bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mulheres: perspectivas e desafios em relação à água
Authors: Camargo Ethel Martinez de Azevedo , Yassuda Margarida , Kishi Sandra Akemi Shimada
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo traz conclusões e impressões acerca da sessão Mulheres Perspectivas e Desafios, promovida pela Woman for Water Partnership, durante o Fórum Mundial da Água, em Brasília, de 19 a 23 de março de 2018. O artigo também tem por objetivo descrever algumas das atividades desenvolvidas peloProjeto Conexão Água (da 4ª Câmara de Coordenação e Revisão do Ministério Público Federal) por ocasião do Fórum, com propícuas participações de colaboradores e membros da Comissão Consultiva do Projeto Conexão Água do MPF, destacando-se no presente trabalho as participações de mulheres, líderes, emsituação de vulnerabilidade ou não, para em conjunto valorizarem o importante papel de mulheres na efetividade da inclusão social e da preservação dos recursos naturais, em especial, a água.
Editorial L&E 12(2). Espaços e a Lei, a Água e a Mulher
Authors: Argollo Ferrão André Munhoz de , Fernandes Luciana Cordeiro de Souza
Published: July 2018

A revista Labor & Engenho traz a público o segundo número do volume 12, com 9 artigos, sendo que 7 deles compõem o “Dossier Água e Mulher”, cuja apresentação se encontra a cargo de Lucia-na Cordeiro de Souza Fernandes, Editora Associada neste número. A intrínseca relação “água-mulher” vem acompanhada de conceitos sobre o “espaço” e de princípios que regem a legislação pertinente, particularmente a legislação ambiental, e que, de fato, constituem aspectos relevantes do caráter deste periódico. Assim, os 9 artigos deste número se apresentam ao leitor a partir de uma sequência bem estruturada e muito interessante, começan-do com os 7 artigos que compõem o dossier e finalizando com 2 excelentes artigos que tratam do território como patrimônio de uma comunidade.
Acumulação, Repetição, Sobreposição A festa de largo como partida da arte participativa – Looping: Bahia Overdub
Authors: Soares Isabella Amaral , Thaler Isabel , Kopelman Isa Etel
Published: July 2018

Este artigo aborda a participação ativa do público na composição da dramaturgia do espetáculo Looping: Bahia Overdub, obra que abrange aspectos da cidade enquanto manifestação pública e cultural do espaço urbano, como a Festa de Largo, em Salvador. A partir da improvisação na qual os dançarinos dialogam com uma máquina de som, que está associada às memórias de festas de cultura popular, um ato estético de dramaturgia colaborativa acontece, quebrando as barreiras entre jogo e realidade.
Necronarrativa teatral: necropolítica como pulsão criativa de narrativas ficcionais para cena
Authors: Anunciação Aldri Antonio Alves
Published: July 2018

Este artigo propõe uma articulação teórica entre os conceitos de necropolítica, apresentados pelo filósofo Achille Mbembe, e os figurais temáticos dos espetáculos, que sustentam suas narrativas no percurso de mortificação das personagens centrais como recurso de transposição poético-teatral de resultados geopoliticamente conduzidos por uma administração pública.
A iminência da catástrofe: uma dramaturgia do tempo em Umwelt de Maguy Marin e The deluge de Bill Viola
Authors: Oliveira Jacyan Castilho de
Published: July 2018

A noção de dramaturgia expandida abarca múltiplas formas de encadeamento de ações, sejam estéticas, políticas ou sociais. Chegamos assim ao sentido lato de organização dramatúrgica, quer seja de fatos, imagens ou ações. Através dessa noção, são lembradas a peça coreográfica Umwelt, de M. Marin (2002) e a videoinstalação The deluge, de B. Viola (2004), que, em nossa visão, organizam o tempo como matéria dramatúrgica.
Dramaturgia dos possíveis: desvios do espetáculo A persistência das últimas coisas
Authors: Sanches João
Published: July 2018

Este artigo discute aspectos da montagem baiana de A persistência das últimas coisas, peça escrita por Juan Crespo, e reflete sobre as transformações das práticas cênicas e seus desdobramentos na expansão do conceito de dramaturgia. Para isso, o estudo se baseia no conceito de desvio e na ideia de um teatro dos possíveis, formulados, respectivamente, pelos teóricos franceses Jean-Pierre Sarrazac e Bernard Dort.
Por uma poética da atuação realista “estranhada”
Authors: Arruda Rejane Kasting
Published: July 2018

Interroga-se a atuação realista, analisando as suas premissas, investigando os seus limites, impasses e mecanismos de produção. Também decupa-se os seus registros constituintes, expondo procedimentos investigados em experiências práticas laboratoriais no cinema e no teatro, sistematizando e formalizando novos conceitos.
Editorial
Authors: Neves Larissa de Oliveira
Published: July 2018

Esse volume da revista de estudos teatrais do Departamento de Artes Cênicas da Unicamp, a Pitágoras 500, traz o dossiê Dramaturgia em seu campo expandido: Dramaturgias possíveis, organizado pelas professoras Verônica Fabrini e Melina Scialom, que apresentam a Seção Temática, contendo oito artigos, e a quem agradecemos o empenho e a disposição em todas as etapas do trabalho.
DISTRIBUTION OF ROOT SYSTEM AT APPLE CV. GRANNY SMITH GRAFTED ON DIFFERENT DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS
Authors: Gjamovski Viktor , Kiprijanovski Marjan , Arsov Tosho
Published: July 2018

This paper analyses the distribution of root systems of nine dwarf apple rootstocks (M.9 T 984, M.9 T 337, Jork 9, Mark 9, Budagowski 9, M.9 EMLA, Pajam 1, Pajam 2 and Supporter 4). All rootstocks were grafted with apple cultivar Granny Smith. The study was performed in the experimental orchard established in the Prespa region (Resen, R. Macedonia). The experimental orchard was established in 2004, with a planting distance 3.5 m x 1.5 m. At the end of the 7th growing season following characteristics were evaluated: length and weight of the fine (fibrous) and coarse roots, and depth distribution of the root system. Among the evaluated rootstocks statistically significant differ-ences in total length of the fine roots were not found. Between different rootstocks the results for total length of coarse roots showed more variability. In general, even 89% of the total length of root system belonged to fine roots, and the highest percentage (35%) was located at depths of 20 to 40 cm. Trees grafted on Mark 9 rootstock had the highest value for total root length, while the smallest values were registered on those grafted on Pajam 1 rootstock. Trees grafted on Supporter 4 rootstock had the greatest weight of the root system, while the smallest one was found on rootstock Budagowski 9.
Special Issue on Service Engineering
Authors: Arai Tamio , Umeda Yasushi , Kojima Fumio , Hirata Sadayo , Sakao Tomohiko
Published: July 2018

To solve problems underlying design and manufacturing we often rely on methodologies of computational intelligence such as machine learning, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, fuzzy inference systems and smart optimization algorithms. In this Special Issue of the International Journal of Automation Technology, original articles are presented with reference to the engagement of intelligent computation in diverse application areas of design and manufacturing, including manufacturing process monitoring, manufacturing systems management, scheduling, design theory and methodology.

The six research papers in this Special Issue propose the use of intelligent computation methodologies to deal with various topics related to manufacturing and design. In particular, the first three papers focus on manufacturing process monitoring with reference to different manufacturing technologies, including tool wear monitoring in drilling of composite materials, sensor monitoring in CNC turning and residual stress prediction in welding. Diverse intelligent approaches such as artificial neural networks and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems are proposed to support manufacturing process monitoring. The fourth paper deals with the manufacturing system level, proposing the employment of a solution algorithm combining metaheuristics and operation simulation for scheduling of production processes. The fifth paper aims at developing tools to guide the manufacturers to manage the technology investment and cost saving target for customer satisfaction based on the application of internet of things. The last paper proposes a methodology to support the introduction of customer requirements in product and service design via a decision support system which exploits artificial intelligence algorithms (machine learning) based on inductive inference, allowing knowledge related to product/service to be mapped, structured and managed to design the service and product semantic model.

The editors deeply appreciate all the authors and anonymous reviewers for their effort and excellent work to make this Special Issue unique. We hope that future research on intelligent computation in manufacturing and design will advance manufacturing technology and systems as well as design methodologies.
Machine Tool Service for Mass-Production Machining Systems
Authors: Fujishima Makoto ,   DMG MORI Co., Ltd. 2-35-16 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan, Hoshi Takashi , Nakahira Hiroki , Takahashi Masafumi , Mori Masahiko
Published: July 2018

Mass-production machining systems that are comprised of machine tools are often configured in series by dividing the machining processes in order to manage the large production volume. This indicates that if one of the machines stops owing to a mechanical malfunction, the entire production line needs to be stopped. Thus, machine tools in mass-production systems are required to be highly reliable and easy to maintain. Predictive maintenance, which enables operators to detect any signs of failure in the machine tool components, needs to be performed for the machines as well. In this work, various approaches for the improvement of the maintainability of machine tools used in a mass-production system are reported.
Visualization of Acquisition Experience in Sternal Compression Maneuver Using Kinect Sensoring: For Co-Creation of Medical Technique Experiential Values
Authors: Sato Nao , Akai Kenju , Hirose Makoto , Okamoto Satoru , Karino Kenji ,   Clinical SkillUp Center, Shimane University Hospital 89-1 Enya, Izumo, Shimane 693-8501, Japan,   Center for Community-based Healthcare Research and Education, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan,   Department of Information Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Matsue College, Matsue, Japan,   Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Shimane University, Matsue, Japan,   Master’s Course for Instructor of Medical Simulation, Graduate School of Medical Research, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan
Published: July 2018

In this study, we compare and verify data that have been rendered visual by Kinect sensoring with data obtained by conventional devices. This is in order to promote the co-creation of experiential values in the acquisition of a sternal compression technique in basic life support in the context of the improvement of the clinical skills of physicians and healthcare professionals. We find that Kinect sensoring is sufficiently accurate to evaluate measurements of the rate and depth of sternal compression; it is comparable to accelerometers and sternal compression-dedicated sensoring devices. This provides a platform for the co-creation of experiential values for the improvement of clinical skills based on the acquisition of medical techniques using the Kinect sensor, which is low in cost and easy to use. It also provides a platform for the exchange of sensor-captured information between the instructor and trainee. It is hoped that this will lead to the co-creation of values useful for the development of educational services in life-saving medical techniques.
Angle Detection Using a Continuously Rotating Gyro for Large Scale Profile Evaluation – Reversal Measurement for Eliminating Gyro Drift –
Authors: Kume Tatsuya , Satoh Masanori , Suwada Tsuyoshi , Furukawa Kazuro , Okuyama Eiki ,   Mechanical Engineering Centre, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0801, Japan,   Accelerator Laboratory, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba, Japan,   Faculty of Engineering and Resource, Akita University, Akita, Japan
Published: July 2018

Profile evaluation by detecting tangential angles of the profile is competent for large objects because it inherently requires no reference, which is difficult to define with sufficient accuracy as the object becomes larger. We considered using a gyro for detecting the angles instead of an inclinometer or an autocollimator, which are conventionally used as angle detectors. A gyro can detect angles without angular reference; therefore, profiles can be evaluated without the limitation of a reference. However, angles detected by a gyro generally have considerable fluctuations to ensure accuracy in the μrad range, which is the same level as a highly precise inclinometer. In this work, we adopted a periodic reversal measurement using a rotating mechanism to eliminate fluctuations. Analysis and experimental results show that the angles of the gyro’s rotating axis against the earth’s rotating axis can be derived from the angular signals of two gyros rotating in counter directions, and that this method is effective for reducing the influences of fluctuations.
Friction Reduction by Micro-Textured Surfaces in Lubrication
Authors: Sun Yue , Shimada Keita , Xu Shaolin , Mizutani Masayoshi , Kuriyagawa Tsunemoto ,   Tohoku University 6-6-01 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan,   South University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
Published: July 2018

Experimental investigations were carried out to verify if the friction reduction in lubrication can be expanded by a textured surface with sawtooth riblets. Sawtooth riblets were formed by ultraprecision diamond cutting, with a ridge angle of about 60°–90° and height of about 20–50 μm on the contact surface. Six types of textured surfaces with different ridge angles, heights, and sliding directions were tested and compared with the untextured surface. The tribological tests were conducted by a flat-on-flat tribometer in lubrication. The effects of the ridge angle, height, and relative sliding direction on the friction coefficient in lubrication were reported.
Wpływ pestycydów na zdrowie człowieka
Authors: Grotowska Marta , Janda Katarzyna , Jakubczyk Karolina
Published: July 2018

ABSTRAKTPestycydy to szeroka grupa obejmująca substancje chemiczne biologicznie czynne stosowane w środkach ochrony roślin. Wyróżnia się m.in: zoocydy, których zadaniem jest przeciwdziałanie szkodnikom zwierzęcym, herbicydy do zwalczania chwastów, bakteriocydy zwalczające bakterie oraz fungicydy eliminujące grzyby mikroskopowe. Wraz z rozwojem przemysłowym, a także naukowo-technicznym, wzrasta wykorzystanie pestycydów w rolnictwie na całym świecie. Pomimo skuteczności tych związków w ochronie roślin wciąż duże jest zainteresowanie skutkami ubocznymi i konsekwencjami zdrowotnymi stosowania pestycydów. W pracy przedstawiono doniesienia o negatywnym wpływie pestycydów na organizm ludzki, w szczególności powstawanie nowotworów u dorosłych, wpływ na płód oraz kobiety ciężarne. Wykazano, że obecność pestycydów w środowisku ma związek z występowaniem poronień u kobiet, przedwczesnych porodów, wad cewy nerwowej u dzieci czy opóźnień w ich rozwoju. Kolejnym problemem omówionym w niniejszej pracy jest występowanie pozostałości pestycydów w żywności oraz zatrucia różnymi związkami należącymi do tej grupy. Zwrócono również uwagę na produkty alternatywne, czyli biopestycydy. Celem pracy było przedstawienie wpływu na organizm ludzki wykorzystywania pestycydów w rolnictwie. Praca jest przeglądem najnowszych publikacji naukowych dotyczących pestycydów.
Style żywieniowe Polaków i ich społeczno-demograficzne uwarunkowania
Authors: Borowiec Agnieszka A. , Aranowska Anita E.
Published: July 2018

ABSTRAKTWstęp: Sposób odżywiania należy do modyfikowalnych czynników ryzyka chorób i jest jednym z przedmiotów edukacji zdrowotnej. Jego zmiana może być trudna, ponieważ jedzenie nie tylko służy zaspokojeniu potrzeb fizjologicznych, lecz także jest elementem stylu życia, który definiuje się jako spójną całość obejmującą zachowania wybierane przez ludzi w zakresie, w jakim pozwala im na to ich ulokowanie w strukturze społecznej. Różne praktyki żywieniowe mogą stanowić elementy różnych stylów życia.Celem analizy była identyfikacja stylów żywieniowych Polaków oraz ich społeczno-demograficznych uwarunkowań.Materiały i metody: Dane zebrano w 2016 r. za pomocą wywiadu kwestionariuszowego bezpośredniego na ogólnopolskiej próbie reprezentatywnej (n = 1000). Wykonano analizę głównych składowych oraz analizę regresji liniowej wielokrotnej.Wyniki: Zidentyfikowano trzy style żywieniowe – „niedbały”, „prozdrowotny” i „tradycyjny”. Styl „niedbały” jest typowy dla mężczyzn, osób młodszych oraz ludzi żyjących w większych gospodarstwach domowych. Rzadziej cechują się nim specjaliści, wykonawcy wolnych zawodów i kierownicy, a także uczniowie i studenci, emeryci i renciści oraz mieszkańcy najmniejszych miast. Styl „prozdrowotny” charakteryzuje przeważnie kobiety, osoby z wykształceniem wyższym i średnim, uczniów i studentów, a także przedsiębiorców. Styl „tradycyjny” częściej cechuje osoby młodsze, mieszkające w mniejszych gospodarstwach domowych, z wykształceniem średnim i zasadniczym zawodowym, a także mieszkańców miast liczących 50 000–200 000 mieszkańców.Wnioski: Analiza wskazuje na istnienie stylów żywieniowych związanych z ulokowaniem w strukturze społecznej, co powinno być uwzględniane w edukacji zdrowotnej w zakresie żywienia.
An Experimental Study of Nonequilibrium Carbon Dioxide/Oil Interactions
Authors: Yassin Mahmood Reza , Habibi Ali , Zolfaghari Ashkan , Eghbali Sara , Dehghanpour Hassan
Published: July 2018

In this study, we use a custom-designed visual cell to investigate nonequilibrium carbon dioxide (CO2)/oil interactions under high-pressure/high-temperature conditions. We visualize the CO2/oil interface and measure the visual-cell pressure over time. We perform five sets of visualization tests. The first three tests aim at investigating interactions of gaseous (g), liquid (l), and supercritical (sc) CO2 with a Montney (MTN) oil sample. In the fourth test, to visualize the interactions in the bulk oil phase, we replace the opaque MTN oil with a translucent Duvernay (DUV) light oil (LO). Finally, we conduct an N2(sc)/oil test to compare the results with those of CO2(sc)/oil test. We also compare the results of nonequilibrium CO2/oil interactions with those obtained from conventional pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) tests.

Results of the first three tests show that oil immediately expands upon injection of CO2 into the visual cell. CO2(sc) leads to the maximum oil expansion followed by CO2(l) and CO2(g). Furthermore, the rate of oil expansion in the CO2(sc)/oil test is higher than that in CO2(l)/oil and CO2(g)/oil tests. We also observe extracting and condensing flows at the CO2(l)/oil and CO2(sc)/oil interfaces. Moreover, we observe density-driven fingers inside the LO phase because of the local increase in the density of LO. The results of PVT tests show that the density of the CO2/oil mixture is higher than that of the CO2-free oil, explaining the density-driven natural convection during CO2(sc) injection into the visual cell. We do not observe either extracting/condensing flows or density-driven mixing for the N2(sc)/oil test, explaining the low expansion of oil in this test. The results suggest that the combination of density-driven natural convection and extracting/condensing flows enhances CO2(sc) dissolution into the oil phase, leading to fast oil expansion after CO2(sc) injection into the visual cell.
Economics of Management of Photosystem II‐ and HPPD‐inhibitor‐Resistant Palmer amaranth in Corn
Authors: Chahal Parminder S. , Jhala Amit J.
Published: July 2018

Core Ideas

Glufosinate + dicamba had similar Palmer amaranth control as glufosinate.

Glyphosate + dicamba had similar control as glyphosate.

Pre‐emergence followed by post‐emergence and post‐emergence‐only programs had similar control.

A Palmer amaranth biotype resistant to photosystem (PS) II‐ and 4‐hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD)‐inhibitor in continuous seed corn production fields in southcentral Nebraska is a management challenge for corn growers. Field studies were conducted on a grower’s field in 2014 through 2016 near Shickley in Fillmore County, Nebraska to determine the efficacy of herbicide programs for control of resistant Palmer amaranth, net economic return, and yield of glyphosate‐ and glufosinate‐resistant corn. Based on contrast analysis, pyroxasulfone + fluthiacet‐ethyl + atrazine applied pre‐emergence (PRE) had the highest (95%) Palmer amaranth control compared with saflufenacil + dimethenamid‐P, mesotrione +S‐metolachlor + atrazine (91 to 92%), and acetochlor + clopyralid + flumetsulam (87%) at 21 d after PRE in 2014 to 2015. Glufosinate or glyphosate alone, or tank‐mixed with dicamba applied post‐emergence (POST)‐only or aforementioned PRE herbicides followed by POST programs had 89 to 99% control at 28 and 72 d after POST in 2014 to 2015. Corn yields and net returns were higher where PRE followed by POST and POST‐only herbicide programs were used compared with PRE‐only programs in glufosinate‐ and glyphosate‐resistant corn in 2014 and 2016. In 2015, corn yields and net returns were similar where PRE‐only, POST‐only, and PRE followed by POST herbicide programs were used in glufosinate‐ and glyphosate‐resistant corn. Results of this study suggest that effective PRE followed by POST herbicide programs are available for controlling PS II‐ and HPPD‐inhibitor‐resistant Palmer amaranth in corn and growers need to adopt an integrated weed management approach to reduce the chances of evolution of herbicide‐resistant weeds.
Partial Male Sterility in Imisun Sunflower: Imazapyr Treatment in Advanced Vegetative Stages Decreases Pollen Yield and Alters ahas Gene Expression
Authors: Ochogavía Ana C. , Novello María A. , Bianchi Marta B. , Picardi Liliana A. , Nestares Graciela M.
Published: July 2018

Imidazolinones are powerful herbicides that inhibit branched‐chain amino acid biosynthesis by targeting the catalytic subunit of acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS). Imidazolinone application in the advanced vegetative or early reproductive developmental stages is associated with male sterility in resistant sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.); however, the underlying mechanism of this sterility remains unknown. This study describes the morphological, cytoembryological, and molecular alterations induced by imazapyr (IM) treatment on reproductive tissues at different developmental stages in two sunflower genotypes, resistant and intermediate resistant, respectively. Pollen and seed physiological variables were compared between the treated and control plants. The number of pollen grains per flower and viable seeds were negatively affected by IM treatment in the intermediate‐resistant genotype, and the biometric traits of early developed disc flower were also significantly different in this genotype. Differential interference contrast microscopy revealed that IM treatment slightly accelerates megagamethophyte development. Anther observations at microsporogenesis using confocal microscopy show that the sporogenous tissue was damaged. Furthermore, the expression profiles of the sunflower AHAS paralogs (ahas1, ahas2, and ahas3) were measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction in the anthers and pistils of two developmental stages in treated and control plants. Imazapyr treatment in early reproductive growth stages clearly induces divergent expression patterns in the ahas gene family. These findings provide new insight into a novel chemical method for inducing male sterility in sunflowers and enhance our understanding of the effects of AHAS‐inhibitor herbicides in reproductive tissues.
Quantifying factors influencing runoff in mining areas using the SWAT model – a case of the Kuye River in Northern Shaanxi, China
Authors: Xijun Wu , Ying Dong
Published: July 2018

There has been a marked decrease in river runoff in northern China recently, particularly from coal mining areas, but few studies have been able to quantify the factors influencing this phenomenon. Some methods to calculate the reasons for the river runoff decrease are urgently needed, and the degree to guide the river ecology restoration. Taking the Kuye River as an example, this study established a reference period (1960–1979) for a Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model, and simulated the runoff changes and distribution. Then, the degree of influence of weather, water and soil conservation, industrial and domestic water consumption, and coal mining on river runoff during a recent period (1999–2010) was quantified. Finally, recent changes in runoff and its distribution were simulated with a modified SWAT model. The results show that in comparison to the reference period, for the recent period 21,987 × 104 m3 per year of runoff from the Kuye River was attributable to weather, while 8,840 × 104 m3, 5,346 × 104 m3 and 13,788 × 104 m3 was attributable to soil and water conservation measures, industrial and domestic water consumption, and coal mining respectively. The distribution of the runoff in the recent period was similar to that in the reference period, although its value was only half of the latter. These results can serve as an important reference for the ecological restoration of the Kuye River basin.
Microvasculature Recovery by Angiogenesis After Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Badimon Lina , Borrell Maria
Published: July 2018

Advances in early reperfusion therapies focused on the revascularization of the ischemic tissues, in the
last decades, lead to reduced mortality in acute myocardial infarction (MI) patients. However, a large proportion
of patients show inadequate myocardial perfusion because of dysfunction of the microcirculation. The high prevalence
of microvascular dysfunction after reperfusion therapies and the negative prognostic of this procedure justify
the search for therapeutic strategies that aim to restore the microvascular network. It is well known that the
size of the initial infarct, the duration of ischemia and the efficiency of reperfusion determine myocardial tissue
damage and cardiomyocyte loss after myocardial infarction. Therefore any advancement on the mechanisms that
induce the repair process of microvascular dysfunction after reperfused MI is of great interest. Here, we will
review the different proteins and cells known to participate in angiogenesis induction post-MI and we will also
discuss the potential pharmacological and cellular processes that promote the recovery of microvasculature by
angiogenesis stimulation after MI.
Targeted Delivery of siRNA Therapeutics using Ligand Mediated Biodegradable Polymeric Nanocarriers
Authors: Cho Kye-Soo , Hong Seo-Jin , Ahn Min-Hye , Pal Sukdeb , Choung Pill-Hoon , Sangshetti Jaiprakash , Arote Rohidas B.
Published: July 2018

Background:

Cancer poses a major public health issue, is linked with high mortality rates across the
world, and shows a strong interplay between genetic and environmental factors. To date, common therapeutics,
including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy, have made significant contributions to cancer treatment,
although diverse obstacles for achieving the permanent “magic bullet” cure have remained. Recently, various
anticancer therapeutic agents designed to overcome the limitations of these conventional cancer treatments
have received considerable attention. One of these promising and novel agents is the siRNA delivery system;
however, poor cellular uptake and altered siRNA stability in physiological environments have limited its use in
clinical trials. Therefore, developing the ideal siRNA delivery system with low cytotoxicity, improved siRNA
stability in the body’s circulation, and prevention of its rapid clearance from bodily fluids, is rapidly emerging as
an innovative therapeutic strategy to combat cancer. Moreover, active targeting using ligand moieties which bind
to over-expressed receptors on the surface of cancer cells would enhance the therapeutic efficiency of siRNA.

Conclusion:

In this review, we provide 1) an overview of the non-viral carrier associated with siRNA delivery for
cancer treatment, and 2) a description of the five major cancer-targeting ligands.
Quantification of the Antioxidants and Assessment of the Antioxidant Activity of Two Cucurbita Species Harvested in Bejaia (Algeria)
Authors: Mindjou Souad , Brahmi Fatiha , Belkhiri Wassila , Bouanane Faisa , Bouchalal Nabila , Madani Khodir
Published: July 2018

Background:

The cucurbit fruits are usually used around the world and are seasonal products
traditionally used in human food. They are considered as a source of antioxidants which protect
human body from several diseases.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant contents (total phenolics, flavanoids,
flavanols, condensed tannins, carotenoids, and vitamin C) and the antioxidant activity of the fruits of
Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata harvested in Bejaia from Algeria.

Methods:

The quantification of the antioxidants was performed using spectrophotometric methods.
The antioxidant activity of the extracts was determined using the DPPH• and the ABTS•+ radical scavengers
effect. Beforehand, the optimization of the solvent extraction of total phenolics was investigated
using 7 different solvents: water, acetone and ethanol at 90, 60 and 30% (v/v).

Results:

The results showed that the acetone 90% (v/v) was the solvent which gave the extract with
the better content of total phenolics (42.44 ± 0.41 mg Gallic Acid Equivalent/100 g FW). The concentrations
of total phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols, carotenoids and vitamin C were higher in C. pepo
than C. moschata. The higher antioxidant activity of the acetone extract was showed by C. moschata
fruit (38.66 ± 1.39%) for DPPH• radical, while C. pepo fruit developed the higher antioxidant activity
for ABTS•+ radical (46.89±1.05%).

Conclusion:

The richness of Cucurbita species in antioxidants allows them to be used in different industries
including agri-food to protect from oxidation.
Indigenous Products of the Indian Subcontinent Containing Cereals and Dairy: From Tradition to Commercialization
Authors: Rasane Prasad , Singhal Somya , Kaur Sawinder , Singh Jyoti , Sarma Chayanika
Published: July 2018

Background:

Traditional cereal based indigenous foods play a vital role in contributing to the livelihoods and diet of the population in the Indian subcontinent. A comprehensive account of these products and their traditional and mechanized production is however lacking. The current review aims to integrate this information in a systematic manner.

Methods:

The socioeconomic importance, traditional production methods, their mechanization and industrial production in India are documented. Their standards and regulations are depicted and potential research areas are identified.

Results:

Numerous cereal based milk products are consumed in India and are also becoming increasingly popular in the global market. These traditional products are nutritionally rich, and given proper exposure, are capable of countering global malnutrition problems. Challenges in their shelf life have now been taken care of with the help of novel technologies and these indigenous traditional products seem ready to overcome the international trade barriers.

Conclusion:

Extensive research on process standardization and optimization has been carried out on cereal based milk products such as kheer, dalia, Payasam and phirni in addition to their variants in the past decade. Novel products with modern technologies mimicking the traditional products have been developed to satisfy the nutritional and medical requirements and even the taste buds of the consumers. Wide scope in research applications still exists and still needs to be explored.
Simultaneous Determination of Methocarbamol and Paracetamol in the Presence of Three Related Substances by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography
Authors: Zheng Yanjuan , Peng Qiushi , Dong Rui , Chen Tingyu , Bao Yi , Peng Qianrong , Yang Min
Published: July 2018

Introduction:

A rapid, and accurate Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) method was developed to simultaneously analyze Methocarbamol, Paracetamol and the related substances

Materials and Methods:

Waters ACQUITY UPLC® BEH Phenyl C18 column was used in conjunction with UV detection at 225nm. Gradient elution with 0.05M, pH 6 phosphate buffer and acetonitrile flow at 0.3mL /min rate were used to separate the substances. The retention times for 4-Aminopheno, Paracetamol, Guaifenesin, Methocarbamol, and 4-Chloroacetanilide were 1.319 minute, 2.224 minute, 4.467 minute, 4.769 minute and 5.433 minute respectively. The concentration was linear in the range of 2-100 µg/ml for Methocarbamol, and 1-100 µg/mL for Paracetamol. The percentage recoveries were between 99.28±1.23% to 100.57±0.99% for Methocarbamol, and between 99.08±1.23% to 101.23±1.39% for Paracetamol.

Results and Discussion:

The validated optimal protocol is robust and accurate for simultaneous analysis of Methocarbamol, Paracetamol and the related substances, applicable for bulk powder as well as pharmaceutical formulation.

Conclusion:

In this paper, a highly sensitive, accurate, and precise UPLC method with UV-Vis detection was developed and validated for quality control of MET and PAR in bulk as well as in pharmaceutical preparations.
Consolidación de material de construcción por proceso de biomineralización
Authors: García Pilar , Barrionuevo Raquel , Villegas Carlos , Moromi Isabel , Carvajal Guy
Published: July 2018

En este estudio se realizó el trabajo de inducción de la carbonatogénesis microbiana con la finalidad de obtener una mejora en la consolidación de los materiales utilizados en construcción como morteros y adoquines, para conferirles una mayor resistencia y conservación. Como resultado de los ensayos realizados se pudo comprobar que la inclusión, de un cultivo de biomasa bacteriana conformada por bacterias del género Bacillus sp., en la formulación del mortero y adoquines, ayudó a aumentar la resistencia a la compresión con valores de Fc 266.3 kg/cm2 mayor en comparación con el control de Fc 261.0 kg/cm2. Asimismo, el estado de agregación de las partículas mejoró notablemente, observamos que en los ensayos de fragmentación las estructuras mostraban una retícula geométricamente más homogénea, comparada con los adoquines del ensayo control. En cuanto a los aspectos de textura y rugosidad, se comprobó que los adoquines curados con cultivos bacterianos mejoraron notablemente estas características, además de evidenciar una coloración más blanquecina, con poros con partículas de color claro y homogéneo, de mejor apariencia que el control.Sin embargo, en los ensayos realizados cambiando la formulación de la preparación de morteros y adoquines con la inclusión de cascarilla de arroz, los resultados de curado con bacterias no mostraron ninguna mejora en el proceso de consolidación por medio de la carbonatogénesis.
Credit Default Swaps – Pricing teórico y calculo práctico de un CDS para bono corporativos peruanos usando la plataforma Bloomberg
Authors: Yapo Quispe Karen Milagros
Published: July 2018

El presente trabajo se centra en la valuación de un CDS para bonos corporativos peruanos, usando las herramientas y data real que proporciona la plataforma Bloomberg, para ilustrar el modelo de pricing de CDS de Hull y White (2000), considerando los efectos de la probabilidad de incumplimiento, la cantidad de pérdida, la tasa de recuperación y el momento “t” de incumplimiento.
Resolución de las Ecuaciones Diferenciales Parciales del tipo Hiperbólico con Término Fuente Mediante la Fórmula de D’Alembert
Authors: Suaña Bellido Ysaac Maclee
Published: July 2018

En el presente trabajo se estudia una Ecuación Diferencial Parcial Hiperbólica con término fuente no homogéneo de segundo orden, su forma canónica, su resolución mediante la fórmula de D’Alembert y el Teorema de Green. Para la resolución de este problema solo se requiere las condiciones iniciales mixtas. Existen diversos problemas físicos que conducen a este tipo de modelo matemático, por lo cual esta técnica de resolución contribuye al conocimiento de encontrar soluciones explícitas de problemas como por ejemplo tipo onda bidimensional sometidos a fuerzas exteriores. Dentro de los resultados se genera la solución explícita de tres casos: respecto a la homogeneidad y no homogeneidad de las condiciones iniciales y del término fuente, desde el punto de vista de solución analítica para funciones de clase C2.
ÖĞRENME ORTAMINDA EYLEM ARAŞTIRMASI KULLANAN ÖĞRETMENLERİN EYLEM ARAŞTIRMASI HAKKINDAKİ GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: Akkaş Baysal Emine , Ocak Gürbüz
Published: July 2018

Öğretmenlerin
uygulayıcı olarak eğitim sürecinde karşılaştıkları sorunları çözmeleri
gerekmektedir. Hemen her öğretmen sınıflarında benzer sorunlarla karşılaşmasına
rağmen birbirlerinin çözümlerinden haberdar olmamakta, çözümler sadece
öğretmenler odası konuşmalarında kalmaktadır. Çözümler sistematik bir şekilde
paylaşılmadığı için aynı sorunlarla uğraşan öğretmenler denemeler yaparken
zaman ve emek kaybı yaşamaktadırlar. Bu nedenle öğretmenlerin kendi
uygulamalarıyla ilgili araştırmalarını bir sistematiğe, bir düzene bağlamaları
gerekir. İşte eğitimde yapılan eylem araştırmaları, öğretmenlerin
uygulamalarını, gözlemlerini, problem çözümlerini daha sistematik olarak
gerçekleştirmelerini, yansıtma yapmalarını ve sonuçlarıyla birlikte süreçte
yaşadıklarını meslektaşlarıyla paylaşma fırsatı verir. Bu araştırmanın amacı
eylem araştırması ile ilgili olarak öğretmen görüşlerini belirlemek ve
uygulamada etkili olan ve olmayan yönlerini ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma
örneklemini 2016-2017 yıllarında Afyonkarahisar Kocatepe Üniversitesi Eğitim
Fakültesi Eğitim Programları ve Öğretim Anabilim Dalı’nda yüksek lisans yapan
16 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri araştırmacılar tarafından
hazırlanan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmış ve nitel veri
analiz yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir.
ÇÖZÜM ODAKLI KISA SÜRELİ TERAPİYE KISA BİR BAKIŞ
Authors: Arslan Ümüt , Gümüşçağlayan Gözde
Published: July 2018

Çözüm
Odaklı Kısa Süreli Terapi (ÇOKST) 1980’li yıllarda De Shazer, Berg ve
arkadaşlarının uzun çalışmaları sonucunda Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nde ortaya
çıkmıştır.  Tüme varım şeklinde ortaya
çıkan ÇOKST, psikolojik danışma alanında başarılı olarak kendine yer
edinmiştir. ÇOKST yapılandırmacı ve post-modern bir psikoterapi yaklaşımıdır. Danışanın
kendi gücüne ve danışanla danışman arasındaki terapötik işbirliğine vurgu yapmaktadır.
Probleme odaklanmadan danışanın amacına yönelik çözüm inşa etme süreçleriyle
ilgilenmektedir ve bunlar bir konsept içinde geliştirilen çözüm odaklı sorular
ile uygulanmaktadır. Probleme odaklanan danışma yaklaşımlarının ağırlıklı
olduğu eğitim programlarından mezun olan psikolog ve psikolojik danışmanlar için
ÇOKST’nin özümsenmesi zor olabilmektedir; bu yüzden psikolojik danışma
uygulamalarında, problem odaklı yaklaşımların felsefesiyle ÇOKST sorularının
kullanması en yaygın karşılaştığımız problemlerden birisidir. Bu kapsamda, bu
makalenin amacı ÇOKST’nin tarihsel ve felsefi duruşuna atıf yaparak felsefesini,
temel prensiplerini, danışma sürecinde yer alan temel soruları (örneğin: mucize,
derecelendirme, istisna, baş etme) ve uygulamada dikkat edilmesi gereken
noktaları danışmanlara, danışman adaylarına ve danışmanlık alanında eğitim
veren öğretim üyelerine açıklamaktır.
MESLEKİ MÜZİK EĞİTİMİ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ENSTRÜMANTAL MÜZİĞİ ÇALIŞIRKEN VE ÖĞRENİRKEN KULLANDIKLARI STRATEJİLERİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Aydıner Uygun Mehtap , Kılınçer Özlem
Published: July 2018

Bu çalışmanın
amacı, Türkiye’deki üniversitelerin müzik eğitimi lisans programlarında öğrenim
gören öğrencilerin enstrümanlarındaki müziği çalışırken ve öğrenirken
kullandıkları stratejilerin incelenmesidir. Bu stratejiler dikkat, yineleme,
anlamlandırma, eklemleme-örgütleme ve anlamayı izleme stratejileridir. Çalışma
grubunu 2015-2016 eğitim-öğretim yılında Türkiye’deki 4 farklı üniversitenin
eğitim fakültelerine bağlı müzik eğitimi lisans programlarında öğrenim görmekte
olan 273 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Bu üniversiteler: Dokuz Eylül (n=80, %29.3), Marmara (n=15, %5.5), On Dokuz Mayıs (n=83, %30.4) ve Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversiteleridir (n=95,
%34.8). Çalışma verileri Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Enstrümantal Müziği Çalışırken
ve Öğrenirken Kullanılan Stratejiler Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda
öğrencilerin yineleme stratejilerine
ait düzeyleri diğer stratejilerdeki düzeylerinden yüksek bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerin
eklemleme-örgütleme stratejilerine ait düzeylerinin ise diğer stratejilerdeki düzeylerinden
anlamlı derecede düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin çalışma ve öğrenme
stratejilerini kullanma düzeylerinin cinsiyet, yaş, enstrümandaki
deneyim, enstrümana çalışma süresi, enstrüman çalışma süresinin planlanma
şekli, enstrüman çalışmaya motive eden unsur, enstrümandaki yeterlilik düzeyi
algısı ve enstrümandaki akademik başarı düzeyi değişkenlerine göre anlamlı
farklılık gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir.
“Brasil dividido” e seus sentidos em Veja e Época: o uso político de sondagens na cobertura da Copa do Mundo em um ano eleitoral
Authors: Tavares Juliano Vasconcelos Magalhães , Pires Teresinha Maria de Carvalho Cruz
Published: July 2018

A pesquisa analisa estratégias discursivas utilizadas no âmbito do jornalismo impresso, no sentido de expressar e também formar a opinião pública em um contexto de Copa do Mundo e eleições presidenciais. Para tanto, realizou-se uma investigação da cobertura feita pelas revistas Época e Veja entre os meses de maio e julho de 2014, considerando as sondagens divulgadas. Com base nas análises, pôde-se identificar a avaliação negativa com relação ao desempenho do governo federal e da então presidente e candidata Dilma Rousseff (PT) mediante as seguintes estratégias: teor político nas matérias da editoria de esporte e, nesse sentido, forte entrelaçamento entre futebol e política; uso de sondagens e enquadramento dos textos e das capas de modo a construir representações de um país dividido.
Um país dividido? Condicionantes do voto nas eleições presidenciais brasileiras de 2014
Authors: Alves Vinícius Silva , De Lima Iana Alves
Published: July 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho é esclarecer quais foram os principais fatores explicativos do voto em Dilma Rousseff nas eleições de 2014. O mencionado pleito foi marcado por um amplo debate nas redes sociais e nos tradicionais meios de comunicação a respeito de uma polarização do eleitorado brasileiro. Neste sentido, o artigo busca verificar se, e em torno de quais fatores, os eleitores se dividiram naquelas eleições. Utilizando modelos de regressão logística, apontamos os principais vetores explicativos do voto no primeiro e no segundo turnos em 2014. Os resultados sugerem que idade, região, ter ou não votado em Dilma na eleição anterior, ideologia e interesse por política, de fato, auxiliaram a explicar o voto na presidente eleita. Além disso, observamos que o formato da competição em dois turnos intensificou a polarização do eleitorado.
Mídia, política e afetos: o Reino Unido após o Brexit (Entrevista com Stephen Coleman)
Authors: Aldé Alessandra
Published: July 2018

Entrevista com Stephen Coleman realizada por Alessandra Aldé.
Mikroenkapsulasi Fikosianin dalam Maltodekstrin-Alginat: Formulasi dan Karakterisasi
Authors: Kurniasih Retno Ayu , Purnamayati Lukita , Amalia Ulfah , Dewi Eko Nurcahya
Published: July 2018

Phycocyanin is a source of natural blue dye which can be extracted from Spirulina sp. The main characteristics of phycocyanin are unstable by temperature and pH during processing and storage. Microencapsulation methods could be proposed to protect the phycocyanin from the external effect, where the types and concentration of encapsulant used may affect the characteristics of the result. The aim of this study was to determine the best formulation and characterization of phycocyanin microcapsules from Spirulina sp. with maltodextrin and alginate as an encapsulant. The microcapsules were produced using five different concentrations of alginate in maltodextrin, namely 0%; 0.2%; 0.4%; 0.6%; and 0.8% (w/w). The total encapsulant used was 10% of phycocyanin microparticle solution. The results showed that the increasing concentration of alginate could raise the levels of phycocyanin, moisture content, encapsulation efficiency, bulk density, blue intensity, and particle size, it also improved the morphology of the microcapsules. Phycocyanin microcapsules with alginate concentration of 0.6% and 9.4% maltodextrin had the highest phycocyanin content, encapsulation efficiency, and blue intensity.
Temperature and Air Velocity Simulation on Sago Starch Pneumatic Conveying Recirculated Dryer Using Ansys Fluent
Authors: Jading Abadi , Bintoro Nursigit , Sutiarso Lilik , Wahyu Karyadi Joko Nugroho
Published: July 2018

Pneumatic Conveying Recirculated Dryer (PCRD) is one of many driers used for drying wet sago starch. The most important components of this PCRD machine are the vertical pipe and the u-bend. The vertical pipe and the u-bend are the primary drying spaces. They must have a good temperature distribution and air velocity dryer. To observe the process of temperature distribution and the air velocity dryer in the vertical pipe and u-bend, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is required. The research was aimed to analyze the temperature distribution and the air velocity dryer flow in the recirculated pipe of PCRD machine by using CFD analysis. The analysis was based on the variance of the temperature, the air velocity, and the height of the vertical pipe in PCRD machine. The analysis was conducted using Ansys Workbench Fluid Flow ver. 15. This software was used to simulate the temperature and the air flow velocity in the vertical pipe and the u-bend. However, the flow characteristics and patterns of the wet sago starch were not included in the discussion. The turbulence model used in the simulation was the Reynold Stress Models (RSM). The result of the simulation showed that the temperature along the vertical pipe and the u-bend was distributed evenly. The error value between the result of the simulation and the observation was low (0.10–2.04%). The average test value with paired t-test showed that the simulation and observation result was not significantly different. This results indicated that the simulation fit well with the observation value or the real condition in the PCRD machine. The distribution of the temperature and the air velocity dryer in the vertical pipe and the u-bend were able to reduce the moisture content on sago starch from 31% (wb) to 9% (wb). Therefore, the vertical pipe and the u-bend design was appropriate to use in PCRD machine for drying wet sago starch.