bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Balanço das Dissertações e Teses sobre o Tema Educação de Surdos (2010-2014)
Authors: RAMOS Denise Marina , HAYASHI Maria Cristina Piumbato Innocentini
Published: March 2019

RESUMO: Nas últimas décadas, as discussões sobre a educação de surdos instituíram um terreno fértil para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas no campo. Diante disso, este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o estado do conhecimento sobre a educação de surdos com base em pesquisas de Mestrado e Doutorado. Por meio de uma abordagem bibliométrica, foram analisadas, na íntegra, 62 dissertações e oito teses sobre o referido tema, disponíveis na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, defendidas entre 2010 e 2014. Os resultados indicaram maior concentração de produções nas regiões Sudeste e Sul, em instituições de Ensino Superior públicas e nas áreas de conhecimento Ciências Humanas e Linguística, Letras e Artes. Verificou-se, ainda, um número sensível de surdos entre os autores das produções e a prevalência de uma concepção socioantropológica entre as dissertações e as teses. Entre os temas privilegiados nas investigações, destacaram-se aqueles voltados à inclusão, linguagem, intérprete educacional, formação de professores e escola/educação bilíngue. Por fim, a partir do panorama observado, espera-se que pesquisas futuras aprofundem os temas investigados, contemplem as lacunas observadas e, principalmente, continuem a indicar caminhos para transformações na realidade educacional de alunos surdos.
Ensino de Habilidades Rudimentares de Leitura para Alunos com Autismo
Authors: MILLAN Ana Elisa , POSTALLI Lidia Maria Marson
Published: March 2019

RESUMO: Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a emergência de relações entre palavra impressa e figura, palavra ditada e palavra impressa e nomeação de palavras, a partir do ensino de relações entre estímulos (figura-palavra impressa) e entre estímulo e resposta (nomeação de figura), empregando o emparelhamento multimodelo. Participaram dois alunos com diagnóstico prévio de autismo que frequentavam uma instituição especial. Foi empregado o procedimento de emparelhamento multimodelo para ensino das relações entre figuras e palavras impressas. Nesse procedimento, cada tentativa foi composta por três estímulos modelo e três estímulos de comparação. O participante deveria parear cada um dos estímulos de comparação com o estímulo modelo correspondente. Também foi ensinada a relação de nomeação de figura. No teste, foi avaliada a emergência das relações entre palavras impressas e figuras, entre palavras ditadas e palavras impressas e a nomeação de palavras impressas. Os dois participantes necessitaram de um baixo número de tentativas no emparelhamento multimodelo para atingir o critério de aprendizagem nas tarefas de ensino e apresentaram emergência de relações não ensinadas diretamente. Os resultados demonstraram que, nas tarefas de nomeação, os participantes apresentaram melhora no desempenho nas relações avaliadas (nomeação de figuras, palavras, letras e vogais). Os dois participantes mantiveram desempenho nulo na nomeação de sílabas. Estudos futuros devem considerar as características comportamentais dos participantes como recurso para o planejamento de ensino.
Leitura de Estudantes com Dislexia do Desenvolvimento: Impactos de uma Intervenção com Método Fônico Associado à Estimulação de Funções Executivas
Authors: MEDINA Giovanna Beatriz Kalva , GUIMARÃES Sandra Regina Kirchner
Published: March 2019

RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o impacto de uma intervenção envolvendo o método fônico associado à estimulação de FE no desempenho de sete estudantes com dislexia com idade média de 10,7 anos (grupo experimental - GE), em tarefas de funções executivas (FE), consciência fonêmica e leitura. O desempenho do GE foi comparado com três grupos de controle: de disléxicos (GCD) da mesma faixa etária do GE; por idade (GCI) composto por 7 meninos da mesma faixa etária que o GE, e outro grupo de leitores hábeis, porém mais jovens (GCL) com quatro participantes. O GE recebeu a intervenção em 28 sessões. Os quatro grupos foram avaliados em consciência fonêmica, leitura, compreensão e FE antes e após a intervenção recebida pelo GE. Como resultado, o GE apresentou desempenho significativamente maior que o GCD na leitura de palavras isoladas (frequentes, não-frequentes e pseudopalavras). Em compreensão leitora, os dois grupos de disléxicos progrediram em seu desempenho, porém não significativamente. A intervenção não afetou o desempenho das FE de flexibilidade cognitiva e memória de trabalho. O GE melhorou em fluência verbal ortográfica e controle inibitório medido pelo Go/No Go. O desempenho dos GCI e GCL não tiveram mudança significativa em consciência fonêmica, leitura de palavras, compreensão de sentenças e textos, e na maioria das FE. Esses resultados permitem concluir que a participação dos disléxicos em uma intervenção focalizando o desenvolvimento da consciência fonêmica, da leitura e das funções executivas foi eficiente para promover seu desempenho em leitura, notadamente a leitura de palavras isoladas.
Geometric optimization associated with the use of high-strength concrete in viaducts
Authors: TRENTINI E. V. W. , MARTINS C. H.
Published: March 2019

Abstract In Brazil, there is a lack of infrastructure investment in roads, given that they facilitate the transportation of more than half the country’s cargo volume. One of the main variables in road infrastructure is overpass construction and maintenance. Concrete overpasses with post-tensioned I-section beams have been extensively used in Brazil. This study discusses the economic aspects of the use of high-strength concrete (HSC) associated with the geometrical optimization of decks of post-tensioned multi-girder overpasses. Twelve overpass decks were dimensioned and divided into two groups. In Group A the characteristic concrete strength varied, but not the geometrical characteristics of the deck. In Group B, the characteristic strength and the geometrical characteristics of the deck varied. These were the configurations that presented the best results for each group of characteristic concrete strength. It was determined that the use of HSC significantly decreases the reinforcement ratio-especially shear reinforcement. In addition, although the HSC has a higher cost per m3, it is still considered a viable option owing to the reduction in the reinforcement ratio. Lastly, in addition to providing the benefits that are widely commented on in literature, using HSC can also provide more economical overpass structures compared to conventional concrete.
Numerical study of the behaviour of loop bar splicing in joints of reinforced concrete structures
Authors: L.VASCONCELOS T. D. , HAACH V. G.
Published: March 2019

Abstract Sometimes straight bar splicing takes up too much space in a reinforced concrete structure due to the required overlapping length. Therefore, in limited space situations, loop joints may be a good solution, which has been spread in civil construction, although there are very few studies about it. The aim of the present work is to study the loop joint behavior in reinforced concrete structures under tension. Three dimensional numerical simulations are made using the software DIANA®. Firstly, the calibration of the numerical model based on experimental tests of the literature is performed, followed by parametric analyses varying geometric parameters of the concrete elements and reinforcement. The results indicate that arranging the bars as close as possible to a maximum spacing of 60 mm between axes and considering a minimum splice length equal to the bend diameter of the loops may be an ideal situation for the behavior of this type of connection.
Comparative analysis among standards of the area calculation of transversal reinforcement on reinforced concrete beams of high resistance subjected by shear force
Authors: BRAZ D. H. L. , BARROS R. , SILVA FILHO J. N. DA
Published: March 2019

Abstract High strength concretes (HSC) correspond to a characteristic compression strength between 55 e 90 MPa. With the growing use of HSC, studies about the regular design standards of elements made of it, specifically standards about design on shear, become necessary. Hence, the main aspects of the NBR, Model Code 1990 e 2010, Portuguese Standard and German Standard related to the design on shear are presented. From the numerical simulations, with the addition of Cladera and Marí’s experimental contributions, it is confirmed that the Brazilian design standard procedure produces lower transverse reinforcement areas in comparison to the ones predicted by the international codes; these, excepted by LoA III, do not consider the concrete contribution, in spite of being experimentally verified, leading to very conservative results.
Experimental study on damage-controllable rocking walls with resilient corners
Authors: Cui Haoran , Wu Gang , Zhang Jian , Xu Jiahui
Published: March 2019

Polyurethane elastomer was employed in the concrete rocking element in an innovative way to limit the corner damage during rocking. A damage-controllable rocking wall consisting of rocking elements, resilient corners, connecting beams, unbonded post-tensioned tendons and replaceable dampers was developed. Cyclic tests on damage-controllable rocking walls were conducted by changing the conditions of dampers, corner elastomers and tendons to investigate their seismic performance. Two sets of reusable reinforced concrete rocking elements were repeatedly used seven times. The horizontal displacement of the specimen was mainly caused by rigid body rotation. The deformations of the rocking elements were quite limited, and no flexural cracks were observed in any tests. All the specimens performed well with a good capacity for low damage. Energy dissipation was generated by the attached dampers, and the equivalent viscous damping coefficient of the proposed wall was proportional to the yield strength of dampers. The damaged damper can be replaced conveniently after each test, whereas the corner elastomers remained elastic. Specimens without damping exhibited a bilinear elastic response and were completely self-centring after testing. Specimens with a suitable initial post-tensioned force and damping exhibited flag-shaped hysteresis with minor residual drifts.
Lessons learned from implementing project management games
Authors: Rumeser David , Emsley Margaret
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this paper is to identify the principles governing successful project management serious (educational) game design and implementation by identifying lessons learned from implementing such games. This paper applied a triangulation method that qualitatively blends the perspectives of project management practitioners, game designers, and learners. The findings of this paper suggest principles of game realism, context, display, gameplay clarity, target audience, feedback, setting, debriefing, communication mode, and personalization. The main potential beneficiaries of this research include project management educators, trainers, students, training participants, and game designers. The study provides a comprehensive project management game design and implementation guideline that could help improve the quality of project management serious games. This paper is the first exploratory study to blend the perspectives of learners (students), serious game experts, and experienced project management practitioners in order to identify the key principles of delivering successful project management educational or serious games.
May the Plan be with you! A Usability Study of the Stimulated Planning Game Element Embedded in a MOOC Platform
Authors: Antonaci Alessandra , Klemke Roland , Dirkx Kim , Specht Marcus
Published: March 2019

Goal achievement is a measure of success; this could be particularly true in Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC), which are approached by a massive audience with an enormous variety of needs. However, in MOOC one is unlikely to find solutions which allow students to pursue their individual goals and achieve them. Inspired by implementation intention theory and strategy games we have developed the first prototype of the game element Stimulated Planning (SP) which will enable MOOC users to achieve their goals.

In this study we have investigated SP usability via usability test, eye tracking and the retrospective think-aloud. As well as we have examined if our design choices matched the conceptual planning process of our users. We found that our system matches our sample’s idea of planning and that our system usability can be improved further. Our findings are the base of our future works.
An interdisciplinary perspective on gamification: Mechanics, psychological mediators and outcomes
Authors: Helmefalk Miralem
Published: March 2019

As gamification literature has matured, the gap between how different domains apply the theory has widened. This has positioned gamification as being more dependent on context, rather than being an independent theory per se. To address this notion, three concepts are identified as being central for how a gamificator, the one responsible for gamifying, gamifies a process. These are mechanics, mental mediators and desired outcomes. Following this logic, a review was conducted using 77 (n) articles across seven disciplines, namely health and wellness, crowdsourcing, sustainability, computer science, software development, business, and tourism. The findings highlighted potentially causal and correlational relationships between several concepts when gamifying a situation, context, service or/and process. This research presents an alternative and uniform perspective on the broad gamification research to better understand how gamification functions and can be employed to impact various outcomes. Furthermore, this research contributes to this rather eclectic domain, presenting a more categorized view in showing domain-specific mechanics and how these can be employed for empirical testing. Lastly, the conceptual model can be modified, employed and adjusted to investigate various effects of gamification on outcomes.
Time and Space in Long-term Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas - a Retrospective Approach
Authors: Wigier Marek
Published: March 2019

The development processes taking place in agriculture and rural areas have a causal relationship with time and the socio-economic space to which they belong. The subject of this discussion is an attempt to systematize some achievements of science relating to the above mentioned areas through the prism of the theory of location of economic activity in agriculture, welfare economics and neoclassical models of growth and conver-gence, and models of agricultural development worldwide, with an indication of the rela-tionship between the industrial agriculture, space and sustainable development. It is also an attempt to present the relationship: the farming - the rural areas - the environment, in the context of an active agricultural policy and spatial policy.
LIBS Mapping of Mg/Ca ratios in marine mollusc shells v2
Authors: Hausmann Niklas , Prendergast Amy , Lemonis Andreas , Zech Jana , Roberts Patrick , Siozos Panagiotis , Anglos Demetrios
Published: March 2019

Elemental analysis of biogeochemical archives is an established technique used to study climate in a range of applications, including ocean circulation, glacial/interglacial climates, and anthropogenic climate change. Data from mollusc archives are especially important because of their global abundance and sub-annual resolution. Despite this potential, they are underrepresented among palaeoclimate studies, due to enigmatic physiological influences skewing the elemental record. Understanding the patterns behind these influences will improve data interpretation and lead to the development of new climate proxies. Here, we show for the first time that extensive spatial mapping of multiple mollusc specimens using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) across a wider region can resolve enigmatic patterns within the elemental record caused by physiological influences. 2D elemental (Mg/Ca) maps of whole limpet shells (Patella caerulea) from across the Mediterranean revealed patterns of variability within individual mollusc records as well as within isochronous parts of specimens. By registering and quantifying these patterns, we established previously uninterpretable correlations with temperature (R2 > 0.8, p < 0.01). This outcome redefines the possibilities of accessing sub-annual climate proxies and presents the means to assess annual temperature ranges using oxygen isotope analysis requiring only 2 samples per shell.
An Analysis of Linguistic Differences between Different Genders of Chinese Children from the Communicative Strategies
Authors: Ma Yingying
Published: March 2019

This research investigates gender difference in verbal interaction of Chinese Children around 3 and a half years old. It based on corpus linguistic study and focused on comparing the MLU (Mean Length of Utterance) and frequency of use of word parts between boys and girls, to find whether there are significant differences in language competence between boys and girls. Meanwhile, this research provides some practical strategies to facilitate the language learning process from the aspect of different genders.
ŞIRNAK’TA YAŞAYAN YEREL HALKIN TURİZME DÖNÜK METAFORİK ALGISI
Authors: Ertaş Çağdaş
Published: March 2019

Yerel halkın
turizmi nasıl algıladığı, başarılı bir turizm gelişimi için, önemli bir
planlama aracıdır. Bu nedenle, bu araştırmada, yerel halkın turizm algısı
incelenmiştir. Turizm yazınında turizm algısına dönük metafor çalışmalarının
yetersiz olduğu söylenebilir. Bu sebeple, bu araştırmada yerel halkın turizm
algısı metaforik bir çalışmayla ölçülmüştür. Turizmin gelişmediği
destinasyonlarda, halkın turizm algısını ölçmek ve ölçüm sonuçlarına göre
gerekli tedbirleri almak gerekmektedir. Ancak bu şekilde planlı bir turizm
gelişimine katkıda bulunulabilir. Bu sebeplerle, bu araştırma, turizm
potansiyeli olmasına rağmen, turizmin henüz herhangi bir gelişme göstermediği
Şırnak’ta yapılmıştır. Böylece bu araştırmayla, ileride aynı şehirde yapılacak
muhtemel benzer araştırmalar için bir kaynak oluşabilecektir. Araştırmanın
temel amacı, turizm yazınına ve sürdürülebilir bir turizm gelişimi için turizm
planlamacılarına katkı sunmaktır. Araştırmanın problemini “Turizmin gelişmediği
şehirlerde halkın turizm algısı nasıldır?” şeklinde tanımlamak mümkündür.
Benzer araştırmaların sınırlı sayıda olması, bu araştırmanın yazına sunacağı
katkıdan ötürü önemini göstermektedir. Araştırma sonucunda, yerel halk
tarafından 268 adet metafor üretilmiştir. Bu metaforlar; “ekonomik”, “sosyo-kültürel”,
“duygusal”, “geleneksel”, “ilişkisel”, “çevresel” ve “alternatif” algı
kategorileri altında gruplandırılmıştır.
SEÇMENİN SİYASAL REKLAMLARA YAKLAŞIMI: ŞÜPHECİLİK BAKIMINDAN KUŞAKLAR ARASI BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Ay Pelin Havva , Çağlar Nedret
Published: March 2019

Siyasal
reklamcılık, siyasal parti veya adayın seçmen tarafından bilinirliliğin
arttırılması, seçmenin oy verme davranışına yöneltilmesi, verilmek istenilen
mesajların kamuoyuna aktarılması, siyasi konularda bilgilendirilmesi için
oldukça önemli bir kavramdır. Siyasal reklamlarda adayın veya partinin
vaatlerine, politikalarına ve parti programlarına yer verilmekte, seçmen parti
lehine ikna edilmeye çalışmaktadır. Şüphe
ise; iknanın önündeki en büyük engellerden bir tanesidir. Seçmenlerin şüphe duyma sebepleri tespit
edilebilirse seçmeni ikna edecek alternatifler de ortaya çıkarılabilir.
Siyasal reklamlarda tanıtılan siyasal parti/adayın ne kadar gerçekçi olduğu
sorunu ve bunun sonucunda da bir güvensizliğin oluşup oluşmadığı durumu önemli
bir problemdir.   

Bu çalışma, seçmenin siyasal reklamlara karşı şüpheci yaklaşımını
incelemek ve kuşaklar arası farklılıkları ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Çalışmanın evrenini Isparta il merkezinde yaşayan Baby Boomers, X ve Y
kuşaklarındaki seçmenler oluşturmaktadır. 481 seçmenle yüz yüze görüşülerek
nicel bir araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir.

Araştırma sonucunda; eğitim
durumu bağlamında siyasal reklamlara karşı şüpheci yaklaşım ile inanç ve
güvensizlik faktörleri arasında anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Siyasal reklamlar ile parti tercihlerindeki değişkenlik durumu karşılaştırmalı
olarak analiz edildiğinde, Baby Boom’ların X ve
Y kuşağında yer alan seçmenlere göre daha kararlı oldukları ve seçimden uzun
bir süre önce parti tercihlerini belirledikleri, ayrıca Baby Boomers kuşağının
diğer kuşaklara göre siyasal reklamlardan daha az etkilendiği sonucuna
varılmıştır.
SOSYAL AĞLAR VE MODERN İNSANIN YALNIZLAŞMASI: COCA-COLA REKLAM ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Sezerer Albayrak Eda
Published: March 2019

İnternetin ağlar oluşturarak hayatımızın
içine girmesi ve son on yıldır milyarlarca kişi tarafından kullanılması,
internet ile mobil iletişimin yakınsamasının bir sonucudur. Her teknoloji,
toplumların üzerinde toplumsal ve sosyal açıdan dönüşümler ve değişimler
sağlamaktadır. Özellikle iletişim teknolojileri ile beraber, toplumların
alışkanlıklarından,  yıllardır süregelen
kültürlerine, yapılarına, iş yaşamlarına kadar değişimler oluşmaktadır.
Modernleşen bireyler geleneksel iletişim biçimlerinden ziyade, parmak
dokunuşlarıyla dünya çapında birçok kullanıcıya erişme imkânı sağlayan bir ağ
iletişimini tercih etmektedirler. Her türlü iletişimin bu ağlar üzerinden
yapılması, dijital ağların çok fazla tercih edilmesi yeni bir sosyalleşme
süreci olarak görülmeye başlanmıştır. Modernliğin getirmiş olduğu bu dönüşüm,
geçmiş zamanlarda olan dönüşümlerden çok daha etkili olmuş, sadece “dijital
yerliler” olarak anılan bu çağın içine doğmuş gençler değil onlardan daha eski
jenerasyonlar bile bu değişime ayak uydurmuşlardır. Yaşı ne olursa olsun modern
çağda yaşayan her insan kendini yenilemesini zorunlu hale getiren teknoloji ve
internet geleneksel toplumsal düzenin ortadan kaybolmasına, yeni bir
sosyalleşme sürecinin başlamasına neden olmuştur. Bu süreçle beraber, kişilerin
ilişkileri, yaşama biçimleri, iletişimleri farklı bir boyut kazanmıştır.
Bireylerin, diğer insanlarla kurdukları iletişim, teknolojiyle aracılanmış bir
iletişim biçimine dönüşmüş, zaman ve mekan kavramı ortadan kalkmıştır. Bu anlık
iletişim beraberinde beden dili (jest, mimik) içermeyen, sanal davranış ve
sanal duygular içeren bir süreci kapsamaktadır. Bu bağlamda, sanal ortam
üzerinde oluşturulan iletişim, kişileri yalnızlaşma sürecine götürmektedir.
Dijital ağlar “   manuel” toplumları
doğurmuş olup insanların bir araya gelememesine neden olmuştur. Bir araya gelen
kişilerin ise belli bir süre sonra arkadaşları ile aynı ortamdayken “sanal”
ortamlarına dönmeyi tercih ettikleri gözlenmektedir. Bu çalışma ile
toplulukların içinde yaşayan “yalnız” kişilerin sosyal ağlar aracılığıyla
sosyalleşme çabalarına ve teknoloji sayesinde modernleşen fakat bir o kadar
yabancılaşmış topluma Coca Cola’nın “Sosyal Medya” temalı reklam filmi
penceresinden eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla yaklaşılacaktır.
DÜNYA ÜLKELERİNDE BEŞERİ KALKINMA VE İŞ KAZALARI İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: Mızrak Murat , Kandemir Orhan
Published: March 2019

İnsanların 
mutluluğunu temel hedef olarak belirleyen yeni kalkınma anlayışında eğitim,
sağlık gibi sosyal refah göstergelerinin iyileştirilmesi çok önemlidir.  Bu nedenle ülkeler, genel nüfusun refahı yanında,
 üretimin en önemli unsuru olan
çalışanların mutlu ve güvenli bir ortamda çalışması için gerekli tedbirleri
almaktadır.  Bu bağlamda çalışmada,
ülkelerin beşeri kalkınma düzeyleri ile yaşanan  iş kazaları arasındaki ilişki araştırılmıştır.
Çalışmada yapılan analizler
sonucunda beklendiği gibi, ülkelerin beşeri kalkınma düzeyleri ile ölümlü iş
kazaları oranı arasında ters yönlü bir ilişki ve çok yüksek insani gelişme düzeyine sahip ülkeler ile
diğer ülkeler arasında ölümlü iş kazaları oranı açısından istatistiksel olarak
anlamlı bir fark bulunmuştur. Çok yüksek insani gelişme düzeyine sahip ülkelerde
ölümlü iş kazaları oranı ortalamalarının daha düşük bulunması; beşeri kalkınma
düzeyi yüksek ülkelerde ölümlü iş kazaları oranının daha düşük olduğu şeklinde
yorumlanabilir.
Molecular mechanisms of cyclic transformation of the endometrium
Authors: Tolibova Gulrukhsor Kh. , Tral Tatyana G. , Ailamazyan Eduard K. , Kogan Igor Yu.
Published: March 2019

Structural transformation of the endometrium during the menstrual cycle is a genetically determined process and is provided by complex molecular-biological interactions aimed at the onset and development of pregnancy. Sex steroid hormones play a key role in endometrial morphogenesis, which mediate or directly affect angiogenesis and immunogenesis.
Proteomic analysis methods and their role in the diagnosis of obstetric and gynecological pathology
Authors: Sazonova Nina G. , Makarenko Tatyana A. , Olovyannikova Raisa Ya. , Kutyakov Viktor A. , Salmina Alla B.
Published: March 2019

The article presents current literature on proteomic profiling and the role of proteomic technologies in the diagnosis of various obstetric and gynecological diseases. Proteomic analysis is a promising research method, as it allows for a comprehensive study of protein expression and its regulation in the biological systems, which opens up new opportunities for a more in-depth and detailed study of the etiology and pathogenesis, as well as timely diagnosis and treatment of obstetric and gynecological pathology.
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor as a checkpoint of the embryo invasive potential and endometrial receptivity
Authors: Tapilskaya Natalya I. , Gzgzyan Alexander M. , Kogan Igor Yu.
Published: March 2019

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) promotes proliferation, survival, and differentiation of myeloid-lineage cells, as well as normal hematopoietic cells. The immunomodulating effects of G-CSF, which consist in stimulating the Th2 biased type immune response, prevent the development of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and, as a special case of GvHD, are responsible for the embryo implantation into the endometrium after the embryo transfer. G-CSF stimulates subpopulations of neutrophils, which display anti-inflammatory properties and are involved in tissue regeneration. The increased secretion of annexin A1 and IL-10 ensures the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating effects of neutrophils. This review article presents data from four meta-analyzes aimed to explore the efficiency of G-CSF on infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization. These data demonstrate an increase in the embryo implantation rate and clinical pregnancy rate, which is provided by the change in the endometrial receptivity and/or the invasive potential of the developing embryo.
Living longer: For better or worse? Changes in life expectancy with and without mobility limitation among older persons in India between 1995-1996 and 2004
Authors: Sreerupa . , Rajan S. Irudaya , Ajay Shweta , Saito Yasuhiko , Malhotra Rahul
Published: March 2019

This study estimates changes in life expectancy with and without mobility limitation to test whether older persons in India experienced compression or expansion of morbidity from the period 1995–1996 to 2004. Age-specific death rates and the prevalence of mobility limitation were obtained from the Sample Registration System and two rounds (1995–1996/2004) of the National Sample Survey. Sullivan’s method was employed to compute life expectancy with and without mobility limitation by gender and by place of residence. From 1995–1996 to 2004, at ages 60, 70, and 80, older men and older rural persons in India experienced a significant increase in life expectancy without mobility limitation and a significant reduction in the proportion of remaining life with mobility limitation, suggesting a compression of morbidity. However, over this same period, older women and older urban persons seem to have experienced an expansion of morbidity with an increase in life expectancy with mobility limitation and an increase in the proportion of remaining life with mobility limitation. These results call for the promotion and maintenance of physical mobility among all older persons in India, with special attention to older women and older urban persons.
¿Escribir y leer en la escuela? El asesor-lingüista y la escritura en la educación bilingüe indígena
Authors: Montes Rodríguez María Emilia
Published: March 2019

Written expression of indigenous languages in Latin America is a phenomenon tightly linked to a misionary project that set out on the second half of 20th century. It seems difficult to put this ideological and religious mark aside. Additionally, literacy among Tikuna indians is still precarious (and they are not an exception). We discuss the challenges of the linguist working as advisor, who produces educational materials for minority languages. We debate the narrow scope of the tasks that we historically assumed initially in this role, around the design of writing and the unification of alphabets. These early tasks left out elements that relate writing to grammar (the notion of word) and to the verbal arts (levels of specialized language). An understanding and an accurate representation of prosodic structure (tone) are not fully fulfilled yet. We point out the relevance of recovering and studying language (writing?) from the point of view of a complex orality, as well as the need to redirect the education of linguists, enlisting the support of other disciplines.
Proyectos integradores en Ingeniería Electrónica con metodología CDIO
Authors: Paz Penagos Hernán , Ortiz Niño Marco Andrés , Arévalo López Johnny Alexander , Chitiva Medellín Karol Milena
Published: March 2019

This paper presents an experience with integrating projects in Engineering education, developed using the CDIO methodology: conception, design, implementation and operation. The methodology is student centered with guidance by a professor, and aims to promote the development of autonomous learning with responsibility and interdisciplinarity.This study follows the process experienced by three students in their last semester of Electronic Engineering, who were research assistants in a project funded by COLCIENCIAS. At the end of the academic experience (case study), they succeeded in improving their abilities for autonomous learning and for the adoption of an interdisciplinary approach.
Las ciencias sociales escolares: entre la realidad y el deseo
Authors: Gómez Esteban Jairo Hernando
Published: March 2019

This article provides a synthesis of the research study, funded by Fundación Compartir, conducted to systematize experiences as well as research and innovation projects, which were entries to compete for the prize COMPARTIR in social science editions 2000-2012. The main results are presented highlighting the objectives teachers formulate for their field, the purpose of the experiences and the learning processes. The implications of the results on educational policy and on teaching practices are also addressed.
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus: a study of thirty cases
Authors: Sodhiya Paresh , Sheikh Zafar Ahmed , Sharma Mukesh , Morey Meen
Published: March 2019

Background: Raised intracranial pressure because of abnormal accumulation of CSF with in the ventricles of brain is a potentially life-threatening condition. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt remains mainstay of treatment even today. However, shunt failure is not uncommon. Hence endoscopic procedures are now gaining popularity. The outcome of ETV with respect to age ,etiology and long-term outcome needs further elucidation.Methods: Thirty patients with hydrocephalus who underwent endoscopic treatment were analysed retrospectively with respect to age, diagnosis, surgical outcome, treatment failure and complications.Results: Total of 28 patients successfully underwent ETV and with an overall success rate of 78%. Moreover, the success rate of ETV was found to be 100% in the 0-1 and 80% in 1-2 years age groups. 2 patients required re operation in the form of VP shunt.Conclusions: ETV is a safe and effective surgical modality with comparable outcome in paediatric and adult populations.
Da zona rural à escola urbana: problematizando relações pedagógicas entre professoras e crianças
Authors: Zanotto Luana , Alves Fernando Donizete , Sommerhalder Aline
Published: March 2019

O presente estudo focaliza as práticas pedagógicas de duas professoras – pedagoga e educadora física – na relação com um grupo de crianças residente em zona rural, inserido em uma escola municipal situada em perímetro urbano de uma cidade do interior do Estado de São Paulo. Nessa direção, objetivou compreender como ocorre a relação entre as professoras e as crianças no cotidiano das práticas pedagógicas. Os participantes foram 11 crianças estudantes do terceiro ano do ensino fundamental e duas professoras responsáveis pela turma (uma pedagoga e uma educadora física). Com base na abordagem qualitativa de pesquisa foi realizada observação participante em dois espaços escolares em que crianças e professoras convivem: na sala de aula e na quadra poliesportiva. Para sistematização das informações foram realizados registros em diário de campo. Todo o material coletado foi interpretado e categorizado via análise de conteúdo. Os resultados revelam relações positivas entre professoras e crianças. Por outro lado, revelam as dificuldades enfrentadas nas práticas pedagógicas com a população rural inserida na escola urbana, sobretudo no que concerne às diferenciações dos contextos de vida que perpassam o espaço rural onde vivem as crianças. Assim, há uma implicação nos saberes experienciais construídos nos intramuros da escola, os quais remetem à reflexão sobre como se realiza a formação inicial e continuada de professores que atuam com crianças moradoras da zona rural.
Bourdieu y lo político
Authors: Couto Gabriela Albanás , Von Dentz Schirlei Russi , Valle Ione Ribeiro
Published: March 2019

Nesse texto apresentamos a resenha da obra: GAMBAROTTA, Emiliano. Bourdieu y lo político. Buenos Aires: Prometeo Libros, 2016. 310 p.
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: factors influencing recovery and recurrence
Authors: AYDIN Hüseyin Onur , BAYKAL Ataç , KONAN Ali , KAYNAROĞLU Volkan
Published: March 2019

Objectives:
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis
(IGM) is an idiopathic, inflammatory, and benign disease of the breast. The aim
of this study was to determine possible risk factors for the recurrence of IGM
in patients treated with different treatment modalities.

Methods: It
was planned to explore the risk factors of the disease through the evaluation
of the medical records of 81 patients with the relevant diagnosis in the
archives of Hacettepe University. The medical records of the patients were
retrospectively screened for information regarding age, sex, total number of pregnancies,
duration of breastfeeding, rheumatologic diseases, size and recurrence of the
radiologically detected lesions. The results of two-year follow-up of the
patients after the treatment were evaluated. The rates of recovery and
recurrence after the treatment were determined for patients who received
antibiotic therapy alone, who underwent wide excision alone, who received
antibiotic therapy in combination with steroid therapy, and who received added
azathioprine and/or methotrexate therapy.

Results: No
significant difference was observed between 12 patients having recurrence and
69 patients having no recurrence. However, the recovery time was shorter for
patients with a lesion size of ≤ 20 mm who underwent wide excision or received
antibiotic therapy alone.

Conclusion: Among
patients with a mass size ≤ 20 mm, those treated with wide excision and
antibiotic therapy alone had shorter recovery times compared with those who
received immunosuppressive therapy. In addition, it may take more than two
years to terminate the treatment in patients who received medical treatment
alone.
On the Poincaré Group at the 5th Root of Unity
Authors: Amaral Marcelo , Irwin Klee
Published: March 2019

Considering the predictions from the standard model of particle physics coupled with experimental results from particle accelerators, we discuss a scenario in which from the infinite possibilities in the Lie groups we use to describe particle physics, nature needs only the lower dimensional representations − an important phenomenology that we argue indicates nature is code theoretic. We show that the “quantum” deformation of the SU (2) Lie group at the 5th root of unity can be used to address the quantum Lorentz group and gives the right low dimensional physical realistic spin quantum numbers confirmed by experiments. In this manner we can describe the spacetime symmetry content of relativistic quantum fields in accordance with the well known Wigner classification. Further connections of the 5th root of unity quantization with the mass quantum number associated with the Poincaré Group and the SU (N ) charge quantum numbers are discussed as well as their implication for quantum gravity.
A Reference Architecture for Integrating the Industrial Internet of Things in the Industry 4.0
Authors: Radanliev Petar , De Roure David , Nicolescu Razvan , Huth Michael
Published: March 2019

There is an increased attention on propositions on models, infrastructures and frameworks of IoT in both business reports and technical papers. These reports and publications frequently represent a juxtaposition of other related systems and technologies (e.g. Industrial Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Systems, Industry 4.0 etc). At present, the literature is missing a design process for integrating these constantly evolving systems and technologies in a clear and understandable step by step model. This paper contributes with a new reference architecture model for the integration of these systems and technologies. The reference architecture model is based on grouping of future and present techniques and presenting the design process through a new hierarchical framework and a new cascading model. With the application of the grounded theory, the hierarchical framework and the cascading model detail a new process for creating a taxonomy of categories and grouping of concepts into integration design. The new design process is tested and versified with an empirical review of Industry 4.0 frameworks and results with a new 5 levels reference architecture step by step model for the integration of these related systems and technologies (Industrial Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Systems, and Industry 4.0). We review 118 academic and industry papers published between 2010 and 2019. Then, we report the results of a qualitative empirical study that correlates academic literature with 14 world leading Industry 4.0 frameworks and initiatives. We therefore propose an architectural model that offers a better understanding of the systems integration between the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0.
Production Performance, Reproduction and Immunity of Sentul Hens at Different IgY Concentrations
Authors: Setyawati Melly Pratiwi , Ulupi Niken , Murtini Sri , Sumantri Cece
Published: March 2019

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different IgY concentrations on the production, reproduction and immunity of Sentul chicken. This research used 20 month-old Sentul chickens which consisting of 10 chickens with high IgY concentration and 10 chickens with low IgY concentration Parameters observed included prelayer performance (feed consumption, weight gain, feed conversion, morbidity and mortality), layer performance (feed consumption, egg production, egg weight, feed conversion, hatchability, morbidity and mortality), and immunity at chicks (IgY concentration of eggs and chicks serum). The experiment was conducted as a completely randomized design. The treatments were high and low IgY concentration. All treatments were repeated 10 times. The data obtained were analyzed using the SAS program t-test. Morbidity and mortality were analyzed descriptively. The results of this research indicated that the prelayer period, chickens with high IgY concentration had a higher performance than chicken with low IgY concentration. This is caused by about 30% chickens with low IgY were in sick condition for approximately seven days. Further, the layer period showed that the chickens with high IgY concentration had lower production performance than the chicken with low IgY concentration. The study concluded that chickens at low IgY concentrations are susceptible to exposure to antigens that lead to decreased productivity. In normal conditions hens, Sentul with high IgY concentration resulted in low production. The observation of chicken immunity showed that concentration of IgY from chicks and eggs did not differ between hens with high IgY concentrations and hens with low IgY concentrations.
Lipid oxidation and antimicrobial activity of cooked beef patties as influenced by leaf extracts of “Cemba” (Albizia lebbeckoides [DC.] Benth)
Authors: Hajrawati Hajrawati , Nuraini Henny , Arief Irma Isnafia , Sajuthi Dondin
Published: March 2019

Cemba (Albizia lebbeckoides [DC.] Benth.) leaf extract (CLE) was evaluated for some physical properties, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities incorporated into beef patties during cold storage. Four Formulation employed were control, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) 0.01, CLE 0.5, and CLE 1% (w/w). The variables measured were proximate composition, cooking parameters, pH, aw, WHC, color, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, DPPH scavenging activity, TBARS value, and microbial total. The data were analyzed using ANOVA one factor for proximate and cooking parameters, and ANOVA with factorial 4x5 for pH, aw, WHC, color, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, DPPH scavenging activity, TBARS value, and microbial total and continued with Tukey test. The results of the study showed that the addition of the CLE did not affect the proximate composition and cooking parameters of the patties. The cooked beef patties with 1% CLE showed significantly lower (P<0.05) for TBARS value, pH, bacterial total (mesophilic and psychrophilic) compared to 0.5% CLE and controls. The total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, scavenging activity of CLE 1 % were significantly higher (P<0.05) than 0.5% CLE and controls during the cold storage period (0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days). Addition of both 0.5 and 1% CLE in cooked beef patty reduced bacteria total. The addition of 1% CLE had equivalent to BHT 0.01% effect in retarding lipid oxidation. In conclusion, the CLE 1% was effective to retard lipid oxidation and inhibit bacteria growth of cooked beef patties.
Experiences with CML on the Troll Field, Norway: A Case History
Authors: van der Linden Rik , Valvik Beate , Molde Dag Ove , Skår Gjertrud , Fredriksen Ragnar Marcelius
Published: March 2019

CML (Controlled Mud Level) is a dual gradient type of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD). The CML system was developed and implemented on the Troll field to allow for reducing the annular pressures acting on the wellbore during drilling, thus allowing drilling areas weakened by faults and fractures and longer horizontal sections in the depleted normal pressured reservoirs.

This paper will present a short introduction to the Troll field, a description of the system utilized, a summary of the rig integration, operations and experiences with the CML system on Troll.
Operator's First Application of MPD in Deepwater GoM Delivers Top Quartile Well
Authors: Essam Wael , Scarborough Christopher , Wilson Nick , Shimi Ahmed , Santos Helio , Hannam Jason , Catak Erdem , Lancaster Jay , Gooding Neil , Baan Robert
Published: March 2019

BP had long recognized the benefits of MPD, having been using it for years to deliver very challenging wells in Egypt, Trinidad and the North Sea; and it was time to bring these benefits to its GoM operations. Once the company team identified a portfolio of suitable candidate wells to allow the economics of the application to be advantageous, they partnered with Seadrill to provide the MPD service integrated into the West Capricorn drilling rig. This approach builds on synergies within the drilling contractor organization to achieve long term economic, competency, and risk management benefits, resulting from integrating this drilling method on the rig, and eliminating interfaces with 3rd party providers. The paper will discuss how the company and the drilling contractor teams, together with equipment suppliers and training providers, managed the project from initial system design, to installation and commissioning, to the successful delivery of the first well using MPD, at top quartile performance. It will discuss the process for optimizing the design and testing it from a reliability and process safety perspectives; engaging the regulatory authority and the classification society; integrating MPD in the well planning process and developing operational procedures for use on the rig; and delivering a training program for the wider team covering the technical and the human factors aspects to ensure a successful delivery.
Negative pressure pulmonary edema: a case report
Authors: Xiong Jun , Sun Yongxing
Published: March 2019

Background: The negative pressure pulmonary edema is rare clinical situation which caused mainly by upper airway obstruction. However except upper airway obstruction, there may be other pathophysiological disorders making patients more vulnerable to pulmonary edema. Based on these disorders, upper airway obstruction is the trigger to induce negative pressure pulmonary edema.
Case presentation: This case was a 5-year-old girl with tumor on saddle area, her hormones level were abnormal preoperatively, such as cortisol, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, free T4 and total T4. During the stage of induction, negative pressure pulmonary edema took place due to mild upper airway obstruction. And the instant chest Computer tomography proved diagnosis clue. After intensive care, most lung field of this girl recovered to normal within 48 hours.
Conclusion: The patient with abnormal hormone levels is vulnerable to pulmonary edema, mild upper airway obstruction triggered negative pressure pulmonary. Thus pre-operation hormones supplement is as important as keeping upper airway unobstructed.