bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Severity of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and High Rates of Sun Exposure
Authors: Gondim Fernando , Caribé Ana , Vasconcelos Karine Ferreira , Segundo Alexandre Dantas , Bandeira Francisco
Published: September 2016

Background

Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Evidence shows that patients with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations have a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess vitamin D as a predictor of the severity in diabetics with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods

A total of 166 patients were diagnosed with ACS. Serum 25OHD concentrations were analyzed, and risk factors for ACS were evaluated.

Results

Patients diagnosed as having acute myocardial infarction with elevation of the ST segment had a higher rate of 25OHD, <20 ng/mL compared to ≤30 ng/mL (47.8% × 13.4%, P = 0.03). Diabetics with vitamin D deficiency had more multivessel lesions in the coronary angiography than non-diabetics (69% × 31.8%, P = 0.007). After adjustments for confounders, serum 25OHD remained associated with more severe disease.

Conclusion

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with more severe ACS and is a predictor of more extensive coronary lesions in patients with T2DM.
Constructing Masculinities in the National Rugby League's Footy Show
Authors: Murray Ashnil , White Adam , Scoats Ryan , Anderson Eric
Published: August 2016

The research uses discourse analysis, and inclusive masculinity theory, in order to explore and explain the construction of esteemed and subjugated masculinities within the context of Australia's National Rugby League's (NRL) Footy Show. Results suggest that despite previous research on NRL players which finds inclusive masculinities dominate, this television show instead attempts to construct orthodox versions of masculinity. We suggest that the Footy Show thus operates in something of a liminal state, attempting to portray and construct orthodox masculinities against social trends of inclusive masculinities.
Hydrothermal activity lowers trophic diversity in Antarctic sedimented hydrothermal vents
Authors: Bell James B. , Reid William D. K. , Pearce David A. , Glover Adrian G. , Sweeting Christopher J. , Newton Jason , Woulds Clare
Published: August 2016

Abstract. Sedimented hydrothermal vents are those in which hydrothermal fluid vents through sediment and are among the least studied deep-sea ecosystems. We present a combination of microbial and biochemical data to assess trophodynamics between and within hydrothermally active and off-vent areas of the Bransfield Strait (1050–1647 m depth). Microbial composition, biomass and fatty acid signatures varied widely between and within vent and non-vent sites and provided evidence of diverse metabolic activity. Several species showed diverse feeding strategies and occupied different trophic positions in vent and non-vent areas and stable isotope values of consumers were generally not consistent with feeding structure morphology. Niche area and the diversity of microbial fatty acids reflected trends in species diversity and was lowest at the most hydrothermally active site. Faunal utilisation of chemosynthetic activity was relatively limited but was detected at both vent and non-vent sites as evidenced by carbon and sulphur isotopic signatures, suggesting that the hydrothermal activity can affect trophodynamics over a much wider area than previously thought.
Ensemble reconstruction of spatio-temporal extreme low-flow events in France since 1871
Authors: Caillouet Laurie , Vidal Jean-Philippe , Sauquet Eric , Devers Alexandre , Graff Benjamin
Published: August 2016

Abstract. The historical depth of streamflow observations is generally limited to the last 50 years even in data-rich countries like France. It therefore offers too small a sample of extreme low-flow events to properly explore the long-term evolution of their characteristics and associated impacts. In order to overcome this limit, this work first presents a daily 140-year ensemble reconstructed streamflow dataset for a reference network of near-natural catchments in France. This dataset, called SCOPE Hydro (Spatially COherent Probabilistic Extended Hydrological dataset), is based on (1) a probabilistic precipitation, temperature and reference evapotranspiration downscaling of the Twentieth Century Reanalysis over France, called SCOPE Climate, and (2) a continuous hydrological modelling using SCOPE Climate as forcings over the whole period. This work then introduces tools for defining spatio-temporal extreme low-flow events. Extreme low-flow events are first locally defined through the Sequent Peak Algorithm using a novel combination of a fixed threshold and a daily variable threshold. A dedicated spatial matching procedure is then set up to identify spatio-temporal events across France. This procedure is furthermore adapted to the SCOPE Hydro 25-member ensemble in order to characterize in a probabilistic way unrecorded historical events at the national scale. For the first time, extreme low-flow events are described and compared in a spatially and temporally homogeneous way over 140 years on a large set of catchments. Initial results bring forward well-known recent events like 1976 or 1989–1990, but also older and relatively forgotten ones like the 1878 and 1893 events. These results contribute to improve our knowledge on historical events and provide a selection of benchmark events for climate change adaptation purposes. This study moreover allows for further detailed analyses of the effect of climate variability and anthropogenic climate change on low-flow hydrology at the scale of France.
Active Layer Thickness Estimation from X-Band SAR Backscatter Intensity
Authors: Widhalm Barbara , Bartsch Annett , Leibman Marina , Khomutov Artem
Published: August 2016

Abstract. The active layer above the permafrost, which seasonally thaws during summer is an important parameter for monitoring the state of permafrost. Its thickness is typically measured locally. A range of methods, which utilize information from satellite data exist. Their applicability has been demonstrated mostly for shallow depths below 70 cm. Some permafrost areas including central Yamal are characterized by higher Active Layer Thickness (ALT). The relationship between ALT and X-Band SAR backscatter of TerraSAR-X has been investigated in order to explore the possibility of delineating ALT on a continuous and larger spatial coverage in this area. This study shows that the mutual dependency of ALT and TerraSAR-X backscatter on land cover types induces a connection of both parameters. A range of 5 dB can be observed for an ALT range of 100 cm (40–140 cm) and an R2 of 0.66 has been determined over the calibration sites. An increase of ALT with increasing backscatter can be especially determined for ALT > 70 cm. The RMSE over a comparably heterogeneous validation site with maximum ALT of > 150 cm is in the range of 20–22 cm. Deviations are larger for measurement locations with mixed vegetation types.
Realist Criminology and its Discontents
Authors: Winlow Simon , Hall Steve
Published: September 2016

Critical criminology must move beyond twentieth-century empiricist and idealist paradigms because the concepts and research programmes influenced by these paradigms are falling into obsolescence. Roger Matthews’ recent work firmly advocates this position and helps to set the ball rolling. Here we argue that Matthews’ attempt to use critical realist thought to move Left Realism towards an advanced position can help to put criminology on a sound new footing. However, before this becomes possible numerous philosophical and theoretical issues must be ironed out. Most importantly, critical criminology must avoid political pragmatism and adopt a more critical stance towards consumer culture’s spectacle. A searching analysis of these issues suggests that, ultimately, criminology is weighed down with obsolete thinking to such an extent that to remain intellectually relevant it must move beyond both Left Realism and Critical Realism to construct a new ultra-realist position.
A Novel Clustering Algorithm Based on Agent Technology for VANET
Authors: Harrabi Samira , Ben Jaafar Ines , Ghedira Khaled
Published: September 2016

Vehicular Ad-hoc Network (VANET) is a sub-family of Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET).The means goal of VANET is to provide communications between nearby nodes or between nodes and fixed infrastructure. Despite that VANET is considered as a subclass of MANET, it has for particularity the high mobility of vehicles producing the frequent changes of network topology that involve changing of road, varying node density and locations of vehicles existing in this road. That‘s why, the most proposed clustering algorithms for MANET are unsuitable for VANET. Various searches have been recently published deal with clustering for VANETs. But most of them are focused on minimizing network overhead value, number of created clusters and had not considered the vehicles interests which defined as any related data used to differentiate vehicle from another (such as traffic congestion, looking for free parking space etc). In this paper, we propose a novel clustering algorithm based on agent technology to solve the problems mentioned above and improve routing in VANET. Experimental part show promising results regarding the adoption of the proposed approach.
Risk Management of Onco-Hematological Drugs: How and how Fast can we Improve?
Authors: Altini Mattia , Bernabini Marna , Marchetti Paolo , Orlando Laura , Rebesco Barbara , Sirna Valeria
Published: September 2016

Purpose

Medication errors in oncology may cause severe damage to patients, professionals, and the environment. The Italian Ministry of Health issued Raccomandazione 14 to provide guidelines for prevention of errors while using antineoplastic drugs. This work aimed at analyzing Raccomandazione 14 through the different viewpoints of the hospital pharmacist, the nurse, the oncologist, and the hospital director.

Methods

Twenty-seven Italian healthcare organizations participated in a self-assessment survey evaluating compliance with Raccomandazione 14 within the oncology, hematology, and pharmacy departments.

Results

The self-assessment results showed a general acknowledgement of the need for centralized management of anticancer agents. The specific responsibility of the pharmacist on the centralized management of anticancer drugs from preparation to disposal emerged as a critical point. The nurse, beyond the skills in drug administration and prevention of extravasation, also plays a fundamental role in educating and supporting the patient. The physicians, who are attentive to scientific, clinical, and regulatory criteria in prescribing and monitoring the therapies, are called upon to improve awareness on the importance of sharing standardized procedures with other professionals, to minimize medication error occurrence. The implementation of a complete computerized management from prescribing to drug administration and follow-up was highlighted. Multidisciplinary groups were constituted across the nation by professionals dedicated to the implementation of electronic health records and drug history and medical reconciliation processes.

Conclusions

Our analysis of the Ministerial Raccomandazione 14 urges implementation of the resources for ensuring quality and safety during prescription, preparation, and administration of anticancer drugs.
Análise dos valores organizacionais na “indústria hoteleira” dos Estados do Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo (Brasil)
Authors: Niedzwiecki Thaís Ribeiro , De Lima Andréia , Lunkes Rogério João
Published: September 2016

Os valores organizacionais são parte fundamental da cultura corporativa de uma empresa. Eles representam os princípios compartilhados, as convicções dominantes, aquilo em que as pessoas de uma organização acreditam. Diante da representatividade do tema para as organizações e da escassez de estudos sobre valores organizacionais no setor hoteleiro, neste estudo se analisou os valores organizacionais em hotéis dos estados do Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo (Brasil). Para atingir tal objetivo, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem quantitativa e análise de conteúdo.A relação dos hotéis investigados foi retirada do website da ABIH (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Hotéis) dos estados do Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo - região Sudeste do Brasil - totalizando 381 empresas hoteleiras. A maioria delas possuía endereço eletrônico disponível, porém a amostra foi composta por 31 hotéis que divulgaram nele seus valores. A partir de então foram analisados quais os elementos estavam presentes nos valores organizacionais desses hotéis. Os resultados mostraram que quando analisados em categorias, os valores relativos à harmonia foram os mais adotados pelos hotéis, seguidos de valores inerentes ao comprometimento e autonomia. Os elementos de destaque foram “ética” e “sustentabilidade”, bem como, “lealdade”, “excelência”, “atitude positiva”, “companheirismo”, “comprometimento”, “responsabilidade social”, “cordialidade”, “crescimento” e “motivação” apresentando a maior frequência dentre os valores organizacionais divulgados pelos hotéis.
Hospitalidade, Competitividade e Stakeholders de Eventos Empresariais – Estudo de Casos em Bourbon Hotéis e Resorts (Brasil)
Authors: Guizi Alan Aparecido , Wada Elizabeth Kyoko
Published: September 2016

O crescimento da quantidade de viagens corporativas destacada pelo Ministério do Turismo (BRASIL, 2015), e o impacto que esse segmento provoca na hotelaria em especial para hospedagem de eventos corporativos, levantou a seguinte problemática de pesquisa: As relações baseadas em hospitalidade com stakeholders, seria um diferencial competitivo na atração e realização de eventos corporativos em Bourbon Hotéis e Resorts? Por meio desta problemática, estabeleceu-se como objetivo geral, identificar se as relações baseadas em hospitalidade com stakeholders, seria um diferencial competitivo na atração e realização de eventos corporativos em Bourbon Hotéis e Resorts. Neste estudo de característica qualitativa-exploratória, se utilizou como método o estudo das referências bibliográficas em artigos, livros, dissertações, documentos online, matérias de mídia, e, com base em Yin (2010), a realização de entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturadas os quais foram aplicados a gerentes gerais dos hotéis escolhidos da rede Bourbon Hotéis e Resorts. Em conclusão, observou-se que o relacionamento com stakeholders estava garantindo o fortalecimento de parcerias, que resultavam na aquisição de novos clientes para realização de eventos, gerando não só recursos financeiros, como também o fortalecimento do nome da rede no mercado.
A Semana Cultural Indígena da comunidade de Tekohá Ocoy, São Miguel do Iguaçu, Paraná (Brasil) como meio de divulgação e valorização sociocultural
Authors: Corbari Sandra Dalila , Bahl Miguel , De Souza Silvana Do Rocio
Published: September 2016

O turismo envolvendo povos indígenas pode ser orientado conforme diversos segmentos, como o turismo cultural, o turismo étnico e o ecoturismo. No estado do Paraná (Brasil), algumas comunidades indígenas já recebem visitantes, como é o caso da comunidade de Tekohá Ocoy, em São Miguel do Iguaçu. Além de comercialização de artesanato e de visita de grupos, esse grupo promove anualmente a Semana Cultural Indígena. Desse modo, este trabalho teve como objetivo geral analisar as potencialidades da Semana Cultural Indígena da comunidade de Tekohá Ocoy como meio de divulgação e valorização sociocultural, sob o viés turístico. Para isto a pesquisa contou com uma análise bibliográfica, para um maior embasamento teórico e pesquisa de campo, com observação direta, anotação em diário de campo e registro fotográfico. Foi possível compreender, que a Semana Cultural Indígena contava com várias atividades de cunho recreativo, mas também educativo e informativo, contribuindo para a divulgação e valorização sociocultural indígena por parte da sociedade não indígena.
O problema da mudança cultural e o papel do Turismo ou o que podem ensinar os índios sobre economia
Authors: Neves Sandro Campos
Published: September 2016

Ao longo deste trabalho se procurou revisitar aspectos do campo denominado de Antropologia do Turismo no que se refere à abordagem da mudança cultural. Buscou-se discutir o processo de mudança cultural relacionado ao turismo ressaltando o protagonismo das comunidades locais receptoras. Para tanto foi empreendida uma análise da contribuição à questão prestada pela Antropologia do Turismo e interposta a elas algumas teorias etnológicas da transformação indígena. Espera-se demonstrar, como resultado, o modo como as comunidades locais atuam e podem atuar no turismo de modo a preservar o seu senso de identidade e como, no processo, terminam por modificar o próprio turismo.
Editorial
Authors: Bahl Miguel
Published: September 2016

Editorial da Revista Turismo e Sociedade (Eletrônica). Curitiba, volume 9, número 1, Janeiro-Abril de 2016.
Turismo e Sociedade (Eletrônica). Curitiba, volume 9, número 1, Janeiro-Abril de 2016.
Authors: Bahl Miguel
Published: September 2016

Dados geriasi (sítio e endereço eletrônicos), Declaração de direito autoral, Política de privacidade, Revisores deste número, Diretrizes para autores, Exemplos para indicação das referências, Itens de verificação para submissão. Opção para compor versão impressa.
A Study on Heavy Metal Content of Sardine (Sardina Pilchardus) Caught in the Dardanelles
Authors: ILGAR Rüstü
Published: September 2016

Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) is one of the most important species among Turkish fisheries and is broadly distributed along Turkey’s Saros Bay waters. In this study, the amount of heavy metal content of sardine, which is a fish abundantly consumed and caught in the Dardanelles has been determined between November and December of 2013. The effects of heavy metals, which are found especially in fisheries, on human health and on the environment arouse great interest. Toxic contaminants particularly such as lead, cadmium and mercury are found in the water as a result of industrial and agricultural activities and mining. The high concentration of these metals affects not only aquatic environments but also fish species negatively. In this research, the amount of heavy metal in two sardine samples (R1/R2) taken from Çanakkale fish market is analyzed. ICP-AES (Inductively Couple Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy) is used in the analysis for Zn, Cr, Cd, Pb, Fe, Cu, and Ni. According to the results obtained, the average heavy metal amount of the two samples are found at the levels: 47,81001 for Zn, 0,163543 for Cr, 0,047545 for Cd, ND for Pb, 19,60705 for Fe, 1,385225 for Cu and 0,174258 for Ni. Pb is below the limits of the detection of ICP device, and no figures have been obtained. Other obtained figures have been observed to be below the acceptable amount in comparison to the figures of EPA standards.
Ni-Ba0.5Sr0.5Ce0.6Zr0.2Gd0.1Y0.1O3-Delta Anode Composites for Proton Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (H-SOFCs)
Authors: Singh Kalpana , Baral Ashok Kumar , Thangadurai Venkataraman
Published: September 2016

In this paper, we report the electrochemical properties of Ni-Ba0.5Sr0.5Ce0.6Zr0.2Gd0.1Y0.1O3-Delta (BSCZGY) anode composites in 3% H2O-H2 for proton conducting solid oxide fuel cells (H-SOFCs). Ni-BSCZGY composites with volume ratio of 30:70, 40:60, and 50:50 were synthesised through mechanical mixing and combustion methods. In combustion method, auto-ignition step led to brown coloured ash, which was calcined at 1000 oC for 5 h to form NiO-BSCZGY powder. Screen-printing, co-firing and reduction process were used to prepare the symmetrical cell: Ni-BSCZGY/BSCZGY/Ni-BSCZGY. Ni50-BSCZGY anode exhibited the lowest polarisation resistance (Rp) of 0.8 Omega.cm2 and 1.9 Omega.cm2 at 710 oC under 3% H2O-H2, for both mechanically mixed and combustion methods, respectively.
The Presence of Israel in Iraqi Kurdistan and its Security Challenges for Iran’s National Security
Authors: Khosravi Jamal , Kalhori Jalal , Hamehmorad Loghman
Published: August 2016

This study investigates Israeli presence in Iraqi Kurdistan and its challenges for the Iran’s national security. Although the informal presence of Israel in Iraqi Kurdistan dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, its presence has been more conspicuous, in the recent years, due to the changes in the international political equations, informal collapse and attenuation of social, geographical, and political Iraqi borders, the opportunities arising from 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the weakening of the central power in Iraq. This has exposed the security of the neighboring countries of Iraqi Kurdistan, especially Iran to unprecedented challenges. With this in mind, this paper is conducted to analyze these challenges using the library and archival research methods and following an analytical approach. Based on the findings, it can be said that the Israeli government, mostly driven by its political isolation amid the regional countries, has been trying to create security and political divergences, undermine the regional powers, and support the Iraqi Kurdish independence and secession of the country, which in turn could influence the Iranian Kurds who may be under the effect of federalism in the Iraqi Kurdistan, and enhance the ethnicity movements in Iran, which can also pose a potential security threat for Iran.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 9, No. 7
Authors: Sheng Vivian
Published: August 2016

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 9, No. 7, 2016.
Competitiveness of the Sugarcane Cluster in Goianesia-GO, Brazil
Authors: Castiblanco Jhon Sebastian , Wander Alcido Elenor
Published: September 2016

The present study aims to analyze the competitiveness of the chain of sugarcane cluster that is located in Goianesia (Goiás state, Brazil) and in nearby municipalities like Barro Alto, Santa Rita and Vila Propicio. It was used Michael Porter’s Diamond of Competitiveness, which lets to study the competitiveness of a company, cluster or country, by four factors: demand conditions, factor conditions, context for firm strategy and rivalry and related and supporting industries. To build the Diamond of Competitiveness was used secondary and primary information, where the latter was collected by interviewing the key actors inside and outside the Jalles Machado, central company of the cluster analyzed. In terms of results they were found several interesting aspects that affect (positively and negatively) competitiveness of the cluster. It was identified, for instance, how investment in research and development, as well as the adoption of technology, are key for the central company of the cluster to facing the physical constraints of the Goianesian soil, and how this contribute to the cluster competitiveness against other actors that are in better conditions. In addition, the cooperation between cluster’s stakeholders - which makes the central company and its partners identify together the cluster's weaknesses and work on a solution- was identified as a key factor in creating competitive advantage. The paper presents the factors that affect both positively and negatively the competitiveness of Goianésia’s cane sugar cluster, leaving available the necessary inputs for policy makers drawing strategies for improving the competitiveness of this cluster.
Loyaliteitsdividend, bijzondere stemrechtaandelen en de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders
Authors: Bootsma A.A.
Published: September 2016

Loyaliteitsdividend, bijzondere stemrechtaandelen en de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders. Midstream or IPO introduction, that’s the question

De recentelijke invoering van bijzondere stemrechtaandelen wordt vergeleken met het bij DSM voorgestelde loyaliteitsdividend. Het loyaliteitsdividend werd midstream – door statutenwijziging bij een bestaande beurs-NV met zittende publieke aandeelhouders – voorgesteld. De bijzondere stemrechtaandelen zijn voorafgaand aan een beursgang (IPO) van een nieuwe (holding)vennootschap ingevoerd. Dit verschil werkt door in de positie van minderheidsaandeelhouders. Tegen deze achtergrond wordt ingegaan op de Eumedion-voorstellen voor regulering van bijzondere stemrechtaandelen.
Turboliquidatie: wat is een bate van de rechtspersoon in de zin van artikel 2:19 lid 4 BW?
Authors: de Kloe H.J.
Published: September 2016

Turboliquidatie: wat is een bate van de rechtspersoon in de zin van artikel 2:19 lid 4 BW?

Als het faillissement van een turbogeliquideerde rechtspersoon wordt aangevraagd, is het regelmatig van belang of de artikel 2:248 BW-vordering, de paulianavordering en de Peeters/Gatzen-vordering baten zijn van de rechtspersoon in de zin van artikel 2:19 lid 4 BW. Deze vraag wordt behandeld en er worden alternatieven aangereikt voor schuldeisers van een turbogeliquideerde rechtspersoon.
Overnamegevechten, ongewenste investeerders en vitale vennootschappen
Authors: van Slobbe P.W.M.
Published: September 2016

Overnamegevechten, ongewenste investeerders en vitale vennootschappen. Is een investeringstoets ter waarborging van ‘het algemeen belang’ wenselijk?

In deze bijdrage staat de waarborging van het algemeen belang binnen overnames centraal. Besproken wordt of het wenselijk is dat (in het licht van een mogelijk wetsvoorstel) het verkrijgen van zeggenschap in bepaalde voor Nederland vitale vennootschappen, zoals KPN, wordt getoetst op mogelijke bedreigingen voor het algemeen belang.
Vragen over de vennootschappelijke medezeggenschapsregeling in artikel 2:333k BW bij grensoverschrijdende fusies
Authors: Tieskens P.H.
Published: September 2016

Vragen over de vennootschappelijke medezeggenschapsregeling in artikel 2:333k BW bij grensoverschrijdende fusies

In dit artikel bespreekt de auteur enkele vragen over de vennootschappelijke medezeggenschapsregeling in artikel 2:333k BW bij grensoverschrijdende fusies. De auteur gaat onder meer in op het toepasselijke recht, de interpretatie van artikel 2:333k lid 3 onderdeel c BW, de toepassing van de referentievoorschriften en de procedure tot statutenwijziging.
Een systematische literatuurreview naar de gevolgen van een slachtofferverklaring voor de straftoemeting
Authors: De Groot Giulia , Van Wingerden Sigrid
Published: September 2016

A systematic literature review regarding the consequences of victim statements on sentencing

On July 1st 2016 a law entered into force that gives the victim or survivors of serious crimes the right to speak unrestrictedly in court. Where the victim or survivors used to be only permitted to make a statement on the consequences of the crime for them, the recent amendment of the law permits them to speak about the evidence, the legal qualification of the crime, the culpability of the offender and the appropriate punishment as well. Discussions on the introduction or extension of the victim’s right to speak mainly focused on the consequences of victim statements on the procedural consequences and on the consequences for the victim. Little attention is paid to the consequences for the offender. This article reports the findings of a systematic literature review on the relation between a victim statement and the imposed punishment. The findings from the American studies show that a victim statement aggravates sentencing outcomes. How desirable is that? For answering that question, more research is needed, which the legislator has not wanted to wait for.
Werkplaatsen ZSM: samenwerken bij betekenisvol sanctioneren
Authors: Menger Anneke , Krechtig Lous
Published: September 2016

Workshops Careful selective Customization: cooperation in meaningful sanctioning

In the Netherlands two experiments are conducted with a new kind of collaboration between probation and prosecution. The experiments aimed for the development of meaningful, contextual and tailor-made sanctioning. As a result, the experiments reached a new group of citizens that probation nor social services ever reached before, people who commit very light offenses, but struggle with heavy social problems. The new method of working resembles short intensive case management (hit and run) and includes commitment of social context and close collaboration with social work and care. Based on the results, probation and prosecution decided to implement this method in all Dutch regions and the Ministry of Safety and Justice adapted their financing structure.
A GCD and LCM-like inequality for multiplicative lattices
Authors: Anderson Dan D. , Aoki Takashi , Izumi Shuzo , Ohno Yasuo , Ozaki Manabu
Published: September 2016

Let $A_1,\ldots,A_n$ $(n\ge 2)$ be elements of an commutative multiplicative lattice. Let $G(k)$ (resp., $L(k)$) denote the product of all the joins (resp., meets) of $k$ of the elements. Then we show that $$L(n)G(2)G(4)\cdots G(2\lfloor n/2 \rfloor ) \leq G(1)G(3)\cdots G(2\lceil n/2 \rceil -1).$$ In particular this holds for the lattice of ideals of a commutative ring. We also consider the relationship between $$G(n)L(2)L(4)\cdots L(2\lfloor n/2 \rfloor ) \text{ and } L(1)L(3)\cdots L(2\lceil n/2 \rceil -1)$$and show that any inequality relationships are possible.
A note on the least (normalized) laplacian eighva;ue of signed graphs
Authors: Li Hui Shu , Li Hong Hai
Published: September 2016

Let $\Gamma=(G, \sigma)$ be a connected signed graph, and $L(\Gamma)$ be its Laplacian and $\mathcal{L}(\Gamma)$ its normalized Laplacian with eigenvalues $\lambda_1\geq \lambda_2\geq\cdots \geq \lambda_n$ and $\mu_1\geq \mu_2\geq\cdots \geq \mu_n$, respectively. It is known that a signed graph $\Gamma$ is balanced if and only if $\lambda_n=0$ (or $\mu_n=0$). We show that $\lambda_n$ and $\mu_n$ measure how much $\Gamma$ is far from being balanced by proving that \begin{align*}\mu_n(\Gamma)&\leq\min\{\frac{2\epsilon(\Gamma)}{m}, \frac{\nu(\Gamma)}{\nu(\Gamma)+\nu_1(\Gamma)}\},\\ \lambda_n(\Gamma)&\leq \min\{\lambda_1(\Gamma'): \Gamma-\Gamma'\,\,\,{is balanced}\}, \end{align*}where $\nu(\Gamma)$ (resp. $\epsilon(\Gamma)$) denotes the frustration number (resp. the frustration index) of $\Gamma$, that is the minimum number of vertices (resp. edges) to be deleted such that the signed graph is balanced.
On solvability of coupled hybrid system of quadratic fractional integral equations
Authors: Ghanbari Kazem , Gholami Yousef
Published: September 2016

Of concern is studying solvability of the hybrid systems of quadratic fractional integral equations. To this aim applying hybrid fixed point theory due to $Dhage$, existence of at least one positive solution for mentioned systems via so called D-Lipschitzian mappings will be concluded . We illustrate the obtained results by presenting an example.
Quenching problems for a semilinear reaction-diffusion system with singular boundary outflux
Authors: Selcuk Burhan
Published: September 2016

In this paper, we study two quenching problems for the following semilinear reaction-diffusion system:$$u_t=u_{xx}+(1-v)^{-p_1}, 0<x<1,~ 0<t<T,$$$$v_t=v_{xx}+(1-u)^{-p_2}, 0<x<1,~ 0<t<T,$$$$u_x (0,t) =0,~ u_x (1,t) =-v^{-q_1}(1,t),~ 0<t<T,$$$$v_x (0,t) =0,~ v_x (1,t) =-u^{-q_2}(1,t),~ 0<t<T,$$$$u(x,0) =u_0 (x) <1, v( x,0)=v_0 ( x) <1,~  0\le x\le 1,$$where $p_1, p_2, q_1, q_2$ are positive constants and $u_0 (x), v_0 (x)$ are positive smooth functions.  We firstly get a local exisence result for this system.  In the first problem, we show that quenching occurs in finite time, the only quenching point is $x=0$ and $(u_t ,v_t )$ blows up at the quenching time under the certain conditions.  In the second problem, we show that quenching occurs in finite time, the only quenching point is $x=1$ and $(u_t ,v_t )$ blows up at the quenching time under the certain conditions.
Inequalities for some classical integral transforms
Authors: Bhandari Piyush Kumar , Bissu Sushil Kumar
Published: September 2016

By using a form of the Cauchy-Bunyakovsky-Schwarz inequality, we establish new inequalities for some classical integral transforms such as Laplace transform,Fourier transform, Fourier cosine transform, Fourier sine transform, Mellin transform and Hankel transform.
Cave-dwelling Coecobrya from southern China with a survey of clypeal chaetae in Entomobryoidea (Collembola)
Authors: Zhang Feng , Bedos Anne , Deharveng Louis
Published: September 2016

Four new species of the genus Coecobrya, C. gejianbangi sp. nov., C. annulata sp. nov., C. ciliata sp. nov., and C. oculata sp. nov., are described from Guangxi caves as the representative of the genus in China. Coecobrya oculata sp. nov. of the boneti-group has 1+1 eyes and a serrate outer edge of the unguiculus. The other three species, devoid of eyes and with a tiny outer tooth on the unguiculus, are assigned here to the tenebricosa-group, assuming that the large tooth on the unguiculus is transformed into a tiny one in cave-obligate species. Clypeal chaetae in Entomobryoidea are systematically surveyed for the first time, and are found to be well diversified at species level. They have a potential taxonomical value in discriminating taxa of morphologically conserved groups.
Perceptions of Faculty Status among Academic Librarians
Authors: Galbraith Quinn , Garrison Melissa , Hales Whitney
Published: September 2016

This study measures the opinions of ARL librarians concerning the benefits and disadvantages of faculty status in academic librarianship. Average responses from faculty and nonfaculty librarians, as well as from tenured and tenure-track librarians, are analyzed to determine the general perceptions of each group. Overall, faculty librarians reported more positive perceptions of faculty status than nonfaculty librarians. Tenured librarians generally reported more positive perceptions than tenure-track librarians. Despite the differences in opinion, these results offer insight into the potential benefits and disadvantages of faculty status in academic librarianship and suggest that faculty status improves relationships with teaching faculty, even if status alone cannot make them full peers.
Health Sciences Libraries Forecasting Information Service Trends for Researchers: Models Applicable to All Academic Libraries
Authors: Cain Timothy J. , Cheek Fern M. , Kupsco Jeremy , Hartel Lynda J. , Getselman Anna
Published: September 2016

To better understand the value of current information services and to forecast the evolving information and data management needs of researchers, a study was conducted at two research-intensive universities. The methodology and planning framework applied by health science librarians at Emory University and The Ohio State University focused on identifying the need for new or retooled information services supporting health and biomedical researchers and their increasing use of digital resources. The lessons learned and outcomes described herein are informing the development and implementation of new information service models and can help forecast changing user needs across the broader library community.
The Value of Academic Libraries: Library Services as a Predictor of Student Retention
Authors: Murray Adam , Ireland Ashley , Hackathorn Jana
Published: September 2016

This study examined the predictive relationship between library use by individual students and their retention status in university settings. The methodology builds on a small number of previous studies to examine library use at the individual level to determine if use of specific library services is predictive of retention for freshmen and sophomores. Binary logistic regression yielded results that indicate a strong positive predictive relationship between library use of any kind with both freshmen and sophomore retention. These results suggest that academic libraries add value to institutional retention efforts.
Impact of a Discovery System on Interlibrary Loan
Authors: Musser Linda R. , Coopey Barbara M.
Published: September 2016

Web-scale discovery services such as Summon (Serial Solutions), WorldCat Local (OCLC), EDS (EBSCO), and Primo (Ex Libris) are often touted as a single search solution to connect users to library-owned and -licensed content, improving discoverability and retrieval of resources. Assessing how well these systems achieve this goal can be challenging, however. This article describes the use of interlibrary loan borrowing request data as a means to evaluate whether the Summon discovery system was achieving its goal of improving retrieval. Four years following implementation of the discovery system, there was a 22 percent decrease in interlibrary loan borrowing requests. Requests by undergraduates dropped at a higher rate than faculty, staff, and graduate students. Undergraduate requests for articles dropped more than requests for loans. Two years’ postimplementation of the discovery system, the number of interlibrary loan borrowing requests by undergraduates for locally owned or licensed materials dropped by 57 percent, freeing up interlibrary loan staff to expand services into new areas. This study indicates that implementation of a discovery system can lead to a reduction in interlibrary loan borrowing.
Leading by Example? ALA Division Publications, Open Access, and Sustainability
Authors: Hall Nathan , Arnold-Garza Sara , Gong Regina , Shorish Yasmeen
Published: September 2016

This investigation explores scholarly communication business models in American Library Association (ALA) division peer-reviewed academic journals. Previous studies reveal the numerous issues organizations and publishers face in the academic publishing environment. Through an analysis of documented procedures, policies, and finances of five ALA division journals, we compare business and access models. We conclude that some ALA divisions prioritize the costs associated with changing business models, including hard-to-estimate costs such as the labor of volunteers. For other divisions, the financial aspects are less important than maintaining core values, such as those defined in ALA’s Core Values in Librarianship.
A DEMOCRATIZAÇÃO DA FAMÍLIA: SUBSTITUIÇÃO DA HIERARQUIA FAMILIAR PELA PARIDADE NAS RELAÇÕES CONJUGAIS E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A FAMÍLIA BRASILEIRA CONTEMPORÂNEA
Authors: Lima e Silva Suzada Gonçalves , Silva Rosangela Aparecida
Published: September 2016

A democratização da família brasileira, sobretudo no que diz respeito à paridade nas relações conjugais, está sustentada na isonomia consagrada na Constituição Federal de 1988, como fundamento supremo do Estado Democrático de Direito. No entanto, para que houvesse a igualdade dos cônjuges perante a lei, diversos fatores contribuíram para o declínio do modelo hegemônico. Fatores como a revolução industrial, o movimento feminista e a questão da sexualidade feminina cooperaram para o afastamento da concepção hierárquica e matrimonial da família. Assim, o objetivo do presente artigo é demonstrar ao leitor que o Direito das Famílias requer um estudo abrangente, não somente no seu aspecto jurídico como também deve ser analisado à luz de outras disciplinas, a exemplo da Sociologia. A pesquisa realizada é bibliográfica e teórica, com levantamento documental e o método utilizado é o dedutivo, com análise de obras relacionadas ao tema.
Paradigmas de interpretação constitucional: desafios ao entendimento das sociedades modernas
Authors: Barile da Silveira Daniel
Published: September 2016

O constitucionalismo moderno trouxe consigo para a contemporaneidade complexas questões consoante àsdiversas formas de entendimento de um texto constitucional, o que levou a uma “crise de sentido” dos comandos trazidospela Constituição. Em R. Dworkin, a compreensão da Constituição como integridade é peça central na estruturação de umasociedade aberta e plural de indivíduos que se consideram mutuamente iguais. É dessa comunidade que emanam princípios,sempre compreendidos como normas, e não como valores. Ante esse pano de fundo, o presente trabalho visa a demonstrarqual a inadequabilidade de se entender uma comunidade não como sendo constituída por princípios, mas comose fosse uma “ordem concreta de valores” (R. Alexy), demonstrando quais os riscos que tal concepção carrega e como talproposta gera elementos inadequados para esse paradigma do constitucionalismo.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Constituição, Princípios, Robert Alexy, Ronald Dworkin.
A Revisão constitucional e a PEC 157-A/03: (in)constitucionalidade e manobra política
Authors: Canello Júlio
Published: September 2016

O presente artigo analisa a Proposta de Emenda à Constituição 157-A/03, em tramitação na Câmara dosDeputados, no bojo da discussão acerca da revisão constitucional. Como abordagem, tenta unir enfoques da dogmáticaconstitucional e da análise política. Assim, debate a constitucionalidade da proposição e do seu uso como manobra pelosatores políticos no Congresso Nacional.
Análise comparada da integração no Mercosul e na União Européia
Authors: Montaña Martínez Mónica
Published: September 2016

O presente trabalho analisa dois modelos de integração regional que têm como base omercado comum, em uma parte o Mercosul (integração interestatal) e, por outra, a União Européia(integração supranacional). A análise centra-se numa das teorias parciais das relações internacionais, ateoria da integração, considerando-a em duas instâncias: enquanto estado e enquanto processo.Conclui-se que nos dois modelos a palavra integração adquiriu dimensões e significados diferentes,afetando, além das relações econômicas, aspectos sociais e políticos.
A nova exegese dos contratos de adesão após o advento do código de defesa do consumidor
Authors: Schneider Luiz Miguel
Published: September 2016

O presente artigo denota, primeiramente, a origem e a evolução das relações contratuais numa sociedade de consumo. Após, elenca as principais características dos contratos de adesão e a nova hermenêutica dada a esses, em consonância ao princípio da boa – fé objetiva e o  Código de Defesa do Consumidor.
Beijar e Matar, Pena Mínima de Seis Anos de Reclusão: a teratológica legislação criminal de condutas indeterminadas
Authors: Luis Callegaro Nunes André
Published: September 2016

A hediondez do delito de atentado violento gera o perigo de se igualarem as penas mínimas aplicadas ao sujeito que pratica um simples “ato libidinoso” e aquele que “mata alguém”. A conduta descrita no art. 214 do Código Penal não atenta para o fato que o ato libidinoso se amolda a qualquer conduta, ensejando interpretações ofensivas a princípios constitucionais. Neste ponto a legislação penal não mantém o equilíbrio entre o fato narrado e a aplicação da sanção. Viola a isonomia, punindo com a mesma sanção indivíduos que se encontram em situações diversas e ignora a proporcionalidade da resposta estatal, podendo ofender o princípio da insignificância. Diante disso, para manter hígidos ospilares da isonomia e proporcionalidade propõe-se a isenção ou diminuição da responsabilidade penal doacusado a fim de que se tenha uma adequada a sanção estatal para cada conduta delitiva
Intervenção Indevida de Terceiros em Contratos: teoria e responsabilidade por danos causados
Authors: Krichenko Gewehr Luciane
Published: September 2016

Este artigo é um breve estudo sobre a intervenção de terceiro em contrato em que este não é parte. Deste modo, primeiro foi feita uma análise de quem é o terceiro estudado, trazendo conceitos que o definam. Seguindo há demonstração das teorias existentes da intervenção de terceiro no direito comparado, o uso de um caso concreto para melhor exemplificar a teoria e, por fim, as possibilidades de adoção desta teoria no Brasil.
Novo Processo de Cumprimento de Sentença: uma visão crítica e dinâmica
Authors: Kist de Mello Rodolfo
Published: September 2016

As novas alterações do CPC representam um avanço no sentido da perspectiva da satisfação do direito material nas ações judiciais. Entretanto, podem causar erros doutrinários relativos à classificação e à natureza da nova abordagem da sentença executiva e, até mesmo, desclassificar toda atécnica que envolve a atividade do Advogado com a fantasia da ausência dos honorários na fase de cumprimento de sentença.
Processo Administrativo Tributário: da necessidade à efetividade dos postulados constitucionais pró-contribuinte
Authors: De Rossi Adriano , Denardi Francieli , Vieira Rafael , Oliveira Roberta
Published: September 2016

Este trabalho tem por objetivo incitar a discussão no meio acadêmico acerca da necessidade de se utilizar os postulados constitucionais (da capacidade contributiva, do não-confisco, da razoabilidade e da proporcionalidade) no âmbito do processo tributário não-judicial. Através de uma metodologia expositiva/argumentativa busca-se uma reflexão pró-contribuinte. Outrossim, há a necessidade de aproximação do Direito Público, enquanto matéria, do direito real, enquanto fato. Assim sendo, competeao ambiente produtor de conhecimento criar alternativas para a transformação de novos patamares jurídicos e a dilatação da relevância da hermenêutica.
UMA EXPERIÊNCIA DISCRETA: O MERCOSUL E AS OPINIÕES CONSULTIVAS
Authors: Pozzatti Junior Ademar , Lopes Saldanha Jânia Maria
Published: September 2016

Para ser efetivo, um processo integracionista deve transcender aos aspectos econômicos para abarcar outras áreas do desenvolvimento estatal, pelas quais transitam o progresso integracionista, como educação, tecnologia e justiça. Conforme vão se desenvolvendo as estruturas dos blocos integracionistas e expressiva se torna a sua legislação, surge a necessidade que harmonização da interpretação desse direito regional. Para tanto, existem mecanismos processuais no Mercosul capazes de harmonizar a interpretação da lei. No Mercosul pesa contra a integração a não vinculação das decisões das opiniões consultivas.
O IMPACTO DA PROPRIEDADE INTELECTUAL SOBRE FÁRMACOS NA EFETIVAÇÃO DO DIREITO À SAÚDE
Authors: Baraldi Camila
Published: September 2016

O Acordo TRIPS sobre os direitos de propriedade intelectual relaciona-se diretamente com a efetivação do direito à saúde, em específico com o acesso das populações aos medicamentos de que necessitam. Tal acordo reflete claramente os interesses dos países desenvolvidos e as exceções nele previstas, mais que flexibilizá-lo, confirmam o seu caráter privatista. A atual situação da saúde pública nos países em via de desenvolvimento reflete a inadequação deste sistema sob o prisma dos direitos humanos.
A NOVA CONCEPÇÃO CONTRATUAL COM BASE NO CÓDIGO DE DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR E A ALIENAÇÃO FIDUCIÁRIA
Authors: Borin Menezes* Danieli
Published: September 2016

Aborda uma visão geral da nova concepção contratual a partir do Código de Defesa do Consumidor, através de uma análise histórica e do resgate de alguns valores importantes como a boa-fé e como são tratados os contratos de adesão nesse contexto. Além disso, traz observações sobre o instituto da alienação fiduciária, as regulamentações e a sua conexão com a nova concepção contratual.
EM QUE MEDIDA O CARÁTER TÉCNICO-POLÍTICO DAS NORMAS EXPEDIDAS PELAS AGÊNCIAS REGULADORAS DETERMINA SUA NATUREZA JURÍDICA
Authors: Francisco Paul Guilherme , Parmeggiani Pes João Gabriel
Published: September 2016

As Agências Reguladoras são dotadas de poder normativo específico,  em face do fim especial a que se destinam, qual seja, intervenção em determinados setores econômicos. É grande a discussão doutrinária acerca da natureza jurídica das normas expedidas, destacando-se as correntes que defendem ser ato regulatório, ato administrativo normativo e ato regulamentar. Ainda não há posição jurisprudencial firme sobre o assunto. Através de uma abordagem lógico-dedutiva, demonstrar-se-á que a melhor definição sobre a natureza jurídica destas normas deve advir do caráter técnico e em particular do caráter político das normas expedidas e das Agências Reguladoras em si, bem como da efetividade esperada destas regras, e dos interesses sociais tocantes a estes entes autárquicos. Assim, levando em consideração essas características, a melhor definição é a de ato regulamentar.