bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
From Empire to Nation State: The Mutation of Educational Interaction Rituals in Turkey
Authors: Meşeci-Giorgetti Filiz
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this study is to determine how the educational rituals changed over the time from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Turkey. This study confines Turkish educational rituals to the rituals Goffman (1967) conceptualized as interaction rituals. Interaction rituals are micro daily events and behaviours, including gestures and facial expressions, clothes and symbols, that safeguard the definition and the holiness of the authority, and therefore act as the differentiator. This paper reveals that as education was modernized and institutionalized in Turkey, the relationship between the student and the teacher became more distant. The hierarchical gap between the student and the teacher became more visible through educational interaction rituals, and the role of the teacher changed within the Republic, from religious authority to soldier citizen.
Changing Identities in Ottoman Context: The National «Self» and the «Other» in 19th Century Greek Women’s Writings
Authors: Dalakoura Katerina
Published: January 2017

The paper acts as an editorial of the thematic issue «Education in Southeastern Europe: From Empires to Nation-States», in which is included. It explores the constructions/reconstructions of collective national identities within the Ottoman Empire, for the period of the 1840s until the end of the 19th century, focusing on the Ottoman Greek case. Given that women’s education emerges as an ethnic/ national project in the discourses throughout the period under research, the study based on the works of three women intellectuals concerning women and women’s education, examines the conceptualizations of «nation» and the changing images of national «selves» and «others». The concepts of «East»/ «Orient»/ «Ottoman» and «West» are also studied as connected with the nation and its position in the respective imagined communities. The women whose works are studied as representative of the different discourses and multiple conceptualizations of the notions aforementioned are: Eufrosyne Samartzidou (1820-1877), editor of the first women’s journal published in the Ottoman territories [Kypseli (1845)], Sappho Leontias (1830-1900), and Kalliope Kehagia (1839-1905), both celebrated educators, writers and intellectual. The paper concludes by associating its analyses and conclusions with the topic of the issue, and presenting the papers included.
Effects of migration on child health
Göçün çocuk sağlığına etkisi
Authors: Geçkil Emine , Aldem Muradiye , Kaleci Elanur
Published: January 2017

Nurses are in a key role to protect the health of immigrant children. Nurses can determine the negative effects of migration on child health and descrease.The aim of this study is to examine the effects of migration on children's biological and mental health.In this study is a systematic review. Any limitation in terms of years covered in the literature scanning TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM EKUAL (National Academic license for electronic resources) on the search engine. In this process, “migration’, “child health”, “Turkey’ being the key words were used. Inclusion/exclusion criteria at the end of the eliminations made in accordance with the scope of research 6 working have been taken. According to these sources, the effect of migration on Child Health in Turkey is discussed.This systematic review has been investigated in six research papers. Reviewed researches in this study were conducted between 2001 and 2015. Five of the examined research was descriptive and one was a qualitative desing. It found that in this study migrated children have nutrition, shelter, hygiene and psychosocial problems.  ÖzetHemşireler göçmen çocukların sağlığını korumak için önemli bir rolü vardır. Hemşireler, çocuk sağlığı üzerine göçün olumsuz etkilerini belirleyebilir ve azaltabilirler.Bu çalışmanın amacı göçün çocukların biyolojik ve zihinsel sağlığı üzerine etkilerini incelemektir.Bu çalışma sistematik derleme türündedir. Kapsadığı yıllar açısından herhangi bir sınırlama yapılmaksızın literature taraması TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM EKUAL (Elektronik Kaynaklar Ulusal Akademik Lisansı) arama motorunda yapılmıştır. Bu süreçte “göç’’, “çocuk sağlığı”, “Türkiye’’ anahtar sözcükleri kullanılmıştır. Dahil etme/dışlama kriterleri doğrultusunda yapılan elemeler sonunda araştırma kapsamına 6 çalışma alınmıştır. Bu kaynaklara göre, Türkiye'de göçün çocuk sağlığına etkisi tartışılmıştır.Bu sistematik derlemede altı araştırma makalesi incelenmiştir. Derlemeye dahil edilen araştırmalar 2001 ve 2015 yılları arasında yapılmıştır. Araştırmada incelenen 5 çalışma tanımlayıcı ve bir çalışma kalitatif tiptedir. Bu çalışmada göçmen çocukların beslenme, barınma, hijyen sorunları ve psikososyal sorunlarının olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Penerapan Quality of Service Pada Jaringan Internet Menggunakan Metode Hierarchical Token Bucket
Authors: Antodi Claudi Priambodo , Prasetijo Agung Budi , Widianto Eko Didik
Published: January 2017

One of the problems frequently encountered by internet users is slow internet access. In particular, when there are many users share the internet bandwidth. This problem may occur as there is no bandwidth management system employed. HTB is one the bandwidth management system available on Linux that can be installed on a network. This research focuses on the implementation of the HTB as a bandwidth management system. Based on the testing done, it is shown that after using HTB as bandwidth manager, internet access can be controlled and every client gets bandwidth as needed. The performance achieved when HTB is employed outperforms the non-HTB scenario. With HTB, the packet loss and failed transaction are reduced more than 90%.Salah satu masalah yang sering dihadapi oleh pengguna internet adalah akses internet yang lambat. Khususnya, ketika ada banyak pengguna berbagi bandwidth internet. Masalah ini dapat terjadi karena tidak ada sistem manajemen bandwidth yang digunakan. HTB adalah salah satu sistem manajemen bandwidth yang tersedia di Linux yang dapat dipasang pada jaringan. Penelitian ini berfokus pada pelaksanaan HTB sebagai sistem manajemen bandwidth. Berdasarkan pengujian dilakukan, menunjukkan bahwa setelah menggunakan HTB sebagai pengatur bandwidth, akses internet dapat dikontrol dan setiap klien mendapatkan bandwidth yang diperlukan. Kinerja yang telah dicapai ketika HTB digunakan melebihi skenario tanpa menggunakan HTB. Dengan menggunakan HTB, jumlah paket yang hilang dan transaksi yang gagal berkurang lebih dari 90%.
Sistem Atap Rumah Otomatis pada Smarthome dengan Menggunakan Arduino
Authors: Dewi Andriana Kusuma , Hadi Mokhammad Sholihul , Anwar Syaiful
Published: January 2017

Development of Smarthome system has many important contributions to make a comfortable house. One of the problems is how to keep the house comfortable without becoming moist and getting enough sunlight. In this study, the roof opening that can automatically provide the supply of sunlight using automated roof opener. Manual control of the tool is using smartphone application that communicates through a Bluetooth HC-05 module. This tool also uses an automatic controller with a raindrop sensor that automatically activated when the rain drops on the sensor panel. In addition, this system also integrates the automatic light-intensity sensor using LDR (Light Dependent Resistor). The result of whole system testing is automatic rooftop opener using Arduino Uno works perfectly as the design that the motor is able to be controlled by smartphone application using serial communication based on Bluetooth so that the rooftop can be opened and closed. Pembuka atap otomatis dikembangkan dengan mengunakan mikrokontroler Arduino uno. Kontrol manual dari alat ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi smartphone yang secara otomatis dan serial berkomunikasi dengan modul bluetooth HC-05. Alat ini juga menggunakan pengendali otomatis dengan sensor rintik hujan yang diaktifkan secara otomatis bila tetes hujan menyentuh panel sensor. Selain itu, sistem ini juga mengintegrasikan sensor cahaya intensitas otomatis menggunakan LDR (Light Dependent Resistor). Hasil pengujian sistem secara keseluruhan adalah pembuka atap otomatis menggunakan uno Arduino bekerja sempurna sebagai perencanaan bahwa motor ini mampu dikontrol oleh aplikasi smarthome dengan mengunakan komunikasi bluetooth, sehingga atap dapat terbuka dan tertutup pada titik tertentu.
System Identification of a Base-Isolated Bridge by Ambient and Forced Vibration Tests
Authors: Ozcelik O. , Amaddeo C.
Published: January 2017

Sciarapotamo Bridge, located in Reggio Calabria Province, Italy, has been recently retrofitted by replacing its deteriorated concrete bridge deck with a composite steel- concrete deck, and isolating the new deck with eight high damping rubber, and four multi-directional sliding bearings. Full-scale ambient and forced vibration dynamic commissioning tests were performed on the bridge just before the bridge has become operational. Three different output-only system identification methods with ambient vibration measurements were used for modal parameter identification, namely: (1) multiple reference natural excitation technique in conjunction with eigen-system realization algorithm, (2) enhanced frequency domain decomposition, and (3) data driven stochastic subspace identification methods. Modal parameter estimation results using different output-only identification methods were presented and compared within the paper. In addition, relatively higher level forced vibration test data was used for estimating frequency response functions, identifying isolated natural frequencies, and damping ratios of the retrofitted bridge in as-built condition. Estimated damping coefficients under different excitation levels are of great value, showing the total damping in the system at low level ambient and relatively higher level forced vibration tests. Experimentally obtained modal parameters of the bridge set the undamaged benchmark state of the bridge for future potential condition assessment studies.
Study on Gamma-Ray Shielding Characteristics of Lead Oxide, Barite, and Boron Ores Using MCNP-4C Monte Carlo Code and Experimental Data
Authors: Bagheri R. , Shirmardi S. P. , Adeli R.
Published: January 2017

Linear and mass attenuation coefficients, effective atomic number and electron densities, mean free paths and half-value layer (HVL), and tenth-value layer (TVL) values of PbO, barite, colemanite, tincal, and ulexite were obtained for 80.1, 302.9, 356.0, 661.7, and 1250.0 keV gamma-ray energies, respectively, using MCNP-4C and the WinXCom program and compared with available experimental data. The relative deviation (RD) values range from −11.61 % to 18.16 % and −7.83 % to 18.51 % for MCNP and WinXCom results for all samples. Only tincal boron ore showed an unexpected RD value of up to 19 %. MCNP-4C results showed better agreement with experimental data in comparison with the WinXCom program.
El infinitivo personal de las oraciones adverbiales en el español de Centroamérica (The Personal Infinitive in Adverbial Clauses in Central American Spanish)
Authors: Herrera Morera Gisselle
Published: January 2017

En este trabajo se describen y analizan desde una perspectiva tipológico-funcional las estructuras de infinitivo personal en las oraciones adverbiales introducidas por una preposición + sujeto pronominal + infinitivo [PSpI] en el español de Centroamérica. Se concluye que no hay una tendencia al empleo de tal estructura en esta variedad, aunque se manifiesta como un fenómeno incipiente que podría acentuarse. This paper describes and analyzes, from a typological-functional perspective, personal infinitive structures in adverbial clauses introduced by a preposition + pronoun subject + infinitive [PSpI] in Central American Spanish to show that although there is not a trend to use this structure in this variety, it is an emerging phenomenon that could increase.
The Language-Culture Link in Exolinguistic Tourism Service Encounters
Authors: Boes Naderer Joan Marie
Published: January 2017

This article discusses four aspects related to cultural and linguistic interaction within exolinguistic communication prevalent in tourism. The first aspect refers to the role of culture as an essential part of linguistic exchanges, and the second explains the unconscious nature of socialization and language processes. The third aspect is the pragmatics of communication in exolinguistic service interactions, and the fourth approaches the role of habitus in intercultural communication in tourism.Este artículo trata cuatro aspectos relacionados con la interacción entre la cultura y el idioma, en el contexto exolingüístico del sector turístico. Un primer aspecto se refiere al papel de la cultura en los intercambios lingüísticos; el segundo explica la naturaleza inconsciente de los procesos de la socialización y el idioma; el tercer aspecto se refiere a la pragmática de la comunicación en las interacciones exolingüísticas de servicio; y el cuarto aspecto expone el papel del habitus en la comunicación intercultural en el turismo.
The Mediterranean Diet and ADHD in Children and Adolescents
Authors: Ríos-Hernández Alejandra , Alda José A. , Farran-Codina Andreu , Ferreira-García Estrella , Izquierdo-Pulido Maria
Published: January 2017

OBJECTIVES:

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been related to nutrient deficiencies and “unhealthy” diets, to date there are no studies that examined the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and ADHD. We hypothesized that a low adherence to a Mediterranean diet would be positively associated with an increase in ADHD diagnosis.

METHODS:

A total of 120 children and adolescents (60 with newly diagnosed ADHD and 60 controls) were studied in a sex- and age-matched case-control study. ADHD diagnosis was made according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Energy, dietary intake, adherence to a Mediterranean diet, and familial background were measured. Logistic regression was used to determine associations between the adherence to a Mediterranean diet and ADHD.

RESULTS:

Lower adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with ADHD diagnosis (odds ratio: 7.07; 95% confidence interval: 2.65–18.84; relative risk: 2.80; 95% confidence interval: 1.54–5.25). Both remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders. Lower frequency of consuming fruit, vegetables, pasta, and rice and higher frequency of skipping breakfast and eating at fast-food restaurants were associated with ADHD diagnosis (P < .05). High consumption of sugar, candy, cola beverages, and noncola soft drinks (P < .01) and low consumption of fatty fish (P < .05) were also associated with a higher prevalence of ADHD diagnosis.

CONCLUSIONS:

Although these cross-sectional associations do not establish causality, they raise the question of whether low adherence to a Mediterranean diet might play a role in ADHD development. Our data support the notion that not only “specific nutrients” but also the “whole diet” should be considered in ADHD.
Фінансування регіонального розвитку Іспанії в контексті досягнення сталого розвитку
Authors: Lytvyn M. V.
Published: January 2017

Проаналізовано досвід Іспанії у фінансуванні регіонального розвитку в контек-сті забезпечення сталого розвитку. Визначено джерела фінансування економічного розвитку регіонів Іспанії. Досліджено особливості фінансової стратегії розвитку регіонів в Іспанії. Розроблено практичні рекомендації щодо використання досвіду регіонального розвитку Іспанії для України.
Формування стратегії сталого розвитку туризму
Authors: Zaitseva V.M.
Published: January 2017

Перехід до ринкових відносин викликав глибокі перетворення у сфері туризму.В результаті скасовано централізовану систему управління туризмом, державну фінансову підтримку розвитку регіональних туристичних центрів, порушено основи взаємодії різних регіонів у створенні і просуванні на споживчий ринок туристичного продукту. Показники динаміки росту прибутковості туризму значно випереджають показники динаміки росту прибутковості інших галузей економіки.
Розвиток високотехнологічних послуг: методологія дослідження
Authors: Meshko N.P. , Shchytov D.M.
Published: January 2017

Розглянуто методологічні основи дослідження сфери високотехнологічних послуг у контексті глобальної економічної інтеграції. Визначено сутність експортного потенціалу країни у сфері високотехнологічних послуг. Розглянуто міжнародні підходи оцінки конкурентоспроможності національних економік. Досліджено основні фактори формування експортного потенціалу високотехнологічних послуг національної економіки. Обґрунтовано взаємозв’язок факторів формування експортного потенціалу високотехнологічних послуг та конкурентоспроможності національних економік.
Торгівля технологіями у міжнародному науково-технологічному обміні
Authors: Popova V.A.
Published: January 2017

Проаналізовано стан та тенденції розвитку інжинірингу в системі міжнародного науково-технічного обміну. Визначено основні форми трансферу технологій, виявлено основних лідерів на світовому ринку технологій, лідерів інжинірингових компаній та університетів із підготовки фахівців з інжинірингу. Виокремлено основніпідходи до залучення України в систему міжнародного науково-технічного обміну.
Патологии при проведении реинжиниринга современных организаций
Authors: Blinov A.O. , Rudakova O.S.
Published: January 2017

Розглянуто особливості переходу до інноваційної моделі економічного зростання. Сформульовано причини, що призводять до невдач при проведенні реінжинірингу бізнес-процесів сучасних організацій. Викладено вимоги до команди з реінжинірингу. Показані підходи до проведення одного з найважливіших етапів реінжинірингу - побудова моделі організації «як повинно бути».
Напрями зміцнення енергетичної безпеки в контексті створення центру державно-приватного партнерства України та Німеччини
Authors: Kamenskyi V. M.
Published: January 2017

Розглянуто сучасні інтеграційні та глобалізаційні процеси, супроводжувані загостренням існуючих і появою нових суперечностей в енергетичній сфері. Охарактеризовано основні наслідки збільшення кількості загроз, їх динаміки, масштабів негативних ускладненнь та впливу на систему управління ПЕК країни. Запропоновані нові механізми стратегічного управління енергетичною безпекою України. Проаналізовано методи підвищення конкурентоспроможності і взагалі життєздатності національної економіки за рахунок державно-приватних партнерств.
Стратегічний аналіз конкурентоспроможності підприємств гірничо-металургійного комплексу України
Authors: Ruchaievskyi D.O.
Published: January 2017

Проведено стратегічний аналіз дійсного стану гірничо-металургійного комплексу. Застосовано два види стратегічного аналізу: SWOT-аналіз та стратегічний галузевий аналіз М. Портера. За результатами аналізу формалізовано сильні та слабкі сторони гірничо-металургійного комплексу України.
Hubungan Konsep Diri dengan Kenakalan Anak Jalanan pada Rumah Singgah Putra Mandiri Semarang
Authors: Riyadi Agus
Published: January 2017

Adolescence is generally characterized by turbulent period in all areas and aspects of life and growth therefore closely associated with delinquency. This study aimed to determine the association of self-concept and delinquency among the street children in the Shelter of Putra Mandiri Semarang. This study used the correlation design with product moment analysis. This study has confirmed there was a significant correlation between self-concept and delinquency among street children. The more positive self concept associated with positive behavior patterns, and if the self-concept was negative it would be increased negative behavior patterns. Thus the self-concept can be regarded as a control against various problems that occur on the streets that are more inclined towards juvenile delinquencies.
Post-Power Syndrome dan Perubahan Perilaku Sosial Pensiunan Guru
Authors: Rahmat Abdul
Published: January 2017

This study intended to determine the symptoms and the factors of post-power syndrome, as well as some efforts of the teachers in deal with retirement. The qualitative method was used in this study and data was collected through observation, interview and some documentations studied. Sources of data were two retired teachers in MAN 2 Yogyakarta. The result shown some symptoms experienced by the subjects comprised to get closer in worship activities, but emotionally be more temperamental. The most prominent factors of post-power syndrome among the two informants included the loss of social contact with their co-workers, in addition to losing positions, loss of dignity and a sense of meaning, as well as the loss of income sources. Due to retirement, their activities and routines seemed disconnected from other teacher’s activities so both of them felt losing social contact with colleagues. Some efforts for minimizing the symptoms of post-power syndrome was involving in forum gathering that held by the school.
Hubungan antara Social Support dan Self-Efficacy dengan Stress pada Ibu Rumah Tangga yang Berpendidikan Tinggi
Authors: Sari Syarifah Mustika , Lestari Yuliana Intan , Yulianti Alma Yulianti
Published: January 2017

This research aims to study about relationship between social support, self-efficacy and stress among  housewives who have high education. Daily routine can lead stress on housewives. Social cognitive factors like social support and self-efficacy effect stress experience. Samples are 200 high educated housewives who don’t have a job. This research is having incidental sampling technique and using some scales for collecting data such as social support scale, self-efficacy scale, and stress scale. Data were analyzed using Multiple Regression Analysis. The results showed that there is a significant correlation between social support, self- efficacy and stress among high educated housewives with F = 2.197 and 0.00 significance (p <0.01). It means that the hypothesis proposed by the researchers that there is a correlation between social support, self-efficacy and stress are accepted.
Daya Juang Mahasiswa Asing
Authors: Wardani Wiwit Salindri Kusuma , Saidiyah Satih
Published: January 2017

This research aims to describe  adversity quotient and its supporting factor among foreign students. Subjects are students from Thailand studying at  State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. This research applied qualitative approach using phenomenology in order to  obtain the meaning of adversity quotient. The result shows some themes which are (1) controlling the problems by following many organizations, association, and remembering the struggles of parents, (2) being responsible for completing assignment, (3) being capable to limit the issue so that will not interfere other activities, and (4 ) being able to survive by having  principle that there always be an easiness for every difficulties. Factors influencing the adversity quotient are self-motivation and support from surrounding especially parents, confidence to finish college well, and individual characters. Characters like quiet, shy and not confidence inhibiting adversity quotient while friendly and easy going supporting the adversity quotient.
Working with youth with eating disorders: what every trainee needs to know
Authors: Spettigue Wendy , Norris Mark , Gomez Rebecca , Isserlin Leanna
Published: January 2017

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Introduction: Eating Disorders (EDs) are severe mental illnesses with significant medical complications. With the broader diagnostic criteria as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th version (DSM-V), and the upcoming International Classification of Diseases, 11th version (ICD-11), prevalence rates are expected to increase and it will become even more important for trainees in pediatrics and psychiatry to know how to manage EDs. For trainees, working with these patients can be daunting given the nature of the illness and potential for serious medical complications. Purpose: To provide medical trainees with an understanding of how to conceptualize and work with pediatric patients with eating disorders, including general principles of management. Methods: Both experiential recommendations by Psychiatric and Pediatric physicians as well as evidence-based practices make up the advice and information presented in this paper. Learning points: Assessment and treatment of EDs can be difficult and daunting for trainees due to the severity of medical comorbidities and nature of the illness, but experience and knowledge have helped to inform important practice points: EDs are not a lifestyle choice, assessment requires modifications to the standard psychiatric interview, families do not cause EDs and are an essential part of the treatment team.
Molecular Analysis of Ephrin A4 and Ephrin B1 in a Rabbit Model of Craniosynostosis
Authors: Taylor Gwen M. , Cooper Gregory M. , Losee Joseph E. , Mooney Mark P. , Gilbert James
Published: January 2017

Craniosynostosis (CS) has a prevalence of approximately 1 in every 2000 live births and is characterized by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. Failure to maintain the cell lineage boundary at the coronal suture is thought to be involved in the pathology of some forms of CS. The Ephrin family of receptor tyrosine kinases consists of membrane-bound receptors and ligands that control cell patterning and the formation of developmental boundaries. Mutations in the ephrin A4 (EFNA4) and ephrin B1 (EFNB1) ligands have been linked to nonsyndromic CS and craniofrontonasal syndrome, respectively, in patient samples. We have previously described a colony of rabbits with a heritable pattern of coronal suture synostosis, although the genetic basis for synostosis within this model remains unknown. The present study was performed to determine if EFNA4 or EFNB1 could be the loci of the causal mutation in this unique animal model. Sequencing of EFNA4 and EFNB1 was performed using templates obtained from wild-type (n = 4) and craniosynostotic (n = 4) rabbits. No structural coding errors were identified in either gene. A single-nucleotide transversion was identified in one wild-type rabbit within the third intron of EFNA4. These data indicate that the causal locus for heritable CS in this rabbit model is not located within the structural coding regions of either EFNA4 or EFNB1.
The bond between glass-fibre-reinforced polymer bars and ultra-high-strength concrete
Authors: Hossain Khandaker Muhammed Anwar , Ametrano David , Lachemi Mohamed
Published: January 2017

This paper presents the bond characteristics of sand-coated, glass-fibre-reinforced polymer bars in ultra-high-strength concrete. A total of 216 pullout specimens were tested with variable parameters: bar diameters of 15·9 and 19·1 mm; bar embedment lengths of three, five and seven times the bar diameter; standard and high bar moduli; and concrete strengths of 129, 145 and 175 MPa. The influences of these parameters on bond strength, load–slip characteristics and failure modes are described. The bond stresses predicted from various North American codes are compared with those obtained from experiments.
Inclusion of design variability in flexible highway pavement life-cycle cost analysis
Authors: Dalla Valle Paola , Thom Nick
Published: January 2017

This research presents a method that accounts for variability in the principal design input variables for fully flexible highway pavements and assesses their effect on pavement performance. Variability is described by statistical terms such as mean and standard deviation and by its probability density distribution. Statistical characterisation of the variation of asphalt layer thickness, asphalt stiffness and subgrade stiffness is addressed. A model is then proposed that represents an improvement on the method of equivalent thickness for the rapid and repeated calculation of performance life. A Monte Carlo analysis is used to estimate pavement performance life to account for uncertainty of input variables and to calculate the probability of failure of a pavement structure. The output is a statistical assessment of the estimated pavement performance. Rather than the single deterministic result that would be derived by considering average values of input variables, a range of values and probabilities is found for any particular outcome. The probabilistic approach offers a way of incorporating risk assessment considerations that are vital for whole-life-cycle economic analysis and decisions. The paper investigates how variability affects the life-cycle cost of a pavement over a 60-year analysis period.
Seismic performance and force transfer of wide beam–column joints in concrete buildings
Authors: Luk S. H. , Kuang J. S.
Published: January 2017

Various experimental investigations have been conducted on wide beam–column connections in reinforced concrete buildings in the past decade. However, the cyclic behaviour and failure modes of such connections under seismic loading are not clearly understood due to the complexity of force-transfer mechanisms in joint cores. In this paper, an investigation is conducted on the cyclic behaviour and force-transfer mechanisms of reinforced concrete exterior wide beam–column joints using computational simulation. Exterior wide beam specimens with different beam widths and reinforcement details are simulated under reversed cyclic loading using well-calibrated finite-element models with appropriate material constitutive laws and boundary conditions. It is shown that wide beam–column joints have good post-peak behaviour compared with conventional beam–column joints, which show severe pinching behaviour and low inherent ductility, although having higher strength and stiffness. Two load-transfer paths in wide beam–column connections have been identified, which are characterised by two struts with different inclined angles in the connecting wide beams and transverse beams. On the basis of research findings, reinforcement details and width limitation of wide beams are addressed in connection with the design of exterior wide beam–column connections.
Using smart pumps to help deliver universal access to safe and affordable drinking water
Authors: Swan Andrew , Cooper Nathan , Gamble Will , Pritchard Martin
Published: January 2017

It is estimated that broken water pumps impact 62 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the last 20 years, broken handpumps have represented US$1·2–1·5 billion of lost investment in this region, with 30–40% of rural water systems failing prematurely. While the contributory factors are complex and multi-faceted, the authors consider that improved post-construction monitoring strategies for remote water projects, which rely on smart pumps to monitor operational performance in place of physical site visits, may address some of these problems and help reduce the heavy time and resource demands on stakeholders associated with traditional monitoring strategies. As such, smart pumps could play a significant role in improving project monitoring and might subsequently help deliver universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030, which constitutes one of the key targets of United Nations sustainable development goal 6 and is embedded in some national constitutions.
Miscalculated opposition of businesses to street improvements
Authors: Toker Zeynep , Palasani-Minassians Henrik
Published: January 2017

This study addresses the problem of unfavourable attitude among businesses towards improving non-motorised transportation and public transit infrastructure. Questionnaires were conducted with residents living within walking distance to a commercial street in Los Angeles, with pedestrian visitors of that commercial street and with business owners on the same commercial street. The findings show that there is a misalignment between business owners' perception of their customers' mode of transportation and the reported mode of transportation by the residents and the visitors. Residents and visitors report walking, bicycling and using public transit frequently to come to the businesses on this commercial street, while business owners perceive a very low percentage of their customers using these alternative transportation modes. The authors argue that highlighting this misalignment in the planning process for such infrastructure improvements would help solicit the support of business owners.
LAS METÁFORAS EN LAS DIFICULTADES DE APRENDIZAJE
Authors: Serra Sala Mireia , Timoneda Gallart Carme
Published: January 2017

Abstract.What happens in the brain when we learn? This question will guide any cognitive intervention. What we know is that learning involves connecting neurons, as a kind of building road network, highways, freeways and shortcuts so that the movement as smooth as possible. Knit this network is not easy and requires work and effort regularly, along the development and schooling, we ask our children and adolescents. In this case it’s important that the teacher becomes the mediator between knowledge and students, so that involved in what they learn. But to engage the student must develop strategies that enable children are found willing and motivated to learn. In this sense, the metaphor can be considered a resource to support meaningful learning. In which create new networks and synchronicities, the brain, the process by which knowledge is connected and updated.Keywords: metaphor, learning difficulties, cognitive and emotional processes, inductive learning, meaningful learningResumen.¿Qué ocurre en el cerebro cuando aprendemos? Esta pregunta orientará cualquier intervención cognitiva. Lo que sabemos es que aprender implica conectar neuronas, construir como una especie de red viaria con caminos, carreteras, autopistas y atajos de manera que la circulación sea lo más fluida posible. Tejer esta red no es tarea fácil y requiere de un trabajo y esfuerzo que, de manera habitual, a lo largo del desarrollo y la escolarización, pedimos a nuestros niños y adolescentes. En este caso es importante que el profesor se convierta en el mediador entre los conocimientos y los alumnos, de tal modo que estos últimos participan en lo que aprenden. Pero para lograr la participación del alumno se deben crear estrategias que permitan que los niños se hallen dispuestos y motivados para aprender. En este sentido, la metáfora puede considerarse un recurso de apoyo para el aprendizaje significativo, en el que se crean nuevas redes y sincronías, a nivel cerebral, proceso por el cual se conectan los conocimientos y se actualizan.Palabras clave: metáfora, dificultades de aprendizaje, procesos cognitivos y emocionales, aprendizaje inductivo, aprendizaje significativo
¿ES POSIBLE LA INCLUSIVIDAD EN EL SISTEMA EDUCATIVO ACTUAL?
Authors: Grau Company Salvador , Álvarez Teruel José Daniel , Tortosa Ybáñez Mª Teresa
Published: January 2017

Abstract.IS INCLUSIVENESS POSSIBLE IN THE CURRENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM?In this communication we will analyze the beginning and evolution of the inclusive education, the concepts and basic aims, synthesizing his legislative aspects. Secondly, we will raise the determining ones that reorientate the current Law of Improvement of the Educational Quality (LOMCE) towards educational parameters of conservative and neoliberal trend, Y finally, the conclusions will be reorientated to the need to unite the efforts of the educational community in continuing advancing towards the real inclusiveness.Keywords: Inclusive school, educational reforms, legislation.Resumen.En esta comunicación analizaremos el inicio y evolución de la educación inclusiva, los conceptos y objetivos básicos, sintetizando sus aspectos legislativos. En segundo lugar, plantearemos los condicionantes que reorientan la actual Ley de Mejora de la Calidad Educativa (LOMCE) hacia parámetros educativos de tendencia conservadora y neoliberal. Y por último, las conclusiones estarán reorientadas a la necesidad de aunar los esfuerzos de la comunidad educativa en seguir avanzando hacia la verdadera inclusividad.Palabras clave: Escuela inclusiva, reformas educativas, legislación.
CONSTRUCCIÓN NARRATIVA DE LAS IDENTIDADES DEL PROFESORADO
Authors: Prados Gallardo M. Mar
Published: January 2017

Abstract.The notions of I-positions and voices are proposed as analytical tools for studying how two university teachers use both of these narrative resources to construct and negotiate possible professional identities. We develop a conception of identity as a continuous and evolving narrative in which the self is constituted as a multiple, dynamic and constantly in negotiation reality from which individuals define who they are. We present some example of the analyzes performed through semistructured interviews autobiographical to university teachers and through discussion groups developed by teachers from secondary education. Finally, both benefits and limitations of the current investigation are discussed with regard to possible future studies.Resumen.En este trabajo se proponen las nociones de posiciones del yo y de voces como herramientas analíticas para estudiar las posibles identidades profesionales del profesorado a través de sus narrativas. Se desarrolla una concepción de la identidad como un continuo y cambiante relato (narrativa) en el que el yo se constituye en una realidad múltiple, cambiante y constantemente negociada, y a partir de la que los individuos establecen quiénes son en su relación con otros y con los contextos en los que participan. Se presentan, a modo de ejemplo, algunos de los análisis realizados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas de carácter autobiográfico a profesores y profesoras universitarios y a través de grupos de discusión desarrollados por profesores y profesoras de educación secundaria. Finalmente, se plantean conclusiones y algunos alcances y limitaciones con vistas a futuros estudios.
LA IDENTIDAD PROFESIONAL DOCENTE EN ENTORNOS VIRTUALES: UNA PROPUESTA DE ANÁLISIS
Authors: González Londra Mª Fernanda
Published: January 2017

Abstract.In our work we have studied the construction of identity in a group of students. They are teachers who are doing their studies in virtual environments. We have studied the discoursive exchange in a forum -on the Moodle platform- in a course of Psychology and School (Portuguese Language Degree). This paper mainly introduce the analysis strategy that has been followed to study discourses exchanges . We performed three types of analysis. The first seeks to identify tematic content the Burkean pentad as organizar. The second and third were directed to identify the types and dynamics of exchange in the forum. The converging results of these analyzes suggest that the meaning of “being a teacher “ is dialogically constructed in discursive exchanges and focus on the teacher as an agent and as a mediator in the transmission of knowledge . Also appearing meanings about being good or bad teacher.Keywords: Professional Identity. Teacher Education. Virtual Training Environments.Resumen.En nuestro trabajo hemos estudiado la construcción identitaria que acontece durante la formación docente universitaria en entornos virtuales. Para ello investigado los intercambios discursivos de 32 alumnos y un tutor, en un foro de la plataforma Moodle en la asignatura de Psicología y Escuela, de la Licenciatura en Letras Portuguesas, en la UNB (Brasil). En esta ponencia presentaremos sobre todo la estrategia de análisis que se ha seguido para estudiar los intercambios. Realizamos tres tipos de análisis, el primero busca identificar los contenidos temáticos usando la péntada burkeana como organizador, los otros dos buscan situar los tipos y las dinámicas de los intercambios en el foro. Los resultados convergentes de estos análisis sugieren que los significados sobre “ser profesor” se construyen dialógicamente en los intercambios discursivos y se centran en el profesor como agente y como mediador en la transmisión de conocimientos. También aparecen significados sobre ser buen o mal profesor.Palabras-clave: Identidad Profesional. Formación Docente. Entornos Formativos Virtuales.
SISTEMAS DE APOYO EN LA ESCUELA PARA EL DESARROLLO DE LA CONVIVENCIA Y LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA VIOLENCIA ESCOLAR
Authors: Avilés Martínez José Mª , Alonso Elvira Natividad
Published: January 2017

Abstract.An overview is done on the systems of peer support (support teams, peer mediation, cybermentors) that are built in schools to provide prevention and intervention in these situations. It points out the characteristics of each one and the best-known ways that have been adopted. It also reflects on the conditions of implementation and development of these measures in schools.Keywords: Living together in school, Peer support, Cyberbullying, Support teams, Peer mediation, CyberMentors, BullyingResumen.Se hace un repaso sobre los sistemas de apoyo entre iguales que se construyen en los centros educativos para dar respuestas preventivas y de intervención sobre situaciones de conflicto y bullying. Señala sus características y sus formas más conocidas. También reflexiona sobre las condiciones de implantación y desarrollo en los centros educativos.Palabras clave: convivencia escolar, apoyo entre iguales, cyberbullying, equipos de ayuda, mediación, cybermentores, bullying.
PROXIMITY AND INTIMACY WITH HOMOSEXUALS: WHAT (DIS)EMBARRASSMENT?
Authors: Meireles Cardeira Hélder , Dos Santos Mendes Monico Lisete
Published: January 2017

Abstract.This study aims to analyze the embarrassment degree due to the proximity and intimacy with people with a homosexual orientation. We conducted a study with a non-probabilistic sample, through an online questionnaire involving 695 subjects, 215 males and 477 females, aged 17 to 60 years. We applied the Rejection at Proximity/Intimacy Scale [30], and we also collected information about beliefs in God, religiousness level and a several sociodemographic variables. The results show that the biggest source of embarrassment is due to the possibility of having a homosexual son/daughter. Men have higher levels than women, and age has a little influence on levels of embarrassment with proximity/intimacy with homosexuals. The religion showed to have a significant weight in the embarrassment levels, evidencing Catholics and individuals from minority religions with higher levels, as opposed to atheists. The embarrassment levels showed themselves positively associated to belief in God and the religiousness level in people.Keywords: Homosexuality; Embarrassment, Prejudice; Homossexuals.Resumo.O presente estudo pretende analisar o grau de constrangimento face à proximidade e à intimidade com pessoas com orientação homossexual. We conducted a study with a non-probability sample, through an online questionnaire involving 695 subjects, 215 males and 477 females, aged 17 to 60 years. Aplicámos a Escala de Rejeição à Proximidade/Intimidade (Pettigrew & Meertens, 1995), e recolhemos informação sobre a crença em Deus, o grau de religiosidade e um conjunto de variáveis sociodemográficas. Os resultados indicam que a maior fonte de constrangimento prende-se com a possibilidade de ter um filho(a) homossexual. Os homens apresentam níveis de superiores aos das mulheres e a idade mostrou ter pouca influência aos níveis de constrangimento com a proximidade/intimidade com homossexuais. A religião mostrou ter um peso significativo nos níveis de constrangimento, evidenciando- se os católicos e os indivíduos de religiões minoritárias mais constrangidos, por oposição aos ateus e aos indivíduos sem religião. Os níveis de constrangimento mostraram-se ainda positivamente associados à crença em Deus e ao grau de religiosidade das pessoas.Palavras-chave: Homossexualidade; Constrangimento, Preconceito; Homossexuais.
POTENCIAR LA CALIDAD DE LAS RELACIONES: MEDIACIÓN CON ALUMNADO ASPERGER Y TDAH
Authors: Rodríguez Bravo Josefina , Mondragón Lasagabaster Jasone
Published: January 2017

Rresumen.La existencia del Servicio de Mediación en un centro escolar permite que el alumnado disponga de la oportunidad de poder expresar los pensamientos y las emociones que más les pueden avergonzar, enfadar o presionar con respecto a las relaciones que mantienen con los compañeros y compañeras. La experiencia llevada a cabo durante los dos últimos años desde el Servicio de Mediación nos ha permitido comprobar que cada vez son más las mediaciones donde los alumnos y alumnas comparten experiencias de marginación y exclusión hacia compañeros, bien sea por la apariencia física, por la diversidad cultural, por necesidades educativas especiales, o por cuestiones de clase social y económica, pero de manera muy distinta a como lo expresan en otros contextos que no son los que fomenta el espacio de la Mediación. La primera realidad por la que es preciso iniciar esta comunicación es que, durante los dos últimos cursos y en especial en el 2011-2012 y 2012- 2013, se puede constatar que hay mayor población escolar con dificultades en habilidades sociales en los centros y colegios. De hecho surgen muchos conflictos relacionados con estos alumnos, en especial aquellos que tienen TDA-H (Desorden del desarrollo de atención e hiperactividad) y alumnos con Asperger. Para dichos alumnos el contacto con los iguales supone un gran esfuerzo y no siempre lleva consigo la recompensa de poder hacerse entender o lograr que les comprendan, lo cual siempre lleva parejo algún conflicto a nivel personal y cierta incidencia en el clima social de relaciones y en la convivencia.
INTERVENCIÓN MATEMÁTICA EN EDUCACIÓN INFANTIL BASADA EN LA EVIDENCIA
Authors: Aragón Mendizábal Estivaliz
Published: January 2017

Resumen.Se propone como objetivo validar la eficacia del software educativo “Jugando con Números 2.0” (Navarro et al., 2007) cuya finalidad fue enseñar diferentes aspectos del sentido numérico a niños y niñas pequeños. “Jugando con Números 2.0” está constituido por una serie de actividades de clasificación, comparación, problemas aritméticos simples, reparto, discriminación del tamaño, seriación y un conjunto de tareas dirigidas al dominio de la línea numérica. Las tareas desarrolladas en estos programas se enmarcan dentro del enfoque denominado “sentido numérico”, que recoge los hallazgos de Gelman y Gallistel, Piaget y la adquisición de los principios que dichos autores plantean como prerrequisitos para el desarrollo matemático. Para el desarrollo de las aplicaciones informáticas de “Jugando con Números 2.0” se utilizó el software de autor Flash Professional de Adobe, que emplea archivos SWF (Shockwave Flash) que actualmente son estándares para Internet. En las aplicaciones se emplearon gráficos vectoriales, de modo que el tamaño reducido de los archivos permitiese su uso directo en Internet, y la posibilidad de poder reproducir la aplicación a muy diferentes tamaños (incluso sobre PDA, tablets, pizarras digitales…) sin que se deteriorase la calidad gráfica. El software “Jugando con Números 2.0” incluye actividades destinadas al desarrollo, aprendizaje, y refuerzo de habilidades de pensamiento matemático. Está dirigido a alumnos del primer ciclo de Primaria, aunque al presentar distintos niveles de dificultad puede aplicarse a edades más tempranas o a niños con necesidades educativas especiales. Su objetivo es contribuir al desarrollo lógico-matemático del estudiante, de forma atractiva y motivadora, mediante el uso de nuevas tecnologías. En la validación, se utilizó un diseño experimental con grupo control y medidas pre- y posintervención. Los análisis estadísticos de los resultados confirmaron que los alumnos entrenados con riesgo de tener dificultades de aprendizaje matemático, mejoraron su ejecución en la puntuación total del Early Numeracy Test-R (utilizado como variable dependiente). Asimismo, se encontró que la ganancia obtenida por el grupo experimental en el total del test fue mayor que la del grupo control tras el proceso de intervención. Se propone la aplicación de este tipo de entrenamiento de manera complementaria a la metodología de enseñanza de tipo más tradicional, utilizándola como apoyo para superar las diferencias existentes entre los alumnos y lograr equipararlos. De este modo, se pretende favorecer el tránsito de Educación Infantil a Primaria y reducir el riesgo de presentar Dificultades de Aprendizaje en Matemáticas en cursos posteriores. Palabras clave: Jugando con Números 2.0, dificultades de aprendizaje matemático, matemática temprana, programas de intervención, Early Numeracy Test-R.