bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
De quoi Intégration est-il le nom ? L’importation d’une querelle de mots dans le champ de la formation linguistique des migrants
Authors: Vadot Maude
Published: October 2016

Le présent article vise à étudier l’articulation entre argumentation et nomination à partir du conflit nominatif réactivé par la parution du Référentiel Français Langue d'Intégration (FLI), dans une perspective d'analyse de discours praxématique et sociolinguistique. Après avoir resitué brièvement la querelle qui touche la nomination Intégration, nos analyses poursuivront un double objectif. Il s’agira d’une part de décrire une situation dans laquelle le mot devient un enjeu de l'argumentation : par quelles stratégies socio-discursives les locuteurs légitiment-ils et justifient-ils leur choix ? On cherchera d’autre part à documenter et à éclairer le conflit en mettant au jour, dans une démarche sémasiologique inspirée de l’analyse de discours à entrée lexicale, des éléments du programme de sens du praxème Intégration que les auteurs, de façon dialectique, actualisent et contribuent en même temps à imposer dans le champ de la formation linguistique. L'ensemble du propos constitue un éclairage critique supplémentaire sur le référentiel FLI, ses conditions de production et ses contenus, dans la continuité des débats intervenus depuis sa sortie.
Les nominations de l’« affaire du foulard » dans la littérature en sciences humaines et sociales : enjeux socio-politiques de l’argumentation scientifique
Authors: Arêas Camila
Published: October 2016

Cet article offre une analyse discursive de processus de nomination de l’« affaire du foulard » au sein de la littérature de revues scientifiques en Sciences Humaines et Sociales (SHS). À partir d’une approche sémiotique attentive aux dimensions argumentatives, rhétoriques et socio-politiques des processus de nomination, il examine les disputes socio-discursives et métalinguistiques autour des nominations possibles et des significations légitimes de ce débat public. En érigeant la littérature scientifique sur l’« affaire du foulard » au centre de l’étude, notre objectif est d’observer comment les chercheurs en SHS étudient les nominations médiatiques de l’« affaire du foulard » et, ensuite, d’analyser la dimension argumentative des  procédés de nomination scientifiques. Nous traitons l’arène scientifique constituée autour des revues en SHS comme un espace discursif d’interactions polémiques au sein duquel les chercheurs proposent, réfutent et négocient les nominations légitimes de ce débat public.
Le « printemps érable » au Québec : « Grève » ou « boycott » ? Les enjeux stratégiques d’un conflit de nomination
Authors: Gauthier Gilles
Published: October 2016

Lors du printemps érable québécois 2012, la cessation de cours décrétée par les associations étudiantes dans des établissements universitaires et collégiaux pour protester contre une hausse des droits de scolarité a été baptisée « grève » par les uns et « boycott » par les autres. Ce conflit de nomination, qui a fait fond sur un arrière-plan terminologique, a essentiellement consisté en un affrontement sémantique. Il fait l’objet d’une double analyse : de sa portée stratégique et de son effet sur la configuration du débat sur la hausse des droits de scolarité à l’aide d’un cadre conceptuel développé à partir de la notion centrale d’« amplitude » du débat public.
Quand la favela devient ‘comunidade’ : nomination et contrôle social
Authors: Dahlet Patrick
Published: October 2016

L’usage qui s’impose aujourd’hui au Brésil est de ne plus parler de favela mais de comunidade(communauté), au point que si les deux termes sont encore mutuellement et significativement substituables, on peut se risquer à prédire que, dans un proche avenir, favela a toutes les chances d’apparaître comme un non-désignant de la réalité que ce terme a été jusqu’à maintenant chargé de désigner. Pourquoi un tel changement ? On avance ici l’hypothèse que l’accès de la favela au statut linguistique de comunidade, en l’identifiant idéalement à un ensemble de personnes qui s’auto-contrôlent de l’intérieur, naturalise l’occupation du dehors comme dispositif de préservation de cet idéal communautaire, dès lors que l’auto-contrôle attendu ne s’exerce pas. Après avoir localisé la puissance de la désignation dans l’institution du réel, on éclairera les conditions et les effets de seuil du déploiement discursif de la désignation de comunidade, en lieu et place de favela dans les représentations collectives, avant d’analyser comment l’appropriation discursive, médiatique et sociale du désignant comunidadea introduit et consacré une formule – pacificação da comunidade – qui, en effaçant paradoxalement le trait dominant communautaire au profit du sème territoire, reconduit potentiellement toute communauté, quelle que soit sa nature, comme un territoire à pacifier.
L’ironie dans les grands reportages d’Albert Londres : analyse d’une stratégie argumentative
Authors: Desmoulin Sophie
Published: October 2016

Aujourd’hui considéré comme l’un des maîtres du grand reportage français, Albert Londres a connu un immense succès populaire dans les années vingt. Publiées dans les quotidiens de la grande presse industrielle puis, pour certaines, en librairie, ses grandes enquêtes séduisent des millions de lecteurs et mobilisent l’opinion publique contre plusieurs scandales sociaux. Empreints d’une subjectivité assumée, ses reportages possèdent en effet une indéniable visée argumentative et mobilisent diverses stratégies pour entraîner la conviction. Parmi celles-ci  figure l’ironie dont nous nous proposons d’analyser les formes, les mécanismes argumentatifs et les enjeux pragmatiques. Qu’il s’agisse d’hétéro- ou d’auto-ironie, qu’elle soit indulgente ou cinglante, elle influe sur les images du locuteur et du destinataire, transforme la relation qui les unit et favorise ainsi de manière décisive l’entreprise de persuasion.
L’Éthique du discours dans Wikipédia : la question de la neutralité dans une encyclopédie participative
Authors: Dvira Rivka
Published: October 2016

Cet article concerne la notion de neutralité dans le contexte de l’écriture encyclopédique du site Wikipédia. Le principe fondateur de Wikipédia intitulé La neutralité de point de vue atteste de l’aspiration du site à présenter une information fiable et dépourvue de tout biais idéologique – un principe qui exige une écriture équilibrée dans le cas d’opinions diverses ou opposées. En un premier temps, on analyse la mise en mots du principe de neutralité tel qu’il est conçu par Wikipédia, pour le définir et le confronter avec les postulats des linguistes de l’énonciation et des analystes du discours du siècle dernier. En un deuxième temps, l’analyse critique d’un extrait de l’entrée « Lehi » permet de s’interroger sur la conformité de la rédaction des entrées aux règles de l’encyclopédie. L’écart qui ressort de l’analyse soulève la question de savoir à quoi réfère en réalité le concept de « neutralité » dans les entrées que les contributeurs qualifient comme telles. L’examen de la discussion montre que dans le processus qui confère à une entrée la mention « article de qualité », à savoir entre autres « neutre », les valeurs de convivialité et de coopération entre les contributeurs l’emportent sur le devoir d’impartialité et de suspension de la prise de position.
Mobile + Cloud
Authors: Singh Pushpendra
Published: October 2016

A mobile phones provides portability and personalized computing with ubiquitous connectivity. This combination makes them an ideal choice to use for various applications of personal use. The portability of mobile devices is the most important and useful feature of mobile devices. However, portability is achieved at the high cost of limited power and computation ability of the mobile device. Cloud computing fulfills the need of providing more computation power to complete the tasks that cannot be done on a mobile platform. The cloud provides an always available platform and do not have typical limitations, e.g. limited battery and computation power, of mobile platforms. Therefore combining cloud computing with mobile provides us best of both worlds i.e. we have a computing platform available for us all the time which we move, and yet we can access services and perform tasks that require high-power computation.
Solar Micro Grids
Authors: Singh Rahul , Sharma Anirban , Kaur Amanpreet , Gupta Mansi , TS Kannan
Published: October 2016

Like most of the developing countries, India also has a large number of off-the-grid villages. In spite of government's efforts at rural electrification, many villages cannot hope for grid power in the near future because the cost of setting up the distribution infrastructure. But when these villages come on grid, they place an additional demand on the distribution network and most states are already facing several hours of power cuts because conventional electricity is scarce. Thus these villages remain un-electrified for the simple reason that electricity is not available. This case study deals with the innovative business model of the company “Mera Gao Power” which sets up “Solar Micro Grids” in villages. It further analyses the impact of Solar Power on the socio-economic parameters of the villages where the project has been implemented. Further it discusses the various challenges faced by MGP in sustaining and expanding this business model.
Project Management and Scheduling through National Project Management Phases in Government Construction Agencies
Authors: Larsen Jesper Kranker , Brunoe Thomas Ditlev , Lindhard Søren Munch , Jensen Kim Noergaard
Published: October 2016

Effective project coordination and management of time and cost scheduling in public funded construction projects receive a considerable focus from academics, politicians, and the construction industry itself with opposing points of view. The study objective is therefore to investigate the process of time and cost scheduling during the different project stages, and their relationships between critical factors affecting project schedules. Applied data collection was based on semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey with publicly agency employed project managers and property managers. A multiple research approach was thus utilized to mix the two dataset. Findings demonstrate that project complications in the execution stage is associated to lack of project requirements and design with too optimistic project deadline and budget from the initial project stages. Moreover, a relationship was found between the presence of experienced consultants and the achievement of project success throughout the project phases as particular vital.
TLR7 Engagement on Dendritic Cells Enhances Autoreactive Th17 Responses via Activation of ERK
Authors: Xiao Qing , Li Xue , Sun Deming , Yi Huanfa , Lu Xiaoxiao , Nian Hong
Published: October 2016

In this study, we showed that TLR7 activation significantly promoted interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP)-specific Th17 responses by upregulating RORγt, IL-17, GM-CSF, and IL-23R expression in experimental autoimmune uveitis mice. In vivo administration of CL097 activated dendritic cells (DCs) and endowed them with an increased ability to activate IRBP-specific Th17 cells. CL097-treated DCs (CL097-DCs) formed a cytokine milieu that favored the generation and maintenance of Th17 cells by stimulating IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-23 expression. Furthermore, IRBP-specific T cells from immunized mice injected with CL097-DCs produced more IL-17 and transferred more severe experimental autoimmune uveitis than did those from mice injected with DCs. The enhanced immunostimulatory activities of CL097-DCs depended on JNK, ERK, and p38 activation. Blockade of ERK, but not p38 or JNK, completely abolished the Th17 responses induced by CL097-DCs. Collectively, our findings suggest that CL097 treatment significantly promotes autoreactive IL-17+ T cell responses through enhancing DC activation, which is mediated, at least in part, via the activation of ERK signaling.
The Regulation of Inherently Autoreactive VH4-34–Expressing B Cells in Individuals Living in a Malaria-Endemic Area of West Africa
Authors: Hart Geoffrey T. , Akkaya Munir , Chida Asiya S. , Wei Chungwen , Jenks Scott A. , Tipton Christopher , He Chenfeng , Wendel Ben S. , Skinner Jeff , Arora Gunjan , Kayentao Kassoum , Ongoiba Aissata , Doumbo Ogobara , Traore Boubacar , Narum David L. , Jiang Ning , Crompton Peter D. , Sanz Ignacio , Pierce Susan K.
Published: October 2016

Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a deadly infectious disease in which Abs play a critical role in naturally acquired immunity. However, the specificity and nature of Abs elicited in response to malaria are only partially understood. Autoreactivity and polyreactivity are common features of Ab responses in several infections and were suggested to contribute to effective pathogen-specific Ab responses. In this article, we report on the regulation of B cells expressing the inherently autoreactive VH4-34 H chain (identified by the 9G4 mAb) and 9G4+ plasma IgG in adults and children living in a P. falciparum malaria-endemic area in West Africa. The frequency of 9G4+ peripheral blood CD19+ B cells was similar in United States adults and African adults and children; however, more 9G4+ B cells appeared in classical and atypical memory B cell compartments in African children and adults compared with United States adults. The levels of 9G4+ IgG increased following acute febrile malaria but did not increase with age as humoral immunity is acquired or correlate with protection from acute disease. This was the case, even though a portion of 9G4+ B cells acquired phenotypes of atypical and classical memory B cells and 9G4+ IgG contained equivalent numbers of somatic hypermutations compared with all other VHs, a characteristic of secondary Ab repertoire diversification in response to Ag stimulation. Determining the origin and function of 9G4+ B cells and 9G4+ IgG in malaria may contribute to a better understanding of the varied roles of autoreactivity in infectious diseases.
Evaluation of antibacterial effects of Melia azedarach fruit extracts against some isolated pathogenic bacteria
Authors: Al-Khafaji Nazar Jabbar , Al-Zubaedi Raad Mahmood , Al-Azawi Shaimaah Jabbar
Published: October 2016

In ancient times plants have been a great source of medicine. Many of traditionally known plants have been extensively studied by advanced scientific techniques and reported for various medicinal properties such as anticancer, antinflammatory, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, larvicidal. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial effects of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Melia azedarach fruit against isolated strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, Staphylococcusaureus, Bacillussubtilis, Proteus and Klibsiella using well and disc diffusion methods. Both extracts established significant antibacterial activity against tested bacteria. In well and disc methods, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klibsiella and Proteus showed sensitivity at significant level to aqueous extract of Melia azedarach fruit. In comparison between two methods well and disc E. coli was significantly different at 50 mg/mL. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa at 100 and 200 mg/mL. Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus showed a significant difference in sensitivity to alcohol extract of M. azedarach fruit in well method. In disc method Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus showed a significantly different sensitivity to alcohol extract of M. azedarach fruit. In comparison between well and disc method no significant difference was observed on alcohol extract of Melia azedarach. In comparison between alcohol and aqueous extract no significant difference was observed in both well and disc methods.
Audience Perception of Television Animated Cartoons as Tool for Political Communication: A Study of Selected Towns in North Central Nigeria
Authors: Okoro Nnanyelugo , Onakpa Mohammed S.
Published: October 2016

This study investigated audience perception of television animated cartoons as tool for political communication. The specific objectives of the study were: to find out the frequency of exposure to television animated cartoons between males and females; to find out the frequency of exposure to television animated cartoons between audience members with primary, secondary and tertiary levels of education; to find out the perception of television cartoons between males and females and to find out the perception of television cartoons between audience members with primary, secondary and tertiary levels of education. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample size was 384 selected from three areas-Lokoja, Makurdi and Lafia of North Central Nigeria-while multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for the study. A self-developed questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. Findings showed a difference in the mean scores of males and females on their exposure to and perception about TV animated cartoons. Result also showed a difference in the mean scores of respondents with primary, secondary and tertiary education on their perception about TV animated cartoons. The researcher recommends, among others, that TV cartoonists should think out of the box and come with crafty cartoons that effective convey political messages.Key words: audience assessment animated cartoons, TV for political communication
Does Uncertainty Affect Non-response to the European Central Bank’s Survey of Professional Forecasters?
Authors: López-Pérez Víctor
Published: October 2016

This paper explores how changes in macroeconomic uncertainty have affected the decision to reply to the European Central Bank’s Survey of Professional Forecasters (ECB’s SPF). The results suggest that higher (lower) aggregate uncertainty increases (reduces) non-response to the survey. This effect is statistically and economically significant. Therefore, the assumption that individual ECB’s SPF data are missing at random may not be appropriate. Moreover, the forecasters that perceive more individual uncertainty seem to have a lower likelihood of replying to the survey. Consequently, measures of uncertainty computed from individual ECB’s SPF data could be biased downwards.
A Bi-Factor Approach to Modeling the Structure of Worry and Rumination
Authors: Hur Juyoen , Heller Wendy , Kern Justin L. , Berenbaum Howard
Published: October 2016

It remains unclear whether worry and rumination represent the same functional process, or if they are unique constructs. The current study examined the relationship between worry and rumination, focusing on the potential utility of a bi-factor approach as an alternative to “common” vs. “distinctive” approaches. The results indicated that the structural relationship between worry and rumination is best represented by a bi-factor model (compared to single-factor and two-factor models), which is comprised of a single factor that captures common variance in worry and rumination, as well as separate worry-specific and rumination-specific factors that capture unique variance. Furthermore, three orthogonal factors derived from the bi-factor model showed diverging associations with motivational traits (avoidance and approach temperament) and distinct anxiety/depression symptoms. The bi-factor conceptualization provides a framework for reconciling the diverging perspectives regarding worry and rumination, suggesting the need to pay attention to both common and unique aspects of worry and rumination.
Ionospheric influence on the seismo-telluric current related to
electromagnetic signals observed before the Wenchuan MS 8.0 earthquake
Authors: Li Mei , Tan Handong , Cao Meng
Published: October 2016

Abstract. A three-layer (Earth–air–ionosphere) physical model, as well as a two-layer (Earth–air) model, is employed in this paper to investigate the ionospheric effect on the wave fields for a finite length dipole current source co-located at a hypocenter depth and along the main fault of an earthquake when the distance between the epicenter and an observing station is up to 1000 km or even more. The results show that all electrical fields are free of ionospheric effects for different frequencies in a relative short range, e.g.,  ∼  300 km for f =  1 Hz, implying the ionospheric influence on electromagnetic fields can be neglected within this range, which becomes smaller as the frequency increases. However, the ionosphere can give a constructive interference to the waves passing through and make them decay slowly when an observation is out of this range; moreover, the ionospheric effect can be up to 1–2 orders of magnitude of the electrical fields. For a ground-based observable 1.3 mV m−1 electric signal at f =  1 Hz 1440 km away from the Wenchuan MS 8.0 earthquake, the expected seismo-telluric current magnitude for the Earth–air–ionosphere model is of 5.0  ×  107A, 1 magnitude smaller than the current value of 3.7  ×  108A obtained by the Earth–air model free of ionospheric effects. This indicates that the ionosphere facilitates the electromagnetic wave propagation, as if the detectability of the system were improved effectively and it is easier to record a signal even for stations located at distances beyond their detectability thresholds. Furthermore, the radiating patterns of the electrical field components |Ex| and |Ey| are complementary to each other, although any two-dimensional (2-D) power distribution of these components shows strong power areas as well as weak ones, which is advantageous to register a signal if the observing system is designed to measure both of them instead of only one.
An Empirical Analysis of Macroeconomic Variability on the Ghanaian Stock Market: A Vector Autoregression Approach
Authors: Acquah Beverly
Published: October 2016

This study investigates the dynamic interrelationships among stock prices and selected macroeconomic indicators namely; economic activity, global commodity price index, inflation and interest rates in Ghana. By employing a Vector Autoregression (VAR) Model, the empirical results reveal that stock prices depreciate with an increase in global commodity prices and interest rates indicating a negative relationship. On the other hand, stock prices appreciate with an increase in inflation and economic activity indicating a positive relationship. Examining stock market variability on the selected macroeconomic variables also showed that inflation and interest rates respond negatively to changes in asset prices while the stock market itself is not found to be a leading indicator for economic activity. The evidence suggests that the listed equities on the GSE are a hedge against inflation in Ghana. Increasing economic activity over time is advantageous for the Ghanaian stock market.
Factors Determining Profitability of the Insurance Industry of Bangladesh
Authors: Wali Ullah G M , Faisal Mohammad Nasrath , Zuhra Sadaqa Tuz
Published: October 2016

Insurance is a form of risk management, used to hedge against the risk of a contingent loss. It involves the transfer of the risk of potential loss from one entity to another, in exchange for a risk premium. Insurance sector plays an important role in service based economy of both developed and developing markets. The purpose of this research is to analyze the determinants that serve as significant predictors of non-life insurance firms’ profitability in Bangladesh. It analyzes panel data of eight different insurance companies—selected using convenience sampling method from the years 2004-2014 to assess whether any significant relationship exists between Profitability (ROA), and certain independent variables- Underwriting Risk, Expense Ratio, Solvency Margin, Premium Growth, Asset Growth, and Company Size using an Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model. This paper found significant inverse relationship between Underwriting Risk, and Size, with Profitability (ROA). There is also a significant positive relationship between Expense Ratio, Solvency Margin, and Growth, with the Profitability (ROA). This study will help financial managers to understand which internal factors to focus on, in order to achieve greater profitability, thus maximizing the market value of the respective insurance company.
The Quality of Work Life in Egypt
Authors: El Badawy Tarek A. , Shiha Enas , Magdy Mariam M.
Published: October 2016

This study investigates the meaning of quality of work life and what are the common dimensions of quality of work life in Egypt. Employees are the most important asset in any organization. Researchers defined quality of work life as a multidimensional concept companies adopt in order to provide better working conditions for employees to make them more satisfied and comfortable in the organization. A questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 100 employees in order to highlight the most important dimensions of quality of work life. The research was exploratory in nature. Results showed that compensation, job security and personal growth and opportunity to learn new things are the most important dimensions of quality of work life In Egypt. Further findings and implications are provided.
DESING SPECTRUMS FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH OF QUI-TO AND SEISMIC ANALYSIS OF STEEL STRUCTURES USING THE CAPACITY SPECTRUM METHOD.
Authors: Aguiar Roberto Rodrigo
Published: October 2016

The city of Quito lies on geological faults that have no surface outcrop but are moving with a speed of 2-4 mm per year. The last strong earthquake associated with these thrust faults, was rec-orded in 1587 and had a magnitude of 6.4; so it has been more than 400 years, there is a large amount of stored energy, and the probability of an earthquake occurring is very high. Therefore, this article presents, firstly, the periods of recurrence of these faults; then a microzoning of the north central part of the city and the elastic response spectra for 5% damped associated to the Llumbisi- La Bota segment fault, ILB.
And subsequently, an analysis of nine steel structures from one to nine storeys assuming that they are situated in the following three areas of north central Quito: the old Quito Tenis; La Gasca and Benalcazar High School. Using the Capacity Spectrum Method MEC, the seismic response is found with the presence of three spectrums as prescribed in the Ecuadorian Construction Regula-tions NEC-11; the recommendation in the study of the seismic microzoning of Quito ERN-12 and those found in the seismic microzoning associated with the fault ILB.
Three types of responses are indicated for each location, the structures situated in the old Quito Tenis present a performance point found using the Capacity Spectrum Method MEC; for those in La Gasca, a maximum lateral displacement is indicated in each storey; and the structures situated in the Benalcazar High School present maximum interstorey drifts. It should be highlighted that the lateral displacements and interstorey drifts are reaching the end of their performance, thus the conclusions to be found in this study about which spectrum the maximum response has could be inferred from any of the three structural parameters.
Orality, Commonality, Commons, Sustainability, and Resilience
Authors: Titon Jeff Todd
Published: October 2016

Folklore studies of orality (sound) and commonality (commons) suggest a contribution to the current heritage discourse that emphasizes collective values rather than (economic) value, stewardship rather than ownership, and resilience as a strategy to help sustain a community’s expressive culture.
Instrucciones para autores
Authors: Hernández Pozo María del Rocío
Published: October 2016

La Revista JBHSI, Journal of Behavior, Health & Social Issues es una publicación semestral que sirve para difundir en lengua inglesa los avances metodológicos, teóricos y de investigación empírica principalmente de científicos del comportamiento de habla hispana, entre los miembros de la comunidad científica mundial.   La revista JBHSI aparece en Mayo y en Noviembre de cada año, con  el número ISSN 2007–0780 para su versión impresa y el número ISSN 2007–0772, para su versión digital.  La estructura organizacional para su publicación, descansa en la Asociación Mexicana de Comportamiento y Salud, A. C., y entre un gran número de académicos de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y de universidades de otras latitudes y está abierta a todos los investigadores interesados en contribuir con el avance del conocimiento para la comprensión de los mecanismos que regulan el funcionamiento de los organismos animales y humanos, los procesos interactivos que influyen en funcionar de manera saludable, dentro de los complejos tramados de la vida social.
Información para suscripciones
Authors: Hernández Pozo María del Rocío
Published: October 2016

La suscripción a la Revista Journal of Behavior, Health & Social Issues, JBHSI tiene vigencia de Enero a Diciembre de cada año y se hace realizando una aportación a anual a la Asociación Mexicana de Comportamiento y Salud, A. C. Hay opciones de afiliación para nacionales y extranjeros, en calidad de titulares, estudiantes e instituciones.   La aportación anual por afiliación para miembros titulares (profesionales mexicanos o extranjeros, y estudiantes extranjeros) es de $ 500 pesos ($40 US), que incluyen 2 revistas al año y gastos de envío a cualquier parte del mundo.   La aportación anual a nivel estudiantil es de: $ 250 pesos ($20 US)  e incluye 2 revistas al año más gastos de envío. Esta tarifa especial solo aplica para estudiantes de licenciatura dentro de la República Mexicana; estudiantes de posgrado y estudiantes latinoamericanos o de otros países tendrán que cubrir la aportación de titulares.   La aportación anual institucional es de $900 pesos ($72 US), que incluye gastos de envío a cualquier parte del mundo.   Para cubrir con los gastos de envío postal ordinario, adicionar $100 pesos ($8 US) anuales para direcciones dentro de la República Mexicana y $120 pesos anuales ($10 US) para domicilios en el continente americano.  Para domicilios fuera del continente agregar $300 pesos ($24 US) anuales. La aportación por cada ejemplar atrasado es de $150 pesos moneda nacional ($12 US). Para gastos de envío por ejemplar, agregar $50 pesos ($4 US) para gastos de envío postal dentro de la República Mexicana, y $ 60 pesos ($5US) para cualquier otro destino dentro del continente americano. Para el resto del mundo agregar $150 pesos ($12 US) por ejemplar.   Ejemplares sueltos de la revista JBHSI están disponibles en algunas librerías selectas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, dentro de Ciudad Universitaria, ubicada en Ave. Ciudad Universitaria # 3000, Col. Copilco Universidad, Delegación Coyoacán, México, D. F., C. P. 04360 y en la librería del campus UNAM FES Iztacala, ubicada en Ave. de los Barrios # 1, Col. Los Reyes Iztacala, Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, C. P. 54090.   Para consultar información más detallada sobre beneficios adicionales para miembros de la Asociación Mexicana de Comportamiento y Salud, A. C. (AMCS), se sugiere visitar la página web de la revista: http://www.jbhsi.com   Las aportaciones deben hacerse a nombre de la Asociación Mexicana de Comportamiento y Salud, A. C. en el Banco BBVA Bancomer, número de cuenta 0154766954, con CLABE: 012180001547669549 y clave SWIFT interbancario: BCMRMXMMPYM. Una vez hecha la aportación, es imprescindible enviar copia de la ficha bancaria y anexar sus datos completos: nombre, dirección postal, teléfono, dirección electrónica y tipo de afiliación solicitada (titular, estudiantil, institucional) a la tesorera: tesorera@jbhsi.com, para procesar su suscripción.
La importancia de estudiar la vejez y el temor a la muerte
Authors: González Celis Ana Luisa
Published: October 2016

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Hoja Legal
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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Instrucciones para autores
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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Información para suscriptores
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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Ansiedad y pensamiento constructivo en estudiantes
Authors: Aragón Borja Laura Edna , Contreras Gutiérrez Ofelia , Tron Álvarez Rocío
Published: October 2016

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la relación que existe entre ansiedad, pensamiento constructivo (PC) y pensamiento no constructivo (PNC), en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios.Los resultados mostraron que 14% de los estudiantes presentó ansiedad en alto grado, encontrándose una diferencia significativa a favor de las mujeres en ansiedad fisiológica. En cuanto a PC,encontramos una diferencia significativa en afrontamiento conductual también a favor de las mujeres. Al correlacionar ansiedad y PC, como se esperaba, todas las escalas y subescalas de PC correlacionaron 3 negativa y significativamente con las cuatro modalidades de ansiedad; es decir, cuanto mejor es el pensamiento constructivo, tanto menores índices de ansiedad se presentan. Sin embargo, en PNC sólo fueron significativas las correlaciones entre pensamiento rígido con ansiedad cognitiva, motora y con el total de ansiedad. Se concluye que una alternativa para reducir la ansiedad en los estudiantes universitarios ante las demandas académicas sería enseñarles a pensar de una manera más constructiva.
Créditos UNAM
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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XXI Congreso Mexicano de Análisis de la Conducta
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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Conferencia Psicosalud Cuba 2011
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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ABAi Conferencia Granada 2011
Authors: Altamirano Soriano Adriana Marisela
Published: October 2016

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Avances en investigación en Medicina Conductual
Authors: Calleja Nazira
Published: October 2016

Tengo el agrado de presentar un número monográfico producto del trabajo colaborativo del grupo Co-Educa, integrado por especialistas de las áreas de Psicología y de Medicina. En él se reportan ocho escritos que dan cuenta de reflexiones conceptuales y metodológicas, así como de trabajos empíricos, que abordan desde diferentes ángulos la investigación en Medicina Conductual. El primer artículo, de la autoría de Karina Reyes-Jarquín y de María del Rocío Hernández-Pozo, presenta un análisis crítico de estudios latinoamericanos de corte empírico, que explora la relación entre auto-eficacia, bienestar subjetivo y comportamiento saludable. Las autoras revisan los últimos doce años de las revistas indizadas en la base bibliométrica Redalyc. Su revisión arrojó 14 estudios que cumplieron con los criterios de selección estipulados. A partir de su análisis, las autoras concluyeron que existe una diferencia colosal entre la producción mundial de investigación empírica y la generación de conocimiento original en Latinoamérica. El panorama presentado es desolador en cuanto a la cantidad de investigaciones publicadas en las áreas temáticas analizadas, a la generación desorganizada de instrumentos de medición –algunos de los cuales tienen una vida corta y poco difundida–, al sesgo en los tipos de población estudiada y a la ausencia de estudios de intervención durante el período analizado.
Instrucciones Para autores 5-1
Authors: Hattori Hara Monica
Published: October 2016

Generalidades de la revista, Perioricidad, Indización, Aspectos éticos, Responsabilidad de las partes del proceso, Dictámen de propuestas, Características del escrito, y aceptación final.
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Authors: Hattori Hara Monica
Published: October 2016

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Instrucciones Para autores 5-2
Authors: Hattori Hara Monica
Published: October 2016

Generalidades de la revista, Perioricidad, Indización, Aspectos éticos, Responsabilidad de las partes del proceso, Dictámen de propuestas, Características del escrito, y aceptación final.
Instrucciones Para autores 6-1
Authors: Hattori Hara Monica
Published: October 2016

Generalidade de la revista, Perioricidad, Indización, Aspectos éticos, Responsabilidad de las partes del proceso, Dictámen de propuestas, Características del escrito, y aceptación final.
Heavy Precipitation Events in Marmara Region and connections with the North Atlantic and Arctic Oscillation Patterns
Authors: Sirdas Sevinc A. , Diriker Ali Behzat , Kumar Vinay
Published: October 2016

The prediction and understanding of the extreme weather events became one of the top priorities of the forecasting centers. To analyze the heavy rainfall events, the data from reanalysis and station datasets are utilized. The linear regression analysis and principle component analysis (PCA) are applied on precipitation, temperature, Arctic Oscillation Indices (AO) and North Atlantic Oscillation Indices (NAO) datasets. The results indicate that the relationship between these variables can be expressed neither by linear regression nor by PCA, which falls in short in capturing the complexity of the problem. The results indicate the importance of low-level jet in two cases out of three cases considered here.
Potential Antileishmanial Activity of Essential Oils of Native Species from Southern Brazil
Authors: Kauffmann Carla , Ethur Eduardo M. , Buhl Barbara , Scheibel Talita , Machado Gerzia M. C. , Cavalheiro Marilene M. C.
Published: October 2016

Leishmaniasis are a neglected tropical diseases that affecting 98 countries on three continents. Every year, 1.3 million of people are infected with the disease and 50.000 persons die because of this. The aim of this work was to evaluate antileishmanial activities in vitro from native species of South of Brazil belonging to the Myrtaceae family. The essential oils from leaves of Calyptranthes grandifolia, Calyptranthes tricona, Eugenia anomala, Eugenia arenosa, Eugenia pyriformis, Myrrhinium atropurpureum and Psidium salutare were analyzed in vitro for antileishmanial activity against promastigotes of Leishmania amazonensis, employed MTT assay. The essential oils from leaves of C. grandifolia, C. tricona, E. arenosa and E. pyriformis presented IC50 values of 31.27 ± 6.40 µg/mL, 26.13 ± 8.60 µg/mL, 13.72 ± 8.65 µg/mL and 19.73 ± 5.40 µg/mL, respectively, and not are statistically different from pentamidine (IC50 = 23.22 ± 9.04 µg/mL), the reference drug. The results show the potential of essential oils from leaves of C. grandifolia, C. tricona, E. arenosa and E. pyriformis as antileishmanial, as well as the importance of continuing studies to in order to advance in the search and development of new therapeutic options from of brazilian flora sources.
Charcoal and Fuelwood Consumption and Its Impacts on Environment in Cote d’Ivoire (Case Study of Yopougon Area)
Authors: Zidago Aboh Prisca , Wang Zhangqi
Published: October 2016

The difficulty in accessibility to energy by households in some regions is one of the major problems in World. This article described the use of some fuels such as charcoal fuel, and these different effects on consumers and producers in Abidjan of Cote d’Ivoire. A qualitative analysis through the households has showed that charcoal was the fuel most used in households and even the choice of its poor energies mainly socio economic. Moreover, the production and consumption have a negative impact on the health of producers and consumers. This research has shown that many users are unaware of the health hazards. This paper argues that to improve these situations require more coordinated and innovative plans and policies from the government. This paper suggests that greater emphasis will be needed in reducing dependence of biomass for cooking, promoting domestic alternative energy sources, and also presented a policy approach to minimize or eradicate health problems.
Social and Economic Impacts of Community Managed Reforestation and Natural Regeneration of Forestry Development, the Case of Humbo District, Ethiopia
Authors: Wolde Asamere , Amsalu Tadesse , Alemu Molla Mekonnen
Published: October 2016

This study was undertaken in Humbo District, Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of reforestation initiatives on the socio-economy of the rural households brought by the existence of the Community Managed Natural Regeneration (CMNR) project. Four Kebeles (administration units in a district) were selected for the study, based on their geographical location. One Kebele Administration (KAs) from four corners (North, South, East and West) of the closure area was selected. A total of 203 households were involved in the survey. Data were generated through questionnaire, FGDs, KIIs, and physical observation. The study depicted that respondent households were participating in the designation process and subsequent management of the Humbo CMNR project which in fact is considered to be good indicator for its sustainability. They also have good perception on planting trees, reforestation programs and on the ownership of forests as well. It was noted that in some of the surveyed KAs, drought, water constraints and strong wind are the main challenges of the communities. There are available institutional setups and bylaws to manage and protect the forest which was formulated by many stakeholders including local communities. To mention some; bylaws workable for penalizing illegal intrusion into the closure, igniting fire on the forest and benefit sharing.
Serum Selenium Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Control Group
Authors: Heidari Zahra , Sepehri Zahra , Doostdar Aleme
Published: October 2016

In addition to known risk factors, the role of different micronutrients such as selenium in diabetes incidence has been proposed. Some previous studies have shown an association of selenium deficiency and type 2 diabetes mellitus, while other studies have not confirmed such a relationship. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum level of selenium in patients with Type 2 diabetes compared with the control group. This cross-sectional study was carried out on patients with type 2 diabetes in Zahedan, southeastern Iran. One hundred newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients were evaluated for serum selenium level. One hundred subjects from the general population who had normal fasting blood sugar levels were selected as the control group. The control group subjects were matched in pairs with each of patients on the basis of sex, age (± one year), and body mass index (±1). Serum level of selenium was determined by spectrometry method. Results were compared using t-test. The mean serum level of selenium in patients was 94.47±18.07 µg/L whereas in control group was 142.79±23.67 µg/L. The mean serum level of selenium was significantly different between the two groups (P<0.001). Serum levels of selenium in diabetic patients with significant difference statistically were lower than the control group. In order to evaluate serum level of selenium in patients with diabetes, studies with larger sample size are required. Likewise, prospective studies along with selenium supplementation and investigating its effect on incidence of diabetes are accordingly needed.
When Satisfaction with Work-family Balance Pays
Authors: Kim Sowon , Las Heras Mireia , Escribano Pablo
Published: October 2016

This study examines the mechanism through which family supportive environments in organizations (i.e. family supportive supervisor behaviors and work-family friendly culture) relate to turnover intentions. In a sample of 340 individuals, analysis using structural equation modeling showed that satisfaction with work-family balance mediates the relation between family supportive environments in organizations and turnover intentions. Thus, family supportive environments in organizations facilitate greater satisfaction with work-family experiences, which, in turn, relates with lower intentions to leave the company. We discuss research and practical implications of this study.
Corporate Governance and Law Enforcement in Albanian Joint Stock Companies
Authors: Çipi Amali , Pulaj Enida , Ismaili Raman
Published: October 2016

Proper implementation of CG regulations by the companies brings advantages both for companies and countries. Furthermore, the quality of legal rules determines the shape of the ownership concentration structure of the firm and, in many cases, assumes a monitoring role. In this sense for Albanian economy improving the use and enforcement of “good” CG practices will lead to higher foreign investment and soft passage towards modern economy. In this paper, we aim to analyze the evolutionary patterns of CG legal framework in Albania and, based on an application of the Delphi technique, provide development prospects considering the perceptions of a panel of Joint Stock Companies – JSCs- Chief Executive Officers –CEOs. Our essay demonstrates that CEOs expresses overall satisfaction with the CG legislation but its implementation isn’t at the required levels. Additionally, larger gaps and variations exist in areas where regulations and guidelines are less demanding or enforcement is difficult.
Consumo de tabaco y alcohol en una muestra en proceso de desahucio
Authors: Robles-Ortega Humbelina , Mata-Martín José Luis , Fernández-Santaella M. Carmen , González-Usera Isis , Vila-Castelar Jaime , Bernal-Solano Mariola , Bolívar-Muñoz Julia , Mateo-Rodríguez Inmaculada , Daponte-Codina Antonio
Published: October 2016

ResumenIntroducción: En España, la actual crisis económica nos ha llevado a un lamentable fenómeno poco conocido hasta ahora: el proceso del desahucio. Nuestro objetivo ha sido evaluar hábitos poco saludables como el consumo del tabaco y alcohol en un grupo de granadinos/as en riesgo de perder su vivienda habitual. Método: Han participado 205 personas adultas (122 mujeres y 83 hombres) a los que se les administró los ítems de hábitos relacionados con la salud de la Entrevista Andaluza de Salud 2011. Todos los participantes estaban vinculados a la Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca Stop Desahucios de Granada. Resultados: Consumo de tabaco: observamos mayor porcentaje de fumadores a diario en hombres (54.22 %), personas que no viven en pareja y trabajadores. Las personas que han entrado en el proceso judicial fuman más cigarrillos al día (t = -1.944, p = .055) y perciben un aumento en el consumo de tabaco debido al proceso de desahucio (c2 = 8.494, p = .037). Consumo de alcohol: encontramos mayor porcentaje en hombres c2 = 10.005, p = .019) y en personas que no viven en pareja c2 = 8.553, p = .036); los hombres perciben un mayor aumento en el consumo de alcohol debido al proceso de desahucio (c2 = 20.375, p = .000). Conclusiones: El proceso de desahucio afecta negativamente a los hábitos relacionados con la salud por lo que debería priorizarse en las políticas de Salud Pública como una población de riesgo. AbstractIntroduction: In Spain, the current economic crisis has led to an unfortunate phenomenon little known until now: the eviction process. The aim was to eval­uate unhealthy habits such as consumption of tobacco and alcohol in a group of Granada as at risk of losing their residence. Methods: Participated 205 adult un­dergoing an eviction process from their homes (122 women and 83 men) who were given the items of health-related habits of the Andalusian Health Survey 2011. All participants were linked to the Platform Af­fected by Mortgage, Stop Desahucios of Granada. Results: Consumption of tobacco: observe higher percentage of daily smokers among men (54.22 %), people who live as a couple and workers. People who have entered the judicial process smoke more ciga­rettes per day (t = 1944, p = .055) and perceived an increase in the consumption of tobacco from the pro­cess of eviction. (c2 = 8.494, p = .037). Consumption of alcohol: find higher percentage in men (c2= 10.005, p = .019) and in people who do not live with a partner (c2= 8,553, p = .036); men perceive a greater increase in alcohol consumption due to the eviction process (c2 = 20,375, p = .000). Conclu­sions: The eviction process negatively affects health-related habits and should therefore be prioritized in Public Health policies as a population at risk