aloe vera as scaffolds application. The synthesis of scaffolds was performed with collagen constituent composition as follow: chitosan (1:1) was dissolved in 0.05M Acetic Acid, then subsequent variations of Aloe vera (AV), namely 0% AV; 0.1% AV; 0.15% AV; 0.2% AV; and 0.25% AV were added into collagen-chitosan solution, and freeze dry method was applied. Sample characterization was done by FTIR, tensile strength test, SEM test, cytotoxicity assay and degradation test. Typical absorption bands of collagen in the FTIR test was obtained at 1645.5 cm-1 (C = O stretch), chitosan at 1540.28 cm-1 (NH stretch) and Aloe vera at 3474.41 cm-1 (NH stretch). Tensile test data showed the highest number of tensile strength from the 0.1% AV sample at 0.017 MPa. The SEM test revealed a pore size of <50 μm. During cytotoxicity assay, the entire sample is not toxic. Degradation test demonstrated that overall sample was not exhausted within two weeks. In conclusion, sample with 0.2% AV was potential as scaffolds for burns skin tissue.
Comparative Bioremediation of Diesel Oil Bearing Soil by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescence
Authors: Adeyi Victoria Abosede , Adeyi Abel Adekanmi , Giwa Abdulwahab , Solomon Bamidele O.
Published: May 2017

The quality of life on earth is directly linked to the overall quality of the environment. The natural ecosystem encompasses all living and non-living things existing on earth naturally. It is an environment that interacts with all living species, but which may be contaminated with diesel a derivative of hydrocarbons. Diesel spills contaminate both aquatic and terrestrial environments. To prevent the environmental and health risks of this, remediation needs to be advanced. Bioremediation, degradation by microbes, is one of the suitable methods for cleaning diesel contamination. In the present work, the biodegradation of diesel oil contaminated soil has been investigated comparatively with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescence coupled with fertilizer as essential nutrients. Based on observations carried out in 18 days, Pseudomonas aeruginosa alone as well as in the presence of essential inorganic nutrients was found to exhibit higher remediation potential in degrading soil contaminated with diesel oil than Pseudomonas fluorescence.
Evaluating the Performance of a Production Line by the Overall Equipment Effectiveness: An Approach Based on Best Maintenance Practices
Authors: Fattah Jamal , Ezzine Latifa , Lachhab Abdeslam
Published: May 2017

The work presented in this paper constitutes a contribution to improve and evaluate the performance of a production line, by using the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) indicator. In this paper, we propose and implement an OEE improvement approach based on Best Maintenance Practices (BMPs) and apply them to a case study of an automotive wiring mechanical machine. To do this, we conducted an internal benchmarking study to select BMPs and we applied them to improve the availability of the machine and the total performance of the OEE. By applying these Best Maintenance Practices (BMPs) to this machine, we were able to improve its availability from 50 % as average in 2012 to 80 % in 2015. In addition, the OEE was improved from 39% as average in 2012 to 71% in 2015.
TLR-Induced Murine Dendritic Cell (DC) Activation Requires DC-Intrinsic Complement
Authors: Sheen Joong-Hyuk , Strainic Michael G. , Liu Jinbo , Zhang Weijia , Yi Zhengzi , Medof M. Edward , Heeger Peter S.
Published: May 2017

Induction of proinflammatory T cell immunity is augmented by innate dendritic cell (DC) maturation commonly initiated by TLR signaling. We demonstrate that ligation of TLR3, TLR4, and TLR9 induces murine DC production of complement components and local production of the anaphylatoxin C5a. In vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo analyses show that TLR-induced DC maturation, as assessed by surface phenotype, expression profiling by gene array, and functional ability to stimulate T cell responses, requires autocrine C3a receptor and C5a receptor (C3ar1/C5ar1) signaling. Studies using bone marrow chimeric animals and Foxp3-GFP/ERT2-Cre/dTomato fate-mapping mice show that TLR-initiated DC autocrine C3ar1/C5ar1 signaling causes expansion of effector T cells and instability of regulatory T cells and contributes to T cell–dependent transplant rejection. Together, our data position immune cell–derived complement production and autocrine/paracrine C3ar1/C5ar1 signaling as crucial intermediary processes that link TLR stimulation to DC maturation and the subsequent development of effector T cell responses.
Cutting Edge: Dual TCRα Expression Poses an Autoimmune Hazard by Limiting Regulatory T Cell Generation
Authors: Schuldt Nathaniel J. , Auger Jennifer L. , Spanier Justin A. , Martinov Tijana , Breed Elise R. , Fife Brian T. , Hogquist Kristin A. , Binstadt Bryce A.
Published: May 2017

Despite accounting for 10–30% of the T cell population in mice and humans, the role of dual TCR-expressing T cells in immunity remains poorly understood. It has been hypothesized that dual TCR T cells pose an autoimmune hazard by allowing self-reactive TCRs to escape thymic selection. We revisited this hypothesis using the NOD murine model of type 1 diabetes. We bred NOD mice hemizygous at both TCRα and β (TCRα+/− β+/−) loci, rendering them incapable of producing dual TCR T cells. We found that the lack of dual TCRα expression skewed the insulin-specific thymocyte population toward greater regulatory T (Treg) cell commitment, resulting in a more tolerogenic Treg to conventional T cell ratio and protection from diabetes. These data support a novel hypothesis by which dual TCR expression can promote autoimmunity by limiting agonist selection of self-reactive thymocytes into the Treg cell lineage.
Reaching national consensus on the core clinical skill outcomes for family medicine postgraduate training programmes in South Africa
Authors: Akoojee Yusuf , Mash Robert
Published: May 2017

Background: Family physicians play a significant role in the district health system and need to be equipped with a broad range of clinical skills in order to meet the needs and expectations of the communities they serve. A previous study in 2007 reached national consensus on the clinical skills that should be taught in postgraduate family medicine training prior to the introduction of the new speciality. Since then, family physicians have been trained, employed and have gained experience of working in the district health services. The national Education and Training Committee of the South African Academy of Family Physicians, therefore, requested a review of the national consensus on clinical skills for family medicine training.Methods: A Delphi technique was used to reach national consensus in a panel of 17 experts: family physicians responsible for training, experienced family physicians in practice and managers responsible for employing family physicians.Results: Consensus was reached on 242 skills from which the panel decided on 211 core skills, 28 elective skills and 3 skills to be deleted from the previous list. The panel was unable to reach consensus on 11 skills.Conclusion: The findings will guide training programmes on the skills to be addressed and ensure consistency across training programmes nationally. The consensus will also guide formative assessment as documented in the national portfolio of learning and summative assessment in the national exit examination. The consensus will be of interest to other countries in the region where training programmes in family medicine are developing.
Oesophageal cancer in South Africa: The long timeline from onset of symptoms to definitive management
Authors: Govender Morganayagi , Ferndale Lucien , Clark Damian L.
Published: May 2017

Background: In rural South Africa, most patients with oesophageal cancer have delayed presentations with debilitating symptoms and inoperable disease. This study was undertaken to quantify the delay between onset of symptoms and definitive treatment in a cohort of patients in rural South Africa, presenting to a state hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. The study also sought to establish reasons for delays in seeking medical attention and identify ways to encourage earlier presentation.
Methods: It was a two-armed study of patients with oesophageal cancer seen at Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. One was a retrospective chart review establishing a timeline. The second part was a prospective study between June and November 2012 where data were collected by means of patient interviews.
Results: One hundred and thirteen charts were reviewed. The time from first symptoms to definitive management ranged from 2 to 14 months (average 7 months). Forty-six patients were interviewed. All experienced dysphagia but 83% were only prompted to seek help after weight loss. The duration of symptoms prior to first clinic or hospital attendance was 0–12 months (average 3 months). The reasons for the delay included the following: 41% of patients did not consider dysphagia a significant symptom, 24% had no money, 19% sought the help of traditional healers first and 15% said the hospital was too far away.
Conclusion: There are long delays in the management of oesophageal cancer in our setting. The delays are prehospital as well as within the health care system. Lack of knowledge about oesophageal cancer symptoms and limited access to health care contributed to delays in management. Targeted quality improvement interventions are necessary. Patient education and improved referral systems are vital in encouraging earlier presentation.
Extraosseous Ewing’s sarcoma, a case report on a rare diagnosis in an 80-year-old woman with a large abdominal mass
Authors: De Wilde Charlotte , Bols Alain , Van den Berghe Ivo , Coenegrachts Kenneth
Published: May 2017

Extraosseous or extraskeletal Ewing’s sarcoma is a very rare mesenchymal soft tissue malignancy. We report on a case of abdominal swelling in an 80-year-old woman caused by a large intra-abdominal EES. This case report illustrates that Ewing’s sarcoma can occur in adults and elderly, and highlights the importance of early diagnosis because of poor prognosis.
Перенормированные решения нелинейных эллиптических задач с тремя членами низшего порядка и $L^1$-данными
Authors: Benkirane Abdelmoujib , El Moumni Mostafa , Fri Aziz
Published: May 2017

Доказано существование перенормированного решения в соболевских пространствах для некоторого класса нелинейных эллиптических уравнений с членами низшего порядка и $L^1$-данными.
Библиография: 29 наименований.
Propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario general del salud de Goldberd – QHQ-28 – en cuidadores primarios informales de pacientes con cáncer
Authors: Galindo Vázquez Oscar , Meneses García Abelardo , Herrera Gómez Ángel , Cabrera Galeana Paula , Suchil Bernal Laura , Rivera-Fong Liliana , Aguilar Ponce José Luis
Published: May 2017

Objetivo. Determinar las propiedades psicométricas del Cuestionario de Salud General de Goldberg –GHQ-28–, en una muestra de cuidadores primarios mexicanos de pacientes con cáncer. Método. Participaron 276 cuidadores de los cuales 205 fueron mujeres (74.3%) y 71 hombres (25.7%). Los participantes contestaron concurrentemente el GHQ-28 y el Inventario de Depresión de Beck BDI. Resultados. La consistencia interna de la escala global mostró un índice satisfactorio (α= 0,91). Las alfas de Cronbach de las sub-escala tuvieron un valor de α=0,86, a α=0,76 que explican el 53,42% de la varianza. La validez por concurrente con el BDI mostró resultados significativos (r de Pearson de 0,72 a 0,427, p<0,05). Conclusiones. La relevancia de los resultados obtenidos radica en que se trata de una población que puede llegar a presentar afectaciones en la salud en general a lo largo del proceso de cuidado de los pacientes oncológicos.
Cuidado de pacientes oncológicos: una revisión sobre el impacto de la situación de estrés crónico y su relación con la personalidad del cuidador y otras variables moduladoras
Authors: Mesa-Gresa Patricia , Ramos-Campos Marta , Redolat Rosa
Published: May 2017

Objetivo: La incidencia y prevalencia de enfermedades de larga duración como el cáncer se ha incrementado en los últimos años. En este contexto, nuestro principal objetivo será el análisis de las principales consecuencias que la exposición a una situación de estrés crónico, como es el cuidado de un paciente oncológico, tiene sobre la salud psicosocial y la función cognitiva del cuidador informal y su relación con variables moduladoras. Método: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en las bases de datos PubMed y PsychINFO sobre las consecuencias de la situación de cuidado en pacientes crónicos. Resultados: Diversos estudios sugieren que la condición de cuidador de un paciente oncológico puede considerarse una situación estresante que conlleva consecuencias tanto a nivel de salud física como psicosocial del cuidador además de un deterioro en su funcionamiento cognitivo que pueden estar modulados por diferentes variables. Conclusión: Estos datos sugieren la importancia de implementar programas de intervención que amortigüen las consecuencias deletéreas de la labor de cuidado.
La comunicación entre el paciente oncológico y los profesionales. El cuestionario de comunicación de la EORTC
Authors: Arraras Juan Ignacio , M. Wintner Lisa , Sztankay Monika , Tomaszewski Krzysztof , Hofmeister Dirk , Costantini Anna , Bredart Anne , Young Teresa , Kuljanic Karin , M. Tomaszewska Iwona , Kontogianni Meropi , Chie Wei-Chu , Kullis Dagmara , Greimel Eva , Zarandona Uxue
Published: May 2017

Este trabajo pretende introducir el área de la comunicación entre el paciente oncológico y los profesionales, y destacar el impacto que tiene en el paciente. Además, se presenta el cuestionario de comunicación de la EORTC. La comunicación entre el paciente y los profesionales es uno de los elementos claves del soporte que se ofrece a dichos pacientes. En dicha comunicación participan un rango importante de profesionales. Hay una necesidad de realizar más investigación sobre la comunicación. Se presentan dos modelos principales de atención al paciente: el Paternalista y el de Atención Centrada en el Paciente con cáncer. Este último lleva asociada la Comunicación Centrada en el Paciente - CCP. Se revisa la relación entre comunicación y otros PRO: Calidad de Vida, información, y Satisfacción con los Cuidados. Existen diferencias culturales en comunicación que pueden estar relacionadas con el modelo de atención al paciente. El Grupo de Calidad de Vida de la Organización Europea para la Investigación y Tratamiento del Cáncer-EORTC está desarrollando una escala de comunicación entre el paciente oncológico y los profesionales. La mayoría del contenido de dicho cuestionario se centra en las conductas de los profesionales. Los aspectos culturales tienen un papel fundamental en el desarrollo del instrumento. El cuestionario se basa en el modelo de Comunicación Centrada en el Paciente – CCP. Se presenta el cuestionario EORTC QLQ-COMU26, que consta de seis escalas y cuatro ítems individuales. Se describen las tres primeras fases que se han dado en su creación. En la actualidad su funcionamiento psicométrico se está valorando en un estudio internacional.
Time Out of Joint: Power, Performance, and the State of Exception in Harold Pinter's Drama
Authors: Owens Craig N.
Published: May 2017

Harold Pinter's political plays frequently take place during sociopolitical states of exception, during which foundational, constitutive juridico-legislative processes and protections are suspended precisely in order to safeguard their continuity and efficacy. Political and social theorist Giorgio Agamben, in State of Exception, argues that the paradoxical quality of states of exceptions is irreducible, unable to be resolved into a noncontradictory political theory. Similarly, in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, “Art, Truth and Politics,” Pinter evinces a paradoxical, or at least ambivalent, orientation to theater: On the one hand, the search for truth in art must forever continue; on the other hand, it is never achievable; only the real-world truths of the politically engaged citizen offer the certainties necessary for social and political resistance. By laying out such a position, Pinter appears to relegate theater itself to a state of exception, and impossible, paradoxical representational space in which what is said is always immediately consumed and negated by the representational practices of live theater. This exceptional state of theater itself is thematized in the storytelling and self-fashioning central to such plays as Party Time, The New World Order, One for the Road, and No Man's Land.
Designing Betrayal's Whirligig of Time and Place
Authors: Vandenbroucke Russell
Published: May 2017

The numerous interior locales of Harold Pinter's Betrayal present special challenges for a designer. The play's concise scenes and brief running time add to the complexity designers face in grounding a narrative that strategically hopscotches though time and place. This article contrasts the designs, production support, and casting of two productions directed by the author decades apart: one on the proscenium stage of Northlight, a professional theater in Chicago, the other in a thrust theatre in Louisville with students. Finally, the article contrasts the complexity of Betrayal's design challenges with its accessibility for audiences.
Wesleyan Chaplaincy on the Western Front during the First World War
Authors: Pickering Andrew Nelson
Published: May 2017

The centenary of the First World War has seen an extensive reappraisal of the role of military chaplaincy. Most of this work has concentrated on Anglican and Roman Catholic chaplains. Nonconformist denominations, particularly the Wesleyan Church, have, in comparison, been largely neglected. This article emphasizes the depth of Wesleyan backing for the war effort in general and military chaplaincy in particular. Wesleyan chaplains served in almost all the main theatres of war, but the largest number ministered to the Army in France and Belgium. The nature and effectiveness of chaplaincy in spiritual, pastoral, and military terms are examined, arguing that these were three complementary roles of the same ministry. The commonality of the work of padres of all denominations is stressed; however, there was much about Wesleyan chaplaincy that was distinct.
Organizational Change: Using Academic Accreditation in Transforming EFL Programs in the Saudi Context
Authors: Almuhammadi Anas
Published: May 2017

This study details the procedure and results of developing a mission statement at a language institute for the purpose of obtaining a program accreditation from an international language commission. A serious self-study process results in the development of a solid, true and ambitious mission since the mission covers all areas related to achieving students learning outcomes. It shows how the mission was changed and why. It also details how the new mission resulted in the improving quality, especially in the areas of curriculum and professional development of faculty and staff. Other aspects, such as facilities and student affairs were modified to achieve the goals and objectives of the new mission. This essay reports the changes that were implemented during the process of mission statement development. These changes resulted in plans to improve the quality of the English language teaching at the English Language Academy (ELA) which offers an English language program to Foundation Year students whose success in the program is a college requirement at the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in the academic year of 2016-2017. The program also aims at improving the English language proficiency of students so that they can use it in their future professions considering that the university logo is “Education for Job Opportunities.” The third main goal or aim is related to the use of English to assist students in personal and social life. Critical thinking surfaced as a main concern of those surveyed for needs assessment. The report concludes with recommending conducting thorough and genuine self-study process which certainly ends with quality improvement. The report uses data collected from five questionnaires completed by students, faculty, alumni and employers of UBT graduates. The purpose of the survey was to identify the needs of the students. Based on those needs, the learning outcomes are identified and accordingly, the new mission statement is developed.
Achieving Flex in the Inflexible: Dealing with Individual Differences in Highly Structured EFL Preparatory College Courses
Authors: Alghamdi Fatimah M. A. , Alnowaiser Sarah A. M.
Published: May 2017

This study explores a field-motivated concern among English as a Foregin Language (EFL) teachers at a college preparatory English language program. The course syllabus for this program is fixed and systematically paced over four, seven-week modules. Despite formal assessment measures that result in placing the learners into four levels of English language proficiency, it has been reported by teachers, that inside the classrooms, the learners are of varying degrees of language proficiencies and attitudes. This study utilized a focus group approach and case-study classroom observations to explore the extent to which teachers take any measures to address these variations in proficiency and affect in the classroom. Focus-group participant teachers showed a great deal of awareness of variations amongst students and expressed tendencies towards using teaching strategies that would address these variations. However, limitations of time and material, they reported, tend to hinder such efforts. Likewise, when observing two classrooms within the same context, the researchers identified some individual differences among teachers in terms of strategies that account for student individual differences in the classroom, but these strategies were limited in number and variation. It was concluded that in highly-structured courses, with fixed material and unified learning outcomes, there remains room for creating dynamic classroom practices that are sensitive and reactive to students’ needs and interests. The study calls for a larger scale investigation of this topic and advocates teaching approaches that have the potential to compensate for the unified syllabus and structured pacing of the courses.
Relationship of External Knowledge Management and Performance of Chinese Manufacturing Firms: The Mediating Role of Talent Management
Authors: Ali Muhammad , Lei SHEN , Hussain Syed Talib
Published: May 2017

For the competitive market, both talent management and knowledge management of employees are key primary resources in organizations. While it is well known that in today's emerging economy, intangible resources like knowledge and human capital seem as the soul of survival; few studies have examined the effect of external knowledge management and talent management strategies in Chinese manufacturing firms. This study tries to bridge this gap by examining the importance of external knowledge management and talent management, Moreover, how this consequence can affect in particular industry for the economic growth of China? Total 249 responses were collected through structured questionnaire from manufacturing organizations located in Shanghai and Suzhou, China. PLS-SEM techniques via Smart-PLS (3.2.4) software has been used to test and validate proposed model and the relationships among the hypothesized constructs. The findings of this study show that external knowledge management (E-KM) and talent management both contributes positively to the performance of manufacturing firms. Moreover, talent management as mechanism demonstrated strong mediation effects between E-KM and performance. In researchers' point of view and results revealed the evidence by linking E-KM with TM-OP and TM as a mechanism between E-KM and OP. Such insights may helpful for managers to target sustainable current and future growth of the organizations and also, to overcome the shortage of talented and qualified worker’s issues in fast-growing emerging economies.
THE EFFECT OF LITHOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF FEED ON PROCESS EFFICIENCY INDEXES IN KGHM POLSKA MIEDŹ S.A. CONCENTRATOR PLANTS
Authors: Pawlos Witold , Poznar Edward , Krzemińska Małgorzata
Published: May 2017

The paper presents the performance of ore beneficiation process carried out on KGHM run-of-mine ore relating to its physicochemical properties. The properties are strongly associated with the lithology of rock formations. The susceptibility of specific lithological fraction occurred in the ore for the beneficiation process is described. Functional relationship between recovery and concentrate grade [ε = f(β)] was developed as the example for one of the KGHM concentrators plants. The variety of ore properties and its effect on process efficiency is discussed. It has been proved that industrial process efficiency is very sensitive to both the alteration of lithological fractions and the content of major valuable metals and accompanying compounds.
THE AGGREGATES FROM SHAFT POST – COPPER SLAGS: CHARACTERISTICS AND USE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Authors: DUSZYŃSKI ANDRZEJ , Jasiński Wiktor , Pryga-Szulc Aneta
Published: May 2017

The paper deals with aggregates from shaft post – copper slags made during direct slag production and from landfills. The aim of the article is to indicate the essential properties of these aggregates related to the possibility of using as full value aggregates for road construction, tested according to PN-EN standards and classified according to GDDKiA Technical Requirements.
GEOMICROBIOLOGY OF SUBSURFACE MINE OF THE FORE-SUDETIC MONOCLINE
Authors: Bąkowska Agnieszka , Karlicki Michał , Włodarczyk Agnieszka , Matlakowska Renata
Published: May 2017

The unique underground environment developed in the area of Fore-Sudetic Monocline as a result of mining activity. This environment is inhabited by bacteria, archaea and fungi. They are mainly lithobionts for which copper-bearing Kupferschiefer black shale is the source of carbon and energy as well as macro- and microelements. Among them, many interesting genera and species adapted to this unique environment were found. Particularly interesting are microbial communities that represent a variety of metabolic strategies: microorganisms using organic compounds (organoheterotrophs), utilizing only mineral compounds (chemolitoautotrophs), producing methane (methanogens) and degrading it (methanotrophs). Additionally, underground mines inhabit microorganisms resistant to heavy metals and high salinity. Microorganisms play an important role in the transformation of Kupferschiefer black shale, affecting its geochemical composition and physicochemical properties, and the groundwater chemistry. Microbial metabolic activity leads to biooxidation of fossil organic matter (including kerogen) and sulphide minerals. As a result of these processes a number of oxidized organic and inorganic compounds are formed. They are products of organic matter degradation, such as alcohols, organic acids, ketones and aldehydes as well as secondary inorganic compounds, including numerous biominerals (e.g. sulphates). Some of these compounds are mobilized to groundwater; some are immobilized in the form of sediments.
MASSIVE COPPER SULPHIDE MINERALIZATION IN DOLOMITES FROM THE LUBIN MINE (FORE-SUDETIC MONOCLINE)
Authors: Król Piotr , Sawłowicz Zbigniew
Published: May 2017

Massive ore mineralization in dolomites is described for the first time from the Fore-Sudetic copper deposits. Three cross-sections from the Lubin Mine were studied using polarized optical (PLM) and scanning electron (SEM-EDS) microscopy, also cathodoluminescence (CL) and XRD. Massive mineralization, composed mainly of chalcocite with calcite admixture, occurs in dolomites as horizontal pseudovein, locally underlain by clay-carbonate breccia and shale. Underlying dolomites were partly calcitized (dedolomitized). Various calcite generations are characterized in detail. A model of the formation of massive mineralization is proposed. Mesotectonic intralayer movements caused the cracking of dolomite layers and the formation of breccia. Calcitization led to both dedolomitization and the partial infilling of cracks. Mineralizing fluids infilled the cracks completely, partly replacing calcite and adjacent rocks.
RE-OS ISOTOPIC AGE OF THE CU-AG SULPHIDE ORE AND ITS MINERALOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC IN THE LUBIN–POLKOWICE MINING AREA (SW POLAND)
Authors: Mikulski Stanisław Z. , Stein Holly J.
Published: May 2017

In the paper we present the results of Re-Os isotopic studies as well as the mineralogical and geochemical characteristic of bornite veinlets with chalcopyrite ± chalcocite margins and chalcopyrite veinlets that are parallel to sub-parallel to bedding in Kupferschiefer from the underground workings of the Lubin and Polkowice mines in SW Poland. Kupferschiefer samples are of grade from 2.5 to 14.2% Cu and with silver admixtures from 40 to 900 ppm and organic matter contents ca. 6%. The ratios of Co/Ni = 0.1–0.7, V/Cr = 4–17 and Fe2O3/C org = 0.6–1.9 are in the range of values typical for the Kupferschiefer. Besides, copper sulphides, which commonly contain silver admixtures (e.g. chalcocite – 0.44–5.03 wt.%., bornite – 0.33–0.77 wt.%., chalcopyrite 0.09–0.20 wt.%) are associated with minor galena, sphalerite, Ag-minerals and common pyrite framboids. In the isotopically analysed bornite and chalcopyrite samples Re concentrations ranging from 5.7 to 12 ppb, and total Os concentrations ranging from 27 to 52 ppt. Significant common Os is present in all of the analysed sulphides. The isotopic ratios of 187Re/188Os are very high (range: 2269–2942), and of 187Os/188Os from 9.8 to ca. 12.4. Re-Os model ages calculated for these isotopic ratios are in the range from 256 to 268 Ma and for one of the chalcopyrite veinlet was 217 ±2 Ma. Taking into the account the values of the isotopic ratios of 187Re/188Os, it was possible to construct the Re-Os isochrone age for A Model 1 regression based on four different samples. They yields age of 212 ±7 Ma, with an initial 187Os/188Os ratio of 2.13 ±0.31 (MSWD = 1.3). Re-Os isochrone age indicates for bornite and chalcopyrite crystallization event of the Ag-bearing Cu sulphide mineralization within the Kupferschiefer in the Late Triassic (Norian), ca. 212 ±7 Ma.
SULPHUR ISOTOPIC COMPOSITION OF SULPHIDE AND SULPHATE MINERALS FROM LUBIN MINE, SW POLAND
Authors: PARAFINIUK Jan , KOŚCIŃSKI Marek , HAŁAS Stanisław , SIUDA Rafał
Published: May 2017

This work presents the results of sulphur isotopic analyses conducted on 130 samples of sulphides and 50 samples of sulphates, collected in different parts of the Lubin mine. Simple copper sulphides contain isotopically very light sulphur. For digenite average value of δ34S was found to be –35,9‰, and for chalcocite –32,0‰. Bornite also has low value of δ34S, on average –31,7‰. Slightly higher values were found for chalcopyrite and covellite: –29,6 and –27,9‰ on average. The heaviest sulphur is in tennantite–tetrahedrite series: –9,3‰. Sphalerite and galena also have isotopically light sulphur, –27,1 and –25,4‰, respectively. The lightest isotopic composition of sulphur was found in pyrite and marcasite (–37,9‰). There were found consistent differences in the isotopic composition of sulphides depending on their formation and localization in the deposit. Barite from the Lubin mine is shows higher values of δ34S: 12,3‰ on average, similarly to gypsum and anhydrite: 12,1‰. All those minerals have lighter composition when they occur in veins with sulphides comparing those in barren veins. Weathering sulphates – chalcantite and epsomite have the lowest values of δ34S, similar to the composition of copper sulphides.
GEOLOGY OF THE ZECHSTEIN BASEMENT OF THE LEGNICA-GŁOGÓW COPPER DISTRICT (LGOM) AND ITS SURROUNDINGS: A CRITICAL OVERVIEW
Authors: KIERSNOWSKI Hubert , Petecki Zdzisław
Published: May 2017

On the background of a critical review of earlier studies and concepts concerning the structure of the pre-Permian basement of LGOM, the authors’s own, modified version of its tectonic model is presented, accompanied by that explaining the sedimentation and areal extent of the Lower Permian sedimentary cover. Integrated sedimentological, structural and tectonic analysis was applied in conjunction with geophysical analysis based on gravimetric and magnetic data. As a result of the analysis, the pre-Permian basement of the LGOM area is interpreted to be part of the northern Variscan internides and, at the same time, to constitutea northerly extension of the Fore-Sudetic block (Sieroszowice block) . Within the LGOM area, in its southern part, there are middle Odra fault zone, comprising the southern middle Odra fault (Lubin trough) and northern middle Odra fault, separated with the Sieroszowice block. In the middle part of the LGOM area located is the Głogów trough, cut by the Silesia-Lubusz fault in its northern segment and by the southern part of the vast middle Odra deep fracture zone.
LITHOLOGICAL VARIABILITY OF THE KUPFERSCHIEFER IN DEPRESSIONS OF THE WEISSLIEGEND RELIEF IN THE AREA OF THE RUDNA AND SIEROSZOWICE COPPER DEPOSITS
Authors: SOKALSKA Agata
Published: May 2017

The paper presents analyses of spatial diversity of Kupferschiefer lithologies in the area of three top surface depressions of the Weissliegend relief in the central and northern part of the Rudna and Sieroszowice copper deposits. These are organic-rich (pitchy) shale, clay shale, and dolomitic shale. Sequences of author’s own lithological profiles and those received from the KGHM database were analyzed along 13 cross-section lines. Macroscopic studies were conducted on samples from author’s profiles. Eight types of lithological successions were distinguished and then the frequency of their occurrence along each cross-section and depression was analyzed. The most common sequence with organic-rich and dolomitic shale is observed both in author’s profiles as well as in the profiles received from the mine. In the profiles tested by the author, the dominant configurations were (1) organic-rich shale, clay shale and dolomitic shale (model sequence) and (2) organic-rich shale and clay shale. Such assemblages were observed in four cross-section lines on both slopes of the Northern Rudna Elevation, which suggests a local dependence between different lithological successions of shale and their location in the depression zones. Occurrences of a few profiles with non-standard shale sequences may suggest wider variability of sedimentation conditions in the north-easternmost Tarnówek Depression.
Hearing loss in patients with extracranial complications of chronic otitis media
Authors: Przewoźny Tomasz , Kuczkowski Jerzy
Published: May 2017

Objective: A pure tone audiomety analysis of patients with extracranial complications of chronic suppurative otitis media (ECCSOM). Material and methods: We retrospectively analyzed audiometric data performed before treatment from 63 patients with ECCSOM (56 single, 7 multiple complications) including groups of frequencies. Results: The greatest levels of hearing loss were noted for 6 and 8 kHz (79.0 and 75.7 dBHL) and for the frequency groups high tone average (76.1 dBHL). As regards the severity of hearing impairment in pure tone average the prevalence of complications was as follows: labyrinthitis (77.8±33.6 dBHL), facial palsy (57.1±14.3 dBHL), perilymphatic fistula (53.9±19.9 dBHL) and mastoiditis (42.2±9.5 dBHL) (p=0.023). Conclusions: Hearing loss in ECCSOM is dominated by mixed, high-tone, moderate type of hearing loss, most profound in labyrinthitis. In 11% of patients the complication causes total deafness.
La recherche d’effectivité: nature, méthodes et rôle dans la validation des interventions fondées sur les preuves
Authors: Nault Brière Frédéric
Published: May 2017

L’utilisation des Interventions Fondées sur les Preuves (IFP) est de plus en plus encouragée dans le domaine psychosocial, mais leur validation demeure controversée. La recherche sur les IFP est dominée par les études d’efficacité qui visent à tester les effets des interventions dans des conditions optimales. Cependant, les conclusions de ces études peuvent difficilement s’appliquer en pratique. La recherche d’efficacité doit être complétée par la recherche d’effectivité qui vise à tester les effets des interventions dans des conditions de la pratique courante (dans le « vrai monde »). Cet article vise à définir la recherche d’effectivité, à présenter ses principales stratégies de recherche et à dégager ses implications dans la validation des IFP. La recherche d’effectivité représente souvent un premier test de réalité pour une intervention survenant entre la recherche d’efficacité et le transfert éventuel de cette intervention de la recherche vers la pratique. Cette recherche exige un travail d’équilibriste entre des orientations méthodologiques contradictoires : maximiser la validité écologique, la validité externe et l’utilité pratique des résultats et, d’autre part, préserver un bon niveau de validité interne. Réussir cet équilibre permet de produire une preuve pertinente, applicable, généralisable, mais aussi robuste quant aux effets d’une intervention dans un contexte de pratique courante. La recherche d’effectivité est dorénavant incontournable et mérite d’être priorisée au Québec comme ailleurs.
Les miracles au péril de la science1
Authors: Larivée Serge , Blondin-Provost Marc-Olivier , Sénéchal Carole , Perreault Claude
Published: May 2017

L’objectif de ce texte est de tenter de comprendre la persistance du phénomène de la croyance aux miracles dans un monde dominé par la science et la technologie. Le texte comprend cinq parties. Au cours de la première partie, nous présentons quelques sondages concernant la croyance aux miracles ainsi qu’une définition des miracles. Puisque la prière est au coeur du processus miraculeux, l’analyse de son efficacité fait l’objet de la deuxième partie. Nous examinons par la suite le fonctionnement du processus miraculeux en s’inspirant de ce qui se passe à Lourdes. Dans la quatrième partie, nous nous interrogeons sur la possibilité de concilier science et religion. La dernière partie comprend trois sections : quatre critiques méthodologiques concernant l’efficacité de la prière, l’importance des notions de hasard et de probabilités nécessaires à la compréhension de la notion de miracle et la présentation de six hypothèses alternatives de nature médicale aux explications des miracles reconnus par l’Église.