bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O paradigma indiciário e as ciências humanas: psicanálise e análise do discurso
Authors: Tfouni Leda Verdiani , Santos Katia Alexsandra dos , Bartijotto Juliana , Silva Juliana Cristina
Published: May 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é propor uma abordagem teórico-metodológica em Psicologia que parte da articulação entre duas áreas do conhecimento: a Análise do Discurso pêcheutiana (AD) e a Psicanálise lacaniana.  Em contraste com o paradigma galileano, essas áreas são tomadas com base no paradigma indiciário (Ginsburg,1986), pelo fato de partirem de pistas para chegar aos efeitos do discurso e do inconsciente. A análise se dá a partir da mobilização de um dispositivo teórico que se organiza em função do corpus e constitui o dispositivo analítico. São mobilizados conceitos da AD, e a Psicanálise comparece como parte do dispositivo teórico, considerando a dimensão inconsciente na análise. Para ilustrar, apresentamos um fragmento de análise que articula as duas áreas.
A noção de inconsciente nos primeiros textos de Freud: do cognitivo ao reino das sombras
Authors: Fróes Henrique , Viana Terezinha De Camargo
Published: May 2018

O artigo investiga o uso da noção de inconsciente nos primeiros textos de Freud, que compreendem os anos de 1888-1893, pertencentes ao período denominado pré-psicanalítico. A partir daí, estabelece os diversos sentidos que a noção de inconsciente assume, relacionando-os com os diversos autores e tradições que serviram de fonte para o pensamento freudiano, ou que o antecederam. Identificam-se três diferentes modelos de concepção do inconsciente que surgem como referência para Freud: o do inconsciente cognitivo, o do inconsciente resultante da divisão da consciência e o do inconsciente romântico, que vão se desdobrando concomitantemente à ênfase dada à abordagem psicológica dos fenômenos patológicos da histeria.
Mental health first aid is only part of the solution
Authors: Parr Chris
Published: May 2018

Health and education professionals have expressed concern that mental health first aid may be considered as a replacement for professional care and more needs to be done to address the mental health crisis in schools.
How can schools teach teenagers about friendship?
Authors: Rowland Sian
Published: May 2018

Sian Rowland explains why it is crucial to teach young people about friendship and introduces Public Health England's Rise Above for Schools resources on relationships.
Stafne's bone cavity – unusual presentation in the anterior mandible
Authors: Davies Ioan , Boyes Holly , Wykes James , Smith Graham
Published: May 2018

Abstract: Stafne's Bone Cavity (SBC) is a well described but uncommon asymptomatic pseudocyst of the mandible. Most commonly occurring in the posterior mandible, presentations anterior to the mental foramen are extremely rare and warrant thorough investigation. This case describes the presentation of a 55-year-old male with an anteriorly-positioned SBC that resembled asymptomatic dental pathology. Clinicians should be aware of SBCs as a differential diagnosis for radiolucent lesions of the mandible.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: To raise awareness of radiolucent lesions to dental professionals in both general and specialist settings.
Multiple myeloma as a mandibular radiolucency – a difficult diagnostic challenge
Authors: Laraway David C , Williams Robert G M , Donnelly Anne P
Published: May 2018

Abstract: Radiolucent lesions of the jaw are a relatively frequent occurrence. They have a wide differential diagnosis, and a rare case of a relatively common condition is presented here.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article highlights the need for good history-taking and having a broad differential diagnosis to inform good treatment planning. In particular, it helps to improve awareness of multiple myeloma and how it can present to the dental practitioner.
A guide to the orthodontic extrusion of traumatized permanent incisors in the mixed dentition
Authors: Carty Orla , Hennessy Joe , Al-Awadhi Ebrahim A
Published: May 2018

Abstract: Extrusion of intruded maxillary incisors present the clinician with a great challenge, particularly in the mixed dentition. Several methods have been suggested to treat an intruded maxillary incisor, but currently there is no definitive guideline on which method is most successful. The treatment mode selected should be based on the individual clinical situation and the best evidence available. The aim of this paper is to provide a guide for the orthodontic extrusion of maxillary incisors following intrusive luxation in the mixed dentition. Consideration will be given to the immediate and long term treatment options for these patients. Success rates and possible complications will also be outlined.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: The purpose of this article is to provide general dental practitioners with information in relation to the management of intrusive luxations of permanent incisors.
Mandibular radiolucencies – how to refer and manage appropriately
Authors: Jagatiya Manish , Nasser Nasir
Published: May 2018

Abstract: Radiolucencies occurring in the mandible are often incidental findings by general dental practitioners (GDPs), detected via routine radiological examination. For further investigation, most unknown radiolucencies will be referred to a secondary care oral surgery or oral and maxillofacial (OMFS) department. In this report, three patients who were referred to Whipps Cross Hospital for investigation of rare mandibular radiolucencies were examined. These cases are often looked at in dental school, but rarely encountered in practice. Radiographic as well as clinical examinations are discussed, leading to the appropriate management.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: The aim of this report is to highlight to junior trainees, working in OMFS and Oral Surgery units, the correct and justified investigations and management techniques when faced with such rare cases. It is also hoped that these cases will help to educate referring practitioners in how to refer appropriately and how to ensure such radiolucencies are not overlooked.
Success with motivational interviewing techniques in the dental clinic: a case for the use of iMI-GPS
Authors: Asimakopoulou Koula , Newton Tim
Published: May 2018

Abstract: In this paper the origins and philosophy of Motivational Interviewing are described. Also, what the method seeks to do and the basic processes involved in delivering a consultation based on Motivational Interviewing principles are explained. Then research that has reviewed the evidence for the efficacy of the technique in dentistry is outlined, followed by a discussion of how the dental team can apply some of the tools used in Motivational Interviewing to deliver a structured, goal-directed behaviour change programme inspired by Motivational Interviewing and grounded in the principles of goal-setting, planning and self-monitoring.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: This paper discusses Motivational Interviewing techniques and how they might be adapted for the dental team.
Reflections on twelve years of breakages – lessons to be learnt
Authors: Smith Nicholas R
Published: May 2018

Abstract: This paper describes the nature and extent of emergencies and breakages recorded in one clinician's orthodontic practice over a 12-year period. As this long-term audit progressed the author's bonding regimen changed to reduce an initially high failure rate and then to cope with even greater bond failure rates as self-ligating brackets and self-etch primer were introduced. Overall, the bracket failure rate was reduced 61% over the 12-year period and 73% from its peak value. This was achieved by rigorous cleaning of the enamel, higher quality etchant, uncontaminated dry air, compomer to protect brackets from occlusal forces, as well as the occasional use of a Nola dry system.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: All orthodontic practices need to reduce emergency appointments and breakages at routine visits. This paper, by highlighting the use of a breakage book, gives the clinician a strategy to improve both.
Cyclic voltametric behavior of iron in 0-2 M HNO3 solutions
Authors: Al-Mobarak N. A.
Published: May 2018

The electrochemical behavior of iron electrodes is investigated in the presence of 0.5 – 2.0 M HNO3 solutions at 250C using cyclic voltammetric technique. The effect of cycling, scanning rate, voltage excursion and the initial starting potential was studied. An unusual anodic peak (B) in the active potential region; an oxidation peak (G) during the reverse sweep; crossing unique point ?a? and hydride–oxidation step (arrest A) characterizes the complete voltammogram. Also, the results revealed that no passivation takes place and the presence of two critical potentials namely: Ec and Ed. Below Ec (during the lower potential region) hydrogen evolution reaction occurs and above Ed (during the higher potential region) oxygen evolution reaction occurs.
Efficient cluster based intrusion detection in homogeneous and heterogeneous WSN
Authors: Babu M. Vasim
Published: May 2018

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) offer an excellent opportunity to monitor environments, and have a lot of interesting applications in warfare. Intrusion detection in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is of practical interest in many applications such as detecting intruder .The intrusion detection is defined as a mechanism for a WSN to detect the existence of inappropriate, incorrect, or anomalous moving attackers In this paper, I consider the cluster based architecture according to two WSN models: homogeneous and heterogeneous WSN. Furthermore, I derive the detection probability by considering two sensing models: single-sensing detection and multiple-sensing detection. In this Intrusion detection model we are going to track and detect Intrusion in a Homogenous and Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) using the intrusion distance and detection probability with various Tracking and Detection models.
Comparative study on the properties of PVC/TPU blends prepared by single screw and twin screw extruder
Authors: Shashidhara G. M. , Pradeepa K. G. , Goel Rupalika , Bharath R. , Rao Arun Dhumal , Abhilash R.
Published: May 2018

In this work, we have compared the mechanical and thermal properties PVC/TPU blends with variable weight ratio prepared using single screw and twin screw extruder. Two grades of TPUs differing in hardness (Shore A hardness 66 and 85) are used in making the blends. The tensile strength of PVC/TPU-1 and PVC/TPU-2 blends obtained from twin screw extruder is higher by 39% - 98% and 89% - 143% than that obtained from single screw extruder, which indicates intimate mixing of two phases in twin screw extruder. Beyond 30 % of TPU content, the blends of TPU-2 (high hardness grade) exhibit relatively high modulus compared to blends of TPU-1. The blends prepared by twin screw extruder were relatively harder. The rebound resilience of blends prepared by twin screw extruder was found to be always more. The rebound resilience of PVC/TPU-1 blends is relatively more compared to PVC/TPU-2 blends due to more number of soft segments in TPU-1. The blends were also characterized by abrasion resistance, MFI, DSC and TEM.
Effects of the extrusion process parameter
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Kumar Anil , Kumar Shankar , Giri Ajeet Kumar
Published: May 2018

Retraction of: Effects of the Extrusion Process Parameter by Prashant Baredar, Jitendra Kumar, Anil Kumar, Shankar Kumar and Ajeet Kumar Giri as it was republished due to oversite.
Analysis of Aluminium Matrix Composite Using Oxidised Copper
Authors: Raji K. , Cecil Raj S. Alfred
Published: May 2018

This paper gives a vivid picture about Aluminium matrix composite. P/M aluminium and aluminium matrix composites offer lower density, improved strength, stiffness, and wear resistance. The materials are produced from both blended elemental powders and pre alloyed powders with additives by a range of processing routes such as sintering, compression and annealing. The purpose of the investigation is to study the characteristics of selected Al-Cu composition. Because aluminium is silvery–white in colour and extensively used where a light non corrosive metal is desired as an aircraft and automobile components where the saving of weight is an added advantage and moreover Aluminium finds its widest use when alloyed with small amount of other metals.
Dielectric studies and microwave emissivity of alkaline soil of Alwar with mixing of gypsum
Authors: Gupta V. K. , Jangid R. A. , Yadav Seema
Published: May 2018

The real and imaginary parts of dielectric constant (ε' and ε") of alkaline soil of Alwar with mixing of gypsum (0.0% to 10.0%, gravimetrically) determined at 34.50C temperature and at a single microwave frequency 9.78 GHz by wave guide cell method. Mixture of soil and gypsum is prepared at various moistness of soil varying from 0.0% to 12.0%. The ε' and ε" of gypsum are also determined. It was observed that ε' and ε" increases as percentage concentration of gypsum in the soil increase. It was observed that the effect of gypsum mixing on dielectric properties is more significant at higher level of soil moisture content. Further, microwave emissivities are estimated from measured values of ε' and ε" for dry and wet mixture of, soil and gypsum at various observation angles (00-800) for horizontal polarization. It was observed that emissivity of soil decreases as the percentage concentration of gypsum in the soil increases.
Fixed point theorems for the pair of coincidentally commuting mappings in d-metric space
Authors: Lateef Durdana , Bhattacharya A.
Published: May 2018

In this paper common fixed point of pair of coincidentally commuting mappings in D-metric spaces have been proved.
From rural naïveté to urban discontent: Framing post-apartheid South African film identities
Authors: Jansen van Vuuren Anna-Marie , Verster Wanda
Published: May 2018

This article re-examines the dynamic space–place relationships (the urban–rural, insider–outsider, conflict–love plot) in post-apartheid South African cinema with a special emphasis on the representation of white Afrikaner identity. Theories related to this argument were first systematically devised by Keyan Tomaselli in his studies of Afrikaans-language films made between 1965 and 1980. Similarly, the authors analyse the ‘structural basis of the images and recurring motifs reflected in local South African cinema’ in a sample of films made between 1994 and 2014. Johannesburg and Cape Town have gained various guises through vernacular urban narratives set within the gangster and crime genre, such as Jerusalema, Cold Harbour and Four Corners, whilst the rural landscape is explored extensively in Afrikaans romance films such as Platteland, Vrou Soek Boer and Leading Lady. The authors argue that the filmic representations of the rural and urban landscapes reflect the various kinds of South African identities as imagined by the director. The authors conclude that as illustrated by the case studies, whilst most of the Afrikaans films of the last twenty years represent a yearning for the ‘innocent pastoral years’ of their ancestors, there are exceptions to the rule, such as Katinka Heyns’ film, Paljas.
A particularly Pretorian political economy: Phoenix Films’ Pretorian cinematic imaginary
Authors: Broodryk Chris
Published: May 2018

This article explores the spatial homogeneity of Darrell Roodt’s films Trouvoete (Roodt, 2015) and Mignon ‘Mossie’ Van Wyk (Roodt, 2016). These films conflate representations of safe, suburban city spaces in Johannesburg and Pretoria to create the impression that these city spaces – free from explicit political signification – are visually and ideologically interchangeable. To arrive at this explanation, the article discusses the Centurion-based production company Phoenix Films, and how the branding (or product placement) contributes towards the superficial smoothness of the films’ city spaces.
Introducing the ‘drasofi’: A genre of convenience and context in Zimbabwean film production
Authors: Ureke Oswelled
Published: May 2018

The article introduces a contemporary type of video film production in Zimbabwe combining aesthetic norms of drama, soap opera and film production. The article makes the claim that the emergent genre, dubbed ‘drasofi’ (drama–soapie–film) is one of convenience, influenced by the socio-economic and political context obtaining in contemporary Zimbabwe. Situated within an eclectic film services (Goldsmith and O’Regan 2005) and political economy framework, the article presents exploratory arguments that a film is as good (and as bad) as the context in which it is produced, vis-à-vis, the organizational arrangements, networks and technological infrastructure supporting its production. These film services affect the production value chain and, ultimately, emergent themes. The study derives data from field interviews with Zimbabwe-based filmmakers as well as a critical analysis of two post-2000 films Tanyaradzwa (Gunda Mupengo, 2005) and Sinners? (Tawengwa, 2013). The cinematograhic techniques as well as filmic fact aspects of the video films clearly combine cross-genre services and themes to make distinctly local ‘drasofi’ video films – a hitherto unheard-of classification in Zimbabwean film historiography.
Book Reviews
Authors: Fraser Hugh , Ogunsanya Yomi
Published: May 2018

Urban Film and Everyday Practice: Bridging Divisions in Johannesburg, Alexandra Parker (2016) New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan US, 242 pp., ISBN: 978 137 55479 6, h/bk, $99.99

Nollywood Central: The Nigerian Video Film Industry, International Screen Industries, Jade L. Miller (2016) London: British Film Institute, 175 pp., ISBN: 978-1-84457-691-3, p/bk, £22.99
Hard to Get, film friendliness and local production
Authors: Tomaselli Keyan G. , Ngcobo Ndu
Published: May 2018

This article offers a comparative analysis of film services in Johannesburg and Durban using the example of a feature gangster comedy, Hard to Get (Ntuli, 2014). The study of cities as media hubs is a recent development. Audio-visual media, being highly capitalized and labour-intensive products, are centralized in large cities, urbanity having been the central hub of first, industrialization and second digitization. Initial work on South African media cities focuses on the perspective of economic sustainability through skills development, job creation and distribution and exhibition as prerequisites for assistance incentives. This film services approach is less concerned with media as texts, but examines the intermediate inputs, organizational arrangements and expertise associated with processes involved in the development of media projects. Media services are examined with respect to their respective foci on sustainability, creativity and the skills development potential of each value chain’s input in the production of product. Crucially, however, the South African studies have linked the production-consumption value chain to exhibition and audience development in currently unserved black urban areas that continue to lack entertainment services.
The ghetto in the cities and films of Johannesburg and Cape Town
Authors: Parker Alexandra
Published: May 2018

The ghetto as a metaphor is strongly present in the hood film and offers both utopian and dystopian representations of the city for African Americans. The ghetto or hood film has influenced the gangster genre in South Africa, where racial and socioeconomic segregation is a legacy of colonial and apartheid planning in cities. This article focuses on the geography of locations and aspects of mobility in the construction and depiction of the ghetto in two films of Johannesburg and Cape Town: Jerusalema by Ziman (2008) and Four Corners by Gabriel (2013). Although the ghetto is not easily applied to South African cities, defining elements are present in a variety of urban spaces including townships, the inner city and informal settlements. The ghetto, as Lefebvre’s ‘representational’ space, offers insights into the cultural, social and physical spaces of South African cities.
The flexible city: Cinematic (re)constructions of Cape Town
Authors: Rijsdijk Ian-Malcolm
Published: May 2018

Safe House (Espinosa, 2012) is, in almost all respects, a conventional Hollywood espionage thriller. What is unconventional about Safe House is the setting: the narrative’s ‘remote outpost’ is Cape Town, South Africa. And, in a refreshing change (at least for South African viewers), Cape Town appears as itself, not as a mock-up of another city in the world. Drawing on Edward Soja and Gilles Deleuze, I critique the ‘apparently innocent spatiality’ of urban settings by examining the identity of Cape Town within the globalized image economy of transnational cinema. The article shows the complicated ways in which media cities are marketed, and the tension between how they are perceived and how they are promoted as filmmaking destinations. The versatility of the ‘flexible city’ as a location masks the process through which places become globally interchangeable and exploitable spaces.
Revisiting film cities and film services: Methodology, theory and applications
Authors: O’Regan Tom
Published: May 2018

Film cities and film services perspectives have become an important part of policy thinking about film and television production. It is now routine for a variety of governmental and industry agencies to assist in supporting, marketing and developing local capabilities, infrastructures and resources. The aim is usually to extend the local footprint of the film and television industries by attracting foot loose globally dispersed productions. This article revisits and expands earlier perspectives on film cities and film services developed by the author and his collaborators. It does this in order to compare Australian and South African cities’ participation in national and global film production and to consider how such approaches may be usefully redisposed for policy thinking and opportunities for South Africa’s large informal market settings.
Book Review
Authors: Gray Sally
Published: May 2018

Experimental Fashion: Performance Art, Carnival and the Grotesque Body, Francesca Granata (2016)

London: I. B. Tauris, 256 pp.,

ISBN: 9781784533786, h/bk, £59.00/$115.00
Subversion and reiteration of gender norms in television comedy through costume and performance: A study on The League of Gentlemen
Authors: Toylan Gamze
Published: May 2018

Focusing on the British TV sketch comedy The League of Gentlemen (1999–2002), this article brings together production studies with textual analysis to examine the representation of femininity and transsexuality where three cis-gendered male actors perform all the characters. The article explores the show’s female and transsexual impersonations and the stylization of their bodies through costume in accordance with Judith Butler’s theories on gender performativity, cross-dressing and parody. The analysis is advanced via insights from the creation of the show – including the original interviews with Yves Barre (the costume designer), Steve Pemberton (one of the creators and performers) and Jon Plowman (the executive producer). As the article maps out the relationship of costume design and performance with gender subversion and stereotyping, it highlights the complex anatomy of subversion and reiteration within the show.
Costume in early Finnish film (1921–31)
Authors: Trencheva Elena
Published: May 2018

In the 1920s, at a time of strong national upheaval for the Finnish nation, which was recovering from a severe civil war and ages of foreign domination, Finnish silent cinema (1921–31) had a great commercial success domestically. Finnish films were working for the reconstruction of the Finnish national identity by looking backward to an idealized past of pre-war times and featuring traditional Finnish values associated with human’s close relationship with the country land. A preferred film genre was the rural melodrama, in which the bucolic culture and way of life were opposed to the urban life. The represented character traits and practices observed in rural Finland became valued characteristics of national identity reflecting the national culture. Those characteristics were conveyed through a specific way of costuming on-screen. This article is a first endeavour to examine the diversity of costume in the early years of the Finnish national cinema development. It presents costume in Early Finnish film (1921–31) as a narrative tool for representing national identity and outlines the inherent features and recurrent practices of costuming. The study argues that investigating cinematic costume in early periods of a national film history (given that Finland declared its independence in 1917) cannot be separated from the era’s aesthetics, assumptions and theoretical discourse, or from its social, political and cultural specifics.
Objects of transformation
Authors: Horsley Jeff , Connolly Mary Kate
Published: May 2018

Mary Kate Connolly, dancer and writer on performance, met with exhibition maker and scholar Jeff Horsley to discuss approaches towards the exhibition of costume and dress objects in their respective research and curatorial practices.
Exhibition Reviews
Authors: Jump Sophie , Downer-Mellini Stephanie , Collett Emily , Brayshaw Emily , Carriger Michelle Liu , Hamilton Caroline , Ferrero-Regis Tiziana
Published: May 2018

Caspar Neher: An Exhibition of Set and Costume Designs, Abbott and Holder, London, 23 March–22 April 2017

Costumi da Star, Villa Pignatelli Museum, Naples, Italy, 6 June–10 July 2017

World Stage Design 2017: Professional and Emerging Costume Design Exhibition Entries, Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, Taipei, 1–9 July 2017

Million Dollar Mermaid: Annette Kellerman, Museum of Arts and Applied Sciences, Sydney, Australia, 10 August 2016–21 January 2018

11th Annual Emmy Costume Exhibition, FIDM, Los Angeles, CA, 22 August–7 October 2017

Chagall: Fantasies for the Stage, LACMA, Resnick Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, 31 July 2017–7 January 2018

The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood, Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo, 29 September 2017–29 January 2018
CALCULATION UNCERTAINTIES IN SPENT FUEL INVENTORY DETERMINATION
Authors: Czakoj Tomas , Frybort Jan , Lovecky Martin
Published: May 2018

In the depletion calculation of the nuclear fuel, the uncertainty is of utmost importance, as it affects the uncertainty of the subsequent calculation, when the calculated composition is used. The calculations are even more important when they are safety related, e. g., when determining the reactivity or emissions of radioactivity to the environment. This work covers the depletion model of Gd-2M+ fuel which was developed in ORIGEN-ARP/TRITON calculation sequences, both being parts of a SCALE 6.2.1 package. The uncertainties of the respective calculation model were determined by comparison with experimental data for both calculation sequences. The effects of operational and manufacturing uncertainties on concentration of the most important nuclides using TRITON depletion model of Gd-2M+ fuel were determined. The effect of respective uncertainties manifested in changes of composition on the multiplication factor using Monte-Carlo sequence KENO-VI were also specified.
COUPLED SIMULATION OF GAS COOLED FAST REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLY WITH NESTLE CODE SYSTEM
Authors: Osusky Filip , Cerba Stefan , Luley Jakub , Vrban Branislav , Hascik Jan
Published: May 2018

The paper is focused on coupled calculation of the Gas Cooled Fast Reactor. The proper modelling of coupled neutronics and thermal-hydraulics is the corner stone for future safety assessment of the control and emergency systems. Nowadays, the system and channel thermal-hydraulic codes are accepted by the national regulatory authorities in European Union for license purposes, therefore the code NESTLE was used for the simulation. The NESTLE code is a coupled multigroup neutron diffusion code with thermal-hydraulic sub-channel code. In the paper, the validation of NESTLE code 5.2.1 installation is presented. The processing of fuel assembly homogeneous parametric cross-section library for NESTLE code simulation is made by the sequence TRITON of SCALE code package system. The simulated case in the NESTLE code is one fuel assembly of GFR2400 concept with reflective boundary condition in radial direction and zero flux boundary condition in axial direction. The results of coupled calculation are presented and are consistent with the GFR2400 study of the GoFastR project.
General solution of second order fractional differential equations
Authors: Ilie Mousa , Biazar Jafar , Ayati Zainab
Published: May 2018

Fractional differential equations are often seeming perplexing to solve. Therefore, finding comprehensive methods for solving them sounds of high importance. In this paper, a general method for solving second order fractional differential equations has been presented based on conformable fractional derivative. This method realizes on determining a general solution of homogeneous and a particular solution of a second order linear fractional differential equations. Furthermore, a general solution has been developed for fractional Eulerâ€™s equation. For more explanation of each part, some examples have been solved.Â
El testimonio sobre la guerra civil en la literatura periodística de Alejo Carpentier.
Authors: Solinas Marcella
Published: May 2018

Este artículo propone una reflexión crítica de las cuatro crónicas que Alejo Carpentier escribió en los años de la guerra civil española. Para abarcar una propuesta exhaustiva de interpretación crítica, la lectura de los textos carpentieranos tiene que desprenderse de un atento análisis de las estrategias argumentativas de esas páginas, tan inusual en la producción literaria del cubano. Para alcanzar dicho objetivo se usará un enfoque de análisis cualitativo del discurso, en particular, para argumentar la inclusión pragmática del lector cubano en lo vivido por su autor. A través de la lectura crítica del discurso, las conclusiones tratarán de definir las crónicas de Carpentier en el marco más general de la larga historia de relaciones transatlánticas entre Europa y América.
El papel de la mujer en la independencia colombiana.
Authors: Machado Pardo Ligia
Published: May 2018

Este artículo de investigación aborda, según una metodología cualitativa, tres ejes temáticos: el papel de la mujer en la preparación ideológica del pensamiento emancipador neogranadino, la actividad de la mujer en las luchas independentistas y el ejemplo que dieron las más destacadas heroínas de la Independencia. En las conclusiones, se valorará la actuación de las mujeres en la fermentación y desarrollo de la gesta independentista, su resistencia, heroicidad, protagónico desempeño en las luchas por la dignidad, igualdad y libertad.
Lo que queda… lo que se lega : tradición y herencia en las obras postreras de Antonio dal Masetto.
Authors: Magnani Ilaria
Published: May 2018

El presente artículo de investigación analiza, a través de una metodología cualitativa, dos de las últimas obras del escritor ítalo-argentino Antonio Dal Masetto, la novela Cita en el Lago Maggiore (2011) y el cuento «Alturas» (2015), y centra su atención en la evolución del tratamiento del tema migratorio, cuestión de particular relevancia en este autor. De manera más específica, las conclusiones se fundamentarán en el concepto bajtiniano de cronotopo y en la teoría de la evaporación del padre, del psiconalista Massimo Recalcati, considerando la transformación de la nostalgia del migrante en la herencia identitaria legada a los descendientes.
Codex historicus i codzienność misji w Chesterfield Inlet (Igluligaarjuk) w arktycznej Kanadzie, 1912-1917
Authors: ZAJĄC PAWEŁ
Published: May 2018

Different publications on missions very often use the letters of the missionaries as the source of their elaboration. This article presents vision of everyday life of the missionaries in the Canadian Arctic, precisely in the mission of Chesterfield Inlet (Igluligaarjuk) based on the perspective of theCodex Historicus of given mission. Letters are written not so often as inputs in the Codex, therefore it seems that it is worth initiative to look on missionary life in the Arctic from such a perspective.
Pole pracy Misjonarzy Oblatów Maryi Niepokalanej na Cejlonie w XIX w.
Authors: KLUJ WOJCIECH
Published: May 2018

The above presentation aimed at more specific analysis of the territory of the missionary work of oblates on Ceylon in the 19th century. On this base there will be possible to discuss more clearly forms, the scope and methods of the evangelizing work. Even though at the end of 19th century there existed in Ceylon five dioceses, from the perspective of the Oblate missions most convenient was to divide this presentation in two parts following the division of the island into the territory of the two apostolic vicariates existing in the time of the arrival of the Oblates to the island (Colombo and Jaffna). In both cases we analyzed districts and missions, where missionary posts were founded.
Motywacje i powody wyjazdu na misje wśród misjonarzy przygotowujących się do wyjazdu
Authors: ATŁAS TOMASZ
Published: May 2018

This article presents the results of the question and answer questionnaire form filled by the students of Center of Missionary Formation (Centrum Formacji Misyjnej) in Warsaw of the year 2009/10. They were asked among others to answer when they decided to go for missions, who suggested this or why they did so (what were their motives) as well as on whom they count for support (in prayer and on material help). This article is an general conclusion of their answers.
Dialog religijny chrześcijan i muzułmanów w Polsce. Instytucje kościelne działające na rzecz porozumienia międzyreligijnego
Authors: PWKO ALDONA MARIA
Published: May 2018

The religion of Islam in Poland still wakes the fear of society before terroristic attempts. This is an result of the low state of knowledge. Some people still duplicate the stereotype, that Muslim has to be a terrorist. The migrations of population in present world causes that also on the streets of Polish cities we can met Muslims practicing their religion. Catholic church in Poland keeps the dialogue and good relations with Muslims, including such institutions as Mutual Catholic and Muslim Council or Committee for Inter-Religious Dialogue.
Current insights on use of growth factors as therapy for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Authors: Kennon Justin C. , Awad Mohamed E. , Chutkan Norman , DeVine John , Fulzele Sadanand
Published: May 2018

Chronic low back pain is a critical health problem and a leading cause of disability in aging populations. A major cause of low back pain is considered to be the degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Recent advances in therapeutics, particularly cell and tissue engineering, offer potential methods for inhibiting or reversing IVD degeneration, which have previously been impossible. The use of growth factors is under serious consideration as a potential therapy to enhance IVD tissue regeneration. We reviewed the role of chosen prototypical growth factors and growth factor combinations that have the capacity to improve IVD restoration. A number of growth factors have demonstrated potential to modulate the anabolic and anticatabolic effects in both in vitro and animal studies of IVD tissue engineering. Members of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily, IGF-1, GDF-5, BMP-2, BMP-7, and platelet-derived growth factor have all been investigated as possible therapeutic options for IVD regeneration. The role of growth factors in IVD tissue engineering appears promising; however, further extensive research is needed at both basic science and clinical levels before its application is appropriate for clinical use.
Treatment of SEC62 over-expressing tumors by Thapsigargin and Trifluoperazine
Authors: Körbel Christina , Linxweiler Maximilian , Bochen Florian , Wemmert Silke , Schick Bernhard , Meyer Markus , Maurer Hans , Menger Michael D , Zimmermann Richard , Greiner Markus
Published: May 2018

Treatment with analogues of the SERCA-inhibitor Thapsigargin is a promising new approach for a wide variety of cancer entities. However, our previous studies on various tumor cells suggested resistance of SEC62 over-expressing tumors to this treatment. Therefore, we proposed the novel concept that e.g. lung-, prostate-, and thyroid-cancer patients should be tested for SEC62 over-expression, and developed a novel therapeutic strategy for a combinatorial treatment of SEC62 over-expressing tumors. The latter was based on the observations that treatment of SEC62 over-expressing tumor cells with SEC62-targeting siRNAs showed less resistance to Thapsigargin as well as a reduction in migratory potential and that the siRNA effects can be mimicked by the Calmodulin antagonist Trifluoperazine. Therefore, the combinatorial treatment of SEC62 over-expressing tumors was proposed to involve Thapsigargin and Trifluoperazine. Here, we addressed the impact of Thapsigargin and Trifluoperazine in separate and combined treatments of heterotopic tumors, induced by inoculation of human hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (FaDu)-cells into the mouse flank. Seeding of the tumor cells and/or their growth rate were significantly reduced by all three treatments, suggesting Trifluoperazine is a small molecule to be considered for future therapeutic strategies for patients, suffering from Sec62-overproducing tumors.
Architecture and reservoir quality of low-permeable Eocene lacustrine turbidite sandstone from the Dongying Depression, East China
Authors: Munawar Muhammad Jawad , Lin Chengyan , Chunmei Dong , Zhang Xianguo , Zhao Haiyan , Xiao Shuming , Azeem Tahir , Zahid Muhammad Aleem , Ma Cunfei
Published: May 2018

The architecture and quality of lacustrine turbidites that act as petroleum reservoirs are less well documented. Reservoir architecture and multiscale heterogeneity in turbidites represent serious challenges to production performance. Additionally, establishing a hierarchy profile to delineate heterogeneity is a challenging task in lacustrine turbidite deposits. Here, we report on the turbidites in the middle third member of the Eocene Shahejie Formation (Es3), which was deposited during extensive Middle to Late Eocene rifting in the Dongying Depression. Seismic records, wireline log responses, and core observations were integrated to describe the reservoir heterogeneity by delineating the architectural elements, sequence stratigraphic framework and lithofacies assemblage. A petrographic approach was adopted to constrain microscopic heterogeneity using an optical microscope, routine core analyses and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. The Es3m member is interpreted as a sequence set composed of four composite sequences: CS1, CS2, CS3 and CS4. A total of forty-five sequences were identified within these four composite sequences. Sand bodies were mainly deposited as channels, levees, overbank splays, lobes and lobe fringes. The combination of fining-upward and coarsening-upward lithofacies patterns in the architectural elements produces highly complex composite flow units. Microscopic heterogeneity is produced by diagenetic alteration processes (i.e., feldspar dissolution, authigenic clay formation and quartz cementation). The widespread kaolinization of feldspar and mobilization of materials enhanced the quality of the reservoir by producing secondary enlarged pores. In contrast, the formation of pore-filling authigenic illite and illite/smectite clays reduced its permeability. Recovery rates are higher in the axial areas and smaller in the marginal areas of architectural elements. This study represents a significant insight into the reservoir architecture and heterogeneity of lacustrine turbidites, and the understanding of compartmentalization and distribution of high-quality sand reservoirs can be applied to improve primary and secondary production in these fields.
Flow units classification for geostatisitical three-dimensional modeling of a non-marine sandstone reservoir: A case study from the Paleocene Funing Formation of the Gaoji Oilfield, east China
Authors: Zhang Penghui , Zhang Jinliang , Wang Jinkai , Li Ming , Liang Jie , Wu Yingli
Published: May 2018

Flow units classification can be used in reservoir characterization. In addition, characterizing the reservoir interval into flow units is an effective way to simulate the reservoir. Paraflow units (PFUs), the second level of flow units, are used to estimate the spatial distribution of continental clastic reservoirs at the detailed reservoir description stage. In this study, we investigate a nonroutine methodology to predict the external and internal distribution of PFUs. The methodology outlined enables the classification of PFUs using sandstone core samples and log data. The relationships obtained between porosity, permeability and pore throat aperture radii (r35) values were established for core and log data obtained from 26 wells from the Funing Formation, Gaoji Oilfield, Subei Basin, China. The present study refines predicted PFUs at logged (0.125-m) intervals, whose scale is much smaller than routine methods. Meanwhile, three-dimensional models are built using sequential indicator simulation to characterize PFUs in wells. Four distinct PFUs are classified and located based on the statistical methodology of cluster analysis, and each PFU has different seepage ability. The results of this study demonstrate the obtained models are able to quantify reservoir heterogeneity. Due to different petrophysical characteristics and seepage ability, PFUs have a significant impact on the distribution of the remaining oil. Considering these allows a more accurate understanding of reservoir quality, especially within non-marine sandstone reservoirs.
Umbrisols at Lower Altitudes, Case Study from Borská lowland (Slovakia)
Authors: Jenčo Marián , Matečný Igor , Putiška René , Burian Libor , Tančárová Kristína , Kušnirák Dávid
Published: May 2018

Umbrisols generally develop in a cool and humid climate. Therefore, occurrence of these soils in the Borská lowland of southwestern Slovakia is very uncommon, and this inspired the aim of this paper: Analysis of the natural conditions suitable for Umbrisol development. Umbrisols in the Borská lowland developed from aeolian quartz sands accumulated on Neogenne marine clay sediments. Their occurrence is connected with the groundwater table relatively close to the ground surface and this particularly determines Umbrisol genesis in this area. Sufficient input via organic matter is an important factor for formation of the umbric horizon, and only the rich herbaceous undergrowth of the prevailing planted pine and mixed pine-oak forests is capable of providing it. A growth of diep-rooted grass is closely connected with higher soil moisture content, and quite moist areas occur in the deeper inter-dunes depressions. Constant soil moisture in these sites is facilitated by water capillary elevation. While Umbrisols are transformed to Arenosols at increased altitude, they can be transformed to Gleysols in deep depressions. Herein, induced polarization provided suitable geophysical method for detection of arenic Umbrisol inclusions. Sharp transformation of the humus layer to dry non-polarized aeolian quartz sands enabled the surface horizon to be distinguished by induced polarization
Verb Phrases Alignment Technique for English-Malayalam Parallel Corpus in Statistical Machine Translation Special issue on MTIL 2017
Authors: Sebastian Mary Priya , Kumar G. Santhosh
Published: May 2018

Machine translation (MT) from English to foreign languages is a fast developing area of research, and various techniques of translation are discussed in the literature. However, translation from English to Malayalam, a Dravidian language, is still in the rising stage, and works in this field have not flourished to a great extent, so far. The main reason of this shortcoming is the non-availability of linguistic resources and translation tools in the Malayalam language. A parallel corpus with alignment is one of such resources that are essential for a machine translator system. This paper focuses on a technique that enables automatic setting up of a verb-aligned parallel corpus by exploring the internal structure of the English and Malayalam language, which in turn facilitates the task of machine translation from English to Malayalam.
Relationship of HS CRP and sacroiliac joint inflammation in undifferentiated spondyloarthritis
Authors: Liu Te-Jung , Chang Cheng-Chiang , Chen Liang-Cheng , Chu Heng-Yi , Hsu Chun-Sheng , Chang Shin-Tsu
Published: May 2018

Objective

Elevation of serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level has been demonstrated as a risk factor for varying diseases, as well as a biomarker for predicting recovery after operation of lumber disc herniation. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between serum hs-CRP and sacroiliac (SI) joint inflammation in patients with undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (uSpA).

Methods

In this retrospective study, we enrolled patients with uSpA who underwent hs-CRP testing between January 2007 and September 2013. Serum hs-CRP was analyzed at our central laboratory. All enrolled patients underwent skeletal scintigraphic scan with quantitative sacroiliac measurement.

Results

A total of 29 patients were enrolled with mean age 32.27 years and female:male ratio of 6:23. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed a significant difference between hs-CRP in serum and SI/S ratio in uSpA, particularly the middle part of the sacroiliac joint, either right side or left side. The significantly high concentration of serum hs-CRP might indicate a systemic inflammatory response to flare-up of the SI joint and might be an indicator of SI inflammation in uSpA.
Contribution of the Axon Initial Segment to Action Potentials Recorded Extracellularly
Authors: Teleńczuk Maria , Brette Romain , Destexhe Alain , Teleńczuk Bartosz
Published: May 2018

Action potentials (APs) are electric phenomena that are recorded both intracellularly and extracellularly. APs are usually initiated in the short segment of the axon called the axon initial segment (AIS). It was recently proposed that at the onset of an AP the soma and the AIS form a dipole. We study the extracellular signature [the extracellular AP (EAP)] generated by such a dipole. First, we demonstrate the formation of the dipole and its extracellular signature in detailed morphological models of a reconstructed pyramidal neuron. Then, we study the EAP waveform and its spatial dependence in models with axonal AP initiation and contrast it with the EAP obtained in models with somatic AP initiation. We show that in the models with axonal AP initiation the dipole forms between somatodendritic compartments and the AIS, and not between soma and dendrites as in the classical models. The soma–dendrites dipole is present only in models with somatic AP initiation. Our study has consequences for interpreting extracellular recordings of single-neuron activity and determining electrophysiological neuron types, but also for better understanding the origins of the high-frequency macroscopic extracellular potentials recorded in the brain.