bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In vitro callus induction in inflorescence segments of medicinally important endangered plant Rauwolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz – a step towards ex situ conservation
Authors: Kaur Saranjeet
Published: January 2018

The regenerative competence of inflorescence segments of Rauwolfia serpentina was assessed in M (Mitra et al., 1976) medium and its combinations with growth adjuncts such as cytokinins [N6-benzyladenine (6-BA - 0.5, 1.0 mg l-1), furfurylaminopurine (Kn-0.5, 1.0mg l-1) and auxin [α-naphthalene acetic acid (NAA - 0.5, 1.0 mg l-1)]. Inflorescence segments (1.00 cm in length) were used as explants. The regeneration response was obligatory to the use of growth regulators in the medium. Cytokinins favoured shoot bud mediated pathway of plantlet development and BAP favoured early shooting. The explants callused in NAA enriched medium. The callus was best maintained in NAA (0.5 mg l-1) through repeated sub-culturing. The entire plant of R. serpentina is the target of massive commercial collections resulting into shrinking habitats. Present study is the first ever report on the successful use of inflorescence segments for ex situ conservation of R. serpentina.
Characterization of genetic diversity of wild pomegranate collected from Himachal Pradesh, India.
Authors: Mahajan Ritu , Javed Azhar , Kapoor Nisha
Published: January 2018

Wild pomegranate is distributed in three states of India. However, genomic information is rare in this plant. In this paper we studied the genetic diversity of wild pomegranate collected from different places of Himachal Pradesh using RAPD primers. A high degree of polymorphism of 80.7% was observed. Cluster analysis demarcated the accessions into two distinct groups. The genetic dissimilarity index calculated varied from 0.16 to 0.68 for twenty-one wild pomegranate genotypes. The presence of high genetic diversity can be useful for understanding the process of domestication and cultivated pomegranate breeding programs.
Traditional Health Care (THC) and nutritional practices in Mother Child Health Care systems (MCHCs) in the tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan, India.
Authors: G.S. Deora , M.S. Rathore
Published: January 2018

Plants and plants based products are frequently used by the tribals for their health and treatment right from human civilization. The present study was conducted in the tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan such as Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Udaipur which are mainly dominated by the Bhil, Meena, Garasia and Kathodia tribes. During study informations were collected from the Dais or Gunis, tribal health practitioners. In the present work 55 plant species belonging to 52 genera and 35 families have collected, identified and documented which are used to treat different types of mother child ailments after the birth and up to five years age of child. Similarly, informations were also documented about the plants their parts which were used for nutritional purposes during the lactation period of mother and for the amelioration of the health of mother and child.
COMPARISON OF STATURE AND FOOT LENGTH IN ADULTS IN SRMSIMS BAREILLY
Authors: Chahal Priyanka , Singh Jaswinder
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Estimation of stature plays an important role in forensic anthropometry as it

helps in estimating the identity of an individual. Many studies for estimating the stature from

measuring long bones, with derivation of formulas are there. The present study is an attempt to

evaluate a possible correlation between stature of an individual and foot length in adults.

Material and Methods: A sample of 100 medical students; 50 males & 50 females studying in

Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences was considered & measurements were

taken for height and foot length.

Results: It was found that both the parameters showed a correlation with each other. The

linear equation derived from this relationship is y=0.1436x+0.7097.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that the present study has provided regression equations for

stature and foot length of an individual that can be used for stature estimation.
ETIOLOGICAL, CLINICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL PROGNOSTIC MARKERS IN HEAD AND NECK CANCERS TREATED WITH CONCURRENT CHEMO-RADIATION
Authors: Yadav Ankur , Kumar Piyush , Chauhan Arvind Kumar , Jaiswal Milan , Singh D. P.
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Advanced squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck are usually treated with

surgery and/or radiotherapy. Integration of chemotherapy also plays an important role for

improving organ preservation. Various prognostic factors help in selecting the appropriate

treatment regimen for the individual patient. The present study was conducted to identify the

prognostic factors in head and neck cancers.

Material and Methods: Previously untreated 33 patients of squamous cell carcinoma were

selected. They were treated with concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The response

assessment was analyzed in terms of various patient, tumor and treatment related factors.

Statistical analysis was done using chi square test.

Results: Etiological factors tobacco & alcohol, non-vegetarean diet were associated with a

poor outcome but were not statistically significant. Clinical factors- like higher N-stage

(p=0.04) and AJCC stage (p=0.03) were found to be significant predictors of poor prognosis

while T-stage was not found significant, probably due to short follow-up. Patients receiving

less than 5 cycles of concurrent chemotherapy had a significantly worse prognosis (p=0.04).

Among the pathological factors that were studied, high mitotic index (Grade III or more) were

associated with a significantly poorer prognosis (p=0.04).

Conclusion: Many clinico pathological factors have been correlated with locoregional control

in head and neck cancers. These can be used to individualize the treatment by different surgical

techniques, various radiotherapy dose & fractionation schedules and chemotherapy protocols.
Relationship Between Dental Hygiene Students’ Performance in an Oral Radiology Course and the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Liang Hui , DeWald Janice P. , Solomon Eric S.
Published: January 2018

Dental hygiene students’ performance in oral radiology courses may give an early indication of their readiness prior to taking the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between dental hygiene students’ performance in an oral radiology lecture course and their performance on the NBDHE. Data were collected for all 117 dental hygiene students at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry from 2006 to 2009 who took the NBDHE during their second year of the program. Their final grades and scores on three written section examinations in an oral radiology course taken in their first year were compared with their overall NBDHE scores and raw scores on the oral radiology and case study sections. Moderate correlations (0.3<r<0.5) were found between the students’ overall NBDHE scores and their performance in the oral radiology course, with the strongest correlation with the final grade (r=0.488, p<0.01). Final course grades had the strongest relationship to NBDHE scores in the discipline of radiology, followed by scores in anatomic sciences; the weakest relationship was with scores in pharmacology. This relationship can help identify students who may need extra support in the oral radiology course and other courses to prepare them to succeed when they take the NBDHE. This study also contributes to understanding of the general relationship between dental hygiene program courses and students’ success on the clinical licensing exam and will hopefully encourage other programs to assess their students’ performance in this way.
La mujer en una lista de encabezamientos de materia en español
Authors: MARTÍNEZ ANA MARÍA , J. TODARO ALICIA
Published: January 2018

SE IDENTIFICARON 71 EPÍGRAFES REFERIDOS A LA MUJER EN LA LISTA DE ENCABEZAMIENTOS DE MATERIA PARA BIBLIOTECA (LEMB) Y SE ANALIZARON SEGÚN CRITERIOS DE OTREDAD, CONFINAMIENTO, OMISIÓN, ESTRUCTURA INADECUADA Y TERMINOLOGÍA SESGADA. EL 73% DE LOS EPÍGRAFES NO TENÍAN CORRESPONDENCIA EXACTA ENTRE LA MUJER Y EL VARÓN, MIENTRAS QUE EL NÚMERO DE EPÍGRAFES FEMENINOS CON INDICACIÓN DE SEXO ERA MAYOR QUE EN LOS EPÍGRAFES MASCULINOS (52 VS. 9). EL 83% DE LOS EPÍGRAFES FEMENINOS SE CONCENTRA EN TRES SUSTANTIVOS: MUJERES, MUCHACHAS Y ESPOSAS. LA OMISIÓN DE EPÍGRAFES Y SUBDIVISIONES, LA INCOHERENCIA EN LAS RELACIONES EQUIVALENTES Y LAS NOTAS DE ALCANCE, ASÍ COMO CIERTAS FORMAS TERMINOLÓGICAS PUEDEN RESULTAR DISCRIMINATORIAS U OFENSIVAS PARA LA MUJER, POR LO QUE SE SUGIERE REVISAR ESTA CONOCIDA LISTA DE EPÍGRAFES CON EL FIN DE MEJORARLA.
Las memorias holográficas como nuevo soporte de documentos audiovisuales
Authors: GARCÍA SANTIAGO LOLA
Published: January 2018

FRENTE A LOS ACTUALES SOPORTES ÓPTICOS Y MAGNÉTICOS QUE PUEDEN ALMACENAR INFORMACIÓN EN LA SUPERFICIE DEL MATERIAL SENSIBLE UTILIZADO, LA HOLOGRAFÍA HA REVOLUCIONADO LOS CONCEPTOS DE GRABACIÓN Y ALMACENAMIENTO. A PESAR DE LAS CUATRO DÉCADAS QUE LLEVA EXISTIENDO ESTA TECNOLOGÍA, ES AÚN POCO CONOCIDA Y SU FORMA DE OPERAR CONSTITUYE UN MISTERIO. ESTE ARTÍCULO DA A CONOCER LA TÉCNICA DEL ALMACENAMIENTO HOLOGRÁFICO Y LA SITUACIÓN ACTUAL, ASÍ COMO EL POTENCIAL DE LAS MEMORIAS HOLOGRÁFICAS EN EL CAMPO DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y LA DOCUMENTACIÓN. SE PRESENTAN LAS MÚLTIPLES VENTAJAS QUE POSEE LA MEMORIA HOLOGRÁFICA Y SUS INCONVENIENTES, QUE SE TRATAN DE SOLVENTAR EXPERIMENTANDO CON DIVERSOS MECANISMOS Y NUEVOS SOPORTES DE GRABACIÓN.
Estudo sobre as condições das paradas de ônibus na cidade de São Paulo
Authors: Wesley da Silva de Brito Alex , Constantino Santos Jefferson , Azevedo Gonçalves Milene , Da Silva Marques Renan , Fontana Adriane Monteiro
Published: January 2018

O transporte coletivo por ônibus é um dos serviços mais utilizados em São Paulo, e as instalações necessárias a seu bom funcionamento são fundamentais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi mostrar a situação que se encontram os pontos de ônibus na cidade de São Paulo através de sua divisão por regiões (centro, norte, sul, leste e oeste) e compará-las com um ponto ideal, ou seja, que atenda a população de forma confortável e segura, incluindo pessoas portadoras de deficiências como cadeirantes e deficientes visuais. Foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas, de campo e de opinião, e pode-se concluir que as condições dos pontos existentes não são satisfatórias, sendo que um dos itens que a população julga mais importante é a cobertura em um ponto de ônibus, assim como a devida atenção as pessoas com deficiência, ou seja, aspectos básicos.
Listado de revisores y revisoras
Authors: Had Revista
Published: January 2018

Carmina Wanden-Berghe, directora de la revista Hospital a Domicilio, certifica que las personas enunciadas a continuación han participado en el proceso de revisión de los artículos publicados durante el año 2017, agradeciéndoles los servicios prestados.
BF3 etherate-induced formation of C3-11-alkenyl 2,3-unsaturated glucosides
Authors: Konstantinovic Stanimir , Predojevic Jasmina , Gojkovic Svetislav , Pavlovic Vladimir
Published: January 2018

BF3 etherate-induced formation of C3-11-alkenyl 2,3-unsaturated glucosides was
used as the key step in their synthesis from glucose and C3-C11-alkenols.
Evidence of stability of sedimentary organic matter during bacterial desilicification of an oil shale
Authors: Cvetkovic Olga , Curiale Joseph , Dragutinovic Vesna , Jarvie Daniel , Vrvic Miroslav , Vitorovic Dragomir
Published: January 2018

Aleksinac oil shale organic matter appeared to remain unchanged, according to
elemental, IR, P-GC and P-GC-MS analytical characterization, after exposure
to Bacillus circulans-Jordan desilicification for 30 days. These experiments
indicate that ?siliceous bacteria? may have potential as an alternative,
?biochemical agent? for the isolation of native kerogen, and justify further
efforts toward continuedevaluation of this advantageous process.
The calculation of theoretical energetic performances of composite rocket propellants
Authors: Filipovic Milos , Kilibarda Nikola
Published: January 2018

A suitable method for calculating theoretical energetic performances of a
composite propellant was investigated and successfully verified. This method
is based on generally accepted hypotheses, consistent and simple calculation
of the chemical equilibrium in a predominantly gaseous, multi-component
reactive mixture, and on an appropriate numerical scheme involving the
propellant formula and the assigned rocket motor operating conditions.
Acomputer program, which permits the calculation of the equilibrium
composition of the combustion products and the theoretical energetic
performances of composite propellants has been developed. The results of the
calculations have been compared with data obtained by the programs OPHELIE,
MICROPEP, and the program SPP, as documented in the NASA-Lewis Code, which
is presently a world-wide standard. All comparisons gave satisfactory
agreement.
Characterization of polymer-liquid crystal blends
Authors: Filip Daniela , Simionescu Cristofor , Macocinschi Doina
Published: January 2018

Blends of semi-crystalline polymers (polyethylene adipate and two
poly(ester-urethane) s) with liquid crystal cholesteryl palmitate with
different compositions were prepared by solution casting. One of the
poly(ester-urethane)s was based on 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate (TDI) and the
other one on 4,4?-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). The miscibility and
phase transition were investigated over the whole range of concentration by
differential scanning calorimetry and polarizing optical microscopy.
Reduced differential transform and variational iteration methods for 3-D diffusion model in fractal heat transfer within local fractional operators
Authors: Jafari Hossein , Jassim Kamil , Vahidi Javad
Published: January 2018

The analytical solutions of the 3-D diffusion equation in fractal heat transfer is found. The reduced differential transform and variational iteration methods are considered in the local fractional operator sense. In order to show the power and robustness of the proposed techniques, illustrative example is presented. The results reveal that the presented methods is very effective and simple, and can be used for other problems in mathematical physics.
Comparison of the reactive control strategies in low voltage network with photovoltaic generation and storage
Authors: Garozzo Dario , Tina Giuseppe , Sera Dezso
Published: January 2018

The aim of this study is to analyze the different decentralized voltage control strategies, based on the reactive power control of photovoltaic inverters. The study focuses on evaluating their impact in terms of reactive power demanded from the grid, due to the regulation, and active losses in the network and in the photovoltaic inverters. In a second step, the presence of battery energy storage systems in the network is considered and further analysis are performed, in order to take into account the overvoltage mitigation by peak shaving of the photovolta-ic generation. All the simulations are performed in MATLAB/SIMULINK, where the model of a single-phase low-voltage distribution network with distributed generation sources is implemented.
The effectiveness of an internet of things-aware smart ventilated insulation system
Authors: Alderucci Tiziana , Patrono Luigi , Rametta Piercosimo , Munafo Placido
Published: January 2018

The considerable thicknesses of common insulation systems, applied to the internal or external building envelope, can be inappropriate in the Mediterranean climates for improving buildings? energy efficiency and their internal comfort at the same time; in fact, the high thicknesses of insulating material provided by legislation standards can be cause of environments? over-heating and formation of condensation. In this framework, the S-MUnSTa system is an innovative dynamic ventilated insulation system able to overcome condensation and overheating phenomena, also exploiting Internet of Things technologies; the main characteristic of the proposed smart insulation is that the ventilated external layer is equipped with dynamic valves of insulating material, for opening and closing the air channel, with the aim to optimize the thermal performance. In order to guarantee the expected performance of the system, as it has been patented, in this paper an innovative fixing system to install the insulating panels is presented. This new method allows a rapid and easy installation, without any specialization required and with low maintenance costs.
An empirical survey on the awareness of construction developers about green buildings in Macedonia
Authors: Stojanovska-Georgievska Lihnida , Sandeva Ivana , Spasevska Hristina
Published: January 2018

Green construction is becoming priority in developing a new scope to the construction itself. It emerges from the inevitable need to raise the environmental concern and to make effort to build sustainable, by balancing between the conservation of the environment and maintaining prosperity in development. Green design does not only make a positive impact on public health and the environment, it also reduces operating costs, enhances building and organizational marketability, increases occupant productivity, and helps create a sustainable community. This survey aims at determining the stage of knowledge and awareness about green buildings among most involved stakeholders. The survey targets basic understanding about green building and reveals the opinion about the advances and possible barriers for regulated construction of green buildings. This survey is conducted using the method of structured questionnaires and is based on the responses of 181 construction developers including designers, architects, civil engineers, technicians, workers in construction industry, investors, as well as legal representatives (decision makers). The overall results show high level of familiarization with the concept of green buildings (more than 75% of the respondents), and even higher percentage in expressing support of the idea for green buildings (less than 6% gave negative answers). The results obtained from three structured groups of questions (awareness, advantages & barriers, and possible areas for intervention) are discussed in comprehensive manner, by additional comparison with the results for global trends, in order to analyze thoroughly the current stage of awareness about green buildings in Macedonia.
Analysis of environmental aspects affecting comfort in commercial buildings
Authors: Antoniadou Panagiota , Giama Effrosyni , Papadopoulos Agis
Published: January 2018

Environmental aspects are of high priority for the identification and evaluation of the parameters that affect the design and construction of buildings. Their improvement in case of the existing European building stock while considering and maintaining the occupants? comfort sensation in high levels, is imperative for creating an environmental friendly building. The combination of those aspects can upgrade the indoor conditions leading to the creation of an appealing workspace where the well fair of the occupants is established. In this line of approach, an integrated evaluation of the indoor environmental parameters was conducted in office buildings, located in Thessaloniki, Greece, based on the occupants? comfort sensation. Main goal of the study is the determination of the existing correlations between the perceived comfort sensation and a variety of environmental parameters considered in building rating certification schemes. Those correlations can outline the weight of every aspect based on the occupants' view and also help the policy makers to accomplish the vision of an environmental sustainable, not only concerning the energy consumption but also the occupants, building.
A simplified engineering method for a T-joint welding simulation
Authors: Peric Mato , Tonkovic Zdenko , Karsaj Igor , Stamenkovic Dragi
Published: January 2018

In the framework of this study, a hybrid sequential thermo-mechanical finite element analysis of T-joint fillet welding is performed. In the thermal analysis, the element birth and death technique is applied to simulate a weld filler deposition, while a mechanical analysis is performed simultaneously to avoid possible problems due to large displacements induced by large strains. The calculated plate deflections are compared with the experimental measurements while the obtained residual stresses are compared with the analytical solution from the literature. The simulated results demonstrate that the proposed method can be effectively used to predict the residual stresses and distortions induced by the T-joint welding of two plates.
Using respiratory polygraphy in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea - our experiences
Authors: Novkovic Dobrivoje , Cvetkovic Gordana , Acimovic Slobodan , Milic Rade , Sarac Sanja , Urosevic Radmila
Published: January 2018

Bacground/Aim. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves repeated episodes of cessation of breathing that occur due to a decrease in pharyngeal muscle tone. This disorder is more common in men and represents a significant risk factor for serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The gold standard in the diagnosis of this disorder represents a polysomnography (PSG), which is technically a complex and multidisciplinary method. Respiratory polygraphy (RP) may constitute an adequate replacement for most uncomplicated cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of using respiratory polygraphies in diagnosing of obstructive sleep apnea. Methods. On all the patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea, RP and a retrospective analysis of the obtained results were performed. Results. By completing our examination, we proved that there was a positive correlation between the results obtained by using RP and the predictors of obstructive sleep apnea such as the Epworth sleepiness scale (EPWORTH) score, neck circumference and body mass index. Conclusion. Respiratory polygraphy represents a cheaper and simpler replacement for PSG, especially with uncomplicated obstructive breathing disorders during sleep.
Para uma metacrítica da organização escolar
Authors: Carvalho Maria João Cardoso , Brás José Viegas , Gonçalves Maria Neves Leal
Published: January 2018

Este artigo centra-se na problematização do modo de organização das escolas e da sua relação com a racionalidade instrumental, que o Estado adota na sua tomada de decisão, na tentativa de evidenciarmos os fenómenos que expressam uma suposta neutralidade e uma naturalização que as ideologias neoliberais preconizam. O objectivo deste trabalho é proceder a  uma Crítica do pensamento crítico à qualidade da Organização Escolar. Nesta abordagem fizemos da Teoria Crítica uma categoria teórica para a análise das organizações escolares. Elegemos a Escola de Frankfurt, para discutir e refletir sobre outros modos, ou outras lógicas de representar e perspetivar, no caso, a organização escolar. Como conclusão podemos destacar o contributo da Teoria Crítica para a reinvenção da organização escolar.
Dimensões do trabalho do coordenador pedagógico no contexto escolar
Authors: Langona Neichelli Fabrício , Gama Renata Prenstteter
Published: January 2018

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir as dimensões do trabalho do coordenador pedagógico no contexto escolar. O estudo foi de natureza qualitativa e interpretativa com a utilização de questionários respondidos por 23 coordenadores pedagógicos que atuam em escolas municipais dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental na prefeitura de Jundiaí-SP. Através das devolutivas dos coordenadores e do referencial consultado foi possível constatar que os coordenadores exercem inúmeras funções no cotidiano da escola e que elas podem ser organizadas em quatro categorias: (i) processos de ensino e aprendizagem (ii) organização escolar (iii) ambiente democrático e participativo e (iiii) trabalho formativo.  Como resultado identificamos que os coordenadores pedagógicos participantes da pesquisa consideram que o trabalho formativo deve ser priorizado.
De qual liberdade se fala na governamentalidade neoliberal?
Authors: Ambrózio Aldo
Published: January 2018

Este artigo trata da questão de como a conduta dos sujeitos ganhou relevância política na construção das estratégias dos Estados modernos quando da adoção da governamentalidade neoliberal como modelo tanto das intervenções estatais em nível macropolítico, tomando como objeto de intervenção as populações, quanto, em nível micropolítico, na incitação em como cada sujeito, em sua individualidade, deve articular o modo como constitui o si mesmo. A hipótese de base da argumentação é a de que o poder pastoral, gestado como resposta à prática da ascese nas comunidades cristãs primitivas, foi transferido, mutatis mutandis e com deslocamentos diversos, para o modo como os Estados Modernos construíram uma racionalidade de governo entre os séculos XVI e XVII e sua posterior elaboração inscrita no corpo teórico-prático do Liberalismo no do século XVIII e os Neoliberalismos pensados e postos em ação a partir dos fins do século XX.
Juventudes e participação política no Brasil do século XXI
Authors: Corrochano Maria Carla , Dowbor Monika , Jardim Fabiana A. A.
Published: January 2018

O que as percepções e ações protagonizadas pelos jovens brasileiros no século XXI nos dizem sobre a relação entre eles e a política? Partindo de fontes secundárias – a pesquisa Agenda Nacional da Juventude de 2013 e experiências de participação juvenil em manifestações políticas ocorridas desde 2003, evidenciamos maior valorização das formas e canais não institucionais de fazer política e de crítica à política institucionalizada.  A análise recupera o conceito de geração de Mannheim e sua diferenciação entre posição, conexão e unidade geracional, tornando visíveis as mediações entre contexto histórico, participação política e a constituição de novas unidades geracionais no Brasil, caracterizadas pela diversidade de respostas (conservadoras e progressistas) aos desafios do presente.
Feminismos e direito à comunicação
Authors: Lahni Cláudia Regina , Auad Daniela
Published: January 2018

O artigo enfoca e analisa a multiplicidade das mulheres lésbicas, bissexuais e transexuais e suas identidades colocadas à margem. Essas mulheres podem ser reconhecidas como a pièce de résistance da democracia, uma vez que as exclusões às quais são submetidas podem ser marcadores da cidadania ainda não alcançada.  Observando esse cenário, distante de um contexto de mídia democrática, se questiona o lugar de lésbicas, bissexuais, transexuais, a partir do diálogo entre estudos feministas e a análise de séries de televisão, como Orange Is The New Black dentre outras. O texto aborda como a representação de diferentes femininos, com diversidade racial, de identidade de gênero e de orientação sexual, pode contribuir para a cidadania das mulheres, sua maior representação nas produções midiáticas e em todos os espaços da sociedade.
Memória e estereótipos
Authors: Vieira Flávia David , Silva Edvania Gomes da
Published: January 2018

Neste trabalho, objetivamos analisar, no âmbito dos principais textos normativos brasileiros que tratam dos papeis conferidos à mulher na unidade matrimonial e familiar, as formas de (re)apropriação do espaço e do uso do conceito legislativo atribuído à mulher casada. Buscamos mostrar o modo como os enunciados legislativos são constituídos historicamente no interior das práticas discursivas que circulam no meio social, ditando um lugar para a esposa. Lugar esse que se ampara em memórias patriarcais cristalizadas em um conceito tradicional de família. Analisamos, assim, como a memória discursiva, a qual, como mostramos, funciona desde as Ordenações Filipinas, é retomada no âmbito das legislações posteriores e como o estereótipo de mulher casada, cristalizado nos quadros de memória familiar, está presente em todas essas legislações, incluindo a contemporânea, mesmo que esta última regulamente, como o faz, a igualdade formal entre homens e mulheres na instituição familiar.
Políticas, direitos e condição humana na contemporaneidade
Authors: Gatti Márcio Antônio , Mendonça Viviane Melo de
Published: January 2018

O dossiê proposto pela Laplage em Revista reúne artigos que discutem a categoria de humano e sua condição na contemporaneidade nos campos das políticas sociais, públicas e dos direitos humanos. A atuação dos sujeitos nas mídias e redes sociais digitais, a mobilidade, a questão da igualdade e equidade em geral de das mulheres e da população LGBTT, as relações de trabalho e a precarização das sociedades neoliberais, a relação entre religião e laicidade do Estado, dentre outras tantas demandas que a realidade contemporânea nos oferece, pressupõem, na contemporaneidade, rupturas e embates, perdas e reivindicações de direitos por grupos que antes estavam silenciados ou invisibilizados na arena pública; e também apresenta novas configurações do fazer político, das práticas educacionais, do ativismo e da militância, que requererem debates acerca do sujeito contemporâneo, processos de subjetivação e do conceito de humano nos tempos atuais.
The environmental protection financing by the local government units
Authors: Król Urszula
Published: January 2018

The article discusses the rules of financing environmental protection by local self-government units. The statutory tasks specified by local governments in this respect were indicated. Then possible forms of financing environmental protection are presented. Municipality, county or province can use different sources of funding. The next element of the article is to determine the amount of environmental spending at each level of local government in recent years.
Economic situation and municipal budget income of forestry tax
Authors: Markowska Ewelina , Możyłowski Piotr
Published: January 2018

The actual forestry tax is a relatively new development in the Polish tax system. It was introduced in 1991. It is one of the own revenues of municipalities. Budget revenues of municipalities in respect of forestry tax depend on the economic situation, as well as the degree of afforestation in the municipality. The aim of this publication is to present the economic impact on budget revenues of municipalities in respect of forestry tax .
Polish business models of technology transfer centres against foreign leaders. Conclusions of the case studies
Authors: Bojko Marta , Feldy Marzena , Kowalczyk Barbara , Knapińska Anna
Published: January 2018

The authors analyse business models existing in leading technology transfer academic centres throughout the world, in order to find out to what extent they are implemented by entities in Poland. Their attention is focused on such components of business models as: legal form and methods of financing, the mission of operations, the work integration and the mechanisms of collaboration with the science and commercial sector. The study is qualitative, based on the analysis of the case studies of foreign entities. The diversity of global solutions enables a critical look at the activities of Polish technology transfer centres and points to the choice of models which are best suited to their domestic conditions. According to the authors, the improved effectiveness of technology transfer centres is an important part of the debate on the transformation of traditional universities into entrepreneurial universities.
Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne Polski w latach 2010–2015: aspekty ekonomiczne
Authors: Pogorzelski Adam
Published: January 2018

Motywacja: Kwestia energetyki jest zagadnieniem, które systematycznie powraca do debaty politycznej. Obecnie w opinii publicznej brakuje konsensusu dotyczącego optymalnej struktury pozyskiwania energii, która miałaby zapewnić Polsce bezpieczeństwo energetyczne. Chęć ukazania związku między bieżącą sytuacją polskiej energetyki a bezpieczeństwem energetycznym Polski, była głównym motywem wyboru tematu niniejszego artykułu.Cel: Celem artykułu jest ukazanie związku między wykorzystaniem konwencjonalnych i odnawialnych źródeł energii a bezpieczeństwem energetycznym Polski w kontekście aspektów ekonomicznych.Wyniki: Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy wykazano zbyt niski poziom dywersyfikacji źródeł energii, nadmierną zależność importową od Rosji, znaczną energochłonność gospodarki oraz bezzasadne, nadmierne wsparcie dla branży górniczej. Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy można jednak zaobserwować też stopniową poprawę sytuacji Polski w przytoczonych kwestiach.
Was Poland the next Spain? Parallel analysis of regional convergence patterns after accession to the European Union
Authors: Wójcik Piotr
Published: January 2018

Research background: Poland and Spain share many common features resulting both from similarities of historical experience, and also cultural, political, socio-demographic factors. Both countries have a similar area, population and GDP structure. They also share historical experience related to political and economic transformation after a long period of non-democratic, centralized governments. Therefore, the experience of Spanish membership in the EU is often considered as a model for Poland.

Purpose of the article: The purpose of this research is to perform a comparative empirical analysis of income convergence processes in Poland and Spain on a regional level. We aim to verify if and how these processes are related to one an-other (show similar paths). Special attention is paid to the periods after accession of these countries to the EU. Convergence patterns in both countries are compared with several tools.

Methods: Spatial econometric model for absolute beta convergence, sigma convergence indicators and the analysis of distribution dynamics ? transition matrices and kernel density estimation.

Findings & Value added: The impact on EU accession on income convergence in Spain was positive both at the national and regional level. Regional convergence processes sped-up and interregional disparities decreased. The poorest subregions had relatively high probability to increase their income and catch-up with initially more developed regions. In the first decade after accession to the EU Poland has also achieved a significant improvement of income indicators at the national level. However, empirical analyses of GDP per capita distribution and its dynamics at the regional level in Poland show that the above mentioned progress does not spread out proportionally on all regions. Neither beta nor sigma convergence is observed. Instead, relatively fastest growth of initially richest regions (mostly large cities) introduces convergence of clubs leading to polarization. EU accession has accelerated divergence processes in Poland.
Logit and Probit application for the prediction of bankruptcy in Slovak companies
Authors: Kovacova Maria , Kliestik Tomas
Published: January 2018

Research background: Prediction of bankruptcy is an issue of interest of various researchers and practitioners since the first study dedicated to this topic was published in 1932. Finding the suitable bankruptcy prediction model is the task for economists and analysts from all over the world. forecasting model using. Despite a large number of various models, which have been created by using different methods with the aim to achieve the best results, it is still challenging to predict bankruptcy risk, as corporations have become more global and more complex.

Purpose of the article: The aim of the presented study is to construct, via an empirical study of relevant literature and application of suitable chosen mathematical statistical methods, models for bankruptcy prediction of Slovak companies and provide the comparison of overall prediction ability of the two developed models.

Methods: The research was conducted on the data set of Slovak corporations covering the period of the year 2015, and two mathematical statistical methods were applied. The methods are logit and probit, which are both symmetric binary choice models, also known as conditional probability models. On the other hand, these methods show some significant differences in process of model formation, as well as in achieved results.

Findings & Value added: Given the fact that mostly discriminant analysis and logistic regression are used for the construction of bankruptcy prediction models, we have focused our attention on the development bankruptcy prediction model in the Slovak Republic via logistic regression and probit. The results of the study suggest that the model based on a logit functions slightly outperforms the classification accuracy of probit model. Differences were obtained also in the detection of the most significant predictors of bankruptcy prediction in these types of models constructed in Slovak companies.
RAMNI—ILAMURIDESAM: KERAJAAN ACEH PRA-SAMUDERA PASAI
Authors: Ajis Ambo Asse
Published: January 2018

The external historical notes from Arabs and Chinese sources in the IX-XIII AD century are mentioned two kingdoms on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra, namely Ramni (Ramin) and Ilamuridesam (Lamuri). How are the developments and conditions of the two kingdoms illustrated in the foreign records? By knowing the representation of the two kingdoms is expected to complement the history of Aceh which has not mentioned the existence of both. The method used to uncover the history is to analyze the external notes that tell about Ramni and/or Ilamuridesam (Lamuri). The information nodes obtained from the data are used as a material to describe the development and condition of the two kingdoms. The results of the data analysis have shown that the Ramni Kingdom is an early kingdom in Aceh and its people still worship idols. The name the Ramni Kingdom was later changed by King Rajendracola I to Ilamuridesam for several reasons. In that notes, it is also illustrated that Ilamuridesam is an important location in the international trade lane in the Straits of Malacca and its inhabitants are Hindu.Dalam catatan sejarah dari Arab dan Cina pada abad IX--XIII Masehi menyebutkan dua nama kerajaan di ujung utara pulau Sumatera, yaitu Ramni (Ramin) dan Ilamuridesam (Lamuri). Bagaimana perkembangan dan kondisi dua kerajaan yang tergambarkan dalam catatan asing tersebut? Dengan mengetahui gambaran kedua kerajaan tersebut diharapkan dapat melengkapi sejarah Aceh yang selama ini tidak menyebutkan eksistensi keduanya. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengungkap sejarah tersebut adalah dengan menganalisis catatan asing yang menceritakan tentang Ramni dan/atau Ilamuridesam (Lamuri). Simpul-simpul informasi yang diperoleh dari data tersebut digunakan sebagai bahan untuk menggambarkan perkembangan dan kondisi kedua kerajaan tersebut. Hasil analisis data yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa Kerajaan Ramni merupakan kerajaan awal di Aceh dan masyarakatnya masih menyembah berhala. Nama Kerajaan Ramni kemudian diubah oleh Raja Rajendracola I menjadi Ilamuridesam karena beberapa alasan. Dalam catatan asing tersebut juga tergambar bahwa Ilamuridesam merupakan lokasi penting dalam jalur perdagangan internasional di Selat Malaka dan penduduknya beragama Hindu.
Implementation of a Hepatitis C Collaborative Drug Therapy Management Service in an HIV Ambulatory Care Clinic
Authors: Sorbera Maria , Mathew Cathleen , Christy Ramdeen Shannon
Published: January 2018

Purpose: Being the leading cause of liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has become a growing public health threat within the United States. Of those individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), approximately 25% are co- infected with HCV. Establishment of a hepatitis C collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) service can expand the role of pharmacists in an interdisciplinary team improving health outcomes for an underserved HIV/HCV co-infected patient population.

Summary: In 2016, physicians and pharmacists identified a need to establish Hepatitis C pharmacy services in an HIV clinic. Through the recent establishment of CDTM and implementation of pharmacy services, pharmacists are now given the autonomy to manage patients co-infected with HIV/HCV. It is believed that the addition of a clinical pharmacist to an interdisciplinary team will lead to improved SVR rates, adherence, and clinic revenue, as well as decreased ADRs and drug-drug interactions among co-infected patients.

Conclusion: Implementation of HCV pharmacy services directed towards HIV/HCV co- infection is an essential patient-centered strategy addressing complex medication-related problems in an attempt to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. A single-centered, prospective study to evaluate HCV pharmacy services at the Treatment for Life Center clinic is currently ongoing.

Conflict of Interest We declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests that the authors or members of their immediate families have in any product or service discussed in the manuscript, including grants (pending or received), employment, gifts, stock holdings or options, honoraria, consultancies, expert testimony, patents and royalties

 

Type: Clinical Experience
Escalas de avaliação da esquizofrenia validadas para uso no brasil: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Medeiros Heydrich Lopes Virgulino de , Rocha Diana Martins , Roudig Rieg Michel Erich Wasa , Silva Antônio Medeiros Peregrino da
Published: January 2018

A esquizofrenia é um transtorno mental grave e caracterizado pela heterogeneidade em seu quadro clínico. O objetivo deste artigo foi realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre as escalas de avaliação de sintomas utilizadas na esquizofrenia e validadas para uso no Brasil. Foi realizada uma busca em cinco diferentes bancos de dados eletrônicos. Dos 331 resumos acessados, nove artigos foram lidos na íntegra, sendo cinco deles incluídos na análise. As principais escalas identificadas são destinadas a avaliar várias dimensões clínicas. A escala mais amplamente estudada na literatura foi a Escala das Síndromes Positiva e Negativa [Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)]. Conclui-se que importantes escalas de avaliação clínica na esquizofrenia já foram validadas para uso no Brasil, havendo ausência ainda de validações destinadas a avaliar isoladamente a dimensão negativa.
Antidepressivos, depressão na gravidez e autismo: qual é a real associação?
Authors: Cantilino Amaury , Rennó Jr Joel , Ribeiro Hewdy Lobo , Calvasan Juliana Pires , Ribeiro Jerônimo de A. Mendes , Valadares Gislene , Rocha Renan , Silva Antônio Geraldo da
Published: January 2018

No início dos anos 2010, pesquisadores levantaram a suspeita de que a exposição pré-natal a antidepressivos poderia contribuir para o aumento do risco de transtornos do espectro autista (TEA). Estudos de caso-controle reafirmaram esta ideia, enquanto que os estudos de coorte mostraram resultados inconsistentes. Os pesquisadores que utilizaram técnicas para controle de variáveis confundidoras, como idade materna, gravidade da depressão, tabagismo, consumo de álcool, obesidade, entre outras, não encontraram associação significativa entre antidepressivos na gravidez e TEA. O grupo de mulheres que tomam medicação é diferente do grupo daquelas deprimidas que não tomam, e talvez estes fatores expliquem as diferenças nas taxas de autismo encontradas na prole. Além disso, alguns estudos em famílias mostram taxas aumentadas de transtorno do humor nos pais de crianças com autismo, sendo também possível que haja uma sobreposição de fatores genéticos entre transtornos de humor e TEA, o que leva a um outro viés nas pesquisas sobre este assunto.
Local Practices of Infantile Colic Management and Health Outcomes in Children: A Scoping Review
Authors: Odetola Titilayo Dorothy , Abiona Oluwabukunmi M
Published: January 2018

Infantile colic is a self-limiting condition that occurs in infants. It is a common disturbance occurring in the first three months of life but is generally harmless. The exact aetiology is unknown, but it is associated with a vicious cycle of the infant crying and swallowing of air. Mothers use a number of methods to relieve their infants from this condition. However, there is limited evidence that support the use of complementary and alternative treatments (such as herbal supplements, and a manipulative approach) or behavioural interventions. The impetus of this paper is thus to explore local or alternative methods of the management of infantile colic. A scoping review of existing literature was done to assess all research on local practices of infantile colic management by nurses and doctors in developed countries and work carried out in Africa. This was done to identify what has been done and to identify any gaps in research. The majority of the studies reviewed revealed positive effects of unorthodox or local methods in managing infantile colic although some cause complications for the infants. There are very few published articles on this subject and methods used. The researchers, therefore, recommend more controlled trials to test the effectiveness of the different local substances used to manage infantile colic.
â€œPromote the Uptake of Male Circumcision" for HIV Prevention: A Concept Analysis
Authors: Maibvise Charles , Mavundla Thandisizwe R
Published: January 2018

Over the past decade, efforts have been made to promote the uptake of male circumcision (MC) in 14 selected high HIV epidemic countries, following reports that MC reduces the risk of female-to-male HIV transmission by about 60Â per cent. Despite these efforts, the uptake of MC remains low, partly due to poor and/or subjective understanding of the concept â€œpromote the uptake of MCâ€ in the context of HIV prevention. This study aimed at clarifying the conceptual meaning of â€œpromote the uptake of MCâ€ for HIV prevention in high HIV and low MC prevalent settings. Walker and Avantâ€™s eight-step method of concept analysis was used. An integrative review of literature was conducted. An open online search was conducted using Google and Google Scholar, targeting all relevant literature, grey and scientific. Specific databases were also explored, which included PubMed, Science Direct, SCORPUS, and CINAHL. Accessible relevant hard copy literature was also considered. Data were analysed qualitatively and thematically. Findings show that the concept â€œpromote the uptake of MCâ€ has connotations that extend to several contexts, which include culture and religion, biomedical sciences, education, construction, as well as health and medicine. Conceptually, in HIV prevention, it is a process that involves healthcare providers, uncircumcised men and their social environment. The integral components of the process are educative interactions, the provision of MC services and social support. It is recommended that healthcare providers carefully consider this conceptual understanding in their efforts to promote the uptake of MC for HIV prevention.