bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Teacher characteristics and student performance: An analysis using hierarchical linear modelling
Authors: Armstrong Paula
Published: February 2018

This research makes use of hierarchical linear modelling to investigate which teacher characteristics are significantly associated with student performance. Using data from the SACMEQ III study of 2007, an interesting and potentially important finding is that younger teachers are better able to improve the mean mathematics performance of their students. Furthermore, younger teachers themselves perform better on subject tests than do their older counterparts. Identical models are run for Sub Saharan countries bordering on South Africa, as well for Kenya and the strong relationship between teacher age and student performance is not observed. Similarly, the model is run for South Africa using data from SACMEQ II (conducted in 2002) and the relationship between teacher age and student performance is also not observed. It must be noted that South African teachers were not tested in SACMEQ II so it was not possible to observe differences in subject knowledge amongst teachers in different cohorts and it was not possible to control for teachers’ level of subject knowledge when observing the relationship between teacher age and student performance. Changes in teacher education n in the late 1990s and early 2000s may explain the differences in the performance of younger teachers relative to their older counterparts observed in the later dataset.
Reliability of Diagnostic Test in Rotator Cuff Mucle Pathology
Authors: Sandenbergh R. , Marais A.
Published: February 2018

Background: Several tests to assist it in the diagnoses of rota-tor cuff impairment have been described in the literature but controversy still exists as to the accuracy of these tests. A study was therefore conducted to determine the reliability of the rotator cuff muscle tests (empty can, full can, lift off and external rotation) as a diagnostic tool.Methodology: Fifty three patients experiencing shoulder pain were assessed using manual muscle tests (empty can; full can; lift off and external rotation tests). Both pain and weakness were recorded using numerical scales adapted from tests performed by Itoi et al, (1999). These results were compared to ultrasonic diagnoses made by a surgeon. Informed consent was obtained and anonymity was ensured for all participants.Results: A test was false positive when ultrasonic diagnosis indicated no tear in the muscle (although oedema or calcification may have been present), but the manual muscle test was positive regarding pain and weakness. A test on the other hand was false negative when the ultrasonic diagnosis indicated a muscle tear but the manual muscle tests indicated no pain or muscle weakness. Reliability was tested using sensitivity and specificity tests. The sensitivity of all four tests was high (80%), but the specificity was low (20% to 40%), implying that a large number of false positivediagnoses can be made. The major contributors to the false positive results were sub-acromial sub-deltoid bursitis anda decreased acromio-humeral space. When considering pain alone for a positive result the correlation increased a little, however, taking both pain and muscle weakness into account, the correlation increased even more.Conclusion: The manual muscle tests were not as reliable as expected, but concurrent pathologies may be the main factor influencing the results of the tests. The combination of muscle strength and pain could be recommended as criteria for a positive test. The empty can and full can tests could both be recommended in predicting a torn supraspinatus tendon, as they were equally sensitive
Evaluation of municipal e-government readiness using structural equation modelling technique
Authors: Joseph Seena , Olugbara Oludayo O.
Published: February 2018

The evaluation of municipal e-government readiness can provide a useful barometer to understand the critical needs of citizens. In addition, it can help to improve effectiveness of government services and provide a technology industry access to relevant information to create efficient e-services. This study develops and tests a framework to evaluate municipal e-government readiness based on building blocks of supporting e-services readiness, individual citizen readiness, municipal government readiness, technological infrastructure readiness and supporting industries readiness. The process of evaluating municipal e-government readiness utilises data obtained through a survey of 219 respondents from four municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The partial least square structural equation modelling technique was used for data analysis. The study results show that the investigated building blocks are significant determinants of municipal e-government readiness with an overall 81% goodness-of-fit performance. The results provide foundational information for policymakers and practitioners who are interested in propagating e-government readiness. Factors that determine municipal e-government readiness could provide new insights on future studies about e-municipality service improvement.
Fuzzy Logic Based Teaching/Learning of a Foreign Language in Multilingual Situations
Authors: SINHA Sweta
Published: March 2018

The concept of Fuzzy Logic (FL) has gained momentum in areas of artificial intelligence and allied researches because of its absolute ability to present efficient solutions to real life problems. Contrary to the paradigmatic approach to the solutions of being either absolutely true or false [0 or 1] the fuzzy sets provide a range of possible outputs with error prone inputs which are vague and inaccurate using linguistic objects instead of mere mathematical numbers. A multilingual situation poses a similar challenge for a language teacher/learner where languages exist in continuum. Learners with heavy mother tongue influence tend to use their natural languages instinctively in a way that can create their own fuzzy rules to encounter the situation of being taught an entirely new language. A typical Indian language classroom is highly multilingual where scope of errors is numerous though they are ignored. This leads to stress both for the teachers as well as the learners making the classroom ambience more mechanistic than human. To combat such situations FL based Three-Phase Model of language teaching has been proposed which derives its basis on the presumption that the language instructor is aware of general rules of linguistics. An empirical longitudinal study on 150 undergraduate technical students designed on the proposed framework has been conducted to establish the efficiency and the success of the model. Observing language pedagogy through the lens of fuzzy logic and fuzzy thinking will not only make the classroom more real-like but it will also tap the pre-existing linguistic knowledge of the learners. Language interference will be more of a resource than a challenge.
Editorial
Authors: Lorenzo Hernández María
Published: March 2018

Editorial del octavo número de Con A de Animación.
Todo se conecta, lo real es irreal y lo irreal real: Contact
Authors: Carpizo de Diego Silvia
Published: March 2018

Este artículo es una reflexión cinematográfica de los conceptos que se encuentran en el cortometraje Contact (2017), del realizador italiano Alessandro Novelli, residente en Barcelona, cortometraje de gran profundidad simbólica, basado en la percepción original del mismo autor, del mundo que lo rodea. No es un cortometraje narrativo, sino una unión entrelazada de ideas en una obra audiovisual de estética artísticamente poética y con fuertes principios de concienciación para los espectadores. En esta ocasión, la realizadora Silvia Carpizo nos ha ofrecido su visión de este cortometraje como espectadora, como realizadora de cine de animación, y con la franca visión colaborativa de Novelli.
La primavera de la animación en series 2D
Authors: Rodríguez Valdunciel Sergio
Published: March 2018

La animación 2D para televisión es uno de los contenidos que nos han acompañado a lo largo de los años. Los estudios Hanna-Barbera se encargaron de buscar un sistema de producción rentable para poder llevar a cabo más de 200 series diferentes. Lo que sucede a veces, con ciertos éxitos, es que se busca repetir fórmula, con el riesgo de caer en repetición, dejando de lado a la creatividad. Pero siempre hay personas que buscan un nuevo punto de vista, como Fred Seibert, el primer director de Cartoon Network, que puso en las pantallas una serie de nuevos personajes, que marcaron un antes y un después. En la actualidad, estamos disfrutando de unas series creativas, divertidas, diferentes, que entretienen a toda la familia.
Trazos de luz. Abi Feijó y Regina Pessoa: 25 años de animación portuguesa
Authors: Herráiz Zornoza Beatriz , Vidal Ortega Miguel
Published: March 2018

Nos adentramos en un recorrido fascinante por Trazos de luz, una retrospectiva de los animadores portugueses Abi Feijó y Regina Pessoa, inaugurada el pasado 26 de septiembre de 2017 en la Sala Josep Renau (UPV). Esta exposición recogía obras originales de sus producciones animadas, juguetes precinematográficos —¡y hasta una mesa iluminada con arena para animar!—, para deleite de alumnos, docentes, y público amante del septième art bis. El tándem lusitano es un referente mundial de la animación de autor contemporáneo. Comprometido con su país y la divulgación de la imagen animada, Feijó revitalizó el sector en los años noventa a través del Festival Cinanima y su productora Filmógrafo, dotando a Portugal de una nueva generación de realizadores independientes, y, particularmente, con una de las artistas revelación de la animación internacional del presente siglo. Tras regalarnos una singular factura plástica deudora del grabado animado de Piotr Dumała y aderezada con una profunda sensibilidad temática hacia la cultura popular y los traumas infantiles, Pessoa nos desvela su delicado trabajo, que, como comprobarán a lo largo del texto y en las exquisitas imágenes que lo acompañan, brilla con luz propia. Bom viagem!
Mechanical State of Gravel Soil in Mobilization of Rainfall-Induced Landslide in Wenchuan seismic area, Sichuan province, China
Authors: Liao Liping , Yang Yunchuan , Yang Zhiquan , Zhu Yingyan , Hu Jin , Zou D. H. Steve
Published: February 2018

Abstract. Although gravel soils generated by seismic shaking in Wenchuan earthquake area have subjected to natural consolidation process for nearly ten years, geological hazards, such as slope failures with ensuing landslides, frequently are haunting the area. In this paper, artificial flume model tests and triaxial tests were used to make close observation on the mechanical state of gravel soil in Wenchuan seismic area. The results showed that: (1) The timing and patterns of landslide initiations were closely related to their initial dry densities, and the initiation processes were accompanied with a variation of dry density and void ratio; (2) Fine particle migration in soil and coarse-fine particle content rearrangement contributed to the internal micro structure reorganization, which was supposed to be the main reason for variation of dry density and void ratio; (3) Gravel soils with unchanged grain compositions, if under the same hydrostatic compression, they approached to an identical critical void ratio to fail; (4) The mechanical state of certain sort of gravel soil can be identified by its relative position between state parameter (e, p') and ec-p' planar critical state line; (5) Gravel soil slope failed and then evolved into landslide under lasting rainfall leaching, while in gravel slope there co-existed soil dilatation and contraction, but the dilatation was dominant. Above research findings not only could be used to interpret landslide initiation but also would provide an insight for landslide warning forecast of gravel slope in seismic area.
Citizen observations contributing to flood modelling: opportunities and challenges
Authors: Assumpção Thaine H. , Popescu Ioana , Jonoski Andreja , Solomatine Dimitri P.
Published: February 2018

Abstract. Citizen contributions to science have been successfully implemented in many
fields, and water resources is one of them. Through citizens, it is possible
to collect data and obtain a more integrated decision-making process.
Specifically, data scarcity has always been an issue in flood modelling,
which has been addressed in the last decades by remote sensing and is already
being discussed in the citizen science context. With this in mind, this
article aims to review the literature on the topic and analyse the
opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The literature on monitoring,
mapping and modelling, was evaluated according to the flood-related variable
citizens contributed to. Pros and cons of the collection/analysis methods
were summarised. Then, pertinent publications were mapped into the flood
modelling cycle, considering how citizen data properties (spatial and
temporal coverage, uncertainty and volume) are related to its integration
into modelling. It was clear that the number of studies in the area is
rising. There are positive experiences reported in collection and analysis
methods, for instance with velocity and land cover, and also when modelling
is concerned, for example by using social media mining. However, matching the
data properties necessary for each part of the modelling cycle with
citizen-generated data is still challenging. Nevertheless, the concept that
citizen contributions can be used for simulation and forecasting is proved
and further work lies in continuing to develop and improve not only methods
for collection and analysis, but certainly for integration into models as
well. Finally, in view of recent automated sensors and satellite
technologies, it is through studies as the ones analysed in this article that
the value of citizen contributions, complementing such technologies, is
demonstrated.
Effectiveness of distributed temperature measurements for early detection of piping in river embankments
Authors: Bersan Silvia , Koelewijn André R. , Simonini Paolo
Published: February 2018

Abstract. Internal erosion is the cause of a significant percentage of failure and
incidents involving both dams and river embankments in many countries. In the
past 20 years the use of fibre-optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) in
dams has proved to be an effective tool for the detection of leakages and
internal erosion. This work investigates the effectiveness of DTS for dike
monitoring, focusing on the early detection of backward erosion piping, a
mechanism that affects the foundation layer of structures resting on
permeable, sandy soils. The paper presents data from a piping test performed
on a large-scale experimental dike equipped with a DTS system together with a
large number of accompanying sensors. The effect of seepage and piping on the
temperature field is analysed, eventually identifying the processes that
cause the onset of thermal anomalies around piping channels and thus enable
their early detection. Making use of dimensional analysis, the factors that
influence this thermal response of a dike foundation are identified. Finally
some tools are provided that can be helpful for the design of monitoring
systems and for the interpretation of temperature data.
Electromagnetic characteristics of ENSO
Authors: Petereit Johannes , Saynisch Jan , Irrgang Christopher , Weber Tobias , Thomas Maik
Published: February 2018

Abstract. The motion of electrically conducting sea water through Earth's magnetic field induces secondary electromagnetic fields. Due to its periodicity, the oceanic tidal-induced magnetic field is easily separable from magnetic field measurements and therefore detectable. These tidal-induced signatures in the electromagnetic fields are also sensitive to changes in oceanic temperature and salinity distributions. We investigate the impact of oceanic heat and salinity changes related to the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on oceanic tidal-induced magnetic fields. Hydrographic data containing characteristic ENSO dynamics have been derived from a coupled ocean-atmosphere simulation covering a period of 50 years. By applying a 3D induction model the corresponding tidal-induced magnetic signals have been calculated. By means of the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI), based on sea surface temperature anomalies, and the Magnetic Niño Index (MaNI), based on anomalies in the oceanic tidal-induced magnetic field, we demonstrate that evidence of developing ENSO events are found in the oceanic magnetic field statistically 4 months earlier than in sea surface temperatures. The analysis of the spatio-temporal progression of the oceanic magnetic field anomalies offers a deeper understanding on the underlying oceanic processes and is used to test and validate the initial findings.
Facing Domestic Violence Against Women in Brazil: Advances and Challenges
Authors: De Avila Thiago Pierobom
Published: March 2018

This article aims to offer a critical overview of the Brazilian legal framework for confronting domestic violence against women. Intimate partner homicides are epidemic in Brazil: there are four deaths of women per day. In 2006, the Maria da Penha Law (MPL) introduced integrated polices and transformed criminal procedures to deal with the complexities of gender violence. Reforms included the establishment of The House of Brazilian Women, women-only police stations, specialised courts, intervention orders, interdisciplinary experts, and perpetrator programs. In 2015, a new law created the crime of femicide, designed to prevent ‘honor killings’ defenses in cases of intimate partner homicide and to avoid impunity. Despite law reform, structuring and articulating the network of services remains a challenge. The MPL led to great social change in Brazil regarding awareness of the violence against women, facilitating a broader discussion about gender equality.
Criminology, Gender and Risk: The Dilemmas of Northern Theorising for Southern Responses to Intimate Partner Violence
Authors: Walklate Sandra
Published: March 2018

Criminology’s unitary, unifying and gendered embrace of risk is rooted in Northern theorising. This understanding of risk not only takes its toll on the discipline; it also has consequences for the practices associated with risk: risk assessment. Such practices reflect a range of different assumptions that silence women’s everyday experiences of violence, silence culture, and contribute to the construction of all women as fearing and vulnerable subjects. In particular the policies and practices of risk and risk assessment as responses to violence against women continue to travel across the globe with scant regard for the shaky foundations on which they are based and, by implication, their relevance for other settings. This paper explores the nature of the shaky conceptual foundations of risk assessment to reflect on the problems and possibilities for more locally nuanced and culturally sensitive responses to violence against women demanded by the agenda of Southern criminology
Denisons, Aliens, and Citizens in Locke's Second Treatise of Government
Authors: Casalini Brunella
Published: March 2018

This paper addresses one of the main difficulties raised by paragraphs 116–22 of the Second Treatise of Government, beginning with a question that is as simple as it is neglected: What was the juridical status of the denizen in Locke’s time? The word ‘denison’ (cf. II §122) in fact plays a key role in the interpretation of the text, and a correct understanding of its meaning in the juridical context of the seventeenth century may offer some new clues to the solution of the puzzles posed by the well known distinction between tacit and express consent.
De la palabra del héroe a la feminidad o del pensamiento al deseo. Una relectura de los “Cuentos morales” de Éric Rohmer
Authors: Vilaró i Moncasí Arnau
Published: March 2018

Del héroe de “Cuentos morales” (1963-1972) a la heroína de “Comedias y proverbios” (1981-1987) Éric Rohmer establece el paso de un cine fundado en una lógica de acción a un cine de videncia. De acuerdo con esta idea, a partir de la cual Gilles Deleuze piensa el paso de la imagen-movimiento a la imagen-tiempo, las siguientes páginas retoman el estudio de la primera serie del cineasta para ver en la feminidad abandonada por el héroe (Haydée, Maud, Chloé o Claire) los principios con los que Rohmer concibe sus heroínas posteriores y una nueva lógica de relato. Para ello, por un lado, el artículo revisita los estudios que abordan la puesta en escena de “Cuentos morales” a partir del pensamiento del héroe y de la palabra en particular; por otro lado, propone el deseo y la idea de alteridad como el método que permite pensar la imagen y la palabra en su conjunto, esto es, la mostración y el lenguaje, elementos que, siguiendo las ideas de André Bazin, Rohmer define la naturaleza ambigua del cinematógrafo.
La fotografía de Dina Goldstein frente al universo rosa: un análisis de las series In "The Dollhouse" y "Fallen Princesses"
Authors: Vicens Poveda Ana
Published: March 2018

En este estudio se analizan dos series fotográficas de Dina Godstein: Fallen Princesses e In The Dollhouse. Ambos trabajos muestran con acidez los modelos femeninos que la sociedad presenta al público infantil, modelos creados por la franquicia Princesas Disney y la Compañía Barbie. Este artículo pretende dar a conocer el trabajo de Goldstein y analizar estas dos series desde un punto de vista cualitativo centrado en los personajes femeninos. Además, buscamos comparar las series fotográficas con sus referentes concretos —los personajes presentados por ambas compañías—, observando cómo Golstein se sirve de las herramientas de las franquicias para aportar una visión crítica a los personajes de las mismas.
Atlas fotográfico Akerman: una aproximación a "Maniac Shadows" de Chantal Akerman como proyecto de autobiografía visual
Authors: González Casero Ana
Published: March 2018

El presente texto pretende abordar, desde la praxis fotográfica y audiovisual, la configuración de un relato autobiográfico como experiencia colectiva. Para ello se toma como materia de análisis la obra de la fotógrafa y cineasta Chantal Akerman. Akerman trabaja dentro de los límites del ensayo autobiográfico, proponiéndose a sí misma como objeto de análisis. Pero un objeto proyectado hacia el otro. El objeto a diseccionar se concretiza en la serie fotográfica que forma parte de la videoinstalación Maniac Shadows (2013). Es una instalación multicanal con material grabado en los diversos lugares de residencia de Akerman y durante sus viajes por varias ciudades y países; un video en el que Akerman lee un fragmento de su texto autobiográfico Ma mere rit y una colección de 100 fotografías.
El cine desde la cámara de una pionera del fotoperiodismo español: los proyectos de Juana Biarnés como foto-fija en Cataluña (1956-1963).
Authors: García-Ramos Francisco José
Published: March 2018

Juana Biarnés (Terrassa, 1935) es una de las primeras mujeres que ejercieron profesionalmente la fotografía de prensa durante el franquismo. Algo que la convierte en una de las pioneras del fotorreporterismo profesional catalán tras la Guerra Civil. De todo su extenso corpus fotográfico, este artículo proporciona información inédita sobre sus proyectos como foto-fija en producciones cinematográficas en Cataluña hasta su traslado a Madrid en 1963. Un trabajo poco conocido hasta la fecha y que marca el inicio de una larga relación entre Juana Biarnés y el mundo del cine.
Environmental Performance Management Systems (EPMS) versus Sustainable Development/Competitive Advantage in the Case of the Tunisian Companies
Authors: Dkhili Hichem
Published: February 2018

This paper explores how companies are focusing to evaluate the performance management system that attempts to promote sustainable development and its competitive position, or even have a sustainable competitive advantage. Under the influence of control variables such as the environment, the social responsibility, the strategy and the stakeholders, we conceptualize a performance management system (PMS) able to reach these goals.We take a case study approach using questionnaire survey sent to 306 Tunisian industrial companies, supported by exploratory and confirmatory analysis. The results of the principal component factor analysis evidenced by Cronbach's alpha and KMO and the structural equations with indices of structural have devoted a good quality of adjustment. These results show the existence of a significant and positive relationship between the variables. This confirms that performance management system (PMS) influenced by the dimensions of social responsibility, environment, strategy and stakeholder interests had a positive impact on the integrated ecological business models (IEBM) and the environmental Management Control Systems (EMCS).
The Moderating Effects of Organizational Culture on the Relationship between Work Motivation and Work Commitment of University Academic Staff
Authors: Irfan Saira , Marzuki Najib Ahmad
Published: February 2018

The link between the work motivation and work commitment is well established in a variety of work settings. However, the role of organizational culture is not explored in depth, especially as a moderator between work motivation and work commitment. The present study undertakes an examination of the above explained model. The sample consisted of 351 academics from nine public universities in the state of Punjab, Pakistan. Cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect the data. The statistical analyses were performed with Partial Least Squares technique using the Smart PLS 3.0. The findings revealed that adhocracy culture moderates the link between non-self-determined work motivation and work commitment among university academic staff. The study has implications for authorities to capitalize on organizational culture to boost work motivation that will ultimately improve work commitment among academics.
Natural Enrichment of Consumption Eggs by Omega-3: A Micro-Study of the Market in Morocco
Authors: Kamal Aberkani , Ikrame El Azouzzi , Soukayna Kharroba , Saida Aarab , Mohamed Acherkouk , Adyl Oussaid
Published: March 2018

Omega-3 has an important role in the human body. This and other lipids should be contained in the diet and cannot be synthesized by the body. Several developed countries have successfully used an approach to naturally enrich eggs with omega-3 and place this product on the market. This method consists of subjecting laying hens to a diet rich in omega-3. To our knowledge, this approach has not yet been included in the egg marketing chain in Morocco. We conducted market research on omega-3 enriched eggs to obtain information from customers about their needs, their motivation to buy this product, and their preferences. Large supermarkets in six major Moroccan cities were chosen. The number of customers surveyed was set at 360 customers. The results show that 42.5% of these customers already know about omega-3, and 83% of them are aware of the interest in this nutrient. On the other hand, 38% of respondents suffer from a disease or different diseases: 22% are diabetic, 16% suffer from hypercholesterolemia, 16% are hypertensive, and 10% have other diseases. After explaining to them the benefits of omega-3, about 80% of respondents believe that the product is interesting, of which 74% are ready to buy it at a base price of 2 dirhams. This study demonstrates that the marketing of this enriched egg could have a positive impact on the local economy, help to correct dietary deficiencies, and prevent certain diseases.
Práticas Parlamentares e Convenções Constitucionais
Authors: Sampaio José Adércio Leite
Published: February 2018

Práticas Parlamentares e Convenções Constitucionais

Resumo: As práticas parlamentares desenvolvem um papel importante nas democracias modernas. Em suas diversas modalidades, praxe, precedente e convenções, elas são responsáveis pelo estabelecimento do equilíbrio dinâmico entre estabilidade e flexibilidade política e legislativa. Entre todas, as convenções constitucionais gozam de maior longevidade e grau de vinculação. Sua aplicação em Estados que adotam Constituições rígidas é polêmica. Entretanto, a literatura identifica sua presença em diversos deles, inclusive contra constitutionem. No Brasil, tanto as práticas em geral, quanto as convenções constitucionais em particular encontram especial obstáculo em se firmarem, em vista de da instabilidade política, da tendência à positivação das normas de costumes parlamentares e de arranjos partidários e interpoderes nem sempre inspirados no bem comum.

Palavras-Chave: Convenções Constitucionais. Direito Parlamentar. Práticas Parlamentares. Práticas Políticas no Brasil.

Parliamentary Practices and Constitutional Conventions

Abstract: Parliamentary practices play a key role in modern democracies. In their various modalities, praxis, precedent and conventions, they are responsible for establishing the dynamic balance between political and legislative stability and flexibility. Among all, constitutional conventions enjoy greater longevity and degree of attachment. Its application in States that adopt rigid Constitutions is controversial. However, the literature identifies their presence in several of them, even contra constitutionem. In Brazil, both, practices in general and constitutional conventions, in particular are difficult task to be accomplished, in view of political instability, the tendency towards the transformation of parliamentary customs into legal rules, and of party and inter-power arrangements not always inspired by the common good.

Keywords: Constitutional Conventions. Parliamentary Law. Parliamentary Practices. Political Practices in Brazil.
Las metodologías de enseñanza implementadas en la formación inicial docente en Instituciones de Educación Superior de la zona occidental de El Salvador
Authors: Repreza Eugenia De los Ángeles
Published: February 2018

Esta investigación de tipo explicativo se desarrolló con el propósito de analizar las metodologías de enseñanza implementadas en la formación inicial docente en las Instituciones de Educación Superior de la Zona Occidental de El Salvador, así como su funcionabilidad. Para ello se aplicó la técnica de la entrevista a los docentes de las tres universidades que formaron parte del estudio.

El estudio reflejó que los docentes determinan qué métodos, qué técnicas y qué recursos aplicar, según los objetivos que se le presenten. Esto se refleja en el nivel de atención y participación de los estudiantes; aclarando que la efectividad de esto no sólo depende de la parte metodológica del proceso, sino también de factores - sean estos académicos, personales y sociales -, los cuales en algunos estudiantes les impiden alcanzar el 100% de los objetivos planteados.

Conocimiento Educactivo, Vol. 3, 2016: 91-102

 
Las tecnologías de la información y comunicación como apoyo pedagógico en el proceso de lecto-escritura de educación preescolar de las secciones de niños de 6 años de centros educativos públicos y privados de la ciudad de Santa Ana
Authors: Hernández Monterrosa Antonia Larissa
Published: February 2018

Uno de los objetivos en la educación parvularia es preparar a los niños por medio del apresto para que aprendan a leer y a escribir. Este proceso comprende una serie de métodos, técnicas y estrategias para encaminar al estudiante a que logre lo antes mencionado; sin embargo, en el sector público solamente se trabajan las nociones de las letras al igual que la lectura. Por el contrario, en el sector privado, los estudiantes de la sección de preparatoria pasan al siguiente nivel educativo leyendo y escribiendo. Actualmente, las docentes que educan a párvulos siempre hacen uso de métodos tradicionales para la lecto-escritura.

Aunque es importante mencionar que hace unos años se han incorporado las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC) como un apoyo para innovar el aprendizaje y hacerlo más dinámico, cabe señalar que en las instituciones privadas se cuenta con mayores facilidades de equipo tecnológico que en las instituciones públicas. No obstante, en estas últimas se hacen esfuerzos por parte de los docentes para incorporarlas y aprovecharlas en las clases. Además, con la investigación se alcanzaron los objetivos de identifcar, describir y evaluar las estrategias metodológicas y recursos que implementan las docentes de educación preescolar utilizando las TIC en el proceso de lecto-escritura, asimismo, el de evaluar la integración curricular de estas en el proceso. Finalmente, se abordó desde un planteamiento Explicativo-descriptivo ya que tuvo como propósito explicar las condiciones del uso de las estas como apoyo en la enseñanza de la lecto-escritura.

Conocimiento Educactivo, Vol. 3, 2016: 103-116
School Community Connectedness and Family Participation at School
Authors: Dove Meghan K , Zorotovich Jennifer , Gregg Katy
Published: March 2018

Family involvement in a child’s education is a complex system that extends beyond the presence of partnershipsbetween families, schools, and the community (Epstein, 2011). By measuring families’ feelings of connectedness andmembership to the school community, this study explores families’ motivations for participating in their child’slearning and development at school. Results suggest that a family’s sense of connectedness to their child’s schoolcommunity may be related to their level of participation. Findings are discussed in terms of implications foreducational communities emphasizing the power of families’ community connectedness within the schools andexpanding on the ways to enhance family involvement and participation.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1
Authors: Ding Alice
Published: February 2018

Reviewer Acknowledgements for English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2018.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 10, No. 3
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: March 2018

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2018.
On the Relationship of Socio-Economic Status and Risk Factors for Alcoholic Liver Disease in North China
Authors: Wang Haixia , Yin Qiling , Zhang Xiaowei , Zhang Cuiqin
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND: The present article analyses the association between socioeconomic status (includes education, occupation, income and marriage) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD) risk factors (age, gender, obesity, quantity and duration of alcohol intake, alcoholic beverages, drinking patterns) in Taishan area of Shandong province, to provide scientific basis for the prevention of alcoholic liver disease for the people who mostly need it in north China.METHODS: Across-sectional survey of  over 18--year-old inhabitants in Shandong Province in 2011 used multistage, randomized clustered sampling to identify 8186 subjects; 7295 (89.12%) of them were interviewed. Questionnaires, designed by co-working of epidemiologists and hepatologists, included demographic characteristics, current medication use, medical history and health-relevant behaviors, i.e. alcohol consumption, dietary habits and physical activities. Anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests and abdominal ultrasonography were carried out. The sample was determined by Chi-square test, covariance analysis and logistic regression analysis.RESULTS: Because of the small number of female drinkers, alcoholic liver disease prevalence of female was obviously lower than that of male, the very study of the male drinkers is more meaningful and can be represent the whole drinkers group to some extent. Among the four socio-economic status (SES) indicators the marriage status seemed to be the most influential factor. People (men or women) without spouse had higher risk of alcoholic liver disease risk factors than those who had spouse. The risk of people who have different occupation is different. The higher education was associated with risk of ALD.CONCLUSION: Marriage status seemed to be the most important measure of the socioeconomic indicators in relation to the alcoholic liver disease risk factors in the study of population. There is obvious relation between occupation status and alcoholic liver disease risk factors in men. The lower occupation had higher alcoholic liver disease risk factors. People with higher income and education had higher levels of drinking risk factors and lower level of obesity risk factors.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Higher Education Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1
Authors: Lin Sherry
Published: February 2018

Higher Education Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Higher Education Studies is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to hes@ccsenet.org.Reviewers for Volume 8, Number 1Abdelaziz Mohammed, Albaha University, Saudi ArabiaAlina Mag, University Lucian Blaga of Sibiu, RomaniaAntonina Lukenchuk, National Louis University, USAArbabisarjou Azizollah, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IranAynur Yürekli, İzmir University of Economics, TurkeyCarmen P. Mombourquette, University of Lethbridge, CanadaDibakar Sarangi, Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council for Educational research and Training, IndiaGeraldine N. Hill, Elizabeth City State University, United StatesGregory S. Ching, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, TaiwanHüseyin Serçe, Selçuk University, TurkeyJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, United KingdomLung-Tan Lu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan, TaiwanManjet Kaur Mehar Singh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaNayereh Shahmohammadi, Academic Staff in Organization for Educational Research and Planning, IranOsman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, TurkeyPhilip Denton, Liverpool John Moores University, United KingdomQing Xie, Jiangnan University, ChinaSandhya Rao Mehta, Sultan Qaboos University, IndiaTeguh Budiharso, Center of Language and Culture Studies, IndonesiaTuija A. Turunen, University of Lapland, FinlandWhatmore Chikwature, Mutare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Plant Studies, Vol. 7, No. 1
Authors: Lee Joan
Published: February 2018

Journal of Plant Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Journal of Plant Studies is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://www.ccsenet.org/reviewer and e-mail the completed application form to jps@ccsenet.org.Reviewers for Volume 7, Number 1Adriana F. Sestras, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, RomaniaAlireza Valdiani, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkAmi Lokhandwala, University of Mississippi, Department of Biology, USAIsabel Desgagné-Penix, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, CanadaKirandeep Kaur Mani, California seed and Plant Labs, Pleasant Grove, CA, USAMartina Pollastrini, University of Florence, ItalyMassimo Zacchini, Institute of Agroenvironmental and Forest Biology, ItalyMatteo Busconi, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, ItalyMelekber Sulusoglu, Arslanbey Vocational School Kocaeli University, TurkeyMilana Trifunovic-Momcilov, Institute for Biological Research “Sinisa Stankovic”, SerbiaMohamed Trigui, Sfax Preparatory Engineering Institute and CBS, TunisiaMohammad Nurul Amin, Noakhali Science and Technology University, BangladeshMontaser Fawzy Abdel-Monaim, Plant Pathology Res. Instatute, Agric. Res. Center, EgyptNina Ivanovska, Institute of Microbiology, BulgariaPanagiotis Madesis, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas/Institiute of Applied Biosciences, GreeceRajiv Ranjan, T. P. Varma College, IndiaRaksha Singh, University of Arkansas, USASlawomir Borek, Adam Mickiewicz University, PolandSuheb Mohammed, University of Virginia, USA
The Linguistic Enlightenment Level of Eleventh (11th) Grade Students in Jordan and its Relationship with Some Variables
Authors: Al-Ja’afra Abed Al-Salam Y. , ALmawdieh Reda S.
Published: February 2018

The present study aimed at identifying the linguistic enlightenment level of eleventh 11th grade students in Jordan. The study’s sample consisted from two hundred (200) female and male students who were selected through using the random stratification method from Al-Karak public schools at Jordan. In order to fulfill the study’s objectives, the researchers of the current study prepared a multiple - choice objective test that consisted from fifty (50) items. Each item includes four (4) choices. Those items cover three linguistic systems of Arabic: the syntactic, morphological and semantic systems. The study’s results showed that students showed a low linguistic enlightenment level in the aforementioned linguistic systems. That was concluded through having an arithmetic mean of (27.52) and a relative weight of (55.04) %. The results also showed that there isn’t any statistically significant difference between students’ linguistic enlightenment levels – at the significance level of (a≥ 0.05) – which can be attributed to their academic stream (i.e. the scientific or literary stream). The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences between students’ linguistic enlightenment levels – at the significance level of (a≥ 0.05) – which can be attributed to their gender in syntax, and morphology. The latter differences were for the favor of female students. However, there isn’t any statistically significant difference between students’ linguistic enlightenment levels – at the significance level of (a≥ 0.05) – which can be attributed to their gender in semantics.
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease in a Patient with COPD and Bronchiectasis, with Radiological Signs of Lung Tumor
Authors: Wyrostkiewicz Dorota , Szturmowicz Monika , Bartoszuk Iwona , Siemion- Szcześniak Izabela , Jakubowska Lilia , Augustynowicz-Kopeć Ewa , Kuś Jan
Published: February 2018

Mycobacterial lung disease is caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), also known as atypical mycobacteria. NTM are widely distributed in the environment, particularly in soil and water; they may colonize the airways, gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system, without the apparent signs of disease. Nevertheless, in some risk groups such as patients with chronic lung diseases or with immunodeficiency, mycobacterial lung disease is identified. Recently, increased recognition of mycobacterial lung disease in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients has been observed, especially in those treated with high doses of inhaled corticosteroids. In the present paper, we describe the patient treated for many years due to COPD and bronchiectasis, with clinical and radiological picture suggestive of lung tumor, in whom final diagnosis of mycobacterial lung disease caused by Mycobacterium avium was made.
Assessment of cortical auditory evoked potentials in children with specific language impairment
Authors: Włodarczyk Elżbieta , Szkiełkowska Agata , Pilka Adam , Skarżyński Henryk
Published: March 2018

The proper course of speech development heavily influences the cognitive and personal development of children. It is
a condition for achieving preschool and school successes – it facilitates socializing and expressing feelings and needs.
Impairment of language and its development in children represents a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for
physicians and therapists. Early diagnosis of coexisting deficits and starting the therapy influence the therapeutic success.
One of the basic diagnostic tests for children suffering from specific language impairment (SLI) is audiometry,
thus far referred to as a hearing test. Auditory processing is just as important as a proper hearing threshold. Therefore,
diagnosis of central auditory disorder may be a valuable supplementation of diagnosis of language impairment. Early
diagnosis and implementation of appropriate treatment may contribute to an effective language therapy.
Cytology Smears in the Era of Molecular Biomarkers in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Doing More With Less
Authors: Lozano Maria D. , Echeveste José I. , Abengozar Marta , Mejías Luis D. , Idoate Miguel A. , Calvo Alfonso , de Andrea Carlos E.
Published: March 2018

Context.—

The rapid advances in targeted therapies in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) make the optimization and implementation of cytology specimens for molecular testing a priority. Up to 70% of patients with NSCLC are diagnosed at advanced stages and tissue biopsies often cannot be taken. Although cytology samples provide high-quality material for molecular testing, molecular cytopathology is not yet well known or widely used.

Objective.—

To report the many advances in molecular cytopathology and the suitability and utility of cytology samples in molecular and genetic testing of NSCLC.

Data Sources.—

Data sources comprised published peer-reviewed literature and personal experience of the authors.

Conclusions.—

Molecular testing can be performed on cytologic specimens, especially on direct smears. Rapid on-site evaluation by cytopathologists has improved the adequacy and the management of cytology samples for molecular testing. Mutational profiling of NSCLC using next-generation sequencing can be performed on cytology samples from very small amounts of DNA. Fluorescence in situ hybridization assays on cytology specimens, including stained direct smear, offer some distinct advantages over their histologic counterpart, and are used to detect ALK and ROS1 rearrangements in NSCLC. Cytology specimens allow assessment of the entire tumor cell nucleus, avoiding signal loss from truncation artifacts. The use of cytology samples for assessing programmed death ligand-1 protein expression is currently being developed. Protocols for bisulfite conversion and DNA droplet digital polymerase chain reaction assays have been optimized for cytology smear to investigate aberrant DNA methylation of several NSCLC-related genes.
Fast Facts
Authors: Patillo Gary
Published: February 2018

International Standard Name IdentifierEarly childhood education for long-term educational outcomesAccessibility issue: Vision impairment and blindnessAcademic library collectionsShare the fact checking
Información editorial
Authors: Sánchez González Dolores del Mar
Published: February 2018

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Notas sobre la evolución del protocolo y el ceremonial en España
Authors: Sánchez González Dolores del Mar
Published: February 2018

Breves notas sobre la evolución del ceremonial y del protocolo em España desde la Edad Moderna hasta la actualidad.Brief notes on the evolution of Spain em ceremonial and protocol from the Modern Age to the present.
Protocolo Hotelero Internacional
Authors: Sánchez González Dolores del Mar
Published: February 2018

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