bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROFILE OF 3’FLANKING REGION OF LEPTIN GENE IN SUMBA ONGOLE (SO) CATTLE
Authors: Putra Widya Pintaka Bayu , Agung Paskah Partogi , Wulandari Ari Sulistyo
Published: November 2017

Leptin is a protein involved in the regulation of feed intake, fat metabolism, whole body energy balance and hematopoiesis in cattle. The diversity of the Leptin (LEP) gene in Indonesian indigenous cattle can be used as molecular livestock selection to improve productivity. The objective of this study was to identify Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) in the 3’flanking region of LEP gene from 31 heads of Sumba Ongole (Bos indicus) cattle. A total of 17 SNP’s in the 3’flanking region (3506 - 4019 bp) of the LEP gene were identified according to GenBank: U50365. Five SNP’s (g.C3558T; g.G3566T; g.A3567C; g.G3574A; g.C3575A) were found in all samples. The moderate Polymorphic Informative Content (PIC) values (0.25<PIC<0.50) were found on nine SNP’s g.3565insG g.C3576A (0.29); g.C3577T (0.28); g.A3578C/G (0.45); g.C3579T (0.27); g.C3580T/A (0.47); g.C3581T (0.37); g.A3582G (0.38) and g.A3873G (0.35). The low PIC values (PIC < 0.25) were found on three SNP’s g.G3573C (0.21); g.G3661A (0.22) dan g.T3868C (0.17). Hence, a insertion mutation was found in position g.3565insG with frequency of 0.66. The next study of polymorphism in 3’flanking region trough more sample addition and production record are important to find the Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) for production traits.
A Critical Review of Waging in Indonesian Law
Authors: Agusmidah Agusmidah , Ningsih Suria
Published: November 2017

This article is comprehensive look of waging in Indonesian law. Waging in employment still pose a problem. No details of the principle of fair and decent with the policies or the application of the rules of waging, always give rise to new issues and discourse. For the Government, to apply fair and decent wage does not merely make the norm on paper but should be able to guarantee the implementation of the norms in society. This paper uses the literature method with the concept approach. This article discover that the wage disputes can be avoided whereas industrial society interpret the wages in return for the sacrifice that has been given and is able to meet the needs of food, clothing and housing. Then it is not worth it if one party for their maximum benefit utilizing weakness of workers by making the waging system that ignores the principle of fair and decent.
Challenges in Ethiopian Teacher Education Pedagogy: Resistance Factors to Innovative Teaching-Learning Practices
Authors: Zewdu Abiy Agegnehu
Published: November 2017

Quality is at the heart of any education and training system. It influences what trainees learn, how well they learn and what benefits they draw from their education and training. Whether a particular education and training system is of high or low quality can be judged in terms of input, output and process. Until recently, however, much discussion of educational quality has been centered on only system inputs in terms of the provision of teachers, educators, teaching materials and other facilities, and on output in terms of trainees’ achievement.  Little or no attention is given to the teaching-learning process, the dimension which involves what really happens in the classroom. This study thus aims at finding out the extent to which innovative approach to teaching and learning are employed in the Ethiopian primary teacher training classrooms, to identify the factors that affect its implementation, and to recommend better ways and means for further improvement. In conclusion, the study found that traditional lecture methods, in which teachers talk and students listen, dominate most classrooms. The common obstacles to the employment of innovative methods of teaching as found out by this study are: the Ethiopian tradition of teaching, lack of institutional support, and learning resources, teachers’ lack of expertise, inappropriate curricular materials and student teachers’ lack of prior experience to actively participate in the teaching and learning process.
Implementation of Cigarette Excise Policy against Cigarette Consumption Reduction among Adolescent in Kuningan, Indonesia
Authors: Ramjani Jani , Rahim Fitri Kurnia , Amalia Icca Stella , Putra Wahyu Manggala
Published: November 2017

Indonesia has the highest prevalence of smoking (50.68%) compared to other ASEAN countries. On January 1st, 2017, the Indonesian government raised cigarette excise taxes. The purpose of this study was to analysis the impact of cigarette excise increase on cigarette consumption among adolescents aged 17 to 25 years. The study design used cross-sectional survey. A total of 153 adolescents were recruited in this study through simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires and observation papers were used in this study. A face-to-face interview was conducted to fulfill the data collection through home visit for each respondent. The data were obtained during May – June 2017. This study used paired t test analysis. The number of cigarettes consumed by adolescent decreased significantly by two cigarettes per day after the increase in cigarette excise tax. There is a significant difference of the average cigarettes price based on the brand after the implementation of cigarette excise tax increase, the difference of cigarette price is IDR 200 per stick of cigarettes after excise tax increase. Increased cigarette excise taxes may affect the increasing of cigarette prices. Threfore, it could reduce the number of cigarette consumption.
Planting Date Influence on Yield of Drought‐Tolerant Maize with Different Maturity Classifications
Authors: Mason Stephen , Galusha Tomie , Kmail Zaher
Published: November 2017

Core Ideas

Planting date had no influence on maize grain yieid.

Yield components varied across planting dates.

Late‐maturity maize hybrids yielded more than early maturity maize hybrids.

Maize grain yield was not influenced by drought tolerance type.

Planting date and selection of an appropriate hybrid are critical components in optimizing maize (Zea mays L.) yield. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of planting date on yield and yield components of DroughtGard maize hybrids with different maturity classifications as compared to a conventional maize hybrid. Planting date within year had no influence on maize yields of 10.8 Mg ha−1 in 2013 and 13.6 Mg ha−1 in 2014. Delayed planting reduced 100‐kernel weight by 4.1 to 6.0 g, and bulk density by 1.3 to 1.8 kg m3 in both years. Also, delayed planting reduced the number of ears m−2 by 0.7 in 2014, but had no effect in 2013. Delayed planting decreased kernel depth in 2013 by 0.7 mm, but increased depth by 0.6 mm in 2014. Maize grain yield was correlated with all yield components, but variation of correlation magnitude occurred among yield components across planting dates. The number of ears m−2 was relatively more important for early planted maize (R = 0.58** vs. R = 0.10) while the kernel weight (R = 0.45** vs. R = 0.09), kernel depth (R = 0.48** vs. R = 0.23**), and bulk density (R = 0.66** vs. R = 0.18) were relatively more important for late‐planted maize. No maize yield differences occurred between DroughtGard and conventional hybrids with similar maturity. Planting date had little influence on grain yields for maize following soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] due to grain yield component compensation effects.
Comparison of hybrid models for daily streamflow prediction in a forested basin
Authors: Li Xue , Sha Jian , Li You-meng , Wang Zhong-Liang
Published: November 2017

Accurate forecasting of daily streamflow is essential for water resource planning and management. As a typical non-stationary time series, it is difficult to avoid the effects of noise in the hydrological data. In this study, the wavelet threshold de-noising method was applied to pre-process daily flow data from a small forested basin. The key factors influencing the de-noising results, such as the mother wavelet type, decomposition level, and threshold functions, were examined and determined according to the signal to noise ratio and mean square error. Then, three mathematical techniques, including an optimized back-propagation neural network (BPNN), optimized support vector regression (SVR), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), were used to predict the daily streamflow based on raw data and wavelet de-noising data. The performance of the three models indicated that a wavelet de-noised time series could improve the forecasting accuracy. The SVR showed a better overall performance than BPNN and ANFIS during both the training and validating periods. However, the estimation of low flow and peak flow indicated that ANFIS performed best in the prediction of low flow and that SVR was slightly superior to the others for forecasting peak flow.
Common Paediatric Elbow Injuries
Authors: Hill Christopher E. , Cooke Stephen
Published: November 2017

Background:

Paediatric elbow injuries account for a large proportion of childrens’ fractures. Knowledge of common injuries is essential to understanding their assessment and correct management.

Methods:

A selective literature search was performed and personal surgical experiences are reported.

Results:

We have described the assessment and management of the five most common paediatric elbow injuries: supracondylar humeral fractures; lateral condyle fractures; medial epicondyle fractures; radial head and neck fractures; radial head subluxation.

Conclusion:

Understanding of the ossification centres around the paediatric elbow is essential to correctly assessing and managing the common injuries that we have discussed in the review. Outcomes after these injuries are usually favourable with restoration of normal anatomy.
Sequential Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty Through a Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach is Safe to Perform
Authors: Petridis Gerasimos , Nolde Martin
Published: November 2017

Background:

Sequential bilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) has the potential advantages of a single operative intervention with a single hospital stay, alongside reduced costs and total rehabilitation times. Its use has been limited, however, by a theoretical increase in perioperative complications.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to assess functional outcomes and complications in patients undergoing sequential bilateral THA performed using anterior minimally invasive surgery (AMIS). We hypothesized that sequential bilateral THA yields favorable clinical outcome and is safe to perform.

Methods:

Two surgical centres conducted a retrospective observational analysis of 130 patients (77 females) with a mean age of 57 (range, 35-77) years, all of whom were treated by one surgeon and followed up for 24 months.

Results:

The mean length of hospital stay length was 8.4 (range, 6–18) days. The mean operative time was 162 (range, 92–185) minutes, the mean intraoperative blood loss was 499.1ml, and the mean preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin levels were 14.3 g/dl and 11.3 g/dl, respectively. No perioperative complications or deaths were recorded. The Harris Hip Score (HHS) improved from 44.5 ±13.7 preoperatively to 98.9 ± 1.0 at final follow-up. Also the High Activity Arthroplasty Score (HAAS) and the Questions on Life Satisfaction (FLZ) score improved significantly.

Conclusion:

This retrospective analysis suggests that, in selected patients, sequential bilateral THAviaan anterior minimally invasive approach appears to be a valid alternative to two-stage bilateral THA. Further studies are warranted.
Netra Pratisarana - Effective result with a simple procedure
Authors: M. Shobha C. , . Hamsaveni
Published: November 2017

Pratisarana (rubbing) has been explained as Sthanika Chikitsa. Pratisarana is done, where Shastra Karma has a limitation to be used because of the sensitive surgical sight. “Hastameva Pradana Yantra”, Hasta (hand) has been used to carry out the procedure with various Lekhana Dravyas on such a delicate and sensitive structure with the expectation to cease the deep rooted / recurring / stubborn conditions. The importance of Pratisarana in Netra Roga as local ocular therapeutic/ surgery and its measures is immense into the present day in any chronic conditions as acute management due to its vast advantages, cost effect, availability of the drugs and procedure. In this area of presentation a brief overview on Pratisarana, its variants, Indications, clinical applications and rationality of the drugs used which are commonly available and probable mode of action will be convened to increase the confident level and make more ease to practice as an acute management to achieve success clinically.
Scientific aspect on Diet explained by Susrutha in Wound Healing
Authors: Kumar Manoj , . Amareshappa , Bharadwaj Anjali , V. Shailaja S.
Published: November 2017

Wound healing has been the burning problem in a surgical practice because of a remarkable increase in the number of traumatic cases. A wound causes a number of changes in the body that can affect the healing process, including changes in energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral metabolism. Various Ayurveda literatures, particularly, Sushruta Samhita, which is said to be an ancient textbook of surgery in Ayurveda, has mentioned about the diet for the person suffering from the wound, and the author said that diet plays a very important role in the wound healing process. Sushruta - The father of surgery has scientifically classified it in a systemic manner, whose wealth of clinical material and the principles of management are valid even today. Shalya Tantra (surgical branch in Ayurveda Science) is one of the important branch of Ayurveda, in which surgical and para-surgical techniques has described for management of various diseases. Vrana is the most important and widely described chapter of Shalya Tantra. Vrana (wound) is one of them, which have been managed by human being from starting of civilization. Under the circumstances, the first thing which the men came across was the injury from different sources which caused him the Vrana. Vrana is seen as debilitating and scaring disorder, usually seen affecting the human being at any age. Well balanced nutrition plays an essential role in the wound healing.
Application of Sudha Vargeeya Dravya in Raktapitta Chikitsa
Authors: Jambli Suma , G. Chavan S. , S. Prashanth A.
Published: November 2017

The Shareera depends on Anna and other four factors namely Vata, Pitta, Kapha and Rakta, Rakta is considered as Mula of the Shareera, the external injury or internal injury or due to coagulation disorders there may be bleeding which may lead to morbidity or mortality. In Ayurveda these bleeding disorder is considered as Raktapitta, one of the Mahavega, Mahagada by the Charakacharya. Thus treatment of these bleeding disorder can be done through Sudha Vargeeya Dravya which are rich in Calcium components, in the form of calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, calcium fluoride etc. Calcium as fourth clotting factor and as cofactor helps in coagulation of the blood. Thus Sudha Vargeeya Dravya by their Parthiva and Shairyata properties does the coagulation of blood and pacifies the Pitta and Rakta Dusthi. Many plant origin, animal origin and mineral origin have been mentioned in various texts of Ayurveda which can act as Calcium supplements and helps in Raktapitta Chikitsa.
Role of Shatavaryadi Ksheerapaka Basti in Garbha Kshaya - Case Series
Authors: K. Suprabha , Dei Laxmipriya
Published: November 2017

Garbha Kshaya comprising of (Anunnata Kukshi) fundal height less than the period of gestation and (Garbha Aspandana) reduced fetal movement due to reduced amniotic fluid can be taken as fetal growth related disorder mainly IUGR (Intrauterine growth restriction). Ayurveda mentions Ksheera Basti (medicated milk enema) as a classical treatment in the management of Garbha Kshaya. In this case series, total 3 pregnant patients completing their 7th months of pregnancy, with the complaint of intrauterine growth restriction, reduced fetal movement and oligohydraminos were administered with Shatavaryadi Ksheerapaka Basti. Shatavaryadi Ksheerapaka Basti consists of fine powder of Shatavari, Bala and Arjuna 10 g each made into Ksheerapaka form and administered once daily in the morning, for consecutive 10 days. It was observed that after the Basti treatment, there was increase in the fetal movements, liquor and also fetal weight. In addition, there was also increase in maternal weight and improvement in fatigue, body ache, etc. From the study it has been observed that, in conditions of Garbha Kshaya (IUGR), administration of Shatavaryadi Ksheerapaka Basti is beneficial in terms of fetal growth and maternal well being.
Oral Health Care Quality Measurement and Its Role in Dental Education
Authors: Hunt Ronald J. , Ojha Diptee
Published: November 2017

Concerns about health care quality have affected much of the health care delivery system including dentistry and dental education. Believing measurement is the key element in improving quality, the Dental Quality Alliance brought together major stakeholders in oral health care to lead the development of oral health performance measures that can be used to evaluate the performance of dental programs and practices. These measures complement the quality assurance measures dental schools use to ensure compliance with accreditation standards on patient care delivery. This article describes the rationale for and process of developing these performance measures and argues that dental schools should implement quality measurement processes in their clinical programs to improve the clinical practices of the present and better prepare their graduates for their practices of the future.
The Use of Communication Apps by Medical Staff in the Australian Health Care System: Survey Study on Prevalence and Use (Preprint)
Authors: Nikolic Amanda , Wickramasinghe Nilmini , Claydon-Platt Damian , Balakrishnan Vikram , Smart Philip
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

The use of communication apps on mobile phones offers an efficient, unobtrusive, and portable mode of communication for medical staff. The potential enhancements in patient care and education appear significant, with clinical details able to be shared quickly within multidisciplinary teams, supporting rapid integration of disparate information, and more efficient patient care. However, sharing patient data in this way also raises legal and ethical issues. No data is currently available demonstrating how widespread the use of these apps are, doctor’s attitudes towards them, or what guides clinician choice of app.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to quantify and qualify the use of communication apps among medical staff in clinical situations, their role in patient care, and knowledge and attitudes towards safety, key benefits, potential disadvantages, and policy implications.

METHODS

Medical staff in hospitals across Victoria (Australia) were invited to participate in an anonymous 33-question survey. The survey collected data on respondent’s demographics, their use of communication apps in clinical settings, attitudes towards communication apps, perceptions of data “safety,” and why one communication app was chosen over others.

RESULTS

Communication apps in Victorian hospitals are in widespread use from students to consultants, with WhatsApp being the primary app used. The median number of messages shared per day was 12, encompassing a range of patient information. All respondents viewed these apps positively in quickly communicating patient information in a clinical setting; however, all had concerns about the privacy implications arising from sharing patient information in this way. In total, 67% (60/90) considered patient data “moderately safe” on these apps, and 50% (46/90) were concerned the use of these apps was inconsistent with current legislation and policy. Apps were more likely to be used if they were fast, easy to use, had an easy login process, and were already in widespread use.

CONCLUSIONS

Communication app use by medical personnel in Victorian hospitals is pervasive. These apps contribute to enhanced communication between medical staff, but their use raises compliance issues, most notably with Australian privacy legislation. Development of privacy-compliant apps such as MedX needs to prioritize a user-friendly interface and market the product as a privacy-compliant comparator to apps previously adapted to health care settings.
Expediente
Authors: RBEUR Comissão Editorial
Published: November 2017

Expediente - 20/1
INCIDÊNCIA DE PARASITOS INTESTINAIS EM CRIANÇAS DAS ESCOLAS MUNICIPAIS DE EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL E ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL DE UM MUNICÍPIO DO INTERIOR DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Delazeri Makely Anny Fachini , Lawisch Gabriela Kniphoff da Silva
Published: November 2017

As enteroparasitoses ainda são consideradas um grave problema de saúde pública mundial, principalmente em países em desenvolvimento, em consequência dos altos índices de morbidade e mortalidade. A transmissão de parasitas intestinais está relacionada a insuficientes hábitos de higiene e saneamento básico, além de contato direto entre indivíduos contaminados, favorecido por locais fechados. A população infantil é mais suscetível às infecções parasitárias, uma vez que apresentam imunidade imatura e pouco conhecimento sobre os hábitos de higiene. Considerando a importância das infecções por parasitos intestinais na pediatria, o objetivo do trabalho consistiu em verificar a incidência de enteroparasitos intestinais em crianças das Escolas Municipais de Educação Infantil e Ensino Fundamental de um município do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. No referido estudo, foram analisadas 55 amostras fecais, submetidas ao método de Hoffman, Pons e Janer, em abril de 2017. Para cada criança realizou-se apenas uma coleta. Neste cenário, entre todas as amostras analisadas, apenas três (5,5%) apresentaram positividade para Giardia lamblia. Conclui-se que a baixa incidência de parasitos intestinais está relacionada com adequadas práticas de higiene e tratamento da água, evidenciando boas situações econômica, social, cultural e ambiental do meio escolar, familiar e comunitário.
AVALIAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE LEISHMANICIDA IN VITRO DE ESPÉCIES DA FAMÍLIA MYRTACEAE, NATIVAS DO SUL DO BRASIL
Authors: Kauffmann Carla , Pacheco Leandra Andressa , Buhl Bárbara , Scheibel Talita , De Freitas Elisete Maria , Hoehne Lucélia , Machado Gérzia Maria de Carvalho , Cavalheiro Marilene Marcuzzo do Canto , Gnoatto Simone Cristina Baggio , Ethur Eduardo Miranda
Published: November 2017

Leishmaniose é uma doença causada por protozoários do gênero Leishmania, sendo esses transmitidos por um inseto vetor, mosquito palha, e que pode apresentar como hospedeiro animais silvestres ou domésticos e o homem. A apresentação clínica da doença pode variar de cutânea, mucocutânea, cutânea difusa a visceral. Considerando a diversidade da flora nacional e seu potencial biológico, assim como o fato que nosso país constitui-se em área endêmica de leishmanioses, o presente trabalho objetivou analisar as espécies Calyptranthes tricona, Eugenia anomala, Eugenia pitanga, Eugenia pyriformis, Myrciaria plinioides, Myrrhinium atropurpureum e Psidium salutare quanto à sua atividade leishmanicida in vitro contra formas promastigotas de Leishmania amazonensis. Extratos aquosos e hidroalcóolicos foram preparados através de decocção e maceração, respectivamente. A atividade leishmanicida dos extratos foi analisada in vitro contra formas promastigotas de L. amazonensis empregando-se adaptação do ensaio de MTT. Os extratos hidroalcoólico e aquoso de M. plinioides, extrato hidroalcóolico de E. pyriformis e extrato aquoso de P. salutare apresentaram atividade significativa, comparável ao fármaco padrão, pentamidina. Dessa forma, tem-se como perspectiva a continuidade dos estudos com essas espécies a fim de elucidar constituição química e outros aspectos relativos à atividade biológica.
O FARMACÊUTICO EM SERVIÇO DE ATENÇÃO SECUNDÁRIA À SAÚDE: ATUAÇÃO EM EQUIPE MULTIPROFISSIONAL PARA PROMOÇÃO DO USO RACIONAL DE MEDICAMENTOS
Authors: Lansing Alana , De Souza Juliana , Fernandes Luciana Carvalho , Castro Luís César de , Kauffmann Carla
Published: November 2017

Ao longo dos anos, a profissão farmacêutica passou por diversas mudanças. A matriz curricular foi sendo aprimorada conforme a necessidade em formar profissionais preparados para o mercado de trabalho, bem como proporcionar a educação em saúde. A evolução é constante e hoje o profissional graduado é capaz de atuar em diferentes áreas, entre elas, a Atenção Farmacêutica, foco deste estudo que tem como objetivo descrever a experiência de inserção do profissional farmacêutico em equipe multiprofissional em serviço de atenção secundária à saúde, como também suas ações frente ao paciente. O estudo de caráter transversal foi realizado junto ao Consultório Farmacêutico do Ambulatório de Especialidades Médicas (AEM) do Centro Universitário Univates. Durante os meses de março a agosto de 2016, foram realizadas 276 consultas farmacêuticas (CF) no AEM, das quais foram compilados os dados referentes a 138 consultas com 98 pacientes atendidos pelas especialidades médicas de cardiologia e pneumologia. A amostra foi constituída por 57 homens (58,2%) e 41 mulheres (41,8%), com idade entre 8 e 92 anos (média de 61,8 anos). Nas CF foram realizadas 227 intervenções no período avaliado, perfazendo uma média de 1,6 serviços por paciente/consulta. Entre os serviços ofertados estão análise do receituário (37,0%), orientação sobre o acesso ao tratamento farmacológico (76,1%), orientação sobre o tratamento medicamentoso (21,7%) e reconciliação medicamentosa (18,1%). Assim, é possível verificar-se que a inserção do farmacêutico em equipe multiprofissional pode ser benéfica tanto para a equipe quanto para o paciente, contribuindo para o uso racional da terapia.
The situation of the tourism route network and programs on ecological issues in Irkutsk oblast
Authors: Саранча Михаил , Sarancha Mikhail , Очкасова Ирина , Ochkasova Irina
Published: November 2017

The study of the state of the tourist route network and related programs is a good indicator of the state and development trends of the tourist sphere of the territories. This approach becomes particularly relevant when this phenomenon is associated with the development of tourism within the vast UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include Lake Baikal. The aim of the study was the identification of the state of the tourism route network and programs on ecological issues in Irkutsk oblast. Main research methods are: comparative, mathematical, and statistical. The main research approaches were: a comprehensive, ecological, geographical and situational. The study developed and applied methods of the inventory and analysis of tourist routes and programs on ecological issues. All information was gathered on 167 objects, 72 of which have an ecological theme. Most of the identified tourist route network and programs are confined to the coast of Lake Baikal and concentrate on a small part of the region. The study can be useful for the representatives of tourist business and government in the region as an indicator of the situation, as well as directly to consumers of the tourist product. Tourist routes and related programs are characterized by an increased share in length and duration, relatively high prices, the need for a combination of several modes of transport and modes of transportation. Research materials can be useful for the representatives of tourist business and government in the region as an indicator of the situation, as well as directly to consumers of the tourist product.
Uma comemoração para o futuro: aceleração e progresso no cinquentenário de Chapecó (1967)
Authors: Siqueira Gustavo Henrique de
Published: November 2017

Este artigo discute a comemoração do cinquentenário do município de Chapecó em 1967 pelas páginas do jornal Folha d’Oeste como um evento cujo regime de historicidade era voltado para o horizonte de expectativas. A partir dos referenciais a respeito da aceleração da História (Koselleck), observamos que a cobertura da festividade pelo periódico tratava muito menos dos cinquenta anos passados quelevaram o município até aquela ocasião (priorizando, nesse passado, a trajetória do empresariado local e ignorando a existência de povos indígenas e trabalhadores ditos “caboclos”) e muito mais do futuro, utilizando da cobertura do evento paradivulgar e propagandear as terras e a economia local para atrair investimentos que trouxessem desenvolvimento para a região. Observamos que na leitura do periódico o passado deveria ser superado em diversos aspectos (principalmente em relação à violência praticada em um linchamento) e o futuro, dilatado, deveria ser evocado constantemente em nome do progresso.
Studying Customer Attitudes towards Advertising in Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Sheikh ` Aftab , Jamil Khalid , Ali Muhammad Asghar
Published: November 2017

The purpose of the paper is to examine the customer attitudes towards advertising in Pakistan. In this study researcher examine the different dimensions of attitudes towards advertising economics beliefs, social beliefs, regulation beliefs, and personal usefulness and ethical beliefs. Data for the study collected from the customers in twin cities of Pakistan. Final analysis performed on 116 valid responses. Cronbachâ€™s Alpha was used to check the reliability of the scale. Correlation and regression analysis were used to test the hypothesis and check the variance. The findings of the descriptive analysis show that customerâ€™s regulation and ethics beliefs towards advertising are not better and Economic beliefs, Social beliefs and Personal usefulness about advertising are better. The current policies of advertisers are not according to customerâ€™s regulation beliefs and ethics beliefs. The data was collected just from students and used a small sample of 116 respondents however it may affect to generality. The study provides significant practical implications for the marketing managers as well as advertisers to adjust their advertising plans or policies in Pakistan with respect to the different dimensionality of consumerâ€™s attitudes toward advertising.
Aging of the Geiger-Muller counter due to particle conductance in an insulating gas
Authors: Arbutina Dalibor , Stojic Tomislav , Vasic-Milovanovic Aleksandra , Kovacevic Uros , Brajovic Dragan
Published: November 2017

In this paper, the aging effect of commercially available Geiger-Muller
counters under working conditions is being considered from both theoretical
and experimental point of view. In the experimental part lifetime curves for
the commercial Geiger-Muller counter chamber are first recorded. After
detection of the aging phenomena, the commercial chamber response to an
impulse voltage is tested along with recording of the same response of the
Geiger-Muller chamber model with conductive particles included. The law of
similarity for the gaseous discharge is fulfilled both by the commercial
Geiger-Muller chamber and by the chamber model with conductive particles. The
results obtained from the U-test indicate that the aging of the Geiger-Muller
chamber is mainly caused by the occurrence of a great number of conductive
particles hovering inside the chamber. Some suggestions of how to reduce the
aging effect due to conductive particles inside the Geiger-Muller chamber are
given in the conclusion.
Fractal analysis for heat extraction in geothermal system
Authors: Shang Xiaoji , Wang Jianguo , Yang Xiaojun
Published: November 2017

Heat conduction and convection play a key role in geothermal development.
These two processes are coupled and influenced by fluid seepage in hot
porous rock. A number of integer dimension thermal fluid models have been
proposed to describe this coupling mechanism. However, fluid flow, heat
conduction and convection in porous rock are usually non-linear, tortuous
and fractal, thus the integer dimension thermal fluid flow models can not
well describe these phenomena. In this study, a fractal thermal fluid
coupling model is proposed to describe the heat conduction and flow
behaviors in fractal hot porous rock in terms of local fractional time and
space derivatives. This coupling equation is analytically solved through the
fractal travelling wave transformation method. Analytical solutions of
Darcy?s velocity, fluid temperature with fractal time and space are
obtained. The solutions show that the introduction of fractional parameters
is essential to describe the mechanism of heat conduction and convection.
The Use of Crowdsourcing and Social Media in Accounting Research
Authors: Ku Chih-Hao , Firoozi Maryam
Published: November 2017

In this study, we investigate the use of crowdsourcing websites in accounting research. Our analysis shows that the use of crowdsourcing in accounting research is relatively low, and these websites have been mainly used to collect data through surveys and for conducting experiments. Next, we compare and discuss papers related to crowdsourcing in the accounting area with research in computer science (CS) and information systems (IS), which are more advanced in using crowdsourcing websites. We then focus on Amazon Mechanical Turk as one of the most widely used crowdsourcing websites in academic research to investigate what type of tasks can be done through this platform. Based on our task analysis, one of the areas in accounting research that can benefit from crowdsourcing websites is research on social media content. Therefore, we then discuss how research in CS, IS, and crowdsourcing websites can help researchers improve their work on social media.
Effect of personality on oral health–related quality of life in undergraduates
Authors: Lin Feiou , Ye Yanling , Ye Shengjia , Wang Lan , Du Wulong , Yao Linjie , Guo Jing
Published: November 2017

Objectives:

To evaluate the effects of personality traits and other variables on oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL) of Chinese undergraduates aged 17 to 24 years with no history of orthodontic treatment.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 443 undergraduate students aged 17 to 24 years were selected and completed a two-section questionnaire: the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Short Scale Chinese version and the Oral Health Impact Profile–14 Chinese version (OHIP-14). Malocclusion severity was assessed via clinical examination using the dental health component (DHC) and esthetic component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Severe dentofacial deformities that required orthognathic surgery were excluded.

Results:

The total and all dichotomized OHIP-14 dimensions correlated closely with the neuroticism personality traits (P < .001). The total and some subscales of OHIP-14 were related with psychoticism. Women had higher OHIP-14 scores than men, especially in the normal occlusion group. Nevertheless, men with more severe malocclusions had higher scores that were similar to those of women. OHRQoL was significantly different between the major of dentistry and other majors.

Conclusions:

Personality affects comprehensive OHRQoL, and the most significant predictor is neuroticism. Female young adults have worse OHRQoL than male young adults, especially among those with mild malocclusion.
Reliability of three-dimensional anterior cranial base superimposition methods for assessment of overall hard tissue changes: A systematic review
Authors: Ponce-Garcia Cecilia , Lagravere-Vich Manuel , Cevidanes Lucia Helena Soares , de Olivera Ruellas Antonio Carlos , Carey Jason , Flores-Mir Carlos
Published: November 2017

Objective:

The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the available literature concerning the reliability of three-dimensional superimposition methods when assessing changes in craniofacial hard tissues.

Materials and Methods:

Four electronic databases were searched. Two authors independently reviewed potentially relevant articles for eligibility. Clinical trials, cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies that evaluated the reliability of three-dimensional superimposition methods on the anterior cranial base were included.

Results:

Six studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Four studies used the voxel-based registration method, one used the landmark-based method and one used the surface-based method. Regarding reliability, the voxel-based studies showed on average a difference of 0.5 mm or less between images. The optimized analysis using a six-point correction algorithm in the landmark-based method showed 1.24 mm magnitude of error between images.

Conclusions:

Although reliability appears to be adequate, the small sample size and high risk of bias among studies make available evidence still insufficient to draw strong conclusions.
Un obsequio de buena fe de Ermilo Abreu Gómez a Dorothy Schons. La copia manuscrita de la "Fe de erratas y Erratas de fe", de Pedro de Avendaño
Authors: Camarena Castellanos Ricardo
Published: November 2017

Recepción: 28 de junio de 2016; Aceptación: 16 de junio de 2017.Estas notas abordan la Fe de Erratas y Erratas de Fe de Pedro de Avendaño, Francisco Xavier Palavicino y Pedro Muñoz de Castro, quienes satirizaron las fallidas predicaciones del arcediano vizcaíno Diego de Zuazo Coscojales en la Catedral de México al inicio del siglo xviii. Este polémico texto mostró el sentimiento de independencia intelectual respecto de España. Avendaño, “el Vieira Mexicano”, con cientos de sermones, como interlocutor de sor Juana, de Manuel Fernández de Santa Cruz y otros, con dos breves expedientes inquisitoriales sobre la Fe de Erratas… y sus audaces predicaciones, se posiciona como una figura imprescindible del pensamiento teológico y satírico novohispano.
Psychometric properties of the Canine Symptom Assessment Scale, a multidimensional owner-reported questionnaire instrument for assessment of physical symptoms in dogs with solid tumors
Authors: Giuffrida Michelle A. , Farrar John T. , Brown Dorothy Cimino
Published: November 2017

OBJECTIVE To describe development and initial psychometric testing of the Canine Symptom Assessment Scale (CSAS), a multidimensional owner-reported questionnaire instrument, in a population of dogs with solid tumors enrolled in clinical trials.

DESIGN Questionnaire development and validation study.

ANIMALS 238 client-owned dogs with solid tumors.

PROCEDURES A 14-symptom questionnaire was developed. Symptoms were defined as subjective physical disturbances dogs experienced during the course of daily living as assessed through proxy reports of pet owners. For each symptom, owners reported frequency and severity of the symptom and extent of distress caused by the symptom for the dog and the owner. Questionnaire content, symptom prevalence and dimensionality, internal consistency, and factor structure were examined. Construct and criterion validity were examined via comparison with the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI).

RESULTS Symptom prevalence was high, with pain and lack of energy reported in most dogs. Severity, versus frequency, was most highly correlated with both dog and owner distress. Two symptoms were removed from consideration because of poor performance. Analysis of the remaining 12 symptoms revealed that they could be grouped into 3 factors: malaise, anxiety, and digestive upset. The CSAS factor and total scores demonstrated predictable relationships with quality of life and pain scores as measured by the CBPI, including a significant association between increasing symptom burden and decreasing quality of life. The Cronbach α for the CSAS was 0.77.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The 12-item CSAS was a psychometrically sound owner-reported instrument for assessment of symptom frequency and characteristics in client-owned dogs with solid tumors. Potential applications include clinical research and practice settings.
Characterization and comparison of injuries caused by spontaneous versus organized dogfighting
Authors: Intarapanich Nida P. , Touroo Rachel M. , Rozanski Elizabeth A. , Reisman Robert W. , Intarapanich Pichai P. , McCobb Emily C.
Published: November 2017

OBJECTIVE To characterize and compare injuries found in dogs involved in spontaneously occurring dogfights with those of dogs used in illegal organized dogfighting.

DESIGN Retrospective case-control study.

ANIMALS 36 medium-sized dogs evaluated following spontaneous fights with a dog of the same sex and similar weight (medium dog–medium dog [MDMD] fights), 160 small dogs examined following spontaneous fights with a larger dog (big dog–little dog [BDLD] fights), and 62 dogs evaluated after being seized in connection with dogfighting law enforcement raids.

PROCEDURES Demographic characteristics and injuries were recorded from medical records. Prevalence of soft tissue injuries in predetermined body surface zones, as well as dental or skeletal injuries, was determined for dogs grouped by involvement in BDLD, MDMD, and organized dogfights. The extent of injuries in each location was scored and compared among groups by 1-factor ANOVA. Patterns of injuries commonly incurred by each group were determined by use of prevalence data.

RESULTS Mean extent of injury scores differed significantly among groups for all body surface zones except the eye and periorbital region. Mean scores for dental injuries and rib fractures also differed significantly among groups. Organized fighting dogs more commonly had multiple injuries, particularly of the thoracic limbs, dorsal and lateral aspects of the head and muzzle or oral mucosa, dorsal and lateral aspects of the neck, and ventral neck and thoracic region.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE To the authors' knowledge, this was the first study to compare injuries incurred during spontaneous and organized dogfighting. Establishing evidence-based patterns of injury will help clinicians identify dogs injured by organized dogfighting and aid in the prosecution of this crime.
Seni Hias Tempel Keramik Kesultanan Cirebon: Toleransi dalam Kebinekaan
Authors: Harkantiningsih Naniek
Published: November 2017

The Sultanate of Cirebon is the center of the Islamic empire that grew from the 15th century, in fact not only grew in the religious, bureaucratic, and commercial sphere, but also established cooperation with the Dutch, especially in the early 18th century, even become to region of the territory of VOC until the Dutch East Indies government. One of the proofs of the relationship, is the form of ceramic tiles from the Netherlands which until now used as decoration wall of the palace, mosque, and tombs. The pattern of ceramic tiles is biblical story. The existence of ceramic tiles of the biblical story in Cirebon as an area of the Islamic empire that was very influential at that time, certainly be uniqueness. Therefore, the purpose of this papers is to know the reasons for the preservation of the ornamental art of ceramic outboard bible stories in the center of government and sacred buildings characterized by Islam. The method used is qualitative analysis, context analysis, and literature study. The preservation of this ornamental art may also be linked to the tolerance of diversity, which is the current government policy program. The use of ceramic outboard art of Biblical story, both in profane and sacred building makes one of the typical culture of Cirebon, because the people of Cirebon and the Sultanate relatives still maintain the unity and preserve the cultural heritage.Kesultanan Cirebon sebagai pusat kerajaan Islam yang berkembang dari abad ke-15an, pada kenyataannya tidak hanya tumbuh dalam lingkup keagamaan, birokrasi, dan perniagaan, tetapi juga menjalin kerjasama dengan Belanda. Terutama pada awal abad ke-18an, bahkan menjadi wilayah kekuasaan VOC hingga pemerintahan Hindia Belanda. Salah satu bukti hubungan itu, berupa tegel keramik asal Belanda yang hingga kini dipakai sebagai hiasan tembok keraton, masjid, dan makam. Tegel keramik tersebut bermotifkan cerita Alkitab. Keberadaan tegel keramik cerita Alkitab di Cirebon sebagai wilayah kerajaan Islam yang sangat berpengaruh pada masa itu, tentu menjadi keunikan. Tujuan penulisan ini yaitu, mengetahui alasan pelestarian seni hias tempel keramik cerita Alkitab di pusat pemerintahan dan bangunan sakral bercirikan Islam. Metode yang digunakan ialah analisis kualitatif, analisis konteks, dan studi kepustakaan. Pelestarian seni hias ini mungkin dapat pula dihubungkan dengan toleransi kebinekaan, yang menjadi program kebijakan pemerintah saat ini. Penggunaan seni hias tempel keramik cerita Alkitab, baik di bangunan profan maupun sakral menjadikan salah satu budaya khas Cirebon, karena masyarakat Cirebon dan kerabat Kesultanan masih menjaga keutuhan dan melestarikan tinggalan budaya tersebut.
Evolução de cinco geomembranas expostas a condições climáticas em Portugal durante 12 anos
Authors: Reis Amélia , Barroso Madalena , Graça Lopes Maria
Published: November 2017

A evolução das propriedades das geomembranas foi estudada com base em ensaios realizados sobre amostras expostas às condições climáticas, com e sem geotêxtil de cobertura, durante aproximadamente 12 anos, em diferentes locais de Portugal. Neste artigo, analisam-se a influência da exposição sobre diferentes geomembranas de PEAD, a influência da radiação ultravioleta sobre geomembranas expostas em locais com distintos índices de UV e a influência do geotêxtil de proteção às geomembranas. As propriedades em análise foram a massa volúmica, o índice de fluidez, a resistência à tração e a extensão na cedência e na rotura, o teor em negro de carbono e o tempo de indução à oxidação. Verificou-se que a exposição às condições climáticas afetou a massa volúmica e o tempo de indução à oxidação. Verificou-se, também, que o aumento do índice ultravioleta influenciou os resultados da resistência à tração e extensão na cedência e do tempo de indução à oxidação. Por fim, constatou-se que os resultados foram semelhantes para as geomembranas expostas com e sem geotêxtil de cobertura.
PARADIGMAS DO ENSINO JURÍDICO E SUAS INFLUÊNCIAS NA FORMAÇÃO DO PROFISSIONAL DO DIREITO
Authors: Castro Nazaré Portilho Amaral , Cantanhede Cláudia Regina de Oliveira
Published: November 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os paradigmas que norteiam o ensino jurídico no Brasil e as tendências necessárias à formação discente para o século XXI. Urge nos espaços em sala de aula o desenvolvimento e compromisso efetivo com práticas que superem a dimensão compartimentalizada, dogmática e procedimentalista do fazer o Direito. Foi realizado um estudo da literatura e da legislação federal que apontam a necessidade de formação profissional com ênfase na postura crítica e reflexiva para com a Ciência do Direito. Sugere-se a mediação dos saberes das temáticas jurídicas em sala de aula, utilizando-se as metodologias ativas do ensino. É necessária construção de processos de ensino calcados na busca constante do conhecimento e numa postura reflexiva que almeja a formação fundada nas habilidades e competências delineadas pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Paradigmas. Ensino Jurídico. Legislação. Possibilidades Metodológicas.