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Republicanismo, Constituição e percepção da justiça no Brasil
Authors: Souza Newton Bignotto de
Published: November 2017

Também preocupado com a salvaguarda do regime republicano no Brasil, Newton Bignotto analisa, no artigo “Republicanismo, Constituição e percepção da justiça no Brasil”, a relação entre opinião pública e leis do estado democrático de direito, a fim de descortinar uma das formas de ameaça às instituições democráticas brasileiras: o questionamento a certas inovaçõesno campo do direito, que aparecem como contrárias à vontade da maioria. A partir do caso particular da legislação envolvendo a infância e a adolescência, Newton Bignotto discute as diferentes concepções de liberdade envolvidas nas posições a favor ou contra o tratamento diferenciado de crianças e adolescentes em face do direito penal (sendo que a segunda posição vem notoriamente ganhando destaque na opinião pública brasileira). Desse modo, o autor mostra como esse caso particular – de pessoas que vivem às margens da sociedade e do direito – na verdade nos remete aos próprios fundamentos que estão na origem do nosso corpo político, já que envolvem uma concepção específica de liberdade, e à nossa ideia de como deve ser nossa vida em comum.
Os Estagiários e sua luta por direitos na Justiça do Trabalho: o caso do Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 2a Região (São Paulo) nos anos 2000
Authors: Mesquita Marcos Roberto
Published: November 2017

O artigo discute a luta de estagiários contra estágios desvirtuados. Essa luta foi realizada a partir da procura da Justiça do Trabalho. Assim, o objetivo é analisar o estágio como mecanismo de inserção ocupacional e verificar como a Justiça do Trabalho julga esses processos de estagiários. A metodologia adotada foia escolha de quatro processos do TRT (Tribunal Regional do Trabalho) da 2a Região (São Paulo), que tratam de estágios realizados entre os anos de 2000 e 2005. Os resultados da análise desses processos demonstram que os estagiários são utilizados pelas empresas para diminuir os custos trabalhistas.
Cidades Mortas: o declínio da “civilização cafeeira” no Vale do Paraíba segundo a elite agrária decadente
Authors: Silva Luciana Meire da
Published: November 2017

Neste artigo analisamos o conto “Cidades Mortas”, escrito por Monteiro Lobato (1882 – 1948) em 1906 e publicado em 1919. Nele o autor descreve os sintomas de decadência da região rural do Vale do Paraíba, denuncia o que chama de “parasitismo” como uma característica do desenvolvimento capitalista brasileiro. Identificamos um narrador perceptivo das perdas de uma fração da burguesia agrária, à qual ele também pertence e a responsabiliza pelos prejuízos e danos causadores do fim da chamada ‘civilização do café’ na região valparaibana. Ao mesmo tempo, ele observa a expansão cafeeira para a região do Oeste Paulista.
Resgates sobre população e ambiente: breve análise da dinâmica demográfica e a urbanização nos biomas brasileiros
Authors: Ojima Ricardo , Martine George
Published: November 2017

A maioria das discussões públicas referentes à relação população e meio ambiente se atém aos temas de tamanho e crescimento. Não há dúvidas de que o volume populacional exerce efeito sobre o meio ambiente, da mesma forma que é impactado por ele. Entretanto, a maioria dos especialistas hoje entende a relação população/meio ambiente como sendo mediada pelos processos de desenvolvimento. Também entendem que o tamanho e o ritmo de crescimento populacional não são os únicos aspectos demográficos que precisam ser analisados. As rápidas mudanças observadas na composição populacional e nas relações de gênero, tanto de países desenvolvidos como não desenvolvidos trazem novas questões importantes. Talvez mais decisiva ainda, a transição urbana atualmente em curso nos países em desenvolvimento terá enormes implicações; vai afetar não somente os processos de desenvolvimento e o nosso futuro ambiental, mas vai também alterar significativamente o curso das outras dinâmicas demográficas. Por isso, entender melhor o papel do espaço na dinâmica populacional oferece luzes importantes para a compreensão dos processos que vão determinar nosso futuro ambiental.
Natureza e modernidade em Sérgio Buarque de Holanda: primeiras ideias
Authors: Santos Ana Carolina Vila Ramos dos
Published: November 2017

Nesse artigo, trato da obra de Sérgio Buarque de Holanda de modo a trazer à tona suas reflexões em torno de “natureza” em suas articulações com o tema da modernidade brasileira em dois momentos importantes de sua obra: Raízes do Brasil (1936), de um lado, e, de outro, Monções (1949) e Caminhos e Fronteiras (1957). Aceito como tese que a modernidade brasileira, do ponto de vista de Sérgio Buarque, é uma intricada síntese entre passado e futuro, tradição e modernidade numa acepção que se distancia da noção clássica de modernidade ocidental.
The Impact of Intellectual Capital Disclosure and Information Asymmetry on the Cost of Equity Capital
Authors: Prabowo Bombang Hadi
Published: November 2017

This research aims to analyze the impact of Intellectual Capital Disclosure and Information Asymmetry on Cost of Equity Capital and stock prices. It used purporsive sampling and studied LQ 45 companies enlisted in 2014-2015 Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research data gathered through non-partisan observation method and then analyzed with PLS analysis equation. The result shown: (1) Information Asymmetry has positive significance towards stock price; (2) Intellectual Capital has insignificant positive influence towards stock price; (3) Intellectual Capital has insignificant positive influence towards Cost of Equity Capita; (4) Information Asymmetry has insignificant positive towards Cost of Equity Capital; (5) Cost of Equity Capital has insignificant negative influence towards stock price. This research result validate previous researches’ findings especially in agency theory and asymmetry theory.
THE FILM AS A CREATIVE INDUSTRY IN THE FUNCTION OF MARKETING OF DESTINATION
Authors: Zečević Leposava , Zečević Stanojević Olgica , Milenković Ana , Vlaović Mimi Mirjana
Published: November 2017

The purpose of this paper is to expand the views of modern tourism and make a stronger connection between this industry and creative industry. The concept would be to create a creative destination project - reliving the successful film through the locations it was shot on, in the same order and ambience and important focus on characters. In these way visitors does not only see something they found interesting but they experience it, which directly creates an emotional demand in their mind, and a wish for more. The methodology will focus on the concept of destination project and possible examples at first. The paper will present the results experience with the timeless destination marketing of Roman Holiday (1953, William Wylder). This approach of destination marketing targets wide spread audience since it will fill the need to play in both children and adults. Also, it will for certain employ many people in its realization since people are motivated to work for such project that includes business opportunity and creative media. Findings of the culture of Italy through cultural dimensions by Geert Hofstede as well as marketing survey of destination and film characters are stated in the best way for this concept which brings originality to this paper.
MEASURING TOURIST SATISFACTION OF HOLIDAY: PRACTICE ON THE HOTEL BUSINESS WITH THE HOLSAT SCALE
Authors: Unuvar Safak , Ozdemir Akgul Seda
Published: November 2017

Tourist satisfaction is an aim that destinations at the macro level and an essential for maintaining the existence of the company at the micro level. Nowadays, customers receiving more informed travel decisions and they have further expectations. They have a right to evaluate any other holiday options although they do not like a tourist product so it causes business, embark on different quests to avoid losing their customers. Satisfaction is a level which generates after satisfying customers' needs and requests also enunciables as a customer is satisfied with the services they have received. Guest satisfaction is one of the most important measure both destinations and the success and continuity of business. The aim of this study is to measure the level of satisfaction of the guests staying in 4 and 5 star hotels in Konya using the scale HOLSAT (Holiday Satisfaction) which is a developed model to compare the positive and negative aspects of vacation experiences and expectations of holidaymakers by Tribe and Snaith (1998). In this case, first of all a literature study was conducted on the subject and then a total of 200 tourists were interviewed using face-to- face interview method. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS statistical software, according to the results. Differences in holiday satisfaction were studied to determine. What is of specially interest in this paper is analysis on surveyed data in using HOLSAT. Theoriginal instrument of HOLSAT is consist of six dimensions with 56 items. The findings provide Konya’s tourism stakeholders with insights about the level of satisfactions among domestic tourists and call for better improvements strategies for future tourism development in Konya
Spectroscopic Evidence, Evaluation of Biological Activity and Prediction of the Safety Profile of Fatty Hydroxamic Acids Derived from Olive Oil Triacylglycerides
Authors: Barbarić Monika , Vikić-Topić Dražen , Marinić Željko , Bakarić Danijela , Zovko Končić Marijana , Mišković Špoljarić Katarina , Baus Lončar Mirela , Jadrijević-Mladar Takač Milena
Published: November 2017

A fatty hydroxamic acid (FHA) mixture synthesized from olive oil triacylglycerides by hydroxylaminolysis and composed predominantly of oleyl and linoleyl hydroxamic acid (OHA and LHA, respectively) was characterized by means of IR, Raman, MS and 1D and 2D 1H- and 13C-NMR spectroscopy. The ratio of OHA and LHA (4:1) was confirmed by MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. The radical scavenging and the Fe2+-chelating activity, as well as antioxidant activity in β-carotene-linoleic acid and the Fe3+-reducing power assays of the FHAs yielded positive results. The results of FHA cell toxicity on normal fibroblast (BJ) and a tumour cell line (HeLa) revealed that the normal cell line was sensitive to FHAs within the entire range of applied concentrations (5 × 10−4 mg/mL to 5 × 10−1 mg/mL), while the HeLa tumour cell line was sensitive only at the highest FHA concentration (5 × 10−1 mg/mL). In silico target prediction indicated cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2, the fatty-acid amide hydrolase 1 and hystone deacetylases as the most probable targets of OHA and LHA. According to ADMET predictor analysis, the safety profiles of OHA and LHA are comparable to that of SAHA (vorinostat) the histone deacetylase inhibitor in use as an antineoplastic and immunomodulating agent.
Analytical Modeling and Control of Rectilinear Snake Robots
Authors: Sankaran Sindhuja , S.V. Saravanan
Published: November 2017

This paper deals with the analytical modeling and control of rectilinear snake robots. During recent times snake robots have created much interest among researchers. The rectilinear pattern gait is one of the four biological snake locomotion modes. Rectilinear snakes have been widely used in rescue operations especially in rough terrains especially in narrow spaces where human intervention is not easy. Computational analysis of rectilinear motion is done using MATLAB.
Trends in Daily Cannabis Use Among Cigarette Smokers: United States, 2002–2014
Authors: Goodwin Renee D. , Pacek Lauren R. , Copeland Jan , Moeller Scott J. , Dierker Lisa , Weinberger Andrea , Gbedemah Misato , Zvolensky Michael J. , Wall Melanie M. , Hasin Deborah S.
Published: November 2017

Objectives. To estimate changes in the prevalence of daily cannabis use among current, former, and never cigarette smokers from 2002 to 2014 in the United States.

Methods. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health is a nationally representative cross-sectional study conducted annually among persons aged 12 years and older in the United States.

Results. Daily cannabis use occurs nearly exclusively among nondaily and daily cigarette smokers compared with former and never smokers (8.03%, 9.01%, 2.79%, 1.05%, respectively). Daily cannabis use increased over the past decade among both nondaily (8.03% [2014] vs 2.85% [2002]; linear trend P < .001) and daily smokers (9.01% [2014]; 4.92% [2002]; linear trend P < .001). Daily cannabis use increased most rapidly among former cigarette smokers (2.79% [2014] vs 0.98% [2002]; linear trend P < .001).

Conclusions. Daily cannabis use occurs predominantly among cigarette smokers in the United States. Daily cannabis use increased among current, former, and never smokers over the past decade, with particularly rapid increases among youth and female cigarette smokers. Future research is needed to monitor the observed increase in daily cannabis use, especially among youths and adults who smoke cigarettes.
Meeting the Institute of Medicine's 2030 US Life Expectancy Target
Authors: Kindig David , Nobles Jenna , Zidan Moheb
Published: November 2017

Objectives. To quantify the improvement in US life expectancy required to reach parity with high-resource nations by 2030, to document historical precedent of this rate, and to discuss the plausibility of achieving this rate in the United States.

Methods. We performed a demographic analysis of secondary data in 5-year periods from 1985 to 2015.

Results. To achieve the United Nations projected mortality estimates for Western Europe in 2030, the US life expectancy must grow at 0.32% a year between 2016 and 2030. This rate has precedent, even in low-mortality populations. Over 204 country-periods examined, nearly half exhibited life-expectancy growth greater than 0.32%. Of the 51 US states observed, 8.2% of state-periods demonstrated life-expectancy growth that exceeded the 0.32% target.

Conclusions. Achieving necessary growth in life expectancy over the next 15 years despite historical precedent will be challenging. Much all-cause mortality is structured decades earlier and, at present, older-age mortality reductions in the United States are decelerating. Addressing mortality decline at all ages will require enhanced political will and a strong commitment to equity improvement in the US population.
American Doctors at the Nuremberg Medical Trial
Authors: Shuster Evelyne
Published: November 2017

Three Hippocratic physicians played critical roles in the prosecution of 23 Nazi doctors charged with murder and torture for conducting lethal medical experiments on concentration camp prisoners. Two of the physicians, Leopold Alexander and Andrew C. Ivy, were Americans, and the other, Werner Leibbrandt, was German.

At the 70th anniversary of the Doctors’ Trial it is fitting to recall the three’s influences and contributions to the formulation of strict research ethics rules, known as the Nuremberg Code.

Their contributions help us better understand why they insisted on strict research rules and yet ultimately were unable to apply these rules to their own research. Exploring their contributions at Nuremberg may help us appreciate the continuing difficulty physician–researchers have with accepting public regulation of research.
Risk of Concussion During Sports Versus Physical Education Among New Mexico Middle and High School Students
Authors: Campbell Richard A. , Gorman Stephanie A. , Thoma Robert J. , Annett Robert D. , McGrew Christopher A. , Yeo Ronald A. , Mayer Andrew R. , King John H. , Rowland Andrew S.
Published: November 2017

Objectives. To measure the risk of concussion among New Mexico middle and high school students during both sports and physical education.

Methods. Athletic directors or athletic trainers in 147 schools were asked to report the number of concussions occurring during sports and physical education in the 2013 to 2014 school year. We calculated 1-year cumulative incidence rates.

Results. Of the 147 schools, 99 responded (67%). During the school year, 598 students were removed from athletics because of a concussion, a 1-year cumulative incidence of 3.5 per 100. The concussion rate during sports was 3.0: 3.5 for boys and 2.4 for girls (relative risk [RR] = 1.5; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.2, 1.7). An additional 335 students experienced concussions during physical education. Concussion rates during physical education were 60% higher than during sports (RR = 1.6; 95% CI = 1.4, 1.8).

Conclusions. In our data, the risk of concussion was higher in physical education than in sports. This suggests that concussions should be tracked for a wide range of youth athletic activities, not just for sports. Monitoring cumulative incidence, in addition to other measures, may allow comparisons across schools and regions. More prevention efforts are needed.
Declines in Anogenital Warts Among Age Groups Most Likely to Be Impacted by Human Papillomavirus Vaccination, United States, 2006–2014
Authors: Flagg Elaine W. , Torrone Elizabeth A.
Published: November 2017

Objectives. To detect decreases in anogenital warts (AGW) among sex and age groups likely to be affected by human papillomavirus vaccination.

Methods. We estimated annual AGW prevalence during 2006 to 2014 using health care claims among US private health insurance enrollees aged 15 to 39 years. We derived AGW diagnoses using 1 of the following: (1) condylomata acuminata diagnosis, (2) viral wart diagnosis combined with a benign anogenital neoplasm diagnosis or destruction or excision of an anogenital lesion, or (3) AGW medication combined with a benign anogenital neoplasm diagnosis or destruction or excision of an anogenital lesion.

Results. Prevalence decreased during 2008 to 2014 among females aged 15 to 19 years (annual percentage change [APC] = −14.1%; P < .001) and during 2009 to 2014 among women aged 20 to 24 years (APC = −12.9%; P < .001) and among women aged 25 to 29 years (APC = −6.0%; P = .001). We observed significant declines among men aged 20 to 24 years (APC = −6.5%; P = .005). Prevalence increased or was stable in all other sex and age groups.

Conclusions. We observed AGW decreases among females in the age groups most likely to be affected by human papillomavirus vaccination and decreases in men aged 20 to 24 years. Decreased prevalence in young men is likely attributable to herd protection from vaccination among females.
Delayed Bone Infarct in the Ilium Following a Pelvic Crush Injury and Embolization
Authors: Millhouse Paul W. , Miller Andrew J. , Paul Jonathan , Conliffe Theodore D. , Vaccaro Alexander R. , Broyer Zach
Published: November 2017

Case:

We present a case of delayed osteonecrosis of the ilium. After receiving embolization and multiple orthopaedic procedures following a complex pelvic crush injury, the patient subsequently developed posterior pelvic pain and tenderness over the posterior superior iliac spine, along with pain on sacroiliac joint compression. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis demonstrated a bone infarction in the left ilium adjacent to the sacroiliac joint.

Conclusion:

The symptoms from osteonecrosis of the ilium may simulate sacroiliitis or other conditions. It is important to keep the differential diagnosis in mind when considering additional management for posterior pelvic pain in the setting of prior trauma and preexisting hardware.
A Collision Tumor Involving a Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Lower Extremity and a Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Austin Daniel C. , Wu Jim S. , Spentzos Dimitrios , Goldsmith Jeffrey D. , Anderson Megan E.
Published: November 2017

Case:

A 49-year-old man presented with a rapidly growing thigh mass. Histologic analyses demonstrated separate regions that were consistent with a collision tumor composed of a primary leiomyosarcoma and a metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma. After responding to chemotherapy, the patient underwent resection of the tumor and a total thyroidectomy; he was disease-free 9 years after the diagnosis.

Conclusion:

A wide diagnostic differential and thorough histologic analysis are necessary in patients presenting with neoplasms of the extremities. A leiomyosarcoma may be a hospitable location for metastatic disease, and the presence of a collision tumor should be considered when pathology findings are equivocal.
TUBUH MERDEKA, JIWA TERPENJARA (KAJIAN GENDER DAN SEKSUALITAS PADA NOVEL PASUNG JIWA)
Authors: Tojjib Mohammad
Published: November 2017

ABSTRAK

Penelitian pada novel Pasung Jiwa ini bertujuan mengungkapkan dilema yang dihadapi seorang
transgender bernama Sasa dalam menghadapi lingkungan budaya “yang normal”. Orientasi
seksualnya yang dianggap tidak normal dan di luar norma, mendapatkan perlakuan diskriminasi. Karya
sastra karangan Okky Damasari ini menyuarakan pembelaan terhadap kaum transgender. Seksualitas
menurut Suryakusuma (1991), mencakup seluruh kompleksitas emosi, perasaan, kepribadian, dan
sikap atau watak sosial, berkaitan dengan perilaku dan orientasi seksual. Kegiatan seksual yang tidak
dalam kerangka sosial yang “1azim” dianggap sebagai “dosa”. Butler (1990) beranggapan bahwa
proses imitasi tanpa menimbulkan penolakan atas pertautan identitas tubuh dengan identitas seksual.
Doktrin ini dipakai oleh kalangan gay dan lesbian untuk menolak reason mengapa setiap manusia harus
menjadi heteroseksual. Foucault (1990) menyebut seksualitas adalah permainan perilaku. Pengekangan
terhadap energi seksualitas oleh agama maupun oleh perangkat aturan norma, tidak serta merta
membuat seksualitas bungkam dan terpinggirkan. Foucault memahami bahwa seksualitas adalah berada
dalam struktur kekuasan dan wacana yang membangunnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah
deskriptif analitik terhadap dokumentasi data yang berupa teks novel. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa
Novel Pasung Jiwa dengan tokoh Sasa yang transgender merepresentasikan adanya keanekaragaman
seksualitas. Tubuh Sasa memang laki-laki, tapi hasrat seksualitasnya adalah perempuan. Sasa adalah
simbol perjuangan dan perlawanan atas pengekangan terhadap energi seksualitas oleh agama maupun
oleh perangkat aturan norma. Ketika menjadi Sasa, ia telah memerdekakan tubuhnya dan merasakan
kebahagiaan di dirinya. Namun, Sasa dihukum penjara karena dianggap melanggar “norma umum”
akibat mengekspresikan seksualitasnya.
Kata kunci: transgender, seksualitas, identitas, kekuasaan
Influence of particle properties on iron flocculation
Authors: de Ridder D. J. , van Halem D.
Published: November 2017

In this study, the importance of charge interactions during flocculation of Fe3+ in the presence of particles and anions/cations at various pH values was investigated. SiO2, (s) and ZnO(s) were dosed as particles to promote charge interactions and/or serve as a nucleus to accelerate floc formation. In the pH range 6–9, SiO2, (s) is negatively charged, while ZnO(s) carries a positive charge. Ca2+ and HPO42− were selected to investigate charge interactions in the water phase. A significant delay in floc growth due to charge repulsion between negatively charged iron species was observed at pHini 9. For positively charged species at pHini 6, a delay in floc growth was observed as well, but to a lesser degree. These effects could be neutralized by either dosing (positively charged) ZnO(s) or Ca2+ at pHini 9, or (negatively charged) SiO2, (s) at pHini 6. The addition of phosphate did not hinder floc growth at pHini 6. While phosphate completely inhibited floc growth at pHini 7–9 in the presence of negatively charged SiO2, (s), the presence of positively charged ZnO(s) partly neutralized the detrimental influence of phosphate on floc growth. Similarly, dosing Ca2+ partly neutralized the effect of phosphate.
Anaerobic co-digestion of sludge and microalgae grown in municipal wastewater – a feasibility study
Authors: Olsson J. , Forkman T. , Gentili F. G. , Zambrano J. , Schwede S. , Thorin E. , Nehrenheim E.
Published: November 2017

In this study a natural mix of microalgae grown in wastewater of municipal character was co-digested with sewage sludge in mesophilic conditions, in both batch and semi-continuous modes. The semi-continuous experiment was divided into two periods with OLR1 (organic loading rate) of 2.4 kg volatile solids (VS) m−3 d−1 and HRT1 (hydraulic retention time) of 15 days, and OLR2 of 3.5 kg VS m−3 d−1 and HRT2 of 10 days, respectively. Results showed stable conditions during both periods. The methane yield was reduced when adding microalgae (from 200 ± 25 NmL CH4 g VSin−1, to 168 ± 22 NmL CH4 g VSin−1) but VS reduction was also decreased by 51%. This low digestibility was confirmed in the anaerobic batch test. However, adding microalgae improved the dewaterability of the digested sludge. The high heavy metals content in the microalgae resulted in a high heavy metals content in the digestate, making it more difficult to reuse the digestate as fertilizer on arable land. The heavy metals are thought to originate from the flue gas used as a CO2 source during the microalgae cultivation. Therefore the implementation of CO2 mitigation via algal cultivation requires careful consideration regarding the source of the CO2-rich gas.
Analysis of the bearing capacity of the subsidence base of the roadbed on the permafrost soil
Authors: Lutskii Sviatoslav Iakovlevich , Artiushenko Igor Aleksandrovich
Published: November 2017

The article presents an analysis of the theory and practice of calculating the bearing capacity of the roadbed in conditions of permafrost soils using the example of the North-Latitudinal Railway. Calculations of the stability coefficient and the safety factor of the roadbed in difficult natural conditions are shown.
Using the technology of critical thinking development in the pedagogical university: a didactic aspect
Authors: Paletskaia Tatiana Vitalevna
Published: November 2017

The article reveals the objective need to revise the use of educational technologies to ensure the quality of the educational process that meets the challenges of the time. Didactic possibilities of using the technology of critical thinking development in the pedagogical university are described
Development of students’ pedagogical abilities during the classes at the pedagogical university
Authors: Paletskaia Tatiana Vitalevna
Published: November 2017

The problem of professional adaptation and the formation of teachers is covered in the work. The specific of the training of future teachers in the university that is focused on the development of pedagogical abilities is described. On the basis of the personal and activity approach, the examples of assignments are presented in connection with various groups of pedagogical abilities.
Legal regulation of socially important markets
Authors: Kitsai Juliana Anatolyevna
Published: November 2017

The article formulates the definition of the mechanism of legal regulation of socially important markets as elements of the core of the social sphere and its tasks, the set of factors that determine the effectiveness of this mechanism of legal regulation is substantiated. In order to improve the effectiveness of the legal regulation mechanism in accordance with its objectives, the author's classification is proposed and the characteristics of the regimes for the legal regulation of markets for socially important services on scientifically grounded criteria are provided – the degree of state guarantees for their provision and the social significance of the social sphere.
Relationship Between Brain-Derived Neurotrofic Factor (Bdnf) and Sleep on Depression: A Critical Review
Authors: Monteiro Bárbara C. , Monteiro Suzana , Candida Maristela , Adler Nathalia , Paes Flavia , Rocha Nuno , Nardi Antonio Egidio , Murillo-Rodriguez Eric , Machado Sergio
Published: November 2017

The Brain-Derived Neurotrofic Factor (BDNF) is one of the most important neurotrophins in the brain and it is suggested influences the activity of the serotonergic, noradrenergic and dopaminergic pathways. In the last few years, it has been hypothesized that BDNF level is related with depression and sleep. Several studies show that depressive subjects present low levels of BDNF in the brain. Poor sleep quality is also related with alterations in the BDNF concentration. Some authors argue that most of the cases show that impaired sleep quality increases the stress and, consequently, the vulnerability to depressive disorders, suggesting that there is a relationship between sleep, depression and BDNF levels.
Letter to the Editor: Bilateral Subconjunctival Hemorrhage in a 3-Year-Old Girl with Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Authors: Mimura Tatsuya , Noma Hidetaka , Yamagami Satoru
Published: November 2017

We report an unusual case of bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage following mycoplasma pneumonia. A healthy 3-year-old girl developed bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage at 4 days after the onset of fever and respiratory symptoms such as running nose, cough, and wheezing. Laboratory data were normal except for elevation ofMycoplasma pneumoniaeantibodies. The patient was followed without treatment and the subconjunctival hemorrhage resolved in both eyes within two weeks. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of subconjunctival hemorrhage following mycoplasma pneumonia. Respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing may cause bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage in infants.
Satisfying Product Features of a Fall Prevention Smartphone App and Potential Users� Willingness to Pay: Web-Based Survey Among Older Adults (Preprint)
Authors: Rasche Peter , Mertens Alexander , Brandl Christopher , Liu Shan , Buecking Benjamin , Bliemel Christopher , Horst Klemens , Weber Christian David , Lichte Philipp , Knobe Matthias
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Prohibiting falls and fall-related injuries is a major challenge for health care systems worldwide, as a substantial proportion of falls occur in older adults who are previously known to be either frail or at high risk for falls. Hence, preventive measures are needed to educate and minimize the risk for falls rather than just minimize older adults’ fall risk. Health apps have the potential to address this problem, as they enable users to self-assess their individual fall risk.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to identify product features of a fall prevention smartphone app, which increase or decrease users’ satisfaction. In addition, willingness to pay (WTP) was assessed to explore how much revenue such an app could generate.

METHODS

A total of 96 participants completed an open self-selected Web-based survey. Participants answered various questions regarding health status, subjective and objective fall risk, and technical readiness. Seventeen predefined product features of a fall prevention smartphone app were evaluated twice: first, according to a functional (product feature is implemented in the app), and subsequently by a dysfunctional (product feature is not implemented in the app) question. On the basis of the combination of answers from these 2 questions, the product feature was assigned to a certain category (must-be, attractive, one-dimensional, indifferent, or questionable product feature). This method is widely used in user-oriented product development and captures users’ expectations of a product and how their satisfaction is influenced by the availability of individual product features.

RESULTS

Five product features were identified to increase users’ acceptance, including (1) a checklist of typical tripping hazards, (2) an emergency guideline in case of a fall, (3) description of exercises and integrated workout plans that decrease the risk of falling, (4) inclusion of a continuous workout program, and (5) cost coverage by health insurer. Participants’ WTP was assessed after all 17 product features were rated and revealed a median monthly payment WTP rate of €5.00 (interquartile range 10.00).

CONCLUSIONS

The results show various motivating product features that should be incorporated into a fall prevention smartphone app. Results reveal aspects that fall prevention and intervention designers should keep in mind to encourage individuals to start joining their program and facilitate long-term user engagement, resulting in a greater interest in fall risk prevention.
THE RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REINFORCED CONCRETE PILES IN PERMAFROST REGIONS
Authors: Utkin Vladimir S. , Sushev Leonid A.
Published: November 2017

The article describes the general problem of safe operation of buildings and structures with the dynamics of permafrost in Russia and other countries. The global warming on Earth will lead to global disasters such as failures of buildings and structures. The main reason of these failures will be a reduction of bearing capacity and the reliability of foundations. It is necessary to organize the observations (monitoring) for the process of reducing the bearing capacity of foundations to prevent such accidents and reduce negative consequences, to development of preventive measures and operational methods for the piles reliability analysis. The main load-bearing elements of the foundation are reinforced concrete piles and frozen ground. Reinforced concrete piles have a tendency to decrease the bearing capacity and reliability of the upper (aerial) part and the part in the soil. The article discusses the problem of reliability analysis of existing reinforced concrete piles in upper part in permafrost regions by the reason of pile degradation in the contact zone of seasonal thawing and freezing soil. The evaluation of the probability of failure is important in itself, but also it important for the reliability of foundation: consisting of piles and frozen soil. Authors offers the methods for reliability analysis of upper part of reinforced concrete piles in the contact zone with seasonally thawed soil under different number of random variables (fuzzy variables) in the design mathematical model of a limit state by the strength criterion.
Marianismo Identity, Self-Silencing, Depression and Anxiety in Women from Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Authors: Kosmicki Mia
Published: November 2017

“Marianismo”, a gender role script in Latin America, is the concept that women should be the spiritual family leaders, remain ab- stinent until marriage, and be submissive to their husbands; it origi- nates from the Catholic Church’s image of the Virgin Mary. I examined the link between Marianismo identity, self-silencing, depression and anxiety in a sample of 47 women from the town of Santa Maria de Dota, Costa Rica, who completed self-report scales. I found positive correla- tions between Marianismo identity and self-silencing, and between self-silencing and both anxiety and depression. Older women rated higher in Marianismo and self-silencing.
Effect of innovating the evaluative strategy on the motivation and performance of students in pilot plant practices for the development of new food products.
Authors: Andrés Jiménez Carmen
Published: November 2017

Innovative evaluation strategies are necessary in distance education systems, specially in higher levels, in which students are more critical and demanding. The objective of this study was to determine how an innovative evaluative strategy influenced students' motivation and performance in a pilot course (Distance State University, Costa Rica). For this I applied a survey to the 14 students -aged 22 to 45 years- who took the course from 2014 to 2016. Students were highly satisfied with this innovative strategy, since it challenged them into being better professionals, which coincide with similar studies. In 2 practices, out of 4, performance was higher in 2016 than in 2014 and 2015, years where the innovation was not implemented. To improve performance and motivation, I recommend using this strategy in other courses that have practice in pilot plants, and to create a culture in which students receive a more formative evaluation.
Effect of a vitamin supplement and three species of food plants (Fabaceae) on the production of Morpho helenor butterflies (Nymphalidae:Lepidoptera)
Authors: Castro Morales Olivier , Arias-Reverón Julio M , Gadea-Rivas Arnoldo , Camero Rey Luis Alberto
Published: November 2017

Little has been published on the use of artificial diets for the production of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family. We evaluated the effect of a commercial vitamin supplement called Farvital - 18, composed of amino acids, vitamins and electrolytes, on the production of the butterfly Morpho helenor. This supplement was applied on three host plants from the family Fabaceae: Lonchocarpus oliganthus, Erythrina berteroana and Arachis pintoi. We analyzed the duration of the larval stages, the growth rate of the caterpillars at each stage, the survival rate of the caterpillars, pupal weight, and quality and quantity of pupae obtained. Lonchocarpus oliganthus without and with the addition of vitamin supplement produced larger caterpillars, higher survival rate, shorter larval stage duration, and produced heavier and better quality pupae. Arachis pintoi with and without vitamin supplement produced pupae of lower weight. Males fed on Lonchocarpus oliganthus hatched faster but for females the food did not make any difference. Independent of the diet used for the 600 initial larvae, 371 pupae were produced (61,83%). Of the total pupae obtained, 3,63% did not emerge and 88% of the pupae were A quality. The greatest adult emergence occurred between days 14 and 15 of the pupa formation. The pupae of females were heavier than males. The native plant Lonchocarpus oliganthus gave better yields in the production of butterflies Morpho helenor.
Studi Mekanisme Injeksi Surfaktan-Polimer pada Reservoir Berlapis Lapangan NR Menggunakan Simulasi Reservoir
Authors: Rita Novia
Published: November 2017

Pertumbuhan industri minyak yang cepat, meningkatnya kebutuhan bahan bakar fosil, penemuan cadangan minyak yang menurun dan sulit ditemukan, serta penurunan produksi yang diperoleh dari aset yang sudah tua menyebabkan industri minyak menerapkan metode produksi alternatif. Metode yang paling umum untuk diterapkan adalah teknik enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Salah satu metode EOR yang paling diterapkan saat ini adalah injeksi surfaktan-polimer. Proses injeksi ini sangat tergantung pada karakteristik aliran, heterogenitas batuan dan interaksi antara fluida-batuan. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan studi tertentu untuk memahami mekanisme injeksi. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan simulator reservoir. Studi ini dilakukan melalui analisis komparatif dari 4 (empat) jenis injeksi yaitu injeksi air, injeksi polimer, injeksi surfaktan, dan injeksi surfaktan-polimer. Dapat dilihat bahwa injeksi air tidak bekerja optimal karena kandungan air telah mencapai nilai tertinggi 98%. Injeksi polimer bisa menyapu minyak yang terkandung dalam zona permeabilitas rendah sekitar 4% dari saturasi minyak sebelumnya. Injeksi surfaktan dapat mengurangi saturasi minyak yang tersisa di reservoir (ROS) sekitar 5% dari saturasi minyak sebelumnya pada zona permeabilitas tinggi. Injeksi surfaktan-polimer bisa menyapu minyak yang terkandung dalam kedua zona permeabilitas tinggi dan rendah hingga mengurangi residual oil saturation after waterflood (SORW) dan ROS masing-masing hingga 7% dan 11% dari saturasi minyak sebelumnya. Dengan demikian, injeksi surfaktan-polimer dianggap sebagai teknik EOR yang paling cocok untuk diterapkan di Lapangan NR.
Evaluasi Masalah Bottom Hole Assembly Lepas Pada Pemboran Berarah Di Sumur X Lapangan Y
Authors: Khalid Idham , Musnal Ali
Published: November 2017

Sumur X pada lapangan Y merupakan sumur dengan permasalahan rangkaian BHA terlepas setelah proses pembebasan rangkaian pipa pemboran karena adanya Pack off pada kedalaman 3.360 ft MD. Hal tersebut ditandai dengan tidak adanya return pada saat dilakukan circulation serta tekanan pompa naik secara tiba-tiba. Pack off menyebabkan formasi gugur dan cutting terakumulasi di lubang sumur. Terakumulasinya cutting menjadi penyebab rangkaian terjepit akibat. Perhitungan reactive torque dengan persamaan Frank J Schuh dilakukan untuk mengetahui besarnya nilai torsi yang menyebabkan BHA terlepas dari rangkaian tersebut. Menurut perhitungan yang telah dilakukan, rangkaian BHA lepas terjadi karena torsi reaksi (reactive torque) sebesar 60.240 ft.lb. yang sekitar dua kali lebih daripada nilai make up torque untuk HWDP 5” yaitu sebesar 22.800 ft.lb. Masalah rangkaian BHA lepas dapat ditangani dengan menggunakan metode operasi fishing. Waktu ekonomis fishing yang didapat untuk melakukan kegiatan fishing sebesar 3,1 hari. Apabila fishing job tidak berhasil, maka dapat dilakukan operasi penindaklanjutan untuk menghindari fish yang tertinggal di dalam lubang sumur dengan melakukan pembelokan lintasan sumur pada titik Kick Off Point (KOP) yang baru, yakni pada kedalaman 485 ft.
Analisis Potensi Daya Listrik Pada Sumur Produksi Panas Bumi Dengan Mengunakan Metode Back Pressure Pada Unit XY
Authors: Melysa Rycha , Fitrianti Fitrianti
Published: November 2017

As the increasing demand of energy in indonesia, PT.Pertamina Geothermal Energy area Kamojang that is one of the companies which are engaged in geothermal power plant which contributed the need for electricity domestic with a total capacity of 235 MW with consisting of 5 units of steam power plants electricity.But to produce the electrical power needs to be done a calculation about the potential electrical power for every production wells, so it is necessary to do back pressure production test for every production wells.Back pressure production test was conducted to obtain capability of geothermal production well, it is necessary to know the output curve of well production , back pressureproductionproduction test done by closing the wells first untill wellhead pressure reach a stability and then produce well with setting wellhead pressure at different wellhead pressure until it achieve stability for each setting of the wellhead pressure.The result of back pressure production test for every production wells in unit “XY” that the maximum mass flowof XY-1, XY-2, XY-3, and XY-4 wells at 10 kg/cm² are 28,49 tons/hour, 103,72 tons/hour, 175,31 tons/hour and 68,97 tons/hour. So the maximum potential for unit “XY” is 50 MW with total mass flow is about 373,04 kg/cm².
Serum resistin and adiponectin relationships with glucometabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Al Regaeiy , Habib Syed , Al Dokhi , Jammah Anwar , Subhan Mohammad
Published: November 2017

Introduction/Objective. Adiponectin and resistin are important adipokines that play an important role in the regulation of blood sugar, beta-oxidation in muscles, and insulin resistance. This study aimed to assess and compare the relationships of resistin and adiponectin concentrations with glucometabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods. A total of 191 subjects were studied. The final selection included 107 patients with T2DM (67 males and 40 females) and 84 healthy control subjects (45 males and 39 females). Fasting venous blood samples were analyzed for glucose (FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin, lipids, adiponectin and resistin levels. Body composition was evaluated in all subjects by the body mass index (BMI) and waist?hip ratio (WHR). Results. BMI, WHR, FBG, HbA1c, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), total cholesterol, and triglycerides were significantly higher in individuals with T2DM compared to healthy volunteers. Serum resistin levels were significantly higher (p = 0.0259) and serum adiponectin levels were significantly lower (p = 0.0001) in T2DM patients than in control subjects. Adiponectin levels were significantly lower (p = 0.0411) in diabetes patients with poor glycemic control, compared to those with good glycemic control, while the difference was non-significant for resistin (p = 0.8899). Serum adiponectin levels were discordant with HbA1c (r = -0.274, p = 0.004). Linear-by-linear association showed significant trend of better glycemic control at increasing quartiles of adiponectin levels (p = 0.042), while the trend was not significant for resistin levels (p = 0.904). Multiple regression analysis revealed FBG, insulin, HOMA-IR, and HbA1c as significant predictors of adiponectin. Conclusions. T2DM patients have significantly higher resistin and lower adiponectin levels compared to healthy controls. Adiponectin levels were significantly lower in patients with poor glycemic control.
CSR Disclosure and Investor Behavior: A Proposed Framework and Research Agenda
Authors: Gödker Katrin , Mertins Lasse
Published: November 2017

How market participants respond to corporate disclosure forms an important cornerstone in many areas of accounting and finance research. This article synthesizes behavioral research on how an increasingly important type of corporate disclosure, namely corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure, affects investor behavior. Structuring the extant accounting and finance literature, we derive a holistic framework that consolidates observed drivers of investors' information processing and resulting investment decision making when confronted with CSR disclosure. We identify both disclosure and individual investor characteristics that determine investor behavioral response to disclosed CSR-related information. Drawing on the proposed framework, we pinpoint knowledge gaps in the literature and provide guidelines for further research. Fundamental issues for future work include the decoupling of specific behavioral drivers through innovative measurement, the reliable identification of causal effects, and the incorporation of investors' social interactions.
One Size Fits All? Costs and Benefits of Uniform Accounting Standards
Authors: Ray Korok
Published: November 2017

I build a model of neoclassical production to examine the capital market and welfare effects of a uniform accounting standard (like IFRS). Firms vary in their cost of compliance to the standard, and investors vary in their cost of learning diverse standards for capital allocation. A uniform accounting standard increases the quantity of capital in the economy and lowers the cost of capital. However, uniform standards force diverse firms onto the same standard, which reduces welfare. A regulator selects the optimal number and type of standards to balance these competing effects. Uniform accounting standards are better than diverse accounting standards when firm productivity and variation between investors is large, but worse when the cost of investment and variation between firms is large. I draw implications for IFRS/GAAP convergence and the incentives versus standards debate.