bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MiPepid: MicroPeptide identification tool using machine learning
Authors: Zhu Mengmeng , Gribskov Michael
Published: September 2019

Background

Micropeptides are small proteins with a length of <= 100 amino acids. Short open reading frames that could produces micropeptides were traditionally ignored due to technical difficulties, as few small peptides had been experimentally demonstrated. In the past decade, a growing number of micropeptides have been shown to play significant roles in vital biological activities. Despite the increased amount of data, we still lack bioinformatics tools for specifically identifying micropeptides from DNA sequences. Indeed, most existing tools for classifying coding and noncoding ORFs were built on datasets in which “normal-sized” proteins were considered to be positives and short ORFs were generally considered to be noncoding. Since the functional and biophysical constraints on small peptides are likely to be different from those on “normal” proteins, methods for predicting short translated ORFs must be trained independently from those for longer proteins.Results

In this study, we have developed MiPepid, a machine-learning tool specifically for the identification of micropeptides. We trained MiPepid using carefully cleaned data from existing databases and used logistic regression with 4-mer features. With only the sequence information of an ORF, MiPepid is able to predict whether it encodes a micropeptide with 96% accuracy on a blind dataset of high-confidence micropeptides, and to correctly classify newly discovered micropeptides not included in either the training or the blind test data. Compared with state-of-the-art coding potential prediction methods, MiPepid performs exceptionally well, as other methods incorrectly classify most bona fide micropeptides as noncoding. MiPepid is alignment-free and runs sufficiently fast for genome-scale analyses. It is easy to use and is available at https://github.com/MindAI/MiPepid.Conclusions

MiPepid was developed to specifically predict micropeptides, a category of proteins with increasing significance, from DNA sequences. It shows evident advantages over existing coding potential prediction methods on micropeptide identification. It is ready to use and runs fast.
keywords: micropeptide, small ORF, sORF, smORF, coding, noncoding, lncRNA, machine learning
Expression of Gene for β-glucanase from Paenibacillus jamilae Bg1 in Pichia pastoris and Characteristics of Recombinant Enzyme
Authors: Gordeeva T.L. , Kalinina A.N. , Serkina A.V. , Fedorov A.S. , Sineoky S.P.
Published: September 2019

The isolation, heterologous expression and characterization of a new thermostable β-glucanase from Paenibacillus jamilae is described. The bgl26 gene from the P. jamilae Bg1 VKPM B-13093 strain consisting of 714 nucleotides encodes endo-1,3-1,4-β-glucanase (EC 3.2.1.73) containing 213 amino acids and 24 residues of the putative signal peptide in N-end area. The nucleotide sequence of the bgl26 gene and the amino acid sequence of the mature Bgl26 protein have the greatest homology with the sequence of the Paenibacillus macerans endo-l,3-l,4-β-glucanase (82 and 88%, respectively). A fragment of the gene encoding the mature protein was expressed in Pichia pastoris. Purified recombinant enzyme Bgl26 was active towards barley β-glucan. The optimal pH for the enzyme to work was 7,0, and the optimum temperature range was 40-45 °C. The specific activity of β-glucanase was at the level of 6650 U/mg of protein, Km and Vmax were equal to 6.4 ± 0.3 mg/mL and 9450.1 ± 471.2 umol/(min-mg), respectively. The recombinant protein Bgl26 was characterized by high pH and thermal stability, as well as resistance to digestive enzymes. It is also shown that Co2+ ions have a positive effect on the activity of the enzyme. β-glucanase, β-glucan, Paenibacillus jamilae, Pichia pastoris The work was financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (Unique Project Identifier RFMEFI60717X0179) and was carried out using the Multipurpose Scientific Installation of National Bio-Resource Center «All-Russian Collection of Industrial Microorganisms», NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - GOSNIIGENETIKA.
New Recombinant Phytase from Kosakonia sacchari: characteristic and biotechnological potential
Authors: Borshchevskaya L.N. , Kalinina A.N. , Bulushova N.V. , Syneoky S.P. , Voronin S.P. , Kashirskaya M.D.
Published: September 2019

A DNA sequence from Kosakonia sacchari that according to automated computer analysis is believed to correspond to a gene for histidine acid phytase has been selected from the GenBank database. The sequence was optimized for codon composition, synthesized, cloned and expressed in Pichia pastoris. Main characteristics of the purified recombinant enzyme were determined. It was established that the values of pH=4.5 and temperature of 50 °C are optimal for the phytase functioning. The values of specific activity, Michaelis constant (Km) and maximum reaction rate (Vmax) with phytate as a substrate were 1470 U/mg, 193 uM and 2167 umol/(min ∙ mg), respectively. It was shown that the enzyme was characterized by a wide range of working pH. Therefore, the properties of a new recombinant phytase allow us to consider it as a high-potential enzyme for agrobiotechnology.

histidine acid phosphatases, Kosakonia sacchari phytase, Pichia pastoris

The work was financially supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation (Unique Project Identifier RFMEFI57917X0145) and was carried out using the Multipurpose Scientific Installation of National Bio-resource Center «All-Russian Collection of Industrial Microorganisms», NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - GOSNIIGENETIKA.
Randomizowane badania kliniczne w protonoterapii– jedyna słuszna droga?
Authors: Konkol Marek
Published: September 2019

Protonoterapia jest szybko rozwijającą się nową technologią radioterapii onkologicznej. W aktualnej debacie podkreśla się brak wystarczającej ilości randomizowanych badań klinicznych (RCTs, randomized controlled trials) do udowodnienia jej klinicznej wyższości. Ta praca podsumowuje bieżący stan wiedzy oraz polemizuje z koniecznością używania RCTs do oceny protonoterapii.
Nowotworowe komórki krążące: biologia i znaczenie kliniczne
Authors: Suchorska Wiktoria
Published: September 2019

W ostatnich latach co raz większe zainteresowanie wzbudza tzw. płynna biopsja (ang. liquid biopsy) polegająca na analizie tzw. krążących komórek nowotworu (ang. circulating tumor cells, CTC)  i /lub fragmentów DNA  (ang. circilating tumor DNA, ctDNA) pochodzących z komórek nowotworowych w krwi obwodowej. CTC to komórki, które przeniknęły z guza pierwotnego do światła naczyń krwionośnych i są przenoszone w organizmie w krążeniu krwi. Uważa się, że komórki te stanowią źródło rozwoju choroby przerzutowej, a ich wykrywanie i analiza może mieć znaczenie w prognozowaniu przebiegu rozwoju nowotworu. CTC zostały po raz pierwszy opisane już w 1869 roku przez Thomasa Ashwortha, który postulował, że „komórki te obecne w krwi obwodowej, identyczne z komórkami guza, mogą tłumaczyć obecność wielu guzów tego samego typu u jednego chorego”. Ostatnie badania potwierdzają przydatność oznaczania liczby komórek krążących nowotworu jako narzędzia prognostycznego i markera postępu choroby.
Virtual channels of student social self-presentation based on the materials of the LevelPride Internet portal
Authors: Maltseva Anna V. , Shilkina Natalya E. , Makhnytkina Olesya V.
Published: September 2019

This article studies the social aspects of students’ self-representation using the virtual information and rating system LevelPride, which allows creating a personal portfolio and rating them. The purpose of this research involves analyzing the usefulness of this resource as one of the ways to integrate and modernize the regional education systems. The latter may lead in the following directions: 1) to motivate students to keep their professional information up to date and to present it effectively; 2) to assess whether the created competences comply with the requirements of contemporary labor market and social expectations. The authors studied the data from LevelPride’s e-portfolios (more than 10,000 user profiles), using descriptive, cluster, and factor analysis. The results show five basic clusters structured according to the students’ social activities and achievements. Based on their preferences in terms of their self-representation, the authors distinguished three types of students. Each of these groups had one accent of self-presentation: “utilitarian”, “professional” or “communicative” — which differed in preferred life success strategies. The problem occurs when students’ self-presentation prevents them from achieving success rather than helps. The authors hope this work will start fruitful discussions in academic and teaching spheres as well as commercial. They also suggest that the provided system of the student’s self-presentation should be introduced at universities on a trial basis.
Civil and ethnic identification of regional youth of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Bekturganova Bakhytzhamal I.
Published: September 2019

Kazakhstan is transitioning to a national state as a new subject of sovereignty. In the Kazakhstan’s case, the national-state construction has received an ethnolinguistic connotation and symbolizes the Kazakh nation’s revival. This complicates the formation of a new national identity on a civil basis and leads to the strengthening of ethnic identifications among younger people, especially in the Kazakh-speaking regions. This highlights the need to study the role and influence which the modal tendencies of nation building have on identification of the regional youth. Meanwhile, the key dimensions of young people’s life include social disorder and insecurity, which, combined with the uncertain prospects of education and employment, worsen social sentiment and complicate their self-identification in this environment. This, in fact, determines the relevance of this study, as well as its scientific and practical significance. The purpose of this article involves a comparative analysis of the role and influence of modal tendencies of nation building in Kazakhstan on the formation of certain types of social identity, namely, civil and ethnic — youth living in various regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The empirical basis of the article includes the results of a survey of young people aged 15-29 years conducted in all the regions of Kazakhstan from 23 April to 6 May 2016. These results show the role and influence of modal trends in nation building on identification processes in regional youth groups and the ethnic conflict potential. The author highlights the specifics of the existing risks associated with the growth of ethnic identity of the young residents of Kazakhstan in the context of potential social and political consequences for the republic.
Yeni Bir Sosyal Bilim Paradigmasına Doğru: Mirasın Reddi ve Bütünsel Bilim Arayışları
Authors: Özkurt Cem
Published: September 2019

Bir
bilgi inşa etme tarzı olarak sosyal bilimin kimliği, 19. yüzyılda doğa
bilimleri/ kültür ve beşeri bilimler ayrımının epistemolojik / metodolojik
saflaşmasının ürünü olarak ortaya çıktı ve bu saflaşmada iyiyi vaaz etme yetkesini
sosyal bilimler  üstlenirken, doğruyu
vaaz etme yetkesi ise doğa bilimlerine bırakıldı. İlk kertede, sosyal bilimler
ve doğa bilimlerinin doğru ile iyi arasındaki bu bilimsel taksimatı kabul edilebilir
gözüktü. Gerçekte ise, iyinin ve doğrunun  birbirlerinden kopuk ve izole edilmiş olarak
çıktıkları tarihsel yolculukta, hem sosyal bilimler hem de doğa bilimleri,
iktidar ve güç yapılarıyla  aralarındaki
ahlaki, vicdani ve bilimsel mesafeyi korumakta başarısız oldular  ve araçsal aklın egemenliğinde hem doğrunun
hem de iyinin saflığı yapı bozumuna uğradı. En genel çerçevede
değerlendirildiğinde, bilimler, özgürlük idealini  betimleyebilecekleri bir konum almaktan   çok uzaklaştılar.
Bu makale, sosyal bilimler  ve doğa
bilimlerinin, doğru ile  iyi arasında inşa
ettikleri dikatominin biçimlendirdiği iki kültürlü mirasın krizlerine ve
epistemolojik bunalımlarına  özellikle
vurgu yapmaktadır. Çıkış yolları çerçevesinde ise, bilimlerde parçalılığın
reddi ve bütünsel bilim arayışlarını çağdaş yaklaşımlar ve güncel tartışmalar
bağlamında betimlemeyi amaçlamaktadır.
The Effect of Metformin on Thyroid-Associated Serum Hormone Levels and Physiological Indexes: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Wang Junjie , Gao Jinghan , Fan Qin , Li Hongzhuo , Di Yunhua
Published: September 2019

Background:

Many diseases can be treated with metformin. People with serum thyrotropin (TSH)
levels higher than 10 mIU/L are at a risk of cardiovascular events. Some studies have suggested that metformin
can lower serum TSH levels to a subnormal level in patients with hyperthyrotropinaemia or hypothyroidism.

Objective:

The objective of this analysis is to evaluate the effect of metformin treatment on serum TSH, free
triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (FT4) levels and other associated physiological indices.

Methods:

A comprehensive search using the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Central databases
was undertaken for controlled trials on the effect of metformin on serum TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels and
associated physiological indices. The primary outcome measures were serum TSH, FT3 and FT4 levels, thyroid
size, thyroid nodule size, blood pressure, heart rate, body weight, and body mass index (BMI). The final search
was conducted in April 2019.

Results:

Six RCTs were included. A total of 494 patients met the inclusion criteria. Metformin treatment did not
significantly lower the serum TSH levels at 3 or 6 months but did at 12 months. Moreover, forest plots also suggested
that metformin can significantly lower the serum TSH levels in patients with normal thyroid function but
cannot statistically change the serum TSH levels in patients with abnormal thyroid function. In addition, metformin
treatment clearly lowered the serum FT3 levels and had no significant effect on serum FT4 levels. Lastly,
metformin cannot significantly change the systolic blood pressure (SBP) or BMI but can clearly increase the
diastolic blood pressure (DBP).

Conclusion:

Metformin treatment can significantly lower the serum TSH levels, and this effect was much clearer
after a 12-month treatment duration and in people with normal thyroid function. However, metformin cannot
significantly change the serum FT4 levels or lower serum FT3 levels in people with non-thyroid cancer diseases.
In addition, metformin can significantly increase DBP, but it has no clear effect on SBP or BMI.
Synergism Effects of Ursolic Acid Supplementation on the Levels of Irisin, C-reactive Protein, IL-6, and TNF-α During High-intensity Resistance Training in Low Activity Men
Authors: Asghari Ehsan , Rashidlamir Amir , Hosseini Seyyed R.A. , Moazzami Mahtab , Samarghandian Saeed , Farkhondeh Tahereh
Published: September 2019

Background::

Ursolic Acid (UA) is a pentacyclic triterpenoid carboxylic acid which is
extracted from plants. UA may enhance the effect of Resistance Training (RT) in human.

Objective:

Current research was designed to show the effect of High-Intensity Resistance Training
(HIRT) in the presence or absence of UA on the serum levels of irisin, CRP, IL-6 and TNF-α in the
low activity men.

Method::

The study included twenty-two healthy male HIRT with placebo, supplementation, and
HIRT in the presence of UA supplementation. The two groups received eight-week intervention
including 2 sets of 8 exercises, with 8~10 repetitions at 70~75% of 1 repetition maximum and a 2
min rest interval between sets, performed 3 times/week. Placebo or UA orally was evaluated as 1
capsule 3 times/day during 8 weeks. The subsequent factors were measured post- and preintervention:
C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Irisin, Tumor Necrotic Factor (TNF-α) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6).

Results::

UA supplementation significantly increased the plasma levels of irisin in the HIRT+UA
group versus the HIRT+P group (p<0.05). UA treatment also dramatically decreased the plasma
levels of CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α in the HIRT+UA group versus the HIRT+P group (p<0.05).

Conclusion::

The current data showed that UA-induced an increase in serum irisin and reduction of
CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α may have beneficial effects as a chemical for increasing of the effects of
HIRT in low activity men.
Fundamentalist and tolerant islamic discourse in john updike’s terrorist and jonathan wright’s translation the televangelist: a corpus-based critical discourse analysis of semantic prosody
Authors: Othman Ahlam Ahmed Mohamed
Published: September 2019

Corpus-based critical discourse analysis studies have gained momentum in the last decade. Corpus Linguistics allowed critical discourse analysts to avoid bias in data selection and enlarge their samples for more representative findings. Critical Discourse Analysis, on the other hand, gave depth to corpus linguistic analysis by contextualizing it. The present study combines the two approaches to analyze the semantic prosody of Islamic keywords common to John Updike's Terrorist published in 2006 and Jonathan Wright’s translation The Televangelist published in 2016. The results of the corpus-based analysis show that while the semantic prosody of Islamic keywords is negative in Updike’s novel, it is highly positive in the translated novel. The conclusion is that Van Dijk’s proposition of the polarized representation of ‘us’ versus ‘them’ holds for Updike’s fundamentalist Islamic discourse which negatively represents Islam and Muslims. However, Van Dijk’s proposition holds only partially for Wright's tolerant Islamic discourse which positively represents Islam and Muslims without misrepresenting the other.
Current Trends in English-Kurdish Movie Subtitling
Authors: Majeed Harem Abdullah , Saleh Kazi Hassan
Published: September 2019

This paper explores the current trends in audio-visual translation, in particular, movie subtitling from English into Sorani Kurdish in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is hypothesized that subtitling English movies into Sorani Kurdish is performed using various methods, i.e. there is no one standard method that is adopted. This is based on the second hypothesis that the majority of subtitled movies into Sorani Kurdish are carried out by unprofessional subtitlers. The results of the study show that the majority of the subtitlers replace the English captions of previously subtitled movies by Kurdish translations, using different devices and word processors. Thus, the study exhibits that there is no one standard established method for subtitling English movies into Sorani Kurdish. It further shows that Kurdish subtitlers lack professionalism in terms of English-Kurdish subtitling.
A Numerical Analysis of Landslide Movements Considering the Erosion and Deposition along the Flow Path
Authors: Fathani Teuku Faisal , Syah Aminudin , Faris Fikri
Published: September 2019

Landslides are one of the most frequent disasters which occur widespread in Indonesia. This disaster often causes damages and fatalities. One of the mitigations efforts to reduce potential loss is by predicting the area affected by landslide movement. This research developed a numerical model of landslide movement by incorporating the erosion and deposition laws along the flow path. This model improves the accuracy of the previous models which assume that landslide volume is constant without any consideration for the erosion and deposition. The governing equation of this newly developed model uses the Eulerian numerical approach based on the finite difference scheme. The erosion-deposition laws applied in this research are from Egashira et al. (2001), McDougall and Hungr (2005), and Blanc (2008). The simulation program applies Python programming language and examines an imaginary slope with ellipsoid-shaped of source area. The simulation result shows that the additional erosion-deposition formula can enlarge the volume and the affected area of landslide movement. It is clarified that the erosion rate is a determinant factor affecting the results of calculation.
Determining Priority Service of Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport Using Servqual Method and Kano Model
Authors: Gani Mikael Gabra , Dewanti Dewanti , Irawan Muhammad Zudhy , Bastarianto Faza Fawzan
Published: September 2019

Nowadays, airports are expected to be operated as a self-service organisation that provides efficient and high-quality services. Since the satisfaction of passengers is essential for airport’s operators, the efforts to provide better services for passengers become a concern for airport’s operators by increasing the quality of service to passengers. It is crucial to identify which kind of services that would be the top priority service for the passengers. Thus, this study aims to improve the quality of service to passengers that are conducted by combining the Servqual method and Kano model. Servqual method is used to capture consumer perceptions and expectations of service along with the multi-dimensional research instrument, while the Kano model is a theory to observe costumer’s satisfaction preferences. The combination of the methods aims to determine the type of service that becomes the top priority for immediate improvement so that it can improve the service quality effectively. The selection of the priority services is based on the magnitude of the gap between expectations and perceptions of passengers on a particular service, and the assessment of passengers on the type of service that significantly influences passengers’ satisfaction with the service performance at the airport. The results of this research showed that there were three types of services as the top priority for improving their performance, namely the type of services related to the personal attention to passengers, the attractive waiting room conditions, and the understanding of each passenger’s needs individually. The airport management is expected to immediately improve the performance of the services so that the quality of service can immediately increase.
Performance of NGA Models in Predicting Ground Motion Parameters of The Strong Earthquake
Authors: Mase Lindung Zalbuin
Published: September 2019

Next Generation Attenuation (NGA) West 1 and 2 models are employed to predict the ground motion parameters of strong earthquake during the 6.9 Mw Kobe Earthquake in 1995. This study is initiated by collecting the data of ground motion parameters of the earthquake. Furthermore, the ground motion prediction is performed by using the NGA models. There are three ground motion parameters observed, i.e. peak ground acceleration (PGA), spectral acceleration (SA) at 0.2 second and SA at 1 second. The performances of the models are evaluated by using the Residual Values and Root Mean Square (RMS) Error. The results show that the NGA models could predict the ground motion parameters quite appropriately. It can be seen from the correlation values of the observed and the predicted values, which is relatively consistent each other, especially for peak ground acceleration. In general, this study could recommend the procedure in selecting the attenuation model for strong earthquakes. The study framework could be implemented to predict the ground motion in other regions.
The Simplified of Suspended Sediment Measurement Method in Natural River (Case study of Kuning River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Authors: Yulistiyanto Bambang , Kironoto Bambang , Giarto Bangun , Kiptiah Mariatul , Tantowi Muhammad Lutfi
Published: September 2019

The accumulation of suspended sediment reduces the capacity in the river and deteriorates the water quality. Kuning  River in Yogyakarta is one of the main rivers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which is currently facing the issue of suspended sediments. To reduce the effect of suspended sediment and determine a preventive measure, hence, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the suspended sediment flow. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the suspended sediment flow characteristics, i.e. the velocity, and the concentration profiles at specific points in the transverse direction of the channel as well as the correlation of the suspended sediment discharge. Thirty (30) profiles of velocity and suspended sediment concentration were measured at six different points along the Kuning River. Opcon probe was used to measure suspended sediment concentration, while the propeller current meter was used to measure mean point-velocity profiles. Results of this study show the suspended sediment discharge ratio, defined as  are higher in the middle part of the channel than the one near the edge of the channel. The position of z/B where the values of  1 occurs at z/B = 0,19 and z/B = 0,75, which depend on the irregularity of the channel cross-sections. For practical purposes, the depth-averaged velocity and suspended sediment concentration can be determined from 1, 2 and/or 3 points measurement at y = 0,2D, 0,4D and 0,8D.
Non-Linear Buckling Analysis of Axially Loaded Column with Non-Prismatic I-Section
Authors: Dharma Adrian Pramudita , Suryoatmono Bambang
Published: September 2019

In order to use material efficiently, non-prismatic column sections are frequently employed. Tapered-web column cross-sections are commonly used, and design guides of such sections are available. In this study, various web-and-flange-tapered column sections were analysed numerically using finite element method to obtain each buckling load assuming the material as elastic-perfectly plastic material. For each non-prismatic column, the analysis was also performed assuming the column is prismatic using average cross-section with the same length and boundary conditions. Buckling load of the prismatic columns were obtained using equation provided by AISC 360-16. This study proposes a multiplier that can be applied to the buckling load of a prismatic column with an average cross-section to acquire the buckling load of the corresponding non-prismatic column. The multiplier proposed in this study depends on three variables, namely the depth tapered ratio, width tapered ratio, and slenderness ratio of the prismatic section. The equation that uses those three variables to obtain the multiplier is obtained using regression of the finite element results with a coefficient of determination of 0.96.
Hemşirelerde Manevi Destek Algısının İncelenmesi
Authors: MACİT Mustafa , KARAMAN Mesut
Published: September 2019

Özet Amaç: Bu çalışma sağlık hizmetleri sunumunun önemli bir bölümünü oluşturan hemşirelerde manevi destek algısı düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve demografik değişkenler açısından bir farklılık olup olmadığını belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Materyal-Metot: Bu amaçla çalışmaya 108 hemşire araştırma tarihleri içerisinde katkı sağlamıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Manevi Destek Algısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde SPSS 21 paket programından yararlanılmıştır. Analiz işlemi öncesi verilerin normal dağılım şartı sağlanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde sayı-yüzdelik hesaplama, bağımsız örneklem t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi yöntemlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Bulgular: araştırmaya katılan kadın hemşirelerde manevi destek algısı düzeyi daha yüksektir (p<0.05). Araştırma dahilindeki katılımcıların çoğunluğunu kadın hemşireler oluşturmaktadır. Yine hemşirelerin çoğunluğunun 18-22 yaş arasında olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırmaya katılan hemşirelerin toplam mesleki yıl süresi 1 yıldan az ve bulundukları kurumda çalışma süresi 1-5 yıl arasında olanların çoğunlukta olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuç: Hemşirelerin manevi destek algısının yüksek düzeyde olduğu bulunmuştur. Hemşirelerin manevi destek algısı ile cinsiyet arasında anlamlı bir fark olduğu, medeni durum, yaş, eğitim durumu, toplam mesleki yıl ve bulundukları kurumda çalışma süresi ile manevi destek algısı arasında istatiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olmadığı belirlenmiştir.
THE GUARANTEE OF THE APPLICATION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT ON A PEACEFULL AND HARMONIOUS LIFE: PROOF FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Authors: Arifin Tajul
Published: September 2019

The application of capital punishment has become worldwide debate. European human rights have abolished the capital punishment in their legal system. However, some countries, including United States, have still established the capital punishment. In some Asia countries have still implemented capital punishment, including China, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia. Those countries have received a significant benefit from the implementation of capital punishment. In this article, author will explore some benefit of capital punishment to create a peaceful and harmonious life. To create basic understanding, author have used theoretical background on crime-punishment connection. Author has also examined the restraining effects of the application of capital punishment on crime in several countries, and presenting some quantitative data. The final segment has displayed a fleeting discussion, and offering some generalizations. The purpose provides a clear conclusion, referred on the practice of various countries. This experience will have a significant benefit for development Islamic law in Aceh, Indonesia.
VARIAÇÕES CAMBIAIS E BALANÇA COMERCIAL NO BRASIL: UM EXAME DA CONDIÇÃO DE MARSHALL-LERNER
Authors: Machoski Eduarda , Caldarelli Carlos Eduardo , Camara Marcia Regina Gabardo da
Published: September 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a validade da Condição de Marshall-Lerner – CML – e a existência do fenômeno de Curva-J para a balança comercial brasileira, desagregada por categoria de uso, para o período de 2000 a 2013. Foram utilizadas ferramentas de econometria de séries temporais – modelos VAR/VEC. Os resultados encontrados reforçam que choques cambiais são mais efetivos para os segmentos de bens de capital e de bens intermediários e matérias-primas, respectivamente. A Condição de Marshall-Lerner foi verificada para três das quatro categorias de uso estudadas, porém, no que se refere à Curva-J, o fenômeno não foi verificado em nenhuma destas.
O feriado de São Jorge e o dia do evangélico disputas políticas e religiosas em torno dos calendários cívicos do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Pitrez Maria Cláudia Martinelli de Mello
Published: September 2019

Este artigo tem como proposta analisar as influências de valores religiosos na elaboração leis que referendam a institucionalização de datas religiosas nos calendários cívicos do Rio de Janeiro. Através da análise de processos legislativos sobre a criação de datas religiosas na Câmara dos Vereadores e na Assembleia Legislativa do Estado no ano de 2010, foi possível apreender diferentes sinais temporais religiosos que remetem às expressões católicas e pentecostais em disputa neste Estado. Seguindo estas pistas, o presente estudo compara dois casos: o feriado de São Jorge e o dia comemorativo do Evangélico. Nesta direção, pretende-se discutir as relações entre politica e religião de forma a contribuir para o entendimento de tendências atuais presentes no campo religioso brasileiro.
Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos
Authors: De la Torre Renée , Zúñiga Cristina Gutiérrez
Published: September 2019

El presente artículo trata sobre el papel que juega la rehabilitación, reinvención y rescate de mitos fundacionales, símbolos nacionales y rituales transfronterizos basados en la búsqueda de raíces etno-nacionales en un con- texto transfronterizo.1 En particular compararemos una misma celebración (de reciente invención) en torno al último emperador Azteca que se lleva a cabo simultáneamente en Tijuana (Baja California, México) y en Los Ángeles (California, Estados Unidos). Estas poblaciones forman parte de una región fronteriza, que aunque se encuentran dividida por una muralla, es a la vez un lugar de encuentro con la multiculturalidad y con la alteridad nacional. Es como lo señala Homi Bhabha un lugar “in-Between” (en el entre) de dos regí- menes nacionales, que a su vez reconfiguran la identidad étnica y la ciudadanía.
Comentário
Authors: Tavares Fátima , Bassi Francesca
Published: September 2019

Comentário ao texto "Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos" de Renée de la Torre e Cristina Gutiérrez Zúñiga
Comentário
Authors: Magnani José Guilherme Cantor
Published: September 2019

Comentário ao texto "Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos" de Renée de la Torre e Cristina Gutiérrez Zúñiga
Comentário
Authors: Amaral Leila
Published: September 2019

Comentário ao texto "Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos" de Renée de la Torre e Cristina Gutiérrez Zúñiga
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Authors: Van de Port Mattijs
Published: September 2019

Comentário ao texto "Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos" de Renée de la Torre e Cristina Gutiérrez Zúñiga
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Authors: Wright Pablo
Published: September 2019

Comentário ao texto "Transnacionalización de las danzas aztecas y relocalización de las fronteras México / Estados Unidos" de Renée de la Torre e Cristina Gutiérrez Zúñiga
Psicologizacion y religion en un barrio del grande Buenos Aires
Authors: Semán Pablo
Published: September 2019

Esse artigo examina alguns casos em que se evidencia a imbricação entre psicologia e religião. Na primeira parte discutirei as condições de possibilidade da psicologização no contexto etnográfico das classes populares na Grande Buenos Aires. Nas demais partes, decreverei práticas e representações em que a psicologização e fenômenos a ela associados se manifestam junto a diversas formas de experiência religiosa de sujeitos católicos e pentecostais de "Barrio Aurora". Nessa discussão são sucessivamente focalizadas as concepções de vida cotidiana que refletem o peso das visões individualistas, as compatibilidades entre as formas de experiência religiosa e as psicologizadas, a existência de rituais religiosos que se inserem numa sensibilidade psicologizada ou a promovem. A partir disso será possível estabelecer a singularidade da psicologização nos setores populares.
O COMBATE DA CASTIDADE: AUTONOMIA E EXERCÍCIO DA SEXUALIDADE ENTRE HOMENS EVANGÉLICOS COM PRÁTICAS HOMOSSEXUAIS
Authors: Natividade Marcelo
Published: September 2019

Este artigo problematiza a elaboração de identidades pessoais em face

das complexas constelações culturais contemporâneas. Considerando que existem

múltiplos discursos relativos à homossexualidade, reflete-se sobre a produção

de identidades sexuais de sujeitos com pertença religiosa. Parte-se do suposto

de que processos de construção de si estão imbricados a questões de gênero,

inserção social e clivagens como religião e orientação sexual. Primeiramente,

reflete-se sobre as possíveis correlações entre percursos afetivo-sexuais e trajetórias

religiosas. A partir disso, são analisados discursos sobre a experiência de buscar

“cura” na esfera da sexualidade, focalizando narrativas sobre a participação em

rituais de libertação e aconselhamentos pastorais. O material etnográfico consiste

em entrevistas realizadas entre os anos de 2001 e 2005, entre sujeitos de distintas

denominações pentecostais no universo evangélico, residentes em regiões da

Baixada Fluminense e Zona Norte do Rio de Janeiro.
ENSINO RELIGIOSO EM ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS NO BRASIL: NOTAS DE PESQUISA
Authors: Giumbelli Emerson
Published: September 2019

O texto procura discutir algumas dimensões da definição e implementação da

disciplina de ensino religioso em escolas públicas no Brasil. Inicia com reflexões mais gerais

que levam em consideração a noção de laicidade e os marcos nacionais para o ensino religioso.

Em seguida, propõe um cotejo entre as situações dos estados de São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro,

abordando contrastes e pontos convergentes. Por fim, apresenta os primeiros resultados de uma

pesquisa que cobre 12 estados brasileiros, destacando três dimensões: os aparatos estatais, os

conselhos inter-religiosos e a formação de professores.
EDUCAÇÃO E RELIGIÃO: O NOVO MODELO DE ENSINO RELIGIOSO NAS ESCOLAS PÚBLICAS DO ESTADO DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Júnior Cesar A. Ranquetat
Published: September 2019

O presente texto procura examinar, o processo de implementação do novo modelo de

ensino religioso nas escolas públicas do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, em obediência à Lei

Federal 9.475/97. Demonstra o predomínio de igrejas cristãs, principalmente a Igreja Católica

na organização e administração do ensino religioso e a persistência, no Rio Grande do Sul, de

práticas confessionais e proselitistas contrastantes com a proposta legal de uma disciplina de

ensino religioso não-confessional e pluralista.
O museu e sua função sócio-educativa: o caso do museu de arte do Rio Grande do Sul Ado Malagoli (Margs)
Authors: Diniz Vieira Augusto
Published: September 2019

O seguinte artigo é baseado na experiência de estágio supervisionado realizado no Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul (MARGS). É desenvolvido um projeto de intervenção que leva ao museu os alunos do terceiro ano do Ensino Médio da Escola Estadual Florinda Tubino Sampaio, o qual tem como objetivos reconhecer o museu como uma organização cultural complexa e, principalmente, sensibilizar os alunos-visitantes para o espaço museológico, despertando o interesse para futuras visitações aos mais diferentes museus. Aspectos como a capacidade de geração de ambiência, local onde as trocas pedagógicas possam ser catalisadas; a complexidade museológica, que se baseia no conhecimento multidimensional; e, finalmente, o modo mais adequado para a realização de uma visita pedagógica, o qual se baseia no diálogo com o público e no “sentir-se” bem; são desenvolvidos teoricamente. Através de uma pesquisa com os alunos, discute-se o paradigma das visitações limitadas às salas de exposição.
Projeto Identidade e Inclusão Social: do desafio curricular à ousadia interdisciplinar
Authors: De Mello Eliana Müller , Quaresma da Silva Denise Regina
Published: September 2019

Neste trabalho, discutem-se os conceitos de poder, subjetivação e (a) normalidade, bem como os conceitos de cultura em relação à temática da Diferença e da Inclusão Social. Tal discussão é feita no sentido de expor a fundamentação de uma pesquisa e projeto de investigação realizado na escola básica sobre a produção da identidade da mulher no imaginário social através de três eixos norteadores da pesquisa: midiático, biológico e territorial. Pretende-se uma análise de como se constrói um discurso sobre os sujeitos “diferentes”, atentando para os vazios do simbólico em relação à normalidade e à inclusão.
Algumas palavras sobre a Filosofia na Educação Básica
Authors: Godoy Evandro Carlos
Published: September 2019

A Filosofia, a partir de 2012, determina a Resolução nº 1/2009 da Câmara de Educação Básica do Conselho Nacional de Educação, deve estar incluída no currículo de todas as séries do Ensino Médio em todas as escolas do país. Na perspectiva de que este retorno não seja apenas pela obrigação legal, mas pela efetiva necessidade e valor dos conhecimentos filosóficos, apresentamos neste texto argumentos em favor do retorno da Filosofia ao currículo escolar. Pretendemos aqui, sobretudo, divulgar e compartilhar algumas reflexões iniciais sobre o ensino de Filosofia na Educação Básica. Reflexões que passam pelas pretensões que a Filosofia pode ter na escola, oferecendo justificativas e evidenciando o valor do ensino de Lógica e da História da Filosofia.
Brincar e filosofar, despertando o interesse pelo saber: oficinas sobre animais peçonhentos.
Authors: Meyer Daniel Derrossi , Da Silva Kátia Valença Correia Leandro
Published: September 2019

O projeto de extensão “Respeito ao Animal Feio”, desenvolvido em 2006, nos municípios de Porto Alegre e Viamão, relata experiências vivenciadas por oficineiros em turmas do Ensino Fundamental de escolas da rede pública de ensino. Utilizando as brincadeiras e a filosofia como alternativas pedagógicas, o objetivo do trabalho foi despertar nos escolares o interesse pelo conhecimento sobre animais peçonhentos. Metodologias sobre oficinas educativas e atividades lúdicas foram aplicadas, observando, assim, maior interesse dos alunos em aprender. Ao descobrirem determinados saberes brincando, os alunos melhoravam a postura de convivência e desenvolviam o hábito de cooperar, de imaginar, de planejar, de criar novos conceitos. Instigar o escolar a refletir sobre os conhecimentos, formular hipóteses, construir caminhos, tomar decisões e respeitar a opinião do colega auxilia não só no processo individual de ensino-aprendizagem, mas, sobretudo, no coletivo.
Professores e professoras construtoras: aprendendo matemática a distância
Authors: Basso Marcus Vinicius , Serres Fabiana Fattore , Martins Elisa Friedrich
Published: September 2019

No presente trabalho descrevemos a produção de objetos digitais de aprendizagem desenvolvidos em flash, flash vídeo e HTML para a interdisciplina Representação do Mundo pela Matemática do Curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia a Distância – Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Apresentamos a dinâmica de interação implementada pela equipe formada por desenvolvedores, docentes e tutores no trabalho desenvolvido junto ao grupo de alunos e alunas que compunham as cinco turmas desse Curso. Destacamos os resultados parciais do trabalho desenvolvido, principalmente aqueles relacionados com a criação de novas atividades pelos alunos e alunas a partir das proposições iniciais apresentadas pela equipe de Matemática.
'Música, mídia, novas tecnologias e contexto escolar' : novas perspectivas, modelos e significados em educação musical: algumas reflexões interlocuções e variações sobre o tema
Authors: Lima Maria Helena de
Published: September 2019

Apresento aqui algumas idéias desenvolvidas a partir de experiências, pesquisas, leituras, observações, propostas realizadas e contextos educacionais vividos em especial com alunos do ensino médio no Colégio de Aplicação da UFRGS, a partir do trabalho com novas tecnologias na educação musical. Estas constituem opiniões reflexões ainda em construção, em processo… as conexões ocultas ainda continuam e permanecem se estabelecendo…
O estudo de biografias nas aulas de espanhol: uma proposta de trabalho
Authors: Labella-Sánchez Natalia
Published: September 2019

Este relato de experiência objetiva socializar as atividades desenvolvidas nas aulas de língua espanhola com turmas de 8ª série de ensino fundamental, ao longo de um trimestre. O ponto de partida para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem foi o estudo de biografias em língua espanhola. As biografias foram estudadas e utilizadas em sala de aula com o objetivo de que os estudantes ampliassem o seu conhecimento de mundo, realizassem pesquisas, compartilhassem conhecimentos e elaborassem uma tarefa final demonstrando os resultados da aprendizagem e das reflexões acerca do gênero. Para essa tarefa final, contei com a colaboração dos professores e professoras de Artes que acrescentaram muito à atividade por meio da troca de idéias, sugestões e conhecimentos mais específicos.
As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação na Formação de Professores no Ensino de Ciências
Authors: Garcia Calado Lucimeire Aparecida , Lins Vilma Da Silva
Published: September 2019

Considerando a formação continuada dos profissionais em educação para o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação no processo de aperfeiçoamento de práticas pedagógicas, o referido trabalho objetivou, a partir de capacitação oferecida pelo NTE – Núcleo de Tecnologia Educacional de Dourados-MS –, reflexões e práticas significativas durante a realização do estágio supervisionado de acadêmicos do curso de Ciências Biológicas da UFGD – Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados. A metodologia de desenvolvimento de projetos educativos foi aplicada em escolas da rede pública de ensino, havendo como técnica, a construção de mapas conceituais com base na teoria ausebeliana. Os projetos foram desenvolvidos com a interação dos recursos tecnológicos às atividades em sala de aula, apresentando experiências positivas para o ensino aprendizagem.
Concurso Literário do Colégio de Aplicação
Authors: Benvenuti Juçara
Published: September 2019

Os Concursos Literários do Colégio de Aplicação dos anos 2007 e 2008 transcorreram durante o primeiro semestre de cada ano. A seguir são apresentados os professores envolvidos na execução dessa ação de extensão como participantes das três comissões julgadoras e os textos premiados, com a identificações do autores.
Life Satisfaction and Religiosity among College Teachers
Authors: Jamal Yousaf
Published: September 2019

The present study aimed to explore the relationship between life satisfaction and religiosity among college teachers. Life satisfaction refers to cognitive and affective assessments of life. Religiosity refers to behavior, emotions, and thoughts which are derivative from beliefs about the sacred, associated with a particular religious ritual. A sample of 100 males and females college teachers was selected in a crosssectional survey research design. Muslim Religiosity Personality Inventory (MRPI) by Krauss (2011) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener (1985) were used to measure the religiosity and life satisfaction respectively. Permissions to use the scales have already obtained from authors. Data were collected from a convenient sample of 100 college teachers from district Gujrat. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.0 version was used for statistical analyses. Findings of Pearson Product Moment Correlations revealed that life satisfaction is positively associated with religious rituals and maumalats at (p< .001 and p< .01 respectively). Multiple Hierarchal Regression Analysis showed that religious rituals and maumalats predict 29% variance on life satisfaction. The research has implementation that religiosity can play a vital role in life satisfaction of male and female college teachers.
The Global Adolescent Girl Agenda: An Analysis of the Emergence and the Political Outcomes of Two Global Health Networks
Authors: Shawki Noha
Published: September 2019

This article applies the framework developed by the Global Health Advocacy and Policy Project (GHAPP) to analyze the emergence and effectiveness of global health networks to two networks. One of them is Girls Not Brides, a global network of stakeholders working to end child, early, and forced marriage. The other is the network that is working to improve menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools and that includes the MHM in Ten network. By providing a theoretically informed account of these two networks, the article contributes to the literature by providing accounts of additional networks that can help us deepen our understanding of the factors that shape transnational network emergence and political outcomes. The two networks in this study complement the case studies completed by the GHAPP because they focus on a complex and politically and culturally sensitive set of issues. Furthermore, this article bridges the gap between the scholarly literature and the literature produced by NGOs and international organizations by providing a theoretically informed account of the effort to end child marriage and improve (MHM) in schools.