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Labour Market, Wages and Their Policies in the EU Area
Authors: Andrei Dalina , Andrei Liviu C.
Published: April 2018

Interesting and challenging is not exactly that economic thinking is divided between those who admit that labour would be a good negotiated on its specific market segment and those who don’t, but other two-three aspects. The one is that those who do admit it are classic, neoclassic and (interestingly!) Marxian schools. The last thinkers certainly see it as pejorative. Interesting is equally that those who ‘reject labour market concept’ work around the Keynesian thinking school. The author of ‘General Theory…’ rejected the idea that employer and employee could ever be economically equal to each other and that labour could keep any real market supply specific behaviour. Thirdly, Keynes was the first one who pointed to unemployment as a real modern problem, but also interestingly his view on the same unemployment wasn’t satisfactory for our present.

At present, unemployment is a problem and even an unsolved one for the European economy and for the EU Organization. The EU documents might indicate it as a problem (and not only economic) and a policy priority, together with the wages issue, but basically employment and wages cannot make any policy priority against economic targets like productivity, cost reduction and industrial efficiency.
An Investigation of the Performance of Islamic and Interest Based Banking Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Khan Tauseef , Ahmad Waqar , Rahman Muhammad Khalil Ur , Haleem Fazal
Published: April 2018

The main difference between Islamic and conventional banking is that Islamic banking works on profit and loss while conventional banking work is interest based. The aim of this research study is to measure and compare the financial performance of Islamic and conventional banking in Pakistan during 2006 to 2015. This study is to examine and to evaluate the performance of 5 Islamic banks (Meezan Islamic Bank, Bank Islami Limited, Al Baraka Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank Limited and Burj Bank Limited) and 5 conventional banks (Muslim Commercial Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, Askari Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited) in terms of profitability, liquidity, risk, capital and efficiency. We used quantitative and qualitative data for comparison of Islamic and conventional banks. Collection of data consists on both primary as well as secondary sources. Primary data has been gathered from interviews and Secondary data has been gathered from the balance sheets and income statements of the sampled banks for the period of 2006 to 2015.Financial ratios such as profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, capital ratios and efficiency ratios are used for measure of the financial performance of both banking sector. The results indicate that Islamic banks are less profitable, more liquid, less risky and less efficient. There is no significant difference in terms of capital between Islamic and conventional banks.
The progress in study of fosfomycin
Authors: Jia Yuchi
Published: April 2018

In recent years, heavy drug resistance in bacteria has become increasingly serious, and the progress of research and development of new antibiotics are slow. Therefore, seeking an alternative from the safe and effective “old medicine” is a strategy for clinical action against infection. Among them, fosfomycin is extremely relevant. Based on the related literature at home and abroad, this review briefly introduces fosfomycin in the context of progress in synthetic methods, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics, and antibacterial activities, to provide references for clinical rational use.
The Effect of Sn Content in a Pt/KIT-6 Catalyst Over its Performance in the Dehydrogenation of Propane
Authors: Mata-Martinez Alejandro , Jimenez-Lam Sergio A. , Talavera-López Alfonso , Gómez Sergio A. , Fuentes Gustavo A. , Picos-Corrales Lorenzo A. , Piña-Victoria Juan C. , Ruelas-Leyva Jose P.
Published: April 2018

Propylene is one of the most important commodity chemicals. Its future demand is expected to exceed its production. Alternative routes to obtain this product need to be implemented. Dehydrogenation of propane assisted with catalyst is a promising route to meet demands. The Pt and Cr supported catalysts are amongst the most effective possibilities. However, Pt catalysts are preferred over Cr due to the toxic nature of Cr species. Despite the high performance of the Pt catalysts, they deactivate during reaction, mainly due to coke deposits blocking the active site and/or pores. This effect can be reduced with a support having high connectivity and surface area, like KIT-6. In this work the mesoporous silica KIT-6 was employed as support in a series of Pt-Sn catalysts. The influence of adding or increasing the weight % of Sn to Pt catalyst was studied. There were species of SnO2 and metallic Pt in the fresh catalysts. After reaction, it was found that in the catalysts with the lowest wt % of Sn (0.5), there were metallic Pt and a Pt-Sn alloy. In the rest of the used catalysts (containing 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 wt % of Sn) the only detected specie was the Pt-Sn alloy. In the two most active catalysts (having 0.5 and 1.5 wt % of Sn), it was observed a difference of three times the quantity of coke deposited on the surface. The catalysts containing the highest coke deposits maintained its activity due to the high connectivity of the support.
Erik C. Banks, The Realistic Empiricism of Mach, James, and Russell: Neutral Monism Reconceived
Authors: Hatfield Gary
Published: April 2018

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014. 217 + viii pp. $103 Hardcover. ISBN 978-1-107-07386-9.

Reviewed by Gary Hatfield, University of Pennsylvania.
Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes in patients with metastatic spinal cord compression
Authors: Schultz Helga , Engelholm Svend Aage , Harder Eva , Pedersen-Bjergaard Ulrik , Kristensen Peter Lommer
Published: April 2018

Background

The risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM) during treatment with high-dose glucocorticoids is unknown and monitoring of glucose is random in many settings.

Objective

To determine incidence of and risk factors for induction of DM during high-dose glucocorticoid therapy of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) in patients referred to radiotherapy. Furthermore, to describe the time course of development of DM.

Subjects and methods

140 patients were recruited (131 were included in the analysis) with MSCC receiving high-dose glucocorticoid ≥100 mg prednisolone per day were included in a prospective, observational cohort study. The primary endpoint was development of DM defined by two or more plasma glucose values ≥11.1 mmol/L. Plasma glucose was monitored on a daily basis for 12 days during radiotherapy.

Results

Fifty-six of the patients (43%; 95% CI 35–52%) were diagnosed with DM based on plasma glucose measurements during the study period. Sixteen patients, 12% (95% CI 6–18%), were treated with insulin. At multivariate analysis, only high baseline HbA1c predicted the development of insulin-treated DM. An HbA1c-value <39 mmol/mol was associated with a negative predictive value of 96% for not developing DM needing treatment with insulin. The diagnosis of diabetes with need for insulin treatment was made within 7 days in 14 of the 16 (88%; 95% CI 72–100%) patients.

Conclusion

The risk of developing DM during treatment with high-dose glucocorticoids in patients with MSCC referred to radiotherapy is high in the first treatment week. Only referral HbA1c predicts the development of DM.
Evolution of DNAase I Hypersensitive Sites in MHC Regulatory Regions of Primates
Authors: Jin Yabin , Gittelman Rachel M , Lu Yueer , Liu Xiaohui , Li Ming D , Ling Fei , Akey Joshua M
Published: April 2018

Jin et al. report thousands of DNAseI hypersensitive sites in the MHC region that have been gained or lost in primate genomes since their evolutionary divergence, identifying 24 that evolved rapidly in the human lineage...

It has been challenging to determine the disease-causing variant(s) for most major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-associated diseases. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that regulatory variation is pervasive and a fundamentally important mechanism governing phenotypic diversity and disease susceptibility. We gathered DNase I data from 136 human cells to characterize the regulatory landscape of the MHC region, including 4867 DNase I hypersensitive sites (DHSs). We identified thousands of regulatory elements that have been gained or lost in the human or chimpanzee genomes since their evolutionary divergence. We compared alignments of the DHS across six primates and found 149 DHSs with convincing evidence of positive and/or purifying selection. Of these DHSs, compared to neutral sequences, 24 evolved rapidly in the human lineage. We identified 15 instances of transcription-factor-binding motif gains, such as USF, MYC, MAX, MAFK, STAT1, PBX3, etc., and observed 16 GWAS (genome-wide association study) SNPs associated with diseases within these 24 DHSs using FIMO (Find Individual Motif Occurrences) and UCSC (University of California, Santa Cruz) ChIP-seq data. Combining eQTL and Hi-C data, our results indicated that there were five SNPs located in human gains motifs affecting the corresponding gene’s expression, two of which closely matched DHS target genes. In addition, a significant SNP, rs7756521, at genome-wide significant level likely affects DDR expression and represents a causal genetic variant for HIV-1 control. These results indicated that species-specific motif gains or losses of rapidly evolving DHSs in the primate genomes might play a role during adaptation evolution and provided some new evidence for a potentially causal role for these GWAS SNPs.
Reflexiones históricas sobre el Desarrollo del Trabajo Social en Colombia
Authors: Bueno Ana Marcela
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo es un producto parcial de investigación, encaminado a hacer un acercamiento a lo que ha sido el desarrollo histórico del Trabajo Social en Colombia. Retoma ejemplos de países europeos y de Estados Unidos, los cuales tienen elementos que de una u otra manera permiten comprender la forma como llega y se desarrolla esta disciplina en el país. A partir de la contextualización histórica, se visualiza claramente cómo el Trabajo Social inicia con una perspectiva situada en lo profesional y se va constituyendo cada vez más dentro de un marco disciplinar a partir de la consolidación de referentes normativos, formativos e investigativos que lo favorecen.
Maternidades y paternidades. Discusiones contemporáneas
Authors: Garzón Ospina Luz Alexandra
Published: April 2018

Reseña del libro “Maternidades y paternidades. Discusiones contemporáneas”, María Himelda Ramírez y Miguel Barrios-Acosta, editores. Bogotá: Facultad de Medicina y Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2016, 208 pp.
Ocho tesis sobre el cambio climático y el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina
Authors: Álvarez Restrepo Victoria
Published: April 2018

Reseña del libro “Ocho tesis sobre el cambio climático y el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina” de Samaniego, Joseluis, Luis Miguel Galindo, José Eduardo Alatorre, Jimy Ferrer Carbonell, Orlando Reyes y Luis Sánchez. Santiago de Chile: Cepal, 2015, 40 pp.
Women’s Peace Movements and Pioneers of Social Work at the Dawn of World War I
Authors: Joya Valbuena Daniela
Published: April 2018

Reseña del capítulo “Women’s Peace Movements and Pioneers of Social Work at the Dawn of World War I” de Gaby Franger en Peacebuilding-Gender-Social Work: International Human rights Dialogue: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Peace Congress. Gaby Franger y Claudia Lohrenscheit (Editoras). Oldenburg: Paulo Freire Verlag. 2015, 31-48 pp.
Encrucijada de la violencia asociada al fútbol: entre el desagrado y la complacencia
Authors: Salinas Arango Natalia Andrea
Published: April 2018

Este artículo es resultado de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo identificar las representaciones sociales sobre la violencia asociada al fútbol en el barrio Florida Nueva, de Medellín. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, con la modalidad de estudio de caso y con alcance exploratorio-descriptivo, basada en el enfoque metodológico del interaccionismo simbólico —que evidencia las dimensiones relacional, comunicacional y situacional del fenómeno—. Para la generación de información en el barrio, la comunidad y los actores asociados al fútbol, se utilizaron las técnicas de observación, entrevistas semiestructuradas, mapeo, grupo focal, conversatorio con expertos y revisión de prensa.
Violencia, memoria y mito. Espectacularización de la muerte en la fotografía de Isidro Velázquez (Argentina)
Authors: Cristaldo Cleopatra Barrios , Giordano Mariana
Published: April 2018

***Violência, memória e mito. Espetacularização da morte na fotografia de Isidro Velázquez (Argentina)***Isidro Velázquez é conhecido como o último “gaúcho rebelde” do nordeste da Argentina. Ele foi morto a tiros pela polícia em 1967 no estado do Chaco. Seu corpo mutilado e o do seu companheiro Vicente Gauna foram exibidas em público em várias cidades e reproduzidas em fotografias que circularam na mídia estadual e nacional. Este artigo analisa a construção de dispositivos de espetacularização da morte e da violência estabelecido pelo Estado. O texto também explora como fotografias do cadáver de Velázquez são baseadas em formas de ver o corpo morto resultante de representações paradigmáticas da história da arte ocidental e cultura visual da América Latina. Além disso, o trabalho reflete sobre o papel que tinha essas imagens públicas e recreações fotográficas no processo de mitificação e santificação popular de Isidro Velázquez. A análise é interdisciplinar e recupera ferramentas da história da arte, história cultural e estudos visuais.
A atuação política de elites no exílio: Leonel Brizola no Uruguai e em Portugal
Authors: Marques Teresa Cristina Schneider
Published: April 2018

Leonel Brizola, importante político trabalhista, fez parte da primeira geração de exilados pela Ditadura militar que assumiu o comando do país em 1964. Visto como um dos principais inimigos do regime autoritário, Brizola se viu forçado a permanecer exilado no exterior durante 15 anos. Nesse período, viveu principalmente em dois países: Uruguai entre 1964 e 1978 e Portugal, em 1978 e 1979. Diferente do que é previsto na legislação sobre asilo e refúgio, e do que esperavam os militares, Brizola atuou politicamente nesses dois países. Porém, os registros de sua atuação política indicam relevantes transformações quanto a repertórios de ação após cada migração vivida. Assim, enquanto existem registros de adesão à estratégias armadas no Uruguai, em Portugal, Brizola se empenhou em atuar politicamente por meio dos canais tradicionais para dar início ao ressurgimento do Partido Trabalhista Brasileiro (PTB). Com base em uma análise histórico processual, o presente artigo visa compreender a relação dessas transformações com a metamorfose da estrutura de oportunidades políticas imposta pelo exílio. Para tanto, analisa documentos variados, dentre os quais destacamos as entrevistas com ex-exilados e políticos uruguaios que acolheram Leonel Brizola no exílio, bem como periódicos e a documentação diplomática aberta para pesquisa. Dessa forma, espera-se apresentar uma contribuição para a compreensão da trajetória de Brizola e para a compreensão do exílio enquanto um espaço político, bem como suas especificidades para os membros das elites política.
Fotografia, cultura visual e história: perspectivas teóricas e metodológicas
Authors: Mauad Ana Maria , Monteiro Charles
Published: April 2018

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Checkpoint Kinase 2 (CHEK2) Mutation in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Single-Center Experience
Authors: Huszno Joanna , Kołosza Zofia
Published: April 2018

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) occurs in sporadic and heritable forms. Genetic mutations have been identified as risk factors in 1–2% of RCC. The aim of this study was to evaluate I157T and CHEK2*1100delC mutations of checkpoint kinase 2 (CHEK2) gene in RCC. Medical records of 40 clear cell RCC patients who had genetic tests and consultation at the Genetic Outpatient Clinic, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology, Gliwice Branch, Poland, were reviewed retrospectively. Mutation profile was assessed by ASA-PCR and RFLP-PCR techniques. Only three female patients had CHEK2 mutation (I157T). No CHEK2*1100delC was observed in any of the patients. These tumors were N0, and two were Grade 3. One showed capsular infiltration. No blood vessel infiltration or metastases was observed. Overall, RCC from patients with CHEK2 mutation did not display any special characteristics when compared with those without the mutation. While no association between CHEK2 mutation and RCC could be established, all three patients with CHEK2 mutation developed second neoplasms many years after first diagnosis. Further studies, especially regarding CHEK2 mutation as a predictive factor for second neoplasm in RCC patients, are warranted.
A Hermenêutica Protestante e o Surgimento da Ciência Moderna
Authors: Araujo Glauber Souza
Published: April 2018

Esse texto se propõe a estudar a relação entre as mudanças hermenêuticas avançadas pelo protestantismo durante o século 16 e 17, e o surgimento da ciência moderna. Mediante a rejeição de interpretações místicas e alegóricas da Bíblia, e a adoção de uma leitura literal, simples e racional, a ciência foi indiretamente influenciada a abandonar propostas filosóficas e indutivas, e a adotar uma linguagem mais precisa, técnica, dedutiva e matemática.
Os lugares de atuação sacerdotal e as alusões ao Dia da Expiação em Hebreus
Authors: Malheiros Isaac
Published: April 2018

O objetivo desta pesquisa é verificar onde o autor de Hebreus se refere ao sumo sacerdote no Lugar Santíssimo do santuário, e se essa referência está sempre vinculada ao Dia da Expiação no argumento do Autor. A pesquisa será feita através de uma análise linguística e exegética de palavras e expressões relacionadas à localização espacial da atuação sacerdotal em Hebreus. Essa análise utilizará como parâmetro a Septuaginta (LXX) e textos representativos do período do Segundo Templo, bem como a literatura judaica e cristã dos séculos próximos ao século I. Com base nesse artigo é possível concluir que nem sempre o sumo sacerdote está vinculado ao Lugar Santíssimo e ao Dia da Expiação.
A arte da Ironia e o Novo Testamento
Authors: Santos Antonio Carlos Soares
Published: April 2018

A Ironia muitas vezes utiliza-se do eufemismo e exagero para transmitir a mensagem. É possível a Bíblia se utilizar de um recurso tão informal? Imaginar um texto dito sagrado com composições irônicas, para alguns, é inimaginável. Porém, Um dos grandes avanços na crítica literária bíblica tem sido a descoberta do uso generalizado de recursos, entre esses a ironia, como estratégia comunicativa. Douglas Colin Muecke é o referencial teórico para que possamos analisar dois textos do Novo Testamento através de seus conceitos sobre o uso da Ironia como recurso literário.
Sigmund Freud e o sistema de crenças: uma delimitação
Authors: Azevedo Gilson Xavier de , Azevedo Felipe Fernandes , Lemos Carolina Teles
Published: April 2018

O objetivo do presente artigo é o de fazer uma análise de duas obras do psicanalista Sigmund Freud, a saber: Totem e Tabu (1913) e O Futuro de uma Ilusão (1927), de modo a localizar nelas a noção desenvolvida pelo autor sobre o que situo aqui como a formação elementar de um Sistema de Crenças. Justifica-se a presenta análise pelas investigações que venho desenvolvendo dentro das humanidades: Antropologia, Psicologia e Sociologia sobre o tema que tem inquietado meu pensamento por sua necessidade de teorização e conceitualização. O problema que proponho aqui é qual o real papel das crenças na formação da religião e sistema totêmico primitivo e como isso está articulado com a noção de futuro construída pela humanidade. A premissa básica é a de que ambos são estágios da construção do pensamento humano e de sua tomada de consciência do mundo. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório de caráter analítico. Espera-se como referido entender melhor o conceito de sistema de crenças dentro do pensamento de Sigmund Freud.
PALABRAS DE UNA INDIA VASCA: LECTURAS SOBRE EL COMPROMISO INTELECTUAL DE GABRIELA MISTRAL CON LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPAÑOLA
Authors: Sepúlveda Carola
Published: April 2018

RESUMEN: Gabriela Mistral, profesora, escritora y diplomática chilena se desempeñó como cónsul de Chile en España entre los años 1933 y 1935, etapa durante la cual desarrolló una intensa proximidad con el país y una profunda identificación con la lengua española. Por medio del análisis de cartas y de la dedicatoria del libro Tala(1938), entre otras fuentes, intentaremos comprender como la guerra civil que afectó a este país detonó en la autora memorias que marcaron su escritura como intelectual llevándola a comprometerse con los niños españoles afectados por el conflicto y con la búsqueda de la paz. Al mismo tiempo, trataremos de reconocer cómo en la producción de la autora se presentan reflexiones acerca del concepto de infancia, invitándonos, por ejemplo, a significarla como una esperanza transformadora para pensar algunas de las experiencias de tragedia y muerte que se vivían en el mundo.
Distribution of cysts of Strongyluris sp. (Nematoda) in the pallial system of Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822 from Vila Dois Rios and Vila do Abraão, Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Oliveira J. L. , Santos S. B.
Published: April 2018

Abstract This work aimed to assessing Strongyluris sp. cysts distribution pattern in the several inner organs from pallial system of Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822. Also we verified if there is a relationship between the mollusk size and the number of specimens from parasites collected from two touristic villages in Ilha Grande (Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state): Vila Dois Rios (VDR) and Vila do Abraão (ABR). The samples were obtained through a field work conducted bimonthly during 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011, at both locations. Height and width were measured from shells collected, and the all specimens were classified in different classes: class 1 - <4.0 cm, class 2 - 4.1-9.0 cm and class 3 - < 9.0 cm. After the specimens were dissected in order to find and count the number cysts in the pallial system. In specimens from both locations, the pulmonary and secondary veins showed a high number of cysts. No significance difference was found both in the abundance of cysts among the specimens in ABR (p=0.138) and VDR (p=0.181). Achatina fulica showed different intensities of cyst infection based on the size classes: the class-3 specimens, at both locations, showed the greatest cyst average (ABR Anova F= 3.8; p=0.02); (VDR T of Student T= -2.04; p=0.04). The results suggested that the highest number of cysts in the vascularized area in pallial system of A. fulica was a consequence of a greater hemolymph circulation in that area, delivering more nutrients for larvae development. We think that bigger individuals host a higher number of cysts, as they usually present a larger biomass and a larger area of the pallial system, allowing an efficient parasite colonization. Other possible explanation could be the long exposure of the molluscs of class 3 to the parasites, which allowed a longer time to the larvae to allocate themselves.
Weight-length relationships of six shrimp species caught off the Madeira Archipelago, Northeastern Atlantic
Authors: Sousa R. , Gouveia L. , Pinto A. R. , Timóteo V. , Delgado J. , Henriques P.
Published: April 2018

Abstract Length and weight relationships and descriptive statistics are reported for six shrimp species caught off the Madeira archipelago between 1983 and 2014 using bottom and floating traps from depths ranging from 50 to 1,300 m. The parameter b ranged between 2.36 for Plesionika ensis and 2.97 for Plesionika williamsi. All species showed a pattern of negative allometric growth. To the authors’ knowledge all weight-length relationships presented herein are recorded for the first time from the Madeira area, and in the cases of Ligur ensiferus and Plesionika ensis are the first references worldwide.
Quantitative detection of BK virus in kidney transplant recipients: a prospective validation study
Authors: Pinto Gabriel Godinho , Poloni José Antonio Tesser , Paskulin Diego D'Avila , Spuldaro Fabio , Paris Fernanda de , Barth Afonso Luís , Manfro Roberto Ceratti , Keitel Elizete , Pasqualotto Alessandro C.
Published: April 2018

Abstract Introduction: BK virus (BKV) infection in renal transplant patients may cause kidney allograft dysfunction and graft loss. Accurate determination of BKV viral load is critical to prevent BKV-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) but the cut-off that best predicts BKVAN remains controversial. Objective: To evaluate the performance of a commercial and an in-house qPCR test for quantitative detection of BK virus in kidney transplant recipients. Methods: This was a prospective study with kidney transplant recipients from two large university hospitals in Brazil. Patients were screened for BKV infection every 3 months in the first year post-transplant with a commercial and an in-house real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) test. BKVAN was confirmed based on histopathology. The area under the curve for plasma qPCR was determined from receiver operating characteristic analysis. Results: A total of 200 patients were enrolled. Fifty-eight percent were male, 19.5% had diabetes mellitus, and 82% had the kidney transplanted from a deceased donor. BKV viremia was detected in 32.5% and BKVAN was diagnosed in 8 patients (4%). BKVAN was associated with viremia of 4.1 log copies/mL, using a commercial kit. The cut-off for the in-house assay was 6.1 log copies/mL. The linearity between the commercial kit and the in-house assay was R2=0.83. Conclusion: Our study shows that marked variability occurs in BKV viral load when different qPCR methodologies are used. The in-house qPCR assay proved clinically useful, a cheaper option in comparison to commercial qPCR kits. There is an urgent need to make BKV standards available to the international community.
PRODUCTION OF PARTICLEBOARD FROM DISCARDED FURNITURE1
Authors: Zamarian Esoline Helena Cavalli , Iwakiri Setsuo , Trianoski Rosilani , Albuquerque Carlos Eduardo Camargo de
Published: April 2018

ABSTRACT This research aims to evaluate the quality of particleboard produced with particles generated from discarded furniture, both in its pure form or mixed with industrial particles of Pinus. The material was collected in the region of Curitiba City (Paraná) in the form of chips processed in an industrial chipper of a company specialized in waste wood recycling. The experimental plan consisted in producing panels with 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% of particles obtained from discarded furniture mixed with particles of Pinus, and panels with 100% of such materials. Panels were produced with nominal density of 0,70 g/cm3, using the urea-formaldehyde resin in a proportion of 10% solids - dry basis weight of the particles and 1% paraffin emulsion. The panels were pressed with a specific pressure of 4,0 MPa, temperature of 140ºC and pressing time of 10 minutes. The results of internal bond met the requirements of the standard EN 312, which indicates that there was an adequate bonding of these particles obtained from discarded furniture. The results of physical and mechanical properties of the panels demonstrated the feasibility of using particles from discarded furniture when producing particleboard, with the possibility of full use of these particles from waste without mixing it with industrial particles of Pinus free from contamination.
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF Joannesia princeps Vell. SEEDS1
Authors: Beltrame Rômulo André , Lopes José Carlos , Lima Julião Soares de Souza , Quinto Vagner Mauri
Published: April 2018

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to analyze the spatial distribution of the attributes that determine the physiological quality of Joannesia princeps seeds. Seeds were collected, individually from, 40 mother plants in the Horto Florestal Municipal Laerth Paiva Gama, in Alegre-ES, which constituted the georeferenced sampling mesh. For germination, the seeds tegument was cracked and was held the imbibition in gibberellic acid GA3 500 mg L-1 for 24 h in environmental chamber with temperature adjusted to 30 ºC. The seeds were sown in plastic bags of ± 600 cm3 containing soil+sand+manure in the proportion of 1:1:1. On the 65th day after sowing, the following variables were analised: emergence (E), emergence speed index (IVE), root length (CR), diameter of base (DC), shoot length of the aerial part (CPA), fresh mass of the root system (MFSR), fresh mass of the aerial part (MFPA), dry mass of the root system (MSSR) and dry mass of the aerial part (MSPA). Data were subjected to descriptive statistics, geostatistics and kriging. With the exception of CPA and MFSR, it was found spatial dependence for the other studied variables: E, IVE, CR, DC, MFPA, MSSR e MSPA; varying of 14,0 a 47,5 m, so that the lowest range for the CR and longer range and degree of spatial dependence for the IVE. The analysis of the spatial distribution of the physiological quality of seeds of J. princeps can be used as a tool to define the sampling region of seeds with high and low vigor.
Lúcio Rangel comendo “ovos quentes com Noel Rosa”: a invenção de uma historiografia da música popular
Authors: Moraes José Geraldo Vinci de
Published: April 2018

RESUMO Durante as décadas de 1950 e 1960 uma geração de jornalistas que vivia na cidade do Rio de Janeiro se preocupou em comentar e analisar de maneira sistemática diversos aspectos da formação da música popular urbana no Brasil. Profundamente interessados no assunto que fazia parte também de suas próprias experiências de vida, eles ultrapassaram os limites da crônica jornalística e trataram de realizar exaustivos inventários, organizaram admiráveis coleções privadas e reuniram bibliografia sobre o assunto. O jornalista Lúcio Rangel (1914-1979) estava no centro desse processo. Sua trajetória de vida carioca foi importante na constituição de certa memória em torno do fenômeno, e seu trabalho jornalístico ocupou lugar de destaque na formação da crítica especializada sobre música popular. Este artigo tem como objetivo examinar de modo crítico aspectos desse conjunto para compreender melhor o papel de Lúcio Rangel na construção de certa narrativa historiográfica sobre a música popular.
Programa terapêutico fonoaudiológico para abertura de boca em pacientes com câncer de boca e orofaringe em radioterapia adjuvante: estudo piloto
Authors: Marrafon Caroline Somera , Matos Leandro Luongo , Simões-Zenari Marcia , Cernea Claudio Roberto , Nemr Katia
Published: April 2018

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar, por meio da comparação entre a abertura máxima mandibular, a efetividade de programa terapêutico miofuncional oral em pacientes com câncer de boca ou orofaringe submetidos à radioterapia adjuvante. Método Estudo prospectivo envolvendo cinco pacientes adultos e cinco idosos em pós-operatório de cirurgia de boca/orofaringe que aguardavam início da radioterapia ou até a quinta sessão. No início e no final do programa, os participantes tiveram suas medidas de abertura máxima mandibular mensuradas por meio de paquímetro e foram selecionados cinco exercícios – dois de mobilidade e três de tração mandibular – com controle presencial durante oito semanas, perfazendo um total de dez semanas. Dados descritivos e a comparação das medidas pré e pós-fonoterapia por meio do teste de Wilcoxon foram considerados na análise dos dados. Resultados Dez pacientes finalizaram o programa terapêutico (duas mulheres e oito homens), com média de idade de 58,4 anos, mediana de 57,0 anos. Apresentaram média de abertura máxima mandibular de 31,6 ± 11,7 mm antes do tratamento e 36,4 ± 8,0 mm no pós-terapia (p=0,021). Conclusão O programa terapêutico miofuncional oral proposto promoveu aumento da abertura máxima vertical da mandíbula de pacientes submetidos à radioterapia e/ou quimioterapia adjuvante para tratamento de câncer de boca e orofaringe.
Tsunami design procedures for engineered buildings: a critical review
Authors: Macabuag Joshua , Raby Alison , Pomonis Antonios , Nistor Ioan , Wilkinson Sean , Rossetto Tiziana
Published: April 2018

Tsunamis have the potential to cause enormous loss of life and socio-economic impacts on coastal communities. Central to tsunami risk mitigation is the protection of critical infrastructure and evacuation-designated buildings, which are often necessarily located within tsunami inundation zones. As such, these must be designed to withstand and remain fully or partially operational after a tsunami. Guidance documents for tsunami design of buildings exist in the USA and Japan, including the recent release of the US ASCE 7 chapter 6 on tsunami loads and effects. This paper outlines the key engineering principles of tsunami design of buildings, summarises and compares how these principles are addressed by US and Japanese standards, and outlines considerations not yet covered.
Bir tekstil firmasında satış tahminleri üzerinden emniyet stoğu gün sayısının sistem dinamiği yaklaşımıyla belirlenmesi
Authors: ÇİL İbrahim , KARADUMAN Ebru , ÖZÇETİN Kübra Nur , İPEK Mümtaz
Published: April 2018

Karmaşık bir
sistemin çözümlenebilmesi nedensel döngü diyagramları kurularak veya sistemin dinamikleri
araştırılıp incelenerek mümkün olmaktadır. Günümüzde teknolojinin de
gelişmesiyle birlikte firmaların kar elde edebilmeleri için mevcut sistemlerine
çok iyi hakim olup üretim planlamalarını çok iyi bir şekilde yaparak müşteri
memnuniyetini en üst düzeyde tutmalarına ihtiyaçları vardır. Firmalar ancak bu
şekilde rekabet ortamında ayakta durabileceklerdir. Bu çalışmada yapılan satış
miktarları üzerinden nasıl bir emniyet stoğu politikası belirlenmesi gerektiği,
bu sistemin ne gibi dinamiklerden etkilendiğinin tespitleri yapılmış ve
öngörülerde bulunulmuştur. Bir tekstil firması için nedensel döngü diyagramı
geliştirilmiştir. Bu firmanın emniyet stoğu bekleme süresini sistem dinamiği
yaklaşımıyla simüle ederek stok politikası ortaya konulmuştur.
Risk factors of acute confusional syndrome in elderly hospitalized in the Hospital Reina Sofía of Murcia. Retrospective case and controls
Authors: Rodado Juan , Aragon Irine
Published: April 2018

Background: Acute confusional syndrome is a current problem of special relevance among elderlypatients admitted to hospital medical services. The determination of its risk factors is an essential process in the development and implementation of programs to prevent this complication. Methods: With the mentioned aim we have carried out this case-control study as an analytical, observational, retrospective and transversal study, whose source population was integrated by 60 patients over age 65 according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and divided into two groups: with and without delirium. Discussion: Our analysis has confirmed the association between these factors and delirium: illness severity; previous history of Delirium (OR 10.6); mental status (OR 7.3); high risk medications (OR 6.9); renal failure (OR 6.5); medication at risk added (OR 6); physical status (OR 5.2); use of neuroleptics (OR5.1); anemia (OR 4.75); sodium alterations (OR 4.5); urinary catheter (OR 3.8); low albumin (OR 3.7); infection (OR 3.1). Conclusion: There is no relationship proved between acute confusional syndrom and the following factors: use of benzodiazepines, aggressive procedures, immobility, old age, dementia, diminished ADL skills, co-morbidity and polypharmacy, even if they have been identified as risk factors in previous studies. Hence, these results should be interpreted with caution.
La epidemiología como fundamento del diseño curricular de enfermería en salud sexual y reproductiva de los adolescentes y jóvenes
Authors: Rizo-Baeza Mercedes , Velandia Mora Manuel , Noreña Ana Lucia , Cortés-Castell Ernesto
Published: April 2018

Introducción: La formación enfermera en asignaturas del área materno-infantil tiene como objetivos de aprendizaje, la salud del niño y el adolescente, cuidando de sus necesidades, pero se dejan de lado los aspectos de prevención de la salud sexual y reproductiva en adolescentes y jóvenes.

Métodos: Se han revisado los diversos programas de formación enfermera en España, así como los datos epidemiológicos actuales en los que demuestra que estas enfermedades y los abortos y embarazos se han incrementado en adolescentes y jóvenes, situación que ha motivado al equipo investigador a plantear la necesidad de modificar el programa de formación enfermera, atendiendo a las necesidades epidemiológicas que afectan a esta población, capacitando para prevenir en estas edades situaciones que puedan afectar su salud física y emocional con relación a la sexualidad, la salud sexual y la salud reproductiva.

Discusión: En nuestros resultados de las necesidades detectadas en la bibliografía y los contenidos de los currículos de las distintas facultades de enfermería no están acordes con las necesidades epidemiológicas constatadas. Se plantean definir y ampliar el concepto de salud de la OMS, a los adolescentes y jóvenes, pues estos tienen vivencias de su salud propias a su entorno, cultura, condiciones políticas, económicas e incluso morales, que hay que tener presente a la hora de ofrecerles formación, prevención, asistencia, acompañamiento emocional y tratamiento.

Conclusión: Es necesario investigar los conocimientos que sobre estos aspectos poseen los estudiantes y proponer modificaciones en el currículum acordes a las necesidades detectadas, a la importancia de formar en prevención y en aspectos emocionales de la consulta enfermería del adolescente.
Ölçeklendirilen deprem kayıtlarının farklı doğrultularda etkimesi durumunda izolatör deplasmanlarında gözlenen artış
Authors: ÇAVDAR Esengül , ÖZDEMİR Gökhan
Published: April 2018

Bu çalışmada, sismik taban izolasyonu uygulaması kurşun çekirdekli kauçuk izolatörler (KÇKİ) kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen tipik bir yapıda, maksimum izolatör deplasmanlarındaki (MİD) değişim deprem etkime açısına bağlı olarak incelenmiştir. Bu amaçla, seçilen deprem kayıtlarının orijinal halleri 10º aralıklarla 180º boyunca döndürülerek aynı deprem hareketinin farklı etkime açılarına sahip versiyonları oluşturulmuştur. Yürütülen doğrusal olmayan dinamik analizlerde, dikkate alınan deprem hareketine ait her iki yatay deprem bileşeni oluşturulan yapısal modele eş zamanlı olarak tatbik ettirilmiştir. Analizlerde kullanılan deprem hareketleri, yakın saha kaynaklı kayıtlar arasından seçilmiş olup, tasarım deprem (TD) ve maksimum deprem (MD) seviyelerini temsil edecek şekilde ölçeklendirilmiştir. Analizlerde, maruz kalınan harekete bağlı olarak KÇKİ’nin histeretik eğrilerinde, kurşun çekirdekteki ısınmaya bağlı, dayanım kaybını dikkate alabilen malzeme modeli kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, incelemeye konu olan deprem etkime açısına bağlı MİD’deki değişimin izolasyon periyoduna olan hassasiyetini belirleyebilmek adına dört farklı özellikte izolatör tasarlanmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, orijinal deprem kayıtlarının döndürülmesi sonucu MİD’deki artışın ihmal edilebilir seviyede (ortalama olarak %2 mertebesinde) olduğu gözlenmiştir. Bu artış miktarının TD ve MD seviyeleri için farklılaşmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, deprem hareketinin farklı etkime açısına bağlı olarak ortaya çıkan MİD’deki artışın, izolasyon periyodundaki değişimden etkilenmediği görülmüştür.
Zift esaslı karbon fiber üretimi
Authors: ÖZSİN Gamzenur , PÜTÜN Ayşe Eren
Published: April 2018

Benzersiz fiziksel, kimyasal ve biyolojik özelliklere sahip olan karbon fiber, hekzagonal yapıda dizilmiş karbon atomlarından oluşan lif şeklinde çok yönlü bir malzemedir.  Günden güne potansiyel uygulama alanları gelişmekte olan karbon fiberlerin endüstriyel üretiminde genel olarak PAN (poliakrilonitril) kullanılmaktadır. Ancak, PAN esaslı karbon fiber üretiminin mevcut olan üretim teknolojileri, ürün maliyetinin azaltılmasını sağlayamamaktadır. Pazar payı PAN’a oranla daha az olan zift esaslı karbon fiber üretimi ile, PAN esaslı karbon fiberlere göre daha ucuz ve daha yüksek verimlerle karbon fiber üretimi mümkündür. Günümüzde, farklı kaynaklardan sentezlenebilecek izotropik ve mezofaz ziftlerden karbon fiber eldesi, üretim süreçlerinin ve son ürün özelliklerinin geliştirilmesi üzerine birçok çalışma yürütülmektedir. Bu çalışmada, zift esaslı karbon fiber üretimi hakkında bir literatür taraması yapılarak,  üretim süreçleri incelenmiştir.
Kıvrımsız cam elyaf takviyeli kompozit plakalarda pim bağlantılarının deneysel olarak incelenmesi
Authors: İNAL Oğuzcan , ATAŞ Akın
Published: April 2018

Bu çalışmada, pim bağlantısına sahip yarı-tek yönlü cam kıvrımsız elyaf (KE) takviyeli kompozit plakaların mekanik davranışları deneysel olarak incelenmiştir. Üç farklı çapraz-katlı ve üç farklı yarı-izotropik elyaf sıralaması kullanılarak vakum destekli reçine transfer yöntemi ile kompozit plakalar üretilmiştir. Üretilen plakalardan deney numunelerinin hazırlanması ve pim bağlantısı deneyleri ASTM D-5961 test standardına göre yapılarak farklı malzeme ve bağlantı sistemleriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Son olarak delik çevresinde kesit alınarak hasar mekanizmaları optik mikroskopta incelenmiştir.
Farklı parametrelere sahip evolvent düz dişli çarkların sonlu elemanlar yöntemi ve grafik metot ile gerilme analizi
Authors: DOĞAN Oğuz , YILMAZ Tufan Gürkan , KARPAT Fatih
Published: April 2018

Dişli çarklar yüzyıllardır kullanılan en önemli makine elemanıdır. Diğer güç aktarma organlarına göre yük taşıma kapasitesinin fazlalığı, uzun ömür, sabit çevrim oranı, güvenilirlik vb. birçok avantajlardan dolayı günümüzde de endüstride hemen her alanda yaygın bir şekilde kullanılmaktadır. Bu nedenle dişli çarkların çok iyi tasarlanması ve hesaplarının doğru yapılması önem arz eder. Dişli tasarımında en fazla dikkat edilmesi gereken nokta diş dibinde oluşan çeki gerilmesidir. Diş dibindeki çeki gerilmesinin yüksek olması dişin doğrudan hasar görmesine, zamanla yorularak görevini yapamaz hale gelmesine neden olur. Bu sebepten, diş dibinde oluşan çeki gerilmesinin en aza indirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada, diş dibinde oluşan çeki gerilmesinin hesaplanabilmesi için DIN 3990 standardını temel alan ancak kritik noktayı trokoid bölgesinin her noktasında arayan grafik metot yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öncelikle standart bir dişli çark için DIN 3990 standardı ve grafik metot kullanılarak gerilme hesabı yapılmıştır. Ayrıca sonlu elemanlar yöntemi ile de hesaplanan gerilme değerleri doğrulanmıştır. Standartların doğrulanmasından sonra, farklı dişli çark tasarım parametrelerinin diş dibi gerilmesine olan etkisi hem grafik metot hem de sonlu elemanlar yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak kesici takım uç yarıçapı değişiminin, incelenen diğer parametrelere göre diş dibi gerilmelerine etkiye en önemli parametre olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Uç yarıçapının arttırılması ile diş dibinde oluşan gerilmelerde %30'a yakın iyileşme sağlanmıştır. Grafik metottan elde edilen sonuçlar ile sonlu elemanlar analizinden elde edilen sonuçlar büyük bir uyum göstermiştir. Grafik metodun özellikle standart dışı geometriye sahip dişli çarkların gerilme analizinde kullanılabileceği görülmüştür.
Field sampling of root-associated microbes for DNA/RNA extraction v1
Authors: Angel Roey
Published: April 2018

This protocol describes a procedure for sampling plant roots in the field for future DNA and RNA extraction for microbiome analysis. The protocol is deliberately designed to be simple and requires no electronic equipment. Root samples are preserved in LifeGuard Soil Preservation Solution for protecting against nucleic acid degradation.
AFRICAN AND LATIN AMERICAN VECTOR OF GEOSTRATEGY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Kondratenko O.
Published: April 2018

It is proved that even despite economic problems, Russia is trying to demonstrate the status of a strategic partner for the African and Latin American countries through the conclusion of various types of partnership agreements. Therefore, since 2000, Russia has sought to reestablish its influence in these regions, which were the traditional sphere of the USSR’s presence during the Cold War. The Russian Federation also tries to win favor among the circle of African countries through the abolition of former Soviet debts and the establishment of economic ties, mainly of a commercial nature. Participation in peacekeeping missions in African countries is also considered by Russia as a demonstration of presence in the region. However, Russia risks to be pushed out of the region by China, which as a more powerful rival considers Africa as a landfill for the implementation of the geo-economic "conquest" strategy. The key countries for implementing the strategy of restoring Russia’s presence in the region are Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and partially Brazil. On the background of the individual maneuvers of Russian Air Force and Navy, Moscow makes periodic declarations on the restoration of former Soviet military bases in the Latin American countries. However, such rhetoric of the Russian Federation can be considered more to a degree as geopolitical PR in order to represent Russia’s virtual grandeur.
Personality Development and the Quality of Solitude
Authors: Ishanov S.A. , Osin E.N. , Kostenko V.Y.
Published: April 2018

The paper focuses on the associations between personality development and qualitative characteristics of experiences in solitude. The authors review recent studies of solitude and discuss the differences between solitude and loneliness. A mixed-methods empirical study of solitude experiences using an online sample (N=204) is presented. The respondents reported the quantity of time they typically spend in solitude and described their subjective experiences and typical activities during this time. They also completed Multidimensional Inventory of Loneliness Experience (MILE), Existence Scale (ES), and Washington University Sentence Completion Test (WUSCT). Ego development measured by WUSCT showed weak positive associations with positive solitude (MILE), self-transcendence (ES), the prevalence of positive emotions in solitude, and a higher variety of activities in solitude (particularly, meditation, creative activities, physical activity), based on content analysis. The findings indicate that individuals at advanced ego development stages are less likely to suffer from loneliness when alone, but to accept the situations of solitude, endorse them, and use them in creative ways. The findings explain the individual differences in the experiences associated with solitude and are discussed in the context of existential and cultural-historical approach.
PELAPORAN KEUANGAN ORGANISASI NIRLABA: REKONSTRUKSI SHARIA VALUE ADDED STATEMENT BERBASIS AMANAH
Authors: Amerieska Siti
Published: April 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis penyusunan laporan keuangan pada oraganisasi nirlaba di bidang sosial keagamaan dan merekonstruksi laporan keuangannya berdasarkan Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan (PSAK) Nomor 45 dengan Shariah Value Added Statement. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kualitatif. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder yang dikumpulkan melalui teknik wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa laporan yang dibuat oleh organisasi nirlaba belum sesuai dengan PSAK 45. Namun penyajian informasi keuangan secara fisik pada PSAK45 belumlah cukup karena tidak menggambarkan pencapaian tujuan organisasi seutuhnya, dalam artian seperti organisasi nirlaba berdasarkan aktivitas yang dilakukan berdasar  amanah antara pihak prinsipal (pemilik sumber daya) kepada pihak stewards (manajemen) untuk mengelola dana sosial, untuk itu perlu laporan yang memberikan nilai tambah informasi  atas pengelolaan sumber daya tersebut secara amanah. Sehingga pada peneliitian ini dimunculkan konsep laporan nilai tambah yang berbasis shariah pada yayasan amil zakat. Makna nilai tambah pada organisasi niurlaba berbeda dengan organisasi profit, organisasi profit dasar distribusi nilai tambah berdasarkan income, sedangkan pada organisasi nirlaba konsep nirlaba didasarkan pada akuntabilitas pengelolaan dana.Shariah Value Added Statement memberikan alternatif penyampaian informasi keuangan.