bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Weber C ankle fractures with tibiofibular diastasis: syndesmosis-only fixation
Authors: Sipahioglu Serkan , Zehir Sinan , Isikan Erdem
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To evaluate syndesmosis-only fixation in Weber C ankle fractures with tibiofibular diastasis and to assess the need for additional fibular fixation. METHODS: Twenty-one patients with Weber C ankle fractures and tibiofibular diastasis were followed for at least 24 months after treatment. In treatment of the Weber C fractures, only a syndesmosis screw was used through a mini open lateral incision if the syndesmosis could be anatomically reduced and fibular length and rotation could be restored. At follow-up, anteroposterior tibiofibular distance, lateral fibular distance, medial mortise distance and fracture healing were compared and patients were clinically evaluated using the Olerud and Molander ankle scale scoring system. RESULTS: The average duration of follow-up was 49 months and the decreases in anteroposterior tibiofibular distance and lateral fibular distance were statistically significant. At the last follow-up the average clinical score was 86. Ankle mortise was reduced at follow-up in all cases except one, which resulted in a late diastasis. CONCLUSIONS: Syndesmosis-only fixation can be an effective method of treating Weber type-C lateral malleolar fractures with syndesmosis disruption in cases where intraoperative fibular length can be restored and anatomical syndesmosis reduction can be achieved. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: surgical treatment and quality of life
Authors: Rodrigues Luciano Miller Reis , Gotfryd Alberto Ofenhejm , Machado André Nunes , Defino Matheus , Asano Leonardo Yukio Jorge
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of perioperative factors and their impact on clinical and functional outcomes in Brazilian patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS: We performed a prospective study with 49 consecutive AIS patients who underwent spine fusion and had a minimum 2 year follow-up. Clinical and radiographic data were correlated to SRS-30 scores in order to predict postoperative results. RESULTS: There was a negative association between patient age at the time of surgery and back pain. We also observed higher scores in the "satisfaction" domain in patients who underwent surgery after 15 years of age (p < 0.05). The average SRS-30 "mental health" score was significantly higher in males than in females (p= 0.035). Patients treated with braces had worse results than those who did not use them (p= 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Posterior spine fusion led to improvement of all domains of the SRS-30 questionnaire. Clinical results were influenced by age, sex and the use of braces prior to surgery. There was no correlation between curve correction and presence of perioperative complications. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
Validation of the portuguese version of the tampa scale for kinesiophobia heart (TSK-SV heart)
Authors: Ghisi Gabriela Lima de Melo , Santos Rafaella Zulianello dos , Felipe Thiago Renee , Bonin Christiani Decker Batista , Pinto Edson Fonseca , Guerra Felipe Eduardo Fernandes , Knackfuss Maria Irany , Oh Paul , Benetti Magnus
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT Introduction: It has been shown that kinesiophobia has a negative influence on the outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation and consequently is important for the clinical setting. Objective: The objective of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically validate the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia Heart (TSK-SV Heart) to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The Portuguese version was tested in 300 patients in cardiac rehabilitation. Test-retest reliability was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient, internal consistency by Cronbach’s alpha, and criterion validity was assessed with respect to patients’ education, income, duration of cardiac rehabilitation, and sex. Results: After intraclass correlation coefficient analysis, one item was excluded. All four areas were considered internally consistent (α >0.7). Significant differences between mean total scores and income (p<0.01) supported the criterion validity. Two hundred sixty-nine (89.6%) patients had a high level of kinesiophobia (scores > 37). Conclusions: The Brazilian Portuguese version of TSK-SV Heart demonstrated sufficient reliability, consistency and validity, supporting its use in future studies.
Accumulation of copper by the aquatic macrophyte Salvinia biloba Raddi (Salviniaceae)
Authors: Freitas F. , Lunardi S. , Souza L. B. , von der Osten J. S. C. , Arruda R. , Andrade R. L. T. , Battirola L. D.
Published: July 2017

Abstract Aquatic macrophytes have properties and mechanisms which are useful for the removal of substances in solution, commonly used in phytoremediation processes in aquatic environments. This study evaluated the performance of copper (Cu) accumulation by Salvinia biloba Raddi (Salviniaceae) in different metal concentrations (1, 3 and 5 µg mL-1), as well as the control treatment, measured at intervals of 0, 7 and 14 days under laboratory conditions, with control as to pH and luminosity. After the experiment, the S. biloba biomass was washed, kiln dried, crushed and subjected to the process of digestion, and subsequently the accumulated copper content was determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results showed that S. biloba is apt at accumulating copper, varying significantly between different treatments and days of exposure to the contaminant, as well as its interaction (treatment × days). The highest accumulation values were observed in treatment with 5 µg mL-1, which at 14 days, with 11,861 µg g-1 of copper. We observed symptoms of toxicity and mortality in plants, probably indicating the effect of copper on the species when at high levels. Salvinia biloba is an efficient species in the removal of copper in solution, its recommendation as a remediating agent in aquatic ecosystems being possible.
Estudo químico das sementes do Cupuaçu
Authors: Vasconcelos M. N. Lima , Silva M. Leão da , Maia J. G. Soares , Gottlieb O. R.
Published: July 2017

Resumo A análise comparativa das sementes das Sterculiaceas cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum Schum.) e cacau (Theobroma cacao L.) mostrou, com respeito à gordura, diferenças apenas com respeito à composição quantitativa da fração ácida dela liberada (ácidos palmítico 5,8:32,8, esteárico 38,3:35,5, oléico 42,8:29,6, araquídico 4,8:1,0, linoléico 8,3:1,1; %:% respectivamente) e, com respeito às purinas, presença do ácido 1,3,7,9-tetrametilúrico no cupuaçu em substituição à cafeina, à teobromina e à teofilina do cacau.
Contribuição ao estudo de parasitos intestinais em dois bairros de Manaus - Amazonas
Authors: Pinheiro Maria de Fátima da Silva , Vasconcelos Jurandir Chaves de , Wendell David Ellis
Published: July 2017

Resumo Os AA realizaram um inquérito coproparasitológico em 1035 pessoas da cidade de Manaus, constituindo 100 famílias do bairro Coroado (511 indivíduos) e 100 famílias do bairro Colônia Oliveira Machado (524 indivíduos), com a finalidade de evidenciar a incidência de parasitoses intestinais. Cada amostra de fezes foi submetida a parasitoscopia pelo método de concentração, segundo Faust. Dentre as amostras analisadas do bairro do Coroado, 85,1% estavam parasitadas por Helmintos e Protozoários, enquanto que no Colônia Oliveira Machado esta infestação era de 90,0%.
Estudos sobre a vegetação das campinas amazônicas. VI - Aspectos ecológicos de Glycoxylon inophyllum (Mart. ex Miq.) Ducke (Sapotaceae)()
Authors: Lisbôa Pedro Luiz B.
Published: July 2017

Resumo A espécie Glycoxylon inophyllum (Mart. ex Miq.) Ducke tem como centro de dispersão a Amazônia. Enfatizado o comportamento ecológico desta planta, comum em campinas amazônicas, sob dois aspectos: 1 — quanto a sua variação estrutural dentro de uma área de campina da Reserva Biológica do Convênio INPA-SUPRAMA, onde duas formações típicas de campina amazônica estão presentes, campina e campinarana; 2 — quanto a aspectos químico-ecológicos por ela produzidos sobre plântulas da mesma espécie ou de outras, principalmente Lagenocarpus verticillatus (Sprengel) T. Koyama & Maguire. Para este segundo aspecto, é feito um estudo de competição por nutrientes e umidade do solo, para melhor conhecimento do comportamento da espécie no ecossistema.
Evaluation of the Anti Chagas "PF" Vaccine Against two Strains of Leishmania sp. in Hamsters ()
Authors: Arias Jorge R. , Menezes Humberto , Freitas Rui A. de
Published: July 2017

Abstract Amastigotes of two strains of Leishmania sp. were innoculated into golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) 8 and 15 days after innoculation with the anti-chagas "PF" vaccine. There was no significant difference in reduction of infection between the "PF" treated and the control (untreated) hamsters after innoculations with either strain of Leishmania sp.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA ANQUILOGLOSSIA NO CRESCIMENTO E DESENVOLVIMENTO DO SISTEMA ESTOMATOGNÁTICO
Authors: Pompéia Livia Eisler , Ilinsky Roberta Simoni , Ortolani Cristina Lúcia Feijó , Faltin Júnior Kurt
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar criticamente os artigos existentes na literatura brasileira e estrangeira acerca da influência do frênulo lingual encurtado sobre o crescimento e desenvolvimento do sistema estomatognático, bem como sobre a conquista do equilíbrio forma-função. Fontes de dados: A busca eletrônica nas bases MEDLINE/PubMed, Google Scholar, LILACS, SciELO e ScienceDirect com os descritores “freio lingual” e “desenvolvimento” e seus equivalentes em inglês resultou inicialmente em 51 resultados de trabalhos publicados entre janeiro de 1997 e a presente data. Após aplicados os critérios de exclusão, 14 artigos de estudos clínicos foram selecionados para a leitura completa. Síntese dos dados: A revisão integrativa da literatura ajudou a confirmar a proposição de que algumas maloclusões estão intimamente relacionadas à anquiloglossia. Ainda que a quantidade de estudos clínicos publicados até a atualidade seja pequena, há um consenso entre os autores acerca do efeito negativo de desequilíbrios funcionais sobre o crescimento e o desenvolvimento corretos do sistema estomatognático, tanto que a metade dos estudos pesquisados relata que intervenções cirúrgicas para a liberação do frênulo lingual são seguras e eficazes no que diz respeito à melhora na amamentação. Ainda, dos 14 estudos incluídos nesta revisão, 4 reportam influências negativas da anquiloglossia sobre a musculatura orofacial. Conclusões: Há um consenso entre os autores acerca dos efeitos negativos das alterações anatômico-funcionais do frênulo lingual sobre o crescimento e o desenvolvimento craniofacial, ainda que a opinião sobre a intervenção cirúrgica precoce não seja unânime.
New body set to approve construction degree apprenticeships in the UK
Authors: Oloke David
Published: July 2017

The UK’s new independent Institute for Apprenticeships was launched in April 2017 to ensure the quality of apprenticeships – including a number of proposed degree apprenticeships for construction professionals. David Oloke of the University of Wolverhampton provides an update.
A Hybrid-Streaming Method for Cloud Gaming: To Improve the Graphics Quality delivered on Highly Accessible Game Contents
Authors: Chan Kar Long , Ichikawa Kohei , Watashiba Yasuhiro , Putchong Uthayopas , Iida Hajimu
Published: July 2017

The emerging Cloud Gaming Service provides a highly accessible video gaming experience. With Cloud Gaming, potential players without enough local resource can access high-quality gaming using low-spec devices. With advancing technology, we consider that if the processing power at low-spec devices can be well harvested, the quality delivered on Cloud Gaming can be further improved. Therefore, we propose a Hybrid-Streaming System that aimed at improving the graphic quality delivered by Cloud Gaming. By utilizing the available rendering power from both the Cloud Server and client PC, the system distributes rendering operations to both sides to achieve the desired improvement. Quantitative results show the proposed method improves graphics quality, as well as reducing the server’s workload while attaining acceptable network bandwidth consumption levels.
Editorial
Authors: De Gloria Alessandro
Published: July 2017

The present IJSG issue hosts a guest section dedicated to selected papers on accessibility and serious games presented at the workshops and the doctorial consortium at the 15th International Conference on Entertainment Computing 2016 (ICEC). The selection has been managed by Jannicke Baalsrud-Hauge, of the University of Bremen, now also with KTH Stockholm, who acted as workshop chair. This issue also includes a regular paper
Cálculo numérico de las propiedades térmicas efectivas de un compuesto por elementos finitos
Authors: Hechavarría Díaz Rodney , López Gonzalo , Pazmiño Francisco , Ureña Maritza , Hidalgo Andres
Published: July 2017

El desarrollo de nuevos métodos para determinar las propiedades térmicas de materiales compuestos está siempre en constante avance. En este estudio se propone un método unidimensional para el cálculo numérico de la conductividad y difusividad térmicas efectivas en materiales sólidos heterogéneos (compuestos), entre [10--20 °C], mediante el uso del programa Solidworks 2016, el cual se basa en el método de cálculo de elementos finitos. Primero, se obtiene la distribución de temperatura en función de la coordenada y el tiempo; luego, se ajusta el modelo teórico, la ecuación parabólica de difusión del calor en una dimensión, a los datos obtenidos en la simulación para obtener la solución. Inicialmente, se modela la distribución de temperatura en una barra sólida de cobre homogénea, material conocido, bajo un flujo de calor constante en $x = L$, arrojando valores de conductividad y difusividad térmicas de acuerdo con los reportados en la literatura, con un error relativo de 0,01 % y 0,7 % respectivamente. Luego se modela la distribución de temperatura en una barra sólida heterogénea a base de cobre (65,7 %)-plomo (34,3 %) y, bajo la misma condición de flujo de calor, se obtienen los valores simulados de temperatura en función del tiempo con los cuales se calculan la conductividad y difusividad térmicas efectivas de este compuesto. Los resultados obtenidos muestran consistencia y confiabilidad pues se encuentran dentro del rango establecido por estudios anteriores.
Aplicación de las LMI al diseño de controladores robustos
Authors: Aguilar-Jaramillo Edwin René , Proaño Rosero Víctor Gonzalo
Published: July 2017

El diseño de controladores precisos en presencia de incertidumbre significativa requiere el uso de controladores robustos. Una gran variedad de especificaciones y restricciones de diseño de sistemas de control pueden ser expresadas en términos de desigualdades matriciales lineales (LMI-Linear Matrix Inequalities), las mismas que son resueltas mediante algoritmos de optimización convexa. En este artículo se presenta el diseño de controladores robustos mediante LMI para sistemas típicos cuyos modelos son obtenidos de la literatura de control a los cuales se completa con la incertidumbre de parámetros. Los controladores diseñados utilizan la realimentación de estados del sistema.
Research regarding electro-oculogram based Human Computer Interface (HCI)
Authors: Nagy Róbert-Béla , Vesselenyi Tiberiu
Published: July 2017

In this article an electro-oculogram (EOG) based Human Computer Interface (HCI) will be presented, in order to control the mouse cursor on the screen of a computer or laptop. Electromyography (EMG) is the domain that employs the activation and deactivation (onset and cessation) of the muscles. EOG is the sub-domain of EMG field that focuses on the human eye’s movements. The EOG bio-signals can be recorded using Ag/AgCl electrodes coupled on the user’s skin and fed into a data acquisition device - an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in order to be transmitted, filtered and processed on a computer or laptop. We acquired the EOG bio-signals with a 24-bit, 4 channel, 51200 samples/s per channel ADC, made by the National Instruments (N.I.), model NI-9234 industrial ADC, using only 3 recording channels and electrodes. After processing, the program running on the computer or laptop can be used to realize commands or control different applications according to the recorded bio-signals. In our case, this was done, using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) toolbox of MATLAB®. This HCI can be used by perfectly healthy or even by disabled people. In the case of disabled people, these systems can be used to control any electronic device connected to the computer or control the device itself. Applications of this type of HCIs can be Internet browsing, mail writing, word file editing, etc. This system is meant to offer a new way of computer control - other than the existing standard communication and/or control possibilities (like keyboard and/or mouse).
Speed Sensorless Control of Six-Phase Asynchronous Motor Drive
Authors: Elbarbary Z.M.S.
Published: July 2017

Multi -phase ac motor drives are nowadays considered for various applications, due to many advantages that they offer when compared to three-phase motors. Cancellation of mechanical position or speed sensors at the motor shaft have the attractions for adjustable speed drives of induction motor to reduce the cost and increase the reliability. To replace the sensor, information of the rotor speed is extracted from measured stator currents and voltages at motor terminals. This paper investigates speed estimation method using model reference adaptive system (MRAS) to improve the performance of a sensorless vector controller of six-phase induction motor (IM). In the proposed method, the stator current is used as the state variable to estimate the speed. Since the stator current error is represented as a function of the first degree for the error value in the speed estimation, the proposed method provides fast speed estimation and is also, more robust to variations in the stator resistance, compared with other MRAS methods. Consequently, this method can improve the performance of a sensorless vector controller in a low speed region and at zero-speed. The proposed method is verified by simulation using the Matlab/Simulink package. The performance of the proposed system is investigated at different operating conditions. The proposed controller is robust and suitable for high performance six-phase induction motor drives. Simulation results validate the proposed approaches.
INDUTORES DA IMAGEM DE BELO HORIZONTE COMO DESTINO TURÍSTICO: A PERCEPÇÃO DOS RESIDENTES
Authors: Bonfim Valéria Oliveira , Gosling Marlusa de Sevilha , Meira Kelly Cristine de Oliveira , Gosling Iury Teixeira de Sevilha
Published: July 2017

O turismo é uma atividade econômica importante, trazendo divisas para os destinos, que buscam tornarem-se competitivos. Nesse contexto, a opinião de residentes sobre as cidades torna-se relevante fonte de informação. O objetivo desse artigo é propor e testar um modelo de fatores teoricamente justificados que influenciam a percepção do morador em termos da imagem de Belo Horizonte, enquanto destino turístico. Para isso, realizou-se uma pesquisa quantitativa (survey) com 185 residentes. A análise de dados apontou que não há diferenças de percepção dos construtos entre homens e mulheres (teste t). Adicionalmente, a regressão linear múltipla apontou que Qualidade da Oferta Turística, os Equipamentos Turísticos e a Infraestrutura Básica foram positivamente relacionados à imagem da cidade.
Hybridization between different lineages of pidschian-like whitefishes (Coregonus lavaretus pidschian, coregonidae) in water bodies of Southern Siberia
Authors: Bochkarev Nikolai A , Zuykova Elena I , Solovyov Michail M
Published: July 2017

Summary: Background. The purpose of this work was studying of interaction between morphologically similar forms of the pidcshian-like whitefishes inhabiting restricted territory of riverine-lacustrine system situated in the Bolshoi Abakan Rriver basin.

Material and methods. In the morphological analysis were used 141 whitefish individuals from Lake Karakul and 26 from the Bolshoi Abakan River. In the genetic analysis 11 and 26 whitefish individuals were used respectively. For them the sequences of a gene 16S-ND1 of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and ITS1 of nuclear DNA (nDNA) were defined.

Results. The whitefish populations clear differ on the gill raker numbers on the first branchial arch, growth. The analysis of the 16S-ND1 mtDNA genes variability revealed among them several divergent lineages and two lineages were revealed on the structure of ITS1 fragment of the nDNA.

Conclusions. Based on the obtained data it is proved that two genetically divergent populations of the morphologically same forms of pidcshian-like whitefishes inhabiting the riverine-lacustrine system (the Bolshoi Abakan River Lake Karakul). Our results are supported a hypothesis of multiple hybridization between week differentiated populations/form of pidcshian-like whitefishes in habiting region during the postglacial period.
Study of allele pool and genetic structure of russian population of lowland-caucasian line of European bison (Bison bonasus)
Authors: Dotsev Arsen V , Aksenova Polina V , Volkova Valeriya V , Kharzinova Veronika R , Kostyunina Olga V , Mnatsekanov Roman A , Zinovieva Natalia A
Published: July 2017

Summary: Background. The European bison (Bison bonasus) is the only wild ox of Europe, survived to our days. Whilst numerous stu dies have been undertaken to characterize the Lowland line of European bison, it is little known about allele pool and population genetic structure of the Lowland-Caucasian line of wisent.

Materials and methods. The samples were collected from twenty-six animals of Russian breeding nucleus of Lowland-Caucasian line. Ten Bos Taurus microsatellites (TGLA227, BM2113, ETH10, SPS115, TGLA122, INRA23, TGLA126, BM1818, ETH225, and BM1824) were used for analysis.

Results. Eight of ten microsatellite loci (excluding TGLA227 and INRA23) were polymorphic. The number of alleles per locus is varied of one to five with average value of 2.80 0.47. The alleles, which are specific for Lowland-Caucasian line, were identified. We observed relatively high inbreeding level (FIS = 0,091) and very low effective population size (Ne = 1.8, 95% CIs, Parametric 1.1-2.9). We showed that two genetically distinct groups have taken part in formation of allele pool of studied wisent population.

Conclusion. Our data indicated that the development of breeding program to decrease the inbreeding degree and to increase the level of genetic diversity is necessary.
Physiological mechanism epistatic interaction of resistance genes to acaricides of various chemical classes in the interline hybrids of two-spotted spider mite
Authors: Sundukov Oleg V , Tulaeva Irina A , Zubanov Evgeniy A
Published: July 2017

Summary: Background. The presence in interline hybrids two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch two genes determining resistance to acaricides of various chemical classes significantly increases their sensitivity to the action of each these toxicants.

Materials and methods. The resistant and susceptible to malathion, bifenthrin and abamectin inbred lines of spider mite by disruptive selection cycles were obtained. The toxicological tests were performed by diagnostic concentrations of acaricides. The protein marker gene of resistance to malathion was determined by poliacrylamide disc-electrophoresis.

Results. The epistatic interaction of resistance genes to different acaricides is not manifestation at the stages of transcription and translation of genetic information.

Conclusion. The epistatic effect of another gene on the resistance gene to the current acaricide is a different consequence of metabolism processes encoded by each gene at the stage of phenotypic regulation.
VLIV PŘÍMÝCH ZAHRANIČNÍCH INVESTIC NA DODAVATELSKÉ VZTAHY A POSTAVENÍ DOMÁCÍCH VÝROBCŮ MEZIPRODUKTŮ
Authors: Hanousek Jan , Kočenda Evžen , Vozárová Pavla
Published: July 2017

In this paper we analyze the extent of the impact of FDI on the host economy according to theoretical predictions. Within a broader context of international trade flows, we focus on inter-industry interactions between a multinational enterprise (MNE) that enters the domestic market and other firms in the economy. We seek to determine if the MNE uses domestic suppliers of intermediate goods or if it purchases its supplies from abroad or from other MNEs entering the downstream sector. Our analysis covers both Western and Eastern European countries over the period 2001–2007. Our results show that FDI increases the demand for intermediary goods. However, domestic producers of these goods can benefit only partially from this positive shock, since they are at the same time crowded-out by MNEs entering the upstream sector as well as by importers.
De 'Langreuter' melkmachine: reconstructie van een doodlopende ontwikkeling
Authors: Nederbragt Bert , Aarts Babke
Published: July 2017

The ‘Langreuter’ Milking Machine: Reconstruction of a Dead-EndThis paper describes the place of the Langreuter milking machine in the development of machine milking between 1890 and 1915. The machine is stored in the depot of the University Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It is a pressure roller machine, working according to the principle of imitating hand milking; this type of machine lost the competition in the development of automated milking practice in favour of vacuum milking. In addition to material examination of the museum object, we used archives, reports and patents to reconstruct the history and working of the machine. Reports of the functioning of pressure rollers show that they worked well with regard to milk production and quality, but that they did not fit the udders of all cows, which may have contributed to their loss of a place in the market. Our own investigations in a milking parlour with modern cows confirmed this.
Perfiles Latinoamericanos: sociología regional, sociologías conectadas
Authors: Arteaga Botello Nelson
Published: July 2017

En este texto se analiza el paisaje de la sociología publicada en los 48 números de vida de la revista Perfiles Latinoamericanos. La diversidad de temas, perspectivas y metodologías de los artículos permite definir una serie de campos de reflexión en torno a la sociedad civil, la acción colectiva, las subjetividades e identidades sociales, las ciudades, los medios de comunicación, la violencia y la teoría. El ensayo sugiere que la sociología que se produce en América latina no está aislada sino conectada con los debates internacionales; que en ella convergen formas de hacer teoría e investigación con resonancias a escala global.
Los mecanismos de democracia directa en Cuba: diseño normativo y práctica
Authors: Guzman Hernández (Teodoro) Yan
Published: July 2017

La Constitución cubana de 1940 reguló varios mecanismos de democracia directa (MDD) que no se pusieron en práctica; mientras que la vigente de 1976, aunque se comprometió con la participación directa y la soberanía popular, fue poco ambiciosa en su regulación. Después de la Revolución, la participación directa ha tenido manifestaciones denominadas erróneamente MDD. Este artículo aborda los mecanismos de democracia directa en Cuba, y para ello desarrolla unanálisis crítico de su regulación, con los criterios que la teoría política y el derecho constitucional ofrecen para la configuración de estos mecanismos, y teniendo en cuenta las particularidades y resultados de su puesta en práctica en el contexto cubano. La principal conclusión es que en Cuba se regulan formas de participación que involucran directamente a la ciudadanía, pero que requieren cambios en su diseño, a fin de que se conviertan en reales mecanismos de democraciadirecta que coadyuven al empoderamiento político de los ciudadanos
Estructura política, redes político-clientelares y oscilaciones electorales en la Ciudad de México
Authors: Tejera Héctor , Castañeda Diana
Published: July 2017

El predominio del PRD como partido gobernante en la Ciudad de México ha favorecido la consolidación de una élite política asociada a diversas facciones partidarias, que sustenta su influencia en una estructura política de dominio territorial basada en redes político-clientelares. Enlazando la observación participante y las entrevistas en profundidad, el análisis de conglomerados georreferenciados de comportamiento electoral, y la comparación entre estudios de casos, se presentan los efectos de la acción de estas redes en el ámbito electoral. Todo ello se demuestra con el estudio de los conflictos electorales en dos delegaciones políticas de la ciudad mencionada.
Los libretos de la protesta: un modelo para el estudio de la contienda política (Argentina, 1998-2005)
Authors: Herrera Maria Rosa , Navarro Clemente
Published: July 2017

El artículo propone un modelo analítico para analizar la contiendo política atendiendo a los elementos de la promoción de un evento de protesta (actor, demanda y target) e indagar en las pautas de conexión entre estos elementos. Por otro lado,  explora en la construcción de una tipología de eventos de contienda enfocando en las pautas de relación interna entre los actores, los motivos y el foco de la protesta.  Finalmente se aplica esta propuesta al estudio de la contienda en Argentina entre 1998-2005 como caso ejemplar.  El planteo empírico se ha realizado siguiendo el protocolo de Protest Event Analysis  y en cuanto a la aproximación metodológica se han desarrollado análisis de correspondencia múltiple, de cluster y finalmente de serie temporal.
Neoliberalismo y actores políticos en la Argentina contemporánea
Authors: Reynares Juan Manuel
Published: July 2017

En este artículo partimos de una lectura crítica de la literatura sobre actores políticos neoliberales en la Argentina. Desde allí consideramos que la concentración de investigaciones en el nivel nacional, al interior de esa bibliografía, se relaciona con una definición de neoliberalismo como un conjunto de macro-políticas económicas estructurales. Frente a ello, proponemos definir al neoliberalismo como una tecnología de gobierno que pretende volver hegemónica una lógica empresarial. Ello permite problematizar los procesos de identificación neoliberal más allá del nivel nacional, como mostramos al indagar sobre la trayectoria identitaria de un actor político subnacional, el peronismo de la provincia de Córdoba desde mediados de los 80.
Perfiles de desempeño académico: la importancia de las expectativas familiares
Authors: Bravo Sanzana Mónica , Salvo Sonia , Mieres Manuel , Mansilla Juan , Hederich Christian
Published: July 2017

El presente artículo explora algunos de los factores que explican el desempeño escolar. Para ello se identificaron y caracterizaron perfiles de estudiantes chilenos de octavo grado de primaria (media 13.65 años de edad/DS 0.74), en función de su desempeño académico en la prueba de Historia, Geografía y Ciencias Sociales, y variables de contexto. La base de datos fue generada por el Sistema de Medición de la Calidad de la Educación de Chile (simce). La investigación se orientó desde el enfoque cuantitativo correlacional predictivo, utilizando el árbol de clasificación y regresión (cart). Las altas expectativas educacionales de la familia son el factor diferenciador más importante en el rendimiento escolar. Se discuten los resultados en función de la investigación y literatura generada respecto de estos temas.
Pengaruh Digital Marketing System, Terhadap Daya Saing Penjualan Susu Kambing Etawa
Authors: Fawaid Akh
Published: July 2017

In this research, the researcher wanted to know the influence of sales of goat milk Etawa using Digital Marketing System (Digital Sales system) and know the difference of conventional sales with Digital Marketing System. Easness Aspect of knowing the product, the content of Product, Benefits of product, and accelerate service process to consumer, Became one of the reasons Digital Marketing System used against Etawa Goat's milk sales. So it needs to be done experiment, to know the whole level of sales influence and competitiveness of Etawa Goat Milk Sales using Digital Marketing System and doing Comparison to sales using conventional system. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research method. The results showed, Digital Marketing System has a very high influence on sales of goat milk Etawa, compared using conventional system. One of them, on the marketing process, convenience and ease of consumers obtain product information, until the transaction process.
Pengaruh Hubungan Berkelanjutan terhadap Kesetiaan Nasabah di BMT NU Cabang Pragaan Kabupaten Sumenep
Authors: Anas Achmad Tarmidzi , Fadllan Fadllan
Published: July 2017

One strategy for customers to survive and be even more loyal is to provide attractive product offerings, but that is not enough to get customers to survive and need other steps to retain customers, so that today there are many banks and non-bank financial institutions Which apply the concept of long-term relationship with customers. BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep regency as a non-bank financial institutions that form a cooperative to build a sustainable relationship with customers, so it needs to be examined how the loyalty of its customers. The formulation of the problem in this study is whether the continuous relationship affects customer loyalty in BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep regency? How big is the influence of ongoing relationship to customer loyalty in BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep regency?. The purpose of this research is to know the influence of continuous relationship to customer loyalty in BMT NU Pragaan Branch of Sumenep regency, secondly to know how big influence continuous relationship to customer loyalty in BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach with the type of causal research and tools used simple linear regression analysis. The data used are primary data obtained through questionnaire. And Respondents are customers of BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep with a population of 5005 customers and as many samples 98 customers with error rate of 10%. The results showed that there is a significant influence on the ongoing relationship to customer loyalty in BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep. It is stated based on the result of Test-t yield correlation coefficient value tarithmetic= 14.325> ttable=1.290 with a significance level of 0.000 <0.1, and the value of positive beta coefficient. Of the coefficient of determination (R2) by using SPSS (Statistical for the Social Sciences) version 18, By looking at R square gain of 0.681. This means that 68.1% of customer loyalty is influenced by continuous relationships in BMT NU Branch Pragaan Sumenep. While the rest of 39.1% can be influenced by other factors. From the simple linear regression equation (Y = a+ bX) is Ŷ = 2.030 + 0.396X, where the constant value (a) of 2.030 indicates that if the continuous relationship variable is equal to zero (not taken into account), the customer's loyalty is 2.030 units and b = 0.396, it can be interpreted that the magnitude of customer loyalty variable coefficient marked positive (0,396) indicate that if continuous relationship increases 1%, hence loyalty score of customer will increase equal to 39,6%.
Shariah Compliance Akad Rahn Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Syariah (Studi Kasus BMT Mitra Muamalah Jepara)
Authors: Susilo Edi
Published: July 2017

Rahn Contract (Gold Pawn) has a high level of security and low risk, because the guarantee is to save (Rahn) members liquid assets. When members are in default (wanprestasi), it can be executed on collateral. This study uses qualitative descriptive analytic. The results showed Rahn Contract has good prospects, in compliance with the fatawa of National Sharia Board - Indonesian Council of Ulama (DSN – MUI) about Rahn, but is weak in supervision of the Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS) and constrained by human resources, competition, insurance and promotion.
Performa Desa yang Diusulkan untuk Penerapan One Village One Product (OVOP) di Kabupaten Pamekasan
Authors: Kutsiyah Farahdilla
Published: July 2017

“One village, one product” (OVOP) is an approach to rural development by using local resources which aim to enrich local wisdom and led to the enlargement of small and medium industry. This research uses an exploratory study to describe the village performance that was suggested for OVOP application in Pamekasan regency. Observation and interview was applicated in collected data.  The results of this study are a good quality for OVOP operation village: Bangsereh, Dempo Barat, Polagan, Kadur, Blumbungan, Pegagan, Rekkerrek, Tebul Barat, Klampar /Toket, Kertagena Laok, Larangan Slampar, Sokalelah and Pegantenan villages. The recommended commodity in each village sequentially onion, Madura beef cattle, anchovies anvil, hybrid corn, java long pepper, mangrove, cassava, ginger, batik, seaweed, laying hens, great chili, banana and durian. This area have more superiority and special characteristic in a production, uniqueness, institutional and human resources.  Therefore their development must be adapted to the potential of the region, local wisdom and limiting factor. Meanwhile the main issue for expansion of these commodities are lack of product processing, capital and marketing. Moreover inefficient of institutional and unsustainability of production as well as minimize of assistance for human resource investment. It is suggested to support  OVOP implementation, it is necessary to integrate of all relevant institutions, which each of them do as their self-capacity into a straight planning, to built a cooperative institution, to create the government policies by prioritize the processing and lead this area as a village industry. Furthermore, facilitated marketing product, intensified of extension and advisory group institution for community and also directed to have the village market.
Influence of microwave heating in wood preservation on traditional surface coatings
Authors: Klinc Martin , Pavlič Matjaž , Petrič Marko , Pohleven Franc
Published: July 2017

Microwaves are very effective at wood pest eradication. However, elevated temperatures may pose a risk of damaging surface coatings used on cultural and historical artefacts. Therefore, we monitored changes in patterns of the original paint taken from such objects along with newly prepared coatings. We evaluated visual, mechanical, and chemical modifications of coatings when exposed to microwaves (750W, 2.4GHz), at 60°C or 80°C for 10 min. Whether old or new, only water-based coatings have proven to be resistant to elevated temperatures and no damage was observed at 80°C. Blisters have formed on layers of new oil paints and natural resins due to insufficiently cured film. Temperatures above 80°C may cause melting of coniferous wood resin and thus transport of resin to the surface; on the other hand, temperatures up to 60°C are completely harmless. Mechanical and chemical changes of coatings exposed to microwaves were not observed, but the studies showed that colour and gloss exhibited minor changes.
VOZES QUE CLAMAM NO DESERTO: Bibliografias marginais sobre os batistas no Brasil
Authors: Gonçalves Alonso S.
Published: July 2017

Os livros-contribuições que iremos elencar a seguir, têm como principal objetivo contribuir para o diálogo entre os batistas, mas principalmente colocar o leitor/a em contato com reflexões não convencionais, o que revela prontamente o espírito do modo de ser batista. A proposta é apresentar os textos e suas contribuições para o pensamento e reflexão entre e para os batistas. Esses autores são, inevitavelmente, desprovidos de reconhecimento denominacional, mas também não estão preocupados com essa questão. A grande maioria dos textos são frutos de pesquisas acadêmicas dos autores, o que, per si, ganha credibilidade por se tratar de pesquisadores. Assim, esses textos trazem contribuições para se pensar o modo de ser batista por vias alternativas, o que enriquece ainda mais a natureza plural do ser batista no Brasil.
Os chifres de Moisés: um estudo sobre Êxodo 34.29-30
Authors: Ruppenthal Neto Willibaldo
Published: July 2017

O presente artigo visa analisar o texto de Êxodo 34.29-30 a partir de uma das traduções possíveis, compreendendo a palavra hebraica קָרַ֛ן como “chifres”. Estes chifres encontram pelo menos três interpretações possíveis: 1) os chifres seriam a arma de Moisés contra os anjos, que se opuseram à sua subida ao céu para receber a Torá; 2) os chifres seriam uma característica de uma máscara ritual, a qual Moisés teria utilizado; 3) os chifres seriam uma alusão ao bezerro de ouro, indicando que seria o próprio Moisés, e não o bezerro, o representante de Deus para o povo.
A PNEUMATOLOGIA DE LUTERO: UMA APROXIMAÇÃO
Authors: Mesquiati de Oliveira David
Published: July 2017

O grande reformador do século XVI Martinho Lutero é uma figura importante para a teologia ainda hoje. Em 2017 comemora-se 500 anos da Reforma e vemos como oportuno retomar o pensamento do referido autor. A escolha da temática do Espírito Santo também é estratégica, pois trata-se de um tema com déficit de sistematização e reflexão, tanto no período da Reforma, quanto ainda hoje. As controvérsias com os espiritualistas, chamados por Lutero de entusiastas, levaram o reformador a assumir alguns posicionamentos que representaram um fechamento posterior da ortodoxia luterana para as questões que envolviam uma teologia do Espírito. Este texto busca refletir sobre as contribuições de Lutero para uma teologia do Espírito Santo.
ESPOSAS DE MISSIONÁRIOS: TRÊS SÉCULOS, TRÊS IGREJAS, TRÊS HISTORIAS DE VIDA
Authors: Núñez de la Paz Nivia Ivette
Published: July 2017

Resumo: O artigo parte do “status” esposa de missionário para passear por três séculos, três denominações e três historias de vida; séculos, denominações e, principalmente, histórias de vida, que por uma ou outra razão se entrecruzam no tocante às questões, ou melhor, relações de gênero. Ao resgatar as “historias das mulheres”, ao conhecer essas histórias, pergunta-se ironicamente, mas com toda intenção: qualquer semelhança é pura coincidência? O artigo quer ser resgate de memória e também denúncia.Palavras-chaves: esposas de missionários, feminismos, histórias de vida.
Apresentação
Authors: Filho José Adriano
Published: July 2017

Reflexus 17- Apresentação.
A narração e o bordado da história de vida de Celita Holler: Um processo de pesquisa-formação
Authors: Brun Marli
Published: July 2017

Este artigo apresenta o resultado de um processo de pesquisa-formação em que a bordadeira de Ivoti/RS, Celita Holler, narra e borda aspectos de sua história de vida que corraboram para a sua afirmação “Bordar é minha vida, meu alimento, minha arte, meu sonho, meu alento”. A mulher, detentora do conhecimento do modo de bordar, não guarda apenas o modo de fazer os riscos (desenho), os pontos e de escolher as cores. O guardar se constitui como parte de sua práxis social, evidenciando sua visão de mundo, seus valores culturais, religiosos, sociais, políticos. Com seu conhecimento, Celita contribui na preservação cultural do Wandschoner, trazido à sua cidade por famílias imigrantes alemãs.This article presents the result of a research-training process in which Ivoti / RS embroiderer, Celita Holler, narrates and edges aspects of her life history that corroborate her statement "Embroidering is my life, my food, My art, my dream, my breath". The woman, who knows how to embroider, does not only keep the way of making the scratches (drawing), the stitches and choosing the colors. The saving is constituted as part of its social praxis, evidencing its vision of the world, its cultural, religious, social, political values. With his knowledge, Celita contributes to the cultural preservation of the Wandschoner, brought to his city by German immigrant families.
2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone Induces Apoptosis of Multiple Myeloma Cells by Regulating the MAPK Activation Pathway
Authors: Ko Jeong-Hyeon , Lee Jae Hwi , Jung Sang Hoon , Lee Seok-Geun , Chinnathambi Arunachalam , Alharbi Sulaiman Ali , Yang Woong Mo , Um Jae-Young , Sethi Gautam , Ahn Kwang Seok
Published: July 2017

2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (DHAP) is an active compound obtained from Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, which is widely used as a herbal medicine in many Asian countries. DHAP has been found to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and neuroprotective qualities. For the present study, we evaluated the anti-cancer effects of DHAP on multiple myeloma cells. It was discovered that DHAP downregulated the expression of oncogenic gene products like Bcl-xl, Bcl-2, Mcl-1, Survivin, Cyclin D1, IAP-1, Cyclin E, COX-2, and MMP-9, and upregulated the expression of Bax and p21 proteins, consistent with the induction of G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in U266 cells. DHAP inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis, as characterized by the cleavage of PARP and the activation of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways have been linked to the modulation of the angiogenesis, proliferation, metastasis, and invasion of tumors. We therefore attempted to determine the effect of DHAP on MAPK signaling pathways, and discovered that DHAP treatment induced a sustained activation of JNK, ERK1/2, and p38 MAPKs. DHAP also potentiated the pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects of bortezomib in U266 cells. Our results suggest that DHAP can be an effective therapeutic agent to target multiple myeloma.
Modelling crop pattern changes and water resources exploitation: a case study
Authors: Zingaro Donato , Portoghese Ivan , Giannoccaro Giacomo
Published: July 2017

Agriculture and farming worldwide are responsible for numerous environmental threats, including degradation of land and water resources depletion. Underlining the dynamic interaction between bio-physical and socio-economic drivers is the key towards a more sustainable land and water management. With regard to a highly developed agricultural area in southern Italy, multi-regression models were developed to interpret the observed inter-annual variability of cropped land. Main drivers related to Common Agricultural Policy support, product market prices, crop yield and irrigation water availability were investigated. The adopted models revealed the different weighs of each driver. The findings reported the role that direct payments played in supporting the extension of irrigated crops, such as processing tomato. Likewise, the models pointed to decoupled payment scheme as the most important driver of change in the crop pattern over the last years.