bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Global film market, regional problems
Authors: Richeri Giuseppe
Published: January 2017

In the global film market, China is gaining more and more importance. The Chinese box office and film admissions are growing year after year and Chinese film and related companies are able to make business more and more abroad. On the contrary, US and European film markets are flat and the production costs of their film are growing. Both are trying to enter the Chinese film market and cooperate with Chinese film companies. The article reviews the Hollywood strategies towards China and analyses the advantages and problems that will be found following this way and the reason why China is interested to cooperate with Hollywood. But also, in that case, there are advantages and problems to analyse. The place of European film industry and market is different because Europe has a lot of problems to deal with: industry and market fragmentation, little cooperation among member states, lacking distribution of European film outside national markets and too large box office share of Hollywood films. European companies would like to improve cooperation with China, but they have few financial resources to invest in co-productions, they do not have blockbusters to push the China box office and they have no know-how to offer for gaining on the global film market. They can only offer cultural, artistic and creative competences, but is that what Chinese film industry is looking for?
How Five Student Characteristics Accurately Predict For-Profit University Graduation Odds
Authors: Gramling Tim
Published: January 2017

President Obama’s goal is for America to lead the world in college graduates by 2020. Although for-profit institutions have increased their output of graduates at ten times the rate of nonprofits over the past decade, Congress and the U.S. Department of Education have argued that these institutions exploit the ambitions of lower-performing students. In response, this study examined how student characteristics predicted graduation odds at a large, regionally accredited for-profit institution campus. A logistic regression predicted graduation for the full population of 2,548 undergraduate students enrolled from 2005 to 2009 with scheduled graduation by June 30, 2011. Sixteen independent predictors were identified from school records and organized in the Bean and Metzner framework. The regression model was more robust than any in the literature, with a Nagelkerke R2 of .663. Only five factors had a significant impact on log odds: (a) grade point average (GPA), where higher values increased odds; (b) half time enrollment, which had lower odds than full time; (c) Blacks, who had higher odds than Whites; (d) credits required, where fewer credits increased odds; and (e) primary expected family contribution, where higher values increased odds. These findings imply that public policy will not increase college graduates by focusing on institution characteristics.
Pain Management in Occupational Health
Authors: Ferriolo Angela E. , Conlon Helen Acree
Published: January 2017

Narcotic pain management is currently a topic of concern in the United States; the latest concerns are both legal and ethical. Narcotics are frequently prescribed medications that, when improperly used or supervised, can cause death. Legal concerns include prescribing narcotics without performing detailed health-related evaluations, not recognizing those seeking drugs for personal recreational use, and clients diverting drugs to others for financial gain. Injured workers need to have pain controlled and be mentally safe to perform their job duties. This article identifies types of pain, comorbidities, and alternative methods of pain management beyond narcotic therapy, as well as discusses guidelines used to initiate narcotic therapy when needed.
Challenges and Successes in Recruiting Firefighters for Hearing Loss Prevention Research
Authors: Hong OiSaeng , Fiola Lauren Ann , Feld Jamie
Published: January 2017

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant occupational health problem in the United States, affecting more than 1 million firefighters. Noise hazards include vehicles, sirens, and power tools. Additionally, firefighters are commonly exposed to ototoxic chemicals. Because the use of hearing protection is not universally required for firefighters, firefighters must be educated about NIHL to ensure they take personal responsibility for hearing loss prevention. This study discusses challenges associated with recruiting firefighters to participate in a randomized, controlled trial testing a web-based hearing protection training program. Successful recruitment strategies included collaboration with key stakeholders, a flexible and convenient computer-based intervention, expansion to multiple recruitment sites, and interactive outreach to potential participants. Future research should use quantitative methods to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of specific recruitment strategies to facilitate firefighter enrollment in research studies. Developing and testing effective hearing protection interventions for firefighters is a crucial first step toward preventing NIHL in this population.
Color Vision Deficiency
Authors: Randolph Susan A.
Published: January 2017

Occupational and environmental health nurses can promote awareness of color vision deficiency in the workplace.
Reverse Malingering—Staying on the Job at Any Cost
Authors: Lurati Ann R.
Published: January 2017

Reverse malingering in the workplace is not as common as malingering. Despite their injuries, some workers will stay at work for various reasons regardless of the potential for further injury. Employers must be aware of reverse malingering and should consider alternative work assignments that will satisfy themselves and employees.
Personal Protective Equipment Use among Students with Special Health Care Needs Reporting Injuries in School-Sponsored Vocational, Career, and Technical Education Programs in New Jersey
Authors: Rubenstein Eric , Shendell Derek G. , Eggert Brian C. , Marcella Stephen W.
Published: January 2017

Students with special health care needs (SHCNs) and individualized education plans (IEPs) may be injured more often in vocational, career, and technical education (CTE) programs. No research to date considers personal protective equipment (PPE) use among students with SHCNs in school-based programs reporting injuries to agencies. Data from 1999 to 2011 on PPE use among injured students in CTE programs in public schools and private secondary schools for the disabled were analyzed; students with SHCNs were distinguished by IEP status within New Jersey Safe Schools surveillance data. Among students with IEPs using PPE, 36% of injuries occurred to body parts PPE was meant to protect. Likely injury types were cuts-lacerations and burns for students with IEPs using PPE and cuts-lacerations and sprains for students with IEPs not using PPE. Females with IEPs using PPE were injured less often than males across ages. Results suggested students with SHCNs with IEPs need further job-related training with increased emphasis on properly selecting and fitting PPE.
Assessing Hmong Farmers' Safety and Health
Authors: de Castro A. B. , Krenz Jennifer , Neitzel Richard L.
Published: January 2017

This pilot project investigated agricultural-related safety and health issues among Hmong refugees working on family-operated farms. Novel approaches, namely participatory rural appraisal and photovoice, were used to conduct a qualitative occupational hazard assessment with a group of Hmong farmers in Washington State. These two methods were useful in gathering participants' own perspectives about priority concerns. Several identified problems were related to musculoskeletal disorders, handling and operating heavy machinery, heat and cold stress, respiratory exposures, pest management, and socioeconomic and language concerns. Findings from this study provide insight into the work-related challenges that Hmong refugee farmers encounter and can serve as a basis for occupational health professionals to develop interventions to assist this underserved group.
Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration Improves Postural Control in Health Care Professionals
Authors: Elfering Achim , Schade Volker , Stoecklin Lukas , Baur Simone , Burger Christian , Radlinger Lorenz
Published: January 2017

Slip, trip, and fall injuries are frequent among health care workers. Stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training was tested to improve postural control. Participants included 124 employees of a Swiss university hospital. The randomized controlled trial included an experimental group given 8 weeks of training and a control group with no intervention. In both groups, postural control was assessed as mediolateral sway on a force plate before and after the 8-week trial. Mediolateral sway was significantly decreased by stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training in the experimental group but not in the control group that received no training ( p < .05). Stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training is an option in the primary prevention of balance-related injury at work.
Improving the Safety of Patient Turning and Repositioning Tasks for Caregivers
Authors: Fragala Guy , Fragala Maren
Published: January 2017

Current evidence demonstrates why turning and positioning patients in bed presents a serious occupational risk of musculoskeletal disorders for caregivers. Results of the laboratory study investigating a new method of turning and positioning patients in bed are presented. The study was designed to evaluate how this new method reduced the risk of occupational musculoskeletal disorders to caregivers and may improve outcomes for patients.
Characterizing Workers Participating in a Worksite Wellness Health Screening Program Using Blood Pressure Control, Self-Monitoring, Medication Adherence, Depression, and Exercise
Authors: Breaux-Shropshire Tonya Lynn , Whitt Lauren , Griffin Russell L. , Shropshire Angele Trenese , Calhoun David A.
Published: January 2017

Blood pressure control remains a serious public health issue because hypertension is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Effective management of hypertension often requires lifestyle modification and medication adherence. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of blood pressure control, medication adherence, self-monitoring of blood pressure, depression, and exercise among workers with access to health resources. Faculty and staff (N = 484) from a university and health care institution in the southeastern United States participated in biometric and questionnaire screening. The researchers used initial screening data from this worksite wellness program to describe baseline blood pressure control (< 140/90 mm Hg), self-monitoring of blood pressure, medication adherence, depression, and exercise. Overall, 63% of the workers' blood pressure was controlled; however, 23% of the sample had been prescribed antihypertensive medication to control their blood pressure. Thirty percent of the sample reported practicing blood pressure self-monitoring, 72.2% reported that they exercised, and 22% reported feeling down and depressed. More than half (64.9%) who used prescribed antihypertensive medication reported adherence to these medications.
Modifying Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for a Depressed Older Adult With Partial Sight
Authors: Utoyo Dharmayati Bambang
Published: January 2017

Depression is a common mental health problem in older adults, especially among those suffering from visual impairment. A clinical case of an Indonesian older adult with retinal detachment (75% blindness) suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., text rev.; DSM-IV-TR) criteria, was reported. Her principal motivation to seek help was her depressive symptoms, as well as her husband’s discomfort with her change. A modified standardized cognitive-behavioral therapy was delivered in eight sessions, and a clinically significant reduction of depressive symptoms was observed at the middle of the treatment (Session 5); symptoms were further reduced at follow-up. This case report showed that conventional evidence-based psychological treatment can be modified to handle mental health problems in people with visual impairments.
Modelling the ferrochelatase c.315-48C modifier mutation for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) in mice
Authors: Barman-Aksözen Jasmin , Ćwiek Paulina , Bansode Vijay B. , Koentgen Frank , Trüb Judith , Pelczar Pawel , Cinelli Paolo , Schneider-Yin Xiaoye , Schümperli Daniel , Minder Elisabeth I.
Published: January 2017

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP) is caused by deficiency of ferrochelatase (FECH) which incorporates iron into protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) to form heme. Excitation of accumulated PPIX by light generates oxygen radicals which evoke excessive pain and, after longer light exposure, ulcerations in exposed skin areas of EPP patients. Moreover, ∼5% of the patients develop a liver dysfunction due to PPIX accumulation. Most patients (∼97%) have a severe FECH mutation (Mut) in trans to an intronic polymorphism (c.315-48C) which reduces ferrochelatase synthesis by stimulating the use of an aberrant 3' splice site 63 nt upstream of the normal site for exon 4. In contrast, with the predominant c.315-48T allele, the correct splice site is mostly used, and individuals with a T/Mut genotype do not develop EPP symptoms. Thus, the C allele is a potential target for therapeutic approaches that modify this splicing decision. To provide a model for pre-clinical studies of such approaches, we engineered a mouse containing a partly humanized Fech gene with the c.315-48C polymorphism. F1 hybrids obtained by crossing these mice with another inbred line carrying a severe Fech mutation (named m1Pas), show a very strong EPP phenotype which includes elevated PPIX in the blood, enlargement of liver and spleen, anemia, as well as strong pain reactions and skin lesions after short light exposure. In addition to the expected use of the aberrant splice site, the mice also show a strong skipping of the partly humanized exon 3. This will limit the use of this model for certain applications and illustrates that engineering of a hybrid gene may have unforeseeable consequences on its splicing.
Caracterização de óleos vegetais da Amazônia por espectroscopia de absorção
Authors: Ferreira Luciena Dos Santos , Santos Manoel Roberval Pimentel , Figueira Leidiane Cavalcante , Nagata Khayth Marronny Rabelo , Remédios Claúdio Márcio Rocha , De Sousa Francisco Ferreira
Published: January 2017

Os óleos e resinas vegetais apresentam-se como uma opção atrativa de exploração devido à grande variabilidade de espécies oleaginosas que ocorrem ao longo de toda a bacia amazônica e também por possuírem inúmeras possibilidades de uso que vão desde suas aplicações na indústria de alimentos, cosméticos e fármacos à indústria energética. Devido às inúmeras possibilidades de uso destes materiais vegetais, o estudo destes materiais têm se mostrado imprescindível. Este trabalho apresenta o estudo de caracterização de alguns óleos vegetais que ocorrem na Amazônia através de espectroscopia de absorção na região UV-VIS. Foram analisadas amostras de óleo de Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), Copaíba (Copaifera reticulata), Inajá (Maximiliana Maripa) e Urucuri (Attalea phalerata). As medidas de absorção foram feitas na faixa de 250 a 700 nm com passos de 1 (um) nanômetro e tempo de integração de 0,5 segundos. As medidas foram feitas à temperatura ambiente (25 °C) e as amostras não necessitaram da adição de solventes. Apenas os óleos de Buriti e Inajá apresentaram ambos, bandas de absorção nas regiões UV e VIS do espectro sugerindo, qualitativamente, a presença de moléculas de tocoferol, ácido oleico e/ou triglicerídeos, mas também a presença de moléculas de carotenoides e clorofila na composição dos mesmos. Para os demais óleos vegetais ocorreram bandas de absorção apenas para λ < 400 nm, sugerindo também a presença de moléculas de tocoferol, ácido oleico e/ou triglicerídeos, mas, por outro lado, indicando a possível degradação das moléculas de carotenoides para estes materiais vegetais.
O movimento de cargas elétricas em um fio condutor: cuidados com as simplificações das simulações no ensino de física
Authors: Barbosa Cairo Dias , Lima Ivanilde Sobral , Martins Tiago Carvalho , Chagas Maria Liduina Das , Ferreira Fernanda Carla Lima
Published: January 2017

Com o desenvolvimento da tecnologia ocorreu uma inovação nos métodos de experimentação dos conteúdos de Física em sala de aula. Atualmente dispomos de diversos programas que facilitam as demonstrações de fenômenos físicos, ampliando a compreensão e aprendizagem. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar os cuidados com as simplificações existentes em alguns simuladores que tratam do movimento de cargas elétricas em um fio condutor. Desse modo, pode-se demonstrar que uma corrente elétrica, simulada através de alguns destes softwares podem levar o aluno a ter uma ideia distorcida dos conceitos físicos abordados. Na utilização de qualquer simulador no ensino de Física é necessário que o professor explique para os seus alunos as simplificações existentes que gera uma compressão equivocada. Os simuladores avaliados neste trabalho estão disponíveis gratuitamente no site da Phet colorado (htpp://phet.colorado.edu/pt_BR/). Para demonstrar as possíveis consequências do uso incorreto de alguns simuladores nos assuntos de Física como, por exemplo, o “Movimento de cargas elétricas em um fio condutor” foram escolhidos três simuladores: Sinal de Circuito, Kit de construção de circuito (DC) e Circuito Bateria-Resistor. Nos resultados, observou-se que as simplificações dificulta a aprendizagem dos alunos, contribuindo para interpretações errôneas na utilização de cada simulador. Portanto se faz necessário, que os professores fiquem atentos na utilização de softwares em sala de aula para que o aprendizado não seja comprometido por meio de simplificações dos experimentos.
A História da Ciência como estratégia metodológica no ensino aprendizagem de Física
Authors: Dos Santos Lima Junior José Gidauto , Soares Narciso Neves , Gomes Luiz Moreira , Ferreira Fernanda C. L
Published: January 2017

A inserção da História da Ciência como estratégia metodológica na educação, principalmente no ensino aprendizagem de Física, vem sendo discutida nas últimas décadas por inúmeros pesquisadores. Embora, alguns acreditem que sua utilização possa apresentar certas limitações, há aqueles que defendem sua importância no ensino. Assim, considerando o âmbito das pesquisas sobre as potencialidades do uso da História da Ciência no ensino, torna-se relevante pesquisar sobre as contribuições de algumas Teorias de Aprendizagem nesse aspecto, uma vez que, talvez por desconhecimento ou por omissão, professores apresentam concepções sobre a natureza da ciência, e de princípios Físicos elementares de forma equivocada, distorcida, reforçada por mitos científicos abordados através de uma pseudo-história, comprometendo de forma efetiva o ensino. Nesse artigo alguns livros didáticos da Rede Pública de ensino foram analisados, ressalta-se que embora alguns desses livros apresentem os aspectos históricos e filosóficos de maneira adequada, a grande maioria apresenta elementos da Pseudo-história. Nesse aspecto, este artigo visa contribuir como uma ferramenta de suporte a prática docente quanto à inserção de elementos históricos por intermédio de conceitos Físicos através das aulas e auxiliados por um instrumento didático indispensável ao aprendizado, o livro.
Design of an ultraviolet projection lens by using a global search algorithm and computer optimization
Authors: Zoric Nenad , Livshits Irina , Dilworth Don , Okishev Sergey
Published: January 2017

This paper describes a method for designing an ultraviolet (UV) projection lens for microlithography. Our approach for meeting this objective is to use a starting design automatically obtained by the DSEARCH feature in the SYNOPSYS™ lens design program. We describe the steps for getting a desired starting point for the projection lens and discuss optimization problems unique to this system, where the two parts of the projection lens are designed independently.
The scientific nature of diagnosis
Authors: Jain Bimal
Published: January 2017

The method of diagnosis is essentially similar to the scientific method in which a cause is suspected from clues in a situation and formulated as a hypothesis that is proven correct by the observation of its consequences. An awareness of scientific nature of diagnosis emphasizes search for clues rather than evidence for a disease when we encounter a patient with symptoms.
Studies of Boil Treatment on Methanol Control and Pilot Factory Test of Jujube Brandy
Authors: Xia Yanan , Ma Yanli , Hou Lijuan , Wang Jie
Published: January 2017

The development of jujube brandy is restricted severely by excessive methanol production. Three methods to reduce methanol production were compared: fermentation material, boil and storage container. Boil treatment showed the best result, reducing methanol from 1.77 to 0.21 g/L, which was chosen for further analysis for comparing aroma compounds. Boil treatment increased ester, acids, and hydrocarbons; decreased alcohols, aldoketones, and terpenoids. The largest changes were seen in esters, hydrocarbons, and terpenoids. A pilot test of Boil treatment was performed. Results from the pilot test were consistent with laboratory results, with a significant decrease in methanol from 7.69 to 0.54 g/L. During the pilot test, methanol levels were measured in each fermentation layer and no significant difference was seen. Methanol levels were also measured in different distillation times. The foreshot had the highest concentration of methanol and the feint had the lowest concentration of methanol. Therefore, boil treatment combined with appropriate distillation will effectively solve the problem of excessive methanol production.
Emerging applications of label-free optical biosensors
Authors: Zanchetta Giuliano , Lanfranco Roberta , Giavazzi Fabio , Bellini Tommaso , Buscaglia Marco
Published: January 2017

Innovative technical solutions to realize optical biosensors with improved performance are continuously proposed. Progress in material fabrication enables developing novel substrates with enhanced optical responses. At the same time, the increased spectrum of available biomolecular tools, ranging from highly specific receptors to engineered bioconjugated polymers, facilitates the preparation of sensing surfaces with controlled functionality. What remains often unclear is to which extent this continuous innovation provides effective breakthroughs for specific applications. In this review, we address this challenging question for the class of label-free optical biosensors, which can provide a direct signal upon molecular binding without using secondary probes. Label-free biosensors have become a consolidated approach for the characterization and screening of molecular interactions in research laboratories. However, in the last decade, several examples of other applications with high potential impact have been proposed. We review the recent advances in label-free optical biosensing technology by focusing on the potential competitive advantage provided in selected emerging applications, grouped on the basis of the target type. In particular, direct and real-time detection allows the development of simpler, compact, and rapid analytical methods for different kinds of targets, from proteins to DNA and viruses. The lack of secondary interactions facilitates the binding of small-molecule targets and minimizes the perturbation in single-molecule detection. Moreover, the intrinsic versatility of label-free sensing makes it an ideal platform to be integrated with biomolecular machinery with innovative functionality, as in case of the molecular tools provided by DNA nanotechnology.
julius seizure, a Drosophila Mutant, Defines a Neuronal Population Underlying Epileptogenesis
Authors: Horne Meghan , Krebushevski Kaitlyn , Wells Amelia , Tunio Nahel , Jarvis Casey , Francisco Glen , Geiss Jane , Recknagel Andrew , Deitcher David L
Published: January 2017

Epilepsy is a neural disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Bang-sensitive Drosophila represent an important model for studying epilepsy and neuronal excitability. Previous work identified the bang-sensitive gene slamdance (sda) as an allele of the aminopeptidase N gene. Here we show through extensive genetic analysis, including recombination frequency, deficiency mapping, transposon insertion complementation testing, RNA interference (RNAi), and genetic rescue that the gene responsible for the seizure sensitivity is julius seizure (jus), formerly CG14509, which encodes a novel transmembrane domain protein. We also describe more severe genetic alleles of jus. RNAi-mediated knockdown of jus revealed that it is required only in neurons and not glia, and that partial bang-sensitivity is caused by knockdown in GABAergic or cholinergic but not glutamatergic neurons. RNAi knockdown of jus at the early pupal stages leads to strong seizures in adult animals, implicating that stage as critical for epileptogenesis. A C-terminal-tagged version of Jus was generated from a fosmid genomic clone. This fosmid fusion rescued the bang-sensitive phenotype and was expressed in the optic lobes and the subesophageal and thoracic abdominal ganglia. The protein was primarily localized in axons, especially in the neck connectives, extending into the thoracic abdominal ganglion.
A Sustainable Model for Patient follow-up following an International Cleft Mission
Authors: Wes Ari M. , Paul Nadine , Gerety Patrick A. , Folsom Nancy , Swanson Jordan , Taylor Jesse A. , Weinstein Mark H.
Published: January 2017

Purpose:

Patient follow-up after cleft missions is imperative if we are to critically assess the quality of care provided in these settings. The adoption of mobile telephones among disadvantaged families abroad may enable such an undertaking in a cost-effective manner. This project aimed to assess the efficacy of cellular phone-based follow-up in a developing country following a cleft mission to Thailand.

Methods:

Changing Children's Lives Inc. performed a cleft surgical mission to Udon Thani, Thailand, in January 2013. Telephone numbers collected at that time were used to survey the patients or their parents 1.5 years postoperatively.

Results:

Of the 56 patients who underwent cleft lip and/or palate surgery during the mission, more than 50% ( n = 30, 54%) were reachable by telephone; all chose to participate in the study. The cost for families was U.S. $124.92 (56.15); 26 families (87%) believed their money was well spent. Follow-up care was received by 22 (73%) patients, and all but one family ( n = 29, 97%) felt that their child received all of the medical care and support required. All families ( N = 30) would recommend similar cleft care to a friend. Of the patients younger than 18 years of age ( n = 24, 80%), 20 (80%) families found their child more comfortable interacting with peers, more comfortable interacting with adults, and more confident postoperatively.

Conclusion:

In one month, a survey response rate of more than 50% was obtained by leveraging the increased adoption of mobile phones in rural settings. Nearly all patients/families treated during the cleft mission were satisfied with the care that they received.
Seminario en San José. Hacia un cambio en el campo de la Comunicación
Authors: Chasqui Revista
Published: January 2017

"El papel socio-político de los Medíos de Comunicación Colectiva para la 'Sociedad de Cambios en América Latina" fue el tema prindpal del Seminario que, bajo la organización del Instituto Latinoamericano de Investigaciones Sociales, de la CEDAL", de la fundación" · Frederich Ebert y la CIESPAL, se realizó en San José de Costa Rica, desde el 19 hasta el 25 de noviémbre de 1972.
¿Cómo definir sustantivos que designan sentimientos/emociones? Análisis de paráfrasis y apreciación de propuestas para su perfeccionamiento
Authors: Farias Virginia Sita
Published: January 2017

Resumen: Este artículo trata de las dificultades que se plantean en la definición de sustantivos que designan sentimientos/emociones. Primero se analizan paráfrasis tomadas de diccionarios de español, portugués, italiano y francés, a fin de trazar un panorama de los mecanismos definitorios a los que se recurre para definir este tipo de unidades léxicas. A continuación se evalúan los aportes de dos modelos semánticos –el metalenguaje semántico natural y la semántica de marcos– a la generación de definiciones de sustantivos que designan sentimientos/emociones. La apreciación crítica de las teorías semánticas es el primer paso hacia la elaboración de una propuesta para el perfeccionamiento de las definiciones de sustantivos que designan sentimientos/emociones en los diccionarios de lengua.Palabras-clave: (meta)lexicografía; definición lexicográfica; sentimientos; emociones.Abstract: This paper deals with the problems inherent to the definition of emotion nouns. Firstly, we analyze definitions taken from Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French dictionaries to draw a panorama of explanatory mechanisms that dictionary-makers use to explain emotion concepts. Next, we evaluate the contributions of two theoretical models – the Natural Semantic Metalanguage and the Frame Semantics – to the creation of definitions for emotion nouns. The critical assessment of semantic theories is the first step in the preparation of a proposal for the improvement of definitions of emotion nouns in language dictionaries.Keywords: (Meta)Lexicography; Lexicographic Definition; Feelings; Emotions.
Um estudo do ethos em discursos do ex-presidente Lula
Authors: Tomaz Natália Rocha Oliveira , Gouvêa Lúcia Helena Martins
Published: January 2017

Resumo: Este artigo tem por objetivo investigar, pela análise de discursos não oficiais do ex-presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a hipótese de que haja, no corpus em questão, a predominância de um ethos popular para a sua figura. Para tanto, este estudo apoiou-se na Semiolinguística do Discurso como corrente teórica e buscou identificar traços relacionados ao ethos do líder político nos discursos analisados. O método para obtenção dos resultados obedeceu, primeiramente, à seleção qualitativa de dados. Em seguida, essas informações foram agrupadas quantitativamente de acordo com a frequência dos fenômenos encontrados. Dessa forma, foi possível concluir que o ethos de Lula se mostrou, essencialmente, popular, criado a partir de uma imagem de chefe oriundo do povo, de cenografias voltadas para o auditório de cada discurso, de argumentações baseadas em apelos emocionais e de metáforas elaboradas a partir de traços presentes na cultura brasileira. Palavras-chave: semiolinguística do discurso; ethos; discurso político; Lula.Abstract: This article aims to analyze – through the analysis of unofficial speeches of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – the hypothesis of a popular ethos for his figure. Therefore, this study relied on the Discourse Semiolinguistics as theoretical basis and sought to identify features related to the ethos of the political leader in the analyzed discourses. For this purpose, firstly the method for obtaining the results was based on qualitative data selection. Then, this information was grouped quantitatively according to the frequency of the phenomena found. Thus, we concluded that the popular Lula’s ethos was built essentially from a chief image coming from the people, sets built depending on the audience of each speech, the arguments based on emotional appeals and metaphors elaborated from traits present in Brazilian culture.Keywords: Discourse Semiolinguistics; Ethos; Political Discourse; President Lula.
Clinical genetics and India
Authors: Shah Krati
Published: January 2017

India, with a population of 1.21 billion, having diverse origins is the second most populous country in the world. Clinical genetics/medical genetics, the “latest” branch is still in its infancy stage as compared to other developed countries. For the last 10 years, there has been an increase in awareness, but it still remains a subject of less interest for majority of the professionals working in healthcare.
Analysis of conditions that influence the properties of the constructed 3D-image features
Authors:   Penza State University, Fedotov N. , Syemov A. ,   LLC «KomHelf», Moiseev A. ,   Penza State Technological University
Published: January 2017

In this article, we discuss theoretical results obtained using a new geometric method for 3D image analysis and recognition (a hypertrace transform). A mathematical model of the proposed method is briefly described. The theory of 3D image hypertriplet features with analytical structure is further developed. The feature properties are studied while they are being formed using a newly developed mathematical tool – a hypertrace matrix. The feature properties depend on a specific formation process and processing results of the hypertrace matrix.
An algorithm of image segmentation based on community detection in graphs
Authors:   F.M. Dostoevskiy Omsk State University, Belim S. , Larionov S. ,   F.M. Dostoevskiy Omsk State University
Published: January 2017

This article suggests an algorithm of image segmentation based on the community detection in graphs. The image is represented as a non-oriented weighted graph on which the community detection is carried out. Each pixel of the image is associated with a graph vertex. Only adjacent pixels are connected by edges. The weight of the edge is defined by subtracting the intensities of three color components of pixels. A Newman modularity function is used to check the quality of the graph partition into sub-graphs. It is suggested that a greedy algorithm should be applied to solving the image segmentation problem. Each community corresponds to a segment in the image. A computer experiment was carried out. The influence of the algorithm parameter to the segmentation results was revealed. The proposed algorithm was shown to be insensitive to random impulse noise.
Synthetic data generation models and algorithms for training image recognition algorithms using the Viola-Jones framework
Authors:   Voronezh State University, Akimov A. , Sirota A. ,   Voronezh State University
Published: January 2017

The paper describes mathematical models and algorithms of warping grid functions with discrete parameters. For images, three warping models, applied to the generation of extra training data to build face recognition algorithms, are examined: the one based on harmonic functions, the one based on offsetting user-specified control point coordinates, and the one based on the computation of the optical flow between entropy-filtered images. For the training sets, both initial and those synthetically generated using the above three models, learning of face detection algorithms based on the Viola-Jones framework was performed and corresponding detection rates were compared. It is shown that this approach is applicable for synthetic data generation when training image recognition algorithms for recognition of objects characterized by inherent structure.
Distributed database management system for integrated processing of spatial data in a GIS
Authors:   Center for Informatics and Intellectual Information Technologies Institute of Information Technologies, Mathematics and Mechanics, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Vasin Yu. , Yasakov Yu. ,   Center for Informatics and Intellectual Information Technologies Institute of Information Technologies, Mathematics and Mechanics, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod
Published: January 2017

The article examines some challenges in the development and processing of data containing complex structured geospatial information that are associated with large amounts of data, their dimensionality and an increased number of spatial/logical and topological relations between data elements, as well as data heterogeneity. The most popular tools for processing such information are described. We discuss the organization of storage, processing and analysis of spatially distributed topology data in the environment of the GIS Terra. The main features (models, structures and data formats) of the developed topological structured object model are examined. We also consider options for organizing the management system for databases of spatially distributed data for different hardware and software platforms (Windows and Android) in the local and client-server variants. Data migration schemes are presented for the integrated use of different hardware and software platforms. Some recommendations are given concerning the development of new applications for the analysis and processing of spatially distributed data using the developed data storage and processing tools.
Feature selection for diagnozing the osteoporosis by femoral neck X-ray images A.V. Gaidel, V.R. Krasheninnikov
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Gaidel A. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute оf RAS, – Branch of the FSRC “Crystallography and Photonics” RAS, Krasheninnikov V. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University
Published: January 2017

We analyzed the quality of a number of features describing the texture of digital X-ray images of the bone tissue for the computer-aided diagnosis of the osteoporosis. We introduced four heuristic features, also considering thirteen adjusted quadratic features described in a previous paper. We solved a problem of selecting the smallest feature subset in order to provide the linear separability of the feature vectors from the learning sample in the corresponding feature space. During the experimental studies we found that the subset of four heuristic features fulfils the separability condition as well as the subset including three quadratic features and one heuristic feature does.
La ley de defensa de la república de 21 de Octubre de 1931: Introducción a su contexto político-jurídico, a su normativa conexa y breve comparativa con su homónima alemana, la Gesetz zum Schutze der Republik
Authors: Oehling de los Reyes Alberto
Published: January 2017

Para analizar el grado de eficacia y validez de los derechos y libertades constitucionales de la Constitución de 9 de diciembre de 1931 y de la II República española debe tenerse en cuenta la vigencia de la Ley de Defensa de la República de 21 de octubre de 1931, pero, además, hay que observar también otras leyes de orden público que caracterizaron su contexto políticojurídico. Por una parte, hay que estudiar la extensión de vigencia en la II República de normas de la época de la Monarquía y la Dictadura de Primo de Rivera; por otra parte, hay que analizar el grado de delimitación de derechos y libertades que derivaba de la propia normativa adicional en materia de seguridad y orden público aprobada ya por el poder constituido republicano, en particular, la Ley de Vagos y Maleantes, de 4 de agosto de 1933, o la Ley de Orden Público de 1933. Aparte, se realiza una breve comparativa con la Ley de Protección de la República alemana de Weimar (Gesetz zum Schutze der Republik), que creemos también puede ser útil a efectos de contextualizar y valorar político-jurídicamente la oportunidad o no y excesos de la Ley de Defensa de la República española.
El impuesto sobre depósitos de las entidades de créditos: Ejemplo paradigmático de la limitada autonomía financiera de las comunidades autónomas
Authors: Platero Alcón Alejandro
Published: January 2017

El presente trabajo tiene como objeto analizar la figura del impuesto sobre depósitos de las entidades de crédito. Esta figura tiene su origen en la comunidad autónoma de Extremadura, que haciendo uso de su potestad tributaria, decide en el año 2001 gravar los depósitos de las entidades de crédito. La autonomía financiera de las comunidades autónomas, es una cuestión compleja, siendo el principal fondo del asunto que reside en la regulación del impuesto sobre depósitos de las entidades de crédito. Esta decisión por parte de Extremadura generó una enorme polémica, que ha provocado una sucesión de normas autonómicas y estatales sobre este impuesto, y como no, varios pronunciamiento del Tribunal Constitucional que serán objeto de estudio en el presente trabajo.
Francisco Fernández Segado, La libertad de imprenta en Cádiz: Historia y Derecho (1808-1812). De una libertad sin marco legal a una libertad constitucionalizada, por Alberto Oehling de los Reyes
Authors: Oehling de los Reyes Alberto
Published: January 2017

El período de 1808 a 1812 da también como resultado el contexto bélico y político en el que aparece la cultura constitucional en España. No es casual la eclosión de este hecho jurídico-político en ese mismo momento de nuestra Historia, más allá de la influencia de la entonces todavía reciente Declaración de Derechos del Hombre y del Ciudadano de 1789 y la aparición de las Constituciones francesas de 1791, 1793 y 1795.
УПОТРЕБА ВЕЛИКОГ СЛОВА У ПИСМЕНИМ ЗАДАЦИМА УЧЕНИКА СРЕДЊИХ ШКОЛА
Authors: Ђорђев Ивана Ђ.
Published: January 2017

У раду доносимо ексцерпт из ширег истраживања поштовања ортографске норме у писменим задацима ученика средњих школа. Разматрамо употребу великог слова у 3.135 писмених задатака из шест школа различитих образовних профила и територијалне припадности. Резултати истраживања показали су да наши средњошколци у просеку праве 0,3 грешке у употреби великог слова у једном писменом задатку. Ученици најчешће греше на тај начин што мајускуле употребљавају тамо где не треба. Најслабија постигнућа у овој правописној области имају ученици првих и других разреда. Грешке у употреби великог слова најређе се јављају у најуспешнијим писменим задацима, а највећа заступљеност грешака испитиваног типа забележена је у комплекснијим и сложенијим радовима ученика специјализоване гимназије. Грешке у употреби великога слова су последица утицаја страних језика на српски, навика које су ученици стекли у електронској комуникацији, занемаривања наставе правописа већ у почетним разредима средње школе, изостанка повезаности наставе правописа и књижевности, али и недовољне оспособљености ученика да правописна правила примењују на разноврсним примерима када пишу своје писмене задатке. Сматрамо да у наставној пракси треба уложити додатни напор да би се функционална писменост ученика средњих школа унапредила.
ФУНКЦИОНАЛНО ПОВЕЗИВАЊЕ НАСТАВЕ ЈЕЗИКА И КЊИЖЕВНОСТИ
Authors: Аврамовић Стефан Д.
Published: January 2017

У раду се разматрају начини на које се сврсисходно, методички промишљено могу повезати настава српског језика и настава књижевности. Даље се у ту сврху наводе примери из књижевних текстова за ученике петог разреда основне школе који се могу употребити на часовима обраде наставних јединица везаних за граматику и правопис.

Примери на којима се обрађују језичке појаве имају естетске вредности и ученицима су познати, стога им, природно, олакшавају разумевање и описивање уочених језичких појава. На тај начин постиже се двострука корист и у настави језика и у настави књижевности. Сем тога, ученици не само што успевају да уоче и опишу језичке појаве и правописне законитости већ су у прилици и да их схвате, да разумеју њихову суштину.
НАСТАВНИКОВ САЈТ У НАСТАВИ СРПСКОГ ЈЕЗИКА И КЊИЖЕВНОСТИ
Authors: Тешић Жељко С.
Published: January 2017

Рад проблематизује примену информационо-комуникационих технологија у настави српског језика и књижевности, а нарочито се осврће на могућности коришћења едукативног сајта чији је аутор (креатор) сам наставник. Указује се на предности оваквог приступа настави уз истицање сајта као помоћног средства које би требало да унапреди савремену наставу српског језика и књижевности. Наводе се примери примене наставниковог сајта у различитим областима које обухвата предмет Српски језик, у наставним и ваннаставним активностима, као и приликом припреме ученика за завршне испите. Учињен је посебан осврт на припрему ученика за анализу књижевних текстова уз помоћ наставниковог сајта, као и на могућности које се тичу обраде садржаја из граматике и правописа.
MORFOLOŠKE, SINTAKSIČKE I LEKSIČKE GREŠKE UČENIKA ČIJI JE MATERNJI JEZIK SRPSKI PRI USVAJANJU SLOVAČKOG KAO BLISKOG SLOVENSKOG JEZIKA
Authors: Uhlarik Jasna S. , Tirova Zuzana M.
Published: January 2017

Predmet ovog rada su tipične jezičke greške koje se javljaju kod polaznika početnog kursa slovačkog jezika (kao stranog) čiji je maternji jezik srpski. U radu su kroz opis slovačkog jezičkog sistema posmatrane, zabeležene i analizirane tipične morfološke, sintaksičke i leksičke greške polaznika s osvrtom na odsustvo ili razlike u vezi sa funkcionisanjem pojedinih jezičkih pojava: paralele, slaganja i sličnosti nasuprot diferencijama, razlikama i kontrastima u slovačkom i srpskom jeziku. Cilj ovog rada jeste da se rezultati istraživanja primene u nastavi, kao i tokom određivanja adekvatne didaktičke koncepcije i metodičkih postupaka u nastavi.
ANALIZA POTREBA STUDENATA TEHNOLOŠKIH FAKULTETA U SRBIJI U NASTAVI ENGLESKOG JEZIKA
Authors: Jerković Jelena M.
Published: January 2017

Predmet ovog rada je analiza potreba studenata tehnoloških fakulteta u Srbiji u nastavi engleskog jezika za oblast tehnološke i inženjerske struke. Kako procedura analize potreba objedinjava analizu jezika struke, analizu ciljne situacije, analizu trenutnog nivoa znanja polaznika kao i analizu nastavnog konteksta, u radu je prvo ispitana analiza trenutnog stanja u vezi sa upotrebom i nastavom engleskog jezika iz ugla kako studenata tako i predavača engleskog jezika na tehnološkim fakultetima u Srbiji, a zatim i analiza potreba u vezi sa upotrebom engleskog jezika zaposlenih inženjera tehnologije. Primenom ankete, kao metode sakupljanja podataka i upitnika kao mernog instrumenta, dobijeni su rezultati koji ukazuju na nedovoljnu zastupljenost engleskog jezika struke sa aspekta studenata i predavača, dok su zaposleni inženjeri ukazali na potrebu za čestim korišćenjem engleskog jezika za potrebe svog posla. Kao pedagoške implikacije rada navodi se redefinisanje nastavnih planova i programa, mogućnost uvođenja stručnih jezičkih mikroveština u nastavu jezika struke kao i veći fond časova jezika struke na višim godinama studija.
NASTAVA JEZIKA ZA POSEBNE NAMENE KAO ZASEBNO PODRUČJE DIDAKTIKE
Authors: Radojković Ilić Katarina B.
Published: January 2017

Predmet ovog rada je analiza pojedinih specifičnosti nastave stranog jezika za posebne namene u kojoj su aktivnosti usmerene više ka osposobljavanju učenika za izvršavanje profesionalnih zadataka koji uključuju upotrebu jezika nego ka usvajanju jezičkih elemenata. Izdvajanje pojedinih kompetencija u zavisnosti od potreba učenika, nepostojanje unapred utvrđene gramatičke progresije, pridavanje posebnog značaja razvoju sociolingvističke, interkulturne i različitih vanjezičkih kompetencija učenika, posebna uloga autentičnih dokumenata, specifična evaluacija i neprestano prilagođavanje svih didaktičkih elemenata potrebama učenika neki su od elemenata  koji su analizirani na primeru nastave francuskog jezika sa ciljem da se ukaže na postojanje značajnih razlika između nastave jezika za posebne namene i nastave opšteg jezika i na opravdanost izdvajanja metodike nastave jezika za posebne namene kao zasebnog područja didaktike.
Verdad de primer orden: la inconmesurabilidad del alcoholismo. Los errores en la medición de la Prueba Diagnóstica de Alcoholismo Latinoamericana (PDAL) a través de la simulación baudrillardiana contrainducida
Authors: Gorenc K.D. , Peredo S. , Ramírez J.A. , Abreu L.F. , Infante C. , Oblitas L.A. , Pacurucu S. , Llanos R. , Vicente B. , López R.
Published: January 2017

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