bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Screening for depression after an acute myocardial infarction
Authors: Islam Sheikh Mohammed Shariful
Published: December 2016

Abstract not availableBangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(4) 2016 p.655-656
White rice eaters in Asian countries and increased risk of development type-2 diabetes mellitus: Facts to ponder
Authors: Das Srijit , Thent Zar Chi
Published: December 2016

Abstract not availableBangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(4) 2016 p.657-658
Soil amendments with farm yard manure and poultry manure confer tolerance to salt stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Alam Md Zulfiker , Das Debasish Kumar , Hashem Md Abul , Hoque Md Anamul
Published: December 2016

Salinity causes unfavorable environment that restricts normal crop production. Organic amendments could contribute to the improvement of crop production in coastal areas. Two rice varieties viz. BRRI dhan29 (salt-sensitive) and Binadhan-8 (salt-tolerant) were grown in replicated pots to investigate the mitigation potential of salt stress in rice by organic amendments. Two doses of farm yard manure (FYM: 5 and 10 t ha-1) and poultry manure (PM: 4 and 8 t ha-1) were mixed with soils before transplanting. Rice plants were exposed to different concentrations of NaCl (25 and 50 mM) at active tillering stage. Salt stress caused a significant reduction in growth and yield of both rice varieties. Salt stress also decreased reproductive growth, chlorophyll contents, K+/Na+ ratio, nutrient contents and nutrient uptake in both rice varieties. Salinity caused a significant increase in intracellular proline content in BRRI dhan29 but a decrease in Binadhan-8. Organic amendments with FYM and PM resulted in an increase in growth and yield components, chlorophyll content, K+/Na+ ratio and nitrogen (N) uptake. No plants of BRRI dhan29 survived at 50 mM NaCl stress even after addition of FYM and PM. On the other hand, Binadhan-8 conferred tolerance to 50 mM NaCl stress when soils were amended with organic sources, suggesting that cultivation of Binadhan-8 might be profitable in saline affected areas with organic amendments. The present study suggests that organic amendments with FYM and PM confer tolerance to salinity in rice by increasing chlorophyll content, K+/Na+ ratio and N uptake.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 379-386, December 2016
Feeding, growth and chemical control of hog-plum beetle (Podontia 14- punctata)
Authors: Khatun Mousumi , Uddin Mohammad Mahir , Haque Md Azizul , Rhaman Mohammad Saidur
Published: December 2016

Experiments were conducted to study the feeding, growth and chemical control of hog-plum beetle (Podontia 14-punctata) in the laboratory and in the field. It was found that larval leaf consumption gradually increased with the increase of age of larva. Mean leaf consumption per larva was 0.28g, 0.86g and 1.70g after 24, 72 and 144 hrs, respectively. Growth pattern of larva was depended on the rate of leaf consumption. The average body weight of larvae was increased with time and per larva was recorded as 0.06g, 0.19g and 0.45g after 24, 72 and 144 hrs of leaf consumption. Daily leaf consumption was higher in adults than larvae. Mean leaf consumption per adult was 0.24g, 0.91g and 1.87g after 24, 72 and 144 hrs, respectively. Mortality of larvae and adults against four chemical insecticides viz. Altima 40WG, Belt 24WG, Libsen 45SC and Limper 10EC were observed both in the laboratory and field. All the treatments had a significant effect on mortality percentage of larva and adult in comparison to control. The highest mortality percentage of the larva (86.67) and adult (80.00) were observed in the case of Limper 10EC at 72 hrs after spraying. However, there was no significant difference observed in efficacy among Limper 10EC, Belt 24WG and Libsen 45SC. In field, percentage of leaf protection over control after 1st spray was the highest (37.95) in Limper 10EC and the lowest (20.86) in Altima 40WG treated plants. The results of laboratory and field trials revealed that Limper 10EC might be recommended for effective control of P. 14-punctata.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 387-394, December 2016
Agricultural waste management practices in Trishal upazilla, Mymensingh
Authors: Akhter Tangina , Ashraf Md Ali , Hassan Md Monirul , Akhter Farzana , Riza Azmira Nasrin
Published: December 2016

A study was conducted to assess the present status of agricultural waste management by farmers in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. During April to May 2015 and data were collected from the sample of 70 farmers and 5 farms. A structured interview schedule was used for collection of data. The study explored the relationship between the four selected type farming (independent variable) of farmers with their generation of agricultural waste (dependent variable). In this study the highest amount waste (straw and husk production) is closely related with the size of cropland. Straw production less than or equal 1000 kg is 36.62%, straw production less than or equal 10000 kg is 54.92%, straw production less than or equal 20000 kg is 5.63% and straw production less than or equal 30000 is 2.81% and husk production less than or equal 1000 kg is 35.71%, husk production less than or equal 10000 kg is 55.71%, husk production less than or equal 15000 kg is 8.57%. So as the dairy and poultry waste is also relate with the number of cows and birds. Average amount of dung is 8.87 kg per day and average amount of used litter was 46.36 kg per 800 bird production. For management biogas was suggested by 12.5 percent respondent. Composting and fish culture were suggested individually by 4.17 and 8.3 percent respectively. Due to manage agricultural waste efficiently it is necessary to initiating program to introduce the economic benefits of waste management and start training programs for farmers.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 395-402, December 2016
Pathological conditions of avian coccidiosis in the small scale commercial broiler farms in Dinajpur district
Authors: Hossain Md Manik , Hossain Md Shahadat , Mussa Md Tareq , Rashid SM Harunur , Islam Md Nazrul
Published: December 2016

The study was designed to investigate the pathological conditions of avian coccidiosis in the small scale commercial broiler farms at different region in Dinajpur district during July, 2012 to December, 2012. A thorough clinical and necropsy examination was done and the characteristics clinical signs and gross lesions were recorded. Different organs mainly caecum and other parts of intestine were collected, preserved and processed for histopathological examination. Intestinal content was also examined for detection of oocyst. Total 234 diseased and dead birds (from 50 farms) were examined out of which 20 (8.54%) birds were found to be positive for coccidiosis. The clinical signs of the affected birds were bloody diarrhea, anemia, reduction of feed and water intake, drooping wings. At necropsy, enlargement and discoloration of caecum with numerous hemorrhagic spots, blood mixed and reddish to brown intestinal contents in the intestinal lumen, hemorrhage on the intestinal wall and mucosa were found. Histopathological examination revels distortion of normal architecture of intestine and desquamation of lining epithelia, formation of tissue debris on the intestinal mucosa and necrotic cells infiltration in the lamina propria and submucosa, degeneration of epithelial cells, glands and intestinal villi. So, outbreaks of coccidiosis in the commercial poultry flocks in Dinajpur district is lower due to farmers are intensely aware of coccidiosis now and they usually use coccidiostats routinely.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 425-431, December 2016
Effect of salt and smoke on quality and shelf life of salt-smoke-dried batashi (Neotropius atherinoides) kept at different storage condition
Authors: Rana Md Masud , Chakraborty Subhash Chandra
Published: December 2016

This study was carried out to assess the changes in microbiological and biochemical aspects of fresh, smoked, salt-smoke-dried (SSD), control dried (CD; treated without salt and smoke) batashi (Neotropius atherinoides) during storage at ambient temperature (26-28oC) and refrigeration temperature (4oC). The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of natural preservatives such as salt and smoke on the shelf life of the product over the storage period. The moisture content of fresh batashi was 75.81% whereas 18.10% for SSD batashi. The initial value of protein, fat and ash content of SSD batashi was 65.93, 17.09 and 16.90% on dry matter basis. During storage period (60 days), the percentage of moisture increased whereas protein, fat, and ash content considerably decreased. After two month storage at ambient temperature the protein, lipid and ash content for SSD batashi were 65.0, 15.9 and 15.95%, respectively whereas the values of the same parameters stored at refrigeration temperature were 65.03, 16.16 and 16.12%, respectively on dry matter basis. The initial TVB-N and SPC value for SSD batashi was 6.10mg/100g and 1.14×104 CFU/g respectively. During storage period TVB-N and SPC value slowly increased and the values reached to 17.94 mg/100g and 4.2×104 CFU/g, respectively for salt-smokedried batashi, stored at ambient condition whereas 11.20 mg/100g and 2.42×104 CFU/g, respectively for the products stored at refrigeration temperature. Because of using salt and smoke as natural preservatives, no yeast or mould was detected in salt-smoke-dried batashi fish. Therefore, it can be inferred that salt and smoke treated dried fish products has longer shelf life than plain dried product (without treated with salt and smoke). From the overall performance, the products kept at refrigeration temperature showed better shelf life than the products stored at ambient temperature.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 443-451, December 2016
Economics of mixed rice-fish farming in south-west region of Bangladesh
Authors: Roy Apurba
Published: December 2016

The present research aims at investigating the economic performance of mixed ricefish farming in south-west region of Bangladesh. In order to carry out the research objective descriptive statistics, profit function, Cobb-Douglas form of multiple linear regression model and t-test approaches have been applied. The study area has been selected using multi-stage sampling technique and convenient sampling method has been utilized to select the sample. In-depth interview technique has been employed to collect primary data by using pretested questionnaire from the samples. Results from descriptive statistics show that the average annual return on mixed rice-fish farming is BDT 56326.45 more than mono rice farming as well as production efficiency of mixed rice-fish farming is also found higher than mono rice farming. Besides, mixed rice-fish farming experiences increasing return to scale, whereas, mono rice farming undergoes decreasing return to scale. Moreover, test of hypothesis provides statistical evidence that mixed rice-fish farming is more profitable than mono rice farming in the study area.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.3(3): 453-462, December 2016
Evolutionary history and gene flow of an endemic island oak: Quercus pacifica
Authors: Backs Janet Rizner , Ashley Mary V.
Published: December 2016

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:

Understanding historical patterns of colonization and subsequent gene flow clarifies the evolutionary origins and history of endemic island species.

METHODS:

Here we use DNA microsatellite markers to characterize the genetic structure of the island endemic species Quercus pacifica K. Nixon & C.H. Mull., found on three of the California Channel Islands, and to examine its relationship to two mainland oaks, Q. berberidifolia and Q. dumosa.

KEY RESULTS:

We found that Q. pacifica is a genetically cohesive and differentiated evolutionary lineage, diverging from mainland scrub oaks in the Pleistocene with little subsequent introgression. Genetic differentiation of Q. pacifica among islands is small but significant. Both recent and historical gene flow were surprisingly high considering the disjunct distribution of Q. pacifica on islands separated by as much as 125 km of open ocean. Gene flow estimates were highest between the two northern islands and from the northern islands to Santa Catalina. While there is no evidence of recent bottlenecks, historical bottlenecks are indicated on each of the islands.

CONCLUSIONS:

The genetic cohesiveness of the Q. pacifica species suggests allopatric speciation on the islands with subsequent gene flow that has maintained genetic continuity over great distances.
A subgeneric classification of Selaginella (Selaginellaceae)
Authors: Weststrand Stina , Korall Petra
Published: December 2016

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:

The lycophyte family Selaginellaceae includes approximately 750 herbaceous species worldwide, with the main species richness in the tropics and subtropics. We recently presented a phylogenetic analysis of Selaginellaceae based on DNA sequence data and, with the phylogeny as a framework, the study discussed the character evolution of the group focusing on gross morphology. Here we translate these findings into a new classification.

METHODS:

To present a robust and useful classification, we identified well‐supported monophyletic groups from our previous phylogenetic analysis of 223 species, which together represent the diversity of the family with respect to morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution. Care was taken to choose groups with supporting morphology.

KEY RESULTS:

In this classification, we recognize a single genus Selaginella and seven subgenera: Selaginella, Rupestrae, Lepidophyllae, Gymnogynum, Exaltatae, Ericetorum, and Stachygynandrum. The subgenera are all well supported based on analysis of DNA sequence data and morphology. A key to the subgenera is presented.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our new classification is based on a well‐founded hypothesis of the evolutionary relationships of Selaginella, and each subgenus can be identified by a suite of morphological features, most of them possible to study in the field. Our intention is that the classification will be useful not only to experts in the field, but also to a broader audience.
IMMIGRANT INVESTORS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS: MODES OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR
Authors: KUSHNIROVICH Nonna
Published: December 2016

This study investigates the modes of financial behavior of immigrants, comparing them with native-born investors. The study developed a theoretical framework for investigating the determinants of financial behavior, combining Bourdieu’s concept of economic habitus with the theories explaining behavior of investors in financial markets. Methods of clustering analysis and multinomial logit regression model were used. The study found that an investor’s behavior mode is strongly predicted by determinants derived from cultural, economic and social capital. For low-income persons, the culture of origin shapes their financial behavior, and for high-income persons, their economic capital and affiliation to social class are more important. Over time, immigrants assimilate in their financial choices. This study contributes to research of financial behavior as well as migration research by explaining the factors that affect preferences for financial assets allocation among immigrants. Understanding migrants’ modes of financial behavior will help policymakers to facilitate accumulation of wealth by immigrants, and in this way contribute to the process of their integration.
APPLICATION OF SYSTEM ARCHETYPES IN PRACTICE: AN UNDERUTILISED PATHWAY TO BETTER MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: BUREŠ Vladimír , RACZ Fridrich
Published: December 2016

Current dynamic business environment forces managers to apply various tools in order to improve organisational performance and effectiveness. System archetypes enable to cope with complexity and make appropriate decisions. This study is theoretically grounded in the field of economic cybernetics and system archetype analysis. It applies qualitative research on the sample of 54 managers with the high level of seniority. The aim is to reveal whether system archetypes are effectively used in practice. Two hypotheses focused on both knowledge about and application of system archetypes are tested. The results prove that there are inconsistencies tied to forms of system archetypes insight and knowledge. Moreover, there is an inadequate level of attention identified in investigated organisations. Results imply various potential research pathways that are outlined in the final section of the paper. Hence, the manuscript offers a unique insight into the current state of practical system archetypes utilisation and contributes to the explanation of the role of system archetypes in the economic cybernetics framework.
M DWARF ACTIVITY IN THE PAN-STARRS1 MEDIUM-DEEP SURVEY: FIRST CATALOG AND ROTATION PERIODS
Authors: Kado-Fong E. , Williams P. K. G. , Mann A. W. , Berger E. , Burgett W. S. , Chambers K. C. , Huber M. E. , Kaiser N. , Kudritzki R.-P. , Magnier E. A. , Rest A. , Wainscoat R. J. , Waters C.
Published: December 2016

We report on an ongoing project to investigate activity in the M dwarf stellar population observed by the Pan-STARRS1 Medium-Deep Survey (PS1-MDS). Using a custom-built pipeline, we refine an initial sample of ∼4 million sources in PS1-MDS to a sample of 184,148 candidate cool stars using color cuts. Motivated by the well-known relationship between rotation and stellar activity, we use a multiband periodogram analysis and visual vetting to identify 270 sources that are likely rotating M dwarfs. We derive a new set of polynomials relating M dwarf PS1 colors to fundamental stellar parameters and use them to estimate the masses, distances, effective temperatures, and bolometric luminosities of our sample. We present a catalog containing these values, our measured rotation periods, and cross-matches to other surveys. Our final sample spans periods of ≲1–130 days in stars with estimated effective temperatures of ∼2700–4000 K. Twenty-two of our sources have X-ray cross-matches, and they are found to be relatively X-ray bright as would be expected from selection effects. Our data set provides evidence that Kepler-based searches have not been sensitive to very slowly rotating stars (P
rot ≳ 70 day), implying that the observed emergence of very slow rotators in studies of low-mass stars may be a systematic effect. We also see a lack of low-amplitude (<2%) variability in objects with intermediate (10–40 day) rotation periods, which, considered in conjunction with other observational results, may be a signpost of a loss of magnetic complexity associated with a phase of rapid spin-down in intermediate-age M dwarfs. This work represents just a first step in exploring stellar variability in data from the PS1-MDS and, in the farther future, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope.
Detection of Cancer Stem Cells in Colorectal Cancer: Histopathological and Immunohistochemical Study
Authors: Ismaiel Nour El Hoda S. , Sharaf Walid M. , Helmy Dina O. , Zaki Mona M. , Badawi Manal Abd El-Magied , Soliman Ahmed S. A.
Published: December 2016

BACKGROUND: Growing evidence supports the notion that the onset of tumorigenesis could occur through cancer stem cells (CSCs). These tumour cells show low proliferative rates, high self-renewal capacity, propensity to differentiate into active proliferating tumour cells & resistance to chemoradiotherapy thus, possibly causing local recurrences & metastasis formation. CD44 has been used as a marker to isolate CSCs from colorectal carcinoma (CRC).AIM: To investigate the immunohistochemical expression of cancer stem cells marker (CD44) in CRC and correlate its expression with the clinicopathological aspects, TNM staging and modified Dukesâ€™ classification.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Tumour biopsies from colectomy specimens of 60 patients with CRC were stained with hematoxylin-eosin for histological evaluation then immunostained with monoclonal antibodies against CD44 which was detected in term of negative or positive expression.RESULTS: CD44 was demonstrated in 58.3% (35/60) of cases and showed statistically significant correlation with tumour site and histological type (p-value < 0.05). However, CD44 showed statistically insignificant inverse correlation with tumour invasiveness (T), lymph node status (N), grade, TNM stage grouping and modified Dukesâ€™ classification, while it was directly correlated with distant metastasis (M) (p-value > 0.05). Chi-square /Fisher exact test proportion independence and the p-value are set significant at 0.05 level.CONCLUSION: the CD44 rate of expression is higher in the colon than rectum and in adenocarcinoma than mucinous and undifferentiated carcinoma. CD44 showed statistically insignificant relation with T, N, M, grade, TNM stage grouping and modified Dukesâ€™ classification.
Cadastro municipal, subsídios do geoprocessamento para a gestão pública – o exemplo do distrito de Warta, Londrina (PR)
Authors: França  Valmir de , Buchmann  Ângela Canabrava , Alves  Elizabeth Aparecida , Alievi Alan Alves , Pinese  José Paulo P.
Published: December 2016

O domínio de diferentes tipos de informação sobre os lotes da área rural e urbana de um município é de grande importância para o planejamento de políticas públicas que visam o desenvolvimento municipal e o ordenamento do território. Este artigo é uma sistematização do Projeto SIG-WARTA, uma parceria entre prefeitura municipal de Londrina (PR) e o Núcleo de Estudos do Meio Ambiente/Centro de Ciências Exatas da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (NEMA/CCE/UEL), dentre outros órgãos. Objetivou-se demonstrar a eficiência de um SIG como ferramenta para gestão, apresentando a implementação desta ferramenta na prefeitura como ente facilitador para as coletas, análises, armazenamento de dados integrados e “on-line”, como subsídios para tomada de decisões. Especificamente, estabeleceu-se o distrito de Warta – Londrina (PR) como objeto deste estudo.
Cidades médias na Amazônia brasileira : da centralidade econômica à centralidade política de Marabá e Santarém (Estado do Pará)
Authors: Nunes Débora Aquino , Júnior Saint-Clair Cordeiro da Trindade , Trindade Gesiane Oliveira da
Published: December 2016

Este artigo analisa a importância e o papel que cumprem duas cidades médias - Marabá e Santarém - em face das transformações espaciais que vêm ocorrendo na Amazônia brasileira, responsáveis por definir uma complexa estrutura territorial e novas centralidades urbano-regionais. Com base em pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, analisam-se fatores histórico-geográficos responsáveis pelo papel de destaque que essas cidades assumem no contexto regional amazônico. Da mesma maneira, buscam-se discutir, por meio de dados primários e secundários, elementos da centralidade urbana exercida por essas duas cidades nas suas respectivas sub-regiões, o sudeste e o oeste paraense. A centralidade é considerada em sua dimensão econômica, mas também em sua dimensão política, tendo em vista a proposta de fragmentação territorial pensada para o Estado do Pará, voltada para a criação de dois novos Estados da federação - Carajás e Tapajós.
Comunidades tradicionais quilombolas do nordeste de Goiás: quintais como expressões territoriais
Authors: Almeida Maria Geralda de
Published: December 2016

As comunidades Quilombolas Kalunga, no Nordeste de Goiás, contribuem para a manutenção do Cerrado, uma vez que pela cultura essas populações interagem com a natureza, fazem a sua mediação com o mundo e constroem um modo de vida particular. Exemplificamos essa interação dos Quilombolas e a natureza com a existência dos quintais Kalunga, “território culturalizado”. Os quintais Kalunga constituem um bem cultural e participam na constituição da identidade cultural Kalunga. Usou-se da observação e da entrevista com os Kalunga, conforme preconiza a pesquisa qualitativa, para compreender a organização socioterritorial desses quintais, os usos e novos usos para e pelo turismo. A despeito da proximidade da vegetação nativa, nos quintais raras são as plantas do Cerrado.
Impactos socioambientais da certificação fairtrade nas cooperativas de produtores familiares de café e manga no Brasil
Authors: Araújo Guilherme José Ferreira de , Magalhães Daniel , Gomes Edvânia Tôrres Aguiar
Published: December 2016

A inclusão dos pequenos produtores agrícolas nos nichos de mercado de produtos sustentáveis e solidários pode contribuir para a agregação de valor e ampliação das alternativas de comercialização da produção familiar. Dentre as opções disponíveis para acessar estes mercados está a certificação Fairtrade ou de comércio justo, direcionada exclusivamente para associações e cooperativas com predominância de agricultores familiares em países em desenvolvimento. Para exibir o selo Fairtrade e se beneficiar das melhores condições de comercialização deste mercado, as organizações de produtores precisam cumprir com os critérios do padrão Fairtrade que incluem aspectos organizacionais, sociais, trabalhistas e ambientais, bem como cobrir os custos de certificação. O presente artigo busca identificar e discutir os impactos sociais e ambientais da certificação de cooperativas de produtores familiares no Brasil. Para tanto, foram analisadas organizações certificadas de café nas regiões das Matas de Minas e Montanhas do Espírito Santo e de manga no Polo Frutícola Petrolina-Juazeiro. Estas regiões foram escolhidas por sua localização periférica, alta dependência socioeconômica na atividade agrícola, relevância da produção familiar e baixos índices de renda per capita e de desenvolvimento humano. A análise qualitativa se baseia em entrevistas com gerentes e técnicos das cooperativas, órgãos governamentais, associações de produtores rurais, sindicato de produtores e trabalhadores rurais, consultora regional da FLO e visitas a produtores membros e unidades de beneficiamento das cooperativas.
Articulação e integração metropolitana, o papel das cidades pequenas na região de Campinas (SP)
Authors: Jr Orlando Moreira
Published: December 2016

A pretensão deste trabalho é apresentar alguns resultados de pesquisa que teve por foco analisar cidades pequenas no contexto de uma região metropolitana. Os aspectos econômicos, demográficos e espaciais auxiliaram na identificação de lógicas gerais e lógicas particulares nesta dinâmica urbana e regional. Portanto serão apresentados elementos que confirmam ou negam a ideia de que uma cidade pequena localizada próxima a um grande centro economicamente dinâmico pode proporcionar melhor desempenho social e econômico, principalmente.
Uma análise aos fluxos migratórios e dinâmicas do deslocamento forçado na Colômbia para o período 2000-2007
Authors: Duque Karo Ramírez
Published: December 2016

Uma das principais consequências geradas pelo conflito armado da Colômbia é o deslocamento interno de pessoas em todo o território nacional. Para um conflito que persiste há mais de cinquenta anos, analisar os seus impactos sociais é especialmente relevante, pois afeta diretamente a população civil, vítima da violência. Por conseguinte, neste texto pretende-se analisar as dinâmicas espaciais das migrações do deslocamento forçado explorando o problema desde o campo da geografia e da cartografia. Na Colômbia, a década de 2000 se caracterizou pelo recrudescimento do conflito armado que deixou por saldo mais de quatro milhões de pessoas deslocadas e pelo menos 260 mil mortos segundo dados da Red Nacional de Información (RNI), do Governo da Colômbia. Assim sendo, este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o deslocamento forçado para os primeiros sete anos da década de 2000, visto que em 2007 ocorreu o último pico de deslocamento forçado no país.
Conflits et organisation de l’espace public dans les processus décisionnaires en France et au Brésil: la négociation d’aires protégées
Authors: Tilbeurgh Véronique Van , Costa Guilherme Borges da
Published: December 2016

L´objectif de cet article est d’interroger le lien entre le conflit et l’organisation de l’espace public dans les processus de négociation d’une décision publique. Nous comparons les négociations dans deux zones protégées, le parc marin en mer d’Iroise (en France) et l´aire protégée Várzea do Rio Tietê (au Brésil). Cette comparaison montre que dans les deux cas, la décision devant être négociée a été imposée par une des parties, mais cette situation n’a eu un effet amplificateur du conflit qu’en France. Les explications à ces variations sont recherchées dans les formes d’organisation de l’espace public dans ces deux pays.
A gestão ambiental nas paisagens da bacia do Araripe no Estado do Ceará
Authors: Bastos Frederico de Holanda , Cordeiro Abner Monteiro Nunes , Macedo Francisco Edigley , Azevedo Ruy Emmanuel Silva de
Published: December 2016

Considerada a maior bacia sedimentar do interior do Nordeste brasileiro, a bacia do Araripe apresenta uma relevante importância para o estado do Ceará, no que tange às formas de uso e ocupação, que estão diretamente associadas às suas características naturais singulares. Os depósitos sedimentares dessa bacia apresentam um grande potencial de recursos minerais e uma vasta riqueza fossilífera. Dentre as diversas formas de uso e ocupação, destacam-se a agropecuária, o turismo, a mineração e a expansão urbana. Tais formas de uso têm sido responsáveis por vários danos ambientais nessa área com repercussões diretas sobre o equilíbrio da dinâmica natural. Nessa perspectiva, o poder público tem tomado diversas medidas coercitivas tais como a criação de unidades de conservação e o estabelecimento de um complexo sistema de procedimentos de licenciamento ambiental. Apesar de tais medidas, constata-se que tanto as unidades de conservação como os procedimentos de licenciamento ambiental apresentam sérios problemas estruturais, limitando a eficiência da gestão ambiental como um todo. Nessa perspectiva, a presente análise está diretamente focada numa avaliação crítica acerca das medidas públicas adotadas no âmbito da gestão ambiental nas paisagens da bacia do Araripe no estado do Ceará.
Mover-se na Metrópole de Piratininga: as políticas públicas de mobilidade para a Grande São Paulo
Authors: Dias Gullit Torres
Published: December 2016

O presente artigo visa analisar a aplicabilidade das políticas públicas de mobilidade na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo pelas empresas de caráter estadual que gerenciam o transporte (Metrô e CPTM). A formulação, execução e avaliação das políticas públicas de mobilidade/acessibilidade tem sido pauta nos últimos governos, ora estaduais ora municipais, com o intuito de aliviar o tráfego de veículos e melhorar o fluxo de usuários de transporte público no território urbano. Apesar das melhorias como expansões e novas construções de linhas, o sistema metropolitano de transportes encontra-se saturado, asseverado pelas críticas e lotações máximas dos transportes na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, não importando o modal, causando desconforto aos usuários de transporte.
Uso do sensoriamento remoto e geoprocessamento no mapeamento de subzonas geoambientais das terras do município de Cujubim (RO), como subsídio a avaliação da aptidão agrícola.
Authors: Guimarães Siane Cristhina Pedroso , Jiménez-Rueda Jairo Roberto
Published: December 2016

O presente texto tem por principal objetivo realizar o mapeamento de zonas e subzonas, considerando os aspectos físicos das terras do Município de Cujubim, situado no estado de Rondônia/Brasil, com o intuito de contribuir na Avaliação da Aptidão Agrícola, utilizando como ferramenta auxiliar técnicas de Sensoriamento Remoto e Geoprocessamento. Para tal, foram utilizados como âncora imagens de satélites em formato de papel e digital, as quais foram armazenadas e analisadas no Sistema de Informação Geográfica SPRING/INPE, o que favoreceu a integração dos dados obtidos no decorrer dos trabalhos. Os aspectos físicos estudados forneceram subsídios que possibilitaram uma avaliação dos indicadores ambientais que auxiliaram no conhecimento da região, bem como, permitiram estabelecer condicionantes ecodinâmicos que estão em equilíbrio/desiquilíbrio atual. Possibilita, ainda, uma melhor indicação ou orientação quanto à ocupação do município estudado, procurando minimizar e/ou recuperar o meio ambiente em função da capacidade de suporte da área analisada. Assim, a partir dos dados geográficos básicos (rede de drenagem, estradas e altimetria), aliados a análise e interpretação das imagens de satélites, foi possível avaliar e interpretar as deformações tectônicas da área que se mostraram refletidas na superfície, tais como: lineamentos estruturais, traços de juntas, litologia e morfoestrutura com as deformações do tipo alto/baixo estrutural, que juntos permitiram uma síntese integrada, em função de sua capacidade de uso e relativo ao grau de aptidão ou restrição de uso da terra.
Novo Cenário no Vale do Guaporé: uma leitura geográfica sobre os impulsos econômicos da pecuária e sua influência na paisagem
Authors: Batista Josélia Fontenele , Muratori Ana Maria , Penha Maranei Rohers
Published: December 2016

O objetivo deste artigo é discutir como os impulsos econômicos da pecuária têm influenciado o trecho ao longo da BR-429 e os aspectos perceptíveis na paisagem desta influência. A metodologia da pesquisa envolveu pesquisas bibliográficas e de campo, para leitura da paisagem, com uso de GPS, adaptando-se à metodologia de classificação do uso da terra, proposta pelo IBGE (2006). Os procedimentos geraram pontos para interpolação e regionalização da atividade, além de levantamento das infraestruturas existentes. A pecuária bovina em Rondônia tem se destacado como atividade de grande desenvolvimento econômico, projetando o Estado para o exterior, em termos de exportação de carne. Tal situação mobiliza não só grandes investimentos, como também grandes áreas, uma vez que ocorre no país uma realocação desta atividade, antes mais ligada ao sul e ao centro-oeste, para áreas menos valorizadas da Amazônia. Esta reorganização espacial tem sido acompanhada por atividades transformadoras, como frigoríficos e curtumes que, aliados ao poder público, vão configurando e/ou reconfigurando a paisagem, pela inserção de novos objetos técnicos e pela refuncionalização dos pré-existentes.
Perspectivas ribeirinha sobre os impactos da construção de usinas hidrelétricas no rio Madeira em Rondônia
Authors: Rainey Steven J. , Rainey Maura C. Araújo
Published: December 2016

Durante os últimos 40 anos, Rondônia tem sofrido mudanças significativas, começando com a construção de, BR 364, e da rápida expansão da fronteira agrícola nas porções sul e central do estado durante os anos 1970 e 1980. Durante este mesmo período de tempo, o Rio Madeira também sofreu mudanças significativas, com aumento do povoamento e urbanização ao longo de suas margens, a dragagem hidráulica para a exploração de ouro, e o desenvolvimento da Hidrovia do Madeira. A construção das barragens de Santo Antônio e Jirau, na parte superior do Rio Madeira, a montante de capital de Porto Velho representa a mais recente dessas transformações, com alto potencial de causar impactos significativos sobre ambientes fluviais e comunidades ribeirinhas. Embora as comunidades a montante que foram diretamente afetadas pela construção da barragem e enchimento do reservatório tivessem sido reassentadas, as comunidades a jusante da barragem não foram retiradas, tendo sido informadas de que não seriam afetadas. No entanto, os moradores da comunidade ribeirinha de Vila São Sebastião e áreas adjacentes começaram a notar mudanças nos ambientes fluviais e de várzea logo após o início da a construção da barragem. Estes impactos observados foram intensificados pela inundação histórica que ocorreu durante a primavera de 2014, assim como as preocupações dos residentes sobre seus futuros e de sua comunidade. Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar uma análise preliminar sobre os impactos das barragens e da hidrovia observados em ambientes fluviais e comunidades ribeirinhas, através do ponto de vista dos moradores de Vila São Sebastião, e áreas adjacentes. Essas alegações serão avaliadas através do uso de entrevistas, documentação fotográfica, apoiados por uma revisão da literatura científica sobre a barragem, hidrovia e seus potenciais impactos.
Velocidade de infiltração em área pastagem degradada e floresta natural no município de Porto Velho (RO)
Authors: Filho Eliomar Pereira da Silva
Published: December 2016

Nas últimas décadas grandes extensões de terras na Amazônia, destinadas à pastagens, têm sido abandonadas em virtude da degradação de seus solos. O presente trabalho avaliou a velocidade de infiltração, em um Latossolo Amarelo Distrófico (LAd) e um Argissolo Vermelho Amarelo Distrófico plíntico (PVAd) em pastagens com 20 anos de uso e de florestas naturais contínuas as mesmas manchas de solo. Foram considerados para análise da infiltração em pastagem os efeitos associados à compactação promovida pelo pisoteio do gado, em contraposição aos resultados obtidos em área de floresta. O trabalho foi conduzido no campo experimental da Embrapa em Porto Velho-RO, verificando as variações da velocidade de infiltração vertical da água no solo, com uso de um infiltrômetro de anel concêntrico, e utilizando-se do modelo da equação de Horton para determinação da taxa da equação de infiltração. Foram avaliados 3 pontos em cada ambiente - floresta e pastagem - nos dois solos considerados. Os valores de infiltração mostraram-se de 3 a 4 vezes mais rápidos na floresta em relação aos índices da pastagem para o PVAd e de até 100 vezes para o LAd.
La «nueva ley de la selva»: el desarrollo, los derechos indígenas y el Convenio 169 de la OIT en América Latina
Authors: Larsen Peter Bille
Published: December 2016

El presente artículo explora la relación entre derechos indígenas, normas internacionales y desarrollo en América Latina con un foco específico en el Convenio 169 de la OIT sobre derechos de los pueblos indígenas y tribales y su aplicación en la región. Mientras por un lado, el cambio democrático, las reformas constitucionales y el reconocimiento de los pueblos indígenas señalan la emergencia de una nueva era de derechos; por otro, las desigualdades profundas, la persistente pobreza y los conflictos del desarrollo revelan tensiones estructurales y ambigüedades en el reconocimiento. Si bien tal ambigüedad se explica a menudo como una consecuencia de la pobre implementación y de normas de derechos menoscabados, este artículo analiza las tendencias tanto en las formas de gobierno ortodoxas como heterodoxas así como en el ámbito internacional a fin de llamar una mayor atención hacia como? los regímenes de derechos están siendo renegociados. Los derechos bajo esta «nueva ley de la selva» ya no se caracterizan por la negligencia y por la falta de implementación, sino por la reapropiación, la atención estratégica y las negociaciones normativas, lo cual revela una escala móvil de potencialidades entre el empoderamiento y la normalización.
DSS for Web Mining Using Recommendation System
Authors: Varaprasad Rao M  , Vishnu Murthy G
Published: December 2016

Decision Supports Systems (DSS) are computer-based information systems designed to help managers to select one of the many alternative solutions to a problem. A DSS is an interactive computer based information system with an organized collection of models, people, procedures, software, databases, telecommunication, and devices, which helps decision makers to solve unstructured or semi-structured business problems. Web mining is the application of data mining techniques to discover patterns from the World Wide Web. Web mining can be divided into three different types – Web usage mining, Web content mining and Web structure mining. Recommender systems (RS) aim to capture the user behavior by suggesting/recommending users with relevant items or services that they find interesting in. Recommender systems have gained prominence in the field of information technology, e-commerce, etc., by inferring personalized recommendations by effectively pruning from a universal set of choices that directed users to identify content of interest.
Governing Social Network Knowledge Activities
Authors: Ghodoosi Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2016

Knowledge as an intangible asset can show flexibility and also be directed due to its context and path. The main concern of an organization's selected social network environment as a place for knowledge sharing and creation would be the suitable guidance of activities and ensuring alignment and adaption to organizational needs. Two main streams in the knowledge management domain address the concerns and give solutions: knowledge management governance (KMG) and knowledge governance (KG). Some researchers believe in the former and emphasize on managing the knowledge management programs in social network as a communication and information tool; while others believe that knowledge in social network as a virtual society (which has no strict formal relations) must be treated with flexibility and must be seen out of formal binding frameworks. In the latter, suitable policy making and engaging the right guidelines are the key points. It is obvious that no superiority can be considered for the two described streams and they may be preferred according to the mission and objectives of different social networks implemented in organizations. This chapter describes these two main streams and differentiates them according to their distinctions and similarities in the literature and available practices. The chapter gives insights to better understand the researching streams and their differences to find out the most suitable development policy for inner-organization social network knowledge management activities.
Study on the Use of Biomass Polymer Sheets in Water/Alcohol Pervaporation as a Sustainable Source of Alcohol Energy
Authors: Trang Truong Thi Cam
Published: December 2016

This chapter presents an overview of the study of cellulose sheets used as a bio-membrane in water/alcohol pervaporation for a variety of purposes in order to offer an environmentally sustainable, renewable, low-energy use and economical alternative. Particular interest is the utilization of readily available biological materials such as cellulose and chitosan to create biomass polymer membranes for the environmentally responsible and sustainable process of reclaiming alcohol from alcohol/water mixtures through the use of cellulose in the pervaporation process. This process is a promising and innovative alternative to the more energy intensive, environmentally destructive methods and materials currently used.
Scandal Politics and Political Scandals in the Era of Digital Interactive Media
Authors: Demirhan Kamil
Published: December 2016

This study focuses on scandal politics and political scandals in the era of digital interactive media. Scandals are the part of symbolic power struggles. Media is one of the main actors of these struggles. In fact, political scandals have a constructive function in democracies because they help releasing corruptions. After scandals, the public get the opportunity to discuss on the legitimacy of political-legal institutions and political system. However, this discussion is not possible in the conditions of scandal politics. This study is interested in scandal politics and political scandals in the era of digital interactive media. It evaluates the maintaining role of traditional media in the era of digital media, and the potentials of digital interactive media to utilize the constructive functions of political scandals in democracies. The cases of WikiLeaks and Ashley Madison affair are used to evaluate the scandal politics and political scandals in the era of digital interactive media.
Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Implementation
Authors: Bevinakoppa Savitri , Ray Biplob , Sabrina Fariza
Published: December 2016

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exercises have been proven to be an effective teaching method for preparing the students as work ready graduates. Students work on a real world industry based problem of relevant discipline. It also help students to improve their capability of critical analysis. PBL has been adopted in educational practise in many disciplines. In this paper, the authors explore the various existing PBL practices, develop, implement a model and analyse the effectiveness of the implementation. This paper explains few exemplars of PBL, their implementation method and analysis of students' feedback. Paper concludes with the direction of the authors' future work.
Evaluation of thyroid lesions by fine-needle aspiration cytology based on Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology classification among the population of South Bihar
Authors: Bhartiya Richa , Mallik Mahasweta , Kumari Nawanita , Prasad Brijendra Narayan
Published: December 2016

Background: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the thyroid gland has proven to be an important and widely accepted, cost-effective, simple, safe, and accurate method triaging patients with thyroid nodules. Awareness and understanding of wide spectrum thyroid disorders are of great value because most lesions are treatable by medical or surgical management. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of FNA cytology (FNAC) in the diagnosis of thyroid lesion using the Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology nomenclature (BSRTC) and to correlate these with histopathological findings. Materials and Methods: FNA was performed in 238 patients from January 2014 to October 2015 at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Bihar presenting with the thyroid swelling and its histopathological correlation was done in 105 patients. Results and Observations: Out of 238 patients with thyroid swelling, majority were females (196) and in younger age group (n = 104 [43.6%], 21–40 years). In 224 cases, adequate smears for cytological interpretation were obtained. Among them, colloid goiter was the most common lesion. Of these, 105 cases were surgically treated, and tissue was submitted for histopathological examination, which showed 97 nonneoplastic lesions and eight neoplastic lesions. Conclusion: FNAC is rapid, simple, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic modality in the investigation of thyroid disease with high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. It can be used as an excellent first-line method for investigating the nature of lesion. Bethesda system is very useful as it is simplified, systematic, standardized system for reporting thyroid cytopathology, which provides better communication between cytopathologist and clinicians, leading to more consistent management approach.
Using Non-Textual Sources
Authors: Armstrong Catherine
Published: December 2016

Using Non-Textual Sources provides history students with the theoretical background and skills to interpret non-textual sources. It introduces the full range of non-textual sources used by historians and offers practical guidance on how to interpret them and incorporate them into essays and dissertations. In addition to this, the book posits a theoretical framework that justifies the use of these items as historical sources and explains how they can be used to further understand the past.

There is coverage of the creation, production and distribution of non-textual sources; the acquisition of skills to ‘read’ these sources analytically; and the meaning, significance and reliability of these forms of evidence. Using Non-Textual Sources includes a section on interdisciplinary non-textual source work, outlining what historians borrow from disciplines such as art history, archaeology, geography and media studies, as well as a discussion of how to locate these resources online and elsewhere in order to use them in essays and dissertations.

Case studies, such as the Tudor religious propaganda painting Edward VI and the Pope, the 1954 John Ford Western The Searchers and the Hereford Mappa Mundi, are employed throughout to illustrate the functions of main source types. Photographs, cartoons, maps, artwork, audio clips, film, places and artifacts are all explored in a text that provides students with a comprehensive, cohesive and practical guide to using non-textual sources.