bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improvement of Remote Sensing-Based Assessment of Defoliation of Pinus spp. Caused by Thaumetopoea pityocampa Denis and Schiffermüller and Related Environmental Drivers in Southeastern Spain
Authors: Pérez-Romero Javier , Navarro-Cerrillo Rafael María , Palacios-Rodriguez Guillermo , Acosta Cristina , Mesas-Carrascosa Francisco Javier
Published: July 2019

This study used Landsat temporal series to describe defoliation levels due to the Pine Processionary Moth (PPM) in Pinus forests of southeastern Andalusia (Spain), utilizing Google Earth Engine. A combination of remotely sensed data and field survey data was used to detect the defoliation levels of different Pinus spp. and the main environmental drivers of the defoliation due to the PPM. Four vegetation indexes were also calculated for remote sensing defoliation assessment, both inside the stand and in a 60-m buffer area. In the area of study, all Pinus species are affected by defoliation due to the PPM, with a cyclic behavior that has been increasing in frequency in recent years. Defoliation levels were practically equal for all species, with a high increase in defoliation levels 2 and 3 since 2014. The Moisture Stress Index (MSI) and Normalized Difference Infrared Index (NDII) exhibited similar overall (p < 0.001) accuracy in the assessment of defoliation due to the PPM. The synchronization of NDII-defoliation data had a similar pattern for all together and individual Pinus species, showing the ability of this index to adjust the model parameters based on the characteristics of specific defoliation levels. Using Landsat-based NDII-defoliation maps and interpolated environmental data, we have shown that the PPM defoliation in southeastern Spain is driven by the minimum temperature in February and the precipitation in June, March, September, and October. Therefore, the NDII-defoliation assessment seems to be a general index that can be applied to forests in other areas. The trends of NDII-defoliation related to environmental variables showed the importance of summer drought stress in the expansion of the PPM on Mediterranean Pinus species. Our results confirm the potential of Landsat time-series data in the assessment of PPM defoliation and the spatiotemporal patterns of the PPM; hence, these data are a powerful tool that can be used to develop a fully operational system for the monitoring of insect damage.
Mathematical Functions to Model the Depth Distribution of Soil Organic Carbon in a Range of Soils from New South Wales, Australia under Different Land Uses
Authors: Murphy Brian W. , Wilson Brian R. , Koen Terry
Published: July 2019

The nature of depth distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) was examined in 85 soils across New South Wales with the working hypothesis that the depth distribution of SOC is controlled by processes that vary with depth in the profile. Mathematical functions were fitted to 85 profiles of SOC with SOC values at depth intervals typically of 0–5, 5–10, 10–20, 20–30, 30–40, 40–50, 50–60, 60–70, 70–80, 80–90 and 90–100 cm. The functions fitted included exponential functions of the form SOC = A exp (Bz); SOC = A + B exp (Cz) as well as two phase exponential functions of the form SOC = A + B exp (Cz) + D exp (Ez). Other functions fitted included functions where the depth was a power exponent or an inverse term in a function. The universally best-fitting function was the exponential function SOC = A + B exp (Cz). When fitted, the most successful function was the two-phase exponential, but in several cases this function could not be fitted because of the large number of terms in the function. Semi-log plots of log values of the SOC against soil depth were also fitted to detect changes in the mathematical relationships between SOC and soil depth. These were hypothesized to represent changes in dominant soil processes at various depths. The success of the exponential function with an added constant, the two-phase exponential functions, and the demonstration of different phases within the semi-log plots confirmed our hypothesis that different processes were operating at different depths to control the depth distributions of SOC, there being a surface component, and deeper soil component. Several SOC profiles demonstrated specific features that are potentially important for the management of SOC profiles in soils. Woodland and to lesser extent pasture soils had a definite near surface zone within the SOC profile, indicating the addition of surface materials and high rates of fine root turnover. This zone was much less evident under cropping.
Implementation of the Sharing Economy in the B2B Sector
Authors: Grondys Katarzyna
Published: July 2019

The sharing economy is treated as an alternative consumption model. Its aim is to increase the efficiency of the resources used and create a new value for society. In order to create a new value for business, attempts are being made to implement a shared economy model in the B2B (business-to-business) sector. While this model is effectively implemented in the case of B2C (business-to-consumer) relations, sharing resources is still a problem in the business environment. In the case of B2B relationships, the use of the sharing economy has a number of unresolved issues concerning legal regulations, responsibility, and security. The research presented in this article includes the analysis and assessment of the sharing economy between enterprises in order to identify whether, and in what way, the exchange of material resources between them is implemented. In order to indicate what factors motivate enterprises for sharing and using the resources of other companies, the selected methods of statistical testing were applied. The empirical research was preceded by the literature analysis in which the basic concepts and aspects of the concept of the sharing economy was referred to against the background of the fourth industrial revolution. The obtained results showed that enterprises which have fixed assets are willing to exchange them with other entities. At the same time, the lack of formal and technological solutions is the most important barrier in implementing the economy of sharing in B2B.
Fashion Promotion on Instagram with Eye Tracking: Curvy Girl Influencers Versus Fashion Brands in Spain and Portugal
Authors: Mañas-Viniegra Luis , Veloso Ana-Isabel , Cuesta Ubaldo
Published: July 2019

The rise of Instagram, as the fastest growing social network in Spain and Portugal, and its incorporation into the communication strategies of beauty and fashion brands have posed some risks for younger followers in relation to the development of identity and self-esteem. A physical appearance acceptance movement has also begun, based on interaction with images, on which the social network is also based. The purpose of this research was to determine how attention is paid to fashion promotion and to the awareness of physical appearance acceptance by curvy influencers in comparison with communications by fashion brands on Instagram. The quantitative and qualitative methodology is based on the use of a biometric eye tracking technique applied to a sample of 120 participants from Spain and Portugal, matching the profile of the main users of Instagram: urban university women under 25 years old with an interest in fashion, and a self-perception as a curvy woman. The results point to more attention focused on the imperfections for which curvy influencers are raising awareness than on the fashion they promote when these awareness factors are more visible, as well as more attention focused on the fashion accessories worn by curvy brand models than those worn by the influencers, with specific and significant differences between Spanish and Portuguese audiences.
Sustainable Community Gardens Require Social Engagement and Training: A Users’ Needs Analysis in Europe
Authors: Ochoa Jesus , Sanyé-Mengual Esther , Specht Kathrin , Fernández Juan A. , Bañón Sebastián , Orsini Francesco , Magrefi Francesca , Bazzocchi Giovanni , Halder Severin , Martens Doerte , Kappel Noemi , Gianquinto Giorgio
Published: July 2019

Urban gardens are spreading in many cities across Europe, with community gardening being a fundamental form of urban agriculture. While the literature reveals the essential role that community gardens can play in terms of learning and education, no studies have investigated the training needs for participants in community gardens to ensure their successful development. The goal of this article is to evaluate the training requirements of urban community gardens to ensure their successful implementation and their contribution to sustainability in European cities. Two questionnaires of users’ needs analysis were designed and implemented in Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, and Cartagena. The results unveiled the need to re-enforce the training in the formation and community building phases of community gardens towards ensuring the creation of an engaged gardening community to maintain activity, particularly for top-down activities (e.g., research-related gardens). Users claimed their need for being trained on crop management skills (e.g., maintenance, bed preparation, organic practices) and on communication skills to further disseminate their activity, thereby increasing the potential for citizen engagement. Such requirements could be overcome with the creation of urban gardens networks, where experiences and knowledge are shared among practitioners. Policy recommendations are provided based on the outputs of this study.
Grouping of Water Supply-and-Demand Structure in the Yellow River Basin of China: Focusing on Balance between Groundwater and Surface-water
Authors: Ichinose Toshiaki , Liu Kai , Onishi Akio , Shi Feng
Published: July 2019

The research purpose of this study was to uncover the grouping of the water supply-and-demand structure in the Yellow River Basin (YRB) of China, focusing on the balance between groundwater and surface-water. Comparing the structure of water usage and the structure of groundwater usage estimated by previous studies in each region, 35 municipalities were selected and they were classified into 12 catchments in focusing on the geographical location and the similarity of the shape of the structure of water supply-and-demand. In the upper reaches, surface-water is mainly used and the share of agricultural usage is small, therefore, seasonal variability of groundwater usage is small. On the other hand, in the middle and the lower reaches, the share of groundwater is large and the share of agricultural usage is large, therefore, seasonal variability of groundwater usage is large. Especially, these characteristics are obvious in the Loess Plateau. In addition, surface-water is mainly used again in the lowermost reaches. The results qualitatively identify the spatial pattern of the classification of water supply-and-demand structure and investigate the geographical heterogeneity within each catchment. Performing a GIS (Geographic Information System) -based estimation is meaningful for grasping the geospatial pattern of water supply-and-demand structure and for providing an area-by-area report of the situation of the water resource usage. It is hoped that this study serves as an academic reference for optimizing the water resource management and for providing some policy recommendations on resource’s sustainability by using a GIS-based approach.
A Comparative Study on Current Outdoor Lighting Policies in China and Korea: A Step toward a Sustainable Nighttime Environment
Authors: Guanglei Wu , Ngarambe Jack , Kim Gon
Published: July 2019

Light pollution is a serious environmental issue with many adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem as a whole. Accordingly, many countries have issued laws and regulations to limit the effects of artificial lighting at night (ALAN). The Republic of Korea and China are among the few countries that have drafted laws to curb light pollution. In the present study, we gathered data related to light pollution regulations and ordinances in both China and Korea. We then carried out a comparative analysis of the light pollution laws of both countries. We found that, although the two countries share a similar socio-economic background, they have different approaches to the issue of light pollution. The information provided in this study serves as a guideline to countries that wish to develop their own light pollution policies. In addition, the conclusions provided in our study offer potential improvements to local and national light pollution policies in both the Republic of Korea and China.
Serving Local Fish in School Meals: The Nutritional Importance of Consuming Oily Fish
Authors: Bonanomi Sara , Colombelli Alessandro , Bucciarelli Bruno , De Angelis Riccardo , Sala Antonello
Published: July 2019

The European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015–2020 encourages Member States to promote local affordable and healthy dietary initiatives to support a sustainable food system, particularly in schools and public institutions where advertising on eating behaviour and food preferences is needed. In Italy, the promotion of healthy and sustainable diets, including the consumption of oily fish, is at an early stage. Based on the success of a unique Italian educational campaign in school lunch programmes, the aim of the present study was to compare the nutritional composition of locally caught anchovy and of imported frozen fillets of farmed Vietnamese pangasius, to observe the potential implications of this dietary substitution. Anchovy showed a significantly higher fatty acid and protein content than pangasius, and contained five times more lipids, mainly n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. As previous studies confirmed, a diet providing large amounts of these fats is therefore recommended especially during childhood. The present findings highlight the high nutritional value and healthiness of serving locally caught fish in school meals, which plays a strong role in teaching good dietary habits for a lifetime. Further initiatives are needed to encourage responsible fish consumption during early life to promote a sustainable food system.
Sasaki-Einstein 7-Manifolds, Orlik Polynomials and Homology
Authors: Gomez Ralph R.
Published: July 2019

In this article, we give ten examples of 2-connected seven dimensional Sasaki-Einstein manifolds for which the third homology group is completely determined. Using the Boyer-Galicki construction of links over particular Kähler-Einstein orbifolds, we apply a valid case of Orlik’s conjecture to the links so that one is able to explicitly determine the entire third integral homology group. We give ten such new examples, all of which have the third Betti number satisfy 10 ≤ b 3 ( L f ) ≤ 20 .
Association of Nrf2, SOD2 and GPX1 Polymorphisms with Biomarkers of Oxidative Distress and Survival in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients
Authors: Jerotic Djurdja , Matic Marija , Suvakov Sonja , Vucicevic Katarina , Damjanovic Tatjana , Savic-Radojevic Ana , Pljesa-Ercegovac Marija , Coric Vesna , Stefanovic Aleksandra , Ivanisevic Jasmina , Jelic-Ivanovic Zorana , McClements Lana , Dimkovic Nada , Simic Tatjana
Published: July 2019

The oxidative stress response via Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) interlinks inflammation- and metabolism-related pathways in chronic kidney disease. We assessed the association between polymorphisms in Nrf2, superoxide dismutase (SOD2), glutathione peroxidase (GPX1), and the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The modifying effect of these polymorphisms on both oxidative phenotype and ESRD prognosis, both independently and/or in combination with the glutathione S-transferase M1 (GSTM1) deletion polymorphism, was further analyzed. Polymorphisms in Nrf2 (rs6721961), SOD2 (rs4880), GPX1 (rs1050450), and GSTM1 were determined by PCR in 256 ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis and 374 controls. Byproducts of oxidative stress were analyzed spectrophotometically or by ELISA. Time-to-event modeling was performed to evaluate overall survival and cardiovascular survival. The SOD2 Val/Val genotype increased ESRD risk (OR = 2.01, p = 0.002), which was even higher in combination with the GPX1 Leu/Leu genotype (OR = 3.27, p = 0.019). Polymorphism in SOD2 also showed an effect on oxidative phenotypes. Overall survival in ESRD patients was dependent on a combination of the Nrf2 (C/C) and GPX1 (Leu/Leu) genotypes in addition to a patients’ age and GSTM1 polymorphism. Similarly, the GPX1 (Leu/Leu) genotype contributed to longer cardiovascular survival. Conclusions: Our results show that SOD2, GPX1, and Nrf2 polymorphisms are associated with ESRD development and can predict survival.
A Model-Independent Characterisation of Strong Gravitational Lensing by Observables
Authors: Wagner Jenny
Published: July 2019

When light from a distant source object, like a galaxy or a supernova, travels towards us, it is deflected by massive objects that lie in its path. When the mass density of the deflecting object exceeds a certain threshold, multiple, highly distorted images of the source are observed. This strong gravitational lensing effect has so far been treated as a model-fitting problem. Using the observed multiple images as constraints yields a self-consistent model of the deflecting mass density and the source object. As several models meet the constraints equally well, we develop a lens characterisation that separates data-based information from model assumptions. The observed multiple images allow us to determine local properties of the deflecting mass distribution on any mass scale from one simple set of equations. Their solution is unique and free of model-dependent degeneracies. The reconstruction of source objects can be performed completely model-independently, enabling us to study galaxy evolution without a lens-model bias. Our approach reduces the lens and source description to its data-based evidence that all models agree upon, simplifies an automated treatment of large datasets, and allows for an extrapolation to a global description resembling model-based descriptions.
A New Era for Mild Strain Cross-Protection
Authors: Pechinger Katrin , Chooi Kar Mun , MacDiarmid Robin M. , Harper Scott J. , Ziebell Heiko
Published: July 2019

Societal and environmental pressures demand high-quality and resilient cropping plants and plant-based foods grown with the use of low or no synthetic chemical inputs. Mild strain cross-protection (MSCP), the pre-immunization of a plant using a mild strain of a virus to protect against subsequent infection by a severe strain of the virus, fits with future-proofing of production systems. New examples of MSCP use have occurred recently. New technologies are converging to support the discovery and mechanism(s) of action of MSCP strains thereby accelerating the popularity of their use.
Evidence for West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus Infections in Wild and Resident Birds in Germany, 2017 and 2018
Authors: Michel Friederike , Sieg Michael , Fischer Dominik , Keller Markus , Eiden Martin , Reuschel Maximilian , Schmidt Volker , Schwehn Rebekka , Rinder Monika , Urbaniak Sylvia , Müller Kerstin , Schmoock Martina , Lühken Renke , Wysocki Patrick , Fast Christine , Lierz Michael , Korbel Rüdiger , Vahlenkamp Thomas , Groschup Martin , Ziegler Ute
Published: July 2019

Wild birds play an important role as reservoir hosts and vectors for zoonotic arboviruses and foster their spread. Usutu virus (USUV) has been circulating endemically in Germany since 2011, while West Nile virus (WNV) was first diagnosed in several bird species and horses in 2018. In 2017 and 2018, we screened 1709 live wild and zoo birds with real-time polymerase chain reaction and serological assays. Moreover, organ samples from bird carcasses submitted in 2017 were investigated. Overall, 57 blood samples of the live birds (2017 and 2018), and 100 organ samples of dead birds (2017) were positive for USUV-RNA, while no WNV-RNA-positive sample was found. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the first detection of USUV lineage Europe 2 in Germany and the spread of USUV lineages Europe 3 and Africa 3 towards Northern Germany. USUV antibody prevalence rates were high in Eastern Germany in both years. On the contrary, in Northern Germany, high seroprevalence rates were first detected in 2018, with the first emergence of USUV in this region. Interestingly, high WNV-specific neutralizing antibody titers were observed in resident and short-distance migratory birds in Eastern Germany in 2018, indicating the first signs of a local WNV circulation.
Δccr5 Genotype Is Associated with Mild Form of Nephropathia Epidemica
Authors: Kletenkov Konstantin , Martynova Ekaterina , Davidyuk Yuriy , Kabwe Emmanuel , Shamsutdinov Anton , Garanina Ekaterina , Shakirova Venera , Khaertynova Ilsiyar , Anokhin Vladimir , Tarlinton Rachael , Rizvanov Albert , Khaiboullina Svetlana , Morzunov Sergey
Published: July 2019

Nephropathia Epidemica (NE), a mild form of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and linked to hantavirus infection, is endemic in the Republic of Tatarstan. Several genetic markers of HFRS severity have been identified previously, including human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complexes and nucleotide polymorphism in the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) gene. Still, our understanding of the genetic markers of NE severity remains incomplete. The frequency of the C–C chemokine receptor type 5 (CCR5) gene wild type and gene with 32-base-pair deletion (Δ32CCR5) genotypes in 98 NE samples and 592 controls was analyzed using PCR. Along with the serum levels of 94 analytes, a lack of differences in the CCR5 genotype distribution between NE cases and the general population suggests that the CCR5 genotype does not affect susceptibility to hantavirus infection. However, in NE cases, significant variation in the serum levels of the host matrix metalloproteases between functional CCR5 homozygous and Δ32CCR5 heterozygous patients was detected. Also, the oliguric phase was longer, while thrombocyte counts were lower in functional CCR5 homozygous as compared to heterozygous NE cases. Our data, for the first time, presents the potential role of the CCR5 receptor genotype in NE pathogenesis. Our data suggests that NE pathogenesis in functional CCR5 homozygous and heterozygous NE patients differs, where homozygous cases may have more disintegration of the extracellular matrix and potentially more severe disease.
Novel Candidates for Vaccine Development Against Mycoplasma Capricolum Subspecies Capripneumoniae (Mccp)—Current Knowledge and Future Prospects
Authors: Yatoo Mohd , Parray Oveas , Muheet  , Bhat Riyaz , Nazir Qurat , Haq Abrar , Malik Hamid , Fazili Mujeeb , Gopalakrishnan Arumugam , Bashir Shah , Tiwari Ruchi , Khurana Sandip , Chaicumpa Wanpen , Dhama Kuldeep
Published: July 2019

Exploration of novel candidates for vaccine development against Mycoplasma capricolum subspecies capripneumoniae (Mccp), the causative agent of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), has recently gained immense importance due to both the increased number of outbreaks and the alarming risk of transboundary spread of disease. Treatment by antibiotics as the only therapeutic strategy is not a viable option due to pathogen persistence, economic issues, and concerns of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, prophylactics or vaccines are becoming important under the current scenario. For quite some time inactivated, killed, or attenuated vaccines proved to be beneficial and provided good immunity up to a year. However, their adverse effects and requirement for larger doses led to the need for production of large quantities of Mccp. This is challenging because the required culture medium is costly and Mycoplasma growth is fastidious and slow. Furthermore, quality control is always an issue with such vaccines. Currently, novel candidate antigens including capsular polysaccharides (CPS), proteins, enzymes, and genes are being evaluated for potential use as vaccines. These have shown potential immunogenicity with promising results in eliciting protective immune responses. Being easy to produce, specific, effective and free from side effects, these novel vaccine candidates can revolutionize vaccination against CCPP. Use of novel proteomic approaches, including sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectroscopy, fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), bioinformatics, computerized simulation and genomic approaches, including multilocus sequence analysis, next-generation sequencing, basic local alignment search tool (BLAST), gene expression, and recombinant expression, will further enable recognition of ideal antigenic proteins and virulence genes with vaccination potential.
Zika Virus-Derived E-DIII Protein Displayed on Immunologically Optimized VLPs Induces Neutralizing Antibodies without Causing Enhancement of Dengue Virus Infection
Authors: Cabral-Miranda Gustavo , Lim Stephanie M. , Mohsen Mona O. , Pobelov Ilya V. , Roesti Elisa S. , Heath Matthew D. , Skinner Murray A. , Kramer Matthias F. , Martina Byron E. E. , Bachmann Martin F.
Published: July 2019

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus similar to Dengue virus (DENV) in terms of transmission and clinical manifestations, and usually both viruses are found to co-circulate. ZIKV is usually transmitted by mosquitoes bites, but may also be transmitted by blood transfusion, via the maternal–foetal route, and sexually. After 2015, when the most extensive outbreak of ZIKV had occurred in Brazil and subsequently spread throughout the rest of South America, it became evident that ZIKV infection during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with microcephaly and other neurological complications in newborns. As a result, the development of a vaccine against ZIKV became an urgent goal. A major issue with DENV vaccines, and therefore likely also with ZIKV vaccines, is the induction of antibodies that fail to neutralize the virus properly and cause antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) of the infection instead. It has previously been shown that antibodies against the third domain of the envelope protein (EDIII) induces optimally neutralizing antibodies with no evidence for ADE for other viral strains. Therefore, we generated a ZIKV vaccine based on the EDIII domain displayed on the immunologically optimized Cucumber mosaic virus (CuMVtt) derived virus-like particles (VLPs) formulated in dioleoyl phosphatidylserine (DOPS) as adjuvant. The vaccine induced high levels of specific IgG after a single injection. The antibodies were able to neutralise ZIKV without enhancing infection by DENV in vitro. Thus, the here described vaccine based on EDIII displayed on VLPs was able to stimulate production of antibodies specifically neutralizing ZIKV without potentially enhancing disease caused by DENV.
Removal of Platinum and Palladium from Wastewater by Means of Biosorption on Fungi Aspergillus sp. and Yeast Saccharomyces sp.
Authors: Godlewska-Żyłkiewicz Beata , Sawicka Sylwia , Karpińska Joanna
Published: July 2019

The emission of platinum group metals from different sources has caused elevated concentrations of platinum and palladium in samples of airborne particulate matter, soil, surface waters and sewage sludge. The ability of biomass of Aspergillus sp. and yeast Saccharomyces sp. for removal of Pt(IV) and Pd(II) from environmental samples was studied in this work. The pH of the solution, the mass of biosorbent, and contact time were optimized. The Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms and kinetic results were used for interpretation of the process equilibrium of Pt(IV) and Pd(II) on both microorganisms. The maximal efficiency of retention of Pt(IV) on yeast and fungi was obtained at acidic solutions (pH 2.0 for Pt(IV) and pH 2.5–3.5 for Pd(II)). The equilibrium of the biosorption process was attained within 45 min. The best interpretation for the experimental data was given by the Langmuir isotherm. Kinetics of the Pt and Pd adsorption process suit well the pseudo-second-order kinetics model. Fungi Aspergillus sp. shows higher adsorption capacity for both metals than yeast Saccharomyces sp. The maximum adsorption capacity of fungi was 5.49 mg g−1 for Pt(IV) and 4.28 mg g−1 for Pd(II). The fungi possess the ability for efficient removal of studied ions from different wastewater samples (sewage and road run-off water). It was also demonstrated, that quantitative recovery of Pd from industrial wastes could be obtained by biosorption using Aspergillus sp.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN INDEPENDENSI TERHADAP KUALITAS HASIL PEMERIKSAAN PAJAK (Survei Pada 3 Kantor Pelayanan Pajak di Wilayah Kota Bandung)
Authors: Suhayati Ely , Hidayat Ahmad
Published: July 2019

Kompetensi dan Independensi merupakan beberapa faktor yang menentukan kualitas hasil pemeriksaan pajak. Tetapi pada kenyatannya masih adanya pegawai pajak yang tidak professional karena kurangnya kemampuan dan integritas pegawai pajak yang menyebabkan kualitas pemeriksaan rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh Kompetensi dan Independensi terhadap Kualitas Hasil Pemeriksaan Pajak di 3 Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Wilayah Kota Bandung.

Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dan verifikatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam peneltian ini adalah 57 pemeriksa pajak di 3 Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Wilayah Kota Bandung. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dengan teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan metode survei menggunakan kuesioner.

Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) melalui pendekatan Partial Least Square (PLS) menggunakan software SmartPLS 2.0. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Kompetensi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kualitas Hasil Pemeriksaan Pajak dengan kontribusi sebesar 49,6%. Independensi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kualitas Hasil Pemeriksaan Pajak dengan kontribusi sebesar 19,8%.
A RELAÇÃO SAÚDE E MEIO AMBIENTE NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA E NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Dias Gisele Loise , Camponogara Silviamar , Da Costa Valdecir Zavarese , Da Cunha Quézia Boeira
Published: July 2019

A relação saúde e meio ambiente faz parte do cotidiano das pessoas e, assim, as ações de saúde devem permear esta relação. Diante disto, o presente estudo tem por objetivo conhecer a produção científica sobre saúde e meio ambiente na atenção primária e naEstratégia Saúde da Família. Assim, trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura. O levantamento dos artigos foi realizado nos seguintes bases de dados: Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), SCOPUS e WEB OFSCIENCE. No total, 311 artigos foram encontrados e 17 foram selecionados para análise de conteúdo temática, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Como resultado, emergiu uma categoria temática denominada Território: o ambiente para as práticas em saúde, e uma subcategoria: Resíduos no cotidiano da atenção primária em saúde.  Os resultados demonstram a importância do reconhecimento do território para as práticas em saúde, e que a geração e a destinação de resíduos vêm sendo reconhecidas como um problema emergente na saúde.
EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE EM SAÚDE PARA O CIRURGIÃO-DENTISTA DA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Maciel Jacques Antonio Cavalcante , Vasconcelos Maristela Inês Osawa , Castro-Silva Igor Iuco , Eloia Suzana Mara Cordeiro , Farias Mariana Ramalho de
Published: July 2019

Este estudo objetivou identificar o lugar da Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS) no processo de trabalho dos cirurgiões-dentistas da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) retratando a relação entre as ações educativas para cirurgiões-dentistas da ESF e os pressupostos da Política Nacional de Educação Permanente em Saúde. Optou-se como método de investigação a revisão integrativa, através de uma busca de pesquisas científicas dos últimos dez anos no portal de pesquisas da Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) e publicações locais na cidade de Sobral, Ceará. A amostra final foi constituída de 6 publicações. A análise do material foi baseada na relação entre a EPS e o processo de trabalho em saúde bucal na ESF e a percepção do cirurgião-dentista. Há uma carência de estudos que analisem como objeto central a educação permanente em saúde articulada ao processo de trabalho dos cirurgiões-dentistas que atuam na ESF e as concepções da política pelos atores envolvidos. A produção científica que aborda essa temática encontra-se em um período cronológico de decréscimo e sugere a necessidade de incorporação da EPS como ferramenta potencializadora da integração profissional no cuidado interdisciplinar.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS ATRIBUTOS DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA POR PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE
Authors: Santos Norrama Araújo , Lima Débora Rodrigues , Gontijo Monyk Karol Braga , Martins Marlene Andrade , Leite Giulena Rosa , Silva Luiz Almeida , Maia Ludmila Grego
Published: July 2019

O conhecimento da equipe de saúde sobre os atributos da atenção primária é um dos fatores essenciais para uma assistência efetiva. Objetivou-se avaliar a presença e extensão dos atributos da Atenção Primaria à Saúde apresentado por profissionais da saúde. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, transversal realizado com 13 médicos e 17 enfermeiros trabalhadores de Unidades Básicas de Saúde, de um município do Sudoeste Goiano, representando 88,2% da população de estudo. Utilizou-se o Instrumento de Avaliação da Atenção Primária - PCATool-Brasil. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o SPSS 17.0. O estudo obteve parecer favorável CEP 345.619. Dos participantes, 70% são do sexo feminino, idade entre 30 e 39 anos (65,1%), com tempo de formação e atuação predominante entre 1 e 5 anos (36,7%) e (56,7%) respectivamente. Quanto à formação, 30% possuem especialização na área de saúde pública. Na associação do tempo de formação com os atributos, verificou-se significância para o atributo sistema de informações (p<0,05). Os profissionais sem especialização obtiveram maior pontuação, em todos os atributos. O Escore Médio Geral estimado resultou em 7,2. Portanto, os profissionais estão orientados quanto aos atributos da atenção primaria devido ao alto escore geral, necessitando de atenção especial no atributo acessibilidade.
Atuação do assistente social em contingência de vazamento de substância química envolvendo comunidade
Authors: Freitas Emanuel Jones Xavier
Published: July 2019

Entre outros profissionais, o assistente social é historicamente requisitado para o enfrentamento de situações contingenciais das mais diversas naturezas. Neste contexto, observa-se que as estratégias profissionais para intervenção se constroem e se reconstroem a partir das particularidades evidenciadas no processo de trabalho profissional, sendo relevante a sistematização das informações para elaboração de referenciais que possam nortear o trabalho profissional, à medida em que se fizer necessário. O presente relato de experiência apresenta uma síntese descritiva e reflexiva da ação profissional de assistentes sociais requeridos para atuar em contingência de vazamento de substância química envolvendo comunidade, ocorrida na Grande São Paulo (Brasil), em outubro de 2016.
O trabalho docente como processo constante de aprendizagens
Authors: Beck Eliane Maria Cabral , Beladelli Ediana Maria Noatto
Published: July 2019

Este estudo apresenta reflexões sobre as mudanças ocorridas, nos últimos 10 anos, em relação ao trabalho do professor universitário em sala de aula, evidenciando os elementos emergentes sobre o processo de formação continuada que perpassa esse trabalho e desenvolve a profissionalização docente. Busca-se pensar sobre o papel da formação continuada no processo de profissionalização docente. Para tanto, faz-se um estudo bibliográfico sobre as críticas apresentadas aos programas de formação continuada ofertados aos professores no período investigado, considerando os pressupostos teóricos que os fundamentam. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, realizada em produções da área da educação que possam subsidiar o alcance do objetivo proposto e mobilizar reflexões sobre a temática de estudo. Nota-se que o discurso corrente é de que os professores possuem o conhecimento específico da disciplina, mas que não sabem desenvolver outros conhecimentos necessários ao exercício da docência. Conhecimentos esses relacionados ao saber pedagógico, que envolve o saber “dar aula” e dominar os elementos didáticos e metodológicos do trabalho docente e desenvolver esses elementos no contexto cotidiano. Em reuniões, encontros e palestras direcionadas para a formação continuada dos professores perpassam vozes, dizeres de outras formações discursivas (MEC, UNESCO, SEED etc.) com orientações da prática dos professores em sala que supostamente podem ser aplicadas. Há um discurso pedagógico circular voltado para um sujeito centrado, racional, capaz de fazer suas escolhas de forma consciente e de gerir o processo de ensino.
Educação quilombola no polo regional de Porto Nacional – TO : experiências pedagógicas na Comunidade Malhadinha – Brejinho de Nazaré – TO
Authors: Santos Roberto de Souza , Carvalho Alyne Gomes de
Published: July 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar as práticas pedagógicas comentadas pela secretária Irce Gomes de Sousa, responsável pela educação quilombola do polo regional de Porto Nacional – TO, e pela professora Domingas Mendes, da escola da Comunidade Quilombola de Malhadinha, município de Brejinho de Nazaré – TO. As entrevistas tiveram como finalidade verificar e analisar a postura pedagógica do poder público estadual e do corpo docente no que se refere à execução da Lei 10.639/2003. Nesta análise, ressalta-se a Lei 10.639/2003 como forma de contribuir para a inclusão da História e Cultura Afro-brasileira no âmbito da sala de aula. Esta proposta de educação proporciona incluir no ensino tradicional o debate sobre a cultura afro-brasileira, como também a manutenção, revitalização e fortalecimento da cultura quilombola. A metodologia empregada baseou-se em pesquisas bibliográficas sobre o tema e em entrevistas. Nota-se que não só a comunidade pesquisada, mas que também outras comunidades ainda não adequaram o seu currículo a uma educação diferenciada voltada à valorização da educação das comunidades quilombolas.
Religião na perspectiva sociológica clássica: considerações sobre Durkheim, Marx e Weber
Authors: Costa Waldney de Souza Rodrigues
Published: July 2019

Tendo em vista a relevante contribuição das Ciências Sociais para a teoria da religião, pretende-se com este texto, oferecer um recurso didático a discentes que ingressam na(s) Ciência(s) da(s) Religião(ões), bem como a quem deseja iniciar-se em Sociologia da Religião. Busca-se descrever de forma sucinta como a religião é abordada por Marx, Weber e Durkheim, considerados os clássicos da Sociologia. Após breve exposição do lugar que a religião ocupa na teoria social de cada um em separado, sublinhando as suas mais relevantes contribuições e pontuando as principais críticas percebidas por comentadores, arrisca-se uma comparação entre as abordagens sociológicas da religião utilizando o recurso de separar a teoria social em três dimensões: teoria sociológica, teoria da modernidade e teoria política.
A Unidade e a Diversidade nas Ciências Sociais: o desafio epistemológico do método
Authors: Tavares Júnior Fernando
Published: July 2019

O trabalho discute a unidade das Ciências Sociais em torno de elementos que poderiam reconfigurar as definições em torno de sua metodologia, de forma a construir um corpo identitário capaz de agrupar, de forma flexível e rigorosa, a pluralidade de métodos que se operam na produção científica das Ciências Sociais contemporaneamente. A partir das provocações de Ragin (1994), analisam-se as possibilidades epistemológicas e técnicas de basilar a análise, proposição e avaliação dos trabalhos no campo com rigor científico, sem perder a flexibilidade e a inovação que o campo sempre demandou.
Um Caminho Pelas Cores: cinema e ética na trilogia de Kieślowski
Authors: Nunes da Costa Triana Bruna
Published: July 2019

O objetivo deste artigo é caracterizar o estilo e a imagética da obra Trilogia das Cores, do diretor polonês Krzysztof Kieślowski. Para tanto, segue-se três caminhos analíticos: cruzamentos e comparações estéticas e temáticas entre os filmes, a problematização do efeito de certas escolhas técnicas e o exame de suas implicações cinematográficas, éticas e políticas. O argumento é de que as narrativas construídas nos longas operam a partir de uma dialética entre as convenções clássicas do cinema e a subversão dessas mesmas convenções. O texto, nessa medida, pretende refletir sobre as invenções – ou “estilos inventivos”, segundo Roy Wagner – sugeridas por Kieślowski em relação à dificuldade do encontro com o outro e da construção da alteridade na contemporaneidade, tendo em conta o lema que serve de pano de fundo para a produção dos filmes: “Liberdade, Igualdade e Fraternidade”. Afinal, como o diretor problematizou a atualidade desses ideais a partir do contexto de unificação europeia de então e como tais ideais atravessam a trajetória das personagens dos longas que compõem a Trilogia?
A Infância sob o olhar do filme Mitã: uma pesquisa de antropologia do cinema
Authors: Pinto Chaves Maria Margarete
Published: July 2019

O artigo apresenta parte de uma pesquisa de antropologia do cinema sobre a representação da infância em cinco documentários brasileiros. Trata-se da análise fílmica do filme Mitã que busca compreender como esse documentário representa a socialização, a concepção e prática de infância. O documentário representa a criança a partir de concepções espiritualista e naturalista, mas reconhece também o importante papel da cultura na formação da infância. Além de destacar o papel das crianças na promoção e transformação da cultura brasileira.
Nouvelles représentations du corps et déconstruction de l’imaginaire colonial européen à travers trois films de Sarah Maldoror
Authors: Berthet Marina , Oriach Sthepan
Published: July 2019

Nous nous proposons de repenser certains aspects de l’oeuvre de Sarah Maldoror et sa trajectoire dans le monde du cinéma. Notre perspective se construit à partir de l’analyse de ses trois premiers films: Monagambé (1969), Das fusils pour Banta (1970) et Sambizanga (1972) pour comprendre son rôle de pionnière dans le cinéma d’Afrique des années 60-70. Choisir le documentaire pour exprimer ses opinions est un des éléments caractéristiques du pioneirisme de Sarah Maldoror que nous mettons en evidence dans cet article. Mots-clés: Sarah Maldoror, pionnière, cinéma d’Afrique, documentaire.
Sociologia e Cinema: aproximações teórico-metodológicas
Authors: Menezes Paulo
Published: July 2019

Este artigo discute o surgimento do que poderia ser concebido como uma sociologia do cinema. Inicialmente, por meio de filmes que se aproximam de uma abordagem social no cinema e, sequencialmente, por meio da discussão teórico-metodológica que uma abordagem nesta direção poderia utilizar. Aponta os três autores que tentaram conceber a sociologia do cinema e do filme como área de conhecimento. Discute as diferenças analíticas entre estes autores, Meyer, Jarvie e Sorlin, diferenciando-os por terem uma abordagem mais voltada à recepção (Meyer), às instituições (Jarvie),  e às análises internas das obras cinematográficas (Sorlin). Ressalta-se que este último, além disso, busca propor um método de análise de cinema a partir de um ponto de vista sociológico, o que os outros não realizam. Nessa direção o autor busca, numa abordagem necessariamente multidisciplinar, fundada em autores como Sorlin, Foucault, Bazin, Merleau-Ponty, Nichols, entre outros, constituir uma aparato de investigação que dê conta das inúmeras dimensões que a investigação do cinema e dos filmes traz para o pensamento social e para a produção de conhecimento, voltados para a compreensão das dimensões simbólicas do social e seus desdobramentos.
A Revolução Russa e o Brasil
Authors: Gaio Andre Moyses , De Freitas Daniel Jorge Salles
Published: July 2019

O artigo pretende reconstitutir os impactos da Revolução Russa no Brasil , desde as manifestação dos movimentos populares, posicionametos dos intelectuais, das instituições públicas e da imprensa. A criação do Partido comunista do Brasil também será objeto de análise, bem como dos problemas envolvidos na sua constituição.
Turismo, Conservación, Valoración y Defensa: dinámicas territoriales de los pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas del Ecuador basadas en el turismo comunitario
Authors: Pomaina  Pilamunga Bacilio Segundo
Published: July 2019

El presente estudio busca identificar los preceptos sobre turismo comunitario, conservación, redistribución, valoración del patrimonio y defensa de los derechos colectivos a partir de la normatividad y de las prácticas ancestrales territoriales de los pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas del Ecuador. El análisis conceptual del marco teórico del presente pone énfasis en la gestión turística comunitaria, valoración del patrimonio y la defensa de los derechos colectivos, que se articula con la conservación de la biodiversidad territorial, a través de larelación de la pachamama (naturaleza) y runa (ser humano); el estudio se sustenta en el marco de la epistemología cualitativa, con alcance descriptivo mediante entrevistas estructuradas, través de un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, en la que se aplicó el método participativo a un grupo focal contextual. Lejos de cualquier precepto la gestión turística comunitaria, se destaca como una estrategia esencial para desafiar la globalización, el extractivismo y el turismo masivo en los territorios de los pueblos indígenas. En turismo comunitario en la dogmática jurídica ecuatoriana contiene un contundente avance constitucional, normativo jurídico e institucional, en anexos con los tratados internacionales; la esencia del turismo comunitario no se basa en la modalidad de turismo, sino, en una forma de gestión, desde la visión comunitaria, ligado al patrimonio y saberes locales ancestrales.
O Estado da Arte das Pesquisas sobre Impactos do Turismo em Parques: uma aproximação das experiências brasileiras
Authors: Sancho Altair , Alves Alexandre Fonseca
Published: July 2019

A relevância dos parques para experiências associadas ao turismo, lazer, recreação, prática esportiva e contemplação paisagística vem aumentando significativamente nas últimas décadas, no Brasil e no mundo. Um dos atuais desafios que se apresentam nesse sentido se refere, justamente, ao estabelecimento de procedimentos metodológicos capazes de mensurar os impactos gerados pelo turismo no contexto territorial dos parques, com vistas a revelar os reais efeitos econômicos, ambientais e socioculturais dessa relação. Diante desse desafio, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo reconhecer o “estado da arte” das pesquisas voltadas à apreensão e mensuração dos impactos e pressões gerados pelo turismo na dinâmica territorial de parques brasileiros. Por meio do levantamento bibliográfico em artigos, dissertações e teses nacionais, buscou-se apreender os métodos de investigação adotados, bem como os impactos priorizados em pesquisas que versam sobre a relação entre turismo e parques. Os resultados indicam que são ainda incipientes as pesquisas nessa direção, cujos enfoques, em geral, contemplam ainda olhares fragmentados sobre a complexidade e diversidade de pressões geradas pelo turismo em ambientes naturais protegidos.
APPLICATIONS OF MOFs MATERIALS (CuOBA) AS A CATALYST FOR REACTION OF 5’-BROMO-2’-HYDROXIACETOPHENONE AND BENZYL ETHER
Authors: Nguyen Ha Thi Thu , Nguyen Thao Thien
Published: July 2019

The metal organic frameworks material (CuOBA) was synthesized by solvothermal method. The physicochemical characteristics of this solid catalyst  were  determined by a number of different analytical techniques including X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron  microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). The CuOBA was used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the coupling reaction of C=O connection between 5’- bromo - 2’-hydroxiacetophenone and benzyl ether in good conversion. The effects of time, temperature, concentration of reactants, solvents, and mass of catalyst were surveyed. The results revealed that CuOBA is used as a catalyst for organic reactions with conversion of 87%, and the solid catalyst could be recovered six times without a significant degradation in catalytic activity.