bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Economic Evaluation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for People with Type 1 Diabetes and Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycaemia within North West London Clinical Commissioning Groups in England
Authors: Chaugule Shraddha ,   Global Access, Dexcom Inc., San Diego, CA, US, Oliver Nick ,   Section of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK, Klinkenbijl Brigitte ,   International Access, Dexcom Operating Limited, Tanfield, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, Graham Claudia ,   Global Access, Dexcom Inc., San Diego, CA, US
Published: September 2017

Objective: To assess the economic impact of providing real time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia (IAH) within North West (NW) London clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). Methods: The eligible population for CGM and inputs for the economic budget impact model developed were derived from published data. The model includes cost of CGM; cost savings associated with lower hypoglycaemia related hospital admissions, accidents and emergency visits; self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) strip usage; and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction-related avoided complications and insulin pump use. Results: The cost of CGM for T1D-IAH (n=3,036) in the first year is £10,770,671 and in the fourth year is £11,329,095. The combined cost off-sets related to reduced hypoglycaemia admissions, SMBG strip usage and complications are £8,116,912 and £8,741,026 in years one and four, respectively. The net budget impact within the NW London CCGs is £2,653,760; £2,588,068 in years one and four respectively. Conclusions: Introduction of CGM for T1D-IAH patients will have a minimal budget impact on NW London CCGs, driven by cost of CGM and offsets from lower hypoglycaemia-related costs, reduced SMBG strip usage, avoided HbA1c-related complications and lower insulin pump use.
Vibroacoustic loads reduction in pipe systems of gas distribution stations
Authors: Igolkin A. A.
Published: September 2017

In the present paper the model of the pressure reducing valve with silencer is created in Matlab. The model is used for determining, how seated valve opens, outlet pressure and acoustic power level with downstream silencer fitted at outlet of it. The flow areas optimization of multi-stage silencer is completed. The impact of different design parameters on acoustic characteristics of the system is investigated by modeling and experiments. As a result of the paper the design of silencer, which reduces noise to 30 dBA, is created.

Key words: Pipeline system; gas distribution station; pressure regulator; noise; silencer
Numerical modelling of tonal components of pressure pulsation spectra in the LRE booster turbopump screw stage
Authors: Timushev S. F. , Fedoseev C. Н.
Published: September 2017

Booster pump unit providing the required NPSH for the main LRE turbopump feed system operates in high vibration activity. Numerical simu- lation of unsteady flow in the booster pump unit allows one to analyze the amplitude-frequency characteristics of pressure pulsations generating the pump casing vibration. The obtained results were analyzed, the signals of pressure pulsations at the inlet and the outlet of the pump screw rotor ob- tained. The sources of pressure pulsations are defined. The conducted com- putational experiment revealed the direction of work to reduce the influence of hydrodynamic sources of vibration on the total vibration level of booster pump unit.
Justiça e segurança pública desde uma perspectiva de transição
Authors: Escrivão Filho Antonio Sérgio , Antunes Fernando Luis Coelho
Published: September 2017

Resumo: O Brasil passou por um processo tardio de reconstrução da sua história no que diz respeito à Justiça de transição. Entre os elementos que desde uma perspectiva conceitual compõem uma noção de Justiça de transição encontram-se os processos compreendidos pelas reformas institucionais, caracterizados pela realização de medidas voltadas à reeducação e refuncionalização das instituições públicas, a fim de reorientá-las para o cotidiano do Estado Democrático de Direito, com vistas à promoção dos direitos humanos, extirpando resquícios autoritários das estruturas normativas, institucionais e culturais do Estado. No interior desse debate, as instituições de justiça e segurança pública são comumente identificadas como alvos prioritários de processos de transição, dada a sua relação intrínseca e direta com o tratamento da violência política sistemática e a restrição de direitos e liberdades. Nesse sentido, o artigo apresenta uma discussão sobre o cenário das reformas institucionais referentes ao poder judiciário e aos sistemas de segurança pública, em um esforço analítico para contribuir com os debates realizados no contexto tardio de Justiça de transição no Brasil.Palavras-chave: Justiça de transição. Reformas institucionais. Poder Judiciário. Segurança pública. Brasil. Abstract: Brazil has passed through a delayed reconstruction process of its history, from a perspective of the so called transitional justice. Among the elements that usually make up a conceptual notion of transitional justice, it can be found the processes understood by institutional reforms, characterized by carrying out measures aimed at reeducation and refunctionalization of public institutions, in order to redirect them to the Democratic Rule of Law, and the promotion of human rights, putting away authoritarian remnants from normative, institutional and cultural public structures. Within this debate, the institutions of justice and public security are commonly identified as priority targets for transition processes, because of its intrinsic and directly relation to the treatment of systematic political violence and the restriction of rights and freedoms. In this sense, the article presents a discussion on the scenario of institutional reforms regarding the judiciary, public security in the context of the late Transitional Justice in Brazil.Keywords: Transitional justice. Institutional reforms. Judicial role. Public security. Brazil.
Seroprevalance of Canine Brucellosis and Toxoplasmosis in Female and Male Dogs and Relationship to Various Factors as Parity, Abortion and Pyometra
Authors: Ergene Osman , Celebi Bekir , Kucukaslan Ibrahim
Published: September 2017

The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalance of canine brucellosis and toxoplasmosis in female and male dogs and also determine the realtionship to various factors as parity, abortion and pyometra. Brucella canis is a disease of the reproductive tract that may cause late abortion, infertility and fail of conception with optimum insemination time in females and infection of the sexual organs in males. Toxoplasma gondii is an important obligate intracellular protozoan parasite which can affect all warm-blooded mammals and humans which may cause fatal diseases with severe problems, such as abortion. As a result, in this study B. canis was determined in low seroprevalence in some cases on the island (North Cyprus), T. gondii was determined as an important contagious parasite. Also reproductive parameters like parity, spaying, cyclicity could be important too and it was presented that extended evaluation of these factors is needed with further studies.
Surgical Lip Repositioning Procedure to Correct Excessive Gingival Display: A Case Report of Identical Twins
Authors: Ambrosio Filip , Gadalla Hana , Kapoor Natasha , Neely Anthony L. , Kinaia Bassam M.
Published: September 2017

Introduction

Excessive gingival display (EGD) is an esthetic concern for patients with a gummy smile. With the increase in the esthetic expectations of patients, EGD could have an adverse emotional and psychosocial impact. The extent and etiology of gingival display dictate which treatment is indicated. For patients with EGD and a short or hypermobile upper lip, surgical lip repositioning (LRP) is a viable treatment alternative to other more invasive procedures such as orthognathic surgery. The procedure was first introduced in 1973 and resulted in reduced morbidity compared with orthognathic surgery while resulting in predictable improvement. LRP reduces gingival display by restricting the pull of elevator lip muscles and shortening the vestibule, thereby decreasing the range of motion of the lips and decreasing the amount of gingival display.

Case Presentation

The current report evaluates the esthetic results of LRP surgery on identical 27‐year‐old twin sisters exhibiting severe vertical maxillary excess (VME) and hypermobile upper lip. Both patients were given the option of orthognathic surgery to correct their VME or LRP to reduce their gummy smile and improve esthetics. Both elected LRP to address their gummy smile and avoid higher morbidity and costs associated with orthognathic surgery.

Conclusion

Both patients achieved acceptable esthetic results that were stable at 12 and 24 months.
DIFFERENCES IN SELF-PRESENTATION AND SELF-ESTEEM BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PERFECTIONISTS
Authors: Lauri Korajlija Anita , Jelic Margareta , Kirigin Dora
Published: September 2017

Research focusing on relationship between perfectionism and self-esteem is rather new and offers various and sometimes contradictory findings. Furthermore, a relationship between perfectionism and implicit self-esteem is still an under- investigated topic. The aim of this study was to explore differences in levels of implicit and explicit self-esteem and self-presentation between positive and negative perfectionists. One hundred and forty undergraduate psychology participants in two time points filled in the Self-Liking and Self- Competence Scale, the Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Scale, the Perfectionism Questionnaire, and the Implicit Associations Test. Results showed a significant difference in self-liking, nondisplay of imperfection, and nondisclosure of imperfection between positive and negative perfectionists. Positive perfectionists scored significantly higher on self-liking, and lower on nondisplay and nondisclosure of imperfection than negative perfectionists did. Positive perfectionists also had significantly higher levels of implicit self-esteem. There was no significant difference in self-competence and perfectionistic self-promotion between positive and negative perfectionists.
Editorial English
Authors: Santos Gildenir Carolino
Published: September 2017

We are very pleased to launch another issue of ETD - Digital Thematic Education, which thematic is Distance Education (DE) - "DE why not?". This number 2 of Volume 10 (jun./2009) is organized by José Armando Valente (Campinas State University), with 22 original works, focusing on 3 subdivisions with the themes: "DE Why not?", "Questions of the Presence" and "Reports of Experience."
Modelos e avaliação do ensino superior a distância no Brasil
Authors: Moran José Manuel
Published: September 2017

O Brasil se encontra em uma fase de consolidação da educação a distância em todos os setores e níveis de ensino. Depois de uma fase de experimentação, onde houve uma aprendizagem intensa e busca de modelos mais adequados para cada instituição, nos encontramos em uma fase de amadurecimento, de maior regulação governamental, de maior cuidado com o crescimento, a infra-estrutura, a metodologia de ensino, a avaliação. Os modelos predominantes são os de teleaula, videoaula e WEB com maior ou menor apoio local. A legislação atual no Brasil privilegia o modelo semi-presencial, com acompanhamento dos alunos perto de onde moram (em pólos) e mostra desconfiança pelo modelo de acompanhamento online, principalmente em cursos de graduação. A educação a distância está se transformando, de uma modalidade complementar ou especial para situações específicas, em referência importante para uma mudança profunda do ensino superior como um todo. Este utilizará cada vez mais metodologias semi-presenciais, flexibilizando a necessidade de presença física, reorganizando os espaços e tempos de ensino e aprendizagem.
Fotografia e Memória
Authors: Tacca Fernando de
Published: September 2017

A edição temática sobre Fotografia e Memória abre uma nova etapa da revista Resgate, do Centro de Memória - Unicamp, na qual identificamos um sentimento legítimo e um lugar de pertencimento para as questões da memória através do conjunto de reflexões e apresentações de resultados de pesquisa com o fotográfico ora publicados. Os estudos fotográficos em nosso país passam por um período muito fértil e com volume considerável de mestrados e doutorados, além de livros e periódicos, presentes em muitas áreas interdisciplinares que conjugam antropologia, artes, história, comunicação, arquitetura, e mesmo psicologia. Enfim, muitos campos do conhecimento que passaram a dar lugar à fotografia como objeto de conhecimento pela sua ampla possibilidade polissêmica.
O sacrifício do boi para Ogum: explorando três fotografias sobre Candomblé no acervo do jornal A Tarde
Authors: Ramos Cleidiana
Published: September 2017

O presente artigo analisa fotografias do rito de sacrifício de um boi para ser oferecido ao orixá Ogum, ocorrido no Terreiro de Ogum, que ficava localizado em Lauro de Freitas, município pertencente à Região Metropolitana de Salvador (RMS), na Bahia. Estes registros, inseridos no acervo do jornal A Tarde, são um ponto de partida para a análise das relações entre o fotojornalismo e as religiões afro-brasileiras.
Authors: Usada Elisa
Published: September 2017

Prewitt is one of classical operator in edge detection which is simple and easy to implement but sensitives to noise. Some researches had been done to improve the classical operators performance, and Fuzzy Logic became one of approach which has been used. This is because edge detection involves the gray level of images which leads to ambiguity and vaugeness, two obstacles which usually can be solved well by Fuzzy systems. This research will discuss about the implementation of Fuzzy inference system together with the Prewitt operator to detect edges. The method used in this research are transforming the gradient of x and y which are obtained by Prewitt operator into Fuzzy Set, and using them as two input to be processed by the Fuzzy inference system. The comparison between two edge-image resulted by pure Prewitt and by Prewitt-Fuzzy will be presented in this paper.
Simulasi Sistem Parkir Mal Berbasis Lokasi Kunjungan User Menggunakan Arduino Uno dan RFID
Authors: Randy Randy , Sumarta Sean Coonery , Lisangan Erick Alfons
Published: September 2017

The presence of the mall allows people to make ends meet only at one location. The park service is one of the most important services in the mall. The visitor often face some problem, such as very difficult in finding the location of an empty parking lot. Visitors tend to choose the nearest door so that they do not require a long time to walk. In obtaining the location of parking, visitors sometimes have to spin in advance to obtain the desired parking spot. Based on these problems, a system designed to provide recommendations on the location of the nearest parking lot to the outlet that user want to visit. Every parking lot and outlet will be given the coordinates that will be used to calculate the distance by using Euclidean distance. Arduino Uno is used to control Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensors, buzzer, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader. The test of designed system involves 10 different scenarios. The result of designed system testing show the percentage of availability of the nearest parking lot with outlets to be visited is 100%. This is due to the system is designed by considering the distance between the lot with the destination outlet and the nearest lot availability status. If the closest lot was occupied, the system will automatically give recommendations next closest lot to the user.
Ekstraksi Pola Kesalahan Jawaban Siswa Menggunakan Algoritma Apriori
Authors: Rodiyansyah Sandi Fajar , Mardiana Ardi
Published: September 2017

Ujian Nasional (UN) or national exam is the final stages of a student in completing his/her studies at formal education level. Each year students prepare for the exam. To assist the preparation of students in facing the national exam, schools generally make extra hour lessons. In this activity, usually the discussion about the test of previous years. Teachers need a way of selecting the discussion of the issues that need to be given for time efficiency. Apriori Algorithm is used for the extraction analysis of students error patterns. The results obtained are the pattern of student error answers so that teachers can focus on providing additional material on the questions that are still answered wrong by students
Analisis Jaringan VPN Menggunakan PPTP dan L2TP
Authors: Ikhwan Syariful , Amalina Ahya
Published: September 2017

VPN adalah teknologi yang membuat jaringan private (pribadi) dengan menggunakan jaringan publik agar proses pertukaran data menjadi aman. Teknologi VPN biasanya diterapkan untuk koneksi antara kantor pusat dan kantor cabang. Dinhubkominfo Kabupaten Banyumas sebagai tempat penelitian memiliki beberapa kantor cabang (SKPD). Data yang dipertukarkan antar kantor cabang pada Dinhubkominfo terdiri dari beberapa jenis, namun pada penelitian ini hanya difokuskan pada pertukaran layanan FTP. Teknologi vpn yang saat ini digunakan pada jaringan Dinhubkominfo adalah PPTP. Akan tetapi, penggunaan teknologi tersebut belum tersebut masih belum diketahui tingkat performansi jaringan dibandingkan dengan penggunaan teknologi vpn yang lain. Pada penelitian ini akan dibandingkan penggunaan dua teknologi vpn yang berbeda yaitu antara PPTP dan L2TP, dimana parameter yang digunakan adalah throughput, delay, jitter, dan packet loss. Proses pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menambahkan beban trafik sebesar 512 kbps, 1024 kbps, dan 2048 kbps. Dari hasil penelitian diperoleh data bahwa, rata-rata nilai Delay pada L2TP lebih besar hingga 41% dibanding saat menggunakan PPTP, rata-rata Throughput PPTP naik hingga 34% dibandingkan L2TP, Rata-rata Jitter pada PPTP lebih besar hingga 44% dibandingkan L2TP, sedangkan packet loss yang terjadi pada masing-masing layanan vpn adalah 0
Perbaikan Missing value Menggunakan Pendekatan Korelasi Pada Metode K-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Irawan Novta Dany'el , Wijono Wijono , Setyawati Onny
Published: September 2017

Missing value often occur in classification method that is caused by information on the object is not given, it is difficult to find, or because of the information is unavailable. It will cause the decrement of accuracy and data quality during it is analyzed. Correlation approach was conducted because it should be known the existence and the strength of variable correlation in related to an object or subject studied. Classification method used is K-NN method. It is because this method is included in classification method that has strong consistency by finding the case through calculation on the closeness between the case with the old one based on K value or the nearest neighbor. Correlation approach can be done to overcome missing value, as evidenced by the increasing classification results and the loss of unclassified data. Questionnaire as a measuring tool, the questionnaire contains some questions given to the respondent, from the results of questionnaires conducted data analysis to determine the level of correlation of data backup. After getting the level of backup data correlation, then the backup data is used as a substitute for missing data value. Before the replacement of data there is missing value classification of 500 data classified natural science major 88 students, social science major 126 students, the language major 271 students, and unclassified / false 15 students. After the replacement of data there is missing value from 500 data, it can be classified into natural science major 102 students, social science major 316 students, the language major 82 students, and no unclassified data. Based on the experimental results, the value of k = 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. It can be seen that k = 5 has a high accuracy of 97.0%, so in this study majors using K-NN method set k value used is 5.
Effect of Arm Position on Width of the Subacromial Space of Upper String Musicians
Authors: Smithson Elliot V , Reed Smith Elizabeth , McIlvain Gary , Timmons Mark K
Published: September 2017

OBJECTIVE: Musicians often end their musical career due to musculoskeletal injury. A leading source of shoulder pain in upper string musicians is rotator cuff disease (RCD). Multiple factors contribute to its development. Compressive overload of the soft tissues of the subacromial space
resulting from a decrease in the width of the subacromial space has been identified as an extrinsic factor contributing to RCD development. The purpose of this study was to characterize the width of the subacromial space by measuring acromial-humeral distance (AHD) of upper string musicians,
while their arms are in standard playing positions. METHODS: Experienced musicians (n=23) were recruited from local communities. Shoulder ultrasound images were collected using standard imaging techniques. Images were collected and the AHD measured while the musician’s arm was in positions
associated with playing the violin. RESULTS: On the right side, the arm position main effect was significant (p<0.001): the AHD in the 4th string position (8.8±1.9 mm) was less than the 1st string (11.3±1.4 mm) and resting (11.7±1.3 mm) positions. There was no difference
in AHD between resting (10.0±5.8 mm) and instrument-support positions (10.6±1.5 mm). The resting AHD was smaller (p=0.04) on the right side compared to the left (12.2±1.4 mm). There was not statistically significant difference (p=0.138) in the occupation ratio (supraspinatus
tendon thickness/AHD) between the right (mean 0.543±0.80 mm) and left sides (mean 0.510±0.087 mm). CONCLUSIONS: The AHD measurement decreased in the playing positions compared to resting positions. Treatment interventions that help musicians maximize the width of their subacromial
space might help reduce the prevalence of shoulder pain in this population.
Leg-Length in Relation to Selected Ballet Performance Indicators
Authors: Karpodini CC , Wyon MA , Comoutos N , Koutedakis Y
Published: September 2017

It is unclear whether the modern ballet body stereotype of long limbs is advantageous in dance performance. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between leg-length and selected dance movements representative of power, dexterity, and range of motion in ballet dancers at different
competence levels. METHODS: The total of 10 recreational, 24 vocational, and 10 professional ballerinas volunteered. They were subjected to: a) lower limb-length measurements, b) power tests (vertical jump-sautés and unilateral countermovement jump-temps levé), c) dexterity tests
(tendus and double battement frappes), and d) flexibility tests (lateral active and passive-développé à la seconde). RESULTS: For power, regression analyses revealed negative leg-length relationships in recreational dancers (p<0.05) and positive leg-length relationships
in vocational dancers (p<0.05). We also found negative relationships between leg-length and dexterity in the vocational group (p=0.01). No significant predictions of leg-length on power, dexterity, and range of motion were found in professional dancers. Multiple comparisons revealed significant
differences between groups only for dexterity (p<0.01) and range of motion (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: Based on selected movements representative of power, dexterity, and range of motion, the present exploratory data indicate that lower limb length is not a determinative criterion for ballet
success. Further studies should investigate whether body stereotypes, such as long limbs, are linked to dance injuries.
Epidemiology of Dance-Related Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments in the United States, 2000-2013
Authors: Vassallo Amy J , Hiller Claire , Stamatakis Emmanuel , Pappas Evangelos
Published: September 2017

Dance is a popular activity associated with many physical and mental health benefits, but injuries are a concern for all skill levels. Previous studies have focused on professional dancers or particular genres, meaning the population-wide characteristics of injuries is unknown. This
study’s objective was to identify the incidence and types of dance-related injuries evaluated in emergency departments in the United States over the 14-year period 2000-2013. METHODS: Data were obtained from the nationally representative National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
from 2000–2013. National estimates of injuries were determined using complex sample design. Trends using 2-year intervals were calculated using linear regression and injury proportion ratios using Pearson’s X2. RESULTS: The average annual incidence of dance-related injuries requiring
emergency medical attention was 17,145 per year. The number of injuries grew from 14,204 in 2000/1 to 21,356 in 2012/3, a change of 33.4% after accounting for population growth. Lower limb injuries were most common, particularly ankle and knee sprains. Females presented with a greater proportion
of ankle (injury proportion ratio [IPR]=1.34, p=0.029) and foot sprains (IPR=2.11, p<0.001) but a lower proportion of shoulder sprains (IPR=0.41, p<0.001) and face lacerations (IPR=0.13, p<0.001). Younger dancers presented with a lower proportion of knee (IPR=0.79, p=0.006) and low
back sprains (IPR=0.68, p=0.019). CONCLUSIONS: The average annual incidence of dance-related injuries of a serious enough nature to require presentation to the emergency department in the United States was 17,145 per year, with ankle and knee sprains being the most common. Injury numbers have
increased in recent years.
LECTURA Y ESCRITURA EN APERTURA A NUEVOS LENGUAJES: UNA RELACIÓN DESDE EL MAESTRO ARTESANO
Authors: Arcila Rojas Claudia
Published: September 2017

El presente trabajo transita por la reflexión del maestro como artesano en los territorios de la lectura y la escritura en tanto camino formativo, donde el sujeto construye subjetividad en el encuentro con el lenguaje y la otredad. En el carácter social y cultural del lenguaje, estas construcciones tienen manifestación en los textos y contextos que ambientan el escenario de actuaciones y diálogos entre subjetividades, y por lo mismo, los diálogos íntimos, donde la voz del maestro se reconoce en las voces del aula y en las cotidianidades que ritualizan sus prácticas de enseñanza y aprendizaje en clave de una metodología biográfico narrativa, en la cual, justamente, el maestro y la educación posibilitan los relatos y narrativas donde el sujeto se posiciona en construcción de subjetividad. Desde estos logros, puede considerarse que el sujeto y los procesos de subjetivación en el lenguaje cumplen esa relación biográfica e histórica que le permite a la escuela ser un espacio en despliegue de palabras, sentidos, significados y sentires, donde la misma vida es una experiencia para aprender la muerte
EL BIEN COMÚN EN EL PENSAMIENTO ÉTICO CUBANO DEL SIGLO XIX: FÉLIX VARELA Y MORALES
Authors: Sotomayor Gil Yudith De la Caridad , Martínez Cabalé Sonia
Published: September 2017

La concepción de bien común constituye uno de los principales fundamentos filosóficos del pensamiento ético cubano, cuestión que favorece el enriquecimiento de las ideas en este campo, al sistematizar el tratamiento teórico que se le da a dicha concepción desde la perspectiva filosófica. En la presente investigación se valora que el bien común en el pensamiento de Félix Varela y Morales está presente y forma parte del ideal ético en Cuba, a partir de un pormenorizado estudio de su aparato categorial, el que se concreta al contexto socio-histórico cubano. Como resultado de la investigación se identifican elementos claves que forman parte del bien común en Félix Varela, entre los que se encuentran: dignidad, bienestar, justicia, comprometimiento social.
PROBLEM PSIKOSPIRITUAL LANSIA DAN SOLUSINYA DENGAN BIMBINGAN PENYULUHAN ISLAM (Studi Kasus Balai Pelayanan Sosial Cepiring Kendal)
Authors: Fitriani Mei
Published: September 2017

Elderly is the stage of human development that has decreased both physical and psychological. Various causes of the decline in the elderly did not carry out a social function in the community maximally. The decline in these conditions also affects the elderly who turned psych spiritual problems with the theory that a person's spiritual will increase when entering elderly age. Islamic Guidance and Counseling is one way that can be given to treat variety problems of the elderly psych spiritual, such as loss of meaning in life, easy emotion, and alienation with their selves. Hall of social services of Kendal Cepiring is one of the center that provide guidance and counseling services for the elderly fostered Islam. The service is able to deliver the elderly to find meaning in life, be diligent in worship and control self-emotion.

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Kondisi udzur sebagaimana digambarkan dalam Qur’an surat Ar-Rum ayat 54, menyebutkan tentang penurunan yang menggerogoti lanjut usia. Penurunan tersebut terdiri dari fisik dan psikis yang menyebabkan lansia tidak melaksanakan fungsi sosial didalam masyarakat secara maksimal. Penurunan kondisi pada lansia tersebut juga berpengaruh terhadap psikospiritual lansia yang berbalik dengan teori yang menyebutkan spiritual seseorang akan meningkat saat memasuki usia lanjut. Balai pelayanan merupakan tempat yang tepat bagi masyarakat dan lansia yang tidak mampu mengatasi masalah-masalah pada lansia terutama spirtitual. Adanya penyuluh agama Islam di balai pelayanan diharapkan mampu membimbing lansia secara maksimal yaitu sebagai motivator, stabilitator dan direktif. Hal itu dapat diwujudkan dalam berbagai bentuk kegiatan lansia di balai pelayanan yaitu bimbingan keagamaan.
Evaluating the spatiotemporal variations of nutrients and their effects on Chl-a using deviation rate method in a stratified reservoir
Authors: Jiang Dachuan , Li Junmei , Zhou Yuyan , Wang Jianhua , Chen Yan , Xiao Weihua
Published: September 2017

The distribution of nutrients and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) in reservoir could provide data for decision making. In-situ measurements were performed in April, June, August and October of 2013 in the Panjiakou, a channel reservoir located in Hebei Province of China. Sampling points of total phosphorus (TP) and total nitrogen (TN) were set at 0.5 m under water surface, 1/2 water depth and near the bottom, respectively, while Chl-a were set according to thermocline. The spatiotemporal variations of TN, TP and Chl-a were studied using Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) method, and the influence of nutrients on Chl-a was examined using an empirical method. Generally, the peak values of both TN and TP concentrations appeared in October. The TN concentration in the upstream was higher than that in the downstream, while the TP concentration was opposite. High nutrients concentration or low nitrogen to phosphorus ratio (NPR) promoted the increase of Chl-a concentration. However, phosphorus was the limiting element to Chl-a as it had placed greater contribution to NPR than nitrogen. Therefore, limiting phosphorus input is important to improve reservoir water quality.
Biomarkers in Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure
Authors: Oikonomou Evangelos , Zografos Theodoros , Papamikroulis Georgios-Angelos , Siasos Gerasimos , Vogiatzi Georgia , Theofilis Panagiotis , Briasoulis Alexandros , Papaioannou Spyridon , Vavuranakis Manolis , Gennimata Vasiliki , Tousoulis Dimitris
Published: September 2017

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia encountered in
clinical practice and an important contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although
the exact mechanisms behind AF are not completely elucidated, the underlying pathophysiological
changes have been well described. Predisposal factors for AF include the older
age, the increased left atrial size, the decreased left atrial function, the presence of heart failure
and left ventricular systolic dysfunction and the presence of coronary heart disease or
pulmonary or mitral valve disease. In addition to these factors, emerging evidence demonstrate
that myocardial strain, fibrosis and inflammation, are associated with AF as well as the
pathogenesis of the arrhythmia. The natruretic peptide system including Atrial Natriuretic
Peptide (ANP), Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and C-type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) is indicative
of the level of myocardial strain which may predispose to AF. As a result, the aforementioned
peptides are increased in AF patients. The levels of myocardial fibrosis biomarkers,
such as ST2 and Galectin-3, are elevated suggesting atrial structural abnormalities, while
the increased levels of CRP and Interleukin-6 supplement the inflammatory profile of AF patients.
Emerging data for the aforementioned biomarkers are discussed in the present review.
O PROCESSO CIVIL PRAGMÁTICO E O CONSTITUCIONALISMO DIALÓGICO: PRESSUPOSTOS PARA UMA DISCUSSÃO SOBRE ATIVISMO JUDICIAL
Authors: Guerra Gustavo Rabay , Almeida Neto Luiz Mesquita de , Marcos Henrique Jerônimo Bezerra
Published: September 2017

O presente artigo propõe o estudo do Processo Civil Pragmático dentro da realidade apresentada pelo Novo Código de Processo Civil (Lei 13.105/15). Desta forma, busca estudar o tema do direito processual em cotejo com a escola filosófica conhecida como Pragmatismo Jurídico, lidando com as consequências desta aproximação conceitual. Para tanto, realiza um estudo introdutório sobre o Pragmatismo Filosófico, em uma abordagem preliminar, evidenciando aspectos elementares desta escola filosófica, e sobre o Pragmatismo Jurídico, tratando de temas relacionados a esta outra escola eminentemente jurídica, como a análise econômica do Direito e o ativismo jurídico, especialmente com base na obra de Richard A. Posner. Depois disso, passa a analisar, propriamente, as repercussões do Pragmatismo Jurídico na Esfera Processual, especificamente focalizando a função dos precedentes neste novo paradigma. Há também explanação acerca do amicus curiae enquanto fenômeno associado ao empirismo típico da escola pragmática. Em seguida trata do processo civil pragmático em face do constitucionalismo dialógico. Neste ponto, o artigo conclui pelo avanço do pragmatismo jurídico no Direito Processual Civil brasileiro, e tece considerações sobre seus impactos e possibilidades, particularmente associados à construção de uma cultura de diálogo no processo de tomada de decisões, baseada, por exemplo, na obra de Richard Rorty, o que associa as considerações finais deste trabalho ao referencial teórico do constitucionalismo dialógico.
O RISCO DO ESVAZIAMENTO DA LEGITIMIDADE DEMOCRÁTICA HABERMASIANA DA JURISDIÇÃO CONSTITUCIONAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Silva Orlando Sampaio , Pessoa Flávia
Published: September 2017

O presente artigo analisa a tensão constante existente entre jurisdição constitucional e democracia à luz de uma teoria discursiva que preconize um processo aberto de interpretação, no que concerne especificamente ao controle concentrado de constitucionalidade realizado pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal. O estudo busca criticar a insuficiência de uma legitimação democrática da jurisdição constitucional com base apenas em decisões bem fundamentadas, a se erigir um conceito de legitimidade discursiva através de uma discussão racional e comunitária. Indaga-se a respeito da existência, ou não, de tal forma de legitimação no Brasil e até que ponto isso pode vir a se tornar um subterfúgio retórico. A temática é abordada pelo método dedutivo, por meio de pesquisa doutrinária e jurisprudencial. O artigo pretende, ao fim, demonstrar que há um longo caminho a se percorrer até que se possa falar verdadeiramente em uma legitimidade democrática pluralista da jurisdição constitucional exercida pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal.
DEMOCRACIA LIBERAL: SUFRÁGIO E DELIBERAÇÃO COMO PRIMEIROS PASSOS PARA UMA SOCIEDADE PLURAL
Authors: Daibes Resque João Daniel , Cotrim Junior Dorival Fagundes
Published: September 2017

Neste artigo pretendemos abordar duas características centrais das democracias liberais: o sufrágio igual e universal e o uso da deliberação como racionalidade na fundamentação do conceito de razão pública, considerados aqui como primeiros passos para a realização de uma sociedade que possa acomodar a pluralidade de concepções de bem. Para análise do tema, partimos do referencial que acreditamos ser, hoje, o sustentáculo teórico das democracias liberais, qual seja o liberalismo político. O estudo tem como objetivo reconhecer que o liberalismo político é compatível com algumas conquistas democráticas modernas encontradas nas assim chamadas democracias liberais, especialmente no que diz respeito a questões ligadas à igualdade e ao “pluralismo razoável” de concepções de vida, mas que também deixou de cumprir algumas de suas principais promessas, fracassando no objetivo de produzir um regime menos excludente. Diante deste cenário, coloca-se como problemática central a suficiência desses dois cânones liberais nos projetos democráticos das sociedades contemporâneas, tomando como pressuposto o crescente alargamento do pluralismo e das diferentes doutrinas abrangentes. Ao fim, conclui-se que, embora se trate de uma teoria ideal, o liberalismo político é responsável por conquistas fundamentais nas democracias contemporâneas, mas que no plano material não se sustentam como projetos independentes e suficientes nos dias atuais.
NOTAS SOBRE O ESTADO ADMINISTRATIVO: DE OMISSIVO A HIPERATIVO
Authors: Bockmann Moreira Egon
Published: September 2017

Originalmente concebido para ser omissivo, o Estado Administrativo cresceu e se multiplicou. O artigo examina a ideia original e os seus desdobramentos, dento da noção de que, hoje, existem muitos Estados dentro do mesmo Estado. Logo, é preciso que nos apercebamos disso e desenvolvamos metodologias distintas para cada espécie de Estado Administrativo.
Electrochemical corrosion of Al-Pd alloys in HCl and NaOH solutions
Authors: Palcut M. , Ďuriska L. , Spoták M. , Vrbovský M. , Gerhátová Z. , Cernicková I. , Janovec J.
Published: September 2017

The corrosion performance of as-solidified Al-Pd alloys in HCl and NaOH
aqueous solutions is investigated in this work. Four different alloys
(Al88Pd12, Al77Pd23, Al72Pd28 and Al67Pd33, element concentrations are given
in at.%) were prepared from high purity Al and Pd lumps by arc-melting in Ar.
Subsequently, the alloy microstructure and phase occurrence were investigated
by a combination of scanning electron microscopy and room-temperature powder
X-ray diffraction. The assolidified Al-Pd alloys were found to consist of
several single-phase microstructure constituents with various structures and
chemical compositions, including structurally complex intermetallic phases.
The polished surfaces of the Al-Pd alloys were subjected to electrochemical
polarization in aqueous HCl and NaOH solutions (0.01 mol.dm-3) at 21?2?C. The
corrosion experiments were conducted in a standard 3-electrode cell
controlled by potentiostat. The corrosion potentials and corrosion current
densities were determined by Tafel extrapolation of the experimental
polarization curves. Phase dissolution has been observed on the alloy
surfaces and some of the phases were preferentially corroded. The effects of
the alloy microstructure and the phase occurrence are evaluated. The local
nobility of individual intermetallic compounds is discussed. Finally, the
conclusions for the alloys corrosion performance in acidic and basic
solutions are provided.
Effect of pH on the characteristics of electroless Ni-P coatings
Authors: Czagany M. , Baumli P.
Published: September 2017

In this study electroless Ni-P coatings were deposited on W302 steel substrates. The effects of bath pH and heat treatment at 400?C were investigated on the surface morphology, phase structure, phosphorus content, thickness and microhardness of the coatings. It was observed that both the phosphorus content and coating thickness are dependent on the bath pH. In an acidic/neutral bath, low and medium phosphorus coatings with thickness of 13.9-19.8 ?m were synthesized, while in an alkaline bath, high phosphorus, 4.8-5.8 ?m-thick coatings were formed. Coatings containing medium or high P seemed to be amorphous, while low P coatings had microcrystalline structures. Hardness was also dependent on the composition of the coating. After heat treatment, the structure of the coatings transformed into crystalline Ni with the precipitation of Ni3P phases, which resulted further increases in hardness.
Los maquiladores de la industria del vestido y el Recinto Fiscalizado Estratégico / The maquiladoras of the garment industry and the Strategic Enclosure
Authors: Sandoval Chávez Rebeca , Delgado De los Santos Sergio Antonio , Sandoval Chávez Guadalupe
Published: September 2017

El objetivo del presente trabajo es saber si los maquiladores de la industria del vestido conocen los beneficios del régimen fiscal Recinto Fiscalizado Estratégico (RFE) y si estarían dispuestos a contratar este tipo de instalaciones. El estudio se llevó a cabo en la Comarca Lagunera a través de estadística descriptiva. Como principal resultado se observó que seis de cada 10 empresarios están dispuestos a contratar los servicios de un RFE y cuentan con los recursos económicos necesarios para hacerlo. Dentro de los principales beneficios que los empresarios desean aprovechar se incluye la permanencia de las mercancías hasta por un período de sesenta meses sin pagar impuestos, contribuciones o cuotas compensatorias mientras no sean importadas o exportadas de manera definitiva. Este beneficio se reflejaría a través de la maquilación y retorno al extranjero sin los tradicionales trámites de importación temporal y las complicaciones que para este sector representa su control.
Comparativo de los Algoritmos de Dimensión Fractal Higuchi, Katz y Multiresolución de Conteo de Cajas en Señales EEG Basadas en Potenciales Relacionados por Eventos
Authors: FERNANDEZ FRAGA SANTIAGO , RANGEL MONDRAGON JAIME
Published: September 2017

La obtención de información por medio de la medición de señales registradas durante diferentes procesos o condiciones fisiológicas del cerebro es importante para poder desarrollar interfaces computacionales que traduzcan las señales eléctricas cerebrales a comandos computacionales de control. Un electroencefalograma (EEG) registra la actividad eléctrica del cerebro en respuesta al recibir diferentes estímulos externos (potenciales por eventos). El análisis de estas señales permite identificar y distinguir estados específicos de la función fisiológica del cerebro. La Dimensión Fractal se ha utilizado como una herramienta para el análisis de formas de ondas biomédicas, en particular se ha utilizado para determinar la medida de la complejidad en series de tiempo generadas por EEG. El presente documento pretende analizar series de tiempo biomédicas obtenidas por EEG a las cuales se obtendrán la FD por medio de los métodos Higuchi, Katz y Multi-resolución de Conteo de Cajas, que muestre la relación entre el método para la obtención de la Dimensión Fractal y la condición fisiológica de la señal basada en Potenciales Cerebrales Relacionados por Eventos
MENYOROTI BUDAYA PATRIARKI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Sakina Ade Irma , A. Dessy Hasanah Siti
Published: September 2017

Sampai saat ini budaya patriarki masih langgeng berkembang di tatanan masyarakat Indonesia. Budaya ini dapat ditemukan dalam berbagai aspek dan ruang lingkup, seperti ekonomi, pendidikan, politik, hingga hukum sekalipun. Akibatnya, muncul berbagai masalah sosial yang membelenggu kebebasan perempuan dan melanggar hak-hak yang seharusnya dimiliki oleh perempuan. Meskipun Indonesia adalah negara hukum, namun kenyataannya payung hukum sendiri belum mampu mengakomodasi berbagai permasalahan sosial tersebut. Penyebabnya masih klasik, karena ranah perempuan masih dianggap terlalu domestik. Sehingga penegakan hukum pun masih cukup lemah dan tidak adil gender. Oleh karena itu, peran pekerja sosial sangat dibutuhkan pada situasi ini agar penyelesaian masalah bisa cepat dilakukan. Artikel ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan mengumpulkan data melalui studi pustaka, yaitu buku dan jurnal. Hasilnya menunjukkan keterkaitan antara budaya patriarki dan berbagai permasalahan sosial serta realitas sosial yang terjadi di masyarakat Indonesia.
The Modern Language Review: tomo 45 (1950), tomo 46 (1951), tomo 47 (1952).
Authors: Alatorre Antonio
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: The Modern Language Review: tomo 45 (1950), tomo 46 (1951), tomo 47 (1952).
TÌNH TRẠNG DỄ BỊ TỔN THƯƠNG VỚI BÃO LỤT CỦA PHỤ NỮ NUÔI TRỒNG THỦY SẢN XÃ PHÚ XUÂN, HUYỆN PHÚ VANG, TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Authors: KN Khoa , Chung Nguyễn Thị , Hoa Sen Lê Thị
Published: September 2017

Tóm tắt: Việt Nam là một trong những quốc gia chịu ảnh hưởng nhiều của các loại hình thiên tai. Trong đó, bão và lụt là 2 loại hình thiên tai thường xuyên xảy ra nhất. Ước tính khoảng 59 % tổng diện tích đất và  71 % dân số dễ bị tổn thương bởi bão lụt. Hệ đầm phá Tam Giang – Cầu Hai thuộc tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế được đánh giá là đầm phá lớn nhất khu vực Đông Nam Á. Khoảng 30 % dân số toàn tỉnh có sinh kế hoàn toàn phụ thuộc vào tài nguyên đầm phá như đánh bắt và nuôi trồng thủy sản. Tuy nhiên, cộng đồng ngư dân ven phá này lại dễ bị ảnh hưởng do bão lụt gây ra. Các nhóm yếu thế như trẻ em, phụ nữ, người già, người khuyết tật, người nghèo... thường là những đối tượng dễ bị tổn thương nhất. Phụ nữ vùng nông thôn, đặc biệt là vùng ven biển, thường dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi thiên tai do tính chất công việc của họ trong hoạt động thủy sản có tính nhạy cảm cao với bão lụt. Tuy nhiên, các hoạt động hay biện pháp nhằm giảm nhẹ tính dễ bị tổn thương của phụ nữ nói chung và phụ nữ nuôi trồng thủy sản nói riêng vẫn chưa thực sự được quan tâm hiện nay. Do đó, nghiên cứu này tìm hiểu tình trạng dễ bị tổn thương với bão lụt của phụ nữ nuôi trồng thủy sản nhằm đưa ra những giải pháp giúp họ giảm nhẹ những ảnh hưởng tiêu cực của bão lụt. Phỏng vấn hộ, phỏng vấn sâu và thu thập số liệu thứ cấp là ba phương pháp được áp dụng để thu thập số liệu trong nghiên cứu này. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra phụ nữ đóng vai trò quan trọng trong các hoạt động nuôi trồng thủy sản. Bão lụt thường xuyên xảy ra đã ảnh hưởng tới sinh kế, sự an toàn và sức khỏe của người phụ nữ. Tình trạng dễ bị tổn thương của phụ nữ đối với bão lụt do thiếu kiến thức, kỹ năng phòng chống bão lụt, thiếu các trang thiết bị an toàn cơ bản để phòng chống và sự tiếp cận của họ đối với các hỗ trợ từ địa phương, tổ chức xã hội trong phòng chống lụt bão còn hạn chế. Từ khóa: phòng chống bão lụt, tình trạng dễ bị tổn thương của phụ nữ, phụ nữ nuôi trồng thủy sản, Tam Giang – Cầu Hai
THỰC TRẠNG CẤP GIẤY CHỨNG NHẬN QUYỀN SỬ DỤNG ĐẤT LÂM NGHIỆP CỦA HỘ TRỒNG RỪNG Ở TỈNH QUẢNG NAM
Authors: KN Khoa , Trí Phan Trọng , Tam Phan Công , Nam Nguyễn Văn
Published: September 2017

Tóm tắt: Nghiên cứu này tập trung phân tích tình trạng thiếu giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất lâm nghiệp của hộ trồng rừng ở tỉnh Quảng Nam, các khó khăn trong việc cấp giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất và đề xuất giải pháp khắc phục. Các phương pháp nghiên cứu được sử dụng bao gồm: phỏng vấn theo bảng câu hỏi bán cấu trúc, phỏng vấn sâu và thảo luận nhóm. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, có đến 60 % hộ được phỏng vấn chưa được cấp giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất. Có 16,4 % hộ chỉ được cấp giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất trên một phần diện tích và chỉ có 23,6 % được cấp giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất trên toàn bộ diện tích. Có nhiều nguyên nhân dẫn đến tình trạng này nhưng cơ bản nhất vẫn là do trong quá trình đo đạc cấp giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất có nhiều bất cập, dẫn đến tình trạng sai khác giữa hồ sơ giao đất và trên thực tế. Để khắc phục được tình trạng này, tỉnh cần phải có kế hoạch rà soát lại toàn bộ các diện tích bị sai khác để điều chỉnh lại giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất và giao lại cho người dân. Từ đó, tạo điều kiện cho các hộ gia đình thực hiện đúng các quy định về quản lý rừng và khai thác gỗ từ những diện tích đất hợp pháp.Từ khóa: giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất, trồng rừng, bất cập