bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dendrohydrology and water resources management in
South-Central Chile: Lessons from the Río Imperial streamflow
reconstruction
Authors: Fernández Alfonso , Muñoz Ariel , González-Reyes Álvaro , Aguilera-Betti Isabella , Toledo Isadora , Puchi Paulina , Sauchyn David , Crespo Sebastián , Frene Cristian , Mundo Ignacio , González Mauro , Vignola Raffaele
Published: August 2017

Abstract. Streamflow in South-Central Chile (SCC, ∼35° S–42° S) is vital for agriculture, forestry production, hydroelectricity, and human consumption. Recent drought episodes have generated hydrological deficits with damaging effects on these activities. This region is projected to undergo major reductions in water availability, concomitant with projected increases in water demand. However, the lack of long-term records hampers the development of accurate estimations of natural variability and trends. In order to provide more information on long-term streamflow variability and trends in SCC, here we report findings of an analysis of instrumental records and a 296-year tree-ring reconstruction of the summer streamflow of the Río Imperial (∼37°40' S–38°50' S). This is the first reconstruction in Chile targeted at this season. Results from the instrumental streamflow record (∼1940 onwards) indicated that the hydrological regime is fundamentally pluvial with a small snowmelt contribution during spring, and evidenced a decreasing trend, both for the summer and the full annual record. The reconstruction showed that streamflow below the average characterized the post-1980 period, with more frequent, but not more intense, drought episodes. We additionally found that the recent positive phase of the Southern Anular Mode has significantly influenced streamflow. These findings agree with previous studies, suggesting a robust regional signal and a shift to a new hydrological scenario. In this paper, we also discuss the implications of these results for water managers and stakeholders; we provide rationale and examples that support need for the incorporation of tree-ring reconstructions into water resources management.
Short Commentary on Marine Productivity at Arctic Shelf Breaks:
Upwelling, Advection and Vertical Mixing
Authors: Randelhoff Achim , Sundfjord Arild
Published: August 2017

Abstract. The future of Arctic marine ecosystems has received increasing attention in recent years as the extent of the sea ice cover is dwindling. Although the Pacific and Atlantic inflows both import huge quantities of nutrients and plankton, they feed into the Arctic Ocean in quite diverse regions. The strongly stratified Pacific sector has a historically heavy ice cover, a shallow shelf and dominant upwelling-favourable winds, while the Atlantic sector is weakly stratified, with a dynamic ice edge and a complex bathymetry. We argue that shelf break upwelling is likely not a universal but rather a regional, albeit recurring feature of the new Arctic. Instead, it is the regional oceanography that decides its importance through a range of diverse factors such as stratification, bathymetry and wind forcing. Teasing apart their individual contributions in different regions can only be achieved by spatially resolved timeseries and dedicated modelling efforts. The Northern Barents Sea shelf is an example of a region where shelf break upwelling likely does not play a dominant role, in contrast to the shallower shelves north of Alaska, where ample evidence for its importance has already accumulated.
Learning Management Systems Adoption Conundrums; Technological and Pedagogical Dilemmas that arise for Higher Education
Authors: McLain Terrill Reid
Published: August 2017

Technology is used in many higher learning institutions for a multitude of reasons including distributing learning materials, organizing group projects, calculating grades, facilitating online discussions, turning in homework, creating class content, etc. When these separate technologies merge in one place, it is called a Learning Management System (LMS).  Implementing an LMS in Higher Education can enhance a learning environment and assist in deploying pedagogy in a positive and efficient way while engaging students.  However, there are dilemmas that arise that can hinder the solution that the technology seeks to solve. This paper discusses the divides created by the pedagogical and technological interests of LMS adoption in higher education and outlines future research needed for more successful implementation and subsequent continued use. In a sea of options, the solutions that are strongest include individual customization flexibility and have strong peer support; these are the ones that seem to last.
Cárie dentária em adolescentes da cidade de Recife- PE
Authors: Gomes Samara Sandrelly de Moura , Bezerra Silvia Regina Sampaio , Dourado Adriane Tenório , Arruda Raíssa Peixoto de , Silva Agda Taís de Moura
Published: August 2017

Objetivo: avaliar a presença de cárie dentária, dieta cariogênica, fatores socioeconômicos, demográficos e hábitos de higiene bucal em adolescentes da cidade de Recife- PE. Sujeitos e método: foi realizado um estudo transversal, qualitativo, que utilizou como instrumento de pesquisa um formulário para coleta de dados e uma ficha clínica. Foi empregada uma amostra por conveniência de 10 pacientes das clínicas de hebiatria, com idades entre 13 e 16 anos, de ambos os sexos. Resultados: 60% dos pacientes analisados tiveram cárie dentária e 40% eram desprovidos de cárie. Aqueles cujas famílias possuem renda familiar entre 3 e 4 salários mínimos ou de 4 a 7 salários, obtiveram média de cárie dentária elevada: 0,60 e 1,20, respectivamente. O aumento da média de dentes cariados foi maior entre os que escovavam três vezes ao dia do que entre aqueles que escovavam duas vezes ao dia. A cárie dentária reduziu à medida que o pesquisado fazia maior consumo

de açúcar e aumentou quando este fazia o uso de fio dental de maneira mais frequente. Conclusões: na amostra estudada, a frequência da cárie dentária, o consumo de açúcar, os fatores socioeconômicos, hábitos de higiene bucal e gênero feminino foram considerados elevados.
The relationship between physicians and nurses in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Authors: Mahmoodi Khalil , Tahrekhani Mehran
Published: August 2017

Introduction: The establishment of a healthy relationship between healthcare professionals is required for resolving healthcare issues. The professional relationship between physicians and nurses are quite decisive and vital factor for patient care. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the quality of relationship between physicians and nurses in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, a cross-sectional method was used. Nurses working in hospitals affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran were selected randomly. A demographic data and a 32-item questionnaire related to the professional relationship between physicians and nurses were used for data collection. Of 160 nursing staff 96 nurses returned the questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used for data analysis via the SPSS software.Results: About 75.8% of the nurses were female and 76.8% held a bachelor's degree. Also, 86.4% of them had rotational shift works. Many of them (66.2%) held below 15 years of work experience and 59.5% received no reward to make a relationship with physicians. Moreover, 76.8% of the samples mentioned that non-existence of fixed work shifts and extra shifts created stressful and tedious conditions leading to ineffective nurse-physician relationships.Conclusions: There were major shortcomings within nurse-physician relationships. Hence, the promotion of physicians’ knowledge on nurses’ career and nurses’ welfare is required for advancing professional relationships between nurses and physicians.
A Contrastive Study of Word Sequence of English and Chinese Nominal Groups: A Systemic Functional Approach
Authors: Zhang Guichao , Li Manliang
Published: August 2017

Nominal group is always a heating study object for linguists. There are many scholars who have shed light on this field. However, among the current studies, most of them are just confined into the language of English. The contrastive study of nominal groups in English and Chinese, especially the study of the word sequence of modifiers, is rarely to be found. This paper, adopting a systemic functional approach, mainly conducted under the guidance of Halliday’s interpretation of nominal groups from the experiential point of view, attempts to make a contrastive study of the similarities and differences between Chinese and English nominal groups with respect to the word sequence of their modifiers. On the one hand, this paper is a tentative study of word sequence of the modifiers both in Chinese nominal groups and English nominal groups, aiming to make a general description of them; on the other hand, through the contrast, we are trying to enable the readers to have a better understanding of the mechanism of the modifiers in nominal groups in both languages.
A Language Teacher’s Reflection on Maladaptive Immunity, Possible Selves and Motivation
Authors: Ordem Eser
Published: August 2017

The concept of language teacher immunity as productive and maladaptive system has emerged in very recent years, although motivation has been incrementally studied in second language field. It is important to establish a relationship between language teacher immunity, possible selves and motivation. This study aimed to focus on a teacher’s conception and views of adaptive skill, self and motivation while dealing with problems in a certain foreign language classroom environment. The case study was idiographic, longitudinal and phenomenographic. Semi-structured interview, diary and the students’ online feedback tools were used to collect data. The relationship between the teacher’s reflection on the class and the students’ feedback was observed for 14 weeks. The results showed that the teacher showed maladaptive behaviors with low motivation with constant reflection on her previous experiences and possible ideal self and high self-efficacy in a classroom setting.
The Theory of Investigative Study and the Development of People
Authors: Chen Yuejun , Xu Zhenhui
Published: August 2017

Based on explaining investigative learning, this paper analyzed the characteristics of investigative learning and efficient methods to develop investigative learning, further to state the effects of investigative learning to train the abilities of university students especially the creative ability and the promotion effect to the mutual development between teachers and students.
Development of Physical Therapy Practical Assessment System by Using Multisource Feedback
Authors: Hengsomboon Ninwisan , Pasiphol Shotiga , Sujiva Siridej
Published: August 2017

The purposes of the research were (1) to develop the physical therapy practical assessment system by using the multisource feedback (MSF) approach and (2) to investigate the effectiveness of the implementation of the developed physical therapy practical assessment system. The development of physical therapy practical assessment system by using MSF was determined by nine experts in physical therapy. Suitability and feasibility of the system for each sub-group were investigated. Five input factors, two process factors, two output factors, and two feedback factors were involved in the system. Level of suitability and feasibility of elements in each sub-group presented at high to the highest level. In system testing, 40 physical therapy students were participated. Raters consisted of clinical educators, students (self-assessment), friends (students who in the same practical group), and patients. Twice assessments during the period of clinical practice were performed. Data analysis for generalizability coefficient (G-coefficient) was evaluated by the EduG program. Quality of the system was evaluated 4 aspects including the utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy. These were calculated by mean () and standard deviation (SD). The values of G-coefficient for absolute and relative were 0.86 and 0.88, respectively. In addition, quality of the system showed value at high to the highest level in all aspects.
Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Quality and Potential Improvements in the Learning Resources Centers at Omani Basic Education Schools
Authors: Al Musawi Ali , Amer Talal
Published: August 2017

This study attempts to investigate the stakeholders’ perceptions of quality and prospective improvements in the learning resources centres (LRC) at Omani basic education schools. It focuses on different aspects of the LRCs: organisation, human resources, technological, and educational aspects along with the difficulties faced by these LRCs and ways to improve their quality and evaluation. Five questionnaires for all types of stakeholders were designed, validated and implemented. Findings show that the services have yet to be improved and reach better levels of quality standards since they are not ‘always’ implemented with quality. Evidence shows that the need for retaining LRC specialists was insurmountable. A training model for the Omani schools was recommended in light of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) criteria and competencies.
Elementary and Junior High School Teachers’ Promotion of Self-Determination in Taiwan
Authors: Chao Pen-Chiang , Chou Yu-Chi
Published: August 2017

instruction is implemented by elementary and junior high school teachers; (b)examine the frequency with which the components of self-determination are taught; and (c)investigate whether teachers’ gender, class setting, and teaching experience affect their classroom practices regarding the promotion of self-determination. The participants were 1,039 teachers recruited from elementary and junior high schools nationwide in Taiwan using a random sampling method. The Teaching Self-Determination Scale (TSDS) was used to gauge the extent to which educators teach knowledge and skills related to self-determination. Descriptive statistics, analyses of variance (ANOVAs) and multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVAs) were employed to analyze data collected. Findings showed that more than half of the teachers surveyed reported having often or always provided instruction to promote students’ self-determination. The most frequently taught skills are related to Psychological Empowerment (self-advocacy skills, expecting positive outcomes), while the least frequently taught skills were primarily located in the domain of Self-Regulation (goal setting and problem solving skills). Furthermore, our findings showed that teachers’ gender, class setting, and teaching experience were factors attecting the extent to which teachers delivered instruction to promote self-determination. Female teachers exhibited higher levels of implementation with respect to self-determination instruction. Teachers in general education classrooms showed significantly higher levels of applied self-determination instruction, followed by resource room teachers and self-contained classroom teachers. Additionally, teachers with more teaching experiences more frequently employed instructional activities promoting self-determination. Suggestions and implications are provided.
Are We Better without Technology?
Authors: Kara Ahmet
Published: August 2017

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of visual element and technology supported teaching upon perceived instructor behaviors by pre-service teachers. In accordance with this purpose, whereas the lessons were lectured without benefiting from visual elements and technology in a traditional way with the students included in the control group, in the experimental group, the lessons were lectured using visual elements and technology (PowerPoint, video, etc.) with the pre-service teachers included. In this research that was carried out using an experimental method, “Perceived Instructor Behaviors Scale” developed by Kara, İzci, Köksalan and Zelyurt (2015) was used as pre-application and post-application. According to the findings, visual elements and technology-assisted teaching caused pre-service teachers to perceive their instructors as calmer, more adequate and authoritative. When the probable negative effects of an authoritative instructor upon the students were considered, should sufficient and calm perception of the instructor be supported or should calmness and sufficiency of the instructor be preferred by avoiding technology-assisted teaching which makes the teaching process mechanic?
The Importance of Understanding Culture When Improving Education: Learning from Cambodia
Authors: Berkvens Jan B. Y.
Published: August 2017

Following Education for All, initiatives like child-friendly schools initiative is rolled out in many countries, including Cambodia. The child-friendly schools initiative is addressing general and local needs of children in schools, like a safe environment, well-trained teachers and the provision of teaching and materials. But there is also a component that is more cultural in nature and might not resonate well with the country’s culture. As Hofstede’s (1980, 1986) research concerning cultural differences indicated, a country’s culture can be described following five dimensions (individualism/collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity/femininity, and long-term/short-term orientation). Not taking a country’s culture into account while intervening with important services like education, might lead to low intervention outcomes, teachers who feel uncomfortable with the proposed contents and ways of teaching, and students who are not prepared well towards the society they live in. A cultural profile of Cambodia was missing when the ministry of education started to roll out the Education for All and Child Friendly School approaches in 2006/2007 (Schaeffer & Heng, 2016). The original research has since been enriched with additional data sets. The data sets are by no means large enough to be representative, but through triangulation a careful attempt is made to at least inform educationalists of the importance of taking culture into account when designing and implementing educational interventions to improve learning in Cambodia, and likely elsewhere. With the onset of the Sustainable Development Goals (UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform, 2015), such cultural understanding is a necessity in order to achieve cultural appropriate project outcomes.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Education Studies, Vol. 10, No. 9
Authors: Lee Chris
Published: August 2017

Reviewer acknowledgements for International Education Studies, Vol. 10, No. 9, 2017.
Developing Instruction Materials Based on Joyful PBL to Improve Students Mathematical Representation Ability
Authors: Minarni Ani , Napitupulu E. Elvis
Published: August 2017

Solving problem either within mathematics or beyond is one of the ultimate goal students learn mathematics. It is since mathematics takes role tool as well as vehicle to develop problem solving ability. One of the supporting components to problem solving is mathematical representation ability (MRA). Nowadays, many teachers and researchers find out secondary school students are so poor in MRA. Considering the problem, this research developed instruction materials based on Joyful Problem-based learning (JPBL) to endorse eighth graders of public secondary school students grasp their MRA. The study took place in the Province of North Sumatera, Indonesia. A number of 88 students engaged as subjects. The study administered MRA test before and after implementing the instruction materials. Data is analyzed descriptively and by t-test. The result showed that the learning materials developed is effective in improving the students’ MRA. It increased significantly, though categorized mediocre. The study contributed to the existing instruction materials in pursuing MRA.
Acculturation Strategy, Integration Paradoxes and Educational Adaptation—A Case Study of Chinese Visiting Scholar’s Family in the United States
Authors: Li Weidong , Chen Sisi
Published: August 2017

In this case study, we developed a theoretical framework for examining the relationship between acculturation strategy and educational adaptation. By interviews and observations of one Chinese visiting scholar’s family in the United States, we found that the family utilized integration as the acculturation strategy to adapt to the US educational environment. However, we also found that the family’s perceived integration attitudes and behaviors were opposed to its actual integration attitudes and behaviors, which we called integration paradoxes. These integration paradoxes included the following four areas: a) cultural difference; b) academic and non-academic problem solving; c) academic expectations; and d) bicultural competence. The findings indicated potential moderated and/or mediated effects of the four integration paradoxes on the relationship between integration and educational adaptation.
Examination of the Level of Adequacy of Sports Facilities in Terms of Popularization of Sports in Bingol
Authors: CELIK Omer , SEZER Sureyya Yonca , KARADAG Mustafa , SAVUCU Yuksel , TEL Mikail , CELIKEL Baha Engin
Published: August 2017

In this study, the level of adequacy of sports facilities in Bingol province in terms of popularization of sports in the city and the general tendency of the citizens of Bingol province towards sports were examined. A total of 610 volunteers from various professions, age groups and gender groups from Bingol city center participated in this study. Questionnaires were applied to the subjects who participated. There are 31 questions in the questionnaire. The sample group of tradesmen and their customers in Bingol province were contacted by random sampling method. Survey questions were asked face to face for the purpose of getting the necessary data for the goal of the research. In the evaluation of the obtained data, the frequency and percentage distributions were calculated and tested by applying the Chi-square test to see if there are any relationships between the variables. In the light of this research, it is observed that a large majority of people living in Bingol are interested in sports, and football is the first among all sports branches of interest. The most important factor preventing sports being more widespread was found to be the lack of adequate sports facilities in the city, and it was also observed that public institutions and organizations lack their own sports facilities. For sports programs and facilities to be newly constructed, the public's interest and expectations should be taken into account. It has also been understood that in order to popularize mass sports events in Bingol, the number of sports facilities and sports clubs should be increased too.
The Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention Mediated by Motivation and Attitude among Management Students, State University of Malang, Indonesia
Authors: Mahendra Angga Martha , Djatmika Ery Tri , Hermawan Agus
Published: August 2017

This research investigates the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention among college students enrolling in the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, State University of Malang. The research employed descriptive correlational design, and a number of 230 students are taken proportionate randomly as sample from 540 students enrolled in three study programs. Path analysis utilizing LISREL 8.50 for windows is used to examine relationships among variables. Research finding revealed that entrepreneurial intention is indirectly affected by entrepreneurship education, meaning that students’ entrepreneurial motivation and attitude are two important mediating variables.
The Academic Procrastination in Junior High School Students’ Mathematics Learning: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Asri Dahlia Novarianing , Setyosari Punaji , Hitipeuw Imanuel , Chusniyah Tutut
Published: August 2017

Among the main causes of low learning achievement in mathematics learning is a delayed behavior to do tasks, commonly called academic procrastination. The objectives of this research are to describe and to explain the causal factors and consequences of academic procrastination in learning mathematics for junior high school students. This research was conducted for more than five months. The research took place at six junior high schools in Madiun Regency. The research approach was a qualitative descriptive. The types of data sources were six mathematics teachers and six students, in-class mathematics learning activities, and documents. The data collection techniques were (1) questionnaire, (2) documentation, (3) passive role observation, and (3) in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using an interactive model, which was implemented in two stages. They are at the time or during the course of data collection and after the data collection. The results of data analysis show that academic procrastination is caused by several factors. They are assumption that the tasks assigned are not important, too burdensome, and difficult to work, insufficient knowledge, too perfectionist, bad management of learning, lack of self-regulation, stress and fatigue, lack of social support, indiscipline teachers, and inconducive school culture. Academic procrastination, most importantly, leads to low learning achievement.
Accounting Training Module Development to Boost Agriculture Financial Literacy on Palm Farmers
Authors: Hasibuan Henny Triyana , Murwani Danardana , Widjaja Sri Umi Mientarti , Witjaksono Mit
Published: August 2017

This research aims to develop agriculture accounting training module in order to increase palm oil farmer financial literacy, in this case farmers in Donomulyo, Malang Regency, Indonesia. The method utilized in model development is Design Based Research using the following progression: problem identification, explanation of goals, design and development of artifacts, artifact testing, evaluation on artifact testing, and communication of artifact testing result. Examination was conducted on 25 palm oil farmers, through individual learning on agriculture accounting training to increase financial literacy. Module effectivity was determined should 50% of community members apply separate accounting records for agriculture and household respectively. Module development result has been validated and revised by economy lesson plan experts, education media experts, and agriculture accounting experts. Module composition consists of Chapter 1 (An Introduction to Agriculture Accounting), Chapter 2 (Accounting Basic Procedure), Chapter 3 (Agriculture Break Event Point), Chapter 4 (Agriculture Opportunity Cost Calculation), Chapter 5 (Palm Oil Farmer Household Financial Management). Graphic design provides colorful layout to increase learners’ interest and motivation to learn module content. 76% of the total number of participating farmers have utilized modules and implemented accounting in daily life.
Refining a Competency Model for Instructional Designers in the Context of Online Higher Education
Authors: Park Jae-Young , Luo Heng
Published: August 2017

This study investigates the instructional designers (IDs) competencies essential for the context of online higher education, and has selected an instruction design unit in a research university as a case of investigation. To identify and compare IDs competencies at organizational and individual levels, this study employed a mixed method to collect and analyze data based on a validated IDs competency model by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (ibstpi) as a framework. Throughout the study, IDs’ expected jobs/tasks and currently performed jobs/tasks were systematically analyzed, and the applicability of the ibstpi model in this specific context of online higher education was verified. Based on the empirical findings, this study proposed a refined competency model to improve IDs performance in human resources development and management practice.
Perceptions of Students from the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Regarding the Concept of Curriculum
Authors: Uyar Melis Yesilpinar
Published: August 2017

In the study, the purpose was to determine the perceptions of students from the department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies regarding the concept of curriculum. The participants of the study conducted with the phenomenology research design were 212 preservice teachers. The research data were collected via document analysis and interviews. For the analysis of the data, the inductive content analysis method was used. The results revealed that the preservice teachers perceived the concept of curriculum as a process with positive and negative features which emphasize change and development. The results also demonstrated that the participants perceived their levels of knowledge about curriculum as partly sufficient. In addition, it was found that undergraduate education has an important role in the development of these perceptions. Moreover, the results emphasized the need for making more planned and systematic regulations in relation to the functioning of curriculum studies in Turkey. Lastly, the results demonstrated that there is a need for regulations in the structure of the preservice teacher education curricula to give meaning to the concept of curriculum.
Neuropsychological Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder in Infancy
Authors: Solovieva Yulia , Quintanar Luis
Published: August 2017

The syndrome of attention deficit disorder is one of the most frequent pictures of disabilities in pre-scholars. The present study analyses the results of fulfillment of tasks for mechanisms of control and spatial functions. 14 pre-scholars with attention deficit disorder took part in the study. The neuropsychological evaluation was applied before and after application the correction program. The most significant differences were obtained for the functions of voluntary regulation and spatial functions. The program of neuropsychological correction was elaborated and applied 64 sessions. The main goals of the program were to form the action of material external control by introducing activity of role games. The program included orientation in games, perception, spatial relations and solving problems at the level of concrete actions and concrete images and drawing. The results of final neuropsychological evaluation pointed out significant differences between initial and final evaluation for functions of regulation and spatial functions. The comparison of initial and final assessment shows the disappearance of difficulties in some tasks. The discussion establishes positive effects of neuropsychological correction without medication. The results permit to complete the comprehension of the syndrome and propose the original treatment according to the concept of central mechanisms considered in neuropsychology.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Psychological Studies, Vol. 9, No. 3
Authors: Sun Barbara
Published: August 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Journal of Psychological Studies, Vol. 9, No. 3, 2017
A Study on Sexual Unwellness in Old Age: Assessing a Cross-National Sample of Older Adults
Authors: Humboldt Sofia von , Silva Sara , Leal Isabel
Published: August 2017

Objectives: To analyze the contributors to Sexual Unwellness (SU) and to explore the latent constructs that can work as major determinants in SU for a cross-national older community-dwelling population.Methods: Study design: Complete data were available for 109 English and Portuguese older adults, aged between 65 and 87 years old (M=70.1, SD=5.99). Data was subjected to content analysis. Representation of the associations and latent constructs were analyzed by a Multiple Correspondence Analysis. A socio-demographic and health questionnaires were completed, assessing participants’ background information. Interviews were completed, focused on the contributors to SU.Results: The most frequent response of these participants was “lack of intimacy and affection” (25.1%) whereas “poor sexual health” was the least referred indicator of SU (11.2%). A two-dimension model formed by “poor affection, intimacy and sexual health”, and “poor general health and financial instability” was presented as a best-fit solution for English older adults. SU for Portuguese older adults were explained by a two-factor model: “daily hassles and health issues”, “poor intimacy and financial instability”.Conclusions: These outcomes uncovered the perspective of older adults concerning SU and the need of including these factors when considering the sexual well-being of older cross-national samples.
Effect of Friction in the Punch-to-Specimen Contact Zone Upon the Punching Behaviour of Synthetic Leathers
Authors: Zubauskienė Donata , Strazdiené Eugenija
Published: August 2017

Upholstery materials during their performance experience biaxial deformations, which are effected by friction in the contact zones: material-to-human skin, material-to-material, and material-to-inner parts of the furniture. The aim of this research was to define the effect of friction in the punch-to-specimen contact zone upon the tearing character and strength of non-perforated and perforated synthetic leathers under biaxial punching. Tests were performed with three different punches. The variation of friction coefficients in the punch-to-leather contact zone was achieved by the application of four different lubricants. Leather samples were investigated on the face (vinyl) and reverse (textile) sides. The results of the investigations confirmed that the maximal punching force Pmax increases with an increase in the punch size. The same tendency is valid in cases where different levels of friction act in the punch-to-specimen contact zone or whether the specimens were punched from both sides. Dependencies exist between area S of the punch-to-specimen contact zone during tearing and the average static μSA and dynamic μDA friction coefficients.
PERCEPÇÃO DE PUÉRPERAS SOBRE A EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE COMO DISPOSITIVO DE INCENTIVO AO PARTO NORMAL
Authors: Costa Leyna Jordânia Alves da , Lima Mauriza Da Silva , Negreiros Fabyanna Dos Santos , Penha Jardeliny Corrêa da , Figueiredo Anne Karollyne De Freitas Bonfim , Sousa Antônia Sylca De Jesus
Published: August 2017

Objetivo: Analisar a percepção de puérperas sobre ações educativas desenvolvidas durante o pré-natal para o incentivo ao parto normal. Metodologia: Estudo exploratório-descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 14 puérperas cadastradas numa unidade básica de saúde do município de Floriano-PI. A coleta de dados ocorreu em novembro de 2015, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram analisados pela técnica de conteúdo categorial temática. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Resultados: Das 14 entrevistadas, seis participaram de atividades educativas durante o pré-natal, sendo o enfermeiro o profissional mais citado na realização das mesmas. Ademais, as mesmas consideraram ser importante a realização de tais ações, tendo em vista os anseios e dúvidas sobre o parto. Considerações finais: A preparação para o parto normal por meio de ações educativas proporciona confiança à gestante, sendo necessária a capacitação permanente dos profissionais envolvidos, especialmente do enfermeiro.Descritores: Cuidado Pré-Natal; Educação em Saúde; Parto Normal.
APTIDÃO CARDIORRESPIRATÓRIA, COMPOSIÇÃO CORPORAL DE ESCOLARES E ESTRUTURAS FÍSICAS PARA PRÁTICA DE ATIVIDADES FÍSICAS
Authors: Araújo Willian Giovani de , Soares Silvana Silveira , Sehn Ana Paula , Kern Deise Graziela , Welser Leticia , Silva Cristiane Fernanda da , Burgos Miria Suzana , Reuter Cézane Priscila
Published: August 2017

O presente estudo transversal objetiva comparar o nível de aptidão cardiorrespiratória (APCR) e a composição corporal de 393 escolares, pertencentes a escolas com e sem estrutura física no entorno para a prática de atividades físicas e esportivas em Santa Cruz do Sul - RS. Os níveis de APCR de escolares, tanto do sexo masculino, quanto do feminino, são superiores no ambiente que possui maior quantidade de estruturas esportivas em seu entorno. Não foi observada relação entre a infraestrutura e a composição corporal dos escolares. Conclui-se que escolares, de ambos os sexos, que estudam em escolas com estruturas esportivas em seu entorno, apresentam maiores níveis de APCR, em comparação aos escolares pertencentes às escolas com baixa presença de estruturas esportivas.Descritores: Aptidão Física; Aptidão Cardiorrespiratória, Composição Corporal, Saúde Escolar.
Co-Constructing Written Explanations
Authors: Banes Leslie C. , L'pez Gabriela , Skubal Michelle , Perfecto Lara
Published: August 2017

A collaborative writing lesson with an authentic audience sparks powerful class discussion and engages students in deciding what should be included in a mathematical explanation.
Afecções intestinais em bovinos
Authors: Afonso José Augusto Bastos
Published: August 2017

A atual demanda por alimento causada pelo aumento da população humana tem forçado os sistemas de produção de ruminantes a modificar o teor de fibra na dieta por maiores proporções de grãos. Esta maior mudança na dieta de ruminantes tem sido feita de maneira mais intensa durante as últimas décadas, em sistemas de produção comercial, com a finalidade de maximizar a eficiência produtiva. A incorporação na alimentação de altas proporções de carboidratos de rápida degradabilidade não está apenas contribuindo para a ocorrência de doenças, mas causando outros efeitos colaterais em resposta ao declínio na proporção do conteúdo da fibra na dieta.
Materiell og profesjonell stigmatisering av mennesker med sykelig overvekt
Authors: Christiansen Wenche Skeivoll , Karlsen Tor-Ivar , Larsen Inger Beate
Published: August 2017

The aim of this study is to show how people suffering from severe obesity mightexperience stigmatization. We interviewed 6 persons recruited from aNorwegian rehabilitation center, specialized in lifestyle intervention in severeobesity. We found that the participants suffering from severe obese experiencedstigmatization and thus felt that they a) did not fit into the materiel world and b)experienced a lack of respect from health care professionals. The results arediscussed according to how contemporary symbols are embedded in oursurroundings and in our bodies. The conclusion underlines severe obesity as acomplex problem which is strengthened by rooms and interior designed for idealsizes. The prejudices that health care professionals express worsen thesepatients feeling of stigma. We refer to this as material and professionalstigmatization.
Movimentos Sociais em Redes Sociais Virtuais: Possibilidades de Organização de Ações Coletivas no Ciberespaço
Authors: Tavares Wellington , Paula Ana Paula Paes de
Published: August 2017

O objetivo deste ensaio teórico é analisar a dinâmica de ações coletivas estabelecidas em redes sociais virtuais, bem como refletir sobre sua utilização como espaço para formação e organização de grupos e ações coletivas. Buscou-se identificar e analisar as transformações tecnológicas e sociais que influenciam a organização de grupos e ações coletivas no ciberespaço, bem como discutir o surgimento, desenvolvimento e influência das redes sociais virtuais sobre movimentos sociais contemporâneos. Como resultado, aponta para a busca por emancipação, igualdade e/ou tipos de reconhecimento que tem sido realizada exclusivamente em espaços virtuais de interação ou como extensão dos espaços reais/físicos disponíveis, especialmente pela possibilidade de aproximação dos indivíduos, ainda que distantes geograficamente. Além disso, mostra o impacto da (re)definição da dinâmica relacional entre grupos sociais com a sociedade, de forma mais ampla ou relacionados diretamente ao Estado, valendo-se da organização de conceitos recentes sobre os objetos tratados e do esclarecimento de contextos relacionados aos movimentos sociais organizados em redes sociais virtuais.
Atores Econômicos e Poder Público: Uma Avaliação Ex Ante das Ações do Poder Público para o Setor de Tecnologia da Informação
Authors: Antero Cecilia Alves da Silva , Tavares Bruno , Ramos Silveira Suely Fátima , Silva Carla Cristina da
Published: August 2017

Com a instituição da política pública de apoio aos Arranjos Produtivos Locais (APLs) em 2004 pelo poder público federal, seguida da adoção da mesma pelo poder público de Minas Gerais em 2006, com o objetivo de fomentar o desenvolvimento dos APLs, tornou-se importante criar meios para que tal política alcançasse seus objetivos. Destaca-se a Avaliação ex ante como alternativa de antecipar possibilidades quanto aos resultados da política antes mesmo de sua implementação efetiva. O objetivo deste artigo é realizar uma avaliação ex ante das ações do poder público a partir da ótica dos atores não governamentais localizados em Juiz de Fora - MG. Foi analisada a Política Estadual de Apoio aos APLs ao descrever ações no âmbito do estado de Minas Gerais. Foi adotada, como meio de coleta, a entrevista, cujas informações foram analisadas pelo software NVivo® e interpretadas por meio de análise de conteúdo. A avaliação ex ante foi adotada como instrumento nesta investigação para auxiliar a compreensão do fenômeno em estudo, de forma a permitir reflexões sobre informações de aplicação de recursos, antes da implementação. Adicionalmente, espera-se contribuir para a operacionalização desta forma de avaliação, dada a escassez de trabalhos empíricos que adotam a avaliação ex ante como objeto de estudo. Dentre as percepções dos atores, destacam-se ponderações positivas e negativas em relação às ações do poder público de Minas Gerais. De forma geral, é possível concluir que as diretrizes da política correspondem às necessidades apresentadas pelos atores investigados. Todavia, os atores revelaram um relativo desconhecimento das ações governamentais, que se limitava ao acesso aos potenciais benefícios.
O Terceiro Setor no Brasil: Avanços, Retrocessos e Desafios para as Organizações Sociais
Authors: Oliveira Eider Arantes , Godói-de-Sousa Edileusa
Published: August 2017

O objetivo deste estudo foi abordar e fomentar a discussão sobre aspectos críticos do cenário brasileiro para o Terceiro Setor: os apontamentos sobre o contexto de sua emergência contemporânea e relacionamento entre governo, sociedade civil e setor privado; os retrocessos que impediram as Organizações da Sociedade Civil de se beneficiarem das vantagens trazidas pelas leis promulgadas; e os desafios que se apresentam para o Terceiro Setor no Brasil para os próximos períodos. O estudo contextualizou a temática por meio de revisões da literatura sobre o tema, com base principalmente em pesquisadores brasileiros, sendo um trabalho histórico e descritivo, pois arrola a literatura retrospectiva de forma compacta, permitindo a comparação de informações de diferentes fontes. Utilizou-se, ainda, da pesquisa documental. Os resultados apontaram a existência de desafios para o amplo caminho a ser ainda percorrido pelo Terceiro Setor no Brasil, para se privilegiar uma dinâmica de desenvolvimento e de sustentabilidade das organizações que fazem parte do setor.
Sustentabilidade de Eventos Turístico-Culturais: Um Estudo sobre o "Chuva de Bala no País de Mossoró"
Authors: Andrade Aurineide Filgueira , Gurgel Fernanda Fernandes , Brito Lydia Maria Pinto
Published: August 2017

Os desafios do mundo contemporâneo têm gerado debates e reflexões no cenário político, social e econômico sobre modelos e alternativas para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (DS), cujos pressupostos partem do processo de mudança social e elevação das oportunidades da sociedade, compatibilizando, no tempo e no espaço, o crescimento e a eficiência econômicos, a conservação ambiental, a qualidade de vida e a equidade social, partindo de um claro compromisso com o futuro e a solidariedade entre gerações. A presente pesquisa propôs-se a estudar o evento Chuva de Bala no País de Mossoró com ênfase no Desenvolvimento Sustentável na percepção dos atores sociais. O trabalho caracterizou-se pela natureza qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas realizadas com 35 atores sociais envolvidos no evento. Para o tratamento dos dados, foi realizada a análise de conteúdo, utilizando categorias prévias propostas por Sachs (1993; 2001). Os resultados mostram que a dimensão ecológica está diretamente associada à reciclagem e à reutilização de materiais. A dimensão econômica é compreendida como possibilidade de crescimento econômico e geração de renda para trabalhadores locais. Já a dimensão social é percebida ao possibilitar maior igualdade e justiça na distribuição da renda, melhorando os direitos e as condições da população. A dimensão cultural está presente na promoção da diversidade e da identidade cultural. Conclui-se que o evento, embora não contemple um projeto contendo requisitos da sustentabilidade, atende parcialmente às dimensões e aos pressupostos do DS. 
Contexto, Políticas Públicas e Práticas Empresariais no Tratamento da Diversidade no Brasil
Authors: Freitas Maria Ester De
Published: August 2017

O artigo traz uma perspectiva integrada do tema no Brasil, enfatizando 6 categorias sociais (Afrodescendentes, Índios, Idosos, Comunidade LGBT, Mulheres e Pessoas com Deficiências) a partir do que existe até o momento em relação a políticas públicas e práticas organziacionais. Foi feita pesquisa bibliográfica nos principais periódicos de ADM, anais do EnANPAD e banco de teses e disseratação da Capes para levantar os interesses e as contribuições no campo no período de 2000 a 2014. Foram consultados sites de repartições diretas e indiretas da Administração Pública bem como o Censo de 2010. Os resultados demonstram um quadro bastante assimétrico em relação às categorias, bem como no tratamento que o tema recebe na esfera pública e na privada.
Late Cretaceous climate simulations with different CO2 levels and subarctic gateway configurations: A model‐data comparison
Authors: Niezgodzki Igor , Knorr Gregor , Lohmann Gerrit , Tyszka Jarosław , Markwick Paul J.
Published: August 2017

We investigate the impact of different CO2 levels and different subarctic gateway configurations on the surface temperatures during the latest Cretaceous using the Earth System Model COSMOS. The simulated temperatures are compared with the surface temperature reconstructions based on a recent compilation of the latest Cretaceous proxies. In our numerical experiments, the CO2 level ranges from 1 to 6 times the preindustrial (PI) CO2 level of 280 ppm. On a global scale, the most reasonable match between modeling and proxy data is obtained for the experiments with 3 to 5 × PI CO2 concentrations. However, the simulated low‐ (high‐) latitude temperatures are too high (low) as compared to the proxy data. The moderate CO2 levels scenarios might be more realistic, if we take into account proxy data and the dead zone effect criterion. Furthermore, we test if the model‐data discrepancies can be caused by too simplistic proxy‐data interpretations. This is distinctly seen at high latitudes, where most proxies are biased toward summer temperatures. Additional sensitivity experiments with different ocean gateway configurations and constant CO2 level indicate only minor surface temperatures changes (<~1°C) on a global scale, with higher values (up to ~8°C) on a regional scale. These findings imply that modeled and reconstructed temperature gradients are to a large degree only qualitatively comparable, providing challenges for the interpretation of proxy data and/or model sensitivity. With respect to the latter, our results suggest that an assessment of greenhouse worlds is best constrained by temperatures in the midlatitudes.