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Effectiveness of Animal Images in Advertising
Authors: Keller Barbara , Gierl Heribert
Published: April 2020

The effectiveness of showing animal images compared to displaying human models in advertisements and the effectiveness of using animals for further marketing instruments such as brand names, mascots, logos, product packaging designs, slogans, and product shapes has rarely been investigated in the academic research. Moreover, the characteristics of the animals used (e.g., species, pose, age, and beauty) for creating effective advertising have been ignored to date. This lack of research is surprising because many companies use animal images for promoting their brands and products. Our findings indicate that advertising practice can benefit from showing animals instead of human models. In particular, we recommend using animals in advertising as follows. Both pets and undomesticated animals are found to be superior to human models in eliciting positive emotions such as pleasant surprise and happiness/joy. Furthermore, they are advantageous in evoking pleasant feelings of entertainment. If advertisers aim to induce such positive affective states in consumers, they should consider using animal images. Famous examples of this strategy are the commercials entitled “Buster, the Boxer” promoting John Lewis and “Lost Puppy” promoting Budweiser beer. The animals’ cuteness additionally positively influences feelings of entertainment. If the advertiser aims to enhance message credibility, we recommend using images of pets instead of depictions of undomesticated animals. Although we recommend using animals in advertising and in particular cute animals (infantile animals or cute species) and pets, we advise practitioners to be careful when showing animals as role models. People easily link and compare themselves to images of role models and might feel insulted. Therefore, we recommend against using animals such as the retailer Netto did in its “Netto Cats” commercial.
On the issue of countering the spread of religious extremism among prisoners in western Europe, Russia and the CIS
Authors: Leskova Irina , Seleznev Igor
Published: April 2020

The purpose of this scientific article is to determine the actual problems of combating the spread of religious extremism among prisoners in Western Europe, Russia and the CIS.

The question of activation of ideology of radical political Islam and its new forms – «Islamism» and «jihadism» is raised.

The process of spreading radical Islamism among the criminal part of Western and post-Soviet society is comprehensively studied and analyzed. It is emphasized that in the context of the decline of all ideological constructs of European origin, claiming to own and universal project, Islamism is becoming more and more clearly and clearly a «new alternative style» with impressive prospects of covering a variety of social groups not only in the countries of traditional spread of Islam, but also in Western Europe.

It is emphasized that Islam with its egalitarian ethos has a historical experience of ideological expansion to the masses.

The problem of the wide spread of Islam as a religion and ideology of Islamism among those serving sentences in the penitentiary institutions of Western Europe is particularly raised. In particular, the authors draw attention to the existing processes of symbiosis of Islamic radicalism and criminality both in penitentiaries and in the wild after release from prison. Such processes tend to further entrench and spread on the territory of Russia and the post-Soviet States of Central Asia.

The reasons for the spread of radical Islam in places of deprivation of liberty are formulated. The article analyzes the most effective measures in the world to counter radicalization in places of detention, examines domestic and foreign programs of de-radicalization.

The author emphasizes the timeliness and importance of the development of Islamic education as a factor to prevent the influence of extremist ideology on believers.
Socio-cultural attitudes of Muslims in the city of Moscow: socio-psychological aspects
Authors: Leskova Irina , Zyazin Sergey , Muslimova Kristina , Barieva Natalia
Published: April 2020

The question of socio-psychological adaptation of Muslims from the countries of the near abroad in the metropolis of Moscow is raised. Describes the main ethnic, religious, and psychological characteristics of migrants who profess the religion of Islam. Possible ways of solving problems related to the successful adaptation of migrants are commented. Examples of the successful functioning of various centers, whose activities are directly related to the support of migrants in the Russian Federation. The article presents statistics of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia for 2018, reflecting the process of migration of residents of the former Soviet republics to Russia. Attention is focused on the processes of global migration of people, in particular Muslims from Central Asia, contributing to the development of the local population's negative attitude to visitors, in particular migrant phobia and Islamophobia. The article considers possible and acceptable algorithms of work with migrants in order to avoid such negativity and rapid adaptation of migrants in Moscow. It is emphasized that migration processes involve not only adults, but also children who need specialized support of employees of educational institutions and social services, whose activities should be aimed at teaching Russian as a foreign language, psychological and pedagogical support, familiarity with the cultural and historical heritage of the country. Attention is focused on the fact that a sense of tolerance and tolerance should be present in all people involved in migration processes. The importance of finding compromise solutions, joint efforts to solve the problems of immigrants is fixed.
Infographic modeling of the similarities and differences between natural and artificial in interdisciplinary ontologies of theory and cyberphysics of systems
Authors: Chulkov Vitaliy , Losev Konstantin
Published: April 2020

Infography, as a scientific and practical discipline, claims that the formation of visual (visually perceptible) images is a set of rules, procedures and models that can be formalized and transmitted to a person in the learning process. Infographic space is a specific area of interaction between individual specialists and teams of researchers, engineers, educators, and managers as part of corporate structures or system institutes. Infography is the methodological basis for the design of systems and the construction of technical means of visualizing images in information technology, technology of action and the orientation of the researcher’s thinking. The object of research is the distinction: similarities and differences, natural (natural, physiological and biological) and artificial (virtual, man-made, unnatural). Moreover, artificial is understood as a product of human thought activity and its productive activities. The subject of the study is the interdisciplinary ontology of systems theory and systems cyberphysics. The article discusses various approaches to the interdisciplinary ontology of managing the life cycle of buildings and structures and, in particular, information support for the life cycles of classes (categories) of construction objects and the life path of a particular building or structure. Ontology data is used in modern computer-aided design and engineering data management systems in construction.
Infographic modeling of anthropotechnical management in the service of high-tech companies
Authors: Chulkov Vitaly , Komarov Nikolay , Cazarian Dora
Published: April 2020

Man, as an individual, as a unique unique ("piece") biological object creates his only image (model) of understanding them life and its values. Harmonization of such images is the only possibility of non-violent co-organization of people in any activity (this approach to communication is called figurative communication). Infographics, as a scientific and practical discipline, argues that the formation of visual (visually perceptible) images is a set of rules, procedures and models that can be formalized and transmitted to a person in the learning process. The space of infographics is a specific area of interaction between individuals, research teams, engineers, educators and managers, corporate structures or system institutes. This is a kind of sphere or a certain area within which the statement is true: "Here there is a qualitative non-violent co-organized activity of people". The concept of infographics used in foreign and domestic literature has several definitions: • scientific and practical discipline; • area of public consciousness (philosophy, methodology, science, mathematics, etc.); • direction in system analysis, cybernetics, systemology, informatics and other areas of activity; • a set of specific theoretical and practical issues of geometric modeling of objects (objects and processes); • the general theoretical science of the life cycle of a document in reprography; • methodological basis of designing systems and designing technical means of visualization of images in information technologies; • discipline in engineering and technical education; • special engineering activities; • the technology of actions and the direction of thinking of the engineer and researcher. All the above definitions of the infographic do not contradict each other, but only complement and expand the general picture of the properties and applications of this important activity for a person. Infographics systematically unites numerous, complex and sometimes internally contradictory ideas of users of different professions. Each type of activity that recognizes infographics as a socio-cultural movement has the right to put forward its own professional ideal of the socio-organizational structure of the infographic and its idea of the final product of the work. In this sense, the infographics at the present stage of its development: • is one of the functional directions in the systemic movement; • contributes to the system-technical development of the theory and practice of computerization of activities; • promotes the optimal co-organization of logical-rational and visual-figurative thinking in all types and spheres of activity. Infographics has all the essential features of the scientific field. In this article, the authors consider infographic modeling as a means of analyzing and evaluating the processes and results of anthropotechnical management in the service of high-tech companies.
Environmental Governance and Regularization of Land Ownership: development and multiple territorial dynamics in the Amazon
Authors: Menezes Thereza Cristina Cardoso
Published: April 2020

Abstract This article examines how in the past two decades development standards have been established for the Amazon based on both strengthening environmental governance and expanding agriculture. It describes how the process of construction in time of an ambiguous development policy model for the Amazon, which has oscillated between territorial management based on a “green agenda” perspective and investment in policies that favored territorial security of land occupancy implemented through changes in laws and regulations concerning the environment and land ownership. Finally, I emphasize the recent convergence of interests of international cooperation, the state and agribusiness around public policies for environmental regulation based on a perspective of harmonious conviviality and positive and systemic alignment between the economy and the environment.
In-service Secondary Teachers' Teaching Approaches and Views Towards Integrating Ethnomathematics Approaches into Geometry Teaching
Authors: Sunzuma Gladys , Maharaj Aneshkumar
Published: April 2020

Abstract Geometry teaching and learning ought to mirror and embrace the social diversity found in the geometry learning environment as well as the increasingly connected world. For that reason, ethnomathematics approaches that relate geometry teaching and learning to the learners' cultural experiences and background should be used when teaching geometry. The aim of this study was to find out the teachers' teaching approaches in geometry as well as their views towards the incorporation of ethnomathematics into the geometry teaching. A convergent mixed methods design was used in this study. Focus group discussions and questionnaires were used as data gathering instruments. The sample comprised of 40 in-service mathematics teachers. Findings show that both teacher-centered and learner-centered approaches were used in geometry teaching and learning. The study also revealed that teachers had the opinion that ethnomathematics approaches should be integrated into geometry teaching. The study recommends that teachers should be trained to use ethnomathematics approaches when teaching geometry.
What Colors do Undergraduates Associate with Training Courses? Student Evaluations of the Applied Mathematics Educational Program through the Color Selection Method
Authors: Kuznetsova Elena
Published: April 2020

Abstract It is no doubt that today the role of mathematics is increasing and mathematical education requires constant attention. Nevertheless, there are not so many studies devoted to the problems of teaching university students who have chosen mathematics as their profession. The purpose of this article is to research the attitude of undergraduates towards the courses that make up the Applied Mathematics educational program, implemented in one of the technical universities in Russia. The survey was conducted using the Color Selection Method, based on Max Lüscher ideas. Students have associated each course with one of the eight proposed colors. The outcomes of the survey were investigated through correlation and cluster analysis and compared with the results of another survey conducted by a verbal evaluation tool. This research has revealed that the student's assessments obtained through two methods (verbal and imaginative) do not contradict each other. The use of the Color Selection Method helps identifying the problems that arise in the educational process and allows to outline ways of improving teaching quality.
Cervical spine range of motion, posture and electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in temporomandibular disorders
Authors: Amaral Franciele Aparecida , Dall’Agnol Simone Mader , Socolovski Gabriela , Kich Camila , Franco Gilson Cesar Nobre , Bortoluzzi Marcelo Carlos
Published: April 2020

Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD or TMJD) involve clinical problems and symptoms affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures. The temporomandibular joints are anatomically connected to the cervical region, where cervical spine movements occur simultaneously to masticatory muscle activation and jaw movements. Objective: Our study sought to assess the relationship between the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), surface electromyography (sEMG) of the masticatory muscles, posture and cervical flexibility in women with TMD. Method: Fifty women with an average age of 27.0 ± 6.37 years, diagnosed with TMD according to RDC/TMD, were assessed for craniocervical posture, cervical flexibility and sEMG of the masticatory muscles. Results: There were no differences in jaw function limitations, depression, pain level and its interference in work ability and daily activities, posture and sEMG between TMD diagnoses or between muscle classification (p > 0.05). Depression scores were higher among participants with biarticular dysfunction (p = 0.023). The group with bruxism exhibited a higher pain level at assessment (p = 0.001) and a greater reduction in work ability (p = 0.039). Subjects with muscular and mixed TMD showed less cervical rotation to the right when compared with those with articular TMD. Conclusion: There was no difference in posture or sEMG values for TMD diagnoses, joint and muscle dysfunctions and the presence of bruxism. Muscle dysfunction is associated with reduced cervical rotation to the right. Jaw function limitations did not interfere in posture or sEMG and depression was associated with pain.
ASTRONOMIA CULTURAL: ANÁLISE DE MATERIAIS E CAMINHOS PARA A DIVERSIDADE NAS AULAS DE CIÊNCIAS DA NATUREZA
Authors: RODRIGUES MARTA DE SOUZA , LEITE CRISTINA
Published: April 2020

RESUMO: A astronomia cultural estuda a produção de saberes sobre o céu atrelada às manifestações socioculturais dos povos, possuindo a potencialidade de abordar a diversidade cultural no contexto das aulas de ciências da natureza. Este trabalho, de natureza teórica, consiste em uma análise de doze materiais e propostas didáticas que abordaram a astronomia cultural, e investigou dois principais aspectos: os temas de maior recorrência e as abordagens ao multiculturalismo. Os resultados indicaram a maior recorrência de narrativas sobre o funcionamento do universo e os asterismos de algumas etnias indígenas, além de narrativas sobre entes celestes, a construção de calendários, entre outros. Da abordagem ao multiculturalismo, identificou-se uma polarização entre um viés diferencialista, que valoriza as diferenças culturais dos grupos, e uma postura intercultural, com ênfase no diálogo entre variadas culturas.
Las ciudades medias de España y sus coronas en el siglo XXI (2000-2017): dinámica demográfica y desarrollo inmobiliario
Authors: Navarro José María Martínez , González Juan Antonio García , Gómez Luis Alfonso Escudero
Published: April 2020

Resumen El inicio del siglo XXI ha sido muy compulsivo en la dinámica urbana española. La causa principal ha sido el crecimiento urbanístico explosivo que tuvo lugar entre 2000 y 2008 y su siguiente paralización por la Gran Recesión. El artículo analiza este proceso centrado en las ciudades medias y sus respectivas coronas dentro del contexto nacional. Se plantea un estudio comparado de la evolución de la población y de las unidades constructivas de las ciudades medias y sus áreas urbanas. Las fuentes utilizadas son el Padrón Municipal de Habitantes y el Catastro Inmobiliario. La investigación se realiza mediante un método deductivo. Los resultados obtenidos muestran una respuesta dispar de las ciudades españolas dentro del patrón común marcado por el punto de inflexión que supuso la crisis, con un contexto general de desarrollo hasta 2008 y de caída posterior. Además, se produce un comportamiento diferente del crecimiento urbano en relación con la proximidad a una gran área metropolitana.
An inexpensive and environmentally friendly staining method for semi-permanent slides from plant material probed using anatomical and computational chemistry analyses
Authors: Silva Cleber José da , Lima Leonardo Henrique França de , Paiva Priscila Marques de , Maia Luana Malaquias , Rocha Rafael Eduardo de Oliveira , Souza Pedro Thiago Duarte de , Carvalho Deise Aparecida de Castro Araújo
Published: April 2020

Abstract One of the main methods for plant anatomy study is the analysis of thin, transparent, and stained tissue sections. Synthetic dyes traditionally used in anatomical studies might be expensive and produced by specific companies. In contrast, the use of alternative industrial dyes can both represent an inexpensive substitute as well as an environmentally friendly option for conducting plant anatomy studies. In this study, a set of 22 textile dyes was evaluated. Transversal-, longitudinal, and paradermal sections of plant organs obtained using the freehand cutting technique were stained using hydroalcoholic solution (0 to 100%) of textile dyes purchased from a local market. Dyes mixed with 50% hydroalcoholic solution showed higher efficiency in tissue contrast, allowing greater solubility of dye powder and better solution interaction with the plant tissues. Most of the tested dyes showed satisfactory staining results. Cell wall, especially lignified one, showed higher staining efficiency. Computational docking analysis and molecular models of cellulose and lignin showed the probable association mechanisms and dye selectivity to cell wall constituents. Our findings suggest that the developed method can be useful in mixed practical classes of plant anatomy, chemistry, and/or biochemistry, both at high school as well as undergraduate levels.
Comunidades de leitores: cultura juvenil e os atos de descolecionar
Authors: Alves Maria da Penha Casado , Rojo Roxane Helena Rodrigues
Published: April 2020

RESUMO Este artigo se propõe discutir a constituição de comunidades de leitores, a partir de concepções advindas do Círculo de Bakhtin sobre linguagem, forças centrífugas e centrípetas; de Canclini sobre cultura/coleção; de reflexões de autores contemporâneos sobre juventudes e cultura juvenil e de Chartier sobre leitura. Interessa-nos problematizar como se constituem essas comunidades e como se dão as práticas leitoras em torno de obras que se colocam fora do cânone e da “boa leitura”. Investigamos, em uma pesquisamaior, como esses jovens se organizam em comunidades de leitores para a produção e para o compartilhamento de saberes e de experiências.
Vulnerabilidade e a construção social do risco: uma contribuição para o planejamento na macrometrópole paulista
Authors: Canil Kátia , Lampis Andrea , Santos Kauê Lopes dos
Published: April 2020

Resumo A partir da perspectiva das ciências sociais aplicadas, este artigo aborda o significado dos termos risco, desastre e vulnerabilidade, considerando sua compreensão e a necessidade de incorporá-los às diretrizes e às ações do planejamento na Macrometrópole Paulista (MMP) no contexto de variabilidade climática. Para garantir um entendimento aprofundado do que se denomina construção social do risco, urge considerar os aspectos físicos de dado espaço geográfico, pois nele são estabelecidas variadas formas de uso e de ocupação promovidas pela sociedade em dada conjuntura política e econômica. Dentre as diversas intervenções antropogênicas pelas quais a MMP tem passado, este artigo aborda o problema das inundações que atingem a área da MMP, mas especialmente daquelas ocupadas pelas populações em baixa renda, nas periferias urbanas.
Integração de políticas públicas no Brasil: o caso dos setores de recursos hídricos, urbano e saneamento
Authors: Grangeiro Ester Luiz de Araújo , Pinheiro Márcia Maria Rios , Miranda Lívia Izabel Bezerra de
Published: April 2020

Resumo Este artigo analisa como as políticas urbanas e de recursos hídricos foram formuladas e implementadas no Brasil até janeiro de 2019, as descontinuidades e quais as possibilidades de integração entre elas, com vistas a potencializar um modelo de gestão adequado aos processos do ciclo hidrológico e da dinâmica urbana. Foi percebido que, embora no Brasil existam legislações avançadas, ainda há lacunas que dificultam a articulação da gestão das águas com o território, pois suas políticas foram pensadas e implementadas como se as dinâmicas fossem independentes. Portanto, foi sugerida uma proposta de articulação que destaca a aproximação dos atores envolvidos através dos espaços participativos, nos quais tanto o poder público quanto a sociedade se apropriam das questões inerentes à gestão.
Tramas do planejamento e governança na transformação de rios em metrópoles globais: uma reflexão sobre casos internacionais e em curso na Macrometrópole Paulista (Brasil)
Authors: Momm Sandra , Kinjo Victor , Frey Klaus
Published: April 2020

Resumo Este artigo discute iniciativas de transformação de rios em metrópoles no contexto de mudanças nas estruturas e na cultura do planejamento e da governança. Após uma discussão teórica sobre conceitos e abordagens de planejamento e governança, são sucintamente apresentadas experiências de recuperação de rios das metrópoles de Nova York, Região do Ruhr, Seul, Buenos Aires e Cairo e criticamente discutidas iniciativas em curso na Macrometrópole Paulista (MMP). À luz da análise das experiências internacionais, o artigo destaca a construção de uma efetiva institucionalidade política e gerencial, o fortalecimento da sociedade civil e a promoção de uma verdadeira opinião pública em nível regional como condição para avanços com a renaturalização ou revitalização dos rios na MMP.
Religiosos em armas: o motim dos agostinhos da Congregação da Índia Oriental (Goa, 1638)
Authors: Gonçalves Margareth Almeida
Published: April 2020

RESUMO Este artigo analisa o movimento de independência e autonomia dos religiosos da Congregação da Índia Oriental, na tentativa de ruptura com a casa mãe da Província de Portugal da Ordem dos Eremitas de Santo Agostinho, no ano de 1638. O uso de armas pelos religiosos sublinhou a violência da revolta. A década de 1630 correspondeu a anos de tensões para os agostinhos do Oriente com ressonâncias nos centros de poderes régio e eclesiástico em Goa, Lisboa, Madri e Roma. Parte-se da leitura de códices, com vasta documentação gerada no âmbito da burocracia da Congregação de Propaganda Fide em Roma, acrescida de um conjunto de missivas entre o vice-reinado do Estado da Índia e o centro de Madri. A reflexão desdobra-se em três segmentos: a ação missionária agostiniana no Oriente; as conjunturas imperiais da década 1630 e as instituições agostinianas em Goa; e o levantamento de junho de 1638.
Uma pax monetaria? Impasses do sistema monetário português no tempo dos Filipes (1580-1640)
Authors: Puntoni Pedro
Published: April 2020

RESUMO No século XVII, o fenômeno monetário era central para o entendimento da economia, notadamente no Mundo Ibérico, onde os fluxos de metais americanos exigiam uma posição sobre seu impacto nas atividades mercantis e produtivas, e na sua articulação com o comércio ultramarino e a gestão das economias coloniais. Este trabalho procura entender os impasses da política monetária filipina para o reino e o Império de Portugal. A União de 1580 manteve, além das “leis, estilos, liberdades, isenções, casa Real e ofícios” da Coroa portuguesa, a moeda com cunho português. Assim, Filipe II permitia que o seu direito exclusivo (regalia) de cunhar a moeda fosse interpretado na mesma chave da conservação da identidade econômica e jurídica de Portugal. Durante todo o período, os Filipes não alteraram o valor da moeda portuguesa, estabilizando o câmbio do real em relação às outras unidades de conta europeias. A chegada em grande quantidade da prata americana, por outro lado, permitia a expansão do meio circulante de Castela, que acabou, no período, intoxicando o meio circulante português. Esse arranjo instável coloca as bases para a transformação que se seguirá no período da Restauração, com sucessivas mutações monetárias.
SARS-CoV-2: uma revisão para o clínico
Authors: Da Silveira Cespedes Mateus , Souza José Carlos
Published: April 2020

INTRODUÇÃO: A pandemia de covid-19 decretada pela OMS suscita maior conhecimento acerca do mesmo. EPIDEMIOLOGIA: A infecção, atingiu a marca de 950.000 pacientes em 33 países e levantou como fatores de risco presença de comorbidades e idade avançada. TRANSMISSIBILIDADE: A transmissibilidade calculada até o momento é similar à epidemia de H1N1, contudo com taxa de mortalidade inferior. FISIOPATOLOGIA: O vírus SARS-CoV-2, da família Coronaviridae, tem capacidade de invasão celular através da enzima conversora de angiotensina 2 presente no epitélio respiratório inferior e nas células da mucosa do intestino delgado. MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS: a apresentação pode ser dividida em leve (febre, fadiga, tosse, mialgia e escarro) e grave (cianose, dispneia, taquipneia, dor torácica, hipoxemia e necessidade de ventilação mecânica) e tem mortalidade estimada de pouco mais de 2%. DIAGNÓSTICO: se dá através da detecção da carga viral no PCR-TR de pacientes com alta suspeição clínica. TRATAMENTO: baseado em medidas de suporte e de controle de infecção. Em casos graves, uso de medicamentos como hidroxicloroquina e azitromicina ou remdesevir podem ser promissores. Atentar-se para evitar uso de corticosteroides. Não há evidências suficientes para abster-se do uso de ibuprofeno e IECAs/BRAs.
How to Guarantee the Best of Care to Patients with Cancer During the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Italian Experience
Authors: Curigliano Giuseppe
Published: April 2020

Italy and the rest of the world are experiencing an outbreak of a novel beta-coronavirus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this context, in Italy, we reorganized the National Health System and prioritized the clinical cancer care scenario, balancing risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission versus the magnitude of clinical benefit deriving from a specific therapeutic approach. As initial actions, we recommended that routine screening be suspended and that patients with early and advanced cancer be treated as outpatients as much as possible and at the nearest medical center. Patients who need to be hospitalized for cancer treatment were protected from potential SARS-CoV-2 infection by creating a dedicated diagnostic and therapeutic internal pathway for cancer treatment. We implemented reorganization of the hospital networks, based on a hub-and-spoke design. Stronger personal protection was made available for patients with cancer. Because of the extreme burden created by COVID-19, antitumor treatment was initiated only after considering patient performance status, comorbidities, biology of disease, and the likely impact of treatment on outcome. Treatment strategies were discussed in the context of a multidisciplinary tumor board. Treatment decision making balanced risk and benefits of treatment in the context of the specific pandemic level, on a case-by-case basis.
Método rotacional para el análisis estructural de armaduras
Authors: Salinas Daniel Ricardo
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: Proponer un método innovador y práctico para realizar el análisis estructural de armaduras con la intención de facilitar y simplificar el análisis estructural, y de esta forma constituirlo en una herramienta alterna de análisis de este tipo de estructuras.  Metodología: Primero se presenta la fundamentación analítica y conceptual del tema. Seguidamente, se propone un procedimiento paso a paso, ejecutado sobre una nueva representación paramétrica, que simplifica el problema a resolver. Luego se desarrolla un ejemplo de análisis de una ménsula de concreto reforzado, la cual fue idealizada con el método de la biela. Finalmente, y con la intención de comparar la simplicidad y tiempo de solución del método propuesto, este es comparado con una solución analítica tradicional. Resultados: La metodología propuesta simplifica el análisis estructural de armaduras, además de ser eficiente, confiable y versátil. El método requiere, en concreto, un menor tiempo de solución y cálculos en comparación con los métodos analíticos tradicionales de solución de sistemas lineales de ecuaciones. Conclusiones: El método rotacional es apropiado para realizar el análisis estructural de armaduras, pues simplifica la solución analítica de este tipo de estructuras. El método rotacional es más versátil y eficiente, y puede usarse en el análisis estructural de armaduras estáticamente determinadas.
Análisis DEA Seis Sigma para evaluar la eficiencia financiera y de ventas de las empresas del Sector Químico de Barranquilla
Authors: Fontalvo Herrera Tomas , De la Hoz Granadillo Efrain , Fontalvo Echavez Oriana
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: Realizar un análisis integrado a la evaluación de eficiencia financiera y de ventas, así como de Seis Sigma a 52 empresas de productos químicos del departamento del Atlántico que se encuentran registradas en la Cámara de comercio de Barranquilla (Colombia).  Metodología: El método implementado fue el Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA), que se apoyó  en el cálculo de métricas estadísticas Seis Sigma. Resultados: Se encontró que 7 empresas alcanzaron el 100% de eficiencia. Además, en términos generales, la eficiencia técnica promedio del grupo empresarial alcanzó un nivel de 74,25 %. Los indicadores hallados mediante Seis Sigma de Defectos por partes por millón (DPMO) fueron de 865384, lo cual se traduce a un nivel Z de 0,4, estando por debajo de lo esperado, con un rendimiento de 13,47%. Conclusiones: Se aportó al sector químico y a la comunidad científica una estructura de evaluación de la eficiencia financiera y de ventas apoyada en Seis Sigma.
Uso de las cáscaras de papa (Solanum tuberosum L) en la clarificación del agua de la Ciénaga de Malambo
Authors: Camacho-Oviedo Hansel , Campos-Núñez Diana , Mercado Martinez Ivan , Cubillán-Acosta Néstor , Castellar-Ortega Grey
Published: April 2020

Objetivo: Realizar un estudio comparativo del proceso de clarificación de un humedal natural usando dos coagulantes, sulfato de aluminio y cascara de papa (Solanum tuberosum L).  Metodología: Inicialmente se recolectó el residuo agroindustrial de diferentes establecimientos de comidas rápidas y restaurantes de la ciudad de Barranquilla donde, habitualmente, es descartado. La cáscara de papa se sometió a lavado, secado y molienda. El polvo obtenido se tamizó y envasó herméticamente en un frasco de vidrio para ser utilizado como coagulante. El sulfato de aluminio se obtuvo en el comercio. Las muestras de agua se recolectaron de la ciénaga de Malambo mediante un muestreo simple. Para remover su turbidez se realizó un ensayo de jarras que simuló los procesos de coagulación, floculación y sedimentación, teniendo como referencia los parámetros establecidos en la NTC 3903 de 2010, usando cada coagulante. Resultados: El agua objeto de estudio tuvo una turbidez inicial de 59,60 UNT. La mayor remoción de este parámetro se obtuvo con una dosis de 40 mg/L de sulfato de aluminio (92,51%); mientras que el coagulante natural removió 81,32% al emplear una dosis de 10 mg/L. Conclusiones: Se determinó que las dosis de los coagulantes, sulfato de aluminio y cáscara de papa, utilizados en esta investigación influyeron sobre la turbidez del agua de la ciénaga, impulsando al estudio y aprovechamiento de la cáscara de papa como alternativa viable en el tratamiento de las aguas.
Rapid maxilary expansion in young adults: comparison of tooth-borne and bone-borne appliances, a cohort study.
Authors:   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de los Andes, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile., Rojas Victor , Macherone Catalina ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de los Andes, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile., Zursiedel Maria Ignacia ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de los Andes, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile., Valenzuela Juan Guillermo ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Maxillary constrictions are one of the most frequent abnormalities, regardless of the type of dentition studied. They can be treated either with tooth-borne or bone-borne expander appliances, depending on the biological maturation of the patient. Treatment during prepubertal stages has been shown to be successful, but there is evidence of an open suture even in late adolescence stages. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of a rapid expansion bone-borne device to a tooth-borne device in young adults suffering from maxillary constriction, by means of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in nine patients (three males, six females) with a mean age of 18±5.5 years, who attended the Dentistry Service of Universidad de Chile during 2014-2015. Six patients were treated with tooth-borne appliances (Hyrax type) and three patients with bone-borne appliances (MARPE). Linear measurements of the anterior and posterior transverse dimension and angular measurements of the inclination of molars and incisors were obtained through CBCT for each group in T1 and T2. Results: A significant increase in the posterior transverse dimensions in both groups was observed. Radiolucency of the suture was observed in all patients treated with miniscrews and in half of the patients treated with Hyrax. Greater angulation of molars was shown in the tooth-borne group in comparison with the bone-borne group. Conclusion: Both appliances caused an increase in the posterior transverse dimension, but bone anchored appliances achieved a more parallel and skeletal expansion. Randomized clinical trials with a larger sample and follow-up are needed.
Marginal filling and adhesive resistance of bulk fill resin applying 18% edta gel compared with 37% phosphoric acid gel in vitro dental conditioning
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Lima, Perú. Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Lima, Perú., Cayo César , Llancari Lorena ,   Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Lima, Perú., Mendoza Román ,   Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Lima, Perú., Cervantes Luis ,   Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Lima, Perú
Published: April 2020

Objective. To evaluate the degree of marginal sealing and adhesive strength in Bulk-Fill resin by applying 18% EDTA gel compared to 37% phosphoric acid gel in dental conditioning. Materials and methods. The study was transversal, experimental comparative, and applied. The sample group consisted of 60 teeth with Class I cavities, which were later subjected to conditioning. This was carried out separately with phosphoric acid gel for 15 seconds, and 18% EDTA gel within two different time frames: 60 and 90 seconds. All samples were incubated at 37ºC for a period of 24 hours and thermocycled between 5 to 55ºC for 500 cycles. To assess microfiltration, they were immersed in methylene blue at 37ºC for 4 hours, and were later sectioned and observed through a stereomicroscope. In order to perform the traction, the conventional testing machine was used at a speed of 0.75mm/min until the screw with the resin detached. Results: Samples conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid showed a greater degree 1 microfiltration and a mean adhesive resistance of 7.97 MPa. The same number of microfiltration grades 1 and 2 was found when using EDTA gel for 60 seconds, with a mean tensile strength of 8.8 MPa. On the other hand, applying EDTA gel for 90 seconds showed mostly grade 1 microfiltrations, and to a lesser extent, grade 0 and 2, with a mean resistance of 9.2 MPa. Conclusion: There are no statistically significant differences regarding adhesive strength between the two gels; however, better marginal filling was observed when samples were conditioned with 18% EDTA gel for 90 seconds.
Desain dan Analisis Struktur Rangka Baja Gedung Turbin Reaktor Daya Eksperimental
Authors: Hafid Abdul
Published: April 2020

Telah dilakukan penelitian desain dan analisis struktur baja gedung turbin reaktor daya eksperimental (RDE). Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk memperoleh suatu model gedung turbin RDE yang memenuhi syarat ditinjau dari kekuatan dan kemampuan struktur dalam menerima beban selama pembangunan dan pengoperasian gedung turbin RDE. Untuk keperluan tersebut telah dilakukan desain dan pemodelan struktur kerangka baja gedung turbin RDE dengan mengacu kekuatan struktur sesuai SNI. Simulasi pengujian struktur dilakukan menggunakan perangkat lunak SAP2000, dengan melakukan variasi 10 kombinasi pembebanan. Parameter uji utama yang ditinjau adalah kekuatan dan kekakuan struktur. Hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa struktur memenuhi syarat kekuatan dan kekakuan sesuai SNI 1729:2015 dalam menerima kombinasi beban 1 sampai dengan 10. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari besarnya nilai stress capacity ratio maksimum sebesar 0,961 yang lebih kecil dari 1, dan lendutan maksimum yang terjadi sebesar 16,61 mm yang jauh lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan nilai lendutan yang diijinkan yaitu 75,00 mm.
Buckling Analysis of Circular Shells for RDE Reactor Pressure Vessel by Finite Element Study and Analytical Model
Authors: Sudadiyo Sri
Published: April 2020

One of the basic design considerations for circular shells of Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) components of Reaktor Daya Eksperimental (RDE) is buckling mode shape of geometric structure imperfections. Geometric structure is prone to a large number of imperfections due to the manufacturing difficulties. Moreover, determination of critical loads of circular shell structure can be properly approximated only through randomness in the geometry. As at the basic design phase this is possible and expensive to measure the geometric structure imperfections in situ or in laboratory, a simulation of computer code should be provided. In this paper, a contribution is made to numerical simulation by finite element study and analytical model by Monte Carlo technique approach of such circular shells for RPV components. For this reason, computer code SolidWorks is used in the implementation finite element analysis and Fortran code is developed for analytical model analysis. The main objective of this investigation is to provide a comprehensive analysis of unstable structure due to the buckled geometric imperfection in the design calculations involved. A method of solution attempts to use the linearized equilibrium equations to interpret geometric imperfections as structure of circular shells associated with the RPV components of RDE. A number of calculation results carried out on a computer code are presented to illustrate the design of RPV components that are safe from the buckled shape failure. It is found that both of the computer code results are very similar with greatest difference value of vibrational amplitude of 0.00699 % and smallest value for buckling load factor of 12.51 on upper circular shell under 750 °C conditions.
Práticas integrativas e complementares para alívio ou controle da dor em oncologia
Authors: Moura Ana Carolina de abreu , Silva Gonçalves Cíntia Carolina
Published: April 2020

OBJETIVO: Apresentar as principais práticas integrativas e complementares (PICS) empregadas para alívio ou controle da dor em oncologia e identificar a práxis dos enfermeiros na utilização das PICS em pacientes oncológicos. MÉTODO: Revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, BDENF e MEDLINE durante o período de 2008 a 2018. Utilizada a análise do conteúdo de Bardin. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionados 13 artigos para a realização deste estudo, sendo que 69,2% destes publicados por enfermeiros. Quanto ao ano de publicação, 2018 apresentou maior número de publicações (30,8%) e a base de dados com mais publicações foi a LILACS (53,8%). As principais PICS adotadas para o alívio ou controle da dor foram a acupuntura, acupuntura auricular, fitoterapia, reiki, homeopatia e a reflexologia podal. A práxis dos enfermeiros na utilização das PICS ressalta sua importância na educação em saúde e na sua aplicabilidade. CONCLUSÕES: As PICS, principalmente acupuntura, fitoterapia, reiki, homeopatia e reflexologia podal, representam recursos terapêuticos importantes no alívio da dor oncológica. A práxis dos enfermeiros na utilização desta terapêutica em pacientes oncológicos em hospitais, ainda se constitui um desafio em função da dificuldade de lidar com a hegemonia do modelo biomédico e à deficiência na formação acadêmico-profissional.
edX Learner and Course Analytics and Visualization Pipeline v4
Authors: Ginda Michael , Borner Katy , Richey Michael , Cousino Mark
Published: April 2020

The edX Student and Course Analytics and Visualization Pipeline is analytics and visualization pipeline using edX course database and user logs, written in R to 1) to extract and process student users and performance data, course structures and event logs; 2) create learner trajectory networks of use and pathways through course content and activity modules; 3) analyze the students use of course content modules; and 4) aggregate student performance and interaction measurements for a given course.
MiniCircle Production v1
Authors: Danner Eric
Published: April 2020

This is a cheap and efficent way to create Minicircles. This MiniCircle System was originally published: Nat Biotechnol. 2010 Dec; 28(12): 1287–1289. The cells and plasmid is available from SBI : https://www.systembio.com/wp-content/uploads/Minicircle-production-manual.pdf . However the company kit requires you to recurently buy supplies. So we bought the kit once and then were able to make indefinite preps. This is our modifications drawn from from this paper :https://doi.org/10.1089/hum.2017.136 . This requires the MC E.coli (ZYCY10P3S2T). This protocol requires you to make your bacteria chemically competent yourself and this protocol does not discuss how to make them.
Viral Titration of SARS-COV-2 by Plaque Assay (Semi-Solid Agarose) v1
Authors: Meyer Björn
Published: April 2020

This protocol outlines the process of plaque assay for the viral titration of SARS-CoV-2.
Analisis Kinerja Interpersonal Relationship Terhadap Customer Loyalty (Survei pada Pelanggan Telkom Speedy di Kota Bandung)
Authors: Fitriansyah Khelvin Aidil , Hurriyati Ratih
Published: April 2020

Persaingan bisnis secara global untuk meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi di dunia membuat suatu perusahaan harus memproduksi barang maupun jasa yang mempunyai kualitas sangat bagus agar pelanggan bertahan mengonsumsi produk maupun jasa. Dalam hal memberikan pelayanan yang terbaik kepada pelanggan di era kompetisi ini, harga produk tidak lagi mutlak menjadi faktor penentu bagi pelanggan dalam memilih sebuah produk. Kualitas produk dan layanan merupakan hal penting yang harus menjadi perhatian operator telekomunikasi. Hal tersebut juga diterapkan oleh PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk dengan strategi pelayanan terbaik melalui produknya yaitu Telkom  Speedy. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja interpersonal relationship pada pelanggan Telkom Speedy di Kota Bandung, memperoleh deskripsi customer loyalty pada pelanggan Telkom Speedy di Kota Bandung dan mengetahui kinerja interpersonal relationship terhadap customer loyalty pada pelanggan Telkom Speedy di Kota Bandung. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif verifikatif, dan metode yang digunakan adalah explanatorysurvey dengan teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 110 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah  regresi linear sederhana dengan alat bantu software komputer SPSS 22.0. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terhadap pengujian hipotesis dapat diketahui bahwa interpersonal relationship memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap customer loyalty.
PENGARUH KINERJA BRAND EQUITY DAN TRUST TERHADAP CUSTOMER LOYALTY (Survei kepada Pelanggan Alat Berat Excavator merek Kobelco di Kota Bandung )
Authors: Muttaqien Hilmi , Hurriyati Ratih
Published: April 2020

Persaingan yang kompetitif di industri alat berat yang ditandai dengan turunnya loyalitas pelanggan. Loyalitas pelanggan menjadi suatu hal yang tidak bisa diabaikan begitu saja dalam sebuah perusahaan. Solusi utama yang harus dilakukan perusahaan adalah dengan meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan dan mempertahankan hidup perusahaannya dengan cara berbagai strategi salah satunya brand equity dan trust. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat brand equity pada pengguna alat berat excavator merek Kobelco di Kota Bandung, mengetahui gambaran tingkat trust pada pengguna alat berat excavator merek Kobelco di Kota Bandung, mengetahui gambaran tingkat customer loyalty pada pengguna alat berat excavator merek Kobelco di Kota Bandung, dan memperoleh temuan besarnya pengaruh brand equity dan trust  terhadap tingkat customer loyalty pada pengguna alat berat excavator merek Kobelco di Kota Bandung. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif verifikatif, dan metode yang digunakan adalah explanatorysurvey dengan teknik uji populasi dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 35 perusahaan pengguna alat berat sebagai responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah Partial Least Square dengan alat bantu software komputer SmartPLS 3.0. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian secara keseluruhan nilai perhitungan yang diperoleh melalui Partial Least Square lebih besar dibandingkan dengan yang terdapat pada tabel. Artinya secara keseluruhan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari brand equity dan trust  terhadap  customer loyalty. Dalam upaya meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan, pihak perusahaan harus senantiasa meningkatkan kepercayaan pelanggan terhadap perusahaan. Brand equity dan trustsebagai variabel yang berpengaruh dominan harus tetap dapat dikendalikan secara langsung oleh perusahaan.