bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
McConnell patellar taping on postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomized clinical trial
Authors: Ferreira Daiene Cristina , Silva Junior Rubens Alexandre da , Araújo Cynthia Gobbi Alves , Mantovani Paula Renata , Macedo Christiane de Souza Guerino
Published: July 2020

Abstract Introduction: The effects of McConnell patellar taping on the postural control of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are controversial. Objective: To evaluate the effects of McConnell patellar taping on the static one-leg stance postural control and during squatting in women with PFPS. Method: A randomized, blinded clinical trial that comprised 40 women with PFPS, aged between 18 and 35 years. The study sample was allocated to two groups: McConnell patellar taping group (MPTG) and Placebo taping group (PTG). The analysis included the one-leg static support and squat on the lower limb with PFPS. The center of pressure (CoP) displacement parameters recorded by a force platform were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Cohen’s d. Results: For the static postural control, no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of time or interaction (p>0.05); with small effect size. For the postural control during the one-leg squat, significant differences were found regarding the time of intervention for both groups, with reduced CoP parameters after the application of taping. However, the MPTG demonstrated a large effect size in frequency of oscillation and medium effect size in speed of oscillation, both during the squat exercise. Conclusion: McConnell patellar taping and placebo taping improved postural control during the one-leg squat. It should be observed that the changes and effect sizes determined for the MPTG were significantly higher compared to the PTG, emphasizing its clinical importance in the treatment of individuals with PFPS, during dynamic activities.
A ABORDAGEM DA VIOLÊNCIA NA FORMAÇÃO MÉDICA
Authors: Minayo Maria Cecília de Souza
Published: July 2020

Resumo: Este artigo tem a finalidade de colocar o impacto da violência social sobre a saúde para a educação e a formação médica. Apresenta as mudanças do perfil de morbi-mortalidade do País, quando a violência passa a ocupar o segundo lugar, apenas abaixo das doenças cardiovasculares. E mostra a necessidade de sensibilização dos profissionais para esse problema sócio-epidemiológico e, também, o quanto urge a formação de especialistas para emergências, reabilitação e gestão do serviços, voltados todos, generalistas especialistas para a prevenção e promoção da saúde.
The Facets of Women Commodification: Violence in the University Context in Administration
Authors: Barbosa Aline dos Santos , Romani-Dias Marcello , Veludo-de-Oliveira Tânia Modesto
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACT Context: violence against women is present in the most diverse social groups, especially in Latin America, as it is one of the most violent regions against women, with high numbers of rapes, harassments, and murders because of gender. Objective: the objective of this study is to deepen the understanding of the way in which violent situations against women occurs in the Brazilian university context and its different facets of objectification and commodification. Methods: we undertook in-depth interviews with 15 female and 5 male university students from business courses. Results: our findings suggest the female ample objectification and commodification in the university context and their negative consequences, such as self-objectification in its personal and professional aspects demonstrated by reports of uncertainty regarding their bodies, in exercising the activities of leadership, and their choice of profession. There happens to be commodification of: (a) the women’s body; (b) their sexuality; (c) their morality; and finally (d) their feelings. Conclusion: we contribute theoretically to expand the knowledge about the relation between objectification and commodification. In empirical and managerial terms, we present insights for educational institutions to combat discrimination against women.
Características socioacadémicas de estudiantes en Chile postulados con talento escolar para la pedagogía
Authors: Walker–Janzen Walter , González-García Gustavo , García-Olguín Rodrigo
Published: July 2020

Resumen Este artículo analiza las características socioacadémicas de estudiantes de liceos públicos chilenos en contextos de pobreza, que fueron seleccionados por sus profesores como potenciales buenos postulantes a la carrera pedagógica, con aptitud o talento para la pedagogía. El estudio es descriptivo comparativo. Se aplicó un cuestionario a 585 estudiantes de doce liceos. Paralelamente, mediante grupos de discusión, los profesores identificaron previamente 74 con aptitud para la pedagogía y 511 que no la tenían. El cuestionario recogió información sociodemográfica, de rendimiento y de participación social de todos los estudiantes. Luego, los datos se compararon entre los dos grupos a través de chi-cuadrado. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes seleccionados por sus profesores tienen buenos rendimientos escolares. No hay diferencias significativas por género, nivel socioeconómico ni composición del grupo familiar; sí las hay en atributos como liderazgo estudiantil y participación social. Los resultados muestran que los docentes en servicio destacan el desempeño académico junto con la participación social y el liderazgo, como aspectos que debemos considerar para seleccionar los mejores candidatos para una carrera pedagógica. A partir de los hallazgos de este estudio, se observó que los profesores consideraron a todas sus categorías de selección como un concepto integrado; nunca seleccionaron a sus potenciales estudiantes de pedagogías estimando categorías de atributos personales, capacidades académicas y habilidades de tipo social que fuesen independientes unas de otras.
LAS RADIOS UNIVERSITARIAS EN LATINOAMÉRICA: CASO ECUADOR
Authors: Andrade-Martínez César , Castillo-Yépez Carlos , Suing Ruiz Abel
Published: July 2020

La radio universitaria en Latinoamérica ha permitido acercar la academia a la sociedad a través de la palabra y sonoridad. Su consolidación aún está en desarrollo, pero con prometedores resultados en la actualidad. La investigación expone el surgimiento de la radio universitaria en Latinoamérica, su función y el panorama actual de las radios universitarias en Ecuador. La metodología empleada es cualitativa con diseño descriptivo y explicativo, revisión bibliográfica hermenéutica de estudios anteriores, análisis de datos y observación no participante. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian el crecimiento de dichos medios de comunicación, expuesto en el primer mapa de radios universitarias ecuatorianas y cómo los centros de Educación Superior utilizan a la radio como una herramienta en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
PREVALENCIA DE LOS TRASTORNOS MUSCULOESQUELÉTICO EN DOCENTES UNIVERSITARIOS QUE REALIZAN TELETRABAJO EN TIEMPOS DE COVID-19.
Authors: García-Salirrosas Elizabeth Emperatriz , Sánchez-Poma Raquel Amelia
Published: July 2020

Se estima que los trastornos musculoesqueléticos constituyen la patología más frecuente, que afectan la salud de los teletrabajadores, la productividad en las organizaciones y generan una gran cantidad de casos de discapacidad. En este sentido el presente trabajo tuvo el objetivo de determinar la prevalencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos y la asociación con factores de riesgo ergonómico en los docentes universitarios que realizan teletrabajo en tiempos de COVID-19 en universidades de Lima, Perú, en el año 2020. Para ello se realizó un estudio analítico de corte transversal y de enfoque cuantitativo. La población de estudio estuvo constituida por 110 docentes universitarios que se encontraban realizando teletrabajo en el semestre 2020-I, durante el confinamiento social por el COVID-19, en Lima, Perú. Se aplicó el cuestionario Nórdico de Kuorinka para obtener información con respecto a los síntomas musculoesqueléticos en regiones del cuerpo, tales como: hombros, codos, muñecas, cuello, región dorsal y región lumbar; sucedidos en los últimos 12 meses hasta 07 días antes de aplicado el cuestionario.  Los resultados evidencian la prevalencia de los trastornos musculoesqueléticos por segmento fue en el 100% (n=110) de la población encuestada. Se encontró con mayor frecuencia en la columna dorso-lumbar 67.27 % (n=74) y en el cuello 64.55% (n=71), en menor porcentaje en el hombro 44.55% (n=49), muñeca/mano 38.18% (n=42) y en el codo/antebrazo 19.09% (n=21). Los docentes asociaron estos trastornos musculoesqueléticos a posturas prolongadas en el rango de 26.80%-50.00% y 12.50%-26.80% a largas jornadas laborales. El grupo etario mayoritario fue 39.09% (n=43) de 41 a 50 años y 28.18% (n=31) de 31 a 40 años. El 70.91% (n=78) fueron varones y 29.09% (n=32) mujeres. Concluyéndose de esta manera que hay una elevada prevalencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos en los docentes universitarios, principalmente en la columna dorso-lumbar y cuello; y existe asociación de estos trastornos con factores de riesgo ergonómico como postura prolongada y largas jornadas laborales.
Práticas jurídicas nas fronteiras da América Hispânica. As dinâmicas dos poderes locais na construção de um modelo de encomienda no Paraguai em meados do século XVII
Authors: Ribeiro Fernando Victor Aguiar
Published: July 2020

Resumo: Pretendemos discutir o processo de criação de uma ideia de encomienda no Paraguai durante a segunda metade do século XVII. A instituição, com bases jurídicas castelhanas, encontrou na América um desenvolvimento distinto. Diante das novas demandas sociais, políticas, econômicas e étnicas, a encomienda foi sendo gestada pelos agentes locais e separando-se do modelo ibérico. A partir de uma nova abordagem da história do direito, baseada nas dinâmicas de criação de práticas jurídicas pelos agentes locais, procuramos analisar as cartas de confirmação das encomiendas paraguaias a fim de apontar suas características e, com isso, elementos que demonstrem o processo de criação das práticas jurídicas na América.
A saga dos índios da Ibiapaba e outras ações indígenas diante da lei do Diretório no Ceará oitocentista
Authors: Costa João Paulo Peixoto
Published: July 2020

Resumo: O artigo reflete sobre a atuação política indígena no Ceará diante do Diretório dos Índios, lei setecentista ainda vigente na capitania e província no século XIX. Analisa como as comunidades operacionalizavam a lei e lutavam por sua supressão por meio da argumentação escrita e do traquejo nos trâmites jurídicos e administrativos, e de que maneira suas ações também influenciaram os posicionamentos indigenistas dos governos de Portugal, Brasil e do Ceará. Na sua produção documental, chamam atenção a leitura que faziam do seu passado e, a partir dela, as intenções de autonomia nos seus espaços, inclusive para gerirem suas próprias atividades produtivas e comerciais. São aspectos importantes nessa investigação tanto a perspectiva dos índios acerca do arcabouço normativo, do seu trabalho e de si na sociedade colonial portuguesa - na qualidade de súditos capazes e dignos da atenção do soberano - quanto as ações jurídicas movidas por eles.
A Amazônia euclidiana e os programas de integração da hileia durante o governo Geisel (1974-1979)
Authors: Coelho George Leonardo Seabra
Published: July 2020

Resumo: No presente artigo discutiremos o contexto de publicação da obra póstuma Um paraíso perdido (1976) de Euclides da Cunha, assim como as interfaces entre a edição dessa obra e os programas de integração econômica do território amazônico desenvolvidos durante o governo do presidente Ernesto Geisel (1974-1979). A partir dessas proposições, analisaremos contexto, o consumo cultural e as apropriações da publicação do referido livro a partir das concepções de Roger Chartier. De modo específico, discutiremos as problemáticas que envolveram a organização e publicação dessa obra, sua recepção, as apropriações e as interfaces com os programas do regime militar voltados para a integração econômica da Amazônia.
Memória, disputas, resistência e ressentimento: a luta pelo protagonismo na narrativa de Therezinha Zerbini
Authors: Duarte Ana Rita Fonteles
Published: July 2020

Resumo: O artigo discute as narrativas produzidas pela ex-presidente nacional do Movimento Feminino pela Anistia (MFPA), Therezinha Zerbini, buscando compreender sua luta pelo protagonismo e as manifestações de disputas e ressentimento em suas versões sobre a resistência à ditadura civil-militar brasileira. Suas memórias são analisadas em contraste com outras narrativas memorialísticas, jornalísticas e acadêmicas construídas até recentemente por diferentes agentes. O movimento criado e liderado por Zerbini, morta em 2015, foi um dos primeiros a institucionalizar-se na luta contra a ditadura, mas não ocupa um lugar privilegiado nas memórias hegemônicas construídas sobre o processo de redemocratização no Brasil, tendo em vista as visões controversas de Therezinha sobre os sentidos que deveria ter a anistia.
Experimental pull-out tests and design indications for strength anchors installed in masonry walls
Authors: Giresini Linda , Puppio Mario Lucio , Taddei Francesca
Published: July 2020

This study deals with the identification of the mechanical behavior of chemical anchors embedded in masonry walls. 108 pull-out tests are carried out in five types of masonry walls built with clay brick or vertically perforated units with cement mortar. Different parameters are taken into account: embedment depths, masonry type, anchor position (injection either in brick units or in mortar joints). The axial load capacity and the failure mode are observed for each test. The results are examined by means of elastic and plastic models assessing the efficiency of anchors installed in headers, stretchers or mortar joints. The anchors injected in mortar joints are shown to have much greater pull-out capacity than that found for anchors in bricks. Passing from 90 to 160 mm of embedment depth, a minimum increase by 40% of pull-out strength is observed. The most common failure modes are the sliding failure, which occurs for short anchors or weak masonry, and mixed sliding/cone failure, for long anchors or strong masonry. An analytical model is proposed to design anchors in order to avoid or at least to limit brittle masonry failures and to identify the field of application of uniform stress models.
Durability of fibre concrete containing high-volume fly ash in complicated environment
Authors: Zhao Nan , Wang Sheliang , Li Binbin
Published: July 2020

The deterioration of engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) incorporating ultra-high-volume fly ash (FA) under the coupled action of freeze–thaw (F–T) cycles and sulfate attack is explored in this paper. Three mixes, with FA/cement ratios of 1.2 (FA1.2), 1.8 (FA1.8) and 2.4 (FA2.4), were investigated. ECC specimens were subjected to F–T cycles under 10% sodium sulfate (NaSO4) solution and 10% magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) solution. In addition, loss of weight, variation of relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM) and compressive strength were determined at different numbers of F–T cycling. What is more, the microstructure of ECCs was investigated after the final 150 F–T cycles. It was observed that RDEM decreased with the increase of the FA content in sodium sulfate solution; on the contrary, specimens of FA1.8 showed the highest RDEM in magnesium sulfate solution. It can be found that the residual compressive strength of specimens in magnesium sulfate solution declined firstly and then increased within all F–T cycles, while it continued to decrease in sodium sulfate solution. The residual compressive strength was higher in magnesium sulfate solution than in sodium sulfate solution, achieving a maximum of 34.7 MPa.
The photocatalytic properties of nanocrystalline materials in different forms
Authors: Su Mingyang
Published: July 2020

Nanocrystalline materials have strong light absorption ability and photocatalysis performance. Different forms of nanocrystalline materials have different photocatalysis performance levels. Therefore, in this paper the photocatalytic properties of nanocrystalline materials in different forms are studied by experiments. In the experiment, the same materials were used, and three different kinds of samples – block, tube and particle – were made according to different manufacturing processes and processing methods. The results show that the bulk and coarse nanocrystalline materials have the largest specific surface area, the largest value of light absorption efficiency and the strongest photocatalytic ability. The specific surface area of the tubular nanocrystalline materials is moderate, the value of light absorption rate is moderate and the photocatalytic capacity is general. The nanocrystalline materials with particle morphology have the smallest specific surface area, the smallest value of light absorption rate and the weakest photocatalytic ability.
Evaluation of energy-dissipating devices in high-rise RC core wall buildings
Authors: Ahmed Munir
Published: July 2020

Energy-dissipating devices (EDDs) are used to control the dynamic response of high-rise buildings in moderate to severe seismic risk areas. These systems can be effectively analysed using a rigorous non-linear response history analysis (NLRHA) procedure. However, expertise and time is required to perform and interpret the results from this procedure since several trials are required to select the most effective size and location of the dampers. In this study, the validity of the modal strain energy (MSE) method and the logarithmic decrement (LD) method was checked using a case study of a 40-storey reinforced concrete (RC) core wall building equipped with buckling-restrained braces (BRBs) and fluid viscous dampers (FVDs). Linear and non-linear models of the building including dampers were prepared. The elastic dominant modes and their target displacements were then determined using a response-spectrum analysis procedure. The MSE and LD methods were used to determine the equivalent damping ratio and the time period for BRBs and FVDs, respectively. The base shear and roof displacement, determined using modal and spectral parameters against these damping and time = period values, were found to match those determined using NLRHA with an accuracy of 5–10% and 20–30%, respectively. This study is helpful for the preliminary sizing of EDDs.
Application of meso-scale finite-element method to strength and size effect of concrete
Authors: Lim Jin-Sun , Jeong Young-Do , Kim Jin-Keun , Yi Seong-Tae
Published: July 2020

An analytical study on the compression, tension and shear strengths of concrete and corresponding size effect is conducted using the meso-scale finite-element method (FEM). Prior to the analysis, a method of defining concrete as a meso-scale composite and multi-phase is described. The concrete is assumed to be a composite with three phases: aggregates, cement matrix and interfacial transition zone. The material properties of each phase are applied. Behaviours relating to uniaxial and flexural compressive failure, splitting and direct tensile failure of concrete, and shear failure of reinforced concrete are analysed using the model constructed; the size effect is confirmed through these analyses. The performance of the analytical models is also evaluated by comparing experimental with analytical results. Finally, it is confirmed that the application of the meso-scale size analysis model is enough when studying the occurrence and progress of tensile cracks. This basic study represents a fresh application of meso-scale FEM analysis to concrete; in future research, the authors will apply meso-scale FEM analysis in a wider variety of fields.
Impaired Renal HCO3 - Excretion in Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Berg Peder , Svendsen Samuel L. , Sorensen Mads V. , Larsen Casper K. , Andersen Jesper Frank , Jensen-Fangel Søren , Jeppesen Majbritt , Schreiber Rainer , Cabrita Ines , Kunzelmann Karl , Leipziger Jens
Published: July 2020

Significance Statement

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multi-system disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator CFTR, an epithelial chloride channel. Patients with CF do not respond with increased urinary HCO3
- excretion after stimulation with secretin and often present with metabolic alkalosis. Based on studies with several knockout (KO) mouse models, patients with CF, and cell studies, this paper defines the role of CFTR in renal HCO3
- excretion. Secretin-induced renal HCO3
- excretion occurs in the collecting duct and is pendrin- and CFTR-dependent. The study explains metabolic alkalosis in CF and suggests the feasibility of developing a test of urinary HCO3
- excretion in CF patients who have two copies of the F508del mutation to assess CFTR function and response to drug treatment.

Background

Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) do not respond with increased urinary HCO3
− excretion after stimulation with secretin and often present with metabolic alkalosis.

Methods

By combining RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, isolated tubule perfusion, in vitro cell studies, and in vivo studies in different mouse models, we elucidated the mechanism of secretin-induced urinary HCO3
− excretion. For CF patients and CF mice, we developed a HCO3
- drinking test to assess the role of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) in urinary HCO3
-excretion and applied it in the patients before and after treatment with the novel CFTR modulator drug, lumacaftor-ivacaftor.

Results

β-Intercalated cells express basolateral secretin receptors and apical CFTR and pendrin. In vivo application of secretin induced a marked urinary alkalization, an effect absent in mice lacking pendrin or CFTR. In perfused cortical collecting ducts, secretin stimulated pendrin-dependent Cl−/HCO3
− exchange. In collecting ducts in CFTR knockout mice, baseline pendrin activity was significantly lower and not responsive to secretin. Notably, patients with CF (F508del/F508del) and CF mice showed a greatly attenuated or absent urinary HCO3
−-excreting ability. In patients, treatment with the CFTR modulator drug lumacaftor-ivacaftor increased the renal ability to excrete HCO3
−.

Conclusions

These results define the mechanism of secretin-induced urinary HCO3
− excretion, explain metabolic alkalosis in patients with CF, and suggest feasibility of an in vivo human CF urine test to validate drug efficacy.
Public perceptions of air quality status and suggestions for improvement: The case of Richards Bay and its surroundings, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Okello Nick O. , Okello Tom W. , Zunckel Mark
Published: July 2020

Whereas industrial growth is instrumental in unlocking poverty and advancing development, often, the effect of pollution on the environment, particularly air quality, is seldom accurately predicted. The effects, which include mortality, morbidity, and loss of productive time, are demonstrated later after the damage is done. The views of the pollution-exposed public in industrialised centres is important to ascertain if policy intervention is enhancing environmental protection for all and justice by extension. Through an online survey, 215 residents of the rapidly industrialising Richards Bay and surrounding areas in South Africa responded to the questions about their perceptions of air quality and recommendations to improve air quality management. Results indicate a concern over air quality with most residents perceiving the air quality as fair or poor. Industrial emission was cited as the leading cause of pollution followed by sugar cane and agrarian burning. Irritation of the ear, nose and throat, as well as sneezing and coughing, were the health effects experienced by residents for which air pollution can be partly attributed. The public recommends an improvement in air quality monitoring, consequence management, technology and public transport system. In addition, they recommended the introduction of air quality offsets, incentives schemes, more public involvement, coordinated planning and better collaboration as a recipe for success in air quality management.
Evaluating the potential of remote sensing imagery in mapping ground-level fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for the Vaal Triangle Priority Area
Authors: Muyemeki Luckson , Burger Roelof , Piketh Stuart J.
Published: July 2020

The quality of air breathed in South Africa is of great concern, especially in industrialised regions where PM2.5 concentrations are high. Long term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with serious adverse health impacts. Traditionally, PM2.5 is monitored by a network of ground-based instruments. However, the coverage of monitoring networks in South Africa is not dense enough to fully capture the spatial variability of PM2.5 concentrations. This study explored whether satellite remote sensing could offer a viable alternative to ground-based monitoring. Using an eight-year record (2009 to 2016) of satellite retrievals (MODIS, MISR and SeaWIFS) for PM2.5 concentrations, spatial variations and temporal trends for PM2.5 are evaluated for the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area (VTAPA). Results are compared to corresponding measurements from the VTAPA surface monitoring stations. High PM2.5 concentrations were clustered around the centre and towards the south-west of the VTAPA over the highly industrialised cities of Vanderbijlpark and Sasolburg. Satellite retrievals tended to overestimate PM2.5 concentrations. Overall, there was a poor spatial agreement between satellite-retrieved PM2.5 estimates and ground-level PM2.5 measurements. Root mean square error values ranged from 6 to 11 µg/m3 and from -0.89 to 0.32 for the correlation coefficient. For satellite remote sensing to be effectively exploited for air quality assessments in the VTAPA and elsewhere, further research to improve the precision and accuracy of satellite-retrieved PM2.5 is required.
An improved ChEC-seq method for mapping the genome-wide binding of S. cerevisiae transcription factors v3
Authors: Donczew Rafal , Lalou Amélia , Hahn Steven
Published: July 2020

ChEC-seq and other nuclease-based methods such as Cut&Run map protein locations on DNA by targeting nuclease activity to specific transcription factors and mapping the resulting DNA cleavages (Schmid et al. 2004; Skene and Henikoff 2017; Zentner et al. 2015). For ChEC-seq, yeast cells expressing a protein-micrococcal nuclease (MNase) fusion are permeabilized, MNase is activated by the addition of calcium, and the resulting DNA fragments are mapped. Potential advantages of this approach include avoiding non-specific protein-DNA crosslinking in highly transcribed regions, efficient mapping of factors that do not directly bind DNA and, more sensitive detection of protein-DNA interactions. We optimized the original ChEC-seq protocol to minimize non-specific DNA cleavage, avoid over digestion at authentic binding sites, and efficiently assay large numbers of factors. We also created a robust data analysis pipeline that incorporates peak calling to map binding sites and quantitative analysis, based on utilization of spike-in DNA, to compare factor-DNA binding under different conditions. We used this modified approach to map genome-wide distributions of the transcription coactivators TFIID and SAGA (Donczew et al. 2020) as well as transcription factors Abf1 and Rap1 (Donczew et al, submitted to Mol Cell). References Donczew R, Warfield L, Pacheco D, Erijman A, Hahn S. 2020. Two roles for the yeast transcription coactivator SAGA and a set of genes redundantly regulated by TFIID and SAGA.eLife 9: e50109. Schmid M, Durussel T, Laemmli UK. 2004. ChIC and ChEC; genomic mapping of chromatin proteins.Mol Cell 16: 147–157. Skene PJ, Henikoff S. 2017. An efficient targeted nuclease strategy for high-resolution mapping of DNA binding sites.eLife 6: e21856. Warfield L, Ramachandran S, Baptista T, Devys D, Tora L, Hahn S. 2017. Transcription of nearly all yeast RNA Polymerase II-transcribed genes is dependent on transcription factor TFIID.Mol Cell. 68:118-129 Zentner GE, Kasinathan S, Xin B, Rohs R, Henikoff S. 2015. ChEC-seq kinetics discriminates transcription factor binding sites by DNA sequence and shape in vivo.Nat Commun 6: 8733.
Parents’ Attitudes towards the Implementation of Arabic as an Additional Language in Dubai: An Exploratory Case Study
Authors: Razem Reem J.
Published: July 2020

As part of the Ministry of Education (MoE) language policies, the UAE government made Arabic language a compulsory subject for non-speakers in all private schools. The UAE government stipulates that private schools must offer a core programme in Arabic as a second language. Thus, non-Arab expatriates are required to study Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL) from Grade 1 to Grade 9. This qualitative case study aims to explore the attitudes of parents towards the implementation of Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL) in one of the private British schools in Dubai, wherein AAL has been rated ‘Acceptable’. This exploration is a snapshot of attitudes held by parents as key stakeholders in the triad of school, teachers, and parents’ partnership towards the learning and teaching of AAL- whether approving or disapproving of it. It will illuminate some of the arising issues related to potential gaps between the implementation of AAL (practice) and the MoE framework (Theory). Ultimately, this paper aims to uncover challenges and proffer recommendations. To enhance the implementation of AAL in schools, this paper will propose potential parental engagement initiatives that can yield valuable policy decisions.
Bakerian Non-equivalence Translation Strategies in Novel vs Short Story: The Case Study of Matilda vs Landlady and Other Short Stories
Authors: Naghdi Hanieh , Eslamieh Razieh
Published: July 2020

This study means to improve the translation quality of two closely related literary genres; novel and short stories by determining the most frequently used Bakerian strategies for dealing with non-equivalences at word level. For this end, the English source texts, Matilda (which is a novel) and landlady and other short stories (which is a collection of short stories) are compared with their Farsi target texts to quantitatively study the frequency of Baker’s translation strategy. The purpose is first to evaluate if there is any meaningful difference between the implementation of Bakerian non-equivalence translation strategies between a novel and a short story collection. The purpose is also to study if the narrative context affects the translation of non-equivalence and if the shortness, compactness and brevity of the short story as determining genre related factors can affect textual-cultural aspect of translation and the implementation of the selected translation strategy. The findings of this study prove that translation using a loan word or loan word plus explanation is the most frequently used strategy in both works, though it is more frequently used in short story (83%) than in novel (58%). The findings of this study can be used as one contributing factor along with other factors for translation quality assessment of the two studied prose narrative genres; novel and short story.
The European Defence Policy and Transatlantic Cooperation in Times of Obama and Trump Administrations
Authors: Lymar Marharyta , Ahieieva Viktoria
Published: July 2020

The purpose of the study is to analyze the development of the European common security and defense policy during the Obama and Trump administrations by determining the specifics of its formation, trends and causes. It is observed the preconditions and principles for the formation of European CSDP; tendencies of its evolution in the post-bipolar era are considered; the EU CSDP is explored as a part of transatlantic system in the times of Obama administration; the trends and changes in the CSDP are examined in correlation with NATO policy under the Trump administration. The research emphasizes a significance of the European defense policy, which has been creating in two following ways: as a united force within NATO and as a unique initiative in parallel to the transatlantic cooperation (mostly, after the destruction of the bipolar system). However, the Euro-Atlantic defense ties never crashes, despite the periodic abatements. The article notes that Europe has substantially strengthened its positions at the end of the era of bipolarity, demonstrating its intention to create the own security system. It was found that in 2010–2016 there was a tendency weakening of American influence on the European community defense integration. According to Western European researchers, the EU defence initiatives became a matter of concern to both American presidents. However, during the Obama period, European governments failed in realizing their intentions (despite the desire to create their own army) due to the lack of mutual understanding on the issue and unwillingness to bear the additional costs of implementing the CSDP. However, such an opportunity has arisen during Trump’s presidency. It is stated that the foundation of a new stage of European defence integration was laid in 2016. Since 2017, European countries have taken new steps by creating the European Defense Fund (EDF) and starting the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). In addition, the article notes that in 2017–2018 there was an increase in the participation of national contingents in NATO. Moreover, the EU considers its defense system as «autonomous», but not absolutely independent of existing and effective structures. It is concluded that transatlantic relations matter and the further cooperation between European governments and the United States could be enhanced.
The First English Ancient Monuments Protection Act
Authors: Prysiazhniuk Oleksii
Published: July 2020

The advent of the first special antiquity law was preceded by a long stage of studying and organizing knowledge about historical and cultural monuments. The Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 18 August 1882 was the first of its kind by an Act of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

The Act lists the first 68 monuments or sites that have been protected by law. The text of Act consists of 11 paragraphs. The analysis of paragraphs 2, 3 and 11 gives us the opportunity to formulate the very concept of a «monument» contained therein, as well as to consider the types of ancient monuments that are distinguished by law. The Ancient Monuments are: houses, buildings and other structures located on the surface of the earth or underground, as well as caves and zones of archaeological sites and location of such houses, buildings and other structures, as well as caves and zones of archaeological sites. All the constituent elements and structures of the monument are considered to be its parts. The location of the monument includes not only the area of land on which it is located, but also the surrounding zones.

Deliberate destruction or deterioration of protected monuments entails criminal liability in the form of imprisonment for up to one month and a fine. However, criminal and financial responsibility rests solely with outsiders. The owner of the monument is not punished for any action he may take on his property.

Paragraphs of Act for the first time regulate the state registration of monuments. Such registration involves the identification of monuments, surveys and determining their value, inclusion in the list of protected, informing the owner or tenant of the monument about the inclusion of this object in the list etc.

The Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1882 was one of the most important results of a set of socio-political reforms in Victorian England. The brevity of the 1882 Act made it impossible to cover all the ancient monuments, which made it only partly a source of law. Currently, there is no single legislative act in the UK on the protection and use of historical and cultural monuments. After the act of 1882 by the middle of the 20th century were adopted and enforced several laws on various aspects of the protection of monuments. However, the main provisions governing this area of social relations were laid in the late nineteenth century.
Self-Regulation of Genomic Studies and the Problem of Correct Interpretation of Sequencing Results by Consumers
Authors: Varlen M. V. , Shirokov A. Yu. , Shirokova T. I.
Published: July 2020

The paper deals with the problems of interpretation of individual genome sequencing results as predictively probabilistic information. The authors have determined the main issues related to the legal area within the framework of self-regulatory organizations uniting subjects of professional activity (professional associations).The authors have analyzed the features of perception of risks (negative probability). Information under consideration is particularly complex for the consumer, as risk assessment is difficult for ordinary perception. The conclusion is made about the necessity of training all participants — geneticists, clinicians of various specialties, general practitioners, average medical staff and potential consumers of services.

A fundamental conclusion is as follows: the integration of genomic research into the science and practice of the public health system can contribute to the improvement of public health, change of the lifestyle of the population implementing the recommendations of specialists aimed at correcting genetic risks identified by testing.

When analyzing the main features of self-regulation of genomic studies, we come to the conclusion that in order to correct their lifestyle and health, the society faces a question of competent attitude to the results of genomic studies and their use. Moreover, this competence concerns not only consumers of genomic testing services, but also professionals obliged to correctly and accurately present the results of testing.

The task of carrying out training activities and additional vocational education can be solved by a competent professional community based on self-regulatory organizations unifying subjects of professional activity (professional associations).
Surveys assessing sports services and municipal governance
Authors: Bosch Júlia , Fanega Laureà , García Jaume , Hernández Núria , Moya Xavier , Murillo Carles
Published: July 2020

This study aims to investigate the social importance of sport in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. As an instrument for social cohesion and integration, sport has become a very important part of municipal activity. We use two surveys: the Baròmetre, which gathers opinion about municipal services; and satisfaction surveys completed by the users of sports facilities. The sports offer (6.5) receives a better rating than overall municipal management (5.9), and counts for 20.4% of the global assessment of the municipal management. Satisfaction with facilities is 7.3 out of 10, while price receives the lowest mark. Detailed analysis of satisfaction surveys conducted among the population can help the municipal management of sports facilities. Policies that focus only on prices are unlikely to be as effective at improving members’ perception of sports facilities as those that also take other aspects into account.
Relation between Soil Weed Seedbank and Weed Management Practises and Diversity in Farms in Kisii Central Sub County, Nyanza
Authors: Nyamwamu Charles  N. , Karanja Rebecca , Mwangi Peter
Published: July 2020

This study sought to determine the relation between soil weed seed bank and weed management practices and diversity in farms in Kisii Central Sub County, Western Kenya. Eight administrative sub-locations were randomly selected. Ten farms were selected at equal distance along transect laid across each sub-location. Weed soil seed bank was assessed from soil samples collected from each of the farms; a sub-sample was taken from a composite sample of ten soil cores of 5cm diameter and 15cm deep and placed in germination trays in a greenhouse. Weed diversity in soil weed seedbank was calculated using the Shannon index (H’). Twelve weed species from 12 genera of nine families were recorded. Diversity of the weed species in soil weed seed bank was (H'=1.48). Weed management practises significantly affected weed species soil weed seedbank reserves. Use of inefficient and ineffective hand-weeding techniques resulted in high weed species diversity and abundance.
Leakage Compositional Changes Accompanying Exposure some Mango Cultivars to Low Temperature under Vitro Conditions
Authors: Sayed Ali A.S. , Gadallah Farouk M. , El-Yazal Mohamed A. Seif , Abdel-Samad Gamal A.
Published: July 2020

Under in vivo conditions (ambient-air temperature), the relationship between low temperature stress and the response of some different mango cultivars was monitored.Some biochemical events that occur following cold exposure of mango trees leaves were detected to evaluate their ability to acquire cold injury during exposure to low temperature. The cultivars of Alphonso, Baladi, Bullock's Heart, Helmand, Hindi Besennara, Mabrouka, Mestekawy, Nabeeh, Oweisi, Spates, Taimour and Zebdawhich grown in private orchard in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt were selected to verify this aim. This study was carried out during the period from November to March of during years; 2012 and 2013. The following results were stated: the detected leaf compositional changes were significantly differed among the tested cultivars and sampling times. In this respect, electrolytes (%), Na+, K+, inorganic phosphate (Pi), Ca2+, total soluble sugars (TSS) and total free amino acids (TFAA) concentrations were detected in leachate of fresh leaves and showed significant differences in response to the cultivars and sampling times. However, in this study, Alphonso, Bullock's Heart, Helmand, Taimour and Zebda cultivars of mango had the best result in their cold tolerance under the conditions of this study, which is not exactly in consistent with what the researcher found.
Consumer Behavior and Halal Cosmetic Product: Evidence in Palembang City
Authors: Retno Senjawati , Suhel . , Imam Asngari
Published: July 2020

Purpose: this research is about the impact of the product quality, price, halal labeling, and brand ambassador for the purchasing decision of halal cosmetics product.

Methods: the research samples involves 400 female respondents with age 20–49 based on income category, education and kinds of jobs in Palembang city, analysis using the Logit Analysis Method.

Results: (1) the probability of the dominant factor in affecting the purchasing decision of the halal cosmetics product namely price; (2) the product quality, income, halal labeling, and brand ambassador have positive and significant impact; (3) the price has negative and significant impact for the purchasing decision of the purchasing decision of the cosmetics product.

Conclusions and Relevance: overall, there are five potential factors which affect the purchase of the halal cosmetic product. This important aspect should be attention in the cosmetics halal purchase, because it is not only about the price but also the religiosity aspect such as knowledge, attitude, Islamic brand and subjective norm before deciding to buy the product.
Efficacy of tiotropium bromide inhalation in COPD and bronchial asthma patients for a period of 14 weeks
Authors: Hazari Ahmed Abdul Bari
Published: July 2020

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects more than 15 million Americans, with the majority of the patients more than 50 years old with current or past smokers.

To study the safety and efficacy of Tiotropium bromide inhalation in both COPD & Bronchial Asthma patients.

The present study was conducted in patients with stable as well as exacerbated COPD and Br. Asthma at Shadan Hospital, Telangana.

Significant improvement in Forced expiratory volume with respect to baseline at the end of the 14 week. The maximum mean response in FEV improved by 0.221, (68.03%) when the compared value of baseline 0.13L (p-value < 0.001) significant improvement in Bronchial asthma but little less effective compared to COPD treatment group. The Forced expiratory volume (FEV), Forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV/FVC ratio were improved with respect to baseline.

Tiotropium via dry powder inhaler result in 24 hr bronchodilation as well as consistent and sustained improvement for both the COPD and the Bronchial Asthma patients.
Anmerkungen zum Seminartreffen
Authors: Vasella Adriano
Published: July 2020

Kein Abstract vorhanden.
Im Spiegel der Sprache (Buchbesprechung von Peter Widmer: Metamorphosen des Signifikanten. Zur Bedeutung des Körperbildes für die Realität des Subjekts)
Authors: Schmid Michael
Published: July 2020

Buchbesprechung
Für oder wider die Struktur oder die Illusion der Abstinenz auf dem Weg zu einer gruppenanalytischen bzw. psychoanalytischen Identität
Authors: Wuhrmann Sonja
Published: July 2020

Gäbe es das Seminar für Gruppenanalyse Zürich (SGAZ) ohne das PSZ? Die Frage ist müssig, aber sicher ist, dass das SGAZ, so wie es sich heute präsentiert, ohne das PSZ nicht denkbar ist. Zwar bietet es einen curricularen Ausbildungsgang mit Abschluss an, verfügt als Verein über entsprechende Strukturen mit Statuten, Dinge also, die dem Grundgedanken des PSZ widersprechen, und trotzdem sind die Ähnlichkeiten unübersehbar. Das liegt aber nicht nur daran, dass das SGAZ trotz seiner Strukturen basisdemokratisch organisiert ist. Meine Überlegungen gehen dahin, dass sich der gemeinsam geteilte Hintergrund der Psychoanalyse bestimmend auf die Institutionsdynamik auswirkt und mit der Etablierung der beruflichen Identität eines jeden Einzelnen verbunden ist. An strukturellen Debatten wird nicht nur Organisationales abgehandelt, sondern es geht immer auch um die Entwicklung einer gruppenanalytischen bzw. psychoanalytischen Identität. Dieser Thematik werde ich im Folgenden nachgehen und aufzeigen, dass psychoanalytische Organisationen – und dazu zählt auch die Gruppenanalyse – die organisationale und die individualpsychologische Ebene ständig vermischen müssen, weil die Etablierung einer beruflichen Identität über den Ablösungsprozess von den Vorbildern verläuft. Lehnt die Organisation eine Hierarchisierung ab, so verläuft die Ablösung über informelle Strukturen, die sich durch die verschiedenen Generationen zwangsläufig etablieren. Um diese Vermischung deutlich zu machen, muss der Begriff der Abstinenz in die Auseinandersetzung miteinbezogen werden. Ich plädiere für die Schaffung eines Raumes, in dem kontinuierlich an dieser Thematik gearbeitet werden kann. Die Institutionsgrossgruppe ermöglicht dann nicht nur eine organisatorische Selbstreflexion, die zur Organisationsentwicklung beiträgt, sondern fördert auch die Identitätsbildung der Einzelnen.
Die Psychologie der Schweizer
Authors: Kurz Thomas
Published: July 2020

Nach dem Austritt der Jungianer aus der Internationalen Psychoanalytischen Vereinigung (IPV) 1914 hatte Freud in der vormals so wichtigen Provinz Schweiz keine organisierte Gefolgschaft mehr. Erst nach dem 1. Weltkrieg gab es wieder eine Schweizer Ortsgruppe. Bei der Lektüre der Briefwechsel Freuds, der Rundbriefe des «Geheimen Komitees» und dem Studium der Geschichte der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Psychoanalyse (SGP) zeigen sich Konstanten, die das Verhältnis der Schweizer zur Freud’schen Internationalen auszeichnen. Immer wieder verweigern sich voll ausgebildete Analytiker dem nationalen (SGP) und internationalen Verband (IPV). Und diejenigen, die mitmachten, offenbarten eine partikularistische Schlagseite, die Freud verbatim als «Kantönligeist» bezeichnete. Sie widersetzten sich Kongresstraditionen, was Kongresse platzen liess, hielten sich nicht an die üblichen Ausbildungsrichtlinien – machten immer alles etwas anders als die Andern. Innerschweizerisch war die Einheit der Freudianer immer wieder vom Partikularismus der Ärzte bedroht. Die Schweizer waren deshalb lange die enfants terribles in der Internationalen Psychoanalytischen Vereinigung. Das letzte Drama in der bald 100-jährigen Geschichte war eine Spaltung, die niemand wollte.
Nachruf auf Judith le Soldat
Authors: Von Salis Thomas
Published: July 2020

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