bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resistant Hypertension and Cardiorenovascular Risk
Authors: Prkacin Ingrid , Vrdoljak Petra , Cavric Gordana , Vazanic Damir , Pervan Petra , Adam Visnja-Nesek
Published: November 2017

Studies have documented independent contribution of sympathetic activation to the cardiovascular disease continuum. Hypertension is one of the leading modifiable factors. Most if not all the benefit of antihypertensive treatment depends on blood pressure lowering, regardless how it is obtained. Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains uncontrolled in spite of the concurrent use of three antihypertensive drugs of different classes. Ideally, one of the three drugs should be a diuretic, and all drugs should be prescribed at optimal dose amounts. Poor adherence to antihypertensive therapy, undiscovered secondary causes (e.g. obstructive sleep apnea, primary aldosteronism, renal artery stenosis), and lifestyle factors (e.g. obesity, excessive sodium intake, heavy alcohol intake, various drug interactions) are the most common causes of resistant hypertension. Cardio(reno)vascular morbidity and mortality are significantly higher in resistant hypertensive than in general hypertensive population, as such patients are typically presented with a long-standing history of poorly controlled hypertension. Early diagnosis and treatment is needed to avoid further end-organ damage to prevent cardiorenovascular remodeling. Treatment strategy includes lifestyle changes, adding a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, treatment adherence in cardiovascular prevention and, in case of failure to control blood pressure, renal sympathetic denervation or baroreceptor activation therapy. The comparative outcomes in resistant hypertension deserve better understanding. In this review, the most current approaches to resistant hypertension and cardiovascular risk based on the available literature evidence will be discussed.
Evaluation of Clinical and Pathological Characteristics of Patients with IgA Nephropathy Based on Oxford Classification System: Should Crescents be Included?
Authors: Ersan Sibel , Sevindik Omur Gokmen , Cavdar Caner , Ada Sibel , Sifil Aykut , Celik Ali , Sarioglu Sulen , Camsari Taner
Published: November 2017

Introduction. None of the classification systems in immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy has been widely agreed or implemented by clinicians or pathologists. In order to meet this need, "Oxford Classification System", which is highly reproducible and predictive for clinical course, was developed in 2009. In the present study, we investigated clinical and pathological characteristics of patients with IgA nephropathy based on current classification and the predictivity of crescent presence on prognosis. Methods. The study comprised 40 patients with diagnosis of primary IgA nephropathy on renal biopsy. The biopsy findings and follow-up parameters of patients were retrospectively re-evaluated. Pathological findings were examined based on the Oxford classification system. The presence of crescent formation in the specimens was noted. Results. The presence of crescent formation was predictive of poor prognosis regarding the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), the level of proteinuria, and mean arterial pressure (MAP). Conclusion: Considering the importance of crescent formation in prediction of the clinical course and need for immunosuppressive therapy, it is suggested that crescent presence can be included in this classification system.
Natural Monopoly in Russia: State Regulation Problems
Authors: Kirsanov Sergey , Safonov Evgeny , Ramirez Sandra
Published: November 2017

The aim of the article is to reveal some aspects state regulation of natural monopoly in Russia, which are of paramount importance in economic and social life of the country. The optimal path to reforming the monopolized industries is currently a very topical question for Russia. The Russian government requires studying the foreign experience in this field and adapting it to the Russian conditions. Almost complete lack of transparency in the pricing of natural monopolies is one of the most important problems in Russia. In this connection, against the background of almost uncontrolled corruption in the country, the decision to increase tariffs for practically all services provided by monopolists, irrespective of the world prices for energy resources, causes distrust and just censures. The inefficient management of the state corporation Gazprom, a significant reduction in taxes transferred to the state budget, has not, until now, been the subject of thorough audit and critical analysis by the relevant government agencies. The Ministry of Energy does not attempt to reform the gas industry, for example, in the likeness of Scandinavian countries, where surprising results have been achieved in the operation of numerous energy suppliers. The increase of tax revenues to the country’s budget and the improvement of the quality of life of the population depend on to the scope of reforms of the industry the state will carry out based on a combination of administrative and economic control measures. Methods of investigation used: analysis, synthesis, comparative analysis.
Greenest Capital of the Baltic States – A Spatial Comparison of Greenery
Authors: Kaveckis Giedrius
Published: November 2017

The meaning of the term “green city” today is more related to sustainability rather than to vegetation or greenery. Therefore, the aim of this research is not to develop another complex green index, but simply to calculate and compare a share of greenery among functional urban areas of three Baltic capitals. Comparison was done using GIS tools and analysing Urban Atlas, CORINE and degree of soil sealing datasets. Although the results of Urban Atlas and CORINE datasets showed slight disagreement, it has been discovered that Tallinn has the highest share of greenery, Vilnius is in the middle and Riga is the last. Analysis of 1990, 2000, 2006 and 2012 CORINE datasets showed the highest relative decrease of greenery in Riga (2.53 %) over time, Tallinn was the second (1.44 %) and the smallest decrease (0.53 %) was in Vilnius. The analysis of degree of soil sealing demonstrated the highest relative share of pervious surfaces in Tallinn (95.5 %) and the smallest share in Vilnius (92.1 %), therefore this research nominates Tallinn as the greenest (literally) capital of the Baltic States.
Determinants of Corruption Perception in a Transition Country: Case of Albania
Authors: Çera Edmond , Sinamati Arta
Published: November 2017

In many aspects, Albania as a transition country has several weaknesses when compared to its neighbor countries. Even though the collapse of the communist regime was reached at almost the same time with other Balkan countries, Albania still remains outside the European Union and has to face an immature government and problematic progress in several areas. Corruption is one of the most problematic issues in Albania. This research paper is based on the data collected by IDRA Research & Consulting and in the course of empirical analysis. It studies the relation between corruption and the microeconomic factors, categorized as demographic and socio-economic factors. In other words, this study aims to examine why some individuals are more willing to accept corruption than other. Based on prominent previous studies in this field, which were discussed to a relatively limited degree, this paper aims to build an empirical model for Albania that helps to explain why some individuals are more tolerant with regard to corruption. As previous studies have shown, such factors as gender, the area of living, region, experience or wrong conception are expected to be listed among the indicators that determine perception of corruption. This study takes into account the findings of literature review when setting up the regression. The results argue that factors such as the area of living, political orientation, the level of trust in institutions, personal experience with corruption, and the right conception of corruption are important factors determining the level of corruption perception.
Supply and survival: glacial melt imposes limitations at the kelp microscopic life stage
Authors: Traiger Sarah B. , Konar Brenda
Published: November 2017

High-latitude kelp beds may be at risk from increasing sedimentation rates due to glacial melt.
Stability, Ambiguity and Change in the Discourses of NATO allies in the Black Sea region: The Cases of Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey
Authors: Naumescu Valentin
Published: November 2017

Shortly after the Crimea crisis of March 2014, NATO started a process of strategic reflection and a series of actions under the umbrella of the ‘Pivot to East’. On the South of its Eastern flank, the Black Sea region looms as one of the most unstable areas, with a number of frozen conflicts in non-NATO countries as well as an increasing unrest overall. This article explores the political discourses, commitments and attitudes towards NATO of the three allies at the Black Sea, namely Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, as well as exploring their role in regional security. The purpose of the research is to compare NATO’s representation in the mainstream politics of these countries. Based on discourse analysis and the comparative method, the paper examines to what extent stability, ambiguity and change are present in the Southeast allies’ discourses on NATO.
A Relationship in Limbo: Challenges, Dynamics and Perspectives of Kosovo’s Integration into NATO
Authors: Rrecaj Besfort T.
Published: November 2017

Since its declaration of independence Kosovo has clearly postured itself towards Euro-Atlantic integration with NATO, keeping its door open towards Western Balkan states. This integration process faces major challenges stemming from different dimensions: NATO’s internal unity and its stance towards Kosovo’s political status having direct impact in consensual decision making processes; current geopolitical tensions from a global perspective, particularly between the West and Russia; and Kosovo’s ability to fulfil NATO’s standards and criteria. These challenges might prove very difficult to overcome at least in the current global political and security environment. The objective of this paper is to discuss from legal and geopolitical perspectives the relations between Kosovo and NATO and the challenges, dynamics and perspective of NATO opening a formal integration process for Kosovo.
Russia and the Ukrainian Crisis: A Multiperspective Analysis of Russian Behaviour, by Taking into Account NATO’s and the EU’s Enlargement
Authors: Klotz Maximilian
Published: November 2017

This article will explain why Russia annexed Crimea and is destabilizing eastern Ukraine. To do this, three different theoretical approaches on various levels of analysis will be used. It will be examined how far the expansion of NATO, as well as that of the European Union (Theory of Neorealism), was a motive for Russia’s action. NATO’s enlargement is analysed predominantly. In addition, politicalpsychological motivations of the Russian leadership are considered. But it is also analysed whether Russia’s pure power interests have played a role (Theory of Realism). The focus here is on the Russian naval base in Crimea. It is necessary to examine whether preserving its fleet in the Black Sea was a motive for Moscow to annex the Crimean peninsula.
Prolegomena to the Romanian Sociology and Historiography of Food
Authors: Bucur Bogdan
Published: November 2017

This article examines the dietary habits of the predominantly rural (and also urban) population from Romania, in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In order to access valid data regarding the diet of the local population, we used the analysis of social documents: journals and memoirs of foreign travelers transiting the Romanian Principalities (Wallachia and Moldavia) throughout the nineteenth century, respectively the monographic research of the Sociological School of Bucharest published mainly in the magazine called Sociologie Românească (1936-1942). At various points in time, we employed comparisons between the diet of the people from urban and rural environments, or between the food regimens of adults and children, correlations between the dietary habits and health status of the population, and between the dietary habits from Romania and those from other European and South American countries. A reading of the current article reveals certain a continuity, for hundreds of years, concerning the deficient dietary regimen of the Romanian peasant, who relied heavily on mămăligă, eaten together with several dairy products. Another conclusion is that, in the rural environment, food scarcity was not economically conditioned: even in the relatively prosperous households that were supplied with all the necessary aliments, women prepared plain, tasteless dishes, because they did not know how to cook. And finally, from a theoretical perspective, in this article we aim to address the rural roots of Romanian historiography and sociology of food (which we shall attempt to examine against similar scientific approaches from Western Europe).
The End of a Custom: A Social Necessity or a Lust for “Modernisation”? The Case of Sergiani in Megala Kalyvia (Trikala, Greece)
Authors: Dimopoulos Konstantinos , Tyrovola Vasiliki , Koutsouba Maria
Published: November 2017

The custom as an act inherently includes the concept of compulsory repetition and expresses the community as a whole. Through custom and ritual, every local or wider community discovers its own identity, but also the ritual is the vehicle through which the inhabitants of the local community give shape to that identity and are influenced by it . The custom of sergiani was a cultural act performed by the inhabitants of the Megala Kalyvia municipality, as the latter forms part of the wider Karagkounides group. The aim of this paper is to shed light on the custom of sergiani performed in Megala Kalyvia (Trikala, Greece), as well as to emphasise on the reasons why the custom stopped being performed. The collection and processing of data is based on the principles of ethnographic study. The new socioeconomic, historical and cultural facts that prevailed let to the discontinuance of the custom and the accompanying dances, as it occurred with other cultural and dance practices, and it was sealed by the historical structure a dependent - in a broader sense - local social and cultural identity. The president of the municipality, as an expression of the occidental perception with foreign cultural influences contrary to the perceptions of its inhabitants, contributed, with his actions, to the alienation of the local cultural identity.
Crystal structure of 4-(4′-(pyridin-4-yl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium catena-poly[{5-carboxy-4′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylato-κ2
O,O′}-(μ2-4′-methyl-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3,5-dicarboxylato-κ4
O,O′:O′′,O′′′)lead(II)], C52H40N2O9Pb
Authors: Song Wei , Li Shi-Hui , Xu Xue-Li
Published: November 2017

C52H40N2O9Pb, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 10.3025(4) Å, b = 14.1740(9) Å, c = 16.0428(9) Å, α = 115.835(6)°, β = 97.680(4)°, γ = 90.493(4)°, V = 2083.7(2) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0342, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0612, T = 293(2) K.
Radioiodination and biological evaluation of mesalamine as a tracer for ulcerative colitis imaging
Authors: Sanad M.H. , Talaat H.M. , Fouzy Ahmed S.M.
Published: November 2017

This study aims to evaluate newly radioiodinated mesalamine (Mes) as a tracer for ulcerative colitis imaging. Mes was labeled with [125I] with chloramine-T (Ch-T) as the oxidizing agent. Labeling factors such as pH, reaction temperature, reaction time, substrate amount and oxidizing agent amount were investigated to optimize the radiochemical yield (98.5%). The labeled compound was separated and purified using thin layer chromatography (TLC), paper electrophoreses and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The biological distribution indicated that the radioiodinated mesalamine localization was highest (72.28%) in microbial model compared to normal mice (29.25%) at 120 min post injection. So, 125I-Mes could be considered as a new radiotracer for ulcerative colitis.
Proportional Representation, Large District Magnitude and Closed Lists
Authors: Buben Radek , Kouba Karel
Published: November 2017

Choosing the type of electoral system in new democracies has become a contested issue for social scientists as well as for political actors. Contrary to the state of the public debate on the issue, the article advances the position from a multidisciplinary standpoint (political science, historical sociology, economics) that proportional representation with large districts and closed lists performs better on a variety of key indicators. We review recent literature on the performance of electoral systems especially in post-communist and Latin American democracies. The article identifies the centripetal theory of democracy as a normative basis for our institutional prescriptions and discusses how distinct types of political representation relate to the debate on electoral systems. We focus especially on four main concerns commonly associated with proportional representation (the rise of “extremist” parties, government instability, party system deconsolidation, and corruption and clientelism). Contrary to much of the public debate on electoral systems, we conclude that further steps towards personalization (by opening lists or reducing district magnitude) are not advisable.
Hegels Begriff des Begriffs und der Begriff des Wertes in Marx’ Kapital
Authors: Arndt Andreas
Published: November 2017

„Bloss der Hegel’sche ‚
Der Begriff der Substanz bei Marx
Authors: Ruschig Ulrich
Published: November 2017

Durchsucht man Marxens Schriften daraufhin, wo und in welchem Zusammenhang ‚Substanz‘ vorkommt, dann stellt man irritiert zweierlei fest:

– ‚Substanz‘ findet sich an zentralen Stellen und ist mit einem für die Marxsche Theorie grundlegenden Begriff, dem des Werts, in eminenter Weise verbunden – und obendrein mit dem des sich verwertenden Werts, dem des Kapitals.

– Wiewohl der Begriff des Werts eine herausragende Rolle spielt, verwendet der so systematische Marx ‚Substanz‘ in auffälliger Weise uneinheitlich.

Diese Uneinheitlichkeit sollte nicht als Marginalie eines misslicherweise ausgerechnet in diesem entscheidenden Punkt unklaren Autors abgetan werden. Sie hat vielmehr einen Grund in der Sache; kann die Uneinheitlichkeit geklärt werden, wird die Sache geklärt.

In Marxens Texte gehen Bestimmungen des aristotelischen, eben metaphysischen Substanzbegriffs konstitutiv ein. Zugleich enthalten die Texte eine diesen Substanzbegriff als unwahr zurückweisende Kritik. Für Marxens Aufnahme des Hegelschen Substanzbegriffs, der ja nicht minder metaphysisch ist, gilt Analoges: So wesentlich Hegels Reflexionen über die Substanz für Marxens Kritik der politischen Ökonomie sind, so wesentlich ist zugleich die eine solche Substanz bestreitende Hegel-Kritik. Diese Antinomie ist – theoretisch – nicht zu schlichten, denn sie verdankt sich dem Gegenstand der Kritik der politischen Ökonomie, der kapitalistischen Produktionsweise. Mithin werden weder der Substanzbegriff noch die aufklärerische Kritik desselbigen überflüssig oder gar nichtig: Dialektik ergreift einen zentralen Begriff wie den der Substanz des Werts, der abstrakt menschlichen Arbeit. Deren Antinomie ist Anweisung auf Politik, spezieller den Eingriff in die Geschichte, den Griff des in dem gespenstigen Zug fortschreitender Kapitalakkumulation reisenden Menschengeschlechts nach der Notbremse.
Zur „Letalität“ des Kapitalozän – Anmerkungen zu Jason Moores Verständnis von Grenzen, kapitalistischen Gesellschafts- und Naturzusammenhängen sowie Ursachen von Krisen
Authors: Karathanassis Athanasios
Published: November 2017

Jason Moore thematisiert unterschiedliche Ebenen und Qualitäten von Grenzen und Trennungen als Angelpunkt der Entwicklung und Konstitution kapitalistischer Gesellschaften, womit auch die Bildung von Krisen und ihre Zusammenhänge in den Fokus rücken. Hierbei werden sowohl die sozial-ökonomischen Beziehungen als auch gesellschaftliche Naturverhältnisse im Kapitalismus als zusammenhängende Räume erkannt, in denen Grenzziehungen und somit Trennungen historisch-praktisch wirkmächtig werden.

Moores Verweis auf herrschafts- bzw. machtkonstituierende Trennungen ist ein Kontrapunkt zu hegemonialen Diskursen und ein theoretischer Ansatzpunkt, der insbesondere mit der Aufhebung dieser Trennungen auch emanzipatorische Auswege aus dem Kapitalozän aufzuzeigen vermag.
Kontingenz und Dezision – (k)ein notwendiges Verhältnis?
Authors: Mokosch Bastian
Published: November 2017

Der Begriff Kontingenz avancierte seit Mitte der 1990er Jahre zu einer Art Leitbegriff der Sozialwissenschaften und erreichte vor allem in Form der postmarxistischen These von der „Grundlosigkeit des Sozialen“ axiomatischen Status in linker Politik- und Sozialtheorie. Dass es vor allem mal explizit, mal latent dezisionistische Theorieprogramme waren, die dem Kontingenzbegriff zu erneuter Popularität verhalfen, ist die ideenhistorische Grundsituation, die im vorliegenden Beitrag als Problem gestellt wird und folgende Frage provozierte: sind die historisch gleichzeitigen Renaissancen von Kontingenz- und Dezisionsbegriff zufällig oder verweisen die Begriffe von Grund auf aufeinander und bilden ein notwendiges Verhältnis? Zunächst soll hierfür augezeigt werden, dass die Semantik des Kontingenzbegriffs durchaus vielschichtig ist und je nach theoretischem Kontext variiert. Zwei Extremformen werden dabei separiert. Eine dieser Extremformen des Begriffs, die gegenwärtig häufig gebrauchte, wird in einem zweiten Schritt als dem Dezisionismus entsprechende Kontingenz ausgewiesen. Zu guter Letzt wird diskutiert, warum dezisionistische Argumentationsketten für Theorien mit progressivem Anspruch überhaupt problematisch sind.
Singapore Sling: F1 Race Team Cognitive Function and Mood Responses During the Singapore Grand Prix
Authors: O'Neill Barry V. , Davies Kirsty M. , Morris-Patterson Tess E.
Published: November 2017

O'Neill, BV, Davies, KM, and Morris-Patterson, TE. Singapore sling: F1 race team cognitive function and mood responses during the Singapore grand prix. J Strength Cond Res 34(12): 3587–3592, 2020—The current investigation measured cognitive performance and subjective ratings of mood and sleep in Formula 1 (F1) race team members during the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix. Two weeks before the Singapore Grand Prix, subjects (n = 16; mean age 33.5 years, range 22–48 years) underwent baseline cognitive assessments and a questionnaire on mood and sleep quality/duration. These assessments were repeated on the race weekend before practice (S1) and after qualifying (S2). A significant increase in simple reaction time (SRT), i.e., slowing of total response time was observed from baseline to S1 (33.69 ± 6.52 ms; p < 0.001) and from baseline to S2 (34.63 ± 8.19 ms; p = 0.002). Mood-related effects were observed with subjective stress levels increased from baseline to S1 (18.06 ± 6.18; p = 0.032) and a decrease in how refreshed the race team members felt between S1 and S2 (18.56 ± 6.14; p = 0.029). In addition, a negative association between change in SRT and change in quality of sleep (R
2 = 0.47; p = 0.016) as well as negative association in how refreshed individuals reported feeling and SRT between S1 and S2 (R
2 = 0.37; p = 0.017). The findings suggest that the demands presented by an F1 race environment have significant effects on cognitive function and mood; however, the exact cause of any decrements would most likely be a combination and interaction of multiple factors. Future research should endeavor to adopt a holistic approach and investigate physiological and cognitive endpoints to fully explore the demands of this challenging motor sport.
A Neural Signature Encoding Decisions under Perceptual Ambiguity
Authors: Sun Sai , Yu Rongjun , Wang Shuo
Published: November 2017

People often make perceptual decisions with ambiguous information, but it remains unclear whether the brain has a common neural substrate that encodes various forms of perceptual ambiguity. Here, we used three types of perceptually ambiguous stimuli as well as task instructions to examine the neural basis for both stimulus-driven and task-driven perceptual ambiguity. We identified a neural signature, the late positive potential (LPP), that encoded a general form of stimulus-driven perceptual ambiguity. In addition to stimulus-driven ambiguity, the LPP was also modulated by ambiguity in task instructions. To further specify the functional role of the LPP and elucidate the relationship between stimulus ambiguity, behavioral response, and the LPP, we employed regression models and found that the LPP was specifically associated with response latency and confidence rating, suggesting that the LPP encoded decisions under perceptual ambiguity. Finally, direct behavioral ratings of stimulus and task ambiguity confirmed our neurophysiological findings, which could not be attributed to differences in eye movements either. Together, our findings argue for a common neural signature that encodes decisions under perceptual ambiguity but is subject to the modulation of task ambiguity. Our results represent an essential first step toward a complete neural understanding of human perceptual decision making.
Alternativni pedagoški koncepti i obrazovna politika u Crnoj Gori
Authors: Zorić Vučina
Published: November 2017

Prije Prvog svjetskog rata u Crnoj Gori je bila dominantna Herbartova paradigma pedagogije. Međutim, tamošnje prosvjetne vlasti su bile u određenoj mjeri tolerantne prema nastavnicima koji se toga u praksi nisu u potpunosti pridržavali. Do njih su u to doba počeli dopirati raznovrsni novi pedagoški koncepti iz Europe i šire, što je još više dobilo na intenzitetu ulaskom Crne Gore u sustav Kraljevine Jugoslavije. Ipak, ideje reformskih pedagoških pokreta u Crnoj Gori između Dva svjetska rata nisu našle svoju primjenu, iako su stjecale sve veću afirmaciju u stručnoj javnosti. Tadašnja pedagoška znanstvena misao bila je nedovoljno razvijena, a obrazovna politika se nije razvijala samostalno i neovisno od ostatka zajedničke države, kao i kasnije u vrijeme SFR Jugoslavije i dominantne socijalističke pedagogije. Raspadom zajedničke države pojavio se brisani prostor koji je u Crnoj Gori omogućio obnavljanje i osvijestio potrebu za preispitivanje i otvorenost za dotada drugačije pedagoške koncepte, nove i stare nedovoljno istražene. Poslednjih par desetljeća postoje pokušaji provedbe određenih ideja i koncepata iz okvira reformske pedagogije, kao što su najčešće ideje Marie Montessori u predškolskim ustanovama. Praktično se najčešće reafirmacija pojedinih ideja reformske pedagogije predstavlja kao alternativa prethodnim paradigmama obrazovanja. Skoro da nema privatnih inicijativa i škola koje bi imale obilježja altenativnog pedagoškog koncepta. Ipak, kao alternativa „staroj školi“ realiziraju se brojni projekti, odnosno programi stručnog usavršavanja nastavnika i druge aktivnosti koje imaju za cilj unaprjeđivanje nastave i učenja u školama, kao što su Aktivno učenje – primjena metoda aktivne nastave/učenja, Korak po korak, Čitanje i pisanje za kritičko mišljenje, itd. Navedene aktivnosti i pojedine ideje reformske pedagogije su sve više prisutne i u službenim dokumentima strategije obrazovne politike Crne Gore. Međutim, u tim dokumentima moguće je pronaći i ne razumijevanja i problematične interpretacije, što se odražava i na programe za provedbe ideja reformske pedagogije i suvremenih alternativnih pedagoških koncepata.
Teorijsko određenje pedagoškog menadžmenta
Authors: Buhač Ljiljana
Published: November 2017

Pedagoški menadžment je mlada disciplina u obrazovanju. U obrazovanju se menadžment javlja kasnije nego u gospodarstvu. Razlog je ponajprije u neprepoznavanju menadžmenta kao discipline u području obrazovanja te društvenom položaju obrazovanja. Upravljanje školom jedan je od ključnih problema pedagoškog menadžmenta. U zadnjih deset godina se pridaje veća važnost proučavanju menadžmenta u obrazovanju. Posebna važnost pridaje se utjecaju stilova vođenja na kvalitetno pedagoško upravljanje školom. Naglasak se stavlja na upravljačke kompetencije ravnatelja, stilove vođenja i osobine ličnosti. Cilj rada je ukazati na potrebu razvoja teorije pedagoškog menadžmenta i u tom kontekstu definiranja osnovnih pojmova. Posebno važno područje teorije pedagoškog menadžmenta je profesija ravnatelja. U skladu s shvaćanjem profesije u radu se obrazlažu profesionalne kompetencije ravnatelja i personalne karakteristike kao preduvjeti za uspješno upravljanje školom. Posebno područje teorije pedagoškog menadžmenta predstavljaju teorije i modeli vodstva kao interpretacijski okviri djelatnosti ravnatelja.
Avaliação da implantação da Política Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação em Saúde no Brasil
Authors: Vieira-da-Silva Ligia Maria , Silva Gerluce Alves Pontes da , Esperidião Monique Azevedo
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Com o objetivo de analisar a implantação, no Brasil, de alguns componentes da Política Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação em Saúde, no período compreendido entre 2004 e 2010, foi realizado um estudo de caso no âmbito do Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia. Além das estratégias, os seguintes componentes foram analisados: a seleção de prioridades, a formulação dos editais, o acompanhamento e a avaliação da política. Esta encontrava-se implantada em relação à maioria das estratégias propostas, particularmente, no que diz respeito à indução, ampliação e descentralização do fomento. Discutem-se as condições históricas de possibilidade além dos problemas, obstáculos e limites da política, bem como a atualidade deste caso histórico, que pode ser considerado exemplar.
Política Nacional de Atenção Hospitalar: con(di)vergências entre normas, Conferências e estratégias do Executivo Federal
Authors: Santos Thadeu Borges Souza , Pinto Isabela Cardoso de Matos
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Objetivou-se analisar a formulação da Política Nacional de Atenção Hospitalar e suas convergências e divergências com as Conferências Nacionais de Saúde e aos Planos Nacionais de Saúde no pós Constituição Federal de 1988. Os documentos foram coletados entre janeiro e junho de 2016 e tratados e analisados até dezembro de 2016. Os resultados quanto à formulação da política foram subdivididos nos períodos de pré-decisão, de 1988 a 2002, e decisão, de 2003 a 2013. No primeiro, foi marcante o caráter normativo voltado para a contratualização e descentralização da gestão hospitalar em nível estadual. Na decisão, houve crescimento da gestão indireta, aprofundando o tensionamento frente às deliberações das Conferências.
Análise dos fatores que influenciam e condicionam a participação social na Atenção Primária à Saúde
Authors: Oliveira Ana Maria Caldeira , Dallari Sueli Gandolfi
Published: November 2017

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi identificar e analisar os fatores que influenciam e condicionam a decisão de participar nas Comissões Locais de Saúde, espaços participativos localizados nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS). Foram entrevistados 21 conselheiros, sendo os dados analisados pela técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Verificou-se nos discursos dos usuários a ideia de participação como meio de acesso da população ao funcionamento da UBS e da própria comissão. Os trabalhadores justificaram sua participação por meio dos princípios da atenção primária. Já os gestores, percebendo a importância desses fóruns para os usuários, procuram desenvolver práticas gerenciais democráticas e solidárias.
Intervenção intersetorial para promoção da saúde em sistemas locais: um estudo de avaliabilidade
Authors: Prado Nília Maria de Brito Lima , Medina Maria Guadalupe , Aquino Rosana
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Trata-se de um estudo de um estudo de avaliabilidade da intervenção intersetorial Promovendo Saúde na Escola (Prose) para a promoção da saúde no âmbito da Estratégia Saúde da Família, desenvolvida em cinco municípios baianos. Seu objetivo foi o de verificar se a intervenção foi bem concebida, elaborar um modelo lógico de intervenção contendo dimensões e critérios para a fase de avaliação e identificar áreas críticas a serem aprimoradas. Os dados derivaram de análise documental e entrevistas com informantes-chave, sendo o modelo lógico submetido à avaliação por técnica de consenso. Os resultados revelaram a necessidade de aprimorar as ações de educação formal e gestão de ações intersetoriais. A intervenção mostrou-se passível de avaliação.
Práticas de saúde e modelo de atenção no âmbito do Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família em Salvador (BA)
Authors: Arce Vladimir Andrei Rodrigues , Teixeira Carmen Fontes
Published: November 2017

RESUMO Buscou-se analisar a organização tecnológica do processo de trabalho dos profissionais que atuam no Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (Nasf) em Salvador (BA), de modo a verificar a possível contribuição desta proposta à mudança do modelo de atenção à saúde. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo estudo de caso. Verificou-se que os profissionais buscam realizar um cuidado ampliado aos usuários, porém, prevalece uma organização do processo de trabalho fundamentada na atenção clínica individualizada, com algumas ações de cunho preventivo, coadunando os modelos da Clínica Ampliada e Sanitarista. Faz-se necessária a apropriação de instrumentos de trabalho que permitam a compreensão das necessidades sociais da população, com vistas à integralidade da atenção.
Sujeitos da antítese e os desafios da práxis da Reforma Sanitária Brasileira
Authors: Paim Jairnilson Silva
Published: November 2017

RESUMO O conceito de revolução passiva tem sido utilizado como recurso para a análise da Reforma Sanitária Brasileira (RSB). Pode ser considerado, também, como um critério para que sujeitos desequilibrem o binômio conservação-mudança. O artigo tem como objetivo discutir os conceitos de sujeitos da práxis e de sujeitos da antítese para a análise da RSB. Ao considerar a conjuntura atual, o estudo procura caracterizar distintos sujeitos que transitam por projetos em disputa na saúde. Conclui chamando atenção para o fato de a RSB se apresentar até o presente como uma reforma parcial, o que não significa anular as possibilidades de os sujeitos da antítese conduzirem o seu processo para uma reforma mais ampla.
Painel estadual de monitoramento da infecção pelo vírus zika e suas complicações: caracterização e uso pela Vigilância em Saúde
Authors: Costa Juliana Martins Barbosa da Silva , Reis Yluska Almeida Coelho dos , Cazarin Gisele , Bezerra Luciana Caroline de Albuquerque , Silva Isabela Maciel de Sousa
Published: November 2017

RESUMO As epidemias causadas por arboviroses, especialmente pelo vírus zika e suas complicações, destacaram-se como importantes problemas de saúde pública no âmbito global. O estado de Pernambuco despontou tanto nas ações de vigilância e atenção à saúde integradas dessas doenças, como no seu monitoramento. Esse é essencial no aprimoramento da gestão em situações de emergência em saúde pública. Objetiva-se aqui relatar o desenvolvimento de painel estadual de monitoramento focado nessas doenças. Espera-se contribuir para o aperfeiçoamento de intervenções que objetivem alcançar resultados semelhantes, uma vez que o monitoramento de casos, considerados inéditos, favorece ao aprendizado institucional.
Substrate composition and indolebutyric acid on the propagation of Eplingiella fruticosa from cuttings
Authors: Silva Anderson de Carvalho , Oliveira Lenaldo Muniz de , Silva Aritana Alves da
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT: Eplingiella fruticosa (Salzm. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B. Pastore, also known as â€œalecrim de vaqueiroâ€� or â€œcowboy rosemaryâ€�, is a woody, perennial, and aromatic shrub that growsin the states of northeast Brazil, with the exception of Alagoas, MaranhÃ£o, and PiauÃ. The plant is widely used in this region and has analgesic, vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, and larvicidal properties.The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different substrates and indolebutyric acid (IBA) on cuttings of E. fruticosa for identifying effective practices for the vegetative propagation of this species. Apical cuttings with a standardized length of 10cm and two pairs of leaves were harvested from mother plants in the vegetative stage. Two experiments were conducted: the first experiment tested the effect of three substrates (commercial, commercial + vermiculite, and commercial + vermiculite + humus) and the second experiment evaluated five concentrations of IBA (0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0gLâˆ’1) and three growth periods (30, 45, and 60 days). The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications. The analyzed variables were survival of cuttings, number of rooted cuttings, root length per cutting (RLC), number of buds per cutting (NBC), leaf dry mass (LDM), root dry mass (RDM), and total dry mass (TDM). In thefirst experiment,there were significant differences in RLC, NBC, LDM,RDM, and TDM, with a better growth using the commercial substrate. In the second experiment, there was no interaction between the evaluated parameters. However, there was a positive associated effect of IBA addition and the growth period on RLC, NBC, LDM, and RDM. The highest predicted value was attained for a concentration of 1.5g Lâˆ’1IBA and a growth period of 60 days, for the above-mentioned variables.
Drying and characterization of myrtle pulp
Authors: Feitosa Regilane M. , Figueirêdo Rossana M. F. de , Queiroz Alexandre J. de M. , Lima Flávia C. dos S. , Oliveira Emanuel N. A. de
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to develop formulations of myrtle pulp with emulsifier/stabilizer (Emustab® and Super Liga Neutra®) in different proportions; characterize the best foam, based on density and over-run; and determine drying kinetics at temperatures of 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 oC and thicknesses of 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 cm. Incorporation of 1.5% Emustab® and 0.5% Super Liga Neutra® to the myrtle pulp (F1) proved to be effective for foam-mat drying. The addition of additives influenced the physicochemical parameters of the whole myrtle pulp. The Midilli et al. model showed the best fit to the experimental data.
Quality of Minas fresh cheese made with milk from F1 Holstein/Zebu cows fed diets with different sources of nitrogen compounds
Authors: Aguiar Ana Cássia Rodrigues de , Rocha Júnior Vicente Ribeiro , Caldeira Luciana Albuquerque , Ruas José Reinaldo Mendes , Almeida Filho Silvio Humberto Cardoso de , Monção Flávio Pinto , Melo Marco Túlio Parrela de , Pimentel Paulo Roberto Silveira
Published: November 2017

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate yield, fatty acid profile, physical, chemical and sensory composition of Minas fresh cheese made with milk from cows fed diets containing different sources of nitrogen compounds (soybean meal, urea, sunflower meal and detoxified castor bean meal). Eight F1 Holstein/Zebu cows with average production of 20 kg milk corrected to 3.5% fat day-1 were distributed in two 4 × 4 Latin squares, consisting of four treatments (diets), four animals and four experimental periods. Cheese was produced on the last day of each experimental period. The physical and chemical composition, yield and texture of cheese were similar between diets. The used diets influenced the concentration of fatty acid C11:0, which was higher for diets with soybean meal and sunflower meal; C18:2 C9-T11 (CLA) was higher for diets with urea, soybean meal and sunflower meal and C20:3 for diets with soybean meal and urea. For the other saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, differences were not detected. Different sources of nitrogen compounds in the diet for cows with average production of 20 kg milk corrected to 3.5% fat day-1 have no effect on the physical or chemical composition, yield, as well as acceptance of Minas fresh cheese. However, it can influence the fatty acid profile in the cheese fat.
DISCRIMINAÇÃO SOCIAL E DESIGUALDADE ESCOLAR NA HISTÓRIA POLÍTICA DA EDUCAÇÃO BRASILEIRA (1822-2016): ALGUNS APONTAMENTOS
Authors: Veiga Cynthia Greive
Published: November 2017

Resumo Este artigo problematiza, numa longa duração histórica, a discriminação social e desigualdade escolar presente na história política da educação brasileira. O principal objetivo é demonstrar os movimentos cíclicos das conquistas educacionais associados aos golpes políticos de sua subtração, de modo a melhor subsidiar os debates educacionais atuais, no contexto de imposição de governo por golpe parlamentar e recrudescimento do conservadorismo político-social. O estudo, ainda que sucinto, foi realizado por meio da investigação de diferentes fontes documentais, tais como legislação, relatórios e ofícios de governo, jornais e censos estatísticos, acrescido do diálogo com historiadores e historiadores da educação.
Democracia, inteligência e (boa) educação, na perspectiva de John Dewey
Authors: Fernandes José Pedro Matos , Araújo Alberto Filipe , García del Dujo Ángel
Published: November 2017

Resumo Neste artigo, que aproveita a oportunidade de se incluir numa celebração dos cem anos da publicação de Democracy and Education, pretendemos fazer uma reflexão sobre os fundamentos de três noções nucleares e transversais a toda a obra de John Dewey, em especial a referida acima. Reportamo-nos às noções de d emocracia, inteligência e educação, numa relação que nos parece estrutural. O título da obra original de John Dewey não inclui o termo inteligência. No entanto, parece-nos decisivo fazer ancorar a teoria da educação, que se explana no âmbito de uma concepção democrática, nessa ideia estrutural na teoria do autor. Com efeito, na filosofia de Dewey, a educação assume o papel de teste da validade do ideal de uma sociedade democrática e é sobre ela que recai a responsabilidade de criar as condições para a implementação desta sociedade. Na concepção de Dewey a democracia é bem mais do que uma forma de governo. É a oportunidade de realização plena das potencialidades maiores da natureza humana. Nesse contexto, só uma capacidade como a inteligência pode servir para agir num mundo contingente, em evolução permanente e com a vocação de uma melhoria constante. Mas, para isso, torna-se necessário clarificar a concepção de inteligência que permite realizar esse ideal.
Objetivos educacionais de um mestrado profissional em saúde coletiva: avaliação conforme a taxonomia de Bloom
Authors: Mamede Walner , Abbad Gardênia S.
Published: November 2017

Resumo Os mestrados profissionais são um instrumento de uma política maior de flexibilização da pós-graduação brasileira. Como tais, visam a uma aproximação entre o mundo acadêmico e o mundo do trabalho em geral. Para tanto, necessitam romper as barreiras que separam esses dois mundos e uma das estratégias concentra-se na prática didática, a qual está intimamente relacionada com os objetivos educacionais traçados e que a orientam. Sendo a falta de clareza dos objetivos uma causa comum de insucessos na sala de aula, o presente trabalho buscou avaliar os objetivos educacionais de um mestrado profissional em saúde coletiva, de uma universidade federal brasileira. Para o estudo proposto, utilizamos como método de pesquisa a análise documental e como referência teórica os princípios da taxonomia de Bloom. Concluímos que o caso estudado necessita aprimorar a construção de seus objetivos educacionais, a fim de permitir um melhor direcionamento de suas práticas pedagógicas, contribuindo para uma efetiva aproximação ensino-serviço, no âmbito da saúde coletiva, sem o que tenderá a reproduzir a perspectiva ideológica dos mestrados acadêmicos, na qual a aplicabilidade social do conhecimento produzido, a despeito de sua relevância científica, é contingente e condicionada pela capacidade individual do egresso e não por sua definição como um indicador de resultado do próprio programa.
Seismic analysis of pile in liquefiable soil and plastic hinge
Authors: Rostami Rohollah , Hytiris Nicholas , Bhattacharya Subhamoy , Giblin Martin
Published: November 2017

Liquefaction is one of the leading seismic actions that cause extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure during earthquakes. In many historic cases, plastic hinge formations in piles were observed at inexplicable locations. This project investigated the behaviour of piled foundations within soils susceptible to liquefaction by using numerical analysis carried out in Abaqus software in terms of plastic hinge development. Three different soil profiles were considered in this project that varied in the thickness of both the liquefiable and non-liquefiable layers, pile length and free- and fixed-head pile conditions. Modelling a single pile as a beam–column element carrying both axial and El Centro record earthquake loading produced results of the seismic behaviour of piles that could be assessed by force-based seismic design approaches. The displacements and deformations induced by dynamic loads were analysed for piles affected by liquefaction, and the results were used to demonstrate the pile capacity and discuss the damage patterns and location of plastic hinges. Parametric studies generally demonstrate that plastic hinge formation occurs at the boundaries of the liquefiable and non-liquefiable layers; however, the location can be affected by a variety of factors such as material properties, pile length and thickness of the liquefied soil layer.
Triaxial experimental study of concrete with control of one stress and two strains
Authors: Wang Zhe , Li Jing
Published: November 2017

The behaviour of cubic concrete specimens (100 × 100 × 100 mm) subjected to a mixed path of both stress and strain loading was investigated. The specimens were statically loaded in a true triaxial apparatus. Three different values of the minimum principal stresses were chosen (10, 15 and 20 MPa). In addition, for each value of the minimum principal stress, three or four strain rate ratios between the x-axis and the y-axis were used (0·25, 0·5, 0·75 and 1·0). The first and second peak stresses occurred in the maximum principal strain axis (y-axis) and the intermediate principal strain axis (x-axis), respectively. The maximum principal stress and the intermediate principal stress did not always exist in a fixed axis, which is related to the strain rate ratios. Some damage formed due to previous load histories, including the peak stress of the y-axis, results in a decreased load carrying capacity in the x-axis. Therefore, the peak stress of the intermediate principal strain axis (x-axis) was lower than that of the maximum principal strain axis (y-axis). Moreover, the y-axis strain corresponding to the first peak stress and the x-axis strain corresponding to the second peak stress were essentially equal. It was found that there is a limit state in concrete: if the strain difference between y- and z-axes and between x- and z-axes is large enough, the load carrying capacities of the y- and x-axes are the same, with the value related to the minimum principal stress and independent of the strain rate ratio.
Centrifuge modelling of breaking waves and seashore ground
Authors: Takahashi Hidenori , Morikawa Yoshiyuki , Kashima Hiroaki
Published: November 2017

Seashore ground stability is a crucial issue in the composite problems of hydraulics and geotechnics. Many studies have been conducted on covering materials and sediment transport. However, very few studies have examined this issue from a geotechnical viewpoint. This is because the ground displays complicated responses against breaking waves, and because it is difficult to examine ground behaviours through a prototype-scale model test. The physical modelling of breaking wind waves and seashore ground helps explain ground stability. This study examined the efficacy of centrifuge modelling with regard to this issue. The authors showed the similarity laws, including fluid behaviours and developed a new wave generator. The centrifuge model efficacy was verified mainly by way of the modelling of model tests on waveform, wave height and water pressure on and in the ground. Additional tests indicated that excess pore-water pressure was generated due to wave set-up. Increasing the wave height and/or wave frequency caused a seepage force, which could decrease ground stability.