bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Women Work Together: My Unforeseen Transition from Academic to Feminist Change Agent
Authors: Ehlers Tracy Bachrach
Published: January 2017

Whether as professional endeavor or intimate personal experience, anthropologists are going beyond the ivory tower to work on projects where intervention and social change are the norm. This paper traces the journey of one academic as she ventures out of the classroom to become a social change agent late in her career. Discussion focuses on the dynamic process of applying twenty-five years of women and development studies to the creation of a campaign for girls' education in a Guatemalan town. Based on her considerable knowledge of gender relations in the community, the author is able to work collaboratively with women's groups and local government to dramatically influence attitudes and behavior about the value of sending girls to school.
Fixings Agent Effect to β-caroteneStabilityof Crude Extract from Dunaliella salinaMicroalgaat Different Temperature Condition
Authors: Oktora Ardini Ria , Ma'ruf Widodo Farid , Agustini Tri Winarni
Published: January 2017

faced for temporative β-carotene stability which is unstable and easily degraded is unstable and easily
degraded. The purpose ofthis researchwas to determine content and stability of β-carotene pigment in
D.salina with fixings addition of MgCO3 and NaHCO3 with temperature treatment as factor that influence
β-carotene pigment degradation during storage condition. The research method used β-carotene pigment
which was obtainedbymaceration and adding fixing agent (NaHCO3 0,5% and without fixings addition),
and was heated at temperature of (50°, 70° and 90°C), be measured the content of β-carotene pigment
during storage (observation hour 0, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 144). Data were analyzed by analysis of variance
(ANOVA) and Honestly Significant Different (HSD). The result showed that content of β-carotene pigment
at 50°C temperature showed that stability and pH value performed slowest degradation after144 hours.
While stability and pH value at 90°C temperature performed fastest degradation after 96 hours. Based on
this study the addition of NaHCO3 gave more effective in retaining β-carotene degradation compared to that
of MgCO3 which showed by high stability in sample NaHCO3 0,5%, temperature 50°C in 144 hours storage
length.
Physico Chemical Characteristic of Kappa Carrageenan Degraded Using Hydrogen Peroxide
Authors: Siregar Rizki Febriansyah , Santoso Joko , Uju Uju
Published: January 2017

Kappa carrageenan is polysaccharide that widely used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile and printing industries as coagulate agent, stabilizer and gelling agent. Hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) is strong oxidator to degrade polysaccharide. Hydrogen peroxide has some advantades such as cheap, easy to get and savety environment. Degradation method using hydrogen peroxide is a technology based on establishment radical hydoxile reactive that attack the glycosidic of polysaccharides as a result reducing in molecular weight of polysaccharide. The aims of this study were to analyze the effect of hydrogen peroxide concentration, temperature and degradation time to molecular weight of refined kappa carrageenan. Structural changes on kappa carrageenan degradation were characterized by viscometer, SEM and FTIR. Hydrogen peroxide concentration, temperature and degradation time were significantly reducing molecular weight and changes in the structural function of refined kappa carrageenan. The lowest molecular weight of refined kappa carrageenan degraded was obtained from the treatment 3% of hydrogen peroxide at temperature 80°C and degradation time for 4 hours.
Characterization of Probiotic Jelly Drinks with Addition of Lactobacillus plantarum (SK5) from Bekasam during Storage
Authors: Marini Susi Meri , Desniar Desniar , Santoso Joko
Published: January 2017

Lactic acid bacteria from bekasam has potential as an antimicrobial and enzyme producer, as well as probiotics. The purpose of this study were to get the selected formula of the jelly drink with the addition of carrageenan by organoleptic and determine the effect of adding wet biomass (WB) and dry biomass (DB) Lactobacillus plantarum (SK5) from bekasam against chemical and microbiological parameters jelly beverage probiotics during storage. This study consisted of two phases where a preliminary study to determine the best carrageenan concentration and primary research to determine the chemical and microbiological characteristics jelly drink probiotics during storage. Concentrations of carrageenan used were 0.67%; 1% and 1.34%. The best concentration obtained from the preliminary study was 0.67%. The pH of WB during storage decreased to 2.29; total microbial 0.91 log cfu/g; BAL total of 0.2 log cfu/g; dietary fiber 1.26% and 0.53% total sugars. Dry biomass characterization during storage decreased to pH of 2.54; Microbial total of 3.13 log cfu/g; LAB total of 2.22 log cfu/g, while the increase of the dietary fiber of 2.13% and total sugars 1.96%.
Sport Nutrition Drinks Based on Octopus Protein Hydrolysate
Authors: Riyanto Bambang , Trilaksani Wini , Lestari Rika
Published: January 2017

Sport nutrition drinks are well-known in escalating athlete’s performance and endurance. These product developed from whey protein hydrolysates and soybean protein hydrolysates have already been recognized, however expansion from marine product is comparatively rare. Octopus (Octopus cyanea) widely acknowledged containing taurine and rich in amino acids is potential to be developed as ingredient for sport nutrition drink. The aims of this study were to create and characterize sport nutrition drinks based on marine peptides through Octopus protein hydrolyzate. Octopus protein hydrolysate has 77.78 ± 2.69% degree of hydrolysis and 751.02 ± 10.63 mg / 100g taurine. Sports nutrition drinks with the addition of 4% Octopus protein hydrolyzate was acceptable sensory panelists, and the serving size of 600 ml contained taurine 726.06 ± 0.82 mg and detected 17 types of amino acids.
Application of Chitosan as Antibacterial for Pangasius Fillet at Low Temperature Storage
Authors: Damayanti Windi , Rochima Emma , Hasan Zahidah
Published: January 2017

This research was conducted in the Laboratory of Fishery Products Processing, Faculty of Fisheries and
Marine Science, University of Padjadjaran, Jatinangor. The purpose of this research is to obtain the optimal
concentration of chitosan as an antibacterial material wich had the longest of storage period of pangasius
fillet at low temperature storage (5-10oC). The method used is an experimental method with a completely
randomized design, four treatments and three replications. Pangasius fillet was soaked with chitosan 0%,
1%, 2% and 3% for 3 minutes, then packed with styrofoam and plastic wrap and stored at low teperature.
The observation were made on day 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th ,7th, 9th,10th, 11th and 12th. The parameters observed
total bacterial colonies, the degree of acidity (pH), weight loss, and antibacterial activity of chitosan using
disc diffusion methods. The final conclusion is that the 2% chitosan is optimal concentration for pangasius
fillet storage at a low temperature until day 11th, with a total 6.7 X105 cfu/g of bacterial colonies, pH 6.67 and
total 6,78 % of weight loss.Chitosan also has a higher antibacterial capability against Escherichia coli (Gram
negative bacteria) than Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis (Gram positive bacteria).
Isolation Of Compounds Of Steroids Teripang Gamat (Stichopus variegatus) With Various Types Of Solvents
Authors: Meydia Meydia , Suwandi Ruddy , Suptijah Pipih
Published: January 2017

Sea cucumber is one of the fisheries commodity that has an important economic value. Generally is
traded in dried form (beche-de-mer). One of thebioactive substances contained in sea cucumber is steroid
compounds that serves as an aphrodisiac and sex reversal. The purpose of this study was to extract the
steroid of the gamma sea cucumber by using three types of solvents (methanol, ethyl acetate and hexane)
and get the best solvent in producing the highest yield of the steroids. The study revealed that steroid of
gamma sea cucumber (Stichopus variegatus) dissolved completely ethyl acetate (semi-polar solvent) during
the first phase, second phase and the third phase of extraction. In the methanol (polar solvent) steroids only
dissolved in the first extraction phase, while using the hexane (non polar solvent) steroid was undetectable.
Fractionation by thin layer chromatography was obtained two fractions that identified as cholesterol (Rf =
0.96) and testosterone (Rf = 0.91).
Health Food Supplements (“Health Food”) Highly Nutritious From Chlorella And Oil Catfish (Pangasius hypopthalmus)
Authors: Syahrul Syahrul , Dewita Dewita
Published: January 2017

The utilization of microalgae as a food ingredient considered effective, because in addition to alternative
food sources also contains nutrients chlorella microalgae in particular is very good for health. This microalgae
rich in protein (60.5%), fat (11%), carbohydrates (20.1%), water, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals Besides
these microalgae contain pigments (chlorophyll), tocopherol and the active component (antimicrobial and
antioxidants). This is what underlies microalgae is very useful to be used as a source of raw materials of
health food supplements. Currently the health food supplements have become a necessity for people to
maintain their health in order to remain vibrant. This study aims to produce high nutritious health food
supplements from raw material chlorella enriched with fish protein concentrate and oil catfish. The method
used in the manufacture of high nutritious health food supplement is a method of microencapsulation with
different formulations. The results showed that the best formulations based on the profile of amino acids,
fatty acids and standards AAE per day especially essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic is formulation B
(chlorella 2%, 1% fish oil and fish protein concentrate 1%.
Influencia de la masa grasa para el VO2max y Umbrales Ventilatorios en jóvenes deportistas de especialidades deportivas de resistencia
Authors: Torres Navarro Vicente , Campos Granell José , Aranda Malavés Rafael
Published: January 2017

El objetivo del estudio es analizar la influencia de la masa grasa total y su % respecto al peso corporal total, así como la masa grasa regionalizada (Σ pliegues tronco, Σ pliegues abdomen, cociente TS/TI, phantom (Ph) de los pliegues) y su % respecto a la masa grasa total, en relación al VO2max y los Umbrales Ventilatorios (VT1 y VT2) en jóvenes deportistas en función de su especialidad deportiva y grupo de edad. La muestra está compuesta por 400 deportistas de ambos sexos del Centro de Tecnificación de Cheste (Valencia) clasificados en 3 grupos de edad: <12-13, 14-16 y 17-20 años, y de especialidades deportivas de resistencia: atletismo, natación y triatlón (n=134, n=135 y n=131 respectivamente). Los datos fisiológicos se han obtenido de un test ergoespirométrico incremental en rampa en cinta rodante siguiendo el protocolo de Wasserman; y los datos antropométricos de la realización de una antropometría siguiendo el protocolo ISAK. Los resultados derivados del Análisis de Varianza (ANOVA) indican que para el caso de las especialidades deportivas se han encontrado diferencias significativas (p<0,05) entre atletismo y triatlón, y natación y triatlón. No se han encontrado diferencias significativas (p>0,05) entre atletismo y natación. Para el caso de los grupos de edad se han encontrado diferencias significativas (p<0,05) entre los grupos de 14-16 y 17-20 años, y <12-13 y 14-16 años. No se han encontrado diferencias significativas (p>0,05) entre los grupos de <12-13 y 17-20 años.
Niveles de actividad física moderada-vigorosa de adolescentes del municipio de Soria
Authors: Sanz Martín Daniel
Published: January 2017

Las recomendaciones internacionales aconsejan que los niños y jóvenes practiquen como mínimo 60 minutos/día de actividad física moderada-vigorosa (AFMV). Los objetivos de la presente investigación son: 1) conocer el grado de cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de un grupo de 71 alumnos de 1º y 2º de ESO del municipio de Soria; 2) describir la duración y el gasto energético (GE) de práctica de AFMV en función del sexo y la edad de los participantes, del momento del día (mañana y tarde) y del día de la semana (jornada escolar y fin de semana). Para ello se diseñó un estudio epidemiológico conductual de carácter descriptivo, en el que 171 alumnos redactaron un diario de actividad física (AF), previamente diseñado, durante una semana. La muestra seleccionada fue de 71 alumnos. Los datos obtenidos se recogieron en una tabla de Excel, se analizaron en base al recuento del número de minutos/día de AFMV y se compararon las duraciones y GE en AFMV utilizando la prueba T de Student para muestras independientes. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que el 1.4% del alumnado cumple las recomendaciones internacionales, que los chicos obtienen niveles superiores de duración y GE que las chicas y los alumnos de 1º que los de 2º de ESO, en cualquier momento del día y del día de la semana. La principal conclusión del estudio es que existen bajos niveles de cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de práctica de AFMV.
Relación entre el desarrollo psicomotor y la práctica de deporte extraescolar en niños/as de tres a seis años
Authors: Delgado-Lobete Laura , Montes-Montes Rebeca
Published: January 2017

La práctica de actividad física se relaciona con un mejor estado de salud y desarrollo integral en los niños/as. Sin embargo, los estudios sobre deporte extraescolar y desarrollo psicomotor en niños/as de tres a seis años son escasos, especialmente en España. El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar el desarrollo psicomotor entre niños/as preescolares que participan regularmente en deporte extraescolar (DE), y niños/as preescolares que no participan (NDE). Para ello se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de diseño transversal, que incluyó a 85 niños/as entre 3 y 6 años (media de edad=4,09 años; 42,3% niñas). Las variables sociodemográficas y de deporte extraescolar se recogieron con un cuestionario ad-hoc. El desarrollo psicomotor se evaluó mediante la Escala Observacional del Desarrollo en su versión breve (EOD-B). Los resultados muestran que la participación en DE fue de 69,4%, sin encontrar diferencias significativas en función del género. El desarrollo psicomotor de los niños/as que participaban regularmente en DE fue significativamente superior al de sus compañeros (p<0,001), tanto en niños (p<0,001), como en niñas (p<0,05). Además, la participación en DE fue significativamente inferior en los niños/as con un desarrollo psicomotor menor del 60% esperado para su edad (p<0,001). Este estudio aporta datos novedosos sobre el desarrollo psicomotor y su relación con la práctica de deporte extraescolar en niños/as españoles entre 3 y 6 años. La actividad física y deportiva se relaciona con un mejor desarrollo psicomotor desde edades tempranas, tanto en niños como en niñas, por lo que su práctica debe promoverse desde las primeras etapas educativas.
La evaluación formativa participativa y su impacto en la predisposición por aprender y aprendizaje del área de Educación Física en estudiantes del segundo grado de Educación Secundaria
Authors: Mamani Ramos Ángel Anibal
Published: January 2017

El objetivo de la investigación fue demostrar el impacto de la evaluación formativa participativa (EFP) en la predisposición por aprender (PA) y aprendizaje del área de educación física en estudiantes del segundo grado de educación secundaria. La investigación responde al diseño cuasiexperimental. La muestra de estudio estuvo compuesta por 53 estudiantes para los grupos experimentales (GE) (A-C) y 51 para los grupos de control (GC) (F-G); a quienes se les aplicó el cuestionario de predisposición por aprender (Alpha de Cronbach = 0,95) y la escala ordinal (Correlación de Spearman = 1,00). Los resultados tras la aplicación de la EFP y tradicional respectivamente, en la comparación de medias de los GE y GC, se aprecia un valor significativamente mayor en los GE respecto a los GC en PA, como también en el aprendizaje del área de EF. Según la prueba T, la tc > tt, y el valor de p=0,000 < 0,05, siendo muy similar en todos los casos, tanto en PA y aprendizaje del área de EF; por lo que se rechazó la Ho y se aceptó la H1, por tanto existe diferencia significativa en la PA y aprendizaje del área de EF en los estudiantes que representan los GE en relación a los GC, tras el impacto de la EFP. Él estudió concluyó en que el impacto de la EFP genera mayor predisposición por aprender y mejores niveles de aprendizaje en los estudiantes en el área de EF, a diferencia de la evaluación tradicional.
Ultra-low-dose oral contraceptive pill: a new approach to a conventional requirement
Authors: Ahuja Meenakshi , Pujari Pramod
Published: January 2017

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) offer a convenient, safe, effective, and reversible method of contraception. However, their use is limited by side effects. Several strategies have been suggested to make COC use more acceptable among women. Reduction in the dose of estrogen is a commonly accepted approach to reduce the side effects of COC. Use of newer generation of progestins, such as gestodene, reduces the androgenic side effects generally associated with progestogens. Furthermore, reduction in hormone-free interval, as a 24/4 regimen, can reduce the risk of escape ovulation (hence preventing contraceptive failure) and breakthrough bleeding. It also reduces hormonal fluctuations, thereby reducing the withdrawal symptoms. A COC with gestodene 60 µg and ethinylestradiol (EE) 15 µg offers the lowest hormonal dose in 24/4 treatment regimen. This regimen has been shown to offer good contraceptive efficacy and cycle control. With the progress of treatment cycles, the incidence of breakthrough bleeding reduces. Gestodene/EE low dose 24/4 regimen was associated with lower incidence of estrogen-related adverse events, such as headache, breast tenderness, and nausea. Furthermore, COCs containing low dose of estrogen have not been associated with any adverse effect on haemostasis in healthy women. Ultra-low-dose COCs can be considered in women who are at risk of developing estrogen-related side effects.
Prediction of mortality by pediatric risk of mortality (PRISM III) score in teriary care rural hospital in India
Authors: Varma Ashish , Damke Sachin , Meshram Revat , Vagha Jayant , Kher Anjali , Vagha Keta
Published: January 2017

Background: The mortality in pediatric and neonatal critical care units can be predicted using scores. Prediction of mortality using (PRISM III) score in first 24 hours of admission in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).Methods: Pediatric cases below 14 years with necessary investigations admitted in PICU and neonates in NICU during the period 1st August 2009 to 31 July 2011. Post-operative and patients with malformations or malignancy were excluded. A prospective observational study carried out at tertiary care rural hospital having 10 bedded well equipped PICU and NICU each. In subjects fulfilling inclusion criteria, PRISM III score which includes 17 variables was calculated within 24 hours of admission. The outcome at discharge was determined as non-survival or survival.Results: With increasing PRISM III score there was increase in mortality. PRISM III score offered a good discriminative power with the areas under the ROC curve > 0.86 (95% CI). Among different variables minimum systolic blood pressure, pupillary reflex, mental status (GCS), acidic pH, total co2, BUN, platelet count and PTT showed very high significant association with the mortality and Pco2, PaO2, temperature, potassium and creatinine showed significant association with mortality. Variables like Heart rate, Glucose, Alkaline pH and WBC count showed no significant association with the mortality.Conclusions: PRISM III score can be effectively used as a reflector of severity of illness.
Indicadores educacionais: entrevista com Reynaldo Fernandes
Authors: Moriconi Gabriela Miranda , Gimenes Nelson
Published: January 2017

Nesta entrevista, o professor Reynaldo Fernandes, que trabalhou na criação de indicadores como o Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (Ideb) e o Conceito Preliminar de Curso (CPC) durante sua gestão na presidência do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep), discute as opções metodológicas adotadas na construção de indicadores educacionais, suas motivações e propósitos, bem como os seus usos e desdobramentos. Ele destaca, ainda, os avanços já alcançados e os desafios atuais em termos do desenvolvimento e uso de indicadores educacionais no Brasil, bem como as discussões recentes da literatura internacional sobre o tema.

Palavras-chave: Indicadores Educacionais; Políticas Educacionais; Ideb; Conceito Preliminar de Curso; CPC.

  

Indicadores educacionales: entrevista con Reynaldo Fernandes

 Resumen:

En esta entrevista el profesor Reynaldo Fernandes, que trabajó en la elaboración de indicadores como el Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (Ideb) y el Conceito Preliminar de Curso (CPC) durante su gestión en la presidencia del Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep), discute las opciones metodológicas adoptadas en la construcción de indicadores educacionales, sus motivaciones y propósitos, así como sus usos y desdoblamientos. Destaca asimismo los avances ya alcanzados y los actuales desafíos en lo que se refiere al desarrollo y utilización de indicadores educacionales en Brasil, así como las recientes discusiones de la literatura internacional sobre el tema.

Palabras Clave: Indicadores Educacionales; Políticas Educacionales; Ideb; Concepto Preliminar de Curso; CPC.

 

Educational indicators: an interview with Reynaldo Fernandes

Abstract:

In this interview, professor Reynaldo Fernandes discusses the methodological choices adopted in the construction of educational indicators, their motivations and purposes, as well as their uses and developments. Professor Fernandes worked on the development of indicators such as the Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (Ideb) [Basic Education Development Index] and the Conceito Preliminar de Curso (CPC) [Preliminary Course Concept] during his term as President of the Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (Inep) [Anísio Teixeira National Institute of Educational Studies and Research]. He emphasizes the progress already achieved and the current challenges in terms of development and use of educational indicators in Brazil, as well as the recent discussions in the international literature on the subject.

Keywords: Educational Indicators; Educational Policies; Ideb; Preliminary Course Concept; CPC.

 
Crescimento inicial de Erythrina velutina em diferentes substratos com adubação orgânica
Authors: Oliveira Mychelle Karla Teixeira de , Dombroski Jeferson Luiz Dallabona , Medeiros Rita De Cássia Araújo de , Tomczak Valmor Elias , Farias Raul Martins de
Published: January 2017

Erythrina velutina é uma espécie arbórea nativa do Nordeste Brasileiro, empregada no paisagismo, na regeneração de áreas degradadas e na medicina popular. Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o crescimento de mudas de Erythrina velutina produzidas em substratos com adubação orgânica. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com parcelas subdivididas no tempo, com cinco repetições, sendo a unidade experimental representada por 20 mudas. O primeiro fator foi constituído por dois substratos (solo de Mossoró-RN + esterco bovino (4:1) e solo de Angicos-RN + esterco bovino (4:1)), e o segundo fator constituído de dois acessos. Ao longo do experimento foram realizadas coletas, para avaliação de crescimento (28, 56, 84, 112 e 140 dias após a semeadura), com intervalos de 28 dias. Em cada coleta, as mudas foram analisadas quanto ao comprimento da parte aérea, ao número de folhas, ao diâmetro de coleto, à área foliar, à massa da matéria seca (caule, folhas, raiz, parte aérea, relação da parte aérea e raiz, e total). Pode-se concluir que os acessos de Erythrina velutina tiveram crescimento rápido e uniforme quando produzidas nos dois substratos (solo de Mossoró-RN + esterco bovino curtido (4:1) e solo de Angicos-RN + esterco bovino curtido (4:1)).

Initial growth of Erythrina velutina in different substrates with organic fertilization

Abstract: Erythrina velutina is a tree native to the Brazilian northeast, used in landscaping, regeneration of degraded areas and in folk medicine. The objective of this work was to obtain information on Erythrina velutina of two accessions conducted in substrates with organic fertilization. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design with split plot with five replications and the experimental unit was represented by 20 seedlings. The first factor was composed of two substrates (sand + cattle manure (4:1) and soil + cattle manure (4:1)) and the second factor consisted of two accessions. Throughout the experiment were five collections of plants for evaluation of growth (28, 56, 84, 112 and 140 days after sowing), with intervals of 28 days. At each sampling date, the following characteristics were analyzed: shoot length, leaf number, basal diameter, leaf area, dry matter (aerial part, branches, leaves, roots, shoots, shoot to root dry weight ratio), leaf area ratio, leaf weight ratio, specific leaf area, absolute growth rate, relative growth rate and net assimilation rate. It can be concluded that accessions of Erythrina velutina grew fast and even when produced in the two substrates consisting of sand and / or soil with added manure.
Aspectos físicos e químicos de frutos de Quipá (Tacinga inamoena)
Authors: Formiga Anderson dos Santos , Costa Franciscleudo Bezerra da , Silva Marcio Santos da , Pereira Emmanuel Moreira , Brasil Yasmin Lima
Published: January 2017

O objetivo do trabalho foi disponibilizar informações sobre os aspectos tecnológicos e nutricionais dos frutos do quipá buscando aplicações para o mesmo na alimentação humana. O quipá é uma planta nativa da região Nordeste, seus frutos, ao contrário do figo-da-índia não é valorizado. Os frutos foram colhidos, acondicionados e conduzidos ao laboratório de Análise de Alimentos, CCTA/UFCG, Pombal-PB. Em seguida foram divididos em quatro lotes e submetidos à extração da polpa. Foram avaliadas as características físicas, físico-químicas e químicas dos frutos do quipá. Os frutos são pequenos, a casca representa mais da metade do peso do fruto e com as sementes dificultam a aceitabilidade dos frutos pelo consumidor. A polpa compõe pouco mais de 20% do peso do fruto, possui pH ácido, com baixa concentração de ácido cítrico e sólidos solúveis inferiores aos frutos de figo-da-índia e do mandacaru, comuns ao semiárido; as concentrações de vitamina C e compostos fenólicos na polpa foram consideradas significativas, o que não ocorreu com os flavonoides e antocianinas, que estavam presentes em baixas concentrações.

Physical and chemical aspects of fruit Quipá (Tacinga inamoena)

Abstract: The objective was to provide information on the technological and nutritional aspects of the fruits of Quipá in order to seek applications for the same in human nutrition. The Quipá is a plant native to the Northeast, its fruit, unlike the fig-of-India is not valued. The fruits were harvested, packaged and taken to the Food Analysis Laboratory, CCTA / UFCG, Pombal-PB. They were then divided into four batches and subjected to extraction of the pulp. the physical, physico-chemical and chemical of the fruits of Quipá were evaluated. The fruits are small, the shell is more than half the weight of the fruit and seeds hinder the acceptability of fruit by the consumer. The pulp makes up just over 20% of the fruit weight, has an acidic pH, with low concentration of citric acid soluble solids and lower the fruit of fig-of-India and mandacaru common to semiarid; concentrations of vitamin C and phenolic compounds were considered significant, which did not occur with the flavonoids and anthocyanins, which were present in low concentrations.
Influências da experiência internacional e da diversificação de negócios no grau de internacionalização das Multinacionais Brasileiras
Authors: Ribeiro Ivano , Serra Fernando Antonio Ribeiro , Bertolini Geysler Rogis Flor
Published: January 2017

Este artigo posiciona-se na literatura sobre o processo de internacionalização de empresas multinacionais brasileiras. Como algumas empresas multinacionais se internacionalizam com maior velocidade e possuem melhor desempenho do que outras, neste estudo foram examinados os impactos de duas dimensões - o tempo de experiência internacional e a diversificação de negócios - no grau de internacionalização de multinacionais brasileiras. Para a realização da pesquisa foram utilizados dados secundários do Índice de Transnacionalidade de Empresas Brasileiras da Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC), dados do Observatório de Multinacionais Brasileiras, abrigado pela Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), além de informações da BM&FBovespa e dos domínios da internet das 43 empresas pesquisadas e de suas subsidiárias. Os resultados indicam que a diversificação de negócios da empresa está positivamente relacionada com o grau de internacionalização. A experiência internacional prévia não parece ser preditora do grau de internacionalização, o que pode se relacionar ao processo de internacionalização das multinacionais brasileiras ser um fenômeno relativamente recente.
Marketing performance of subsidiaries operating abroad: An integrative model
Authors: Falcão Roberto Flores , Masiero Gilmar , Campomar Marcos
Published: January 2017

In the internationalization process firms face challenges in order to be successful, such as enabling knowledge transfer, finding the optimum balance between standardizing/adapting their marketing strategies, determining the strength of external networks, and deciding degrees of reverse innovation. Research on knowledge transfer in multinational firms has grown considerably over the last 15 years, but still little is known about its impact on the marketing performance of subsidiaries. The majority of the investigations carried out analyze knowledge transfer but not its interrelationships with the performance of subsidiaries. Several other studies evaluate the standardization/adaptation decision, but do not take into consideration issues such as operational environments or psychic distance. To fill this gap we review 70 articles published in top-tier peer-reviewed international and national journals in the field of international business and international marketing. From this review we build up a framework for the development of an integrative and explanatory theoretical model of the marketing performance of subsidiaries operating abroad with fifteen propositions. In this paper we present a literature review and model that will be empirically tested after gathering information to form a reliable database about the performance of multinationals.
A Study of the Effectiveness of Media in Creating Awareness of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan Amongst the Youth
Authors: Rahman Zakia Tasmin , Kishore Devesh
Published: January 2017

Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan has been launched by the Government
of India to fight sanitation problems in the country. The youth
are targeted to spread the message of the campaign. They will
carry it forward to all the citizens of the country. Both rural and
urban youth are aware of the national cleanliness drive namely,
Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. Especially school and college students
are made to participate in the drive through various activities to
keep the localities around them clean and green. Urgent need
was felt to make the youth of the nation more aware about the
campaign as youths can bring revolutionary changes in the
country.
The objectives of the study are to find out the awareness of
Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan amongst youth, know media that are
being utilized by the youth and to get the views of the youth to
make the Abhiyaan successful.
The study was done to find out the awareness about Swacch
Bharat Abhiyaan and to know the media effect on youth. The
research also gives the view points of the youngsters for
increasing the effectiveness of Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. It is
found from the study that the youths from the age group of 18 to
25 years are aware of sanitation drive.
The authors made an attempt to identify certain effective ways to
promote the national sanitation and cleanliness drive of the
Government of India. In the process of collecting key findings,
the study goes on to explore the preferred media for the publicity
of the Abhiyaan. The effective media, the suggestions of the youths
are known to make the Abhiyaan effective and successful.
Conflict of Interest in the Administrative Contracts in Albania
Authors: Llalla Adriatik , Ballauri Fjorida
Published: January 2017

In Albania the issue of conflict of interest is present at today’s public debate, as in many other countries. Due to this phenomenon, public funds, state property, public service, etc., are at risk at any time, and therefore there is obligation of the state to establish the appropriate legal instruments to prevent such situations. In principle, while exercising official duties and functions, the elected person or the public official should not be influenced by personal interests. In this sense, through actions, inactions or decisions, they cannot gain benefits or advantages for themselves, their family members, relatives or other persons, in case they share economic or political interests with them. In Albania, the domestic legislation provides restrictions and prohibitions for several private interests of the officials exercising public functions, depending on their functions, responsibilities and competencies in public decision-making. Also, the law provides specific prohibitions and restrictions in cases of entering into administrative contracts, considering a contract as a special public decision, which is vulnerable to be damaged by the action of officials’ private interests. This paper aims to make an analysis of the legislation in terms of restrictions of private interests of public officials to prevent specific cases of conflict of interest while concluding administrative contracts. Also, the paper leads to conclusions on how conflict of interest is related to other criminal offences like abuse of office, corruption or violation of equality of participants in public tenders or auctions etc.
Acceptance of a Proposed Model Based on Using Web 2.0 for Developing English Writing Skills
Authors: Al-Sufyani Dalal , Al-Sofyani Mohammed
Published: January 2017

The study aimed at designing a proposed model for developing English writing skills using web 2.0 tools and exploring its acceptance level from students' and instructors' perspectives. The study adopted the descriptive methodology. Eight female instructors responded to the instructors' questionnaire. Also, twenty female students responded to the students' questionnaire. To analyse the quantitative data, the means of participants' respondents were calculated. The most important results were both students and instructors who participated in the current study accepted the proposed model. Based on the results of the study, the most important recommendations were: using technology, especially the proposed model in teaching at ELC.
Design-Based Learning Model and Senior Secondary Students’ Learning Achievement in Solid Geometry
Authors: Nduka Wonu, , Abosede Ajoke Arokoyu,
Published: January 2017

This study is an exploration of the effectiveness of Design-Based Learning (DBL) model in the improvement of senior secondary students’ achievement in solid geometry in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The quasi-experimental design was adopted. A sample of 59 Senior Secondary School I (SSSI) students took part in the study. Solid Geometry Achievement Test (SGAT) was the instrument used for data collection. The Kuder-Richardson KR-21 method was used to establish the reliability of SGAT to obtain an index of 0.84. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at .05 level of significance. The findings established that DBL model was superior to Problem-based Learning (PbL) model in advancing the learning achievement of students in solid geometry. The students of both groups improved in learning over time with higher learning gain among students in the experimental group. The male and the female students in the experimental group outperformed their counterparts in the control group over SGAT scores. The male and the female students taught using the DBL and PbL respectively did not significantly differ over SGAT scores. It was recommended among others that mathematics teacher should apply the DBL in teaching solid geometry in the senior secondary schools in Nigeria because when effectively utilized, this instructional model is capable of advancing the learning achievement of students in mathematics irrespective of their locations and gender
Comparisons of College Students’ Enjoyment in Physical Activity & Exergames
Authors: Oh Yoonsin , Wiggins Matthew S. , Leibham Mary Beth
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this study was to compare college students’ enjoyment levels in three domains of activity (traditional physical activities, exergames, and non-exergames). Volunteers (n = 141) from a Midwestern university completed an online survey composed of a modified version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Significant differences were detected across the three domains regarding level of enjoyment, F(2, 232) = 32.49, p < .001, with the highest enjoyment levels reported in the traditional physical activity domain. Additional results revealed that Wii Sports (49%) and Just Dance (29%) had the highest percentage of use with exergamers, while non-exergame participants reported playing video games such as Pokémon, Zelda, Mario Kart, Madden (59%), and Clash of Clans (25%). These results suggest that traditional physical activities and exergaming activities are psychologically enjoyable pursuits for college-aged individuals that can help increase their physical health and quality of life.
Valorisation Agricole D’un Compost Produit À Partir Du Compostage En Cuve Des Déchets Municipaux
Authors: Chennaoui M. , Salama Y. , Makan A. , Mountadar M.
Published: January 2017

This work is in the context of the management and recycling of solid urban waste. The evolution of the physicochemical and microbiological parameters during composting pilot scale household waste was studied. The maturity of the processes and the agronomic value of the finished product were examined. The results showed that the organic fraction of solid waste could be composted successfully in 60 days and revealing a vigorous microbial activity. The final compost has been satisfactory for its agricultural application. Phytotoxicity tests conducted on wheat and tomato crops, show that the incorporation of 25% culture support the compost allows a germination rate of up to 85% against 70% for the control for the variety of corn. In the case of tomatoes, we recorded a germination rate of about 67% against 58% for the control.
Impact of Climate Variabilty on Water Resources And Population Health in the South Eastern Coastal Area of Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Gautier Kpan Oulai Jean , Marie-Solange Oga Yei , Theodore Yao Koffi , Fabrice Yapi Assa , Derving Baka , Theophile Lasm , Jean Biemi
Published: January 2017

The present study evaluates the impact of climate variability on water resources and population health in the coastal area of Cote d’Ivoire between Abidjan and Aboisso. First, hydroclimatic methods (Nicholson index) and statistical tests (Pettitt test, Hubert segmentation) were used for variability characterisation. Then, Thornthwaite Water balance method was used to evaluate water availability for aquifers recharge. Coefficient depletion method was also used to assess the impact of climate variability on surface water resources. The relationship between diseases occurence (AhigbeKoffikro and Samo) and rainfall pattern was evaluated through descriptive method. The results revealed important fluctuations of water resources levels at that time. The relationship rainfall-runoff showed with synchron trend that rivers flows regime was linked to rainfall. The impact on groundwater resources was explained by deficit of infiltrated water of about 35.49% and 22.61% after 1982 break at Abidjan airport and Bingerville stations respectively. Concerning health, 63% of malaria cases was observed against 2.85% for diarrhoea and 2.35% for helminthiasis. There was a strong relationship between rainfall and the diseases (malaria and diarrhoea).
Différenciation Catégorielle Et Représentation Dans Le Couple
Authors: Yeokone Sali Lokotianwa , Yapo Lucas Delmas
Published: January 2017

The notion of gender awakens in men and women a kind of competition in the couple; Sometimes causing frustration, conflict, antagonism and reciprocal depreciation. Thus, categorical differentiation appears within the couple as a source of accentuation of the differences between men and women in the fulfillment of family roles, affecting both the judgments of man over woman and woman on man. In order to appreciate the reality in the couple, this study proposes to determine the incidence of the categorical differentiation on the social representations in the couple, through the interactions. To this effect, the scales of evaluation of the social relations of Bazoumana are used on a sample of 40 couples, ie 80 subjects selected in the commune of Yopougon, in the district of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) according to the technique of reasoned choice. The analysis of the results obtained reveals that social representations are influenced by the categorical differentiation in the couple. In other words, women and men are not assessed in the same way within the couple.
Gestion Des Donnees Manquantes Dans Les Bases De Donnees En Sciences Sociales : Algorithme Nipals Ou Imputation Multiple?
Authors: Aurélien Njamen Kengdo Arsène , Steve Kwatcho Kengdo
Published: January 2017

The main objective of this paper is to assess the robustness of imputation methods to fill up the series of secondary data in social sciences. The methodology used, especially that of mean imputation, multiple imputation and NIPALS algorithm, is based on a simulation using observed data. Results show a close similarity between the observed data and the data obtained by multiple imputation, mean imputation and NIPALS algorithm. The results also suggest that multiple imputation provides values substantially similar to observed data.
Editorial:la formación de maestros como alternativa para una educación de calidad
Authors: Buitrago Bonilla Rafael Enrique
Published: January 2017

La calidad educativa se ha convertido, durante los últimos años, en el principal esfuerzo de los diferentes sistemas educativos del mundo, aspecto que sin lugar a dudas puede considerarse como relevante; no obstante, de manera paralela se ha generado un importante sesgo respecto a cómo debe ser la educación, a qué se refiere la calidad y cuáles deben ser las prioridades de las políticas y agendas de los países en materia educativa. Por lo tanto, quienes estamos inmersos en los contextos educativos de cada uno de los diferentes niveles, en especial en el quehacer investigativo, cuestionamos que sean organizaciones globales de tipo económico quienes definan, orienten y tomen decisiones para los horizontes educativos de las actuales generaciones del mundo.
La etnografía educativa virtual y la formación de docentes
Authors: Gutiérrez Giraldo Martha Cecilia , Agudelo Cely Nubia , Caro Edgar Orlando
Published: January 2017

El artículo presenta y analiza una propuesta para la utilización de la etnografía educativa virtual en la investigación de fenómenos educativos apoyados por TIC (Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación). El propósito es describir la estrategia metodológica para la realización de la etnografía educativa virtual y analizar su pertinencia en procesos de formación docente. Se describe el proceso metodológico en el cual se privilegia la observación participante y la entrevista en profundidad, así como el análisis hermenéutico para el desentrañamiento de la red de relaciones y significados de los fenómenos a analizar, a partir de un estudio de caso. Posteriormente, se plantea una reflexión sobre la importancia de este tipo de investigación educativa en la formación docente, para profundizar en escenarios educativos que utilizan el ciberespacio, porque éstos son los nuevos contextos de significación y creación de sentido de las prácticas educativas como prácticas sociales y culturales. Finalmente, se plantea que la etnografía educativa virtual puede contribuir a la resignificación de los procesos pedagógicos y de formación docente, para hacerlos más coherentes con las nuevas formas de vida social y educativa.
Actitud filosófica, infancia y formación de maestros
Authors: Mariño Díaz Liliana Andrea , Pulido Cortés Oscar , Morales Mora Lola María
Published: January 2017

Aborda los resultados de la investigación actitud filosófica e infancia: formación y trasformación de maestros1 siendo su objetivo diseñar una propuesta para el desarrollo de la actitud filosófica. Estas reflexiones se realizaron a partir de la experiencia investigativa realizada en el Jardín Infantil de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, desde el paradigma cualitativo con un enfoque crítico-social; construye la relación entre la actitud filosófica e infancia, la primera es entendida como una disposición y estilo de vida que se refleja en el pensamiento crítico, creativo y sensible; la segunda comprendida como actitud y no como una etapa cronológica e inacabada. Se elaboró una propuesta de formación de maestros estableciendo tres herramientas: escritura, lectura y problematización, elementos que se orientaron a partir del programa filosofía para niños. Esta propuesta produjo prácticas de formación y trasformación en términos de constante aprendizaje, autorreflexión, crítica, creación, cuestionamiento e investigación que conducen al cuidado de sí, de los otros y de lo otro como condición para asumir el lugar de maestro en relación con la creación de espacios de fortalecimiento de la actitud filosófica.
Proceso de integración de las incorporaciones léxicas en español: aspectos teóricos y presencia lexicográfica
Authors: Prat Sabater Marta
Published: January 2017

Los hablantes cuando usan la lengua no se plantean cómo son las palabras que utilizan o cuál es su procedencia. Sin embargo, son conscientes de que determinadas voces son de reciente incorporación, puesto que presentan unas características que son idénticas o más afines a otros idiomas (notebook, baguette, playboy, sushi, match, celebrity, wifi, párking, esmoquin, spam, selfie…). En el transcurso del tiempo, estas palabras pueden llegar a integrarse en la lengua (en este caso, la española) con o sin adaptación en función de las diferencias existentes entre el idioma de origen y el receptor o de la mayor o menor aceptación del término extranjero. Si esto ocurre, los hablantes dejarán de ser conscientes, de un modo progresivo, de la procedencia foránea de estas voces del mismo modo que sucedió con acuarela, restaurante, piano o voleibol, entre otras, que en su momento también fueron desconocidas para quienes empezaron a utilizarlas. El objetivo del presente artículo consistirá en analizar los conceptos teóricos relacionados con la transmisión léxica. También se demostrará que se produce un proceso de integración equivalente a la progresiva pérdida de conciencia por parte de los hablantes de la procedencia extranjera de las voces incorporadas de otras lenguas, hayan o no sufrido algún tipo de adaptación. Desde el punto de vista práctico, se evidenciará dicho proceso a partir de la presencia lexicográfica de estas palabras en diccionarios normativos y de uso.