bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of capacity building on organizational performance of multipurpose cooperative societies in Osun State of Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo Frank , Olabisi Taiwo Abdulahi , Onwuchekwa Faith
Published: June 2017

Cooperative organization is a business model that has some significant potential towards economic development of Nigeria. Some of these potentials include employment generation poverty reduction; enhance gross domestic product (GDP); as well as rural development. But, before cooperative could be able to play these roles they need capacity building that will enhance their performance effectively. As such the study examined the effect of capacity building on the organizational performance of multipurpose cooperatives in Osun central federal senatorial district of Osun state, Nigeria. Data were obtained from 529 purposively selected management committee members across the study area. Data obtained were analyzed and evidence from the study revealed that, capacity building activities were well established among the cooperatives across the study area (Osun central district). The finding also revealed that the opinion of the respondents unanimously agreed to the indicators used in measuring the performance of their cooperative, and this was affirmed by the hypothesis two (H02). Also, there was strong evidence from the study that capacity building has a strong effect on the performance of the cooperative and this finding correlate with the results of other studies. Therefore, in order to strengthen the capacity building in cooperative for effective and efficient performance of their organization, the following recommendations are made; there is need for re-orientation and sensitization of members and the employees of the cooperative so as to enhance their knowledge on the importance and benefit of capacity building. Also, the cooperative should try as much as they could to integrate and diversify their investment. Finally, the government should assist by making cooperative extension services compulsory and accessible to all cooperatives.Keywords: Capacity building; Organizational Performance and multipurpose cooperative society
Empirical assessment of frauds on banks’ liquidity: evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Imegi John C. , Ogbeide Sunday Oseiweh
Published: June 2017

The study examined the effects of frauds on the liquidity position of banks in the Nigerian banking sector using time series data for the period 1994 to 2015. The study used unit root test to determine the stationary state of the variables. It also employed the Johansson co-integration and error correction model (ECM) statistical techniques to establish both short-run and long-run dynamic relationships between the endogenous and exogenous variables. The findings revealed that total number of fraud cases, actual amount involved in the fraud and the loss associated with it negatively affect banks liquidity position in the long- run, though the effect is not as strong as in the short run. The paper concluded that fraud is a key variable that depletes the banks’ ability to meet up with short term obligation as well as impinge on the ability to effectively maximize the wealth of the shareholders. The study therefore suggested that the services of the forensic accountants should be given utmost priority by banks and all concerned stakeholders so as to constantly and effectively monitor the internal control system, report levels of frauds, as well as come up with a model to fight the effect of frauds on banks’ operation. The CBN and other law enforcement agencies should come up with stiffer penalties for any perpetrator of frauds of any nature and categories in the banking sector. This will help to create sanity and serve as deterrent to the other would be perpetrators of frauds. Another peculiar aspect that should be empirically examined is banks’ staff involvement in frauds and forgeries and how they impact on the banking sector operations and liquidity position.Keywords: Liquidity, number of fraud cases, actual loss, amount involved in fraud cases
Forensic accounting and fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector
Authors: Akani Fyneface N. , Ogbeide Sunday Oseiweh
Published: June 2017

The broad objective of this study was to examine forensic accounting and fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector. The specific objective was to find out if there exists a significant relationship between forensic accounting and fraudulent practices in Nigerian public sector. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. The study population consisted of all public institutions in Edo State, Nigeria. However, ten (10) government establishments, both Federal and State owned, were randomly selected. Structured four-scale Likert-type questionnaire was used as the research instrument to elicit responses from the respondents who were mainly internal auditors, chief accountants, executive directors and directors of the selected institutions. The data were analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentages method. Findings made indicated that there is a significant relationship between forensic accounting and reduction of fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector; and the prevalence of fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector has brought set back to the economy, untold hardship to the citizens and shame to the country in general before the international communities. It is therefore recommended that government and regulatory authorities need to ensure the provision of standards and guidelines to regulate forensic activities and above all, Nigerians should embrace integrity, objectivity, fairness and accountability in their day-to-day activities particularly in the public sector.Keywords: Forensic accounting, fraudulent practices, frauds, forensic accountants
African philosophy of development as expressed in Shona proverbs
Authors: Masowa Angeline , Mamvura Zvinashe
Published: June 2017

The paper examined the African philosophy of development as it is expressed in Shona proverbs. It analysed the African people’s perspectives with regards to the question of development as expressed in their arts and beliefs. The proverbs analysed in this article candidly express perspectives on development among the Shona people of Zimbabwe. There has always been an intricate relationship between art and life and this paper is mainly based on the assumption that African oral art forms are used to formulate models of development. Particular reference is given to the socio-economic aspect of development and how this is emphasised and outlined in Shona proverbial lore. The Afrocentric theory is used in our analysis of the subject under study. The researchers argued that the aspects of Ubuntu and communalism that are emphasised in most of the proverbs to be analysed contribute a lot to development and we consequently argued that there is a lot to be drawn from Shona proverbs and that can be used to solve Africa’s numerous problems, the socio- economic problem being chief among them.Keywords: Proverbs, Shona
Theatrical performance as social work in Nigeria
Authors: Krama Ilami Clive
Published: June 2017

Every day people experience crises which manifest in poor or inability to make use of thinking faculties to decide on adequate plans to solve them. To solve everyday problems people must use habitual patterns of adaptation to restore and maintain their usual level of social functioning. The complexities of urban situations in Nigeria have made people go through different forms of crisis that range from emotional, physical, psychological, medical, social and economic. There are several means of treatment, techniques and methods for solving human crisis but the method explored in this work is the use of theatrical performances. The performances intended here include the theatre, stand-up comedy, music studies and dance performances. Therefore, implied in this paper is the assumption that theatrical performances are intervention treatment for crisis situations.Keywords: theatre, social work, performance, treatment
From subversive othering to Utopian imagining: gendered vision and revision in Vincent Egbuson’s Womandela
Authors: Adebiyi-Adelabu Kazeem
Published: June 2017

The article examined the representation of the African woman in a twenty-first century Nigerian novel, Vincent Egbuson’s Womandela. Critical attention is shifted from the popular feminist reading of African literature which privileges areas of immediate discomfort for the African woman, that is, domestic/marital, cultural and economic issues. My critical lens focused on the issue of political empowerement of the African woman. The article acknowledged the fact that African women in pre-colonial era enjoyed great political power in varying degrees in different communities, it then proceeded to analyse how Egbuson subverts the contemporary political emasculation of the African woman by drawing on the legend of the late South African President, Nelson Mandela to produce an African female political amazon. The analysis revealed the use of Othering, syntactic deconstruction of some nominals and pronominals, myth reversal and onomastic neologism as strategies of relocating African women from the margin to the centre, specifically to the political centre.Keywords: Other, Othering, the African woman, Vincent Egbuson, Womandela, Subversion
Role of Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Unexpected Poor Ovarian Response with a Possible Genetic Predisposition
Authors: Tzafetas Menelaos , Lathouras Konstantinos , Tantanasis Theocharis , Fidani Styliani , Tziomalos Konstantinos , Kalinderi Kalliroi , Loufopoulos Aristotle , Zournatzi Vassiliki
Published: June 2017

Aim

To study the role of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP- 1,2,3), inhibitor tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-2, and specific gene polymorphisms in unexpected poor ovarian responders (un-PORs).

Materials and methods

Group I consisted of 44 un-PORs, group II of 42 subfertile, normal ovarian responders (NORs), and group III of 66 fertile women in a prospective study. Matrix metalloproteinase-1,2,3 and TIMP-2 were assessed in 40 patients from groups I and II. Specific polymorphisms (SP; MMP-1 −519 A/G, MMP-2 −1575 G/A, MMP-3 −1171 5A/6A, and TIMP-2 rs55743137T/G) were investigated in group I, II, and III patients.

Results

Group I required similar amount of gonadotropins compared with group II, with fewer oocytes retrieved, lower fertilization rates, embryos/embryo transfer, clinical pregnancies/cycle, and “take-home babies” (p = 0.900, 0.001, 0.002, 0.001, 0.031, and p = 0.128) respectively, Table 1). Group I had lower MMP-2 with higher TIMP-2 (p = 0.002, 0.037 respectively; Table 2). In the same group, MMP-1 was higher in women with GG genotype of the MMP-1 polymorphism, vs GA genotype (p = 0.047; Table 3). The MMP-2, MMP-3, and TIMP-2 polymorphisms did not affect MMP-2, MMP-3, and TIMP-2 respectively. The same applied for MMP-1,2,3 and TIMP-2 in group II. Comparing frequencies of different genotypes of the MMP-1,2,3 and TIMP-2 polymorphisms, they did not differ between the three different groups: A, B, and C (Table 4).

Conclusion

Impaired MMP-2 activity, associated with significantly higher TIMP-2 detected, could be involved in un-POR pathogenesis. There was no strong association between MMP polymorphisms and un-POR susceptibility. However, women with A/G polymorphism (MMP-1 −519) had lower MMP-1 compared with GG homozygotes.

Clinical significance

Identification of patients with poor ovarian response in a pretreatment environment would help improve their ongoing fertility plan and manage their expectations. Also by having the ability to investigate if one belongs to that group, it could provide important family planning information for the patient.

How to cite this article

Tzafetas M, Lathouras K, Tantanasis T, Fidani S, Tziomalos K, Kalinderi K, Loufopoulos A, Zournatzi V. Role of Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Unexpected Poor Ovarian Response with a Possible Genetic Predisposition. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2017;8(1):5-11.
Does Weight Loss improve Fertility with respect to Semen Parameters—Results from a Large Cohort Study
Authors: Jaffar Mir , Ashraf Mohammed
Published: June 2017

Objective

To determine whether weight loss in obese men improves seminal parameters.

Design

Prospective interventional study.

Setting

Infertility clinic and weight loss centers.

Patient

All men attending infertility center and weight loss programmes from April 2012 to May 2015 (n = 105).

Intervention

Diet counseling and exercise.

Main Outcome Measure

Collected reproductive parameters included semen analysis (ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, progressive and non-progressive motility) data. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated for all patients with comparisons to reproductive parameters before and after weight loss by using paired-t test andChi-squaretests.

Result

The mean BMI was significantly higher before weight loss (33.2) than after weight loss (30.4) in obese men. The weight loss had significant positive correlation with percentage of progressive sperm motility (p = < 0.001) and static percentage (p = < 0.001). Weight loss had non-significant correlation with semen volume (p = 0.083), concentration (p = 0.418) and non progressive motile sperm (p = 0.361).

Conclusion

In one of the largest cohorts of male fertility and obesity, semen parameters demonstrated mild but significant relationships with BMI and semen parameters, possibly contributing to subfertility in this population.

How to cite this article

Jaffar M, Ashraf M. Does Weight Loss improve Fertility with respect to Semen Parameters—Results from a Large Cohort Study. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2017;8(1): 12-17.
Restoring Fertility in Cancer Survivors: Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation or Assisted Reproduction Technique
Authors: Divyashree PS , Priya Khushboo
Published: June 2017

Fertility restoration in cancer patients is gaining a very important role in the field of reproductive medicine, due to the rising incidence of cancer as well as its early detection and improved survival rate. The two options for achieving this aim are ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) and assisted reproductive treatment (ART) through oocyte or embryo cryopreservation after IVF. However, both these have some advantages and disadvantages over each other. OTC is still in experimental phase but is growing faster as an important part of fertility restoration. ART is time tested method which can be relied upon to a great extent, but there are some situations where ART cannot meet the expectations. This review is an overview of the pros and cons of both these options and the status of these methods in the present scenario of fertility preservation.

How to cite this article

Priya K, Divyashree PS. Restoring Fertility in Cancer Survivors: Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation or Assisted Reproduction Technique. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2017;8(1):24-31.
Parietal Cranium Bifidum: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Rathinam Sivakami , Rudrappa Rameshkumar , Talluri Bhavishya
Published: June 2017

Aim

To enlighten the readers regarding rare and distinct presentation of fetal encephalocele in parietal location and its significance.

Background

Cranium bifidum is a defect in the cranium through which there can be herniation of intracranial contents. If the content of herniation is meninges, it is called meningocele and if it contains brain tissue in addition to meninges, it is called meningoencephalocele or encephalocele. The incidence of encephalocele is 1 in 4,000 live births. The most common location is the occipital region (75%) followed by frontoethmoidal (15%), which is common in Asian population, and rarest is the basal followed by parietal locations. The exact incidence of parietal encephalocele is not available due to its rarity.

Case report

We present a case of a 24-year-old primigravida female in second trimester who came for antenatal scan to rule out anomalies. On examination by ultrasonography, we found a large cerebriform soft tissue herniating through a defect in skull vault from the vertex region with secondary microcephaly

Conclusion

Here we give an overview of rarest form of encephalocele in parietal region, which grossly differs from the already reported parietal encephaloceles of atretic type presenting as small skin-covered subscalp lesions that contain Meninges and neural and glial rests. In our case, the encephalocele was distinct, being larger in size with normal brain parenchyma as the major content of the herniating sac.

Clinical significance

Only few cases of parietal encephalocele is reported in the literature, that too of atretic type. Apart from being the rarest form, this variant is found to be associated with poor prognosis.

How to cite this article

Rathinam S, Rudrappa R, Talluri B. Parietal Cranium Bifidum: A Rare Presentation. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2017;8(1):41-44.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Thermodynamic Efficiency in Generation III+ PWR Nuclear Power Plants.
Authors: Vitlin Marcus , Naicker Miroshan , Gardner Augustine Frederick
Published: June 2017

Generation III+ reactors are the latest generation of Nuclear Power Plants to enter the market. The key evolution in these reactors is the introduction of stringent safety standards. This is done through thorough incident scenario analysis and preparation, resulting in the addition of novel active and passive auxiliary safety systems, affecting the power consumption in the balance of plant. This paper analyses the parameters of PWR power plants of similar design, to determine the parameters for optimal efficiency, regarding gross and net electrical output, determining the impact the balance of plant has on this efficiency.
While two of the three main factors affecting the Rankine cycle – boiler pressure and steam temperature – behaved as theoretically expected, there was a notable point of departure with the third parameter – condenser pressure. The relationship between steam temperature and gross electrical efficiency was linear across all reactors but the relation between the steam temperature and the net electrical efficiency ceased to be linear for secondary loop steam temperatures above 290°C. The relationship between boiler pressure and both gross and net electrical efficiency was linear, proving the Rankine cycle. A relationship was not observed between the condenser pressure and either the gross or net electrical efficiency
Thermodynamic Effects of Nanotechnological Augmentation of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Authors: Woodley Reece Cohen , Yang Kane , Tanner Geoffrey Bruce , Tran Dennis
Published: June 2017

This meta-study focuses on the research regarding the use of nanotechnology in traditional fuel cells in order to increase thermodynamic efficiency through the exploitation of various thermodynamic systems and theories. The use of nanofilters and nano-structured catalysts improve the fuel cell system through the means of filtering molecules from protons and electrons significantly increases the possible output of the fuel cell and the use of nano-platinum catalysts to lower the activation energy of the fuel cell chemical reaction a notable amount resulting in a more efficient system and smaller entropy in comparison to the use of macro sized catalysts.
Molten salt composition and composites for improved latent heat thermal energy storage
Authors: Kotyla Jonathan
Published: June 2017

The growing concern over nonrenewable fuel sources, coupled with the continued increase of global energy demand has incentivised research into numerous new and pre-existing renewable energy sources. Concentrated solar thermal (CST) takes advantage of the high heat capacity of molten salts to provide an alternative solar solution to photovoltaic cells that allows reduced downtime through heat storage for use during suboptimal conditions. This meta-study examines the effectiveness of various eutectic Molten Salt compositions and materials as thermo-physical augmenters, with a focus on improved thermal conductivity when composited with molten salts as a method of enhancing the efficiency of concentrated solar thermal storage technology. The study is based on literature retrieved from scientific databases to investigate information available about enhancing LHTES technology. Research into carbon composites such as Expanded Graphite (EG) exhibits promising results revealing thermal conductivity increases as high as 40% in eutectic salt materials, however inconsistencies in measurements and materials used reveal a need for a greater analysis. Although molten salt thermal storage systems are not optimal in their current state, indication was found that composite storage mediums could potentially solidify their spot as a viable renewable energy source.
An investigation into the differing efficiencies of working fluids used in binary cycle power plants.
Authors: Perry-Cain Alec Ian
Published: June 2017

In this paper the efficiency of three common working fluids in binary cycle geothermal power plants were compared by modeling the properties of the fluid within the working parameters of the Dora-II geothermal power plant. It was concluded that ammonia has the highest efficiency of the fluids and R-134a was the least efficient.
Factors Influencing the Thermodynamic Efficiency of Stirling Engines
Authors: Ferral-Smith Hayden , Giannakakis Georgia , Wilson Joshua , Taylor Joshua
Published: June 2017

This meta-study examines the factors which contribute to Stirling engine efficiency. Working fluids should have high specific heat capacity, low viscosity and low density making noble gases the most suitable. Each different working fluid has its own optimum power output at varying pressures and temperatures. The best being Helium at 4.14 MPa and 922K. Dead volume also affects the power output of Stirling engines. Theoretical engines with zero dead volume are ideal but dead volume can occupy over 50% of the engine. Engine configuration also impacts on the efficiency of a Stirling engine. The layout of pistons and cylinders about each other can also have drastic effects on these efficiencies. Currently the most effective engine layout is the ‘gamma’ configuration, which measures 30%-32% efficient. Future research is required to produce a more efficient Stirling engines, based on the factors considered above to determine the viability of these engines as a replacement for coal and fossil fuel powered combustion engines.
Table of contents and group photo
Authors: Schulte Jurgen
Published: June 2017

Table of contents and group photo - PAM Review Vol. 4 (2017).
The Euclid Statistical Matrix Tool
Authors: Tilves Curtis , Yekaninejad Saeed , Hayashi Tetsuro , Eltahlawy Eman , Shubnikov Eugene , Adambekov Shalkar
Published: June 2017

Stataphobia, a term used to describe the fear of statistics and research methods, can result from a lack of improper training in statistical methods. Poor statistical methods training can have an effect on health policy decision making and may play a role in the low research productivity seen in developing countries. One way to reduce Stataphobia is to intervene in the teaching of statistics in the classroom; however, such an intervention must tackle several obstacles, including student interest in the material, multiple ways of learning materials, and language barriers.We present here the Euclid Statistical Matrix, a tool for combatting Stataphobia on a global scale. This free tool is comprised of popular statistical YouTube channels and web sources that teach and demonstrate statistical concepts in a variety of presentation methods. Working with international teams in Iran, Japan, Egypt, Russia, and the United States, we have also developed the Statistical Matrix in multiple languages to address language barriers to learning statistics. By utilizing already-established large networks, we are able to disseminate our tool to thousands of Farsi-speaking university faculty and students in Iran and the United States. Future dissemination of the Euclid Statistical Matrix throughout the Central Asia and support from local universities may help to combat low research productivity in this region.
The legend of the Slender Man: The boogieman of surveillance culture
Authors: Curlew Abigail
Published: June 2017

Western societies have developed a culture of surveillance that frames how social actors understand institutional and vernacular forms of “watching”. Through the intersection of folklore, anthropology, and sociology, I explore the performances of the Slender Man legend as a monstrous cultural artifact representative of cultural anxieties around surveillance, social control, and secretive agencies. This blend of disciplines will help illuminate central cultural fears and anxieties within Internet sub-cultural groups. My goal in this paper is to understand how participants of alternate reality games (ARGs) exhibit anxieties about ubiquitous surveillance through uncoordinated collective storytelling.
Disconnect to reconnect: The food/technology metaphor in digital detoxing
Authors: Sutton Theodora
Published: June 2017

The idea of “going on a digital detox” arrives as a response to a proliferation of digital technology and a concern that this addictive form of sociality erodes meaningful or authentic connection. This paper explores concerns about our relationship with digital technology through a short ethnography of Camp Grounded: a Californian digital detox retreat and summer camp for adults. At Camp Grounded, digital detoxers conceptualise consumption of technology using a food parallel. While the brief connection or “snack” of a text message might temporarily satisfy, detoxers feel that waiting for a more nutritious face-to-face encounter will ultimately be more emotionally nourishing. This paper interrogates the food/technology metaphor to unpack its analytical limitations and the questions it prompts about the future of our relationship with digital technology.
Planejamento e logística: as propostas de investimento da Confederação Nacional da Indústria e da Confederação Nacional do Transporte para o Rio Grande do Norte
Authors: Macedo Maxsuel Moura
Published: June 2017

Resumo Este artigo tem como propósito analisar as propostas de investimento em transporte e logística da Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) e da Confederação Nacional do Transporte (CNT) para o estado do Rio Grande do Norte. A análise será desenvolvida a partir de três propostas realizadas pelas confederações, a saber: o Projeto Nordeste Competitivo da CNI, o Plano CNT de Transporte e Logística e, Projetos Prioritários de Duplicação de Rodovias: Propostas de Solução, também de autoria da CNT.Palavras-chave: fluidez territorial; planejamento; Confederação Nacional do Transporte; Confederação Nacional da Indústria; Rio Grande do Norte;  Abstract This article has as purpose to analyze the investment proposals in transport and logistics of the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) and the National Confederation of Transport (CNT) for the Rio Grande do Norte state. The analysis will be developed from three proposals made by the confederations, to be specific: the Competitive Northeast Project (CNI), CNT Plan of Transport and Logistics and, Priority Projects of Highway Duplication: Proposed Solution (CNT).Keywords: territorial fluidity; planning; National Confederation of Transport; National Confederation of Industry; Rio Grande do Norte.  ResuméCet article vise à analyser les propositions d'investissement pour le transport et la logistique de la Confédération nationale de l'industrie (CNI) et la Confédération nationale du transport (CNT), de l'état du Rio Grande do Norte. L'analyse sera développée à partir de trois propositions faites par les confédérations, à savoir: le projet nord-est compétitif de la CNI, le Plan CNT des Transports et de la Logistique, les projets prioritaires de Duplication des Autoroutes: Solution proposée, également rédigés par CNT.Mots-clés: fluidité territoriale; planification; Confédération nationale du transport; Confédération nationale de l'industrie; Rio Grande do Norte.
Conceptual Frameworks for Strategy Implementation: A Literature Review
Authors: Hourani Maher
Published: June 2017

Strategy implementation is one of the four pillars of strategic management. It has gained considerable attention of a large number of researchers as well as practitioners. This is growing attention due to the publication of scary percentage of limited success of strategy implementation in many worldwide business organizations. This paper presents a literature review of a number of important conceptual frameworks for strategy implementation. This paper is a humble attempt towards proposing a novel conceptual framework which can help in drawing big picture of key factors affecting strategy implementation success.
A Question of Scarcity: Spectrum and Canada's Urban Core
Authors: Taylor Gregory , Middleton Catherine , Fernando Xavier
Published: June 2017

This article uses a case study of urban Canada to explore the contentious issue of spectrum scarcity. Drawing upon infrastructure studies, this article argues for more critical approaches to this essential element of contemporary communications. The first part of the article explores positions of various actors in the antagonistic debate regarding spectrum scarcity in the lead up to the Canadian 700 MHz spectrum auction, held in 2014. The second part of the article provides unique empirical data for spectrum traffic on licensed frequencies in a busy urban location. The article reaches an unanticipated conclusion that demonstrates shortcomings in current allocation methods.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Rise of the “Knowledge Structure”: Implications for the Exercise of Power in the Global Political Economy
Authors: Haggart Blayne
Published: June 2017

Somewhat paradoxically, the implications of knowledge governance's changing role for the exercise of power in the Information Age remains underappreciated outside those scholars and policymakers directly engaged with these specific areas. This special issue brings together political scientists and communication scholars to consider the issue of knowledge governance through the theoretical framework of Susan Strange. This introduction examines the treatment of knowledge-governance issues within the mainstream of International Political Economy scholarship and briefly contextualizes the contribution of each article in this special issue.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 9, No. 6
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: June 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 9, No. 6, 2017.
Promoting Cultural Competency: A Nutrition Education Model for Preparing Dietetic Students and Training Paraprofessionals in an International Setting
Authors: Wall-Bassett Elizabeth , Harris Nancy
Published: June 2017

Diversity sensitivity and cultural competence must become fundamental components of university curricula. A multi-dimensional nutrition education model was developed for a train-the-trainer program that included training dietetic students who would then train paraprofessionals instrumental in providing education and care for individuals in a community. This model effectively integrated diversity sensitivity, cultural competence, and nutrition competencies for the dietetics students. Eight culturally specific modules on basic nutrition, food sanitation and safety, and prevention, identification and management of prevalent non-communicable chronic diseases were developed during Spring semester 2009. A nutrition education workshop was held for twenty Community Health Aides in the Commonwealth of Dominica during summer (July) 2009. The dietetic students presented the modules and conducted evaluations of the model. Workshop participants rated the modules favorably. Dietary workshops for Community Health Aides can be extremely useful tools for developing a larger base of knowledge, increasing health awareness, and strengthening education and outreach. Likewise, this service learning model exposes students to skills related to grant writing, research, curriculum development, and teaching. This program encouraged students to apply innovative, critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic, global profession. Utilizing this educational model will prepare students to be leaders in an increasingly challenging environment.
Spatial-Temporal Differences in the Service Development of the Yangtze River Delta Region, China
Authors: Peng Ying , Cao Youhui
Published: June 2017

The spatial-temporal differences of the level of service industry development (LSID), the level of influencing factors (LIFs) and their relationships in the Yangtze River Delta Region (YRDR) from 2006 to 2010 were assessed by principal component analysis and geographically weighted regression. These three aspects changed to different degrees and positions temporally. Spatially, the LSID presented significant urban hierarchy, and the LIF and their relationships showed obvious spatial disparities. Shanghai had not only the highest LSID but also the best comprehensive conditions for the service industry. However, the influencing intensity of such conditions lagged behind YRDR’s north- and south-wing cities.
An Overview on the Dimensions and Pillars of Justice in Islam
Authors: Akhzarian Kashani Mohammad Reza
Published: June 2017

Justice is one of the questions and the ideal principles of Islamic thought, which has a special place in Islamic thought. The importance of justice in Islam is to such an extent that the justice are known of conditions and characteristics of the nature of divine that without it the God would not be complete and accordingly Muslim thinkers have explored different aspects of it. This trend and attention to the concept of justice in Shi’ite thought have found high place so that Shiite justice is considered as its own religion principle and rejection and the doubts it knows the out of Islam and as blasphemy and apostasy. The concept of justice has not still been fully understood and there is no consensus among everyone in introduction and understanding it. In this paper, we want to review on this basic concept by evaluating the dimensions and justice features in the Shiite thought.
Políticas de democratização da educação superior e a perspectiva metodológica de Antonio Gramsci
Authors: Lima Michelle Fernandes , Michelotto Regina Maria
Published: June 2017

Este artigo resultado de estudos e pesquisas no campo das polticas para a educao superior no Brasil e tem como objetivo discutir a questo da democratizao da universidade a partir dos fundamentos metodolgicos de Antonio Gramsci. Aps dissertar sobre a questo do mtodo em pauta, as autoras analisam processos de democratizao da educao superior utilizando exemplos como da situao italiana da dcada de 1990, a experincia revolucionria cubana e polticas sobre o tema no contexto brasileiro. A metodologia escolhida permite que as contradies sejam expostas configurando diferentes interpretaes sobre processos democratizantes, aponta que muitas vezes o que considerado democratizao da universidade deturpa o real sentido da expresso. Nos exemplos escolhidos, verificou-se que o processo de Cuba o que mais se aproxima de um modelo democrtico. Palavras-chave: Poltica educacional; educao superior, democratizao; Antonio Gramsci.
As políticas educacionais em municípios que se orientam por referenciais freireanos: outro jeito de fazer escola
Authors: Costa Aguiar Denise Regina
Published: June 2017

O presente artigo tem o propsito de estudar a influncia e as contribuies do pensamento de Paulo Freire nos sistemas de ensino, e mais especificamente, as propostas de poltica pblicas educacionais, na Rede Municipal de So Paulo, no perodo de 1989 a 1992 e na Rede Municipal de Diadema, no perodo de 2005 a 2008, com o objetivo de ilustrar empiricamente a teoria freireana. A proposta de poltica pblica, popular e democrtica, numa perspectiva freireana, caracteriza-se por um projeto de escola ousado, inovador, em permanente construo, um outro jeito de fazer escola, porque provoca uma ruptura com fazeres e saberes to arraigados na organizao da escola numa concepo de educao bancria voltada para a seletividade e expulso, sobretudo das camadas populares ao acesso ao conhecimento, cultura, ao direito de ser mais, enfim, ao direito tica humana.
Comunidade aprendente: a escola como locus de formação e desenvolvimento do professor
Authors: Vellenich Ana Maria , Ferreira Adriano , Marcondes Nilsen , Castro Maria
Published: June 2017

So pacficas as opinies a respeito do importante papel que a educao e a escola tm na formao de uma nao. No entanto, no Brasil, h muitos anos, a educao escolar vem enfrentando diferentes problemas afetos diretamente a sua qualidade. Nesta direo, esta reviso crtica de literatura prope refletir sobre a instituio escolar como sistema de relaes, com evidentes caractersticas interativas. Os conceitos e ideias de alguns autores estudados nesta reflexo terica evidenciam a possibilidade de formao docente por meio de aes presentes na prpria escola. Conclui-se que a prtica reflexiva e as estratgias de ao compartilhadas, se bem conduzidas, transformam a escola numa comunidade aprendente, o que poder contribuir para a autonomia e o aperfeioamento profissional dos agentes envolvidos, bem como possibilitar transformaes em nvel institucional.
UNILAB: uma proposta freireana de universidade popular?
Authors: Meneghel Stela , Nogueira Jaana Flávia Fernandes , Vieira Sofia Lerche
Published: June 2017

A Universidade da Integrao Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (Unilab) foi criada em 2010, no contexto das Diretrizes Internacionais para a Educao Superior dadas pelas Conferncias Regionais e Mundiais da Unesco. Este artigo resgata o contexto, a origem e os fundamentos da proposta da Unilab e faz um breve balano dos objetivos atingidos aps cinco anos iniciais. Nesse sentido, aponta alguns dos principais problemas enfrentados na sua implementao, (I) manter uma interlocuo sistemtica com instituies e pesquisadores parceiros; (II) promover um fluxo de entradas anuais e o intercmbio de estudantes estrangeiros; (III) formar corpo docente com conhecimento e vivncia da realidade dos pases africanos. Em face deste contexto, recorre-se contribuio do educador Paulo Freire, de modo a subsidiar a reflexo sobre como, apesar das dificuldades atuais, a Universidade pode manter coerncia com sua proposta inicial, independente das limitaes impostas pela escassez de recursos financeiros e a burocracia.
Universidade Popular e democratização de saberes: o caso da Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia
Authors: Filho Naomar De Almeida , Benincá Dirceu , Coutinho Denise
Published: June 2017

Ansio Teixeira e Paulo Freire concebem a educao como instrumento de integrao social, construo de equidade e emancipao sociopoltica, permitindo definir a universidade numa perspectiva popular. O conceito de Universidade Popular reserva educao superior um papel central na promoo da integrao social e na construo de projetos de desenvolvimento humano sustentvel, alternativos ao modelo neoliberal de desenvolvimento. O caso da Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia (UFSB), a mais nova universidade pblica brasileira, apresentado no presente texto como uma proposta de Universidade Popular. Analisa-se tal modelo como opo de uma universidade descolonial, intercultural e emancipadora, tomando a educao superior como pressuposto para democratizao do conhecimento, encontro de saberes, justia cognitiva, equidade poltica e sustentabilidade socioambiental.
Modelos contra-hegemônicos de Educação Superior: um estudo sobre a Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul
Authors: Tavares Manuel
Published: June 2017

Este artigo uma reflexo sobre a universidade, com incidncia nos novos modelos de educao superior. O acesso universidade no pode continuar a ser uma questo de mrito e privilgio, mas um direito de toda a populao, garantido pelo Estado. O direito educao, em condies de igualdade, implica a ampliao do espao pblico de educao e a democratizao das instituies educativas. Novos modelos de educao superior tm surgido no Brasil, nos ltimos dez anos, na contramo das universidades tradicionais, com projetos institucionais de incluso dos grupos sociais que, ao longo do tempo, foram excludos do direito inalienvel a uma educao superior. A Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), sobre a qual incide este estudo, apresenta-se como uma dessas instituies que, a todos os nveis, pretende ser contra-hegemnica. Do ponto de vista metodolgico, foram analisados os documentos institucionais e realizadas entrevistas aos principais protagonistas que contriburam para a institucionalizao da universidade e para a operacionalizao do seu projeto inovador, de carter popular.
Meadows with dandelions of the section Palustria in Pogórze Dynowskie, S Poland
Authors: Oklejewicz Krzysztof , Wolanin Mateusz , Szubart Krzysztof , Marciniuk Paweł , Marciniuk Jolanta
Published: June 2017

The paper presents ecological characteristics of meadows with Taraxacum sect. Palustria in Pogórze Dynowskie. Field studies were carried out using the patrol method. Floristic description was made, methods of meadow use were evaluated and habitat conditions were determined based on Ellenberg’s bioindication method on every meadow with marsh dandelions. Analyses were performed in eight sites with T. mendax, T. paucilobum, T. polonicum, T. portentosum, and T. vindobonense.
Czym jest czytanie? Intuicje i definicje
Authors: Paul Magdalena , Kisilowska Małgorzata
Published: June 2017

The following text presents the detailed research
carried out with the semantic field analysis method
to find out how the respondents understand
the word “reading” and related terms. The main
objective of the research project “Changes in
Reading Culture in Poland in the Context of
Dissemination of E-texts and Devices Allowing
to Use Them’’ was not to perform a quantitative
analysis of the reading behaviors of the
Poles, but to explore the qualitative impact of
the widespread presence and availability of texts
(varying in terms of size, nature or length) based
on the choices and preferences of the respondents.
The results were discussed in the context of
the definitions of reading in the area of library
and Information Science and Social Sciences.
Data literacy. Kompetencje w zakresie korzystania z danych w odniesieniu do przemian komunikacji naukowej
Authors: Jasiewicz Justyna , Stopnicka Michalina
Published: June 2017

The aim of this article is to present the problem
of data literacy in the context of the ongoing
changes within the academic society and the
sphere of academic communication caused by
the development of the information and communication
technologies. Therefore in the first
part of the article the Van Dijk’s model of four
types of access to ICT is presented, which – extended
– enables to view the problem of digital
literacy in a broader perspective. Secondly, the
definitions of information literacy and data literacy
are discussed. The last part of the article
presents the components of data literacy and the
relations between this concept and other issues
that are the subject of informatology research.
The background for these considerations shall
be the models of scientific communication, in
which the role of ICT tools and digital skills is
particularly evident.
Cyfrowa przestrzeń jako narzędzie organizacji, udostępniania i promocji oferty bibliotek akademickich
Authors: Mierzecka Anna , Suminas Andrius
Published: June 2017

The aim of the study was to answer the question
about the effectiveness of academic libraries’
Internet usage to meet the needs of the users.
Based on previous research we established
what the main functions fulfilled by libraries’
websites are and subsequently we verified the
extent to which the website of the University
of Warsaw Library (UW Library) fulfilled those
functions in students’ opinions. The empirical
part of the research we conducted using the eyetracking
method. The results indicated that the
location of the various elements on the page, in
many cases, caused the problems for users. Students
attach great importance to digital collections
and to information which supports the efficient
use of library resources, meanwhile the
large amount of information on the UW Library
website was associated with the creation of its
digital business card - defined the institution
itself. To conclude, analysis of the content on
the UW Library website indicates that the site
is used both as a tool for the promotion of the
Library, as well as space for users’ services. The
results show the need for further work on improving
the second of these functions.
Wołanie Sahary. Studium z produkcji i marketingu polskiego filmu egzotycznego
Authors: Petz Artur
Published: June 2017

Wołanie Sahary. Studium z produkcji i marketingu polskiego filmu egzotycznego
The application of physical methods, psychological help and physical exercising in the case of patients with chronic spine pain – hopes and difficulties
Authors: Ortenburger Dorota , Wąsik Jacek , Szerla Małgorzata , Ortenburger Arkadiusz
Published: June 2017

The aim of this work is to introduce selected problems connected with the difficulties that occur while using collectively different methods in spine pain therapy at patients provided treatment in the Pain Treatment Clinic. Conclusions and reflections included in this paper make an attempt to look at the specifics of the functioning of the patients with chr onic spine pain. Among the problems that appear during therapeutic cycle a significant role is played by, among others: difficulties in connecting the procedures and inability to harmonise the elements of therapeutic proceeding, non-adequacy of the possibilities of providing help towards the increasing needs. Considerable group of reasons is connected with the specifics of psy chosocial functioning of professionally active persons who face a dilemma of meeting the car eer requirements at lowered (and still lowering) possibilities, caused by widely understood problems with a spine, the difficulties in keeping the balance between taking care of one’s own health and duties towards other family members. The second aim is to draw attention to some mechanisms of analgesic effects of physical methods in the context of a longterm analgesic therapy.
Solução para o Registro de Presenças e Controle de Acesso em Eventos Acadêmicos Utilizando Identificação e Comunicação por Radiofrequência
Authors: Silveira Rafael , Piccoli Arthur , Model Eduardo Franklin , Corrêa Domarys Da Silva , Zatt Bruno , Marques Felipe De Souza , Rosa Junior Leomar Soares da
Published: June 2017

Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento e a validação de uma ferramenta automatizada para o registro de presenças e controle de acesso utilizando RFID (Identificação por Radiofrequência). A solução proposta inclui o hardware necessário para fazer a leitura de etiquetas RFID, uma camada de middleware que apresenta uma API (Interface de Programação de Aplicativos) para comunicação com o servidor de dados e uma aplicação web com perfis para participantes e organizadores do evento. O sistema foi desenvolvido como uma ação do Grupo PET-Computação para atender a comunidade acadêmica, tendo sido validado e testado na XX Semana Acadêmica dos Cursos de Computação (SACOMP) na Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Os resultados alcançados demonstram a viabilidade de aplicação do sistema, seu baixo custo de implementação, bem como a satisfação da comunidade acadêmica e dos organizadores do evento.