bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of different cytomorphological types of transmissible venereal tumours and the association with prognosis in dogs treated with vincristine sulphate – Retrospective study
Authors: Paranzini Cristiane Sella , Sant’anna Marcos César , Santis Giovana Wingeter di , Martins Maria Isabel Mello
Published: December 2015

Canine transmissible venereal tumours (CTVT) are the most commonly diagnosed tumours in veterinary hospitals. CTVT is morphologically classified as a round cell tumour, although the exact origin of the cells is unknown. Immunohistochemical studies have suggested histiocytic and mesenchymal origin. CTVT can be classified as lymphocyte-like, plasmocyte-like, and mixed according to their cytomorphological features. The treatment of choice for CTVT is chemotherapy with vincristine sulphate applied weekly; this produces a good prognosis. However, an increase in the number of chemotherapy applications and adjuvant therapies has become common. The aim of this study was to determine the association of cytomorphological types of CTVT with resistance and partial resistance to vincristine sulphate and the possible need for a large number of chemotherapy sessions. A retrospective study of a 24-month period evaluated 46 diagnosed and treated cases of CTVT. It was concluded that there is a higher prevalence of plasmacyte-like, followed by mixed and lymphocyte-like CTVT. The cytomorphological type did not differ in relation to the response to the treatments with vincristine sulphate and the number of chemotherapy sessions necessary for CTVT regression has increased by factors not yet elucidated.
Genetic variability of broodstocks of Tambaqui (Teleostei – Characidae) from the northeast region of Brazil
Authors: Lopera-Barrero Nelson Mauricio , Rodriguez-Rodriguez Maria Del Pilar , Fornari Darci Carlos , Resende Emiko Kawakami de , Poveda-Parra Angela Rocio , Braccini Graciela , Souza Felipe Pinheiro de , Furlan Pâmela Juliana , Povh Jayme Aparecido , Ribeiro Ricardo Pereira
Published: December 2015

The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the genetic diversity within three Tambaqui broodstocks (Colossoma macropomum). Eight primers were used to analyze 67 individuals collected from three fish farming in the municipalities: Porto Real do Colégio – Alagoas (PRC), Araujo 1 – Sergipe (AR1) and Araujo 2 – Sergipe (AR2), in Brazil. Differences in the frequencies of 88 fragments and four exclusive fragments in PRC were found. High polymorphism values (from 54.38% to 64.38%) and Shannon´s index (from 0.33 to 0.37) were observed. The AMOVA showed that high variation is within each broodstock. The identity and the genetic distance among the groups ranged from 0.845 to 0.975 and from 0.025 to 0.156 respectively, and the shortest distance was found in the groups PRC x AR1 and PRC x AR2. The genetic differentiation ranged from lower to higher (Fst = 0.03 and 0.178) as well as the migratory number per generation (Nm = 5.07 to 12.8). In general, the broodstocks had high intra-population variability, and high differentiation and genetic distance within themselves.
Combining abilities and inbreeding depression in commercial maize hybrids
Authors: Senhorinho Henrique José Camargo , Pinto Ronald José Barth , Scapim Carlos Alberto , Milani Klayton Flávio , Nihei Thiago Hideyo
Published: December 2015

The objective of this study was to evaluate the combining ability and inbreeding depression of commercial maize hybrids for agricultural traits. Twenty-two commercial maize hybrids, 96 F1 crosses from a partial diallel scheme, 22 S1 populations and 4 controls were evaluated in a 12x12 simples square lattice experimental setup, totaling 144 treatments, in the municipality of Sabáudia (PR), Brazil, for harvests from 2011/2012 and 2012/2013. Three traits were evaluated: grain yield, plant height and ear height. The Griffing method (1956) was applied for the evaluation of the general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA). The 30B39, 30K64 and 30B30 hybrids showed increased yield, 30F53 and P1630 showed reduced plant height and AG9040 and AG7010 showed reduced ear height. These hybrids can be recommended for the extraction of inbred lines and formation of composites followed by intrapopulation selection. The combinations 30B39 x AG8088, 30B39 x AG9045 and P1630 x AG8021 showed desirable SCA effects for grain yield, plant height and ear height and are recommended for use in reciprocal recurrent selection programs. High magnitudes of inbreeding depression were verified for yield and lower values for inbreeding depression for plant and ear heights. Thus, strategies are recommended for interpopulation breeding accompanied by inbred lines extraction.
Sugarcane expansion in the Capivara River hydrographic basin (SP) between 1977 and 2010
Authors: Machado Walquíria Silva , Telles Tiago Santos , Tavares Filho João
Published: December 2015

Remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) with applied digital image-processing (DIP) techniques are essential tools for maintaining land-use records over time. The sugar-ethanol industry has increased over the last 30 years in areas of the Paranapanema Valley in the Western São Paulo Plateau, which is considered one of the last major regions of São Paulo State, Brazil with soil, climate, and relief favorable for expanding sugarcane production. However, there is still no detailed study on changes in land-use and land occupation in the Capivara River basin. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the expanding land-use toward sugarcane crop production throughout the middle course of the Capivara River basin, southwestern São Paulo, Brazil between 1970 and 2010 using remote sensing. Thus, thematic maps referring to soil types and the land-use of the area were organized using GIS tools, and the cartographic data were used to prepare maps with ArcMap 9.3 software. The results showed that there was a 31.24 % expansion in sugarcane crops within the Capivara River basin area, from 4.32 % in 1977 to 35.56 % in 2010. This expansion mainly occurred in areas previously used for pastures but may have also occurred in areas of forest remnants.
Effects of combined midazolam and propofol in anesthesia induction and recovery of cats undergoing ovariohisterectomy
Authors: Castro Diogo Gorayeb de , Caldeira Juliana De Araújo , Devito Fernanda Corrêa , Melo Samanta Rios , Cortopassi Silvia Renata Gaido
Published: December 2015

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of propofol and midazolam on induction of anesthesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy, measured in terms of the quality of tracheal intubation, anesthesia induction, cardiorespiratory effects, and recuperation period. Thirty healthy adult cats were pretreated with acepromazine and morphine. After 30 min, they were divided into three groups: PG (n = 10), in which induction was performed with only intravenous propofol at doses required for intubation; MPG (n = 8), in which animals received intravenous midazolam (0.3 mg kg-1) administered over 30 s, followed by administration of propofol as in PG; and PMG (n = 9), in which propofol was first administered at a rate of 4 mg kg-1 min-1, after which midazolam was administered (0.3 mg/kg), followed by re-administration of propofol. In order to perform a blinded study, the PG and PMG received a 0.9% NaCl solution volume similar to the midazolam dose before induction (0.06 mL/kg). Similar to the other groups, the PG and MPG received (0.06 mL kg-1) saline 30 s after administration of propofol. In order to mimic the administration of midazolam, the saline solution was administered for 30s. The PG received 11.0 ± 1.38 mg kg-1 propofol, a greater dose than that administered to the PMG (p < 0.001) and MPG (p < 0.01), which received 7.9 ± 1.92 and 9.1 ± 2.20 mg kg-1, respectively. There were no differences in the intubation scores between groups. Previous use of midazolam did not affect agitation or excitement in cats; both sequences of propofol-midazolam administration are feasible, but the propofol-midazolam sequence was superior due to the lower propofol dose.
Techniques for sperm evaluation using fluorescent probes
Authors: Cunha Andrielle Thainar Mendes , Carvalho José Oliveira , Dode Margot Alves Nunes
Published: December 2015

A variety of laboratory tests were developed to obtain more reliable results of sperm evaluation and increase the accuracy of sperm fertility predictions. These tests detected damage of sperm specific compartments or organelles, which cannot be detected in routine sperm analysis. The use of fluorescent probes and detection using fluorescent microscopy or flow cytometry is an important tool but a more precise and accurate laboratory test is needed. Propidium iodide and 6-carboxyfluorescein diacetate are used for evaluations of plasmatic membrane integrity. Fluorescein isothiocyanate, associated with conjugated lecithin Psium sativum or Arachis hypogaea, are used for evaluations of acrosome integrity. Two probes, MitoTracker or Rhodamine123, are generally used to measure the absence or presence of mitochondrial potential. However, a better option is 5,5’; 6,6’ - tetrachloro - 1,1’; 3,3’ -tetraetilbenzimidazolil-carbocyanine (JC-1) dye, which assesses not only the presence of mitochondrial potential and distinguished spermatozoa with poorly and highly functional mitochondria. Two techniques, TUNEL or COMETA, and the Acridine Orange Test (AOT) dye are used to evaluate chromatin integrity. A fluorescence technique based on chlortetracycline (CTC) or Merocyanine 540 is used to estimate whether sperm pass by or through the capacitation process. This review focuses on the fluorescent probes that are most widely used to evaluate plasma membrane integrity, capacitation, acrosome integrity, chromatin integrity and mitochondrial potential.
Genetic and environmental effects on scores of conformation, precocity and muscling in long yearling Nellore cattle
Authors: Barrozo Diego , Mattar Maira , Tholon Patrícia , Oliveira João Ademir de , Scalez Daiane Cristina Becker , Queiroz Sandra Aidar de
Published: December 2015

The visual scores for conformation (C), precocity (P) and muscle (M) are used to indirectly assess traits related to termination and carcass composition. This study analyzes how age of dam at calving (AC), long yearling age (YA) and long yearling weight (YW) of the animal affect the scores of Nellore cattle, and estimates their heritability. Regression functions were estimated to determine the AC, YA and YW effects on C, P and M scores after the contemporary group (CG) effect being absorbed. The heritabilities were estimated by restricted maximum likelihood using four different models that included animal additive genetic effect as random and different covariates (AC, YA and YW) as fixed effects. The regression analysis showed that the covariates, either linear or quadratic, significantly influenced the scores of C, P and M. The determination coefficients of the models for YA and AC were small, probably due to the CG bias removal. The heritability estimates for the scores ranged from 0.13 to 0.36 for C; 0.32 to 0.36 for P; and, 0.35 to 0.38 for M, for all models, indicating that C, P and M respond to direct selection. The classification of animals according to their breeding values, especially in relation to C, varied according to the environmental effects included in the models.
Apparent digestibility of pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) diets containing different levels of phosphorus
Authors: Nervis Juliana Alice Lösch , Feiden Aldi , Moro Evandro Bilha , Moreno Marlon Casarini , Klein Sidnei , Boscolo Wilson Rogério
Published: December 2015

The present study aimed to evaluate pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) diets and determine the apparent digestibility at different levels of phosphorus using the feces collection method with an intestinal dissection marker. A total of 320 pacu with average weights of 768.5±36.34 g were used, and they were distributed in four 5 m³ net cages. The fish were fed isonitrogenous (27%), isoenergetic (3000 kcal/kg) and isocalcium (1.50%) diets with total phosphorus levels of 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 1.2%. The fish were incised with lateral openings to allow for feces removal from the rectum, and the fish were then sent for carcass chemical composition analysis. Significant differences were observed (P<0.01) between treatments for the apparent diet digestibility, apparent phosphorous digestibility, available phosphorus and residual phosphorus. There was a linear decrease in apparent diet digestibility and apparent phosphorus digestibility with increasing levels of phosphorous in the diet, and the highest values were observed for the diet with 0.6% total phosphorus. For available phosphorus and residual phosphorus, there was a linear increase based on total phosphorus levels in the diet. No significant differences were observed for the chemical composition of the pacu carcasses. Therefore, the greatest digestibility of total phosphorus in the diet obtained through dissection was observed in the diet containing 0.6% total phosphorus, and the different levels of phosphorus did not influence the chemical composition of the pacu carcasses.
Impact of increasing levels of spineless-cactus meal on the ingestive behaviour of grazing steers
Authors: Abreu Filho George , Silva Robério Rodrigues , Silva Fabiano Ferreira da , Carvalho Gleidson Giordano Pinto de , Pereira Maria Magna Silva , Mendes Fabrício Bacelar Lima , Bastos Everton Santos , Santos Marceliana Da Conceição , Carvalho Venicio Macedo , Lins Túlio Otávio Jardim D'Almeida
Published: December 2015

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different levels of spineless-cactus meal substituting for maize in diets for supplemented steers grazing on Urochoa brizantha during the postweaning phase. The experiment was conducted on Princesa do Mateiro farm, located in Ribeirão do Largo-BA, Brazil. Forty crossbred steers with an average body weight of 261 ± 7.46 kg were distributed into four groups for evaluation of the following four levels of substitution of ground maize for spinelesscactus meal: 0.00, 30.00, 60.00, and 90.00%. The results were analysed statistically by variance and regression analyses at a 5% error probability. Increasing the amount of spineless-cactus meal in the diet had a quadratic effect on the grazing time and on the time spent on other activities. The diet had a quadratic effect on the number of grazing periods, the number of periods at the trough, and the total feeding and chewing times. In contrast, the number of periods spent on other activities and on rumination was not influenced by the level of spineless-cactus meal. The bite rate, number of bites per swallow, and number of bites per day increased linearly, whereas the swallowing time and number of cuds ruminated per day decreased as the level of spineless-cactus meal added to the diet wasincreased. The feed and rumination efficiencies of dry matter, neutral detergent fibre, crude protein, and non-fibre carbohydrates were not influenced by the level of substitution of spineless-cactus meal for ground maize. Spinelesscactus meal levels close to 60% probably provided greater fibre degradation, leading the animals to spend more time on social interactions with the group, use the feed better, and possibly have a better feed conversion.
Seminal and spermatic characteristics of fresh semen and the effects of sperm cooling in Steindachneridion melanodermatum (Garavello, 2005)
Authors: Marcos Ronan Maciel , Neumann Giovano , Toledo Cesar Pereira Rebechi de , Sena João Marcos , Baumgartner Gilmar , Bombardelli Robie Allan
Published: December 2015

This study describes the seminal and spermatic characteristics of fresh semen of Steindachneridion melanodermatum and investigates the effects of dilution, temperature, and storage period on its spermatic parameters. Sperm samples were collected from nine hormonally-induced males. The following parameters in fresh sperm were analyzed: seminal plasma osmolality (OSM), seminal pH, sperm motility (MOT), sperm velocity (SV) (including sperm curvilinear velocity (CVV), sperm straight-line velocity (SLV), and sperm average path velocity (APV)), total time of sperm motility (TEMP), sperm concentration (CONC), and index of sperm normality (NORM). Sperm samples from each male were diluted in a solution containing 5% fructose and 5% powdered milk, and stored at 10°C and 25°C. The same was carried out for sperm samples not subjected to dilution. From these samples, MOT, CVV, SLV, APV, SV, and TEMP were measured after 0 h, 5 h, 9 h, 18 h, 27 h, 36 h, 45 h, and 54 h. Males released 11.74 ± 5.38 mL of sperm, with an osmolality of 258.78 ± 29.36 mOsm.kg-1 and pH of 7.11 ± 0.31. The sperm presented a MOT of 99.86 ± 0.31% at a concentration of 1.03 × 1010 ± 3.65 × 109 spermatozoa.mL-1 with CVV of 185.58 ± 14.11 ?m.s-1, SLV of 49.15 ± 4.66 ?m.s-1, APV of 87.02 ± 4.13 ?m.s-1, SV of 106.52 ± 4.45 ?m.s-1, TEMP of 79.31 ± 5.62 s, NORM of 75.81 ± 5.71%. The results indicate that sperm motility, sperm velocity, and total time of sperm activation were affected by dilution, storage temperature, and storage period (p < 0.05). Procedures for semen storage should be performed with undiluted sperm cooled at 10°C, or kept undiluted at 25°C for up to 27 h.
Crude protein reduction with amino acid supplementation in tambaqui fingerling diets
Authors: Lima Charlyan De Sousa , Bomfim Marcos Antonio Delmondes , Siqueira Jefferson Costa de , Lanna Eduardo Arruda Teixeira , Ribeiro Felipe Barbosa , Firmo Danielli Dos Santos
Published: December 2015

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect that reduced crude protein (CP) diets with amino acid supplementation, based on the ideal protein concept, have on the performance of tambaqui fingerlings. In total, 750 fingerlings with an initial weight of 0.44 ± 0.14 g, were used in a completely randomized design, with six treatments, five replications, and 25 fish per experimental unit. Treatments consisted of six isocaloric, isocalcic, isophosphoric, and isolysinic diets containing 32.0, 30.5, 29.0, 27.5, 26.0, and 24.5% CP. Performance parameters, carcass yield, body composition (body humidity, protein, and fat content), and nitrogen retention efficiency (NRE) of the fish were evaluated. When the CP content was reduced to 27.5%, there was an improvement in weight gain, specific growth rate, feed conversion, and protein efficiency rate. Feed intake was higher in fish fed diets containing 26% CP, followed by those fed diets containing 29 and 27.5% CP; diets containing other levels of CP did not differ among themselves. CP intake was reduced by the use of diets containing 24% CP, and the carcass yield was not influenced by the treatments. Reduced CP had no influence on body composition. NRE was higher in response to diets containing 26.0 and 24.5% CP. Reducing dietary CP content, from 32.0 to 24.5%, based on the ideal protein concept, is possible for tambaqui fingerlings, and a decrease of up to 24.5% enhances the fish performance.
Reaction norms in weights at 365 days old in nellore bulls in northern Brazil
Authors: Ferreira Jorge Luís , Assis Alliny Souza de , Lopes Fernando Brito , Murphy Thomas Wayne , Silva Marcelo Corrêa da , Garcia José Américo Soares , Marques Ednira Gleida
Published: December 2015

Genotype by environment interaction (GxE) studies are of particular interest in Brazil because of the regional diversity of environmental effects and the wide variety of management systems. The present study evaluates GxE effects on 365 d weight (365W) of Nellore cattle raised on pasture in northern Brazil. The analysis utilized random regression techniques to model the reaction norm. Fixed effects consisted of sex, contemporary group, and the covariate of age of cow at calving. The environmental gradient, defined by the concatenation of a bull and the state in which the calf was born, was modeled by second order Legendre polynomials. Direct additive genetic and residual effects were fit as random. Results showed differences in the magnitude of expression of genotype in proportion to decreasing favorability of the environment. As the environment became more unfavorable, the correlation of breeding value to different environments decreased. The correlations between the intercept and the level slope for 365W feature were of moderate magnitude, predominantly indicating the reclassification of sires in different environments. Reaction standard model was coherent from a technical and biological view point and enabled the perception of GxE in the genetic evaluation of Nellore cattle in the states of Maranhão, Pará and Tocantins.
The Impact of the Economic Downturn in the Spanish Civil Justice System
Authors: Carballo Piñeiro Laura , Nieva Fenoll Jordi
Published: December 2015

The Impact of the Economic Downturn in the Spanish Civil Justice System

The Spanish justice system has been shaken by the economic downturn as many other institutions have. This article addresses in the first place some statistical data that shed light as regards to the number of judges and the costs and length of the procedure in Spain. These figures help to understand, in the second place, the impact of austerity measures on the judiciary, namely, the freeze on the hiring of judges and the establishing of high court fees. While they mainly concern the supply side of justice services, others such cost reductions in legal aid have had, in the third place, an impact on the demand side, driving many citizens to social exclusion and to resorting to self-defence mechanisms. The final part of this article addresses some remedies that may alleviate judiciary’s workload, but that fall short of doing it. All in all, the Spanish justice system seems to require a holistic approach to patch up edges, but one in which the role of judge-made justice in a democratic society has to be central again.
Shoarma aan de rol!
Authors: van Rooij-van den Bos Linda , Verdonk-Kleinjan Wendy , Jansen Laurie , Jansen Herman , Mittendorff Ghislaine
Published: December 2015

Shoarma aan de rol! Het effect van vernieuwend toezicht

In 2011 blijkt dat 60% van de shoarmaondernemers de voedselveiligheidswetgeving naleeft. Dit naleefniveau is voor de NVWA onvoldoende en er wordt vastgesteld dat de reguliere werkwijze onvoldoende effect heeft op de doelgroep. Een gestructureerde aanpak van het probleem, via risico- en doelgroepanalyse, leidt tot een andere, meer overwogen en op de doelgroep afgestemde interventie, die nog effectief blijkt ook. Voor andere toezichthouders kan deze casus gebruikt worden als een ‘best practice’ om op een andere wijze het toezicht in te richten.
Bespreking proefschrift van Melissa van den Broek, Preventing money laundering – A legal study on the effectiveness of supervision in the European Union, Den Haag: Boom Juridische uitgevers 2015
Authors: Bökkerink Maud
Published: December 2015

Bespreking proefschrift van Melissa van den Broek, Preventing money laundering – A legal study on the effectiveness of supervision in the European Union, Den Haag: Boom Juridische uitgevers 2015

In haar proefschrift heeft Melissa van den Broek een juridisch onderzoek gedaan naar de effectiviteit van het antiwitwastoezicht in Nederland, Zweden, Spanje en het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Daar waar Van den Broek Spanje als minst effectieve toezichtsysteem van deze vier landen beoordeelt, heeft de Financial Action Task Force (FATF) de effectiviteit van het toezicht door Spanje als goed (‘substantial’) beoordeeld. Het verschil lijkt er met name in te liggen dat de FATF de kennis van de Spaanse toezichthouder over de witwasrisico’s bij de onder toezicht staande instellingen en in de sectoren als belangrijk positief punt heeft meegewogen, terwijl Van den Broek meer in algemene zin naar kennis over instellingen kijkt.
Innovation Habitat: Sustainable possibilities for the society
Authors: Machado Andreia De Bem , Da Silva Andreza Regina Lopes , Borba Marcelo Leandro , Catapan Araci Hack
Published: December 2015

Contemporary society is moving in the core of a reality in which sustainability needs to be thought out and inserted through practices carried out in different dimensions of society, such as organizations, public and private institutions. This paper aims to identify the contribution of innovation habitats (IH) for sustainability in society. The methodology used was systematic review of scientific literature in one online database. As a result, it was identified: 47 scientific papers publicated since 2000, but more frequently in the last year, 2014, with 10 publications, without providing a reference author in the area. There was also a high number of papers about management and social sciences. It was noticed a short number of publications, empirical and theoretical, about practices to promote sustainable actions in the society, so this indicates the need of research on this kind of practices, with innovation environment as the driver.
Preparation of [C60]Fullerene Nanowhisker-gold Nanoparticle Composites and Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol through Catalysis
Authors: Ko Jeong Won , Li Jiulong , Ko Weon Bae
Published: December 2015

A gold nanoparticle solution was prepared by adding sodium borohydride (NaBH4), trisodium citrate dihydrate (C6H5Na3O7·2H2O), cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB,(C16H33)N(CH3)3Br), ascorbic acid (C6H8O6), and potassium tetrachloroaurate(III)(KAuCl4) to distilled water and stirring the solution for 15 min. [C60]fullerene nanowhisker-gold nanoparticle composites were synthesized using C60-saturated toluene, the gold nanoparticle solution, and isopropyl alcohol by liquid-liquid interfacial precipitation (LLIP).

The product of the nanocomposites was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and solid-state 13C-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of the [C60]fullerene nanowhisker-gold nanoparticle composites was confirmed in 4-nitrophenol reduction by UV-vis spectroscopy.
A Future Water Dystopia
Authors: Maxwell Steve
Published: December 2015

Editor's note:The following article was condensed and adapted from the prologue to Steve Maxwell's 2001 book, The Future of Water: A Startling Look Ahead. Published by AWWA, Maxwell's book highlights a broad range of future water resource challenges and how we need to adapt technological and policy approaches to address these confounding issues. To underline the severity of this challenge, this excerpt is a fictional look at one possible future water scenario.
Orange County, Florida: Community and Utility Join in Water Education Event
Authors: Torbert Jacqueline W. , Tolley Bridgett
Published: December 2015

For one day each year, after countless hours of planning and preparation, hundreds of middle school students in Orange County, Fla., spend the day at the Orlando Science Center learning about, experimenting with, and playing with water. They attend the Touring the Water Facts Festival, a day‐long, hands‐on educational experience focused on seeing the value of water, understanding how what they do affects the environment in which they live, and exploring career options in the water industry. They experience a day in the life of a water professional, environmental scientist, plant operator, field specialist, or computer engineer. Last but not least, this day is about having fun while learning.
Evaluation of Storage Tank LLDPE Polymers for Extractable Components
Authors: Ali Mohamed Ahmed , Cotruvo Joseph A. , Al‐Thani Mohamed H. , Al‐Zeyara Shaikha A. , Al‐Baker Wassan A.
Published: December 2015

Linear low‐density polyethylene (LLDPE) water tank products from Qatar were subjected to standard extraction testing at room temperature and at 60°C for one to 11 days. Extracts were analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi‐volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and total organic carbon (TOC). Several organic compounds were detected in some extracts at low microgram‐per‐liter levels. Benzyl alcohol was detected in at least one extract of each product, and di‐n‐butyl phthalate or bis(2‐ethylhexyl) phthalate was detected with lower frequency, demonstrating that only minimal amounts of extracted chemicals were present. Hazard assessments indicated that all values except for one possibly anomalous result in one sample and a phthalate ester in two samples of one product were well within product acceptance values. There were several unidentified extractants. Results suggest a very low level of health concern is associated with LLDPE molded products manufactured to standard specifications, and this should be indicative of all appropriately certified LLDPE molded water tank materials.
Stratégies d’artification dans le domaine du luxe. Le cas des vins de prestige
Authors: Passebois-Ducros Juliette , Trinquecoste Jean-François , Pichon Frédéric
Published: December 2015

Cet article étudie certaines pratiques d’artification, c’est-à-dire de transformation du « non art » en « art » appliquées au secteur du luxe et plus particulièrement aux produits de luxe issus du terroir : les vins de prestige. Après avoir exposé la tendance actuelle des grandes « maisons » de luxe à se rapprocher du monde de l’art et de la culture, nous interrogeons cette tendance au regard du concept d’artification développé par Shapiro (2004). L’analyse confirme que le secteur du luxe suit aujourd’hui une artification partielle qui facilite la perception des produits de luxe comme des produits uniques, proches des œuvres d’art. Le cas particulier des vins de luxe est ensuite étudié à dessein de comprendre les modalités spécifiques des pratiques d’artification dans un domaine où les produits sont issus de la terre et donc de la Nature beaucoup plus que de la Culture. Une analyse des communications effectuée au travers du carré sémiotique met au jour les stratégies sous-jacentes à cet objectif d’artification des vins de luxe. Nous analysons les risques et avantages de telles stratégies ainsi que les conditions d’efficience de nouveaux codes communicationnels fondés sur la « signature ».
En terreno vedado: género, traducción y censura. El caso de Brokeback Mountain
Authors: Gómez Castro Cristina , Pérez L. de Heredia María
Published: December 2015

A la hora de traducir no solo hay que tener en cuenta la diferencia lingüística, sino especialmente la cultural y, cómo no, también la ideológica. En este sentido, nuestra aportación pretende analizar las implicaciones de la traducción a castellano del relato Brokeback Mountain (Proulx, 1997) y la reescritura intersemiótica que da lugar a la película homónima (Lee, 2005), centrándose especialmente en la manipulación y trasvase de los estereotipos de género. Para ello, se atenderá a las cuestiones ideológicas, de censura y culturales, en un estudio de caso que se presenta especialmente interesante en tanto que nos permite reactualizar la actividad traductológica en relación con la cual no caben visiones ingenuas de mera transferencia. Palabras clave: género; estereotipos; ideología; censura.
Wyndham Lewis y su recepción en España: etapas editoriales y traducciones
Authors: Morató Yolanda
Published: December 2015

El caso de la ausencia de traducciones al español de obras completas del escritor Wyndham Lewis durante casi un siglo es uno de los más significativos del panorama literario español. La primera traducción no aparece hasta 2005 (Dobles fondos, trad. M. Temprano). Tras el fructífero periodo editorial en que se revitalizaron muchas de las traducciones que habían sido censuradas durante el periodo franquista ninguno de sus títulos tuvo cabida. Este artículo traza distintas etapas para analizar si Lewis fue un autor claramente censurado o si, por el contrario, fue víctima de una serie de factores sin aparente conexión que le hicieron caer en el olvido durante décadas, a pesar de su importante contribución como artista y escritor. Palabras clave: Modernism; traducción; censura; Wyndham Lewis; fascismo.
Unu idrònimu sardu
Authors: Mauru Maxia
Published: December 2015

Subra a sas orìgines de su topònimu Palau sos pàrreres de sos linguistas non sun cuncordes ma tottus creen chi siat una paraula foristera. Calicunu pensat chi siat essida a pizu a sos tempos de su domìniu catalanu-ispagnolu mentres àtteros sun cumbintos chi siat unu prèstidu cadalanu ebbia e bi est finas chie creet chi si trattet de unu ligurismu. S’artìculu mustrat chi s’esàmene de sa toponimia istòrica, màssimu de sos idrònimos, nos indittat intamen chi si trattat de unu topònimu chi s’est formadu comente isviluppu derettu de una paraula latina. Paraulas crae: pàrreres; toponimia istòrica; idrònimos; isviluppu locale
Identification of Accident-Prone Road Sections by Using Relative Frequency Method
Authors: YAKAR Ferit
Published: December 2015

In this study, assuming that traffic accident occurrence is determined by some road and environment related factors, and future traffic accidents will occur under the same conditions as past traffic accidents, use of Relative Frequency Method (RFM) (also called frequency ratio method) in the determination of accident-prone road sections is investigated. Method was tested on a highway in Trabzon province of Turkey. At the end of the study, sensitivity and specificity values were calculated as 1.00 and 0.83 respectively, which reflects that the method identified all of the 'accident-prone' sections (there is no false negative) and the method has very strong ability to distinguish 'relatively safe' sections. The most useful property of the method is that, if accident data does not exist due to any reason for some part of the road, method can be still used to identify accident-prone sections by using the road properties.
A implantação do currículo baseado em competência na graduação de fisioterapia: a integralidade como eixo condutor
Authors: Raymundo Camila Sotello , Varjabedian Deborah , Guazzelli Maria Elisabete , Akerman Marco
Published: December 2015

Introdução: Na busca de um novo perfil para o fisioterapeuta, há a necessidade de reformular a formação de profissionais fisioterapeutas que atendam a uma nova demanda. Este estudo busca apoiar‑se nas premissas da interdisciplinaridade na organização dos conhecimentos e o desenvolvimento de práticas e ações que buscam a integralidade na atenção a saúde entre os docentes do curso de graduação de fisioterapia de uma Universidade Privada e Internacional aqui estudada, por meio de um currículo baseado em competências. Objetivo: Identificar as dificuldades e as facilidades da implantação de um currículo por competências no curso de Fisioterapia, orientado pela Integralidade. Métodos: Neste percurso, utilizamos como método a Pesquisa‑Ação, como estratégia para a investigação da eficácia da implantação do currículo integrado e os atores envolvidos foi o corpo docente. Resultados: Durante o processo de implantação do currículo foi possível entender que um currículo baseado por competências é flexível, permite mudanças, de acordo com as necessidades atuais. Conclusão: Conclui‑se que um currículo integrado permite sempre novas inserções, com possibilidade de ouvir e empoderar os docentes neste processo, que são essenciais para o sucesso na implantação de um currículo baseado em cometências.
Extensão Universitária na Faculdade de Medicina do ABC: quais avanços e limites?
Authors: Conchão Silmara
Published: December 2015

Introdução: É no interior do nosso contexto, no que se refere ao aprimoramento do ensino, assistência e pesquisa, apresentaremosa COMEX, a Comissão de Extensão da Faculdade de Medicina do ABC da Fundação do ABC, localizada na cidade de Santo André, região metropolitana de São Paulo, Brasil. Um relato sobre os avanços e limites de seis anos de vivência em extensão acadêmica junto a um grupo de professores(as) e alunos(as) das diversas áreas das ciências da saúde. Relato de Experiência: Desenvolvemos ações em diferentes cenários, uma intensa agenda pautada por fazer, acolher, buscar, resolver, avaliar, planejar e replanejar, investigar, ouvir, observar, comunicar e criar. Atuar em equipe com o esperado, mas também com o improviso, tirar os olhos das redes sociais e ver o entorno. Conclusão: Um processo que tem possibilitado decisões e mudanças, ressignificado a nossa existência, visão de mundo e os nossos sentidos. Aprendemos que o ensino e a pesquisa avançam muito quando estão associados com a efetiva interação da universidade com a realidade social.
Rechargeable Mg battery cathode TiS3 with d–p orbital hybridized electronic structures
Authors: Taniguchi Kouji , Gu Yunpeng , Katsura Yukari , Yoshino Takafumi , Takagi Hidenori
Published: December 2015

Rechargeable performance is realized in Mg batteries using a TiS3 cathode without the nanometer-scale downsizing of electrode particles. The specific capacity is about 80 mAh/g for the first 50 cycles at room temperature. This observed specific capacity is comparable to that of the prototype cathode for Mg batteries. First-principles calculation indicates that TiS3 is a semiconductor with d–p orbital hybridized electronic structures around the Fermi level. The reversible electrode performance is likely assisted by the delocalized electronic distribution over metal–ligand units through d–p orbital hybridization.
Composite materials obtained by the ion–plasma sputtering of metal compound coatings on polymer films
Authors: Khlebnikov Nikolai , Polyakov Evgenii , Borisov Sergei , Barashev Nikolai , Biramov Emir , Maltceva Anastasia , Vereshchagin Artem , Khartov Stas , Voronin Anton
Published: December 2015

In this article, the principle and examples composite materials obtained by deposition of metal compound coatings on polymer film substrates by the ion–plasma sputtering method are presented. A synergistic effect is to obtain the materials with structural properties of the polymer substrate and the surface properties of the metal deposited coatings. The technology of sputtering of TiN coatings of various thicknesses on polyethylene terephthalate films is discussed. The obtained composites are characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) is shown. The examples of application of this method, such as receiving nanocomposite track membranes and flexible transparent electrodes, are considered.
Addition reaction of alkyl radical to C60 fullerene: Density functional theory study
Authors: Tachikawa Hiroto , Kawabata Hiroshi
Published: December 2015

Functionalized fullerenes are known as a high-performance molecules. In this study, the alkyl-functionalized fullerenes (denoted by R–C60) have been investigated by means of the density functional theory (DFT) method to elucidate the effects of functionalization on the electronic states of fullerene. Also, the reaction mechanism of alkyl radicals with C60 was investigated. The methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl radicals (denoted by n = 1–4, where n means the number of carbon atoms in the alkyl radical) were examined as alkyl radicals. The DFT calculation showed that the alkyl radical binds to the carbon atom of C60 at the on-top site, and a strong C–C single bond is formed. The binding energies of alkyl radicals to C60 were distributed in the range of 31.8–35.1 kcal mol−1 at the CAM-B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) level. It was found that the activation barrier exists before alkyl addition, the barrier heights were calculated to be 2.1–2.8 kcal mol−1. The electronic states of R–C60 complexes were discussed on the basis of the theoretical results.
DNA hybridization activity of single-stranded DNA-conjugated gold nanoparticles used as probes for DNA detection
Authors: Kira Atsushi , Matsuo Kosuke , Nakajima Shin-ichiro
Published: December 2015

Colloidal nanoparticles (NPs) have potential applications in bio-sensing technologies as labels or signal enhancers. In order to meet demands for a development of biomolecular assays by a quantitative understanding of single-molecule, it is necessary to regulate accuracy of the NPs probes modified with biomolecules to optimize the characteristics of NPs. However, to our knowledge, there is little information about the structural effect of conjugated biomolecules to the NPs. In this study, we investigated the contribution of a density of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) conjugating gold NP to hybridization activity. Hybridization activity decreased in accordance with increases in the density of attached ssDNAs, likely due to electrostatic repulsion generated by negatively charged phosphate groups in the ssDNA backbone. These results highlight the importance of controlling the density of ssDNAs attached to the surface of NPs used as DNA detection probes.
Diseño y evaluación de una aplicación tecnológica para la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera
Authors:   Universidad de Concepción (Chile), Ferreira Anita , Vine Ana ,   Universidad de Concepción (Chile), Elejalde Jessica ,   Universidad de Concepción (Chile)
Published: December 2015

En el ámbito de la Lingüística Aplicada, la Enseñanza de Lenguas Asistida por el Computador (del inglés, Computer Assisted Language Learning, CALL) ha tenido un papel importante en el mejoramiento del aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras. Una de las problemáticas centrales de esta interdisciplina es cómo integrar de manera efectiva el uso de la tecnología en una metodología de enseñanza de lenguas. Acorde con el modelo metodológico de CALL, en este trabajo se describe y explica el desarrollo, la implementación y la evaluación de una aplicación tecnológica para la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera (ELE). La fundamentación teórica se sustenta en los planteamientos teóricos del enfoque por tareas y la hipótesis de la interacción. La evaluación de la aplicación se llevó a cabo a través de un estudio cuasiexperimental sin grupo control, en el cual participaron 21 estudiantes de nivel intermedio (B1) de ELE. Los resultados evidencian la efectividad de un modelo semipresencial, puesto que los estudiantes incrementaron de manera significativa su aprendizaje lingüístico y comunicativo al término del proceso de intervención lingüística.
Efectos de un programa en escolares españoles con Trastorno Fonológico
Authors:   Universidad de Granada (España), Gallego José Luis , Gómez Pérez Isabel ,   Universidad de Granada (España), Ayllón Blanco M.ª Fernanda ,   Universidad de Granada (España)
Published: December 2015

El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue comprobar los efectos de un programa articulatorio en el habla de escolares con trastorno fonológico. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 50 niños de educación infantil y primaria, que se dividieron en dos grupos: uno de tratamiento (experimental), que recibió el programa, y otro de control, que no participó inicialmente en el programa. Mediante un diseño cuasiexperimental pretest-postest con grupo control equivalente, se demostró que el grupo experimental aventajó al grupo control en todas las variables. Los datos obtenidos permiten aceptar la validez del programa en términos generales.
La restructuración de las oraciones condicionales desde el latín al español medieval: hacia un estado de la cuestión
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (España), Garrido Sepúlveda Claudio
Published: December 2015

En el siguiente artículo, se presenta un estado de la cuestión sobre la evolución de las oraciones condicionales introducidas por si, desde el latín al español medieval. Para ello, se ha organizado la información que figura a través de las investigaciones diacrónicas emprendidas durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX, aunque también se han seleccionado algunos aportes actuales relativos a la comprensión gramatical de la estructura. Tras esta revisión, se registra el conocimiento acopiado referente a la naturaleza, la tipología y la evolución de los esquemas. Finalmente, se expone una valoración de esta tradición de estudios, sintetizando los hallazgos en que hay consenso, identificando las carencias, y apuntando asuntos pendientes y proyecciones.
Presencia de Plauto y Terencio en la comedia humanística latina Emporia (ca. 1433), de Tito Livio Frulovisi
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Arbea Antonio , Beltrán Javier ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Published: December 2015

Hija del incipiente Renacimiento, la comedia humanística latina ofrece como uno de sus rasgos más salientes el persistente propósito de arrimarse a la lengua, la estructura y los argumentos de la antigua comedia romana de Plauto y Terencio. En este trabajo nos proponemos examinar en detalle cómo se plasma esta tendencia en el caso de la comedia Emporia, de Tito Livio Frulovisi, específicamente en cuanto a su fraseología y su léxico.
Paul Maas: Crítica del Texto Traducción de Rafael Bonilla Cerezo y Andrea Baldissera, con la presentación de Giorgio Pasquali a la edición italiana, la Mirada Retrospectiva (1956) y una nota de Luciano Canfora a la tercera edición italiana
Authors:   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (España), Cancela Cilleruelo Álvaro
Published: December 2015

Sin resumen.
Pedro Mogorrón Huerta y Salah Mejri (eds.): Fijación, Traducción, Variación y Desautomatización
Authors:   Universidad de Alicante (España), Gallego Hernández Daniel
Published: December 2015

Sin resumen.
Perfil del teletraductor en Argentina, Chile y España: las TIC aplicadas a la práctica profesional
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Diéguez M. Isabel , Lazo Rosa María ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Quezada Camilo ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Published: December 2015

Con el fin de describir las principales características del trabajo que realizan teletraductores residentes en Argentina, Chile y España, entre mayo y julio de 2011 se llevó a cabo un estudio de mercado de la traducción, en el cual se aplicó una encuesta en línea que respondieron 1.073 profesionales. La información obtenida fue contrastada entre los profesionales de los tres países y, en el caso de algunos ítems referidos a los residentes en Chile, se compararon los datos con los obtenidos en dos estudios de mercado anteriores (2006/2008) realizados a nivel nacional. Los resultados de esta investigación han permitido actualizar y optimizar el Magíster en Traducción y el Diploma de especialización en TIC aplicadas a la traducción que ofrece el Programa de Traducción de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. En este artículo se exponen datos referidos al ámbito de la teletraducción, es decir, a la aplicación de las TIC en la práctica profesional de los traductores.
Para entenderse: algunas reflexiones para mejorar la comunicación entre personal médico y pacientes en el ámbito de la salud mental
Authors:   Universidad de Alcalá de Henare (España), Echauri Galván Bruno
Published: December 2015

El presente artículo busca subrayar algunos problemas fundamentales que el empleo de cierta terminología especializada puede crear en la transmisión--asimilación de información en el ámbito de la salud mental. Para ello, hemos dividido el proyecto en dos partes. La primera pretende sentar unas bases teóricas a partir de las cuales inferir la problemática que a nivel lingüístico pueden generar nuestros términos de estudio. En la sección posterior, estas dificultades se extrapolarán al campo de la traducción, a fin de proponer alternativas que puedan ayudar a solventarlas en un contexto interlingüístico. Nuestros objetivos últimos son, por un lado, concienciar a los lectores de las repercusiones (positivas y negativas) que el lenguaje puede tener sobre las personas que padecen un trastorno mental y, por otro, sentar las bases para traducciones más apropiadas que puedan derivar en una comunicación más fluida y adecuada entre pacientes y servicios médicos, tanto en entornos monolingües como en comunicaciones donde el inglés y el español sean las lenguas involucradas. Como punto final, se sugerirán futuras líneas de investigación y aplicación de estas directrices a disciplinas afines como la interpretación.