bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Custodias da terra: A muller rural na obra da irlandesa Alice Taylor
Authors: Estévez-Saá Margarita
Published: April 2018

A escritora irlandesa Alice Taylor está a adicar a súa producción literaria a reproducir o modo de vida das comunidades rurais do oeste de Irlanda, prestando especial atención á contribución das mulleres, de xeito que a súa obra pode considerarse coma unha testemuña dun modo de vida a piques de extinguirse. O presente traballo reivindica a obra de Alice Taylor, analiza textos representativos dos diferentes xéneros utilizados pola autora (poemas, relatos, novelas e escritos autobiográficos),  e tenta buscar unha explicación ao feito de que a a crítica literaria ten descuidado o estudo da aportación dunha autora que, nembargantes, é  moi popular entre o público lector.Propoñemos un estudo de textos representativos da súa obra aplicando os conceptos Bergerianos de “autor(a) testemuña” e “memoria histórica”.
"The Feather Shop" de Medbh McGuckian: A ollada empática ás mulleres e á natureza
Authors: Lorenzo-Modia María Jesús
Published: April 2018

A poeta irlandesa Medbh McGuckian é coñecida desde o comezo da súa carreira literaria pola sutileza nas súas imaxes que conectan a natureza coas mulleres e coa súa corporeidade. Aínda que este aspecto ten sido estudado dentro das súas posibles crípticas significacións, este traballo ten o propósito de analizar desde unha perspectiva globalizadora o corpo das mulleres en relación coa natureza mais aló do seu valor estético e literario e incardinalo desde a perspectiva biopolítica, ética e práctica. Seguindo a James McElroy (2011: 64-65) a súa praxe poética será analizada desde o ecofeminismo, tendo en conta que toda crenza ou institución opresora para as mulleres causa dano aos seres humanos en xeral e á natureza toda en tanto que sistema que debe estar en equilibrio. O artigo inclúe, así mesmo, un poema inédito de McGuckian e a tradución para o galego do mesmo por parte da autora do ensaio.
La obligación de informar y su compatibilidad con el derecho a la libertad de expresión
Authors: Salgado André Elena
Published: April 2018

Como es sabido, la publicidad tiene una doble vertiente –informativa y persuasiva- y en cada anuncio puede prevalecer indistintamente una u otra.  Sin embargo, con el paso de los años se adivina una tendencia a reforzar la dimensión informativa debido a la convivencia de una serie de normas comunitarias y estatales que regulan el engaño por omisión y establecen obligaciones específicas de información en determinados sectores.  Precisamente, la existencia de tales normas nos conduce a un problema de compatibilidad con el derecho a la libertad de expresión.   Tras analizar el origen de la tendencia apuntada y la postura de diferentes Tribunales acerca del reconocimiento de protección constitucional a los mensajes de naturaleza publicitaria, se comprueba si la exigencia de un deber de información al anunciante –como límite a la libertad de expresión- puede considerarse una injerencia lícita en el ámbito de protección del citado derecho.
Hambre y pobreza. Retos pendientes para garantizar el derecho humano a la alimentación
Authors: Bernal Ballesteros María José
Published: April 2018

La seguridad alimentaria es un factor vital para el desarrollo integral de las personas; constituye una obligación que se debe vincular en primer orden a los Estados, misma que debe ser atendida con urgencia para proteger las generaciones presentes y futuras del hambre y la pobreza extrema.El presente artículo plantea el estudio del derecho a una alimentación adecuada desde la perspectiva de los derechos humanos; teoría que se encuentra debidamente justificada en la normatividad nacional e internacional, así como en la esencia misma de la dignidad. La desigualdad social y la pobreza son aspectos que influyen directa y negativamente en la seguridad alimentaria. La falta de recursos económicos, de empleo y de oportunidades genera que la población, en general la más pobre, no tenga acceso a los alimentos básicos causándole una situación de riesgo y vulnerabilidad.En importante reconocer los avances que se han tenido en las últimas décadas en materia de seguridad alimentaria, no obstante, aun existen retos y desafíos a vencer; por ello, es indispensable que se haya políticas públicas, programas, recursos y voluntad de gobierno para eliminar el hambre en el mundo.
La ninfa y la muerte: la tradición folklórica germano-escandinava en "Ondina" de Benjamin Lacombe
Authors: Rego Freire Avelino
Published: April 2018

Mitos y leyendas han hecho del agua el hogar de sirenas, ondinas, espíritus del agua y demás seres naturales. El prestigioso ilustrador y escritor francés Benjamin Lacombe se centra en estos espíritus acuáticos y se sumerge en el folklore germano-escandinavo, sorprendiéndonos con un álbum ilustrado titulado Ondina que se publica en España a finales del 2012 dirigido a niños y adultos. En este artículo analizaré el cuento de Lacombe, centrándome en su historia envuelta en misterio y poblada de seres sobrenaturales, en sus protagonistas y temas.
Sulfidogenic activity of sulfate and sulfur reducing bacteria under the influence of metal compounds
Authors: Moroz O. M. , Hnatush S. O. , Tarabas O. V. , Bohoslavets C. I. , Yavorska G. V. , Borsukevych B. M.
Published: April 2018

Due to their high content in natural environments, heavy metals exhibit toxic effects on living organisms, which leads to a decrease in the biological diversity and productivity of ecosystems. In niches with low oxidation reducing potential, sulfate and sulfur reducing bacteria carry out the reducing transformation of oxidized sulfur compounds with the formation of significant amounts of hydrogen sulfide. H2S produced by bacteria interacts with metal ions, precipitating them in the form of sulfides. The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of lead, cuprum (II), iron (II) and manganese (II) salts on the production of hydrogen sulfide by bacteria of the Desulfovibrio and Desulfuromonas genera, isolated from Yavorivske Lake, and to evaluate the efficiency of their use for purifying media, enriched with organic compounds, from hydrogen sulfide and heavy metals. The content of heavy metal ions in the water of Yavorivske Lake was determined by the spectrophotometric method. The bacteria were grown for 10 days at 30 °C in the Kravtsov-Sorokin medium under anaerobic conditions. To study the influence of metal ions on bacteria growth and their H2S production, cells were incubated with metal salts (0.5–4.0 mM), washed and grown in media with SO42– or S0. To determine the level of metal ions binding by H2S, produced by bacteria, cells were grown in media with metal compounds (0.5–4.0 mM), SO42– or S0. Biomass was determined by turbidimetric method. In the cultural liquid the content of H2S was determined quantitatively by spectrophotometric method, and qualitatively by the presence of metal cations. The content of metal sulfides in the growth medium was determined by weight method. Sulfate and sulfur-reducing bacteria were resistant to 2.0 mM Pb(NO3)2, 2.5 mM CuCl2, 2.5 mM FeCl2 × 4H2O and 2.0 mM MnCl2 × 4H2O, therefore they are promising for the development of biotechnologies for the purification of water resources contaminated by sulfur and metal compounds. When present in a medium with sulfates or sulfur of 1.0–1.5 mM lead, cuprum (II), iron (II) or manganese (II) ions, they almost completely bind with the H2S produced by bacteria in the form of insoluble sulfides, which confirms the negative results of qualitative reactions to their presence in the cultural liquid.
Biotic links in the fouling community of Odessa Bay (Black Sea)
Authors: Varigin A. Y.
Published: April 2018

This paper reveals the character of the biotic links between the various organisms that compose the fouling community of Odessa Bay (Black Sea). The fouling community of solid substrates is formed by 62 species of invertebrates and 12 species of macrophytes. The edificator species of the community is the Black Sea mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819. The environment-forming role of the mussel, which is represents the core of the corresponding consortia, was examined. The leading role of sessile organisms in the formation of a superorganismic structure that significantly modifies the properties of the environment was revealed. Together with the mussel, this structure is formed by the bivalve mollusc Mytilaster lineatus (Gmelin, 1791) and the barnacle crustacean Amphibalanus improvisus (Darwin, 1854). The proportion of sessile organisms accounts for 24.6% of the total number of species in the community. In this case, they significantly dominate in relative abundance and biomass (78.9% and 98.8%, respectively). The mussels during the process of growth form complexly organized druses, which are peculiar three-dimensional formations, consisting of mussels of different sizes, fastened together with a substrate by an entire network of strong byssus threads. These formations increase the level of heterogeneity of the substrate and increase the variety of available habitats for other animals. The aggregate of these druses is a kind of sedimentary trap in which particles of nutritive detritus accumulate. The availability of accessible habitats, convenient shelters and food reserves attracts various species of invertebrates to the community. Around the core of the consortia a cluster of organisms formed associated with edificator species. An important role is played by trophic links between different mobile organisms and the phyto-component of the community. The ability of the Black Sea mussel to condition the environment, creating favourable conditions for the development of other organisms, characterizes it as an autogenic ecosystem engineer. Trophic and mediopathic links between the organisms that compose the fouling community go beyond it and extend to the inhabitants of the pelagic environment.
MEMÓRIA E UTOPIA NA CENA TEATRAL
Authors: Pontes Heloisa , Miceli Sergio
Published: April 2018

Resumo: Memória e utopia, transmutadas em linguagem teatral, renovam a apreensão da relação entre dramaturgia e experiência social. Em A moratória (1955) e Rastro atrás (1966), a lembrança do descenso da família de Jorge Andrade impregna a fala dos personagens e dos objetos que os cercam. Neles se inscreve a história da família e da oligarquia agrária a que pertenceu o dramaturgo. A peça de Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Eles não usam black-tie (1958), ativou os sonhos de uma geração sobre o potencial da cultura na reordenação da sociedade. O operariado estreou nos palcos da metrópole pelo drama de uma família tensionada pela greve, pelo conflito geracional e pela luta de classes. Eis a prova do relevo da cena teatral numa conjuntura excepcional de transformação da cultura brasileira, sinalizada pelo cinema novo e pelo intrincado entrelaçamento do teatro, com o rádio e com o início da televisão no país.
MULTICULTURALISMO, IDENTIDADES DISCURSIVAS E ESPAÇO PÚBLICO
Authors: Montero Paula
Published: April 2018

Resumo: Este artigo procura examinar os efeitos das condições contemporâneas de “encolhimento do mundo” na redefinição do lugar das diferenças nas sociedades pós-nacionais. A coexistência de práticas culturais discrepantes em um mesmo marco legal passou a exigir novas modalidades de gerenciamento e de partilha do espaço político. Com o declínio do relativismo cultural como doutrina política persuasiva, e o avanço das reivindicações multiculturais, intelectuais, juristas e governantes se colocaram o problema teórico e político da redefinição do lugar das diferenças no interior das nações. Propomo-nos neste ensaio contribuir para o avanço da reflexão sobre os novos modelos de gerenciamento e partilha do espaço político desenvolvendo dois principais argumentos: a) as identidades são construídas discursivamente e dependem de um trabalho de mediação cultural; b) as configurações das demandas multiculturais dependem das particularidades históricas de formação dos Estados nacionais e de sua contrapartida, as configurações particulares do espaço público.
Spectral Backtests of Forecast Distributions with Application to Risk Management
Authors: Gordy Michael B. , McNeil Alexander J.
Published: April 2018

We study a class of backtests for forecast distributions in which the test statistic is a spectral transformation that weights exceedance events by a function of the modeled probability level. The choice of the kernel function makes explicit the user's priorities for model performance. The class of spectral backtests includes tests of unconditional coverage and tests of conditional coverage. We show how the class embeds a wide variety of backtests in the existing literature, and propose novel variants as well. In an empirical application, we backtest forecast distributions for the overnight P&L of ten bank trading portfolios. For some portfolios, test results depend materially on the choice of kernel.
DIRECCIONAMIENTO ESTRATÉGICO EN PEQUEÑAS UNIDADES PRODUCTIVAS DEL SECTOR LÁCTEO EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ATLÁNTICO, COLOMBIA
Authors: Estrada L Hilda Helena , Saumett Espa Hern Guillermo
Published: April 2018

Este artículo es resultado de una investigación, que tuvo como objetivo explicar los comportamientos de las unidades productivas agroindustriales del sector lácteo, con respecto a la aplicación del enfoque de direccionamiento estratégico utilizado por los propietarios de estos negocios en el municipio de Sabanalarga (Atlántico). Es por tanto un estudio que permite interpretar y comprender estos procesos direccionales en empresas pequeñas. Bajo un enfoque cualitativo en su desarrollo se utilizaron como técnicas de investigación: la observación participante, la entrevista y los grupos focales. Como resultados se observó la inserción exitosa de estas unidades en mercados de centros urbanos, empleo de planes y programas, recuperación de conocimientos tácitos y una visión de tipo empresarial. Se concluyó que es posible llevar el direccionamiento estratégico a pequeñas unidades del sector rural siempre y cuando se respeten las tradiciones y conocimientos de los propietarios, superando así sus prejuicios con respecto a la administración moderna. ABSTRACTThe article is the result of an investigation, which aimed to explain the behaviour of agroindustrial production units of the dairy sector with regard to the implementation of the approach of strategic direction used by the owners of these businesses in the municipality of Sabanalarga. It is a study that allows you to interpret and understand these processes even when they come from the great company, can be used successfully in small businesses. The research presents a qualitative approach, with the use of participant observation, interview, and focus group techniques. As a result, the inclusion of these units in urban centers with globalized character, use of plans and programmers, recovery of tacit knowledge and insight into enterprise-class could be observed. It was concluded that it is possible to wear the strategic direction to small units of the rural sector provided that respect for the traditions and knowledge that bring homeowners, overcoming their prejudices with respect to modern management.
EMPOWERMENT, EL LIDERAZGO E INNOVACIÓN EN EMPRESAS DE SERVICIOS, COMO VENTAJA COMPETITIVA EN MEDIANAS EMPRESAS DEL MUNICIPIO DE TECOMÁN, COLIMA, MÉXICO
Authors: Moreno Meza Roc De Jesús , Esp Roberto
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo de investigación se realizó para analizar si el empowerment, el liderazgo y la innovación influyen significativamente en el logro de ventajas competitivas de las medianas empresas de servicios en Tecomán, Colima, México. La metodología utilizada fue de tipo descriptivo correlacional, a través de un análisis de regresión, y la técnica de investigación que se aplicó fue la encuesta y, en concreto, el cuestionario. Los resultados demostraron una relación significativa entre las variables independientes: empowerment, innovación, liderazgo, con la variable dependiente: ventaja competitiva. Esto aporta información importante para los empresarios de la región, quienes deben considerar el empowerment, la innovación y el liderazgo entre los factores relevantes y de impacto para lograr una posición competitiva en el mercado. ABSTRACTThis research article was performed to analyze whether the empowerment, leadership and innovation, significantly influence the achievement of competitive advantages of midsize utilities in Tecomán, Colima, Mexico. The methodology used was descriptive correlational through a regression analysis technique was applied research and the survey instrument used, the questionnaire. The results demonstrated a significant relationship between the independent variables empowerment, innovation, leadership with the dependent variable competitive advantage, it provides important information for entrepreneurs in the region, who must consider the empowerment, innovation, leadership among the relevant factors and impact in the achievement of a competitive market position.
Enhancing healthy habits among overweight and obese children through Serious Games: Review and Technical Analysis
Authors: Arambarri Jon , De la Torre Isabel , López-Coronado Miguel , Druzhinenko-Silhan Daria
Published: April 2018

Obesity that begins in childhood results in excess adult mortality estimated at between 50 and 80%. The medical community developed an understanding of obesity as a chronic condition that must be managed on an ongoing basis. An integrated system based on ICT, including games adapted to the age and profile of the children and youth can be the key to support them and their families in the prevention of obesity and the acquisition of healthy habits. Important societal and economic impact is foreseen from the adoption of these technologies. In this paper, Serious Games will be research to remark its potential for fostering desirable health-related behaviors through motivational reinforcement, personalized teaching approaches, and social networking as well as more effective utilization of obesity-related nutrition and lifestyle information.
Mass killings and calculated measures: The impact of police massacres on police reform in South Africa
Authors: Lamb Guy
Published: April 2018

Over the past two centuries, the police have perpetrated massacres in response to protest action in numerous countries. Available scholarly literature has typically focused on the circumstances that contributed to such mass killings, but rarely has there been consideration of the impact that such massacres subsequently may have had on the police organisation. Hence, this article will explore the relationship between massacres perpetrated by the police and police reform, with a particular focus on South Africa. The article concludes that, in the context of public order policing, massacres perpetuated by the police can contribute towards relatively immediate police reforms, particularly in terms of police strategies and tactics. In some circumstances, massacres have even led to some restructuring of the police organisation. The nature of the government and the policing environment appeared to be key determinants of the types of police reforms, post-massacre.
Learning from contemporary examples in Africa: Referral mechanisms for restorative justice in Tanzania
Authors: Kilekamajenga Ntemi Nimilwa
Published: April 2018

Tanzania is one of the jurisdictions in Africa that follow an adversarial criminal justice system. Despite a number of problems associated with the fact that the criminal justice system over-utilises imprisonment, there is still a lack of diversionary measures to complement the system. This article investigates restorative justice as a complementary system to the Tanzanian criminal justice system, arguing that the law, including the constitution of the country, favours the application of restorative interventions. Invoking restorative justice mechanisms can, inter alia, relieve over-laden courts from the backlog of minor cases, and can help the government salvage funds by reducing the number of incarcerated offenders. It is further argued that restorative justice approaches that have been articulated in some juvenile justice systems in Africa can be adapted to suit the Tanzanian restorative approach for child and adult offenders.
Before data acquisition -- Start MRI Project Spinoza REC v6
Authors: Beemsterboer Tinka , Snoek Lukas , Scholte H.steven
Published: April 2018

Dear researcher, This protocol gives you the steps to start an MRI project at the Spinoza Centre Roeterseiland. If you haven't had contact with Steven Scholte or Tinka Beemsterboer, make sure to contact them before completing this protocol. You can reach us by email: Steven Scholte: h.s.scholte@uva.nl Tinka Beemsterboer: t.beemsterboer@uva.nl If you have any suggestions for improving the workflow, don't hesitate to add comments to the steps in the protocol. Hope to see you soon! The Spinoza REC team, Steven Scholte, Tinka Beemsterboer, and Lukas Snoek
Consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados por escolares de Arroio do Tigre, Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Wagner Rubiane Inara , Molz Patrícia , Pereira Camila Schreiner
Published: April 2018

Alterações na alimentação da população brasileira, aumentando a ingestão de alimentos processados industrialmente, com maior densidade energética tem aumentando o risco de obesidade na população. Portanto, objetivou-se avaliar a frequência do consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados verificando e comparando a sua relação com excesso de peso entre adolescentes do ensino público e privado do município de Arroio do Tigre, Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com adolescentes, com idade entre 10 e 15 anos, de uma escola pública e uma privada de Arroio do Tigre, RS. O estado nutricional foi avaliado pelo índice de massa corporal. Aplicou-se um questionário de frequência alimentar contendo alimentos processados e ultraprocessados. Compuseram a amostra, 64 adolescentes com idade média de 12,03±1,15 anos, sendo 53,1% da escola pública. O estado nutricional não diferiu entre as escolas (p=0,343), mas predominou-se a eutrofia (76,6%). Quando comparado o estado nutricional com o consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados, verificou-se uma maior frequência no consumo de balas e chicletes (50,0%) e barra de cereais (51,0%), de 1-3 vezes por semana (p=0,004; p=0,029, respectivamente). Houve também uma maior frequência de consumo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados como pizza (73,5%; p<0,001), refrigerante (58,8%; p=0,036) e biscoito recheado (58,8%; p=0,008) entre 1-3 vezes por semana na escola pública em comparação a escola privada. O consumo de suco de pacote (p=0,013) foi relatado não ser consumido pela maioria dos alunos da escola particular comparado à escola pública. Existe um consumo expressivo de alimentos processados e ultraprocessados pelos adolescentes de ambas as escolas, destacando alimentos com alto teor de açúcar e sódio.
High Gain and Reduced Switch Stress DC-DC Converter Topology for PV System
Authors: Srideepa C. , Kumar S.Sathish , Nagarajan R.
Published: April 2018

This paper presents a new high step-up isolated DC-DC converter topology for photovoltaic system. The suggested configuration provides a converter with high voltage gain and reduced switch stress by using three coupled inductor with two hybrid voltage multiplier cell. The operation of the proposed converter is based on a charging capacitor with a single switch in its structure. A passive clamp circuit composed of capacitors and diodes is employed in the converter structure for lowering the voltage stress on the power switch as well as increasing the voltage gain of the converter. Since the voltage stress is low in the provided topology, a switch with a small ON-state resistance can be used. As a result, the losses are decreased and the efficiency is increased. The design of DC-DC boost converter is also discussed in detail. Simulation of DC-DC converter is performed in MATLAB/Simulink and the result are verified
The factors influencing farmers’ choice of improved maize seed varieties in Tanzania
Authors: Mutanyagwa Ange Pacifique , Isinika Alida , Kaliba Aloyce R.
Published: April 2018

The study examined the factors that influence farmers’ choice of improved maize seed variety in Tanzania. Using purposive sampling data were collected from 930 households. The binary logistic regression model was used to choose respondent who had used improved maize seed from all seven agro-ecological zones of Mainland Tanzania. The results showed that agro-ecological zones, farm size, household size and yield positively influence the likelihood of farmers’ choice of improved maize seed varieties. Based on these findings, it is recommended that researchers and suppliers of seed should consider the attributes of farmers’ preference in the production of improved maize seeds and put more emphasis on facilitating the delivery of agricultural extension services for more effective uptake of agricultural technologies
Effectiveness of kinesiotaping on diaphragm thickness, diaphragmatic thickening fraction, and intercostal muscle thickness in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a pilot study
Authors: METİN ÖKMEN Burcu , ÖKMEN Korgün
Published: April 2018

Objective: We aimed to
evaluate the effects of kinesiotaping applied on the chest wall on the
diaphragmatic muscle and intercostal muscles in patients receiving mechanical
ventilation. Methods: In this
prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study, 24 patients who underwent mechanical
ventilation in the intensive care
unit were included the study.
Randomization was used to identify the side of patients that the kinesiotaping was applied to. Group 1: side that kinesiotaping was applied (n = 24) and Group 2 (control group): side that
kinesiotaping was not applied (n = 24). Kinesiotaping was changed in every 3 day. Thicknesses of diaphragmatic
muscle, seventh intercostal muscle and ninth intercostal muscle were evaluated
by using ultrasound in pretreatment, third day,
sixth day and ninth day. Results: In both groups; a statistically significant
decrease was found in all the evaluation parameters at all the measurement
times when compared to the pretreatment values (p
< 0.05). On the third day and sixth
day; a statistically significant
difference was found in favor of group 1 in all the evaluation parameters
except thickness of seventh intercostal muscle (p < 0.05).
On the ninth day; there was
no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05).Conclusion: In conclusion, our study results
showed that kinesiotaping decelerated the decrease in the diaphragmatic muscle
and the intercostal muscles thickness until sixth day.
The Level of Educational Leaders Commitment to the Organizational Intelligence Dimensions in the Saudi Educational Institutions from the Perspective of Teaching Board Members and the Educational Leaders
Authors: Alaiwa Khawla Husain Taha
Published: April 2018

The current study aims to identify the level of educational leaders commitment to the organizational intelligence in the Saudi educational institutions from the perspective of the teaching board members and the educational leaders, also identifying the organizational intelligence dimensions and its domains. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher applied the descriptive analytical approach. The study has been applied over a random sample of educational leaders and teaching board members in the Faculty of Education of Ha’il University. The study sample included (102) members. The study concluded that there is a high level of commitment from the educational leaders to the organizational intelligence. In the end, the researcher recommended the need to continue following a methodology based on the exploitation of human resources in the institution.
The Influence of Internal Auditing on Effective Corporate Governance in the Banking Sector in Oman
Authors: Bilal Zaroug Osman , Twafik Omar Igbal , Bakhit Anaam Khamis
Published: April 2018

This research aims to examine the influence of internal audit on effective corporate governance in commercial banks listed on Muscat Securities Market (MSM) in Oman. A questionnaire was used to collect data and was distributed to the 100 top senior level officials and internal audit department of the commercial banks. The regression model that was used in this study was five dependent variables: internal audit independence; proficiency and due professional care; nature of work; quality assurance and improvement program; and managing the internal audit activity. The finding of the research establishes a significant positive relationship between internal audit and effective corporate governance. Variables internal audit independence, proficiency and due professional care, and nature of work were significantly associated with corporate governance. For quality assurance and improvement program and managing the internal audit activity, their influence on corporate governance is not statistically significant.
Electronic vs. Print Resources: A Survey of Perception, Usage and Preferences Among Central University Undergraduate Students
Authors: Yamson George Clifford , Appiah Antonia B. , Tsegah Marian
Published: April 2018

The study adopted a cross-sectional survey approach to examine the perception, usage and preferences of electronic and print resources among University Students. The study sought to determine the knowledge of students on electronic library resources, their value for electronic and print resources, ascertain the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and intended use these resources. Results from the study indicated that majority 134(57.0%) of the respondents always preferred print resources format for their academic work while 101(43%) occasionally preferred the electronic resource format for academic work. The findings of the study are critical to the implementation of policies and procedures geared toward sensitizing students, faculty and other stakeholders to the benefits of increasing students’ knowledge and use of electronic library resources. The study is envisaged to aid in strategic planning and investments pertaining to these resources and provide recommendations to improve knowledge and use of these resources within university.
Détermination Du Seuil De Viabilité De La Position Extérieure Au Maroc: Evaluation Empirique
Authors: Fadlallah Abdellali , Chakhat Zakaria
Published: April 2018

This paper focuses on addressing question on the sustainability of the Moroccan current account. The purpose of this study is to examine theoretical and empirical determinants of the behaviour of the current account deficit in order to apprehend economic policy decisions. An econometric study was conducted in this sense using a vector error-correction model (VECM) during the period (2004Q1-2013Q4). This technique enabled the capture of the longterm relationship. the impact of explanatory variables on the current account was also examined. The examination of the sustainability threshold calculated by the Reisena method revealed that signs of unsustainability have emerged since 2008, which is in line with the results of MFR. However, it is only in 2011 that the current account exhibits deficits that largely exceed the optimal threshold, exposing the national economy to greater vulnerability.
The New Rules on Bank Remuneration Policies Reception by the Three Major Italian Banking Groups
Authors: Gaizo Angela , Risaliti Gianluca , Rotili Marco
Published: April 2018

The compensation and incentive systems of executive directors have been the subject of particular attention by scholars and regulators for their sig-nificant implications on an economic and social level. Especially in the after-math of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007, compensation practices based on short-term profits were accused of having significantly increased the risk-tak-ing that threatened the global financial system. In order to avoid this repercus-sion, the European Community and Italian regulators issued instruments for encouraging banks to implement remuneration systems complying more with their operational and dimensional characteristics. The last of these rules in the Italian legal framework was the VII Update of “Circolare N° 285 of 17th De-cember 2013” which examines the new rules about the remuneration of bank-ers and executives in the Italian financial sector, and the impact of these rules on the three Italian larger significant banks. Results show that the three Italian banks have not been strongly impacted by these rules. Since 2013, in fact, the remuneration system of the three banking groups examined were characterized by a proper balancing between the fixed and the variable component of remu-neration, as well as by a binding (ex-ante and ex-post) adjusting system. Above all, the new rules have affected the number of the “material risk-tak-ers”, which increased in 2015.
Keeping up with change: no alternative to teaching ADR in clinic. An Australian perspective
Authors: Weinberg Jacqueline
Published: April 2018

Over the last 30 years alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become more prominent in Australian legal practice due to the need to reduce the cost of access to justice and to provide more expedient and informal alternatives to litigation. As legal educators, we need to ask: how should we be preparing law students entering practice for these changes? How can we ensure that once they become lawyers, our students will not rely entirely on litigious methods to assist their clients but instead look at alternatives for dispute resolution?In this paper, I argue that there is no alternative to teaching ADR in clinic in order to address client needs and to ensure that students engaged in clinical education are prepared for changes in legal practice today. I show that the increasing focus upon ADR in Australian legal practice represents a challenge for law schools, and that legal educators need to ensure they are educating students about ADR.I argue that it is important to determine whether ADR is being taught to students undertaking clinical legal education in ways that will enhance their preparation for legal practice. I will show that there is a need to explore: whether ADR is being taught within clinical legal education, the strengths and weaknesses of existing approaches, and how the teaching of ADR within clinics can be improved.
Papel da igreja na construção de capital social: caso da região oeste de Santa Catarina
Authors: Rabaioli Volmir , Vilpoux Olivier François
Published: April 2018

A pesquisa analisa o papel da Igreja na construção do Capital Social da região oeste de Santa Catarina. As informações foram obtidas em pesquisas bibliográfica, documental e de campo. A Igreja atuou na formação das colônias da região e instituiu um modelo de vida comunitária e convívio social que atendesse seus interesses, de acordo com a etnia das pessoas. Os colonizadores implantaram uma agricultura baseada em pequenas propriedades rurais. Eles instituíram cooperativas e associações comunitárias que se estenderam na região. A preservação da cultura e do idioma europeu reforça a identificação com a região. A Igreja se preocupou com esses elementos para a manutenção e fortalecimento do capital social que reflete nas atividades produtivas e no desenvolvimento regional.
Construir, habitar, pensar
Authors: Marques Victor Hugo De Oliveira
Published: April 2018

O texto traduzido no original é: [Bauen, Wohnen, Denken] (1951) e corresponde a uma conferência pronunciada pelo filósofo Heidegger por ocasião da "Segunda Reunião de Darmastad", publicada em Vortäge und Aufsätze, G. Neske, Pfullingen, 1954. Tradução direta de: HEIDEGGER, M. Bauen Wohnen Denken. In: Gesamtausgabe. I. Abteilung: Veröffentlichte Schriften 1910-1976. Band 7. Vorträge und Aufsätze. Frankfurt am Main: Vittorio Klostermann, 2000, pp.146-165. Esta tradução, apesar já existir uma para o português, faz parte do Projeto de Pesquisa em Estudos sobre o Desenvolvimento do Professor Dr. Josemar Campos Maciel e parte da minha pesquisa de Doutorado em Desenvolvimento Local pela UCDB. Ela procura valorizar os elementos de uma racionalidade ambiental e dos recentes estudos sobre filosofia ambiental, principalmente à luz a compreensão de Enrique Leff, e tem por objetivo fazer uma compreensão sobre o desenvolvimento.
Precarização do Trabalho e Prevalência de Transtornos Mentais em Agentes Penitenciários do Estado de Sergipe
Authors: Albuquerque Deisiane Rodrigues , Araújo Marley Rosana Melo de
Published: April 2018

Os agentes penitenciários podem sofrer pressões decorrentes tanto da organização do trabalho, quanto dos fenômenos sociais. Esses fatores provocam um quadro desfavorável ao bom desenvolvimento do trabalho desses profissionais e para a sua saúde. O presente artigo analisou a relação entre precarização do trabalho do agente penitenciário do estado de Sergipe e o desenvolvimento de transtornos mentais comuns (TMCs) decorrentes das condições de trabalho no Complexo Penitenciário Manoel Carvalho Neto (Copemcan), na cidade de São Cristóvão, SE. Foram analisados 25 agentes de segurança, entre 35 e 60 anos de idade, todos do sexo masculino, em que se verificou, por meio do Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) e de entrevistas semiestruturadas, a presença de sinais de TMC, podendo-se considerá-los suscetíveis ao adoecimento.
Economia Comportamental: Delineamento de um Experimento com o Marcador Biológico 2D:4D
Authors: Constantino Michel , Garcia Ricardo , Mendes Dany , Santos Frederico Kochhann dos , Silva Eduardo
Published: April 2018

O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar o delineamento de um experimento na área de economia comportamental e a inclusão do viés cognitivo a partir do marcador biológico razão 2D:4D com base nas pesquisas de (Fernandes et al., 2006; Dreber e Hoffman, 2007); Teixeira, 2013; Teixeira et al., 2014 e Silva & Tabak, 2015). Um crescente número de pesquisas vem tentando entender a natureza do comportamento humano adicionando fatores biológicos, em especial a exposição ao hormônio testosterona. A razão 2D:4D é um indicativo de que muitos traços de personalidade serão desenvolvidos ao longo da vida em especial o de aversão ao risco. Assim, é importante delinear a metodologia de investigação que trata da relação entre exposição ao hormônio testosterona e o processo de tomada de decisão do indivíduo na área de Economia Comportamental.
Uso racional de antimicrobianos y resistencia bacteriana ¿hacia dónde vamos?
Authors: Angles Eddie
Published: April 2018

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Satisfacción de los estudiantes de una facultad de medicina peruana
Authors: Cieza Zevallos Javier , Castillo Velásquez Alessandra Bertha , Garay Buitrón Francis Astrid , Poma Gálvez Jonnathan Jesús
Published: April 2018

Objetivos: Evaluar la satisfacción de los estudiantes de una facultad de medicina peruana en el año 2014 Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal. Se aplicó la encuesta SERVQUAL a una muestra de los alumnos que cursaron el primer semestre del año 2014 en una facultad de medicina peruana. Se calculó la satisfacción restando el promedio de las preguntas de percepción con el puntaje de la expectativa. Se consideró satisfacción a una diferencia mayor o igual a 0. Se usó el paquete estadístico SPSS 18.0 y se analizaron las variables con el modelo de regresión logística multinominal y la prueba de chi cuadrado. Se consideró el valor p <0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: De 188 encuestados, 54,8% eran varones. La mayoría provenía del área de Lima Centro (42%), Santiago de Surco y Miraflores (20%). El 100% de los encuestados era soltero y 14,9% eran beneficiarios de subvención económica. El porcentaje de satisfechos fue de 8%; el de insatisfacción leve, 66%; el de moderada, 23% y 3% estuvo muy insatisfecho. Solo se encontró relación estadística entre la edad y los elementos tangibles. Conclusiones: La magnitud de estudiantes satisfechos más grados leves de insatisfacción fue de 73,4%. Las dimensiones con mayor y menor satisfacción fueron la de elementos tangibles y capacidad de respuesta, respectivamente. No parece haber relación significativa con las variables de las personas evaluadas, salvo con la edad en algunas dimensiones.
Lesión del tronco coronario en paciente con enfermedad renal crónica y terapia dialítica: Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Cachay-Figueroa Rodrigo , Guibert-Patiño André , Parra-Payano Valeria , Matias-Bustamante Ximena , Antezana-Nuñez Lisbeth , Medina-Palomino Felix
Published: April 2018

La enfermedad del tronco se encuentra en el 5 a 7% de pacientes sometidos a angiografía coronaria. El síndrome coronario agudo (SICA) secundario a la complicación de la placa ateromatosa a este nivel, frecuentemente en porción distal, tiene una tasa de mortalidad de 50% en los siguientes tres años. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 20 años, con enfermedad renal crónica terminal en hemodiálisis, con historia de dolor torácico y disnea recurrente, siendo el último episodio durante la sesión de hemodiálisis, en la cual mostró cambios electrocardiográficos y ecocardiográficos compatibles con SICA, y obstrucción del 95% de arteria epicárdica izquierda principal en porción proximal (enfermedad troncal ostial) en la angiocoronariografía. Se discute sobre las dos posibles opciones terapéuticas, la cirugía de revascularización y el intervencionismo coronario percutáneo, optando por este último, el cual finalmente tuvo éxito en el caso presentado.
Pilomatrix carcinoma: Reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Authors: Valdez-Arroyo Noelia Matilde , Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez Paola Giovanna
Published: April 2018

Pilomatrix carcinoma es la forma maligna del pilomatrixoma que es una neoplasia benigna que se presenta en niños y adultos. Es infrecuente, se presenta como un nódulo solitario a predominio de cabeza y cuello, de tamaño variable; en varones de mediana edad. Se considera una neoplasia maligna de bajo grado y el manejo de elección es la escisión completa. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 32 años con un nódulo en región temporal occipital derecha, blando e indoloro, de 1,8 cm de longitud. Al corte se observó un tejido sólido amarillento encapsulado, y a la microscopía, bordes bien delimitados por células basaloides con núcleos hipercromáticos, pleomórficos, nucléolo prominente y de 0 a 3 mitosis atípicas por campo de alto poder; centro necrótico y células “fantasma”. Dentro del diagnóstico diferencial debe considerarse el pilomatrixoma proliferante, el quiste triquilemal proliferante maligno y el carcinoma de células basales con diferenciación matricial. Los estudios complementarios de inmunohistoquímica no fueron contributorios.
Confiabilidad de las pruebas comerciales para la detección del virus de la Hepatitis C
Authors: Shaw Robert H. , Reddy Krishna P. , Coronel Jorge , Moore David A.J.
Published: April 2018

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A Forward-Reverse Brascamp-Lieb Inequality: Entropic Duality and Gaussian Optimality
Authors: Liu Jingbo , Courtade Thomas A. , Cuff Paul W. , Verdú Sergio
Published: April 2018

Inspired by the forward and the reverse channels from the image-size characterization problem in network information theory, we introduce a functional inequality which unifies both the Brascamp-Lieb inequality and Barthe's inequality, which is a reverse form of the Brascamp-Lieb inequality. For Polish spaces, we prove its equivalent entropic formulation using the Legendre-Fenchel duality theory. Capitalizing on the entropic formulation, we elaborate on a "doubling trick" used by Lieb and Geng-Nair to prove the Gaussian optimality in this inequality for the case of Gaussian reference measures.
A Parallel Software Pipeline for Personalized Medicine
Authors: Agapito Giuseppe , Guzzi Pietro Hiram , Cannataro Mario
Published: April 2018

Personalized medicine is an aspect of the P4 medicine (predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) based precisely on the customization of all medical characters of each subject. In personalized medicine, the development of medical treatments and drugs is tailored to the individual characteristics and needs of each subject, according to the study of diseases at different scales from genotype to phenotype scale. To make concrete the goal of personalized medicine, it is necessary to employ high-throughput methodologies such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Mass Spectrometry or Microarrays, that are able to investigate a single disease from a broader perspective. For example, by using genotyping microarrays (e.g. collections of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism - SNP) it is possible to uncover the reasons (i.e. mutation in genes) because a treatment works properly in some patients (for example absence of mutated genes), but it does not work (presence of mutated genes) in others. A side effect of high-throughput methodologies is the massive amount of data produced for each single experiment, that poses several challenges (e.g. high execution time and required memory) to bioinformatic software. Thus a main requirement of modern bioinformatic software is the use of good software engineering methods and efficient programming techniques, able to face those challenges, that include the use of parallel programming and efficient and compact data structures. Thus, to exploit all the potential of this massive amount of data in the short possible time (before that data becomes obsolete), the necessity to develop parallel software tools for efficient data collection and analysis arise. Moreover, due to the heterogeneity of the data produced by the different kinds of experimental platforms, it is necessary to automatize in a comprehensive software pipeline, the various steps that compose a bioinformatic analysis, such as: the preprocessing of raw data to remove noise or corrupted data; the annotation of data with external knowledge (e.g. Gene Ontology), and the integration of molecular data with clinical data. It should be noted that such steps are necessary to make statistical or data mining analysis more effective. This paper presents the design and the experimentation of a comprehensive software pipeline, named microPipe, for the preprocessing, annotation and analysis of microarray-based SNP genotyping data. A case study in pharmacogenomics is presented. The main advantages of using microPipe are: the reduction of errors that may happen when trying to make data compatible among different tools; the possibility to analyze in parallel huge datasets; the easy annotation and integration of data.
Applications of the FIV Model to Study HIV Pathogenesis
Authors: Miller Craig , Abdo Zaid , Ericsson Aaron , Elder John , VandeWoude Sue
Published: April 2018

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a naturally-occurring retrovirus that infects domestic and non-domestic feline species, producing progressive immune depletion that results in an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Much has been learned about FIV since it was first described in 1987, particularly in regard to its application as a model to study the closely related lentivirus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In particular, FIV and HIV share remarkable structure and sequence organization, utilize parallel modes of receptor-mediated entry, and result in a similar spectrum of immunodeficiency-related diseases due to analogous modes of immune dysfunction. This review summarizes current knowledge of FIV infection kinetics and mechanisms of immune dysfunction in relation to opportunistic disease, specifically in regard to studying HIV pathogenesis. Furthermore, we present data which highlight changes in the oral microbiota and oral immune system during FIV infection, and outline the potential for the feline model of oral AIDS manifestations to elucidate pathogenic mechanisms of HIV-induced oral disease. Finally, we discuss advances in molecular biology, vaccine development, neurologic dysfunction, and the ability to apply pharmacologic interventions and sophisticated imaging technologies to study experimental and naturally occurring FIV, which provide an excellent, but often overlooked resource for advancing therapies and management of HIV/AIDS.