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Characterization of Exotic Material Heat Sinks for Laser Diode Arrays
Authors: Stephens Edward.F.
Published: June 2019

Low duty cycle, high peak power, conductively cooled laser diode arrays have been manufactured for several years by a number of different vendors. Typically these packages have been limited to a few percent duty cycles due to thermal problems that develop in tight bar pitch arrays at higher duty cycles. Traditionally these packages are made from some combination of copper and BeO or Tungsten/copper and BeO. Trade-offs between thermal conductivity and CTE matching are always made when manufacturing these devices. In addition, the manufacturability of the heat sinks plays a critical role in creating a cost effective, high performance solution. In this discussion we examine several different exotic materials that have been manufactured and tested as heat sinks for laser diode arrays.
An Analysis of the Public Protector's Investigatory and Decision-Making Procedural Powers
Authors: Theophilopoulos Constantine , De Matos Ala Charles
Published: June 2019

This article critically analyses the Draft Rules to the Public Protector Act 23 of 1994 and examines the efficacy of the Public Protector’s decision-making procedural powers. Several procedural lacunae are identified. In particular the article evaluates the procedural distinction between an investigation and a hearing as defined in the Draft Rules and the Act. It is unclear from a reading of the Draft Rules whether a hearing is simply part of the Public Protector’s investigatory process or whether it functions as a separate quasi-judicial decision-making process in its own right. A significant lacuna is the failure to specify the procedural protections available to an implicated person or a witness in an investigation or a hearing. A primary problem with the Draft Rules is the very broad procedural powers awarded to the Public Protector which are open to procedural abuse. The article suggests a number of amendments to the Draft Rules which should be modelled on the procedural methodology applied in the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996. Moreover, the article suggests that the decision-making powers of the Public Protector should be divided between the Public Protector and an independent and temporarily appointed adjudicator.
The development and impact of an outdoor solar thermal test facility
Authors: Brooks M J
Published: June 2019

A recently established programme of solar thermal energy research at the Mangosuthu Technikon has benefited from the development of an outdoor test facility. STARlab provides a secure and productive environment for conducting equipment tests. A brief description of the facility’s development is given together with its impact on various solar thermal projects, including the characterisation of a solar collector’s performance.
Program-assisted sizing of a photovoltaic-powered water pumping system
Authors: Chikuni Edward
Published: June 2019

Climate change has had perhaps the most adverse effect on African rural communities where we witness persistent droughts and erratic rain patterns. Peasants often have to walk many kilometres to fetch water of a suspect quality. In these circumstances underground water supplies provide the best hope for them. Often, however, water tables may have receded to such an extent that wells are not a practical proposition. Besides, water is needed not just for domestic use such as food preparation and cleaning, but also for livestock and watering of small gardens. In this paper we present methodology for sizing and designing a photovoltaic pumping system based on components available in Southern Africa. We also show that solar pumping technology has gone past the experimental and prototype stage. Further we strongly put forward the proposition that the technology has clearly matured and in terms of cost, is fast approaching that of choice over other technologies relying on the grid. Currently the region faces an energy shortage and we see not only electricity cuts but those customers that actually are supplied with electricity face increasing and unacceptable tariffs. To make it more convenient we have consolidated the design process in a Visual Basic tool which is easy to use and apply.
Solar radiation analysis and regression coefficients for the Vhembe Region, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Malaudzi Sophie T. , Sankaran Vaithianathaswami , Lysko Meena D.
Published: June 2019

Given the limited observed and reliable data for solar irradiance in rural parts in South Africa, a correlation equation of the Angström-Prescott linear type has been used to estimate the regression coefficients in the Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Five stations were selected for the study, with the greatest distance between stations less than 180 km. Monthly regression coefficients were derived for each station based on an observation dataset of sunshine duration hours and global horizontal irradiance. The correlation coefficients appear to be above 0.9. The representative Angström-Prescott model for the Vhembe Region was found by collating the data for each station and then averaging the respective correlation coefficients. This paper presents the generated regression coefficients for each station and for the Vhembe Region.
Predicting the Importance of Hospital Chaplain Care in a Trauma Population
Authors: Berg Gina M , Crowe Robin E , Borchert Shannon , Siebert Jane , Lee Felecia
Published: June 2019

Background. The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine if the importance of chaplain care is associated with and could be predicted by patient or injury characteristics. Methods. A telephone survey of recently discharged trauma patients was conducted. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine what factors are associated with the importance of chaplain care and satisfaction with chaplain care. Results. Self-reported religious affiliation was associated with the importance of chaplain care and importance of chaplain care was associated with satisfaction with chaplain care. Conclusions. The value of chaplain care cannot be measured by patient characteristics, therefore, chaplain care should be offered to all patients and families.
Validation of a Modified CD-RISC
Authors: Dong Frank , Ablah Elizabeth , Nelson Clarice , Shah Sapna , Khan Ahsan
Published: June 2019

Background. Resilience is considered as the capacity to overcome adversity. Identifying psychiatric patients with lower resilience scores may assist mental health or other healthcare professionals in tailoring treatment to patients’ needs. The original 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) has been used widely to measure resilience. However, the factor structure of CD-RISC in the original paper has not been replicated in subsequent studies. We sought to modify the original 25-item CD-RISC to achieve a stable factor structure. Methods. The original 25-item CD-RISC was modified to include three new items, and most original items were revised for clarity and relevance for respondents, to achieve a more precise and accurate response. A few items were deleted based on empirically driven modifications. A total of 266 respondents were obtained from a university-based psychiatric outpatient clinic and hospital psychiatric outpatient clinic. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted. Results. A four-dimension factor structure was identified using this data set. One item, “have to act on hunch” was deleted from the factor analysis due to weak correlation with the other variables. The instrument had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.94). Conclusions. The modified 27-item CD-RISC achieved a stable factor structure and high internal consistency, and generated a more interpretable result than the original CD-RISC.
Pediatric Resident Knowledge, Confidence, and Experience in Transitioning Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Authors: Weeks Kerri , Harris Kari , Bijjula Ragneel R , Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R
Published: June 2019

Background. The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is vital to the 17% of adolescents with special healthcare needs (SHCN). Barriers to successful transition exist. The purpose of this study was to assess the baseline knowledge, confidence, and experience of pediatric residents in our state on transitioning adolescents with SHCN from pediatric to adult-oriented health care. Methods. An anonymous, voluntary, self-report survey was distributed electronically via Survey Monkey® to 2011-2012 pediatric residents in the state of Kansas (n = 39). Results. Of 39 pediatric residents, 21 (54%) completed the survey. Most (71%) had two or fewer adolescents with SHCN on their patient panel. Overall, the majority categorized their knowledge (71%) and experience (81%) transitioning adolescents with SHCN as minimal or very minimal. Conclusions. Pediatric residents report a general lack of knowledge, confidence, and experience in transitioning youth with SHCN. Additional training opportunities are needed to overcome the barriers in successful transition planning.
Splenic Embolization Decreases Infectious Complications and Resource Utilization Compared to Splenectomy in Severely Injured Patients
Authors: Haan James M , Bochicchio Grant V , Conway Anne , Bochicchio Kelly M , Scalea Thomas M
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Increasing use of main coil angioembolization for splenic injury has raised concerns of increased complication rates and resource utilization compared to splenectomy. This study examined complication rates for severely injured patients undergoing splenectomy versus main coil angioembolization. Methods. Demographic data (age, sex, and race), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and splenic injury grade were collected prospectively on all patients admitted to the intensive care unit with blunt splenic injury treated with splenectomy or main coil angioembolization. Outcome measures (transfusion requirements, mechanical ventilation use and duration, mortality, intensive care unit and hospital length of stay, infection rate, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome or SIRS score) were reviewed daily. Results. Of 116 patients reviewed, 65 underwent splenectomy and 51 underwent main coil angioembolization. Groups were comparable for age, sex, race, and mechanism of injury. Splenectomized patients had a higher ISS (41 vs 31) and splenic injury grade (3.7 vs 3.2). The main coil angioembolization group had a lower transfusion requirement, hospital length of stay, incidence of mechanical ventilation, nosocomial infection rate, and SIRS score. Overall, mortality and ventilator days were lower but not statistically significant. Conclusions. Severely injured patients treated with splenectomy had significantly higher infection rates and resource utilization compared to those treated with main coil angioembolization.
Integrating Health Literacy Questions into a Statewide Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Questionnaire
Authors: Chesser Amy , Reyes Jared , Smothers Kyle , Woods Nikki Keene
Published: June 2019

Objectives. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of adding health literacy questions to a state health assessment questionnaire. Methods. Researchers conducted a series of telephone interviews (N = 20) to test the telephone administration of three health literacy screening questions with a convenience sample. Feedback obtained during the telephone interviews was used to revise the questions for clarity. The revised questions were proposed as an addition to the Kansas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Results. Pilot data included minor modifications to the language of the questions to broaden their interpretation outside of a hospital setting. Most participants (90%, n = 18) had adequate health literacy. The proposed questions were approved for addition to the BRFSS questionnaire. Prompts were added to a telephone script to aid BRFSS survey administrators. Conclusion. As one of the first statewide health literacy assessments, this study has demonstrated one method for collecting baseline data. This new methodology has the potential to impact both patient care and broad public health efforts.
Total and Fractionated Bilirubin during the First Week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Asfari Ahmed , Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R , Bloom Barry T
Published: June 2019

Background. Fractionated bilirubin requires more blood (0.6 ml) than total bilirubin alone (0.2 ml). Our focus during the first week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is on prevention of Bilirubin Induced Neurologic Dysfunction and kernicterus, which do not require fractionation. We wanted to determine the benefit of knowing fractionated bilirubin in the first week. Methods. In this retrospective study, data were obtained from the first week for 1202 NICU inborn admissions. Results. Direct bilirubin was more than 2.0 mg/dl in only six infants (0.6%). Five had multisystem injury from hypoxic ischemic events. One also had congenital cytomegalovirus and another had a postoperative liver hematoma. Weekly multichem profiles would have detected these abnormalities. No specific therapy was initiated for any of these infants. Conclusions. Converting to total bilirubin alone would not alter treatment, but could reduce iatrogenic blood loss by 2.4 ml per infant.
A Qualitative Assessment of Kansas Tracking and Reporting of Controlled Substances (K-TRACS)
Authors: Curry Amy E. , Melhado Trisha V. , Chesser Amy K. , Schmidt Alisa , Burke Anne , Emerson Robert , Kellerman Rick
Published: June 2019

Introduction. This study assessed the Kansas Tracking and Reporting of Controlled Substances system (K-TRACS), the online controlled prescription medication monitoring website in Kansas. The specific aims were to determine if and when pharmacists and physicians in Kansas were using K-TRACS and to identify any perceived benefits or barriers to using K-TRACS. Methods. A non-randomized, convenience sample of Kansas pharmacists and family physicians were interviewed face to face using a guided semi-structured questionnaire. NVivo 10 (QSR International Pty Ltd.) was used to analyze data. Results. Ten physicians and sixteen pharmacists were interviewed. All pharmacists and 70% of physicians were using K-TRACS. Usage was prompted by encounters with new patients or unease with the patient interaction. The perceived benefits included increased communication with the patient and all providers, increased provider comfort with treating chronic pain, and altered prescriber habits. Barriers to the use of K-TRACS were identified as login, password, and operating system problems. Conclusions. Among study participants, K-TRACS is used regularly, is perceived to be a benefit to providers, patients and communities, and has become a useful new tool in the treatment of chronic pain. K-TRACS is perceived to facilitate increased communication between providers and with patients.
Associations between Fall Distance, Age, and Trauma Outcomes in Older Adult Patients
Authors: Berg Gina M. , Hervey Ashley M. , Lee Felecia A. , Holmes Sarah , Keuter Kayla R. , Harrison Paul B.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Falls are the leading cause of injury death amongolder adults. This study sought to determine if there are differencesbetween fall distance (ground level vs greater than groundlevel) and age (old vs very old) in terms of in-hospital mortality,orthopedic consultations, and neurological consultations.

Methods. A retrospective trauma registry review was conductedof older adult patients (aged > 65 years), admitted to aMidwestern Level I trauma facility (2005 - 2010) due to a fall.Results. Of the 1,064 patients analyzed, the majority fell fromground level compared to greater than ground level (64% and36%, respectively). Median age was 80 years. Fall distance wasnot associated significantly with in-hospital mortality (OR0.88; CI 0.50 - 1.54) or neurological consultations (OR 1.02; CI0.72 - 1.43), but was associated with orthopedic consultations(OR 1.49; CI 1.09 - 2.04). Age was not associated with in-hospitalmortality or neurological or orthopedic consultations.

Conclusions. Fall distance was not associated with in-hospitalmortality or receiving a neurological consultation.However, older adults who fell from greater than groundlevel were more likely to receive orthopedic consultations.There were no differences in in-hospital mortality or receivinga neurological or orthopedic consultation based onage. These findings indicated that as the older adult populationincreases, burden of care will increase for trauma centersand neurological services. KS J Med 2016;9(3):54-57.
Early Outcomes of Cemented versus Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Shepherd Jeffrey , Chong Alexander C.M. , Cusick Robert P.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been provento be very effective for long-term pain relief in the degenerativeknee. Few studies have investigated short-term clinicaland functional outcomes between the cemented and cementlessTKA. The specific aim of this study was to assess the potentialdifference of functional outcomes in the early postoperativeperiod between these two surgical options usingthe Knee Society Score (KSS) and range of motion (ROM).

Methods. A total of 164 knees that had undergone TKA by a singlesurgeon at a single institution between 2007 and 2010 were reviewed.Three different TKA prosthetic designs (cruciate retaining(CR), posterior stabilized (PS) and cruciate substituting (CS))were included. Data collection included patient demographics,pre- and post-operative ROM, and pre- and post-operative KSSat each visit (1.5 months, 3 months, and 12 months). Two separateKSS scores were assigned: functional score and clinical score.

Results. Sixty-seven knees underwent cemented TKA and 97knees underwent cementless TKA. No significant differencewas recognized in either age or body mass index for thesetwo TKA groups. The cementless group showed a significantearly ROM improvement after 1.5 months post-operative (p <0.05), while the cemented group showed ROM improvementonly after three months post-operative. No significant differencewas detected in terms of KSS between the cemented andcementless TKA groups at each measured time period. Bothgroups showed marked KSS improvement (cemented: 135%,cementless: 125%) after 1.5 months post-operative and theKSS seemed to be stabilized after three months post-operativefor both groups (cemented: p = 0.36; cementless: p = 0.07).

Conclusions. There was a significant early ROM improvementfor the cementless TKA group compared to the cementedTKA group, but no statistical significant difference was notedin KSS in the early post-operative period when comparing cementedand cementless TKA groups. The findings provide evidencethat cementless TKA patients can undergo an identicalpost-operative protocol to cemented TKA, without concernsabout implant stability or function. KS J Med 2016;9(4):93-98.
Una aproximación estratégica para la puesta en marcha de una revista académica en línea
Authors: Canella Rubén , Gegunde Horacio , Galosi Carla , Tsuji Teresa , Michelini Gabriela
Published: June 2019

La puesta en marcha de una revista académica en línea presupone varios niveles de articulación. La revista constituye un sistema complejo, en el que operan actores heterogéneos como universidades, centros de investigación e institutos, así como también se dirige a públicos diversos, como miembros de la misma comunidad científica, estudiantes y la sociedad en general. La puesta en línea del material, en el marco de la Web 2.0, implica también un intercambio constante entre los partícipes de todo el proceso de elaboración. El desafío de poner en marcha una revista académica llevó a la realización de un diagnóstico previo a la creación de la publicación producto de la colaboración entre la Universidad de La Coruña, la UNLZ, y el Centro Iberoamericano de Estudios en Comunicación Información y Desarrollo (CIECID). Para cumplir el objetivo, se aplicó a una situación concreta del método RAPC, una de las herramientas metodológicas nacidas de la Nueva Teoría Estratégica (NTE), y propuesta recientemente por Rafael Alberto Pérez. El interés en estaherramienta metodológica radica en que permite realizar un análisis de la situación estratégica sin fragmentar el sistema objeto de estudio y así establecer un diagnostico.  De este modo, en el artículo se identifican y visualizan los actores y los públicos y los flujos de comunicación aplicados en el campo, a partir del modelo y las herramientas conceptuales, metodológicas e instrumentales propuestos por la NTE para la puesta en funcionamiento de una revista científica de carácter interuniversitario e internacional.
Struma Ovarii. Can we face this Challenge? A Case Report
Authors: C Sanchez-Cendra , J Calzas-Rodriguez , V Peiro-Valganon , K Romero-Figueroa
Published: June 2019

Struma ovarii is an uncommon and sometimes aggressive tumor that must be recognized from the early beginning in order to be treated properly. We want to report a case of a woman whose tumor was wrong labeled at first sight, but even redirecting the diagnosis afterwards and finding a good treatment, toxicity was unfortunately the cause of death. Further investigation on these tumors is necessary.
Возможности и условия производства сельскохозяйственной продукции в субъектах региона
Authors: Вартанова Марина Львовна
Published: June 2019

В связи с происходящими изменениями в аграрной политике ориентация развития АПК и особенно его аграрной сферы, направлена на сохранение и восстановление ее ресурсного потенциала, на решение социальных проблем села. При таком подходе к приоритетам развития сельскохозяйственного производства неизбежно возникает стремление государства оказывать бюджетную поддержку всем агропредприятиям, которые еще в состоянии функционировать, не попадая в полную зависимость от частного капитала, действующего в форме холдингов.
Naja ashei venom induces mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells
Authors: Rozman Antolikova Natalia , Kello Martin , Zigova Martina , Tischlerova Viera , Petrilla Vladimir , Pirnik Zdeno , Mojzis Jan
Published: June 2019

In the present study, we investigated the antiproliferative activity of Naja ashei full venom (NAV) on human colorectal cancer cells. The NAV-induced antiproliferative effect was associated with cell cycle arrest in S phase and increased number of cells with sub G0/G1 DNA content, which is considered a marker of apoptosis. Apoptosis has also been confirmed with annexin V/PI staining. Furthermore, flow cytometric analysis revealed loss of mitochondrial membrane potential with concomitant increase in cytochrome c and Smac/DIABLO protein content. These effects were associated with the activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3, as well as with PARP cleavage. Moreover, phosphorylation of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 protein in NAV-treated HCT116 was observed. In conclusion, our study for the first time documented antiproliferative/pro-apoptotic effect of NAV in colorectal cancer cells. Our results strongly suggest the involvement of mitochondria in NAV induced apoptosis of cancer cells. Future studies are needed to further examine the potential of NAV in the treatment of colon cancer.
Evaluation response of photosynthesis of stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana Var. Bertoni) to potassium humate and photoperiod
Authors: Kakhki Seyyed Fazel Fazeli , Goldani Morteza , Arian Alireza Ghasemi
Published: June 2019

For studying the effect of photoperiod and potassium humate in the photosynthesis apparatus of the Stevia plant, an experiment was carried out in factorial arrangement base on completely randomized design with four replications in Mashhad/Iran during 2017. The experiment consisted of three lengths of the day (LD1= natural day, LD2 = 1.5 hours of light more than the natural length of day, and LD3 = 2.5 hours light more than natural day) and potassium humate fertilizer [KH1: zero with KH2: potassium humate (50%)]. The results showed that maximum of photosynthesis was found in KH2×LD2. The most of Ci, quantum yield Fv/Fm value was also found from spraying K-humate in LD2 treatment. The maximum amount of leaf dry weight and biomass was observed in KH2×LD2. The maximum biomasses were also gained in KH2×LD2.
Crop adaptation to air pollution ii. tolerance to so2 stress is regulated by oxidative and antioxidative characteristics and sulphur assimilation
Authors: Yadav Poonam , Dhupper Renu F. , Singh S. D. , Singh Bhupinder
Published: June 2019

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM) are one of the major air pollutants emerging out of the industrial development and human activities. Plants exhibit differential sensitivity to SO2 pollution and its effects on plant growth can be both direct and/or indirect. We have earlier reported that a high SO2 stress contributes toward the S-nutrition of crops. The SO2 enriched environment significantly improved the activity of serine transacetylase (SAT) in all the experimental crops, however, the activity of O-acetylserine (thiol) lyase (OAS-TL) was enhanced chiefly in wheat but not in chickpea and barley. Further, the relative tolerance of crops to the particulate and gaseous pollutants was related to a lower level of superoxide and H2O2 radicals and lipid peroxidation and a higher level of antioxidants such as ascorbic acid and peroxidase activity. Relative tolerance of crops to the particulate and gaseous pollutants was related to a lower oxidative stress and a higher anti-oxidative defence that elevated SO2 contributes to S-nutrition of crops however, the threshold value of phyto-toxicity need to be determined across the crops.
Pedagogia Salesiana: O Oratório festivo como princípio e fundamento da educação salesiana (p. 145-159)
Authors: De Souza Rodrigo Tarcha Amaral
Published: June 2019

Com a intenção de apresentar os conceitos referentes ao Oratório festivo como princípio e fundamento da Educação salesiana, o artigo, por meio de referencial teórico historicista e analítico, traz reflexões, conjecturas e hipóteses acerca dos pontos convergentes e divergentes entre a tradição salesiana e a atual operacionalização dos Oratórios festivos. Além de promover o diálogo da afirmação institucional, ou não, dos atuais Oratórios. O artigo apresenta ainda, já numa perspectiva conclusiva, a ideia da complementaridade e indissociabilidade dos conceitos referenciais salesianos articulados por João Bosco, como pano de fundo da Educação salesiana.Palavras chave: Educação salesiana. Oratório festivo. Dom Bosco.Festive Oratory as principle and foundation of the Salesian educationAbstractWith the intention to present the concepts relating to the festive Oratory as principle and foundation of the Salesian Education, this article, through a historicist and analytical theoretical referential brings reflections, conjectures and hypotheses about the convergent and divergent points between the Salesian tradition and current operationalization of the festive oratories. Besides promoting, or not, the institutional dialogue statement the current oratories. The article also presents, as a conclusive perspective, the idea of complementarity and inseparability of referential concepts articulated by John Bosco, as a Salesian Education background.Keywords: Salesian Education. Festive Oratory. Don Bosco.Oratorio Festivo como principio y fundamento de la educación salesianaResumenCon la intención de presentar los conceptos del Oratorio festivo como principio y fundamento de la educación salesiana, el artículo a través de referencial teórico historicista y anaçlitico, trae reflexiones, conjeturas e hipótesis acerca de las similitudes y las diferencias entre la tradición salesiana y la corriente operacionalización del Oratorio festivo. Además de promover el diálogo institucional o no de los actuales Oratorios. El artículo también presenta, como una perspectiva concluyente, la idea de la complementariedad y la inseparabilidad de los conceptos articulados referencias Salesianos de Don Bosco como un Fondo de la educación salesiana.Palabras-clave: Educación Salesiana. Oratorio festivo. Don Bosco.
Horizontes (p. 177)
Authors: De Paiva José Maria
Published: June 2019

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Diego Garrocho Salcedo, Aristóteles: una ética de las pasiones, Avarigani, Madrid 2015, pp. 276, ISBN 978-849-4388-200
Authors: Pezzoli Federica
Published: June 2019

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Alberto Bernabé. Himnos homéricos. Madrid: Abada, 2017, pp. 416, ISBN 9788416160877
Authors: Lisi Francisco L.
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Ulacco, Angela. Pseudopythagorica Dorica: i trattati di argomento metafisico, logico ed epistemologico attribuiti ad Archita e a Brotino: introduzione, traduzione, commento. Philosophie der Antike, 41. Berlin; Boston: De Gruyter, 2017. x, 200 p. ISBN 9781501514630
Authors: Lisi Francisco L.
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Silvia Gastaldi, Cesare Zizza (eds.), con la collaborazione di Serena A. Brioschi, Da Stagira a Roma. Prospettive aristoteliche tra storia e filosofia, Edizioni ETS (“Studi e testi di storia antica diretti da Mauro Moggi” 24), Pisa 2017, pp. 200, ISBN 978-88-4675-068-6
Authors: Curnis Michele
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Work experience at height suppressed the effect of dynamic visual input on postural sway when static visual cues were visible
Authors: Torgerud Steven R. , Cho HyeYoung , McGlothlin James D. , Rietdyk Shirley
Published: June 2019

Background:Balance skills are challenged at the roofing worksite by dynamic visual cues in the form of clouds and trees that move with the wind; any instability may result in a fall from height.Aim:To determine if roofers are less susceptible to a dynamic visual surround (moving room) when stationary cues were available, relative to people who do not work in a similar environment.Methods:Forty male adults participated, including young roofers (N=10,26.3 years), middle-aged roofers (N=10,50.6 years), young controls (N=10,26.2 years) and middle-aged controls (N=10,55.1 years). Center of pressure root mean square (APRMS) was assessed during quiet standing and four moving room conditions when stationary cues were:(1)not in place,(2)in the foreground (inside the moving room),(3)in the background (outside the moving room, but still visible) and (4)in the foreground and background. Results:A workgroup by visual cue interaction was observed (p=0.032), where roofers had up to 18% lower APRMS relative to controls when the background references were in place. The interaction effect was independent of age. Interpretation:The roofers were able to suppress visually-induced postural sway when stationary visual cues were present in the background, likely due to the severe consequences for loss of balance when working at height. The suppression was maintained in aging workers.
Frontal vs. Posterior cognitive dysfunction: Does greater risk of dementia lead to a differential gait in Parkinson’s disease?
Authors: Silveira Carolina R. A. , Roy Eric A. , Almeida Quincy J.
Published: June 2019

Background: Gait impairment is suggested to predict the onset of dementia in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Interestingly, studies have shown that PD patients with cognitive deficits mediated by posterior brain areas are at greater risk of developing dementia than those with frontal deficits. Yet, it remains unknown whether PD patients with posterior cognitive deficits show differences in gait when compared to those with frontal deficits. Aim: This study aimed to compare gait of individuals with PD showing “posterior”, “frontal”, or no cognitive impairment (NCI). Methods: Based on a sample of 64 individuals with PD, median scores were calculated for three neuropsychological tests relying on “frontal” and three relying on “posterior” brain areas. Individuals assigned into the Frontal or Posterior groups showed at least 2 out of 3 scores lower than the median in frontal or posterior tests, respectively. Those with 0 or 1 score lower than the median were classified as NCI. Participants walked under single and dual task conditions. Results: All groups walked slower, with greater variability, wider base of support, and longer double support in the dual task condition.  Interpretation: PD patients with posterior cognitive deficits walk similarly to those with frontal deficits and those with normal cognition.
O desenvolvimento das licenciaturas no Brasil
Authors: Santos Cláudio Wilson dos , Mororó Leila Pio
Published: June 2019

O desenvolvimento das licenciaturas passou por diferentes momentos que definem marco legal na trajetória da política de formação de professores. Sem pretensão de oferecer um estudo linear da evolução do campo em estudo, tem se por propósito entender as contradições que se estabelecem na interação dos contextos socioeconômicos e político brasileiro. Para melhor compreensão dessa construção, são apresentados três momentos que constituíram, ao longo da história das licenciaturas, marcos referencial na política de formação de professores: o primeiro momento aborda a origem das licenciaturas que tem como marco regulatório o Decreto nº 19.851/1931. Nele, a origem das licenciaturas está relacionada à política de organização das Universidades; o segundo momento, a reforma das licenciaturas se insere na Lei nº. 5.540, de 1968, que trata da reforma das Universidades; e o terceiro momento trata do contexto atual das licenciaturas, tendo como marco regulatório a atual LDB, Lei 9.394 de 1996 e o contexto atual da crise política brasileira. O texto aponta que os dilemas das licenciaturas são oriundos do próprio processo que, historicamente, esteve mediado pelas distorções de uma política centralizadora e das contradições sociais que emergem da produção de vida material.
Educação, civismo e religião durante a ditadura civil‐militar no Brasil
Authors: Gomes Marco Antonio Oliveira , Rodrigues Ana Paula Aires , Silva Daniela Azarias Ferreira da , Paula Fabricia de Cássia Grou
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo apresenta como objetivo a análise da relação entre educação, civismo e religião durante a ditadura civil‐militar no Brasil, no período de 1964 a 1985. Nestes anos o Estado assumiu características autoritárias em defesa supostamente contra o perigo comunista. Neste cenário, o sistema educacional era visto como elemento estratégico na difusão dos valores convenientes aos interesses burgueses associados ao capital estrangeiro. Desta forma, para atingirmos o objetivo proposto tomou-se como fonte os documentos produzidos pelo Ministério da Educação e a legislação educacional referente ao período em estudo. Desenvolveu-se a análise alicerçada no materialismo histórico e dialético, que compreende que as ideias não explicam a realidade. Portanto, deve-se analisar a forma concreta pela qual elas foram produzidas.
O jornal católico A Palavra e os preceitos para a educação rural não formal na diocese de Pelotas-RS (décadas de 1940 e 1950)
Authors: Vicente Magda de Abreu , Amaral Giana Lange do
Published: June 2019

Este artigo analisa aspectos da educação rural, temática ainda pouco estudada no âmbito da História da Educação, a partir do periódico católico A Palavra, jornal vinculado à Diocese de Pelotas-RS, que circulou de 1912 a 1959. A pesquisa utilizando-se de aportes da História Cultural, buscou destacar o jornal como um potencial veículo que serviu às ideias, valores e comportamentos preconizados pela Igreja em espaços formais e não formais de educação. Conclui-se que o jornal, no período analisado, exercia um papel pedagógico fundamental. Reproduzindo um tripé educativo baseado nas propostas das “Semanas Ruralistas”, da Rádio Educação e da Reforma Agrária, com o apoio do Estado, sinalizava possibilidades do protagonismo católico na temática que envolvia a educação rural.
Makarenko, pedagogo do extremo e da alegria de educar
Authors: Baia Samira Fakhouri , Machado Lucília Regina de Souza
Published: June 2019

As relações entre história, sociedade e educação são necessariamente evocadas quando se trata de Anton Semionovich Makarenko, pedagogo soviético e suas experiências educativas na Colônia Gorki e na Comuna Dzerjinsk, nos primórdios da Revolução Russa. Neste artigo, construído a partir de revisão teórica, busca-se contemplar duas das principais características do seu perfil como pedagogo: a firme disposição a enfrentar situações extremas e a alegria no educar na construção da sociabilidade comprometida com a emancipação social. Guiado pelo princípio de que transformar as relações humanas é condição para a formação de um novo homem, suas propostas são uma referência para os educadores que se propõem, nos dias de hoje, a enfrentar os dilemas do como educar o ser social e promover relações interpessoais eticamente fundadas nas aspirações a favor do bem-estar coletivo, da justiça social, da igualdade e da solidariedade.
Effect of work environment, quality of system and work culture on satisfaction of accounting information system user
Authors: Mandala I Gusti Ngurah Agung Kepakisan , Astika Ida Bagus Putra
Published: June 2019

The purpose of this study to explain the empirical evidence of the influence of the work environment, the quality of IT systems and work culture on the satisfaction of users of accounting information systems at PT XYZ. Sampling in this study uses nonprobability sampling methods that use criteria that employees who are sampled are employees using IT systems in his work with saturated sampling techniques, data was collected using a survey method with questionnaire techniques with respondents were employees at PT XYZ by analyzing the data using multiple linear regression. 216 questionnaires were distributed but only 124 questionnaires could be processed. The research results show that the work environment influences the satisfaction of cash system users, IT system quality influences the satisfaction of cash system users and work culture influences the satisfaction of cash system users. The results of hypothesis testing provide a synthesis that the better the work environment, the quality of IT systems and work culture, then the satisfaction of cash system users produced by employees at PT XYZ will be better too.
Nas redes antropológicas da Escola de Manchester: reminiscências de um trajeto intelectual
Authors: Fry Peter
Published: June 2019

Este artigo é um depoimento do antropólogo Peter Fry referente à sua formação acadêmica em Antropologia que se inicia no curso de graduação em Social Anthropology pela Cambridge University (1963). Sua tese de doutorado intitulada Zezuru Mediums: Spirit Possession and the articulation of consensus among the Zezuru of Southern Rhodesia, com financiamento da Commonwealth Scholarship, foi defendida na University of London em 1969, sob a orientação da antropóloga Mary Douglas. A Escola de Manchester desempenhou um papel fundamental na consolidação de um método etnográfico renovado para a compreensão de novas problemáticas vividas no século XX. No contexto das sociedades africanas colonizadas, configuravam-se mudanças políticas estruturais que demandavam um corpo teórico-metodológico para conceituação das novas complexidades. Neste relato para a Revista Iluminuras, Peter Fry desenha a rede de relações intelectuais no processo de sua formação e narra a experiência geracional de pesquisa na Rodésia e no âmbito universitário inglês de sua formação.Palavras chave: Escola de Manchester. Antropologia. Rodésia. Rede social. In the anthropological networks of de Manchester School: Reminiscences of an intellectual journey AbstractIn this article Peter Fry recalls his anthropological training: the undergraduate course at Cambridge University in 1960-63, research in Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia) where he was brought into contact with the Manchester School, and the defence of his doctorate (Zezuru Mediums: Spirit Possession and the articulation of consensus among the Zezuru of Southern Rhodesia) supervised by Mary Douglas at University College, London in 1969. The Manchester School played an important role in consolidating a renewed ethnographic method based on situational analysis and the extended case method in order to meet the challenge of doing anthropology in situations of industrialization, and urbanization in late colonial Africa. In this text, Peter Fry describes the network of intellectual relations that were part of his training in England and Africa.Keywords: Manchester School. Anthropology. Rhodesia. Social networks.
Y, si piden por la radio es porque algún defecto tienen. El valor de las redes en el mundo laboral de los trabajadores rurales temporarios
Authors: Blanco Mariela , Jiménez Dora
Published: June 2019

En este trabajo se busca analizar los diferentes lazos que utilizan los distintos trabajadores para construir su intermitente inserción laboral en el mercado de trabajo rural. El concepto de red resulta útil para el estudio de relaciones sociales que tienen la particularidad de ser dinámicas, intermitentes y no necesariamente limitadas a un tiempo, una dirección o un espacio. Desde este punto de vista podemos privilegiar la mirada sobre las relaciones sociales más que sobre las características particulares de los individuos y de su posición en la sociedad en su conjunto.Sobre la base de un trabajo de campo realizado en el Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina) observamos que las distintas redes nos ayudan a explicar las relaciones sociales desplegadas en el mundo del trabajo.Palabras claves: Trabajadores temporarios. Relaciones sociales. Redes sociales. Y, si piden por la radio es porque algún defecto tienen. The importance of the social networks in the world of temporary rural workers. Abstract This paper seeks to analyze different links used by temporary rural workers to build their employability. The network concept is useful to study social relations that have the particularity of being dynamic, intermittent and not necessarily limited to one time, address or space. From this point of view we favor the use of a social relations perspective, rather than one based on the particular characteristics of individuals and their position in the society as a whole.Based on fieldwork conducted in the Valle de Uco (Mendoza, Argentina), we find that networks help to explain social relations unfolded in the world of labor.Keywords: Temporary rural workers. Social relations. Social network.
Esboços de uma trajetória: cidade, pesquisa, universidade
Authors: Frúgoli Jr. Heitor
Published: June 2019

Esse texto é uma versão revisada da conferência apresentada no “II Colóquio Individualismo, Sociedade, Memória”, ocorrido em dezembro de 2010 na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Retomarei aqui partes do memorial quando concorri ao concurso para Professor-Doutor no Departamento de Antropologia da Universidade de São Paulo (2003), buscando atualizar aspectos relevantes da trajetória acadêmica (até 2010). Paralelamente, tentarei mostrar como determinadas observações de contextos urbanos – a maioria delas, etnográficas – ajudaram-me a direcionar escolhas de pesquisa, bem como levaram a esforços teóricos de reflexão sobre a cidade – alvo de uma atenção constante para sua apreensão, mas também parte integrante de determinadas vivências –, o que me desafia a abordar o urbano sob vários pontos de vista. Palavras chave: Antropologia da cidade. Cidade. Trajetória acadêmica.   Outlines of a trajectory: city, research, university  Abstract This article is a reviewed version of a lecture presented on “II Colloquium Individualism, Society, Memory”, which took place at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, in December 2010. I will bring back parts of the memorial when I applied for Professor at the Department of Anthropology of University of São Paulo (2003). Simultaneously, this text demonstrates how specific observations of urban contexts – mostly ethnographic – have helped to define choices of research, as well as led to theoretical efforts of reflections on the city – which demand a constant attention for their apprehension, but are also a part of certain experiences of life –, challenging me to approach the urban dimension under various points of view. Keywords: Anthropology of the city. City. Academic trajectory.
Entre subjetividades econômicas e economias subjetivas: O Camelódromo de Porto Alegre e as Experiências do Processo de Transição
Authors: Kopper Moisés
Published: June 2019

Com base na realização da observação participante multi-situada pelos diferentes itinerários do processo de constituição simbólica da transição que marca o deslocamento de trabalhadores informais das ruas para a visibilidade jurídico-formal, o presente ensaio pretende-se uma tentativa de lançar luz sobre dois objetivos distintos, porém interligados. De um lado, discute-se as estratégias de governamentalidade associadas à força persuasiva do Estado, ao colocar a necessidade de higienização e urbanização do espaço público e, no seio deste projeto, de modalidades de gestão específicas, como as Parcerias Público-Privadas. De outro lado, problematiza-se, de um ponto de vista diacrônico e processual, as dramatizações narrativas dos camelôs afetados pelo processo de transição, atentando – a partir dos modos de subjetivação e de constituição da sensibilidade discursiva – para as diferentes perspectivas de engajamento e, de maneira particular, para a elaboração e produção da simbologia imagética desse deslocamento no espaço e no tempo da memória. Palavras chave: Camelódromo. Transição. Comércio Informal. Mediação Política. Estado.   Between Economic Subjectivities and Subjective Economies: the Camelódromo of Porto Alegre/RS and the experiences of the transition process   Abstract   Based on the realization of multi-sited observation through the different itineraries of the process of constitution of the symbolic transition that defines the displacement of informal workers from the streets to the juridical-formal visibility, this paper seeks to understand two different but connected objectives. On the one hand, it discusses the strategies of governmentality associated with the persuasive power of the state, by putting the need to cleanse and urbanization of the public space and, within this project, suggesting specific management arrangements such as Public Private Partnerships. On the other hand, it stresses, in a diachronic and processual point of view, on the narrative dramatizations of street vendors affected by the transition process, attempting – by regarding the subjectivity modes and constitution of discursive sensibility – to the different perspectives of engagement and, particularly, to the elaboration and production of the imagetic symbology within this displacement, on the space and time of memory. Keywords: Camelódromo. Transition. Informal Commerce. Political Mediation. State.
Uso de psicoativos enquanto hábito de sociabilidade: observações sobre as ruas da Cidade Baixa (Porto Alegre/RS)
Authors: Loeck Jardel Fischer
Published: June 2019

O presente artigo tem por objetivo, em primeiro lugar, apontar para a possibilidade de definir as práticas de uso das substâncias psicoativas ilícitas a partir de um referencial positivo, ou ao menos não negativado de antemão, relacionando-as a práticas de sociabilidade, tal qual Simmel as definiu, e também a partir da ideia de hábito desenvolvida por Bachelard. Este percurso tem o intuito de contrapor estas práticas à negatividade da “dependência química” entendida como uma doença. Em um segundo momento são apresentadas reflexões iniciais a respeito de um circuito específico no qual são consumidas algumas dessas substâncias, e também no qual o uso das mesmas é, de certa forma, facilmente observado principalmente no período noturno: o bairro Cidade Baixa, na cidade de Porto Alegre/RS. Palavras chave: Uso de drogas. Hábito. Sociabilidade.   Psychoactive substance use as habit of sociability: Comments on the Cidade Baixa streets in Porto Alegre/ RS  Abstract   At first, this article’s main objective is to emphasize the possibility of positive or not a priori negative interpretations concerning the uses of illicit psychoactive substances. Relating these practices to Simmel’s concept of sociability and Bachelard’s idea of habit, the intention is to oppose them to the negativity of the disease known as “chemical dependence”. In the second part of the text are presented initial reflections about a specific urban region in which some of these substances are consumed and, in a certain way, especially at night, it is a region that easily permits the observation of these practices: the district of Cidade Baixa, in the city of Porto Alegre/RS. Keywords: Drug use. Habit. Sociability.