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O dilema de uma prática: experiências de aborto em uma maternidade pública de Salvador, Bahia
Authors: McCallum Cecilia , Menezes Greice , Reis Ana Paula dos
Published: March 2016

Resumo Discute o aborto pelas perspectivas de mulheres internadas em uma maternidade pública de Salvador (BA). Enfatiza a observação participante do cotidiano do hospital e descreve trabalho de campo com técnicas de pesquisa qualitativa e quantitativa. Por perspectiva etnográfica, aborda a experiência hospitalar de mulheres diante da interrupção, voluntária ou não, da gravidez e apresenta o ponto de vista dos profissionais de saúde, argumentando que a forma pela qual a instituição estrutura a atenção ao aborto e os processos de simbolização a ela imbricados afetam profundamente as experiências das mulheres. Aponta que a discriminação contra as mulheres que abortam está integrada a estrutura, organização e cultura institucionais, e não apenas a ações individuais dos profissionais.
“Exame bento” ou “foto do bebê”? Biomedicalização e estratificação nos usos do ultrassom obstétrico no Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Chazan Lilian Krakowski , Faro Livi F.T.
Published: March 2016

Resumo A partir de etnografias realizadas em serviços públicos e privados do Rio de Janeiro, sustentamos que a difusão do fenômeno de (bio)medicalização varia de acordo com o estrato social das gestantes, produzindo corpos fetais e gestantes, assim como processos gestacionais, totalmente diversos, dependendo da camada social das mulheres atendidas. Tomando a premissa fundamental de que a biomedicalização consiste em uma transformação no processo de medicalização pela incorporação crescente da tecnociência à biomedicina, o universo observado evidencia diferentes estágios dessa transformação, acompanhando, de modo consistente, a estratificação social das grávidas submetidas ao exame de ultrassom.
Psychological distress related to smoking cessation in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Moreira-Santos Thyego Mychell , Godoy Irma , Godoy Ilda de
Published: March 2016

Among all causes of preventable deaths, smoking is responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide and predisposes to fatal, noncommunicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle changes are effective in the treatment of patients with smoking-related diseases and assist in the prevention of premature mortality. Our objective was to investigate the available scientific evidence regarding the psychological distress related to smoking cessation in patients who have had acute myocardial infarction. To that end, we conducted an integrative review of the literature in order to summarize relevant studies on this topic. The selected databases were Scopus, PubMed Central, Institute for Scientific Information Web of Science (Core Collection), ScienceDirect, EMBASE, SciELO, LILACS e PsycINFO. On the basis of the inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted for this study, 14 articles were selected for analysis. Those studies showed that the prevalence of psychological distress is higher among smokers than among nonsmokers, and distress-related symptoms are much more common in smokers with acute myocardial infarction than in those without. Smoking cessation depends on the active participation of the smoker, whose major motivation is the underlying disease. Most studies have shown that there is a need to create treatment subgroups as a means of improving the treatment provided. This review article expands the knowledge regarding smoking cessation and shows the need to invest in future research that investigates subgroups of smokers diagnosed with the major smoking-related comorbidities, such as acute myocardial infarction, in order to develop specific interventions and psychological support strategies.
Alternative diagnoses based on CT angiography of the chest in patients with suspected pulmonary thromboembolism
Authors: Ferreira Eleci Vaz , Gazzana Marcelo Basso , Sarmento Muriel Bossle , Guazzelli Pedro Arends , Hoffmeister Mariana Costa , Guerra Vinicius André , Seligman Renato , Knorst Marli Maria
Published: March 2016

Objective : To determine the prevalence of alternative diagnoses based on chest CT angiography (CTA) in patients with suspected pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) who tested negative for PTE, as well as whether those alternative diagnoses had been considered prior to the CTA. Methods : This was a cross-sectional, retrospective study involving 191 adult patients undergoing CTA for suspected PTE between September of 2009 and May of 2012. Chest X-rays and CTAs were reviewed to determine whether the findings suggested an alternative diagnosis in the cases not diagnosed as PTE. Data on symptoms, risk factors, comorbidities, length of hospital stay, and mortality were collected. Results : On the basis of the CTA findings, PTE was diagnosed in 47 cases (24.6%). Among the 144 patients not diagnosed with PTE via CTA, the findings were abnormal in 120 (83.3%). Such findings were consistent with an alternative diagnosis that explained the symptoms in 75 patients (39.3%). Among those 75 cases, there were only 39 (20.4%) in which the same alterations had not been previously detected on chest X-rays. The most common alternative diagnosis, made solely on the basis of the CTA findings, was pneumonia (identified in 20 cases). Symptoms, risk factors, comorbidities, and the in-hospital mortality rate did not differ significantly between the patients with and without PTE. However, the median hospital stay was significantly longer in the patients with PTE than in those without (18.0 and 9.5 days, respectively; p = 0.001). Conclusions : Our results indicate that chest CTA is useful in cases of suspected PTE, because it can confirm the diagnosis and reveal findings consistent with an alternative diagnosis in a significant number of patients.
Thermal and dielectric behaviour of fine-grained soils
Authors: Hailemariam Henok , Shrestha Dinesh , Wuttke Frank , Wagner Norman
Published: March 2016

The thermal conductivity and complex dielectric permittivity of soil are highly correlated and are both affected by the changes in chemical composition, grain structure and soil hydromechanical conditions. In this study, the relationship between thermal conductivity and complex dielectric permittivity of three fine-grained soils, with known chemical and hydromechanical properties, was theoretically and experimentally analysed using transient and high-frequency electromagnetic measurement techniques respectively. As expected, a strong correlation between thermal conductivity and complex dielectric permittivity of the studied soils was obtained for a wide range of soil saturation. Furthermore, a theoretical prediction model for the thermal conductivity of fine-grained soils based on the measurement of dielectric permittivity is proposed. Unlike most thermal conductivity prediction models, the new model, developed based on the Johansen model and the advanced Lichtenecker and Rother model, does not require moisture content as an input parameter thus providing the opportunity to obtain accurate estimation of thermal conductivity both on site and in the laboratory using dielectric measurement techniques such as an open-ended coaxial line method, avoiding soil disturbance or the need to extract samples for moisture content measurement.
Book review
Authors: Raupach Michael
Published: March 2016

Cathodic Protection of Steel in Concrete and Masonry, second edition
Managing Endowment Fund Income in Universities
Authors: Dyachkova Elza
Published: March 2016

In this paper, we discuss the methods of endowment management existing in the world and their applicability to the Russian university system. The endowment spending research focuses on the following issues: reinvesting endowment income; identifying the size of expendable endowment income; using the endowment body, not only income; choosing endowment spending policy, rule and rate endowments, etc. We provide an overview of endowment fund financial indicators and endowment spending allocation in Russia. Based on the example of the HSE Endowment Fund, we analyze the use of endowment spending rules and model of financial indicators for 2008–2014. The University’s Endowment Fund endowment spending policies implement the preservation principle, which may be reasonable in a stable economy. However, the viability of the principle is questionable in the crisis, the more so since the endowment is mostly in rubles. Using net asset valuation methods, the HSE Endowment Fund could provide equity between generations with annual distribution of income in favor of the next and current generations.
Do Anti-Corruption Educational Campaigns Reach Students? Some Evidence from Russia and Ukraine
Authors: Denisova-Schmidt Elena , Huber Martin , Leontyeva Elvira
Published: March 2016

The authors investigate the effect of anti-corruption educational materials — an informational folder with materials designed by Transparency International — on students’ willingness to participate in an anti-corruption campaign and their general judgment about corruption in two cities in Russia and Ukraine by conducting experiments. During a survey of 350 students in Khavarovsk (Russia) and 600 students Lviv (Ukraine), young people were randomly exposed to either a folder with information about the negative effects of corruption in general and in the higher educational system in particular (treatment group), or a folder with corruption-irrelevant information (control group). The effects were statistically significant in the total sample in Khabarovsk and only in some social groups in Lviv. The results might be interesting not only for scholars,  but also for policy makers and practitioners.
Structural Complexity and Saliency in Interpretation of Familiar Metaphors
Authors: Tobing Andrew . P. L , Sinar Tengku Silvana , Nurlela Nurlela , Muchtar Muhizar
Published: March 2016

Metaphors are argued as being a sub-species of analogy. Processing of metaphor interpretation, on the other hand, is postulated as being based on structure mapping. A principle underlying this proposition that raises question is systematicity which regulates that “alignments that form deeply interconnected structures, in which higher order relations constrain lower order relations, are preferred”. The current research investigates the empirical basis of this proposition which implicates that interpretations of familiar metaphors that have a higher level of complexity and consistent with the base domains receive priority treatment and are thus predicted by the Graded Salience Hypothesis to result in faster speed of processing. Interpretations of metaphors were gathered through a survey and two interpretations for each metaphor were selected and prepared as experiment lexical targets; one representing targets with more complex relational structure and the other representing targets having less complex structure. A lexical decision task experiment was conducted to test reaction time by three groups of subjects to these targets after each corresponding metaphor was presented on a computer screen. Results showed that mean reaction time for targets with more complex underlying relational structure was fastest with 450.83ms (SD = 60.588) compared to less complex targets and unrelated targets. A one-way between subjects ANOVA showed significance in differences of mean times among the three categories. A post hoc Holm analysis showed that mean RT for the more complex targets was significantly different from the less complex targets at p<.05. We conclude that maximally consistent structures are the basis of metaphor processing. It is also a factor motivating saliency of certain interpretations among alternative interpretations of familiar metaphors.
A Semiotic Approach to Dimensions of Meaning in Translation
Authors: Xiao Xian
Published: March 2016

This paper attempts to follow the thoughts of Saussure and Peirce, and take their thoughts as beacons to analyze the different dimensions of meaning. Signs exist for representing the objects either in reality or in imagery, and during the signifying process, two dimensions of meaning come into being, signification and significance. Signification internalized in the structure could be understood from the perspective of structuralism. In Contrast, significance is the effect of what is referred to in a synchronical dimension as meaning potential related to the outside systems, which may be further classified into three aspects: metaphorical meaning, implicature and associative meaning. Moreover, the relationship of signification and significance is dynamic, not static characterized by hierarchy, convertibility and coexistence. Moreover, this paper also discusses how to achieve equivalence based on the dimensions of meaning in an optimal way in real translation practice, which includes signification equivalence, significance equivalence and signification\significance equivalence which is an intersection sandwiched between signification and significance. Signification equivalence and significance equivalence highlight the ability of indicating and creation of signs whereas signification\significance equivalence, accompanied by the developing signifying process focuses on the pragmatic fuzziness brought by the speakers or writers on special occasion on purpose
Under Armours Lawsuit Against Nike: Worth Breaking A Sweat?
Authors: Singh Suresh
Published: March 2016

On February 12 of 2013, Under Armour launched I WILL, its biggest ever global advertising campaign. Only nine days later, the company filed a lawsuit accusing Nike of illegally using variations of the I WILL trademark. This case study analyzes Nikes move and Under Armours countermove. The case is well suited for initiating a broader discussion of competitive dynamics, especially of unconventional hardball and curveball strategies.
Making Course Content Conducive To A Marriage Between Theory And Practice: One Instructors Experience
Authors: Dalmia Sonia
Published: March 2016

This essay describes the changes made in the structure of a course on gender and economics that have the potential for improving undergraduate economics education by providing opportunities for students to “be economists” in their communities. Specifically, it describes the value of incorporating exercises that send students into the field to observe and gather data that they can bring back into the classroom to analyze and integrate into their own understanding of the issues.
Using Technology To Leverage Your Lectures Stickiness
Authors: King Chula G.
Published: March 2016

Increasingly, universities are scrambling to take advantage of online technologies.  This article describes one such technology that can be used to capture the video and audio of a PowerPoint lecture.  The specific technology is a software program called Camtasia.  With Camtasia one can simultaneously capture in a movie file everything that is occurring on a computer screen along with the audio narration.  Once captured, the video and audio can be produced as a streaming video and uploaded to a web server for online viewing.
Promoting Character At Institutions Of Higher Education And In Their Academic Units
Authors: McCraw Harrison , Volkan Ara , Bird Bruce
Published: March 2016

Employers are highly interested in the character traits of college graduates. They recognize that these attributes will be an important determinant in the degree of success their organizations will experience. Unfortunately, a significant proportion of students enrolled in public institutions of higher education are not prepared academically, behaviorally, or emotionally for the college experience. In addition, lack of academic integrity on campus poses its own set of problems.  Employers also realize that special ethical obligations exist for employees with financial reporting responsibilities. Accountants are required to generate accurate and timely information to stakeholders both inside and outside of the organization. Employers are keenly interested in hiring accountants who are willing to assume the responsibility for promoting integrity throughout the firm.  To compete in today’s educational market place, many institutions of higher learning focus upon beautifully manicured grounds, impressively designed and technologically advanced buildings, and learned faculty. Alternatively, do these institutions dedicate adequate resources and expend the necessary levels of energies to promote character and other desirable traits in students? Isn’t character just as important in public higher education as critical analysis or technical skills?  This article proposes the development and use of creeds by departments, colleges, and/or universities to underscore the importance of character, scholarship, and performance to students. A creed is a statement of institutional expectations, beliefs, principles, and values. It is a public pronouncement of what a department, college or university holds to be important. It is meant to inspire and encourage commitment to stated ideals and help develop appropriate attitudes across campus. Two versions of a proposed creed, a long and short version, are presented.
Inconsistencies In Textbook Presentation Of Capital Budgeting Criteria
Authors: Elston Frank
Published: March 2016

Corporate finance textbooks state conflicting criteria for capital budgeting projects.  There are three main versions of the criteria, which contradict one another.  Some texts advocate accepting all projects with a positive or zero net present value (equivalently, all projects with internal rate of return exceeding or equaling the required rate of return).  Other texts call for accepting only positive NPV projects and rejecting those with zero NPVs.  Still other texts advocate indifference when NPV is zero.  The texts then are inconsistent with one another in a matter of straightforward theory.  Moreover, a number of textbooks are internally inconsistent, stating rules for the case of NPV equals zero that are at odds with their stated rule for the IRR criterion.  In practical finance, the implications of this theoretical difference will be very limited.  For pedagogy, however, the failure to state theory correctly and clearly can have a greater impact upon learning.
An Ecological Model for Counselor Pedagogy Incorporating Service Learning
Authors: Shupe Margery J. , O'Connell William P.
Published: March 2016

This pilot study examined how one Graduate Counseling Program initiated improvements in counselor training pedagogy through incorporating a service-learning project with computer technology into an entry-level course for graduate students.  The service learning experience was designed to advance university and community collaboration and teach students about social justice and advocacy in the field of mental health.  Students were placed in several agencies that represented grossly underserved populations.  A holistic approach incorporating both qualitative and quantitative procedures was utilized for the analysis of this study.  The authors developed a non-standardized questionnaire containing specific questions pooled from the CACREP guidelines for counselor training.
Accounting Issues: An Essay Series Part VIII - Stockholders' Equity
Authors: Laux Judy
Published: March 2016

This eighth installment in the series on accounting theory pertains to stockholders’ equity and its related conceptual, measurement and ethical issues.  Coverage includes the associated theoretical, empirical, and popular literature.
The Continued Relevance Of Teaching To Transgress: Education As The Practice Of Freedom
Authors: Bullen Pauline E.
Published: March 2016

In 1994, bell hooks work, Teaching to Transgress - Education as the Practice of Freedom was first published and this work re-examines it for its intent to counter the devaluation of teaching and on the basis that it addresses the urgent need for changes in teaching practices. Because of the intransience of racism and the various isms that are part of our everyday culture, hooks work remains relevant, particularly for those who find themselves in the position of the lone soldier in the war to effect equitable system change forever conspiring and scheming in order to accomplish equity in education. This re-examination of hooks work is also offered to those who face disempowered collective backlash (p.31) - backtracking, ostracization and belittlement designed to dissuade paradigm shifts. It is offered to individuals who are seeking freedom individuals who are seeking to define and contextualize their experiences, their struggle, and to those trying to cope with a society eager to return to an age of narrow nationalism, isolationisms and xenophobia (p.28). And finally, this work is for those who are seeking to teach their children, their students, how to transgress - how to confront a culture of domination with a lack of meaningful access to truth (p.29) and which necessarily promotes an addiction to lying and denial (p.29).Teaching to Transgress is a strategy that suggests revolution and speaks to ones determination, strength and commitment. It is a strategy that casts the teacher and the student recipient of the teachings, in the role of revolutionaries - agents of change. Education as the Practice of Freedom speaks to the need to pursue, as a professional business, the job of freeing oneself from oppression - one should practice or work at critically examining our world and our experiences on a local and global level.[AU1] I was asked about bell hooks name and sent my response with an attachment about the scholar and her work to your journal. bell hooks name is NOT capitalized. Thank you.
Inter-Institutional Partnerships Propel A Successful Collaborative Undergraduate Degree Program In Chemistry
Authors: D'Souza Malcolm J. , Wang Qiquan
Published: March 2016

Small private liberal arts colleges are increasingly tuition-dependent and mainly attract students by creating student-centered learning communities. On the other hand, larger universities tend to be trendsetters where its faculty tend to seek intellectual independence and are involved in career focused cutting-edge research. The Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) and Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) are federal-state-university partnerships that builds basic research infrastructure and coax the state-wide higher education institutions to collaborate with each other in order to enhance their competitiveness. As a result in Delaware, Wesley College instituted curricular and operational changes to launch an undergraduate program in biological chemistry where its students take three upper division chemistry courses and can choose to participate in annual summer undergraduate internships at nearby Delaware State University.
The Effects Of High Scientific Literacy, Self-Efficacy, And Achievement Motivation On Teachers Ability To Compose Effective Tests: Case Study From Manado, Indonesia
Authors: Poluakan Cosmas
Published: March 2016

This research was conducted to determine the effects of high scientific literacy, self-efficacy, and achievement motivation on teachers ability to compose effective tests. It was conducted among junior high school science teachers in Manado, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, from April to September 2011, using a cross-sectional survey design. The instruments used in this research consist of questions to measure scientific literacy and teachers ability to make tests, and questionnaires to investigate the self-efficacy and achievement motivation of teachers. A path analysis was used to test the hypothesis that there are direct positive effect of high scientific literacy and self-efficacy, as well as indirect effects through achievement motivation, on teachers ability to compose effective tests. The results show positive influences of (1) high scientific literacy on achievement motivation; (2) self-efficacy on achievement motivation; (3) high scientific literacy on teachers ability to make tests; and (4) achievement motivation toward teachers ability to make tests. However, self-efficacy does not directly affect ability to make tests. The implications of this research are important for inservice/onservice programs (in which inservice refers to academic upgrading and onservice, to on-the-job training) for teachers, especially for those with teaching certificates (as opposed to teachers hired under the common practice of using honorary teachers, paid by stipend not salary, or volunteers).
O conhecimento profissional do catalogador de assunto sobre política de indexação em bibliotecas universitárias
Authors: Dal' Evedove Paula Regina , Fujita Mariângela Spotti Lopes
Published: March 2016

Analisa-se o conhecimento profissional do catalogador de assunto acerca do papel da política de indexação no contexto de bibliotecas universitárias. Para tanto, o estudo compõem-se de aplicação de questionário e análise sóciocognitiva do conhecimento profissional de três catalogadores de assunto de distintas bibliotecas universitárias do estado de São Paulo/Brasil por meio da aplicação de Protocolo Verbal em Grupo. Os resultados apontam que a catalogação de assunto deve estar respaldada por normas e diretrizes atualizadas que atendam as especificidades de cada contexto informacional e direcionem a prática cotidiana. Conclui-se que a carência de diretrizes direcionadas a normalização e/ou parâmetro teórico e metodológico do processo de catalogação de assunto é um dos principais pontos a serem observados pela literatura especializada e contextos de informação.
Qualidade do serviço em bibliotecas universitárias: percepção dos usuários em contextos público e privado
Authors: Nascimento Maria Socorro , Campos Domingos Fernandes
Published: March 2016

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a qualidade do serviço em duas bibliotecas universitárias, uma pública outra privada. As bibliotecas foram avaliadas com base nas expectativas e percepções de 1090 alunos dos cursos de Direito e Administração. Os resultados mostram que os grupos de atributos mais importantes para as duas IES apresentam elementos comuns, embora não se coloquem na mesma ordem de prioridade. Os atributos mais importantes se associam claramente a três determinantes: a biblioteca como lugar, o essencial da biblioteca e a acessibilidade virtual. Os atributos, em todos os contextos de avaliação, apresentaram lacunas de qualidade negativas.
Avaliação da qualidade de serviços: a percepção dos funcionários do Sistema de Bibliotecas e Informação da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto/MG
Authors: Soares Luciana Matias Felício , Sousa Caissa Veloso e
Published: March 2016

A presente pesquisa teve como tema a qualidade dos serviços prestados no âmbito do Sistema de Bibliotecas e Informação da Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto/MG (SISBIN). O objetivo principal foi descrever como se configuram as percepções dos funcionários sobre o que é uma prestação de serviços de qualidade nas bibliotecas setoriais. Para tanto, adaptou-se a escala Servqual, desenvolvida por Parasuraman, Zeithaml, e Berry (2006), para aplicação a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas, de abordagem qualitativa. Entre os resultados encontrados foi possível identificar que os funcionários entendem que o serviço prestado é, de maneira geral, de qualidade, apesar de indicarem pontos de melhoria. Entre os aspectos passíveis de melhora encontram-se: possível desmotivação dos funcionários para realização das tarefas, imobiliários inadequados, desvio de função, número de exemplares insuficiente de alguns títulos e, em alguns casos, falta de interesse em auxiliar o usuário.
Requisitos Funcionais para Dados de Autoridade Assunto (FRSAD): entidades, atributos e relacionamentos
Authors: Melo Maria Antônia Fonseca , Bräscher Marisa
Published: March 2016

Apresenta o modelo conceitual Requisitos Funcionais para Dados de Autoridade Assunto - FRSAD, que ora se apresenta como tendência para a descrição de assunto. Discute o conceito e os relacionamentos semânticos no contexto da organização e representação da informação. Analisa o FRSAD quanto aos seus objetivos e estrutura e discorre, mais especificamente, sobre como esse modelo trata o conceito (thema) e os relacionamentos semânticos (thema-to-thema). Conclui que o FRSAD amplia o escopo de possibilidades de representação temática de uma obra, ao considerar como assunto as dez entidades do modelo Requisitos Funcionais para Registros Bibliográficos - FRBR. O modelo FRSAD não faz recomendações específicas aos relacionamentos entre conceitos, pois seu objetivo é permitir o tratamento de atributos e relacionamentos de maneira independente de qualquer implementação.
A representação do profissional de biblioteconomia
Authors: Santos Danielle , Gomes Ingrid , Faria Marina Dias
Published: March 2016

Os textos culturais, como por exemplo, novelas, filmes e desenhos animados, por meio de imagens e/ ou palavras difundidas são considerados como elementos transformadores de valores e crenças, apresentando uma forte influência na representação das pessoas, no seu papel e no seu lugar na sociedade. A despeito de serem importantes veículos da cultura, dos valores e das perspectivas vigentes em uma sociedade, os textos culturais configuram possibilidades pouco exploradas em pesquisas acerca de estereótipos profissionais. Diante desse cenário, o objetivo dessa pesquisa é discutir como os profissionais de Biblioteconomia e o seu ambiente de trabalho são representados em textos culturais. A metodologia foi estruturada com base na análise de textos culturais, coletados por meio do site YouTube e através do buscador Google, com o uso de análise de conteúdo. Foram coletados e analisados, desenhos animados, telenovelas, seriados televisivos, programas de auditório e livros. Os resultados das análises dos textos, diálogos e imagens abordam questões a respeito das características físicas, comportamentais, competências, relacionamento interpessoal, percepção da sociedade sobre os bibliotecários e o espaço físico da biblioteca.
Mapeamento de processos em bibliotecas
Authors: Paula Marciléia Aparecida de , Valls Valéria Martin
Published: March 2016

Considerando a importância de se implantar a Gestão da Qualidade nas instituições, busca revisar a literatura sobre os temas Gestão da Qualidade, Gestão por Processos e Mapeamento de Processos, relacionando-os com o ambiente bibliotecário. Além disso, apresenta metodologias encontradas na literatura que já foram utilizadas para o Mapeamento de Processos em bibliotecas (Modelagem de Processos de Negócios (MPN), ARIS/EPC, Formulário SIPOC, Servpro e Roteiro do Inpe).
Empréstimo de livros eletrônicos, redes sociais e a proteção de dados dos usuários
Authors: Serra Liliana Giusti
Published: March 2016

O artigo discorre sobre a questão da proteção de dados e privacidade dos usuários nas bibliotecas a partir do empréstimo de livros eletrônicos realizado pela parceria OverDrive-Amazon e o uso de redes sociais. É realizado um breve panorama dos normativos relativos à confidencialidade de dados por parte das bibliotecas nos Estados Unidos, países da Europa e a situação brasileira. Finaliza discorrendo sobre a importância da utilização de livros eletrônicos e redes sociais pelas bibliotecas, ressaltando apenas que esse uso seja realizado garantindo a preservação e confidencialidade dos dados pessoais dos usuários, utilizando-se das informações coletadas, mas revertendo-as em ofertas de serviços e divulgação dos acervos.AbstractThe article discusses the issue of data protection and privacy of patrons in libraries from lending e-books performed by OverDrive-Amazon partnership and the use of social networks. A brief overview of the normative regarding confidentiality of data by libraries in the United States, European countries and the Brazilian situation is realized. Concludes by addressing the importance of using e-books and social networks by libraries, noting only that its application is carried out ensuring the preservation and confidentiality of patrons personal data, using the information collected, but reversing them into service offerings and dissemination of collections.KeywordsE-books; Patron data protection; Social networks; Privacy; big data
O lugar do livro e da leitura no Maranhão Oitocentista: o Gabinete Português de Leitura
Authors: Castro César Augusto , Velázquez Castellanos Samuel Luis
Published: March 2016

Os catálogos de biblioteca têm se constituído como importante recurso para o resgate da história do livro e dos processos de produção, circulação e das práticas leitoras em diferentes lugares e por públicos distintos. Apresenta-se o catálogo da biblioteca do Gabinete Português de Leitura do Maranhão, destacando a trajetória do livro no Maranhão no período oitocentista, como forma de compreender o processo de circulação e finalidades desse bem cultural; a história do Gabinete Português de Leitura, pontuando suas normas, finalidades e critérios normativos para os associados; e a análise do catálogo da Biblioteca desse instituto, destacando a classificação e ordenação dos livros, bem como as principais classes consultadas. Constata-se que este catálogo foi elaborado como forma de desenvolver estratégias de controle e consulta ao acervo, além de verificar a natureza das obras e indicar as leituras permissivas na biblioteca.AbstractThe library catalogs have been established as an important resource for the rescue of book history and the processes of production, circulation and reading practices in different places and for different audiences. We present a catalog of the library of Portuguese Reading Cabinet in Maranhão, highlighting the history of the book in Maranhão in nineteenth-century period, as a way to understand the process and purpose of this cultural movement as well; the history of Portuguese Reading Cabinet, punctuating his standards, objectives and regulatory criteria for members; and the analysis of the catalog of the library of this institute, highlighting the classification and ordering of books, and the main classes consulted. It appears that this catalog has been prepared in order to develop strategies to control and consult the collection and to verify the nature of the works and indicate the permissive readings in the library.KeywordsPortuguese Reading Cabinet. Library. Catalog.
Recursos utilizados pelos bibliotecários para inovar no ambiente virtual
Authors: Menha Hudson Tiago , Tomaél Maria Inês
Published: March 2016

O desenvolvimento e a inovação na atuação do bibliotecário é condição para sobrevivência e crescimento do segmento ao qual este profissional está vinculado. O ambiente digital/virtual ampliou a possibilidade de oferta e diversidade dos serviços e produtos de informação, devido a esse fato os profissionais da informação precisam de subsídios – fontes de informação e agentes de inovação – para obterem aportes que lhes permitam exercer suas atividades em sintonia com as tecnologias e com o espaço no qual estão inseridos. Este estudo investigará os recursos que possibilitam ao profissional bibliotecário inovar. Para tanto, será elaborado e aplicado um questionário para os profissionais bibliotecários que mantêm serviços e produtos de informação com recursos da Web 2.0. Os resultados contribuirão para despertar os profissionais para a inovação como fonte de ampliação e fortalecimento da profissão.AbstractThe development and innovation in Librarian action is necessary for survival and growth of the segment to which this professional is bound. The digital / virtual environment has expanded the possibility of offer and diversity of services and information products, due to this fact the information professionals need subsidies – information sources and innovation agents – for obtain contributions to enable them to perform their activities in line with the technologies and the space in which they live. This study will investigate the resources that allow the librarians innovate. To do so, will be developed and implemented a questionnaire for professional librarians who maintain information services and products with Web 2.0 features. The results will contribute to awaken the professionals to innovation as a source of expansion and strengthening of the profession.KeywordsVirtual environment. Innovation. Librarian.
Detection of Bacterial Endotoxin in Rabies Vaccine by the Gel-clot Assay with Tachypleus Amoebocyte Lysate
Authors: He Yihui , Mao Zi'an , Chen Yueqing , Jiang Limin , Li Yongxue , Huang Haiying
Published: March 2016

The gel-clot assay with tachypleus amoebocyte lysate to detect the bacterial endotoxin in Rabies Vaccine (KMB17 cell) for Human Use (freeze-dried) is investigated in this paper. The test for interfering factors is performed to study the applicability of the gel-clot assay for detection of bacterial endotoxin in Rabies Vaccine (KMB17 cell) for Human Use (freeze-dried).The results suggest that when concentration of test solution is for Rabies Vaccine (KMB17 cell) for Human Use (freeze-dried), there is no interference on the congregation reactivity between tachypleus amebocyte lysate and bacterial endotoxin. The gel-clot assay with tachypleus amebocyte lysate can be used to detect the bacterial endotoxin in Rabies Vaccine (KMB17 cell) for Human Use (freeze-dried) due to its high sensitivity, its reliability and its simple handling.
Immunization with Rabies Inactivitied Vaccine, PV2061 Strain elicits potent immune responses and protects dogs against lethal challenge
Authors: Zou Lianbin , Yuan Deming , Hu Rongliang , Wang Qingbo
Published: March 2016

Despite the availability of efficacious vaccines for animals and humans, rabies is still a major zoonosis. Prevention of rabies in dogs is key for reducing the risk of transmission of this deadly disease to humans. The protection of immunized animals was largely dependent on the induced humoral immune response. The objective of this study was to validate the Rabies Inactivitied Vaccine, PV2061Strain on one vaccination. 14000 dogs of different ages were involved in this research. The result showed that the vaccinated dogs were induced a strong and sustained antibody response and almost had no clinical manifestations. What is more, all vaccinated animals (30 dogs selected randomly from vaccinated dogs) were protected against virulent rabies challenge carried out 1 year after vaccination. These results validated 1 year duration of immunity after a vaccination with PV2061.
The development of ELISA Kit detecting Chikungunya Virus used a synthetic polypeptide chain
Authors: Qi Ju , Han Jingna , Niu Guoyu , Liu Zhenyu , Wang Xin , Liu Yin
Published: March 2016

Chikungunya fever was an acute vector-infectious disease caused by Chikungunya virus which outbreaks were distributed mostly in Africa, Indian Ocean, West Pacific Islands and South-East Asia. It was important to develop a rapid and accurate detection kit to control the Chikungunya virus transmission. The ELISA method was a valuable tool for rapid diagnosis of acute viral infections which had the merits of rapid, accurate, simple. In present study, a polypeptide chain of E2 protein was chosen and validated through computer protein model analysis, and the Chikungunya virus ELISA kit detecting the E2 antigen was developed and evaluated based this polypeptide. The Sandwich method Chikungunya antigen ELISA kit consisted of polyclonal antibody made by Chikungunya virus synthetic protein and a commercial monoclonal antibody. The sensitivity of antigen detection was about 100ng/mL of pure synthetic protein. The specificity and reproducibility of the ELISA kit were also validated and the results were as followed. This detection method not merely gave us a positive confirmatory result in early phase of the disease, but also practical in the diagnosis of prodromal and subclinical stage and might be useful for the rapid detection of Chikungunya virus from vector.
Research progress Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine
Authors: Wang Yunpeng , Zhang Yuchen
Published: March 2016

Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a potent infectious disease by Ebola virus caused 90% mortality rate. Ebola virus was first isolated in 1976 by, for single-stranded negative segment, non-segmented, enveloped RNA viruses belonging to filamentous virus family. Ebola virus can be divided into five different subtypes. Vaccination is the most conventional and effective prevention and infection control methods in recent years. It has made great progress in the study on the vaccine for Ebola virus. In this paper, research progress Ebola hemorrhagic fever vaccine was reviewed.
The roles of CCR5delta32 allele on HIV/AIDS epidemic in native Africans
Authors: Nasir Idris Abdullahi , Babayo Adamu , Ahmad Abdurrahman Elfulaty , Okechukwu Emmanuel Chisom , Ojeamiren Iduda Nadia
Published: March 2016

Studying the replication pattern of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is essential to understand modalities that could halt its survival in-vivo.  The CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) is exploited by HIV to gain entry into CD4+ cells. There are several polymorphisms in CCR5; the major coreceptor of HIV that has major influence on HIV transmission and progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). CCR5 genes that code for the CCR5 differ in humans, some individuals acquire mutant form of this genes with 32 base pair deletion through mendelian inheritance pattern. Individuals who are homozygous for this gene are completely resistant to HIV infection while heterozygous individuals had extended life span while being infected for an average of 2 to 3 years. CCR5delta32 allele is young in evolutionary time, yet it has reached relatively high frequencies in Caucasians but very low among native Africans. These properties indicate that the mutation has been under intense pressure selection. Surprisingly, there has not been any categorical explanation for this genetic selection. The absence or rare occurrence of CCR5delta32 allele among native Africans may be an explanation for the high HIV transmission rate and disease burden in this race. There are very limited CCR5delta32 studies from Africa thus, justifies the need for researchers to embark on more CCR5delta32 projects in order to establish full range of mutant CCR5 genes that may exist in our societies.
Explaining the HIV prevalence of international traveler population in China, 2005-2012
Authors: Hu Kongxin , Ma Xuezheng , Liu Lijuan , Wang Baogang , Wu Hailei , Zhang Liping , Zhen Wei
Published: March 2016

Explaining of HIV surveillance data (2005-2012) on international travelers from Chinese ports of entry indicated that a significant downward trend of HIV prevalence was observed from 2006 through 2010 among the international immigrants. Moreover, this data reflected HIV prevalence among a specific and clear subpopulation of people defined as unknown HIV status population.
Increasing Recovery of Venezuelan Extra-Heavy Oil From a Thin-Bedded Reservoir: First Insights on a New Surfactant-Polymer Approach
Authors: Rodriguez F. , Rousseau D. , Bekri S. , Hocine S. , Degre G. , Djabourov M. , Bejarano C. A.
Published: March 2016

Primary cold production for the extra-heavy oils (4-10°API) of La Faja Petrolifera del Orinoco (FPO), Venezuela, is currently a low percentage (<5%) of the Original Oil in Place (OOIP). Chemical EOR studies are being accomplished in order to increase oil recovery in those thin-bedded reservoirs which host up to 35% of the OOIP, where thermal EOR methods are not convenient in terms of heat losses and environmental issues. Specifically, Surfactant-Polymer (SP) flooding is now considered as a feasible approach to achieve both mobility control and mobilization of residual oil in the FPO's target zones for chemical EOR.

The objectives of this experimental study were to identify the mechanisms in play when surfactant and polymer solutions are injected in cores to displace extra-heavy oil and to assess for the potential of SP flooding for one of the FPO's reservoir. The tests reported were performed with a dead crude oil of 9°API and 4500 cP, an injection water salinity of 6.4 g/L with low hardness and at a temperature of 50°C. The SP formulation consisted of a standard HPAM at rather high concentration to achieve high viscosity and an alkaline-free surfactant formulation providing both low interfacial tension (IFT) and good compatibility with polymer even at high polymer concentration.

A set of surfactant and polymer injection tests has been performed on Bentheimer outcrop cores. These tests allowed demonstrate that injection of the SP formulation after a secondary polymer flood was able to achieve a significant reduction of the residual oil (ΔSo = 80% ROIP). Results of secondary injections of either water, surfactant solution or SP formulation have also shown that mobility control is of tremendous importance to achieve high recovery, even at the core-scale. Oil production data have been confirmed by determination of the CT-scan saturation profiles carried out at each step of the experiments. The results of this study stand as first insights demonstrating at core scale the potential of SP formulation to increase recovery of Venezuelan extra-heavy oils.
Simulation Case Study of Water Shut-off With RPM Gels in an Oil Field in Northern Germany
Authors: Sheshdeh Milad Jokari , Awemo Kilian Nchungong , Yadav Atul
Published: March 2016

Relative Permeability Modifying (RPM) gels are cross-linked polymers which reduce the water and oil relative permeability disproportionately and reduce the water production from a single well. RPM gels are the preferred choice for water shut-off when a well with no zonal isolation is producing from multiple layers among which, no cross-flow exists and at least one layer is producing relatively dry oil. In these conditions application of RPM gels limits the water production until water block or rarely gel desorption ends the favorable effect of the RPM gels.

In this study, a black oil reservoir in north of Germany is screened to examine the feasibility of RPM gels water shut-off treatment. This homogeneous reservoir has been under production for the past 25 years and is heavily water-flooded from early years of production due to its weak drive mechanism. The reservoir is producing with an average of 75 % water-cut and requires urgent water shut-off solutions.

In this paper the screening process with additional focus on the simulation stage of the screening process is described in details. The reason for the additional focus on the simulation part is lack of documented studies on simulation aspect of such projects which has led to non- negligible problems in simulating such treatments.

Once the reservoir is screened considering the petro physical properties of the rocks surrounding the production wells, a water shut-off index is defined for each of the production wells which takes into account the necessity of the well for treatment as well as the risks involved by the quality of the simulation model. Based on the water shut-off index the most promising well is chosen and 3 cycles of RPM gel injection in this well is simulated. Several scenarios are defined to find out the optimum gel volume based on the incremental oil production. The best scenario resulted in 1.54 Million bbl of field incremental oil compared to the "do nothing scenario" in a period of 8 years, performing 3 consecutive gel injections. It is tried to present a detailed work-flow for screening and appraisal of such projects for the similar reservoir and operational conditions.