bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Epidémiologie et manifestations clinicopathologiques de la maladie de Newcastle chez des poulets de race locale nigérians
Authors: Manchang T. K. , Abdu P. A. , Saidu L.
Published: May 2017

Une étude rétrospective a été menée sur la maladie de Newcastle (MN) diagnostiquée chez des poulets de race locale dans le service ambulatoire aviaire du Veterinary Teaching Hospital, à l’université d’Ahmadu Bello, Zaria, Nigeria, entre janvier 1978 et décembre 1997. Sur un total de 280 cas, le taux d’incidence de la MN a été plus élevé pendant la saison sèche avec 183 cas (68,4 p. 100) que pendant la saison des pluies avec 97 cas (34,6 p. 100). Les résultats ont suggéré que le taux de la MN était plus élevé pendant la saison sèche peut-être en raison de l’harmattan, de la force du vent, du froid et du stress. Le taux a été plus élevé chez les jeunes avec 58 cas (20,7 p. 100) contre 34 (12,1 p. 100) chez l’adulte. La différence entre les cas de MN pendant la saison sèche et pendant la saison des pluies a été significative (p < 0,05). La forme de Doyle de la MN a été la forme qui a eu la plus grande incidence avec 106 cas, contre 36 cas pour celle de Beach, 6 cas pour celle de Beaudette et aucun cas pour celle de Hitchner. Ainsi, il est recommandé d’utiliser des antigènes qui peuvent stimuler la production d’une forte réponse des anticorps contre la forme virulente de Doyle, lors de la production de vaccins contre la MN.
Etude de la prévalence de la brucellose bovine en zone forestière de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Thys Eric , Yahaya M. A. , Walravens Karl , Baudoux C. , Bagayoko I. , Berkvens D. , Geerts S.
Published: May 2017

Une enquête sérologique a été menée dans la zone forestière périurbaine d’Abidjan entre juillet et septembre 2004, afin d’évaluer la prévalence de la brucellose dans le cheptel laitier bovin. Trois cent quatre vingt et un (381) sérums ont été récoltés sur un total de 927 animaux, dont 506 provenaient des fermes laitières suivies par le Projet laitier Sud (fermes d’application et privées) et 421 des élevages traditionnels environnants. Quatre tests sérologiques ont été appliqués : le test au rose bengale, l’Elisa indirect, le test de fixation du complément et l’agglutination lente de Wright avec Edta (microméthode). Sur la base des analyses sérologiques et bayésienne, des séroprévalences de l’ordre de 3,6 et 4,3 p. 100 ont été trouvées respectivement dans les fermes laitières et dans les élevages traditionnels. Il n’y a pas eu de différence significative entre les fermes laitières et les élevages traditionnels (p < 0,05).
Isolement et étude moléculaire de souches des virus de la clavelée et de l’ecthyma contagieux en Tunisie
Authors: Fakhfakh Emna , Le Goff Christian , Albina Emmanuel , Zekri S. , Seghaier C. , Odisseev C. , Jaafoura M.H. , Hammami Salah
Published: May 2017

L’élevage des petits ruminants est touché par plusieurs pathologies infectieuses cutanées. Ainsi, la clavelée et l’ecthyma contagieux représentent deux maladies virales importantes à étudier de part leur allure enzootique et la perte économique qu’elles entraînent. L’objectif de ce travail a été l’isolement en Tunisie de souches virales responsables de ces deux pathologies cutanées et leur caractérisation par l’application et la comparaison de méthodes de diagnostic. La microscopie électronique a été utilisée pour une étude morphologique externe et interne des différentes souches isolées sur culture cellulaire. L’identification par PCR a concerné le gène de la thymidine kinase (TK), le gène de l’analogue du récepteur des chimiokines (CXCR-2) et le gène de la protéine P42K présente chez les Parapoxvirus. L’identification moléculaire très sensible et très spécifique des souches de Capripoxvirus a été complétée par une analyse phylogénétique.
Dynamiques d’adaptation des femmes aux transformations des systèmes laitiers périurbains en Afrique de l’Ouest
Authors: Schneider M. , Kouyaté H. , Fokou G , Zinsstag Jakob , Traoré A. , Amadou Moustapha , Bonfoh Bassirou
Published: May 2017

En Afrique de l’Ouest, les nouveaux modèles de collecte du lait par des unités de transformation sont le reflet des innovations technologiques et institutionnelles promues par les politiques et les projets de développement de la filière. Or, la création des centres de collecte, des minilaiteries ou d’industries laitières bouleverse l’organisation sociale traditionnelle du système laitier et contribue à une déféminisation de la filière. Certaines femmes sont dépossédées de l’activité de collecte - commercialisation et de la gestion des revenus du lait au profit des bergers ou propriétaires hommes. Ce processus est ainsi susceptible de contribuer à la perte de leur autonomie financière. Une étude de cas menée au Mali auprès de trois femmes - transformatrices, exerçant autour de la minilaiterie de Kasséla à 40 kilomètres de Bamako, a permis d’apporter un éclairage à ces évolutions. A partir de questionnaires et d’entretiens semi-structurés, l’étude a permis de mesurer le degré d’adaptation des femmes dans cette dynamique de transformation de la filière laitière locale. Face à l’émergence d’une minilaiterie gérée par les hommes, elles ont initié plusieurs mécanismes de résilience. Cela passait par l’incorporation de la poudre de lait importé, la diversification des produits qu’elles mettaient sur le marché et la fidélisation de la clientèle. Ces stratégies leur ont permis de sécuriser leurs moyens d’existence malgré la prise des parts de marché par les laiteries. Avec des techniques artisanales, chacune d’elles transformaient en moyenne 468 litres de lait par jour, soit le tiers de la production totale de la laiterie de Kasséla, avec un rapport avantage sur coût supérieur à 20 p. 100. Aujourd’hui, les projets de développement laitier tendent de plus en plus à discuter des implications sociales des innovations qu’ils proposent.
Evaluation de la qualité physico-chimique et hygiénique du lait de brousse et des produits laitiers locaux commercialisés dans les bars laitiers de N’Djamena au Tchad
Authors: Koussou Mian Oudanang , Grimaud Patrice , Mopaté Logténé Youssouf
Published: May 2017

L’objet de l’étude a été d’évaluer la qualité du lait de brousse, du lait entier et du lait fermenté produits dans les bars laitiers de N’Djamena où la demande en produits laitiers est croissante. Pour cela, 30 échantillons de lait de brousse et 40 de lait fermenté ont été prélevés et soumis à des tests physico-chimiques et microbiologiques. Les résultats des analyses ont montré une meilleure qualité du lait de brousse en saison pluvieuse. Bien que la charge microbienne ait atteint un niveau élevé (> 36,106 UFC/mL) quelle qu’ait été la saison, on pouvait observer que les populations de coliformes totaux et fécaux étaient plus nombreuses dans le lait fermenté entier et en saison froide. Cette étude a révélé des insuffisances dans les pratiques d’hygiène au niveau de la production, de la collecte et des procédés de transformation, mais aussi l’absence de moyens de conservation et l’existence de pratiques de mouillage du lait en saison sèche. Les résultats obtenus suggèrent la nécessité de sensibiliser l’ensemble des acteurs de la filière au respect des bonnes pratiques de production et d’hygiène.
Dynamiques des unités de production laitière dans le bassin d’approvisionnement de la ville de Ségou au Mali
Authors: Morin Géraldine , Coulibaly Doubangolo , Corniaux Christian , Poccard Chapuis René , Sidibé S. I. , Moulin Charles-Henri
Published: May 2017

L’augmentation de la demande en lait frais, liée à la croissance urbaine, peut être une opportunité pour le développement de l’élevage bovin autour de la ville. Pour le bassin d’approvisionnement de la ville de Ségou (Mali), dominé par des circuits commerciaux informels, l’objectif de l’étude a été de comprendre les transformations des unités de production laitière. Des entretiens ont été conduits auprès de vingt chefs de famille pour retracer l’histoire de l’élevage bovin et de la gestion du lait dans leur concession, des années 1970 à 2005. Trois types d’unités laitières ont été distinguées : a) les agroéleveurs avec un faible prélèvement et une gestion du lait par les femmes, b) les agroéleveurs avec une production laitière soutenue et une gestion du lait par le chef de famille, et c) les commerçants urbains avec un troupeau bovin à orientation laitière. Le commerce du lait en ville a été un facteur de développement de la production laitière par extension du bassin d’approvisionnement (unité de type b), mais il n’a pas permis l’émergence de nouvelles techniques de production, notamment du fait du manque de crédit (types b et c) ou de la répartition des rôles entre hommes et femmes dans la gestion du lait (type a). Les éleveurs ont cependant fait évolué leurs pratiques : allotement des laitières, augmentation de la mobilité du reste du troupeau, complémentation en saison sèche, stockage des résidus de cultures, en réponse à la raréfaction des ressources à pâturer.
Arthropodes ectoparasites du dindon (Meleagris gallopavo) dans le nord-ouest du Bénin
Authors: Salifou S. , Natta Y. A. , Odjo A. M. , Pangui L. J.
Published: May 2017

Une étude a été menée d’août 2003 à mars 2004 sur les arthropodes ectoparasites du dindon, élevé selon le mode extensif dans le département de la Donga (nord-ouest du Bénin). Sur un échantillon de 657 animaux examinés, 524 étaient porteurs de parasites, soit un taux global d’infestation de 79,8 p. 100. Treize espèces ont été identifiées : Cnemidocoptes mutans, Epidermoptes bilobatus, Dermanyssus gallinae, Hyalomma rufipes, Amblyomma variegatum, Argas persicus et Haemaphysalis hoodi pour les acariens ; Menopon gallinae, Menacanthus stramineus, Lipeurus caponis, Goniodes meleagridis, Goniocotes gallinae et Echidnophaga gallinacea pour les insectes. Les résultats ont montré que la prévalence du parasitisme due aux insectes était significativement plus élevée que celle due aux acariens (p < 0,05). Les acariens fixés à la peau étaient répartis sur tout le corps des oiseaux, tandis que les insectes étaient observés sur le plumage et le corps. Le taux d’infestation a été plus élevé pendant la période humide de l’étude (p < 0,05). La prévalence du parasitisme a augmenté significativement avec l’âge des oiseaux (p < 0,05). Menacanthus stramineus a été le parasite présentant la prévalence la plus élevée. Cette situation, liée au mode traditionnel de l’élevage pratiqué dans cette région du Bénin, laisse envisager des mesures de lutte associant les traitements antiparasitaires des oiseaux à l’hygiène de l’habitat et de l’alimentation.
Movimentos sociais indígenas em transformação: a estruturação política das lutas étnicas e suas organizações na Amazônia maranhense
Authors: Barbosa Zulene Muniz , Mesquita Uslan Junior de Sousa
Published: May 2017

Este artigo pretende contribuir com as reflexões referentes às questões indígenas na Amazônia maranhense a partir do panorama nacional, e tendo como cenário os rearranjos do Estado brasileiro nas décadas de 1970 e 1980. Empreende-se uma análise dos processos históricos, políticos e sociais que forjaram as condições para o surgimento dos movimentos sociais indígenas, politicamente articulados. A mudança de perspectiva do indígena como protagonista de suas próprias lutas ocorreu especificamente no bojo de projetos desenvolvimentistas como o Projeto Grande Carajás, cuja consequência foi a desestruturação dos seus territórios. A repressão e a ameaça de supressão de suas terras, no entanto, ao invés de instaurar o medo nas lideranças, significou o amadurecimento da percepção de uma “causa indígena” e o vislumbrar dos embates étnicos no cotidiano desses povos.
Processo decisório e conflitos: questões e reflexões a partir dos megaprojetos
Authors: Silva Alexandra Martins
Published: May 2017

O objetivo central do artigo é analisar alguns aspectos da tomada de decisão em megaprojetos. Esta temática possui relevância, na medida em que poucos trabalhos têm se dedicado aos processos decisórios que envolvem estas grandes obras. O estudo de como as decisões são tomadas, quais os grupos sociais envolvidos ou excluídos, constituem questões determinantes para que se possa compreender o incremento dos megaprojetos na atualidade. Nesta perspectiva, tornou-se necessário descrever o que são estas obras, ressaltando o caráter crítico presente na reflexão de grande parte dos autores pesquisados, para em seguida abordar de que forma ocorre o processo decisório, a partir dos fenômenos da subestimação dos custos, da superestimação dos benefícios, da subestimação dos impactos, e dos interesses divergentes que se encontram presentes.
Apresentação: Charles Edward Kenneth Mees - A Organização da Pesquisa Científica Industrial
Authors: Teixeira Mônica
Published: May 2017

A Revista Brasileira de Inovação apresenta, nesta edição, o primeiro capítulo de A Organização da Pesquisa Científica Industrial, de C.E.K. Mees. O livro foi publicado pela primeira vez em 1920, pela McGraw Hill e, dessa edição, extraímos o texto. Uma segunda edição, revista, apareceu 30 anos depois. Charles Edward Kenneth Mees era inglês. Nasceu em 1882; quando morreu, em 1960, foi descrito pelo redator de seu obituário no New York Times como “um pioneiro do desenvolvimento de processos fotográficos”. Ficou famoso cedo, ainda na University College, de Londres: em 1906, graduou-se doutor com um estudo sobre a ciência da fotografia, de repercussão na indústria, em co-autoria com Samuel Sheppard. No mesmo ano, passou a trabalhar com outro pioneiro da fotografia, Frederik Wratten, na Wratten & Wainwright, empresa inglesa. Sua fama chegou a George Eastman, o dono da Kodak, que comprou a W&W em 1912 só para levar Mees para os EUA. Nessa ocasião, Eastman teria pedido a Mees, segundo se conta na rede mundial de computadores, que o laboratório industrial a ser criado por ele na Kodak assegurasse o futuro da empresa. Esse laboratório industrial foi dos primeiros instalados dos EUA; e a experiência de criar e dirigir o esforço de pesquisa na Kodak deu origem ao texto que traduzimos e publicamos.
Propriedade Intelectual em Software: o que podemos apreender da experiência internacional?
Authors: Andrade Elvira , Tigre Paulo Bastos , Silva Lourença F. , Silva Denise Freitas , Moura Joaquim Adérito Correia de , Oliveira Rosangela Veridiano de , Souza Arlan
Published: May 2017

Este artigo, elaborado no âmbito de um grupo de estudos sobre propriedade intelectual (PI) em tecnologias da informação e sensíveis,1 analisa a questão do regime de proteção do programa de computador no Brasil à luz das experiências européia e norte-americana. A revisão da evolução da legislação internacional e brasileira bem como seus efeitos práticos sobre a proteção dos programas de computador revelam que as mudanças tecnológicas nas tecnologias da informação vêm levantando dilemas complexos no âmbito legal em todo o mundo. Nos Estados Unidos, a legislação é mais flexível, privilegiando os interesses das empresas de software. Já na União Européia a maior diversidade de atores é um entrave para o desenvolvimento de uma diretiva regional. O Brasil segue as regras do Acordo TRIPS e também enfrenta muitas dificuldades para harmonizar o estímulo ao desenvolvimento tecnológico com condutas que promovam o benefício econômico e social.
A Pesquisa Pública e a Indústria Sementeira nos Segmentos de Semente de Soja e Milho Híbrido no Brasil
Authors: Fuck Marcos Paulo , Bonacelli Maria Beatriz
Published: May 2017

Os últimos anos têm sido marcados por diversas mudanças na organização da pesquisa agrícola. Neste novo momento, as Instituições Públicas de Pesquisa Agrícola (IPPAs) estão perdendo o espaço ocupado durante a Revolução Verde. Atualmente, em diversos países do mundo, as empresas transnacionais têm sido as principais executoras de pesquisas sobre biotecnologia agrícola e, conseqüentemente, têm ampliado sua participação no mercado de sementes de importantes culturas agrícolas. Porém, entende-se que sem o fortalecimento das instituições de pesquisa locais, os países em desenvolvimento podem vir a ser meros receptores passivos de tecnologias desenvolvidas por tais empresas, não aproveitando as oportunidades a serem exploradas no campo da biotecnologia e não conseguindo se contrapor às estratégias das empresas transnacionais. No caso brasileiro, a forma de atuação da Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa) é um bom exemplo de como um IPPA pode participar de modo competitivo desta nova era da pesquisa agrícola.
Atividade Inovativa nas Empresas Paulistas: um estudo a partir da PAEP – 2001
Authors: Kannebley Junior Sérgio , Selan Beatriz
Published: May 2017

Este trabalho se propõe a estudar a relação existente entre os insumos da atividade inovativa e os resultados obtidos pelas empresas em tal atividade. O objeto de estudo é o conjunto das empresas industriais paulistas inovadoras em produto, segundo informações da Pesquisa de Atividade Econômica Paulista no período de 1999 a 2001 (PAEP-2001). Para a distinção entre empresas que inovam apenas para a própria empresa e aquelas que inovam para o mercado, foram utilizadas variáveis como produtividade do trabalho, origem estrangeira do capital e efeitos setoriais. Observou-se que, além das características específicas das empresas, a interação entre fontes de informação e resultados é o principal indicador das estratégias tecnológicas e competitivas das empresas, sendo o esforço inovador não apenas dependente da estratégia adotada, mas também dos condicionantes competitivos das empresas.
A Política de C&T Brasileira: três alternativas de explicação e orientação
Authors: Dagnino Renato , Dias Rafael
Published: May 2017

A idéia de que o avanço da Ciência e Tecnologia (C&T) necessariamente leva ao progresso social permeia a política científica e tecnológica (PCT) das sociedades contemporâneas. No caso da América Latina, em que se observa uma fratura entre o conhecimento produzido e as necessidades sociais, essa idéia parece fazer ainda menos sentido do que nos países avançados. Baseados em críticas que essa idéia tem merecido de pesquisadores latino-americanos desde a década de 1960, mostramos aqui como elas poderiam ser hoje entendidas nos países da região a partir de uma estilização de como três importantes atores que participam dessa política – o gestor da pesquisa e desenvolvimento (P&D), o avaliador da PCT e o analista da PCT – a visualizam. Mediante esse recurso de exposição, e particularizando para o caso brasileiro, identificamos incoerências da PCT e mostramos sua relação com a visão triunfalista acerca da C&T ainda predominante. Argumentamos, também, sobre a necessidade de adotar uma postura crítica em relação às concepções Instrumental e Determinista da Tecnociência de modo a tornar a PCT mais coerente com as especificidades da região e com o processo de transformação em curso em vários dos países que a integram.
Patrones de Inserción de las Empresas Multinacionales en la Formación de Competencias Tecnológicas de Paises Seguidores
Authors: Ruiz Ana Urraca
Published: May 2017

Utilizando base de dados de patentes depositadas no Escritório Europeu de Patentes este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar a existência de padrões de inserção tecnológica dos países retardatários latino-americanos e asiáticos; demarcar o papel exercido pelas EMN na formação de competências desses países e na aceleração dos processos de captura. O trabalho conclui que: (i) existem diferentes padrões de inserção das EMN (empresas multinacionais) de acordo com seu grau de inserção na composição da estrutura tecnológica do país receptor e com a região geográfica deste país; (ii) não necessariamente as EMN duplicam as competências adquiridas em seus países de origem, podendo também aproveitar competências e especialização local; e (iii) existem padrões diferentes entre AL e Ásia, ou seja, a ação das EMN favorece a diversificação da base técnica na Índia e em Hong Kong, enquanto no Brasil e na Argentina as EMN colaboram para sua maior especialização.
Marketing futebol clube: um estudo de múltiplos casos sobre a associação de imagem à identidade em clubes de futebol
Authors: Faria Patrícia de Couto Nascimento , Lara José Edson
Published: May 2017

Uma imagem mais una e positiva dos clubes de futebol junto a seus torcedores está associada a um maior alinhamento entre os tipos de identidade propostos por Balmer e Soenen (1999) e Balmer (2001) – real, comunicada, concebida, desejada e ideal? Este estudo busca responder à questão. É apresentado um referencial teórico que aborda os construtos imagem e identidade, assim como um breve resumo sobre o futebol-negócio no Brasil.
The Studies Through Smart Cities Model
Authors: Celikyak Hicran
Published: May 2017

Rapid urbanization and the advances in Information and Communication Technology have changed the definition of "city" all over the world. In the beginning, the concept emerged as Digital Cities and gradually changed to Smart Cities bringing criteria along. It is inevitable that, in future the concept will change and develop new criteria. There are many components in the smart city, with the knowledge of the idea of "information and communication technologies", which is the focus of smart cities and the cities of the future. The ability to define cities as smart is possible through the development of balanced applications around these applications. In this study, the Istanbul city will be evaluated in the context of smart city studies while it is presented with components of smart city concept.
THE ROLE OF WALISONGO IN DEVELOPING THE ISLAM NUSANTARA CIVILIZATION
Authors: Kasdi Abdurrohman
Published: May 2017

Walisongo is the most important stake in the history of Islamic deployment in Nusantara. Facts of the history show that after the propagation run by Walisongo, Islam grew rapidly and inspired the development of Islam Nusantara. The idea of Islam Nusantara came from the spirit of Walisongo’s Islam that later on continued by the scholars of Ahlussunnah wal Jama’ah with the mission of tolerant, peacefulness, open-minded, and accommodating with Nusantara culture. Understanding the formula of Islam Nusantara is very important to analyse the identity of Islam in Indonesia, using the process of selection, acculturation, and accommodation. The diverse of Islam Nusantara with the combination of three items (theology, fiqih, and tasawuf), have created diverse tradition which are consolidated, established and dominant since the age of Bintoro Demak Sultanate up to now.
Vascularized Pedicle Bone-Grafting from the Cuboid for Talar Osteonecrosis
Authors: Nunley James A. , Hamid Kamran S.
Published: May 2017

Background:

Osteonecrosis of the talar body represents a complex clinical challenge with treatment options currently limited to core decompression, vascularized and nonvascularized bone-grafting, total talar replacement, and hindfoot arthrodesis. Vascularized pedicle bone-grafting from the cuboid to the talus is a potential alternative to contemporary operative options for replacement of necrotic talar tissue with viable bone. We aimed to analyze functional and radiographic outcomes of vascularized pedicle bone-grafting from the cuboid for the treatment of talar osteonecrosis in a consecutive series of patients spanning a 12-year period.

Methods:

Patients with osteonecrosis of the talar body and dome who underwent vascularized pedicle bone-grafting from the cuboid to the talus at our institution between 2003 and 2014 were retrospectively identified. All patients had preoperative radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and were monitored postoperatively with serial radiographs and MRI. For generic health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) assessment, patients were given the preoperative Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-12 (SF-12) and postoperative 36-Item Short Form (SF-36) from which Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores were derived and compared before and after surgery.

Results:

Thirteen patients were identified and sequentially followed for 2 to 12 years (mean, 6 years). Two patients had failure of treatment and subsequently underwent total ankle replacement, 1 patient had arthroscopic debridement for soft-tissue impingement, and no other patient required secondary surgery. The average PCS score (and standard deviation) significantly improved by 23.3 ± 18.9 points with surgery (p = 0.006), and the average MCS score significantly increased by 39.4 ± 10.1 points (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

HRQoL outcomes suggest that vascularized pedicle bone-grafting from the cuboid combined with bracing for 1 year may be a viable treatment option for osteonecrosis of the talus that provides good pain relief and improved physical function without necessitating a secondary procedure for the majority of patients.

Level of Evidence:

Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
PUSAT ISLAM POLIMAS: PENGLIBATAN PROGRAM DAKWAH DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN AMALAN IBADAT SOLAT DAN PENGAMALAN AKHLAK PELAJAR
Authors: Ahmad Mohd Farid Hafidz , Haji Othman Mohamad Khairi Bin
Published: May 2017

Banyak pihak yang membicarakan tentang masalah keruntuhan amalan agama dan kerosakan akhlak pelajar. Permasalahan ini sangat berkait rapat dengan usaha dakwah yang dilakukan bagi mengembalikan remaja kepada syariat dan akhlak Islamiah. Program dakwah perlu dilaksanakan secara aktif di institusi pendidikan bagi mencapai matlamat tersebut. Kajian ini bertujuan meninjau tentang tahap penglibatan program dakwah dalam kalangan pelajar anjuran Pusat Islam Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (POLIMAS). Dalam masa yang sama kajian ini mencari adakah wujud hubungan antara penglibatan program dakwah dengan amalan ibadat solat dan juga pengamalan akhlak pelajar. Populasi kajian seramai 5192 orang dan seramai 361 orang pelajar telah dipilih sebagai sampel kajian. Dua aspek utama yang menjadi objektif kajian iaitu tahap penglibatan pelajar ke dalam program dakwah tersebut dan hubungan dengan amalan ibadat solat dan pengamalan akhlak pelajar. Kaedah pengumpulan data dilakukan adalah melalui kaedah soal selidik dan dianalisis menggunakan perisian SPSS. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan penglibatan program dakwah dikalangan pelajar berada pada tahap yang sederhana tinggi. Seterusnya analisis kolerasi Pearson menunjukkan wujud hubungan yang positif antara penglibatan pelajar dalam program dakwah Pusat Islam POLIMAS dengan amalan ibadat solat pelajar dan pengamalan akhlak pelajar. Kajian ini memberi implikasi bahawa penglibatan dalam program dakwah dapat meningkatkan amalan ibadat solat dan akhlak pelajar.
The Emperor has no clothes
Authors: Rust Chris Ian
Published: May 2017

This piece offers the reasoned opinion that the proposed metrics and methodology for the TEF will not validly assess teaching excellence
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) : yet more competition – and on the wrong things!
Authors: Race Phil
Published: May 2017

This opinion piece challenges the Teaching Excellence Framework on two grounds: it fosters competition in higher educatioin rather than collaboration, and it misses the opportunity to focus on assessment rather than teaching.
TEF: why and how? Ideological and operational imperatives driving policy
Authors: McNay Ian
Published: May 2017

This piece tries to identify the norigins of the Teaching Excellence Framework, to locate it in the wider framerwork of policy for HE in the UK - more specifically, England - to identify characteristics that will endure whatever tinkering happens as a result of the trial and error approach to be adopted, as with the Research Excellence Framework, from which lessons are drawn.
Is the TEF a good idea – and will it work?
Authors: Hillman Nick
Published: May 2017

Is the TEF a good idea – and will it work?
Editors' Introduction
Authors: Walker Simon , Tran Danielle
Published: May 2017

Editors Simon Walker and Danielle Tran introduce this special Teaching Excellence Framework edition.
Vector-Autoregression Simulation Study of Multiple Shocks on Louisiana's Economic Performance
Authors: Taleghani Negar Dahi , Tyagi Mayank
Published: May 2017

Catastrophic events such as hurricanes and oil spills have enormous impacts on the local and regional economies and labor markets. The US Gulf Coast experienced the largest marine oil spill, the highest mobilization of spill-response resources, and also the first drilling moratorium in the history of deepwater operations during 2010. Another regional disaster, Hurricane Katrina impacted Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, as it ripped over the core of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) producing region, one of the most-important oil-and-gas production areas of the world, during 2005. The disruption of oil-and-gas production and fisheries caused by an oil spill or a drilling moratorium can be modeled as negative shock impacts on the local labor markets. Therefore, the analysis of the damage started by the storms at offshore oil-and-gas drilling and production facilities brings a valuable opportunity to learn how to be well-prepared for hurricanes, with the aim of avoiding future damage. The objective of this paper is to find the impact of such shocks on the employment numbers and wages in the US Gulf Coast region. This research uses econometric tools to provide quantitative estimates of the response and correlation between past and current activities of Louisiana employment and other relevant regional economies. In this study, we have determined the likely magnitude of the net economic impact of a major oil spill such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on certain sectors with the vector autoregressive (VAR) method. Also, the potential impacts of future changes in employment after a disaster on the economy are discussed.
FEL Method in One 3D Project to Develop an Oil Field in Los Perales, San Jorge Basin, Argentina
Authors: Ursule J. , Farina Saint Selve E. A. , Pedersen G. , Lehu R.
Published: May 2017

This work shows the realization of a 3D static and dynamic model with feasibility analysis and conceptual planning in the field of "La Itala" in Los Perales. Incorporate in one unique project feasibility and conceptual model is the principal benefits of this method because until now we haven't this kind of project in this all field. To perform this project, it was used some basic data of the wells, like SP and resistivity and a petrophysical model.

To do the feasibility analysis we use wells basics curves envelops. Combining with core analysis a static facies model was generated. Using averages of rock and fluid parameters along with the history of production and injection, a dynamic model was initialized. This model permits to do a "History Match" at field level. This allowed visualizing the evolution in time of displacement of fluids, product of the water injection.

The conclusions of this model define continuity with the conceptual model using a complete petrophysical study (VCL-Phie and Sw).

Combination of the results of SP and short resistivity envelopes yielded to a first approximation of a Vclay. From there a binary log was generated. Settle the same curve with a vertical proportion curve; reference levels used to separate the model in zones were defined. The study of cores fostered a relationship between facies and resistivity. To make a reliable 3D structural model the control was made by some surfaces created on well tops by correlation. In this static model were charged all wells data available (perforations, facilities, production and injection). Along with rock properties and fluid average, the model was initialized.

At this stage of visualization, a quick historical setting, at field level, injection and production served to understand the behavior of fluids in the reservoir. This understanding in the changes of water saturation turns to be a very important input for the next phase of conceptualization.

Having a static and dynamic visualization model purchase in both ways the conceptualization phase, whether or not pass to the next stage. Everything done in the first stage is the starting point of the next (Front End Loading - FEL).

The FEL methodology is deeply rooted in the DNA of YPF. In this case, with software who allowed enhancing this work process, creating a unique project where all available parameters are incorporated, with the possibility of being used in the different phases of the study. At the same time, each analysis on the project, adds value to the next step. This work allowed to reservoir engineer of this field to improve the oil recuperation factor.
On Optimal Selection of Objective Grouping for Multiobjective History Matching
Authors: Hutahaean J.. , Demyanov V.. , Christie M. A.
Published: May 2017

Multiobjective history matching has gained popularity in the last decade. It provides an ensemble of diverse set and good matched models that should lead to improved forecasting. Moreover, in some cases, multiobjective history matching provides faster and more-robust convergence than the single-objective approach. In multiobjective, objective components (usually groups of them) guide the algorithm to different areas of objective space that lead to a diverse set of optimal solutions. These algorithms are widely established and well-developed for problems with two or three objectives. Under an increasing number of objective components, such as in a reservoir model with multiple wells and production data, multiobjective-history-matching performance (convergence speed and match quality) can deteriorate. One effective approach is grouping objective components to reduce the number of objectives. However, the existing literature does not present sufficient information on appropriate grouping techniques and ways of combining objective components.

We present a novel technique to group the objective components depending on analysis of the nonparametric-conflict information obtained from a set with a limited number of initial solutions. By grouping the objectives depending on the conflict between them, we aim to achieve better performance in history matching. We apply this framework to history matching of an industry-standard reservoir model and a real-field case study. We also perform history-matching runs of groupings with different degree of conflict, and then analyze the performance among them with the statistical-significance test.

Our extensive simulation results show that the proposed conflict-based strategy can be used as a guideline to help select a grouping of the objective components in multiobjective history matching optimally. By calculating the conflict between objectives a priori, we can identify which grouping scheme will result in a better performance. This technique can significantly improve the fitness quality of the matched model given the same number of flow simulations, and can also obtain a diverse set of models.
Model-Uncertainty-Estimation Methodology Used on High-Flow-Rate Field Cases
Authors: Johansson Peter Sassan , Valle Arne , Holm Henning Thode
Published: May 2017

An uncertainty-estimation methodology for multiphase-flow predictions is presented and applied on two high-flow-rate field cases. The focus is the contribution from the model uncertainty. Uncertainty in input parameters is not considered. Statoil has developed an extensive internal database on both laboratory data and field data with simulator predictions. Probability distributions for the relative error are extracted from the database and used directly on the simulator output for two high-flow-rate field cases with low liquid loading.
Does R&D investment under corporate social responsibility increase firm performance?
Authors: Lin Yu-Chun
Published: May 2017

Research and development (R&D) investment affects firms’ growth and reflects their investment energy. However, it is recorded as an expense in financial statements, according to generally accepted accounting principles (e.g., International Financial Statements Standards). This study examines whether firms’ R&D investment has a positive effect on their performance, when they engage in corporate social responsibility. The author focuses on firms that have earned corporate social responsibility awards from Global Views Magazine, Common Wealth Magazine, and the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy in order to measure firms’ levels of corporate social responsibility engagement. Tobin’s Q is used as a proxy for firm performance. Because corporate social responsibility engagement is not mandatory in Taiwan, the Heckman two-stage process is used to control for an endogeneity bias. In the first stage, logit regression is employed, using a dummy variable as a proxy for a firm’s social responsibility engagement. In the second stage, the impact of corporate social responsibility on firm value is estimated by regressing Tobin’s Q on various governance and firm characteristics and on a dummy variable for social responsibility engagement. Based on all public traded companies in Taiwan for the period 2005 – 2014, and after controlling for an endogeneity bias, it is found that R&D investment is positively associated with Tobin’s Q, but only when firms engage in corporate social responsibility. Therefore, an investment strategy that meets corporate social responsibility objectives benefits firm performance. The empirical results provide policy implications for firm R&D investment and corporate social responsibility implementation.
The effect of the crisis on financial performance of property sector in Indonesia
Authors: Sri Utami Elok
Published: May 2017

Usually, financial crisis affects the firm’s operations with different resistance level, such as financial difficulties and even negative profits or equity. The crisis may affect heavily certain industry, but not in the other industry. This study examines the financial performance of property and real estate firms listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange which was argued to have been affected by 2008 global financial crisis. Five ratios were examined, namely liquidity ratio, debt to equity ratio, total assets turnover, net profit margin, and return on equity. The sample consists of 27 firms. Results showed that two ratios, debt to equity ratio and return on equity ratio, were significantly lower after the crisis. The other three ratios were not significantly different between before and after the crisis.
Improvement of phosphorus removal by calcium addition in the iron electrocoagulation process
Authors: Mishima I. , Hama M. , Tabata Y. , Nakajima J.
Published: May 2017

Small-scale wastewater treatment plants (SWTPs) are widely used as decentralized wastewater treatment systems in sparsely populated areas of Japan. Iron electrolysis, an electrocoagulation technology, is installed in these SWTPs for phosphorus removal. Phosphorus can be removed via the formation of an insoluble compound containing phosphate and iron, such as FePO4; however, it was necessary to determine the conditions under which phosphorus can be effectively and stably removed in actual SWTPs. According to previous studies using iron compounds, improved phosphorus removal was obtained by Ca addition. It is therefore thought that calcium addition may also be effective in improving the phosphorus removal during iron electrolysis in SWTPs. It is also important to determine the chemical state of iron to understand the phosphorus removal mechanism during iron electrolysis. In this study, laboratory-scale batch experiments with the iron electrolysis method were conducted to investigate the effect of phosphorus removal using treated wastewater from actual SWTPs without or with Ca addition. The results indicated that the addition of Ca improved the phosphorus removal performance. Furthermore, phosphorus removal was inhibited in the presence of high dissolved organic carbon (DOC). The X-ray absorption fine structure measurements of the produced particulates in the experiments showed no substantial change in the chemical state of iron without or with Ca addition. The statistical analyses revealed the range of improving or inhibiting effects on phosphorus removal due to the Ca and DOC. Thus, the results of this study provided useful information pertaining to the influence of coexisting substances on phosphorus removal and the chemical state of iron in the produced particulates.
O dever de Rousseau ou deixando Berenice: a propósito do Prefácio da Carta a d'Alembert
Authors: Viana Leite Rafael De Araújo e
Published: May 2017

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar o Prefácio da Carta a d’Alembert, de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, obra publicada em 1758. Para além da crítica ao teatro efetuada pelo filósofo, tentarei explicitar o registro em que a obra se insere, mostrando a ligação entre literatura, sentimento e política na qual desde o início da Carta a d’Alembert Rousseau parece se engajar. Para tanto, aproximarei a postura do filósofo genebrino à de dois personagens dramáticos do teatro clássico francês, estratégia que parece interessante se pensarmos na polêmica motivada pela obra e, também, na ausência de comentários consagrados exclusivamente ao Prefácio.[The goal of the present article is to analyze the Preface to the Letter to d’Alembert, written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau and published in 1758. Beyond the criticism against the theater made by the philosopher, I will try to clarify what is the work’s register by showing the connection among literature, feeling and politics and the work he seems to be engaged to from its beginning. In order to do so, I will compare Rous-seau’s posture with two dramatic characters from the French classical theater. This strategy seems interesting if we consider the polemic moti-vated by the mentioned work and also the lack of studies dedicated exclu-sively to its Preface.]
Kualitas Hidup Pasien Stroke dalam Perawatan Palliative Homecare
Authors: Karim Ulfa N , Lubis Erika
Published: May 2017

Stroke is a neurological deficit multi complex disease that causes physical or mental disability can affect all aspects of an individual's life, including the quality of life of patients. Quality of life related to the welfare of patients and families with the provision of Palliative homecare Phenomenological study was conducted to explore in depth the quality of life of patients in palliative care homecare. Participants in this study with 13 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Themes related to the quality of life is domains includes physical activity, diet, memory and concentration, physical mobility, speech, pain, sleep and rest. Psychological domains include self-image, motivation of life, happiness and sadness. Among other social domains of social change include changes in the social function and the role change. Quality of life domains increased physical activity, diet, mobilization of physical and speech. Quality of life increased in the psychological domains motivation alive, happy feelings. Quality of life increased in the social domains changes in social function. This study shows that the quality of life patients stroke increasing and study recommended importance further research is important and palliative care as an intervention homecare nursing which plays an important role for improving the quality of life stroke patient. This study shows that the quality of life patients stroke increasing and study recommended importance further research is important and palliative care as an intervention homecare nursing which plays an important role for improving the quality of life stroke patient.
Booklet Nutrisi Meningkatkan Asupan Makan dan Kadar Albumin pada Pasien Bedah yang Berisiko Malnutrisi
Authors: Mardalena Ida , Istianah Umi , Sucipto Heru , Ratnaningsih Etik
Published: May 2017

Malnutrition in patients in the hospital have to know anything to do with the increase in the old days of hospitalisation, clinical conditions change, the increased use of hospital resources support, and increased risk of complications. The high malnutrition in hospitals have also been widely reported, at the time of going home from the hospital an average weight loss of 5.4%. In Indonesia, the prevalence of malnutrition is still relatively high, the prevalence of malnutrition by 40% -60% of patients digestif malnutrition. The results of the study in 2007, using the parameters Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Body Mass Index (BMI), haemoglobin, hematocrit and albumin found the prevalence of malnutrition by 52%, 15%, 55%, 26% and 93%. Research in the UK found that promotional text messages to monitor the weight in the community have helped to identify the risk of malnutrition. Research purposes. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of nutrition booklet on food intake and levels of albumin surgical patients. Research methods. This study uses a pure experiment with Post Test Only with Control groups Design. Involved 60 respondents were divided into treatment group and 30 respondents 30 respondents comparison group. Statistical test using independent t-test with CI 95% Results: There were significant differences average remaining meal among surgical patients who use the nutrition booklet that does not use a nutrition booklet on alpha 5% with the p-value of 0.03. There are differences in the average value of serum albumin among surgical patients who use the nutrition booklet that does not use a nutrition booklet on alpha 5%, p 0.0001. Serum albumin levels and food intake increased significantly with the use of nutritional booklet.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of e-Mental Health Interventions to Treat Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress
Authors: Simblett Sara , Birch Jennifer , Matcham Faith , Yaguez Lidia , Morris Robin
Published: May 2017

Background

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a stress disorder characterized by unwanted intrusive re-experiencing of an acutely distressing, often life-threatening, event, combined with symptoms of hyperarousal, avoidance, as well as negative thoughts and feelings. Evidence-based psychological interventions have been developed to treat these symptoms and reduce distress, the majority of which were designed to be delivered face-to-face with trained therapists. However, new developments in the use of technology to supplement and extend health care have led to the creation of e-Mental Health interventions.

Objective

Our aim was to assess the scope and efficacy of e-Mental Health interventions to treat symptoms of PTSD.

Methods

The following databases were systematically searched to identify randomized controlled trials of e-Mental Health interventions to treat symptoms of PTSD as measured by standardized and validated scales: the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO (in March 2015 and repeated in November 2016).

Results

A total of 39 studies were found during the systematic review, and 33 (N=3832) were eligible for meta-analysis. The results of the primary meta-analysis revealed a significant improvement in PTSD symptoms, in favor of the active intervention group (standardized mean difference=-0.35, 95% confidence interval -0.45 to -0.25, P<.001, I2=81%). Several sensitivity and subgroup analyses were performed suggesting that improvements in PTSD symptoms remained in favor of the active intervention group independent of the comparison condition, the type of cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention, and the level of guidance provided.

Conclusions

This review demonstrates an emerging evidence base supporting e-Mental Health to treat symptoms of PTSD.
Ефективність застосування Ноофену в комплексі лікування гастроезофагеальної рефлюксної хвороби в дітей шкільного віку
Authors: Nyankovskyy S.L. , Horodylovska M.I. , Ivantsiv V.A. , Boyko O.I.
Published: May 2017

Нами обстежені 40 дітей віком 10–18 років із діагнозом гастроезофагеальної рефлюксної хвороби (ГЕРХ). За даними опитування за А.М. Вейном, в усіх дітей були прояви вегетативної дисфункції. Діти були розподілені на 2 групи. Контрольну групу становили 20 дітей, які одержували лікування за стандартною схемою. Основну групу — 20 дітей, які, крім стандартної терапії, отримували гідрохлорид бета-феніл-гамма-аміномасляну кислоту — фенібут (Ноофен®, Olain Farma, Латвія) у дозі 250 мг 2 рази на добу протягом 21 дня. Через 1 місяць після початку лікування проводилась оцінка його ефективності. Клінічна оцінка динаміки вегетативного статусу школярів із ГЕРХ дозволяє стверджувати, що включення в комплекс терапії цієї патології препарату Ноофен забезпечує добрий вегетостабілізуючий ефект, що проявляється відновленням вегетативного балансу в дітей.