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The origin of teaching as a profession in Japan: A transnational analysis of the relationship between professionalism and nationalism in the 19th century
Authors: Sakuma Aki
Published: July 2018

How was the concept of «teaching as a profession» advocated in the 19th century? In this study, this question is analysed by focusing on how the Japanese version of the concept was imported from the West and subsequently transformed in this non-Christian setting. It was formulated not only by a national action to create a strong centralized nation-state in Asia, but also through the transnational interaction of European, American, and Japanese educational leaders. First, the author argues that, the early Japanese concept of «teaching as a profession» is explored by examining the ideas of Mori Arinori, the first Minister of Education. Mori claimed that, in order to safeguard children’s morality, teaching should be a holy-calling profession in Japan. For him, this meant educating the subsequent generations to be obedient to their holy nation. Second, Mori’s images of education are shown to be consistent with those in the United States, where he had studied as a diplomat. These images were shared not only by US leaders such as Horace Mann, but also with Prussian and French leaders of the era. In both countries, both the holy-calling theory and the profession theory included nationalism, whose ultimate aim was education for the nation. However, while the sacredness of the republican polity was based on the ideals of individualism and liberty in the United States, the sacredness of the imperial polity in Japan was promoted by the Emperor the apotheosis of the imperial line, unbroken for ages eternal. These historical origins of the concept of teaching suggest why the professionalisation of teaching in Japan has been advanced by forces that hoist the flag of national particularism, and by a government that supports this view. This implies that teaching professionalism does not always connote democracy or the human rights of children/teachers.
The Asian Examples and Perspectives
Authors: Suzuki Shin’ichi , Rao Parimala V
Published: July 2018

In this special issue we address how modern education crosses the borders of states, cultures and ethnicities towards developing universalistic perspectives. The Present Special Issue consists of 6 articles, 5 of them are on modernization of education in Japan and the remaining one discusses the issues concerning school education in Malaysia. Each paper illustrates the readers some of the typical phases of educational transitions which have been commonly observed in Asia. They represent reflexively and historically the educational situations which have been surrounding us all.
Planning of Distribution System with High Penetration Level for Distributed Generation in Smart Grid
Authors: Tajik Reza
Published: July 2018

Nowadays, the utilization of renewable energy resources in distribution systems (DSs) has been rapidly increased. Since distribution generation (DG) use renewable resources (i.e., biomass, wind and solar) are emerging as proper solutions for electricity generation. Regarding the tremendous deployment of DG, common distribution networks are undergoing a transition to DSs, and the common planning methods have become traditional in the high penetration level. Indeed, in conformity with the voltage violation challenge of these resources, this problem must be dealt with too. So, due to the high penetration of DG resources and nonlinear nature of most industrial loads, the planning of DG installation has become an important issue in power systems. The goal of this paper is to determine the planning of DG in distribution systems through smart grid to minimize losses and control grid factors. In this regard, the present work intending to propose a suitable method for the planning of DSs, the key properties of DS planning problem are evaluated from the various aspects, such as the allocation of DGs, and planning, and high-level uncertainties. Also depending on these analyses, this universal literature review addressed the updated study associated with DS planning. In this work, an operational design has been prepared for a higher performance of the power distribution system in the presence of DG. Artificial neural network (ANN) has been used as a method for voltage monitoring and generation output optimization. The findings of the study show that the proposed method can be utilized as a technique to improve the process of the distribution system under various penetration levels and in the presence of DG. Also, the findings revealed that the optimal use of ANN method leads to more controllable and apparent DS.
Numerical Investigation on Ballistic Limit Velocity of Armour Materials
Authors: Periyasamy Suresh , Sundaresan Ramabalan , Uthirapathy Natarajan
Published: July 2018

The Threats to public security and premises security are on the rise because of increasing terrorism and violence.
Safety of individual is a matter of concern, hence there is need to develop bullet resistant solutions for soldiers, tanks,
and other military vehicles. This case study is concerned with designing the plates which are made up of different
materials and structures and finding the ballistic limit velocity (BLV) by analyzing and comparing them. In this work,
the ballistic limit velocity of Al 7075-T6, Al 5083H116, Titanium, Kevlar 149 materials were investigated numerically.
Initially single layer plates made of Al 5083H116, Al 7075-T6 and Titanium were analyzed individually and it was
found that Titanium plate yielded better ballistic limit velocity value than the other two materials. The numerical
work was further extended with sandwich structures with / without honeycomb core. Al 7075-T6 material was
considered for the front and rear face of the sandwich armour. And for the core portion Kevlar 149 (without
honeycomb) and Al 7075-T6 (with honeycomb) were considered. Commercial software Ansys-workbench was used
through the analysis. The result of the case study indicated that Al 7075-T6 with honeycomb structure yields greater
ballistic limit velocity and it has 22.58% more BLV value than the solid single layer Al 7075-T6.
Punching Shear Behavior of RC Flat Slabs Strengthened with Steel Shear Bolts
Authors: Hamdy M. , Saafan M. , Elwan S. K. , Elzeiny S. M. , Abdelrahman Amr
Published: July 2018

This paper aims to determine the efficiency of using steel Shear Bolts to strengthen RC slabs in punching shear at
interior columns. The Shear Bolts used in this study consists of a vertical rod and anchored from both ends using a
washer and nut system. Shear Bolts are installed in holes, drilled in concentric perimeters around column, after
casting and just before testing. In this Work, an experimental research program was described in which seven halfscale
models representing interior slab column connections were tested. Seven square specimens (2000 x 2000 x 150
mm) were divided into two groups. The first group deals with three specimens with square column 150 x 150 mm;
one specimen without strengthening as a control specimen and the other two specimens strengthened with shear
bolts with different strengthened length around the column. The second group deals with four specimens with
rectangular column 150 x 300 mm; one Specimen without strengthening and the other three specimens strengthened
with Shear Bolts with different strengthened length and arrangements around the column. All Specimens were loaded
until failure. The ultimate load, deformation, punching perimeter, strain in flexural reinforcing bars, strains in Shear
Bolts, and the failure mechanisms of each specimen were generated and analyzed. The load-deflection curves are
presented which show how Shear Bolts increases punching shear capacity and post failure ductility of slab-column
connections
Implementation of Smooth and Non-Smooth Fuel Cost Function for Economic Load Dispatch using
Cuckoo Search Method
Authors: Gautam Apurva , Masih Anupam
Published: July 2018

Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) is an important topic in the operation of power plants which can help to build up
effecting generating management plans. The ELD problem has no smooth cost function with equality and inequality
constraints which make it difficult to be effectively solved. The paper presents an application of Cuckoo Search
Algorithm (CSA) to solve Economic Load Dispatch (ELD) problems with smooth and non-smooth fuel cost objective
functions. Main objective of ELD is to determine the most economic generating dispatch required to satisfy the
predicted load demands including line losses over a certain period of time while relaxing various equality and
inequality constraints. The unit Min/Max operational constraints, effects of valve-point loading ripples and line losses
are considered for the practical applications. This paper describes the implementation of smooth and non smooth fuel
cost function by CSA Method and its comparison with BAT method. We have used 6 and 12 bus system for calculating
their total fuel cost.
Removal of RY42 anionic dye pollutant from aqueous solution using novel reusable adsorbent prepared from water chestnut peel and fruit
Authors: Yousaf Maryam , Ahmad Muhammad , Bhatti Ijaz Ahmad , Nasir Abdul
Published: July 2018

Herein a novel low-cost reusable adsorbent namely water chestnut (WCN) peels and fruit were used for the dye
polluted wastewater treatment. Moreover, to enhance the adsorption efficiency of WCN peel and fruit it surface was
modified with sodium dodecyl sulphate, whereas surface area of sample was changed via immobilizing the sample in
to beads using polyvinyl alcohol- Sodium alginate. Surface modification and change in surface area reduced the
adsorption potential of WCN peel and fruit for reactive yellow 42 dye as compared to unmodified sample of WCN. A
distinct change in surface morphology after surface modification was observed by scanning electron microscopy. At
optimized concentration of dye (50 mgL-1) equilibrium was attained within 120 minutes, kinetic data obtained was
well interpreted by pseudo-second order kinetic model. Langmuir and Freundlich isothermal models were applied to
explain isothermal data. Statistical analysis was done using regression line. A 0.01 M NaOH solution successfully
eluted the dye from adsorbent, confirming it as reusable adsorbent
Design and Analysis of Drive Shaft by using Hybrid Composite Material: A Review
Authors: Deshmukh A. T. , Raut L. B.
Published: July 2018

This paper presents the review of the studies carried out on the replacement of conventional steel driveshaft of
automobiles with an appropriate composite driveshaft with different combinations of fibers at a time. For reducing
the bending natural frequency the conventional steel shafts are made in two pieces, where to reduce the overall
weight the composite material drive shaft is made in single piece. Various composites were designed and analyzed for
their appropriateness in terms of torsional strength, bending natural frequency and torsional buckling by comparing
them with the conventional steel driveshaft under the same grounds of design constraints and the best-suited
composite was recommended. Light has been thrown upon the aspects like mass saving, number of plies and ply
distribution.
Analytic Study of Box Culvert to Reduce Bending Moment and Displacement Values
Authors: Tanwar Vasu Shekhar , Verma M. P. , Jamle Sagar
Published: July 2018

A passage provided under the roads to pass flood, rain, water and animals through it safely without disturbing traffic on road and providing safe passage to user, generally box culverts are used. Box under goes various loads by water,
traffic, cushions and soil.In this paper we have tried to reduce the Bending Moment values and displacement values in
order to make structure more safe and reliable to construct and use.
Effect of Filler Type on the Durability of Asphalt Concrete Mixes
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed M. , Fadhil Aqeel T.
Published: July 2018

Mineral filler is the finest fraction of aggregate (smaller than 75 gm) used in the production of asphalt paving mixed. It is essential for producing a mixture that is dense, cohesive, durable, and resistant to water penetration. In spite of the fact that filler is very small proportion of the total aggregates in the mix, due to its rather high affinity for asphalt, the changes in the type of the filler can cause the paving mixture to perform satisfactorily during the design life or deteriorate rapidly under the effect of traffic and environmental impact. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of mineral filler types (three types, limestone dust, Portland cement and hydrated lime) in the durability of asphalt concrete mixture. To achieve the objective of this study, Marshall mix design method was utilized to produce asphalt concrete mixes at their optimum asphalt content. The mixes were, then, tested to investigate their durability properties including moisture damage and fatigue characteristics. The results indicated that the mixes prepared with hydrated lime have superior resistance to moisture damage in comparison with Portland cement and lime stone dust. On the other hand, the mixes prepared with Portland cement type of filler showed better resistance to the fatigue failure of asphalt concrete pavement.
Improving Power Output in Older Adults Using Plyometrics in a Body Mass–Supported Treadmill
Authors: Dobbs Tyler J. , Simonson Shawn R. , Conger Scott A.
Published: July 2018

Dobbs, TJ, Simonson, SR, and Conger, SA. Improving power output in older adults using plyometrics in a body mass–supported treadmill. J Strength Cond Res 32(9): 2458–2465, 2018—The purpose of this study was to determine if performing plyometrics in a body mass–supported treadmill would lead to greater increases in power output and functional strength in older adults compared with traditional strength training. Twenty-three participants were randomized to strength (SG, n = 8), plyometric (PG, n = 8), or control (CG, n = 7) groups. The SG and PG exercised 3 times per week for 8 weeks, whereas the CG performed no exercise. Timed sit-to-stand and stair climb, estimated maximal muscular isotonic strength, and isokinetic strength were assessed pre- and posttraining. Significant improvements occurred in the PG vs. CG in the timed chair sit-to-stand (22.11 ± 8.48%; p = 0.013), timed stair climb (14.68 ± 6.28%; p = 0.002), and stair climb power (16.59 ± 9.07%; p < 0.001). PG and SG significantly increased their estimated 1 repetition maximum in the leg extension and single leg lunge (p < 0.05), and PG was significantly more powerful at all 3 velocities in both flexion and extension compared with SG and CG ranging from 24.54 to 61.85% (p < 0.001) except for 60°·s−1 extension during isokinetic testing. Eight weeks of plyometrics in a body mass–supported treadmill can significantly improve functional strength and power in older adults. In this study, the PG increased muscular strength at the same rate or better than the SG without performing any resistance training. The PG also outperformed SG during the functional tests. These results suggest that plyometrics, if modified and performed in a safe environment, can increase muscular strength and power and improve functional abilities in older adults.
Partial Compared with Full Range of Motion Resistance Training for Muscle Hypertrophy: A Brief Review and an Identification of Potential Mechanisms
Authors: Newmire Daniel E. , Willoughby Darryn S.
Published: July 2018

Newmire, DE and Willoughby, DS. Partial compared to full range of motion resistance training for muscle hypertrophy: A brief review and an identification of potential mechanisms.J Strength Cond Res32(9): 2661–2673, 2018—Resistance training promotes skeletal muscle hypertrophy; there are specific recommendations of intensity, volume, and duration that appear to facilitate hypertrophy the greatest. However, currently, there is not a definitive consensus on optimal range of motion. It appears that the partial range of motion (pROM) mode of exercise may have some similar benefit on muscle hypertrophy as the conventional full range of motion (fROM). Because of the dynamic and multiplanar movement pattern of a multijoint resistance exercise, there may be variation in human force–length and strength-curve theories, which may influence optimal muscle force production at differing portions of a fROM. This suggests specific muscle groups may potentially be optimally recruited during a specific portion of the exercise. The majority of previous research has primarily focused on strength outcomes opposed to muscle hypertrophy. The purpose of this brief review is to highlight the limited and relative pROM literature on muscle hypertrophy and some potential pROM mechanisms that require investigation to assess any plausible relationships. Some potential mechanisms and outcomes of interest are muscle time under tension, muscle activation, and nonuniform hypertrophy. This mode of resistance exercise requires further evaluation on hypertrophic responses; if proven efficacious, it may be employed to those in rehabilitative environments and those that seek more specific regional, local hypertrophic responses such as physique competitors.
Influence of Situational Variables, Team Formation, and Playing Position on Match Running Performance and Social Network Analysis in Brazilian Professional Soccer Players
Authors: Aquino Rodrigo , Carling Christopher , Palucci Vieira Luiz H. , Martins Guilherme , Jabor Gustavo , Machado João , Santiago Paulo , Garganta Júlio , Puggina Enrico
Published: July 2018

Aquino, R, Carling, C, Palucci Vieira, LH, Martins, G, Jabor, G, Machado, J, Santiago, P, Garganta, J, and Puggina, E. Influence of situational variables, team formation, and playing position on match running performance and social network analysis of brazilian professional soccer players.J Strength Cond Res34(3): 808–817, 2020—The purpose of this study was to investigate the independent and interactive effects of situational variables, opposition team formation, and playing position on running performance and network analysis in Brazilian professional soccer players (n= 22). Global positioning system technology was used to determine total distance covered, mean speed, maximum running speed, and distance covered in 6 speed ranges. Social network analysis was used to assess interpersonal coordination (team interactions characterized as successful passes [n= 3,033] between teammates). Observations of match running performance (n= 129) and network analysis (n= 108) were obtained. The main results were: (a) no interactive effects between team formation and playing position were observed for running and network variables (unclear to possibly); (b) matches played at home or against “weaker” opponents presented greater running demands and individual/global metrics of network analysis (likely to almost certain); (c) match outcome demonstrated influence only for running performance; matches in which the reference team won resulted in higher values than in matches lost; (d) when the reference team competed in 1-4-4-2 formation, this resulted in greater running demands than 1-4-2-3-1 formation (likely to almost certain); (e) reduced values of running performance variables were reported in central defenders compared with other positions. Central/external midfielders reported greater closeness/betweenness centrality, outdegree, and eigenvector compared with central/external defenders and forwards (likely to almost certain). The results from this study provide practical information to potentially impact on physical, tactical, and technical training.
Jump Training in Rugby Union Players: Barbell or Hexagonal Bar?
Authors: Weakley Jonathon J.S. , Till Kevin , Read Dale B. , Leduc Cedric , Roe Gregory A.B. , Phibbs Padraic J. , Darrall-Jones Joshua , Jones Ben
Published: July 2018

Weakley, JJS, Till, K, Read, DB, Leduc, C, Roe, GAB, Phibbs, PJ, Darrall-Jones, J, and Jones, B. Jump training in rugby union players: barbell or hexagonal bar?. J Strength Cond Res 35(3): 754–761, 2021—The countermovement jump (CMJ) is an exercise that can develop athletic performance. Using the conventional barbell (BAR) and hexagonal barbell (HEX) while jumping, the intensity can be increased. However, the bar that provides greater adaptations is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to assess changes in loaded and unloaded CMJ with either a BAR or HEX across a 4-week mesocycle in rugby union players. Twenty-nine subjects were strength-matched and randomized into 2 groups. Subjects completed 3 sets of CMJ at 20% of 1 repetition maximum back squat, 3 times per week for 4 weeks, using either a BAR or HEX. Subjects completed an unloaded CMJ on a force plate before and after, whereas the highest peak concentric velocity during the jump squat was recorded in the first and last training sessions using a linear position transducer. Magnitude-based inferences assessed meaningful changes within- and between-groups. Possibly greater improvements in unloaded CMJ were found in the HEX group in jump height (effect size ± 90% confidence intervals: 0.27 ± 0.27), relative peak (0.21 ± 0.23), and mean power (0.32 ± 0.36). In addition, likely to very likely greater improvements were observed in the HEX group in peak velocity (0.33 ± 0.27), relative mean power (0.53 ± 0.30), mean force (0.47 ± 0.27), and 100-ms impulse (0.60 ± 0.48). Similar raw changes in jump squat peak velocity occurred (0.20–0.25 m·s−1), despite the likely greater ES occurring with the BAR (0.32 ± 0.26). These results indicate that training with the HEX leads to superior unloaded CMJ adaptations. In addition, practitioners should use either the HEX or BAR when aiming to enhance loaded jump ability.
Strength and Conditioning Coaching Practice and Positive Youth Athletic Development: Context-Specific Application of the Developmental Relationships Framework
Authors: Turner Graham , Rudz Tadek , Bertolacci Loris
Published: July 2018

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE SOUND, HOLISTIC ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT IN SPORT. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (PYD) IS AN INTENTIONAL PROSOCIAL APPROACH DESIGNED TO SUPPORT GROWTH, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. THIS ARTICLE FOCUSES ON THE INTERPERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE COACH TO CONSIDER HOW SHE/HE CAN MAKE AND SUSTAIN POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH ATHLETES. CONTEXT-SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS FRAMEWORK DEMONSTRATES HOW THE COACH CAN INITIATE AND SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS. PYD CONFIRMS THAT YOUTH ATHLETE EMPOWERMENT RELIES ON COACHING PRACTICE THAT INTEGRATES SUPPORT FOR PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH ALONGSIDE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
THE EFFECTS OF CHIA (Salvia hispanica L.) AND QUINOA FLOURS ON THE QUALITY OF RICE FLOUR AND STARCH BASED-CAKES
Authors: Levent Hacer
Published: July 2018

The rice flour and corn starch
mixture used in the gluten-free cake formulation was replaced with chia flour
(CF) and quinoa flour (QF) up to 25% CF and 25% QF level. The effects of CF and
QF on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of gluten-free cakes were
investigated. CF and QF replacement increased the ash, protein, fat, total
phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of gluten-free cakes by 1.5, 1.8,
1.3, 3.5 and 2.9 times, respectively, when compared to the control samples.
Statistically significant increases were found in Ca, P, K, Mg, Fe and Zn contents
of cake samples (P <0.05). The cakes containing CF and QF, received higher texture
and taste-odour scores than control. According to the sensory analyses
results it can be concluded that QF and CF can be used in gluten-free cakes up
to 20% and 20% levels, respectively.
From Century of the Common Man to Yellow Peril
Authors: Kim Kevin Y.
Published: July 2018

This article examines U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace’s Cold War dissent as a window into racial geopolitics in a post–World War II era of decolonization and U.S. global power. Focused on Wallace and the United States, the article uses a wide range of published and archival sources to argue that Wallace and U.S. anticolonial liberal elites saw anti-racist egalitarian pressures in the post-1945 international system as not only a threat, as existing scholarship suggests, but also an opportunity for U.S. global expansion—particularly in the Pacific Rim. By the 1960s, Wallace and postwar anti-racist activists diminished in influence amid global Cold War pressures reviving racial restrictions and Cold War militarization after the Korean War. Nonetheless, Wallace’s anti-racist diplomacy, stemming from long-running U.S. and global liberal debates and political struggles over race and empire, suggests the wider role of anti-racist geopolitics and the paradoxical persistence of race as a global cultural concept in the postwar era.
Transpacific Talent
Authors: Han Benjamin M.
Published: July 2018

This article examines the Kim Sisters, a trio of female performers from South Korea, as a case study to explore the transpacific exchange of ethnic talent between the United States and Korea during the Cold War. It illustrates how U.S. military occupation, popular music, and Cold War diplomacy were visibly intertwined in entertainment television programming. The performances of the Kim Sisters in variety shows as a display of ethnic spectacle under the mask of internationalism constructed a false projection of race relations while the United States sought to win the cultural Cold War. The Kim Sisters navigated the complex structures of American Orientalism that television ascribed to them.
The Effect of Lowering Public Insurance Income Limits on Hospitalizations for Low-Income Children
Authors: Bettenhausen Jessica L. , Hall Matthew , Colvin Jeffrey D. , Puls Henry T. , Chung Paul J.
Published: July 2018

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Thirty million children are currently covered by public insurance; however, the future funding and structure of public insurance are uncertain. Our objective was to determine the number, estimated costs, and demographic characteristics of hospitalizations that would become ineligible for public insurance reimbursement under 3 federal poverty level (FPL) eligibility scenarios.

METHODS:

In this retrospective cohort study using the 2014 State Inpatient Databases, we included all pediatric (age <18) hospitalizations in 14 states from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014, with public insurance as the primary payer. We linked each patient’s zip code to the American Community Survey to determine the likelihood of the patient being below 3 different public insurance income eligibility thresholds (300%, 200%, and 100% of the FPL). Multiple simulations were used to describe newly ineligible hospitalizations under each threshold.

RESULTS:

In 775 460 publicly reimbursed hospitalizations in 14 states, reductions in eligibility limits to 300%, 200%, or 100% of the FPL would have resulted in large numbers of newly ineligible hospitalizations (∼155 000 [20% of hospitalizations] for 300%, 440 000 [57%] for 200%, and 650 000 [84%] for 100% of the FPL), equaling $1.2, $3.1, and $4.4 billion of estimated child hospitalization costs, respectively. Patient demographics differed only slightly under each eligibility threshold.

CONCLUSIONS:

Reducing public insurance eligibility limits would have resulted in numerous pediatric hospitalizations not covered by public insurance, shifting costs to families, other insurers, or hospitals. Without adequately subsidized commercial insurance, this reflects a potentially substantial economic hardship for families and hospitals serving them.
Health Care Use and Health Behaviors Among Young Adults With History of Parental Incarceration
Authors: Heard-Garris Nia , Winkelman Tyler N.A. , Choi Hwajung , Miller Alex K. , Kan Kristin , Shlafer Rebecca , Davis Matthew M.
Published: July 2018

OBJECTIVES:

To determine if longitudinal associations exist between parental incarceration (PI) and health care use or health behaviors among a national sample of young adults.

METHODS:

We used the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent to Adult Health to examine associations between history of mother incarceration (MI) and father incarceration (FI), health care use, and 3 dimensions of health behaviors (eg, general health behaviors, substance use, and other risky behaviors) (N = 13 084). Multivariable logistic regression models accounted for individual, family, and geographic factors and generated adjusted odds ratios (aORs).

RESULTS:

Over 10% of the sample had a history of PI before the age of 18. History of MI and FI were both associated with forgone health care (aOR = 1.65 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.20–2.27], aOR = 1.22 [95% CI, 1.02–1.47], respectively), prescription drug abuse (MI aOR = 1.61 [95% CI, 1.02–2.55], FI aOR = 1.46 [95% CI, 1.20–1.79]), and 10 or more lifetime sexual partners (MI aOR = 1.55 [95% CI, 1.08–2.22], FI aOR = 1.19 [95% CI, 1.01–1.41]). MI was associated with higher likelihood of emergency department use (aOR = 2.36 [95% CI, 1.51–3.68]), and FI was associated with illicit injection drug use (aOR = 2.54 [95% CI, 1.27–5.12]).

CONCLUSIONS:

The effects of incarceration extend beyond incarcerated individuals. PI histories are associated with lower health care use and unhealthy behaviors in young adulthood. By addressing barriers to health care and health-harming behaviors, health care providers and policy makers may reduce health disparities among this population.
ANALISIS PROFIL MANAJEMEN LABORATORIUM DALAM PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA DI SMA WILAYAH SUMEDANG
Authors: Sari Sari , Dayana Dinar , Farida Ida
Published: July 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan profil manajemen dan penggunaan laboratorium pada pembelajaran kimia, meliputi kelengkapan dan penataan alat bahan praktikum, manajemen administrasi dan efektivitas penggunaan laboratorium kimia. Mengingat laboratorium sebagai penunjang pembelajaran kimia juga berperan penting dalam membangkitkan motivasi belajar dan pengembangan keterampilan dalam praktikum. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 2 SMA Negeri dan 1 SMA Swasta di wilayah Sumedang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, angket, dan wawancara. Analisis data menggunakan teknik persentase dengan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ketersediaan alat praktikum kimia di SMA wilayah Sumedang tergolong kategori lengkap (69,67%) dengan kondisi sangat baik (96,6%), namun ketersediaan bahan praktikum kimia tergolong kategori kurang lengkap (45,3%) meskipun dalam kondisi sangat baik (95%). Penataan alat praktikum kimia tergolong kategori sangat baik (81%), sedangkan penataan bahan praktikum tergolong kategori baik (71%). Administrasi alat bahan praktikum tergolong kategori kurang lengkap (48,6%), namun penggunaanya sangat efektif (100%). Administrasi ketenagakerjaan tergolong kategori sangat lengkap (76%). Efektivitas penggunaan laboratorium di SMA wilayah Sumedang tergolong kategori kurang efektif (42,4%). Faktor  penyebabnya terkait dengan kelengkapan, penataan serta administrasi alat bahan laboratorium dan penjadwalan, selain itu dari sudut pandang guru kimia terkait penting atau tidaknya praktikum dilaksanakan pada beberapa materi.
ANALISIS BAHAN AJAR SENYAWA KARBON BERDASARKAN KRITERIA KETERHUBUNGAN REPRESENTASI KIMIA
Authors: Windayani Neneng , Hasanah Ika , Helsy Imelda
Published: July 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis konten teks konsep senyawa karbon berdasarkan struktur makro dan representasi kimia gambar. Dilakukan terhadap buku teks kimia SMA/MA menggunakan kriteria struktur makro Siregar dan kriteria keterhubungan representasi kimia GKitzia. Hasil analisis konten pada buku A dan buku B menunjukkan penyajian konten dan cakupannya tidak seluas dan sedalam konten pada buku teks standar. Namun konsep-konsep yang disajikan sudah sesuai dengan kurikulum. Berdasarkan struktur makro, alur penyajian konten pada buku teks standar sebagian besar menggunakan alur induktif, sedangkan pada buku A dan buku B menggunakan alur deduktif. Representasi teks dari ketiga buku lebih dominan simbolik. Hasil analisis representasi gambar yang disajikan pada buku teks standar sudah memenuhi kriteria, namun pada buku A dan buku B belum memenuhi kriteria standar. Dari ketiga buku, lebih banyak menampilkan gambar dengan representasi simbolik. Makna yang terkandung dalam representasi dari ketiga buku sebagian besar bersifat implisit. Keterhubungan representasi dari buku teks standar dan buku B hampir sepenuhnya terkait dan terhubung dengan teks, sedangkan pada buku A hampir sepenuhnya terkait tetapi tidak terhubung. Ketiga buku lebih dominan tidak memiliki keterangan atau caption dari setiap gambar. Hanya buku standar yang memiliki representasi multipel, dengan keterhubungan yang ditunjukan dengan jelas tetapi kurang terhubung.
Critical Reflections on Indigenous Religions, by James L. Cox
Authors: Hanson Barbara
Published: July 2018

Critical Reflections on Indigenous Religions, by James L. Cox. Routledge, 2013. Vitality of Indigenous Religions 214pp., Hb. $160.00, ISBN-13: 9781409445005; Pb. $57.95, ISBN-13: 9781138251625.
Perfectly Present
Authors: Hale Mary
Published: July 2018

Mindfulness has become increasingly popular in western education: both as a pedagogical term and as a curriculum tool. Although promoters, with varying degrees of emphasis, claim that mindfulness in this context is non-religious, this paper challenges those assertions. Using Charles Taylor's arguments regarding belief and unbelief and his conception of fullness and Edward Bailey's conception of implicit religion, I contend that mindfulness as curriculum or as curriculum enrichment is a form of implicit religion.
Theoretical modeling of the carbon dioxide injection into the porous medium saturated with methane and water taking into account the CO2 hydrate formation
Authors: Gubaidullin A. A. , Musakaev N. G. , Hai Duong Ngoc , Borodin S. L. , Thai Nguyen Quang , Thang Nguyen Tat
Published: July 2018

In this work the mathematical model is constructed and the features of the injection of warm carbon dioxide (with the temperature higher than the initial reservoir temperature) into the porous reservoir initially saturated with methane gas and water are investigated. Self-similar solutions of the one-dimensional problem describing the distributions of the main parameters in the reservoir are constructed. The effect of the parameters of the injected carbon dioxide and the reservoir on the intensity of the CO2hydrate formation is analyzed.
ГЛОКАЛІЗАЦІЯ ТОВАРНИХ РИНКІВ: ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ Й ПРИКЛАДНІ АСПЕКТИ
Authors: Нікішина О. В. , Зарудна О. П.
Published: July 2018

У статті шляхом декомпозиції та аналізу компонентів категорії «ринкова глокалізація» визначеноїї природу, форми та концептуальну сутність, обґрунтовано доцільність використання даної дефініції всучасних ринкових дослідженнях для оцінки динамічних процесів синтезу локалізації й глобалізації това-рних ринків. Показано взаємозв’язок глокалізації з процесами ринкової інтеграції та дезінтеграції, в ос-нову яких покладено принцип об’єднання (декомпозиції) товарно-фінансово-інформаційних потоківсуб’єктів за ланками логістичного ланцюга. Виділено дві форми ринкової глокалізації, досліджено її су-часні тенденції на прикладі ринків зернових і хлібних продуктів. Акцентовано увагу на необхідності зба-лансування внутрішнього й зовнішнього векторів інтеграційної політики держави з цільовою орієнтацієюна нарощування обсягів експорту продуктів зернопереробки з високою доданою вартістю, підвищення їхякості, зменшення рівня «тінізації» хлібного ринку шляхом інституційних трансформацій.
РЕІНЖИНІРИНГ БІЗНЕС-ПРОЦЕСІВ ЯК НАПРЯМ УСПІШНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Драбовський А. Г. , Іванюта П. В. , Петренко М. І.
Published: July 2018

У статті розкрита сутність реінжинірингу бізнес-процесів, що полягає у забезпеченні високоїефективності діяльності підприємства, і спрямоване на задоволення потреб споживачів. Слід зазначи-ти, що необхідність проведення реінжинірингу для кожного підприємства полягає у забезпеченні без-перебійності процесів виробництва і реалізації продукції, які характеризуються своєчасним надхо-дженням сировини і матеріалів, підготовки і запуску технологічного обладнання щодо випуску напів-фабрикатів і виробів, сприяння тісному взаємозв’язку цехів, ліній та дільниць для кращого та неухиль-ного виконання своїх функцій і завдань, пов’язаних з повним операційним циклом підприємства та ін.Поряд з цим також розкриті основні поняття та надана класифікація бізнес-процесів. Тобто, впрова-дження реінжинірингу на підприємстві спрямовано на підвищення ефективності і результативності йо-го діяльності шляхом своєчасного постачання продукції споживачам.
Sexual function of undergraduate women: a comparative study between Brazil and Italy
Authors: Bezerra Karine de Castro , Feitoza Sabrine Rodrigues , Vasconcelos Camila Teixeira Moreira , Karbage Sara Arcanjo Lino , Saboia Dayana Maia , Oriá Mônica Oliveira Batista
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the sexual function of Italian and Brazilian nursing students using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), to estimate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and related factors. Method: this is a cross-sectional study involving 84 Brazilian and 128 Italian undergraduate. For the evaluation of sexual function, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used. Results: Italian women presented significantly higher sexual dysfunction index (n=78/60.9%) than the Brazilian women (n=32/38.1%) (p=0.00). Only the “desire” and “excitation” domains showed no difference between groups. Younger, single and without a steady relationship women had a higher rate of sexual dysfunction (p<0.05). Conclusion: the high rate of sexual dysfunction in a young public suggests the need for more research to increase knowledge about the influence of psychosocial and related factors on female sexual function, directing care towards the promotion of sexual and reproductive health.
Caring for the future: decrease in infant mortality in Maranhão State
Authors: Loyola Cristina Douat , Oliveira Rosane Mara Pontes de , Dutra Virginia Faria Damásio
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To report on the experience and care provided by the “Caring for the future” program to decrease infant mortality in 17 municipalities of Maranhão, in a proposal work of the Secretariat of Basic Care, in partnership with the Non-Governmental Organization called Centro Popular de Cultura e Desenvolvimento (Popular Center for Culture and Development/PCCD) from 2009 to 2015. Method: Experience Report of community care that made it possible to create and strengthen solidary relationships among community members. Results: The program decreased infant mortality rate and created in the supported communities a platform of health support, uniting information and care in Primary Care. The program trained 34 “Guardian Angels” and 170 “Supportive Caregivers”, mapped seven thousand “luminous spots” and trained more than 7,000 caregivers in health. It served 17 municipalities, 27,191 pregnant women, 291,266 families. Final considerations: The program was a catalyst for actions: it unveiled hidden resources in the community, awakened collective responsibility, offered training and built solidary relationships.
Effects of different hormonal contraceptives in women's blood pressure values
Authors: Ribeiro Cristiane Crisp Martins , Shimo Antonieta Keiko Kakuda , Lopes Maria Helena Baena de Moraes , Lamas José Luiz Tatagiba
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify evidence in the literature of the relationship between the use of different hormonal contraceptive methods and alterations in women's blood pressure values. Method: This is an integrative literature review, consisting of ten scientific articles published in PubMed and BVS, between 2012 and 2016, selected by keywords, available fully and free of charge, in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Results: The articles showed that exogenous estrogen helps in the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system causing hypertensive effects even in small doses; and that combined use with drospirenone reduces these effects. Routes of administration without passage through the liver and use of isolated progestin showed promising results in reducing the effects on blood pressure. Conclusion: There is evidence in the literature of pressure alterations associated with different hormonal contraceptives and that personal history of morbidities are to be considered in an attempt to reduce the effects on the cardiovascular system.
AIRWAY POSITIVE PRESSURE VS. EXERCISES WITH INSPIRATORY LOADING FOCUSED ON PULMONARY AND RESPIRATORY MUSCULAR FUNCTIONS IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF BARIATRIC SURGERY
Authors: ROCHA Maura Rigoldi Simões da , SOUZA Stefane , COSTA Carolina Moraes da , MERINO Daniela Faleiros Bertelli , MONTEBELO Maria Imaculada de Lima , RASERA-JÚNIOR Irineu , PAZZIANOTTO-FORTI Eli Maria
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT Background: Bariatric surgery can trigger postoperative pulmonary complications due to factors inherent to the procedure, mainly due to diaphragmatic dysfunction. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effects of two levels of positive pressure and exercises with inspiratory load on lung function, inspiratory muscle strength and respiratory muscle resistance, and the prevalence of atelectasis after gastroplasty. Methods: Clinical, randomized and blind trial, with subjects submitted to bariatric surgery, allocated to two groups: positive pressure group, who received positive pressure at two levels during one hour and conventional respiratory physiotherapy and inspiratory load group, who performed exercises with load linear inspiratory pressure, six sets of 15 repetitions, in addition to conventional respiratory physiotherapy, both of which were applied twice in the immediate postoperative period and three times a day on the first postoperative day. Spirometry was performed for pulmonary function analysis, nasal inspiratory pressure for inspiratory muscle strength and incremental test of respiratory muscle resistance for sustained maximal inspiratory pressure, both preoperatively and on hospital discharge on the second postoperative day. Results: There was no significant difference (p> 0.05) in the expiratory reserve volume and in the tidal volume in the pre and postoperative periods when compared intra and intergroup. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the nasal inspiratory pressure and the maximal inspiratory pressure maintained in the inspiratory load group in the intragroup evaluation, but with a significant difference (p<0.05) compared to the positive pressure group. The prevalence of atelectasis was 5% in both groups with no significant difference (p>0.05) between them. Conclusion: Both groups, associated with conventional respiratory physiotherapy, preserved expiratory reserve volume and tidal volume and had a low atelectasis rate. The inspiratory loading group still maintained inspiratory muscle strength and resistance of respiratory muscles.
Uma análise preditiva para o uso do instrumento antidumping na Argentina
Authors: Firme Vinícius de Azevedo Couto
Published: July 2018

Resumo: Este trabalho verificou o impacto de fatores macroeconômicos sobre a abertura de casos antidumping (AD) na Argentina e usou o modelo resultante para prever o uso do AD nesse país. Para tanto, considerou dados trimestrais de 1995 a 2010. Os modelos, estimados via Mínimos Quadrados Ordinários (MQO), Poisson e Binominal Negativo, revelaram que as variáveis defasadas causam maiores impactos sobre a abertura de casos AD que as variáveis contemporâneas. Além disso, uma piora nas transações correntes, uma desvalorização cambial ou um crescimento nas rendas da Argentina, do Brasil e do resto do mundo tenderiam a reduzir os casos AD. Quanto às previsões, verificou-se que o modelo de Poisson foi o que mais se aproximou do número real médio de medidas AD iniciadas pela Argentina. Contudo, o MQO produziu os menores resíduos. De modo geral, a boa capacidade preditiva de tais modelos revela um mau uso do AD por parte da Argentina.
Avaliação empírica do teorema da paridade coberta de juros entre o real brasileiro e o dólar americano (2008-2013)
Authors: Cieplinski André , Braga Julia , Summa Ricardo
Published: July 2018

Resumo: Em contraste com a vasta evidência internacional em favor da validade da Paridade Coberta de Juros (CIP), a escassa literatura nacional encontra dificuldades para confirmar tal condição na economia brasileira.Neste trabalho,a validade da CIP entre o Real brasileiro e o Dólar americano é testada para o período de 2008 a 2013, a partir de dados diários. Para tanto,são exploradas as peculiaridades dos dados brasileiros e das variáveis utilizadas na estimação. Argumenta-se que a taxa de juros externa relevante para o teste da CIP no Brasil é aquela acessível aos agentes internos, cuja proxy é a taxa libor acrescida do EMBI+ brasileiro (o spread entre os títulos da dívida externa soberana brasileira e a taxa livre de risco americana). Por fim, a comparação desta taxa com a do cupom cambial - que constitui um fechamento tautológico para a paridade coberta - estabelece um método alternativo para validar a CIP,o qual corrobora os resultados dos testes diretos.
A finança digitalizada: informatização a serviço da mundialização financeira
Authors: Paraná Edemilson
Published: July 2018

Resumo: Com base em relatórios e dados financeiros, entrevistas em profundidade com especialistas em tecnologia da informação e sistema financeiro, representantes da indústria de tecnologia, investidores e distintos atores do mercado de capitais brasileiro, desenha-se, neste artigo, um breve panorama da Finança Digitalizada, aqui compreendida como o complexo técnico-operacional de gestão da circulação, acumulação e valorização de capital financeiro por meio de recursos tecnológicos automatizados, que aceleram a compressão dos fluxos espaço-tempo, em busca de ganhos especulativos. Busca-se, com isso, destacar a influência das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TIC) na emergência e consolidação, especialmente a partir da década de 1980, de um novo sistema financeiro mundializado, operado globalmente em “tempo real” com uso intensivo de recursos tecnológicos no âmbito do chamado regime de acumulação com dominância da valorização financeira.
As dimensões espaciais da cadeia produtiva do leite em Minas Gerais
Authors: Perobelli Fernando Salgueiro , Araújo Junior Inácio Fernandes de , Castro Lucas Siqueira de
Published: July 2018

Resumo: Minas Gerais é o maior produtor nacional de leite. Essa atividade é uma importante geradora de empregos diretos e indiretos, e a sua avaliação pode contribuir para o melhor entendimento do processo de crescimento regional. Assim, este artigo avaliou as dimensões espaciais da cadeia produtiva do leite em Minas Gerais. Tais dimensões foram tratadas pelo lado da oferta e da demanda intermediária e final. Foram realizados o mapeamento e a proposta de uma tipologia dos municípios nessa cadeia produtiva por meio da construção de indicadores de potencial latente. Os principais resultados permitem traçar corredores, que podem impulsionar o desenvolvimento econômico e a inserção social dos municípios inseridos nessa cadeia produtiva. Além disso, identificamos que o crescimento da produção está ocorrendo de forma concentrada espacialmente. Portanto, por meio dessa análise fornecemos subsídios para que sejam formuladas políticas de atração de investimentos e de microcrédito para essa atividade.