bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heart Sound Analysis for Blood Pressure Estimation
Authors: Guedes Rui , Carvalho Henrique Cyrne , Castro Ana
Published: September 2018

This chapter aims to give a perspective on how the study of the heart sound relation with blood pressure has evolved. The use of heart sound as a surrogate of the BP has been used with more emphasis on the detection of pulmonary hypertension patients, considering the frequency content, amplitude, and split the second heart sound and its subcomponents, which arise following the closure of the corresponding heart valves. Estimation of BP using the analysis of heart sound is characterized by the simplicity of the equipment used to obtain data, which after analysis allows to achieve promising results that until now were only obtained with techniques requiring far more complex and expensive equipment. The main objective of this chapter is to understand how heart sound analysis may be used to estimate blood pressure and which methods are employed to detect pulmonary hypertension.
Information Systems and Technology Projects in Healthcare Organizations
Authors: Gomes Jorge , Romão Mário José Batista
Published: September 2018

Healthcare organizations must improve their business practices and internal procedures in order to meet the increasing demands of health professionals and the public in general for better information. Hospitals have adopted a patient-centered care approach and have invested massively in information systems and technology (IS/IT), in the hope that these investments will improve medical care and that they will meet patient demands. From the point of view of public service, the focus of healthcare system is the patient, and therefore any intervention should be based on their needs and expectations. It has become more and more important that investments in information systems and technology (IS/IT) support not only short-term objectives, but also long-term benefits, in order to provide a sustainable service for organizations, professionals, and users. The main objective of this research is to study how organizational maturity, enhanced by IS/IT investments and project management best practices, leads to successful projects in healthcare organizations.
Defining and Characterizing the Landscape of E-Health
Authors: O'Connor Yvonne , Heavin Ciara
Published: September 2018

There has been a surge of electronic health (e-health) technologies encompassing a range of services available to various stakeholders within the healthcare system in both developed and developing countries. As technology has evolved, the features and functionalities offered by e-health technologies have grown dramatically, leading to a proliferation of advanced technical solutions. As a result of this increased focus, various definitions for what constitutes the term e-health have emerged in the literature. This lack of consensus is further inhibited by a dearth of research documenting the characteristics (i.e., features and functionalities) of such e-health technologies. The authors propose to define and characterize the landscape of e-health technologies from an information systems (IS) perspective in this chapter. By examining existing literature and reviewing the market place, this study reveals that there is a need to integrate the various features and functions of e-health technologies, thereby arguing that integration and interoperability is important for the growth of e-health.
Radio Frequency Identification Technologies and Issues in Healthcare
Authors: Smith-Ditizio Amber A. , Smith Alan D.
Published: September 2018

One of the most compelling cases for RFID-embedded technologies in the healthcare field has been made by documenting increased efficiency in supply chain performance measurements, which generally consist of financial and non-financial indicators. The chapter suggests that patient flows and safety are key measures of hospital operation efficiency. Process bottlenecks in hospitals can delay discharge times and lead to higher costs and lower quality of service, which in turn affects the overall performance and business of the hospital. Hospitals have struggled to control costs, and RFID-embedded technologies should allow management to prioritize their technology spending and reduce total cost of suppliers and operational expenses.
Social Telerehabilitation
Authors: Marzano Gilberto
Published: September 2018

Social telerehabilitation, which focuses on solving limitations and social issues associated with health conditions, represents a further specialization in telerehabilitation. Both telerehabilitation and social telerehabilitation are grounded in the delivery of rehabilitation services through telecommunication networks, especially by means of the internet. Essentially, telerehabilitation comprises methods of delivering rehabilitation services using ICT to minimize the barriers of distance, time, and cost. One can define social telerehabilitation as being the application of ICT to provide equitable access to social rehabilitation services, at a distance, to individuals who are geographically remote, and to those who are physically and economically disadvantaged.
Uncovering Limitations of E01 Self-Verifying Files
Authors: Krasniewicz Jan , Cox Sharon A.
Published: September 2018

In computer forensics, it is important to understand the purpose of evidence file formats to maintain continuity of acquired data from storage devices. Evidence file formats such as E01 contain embedded data such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and hash values to allow a program to verify the integrity of the data contained within it. Students in computer forensics courses need to understand the concepts of CRC and hash values as well as their use and limitations in evidence files when verifying acquired data. That is the CRC and hash values in evidence file only verify the acquired data and not the evidence file per se. This important difference in E01 files was highlighted by showing students an anomaly in E01 files where certain bytes can be changed in E01 files without detection by computer forensic software using the embedded CRC and hash values. The benefit to students is that they can see the advantages of self-verification and limitations of what is verified giving the opportunity for a deeper understanding of evidence files and good practice.
The Protection Policy for Youth Online in Japan
Authors: Saito Nagayuki , Aragaki Madoka
Published: September 2018

The OECD committee adopted the Recommendation on the Protection of Children Online in February 2012. It recommended establishing an appropriate online environmental policy for children based on actual data. Arising from the international movement, the Internet Literacy Assessment Indicator for Students (ILAS) and its tests were developed; this tool aims to ensure safe and secure internet use among 15-year-old students. This chapter analyzes national research data from ILAS to explore the relationship between students' backgrounds and online literacy. The results have revealed several political challenges, including the need for policies on educational awareness in low literacy areas, regional literacy differences, and the need to support children in learning to avoid risk.
Energy Production in Smart Cities by Utilization of Kinetic Energy of Vehicles Over Speed Breaker
Authors: Kebede Mesfin Fanuel , Khan Baseem , Singh N , Singh Pawan
Published: September 2018

Smart city deals with the problems of rapid urbanization and population growth by optimal utilization of all available resources. There are other driving factors such as clean energy programmes, a low carbon economy and distributed energy resources that are included in a smart city concept. Therefore, in this article, the authors proposed a clean energy generating model by utilizing the kinetic energy of vehicles over a speed breaker. The article focused on the design, modelling, and simulation of an electromechanical system for generating electrical power from the kinetic energy of vehicles passing over speed breakers. To facilitate simulation, a model of the electromechanical system is developed in MATLAB/Simulink. Further, MULTISIM 14 software is utilized for power electronic device modelling and simulation. Simulation results for power generation are obtained considering four units of rotational induction generators and two units of translational induction generators.
Enterprise Resource Planning Deployment and Business Process Reengineering at a Major University
Authors: Ray Loye
Published: September 2018

Universities have deployed enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to ease complexity and provide on-demand information. These systems also provide the opportunity to reengineer business processes to improve efficiency. However, these installations may not be as efficient or effective as expected. The use of ERP success factors provides a measure of these deployments that can overcome ineffectiveness in deploying an ERP system. This article looks at how well success factors impacted the deployment of an ERP system at a Maryland University.
The Study of Magnetic Properties of Fe/Ag/Cr Thin Films
Authors: Boukhalfa Radhia
Published: September 2018

(300Å)Fe films were deposited, on MgO (001) single crystalline substrate with various buffer layer thickness tAg (Å) / (75Å) Cr. The magnetic properties of the Fe films were measured by magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) technique. The MOKE measurements provided the tAg buffer layer thickness dependence of the hysteresis loops and the change of loop shapes with the surface roughness. It was found that the magnetization reversal process changed with the surface roughness. Magnetization rotation dominated the magnetization reversal for the smoothest films. As the films roughened, the domain-wall pinning set in, eventually dominating the magnetization reversal for the roughest films. Additionally, the magnetic uniaxial anisotropy in the Fe films disappeared as the roughness parameters increased. It was also found from MOKE that the surface roughness strongly affected the coercivity.
Effect of Solution Concentration in the Optical and Structural Properties of ZnO Thin Films
Authors: Hafdallah Abdelkader , Guedri Aimane , Aida Mohamed Salah , Attaf Nadhir
Published: September 2018

In the present work we prepared conducting and transparent thin films ZnO with different solution concentrations by pyrolysis spray technique on glass substrates. These films are obtained starting from solution of zinc acetate dehydrate [Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O] dissolved in methanol, at substrate temperature fixed T =350°C with a concentration of solution vary from 0.05-0.2 M. Our interest is on the investigation of solution concentration on the structural and optical properties of these films. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that the synthesized ZnO films are polycrystalline with preferred orientation along the (002) plane. The optical films characterization was carried out by the UV-Visible transmission. The optical gap and films disorder were deduced from the absorption spectra, The values of optical band gaps vary between 3.24 and 3.43 eV.
The Cold Rolling Effects on the Microstructure and Micro-Hardness of Al-Mg-Si Alloy
Authors: Farh Hichem , Belghit Hanna , Ziar Toufik , Noua Abd Elouahab , Serradj Fares
Published: September 2018

Rolling is a very common technique for shaping sheet metal. It aims to reduce the thickness of a metal sample to adapt it to the usual conditions of use in the industry. Nevertheless, this technique is not without modifying the mechanical and microstructural properties of the materials that can influence the mechanical strength of shaped parts. The purpose of the present investigation is to study the changes in microstructures and micro-hardness of Al-Mg-Si alloy with different rolling reduction in thickness and following artificial aging treatments at 175° C . We notice that the micro-hardness increases with the increasing of the deformation level . Reduction in thickness shows a change in microstructure and texture. Characterization methods used in this work is: Optical Microscopy (OM) and, Vickers microhardness.
Effect of Doping of Nanoparticles on the Properties of Zn-Ni Composite Coatings
Authors: Belhamra Nadjette , Boulebtina Abd Raouf , Belassadi Khadidja , CHALA Abdelouahad , Diafi Malika
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effect of Al2O3 and TiO2 nanoparticles contents on structural proporties, microhardness and corrosion resistance of Zn-Ni alloy coationg. Zn-Ni, Zn-Ni-Al2O3 and Zn-Ni-TiO2 composite coatings were electrodeposited on steel substrate by direct current in sulphate bath.The structure of the coatings was studied by X-ray diffration and by scaning electron miroscopy. The results showed the appearance of Ni5Zn21 phases and that the incrorporation of Al2O3 and TiO2 in the Zn-Ni coating refined the crystal grain size.The corrosion performance of coating in the 0.6M NaCl as a corrisive solution was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy EIS methods. It was found that the incorporation of nanoparticules in Zn-Ni alloy coating have better corrosion resistance and the values of Rct and Zw increase, while the values of Cdl decrease with increasing of nanoparticules.
Comparative Study on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of WC-Co/AISI 1020 Steel Brazed Joint Obtained by TIG and Oxyacetylene Process
Authors: Cheniti Billel , Miroud Djamel , Hvizdoš Pavol , Belkessa Brahim , Sedlák Richard , Ouali N. , Allou Djilali
Published: September 2018

In this work, the microstructural evolution and the mechanical properties of WC-Co / AISI 1020 steel brazed joint obtained by oxyacetylene and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) brazing process are investigated. The maximum peak temperature induced by TIG process and the introduction of a shielding gas cause a remarkable diffusion of Co and rearrangement of WC particles along the interface with the filler alloy. The Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis reveals that the inter-diffusion activity of elements across the interfaces especially Co and Ni is more important using TIG process compared to oxyacetylene process The mechanical behavior is carried out through micro-hardness measurements and toughness tests using Vickers Indentation fracture method on the WC-Co along the parallel line of the interface with the filler alloy. The results show that the brazed joint issued from TIG process becomes increasingly hard and brittle when approaching the WC-Co/braze interface and loses its toughness (7 MPa/m1/2 compared to 15 MPA/m1/2 for oxyacetylene process) with increasing the brazing temperature.
Effect of E6010 and E8018-G Fluxes Utilization on SMAW Multi-Pass Welded Steel
Authors: Khamouli Farida , Zidani Mosbah , Digheche K. , Saoudi A. , Atoui L.
Published: September 2018

The aim of this work is to study the influence of the E6010 and E8018-G fluxes on the chemical composition, microstructure, formation of inclusions and micro hardness in different passes (P1, P2 and P3) of X42 welded steel. The marketed chemical composition of used fluxes is: E6010 and E8018-G, which have a low carbon electrodes. The fusion zone microstructure consists of acicular ferrite. The fluxes (FA and FC) have the high TiO2 and SiO2 contents respectively. The high content of Ti and Si, was also detected in the melted zones (P1 ,P2 and P3). The MnO2 oxide proportion in the fluxes (E6010, and E8018-G) is constant (0.94-0.99). However, the Mn content increases in the melted zones (P3 and P1). The highest percentages of Si and Mn was detected in the outer and inner passes respectively of melted zone, relatively to the base metal. The variation of the elements mass concentrations (Mn, Cr, Si and Ti) shows a contradictory variation on the three points in the melted zone passes (P1 and P3). White and black non-metallic inclusions are observed regardless the used flux. The micro-hardness in the multi-pass melting zone with the fluxes (E6010 and E8018-G) varies according to the variation of the equivalent carbon in the different filler metals.
Influence of the Variation of the Thickness of a Bilayers Cu/(001) Fe in Isotropic Elasticity on the Field of Displacements
Authors: Baroura Lazhar , Bourabbou Ommar , Bendaoui Massaoud , Mebarki Lahcene
Published: September 2018

The knowledge of elastic fields caused by dislocation networks is a network that is sometimes indispensable for the interpretation of images obtained by electron microscopy and for the understanding of physical phenomena. In this axis, the present work makes it possible to determine the elastic behavior of a thin bimetallic isotropic elasticity in the case where the hetero-interface is covered with a parallel network of wedge type detuning dislocations. The topology of the free surfaces is calculated according to the total thickness of the bimetallic strip until a relaxation is reached for a thickness "h" called critical thickness.
The Sintering Kinetics of T15 Tool Steel Powder during Consolidation by Atmospheric Pressure
Authors: Chafia Alouane , Ali Boucetta , Abdelmadjid Kasser
Published: September 2018

This paper describes the process of consolidation of irregular T15 tool steel powder by atmospheric pressure. The sintering kinetics is studied over a range of times between 0.5 and 8 hours at 1250 °C. The results indicated that increasing of sintering time decreases the porosity rate and increases the hardness. When the material is near full density, then grain growth starts and the hardness decreases as a consequence. Glass penetration into the powder is a peculiar phenomenon to the CAP process. The thickness of penetration is time dependent but does not exceed 2 mm at 1250 °C. The relationship between microstructure and properties of the sintered powder was illustrated.
Preeclampsia: Acute Complications and Management Priorities
Authors: Witcher Patricia M.
Published: September 2018

Acute complications of preeclampsia contribute substantially to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The considerable variation in onset, clinical presentation, and severity of this hypertensive disease that is unique to pregnancy creates challenges in identifying risk factors for clinical deterioration. Delivery of the fetus remains the only definitive treatment for preeclampsia. Surveillance of signs and symptoms and laboratory parameters consistent with progression in severity requires an appreciation of the dynamic and progressive nature of the disease. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia, setting the foundation for discussion of management priorities for acute complications that pose the greatest risks to maternal health.
Singing and Worship in an Anglican Church Liturgy in Egba and Egba West Dioceses, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Authors: Odewole Israel O.O.
Published: September 2018

This article looks briefly at the origin or history, nature and emerging trends with regard to the singing and worship in Anglican Church Liturgy in Egba and Egba West Dioceses in the ancient metropolitan city of Abeokuta, Nigeria. The article analyses the data collected from oral interviews using atlas.ti coding method. The data are presented partly by way of frequency tables and charts. The study used qualitative approaches and conducted self-administered interviews on the major leaders, worship leaders or choir members and key lay members of the selected Anglican churches in Abeokuta. The article presents all the narratives from my sample population of the selected churches.
Conflict resolution and reconciliation within congregations
Authors: Oppenshaw Derek L. , Nel Malan , Louw Liebie
Published: September 2018

‘Being church’ in today’s world is frought with challenges to traditional practice and contemporaneous opportunities. These challenges, differences, dilemmas and paradoxes, when not handled effectively, have the propensity to escalate into and along a conflict continuum. Conflict can arise at any time within a congregation and needs to be understood and handled theologically. This article addresses some areas within congregations that attract or incubate conflict and provides an overview of related theory of conflict. The research explores current perceptions, understandings and behavioural responses to conflict, personal and corporate experiences and observed outcomes of conflict within congregations. The exploratory study reveals certain disconnects between individual and corporate practice. Congregations in general are biased towards conflict avoidance, peacekeeping and reconciliatory measures – frequently at the expense of long-term resolution. Attaining both resolution and reconciliation appears to be a luxury and not the natural outcome one may expect within Christian fellowship. The perception, understanding and views of most congregants are not aligned to good theological principles and practice. The resultant behaviour mostly observed within congregations does not lead to reconciliation and to a lesser extent resolution. Despite the seemingly high presence of conflict within congregations, no specified education on the understanding, appreciation and handling of conflict in commonly used discipleship resources or dedicated programme was found. The article concludes with a view towards a future praxis of discipleship and leadership, which incorporates the theological understanding and handling of conflict. Broader means of assisting congregations in or post conflict to recovery are also presented.
Atmospheric Evolution of Molecular Weight Separated Brown Carbon from Biomass Burning
Authors: Wong Jenny P. S. , Tsagaraki Maria , Tsiodra Irini , Mihalopoulos Nikolaos , Violaki Kalliopi , Kanakidou Maria , Sciare Jean , Nenes Athanasios , Weber Rodney J.
Published: September 2018

Abstract. Biomass burning is a major source of atmospheric brown carbon (BrC) and through its absorption of UV/VIS radiation, it can play an important role on the planetary radiative balance and atmospheric photochemistry. The considerable uncertainty of BrC impacts is associated with its poorly constrained sources, transformations and atmospheric lifetime. Here we report laboratory experiments that examined changes in the optical properties of the water-soluble BrC fraction of biomass burning particles. Effects of direct UVB photolysis and OH oxidation in the aqueous phase on molecular weight-separated BrC were studied. Results indicated that low molecular weight (MW) BrC ( 10 hours) biomass burning emissions, poor linear correlations were found between light absorptivity and levoglucosan, consistent with other studies suggesting a short atmospheric lifetime for levoglucosan. However, a much stronger correlation between light absorptivity and total hydrous sugars was observed, suggesting that they may serve as more robust tracers for aged biomass burning emissions. Overall, the results from this study suggest that robust model estimates of BrC radiative impacts require consideration of the atmospheric aging of BrC and the stability of high-MW BrC.
A full wave description for thin wire structures with TLST and perturbation theory
Authors: Ossevorth Fabian , Jacobs Ralf T. , Krauthäuser Hans Georg
Published: September 2018

Abstract. A full wave description of a thin wire structure, that includes mutual
interactions and radiation, can be obtained in closed form with the so-called
Transmission Line Super Theory or a refined variant of this method that
utilises perturbation theory. In either procedure, a set of mixed potential
integral equations is solved for the currents that propagate along a wire.
With the perturbation approach, no iteration is required to approximate the
initial current distribution on the wire. This procedure will be applied to
solve multi-wire problems. The theory will be derived and computed results
will be shown to be in good agreement with method of moment computations.
Ionospheric response to solar EUV variations: Preliminary results
Authors: Vaishnav Rajesh , Jacobi Christoph , Berdermann Jens , Schmölter Erik , Codrescu Mihail
Published: September 2018

Abstract. We investigate the ionospheric response to solar Extreme
Ultraviolet (EUV) variations using different proxies, based on solar EUV
spectra observed from the Solar Extreme Ultraviolet Experiment (SEE) onboard
the Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED)
satellite, the F10.7 index (solar irradiance at 10.7 cm), and the Bremen
composite Mg-II index during January 2003 to December 2016. The daily mean
solar proxies are compared with global mean Total Electron Content (GTEC)
values calculated from global IGS TEC maps. The preliminary analysis shows a
significant correlation between GTEC and both the integrated flux from SEE
and the Mg II index, while F10.7 correlates less strongly with GTEC. The
correlations of EUV proxies and GTEC at different time periods are presented.
An ionospheric delay in GTEC is observed at the 27 days solar rotation period
with the time scale of about ∼1–2 days. An experiment with the
physics based global 3-D Coupled Thermosphere/Ionosphere Plasmasphere
electrodynamics (CTIPe) numerical model was performed to reproduce the
ionospheric delay. Model simulations were performed for different values of
the F10.7 index while keeping all the other model inputs constant. Preliminary
results qualitatively reproduce the observed ∼1–2 days delay
in GTEC, which is might be due to vertical transport processes.
Near Infrared Diode Laser THz Systems
Authors: Brenner Carsten , Hu Yinghui , Gwaro Jared , Surkamp Nils , Döpke Benjamin , Hofmann Martin R. , Kani Besher , Stöhr Andreas , Sumpf Bernd , Klehr Andreas , Fricke Jörg
Published: September 2018

Abstract. The generation and detection of radiation in the THz frequency range can be
achieved with many different electronic and photonic concepts. Among the many
different photonic THz systems the most versatile are based on diode lasers.
In this paper we describe and review the different concepts and optimization
ideas for diode laser based THz systems in order to achieve the best
performance for different types of THz setups.
Spectrum management and compatibility studies with Python
Authors: Winkel Benjamin , Jessner Axel
Published: September 2018

Abstract. We developed the pycraf Python package, which provides functions and procedures for various tasks related to spectrum-management compatibility studies. This includes an implementation of ITU-R Rec. P.452 (ITU-R, 2015), which allows to calculate the path attenuation arising from the distance and terrain properties between an interferer and the victim service. A typical example would be the calculation of interference levels at a radio telescope produced from a radio broadcasting tower. Furthermore, pycraf provides functionality to calculate atmospheric attenuation as proposed in ITU-R Rec. P.676 (ITU-R, 2013).Using the rich ecosystem of scientific Python libraries and our pycraf package, we performed a large number of compatibility studies. Here, we will highlight a recent case study, where we analysed the potential harm that the next-generation cell-phone standard 5G could bring to observations at a radio observatory. For this we implemented a Monte-Carlo simulation to deal with the quasi-statistical spatial distribution of base stations and user devices around the radio astronomy station.
Crosstalk Cancellation in Inductively Coupled Full-Duplex Data Transfer Systems by a single Multipole Dualport Coil Structure
Authors: Schmidt Christian , Buchholz Martin , Chandra Madhukar
Published: September 2018

Abstract. Short range inductive data transfer has become very popular in the last years
with the increased interest in technologies like RFID and NFC. Additionally,
wireless power transfer has been a field of intensive research and product
development. In industrial applications, a combination of both is often
needed to replace mechanical contacts, mainly for safety and reliability
reasons, especially regarding spark prevention and maintenance reduction. In this paper, we present a compact inductive structure that can be
implemented in an existing wireless energy transfer system. The structure is
developed by field considerations, leading to a single structure comprising
two signal ports that are decoupled from each other, but can be used to
transfer a signal to a second structure of that kind with very small
interference. An optimisation to achieve comparable channel characteristics
is conducted by using 3-D field simulations. Subsequent measurements are
conducted to verify the achieved performance.
Monthly and seasonal rainfall (1963–2017) for a typhoon-influenced
area in a Chinese karst basin
Authors: Mo Chongxun , Ruan Yuli , He Jiaqi , Sun Guikai , Jin Juliang
Published: September 2018

Abstract. Under the dual influence of global warming and typhoon weather, the characteristics of monthly and seasonal rainfall become more complicated and extreme, leading to more frequent rainfall and flood disasters. The objective of this study is to propose a framework for analysing the characteristics of rainfall and its correlation with typhoons. The proposed framework consists of an analysis of inner-annual distribution, inter-annual variation as well as correlation between rainfall and typhoons. Especially, a DVM method is proposed to compute the rationality and reliability of the abrupt change time analysis. Finally, the proposed framework was successfully implemented using a 55-year time series (1963–2017) of rainfall data recorded by 12 rain gauges in Chengbi River Basin (South China).The results are as follows. (1) The relative variability of monthly rainfall is relatively large (above 30 %), and the rainfall tends to be centralized, and is mainly concentrated in July. (2) The monthly average rainfall is relatively stable, the seasonal rainfall decreases in spring and summer, while increases in autumn and winter. The abrupt change occurred during 1980s–1990s.The main periods of rainfall in summer and winter are shorter than those in spring and autumn. (3) The typhoon-caused rain is the main factor affecting the summer and autumn rainfall while the number of typhoons has the least influence. It is suggested that the impact of typhoon should be taken into consideration in the modelling of spatial and temporal evolution of hazardous rainfall evens and their social hazard assessment for a typhoon-influenced area .Besides, preventive measures should be strengthened for flood and waterlogging disasters and that the reservoir should be operated at different FLWLs during different flood sub seasons in Chengbi River Basin.
Piel humana y experiencia artística. Estrategias de posibilidad o cómo repensar nuestra subjetividad
Authors: Sádaba-Alcaraz Patricia
Published: September 2018

Actualmente y cada vez con mayor profusión nuestra existencia está marcada, organizada y entendida a través de una enorme cantidad de datos. Sin embargo, ¿podemos afirmar que nuestro ser en el mundo puede ser interpretado, analizado y percibido a través de estos flujos de datos? Nuestra Piel, como elemento fundamental en la conformación de nuestra singularidad, es entendida desde el ámbito científico como información que puede ser manipulada fuera de nuestro organismo. Procesos impersonales donde no se tienen en cuenta las condiciones de existencia personal e individual propias de cada individuo. Desde estos parámetros, el ámbito artístico intenta dotar de sentido a este tipo de procedimientos, a priori ajenos a nuestra cotidianidad. Así, la Piel aparece como superficie que debe ser repensada a través de los nuevos espacios, disciplinas y herramientas tecnocientíficas, desde las que desmentir la verdad establecida o los saberes verdaderos propios de la ciencia, cuyos mecanismos de reducción, abstracción y catalogación exhaustiva a informaciones fragmentarias y su modificación son desplazadas, provocando nuevas formas desde las que entender lo humano, pero sobre todo, nuevas formas desde las que entender nuestra Piel.
Natureza E Sociedade: Em Busca De Uma Geografia Romântica
Authors: Marandola Jr. Eduardo
Published: September 2018

As relações natureza-sociedade estão no cerne das preocupações contemporâneas sobre os problemas ambientais, tendo a geografia, como ciência, participado destas discussões ao longo de toda modernidade. Uma das dimensões desta preocupação, que se abre ao diálogo interdisciplinar, é a centralidade da experiência geográfica na compreensão dos fenômenos. Esta, embebida de um sentido fenomenológico, em um primeiro momento, mas em relação direta com uma renovação do sentido romântico da relação Homem-Terra, visa contribuir para o pensamento ambiental contemporâneo com uma geografia vivida, existencialmente significada e que para além de sua circunscrição científica, permeie todas as dimensões das relações entre Terra, homens e seres.
Book review of: Aleksandra Tłuściak-Deliowska (2017). School bullying. Socio-pedagogical analysis of the phenomenon [Dręczenie szkolne. Społeczno-pedagogiczna analiza zjawiska.] Wydawnictwo Akademii Pedagogiki Specjalnej, Warsaw.
Authors: Odrowąż-Coates Anna
Published: September 2018

The book "School bullying. Socio-pedagogical analysis of the phenomenon" by A. Tlusciak-Deliowska (2017) is an important theoretical contribution to the field of social pedagogy, social psychology and educational studies. The subject of the analysis - the phenomenon of school bullying - has an enormous impact on people's lives and achievements throughout their school years and beyond. This means that a deeper understanding of bullying mechanisms and its prevention are of paramount importance for the future of our societies. This book's vital contribution to the field relies on a thorough revision and critical analysis of the state of knowledge, regarding the phenomenon of school bullying, which at this point, has not been carried out within the landscape of Polish pedagogy nor psychology. This complex and comprehensive review of world-wide literature and research about interpersonal aggression amongst children, is methodically structured and systemised in accordance with the newest strategies in an attempt to understand the phenomenon of bullying, its socio-cultural and psychological conditioning and most importantly to identify the most efficient strategies and programmes dedicated to prevention.
Em favor de uma definição normativa de laicidade: uma resposta a Marcelo Camurça
Authors: Souza Mailson Fernandes Cabral de
Published: September 2018

Este texto é uma resposta ao artigo A questão da laicidade no Brasil: mosaico de configurações e arena de controvérsias, publicado no dossiê Religião, Direitos Humanos e Direitos da Natureza na Revista Horizonte, em 2017. Abordarei alguns pontos que estruturam a composição do artigo  e que considero problemáticos, uma vez que fazem um recorte arbitrário da discussão teórica sobre do conceito de laicidade. Para o autor, inexiste uma definição normativa pré-existente do que seja a laicidade. Com base em uma breve revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema e analisando a ordem de sustentação dos argumentos levantados pelo autor, mostrarei que a noção de laicidade normativa não é somente possível, como também existente e que não levar isso em consideração implica na negação de outras perspectivas de trabalho sobre a temática. Nesse sentido, defendo que tal lacuna compromete a noção de mosaico religioso que é proposta no artigo.
Fostering Wisdom in the Classroom, Part 1
Authors: Bruya Brian , Ardelt Monika ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: September 2018

This article reviews the literature on theories of wisdom pedagogy and abstracts out a single theory of how to foster wisdom in formal education. The fundamental methods of wisdom education are found to be: challenge beliefs; prompt the articulation of values; encourage self-development; encourage self-reflection; and groom the moral emotions. These five methods of wisdom pedagogy rest on two facilitating methods: read narrative or didactic texts and foster a community of inquiry. This article is companion to two further articles, one on a practical wisdom curriculum and the other on a study of wisdom growth in college students.
Productive Alienation via Service Learning
Authors: Adkins Karen ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: September 2018

This paper argues for the specific pedagogical and philosophical value of toggling between places, as experienced in service or community-based learning. Regular shifting of student perspectives by traveling from a classroom to a community service site alienates students from their assumptions about beliefs, and opens up more diverse perspectives within the classroom.
News from the Field
Authors: Free David
Published: September 2018

ACRL Signature Initiative on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion poll resultsThe Librarian Parlor builds a community of researchersFour libraries sign GPO preservation steward agreementsLYRASIS announces six Catalyst Fund winning projects2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service nominationsOCLC awarded Mellon Foundation grant to register library retention commitments for print serials in WorldCatRevised Guidelines for Media Resources in Academic Libraries
Welcome to Cleveland: An introduction to the Rock and Roll Capital of the World
Authors: Goodsett Mandi , Meszaros Evan , Millet Michelle S. , Vlach Jennine
Published: September 2018

We’re all very excited to have you join us April 10–13, 2019, in Cleveland for the ACRL 2019 conference. The theme, “Recasting the Narrative,” is definitely an appropriate descriptor for current-day Cleveland. Gone is most of the manufacturing that made Cleveland the fifth largest city in the country in the mid-20th century. Our city’s current renaissance is built on medicine, arts, and foodie culture.
Realigning liaison with university priorities: Observations from ARL Liaison Institutes 2015–18
Authors: Vine Rita
Published: September 2018

Since 2015, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has designed and delivered eight2 one-to-two day liaison institutes to participants from a dozen ARL libraries across North America. Modelled on the 2015 institute held at Cornell University,3 institutes are designed for liaison librarians, functional specialists, and managers who engage regularly with faculty, students, and academic administrators. Participants work in small groups to understand the changing landscape of librarian-faculty engagement by examining possible future scenarios for research libraries by placing themselves “in the shoes” of specific user groups to understand their needs and challenges. Through those insights, they consider new and needed ways to advance teaching and research excellence at their local institutions.
La gestión de la comunicación y las relaciones públicas entre los gobiernos y las comunidades indígenas: Colombia, un caso de estudio
Authors: Serpa Navarro Yesenia
Published: September 2018

En la década de los 80 comenzó un lento y arduo camino en el proceso de organización indígena en América Latina. Los pueblos originarios emergieron del silencio y del paternalismo de los gobiernos y crearon un nuevo discurso del indio para el mundo. Descubren que “influir en las mayorías puede ser de gran ayuda” (Bernays, 2008).  Este nuevo discurso debía ser identitario, entendido por la sociedad occidental con sus  códigos de conductas, símbolos y entresijos.  Un discurso con un camino de ida y de regreso porque buscaba comunicar y establecer una relación de alianza y reciprocidad. Tres décadas después, el alegato de autenticidad del pueblo indígena es interiorizado por el gobierno colombiano en su propia propaganda política para ganarse a la opinión pública internacional y al mismo tiempo para hacer frente a un enemigo en común: el conflicto armado.______________________________In the 1980s, a slow and arduous journey began in the process of indigenous organization in Latin America. The native people emerged from the silence and paternalism of governments and created a new discourse of the Indian for the world. They discover that "influencing majorities can be very helpful" (Bernays, 2008). This new discourse should be an identity, understood by Western society, with its codes of conduct, symbols and intricacies. A discourse with a path of return but also of return because it sought to communicate and establish a relationship of alliance and reciprocity. Three decades later, the allegation of the indigenous people echoes in the Colombian government who uses their rhetoric to reach the masses in favor of a common enemy: the armed conflict.
Factors Associated with Postrelapse Rehabilitation Use in Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Asano Miho , Eitzen Abby , Hawken Karli , Delima Lindsay , Finlayson Marcia
Published: September 2018

Background:

Most people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have periodic and unpredictable relapses as part of their disease course. Relapses often affect functional abilities, resulting in diminished productivity and lower quality of life. Considering the effects, rehabilitation can play an important role in facilitating recovery; yet, the current literature suggests a lack of postrelapse rehabilitation services use. This study aims to document postrelapse rehabilitation services use and estimate the extent to which predisposing characteristics, perceived need, and enabling resources were associated with postrelapse rehabilitation services use in adults with MS.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study used convenience sampling, and data from 73 adults with MS who recently had a relapse in the United States and Canada were analyzed.

Results:

A total of 25 participants (34.2%) reported using postrelapse rehabilitation services. The regression model identified three variables associated with postrelapse rehabilitation services use: age (odds ratio [OR], 1.075), self-reported quality of life (considerably affected by the most recent relapse [OR, 5.717]), and presence of helpful health care providers (for obtaining postrelapse rehabilitation services [OR, 5.382]).

Conclusions:

Most participants experienced a range of symptoms or limitations because of their most recent relapse, affecting their daily activity and quality of life. However, only one-third of the participants reported using postrelapse rehabilitation services, which focused on the improvement of their physical health. Regression modeling revealed that three population characteristics of the Andersen Behavioral Model of Health Services Utilization were associated with postrelapse rehabilitation services use.
Stabilization Without Rituximab After Disease Activation in an Alemtuzumab-Treated Patient with Multiple Sclerosis and a Literature Overview
Authors: Kahovec Chantal , Levin Michael C.
Published: September 2018

There has been an increasing number of reports describing B-cell–associated disease activation in patients with multiple sclerosis after alemtuzumab treatment. Herein, 4.5 months after a first alemtuzumab infusion, a 33-year-old female patient had altered gait and vision loss associated with gadolinium enhancement of the optic nerves and chiasm on brain magnetic resonance imaging. The patient's blood showed normal B-cell counts concurrent with abnormally low T-cell counts. The patient stabilized after receiving steroids and prolonged plasma exchange without the use of rituximab. This case report adds to the growing body of literature of B-cell–associated disease activation after alemtuzumab infusion and provides a therapeutic strategy to stabilize patients when rituximab is not readily available or if contraindications to its use exist.
Humanitarianism, Anthropological Treatments of
Authors: Timmer Andria D.
Published: September 2018

Humanitarianism refers to an action, a set of ideals, a profession, or a movement that is guided by compassion and is informed by an ethics of care. The goals of humanitarianism are to improve lives by alleviating suffering and saving lives in times of crises or emergencies. It is characterized by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. Humanitarians and humanitarian organizations are typically characterized as “doing good,” but as an ideology it is fraught with ambiguity and contradictions. Anthropology seeks to understand how humanitarian organizations work in the world, and, in doing so, poses many critiques. These critiques are not meant to undermine humanitarian work but to view it through an ethnographic lens.
Food‐Sharing Models
Authors: Jaeggi Adrian V. , Gurven Michael
Published: September 2018

Food sharing is one of the most obvious forms of cooperation among hunter‐gatherers and is intricately linked to the evolved human life history and foraging niche; it is also observed in other primates. Theoretical models of food sharing go back to the asymmetric Hawk–Dove game, wherein the individual who derives greater value from a resource should be more willing to fight over it (Hawk), whereas the other defers (Dove). When humans or other primates produce large resources with diminishing returns to consumption, most portions of the food have greater subjective value to nonowners than to owners and should therefore be shared (tolerated scrounging). If sharing can be selective, owners may derive additional benefits from sharing with kin or reciprocating partners. Production of shareable items may be facilitated by mutualism, sharing norms, and costly signaling. Modern empirical tests show how these models combine to make food sharing an adaptive strategy.
Religion, Marxism, and Ideology
Authors: Tremlett Paul‐François
Published: September 2018

Across the humanities and the social sciences, the terms “religion,” “ideology,” and “Marxism” are contested to such an extent that it is not always clear to what they refer. The first part of this entry explores these terms, their limits and their ambiguities. The second part is divided into three sections titled respectively “ritual,” “cognition” and “change.” Each refers to areas of enquiry in the classical and contemporary anthropology of religion.
Anthropology Beyond the Academy: Communicating the Subject to Nonspecialists
Authors: Callan Hilary
Published: September 2018

The impaired visibility of anthropology in the public domain is described and some reasons and consequences given. Reasons why anthropologists should strive for better public understanding of the subject are offered. Using as a case study the history of attempts to establish anthropology within
UK
preuniversity education, conclusions are drawn on the need to engage with multiple audiences and publics and to find ways of writing anthropology that combine academic rigor with intelligibility of style and presentation.
Anthropology Close to Home: The Case of Mass Observation in the
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Authors: Street Brian
Published: September 2018

The Mass Observation project has been closely linked with social anthropology since its foundation in the 1930s: both deal with themes such as the move to greater “reflexivity,” including ordinary people's reflections on everyday life, the issue of “anthropology at home,” and the epistemological shift to the “interpretative paradigm.” The crossover between the two fields also involves questions of reading and writing and of narrative involving perhaps a more creative approach to “everyday life” than many social scientists had been familiar with. A conclusion from analyzing the two fields in this way is that MO has much to offer to contemporary anthropology both in UK and more widely.