bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutritional status and malaria infection in primary school-aged children
Authors: Zakiah Washli , Sembiring Tiangsa , Irsa Lily
Published: August 2016

Background The most common nutritional problem affecting the pediatric population in developing countries is protein energy malnutrition (PEM). The nutritional problem may be caused by a variety of factors, most of which are related inadequate food intake and infection. One of the highest causes of morbidity and mortality in endemic areas is malaria. Malaria infection and nutritional status have been suggested to be interrelated.Objective To assess for a relationship between nutritional status and malaria infection in children.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in October and November 2010 in primary school children at Panyabungan City, North Sumatera Province. Peripheral thick and thin blood smear examinations were done to confirm the diagnosis of malaria. Participants were divided in two groups (malaria-infected and uninfected) by consecutive sampling. Nutritional status was determined by body weight and height measurements based on the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chart. The mild and moderate malnutrition classification was further sub-divided into stunted and wasted, based on the 2007 NCHS/WHO chart. Chi-square test was used to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and malaria infection.Results There were 126 children in each group. Significant differences in mild-moderate malnutrition were found between the malaria-infected and uninfected groups (23.8% vs. 46.8%, respectively; P= 0.011). There were also significant differences between the malaria-infected and uninfected groups with regards to chronic malnutrition type: stunted (20.0% vs. 37.3%, respectively; P=0.042) and stunted-wasted (6.7% vs. 28.8%, respectively; P= 0.008) in both groups of the children with mild-moderate malnutrition.Conclusion There are significantly more children with mild-moderate malnutrition in the uninfected group than in the malaria-infected group, furthermore, of those with mild-moderate malnutrition, there are significantly more stunted and stunted-wasted children who were uninfected than malaria-infected.
Dossier: «Reeducar inválidos es un problema caro». La rehabilitación laboral y la reinserción social (Argentina, 1915-1960)
Authors: RAMACCIOTTI KARINA , TESTA DANIELA
Published: August 2016

Este artículo examina las ideas, las políticas ylas prácticas efectivas que intentaron, con resultadosmuy dispares, resolver las demandas derehabilitación laboral y reinserción social en laArgentina, entre 1915 y 1960. A partir de losrelatos oficiales de los tres primeros congresosmédicos sobre la problemática del «lisiado»realizados en 1943, 1946 y 1959, publicacionescientíficas, debates de normativas y leyesemanadas del Poder Ejecutivo y Legislativo seplantean interrogantes sobre cómo se conformaronlas relaciones entre el mundo laboral ylas personas con discapacidad y, en particular,cómo se entretejieron las prácticas médicas derehabilitación y el acceso al trabajo con las discusionessobre quiénes y cómo se solventaríanlas medidas de protección a la «invalidez».
Semantic SPARQL similarity search over RDF knowledge graphs
Authors: Zheng Weiguo , Zou Lei , Peng Wei , Yan Xifeng , Song Shaoxu , Zhao Dongyan
Published: August 2016

RDF knowledge graphs have attracted increasing attentions these years. However, due to the schema-free nature of RDF data, it is very difficult for users to have full knowledge of the underlying schema. Furthermore, the same kind of information can be represented in diverse graph fragments. Hence, it is a huge challenge to formulate complex SPARQL expressions by taking the union of all possible structures.

In this paper, we propose an effective framework to access the RDF repository even if users have no full knowledge of the underlying schema. Specifically, given a SPARQL query, the system could return as more answers that match the query based on the semantic similarity as possible. Interestingly, we propose a systematic method to mine diverse semantically equivalent structure patterns. More importantly, incorporating both structural and semantic similarities we are the first to propose a novel similarity measure,
semantic graph edit distance
. In order to improve the efficiency performance, we apply the semantic summary graph to summarize the knowledge graph, which supports both high-level pruning and drill-down pruning. We also devise an effective lower bound based on the TA-style access to each of the candidate sets. Extensive experiments over real datasets confirm the effectiveness and efficiency of our approach.
Stability of familiarity judgments: Individual variation and the invariant bigger picture
Authors: Verhagen Véronique , Mos Maria
Published: August 2016

Judgments are often used in linguistic research. Not much is known, however, about the variation of such judgments within and between participants. From a usage-based perspective, variation might be expected: with judgments based in representations, and representations resulting from input and use, both inter- and intra-individual variation are likely. This study investigates the reliability of metalinguistic judgments, more specifically familiarity judgments, for Dutch prepositional phrases (e. g.,op de bank, ‘on the couch’). Familiarity judgments for 44 PPs offered in isolation and in a sentential context were given by 86 participants in two identical test sessions, using Magnitude Estimation. Aggregated scores (averaged over participants) are remarkably consistent (Pearson’sr=.97), and in part predicted by corpus frequencies. At the same time, there is considerable variation between and within participants. Context does not reduce this variation. We interpret both the stability and instability to be real reflections of language: a relatively stable system in a speech community consisting of speakers who are variable and forever changing. The results suggest that judgment data are informative at different levels of granularity. They call for more attention to individual variation and its underlying dynamics.
Strategic Research Programs in the Area of Technical Innovations – Case Study Analyses
Authors: Walaszczyk Ludmiła
Published: August 2016

The development of the knowledge-based economy requires undertaking many actions aimed at increasing competitiveness of enterprises. These actions include, among others, the execution of strategic research programs, which are characterized by a great number of levels, a multitude of objectives and results, and high budgets. In order for the program to be managed correctly, it is necessary to have a complex and effective evaluation system dedicated to such types of programs. The article presents a global case study analysis of the evaluation of strategic research programs. The author examines the evaluation criteria and methods used in the evaluation processes at different structural levels of the programs and different times. After getting the results from the analysis, then the author indicates the gaps, which appeared during the evaluation process, and indicates what steps should be taken in order to improve the evaluation process of a strategic research program.
Comparative Performance of Modulation Formats using RAMAN-EDFA Hybrid Optical Amplifier in Fiber Optic Communication System
Authors: Arora Garima , Dewra Sanjeev
Published: August 2016

This paper presents the comparison of various modulation formats for 64×10 Gbps dense wavelength division multiplexing system using Raman–erbium-doped fiber amplifier optical amplifier with 100 GHz interval. We evaluate the suitability of various data formats like return-to-zero (RZ) raised cosine (RC), RZ rectangular (Rect), non-return-to-zero (NRZ) RC and NRZ-Rect for an optical transmission link. The results have been carried out by evaluating the value of quality factor, bit error rate (BER) and average opening of an eye. It is found that using NRZ-Rect data format, the signal can travel up to transmission length of 234 km with acceptable BER (1.10e−09) and Q-factor (15.57 dB), respectively. In addition, the effect of dispersion on various data formats has also been discussed. Further, we investigate the optical RZ pulse with variable duty cycle indicating the highest quality factor and optical output power for duty cycle 0.6 observed for the case of back-to-back system.
Rewriting and Appropriating Francesco Guicciardini’s Storia D’Italia in Elizabethan England: Geoffrey Fenton’s Translation and Shakespeare’s Henry V
Authors: Zaharia Oana-Alis
Published: August 2016

The exploration of the multifarious ways in which cultural reworkings and translations have been involved in the transmission and circulation of various discourses, concepts and ideas in different historical periods and places, has become one of the most productive fields of inquiry in Early Modern Studies. Both translation and cultural reworking have been understood as forms of rewriting that involve altering, reinterpreting and adapting texts (Fischlin&Fortier, 2000; Lefevere, 1992). The main difference between the two concepts lies in their relation to the text/texts they are supposed to rewrite. Thus, translations are related to more direct and evident means of appropriation and rewriting, most often acknowledging themselves as attempts to render a specific text from one language/culture into another. Cultural reworkings, on the other hand, presuppose the appropriation and remaking of various texts and discourses in a more indirect manner, without necessarily pointing to the particular texts that are being rewritten. They represent threads that can be identifiable or at times altered beyond recognition, frequently leading to the creation of a completely different text. Therefore, cultural reworking involves the appropriation, rewriting and recontextualization - more or less explicit- of literary and non-literary texts and discourses that belong to the, cultural, political and ideological context of a certain work.
Synthesis of 4-OXO-4H-Chromene Derivative with Fused Benzodiazepine Ring
Authors: Zemanová Ivana , Potančoková Michaela , Gašparová Renata
Published: August 2016

6-Acetylbenzo[b]chromeno[2,3-e][1,4]diazepin-13(6H)-one 6 was synthesized by reaction of 4- oxo-4H-chromene-3-carboxaldehyde 1 with 1,2-diaminobenzene 2 followed by cyclisation of formed Schiff base 3 and spontaneous oxidation of dihydrodiazepine 4 by air oxygen. Finally, diazepine 5 was acetylated at N(6) by reaction with acetic anhydride.
Role of psychosocial resources and acceptance of disease in maintaining health with asthma / Rola zasobów psychospołecznych oraz akceptacji choroby w zachowaniu zdrowia w astmie
Authors: Karcz Aleksandra , Majda Anna , Wróbel Aldona , Karcz Tomasz
Published: August 2016

Introduction. Asthma is a chronic disease. Risky health behaviours among patients like exposure to allergens or stress, smoking, irregular drug taking, lack of physical activity can exacerbate the condition. Psychosocial resources, like self-efficacy, social support and patient’s acceptance of the condition may prove helpful in coping with the disease.

Aim. Investigating health behaviours among asthmatic patients, discussing psychosocial resources and assessing the degree of disease acceptance in order to account for the relationship between the latter two variables.

Material and methods. The study group included 100 patients suffering from asthma. A questionnaire designed especially for investigating that group of patients, as well as two standardized tools (the Acceptance of Illness Scale and the General Self-Efficacy Scale) were used. A chi-square test was used for performing a statistical analysis. the level of significance was set at p <0.05.

Results. Some 43% of patients assessed their acceptance of the condition as medium, while another 52% assessed their self-efficacy as average. Almost all respondents (91%) received support from their loved ones. Almost all admitted they engaged in some physical activity. Most respondents took drugs irregularly and were exposed to stress; more than a half declared exposure to allergens. The higher their self-efficacy was, the more likely they were to engage in sport activities. Self-efficacy and acceptance of the disease by respondents resulted in a significant decrease in asthma exacerbation incidence. The more support they received, the higher their acceptance of the disease was.

Conclusions. The respondents showed both positive and negative health behaviours. Self-efficacy was a significant predictor/ indicator of physical activity only. There was a significant relationship between the support that the patients received and their acceptance of the disease.
Przegląd narzędzi diagnostycznych i metod pomiaru zespołu stresu pourazowego (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD) z możliwością wykorzystania wśród ratowników medycznych / Overview of diagnostic tools and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) measurement methods with the possibility of use among paramedics
Authors: Kosydar-Bochenek Justyna , Lewandowski Bogumił , Ozga Dorota , Woźniak Krystyna
Published: August 2016

The profession of a paramedic involves a constant contact with traumatic events - road accidents, disasters, acts of violence and so on. As a consequence of such frequent and long-lasting exposure to traumatic events, paramedics are prone to developing PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). This is a chronic disorder impacting cognitive, emotional, behavioral and somatic experiences. As a result of a prolonged exposure to stressful events, such condition can be life threatening. There are two ways of diagnosing PTSD: structured interviews and self-rating questionnaires (self-rating scales). The researcher should choose the best method possible relying not only on its procedure. In addition, merit based factors and psychometric parameters should be taken into consideration. The present article provides an overview of both Polish as well as foreign PTSD assessment methods, which could be incorporated into the research conducted in a group of paramedics.
No Definite Evidence for Human Endogenous Retroviral HERV-W and HERV-H RNAS in Plasma of Latvian Patients Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neurological Diseases / Nav Apstiprinošu Pierādījumu Par Endogēno Retrovīrusu HERV-W Un HERV-H Rns Sastopamību Latvijas Pacientu Ar Multiplo Sklerozi Un Citām NeiroloĢiskām Slimībām Asins Plazmā
Authors: Užameckis Dmitrijs , Čapenko Svetlana , Logina Ināra , Murovska Modra , Blomberg Jonas
Published: August 2016

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of unknown aetiology. Several research groups reported an increased level of human endogenous retroviruses HERV-W and HERV-H RNAs in cerebrospinal fluid, plasma and supernatants of cell cultures from MS individuals. To quantify the abundance of extracellular virion-associated HERV, RNAs in blood, plasma samples from Latvian MS patients, patients with other neurological diseases (OND), as well as blood donors (BD), were retrospectively studied by using both our previously published and newly developed quantitative Real-time reverse transcription PCR assays (QPCRs) targeting different polymerase (pol) gene regions of HERV-W and HERV-H. Unspecific signals due to incomplete removal of DNA were monitored by running the assays with and without reverse transcription (RT±) in parallel. According to our score, a few MS, OND and healthy controls gave borderline signals simultaneously with both newly developed HERV-H and HERV-W QPCRs, but the rest were negative. All borderline positive samples also had small amounts of non-retroviral cellular mRNA with possible origin from cell-free circulating RNA fragments, apoptotic bodies or exosomes, which can mimic the previously described virus-like particles. The results do not confirm the previous reports on prevalence of HERV-H or -W virion-associated RNA in plasma of MS patients.
Influence of Sampling Season and Sampling Protocol on Detection of Legionella Pneumophila Contamination in Hot Water / Paraugu Ņemšanas Sezonalitātes Un Paraugu Ņemšanas Metodes Ietekme Uz Legionella Pneumophila Kontaminācijas Noteikšanu Karstajš Ūdenī
Authors: Pūle Daina , Valciņa Olga , Bērziņš Aivars , Vīksna Ludmila , Krūmiņa Angelika
Published: August 2016

Legionella pneumophila is an environmental pathogen of engineered water systems that can cause different forms of legionellosis - from mild fever to potentially lethal pneumonia. Low concentrations of legionellae in natural habitats can increase markedly in engineered hot water systems where water temperatures are below 55 °C. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the influence of sampling season, hot water temperature and sampling protocol on occurrence of L. pneumophila. A total of 120 hot water samples from 20 apartment buildings were collected in two sampling periods - winter 2014 (n = 60) and summer 2015 (n = 60). Significantly higher occurrence of L. pneumophila was observed in summer 2015. Significant differences in temperature for negative and positive samples were not observed, which can be explained by low water temperatures at the point of water consumption. Temperature above 55 °C was observed only once, for all other sampling events it ranged from 14 °C to 53 °C.
Microbiological Quality of Ready-To-Eat Products and Potential Risks for Consumers in Latvia / Ēšanai Gatavu Produktu Mikrobioloģiskā Kvalitāte Un Iespējamais Risks Patērētājiem Latvijā
Authors: Ciekure Elīna , Siksna Inese , Valciņa Olga , Vīksna Ludmila , Krūmiņa Angelika
Published: August 2016

Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are challenging for food business operators as they need to remain qualitative and safe for consumers. However, consumers tend to choose them more and more often because of fast and easy handling. The highest risk from RTE foods is microbiological contamination, particularly for vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and pregnant women. The aim of the research was to assess the microbiological quality of RTE meat and fish products to highlight possible risks for consumers. A total of 15 984 analyses performed on RTE meat and fish products were included in this study. It was found that RTE meat and fish product samples representative of the market in Latvia in the period 2012-2015 had high microbiological quality and only in rare cases was contamination with hygiene indicatororganisms (coliforms and Escherichia coli) and pathogens (Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and sulphite-reducing clostridia) detected. However, it is important to pay attention to customer habits of cooking and preparing RTE foods as well - thermal processing for products intended to be used cooked, use before expiration date and adequate storage rules for products, as these have important regarding microbiological risks for health.
Complexation of Bi3+, Ac3+, Y3+, Lu3+, La3+and Eu3+with benzo-diaza-crown ether with carboxylic pendant arms
Authors: Egorova Bayirta V. , Oshchepkov Maxim S. , Fedorov Yury V. , Fedorova Olga A. , Budylin Gleb S. , Shirshin Evgeny A. , Kalmykov Stepan N.
Published: August 2016

Polyaminopolycarboxylates are attractive ligands for binding cationic radionuclides for synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals with target delivery to tumor cells. Nowadays beta emitting Y−90 and Lu−177 are used as therapeutic agents, while Ac−225 and Bi−213 are considered as perspective for alpha therapy. In the present study new data on complexation of Y3+, Lu3+, Ac3+and Bi3+with 2,2’-(15-formyl-2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12-octahydrobenzo [b][1,4,10,7,13]trioxadiazacyclopentadecine-4,10- diyl)diacetic acid are presented. For ligand and complexes characterization potentiometric titration, solvent extraction, chromatography and solubility techniques were applied. The highest values of stability constants within the range of logK= 5.8 – 7.5 were found for Ac3+and REE. Fast complex formation is established which is beneficial for practical applications in radiopharmaceutical synthesis.
The role of continuous intraoperative neuromonitoring followed by facial nerve stimulation during parotidectomy
Authors: Pasu Georgiana
Published: August 2016

BACKGROUND. Intraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) has begun to be studied in detail by surgeons around the world since several decades ago from the need to verify functional integrity of the neural elements. Parotid gland surgery requires a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of this region by ENT surgeons. Also, the surgeons performing parotid surgery need to have important strategies of management which include: handiness to identify facial nerve, dissection nerve branches and application of neuromonitoring in order to preserve nerve functions.

OBJECTIVE. This study has analysed the usefulness of intraoperative continuous monitoring in superficial or in total parotidectomy. It identifies the facial nerve and reduces the risk of postoperative facial palsy. We have been using intraoperative continuous monitoring - evoked facial nerve electromyograms (EMG).

MATERIAL AND METHODS. Continuous intraoperative facial nerve monitoring was prospectively achieved in the case of three patients diagnosed with benign tumors, on which parotidectomy with the preservation of the nerve was carried out in order to highlight the value and efficacy of this method.

RESULTS. In our country, continuous intraoperative facial nerve monitoring performance is still not a common practice in ENT Departments. It revealed postoperatively that the incidence of temporary or permanent facial palsy was 0% and the minimal stimulation was obtained at levels equal to 0,5 mA, which implies integral functioning of the facial nerve.

CONCLUSION. In parotid surgery, facial nerve IONM represents the gold standard in recognition of real-time electrophysiological signals, electromyography waves and auditory signals to enable the correct approach wherever possible, avoiding extensive nerve damage. It is known the importance of continuous IONM in postoperative prognosis of the neural function and intraoperative decision making regarding the technical surgery.
What is new in tympanoplasty?
Authors: Sandu Oana Alexandra , Sarafoleanu Codrut
Published: August 2016

Medicine is in an era of technical development and innovation. Creating a tympanic membrane by using a 3D printer can exceed the disadvantages that classic graft materials have. The field of otolaryngology can be experiencing a paradigm shift towards the use of 3D-printer.
Hauled liquid waste as a pollutant of soils and waters in Poland
Authors: Karczmarczyk Agnieszka
Published: August 2016

Hauled liquid waste as a pollutant of soils and waters in Poland. Improperly maintained holding tanks are often underestimated source of contamination of soil, groundwater and surface water. As a rule, wastewater stored in holding tanks, should be transported and treated in municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). There are 2,257,000 holding tanks in Poland, located mainly in rural areas. The article presents the results of analysis of wastewater management in 20 rural and urban-rural communes, which were chosen at random from the total number of 2,174 communes in Poland. The only criterion of commune selection was total or partial lack of sewerage system. Analysis of the collected data showed that on average only 27% of liquid waste from holding tanks ended at the WWTPs. The median is even lower and amounts to 17.5%. More than 4,000 Mg of P and 26,000 Mg of N is dispersed in the environment in uncontrolled manner. Those diffuse point sources of pollution may be one of the reasons in the difficulty of achieving of good ecological status of rivers and affect the quality of the Baltic Sea.
Inequalities for Power Series with Nonnegative Coefficients via Reverses of Jensen Inequality
Authors: Dragomir Sever S.
Published: August 2016

Some inequalities for power series with nonnegative coefficients via a reverse of Jensen inequality obtained by Dragomir and Ionescu in 1994 are given. Applications for some fundamental functions defined by power series are also provided.
Evaluation of the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor-Associated Proteome at Baseline and Following Nicotine Exposure in Human and Mouse Cortex
Authors: McClure-Begley Tristan D. , Esterlis Irina , Stone Kathryn L. , Lam TuKiet T. , Grady Sharon R. , Colangelo Christopher M. , Lindstrom Jon M. , Marks Michael J. , Picciotto Marina R.
Published: August 2016

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) support the initiation and maintenance of smoking, but the long-term changes occurring in the protein complex as a result of smoking and the nicotine in tobacco are not known. Human studies and animal models have also demonstrated that increasing cholinergic tone increases behaviors related to depression, suggesting that the nAChR-associated proteome could be altered in individuals with mood disorders. We therefore immunopurified nAChRs and associated proteins for quantitative proteomic assessment of changes in protein–protein interactions of high-affinity nAChRs containing the β2 subunit (β2*-nAChRs) from either cortex of mice treated with saline or nicotine, or postmortem human temporal cortex tissue from tobacco-exposed and nonexposed individuals, with a further comparison of diagnosed mood disorder to control subjects. We observed significant effects of nicotine exposure on the β2*-nAChR-associated proteome in human and mouse cortex, particularly in the abundance of the nAChR subunits themselves, as well as putative interacting proteins that make up core components of neuronal excitability (Na/K ATPase subunits), presynaptic neurotransmitter release (syntaxins, SNAP25, synaptotagmin), and a member of a known nAChR protein chaperone family (14-3-3ζ). These findings identify candidate-signaling proteins that could mediate changes in cholinergic signaling via nicotine or tobacco use. Further analysis of identified proteins will determine whether these interactions are essential for primary function of nAChRs at presynaptic terminals. The identification of differences in the nAChR-associated proteome and downstream signaling in subjects with various mood disorders may also identify novel etiological mechanisms and reveal new treatment targets.
Interleukin-6 gene knockout antagonizes high-fat-induced trabecular bone loss
Authors: Wang Chunyu , Tian Li , Zhang Kun , Chen Yaxi , Chen Xiang , Xie Ying , Zhao Qian , Yu Xijie
Published: August 2016

The purpose of the study was to determine the roles of interleukin-6 (IL6) in fat and bone communication. Male wild-type (WT) mice and IL6 knockout (IL6−/−) mice were fed with either regular diet (RD) or high-fat diet (HFD) for 12 weeks. Bone mass and bone microstructure were evaluated by micro-computed tomography. Gene expression related to lipid and bone metabolisms was assayed with real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Bone marrow cells from both genotypes were induced to differentiate into osteoblasts or osteoclasts, and treated with palmitic acid (PA). HFD increased the body weight and fat pad weight, and impaired lipid metabolism in both WT and IL6−/− mice. The dysregulation of lipid metabolism was more serious in IL6−/− mice. Trabecular bone volume fraction, trabecular bone number and trabecular bone thickness were significantly downregulated in WT mice after HFD than those in the RD (P < 0.05). However, these bone microstructural parameters were increased by 53%, 34% and 40%, respectively, in IL6−/− mice than those in WT mice on the HFD (P < 0.05). IL6−/− osteoblasts displayed higher alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and higher mRNA levels of Runx2 and Colla1 than those in WT osteoblasts both in the control and PA treatment group (P < 0.05). IL6−/− mice showed significantly lower mRNA levels of PPARγ and leptin and higher mRNA levels of adiponectin in comparison with WT mice on HFD. In conclusion, these findings suggested that IL6 gene deficiency antagonized HFD-induced bone loss. IL6 might bridge lipid and bone metabolisms and could be a new potential therapeutic target for lipid metabolism disturbance-related bone loss.
Application of the Speech Recognition Technology in Language Education
Authors: Nooriafshar Mehryar , Nooriafshar Darius
Published: August 2016

As technology advances and innovative communication products emerge, the interaction between people, globally, changes. Therefore, technology plays a major role in influencing both language and culture. The purpose of this paper is to answer the question of how the speech recognition technology available on the smartphones and tablets can support language learning. The very latest and advanced features of the smartphones such as the speech recognition capabilities were utilised in experimenting with language learning. The languages included French, German, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin. In all cases, the established learning concepts such as learning by guidance were considered. This paper has demonstrated how the latest technologies such as speech recognition can be utilised to produce effective educational materials for immersive language education. It is concluded that Technology can enable a learner to simulate the learning by guidance approach in the absence of the tutor or the opportunity of being in the actual environment.
Lepidoptera on the introduced Robinia pseudoacacia in Slovakia, Central Europe
Authors: Kulfan Miroslav
Published: August 2016

A current checklist of Lepidoptera that utilize Robinia pseudoacacia as a hostplant in Slovakia (Central Europe) is provided. The inventory is based on a bibliographic review and new unreported data from southwest Slovakia. The list includes 35 Lepidoptera species belonging to 10 families. Most species are polyphagous and belong to Euro-Siberian faunal community. Two monophagous species, the leaf miners Macrosaccus robiniella and Parectopa robiniella, and the polyphagous pest Hyphantria cunea have subsequently been introduced to Slovakia.
Check list of ground-dwelling ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of the eastern Acre, Amazon, Brazil
Authors: Miranda Patrícia Nakayama , Oliveira Marco Antônio , Baccaro Fabricio Beggiato , Morato Elder Ferreira , Delabie Jacques Hubert Charles
Published: August 2016

The ant fauna of state of Acre, Brazilian Amazon, is poorly known. The aim of this study was to compile the species sampled in different areas in the State of Acre. An inventory was carried out in pristine forest in the municipality of Xapuri. This list was complemented with the information of a previous inventory carried out in a forest fragment in the municipality of Senador Guiomard and with a list of species deposited at the Entomological Collection of National Institute of Amazonian Research– INPA. The resulting list covered 268 species distributed in 52 genera and nine subfamilies, and records 23 species and four morphospecies for the first time in the state of Acre. Due to the large environmental heterogeneity, future inventories will be crucial to properly describe and understand ant species distribution patterns in southwestern Amazon.
Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) of the Floresta Nacional Contendas do Sincorá, Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Vieira Letícia , Silva Fernando Augusto Barbosa
Published: August 2016

The Floresta Nacional Contendas do Sincorá (FLONA-CS) is located at the southeastern edge of the Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil, and includes in its territory phyto-physiognomic formations that are typical of the Caatinga biome. The Coleoptera fauna, including the Scarabaeinae subfamily, is poorly known in the Caatinga. Therefore, this study aims to: 1) know which species of Scarabaeinae are attracted to baited pitfall traps at the FLONA-CS; 2) provide an illustrated key to identify the species of Scarabaeinae collected at the FLONA-CS. We collected a total of 2143 individuals distributed in 21 species, 12 genera and five tribes. The species Canthon aff. piluliformis, Canthon aff. curvipes, Canthon sp. and Deltochilum verruciferum were the most abundant, representing over 70% of the individuals. Deltochilum verruciferum is one of the most typical species of the Caatinga biome.
Checklist of Recent Cylindriscala (Caenogastropoda: Epitoniidae) of the world
Authors: Lima Silvio Felipe Barbosa , Christoffersen Martin Lindsey
Published: August 2016

A checklist of deep water gastropods belonging to the genus Cylindriscala is presented based mainly on data from the literature. We list a total of 21 species and include information on the geographic and bathymetric distribution of each taxon. The generic position of eight species previously included in this genus is questioned and requires a review.
Beilschmiedia berteroana (Gay) Kosterm (Lauraceae): a new population of importance for conservation and distribution in the Maule Region of Central Chile
Authors: Bravo-Monasterio Pablo , Ramírez Gonzalo Gallardo , Horta Gabriela Baeza
Published: August 2016

This study reports the location of new populations of Beilschmiedia berteroana (Gay) Kosterm in Achibueno, 32 km to southeast of the city of Linares, Maule Region, central Chile. This finding is of utmost importance for the conservation of B. berteroana on account of its mass disappearance stemming from the clear cutting and construction of a dam on the Ancoa river in the Maule region. During the months of March to December of 2011 we sampled a population with 25 adult individuals dispersed in approximately 10000 m2 located 40 km to the south of the previously known population in the Bellotos del Melado National Reserve. It is recommended that support be given to new scientific research and work for conservation this species.
First record of Pygocentrus piraya (Cuvier 1819) (Characiformes: Serrasalmidae), a new predatory species introduction in the middle and lower Doce River basin
Authors: Belei Frederico , Sampaio Wagner Martins Santana , Millani Thiago José , Trazzi Alessandro , Dergam Jorge Abdala
Published: August 2016

This is the first report of the occurrence of P. piraya in the Doce River. The introduction of this species adversely affects the fish community, mainly through competition and predation of native species.
First record of Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni (Boettger, 1893) (Anura: Centrolenidae) from the Caribbean region of Colombia
Authors: Acosta-Galvis Andrés Rymel
Published: August 2016

The distribution of Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni in Colombia is reviewed. The first occurrence of this spe-cies from the floodplain forests of Caribbean region of Colombia is reported.
Astyanax argyrimarginatus Garutti, 1999 (Characiformes: Characidae): first Xingu basin distribution record and geographic distribution map
Authors: Andrade Marcelo , Bastos Douglas , Giarrizzo Tommaso
Published: August 2016

We present new records of Astyanax argyrimarginatus Garutti, 1999 for the Xingu basin and distribution extension of approximately 1,000 km towards north-west in Tocantins-Araguaia basin. The species was previously known only from tributary of upper rio Araguaia, Goiás and Mato-Grosso states, Brazil.
Expansion of the geographical distribution of Trachycephalus typhonius (Linnaeus, 1758) (Anura: Hylidae): first record for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Soares Marlon Da Luz , Iop Samanta , Santos Tiago Gomes dos
Published: August 2016

We report the first record of Trachycephalus typhonius for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, based on individuals found in the municipalities of Roque Gonzales and Salvador das Missões. The original vegetation of these municipalities is characterized as Mesophytic Semideciduous Forest (Atlantic Domain), currently replaced by agricultural activities and urbanization. This record expands the geographical distribution area of this species by approximately 270 km from the nearest known locality, Iguazú, Misiones province, Argentina.
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PENGGUNAAN METODE INDEX CARD MATCH PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS POKOK BAHASAN MENGENAL SEJARAH UANG
Authors: Sumayana Yena
Published: August 2016

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial dengan menggunakan Metode Index Card Match. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) atau classroom action research yang berbentuk siklus berulang. Subyek penelitian yaitu siswa MI Negeri 1 Kota Bandung kelas III. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa aktivitas siswa mengalami peningkatan pada tiap siklusnya,  persentase aktivitas siswa paling tinggi terdapat pada siklus III yaitu 90,3%. Sedangkan aktivitas guru selama proses pembelajaran juga sudah baik dengan persentase aktivitas guru paling tinggi terdapat pada siklus III yaitu 94,1%. Selain itu hasil belajar siswa juga mengalami peningkatan pada setiap siklusnya, yaitu pada siklus I nilai rata-rata 46,51%, pada siklus II yaitu 63,48%, dan siklus III 78,48%. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan Metode Index card Match dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF DENGAN PENDEKATAN EXPERIENTAL LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL
Authors: Indrastoeti Jenny , Mahfud Hasan
Published: August 2016

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa sekolah dasar (2) Menemukan model desain pembelajaran yang memadai untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa. Model penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang yang terdiri dari dua siklus, masing-masing siklus memuat perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Hasil dari penelitian tindakan kelas setelah melalui dua siklus kegiatan adalah sebagai berikut: (1) rata-rata keterampilan social siswa pada siklus 1 adalah 62,01 dan72,52 pada siklus 2. Persentase nilai keterampilan sosial siswa adalah 40% pada siklus 1, dan 85,85% pada siklus 2. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, disimpulkan bahwa (1) model pembelajaran kooperatif dengan pendekatan experiental learning dapat meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa, (2) Design instruksional untuk meningkatkan keterampilan sosial siswa adalah dengan pembelajaran kooperatif yang menggunakan experiental learning.
PROFIL KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR BERDASARKAN LATAR BELAKANG PENDIDIKAN PRASEKOLAH (TK DAN NON TK)
Authors: Saripah Ipah , Mulyani Lia
Published: August 2016

Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya penguasaan keterampilan sosial oleh siswa Sekolah Dasar, baik yang pernah memasuki jalur pendidikan formal (Taman Kanak-kanak) maupun yang belajar secara informal (keluarga). Tujuan penelitian ialah diperolehnya profil keterampilan sosial siswa berdasarkan latar belakang pendidikan prasekolah (TK dan non TK). Penelitian dilakukan di SD Negeri Cijerokaso 1 dan 2 Bandung dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode studi deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) profil keterampilan sosial siswa SD berlatar belakang TK secara umum berada pada kualifikasi tinggi, dan profil keterampilan sosial siswa SD berlatar belakang non TK secara umum berada pada kualifikasi tinggi dan sedang; (2) Tidak terdapat perbedaan rata-rata keterampilan sosial antara siswa SD berlatar belakang TK dengan siswa SD berlatar belakang non TK, baik secara umum maupun berdasarkan tiap kategori.
El papel del profesor en la motivación y la salud mental de los estudiantes de educación física
Authors: Zamarripa Jorge ,   Facultad de Organización Deportiva, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, México., Castillo Isabel , Tomás Inés , Tristán José , Álvarez Octavio ,   Facultad de Psicología, Universitat de València, España.
Published: August 2016

Resumen

Introducción. La teoría de la autodeterminación sugiere que los sujetos con regulaciones autónomas mostrarán mayores niveles de funcionamiento óptimo que aquellos con regulaciones controladoras. Asimismo, la teoría ha defendido la importancia que tienen los factores sociales en los procesos motivacionales. En el contexto educativo, uno de los factores sociales que tiene un papel importante en la motivación de los estudiantes es el estilo interpersonal que utiliza el profesor cuando brinda instrucciones; por tanto, aquellos ambientes que fomenten la motivación autónoma serán importantes para el desarrollo óptimo y la salud mental de los estudiantes.

Objetivo. Examinar si el grado en que los estudiantes perciben que el profesor de educación física apoya sus necesidades de autonomía, competencia y relaciones ayudará a fomentar su bienestar y reducir su malestar, a través de la motivación como mecanismo mediador.

Método. Participaron 734 estudiantes de secundaria entre 11 y 17 años usando un diseño de estudio transversal. Se utilizó la técnica estadística de ecuaciones estructurales.

Resultados. Los alumnos que perciben que su profesor apoya su autonomía, su competencia y sus relaciones presentan mayor motivación autónoma y menor no motivación; lo que les genera mayor bienestar y menor malestar.

Discusión y conclusión. Se destaca la importancia de la motivación autónoma como el mecanismo mediador más potente para generar bienestar y evitar malestar en las clases de actividad física. Este estudio extiende y generaliza los hallazgos de la teoría de la autodeterminación a la población mexicana.
Calculation of thermodynamic properties of liquid Fe-Ln alloys
Authors: Kotova Natalia , Golovata Natalia , Usenko Natalia
Published: August 2016

This paper presents the results of estimation of thermodynamic properties of binary Fe–Ln systems which characterized by small or moderate energy of component interaction in liquid state. The good agreement between enthalpies of mixing calculated in “surrounded atom” approximation and experimentally obtained enthalpies of mixing is observed for all investigated systems including Fe–Pr one, in which sign variable values of heat effects were determined. The method of estimation of excess Gibbs energies of liquid Fe–Ln alloys is proposed and the results of such estimation are given for a number of systems including those experimentally unexplored yet.
Crystal structure of the Sr6Nb4ZrO18 slab perovskite-like compound
Authors: Titov Yuri , Belyavina Nadezhda , Slobodyanik Mykola , Polubinskii Vitaly , Nakonechna Olesya
Published: August 2016

The Sr6Nb4ZrO18 niobatozirconate has been synthesized from the Sr5Nb4O15 four-layer perovskite and the SrZrO3 perovskite at T = 1670 K by ceramic technique. Crystal structure of the Sr6Nb4ZrO18 compound has been studied by the X-ray powder diffraction method. It was shown that crystal structure of the Sr6Nb4ZrO18 (a = 0.5687(1) nm, c = 4.146(1) nm, R-3m space group) belongs to the Ba6Nb4TiO18-type with five-layer perovskite-like structure. The crystal structure features of the Sr6Nb4BIVO18 compounds (BIV = Ti, Sn, Zr) has been analyzed. The correlation between composition and crystal structure features for all Sr6Nb4BIVO18 (BIV = Ti, Sn, Zr) compounds, which leads to destruction slab perovskite-like structure has been revealed.
Ionic liquids in catalysis: molecular and nanometric metal systems
Authors: Chacón Gustavo , Durand Jérôme , Favier Isabelle , Teuma Emmanuelle , Gomez Montserrat
Published: August 2016

The catalyst immobilization in a liquid phase represents an attractive means to preserve high activities and selectivities, also permitting an easy recycling. To attain this goal, organic products should be extracted in a simple way from the catalytic phase leading to metal-free target compounds; for this reason, ionic liquids exhibiting high affinity for metallic species and low affinity for low polar compounds, turn into a promising medium, in particular for the synthesis of fine chemicals. In the present Accounts, we illustrate this approach through our research involving both molecular organometallic compounds and metallic nanoparticles dispersed in an ionic liquid phase.
Surveillance of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Anthropometric Variables among Four International Cricket Teams Competed in ACC Premier League Malaysia 2014
Authors: Mondam Srinivas , Shaik Rahul , Prakash Jalaja , Fook Jeffrey Low , Nekkanti Sirisha
Published: August 2016

Background and Purpose: Chronic musculoskeletal injuries are more common in cricket players. Acute problems may be due to trauma or injuries during sporting. The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, joints, bones, cartilage, ligaments, fascia, nerves and other associated soft tissues. Whatever the mode of injury, it causes pain, movement restriction, muscle weakness, and ultimately loss of functions. Anthropometric variables of each player in cricket will also influence the occurrence of problems. The current study focused on identifying the most common site involved in musculoskeletal problems and to explore possible variations in anthropometric characteristics. Methodology: This study was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where Asian Cricket Council Premier League 2014 was conducted. Permission to approach the players was taken from the council members and all the players were assured that the information collected from them will be kept confidential and all were explained about the objective study. Modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was distributed to the players and instructions were given about how to fill the questionnaire. Their anthropometric characteristics, experience and time of training sessions were collected by a blinded assessor. Results: Player's height (p = 0.003), weight (p = 0.050), experience (p = 0.001) and practicing hours per week (0.002) were analyzed. There is a statistically significant difference in these characteristics was observed. Occurrence of acute troubles (within 7 days) of upper back and elbow region were found different in four teams with a P value of 0.007 and 0.022 respectively. Persistence of neck, shoulder and lower back troubles in the last one year has a significant difference between the groups with a P value of 0.014, 0.003 and 0.021 respectively. Conclusion: This study can conclude that the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries is more in cricket. Especially shoulder, neck, lower limbs and lower back. The incidence of acute problems is more in elbow and upper back regions. This may be acute injuries but not due to chronic over use. The anthropometric variations between groups participated in ACC premier league, Malaysia 2014 was also significantly differing from each other.
AGENCIA INDÍGENA Y COLONIALISMO: UNA ARQUEOLOGÍA DE CONTACTO SOBRE LA PRODUCCIÓN DE ACEITE DE TORTUGA EN EL ORINOCO MEDIO, VENEZUELA (SIGLOS XVIII Y XIX)
Authors: Meza Elis , Ferreira Lúcio Menezes
Published: August 2016

Las prácticas asociadas a la explotación de la tortuga arrau (Podocnemis expansa) en el Orinoco Medio nos sirven para analizar las continuidades y transformaciones que tuvieron lugar durante los períodos colonial y republicano. Nuestra intención es entender, en el marco de la arqueología de contacto cultural, dos cuestiones principales: las formas de control colonial sobre las playas de tortugas por parte de las misiones jesuitas y posteriormente por los criollos; y, sobre todo, la agencia ejercida por los grupos indígenas en estos dos contextos. Las técnicas productivas, las relaciones sociales en los asentamientos provisorios, el consumo y lacultura material fueron esferas en las que existió un predominio indígena, demostrando que los efectos del colonialismo son siempre mediados y constituidos por las lógicas nativas.Palabras clave: Orinoco, aceite de tortugas, colonialismo, agencia.