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Entre familiarismo explícito y opcional: Cambios en el régimen de cuidados de infancia en Chile.
Authors: Montes Maldonado Cecilia , Vera Rojas William , De La Barra Urquieta Carina
Published: August 2018

Durante la última década en Chile se aprecia un cambio en el patrón de provisión de cuidados en infancia, derivado de nuevas formas de organización familiar, el aumento de la participación femenina en el marcado laboral, una reducción en las tasas de fecundidad, nuevas políticas de cuidados infantiles, entre otros. A partir de un estudio de casos, el presente artículo analiza el régimen de cuidados en primera infancia en Chile, examinando tres mecanismos de provisión: servicios extra-familiares, trabajo intra-familiar, y tiempo para el cuidado. Se estudian las transformaciones del patrón de cuidados aplicando las categorías de familiarismo, equidad de género y socioeconómica. El artículo sugiere que el modelo chileno transita desde un familiarismo explícito a uno opcional, donde la equidad de género presenta un maternalismo atenuado y la equidad socioeconómica es segmentada.
Colaboraciones técnicas y políticas trasatlánticas: América Latina y la OIT (1928-1946)
Authors: Herrera González Patricio
Published: August 2018

Desde Ginebra, la Oficina Internacional del Trabajo se interesó desde muy temprano por vincularse con técnicos, profesionales, intelectuales y dirigentes sindicales del continente americano. Las relaciones entre América Latina y la propia OIT, hoy sigue siendo una temática que presenta muchas opacidades en la historiografía de las relaciones internacionales, laborales e institucionales. Esta investigación explora la relación que establecieron Moisés Poblete Troncoso (chileno) y Vicente Lombardo Toledano (mexicano), que es un ejemplo de muchas otras, y que es hora de describir y explicar para interpretar de mejor forma la institucionalidad laboral de América Latina y el Caribe, ampliando las perspectivas que han centrado su atención exclusivamente en las “prácticas obreras”.
Facultad del director del Servicio de Impuestos Internos de denunciar o interponer querella, y deber de motivación
Authors: Gómez Sotomayor Alejandro
Published: August 2018

En este trabajo se analiza de una manera crítica la potestad discrecional del director del Servicio de Impuestos Internos que le entrega el artículo 162 del Código Tributario, que lo faculta para decidir ejercer la acción penal por medio de la interposición de una querella o la presentación de una denuncia sobre hechos constitutivos de delitos tributarios, pudiendo requerir la intervención del Consejo de Defensa del Estado, o bien para decidir perseguir solo una sanción de multa, excluyendo la aplicación de una sanción corporal o de prisión, enviando los antecedentes al director regional para que aplique la que correspondiere a través de un procedimiento administrativo.
La responsabilidad del Estado legislador y su subordinación a los efectos temporales de las sentencias de la Corte Constitucional
Authors: Ulrich Astaiza William
Published: August 2018

El presente artículo propone observar las dificultades que giran en torno a la responsabilidad del Estado por el hecho del legislador y cómo, mediante los efectos moduladores temporales de las sentencias de la Corte Constitucional (Ex tunc y Ex nunc), se ha llegado a una situación donde se ve en riesgo la aplicación de lo establecido en la cláusula general de responsabilidad. En efecto, no podrá hablarse de responsabilidad del Estado si no existe el binomio inexequibilidad-efectos moduladores retroactivos, creándose así un requisito que no exige la carta.
La necesidad de meditar el elemento de la competencia de las actuaciones administrativas. Una revisión más allá del cotejo actuación administrativa-norma atributiva de competencia
Authors: Vargas Cristóbal Osorio
Published: August 2018

El 17 de agosto de 2016, la Tercera Sala de la Corte Suprema, integrada por los ministros Sergio Muñoz, Rosa Egnem, María Eugenia Sandoval y Manuel Valderrama, y el abogado integrante Jorge Lagos, emitió una sentencia en la causa rol 28.390-2016, revocando una sentencia de la Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago y acogiendo un recurso de protección interpuesto, en un fallo dividido, en contra del Servicio de Impuestos Internos Unidad Providencia por restringir el timbraje de facturas.
Silvia Rivadera, la huella de una colega desaparecida en la última dictadura argentina. Aportes a la memoria y a la perspectiva histórica-ética-política de la Terapia Ocupacional.
Authors: Briglia Julieta , García Verónica , Maiani Aldana , Nogueras Magalí Soledad , Popritkin María Cecilia , Rosemblat Florencia , Portela Andrea
Published: August 2018

Silvia Juana Rivadera González fue una terapista ocupacional y militante del Partido Revolucionario de los Trabajadores y del Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo desaparecida en la última dictadura cívica eclesiástica militar de la Argentina (1976-1983). El artículo propone recuperar su historia y a partir de ella, contribuir al debate para pensar las representaciones sociales de la Terapia Ocupacional y el ejercicio profesional como un campo específico de acción política y una forma de favorecer la accesibilidad y la equidad en salud. Se distingue así a la práctica profesional como un acto crítico, creador y transformador, atravesada por la defensa de los Derechos Humanos en las diferentes realidades sociales, económicas, políticas y culturales. El trabajo sobre la memoria en la profesión nos sitúa en un presente que contiene y construye la experiencia pasada y las expectativas futuras. Visibilizar y abordar el impacto de la dictadura en los estudiantes y colegas, y las huellas que estos dejaron, ha sido hasta el momento, un camino poco explorado en nuestra disciplina. Se trata de un artículo de modalidad libre que se basa en la entrevista a la hermana de nuestra colega quien nos transmitió su historia.
Analizando índices climáticos para predecir la lluvia mensual en una región agrícola de los andes del norte (Caldas, Colombia)
Authors: Ramirez C. Carolina , Vélez U. Jorge J. , Peña Q. Andrés J.
Published: August 2018

Varios autores han establecido que diferentes índices, que caracterizan fenómenos oceánicos y atmosféricos en ultramar, tienen relación con el comportamiento del tiempo y el clima en la región andina colombiana. No obstante, la aplicación de este conocimiento es casi nulo y está asociado básicamente a dos situaciones. La primera es la incertidumbre representada por la escasa cantidad de información meteorológica existente para explicar eventos o anomalías climáticas de baja periodicidad. La segunda es la concepción establecida de que el Índice Oceánico El Niño (ONI) es el único índice capaz de describir la variación de los valores de los elementos del clima a escala mensual. Este trabajo trata de reducir las incertidumbres antes mencionadas a través de un estudio comparativo que permite determinar la idoneidad espacio-temporal de diferentes índices y moduladores del clima en una región agrícola del norte de los Andes. Los resultados muestran una mejor correspondencia entre la precipitación de la región y los índices que caracterizan El Niño-Oscilación Sur (ENOS) hasta con tres meses de rezago. No obstante, ONI no es siempre el mejor predictor de la precipitación mensual. Por lo tanto, se podría pensar que algunos índices se podrían utilizar con éxito para pronosticar las lluvias de la mayoría de los meses en las zonas agrícolas de los Andes del norte.
Modelo de susceptibilidad a procesos de remociones en masa en rutas cordilleranas de Chile Central: Ruta 115 CH, Paso Pehuenche, Región del Maule
Authors: Becerra Baeza César , De Rurange Espinoza Jacqueline
Published: August 2018

Se genera e implementa modelo cualitativo-cuantitativo para determinar el nivel de susceptibilidad de remociones en masa en rutas cordilleranas de Chile central, específicamente en ruta 115 CH, Paso Pehuenche, Región del Maule. Se aplicó el modelo de susceptibilidad basándose en análisis de terreno y uso de geomática, considerando la interacción de variables físicos-naturales asociados. Se analizaron los procesos geodinámicos con trabajo de campo. Se obtuvo información geomorfológica de modelos de elevación digital (DEM), imágenes satelitales y fotos aéreas. Los resultados obtenidos establecen que existen altas susceptibilidades a deslizamientos, flujos de detritos y desprendimientos de rocas, por las condiciones de geomorfología, rocas altamente meteorizadas, fuertes pendientes, baja cobertura

de vegetación y topografía con intervención antrópica, factores óptimos para la generación de estos procesos geodinámicos. La medida de control más eficaz es la prevención, utilizando instrumentos de gestión ambiental territorial. La metodología fue validada con trabajo de terreno en los años 2014 y 2016.
Estrutura curricular de cursos de direito em Santa Catarina e o reconhecimento pelo “Selo OAB recomenda”
Authors: Da Rosa Mariani , Gianezini Kelly
Published: August 2018

O artigo tem como questão central a discussão sobre a estrutura curricular de 7 Cursos de Direito contemplados com o Selo OAB Recomenda, em 2015, sendo este paralelamente o objeto de estudo. Empiricamente contemplou-se os Cursos de Direito das seguintes Instituições de Educação Superior (IES): Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB), Complexo de Ensino Superior de Santa Catarina (CESUSC), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Universidade da Região de Joinville (UNIVILLE), Centro Universitário Barriga Verde (UNIBAVE), Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL) e Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC). O objetivo é compreender a forma como estão organizadas as estruturas curriculares das IES de Santa Catarina que receberam o referido Selo. Os procedimentos metodológicos incluem pesquisa bibliográfica, descritiva, exploratória e investigação documental. Analisou-se o conteúdo das diretrizes curriculares de cada uma das IES durante os 10 semestres dos cursos de direito. Constatou-se que as estruturas curriculares analisadas não apresentaram diferenças significativas entre as IES, ao contrário, diagnosticou-se que a referida premiação se justifica pela escolha das disciplinas e pelo profissional do Direito que cada IES enseja colocar no mercado, bem como pela preocupação com uma formação que contemple os aspectos sociais, econômicos, históricos, políticos, entre outros.
El equilibrio y la responsabilidad entre las generaciones: la perspectiva temporal de los derechos sociales en las fuentes internacionales y el derecho italiano
Authors: Ludovico Giuseppe
Published: August 2018

La mayoría de los países económicamente más desarrollados están comprometidos en abordar el desafío común de los efectos que trae consigo el envejecimiento de la población, en relación con el equilibrio financiero de la Seguridad Social. Las condiciones particularmente favorables hasta ahora garantizadas por los sistemas de Seguridad Social y, en particular, por el sistema de pensiones se están volviendo paulatinamente insostenibles especialmente en Italia, afectando así la capacidad que tendrían las generaciones futuras de continuar disfrutando del mismo nivel de protección social. Así, en el disfrute de los derechos sociales fundamentales hay un problema de equilibrio entre las generaciones que, como tales, deben ser permanentemente garantizados para cualquier generación. Sin embargo, no faltan las condiciones en el ordenamiento italiano, así como también en las fuentes internacionales y constitucionales, para concebir la idea de una verdadera relación de responsabilidad y solidaridad entre las generaciones, respecto a la garantía de los derechos sociales fundamentales.
TURNOS DE COLETA E PERÍODOS DE TRANSFERÊNCIA DE OVOS DE MATRIZES SEMIPESADAS SOBRE PROCESSOS DE INCUBAÇÃO ARTIFICIAL
Authors: Melo Lucas Duque , Cruz Frank George Guimarães , Rufino João Paulo Ferreira , Melo Ramon Duque , Feijó Julmar Da Costa , Costa Ana Paula Guimarães Cruz
Published: August 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes turnos de coleta e diferentes períodos de transferência dos ovos de matrizes semipesadas sobre a relação pinto sobre ovo, os rendimentos de incubação, mortalidade embrionária, análise termodinâmica, rendimentos de carcaça e desempenho dos pintos. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial (3 x 2) constituído de dois fatores: turnos de coleta (ovos coletados pelo turno da manhã- 8:00hs às 12:00hs, pelo turno da tarde- 12:01hs às 18:00hs, e pelo turno da noite 18:01hs às 7:59hs) e diferentes períodos de transferência dos ovos (aos 16 e 19 dias) totalizando seis tratamentos com 35 ovos por tratamento, 210 ao todo, sendo cada ovo considerado uma repetição. Os dados coletados foram submetidos à análise de variância e para medida de comparação das médias estimadas foi aplicado o teste de Tukey à 5% de significância. Foram encontradas diferenças significativas (P<0,05) para peso do ovo e peso do pinto entre turnos de coleta; na perda de peso do ovo entre períodos de transferência e nos rendimentos de incubação, na mortalidade tardia e temperatura da cloaca para ambos os fatores. Concluiu-se, portanto que turnos de coleta e períodos de transferência dos ovos podem influenciar diretamente processos de incubação de ovos de matrizes semipesadas. Os turnos de coleta matutino e vespertino apresentaram melhores resultados de rendimentos de incubação e mortalidade embrionária, com ovos e pintos menores. Ovos transferidos com 16 dias apresentaram melhores resultados de perda de peso do ovo, peso do pinto e rendimentos de incubação.
CORRELAÇÃO DE ACHADOS MICROBIOLÓGICOS E CITOLÓGICOS COLETADOS POR BRONCOSCOPIA DE CÃES COM COLAPSO TRAQUEAL
Authors: Benvenho Ana Carolina Rodrigues , Guedes Rogério Luizari , Dornbusch Peterson Triches , Benites Nilson Roberti , Stopiglia Angelo João
Published: August 2018

O colapso traqueal acomete principalmente cães de raças pequenas, de meia idade a idosos e seu diagnóstico é feito com base nos sinais clínicos e exames complementares. A traqueobroncoscopia permite avaliar o diâmetro da traqueia e dos segmentos brônquicos permitindo a coleta de amostras para citologia, histopatologia e culturas. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se há correlação entre infecção e inflamação traqueal em cães com colapso traqueal. Foram selecionados 28 animais: doze apresentando colapso traqueal e 16 hígidos que passaram por procedimento de traqueobroncoscopia, avaliando-se a traqueia seguido da coleta de material para cultura bacteriana e citologia. Após a análise dos resultados foi observada correlação positiva entre a ocorrência de inflamação e colapso de traqueia. Não foi observada correlação entre infecção bacteriana e inflamação ou entre infecção e colapso. Com um teste de dissimilaridade verificou-se que a população bacteriana da orofaringe foi semelhante à da traqueia nos cães de um mesmo grupo. Conclui-se que cães com colapso traqueal tendem à presença de processo inflamatório, porém não estando relacionada a infecções bacterianas. A composição das bactérias na traqueia sugere aspiração do conteúdo da orofaringe.
Aplicação da matriz FPSEEA de saúde ambiental para a macrometrópole paulista: subsídios para o planejamento e gestão socioambiental regional
Authors: Maria Natasha Ceretti , Slovic Anne Dorothée
Published: August 2018

Ao planejamento da gestão urbana em escalas regionais faz-se necessário incorporar a dimensão ambiental para que as cidades possam enfrentar os desafios decorrentes da reestruturação do espaço pelas dinâmicas econômicas e a adaptação aos efeitos das mudanças climáticas. Neste contexto a Macrometrópole Paulista apresenta heterogênea divisão funcional socioambiental entre os seus municípios. Essas divisões corroboram com diferentes condições socioambientais nesse conjunto regional que podem ser expressas por indicadores estratégicos que qualifiquem as localidades municipais. Para tal, este trabalho tem como objetivo selecionar indicadores relevantes no contexto da saúde ambiental e da sustentabilidade para os municípios que compõem a Macrometrópole Paulista. Para a seleção dos indicadores foi considerada a matriz de indicadores para a Saúde Ambiental denominada de FPSEEA (Força Motriz-Pressão-Situação-Exposição-Efeito-Ações). Os resultados preliminares podem ser vistos como uma nova maneira de qualificar as condições socioeconômicas, ambientais e de saúde, destacando a importância da escala regional como uma nova unidade territorial a ser explorada na gestão urbana.
Dinâmicas dos sistemas agrários nos territórios mapuche de Araucanía Costera, Chile
Authors: Obreque Cecilia Belen , Nahuelcheo German Catalán , Coelho-de-Souza Gabriela
Published: August 2018

A Região de Araucanía Costera, no Chile, é considerada historicamente como território dos indígenas mapuche. Neste contexto, objetivou-se estudar a evolução e diferenciação dos sistemas agrários nos territórios mapuche de Araucanía Costera, buscando compreender as dinâmicas ocorridas. A metodologia constou de análise de imagens satélites dos anos 1973, 1999 e 2008, além de revisão bibliográfica, onde foram avaliados aspectos naturais do espaço, fatores históricos e político-institucionais, que consolidaram as diferentes etapas do desenvolvimento da agricultura. A análise permitiu caracterizar quatro grandes sistemas agrários: indígena, pré–colonial, colonial e atual, em um período que se estende, desde muito antes de 1536, até o período atual. O processo de evolução dos sistemas agrários nessa região impôs uma dinâmica de transformação da sociedade mapuche e perda de grande parte de seus territórios, que passaram a ser utilizados para a produção de monocultivos arbóreos.
Desenvolvimento infantil e sustentabilidade: modelo computacional para representação dos condicionantes do desenvolvimento infantil
Authors: Maldaner Tainara Piontkoski , Dos Santos Bruna Letícia , Weinert Luciana Vieira Castilho , Weinert Wagner Rodrigo
Published: August 2018

Este trabalho visa enfatizar de que forma as condições de desenvolvimento na infância repercutem sobre as questões do Desenvolvimento Sustentável com enfoque principal em estabelecer um modelo que represente o comportamento dos condicionantes do desenvolvimento de crianças de 1 a 12 meses de idade do município de Pontal do Paraná. O trabalho consiste em 3 fases: coleta de dados de 1443 crianças e definição de critérios para atraso no desenvolvimento nesta faixa etária, desenvolvimento de uma base de dados on-line, e mineração de dados para reconhecimento de padrões entre os casos de atraso. Como resultados observa-se elevado número de atraso no desenvolvimento em algumas das faixas etárias analisadas. Espera-se ao final da pesquisa relacionar estes casos com seus respectivos condicionantes socioeconômicos e ambientais, a fim de complementar e ratificar a relevância deste contexto para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
O trabalho artesanal: cultura e pertencimento ao local
Authors: Neves Jessica Gislaine das , Sulzbach Mayra Taiza
Published: August 2018

O presente trabalho é um ensaio teórico que apresenta aproximações das linhas de pesquisas das autoras com as temáticas da disciplina de Configurações produtivas de base coletiva, solidária e sustentável do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Territorial Sustentável UFPR – Setor Litoral. Para a elaboração deste trabalho utilizou-se de leituras dos textos da disciplina aprofundadas e anotações a partir dos debates em sala de aula. Este trabalho objetiva promover o debate sobre cultura e economia a partir do trabalho artesanal. O trabalho inicia com algumas concepções históricas de trabalho e segue com a especificidade do trabalho artesanal (conceito, características, permanência). O trabalho artesanal é observado pela ótica da cultura, pelo saber-fazer, característico de cada território e capaz de promover pertencimento ao território (ZAOUAL, 2006). O trabalho artesanal também é observado pela ótica da economia, por ser ele promotor de subsistência, específica de cada território, ou seja, possibilitando observar outra economia.
Reflexões e territórios em contínua mutação
Authors: Ripoll Alves Alan , Limont Marcelo , Reis Rodrigo Arantes
Published: August 2018

Apresentação do Dossiê Temático Desenvolvimento Territorial Sustentável.
A transmissão na constituição do sujeito: Uma abordagem lacaniana
Authors: De Azevedo Luciana Jaramillo Caruso , Carneiro Terezinha Féres , Brandão Eduardo Ponte
Published: August 2018

Em função da relevância da transmissão na estruturação do sujeito do inconsciente, o presente artigo propõe uma articulação entre a noção de transmissão psíquica e o conceito de “Nome-do-Pai”. Para atingir tal proposta, inicialmente, será feita uma reflexão sobre o complexo de Édipo, em Freud, culminando na formação do Superego. Em seguida, será apresentada a questão do Édipo para Lacan e a metáfora paterna, onde Lacan propõe uma concepção da função do pai no complexo de Édipo. Por fim, será abordada a inscrição do “Nome-do-Pai” e a introdução do significante do pai como uma ordenação na linhagem e na série das sucessivas gerações.
Pra lá do mundo existe um mundo comum: um estudo sobre relações entre turistas e moradores do Vale do Capão (Bahia/Brasil)
Authors: Morais Isabela Andrade de Lima , Acioly Matí Marques
Published: August 2018

Neste artigo se analisa as relações desenvolvidas entre os turistas e os moradores do Vale do Capão (situado na Chapada Diamantina – Bahia – Brasil). Um lugar que possui muitos atrativos naturais e que recentemente tem desenvolvido a atividade turística, sendo conhecido pelo desenvolvimento do ecoturismo, turismo de natureza, turismo de aventura, turismo esotérico, turismo místico e turismo alternativo. É um estudo de caso de natureza qualitativa, realizado através de pesquisas de campo e de entrevistas entre moradores e turistas realizadas entre os anos de 2015 e 2016, com o objetivo de entender as relações de proximidade e os conflitos existentes entre os moradores e os turistas no Vale do Capão. A imagem turística - real e social - do Vale do Capão possui elementos contrastivos, acarretando diversos conflitos e contradições entre os moradores e os turistas e é importante entender esses conflitos para uma proposta de organização sustentável integrada da atividade turística com os desejos dos moradores locais.
Axé Music, Baianidade e Turismo
Authors: Viñal Junior José Veiga , Mastrangeli Flaminia
Published: August 2018

Este artigo nasce das experiências e reflexões desenvolvidas na disciplina Leitura e Produção do Texto Científico no ano de 2017 no curso de Turismo e Hotelaria da Universidade do Estado da Bahia (Brasil). A metodologia se baseia em uma revisão bibliográfica pela qual buscou-se refletir sobre a utilização da Cultura como recurso econômico no mundo global, trazendo a discussão da baianidade como correspondente ao comportamento do povo baiano, de Salvador e Recôncavo, levando em conta que esta construção identitária foi firmada através de instrumentos simbólicos e estéticos, possivelmente presentes no movimento Axé Music e a indústria por trás desse movimento que porventura utilizaram-se do conceito da baianidade para a promoção do turismo na Bahia. As conclusões preliminares levaram a refletir que de fato há correlações entre o movimento do Axé Music, o conceito de baianidade e a promoção do turismo na Bahia tendo seu apogeu entre as décadas de 90 e 2000.
The Status of Micronutrients and Sulphur in some Plantation Crops at Different Ages in an Alfisol of Southern Nigeria
Authors: Ogeh Joseph Sunday , Ipinmoroti Rotimi Rufus
Published: August 2018

A  study  was  conducted  to  assess  nutrient  dynamics  of  soils  under  old  and  young  cocoa,  coffee  and  cashew plantations and the leaf nutrient contents of the crops at Uhonmora, Edo State, Nigeria for proper cultural and soil fertility management of the plantations. Soil and crop leaf samples were collected from each plantation using random sampling technique. The samples were analyzed using standard procedures for sand, silt, clay, pH (H2O), electrical conductivity (EC), total N, available P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Effective Cation Exchange Capacity (ECEC). Leaf samples were analyzed for N, P, K, Ca, Mg and Na. Data were compared with the corresponding soil and foliar critical nutrient values for each crop. Results indicated that the soils were texturally sandy clay loam and acidic. The soils varied in their nutrient contents, with soil P for the old cocoa, young coffee and cashew plantations far below critical values. The young cashew plot was low in N content but adequate for other plots. However, the soil ECEC increased with increase in calcium contents. Leaf N was below critical for all the crops. Leaf K was low for cocoa and coffee plants, leaf Ca was low for the young cashew plants, while leaf Mg was low for the young cocoa and old cashew. The high soil Mg/K ratio of 8.7- 22.3 as against the established value of 2.0 might have resulted in gross nutrient imbalance which must have affected the absorption and utilization of other nutrients. Hence, adequate soil N did not translate to availability of same to the crops. The ECEC showed that the soil needs to be improved upon for sustainable productivity. Soil nutrient content variation across the plantations with age of establishment will necessitate the need for consistent routine soil nutrient assessment for proper and balanced soil nutrient supply to the crops, for healthy crop growth and optimum yield.  Management practices of soil surface mulching using organic wastes and cover crops under compatible cropping systems are needed for successful plot establishment and better growth performance of the young seedlings.Keywords: Alfisol,different ages, leaf nutrient content,  micronutrient, plantation crops, soil nutrient content, soil [How to Cite: Joseph SO and RR Ipinmoroti. 2014. The Status of Micronutrient and Sulphur in Some Plantation Crops of Different Ages in an Alfisol in Southern Nigeria. J Trop Soils 19(2): 63-68. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2014.19.2.63]
Soil Quality Improvement Using Compost and its Effects on Organic-Corn Production
Authors: Riwandi . , Handajaningsih Merakati , Hasanudin . , Munawar Ali
Published: August 2018

Intensive agriculture has been well known to cause decline in soil organic matter and nutrient content of the soils. Therefore, efforts should be taken to avoid this from happening. Addition of organic fertilizers like compost has been increasingly become more important in Indonesian agriculture in the last couple of decades. The objectives of this study were to produce high quality compost using Indore method and to investigate its effects on organic-corn production. The study was conducted in the Integrated Agriculture Zone (IAZ), University of Bengkulu for two years (2012 and 2013). The study  consisted of three steps: (i) soil fertility identification, (ii) compost production, and (iii) organic-corn field production. Soil fertility identification involved physical, chemical, biological analysis of soil samples collected from less fertile and moderately fertile soils. A randomized completely block design was employed in the field study which involved five rates of compost and two levels of soil fertility with three replications.  In 2012, high quality compost was black, had pH 8, fine, odorless, and sufficiently high in NPK contents. Organic-corn yielded 2.94 and 5.69 Mg ha-1 of dried kernels on less fertile and moderately fertile soils, respectively at 20 Mg ha-1 compost. Similarly, in 2013 high quality compost was black, had pH 8, moderate, odorless, and high in NPK contents. The corn yields were 3.75 and 1.93 Mg ha-1 on less fertile and moderately fertile soils, respectively at 22.50 Mg ha-1 compost.  [How to Cite: Riwandi, M Handajaningsih, Hasanudin, and A Munawar. 2015. Soil Quality Improvement Using Compost and its Effects on Organic-Corn Production. J Trop Soils 19: 11-19. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2015.20.1.11][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2015.20.1.11]
Ascertainment of K Nutrient Availability Class for Maize by Several Methods
Authors: Sirappa Marthen Pasang , Tandisau Peter
Published: August 2018

Research was conducted in Gowa, South Sulawesi at dry land farmer during two years. The aims of the research was to get the best method in ascertainment of availability class of potassium (K) for maize in dry land. The research used a single location approach, which made some of K nutrient artificial. Result of this research indicated that K nutrients class which reached by several methods are: (1) by Cate-Nelson method : two class, ie low and high class, (2) by curve continue method: two until three classes, ie very low to moderate class, low and moderate, and low to high class; and (3) by analysis of variance modified method: three classes, ie low to high class. Ascertainment of K nutrient availability classes by modified analysis of variance method was the best methods compared to other methods. Critical level of K nutrient for maize according to modified analysis of variance method by several extractant is: 0.40 me K 100 g-1 for NH4OAc pH 4.8 extractant; 0.40 to 0.60 me K 100 g-1 for NH4OAc pH 7 extractant; 200-300 ppm K2O for Bray-1 extractant, and 215-250 ppm K2O for Olsen extractant. [How to Cite: Marthen PS and P Tandisau. 2015. Ascertainment of K Nutrient Availability Class for Maize by Several Methods. J Trop Soils 19: 21-27. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2015.20.1.21][Permalink/DOI: www.dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.2015.20.1.21]
Nutrient Status and Mycorrhizal Population on Various Food Crops Grown Following Corn Inoculated with Indigenous Mycorrhiza on Sandy Soil of North Lombok, Indonesia
Authors: Astiko Wahyu , Fauzi Muhammad Taufik , Sukartono .
Published: August 2018

This study was aimed to determine the nutrient status and population of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the second cropping cycle of corn-based cropping patterns which utilized indigenous mycorrhizal fungi on sandy soil. The experiment was conducted at the Akar-Akar village in Bayan district of North Lombok, in a Randomized Block Design, with 4 replications and 6 treatments of cropping cycles (P0 = corn-soybean as a control, in which the corn plants were not inoculated with AMF; P1 = corn-soybean, P2 = corn-peanut, P3 = corn-upland rice, P4 = corn-sorghum, and P5 = corn-corn, in which the first cycle corn plants were inoculated with AMF). Results indicated that the status of N, P, K and organic-C increased significantly up to 112%, 148%, 88%, 88% at 60 DAS and 66%, 135%, 54%, 60% at 100 DAS, respectively in the second cropping cycle of sorghum compared to control. Uptake of N, P, K and Ca the sorghum plants at 60 DAS of the second cropping cycle reached 200%; 550%; 120% and 490%,  respectively a higher than in the control. Mycorrhizal populations (spore number and infection percentage) were highest in the second cycle sorghum, achieving 335% and 226% respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the control.
Soil Chemical Properties and Soybean Yield Due to Application of Biochar and Compost of Plant Waste
Authors: Barus Junita
Published: August 2018

The importance to return organic matter to the soil has been widely recognized, especially to agricultural lands  that are low in organic matter and nutrients contents that will decrease the productivity of food crops. This study aimed to study the effect of  biochar (rice husk and corn cob biochar) and straw compost on soil chemical properties and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. The experiments were done in the laboratory and the field experiment at February–July 2015. The first study was laboratory test using a randomized block design with three replicates. Soil samples were ground and sieved to obtain the less than 4 mm fraction for the incubation experiment. A five kg  soil was mixtured with amandement treatments (A: control; B: Rice husk biochar 10 Mg ha-1 ; C: corn cob 10 Mg ha-1; D: straw compost 10 Mg ha-1; and E. Rice husk biochar 10 Mg ha-1 +  straw compost 10 Mg ha-1 ; F. corn cob biochar 10 Mg ha-1 +  straw compost 10 Mg ha-1) were filled into plastic pots. The treatments were incubated for 1 and 2 months. Soil samples measured were pH, Organic-C, Total-N, P2O5 (Bray-1), K2O (Morgan), Na, Ca, Mg, S, and CEC. The field experiment was conducted at Sukaraja Nuban Village, Batanghari Nuban sub district, East Lampung Regency. The treatments (similar too laboratory experiment) were arranged in a randomized block design with four replicates. Plot size was 10 m × 20 m, and soybean as crop indicators. The parameters observed were plant heigh, number of branches , number of pods per plant , number of seeds per plant, grain weight, and stover. The results of laboratory experiment showed that application of  biochar and compost improve soil fertility due to the increase in soil pH and nutrient availability for plant especially P2O5 and K2O available.  The treatment of  a rice husk biochar and compost mixture was better than single application to improve soil fertility and soybean yield. Apllication mixture husk biochar 10 Mg ha-1and straw compost 10 Mg ha-1 increased grain weight about 41% compost to control.Keywords: Biochar, compost, crop waste, soil chemical properties [How to Cite: Junita B, Dermiyati and H Sudarsono. 2016. Soil Chemical Properties and Soybean Yield Due to Application Biochar and Compost of Plant Waste. J Trop Soils 21: 1-7. Doi: 10.5400/jts.2015.21.1.1]
Performance, carcass characteristics, economic margin and meat quality in young Tudanca bulls fed on two levels of grass silage and concentrate
Authors: Serrano Emma , Humada M. José , Caro Irma , Vázquez Ibán , Olaizola Ana M. , Resano Helena , Soto Sergio , Mateo Javier
Published: August 2018

This study investigates the effect on performance, carcass and meat characteristics of increasing the forage level in the diet of fattening Tudanca young bulls using silage as the forage source as compared with a conventional ad libitum straw plus concentrate diet. Twenty two Tudanca young bulls were assigned to three different finishing diets: ad libitum grass silage plus ad libitum concentrate (GS-AC), ad libitum grass silage plus concentrate limited to a half of the intake of the ad libitum group (GS-LC), ad libitum barley straw plus ad libitum concentrate (Str-AC) and then slaughtered at around 11 months of age. GS-LC diet resulted in relation to GS-AC and Str-AC diets in lower (p≤0.05) average daily weight gain (750 vs 1,059 and 991 g/animal/day, respectively), lower (p≤0.05) carcass weight (133 vs 159 and 152 kg, respectively) and carcasses with slightly lower conformation scores. Although GS-LC diet allowed for a lower dependence on concentrate (372 vs 657 and 729 kg/animal, respectively), economic margin was similar for the two GS groups (-63.1 and -64.1 vs -91.8 €/head). The polyunsaturated/saturated fatty acid ratio was the lowest (p≤0.05) in GS-AC meat (the group showing the highest IMF levels) and the ratio n-6/n-3 was the highest (p≤0.05) in Str-AC meat. GS-LC meat showed higher collagen content and Str-AC meat presented higher cohesiveness, springiness and chewiness values. Results suggested that the substitution of straw by grass silage and the restriction of the concentrate level could be recommended for finishing young Tudanca bulls in indoors systems.
An incidental finding of pneumatosis intestinalis: Conservative management without oxygen therapy
Authors: Kalsi Ranjeet S. , Raymond Benjamin A. , Giuseppucci Pablo , Esper Christopher
Published: August 2018

Pneumatosis intestinalis can be identified radiographically incidentally in an asymptomatic patient, or it may be present in its fulminant form with peritonitis. Although multiple mechanisms have been postulated, most believe it arises from mechanical or infectious factors. Respiratory factors have also been described as possible causes for this condition. Clinically, it is important to differentiate among patients whom require surgical intervention from those who would benefit from conservative management, such as hyperbaric oxygen, changes in diet, and/or antibiotic administration. Although supplemental oxygen has become the standard of care for the treatment of benign pneumatosis intestinalis, we question whether all patients require oxygen therapy as a treatment. Although oxygen may be beneficial, the literature suggests there may be detrimental effects from oxygen toxicity and the free radicals formed during hyper-oxygenation. Furthermore, given the rising epidemic of antibiotic resistance and the various toxicities associated with usage of antibiotics, do all patients really require antibiotics? We present a case of a patient with complaints of hematuria, but no other gross abdominal complaints and was incidentally found to have pneumatosis intestinalis and pneumoperitoneum without any evidence of vascular compromise or ischemia. This patient was managed successfully with conservative treatment without oxygen therapy or antibiotics.
Assessment of Bone Healing During Antegrade Intramedullary Rod Femur Lengthening Using Radiographic Pixel Density
Authors: Vulcano Ettore , Markowitz Jonathan S. , Ali Shabaz , Nguyen Joseph , Fragomen Austin T. , Rozbruch S. Robert
Published: August 2018

Introduction:

Premature full weight bearing after femur lengthening can lead to implant failure, telescopic nail shortening, and regenerate fracture. This study aimed at performing a retrospective analysis of the correlation between pixel density ratio (PDR) calculations and clinical readiness for weight bearing in patients undergoing intramedullary nail–mediated femoral distraction osteogenesis.

Methods:

Thirty-two patients who underwent antegrade femur lengthening were included in this study. The PDR was calculated on femur radiographs in a picture archiving and communication system for each cortex (ie, medial, lateral, anterior, and posterior) at each postoperative visit. These values were then correlated with subjective evaluation of bone healing by the treating physician with expertise in bone lengthening.

Results:

Bone regenerate healing was clinically declared by the treating surgeons (S.R.R. and A.T.F.) at a mean of 8.5 weeks (range, 4 to 18 weeks). No implant failure, nail shortening, or regenerate fracture was observed. The overall mean PDR corresponding to clinical bone healing was 0.90, which was significantly (P < 0.001) greater than the mean value at the previous visit (0.82), when the bone was not clinically declared to be healed. The PDR increased in all cortices at all postoperative visits.

Conclusions:

The findings of the present study suggest that there may be a correlation between the PDR and clinical bone healing. This observational pilot study should be followed by additional studies to understand the relationship between the PDR and bony union.
Ownership Concentration and Going Concern: Evidence from Jordanian Listed Firms
Authors: Makhlouf Mohammed Hassan , Al-Sufy Fares Jamiel
Published: August 2018

This study aims to investigate whether ownership concentration affects the going concern. The study depends on a panel data set drawn from 100 non-financial firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) for the period from 2013 to 2016. Ownership concentration was characterized by family ownership and board of directors' ownership. Going concern was measured using Altman’s Z-Scores Model (1968). The outcomes report that the family ownership and directors' ownership are positively associated with going concern. This study presents worthy insights to the understanding of ownership types that may influence going concern evaluation among Jordanian companies. Thus, the results of this article introduce substantial conclusions for investors, policymakers and academics to shed the light on the ownership types that enhance the continuity of firms.
Patients Loyalty Framework towards Healthcare Services in Malaysia
Authors: Gohain Kastury , Thambiah Seethaletchumy , Hong Tan Chuie
Published: August 2018

The goal of this research is to determine the components that compel the healthcare stakeholders to become loyal towards the system.  With extensive literature study of previously completed work, six crucial variables has been finalized. Hence, these variables will be justified to uphold loyal patients in healthcare. The findings highlighted the importance of loyalty in medical care. The factors leading to loyalty are identified and the relationship between the distinguished variable and loyalty is reconfirmed as prior documented studies.
Strategic Planning Process Intensity and Formality Impact on the Performance of Accredited Universities in Kenya
Authors: Kabui Christine A. , Machuki Vincent N. , Yabs John K. , Njihia James M.
Published: August 2018

This study sought to investigate if the strategic planning process has significant influence on the performance of accredited universities in Kenya. Beyond the strategic plan document, the intensity and formality with which the process of strategic planning is carried out, its extensiveness and inclusiveness, is a concern for organizations in the twenty first century. Performance of accredited universities is conceptualized into growth and ranking as guided by the world standard for performance of tertiary institutions. The study is anchored on the institutional theory and contingency theory and it is founded on the positivist philosophical orientation as it is based on theory. Further, it adopts a descriptive cross sectional survey design. The population of interest were all accredited universities in Kenya as at November 2016. The findings indicate a statistically significant direct relationship between strategic planning process and growth (F=2.605, p=0.047 and R2=.303) and with ranking (F=1.995, p=0.033 and R2=0.218). Engaging university stakeholders in the strategic planning process and focusing the energies of members on the seven key variables of the strategic planning process should be encouraged and enhanced since it has a positive effect on university performance. The formality of the strategic planning process has a negative effect on university performance hence there is need to balance formality with allowing room for creativity to avoid missing out on innovative approaches from university members. Further research into other industries with different performance measures and the use of longitudinal design are recommended as possible areas for further research to enhance generalization of current study findings.
The Role of Intangibles in the Creation of Company Value
Authors: Sicoli Graziella
Published: August 2018

The interest of the business economists in intangibles is growing and to this day the topic remains discussed both with reference to the nature of these resources, and to their role, their contribution in terms of value creation. Intangibles are one of the main sources of companies’ competitive advantage (Tanfous, 2013). The definition and classification of intangibles is still an open question. Among intangibles, knowledge assumes a fundamental role. As stated by Sveiby (Sveiby, 1997) intellectual capital is ‘knowledge that can be converted into value. In fact, only the value of intangibles offers a comapny the possibility of differentiating itself from its competitors, and as stated by Stewart the differences among firms is played out by the correect management of intangible resources, which allow them to overcome competitors (Stewart, 1997). The aim of this work of the work is to carry out an analysis of the literature with reference to the definitions and classifications offered both nationally and internationally, their role in the company and their contribution in terms of value creation. To understand the sources of competitive advantage that intangibles generate it is necessary to build a model based on the statement that the resources of the company are immobile and heterogeneous. (Barney, 1991).  Every enterprise must create the structures that help them to accumulate knowledge capital and create intangible assets systematically and to convert it to value for their customers in order to gain a competitive edge and create long-term shareholder value (Lev, 2003). This paper confirms the theory that adequate investments in intangibles exercises a positive influence on company performance; for the future, with the purpose of creating company value, we believe it opportune to consider the good association between intangibles and the various components of immaterial resources; this association will be able to guarantee not only the creation of value for the shareholders but for all the subjects directly and indirectly involved in the life of the company as well as the survival and reputation of the company itself. The paper offers adequate points for reflection for future examination regarding the relationship between investments achieved in intangibles and the creation of company value. Moreover, it confirms what the was previously stated, that up to now, studies on intangibles have not arrived at a universally accepted definition. Therefore, we hope for this in the near future.
Exploring the Role of Quality of Work Life in Building Learning Organization: Applied Study on the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Al Haraisa Yazan Emnawer
Published: August 2018

The pharmaceutical sector is one of the most important sectors at the level of countries because it has a big role in the development and sustain of other sectors. Therefore, the aim of this study examined the role of quality of work life in building learning organization in the (16) Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. For the sample unit and analysis involved the employees selected randomly from the different areas in the target companies. In addition to, the researcher designed a questionnaire containing of (31) items to get the data required from respondents in order to attain study objectives. Moreover, the current study sought to explore the role of quality of work life in building learning organization in the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing companies. The result of the current study found that the quality of work life have a positive impact on building learning organization in Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and the highest impact for job satisfaction, then safety and healthy work conditions whereas the work environment is the lowest impact. Therefore, the current study recommends that the Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies should focuses on quality of work life and their dimensions like job satisfaction, safety and healthy work conditions and work environment to build learning organization and achieve a benefits bundle or mutual interests to both employees and organizations. On the other hand, the current study applied on Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing companies’ .Therefore, there is a need to conduct more study in the future because the result of current studies limited and narrow. And also there is a need to take other dimensions of quality of work life like adequate and fair compensation and the social relevance of work life. And conduct further future studies on other sectors such as hotel, hospital and tourism. Moreover, conducting comparative studies with others sectors such as banks and clothes manufacturing companies.