bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CONCEPÇÕES PRÉVIAS DOS ALUNOS DOS ANOS INICIAIS SOBRE MICRORGANISMOS
Authors: Bernardi Geovane , Silveira Maira dos Santos , Leonardi Ariadne de Freitas , Ferreira Sabrina Antunes , Goldschmidt Andréa Inês
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo teve como objetivo a investigação das concepções prévias dos alunos dos anos iniciais em relação aos microrganismos, o qual envolveu 87 alunos de uma escola pública no interior do estado do XX. Aplicou-se um questionário semiestruturado onde envolveu questões a respeito dos possíveis lugares que podemos encontrar os microrganismos, suas relações com os seres humanos, a diversidade de microrganismos existentes e suas morfologias. Os resultados foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo, evidenciando que grande parte dos alunos dos anos iniciais relacionam microrganismos a lugares sujos (22,75%), não conseguindo relacionar os mesmos com o dia a dia, tornando a microbiologia um tema muito abstrato. Além disso, 54% dos alunos relacionaram os microrganismos a doenças, isso mostra a visão reducionista dos discentes acerca desses seres vivos, que geralmente são relacionados a sujeira e a doenças, criando assim uma barreira que dificulta a compreensão dos alunos sobre a grande variedade de microrganismos no nosso planeta e seus benefícios. Os resultados permitiram identificar que os participantes apresentam um conhecimento reducionista acerca dos microrganismos, tendo dificuldades em relacionar os mesmos com o seu cotidiano, tornando o conteúdo abstrato e facilmente esquecível.
DE HEALER À COMMANDO: ESTEREÓTIPOS E PAPÉIS DE GÊNERO NA CONSTRUÇÃO DAS PERSONAGENS FEMININAS EM FINAL FANTASY XIII
Authors: Kaanan Luisa
Published: April 2019

A indústria de videojogos tem 44% de seu público composto de mulheres, conforme a Entertainment Software Association (2015), mas na lista dos jogos mais vendidos há apenas uma mulher como protagonista. Este artigo busca compreender o modo como as personagens femininas são construídas e representadas no RPG Final Fantasy XIII e em que medida este processo se articula com a veiculação de estereótipos e papéis tradicionais de gênero. Os dados foram coletados a partir de 50 horas jogadas pela autora deste estudo, com apoio de sites oficiais, de fãs e do manual do jogo. A avaliação foi feita através da análise de conteúdo à luz de uma revisão bibliográfica sobre videojogos e dos estudos de gênero. O estudo apontou que as personagens femininas tendem a ser construídas a partir das categorias sexuais, refletindo estereótipos e papéis de gênero tradicionais.
PARA ALÉM DA MORAL DO MACHO: A DIGNIDADE SEXUAL NO CÓGIDO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Almeida Sávio Silva de
Published: April 2019

O presente trabalho possui os direitos humanos como tema, tendo a dignidade sexual como enfoque. Sendo assim, o artigo tem como objetivo analisar a proteção da dignidade sexual no direito penal brasileiro. Trata-se assim de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de natureza descritiva, baseada em extensa revisão bibliográfica. Entende-se que a dignidade sexual decorre do princípio da dignidade humana, ou seja, não há dignidade humana se a dignidade sexual é violada. O processo de reconhecimento dos direitos humanos das mulheres foi fruto de um longo processo de participação ativa das mulheres na política mundial, que culminou com a inclusão dos debates de gênero no âmbito da justiça. Pois, percebeu-se que concorre para a violação da dignidade sexual a formação de uma sexualidade e uma subjetividade agressiva, quando a sexualidade poderia ser, ao contrário, vivenciada como um ato amoroso. Neste sentido, o direito penal sexual brasileiro, com base na Lei n. 12.015, tem caminhado no sentido de abandonar uma moral patriarcal, que hierarquiza as mulheres em “virgens”, “honestas”, “prostitutas” e “meretrizes”, para promover e proteger a dignidade sexual das mulheres.
A IGREJA UNIVERSAL DO REINO DE DEUS E AS «RAABES MODERNAS» NO CONTEXTO PORTUGUÊS: UMA (DES)CONSTRUÇÃO DE VIOLÊNCIAS?
Authors: Martinez Monise
Published: April 2019

O presente artigo tem como objetivo promover uma reflexão acerca da proposta de assistência a mulheres que sofreram (e sofrem) violência doméstica e/ou familiar apresentada no âmbito do projeto Raabe, concebido pela Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus em sua atuação recente no contexto específico da sociedade portuguesa. Para tanto, será feita uma análise do discurso institucional de apresentação do projeto, publicado na página oficial da igreja em Portugal, a partir de dois eixos de discussão principais: o modelo de conduta feminina apresentado pela igreja como resolutivo às consequências geradas pela exposição de mulheres aos episódios de violência doméstica e/ou familiar, e a partir dele, a proposição de questionamentos, à luz das considerações de Pierre Bourdieu sobre a dominação masculina, acerca dos pressupostos que embasam o projeto e a consequente categorização das mulheres que pretendem auxiliar como vítimas, culpadas ou cúmplices.
A POLÍTICA NACIONAL DE ABRIGAMENTO DE MULHERES EM SITUAÇÃO DE RISCO E VIOLÊNCIA
Authors: Miranda Bruna Woinorvski de
Published: April 2019

Numa conjetura em que a violência contra a mulher se faz bastante presente demandando do Poder Público iniciativas que contribuam para a efetiva proteção da vítima, o presente artigo tem o intuito de promover uma análise teórica a partir do reconhecimento de legislações e recomendações que versam sobre o tema. Há enfoque na Política Nacional de Abrigamento de Mulheres em situação de risco e violência, tendo-a como principal iniciativa de proteção das vítimas em momentos urgentes – o que permite a identificação de fragilidades e possibilidades de atuação nesse contexto.
ENTRAVES DA LEI MARIA DA PENHA NO COMBATE À VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA MULHER
Authors: Carvalho Pammella Lyenne Barbosa de
Published: April 2019

A violência contra mulher só ganhou maior notoriedade no Brasil com a Lei nº 11.340. Embora essa legislação tenha se tornado o principal instrumento para coibir a violência doméstica contra a mulher, esta ainda se constitui a forma mais prevalente de violência de gênero. A questão central deste artigo é identificar as repercussões da Lei Maria da Penha no combate a violência doméstica. Esse artigo é caracterizado como revisão sistemática da literatura. Os resultados apontam que nos falta a concretização das medidas previstas da LMP, seja em relação a campanhas educativas de cunho preventivo, seja na implementação de ações e aparelhos sociais de proteção e suporte para mulher ou ainda em efetivação das penas e serviços de reabilitação para os agressores. Conclui-se que com o fortalecimento da rede de atendimento é possível alcançar maior eficácia no cumprimento da Lei.
LA REPRESENTACIÓN SOCIAL DE FAMILIA EN LAS MUJERES INDÍGENAS MIGRANTES DE TABASCO
Authors: Sánchez Crystiam Del Carmen Estrada , Notario José Antonio Morales
Published: April 2019

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre las representaciones sociales en un estudio de caso: La representación social de familia en las mujeres indígenas migrantes de Tabasco. El análisis se centra particularmente en las familias de Edilia López Martínez, Ceferina Rodríguez Martínez y Martina Fernández Pérez. Las dos primeras son familia, son primas, la última sólo es parte de la misma comunidad y se sustenta en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, definida en Prácticas sociales y representaciones sociales de Jean Claude Abric (2001) "[...] como una visión funcional del mundo que permite al individuo o al grupo conferir sentido a sus conductas y entender la realidad mediante sus propios sistemas de referencias y adaptar y definir de este modo un lugar para sí".

De acuerdo a este pensamiento, las representaciones sociales poseen una estructura con elementos que la distinguen: el núcleo central y las periferias. La primera con una función generadora y organizadora, y las últimas con funciones de concreción, regulación y defensa. Con estos dos puntos y sus componentes, las mujeres indígenas explican lo que significa la representación familiar para ellas
PERSPECTIVA DE GÉNERO: LA VICTIMA EN EL SISTEMA INTERAMERICANO DE JUSTICIA
Authors: García Lucila Damián , Cruz Leticia Palomeque
Published: April 2019

Este artículo es una recopilación de información, que busca, primordialmente crear una herramienta conceptual y analítica, con el fin de comprender lo que representa la perspectiva de género en el campo de la defensa jurídica, con una visión céntrica y profunda en cuanto a quién es el sujeto que sufre los agravios causados por esta figura discriminatoria que excluye del reconocimiento de Derechos Humanos, y que es creada por el mismo yugo de una sociedad mal educada y sin valores.

Ésta investigación permite identificar la evolución del concepto de “víctima” a través de los tiempos, así como la clasificación de las características que presentan las víctimas que sufren cualquier tipo de violencia. Por otro lado, se profundiza en cuanto a la administración justicia que se aplica y la atención que se otorga a la víctima, tomando en consideración que existen víctimas, tanto a nivel estatal, nacional e internacional, en particular en el Sistema Interamericano y finalmente, considerar de entre estos estatus, cuál es el más conveniente para la defensa y protección de víctima y cuál sería preferible aplicar para obtener una justicia realmente efectiva. La finalidad de la víctima en el Sistema Interamericano es lograr una reparación de carácter integral y tiene dos formas de obtener la misma, desde un aspecto material (económico) y otro inmaterial (daños sufridos a la víctima) y en ambos niveles de reparación, lo que se encuentra es una satisfacción en el Derecho Internacional.
Rubrik Soeara Moehammadijah 1929 - 1930
Authors: Saputro M. Endy
Published: April 2019

Soeara Moehammadijah, (later: Suara Muhammadiyah), has continuously become one of the longest living magazines in Indonesia. To date, the beginning of publication of Soeara Moehammadijah was published on 1915 and has progressively scattered information to the present day. Several dissertations have used this magazine for one of its main references. Several books have also examined how Muhammadiyah developed, either from education or da'wah, from this source. However, what is the actual content of this magazine, not many have studied it. This series presents the contents of the Soeara Moehammadijah column 1915 - 1940. This section presents the continuous sections of the rubric 1929 â€“ 1930
The environmental and landscape values of the small lowland river valley and their threats on the example of the Kraska river (Masovian Voivodeship)
Authors: Celejewska-Mrozek Katarzyna , Oglęcki Paweł
Published: April 2019

The environmental and landscape values of the Kraska River Valley as the typical example of small lowland water flow path were analysed. The WULS-SGGW method, allowing to the estimation of whole valley reach as well as its peculiar eco-morphological zones, was used. The unregulated, regulated in the years 1990– –2012 and continuously maintained from the year 2015 reaches are present in the valley. It was stated that the unregulated reaches characterise themselves by higher environmental values and biological diversity, especially in the case of invertebrate fauna. The invertebrates, as the key element of the river community, quickly rebuild their structure after the termination of maintenance works. The vertebrate fauna, even unconnected strictly with the riverbed, shows higher values on the unmaintained valley reaches.
Records of lichenicolous fungi new for Turkey and Asia
Authors: Yazıcı Kenan , Etayo Javier , Aslan Ali , Karahan Dilara
Published: April 2019

Three lichenicolous fungi occurring on Tephromela atra and Lecidea fuscoatra-
Rhymbocarpus fuscoatrae, Sclerococcum tephromelarum and Skyttea
tephromelarum, collected from the Tunceli and Bingol provinces of Turkey -
are reported as new to Turkey and Asia, following a recent lichenological
survey in those provinces. Short descriptions are provided, together with
geographic distributions, hosts, and comparisons with similar taxa.
Optimal control of feedback control systems governed by systems of evolution hemivariational inequalities
Authors: Ceng Lu-Chuan , Liu Zhenhai , Yao Jen-Chih , Yao Yonghong
Published: April 2019

In this paper, we introduce and consider a feedback control system governed
by the system of evolution hemivariational inequalities. Several sufficient
conditions are formulated by virtue of the properties of multimaps and
partial Clarke?s subdifferentials such that the existence result of feasible
pairs of the feedback control systems is guaranteed. Moreover, an existence
result of optimal control pairs for an optimal control system is also
established.
Ulam stability for delay fractional differential equations with a generalized Caputo derivative
Authors: Ameen Raad , Jarad Fahd , Abdeljawad Thabet
Published: April 2019

The objective of this paper is to extend Ulam-Hyers stability and
Ulam-Hyers-Rassias stability theory to differential equations with delay and
in the frame of a certain class of a generalized Caputo fractional
derivative with dependence on a kernel function. We discuss the conditions
such delay generalized Caputo fractional differential equations should
satisfy to be stable in the sense of Ulam-Hyers and Ulam-Hyers-Rassias. To
demonstrate our results two examples are presented.
On (α,ψ)-k-contractions in the extended b-metric space
Authors: Alqahtani Badr , Karapınar Erdal , Öztürk Ali
Published: April 2019

In this paper, we introduce a notion of (?,?)-K-contraction in the setting of
extended b-metric spaces and investigate the existence of a fixed point. The
presented results generalize and unify a number of well-known fixed point
theorem mainly in two distinct aspects; in the sense of the contraction
conditions and in the frame of abstract spaces.
Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for B-1-convex functions involving generalized fractional integral operators
Authors: Yesilce Ilknur , Adilov Gabil
Published: April 2019

B??1-convexity is an abstract convexity type. We obtained Hermite-Hadamard
inequality for B-1-convex functions. But now, there are new and more
general integral operator types that are fractional integrals. Thus, we need
to prove Hermite-Hadamard inequalities involving different fractional
integral operator types with this article.
Applications of rough soft sets to Krasner (m,n)-hyperrings and corresponding decision making methods
Authors: Ma Xueling , Zhan Jianming , Davvaz Bijan
Published: April 2019

Let I be a normal hyperideal of a Krasner (m,n)-hyperring R, we define the
relation ?I by x ?I y if and only if f (x,-y, (m-2)0)?I?0, which is an
equivalence relation on R. By means of this idea, we propose rough soft
hyperrings (hyperideals) with respect to a normal hyperideal in a Krasner
(m,n)-hyperring. Some lower and upper rough soft hyperideals with respect
to a normal hyperideal are investigated, respectively. Further, we define
the t-level set U(?,t) = {(x,y) ? R x R| ? z?f(x,-y, (m-2)0) ?(z)?
t} of a Krasner (m,n)-hyperring R and prove that it is an equivalence
relation on R if ? is a fuzzy normal hyperideal of R. By means of this novel
idea, we propose rough soft hyperideals by means of fuzzy normal hyperideals
in Krasner (m,n)- hyperrings. Finally, two novel kinds of decision making
methods to rough soft Krasner (m,n)-hyperrings are established.
Existence, uniqueness and stability results for semilinear integrodifferential non-local evolution equations with Random impulse
Authors: Radhakrishnan B. , Tamilarasi M. , Anukokila P.
Published: April 2019

In this paper, authors investigated the existence and uniqueness of random
impulsive semilinear integrodifferential evolution equations with non-local
conditions in Hilbert spaces. Also the stability results for the same
evolution equation has been studied. The results are derived by using the
semigroup theory and fixed point approach. An application is provided to
illustrate the theory.
Which affects affect the use of new technologies? Italian adaptation of the internet motive questionnaire for adolescents (IMQ-A) and criterion validity with problematic use and body dissatisfaction
Authors: Langher Viviana , Caputo Andrea , Giacchetta Agnese , Nannini Valentina , Sollazzo Francesca , Medde Paola , Orsi Guido , Piccinini Nicola
Published: April 2019

Given the negative role of problematic use of new technological devices (NTD) in behavioral and psychological domains, the aim of the study is the Italian adaptation and validation of the Internet Motive Questionnaire for Adolescents (IMQ-A) in order to understand the motivation for the use of NTD. A total of 769 students 10?19 aged (M = 13.22, SD = 1.56) completed the IMQ-A, the Collins Figures Rating Scale, and two measures regarding the problematic NTD use, focused on overuse during the night and during meals. The IMQ-A showed adequate internal consistency with regard to its four subscales: Coping (? = .84), Social (? = .80), Enhancement (? = .80), and Conformity (? = .68) motives. However, with regard to factorial structure, a threefactor model (excluding Conformity subscale) showed slightly better fit indices than the original model. Coping motive was correlated with problematic NTD use and succeeded in predicting higher scores in body dissatisfaction as evidence of criterion-related and external validity. The Italian adaptation of the IMQ-A can be useful in both research and clinical fields, in order to propose alternative strategies for coping to users and to improve emotion regulation facets.
Modeling of combustion synthesis in multilayer gasless system
Authors: Prokof’ev Vadim , Khudyakova Taisia
Published: April 2019

A combustion model for a flat layered composition has been developed, where
chemically active layers alternate with inert metallic layers with high
thermal conductivity. The heat exchange between the layers was specified by
the conjugate boundary conditions. A numerical study of gasless combustion
of a multi-layer system with heat-conjugated layers of two types was
performed. Optimal layer sizes and parameters of the layer system were
obtained to provide the maximum burning rate of the layer package. The
effect of increasing the burning rate was found to be associated with heat
recovery and an increase in the effective thermal conductivity of the
system. The concentration limits of combustion were determined depending on
the volume content of the inert element. Replacing the system of inert
layers with that of low-calorie mixture layers leads to a model for
synthesis of inorganic materials in the "chemical furnace" mode.
Unmasking the Fraud at Toshiba
Authors: Caplan Dennis H. , Dutta Saurav K. , Marcinko David J.
Published: April 2019

Following its purchase of Westinghouse Electric Company and subsequent macroeconomic events, Toshiba faced declining profits. In response, Toshiba engaged in earnings management through two accounting treatments. First, it delayed the recognition of losses under long-term contracts. Second, it inappropriately applied price masking to account for transfers of components between itself and contract manufacturers. Students using this case will assess how business risks and corporate culture relate to audit risk, and how accounting for price-masking transactions can lead to increased fraud risk. Students will also research aspects of auditing standards related to fraud and accounting estimates. The case is designed for auditing courses and capstone courses with an auditing component.
The Influence of Performance Reporting Attributes on Managers' Capital Allocation Decisions: An Examination of Reporting Audience and Location
Authors: Johnson Joseph A.
Published: April 2019

This article reports two experiments testing how managers' capital allocation decisions are affected by where and to whom they report corporate social responsibility (CSR) information. Drawing on accountability theory, I predict that managers allocate more money to CSR activities when that information is reported in a dedicated CSR report that is intended for all stakeholders, compared to settings where it is reported in a financial report or when the information is intended specifically for capital providers. I find support for this prediction using graduate business students (Experiment 1) as participants, but not Mechanical Turk workers (Experiment 2). However, exploratory analyses indicate that my prediction is supported in Experiment 2 among millennial participants and that this result is attributable to participant age rather than work experience or preferences for CSR. This generational difference between millennials and non-millennials is consistent with recent research suggesting millennials are particularly sensitive to accountability pressures.

JEL Classifications: G31; G41.
KORELASI CAMPURAN STARTER LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM DENGAN STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILLUS TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK MINUMAN SINBIOTIK UBI JALAR (Ipomoea batatas L.) KUNING
Authors: Cahyadi Wisnu
Published: April 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat korelasi campuran starter Lactobacillus plantarum dan Streptococcus thermophillus terhadap karakteristik minuman sinbiotik ubi jalar kuning. Metode penelitian dilakukan dalam dua tahap, yaitu penelitian pendahuluan dan utama. Penelitian pendahuluan yang dilakukan yaitu inokulasi bakteri, pembuatan starter, pembuatan sari ubi jalar, dan penentuan jumlah sel, penelitian utama yaitu melihat korelasi antara campuran starter yang digunakan terhadap respon yang dilakukan yaitu respon organoleptik, kimia, dan respon mikrobiologi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan hasil uji organoleptik pada atribut rasa, aroma dan tekstur memiliki korelasi terhadap campuran starter, pada analisis mikrobiologi hitung jumlah sel menggunakan metode TPC pada bakteri Lactobacillus plantarum yaitu 2.39 x 107 pada bakteri Streptococcus thermophillus yaitu 2.53 x 107, pada respon kimia di dapatkan hasil % serat, pH, Viskositas, asam laktat dan aktivitas antioksidan memiliki korelasi terhadap campuran starter.
KARAKTERISTIK MINUMAN JELI IKAN LELE (Clarias sp.) YANG DIPENGARUHI OLEH PEMANIS DAN KARAGENAN
Authors: Widjaja Willy Pranata
Published: April 2019

Telah dilakukan penelitian megenai karakteristik minuman jeli ikan lele yang dipengaruhi oleh konsentrasi pemanis buatan dan karagenan.  Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi mengenai produk diversifikasi ikan lele menjadi produk yang mempunyai nilai ekonomis dan memiliki nilai gizi yang tinggi. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua tahap. Tahap pertama dilakukan untuk mengetahui jenis pemanis buatan yang sesuai untuk minuman jeli ikan lele. Penentuan berdasarkan uji skala hedonik dengan parameter warna, aroma, dan rasa. Sedangkan tahap kedua dilakukan untuk menentukan konsentrasi jenis pemanis buatan terpilih (sakarin:siklamat) dengan konsentrasi 0.02% : 0.06% b/b; 0.014% : 0.042% b/b; 0.01% : 0.03% b/b dan konsentrasi karagenan 0.1%; 0.2%;0.3% b/b. Pada penelitian ini digunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan pola faktorial 3x3 tiga kali pengulangan yang dilanjutkan uji Duncan. Pengujian meliputi respon kimia yaitu analisis uji kadar gula pereduksi (metoda titrimetri), respon fisik meliputi uji pH menggunakan pH meter, uji total padatan terlarut (metoda gravimetric), dan viskositas menggunakan viskometer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi pemanis buatan  berpengaruh nyata terhadap karakteristik minuman jeli ikan lele, yaitu terhadap respon viskositas, total padatan terlarut, rasa, dan tekstur. Tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap respon kadar gula reduksi, pH, warna, dan aroma. Konsentrasi karagenan berpengaruh nyata terhadap karakteristik minuman jeli ikan lele, yaitu respon viskositas, total padatan terlarut, pH, rasa, dan tekstur. Tetapi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap respon kadar gula reduksi, warna, dan aroma. Interaksi konsentrasi pemanis buatan, dan konsentrasi karagenan berpengaruh nyata terhadap karakteristik minuman jeli ikan lele, yaitu respon viskositas, total padatan terlarut, pH,  rasa, dan tekstur. Namun, tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap respon kadar gula reduksi, warna, dan aroma. Sampel terpilih adalah formula a3b3, yaitu dengan penambahan pemanis buatan (sakarin : siklamat) sebanyak 0.1% : 0,03%, dan karagenan sebanyak 0,3% dengan pH 5,50, kadar gula pereduksi 7,17%, viskositas 866,67 mPas, total padatan terlarut 20,54 °Brix, dan kadar protein 3.80%.
Real time human micro-organisms biotyping based on Water-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization
Authors: Fatou Benoit , Salzet Michel , Fournier Isabelle
Published: April 2019

We previously demonstrated that remote infrared Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization technology (Spidermass) using endogenous water as matrix (or so called water assisted laser desorption/ionization) was enabling real-time in vitro and in vivo analysis of clinical pathological tissues. In the present work, Spidermass was used to biotype human pathogens either from liquid bacteria growth in time course, from petri dish or on smears. Reproducibility experiments as well as bacteria dispersion and lipids identifications with SpiderMass in MS/MS mode were undertaken. The whole of the data establish that SpiderMass instrument allows real time bacteria biotyping and can be useful in clinic for pathogen identification.
Linking a performance management system and competencies: Qualitative research
Authors: Korenková Veronika , Závadský Ján , Lis Marcin
Published: April 2019

The main purpose of the paper is to identify the group of indicators that are most widely used in the manufacturing area worldwide, to identify the responsibility and authority for measuring and evaluating business performance, and to create an illustrative competency-based model for a performance management system within a business. The paper covers two areas that are important in the maintenance of sustainable business performance. The first area focuses on a performance management system and its key performance indicators as an important element in every performance management system within a business. The article also presents the theoretical background of the Z-MESOT method, which is applied to define the consistency of these indicators in practice. The second area is dedicated to defining a competency-based model and competences related to the measurement and assessment of performance, which have been extracted from other general competences. This paper presents findings from qualitative research to eliminate the bottlenecks of the Z-MESOT matrix that was transposed into a questionnaire. The questionnaire, as well as structured interviews, helped identify differences in responsibility attributes of the Z-MESOT matrix regarding the size of the researched businesses. The paper offers a list of competences related to the key performance indicators that can be used for following theoretical and practical research.
Applicability of thyroxine measurements and ultrasound imaging in evaluations of thyroid function in turtles
Authors: Pajdak-Czaus Joanna , Terech-Majewska Elżbieta , Będzłowicz Dagmara , Mączyński Martyn , Krystkiewicz Wioletta , Łabuć Sebastian , Platt-Samoraj Aleksandra , Szweda Wojciech
Published: April 2019

Introduction: The thyroid and parathyroid glands play a major role in maintaining physiological homeostasis in all vertebrates. Reptiles have plasma concentrations of thyroid hormones far lower than mammals. Low levels of these hormones in reptiles impede thyroid hormone detection with assays designed for the higher levels of mammals. The aim of this study was to explore teaming this with ultrasound imaging of the thyroid to appraise glandular function. Material and Methods: Thyroid function of four pond sliders was evaluated based on the results of T4 analyses and ultrasound. Results: The concentrations of T4 varied considerably between the examined animals from <9 nmol/L to >167.3 nmol/L. Ultrasound examination revealed uniform echogenicity and a smooth outline of the thyroid gland in all animals. Conclusion: Monitoring of thyroid function based on T4 and electrolyte concentrations is helpful in assessing the health and living conditions of reptiles, which is important in veterinary practice but problematic. Ultrasound examinations are useful in diagnosing changes in gland structure, such as tumours and goitres, and a combination of both methods supports comprehensive assessments of the anatomy and function of the thyroid gland.
Transboundary water resources “A comparative study”: The lessons learnt to help solve the Nile basin water conflict
Authors: Ashour Mohamed A. , Aly Tawab E. , Abueleyon Haitham M.
Published: April 2019

The problematic water situation in Egypt, as one of the River Nile basin countries, has been heightened by the harmful effects of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Egypt’s share of the Nile water. In the light of this Egyptian attention was directed towards a study of worldwide transboundary water problems, in order to find the most effective methods for dealing successfully with water shortage problems in basin countries. The present study focuses on the most successful experiences in the management and development of international river basins worldwide, as well as studying the possibility of implementing these experiences in other basins, especially the River Nile basin. The study showed that overcoming the water scarcity problems in Egypt and increasing the Nile water yield for all the basin countries can be achieved, first of all through serious cooperation among all the basin countries for minimizing the huge water losses from the river (more than 1480 Billion Cubic Metres per year which represents roughly 90% of the whole basin income), and secondly to make use of the most successful technical and political experiences that have been implemented in other international river basins mentioned in the present study.
Numerical analysis of stress distribution generated in spherical polyethylene inserts by knee joint endoprotheses’ sleds
Authors: Nabrdalik Marcin , Sobociński Michał
Published: April 2019

The paper presents analysis of stress distribution in the friction node of knee joint endoprosthesis where sleds are made of various titanium alloys and CoCrMo cooperate with spherical polyethylene inserts. Currently used titanium alloys consists of Nb, Ta, Zr or Mo and with lesser value of Young’s modulus than Ti6Al4V alloy, or steel CoCrMo, which significantly varies from other metal materials. The obtained results make it possible to indicate the “weak points” of the accepted solution, and thus counteract the subsequent effects resulting from premature wear of endoprosthesis elements. The analysis was conducted with numerical method of ADINA System 8.6. The Finite Elements Method allowed to compute and present stress distribution quickly in all elements of the model.
Silver nanoparticles deposited on calcium hydrogenphosphate – silver phosphate matrix; biological activity of the composite
Authors: Szmuc K. , Kus-Liskiewicz M. , Szyller Ł. , Szmuc D. , Stompor M. , Zawlik I. , Ruman T. , Wołowiec S. , Cebulski J.
Published: April 2019

The composite containing nanosilver uniformly deposited on matrix composed of CaHPO4 x 2H2O (brushite, ca 89 mass %), CaHPO4 (monteonite, ca 9.5 mass%), and Ag3PO4 (0.5 mas%) was obtained by addition of calcium nitrate and silver nitrate aqueous solution at 30:1 Ca:Ag molar ratio into excess of (NH4)2PO4 solution at pH 5.0 – 5.5. The isolated solid was characterized by STEM, XRD, and LDI mass spectrometry. It has been found that nanosilver was uniformly distributed within composite as <10 nm diameter sized nanoparticles. Determination of silver by AAS showed that 60% of silver is present as Ag(0) nanoparticles, the present as matrix Ag3PO4 as identified by XRD method. The composite showed strong growth inhibition in E. coli and P. aeruginosa strains, and moderate towards S. aureus. The C. albicans cells were the most resistant to the tested material, although still composite was moderately cytostatic for the yeast.
Persuasion Connotations at Macro-Social Level
Authors: Rusu Maria-Lucia
Published: April 2019

This approach examines the comparative relationship between persuasion at micro and macro-social level, under the framework of the comparative analysis method. In this sense, after identifying and presenting the concept of persuasion, the similarity of interpretation and persuasion techniques are emphasized. The study first addresses the epistemological and methodological aspect of the social connotations of persuasion. It has as main objectives to ensure the interpretation of the concept, to identify the strategies, to describe the mechanisms by which the persuasion in the public space is reconstructed and to discover the methods of resistance to this type of communication.

The usefulness of studying this type of communication results from the effects it has on the individual and its various inter-human relationships in the macro-social space.
Premises of Sustainable Development Concept Occurence
Authors: Halmaghi Elisabeta-Emilia , Neag Mihai-Marcel
Published: April 2019

It has long been considered that the environment can withstand all the pressure exerted by human activities on it: extensive agriculture, pesticide use, strong industrialization, noxious gas emissions into the atmosphere, toxic product discharge into lakes, rivers, seas and oceans, massive deforestation to obtain new areas for housing or agriculture. The result was environmental and soil degradation, increased water and/or air pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, the disappearance of plant and/or animal species, the depletion of some natural resources. These environmental changes have begun to be studied by specialists in the field, who have raised a flag to irreversible environmental changes.

The concept of “sustainable development” arose at a time when environmental issues were at the heart of political debate: sustainable development is seen as a complex and difficult issue to solve because there is a diversity of interests of different states. International agreements and cooperation from the point of view of globalization and economic harmonization have also had as their object the issues of sustainable development, by launching the attempt to reconcile the economy with the environment.
Study of Code Acquisition of FHSS System Over Rician Channel
Authors: Al-Rawi Muhanned
Published: April 2019

Frequency hopping is used in different communications systems for its robustness by providing frequency diversity against jamming and interfering signals. Successful detection and demodulation of a frequency hopping signal is dependent on proper tuning to transmit frequency and time synchronization of the burst. The sequence of hop frequencies is generally determined by a Pseudo-Noise (PN) sequence and time synchronization is achieved using synchronization preambles in the transmit burst. Successful acquisition of the hop frequency sequence could be achieved when at least a single burst’s data is successfully decoded at the receiver. This paper studies the serial search code acquisition which is the first step of synchronization for frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) system over Rician fading channel. Simulation results show the effect of fading channel on the code acquisition.
Colon cancer with ovarian metastasis during pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Min Yin , Aiping Chen
Published: April 2019

Background:

Colorectal cancer with ovarian metastasis is quite rare, especially during pregnancy.

Case Presentation:

A 43-year-old pregnant Chinese woman at 36 weeks gestation presented with a big adnexal mass and constipation. The patient underwent an elective cesarean section and delivered a normal baby. Intraoperative frozen section pathology revealed differentiated adenocarcinoma with necrosis in the right ovarian tumor. In the further exploration of abdominal cavity, sigmoid colon cancer was diagnosed.

Conclusion:

Diagnosis of colorectal cancer during pregnancy is challenging for clinicians because of the non-specific symptoms which are common during pregnancy. Once diagnosed, several factors should take into consideration to determine the treatment.
Registro estatal de museos en Veracruz: Primeros resultados
Authors: Román Nieto Azminda Meybelli , Ordóñez Valenzuela Maura , Melo Martínez Omar
Published: April 2019

El presente artículo expone los primeros resultados del Registro Estatal de Museos en Veracruz, entidad federativa en México, durante el periodo de 2017-2018, como una línea de acción del eje estratégico de diagnóstico y monitoreo del Observatorio Universitario de Museos. Para ello, se diseñó una ficha de registro, cuyo contenido estuvo basado en la clasificación de los elementos que integran un museo como tipología, servicios, infraestructura, tipo de visitantes, origen de la colección, experiencia museográfica, y vinculación con la comunidad. En este documento se presentan las variables referentes al número de museos, ubicación geográfica, la tipología basada en el origen de sus recursos, la temática principal y el tipo de entrada, como una base que nos permite tener un panorama general sobre los museos en la entidad veracruzana, así como la dinámica relacionada con la creación y apertura de este tipo de recintos.Palabras clave: Museos; Veracruz; registro; tipología; temática AbstractThis article presents the first results of the State Registry of Museums in Veracruz, a federative entity in Mexico, during the period of 2017-2018, as a line of action of the strategic axis of diagnosis and monitoring of the University Observatory of Museums. For this, a registration form was designed, whose content was based on the classification of the elements that make up a museum as typology, services, infrastructure, audience, origin of the collection, museographic experience, and connection with the community. This document presents the variables related to the number of museums, location, typology based on the origin of their resources, the main theme and the type of entry, as a basis that allows us to have a general overview of the museums in the state Veracruz, as well as the dynamics related to the creation and opening of this type of venues. Keywords: Museums, Veracruz; registration; typology; theme
Producto turístico entre efímero y permanente
Authors: Alonso Iglesias Julio
Published: April 2019

Uno de los grandes problemas a nivel nacional, y de manera particular en el estado de Veracruz, en materia de turismo, es la ausencia de oferta de productos turísticos innovadores en las poblaciones municipales y que operen en todo el año, ya que afecta la calidad de empleos que dispone la comunidad local, debido a que generalmente la duración de estas actividades turísticas, como son ferias, eventos-cumbre y festejos en los municipios y el estado, son en promedio de 2 días y hasta 2 semanas, lo que genera incertidumbre en la estabilidad laboral y la economía de la población local. Y la ausencia permanente de un desarrollo en materia de turismo.}Palabras clave: producto; permanente; turismo; Veracruz; municipio AbstractOne of the major problems at the national level, and in particular in the State of Veracruz, in the field of tourism, is the lack of supply of innovative tourism products in the municipal towns and operating year-round, since it affects the quality of jobs which provides the local community, since the duration of these tourist activities such as fairs, Summit events and celebrations in the municipalities and the State, usually on average 2 days and up to 2 weeks, which generates uncertainty in job security and the economy of the local population. And the permanent absence of a development in the field of tourism.Keywords: Product; permanent; tourism; Veracruz; municipality
The Position and Application of Islamic Legal Maxims (Qawaaid Al-Fiqhiyyah) in the Law of Evidence (Turuq Al-Hukmiyyah)
Authors: Mohamad Yunus Mohamad Ismail Bin
Published: April 2019

The Position and Application of Islamic Legal Maxims (Qawaaid Al-Fiqhiyyah) in the Law of Evidence (Turuq Al-Hukmiyyah)Islamic legal maxims had always held and will continue to hold a special position in jurisprudence. Jurists of all schools generally accept legal maxims as a basis of coming up with Shariah opinions. This is especially true if these maxims are based on the Holy Quran and the Prophetic traditions. Legal maxims can be used as evidence in extracting rules if it is based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah because its use is an extension of the original proof, and thus, this article will relate some of the important legal maxims relating to the law of evidence.
Does Bem´s Psychological Androgyny map on gender or sex differences in faces?
Authors: Marhenke Tristan , Imhoff Roland
Published: April 2019

Sarah Bem introduced the concept of androgyny, which disconnects sex and gender and includes a continuous representation of gender. What has not been investigated so far is whether the particular qualities postulated by Bem are qualities of gender rather than sex-associated traits. In the present study, the reversed correlation task as a data driven approach was used to determine the implicit gender stereotypes across the faces of men and women and to create an ideal protoype of feminine and masculine faces. Then it was measured which impressions these faces evoke. Two studies and a pilot study (N=514) were conducted. The present study showed that gender and not sex is crucial for the attribution of social characteristics. Pictures of stereotypical faces have been found to be highly suitable for measuring masculinity and femininity. The continuous properties of masculinity and femininity, as outlined by Bem (1974), are still appropriate to differentiate between the stereotypical ideas of men and women.
Descriptive and comparative analysis of School Inclusion through Index for Inclusion
Authors: Sanchez Sergio , Rodriguez Henar , Sandoval Marta
Published: April 2019

Aligning the paradigm of inclusive education, the main objective that promoted this study presented below was to evaluate the approach and inclusive measures implemented to 430 education professionals from different centres educational primary school in Spain. The questionnaire assesses the three dimensions that Booth & Ainscow (2011) define inclusive education (Cultures, Policies and Practices). In this study, it is performed a descriptive and comparative analysis of the questionnaire to analyse the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of inclusive educational approaches. The type of school (public, rural or private), schools are learning communities, number of teachers, results that analyse the content of the items of the instrument and turn relate the degree of inclusion as contributing variables support, number of pupils with special educational needs, type of school grouping, family involvement, coexistence and expectations.
Risks and Rewards in Sexual and Gender Minority Teaching and Learning in a South African Health Sciences Medical Curriculum
Authors: Gordon Chivaugn , Mitchell Veronica
Published: April 2019

The wellbeing of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) is undermined by widespread homophobia that extends to health systems, and is exacerbated by medical curricula underrepresenting the health needs of this key population group. In 2012, under the auspices of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, a student-inspired curriculum intervention led to the introduction of interactive participatory workshops centred on the health needs of SGM. This paper describes the experiences of two of the workshop facilitators who embraced the risk of introducing an unchartered topic in a student-centred manner, which frequently led to unpredictable events that were challenging. Here, the authors reflect on their own vulnerabilities, which are considered alongside the value of moving through risk to transform present curricular practices and student attitudes, especially in a country like South Africa where prejudice against SGM patients by healthcare providers is well-documented.
Listening to the Voices of Young People: Developing a Model of Participative Practice
Authors: Hatton Amanda Jane
Published: April 2019

This article focuses on how adults listen to the voices of young people and engage in a dialogue to create meaningful participation that is accessible and inclusive rather than tokenistic. The study that was conducted used a participatory, arts-based methodology to elicit the views of young people. Hattonâ€™s model of participative practice is put forward, as it recognises the centrality of relationships as being the key to enhancing participation as part of a dialogue and shared experience. This centrality of relationships is linked to the practice of youth work, which supports the agency of young people and their capacity to participate.
“Stuck in Freedom Park” – Youth transitions and social inclusion amongst coloured youth in Tafelsig, Cape Town
Authors: Brown-Luthango Mercy Magdalene
Published: April 2019

South Africa is experiencing a youth bulge, with much public debate about whether this spells success or disaster for the country’s future. Some of the critical debates highlighted in the literature on youth centre on youth transitions to adulthood, socio-economic and spatial mobility linked to issues of identity, inclusion and citizenship as well as agency and negotiation of alternative transition pathways.  This paper explores some of these issues by tapping into the literature on youth transition pathways and linking this to Castell’s notion of disaffiliation. The focus is on ten out of school, unemployed young people who reside in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain in Cape Town. The paper argues that these two sets of literature allow one to describe and make sense of the different dimensions of “stuckness” experienced by the young people and the impact that it has on their sense of belonging, inclusion and notions of citizenship. Short-term interventions might facilitate a slight shift on Castell’s continuum from disaffiliation to integration for at least some of the youth. However, in the long run, significant improvements in the education system, restructuring of the economy to address unemployment and spatial reconfiguration of South African cities to reduce poverty and inequality will have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in South Africa. This must be accompanied by a broad range of social and cultural programmes, engaging youth from across different communities, in order to foster integration and social cohesion.
Kurumsallaşma Düzeylerinin İşletme Yapısına Göre İncelenmesi: Oteller Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: TENGİLİMOĞLU Engin , AKGÖZ Erkan
Published: April 2019

Araştırmanın genel amacı, otellerin kurumsallaşma düzeylerinin sezonluk, zincir ve aile işletmesi olup olmaması gibi özelliklere göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını tespit etmektir. Bu bağlamda Antalya bölgesinde faaliyet gösteren 45 adet 5 yıldızlı otelin üst ve orta kademe yöneticilerine kurumsallaşma düzey ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Kurumsallaşma ölçeği, işletmelerin kurumsallaşma düzeylerini formalleşme, profesyonelleşme, kültürel güç, tutarlılık ve saydamlık olmak üzere beş farklı boyut üzerinden ölçmektedir. Otellere dair ölçülen kurumsallaşma düzeyleri ile otellerin yapısal özellikleri arasında yapılan analizler sonucunda tam yıl faaliyet gösteren otellerin sezonluk otellere göre daha yüksek düzeyde formalleştiği ve kültürel güç ortalamalarının daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Bunun dışında aile işletmesi olmayan otellerin de aile işletmesi olan otellere göre daha yüksek düzeyde formalleştiği tespit edilmiştir. Otellerin herhangi bir zincire dahil olup olmamaları ile kurumsallaşma düzeyleri arasında ilişki tespit edilemezken personel sayısı daha yüksek olan otellerde de formalleşme düzeyinin yüksek olduğu görülmüştür.