bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Borders within Borders: The Impact of Occupational Licensing on Immigrant Incorporation
Authors: Redbird Beth , Escamilla-García Angel Alfonso
Published: April 2019

Over the past four decades, occupational regulation, particularly licensing, which creates a legal right to practice, has engulfed the American occupational structure. Occupational licensure research typically offers theoretical arguments suggesting that licensing limits individuals’ entry into an occupation. For migrants arriving with little financial capital, licensing requirements can act as substantial barriers to occupational entry. On the other hand, licensing delineates, codifies, and publicizes uniform standards for occupational entry, which may have the effect of enhancing accessibility for immigrants. Using a unique longitudinal data set of occupational licensing enactments between 1994 and 2012, combined with nationally representative data from the Current Population Survey, the authors show that licensing creates institutional mechanism that can ease access into occupations for immigrants, particularly for vulnerable immigrant labor groups, particularly for (1) those arriving as adults after the acquisition of education credentials in their countries of origin and (2) those who recently entered the country and may lack the occupational social networks necessary to find and obtain jobs and the cultural capital to follow typical informal paths to entry.
“A Little More Ghetto, a Little Less Cultured”: Are There Racial Stereotypes about Interracial Daters in the United States?
Authors: Flores René D.
Published: April 2019

Negative stereotypes about racial minorities, particularly African Americans, persist in the United States. Given the imperviousness of racial stereotypes about minorities, can individuals who date interracially also be stereotyped? The author investigates this by conducting the first systematic study of men’s attitudes toward white and black women who date outside their race. First, the author inductively uncovers these stereotypes through focus groups. Second, to assess these stereotypes’ nationwide prevalence and to minimize social desirability bias, the author applies a survey experiment, in which interracial dating is subtly primed via photographs of couples, to a national sample of men. The findings are mixed. In the experiment, crossing the white-black racial boundary does activate negative stereotypes for women, which may have reputational costs, but mostly among older white male respondents. These costs include changes in men’s perceptions of their class status, cultural values, and even sexual practices. In conclusion, interracial dating is a key social site where gender-based moral norms are policed, class divisions are constructed, and racial boundaries are maintained.
Trends in Obesity and Overweight in Oregon Children With Down Syndrome
Authors: Pierce Melinda , Ramsey Katrina , Pinter Joseph
Published: April 2019

Background. Although obesity is a commonly discussed issue in the medical management of children with Down syndrome, there have been no large studies published on its prevalence in the United States or associations with other common comorbidities in this population. Methods. Using a database of children from a single medical center Down syndrome specialty clinic and the standard Centers for Disease Control and Prevention definitions, we calculated rates of obesity and overweight by age group and examined possible associations with common comorbidities including cardiac disease, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, autism, and visual and hearing impairment. We also examined mean body mass index (BMI) percentile and change in BMI percentile by age. Results. Data were obtained from 823 visits from 412 unique patients ranging in age from 2 years to 23 years of age. A total of 1.2% were underweight, 55.2% were normal weight, 23% were overweight, and 20.6% were obese. BMI percentile increased with female gender, age, and height percentile for age. Sleep apnea was associated with higher BMI percentile, while autism was associated with lower BMI percentile. Conclusions. Children with Down syndrome have higher rates of obesity than the general population, with especially high risk for girls. Much of the increase in obesity occurs between ages 2 and 6 years. Further research needs to target interventions for prevention in this vulnerable population, particularly in young girls.
Prevalence of VSD, PDA, and ASD in Saudi Arabia by Echocardiography: A Prospective Study
Authors: Eisa Rana A. , Babiker Mahmoud S.
Published: April 2019

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a serious issue in pediatric health care. The objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septum defect (ASD), and ventricular septum defect (VSD) using echocardiography. A descriptive prospective study was conducted at a medical center in Saudi Arabia. Pediatric patients were enrolled in the study if they exhibited one or more of the following: cardiomegaly, large pericardial effusion, or heart murmur grades 4 to 6. In total, 356 patients were enrolled in the study and underwent a standard comprehensive echocardiographic evaluation. These data were tested for associations with patient demographic data. Multiple CHD manifestations were noted (n = 446), with PDA (47.47%) most common, followed by ASD (41.85%) and VSD (28.9%). A statistical association was noted between PDA and patient age ( P < .00) as well as ASD and female sex ( P < .00). PDA was the most frequent of all CHDs manifestations.
LINC00612 enhances the proliferation and invasion ability of bladder cancer cells as ceRNA by sponging miR-590 to elevate expression of PHF14
Authors: Miao Liying , Liu Hong Yue , Zhou Cuixing , He Xiaozhou
Published: April 2019

Background

Bladder cancer (BC) is a common type of cancer that involves tumors of the urinary system and poses a serious threat to human health. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as crucial biomarkers and regulators in many cancers. Novel lncRNA biomarkers in BC urgently need to be investigated in regard to its function and regulatory mechanisms.

Methods

Identification of differentially expressed lncRNAs in BC tissue was performed via microarray analysis. To investigate the biological functions of LINC00612, loss-of-function and gain-of-function experiments were performed in vitro and in vivo. Bioinformatics analysis, dual-luciferase reporter assays, AGO2-RIP assays, RNA pull-down assays, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) arrays, fluorescence in situ hybridization assays, and western blot assays were conducted to explore the underlying mechanisms of competitive endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs).

Results

LINC00612 was upregulated in BC tissues and cell lines. Functionally, downregulation of LINC00612 inhibited cell proliferation and invasion in vitro and in vivo, whereas overexpression of LINC00612 resulted in the opposite effects. Bioinformatics analysis and luciferase assays revealed that miR-590 was a direct target of LINC0061, which was validated by dual-luciferase reporter assays, AGO2-RIP assays, RNA pull-down assays, RT-qPCR arrays, and rescue experiments. Additionally, miR-590 was shown to directly target the PHD finger protein 14 (PHF14) gene. LNIC00612 modulated the expression of E-cadherin and vimentin by competitively sponging miR-590 to elevate the expression of PHF14, thus affecting BC cellular epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT).

Conclusions

Our results indicate that LINC00612 enhances the proliferation and invasion ability of BC cells by sponging miR-590 to upregulate PHF14 expression and promote BC cellular EMT, suggesting that LINC00612 may act as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for BC.
Evaluating hydrocarbon-in-place and recovery factor in a hybrid petroleum system: Case of Bakken and three forks in North Dakota
Authors: Gherabati S. Amin , Hamlin H. Scott , Smye Katie M. , Eastwood Raymond L. , Male Frank R. , McDaid Guinevere
Published: April 2019

An integrated workflow to estimate the hydrocarbon-in-place and recovery factor is applied in the Bakken-Three Forks petroleum system. Evaluating factors that control the generation and storage of hydrocarbon, such as the total organic carbon, maturity of shale, thickness, porosity, and permeability is a challenge in any shale play study. In addition, the hybrid nature of the Bakken petroleum system, where the source and reservoir rock are present within a short depth interval, adds complexity to the production interpretation and outlook of the play. One complexity is the contribution from Upper and Lower Bakken organic-rich shales to the production of horizontal wells completed in the Middle Bakken low-permeability laminated sandstone/siltstone and Upper Three Forks sandy/silty dolostone. We have performed geologic and petrophysical studies and calculate and map the hydrocarbon pore volume. For fluid characterization, we use three models to accurately cover a range of American Petroleum Institute gravity and gas/oil ratio. We evaluate the contribution of Upper and Lower Bakken to production by constructing simulation models and used that knowledge to estimate the recovery factor of the horizontal wells. Production depletes the Middle Bakken, creating a pressure difference between the Middle Bakken and the Upper/Lower Bakken, which in turn depletes the Upper/Lower Bakken. Vertical permeability controls production from the Upper and Lower Bakken, and higher vertical permeability increases the contribution of the two shale members. An understanding of the maturity and trap mechanism can help to explain the water-saturation distribution, and understanding these factors is crucial to any future development of the play.
Applying machine learning to 3D seismic image denoising and enhancement
Authors: Wang Enning , Nealon Jeff
Published: April 2019

We have trained a supervised deep 3D convolutional neural network (CNN) on marine seismic images for poststack structural seismic image enhancement and noise attenuation. Rather than adding artificial noise to training inputs, the difference in noise levels between the training inputs and labels was created by shot density differences. This design enables the trained CNN to mimic the results and power of stacking to specifically target random and coherent migration artifacts while enhancing low-amplitude reflections. We used field seismic from multiple Gulf of Mexico surveys to train the CNN and the SEG Advanced Modeling (SEAM) phase I synthetic data to evaluate the trained network. The diverse geologic features in the training data are needed to avoid overfitting. The processed outputs of the trained neural network are much cleaner than the inputs, and they highlight geologic structures for easier interpretation. Different scales of geologic structures, from high-resolution faults and diffractors to deep subsalt sediments, are well-preserved by the deep neural network. The trained network can be applied on either prestack gathers or poststack images. The approach is easy to implement and straightforward to parameterize, and it has proven to be an effective and flexible production tool for post-migration data conditioning.
Using orthorhombic depth imaging to image fractures in tight reservoirs of the RDG Field, Barmer Basin, India
Authors: Phani Maheswara , Dutta Sushobhan , Reddy Kondal , Somasundaram Sreedurga
Published: April 2019

Raageshwari Deep Gas (RDG) Field is situated in the southern part of the Barmer Basin in Rajasthan, India, at a depth of 3000 m. With both clastic and volcanic lithologies, the main reservoirs are tight, and hydraulic fracturing is required to enhance productivity, especially to improve permeability through interaction of induced fractures with natural fractures. Therefore, optimal development of the RDG Field reservoirs requires characterization of faults and natural fractures. To address this challenge, a wide-azimuth 3D seismic data set over the RDG Field was processed to sharply define faults and capture anisotropy related to open natural fractures. Anisotropy was indicated by the characteristic sinusoidal nature of gather reflection events processed using conventional tilted transverse imaging (TTI); accordingly, we used orthorhombic imaging to correct for these, to quantify fracture-related anisotropy, and to yield a more correct subsurface image. During prestack depth migration (PSDM) processing of the RDG data, TTI and orthorhombic velocity modeling was done with azimuthal sectoring of reflection arrivals. The resultant PSDM data using this velocity model show substantial improvement in image quality and vertical resolution at the reservoir level compared to vintage seismic data. The improved data quality enabled analysis of specialized seismic attributes like curvature and thinned fault likelihood for more reliable characterization of faults and fractures. These attributes delineate the location and distribution of probable fracture networks within the volcanic reservoirs. Interpreted subtle faults, associated with fracture zones, were validated with microseismic, production, and image log data.
Integrated deterministic and predictive discrete fracture network modeling for an Eocene carbonate reservoir, Bengal Basin, India
Authors: Dubey Prashant K. , Kumar Sushil , Havelia Khushboo , Yadav Savitri
Published: April 2019

Prediction of fracture porosity and permeability remains a challenge for fractured carbonate reservoirs. As natural fractures are heterogeneous and subseismic in scale, core data and image logs only provide partially sampled data, leading to sparse information on fracture length, height, orientation, spacing, and aperture. In the present study, an integrated discrete fracture network was generated that is capable of predicting fracture porosity in Eocene carbonates of the Bengal Basin in northeastern India. The predictive fracture modeling method used 3D kinematic and geomechanical restoration of interpreted seismic horizons to estimate infinitesimal stress and strain values and to characterize associated fracture sets. Seismic attribute analysis was used to extract faults and fractures from an ant-track cube, which provided sharper definition of discontinuities seen in conventional curvature attribute data. An integrated discrete fracture model was created using information from seismic attributes, seismic inversion, and strain distribution to determine fracture intensity. Faults and fractures that are seismically resolved were statistically analyzed, which indicated that spatial distribution of fracture length follows a power law. Based on theoretical concepts of fracture mechanics, linear aperture-to-length scaling was used to characterize aperture population. A present-day geomechanical earth model was used to identify open fracture sets. This model shows that northeast–southwest-oriented fracture sets are critically stressed and will contribute to porosity and permeability. Criticality of fractures to shear failure was analyzed by computing geomechanical parameters — slip stability and dilation tendency, based on the direction and magnitude of far-field stresses. Fractures with slip and dilation tendencies greater than 0.6 in the modeled discrete fracture network were taken as inputs for porosity and permeability estimation.
Going the distance: OTC's 50th anniversary
Authors: Martinez Alex , Gelinsky Stephan , Cole Lance
Published: April 2019

Good ideas have staying power. Those behind the formation of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) undoubtedly had a vision of how it would serve the industry's needs. Odds are, though, today's reality may exceed even their boldest vision.
Seismic Reassessment of the Leaning Tower of Pisa: Dynamic Monitoring, Site Response, and SSI
Authors: Fiorentino Gabriele , Quaranta Giuseppe , Mylonakis George , Lavorato Davide , Pagliaroli Alessandro , Carlucci Giorgia , Sabetta Fabio , Della Monica Giuseppe , Lanzo Giuseppe , Aprile Victoria , Carlo Marano Giuseppe , Briseghella Bruno , Monti Giorgio , Squeglia Nunziante , Bartelletti Raffaello , Nuti Camillo
Published: April 2019

The Tower of Pisa survived several strong earthquakes undamaged over the last 650 years, despite its leaning and limited strength and ductility. No credible explanation for its remarkable seismic performance exists to date. A reassessment of this unique case history in light of new seismological, geological, structural, and geotechnical information is reported, aiming to address this question. The following topics are discussed: (1) dynamic structural identification based on recorded earthquake data; (2) geophysical site characterization using a two-dimensional array; (3) seismic hazard and site response analysis considering horizontal and vertical motions; and (4) soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis calibrated using lab and field data. A substantial shift in natural period, from about 0.35 s to over 1 s (a threefold increase, the largest known for a building of that height) caused by SSI, a wave parameter (1/ σ) of about 0.3, and a minor effect of vertical ground motion are identified and may explain the lack of earthquake damage on the Tower. Recommendations for future research, including the need to establish a seismic bedrock deeper than 500 m, are provided.
Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab in Previously Treated Advanced Cervical Cancer: Results From the Phase II KEYNOTE-158 Study
Authors: Chung Hyun Cheol , Ros Willeke , Delord Jean-Pierre , Perets Ruth , Italiano Antoine , Shapira-Frommer Ronnie , Manzuk Lyudmila , Piha-Paul Sarina A. , Xu Lei , Zeigenfuss Susan , Pruitt Scott K. , Leary Alexandra
Published: April 2019

PURPOSE

KEYNOTE-158 ( ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02628067) is a phase II basket study investigating the antitumor activity and safety of pembrolizumab in multiple cancer types. We present interim results from patients with previously treated advanced cervical cancer.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Patients received pembrolizumab 200 mg every 3 weeks for 2 years or until progression, intolerable toxicity, or physician or patient decision. Tumor imaging was performed every 9 weeks for the first 12 months and every 12 weeks thereafter. The primary end point was objective response rate (ORR), assessed per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (version 1.1) by independent central radiologic review. Safety was a secondary end point.

RESULTS

Ninety-eight patients were treated. Median age was 46.0 years (range, 24 to 75 years), and 65.3% of patients had Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 1. Eighty-two patients (83.7%) had programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1)–positive tumors (combined positive score ≥ 1), 77 having previously received one or more lines of chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic disease. Median follow-up was 10.2 months (range, 0.6 to 22.7 months). ORR was 12.2% (95% CI, 6.5% to 20.4%), with three complete and nine partial responses. All 12 responses were in patients with PD-L1–positive tumors, for an ORR of 14.6% (95% CI, 7.8% to 24.2%); 14.3% (95% CI, 7.4% to 24.1%) of these responses were in those who had received one or more lines of chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic disease. Median duration of response was not reached (range, ≥ 3.7 to ≥ 18.6 months). Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 65.3% of patients, and the most common were hypothyroidism (10.2%), decreased appetite (9.2%), and fatigue (9.2%). Treatment-related grade 3 to 4 adverse events occurred in 12.2% of patients.

CONCLUSION

Pembrolizumab monotherapy demonstrated durable antitumor activity and manageable safety in patients with advanced cervical cancer. On the basis of these results, the US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval of pembrolizumab for patients with advanced PD-L1–positive cervical cancer who experienced progression during or after chemotherapy.
Effect of Radiotherapy After Breast-Conserving Surgery Depending on the Presence of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes: A Long-Term Follow-Up of the SweBCG91RT Randomized Trial
Authors: Kovács Anikó , Stenmark Tullberg Axel , Werner Rönnerman Elisabeth , Holmberg Erik , Hartman Linda , Sjöström Martin , Lundstedt Dan , Malmström Per , Fernö Mårten , Karlsson Per
Published: April 2019

PURPOSE

The effects of radiotherapy (RT) on the basis of the presence of stromal tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) have not been studied. The purpose of this study was to analyze the association of TILs with the effect of postoperative RT on ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) in a large randomized trial.

METHODS

In the SweBCT91RT (Swedish Breast Cancer Group 91 Radiotherapy) trial, 1,178 patients with breast cancer stage I and II were randomly assigned to breast-conserving surgery plus postoperative RT or breast-conserving surgery only and followed for a median of 15.2 years. Tumor blocks were retrieved from 1,003 patients. Stromal TILs were assessed on whole-section hematoxylin-eosin–stained slides using a dichotomized cutoff of 10%. Subtypes were scored using immunohistochemistry on tissue microarray. In total, 936 patients were evaluated.

RESULTS

Altogether, 670 (71%) of patients had TILs less than 10%. In a multivariable regression analysis with IBTR as dependent variable and RT, TILs, subtype, age, and grade as independent variables, RT (hazard ratio [HR], 0.42; 95% CI, 0.29 to 0.61; P < .001), high TILs (HR, 0.61; 95% CI, 0.39 to 0.96, P = .033) grade (3 v 1; HR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.08 to 4.34; P = .029), and age (≥ 50 v < 50 years; HR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.38 to 0.80; P = .002) were predictive of IBTR. RT was significantly beneficial in the low TILs group (HR, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.24 to 0.58; P < .001) but not in the high TILs group (HR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.28 to 1.19; P = .138). The test for interaction between RT and TILs was not statistically significant ( P = .317).

CONCLUSION

This study shows that high values of TILs in the primary tumor independently seem to reduce the risk for an IBTR. Our findings further suggest that patients with breast cancer with low TILs may derive a larger benefit from RT regarding the risk of IBTR.
Novel Genetic Locus of Visceral Fat and Systemic Inflammation
Authors: Shin Jean , Syme Catriona , Wang Dominic , Richer Louis , Pike G Bruce , Gaudet Daniel , Paus Tomas , Pausova Zdenka
Published: April 2019

Context

Visceral fat (VF), more than fat elsewhere in the body [mostly subcutaneous fat (SF)], promotes systemic inflammation and related disease. The mechanisms of preferentially visceral accumulation of body fat are largely unknown.

Objective

To identify genetic loci and mechanistic pathways of preferential accumulation of VF and associated low-grade systemic inflammation.

Design

Genome-wide association study (GWAS).

Setting and Participants

Population-based cohort of 1586 adolescents (aged 12 to 19 years) and adults (aged 36 to 65 years).

Main Outcome Measures

Abdominal VF and SF were measured with MRI, total body fat (TBF) was assessed with bioimpedance, and low-grade systemic inflammation was examined by serum C-reactive protein (CRP) measurement.

Results

This GWAS of preferential accumulation of VF identified a significant locus on chromosome 6 at rs803522 (P = 1.1 × 10−9 or 4.3 × 10−10 for VF adjusted for SF or TBF, respectively). The major allele was associated with more VF; the association was similar in adolescents and adults. The allele was also associated with higher CRP level, but this association was stronger in adults than adolescents (P for interaction = 4.5 × 10−3). In adults, VF was a significant mediator (P = 1.9× 10−4) in the association between the locus and CRP, explaining 30% of the mediation. The locus was near ATG5, encoding an autophagy molecule reported to modulate adipocyte size and macrophage polarization.

Conclusion

A genetic locus near ATG5 regulates preferential accumulation of VF (vs SF) in youth and adulthood and contributes to the development of systemic inflammation in adulthood.
Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Unraveling the Conundrum in Skeletal Muscle?
Authors: Stepto Nigel K , Moreno-Asso Alba , McIlvenna Luke C , Walters Kirsty A , Rodgers Raymond J
Published: April 2019

Context

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition affecting 8% to 13% of women across the lifespan. PCOS affects reproductive, metabolic, and mental health, generating a considerable health burden. Advances in treatment of women with PCOS has been hampered by evolving diagnostic criteria and poor recognition by clinicians. This has resulted in limited clinical and basic research. In this study, we provide insights into the current and future research on the metabolic features of PCOS, specifically as they relate to PCOS-specific insulin resistance (IR), that may affect the most metabolically active tissue, skeletal muscle.

Current Knowledge

PCOS is a highly heritable condition, yet it is phenotypically heterogeneous in both reproductive and metabolic features. Human studies thus far have not identified molecular mechanisms of PCOS-specific IR in skeletal muscle. However, recent research has provided new insights that implicate energy-sensing pathways regulated via epigenomic and resultant transcriptomic changes. Animal models, while in existence, have been underused in exploring molecular mechanisms of IR in PCOS and specifically in skeletal muscle.

Future Directions

Based on the latest evidence synthesis and technologies, researchers exploring molecular mechanisms of IR in PCOS, specifically in muscle, will likely need to generate new hypothesis to be tested in human and animal studies.

Conclusion

Investigations to elucidate the molecular mechanisms driving IR in PCOS are in their early stages, yet remarkable advances have been made in skeletal muscle. Overall, investigations have thus far created more questions than answers, which provide new opportunities to study complex endocrine conditions.
Using stable isotope analysis to study skin mucus exudation and renewal in fish
Authors: Ibarz Antoni , Ordóñez-Grande Borja , Sanahuja Ignasi , Sánchez-Nuño Sergio , Fernández-Borràs Jaume , Blasco Josefina , Fernández-Alacid Laura
Published: April 2019

Fish skin mucus is proposed as a novel target for the study of physiological condition and to conduct minimally invasive monitoring of fish. Whereas mucus composition has been a major interest of recent studies, no practical techniques have been proposed to gain understanding of the capacity and rhythm of production and exudation. Here, we use stable isotope analysis (SIA) with a labelled meal, packaged in gelatin capsules, to evaluate mucus production and renewal in a fish model, the gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata). Mucus 13C- and 15N-enrichment reached the higher levels at 12h post-ingesta without significant differences at 24h When the formation of new mucus was induced, 13C-enrichment in the new mucus doubled whereas the 15N-enrichment only increased by 10%. All these results indicated the feasibility of adopting SIA in mucus studies and allow us to propose this methodology to improve knowledge of mucus turnover in fish and other animals.
Fixed-Wage Contracts and Monetary Non-neutrality
Authors: Björklund Maria , Carlsson Mikael , Nordström Skans Oskar
Published: April 2019

We study the importance of wage rigidities for the monetary policy transmission mechanism. Using uniquely rich micro data on Swedish wage negotiations, we isolate periods when the labor market is covered by fixed-wage contracts. Importantly, negotiations are coordinated in time but their seasonal patterns are far from deterministic. Using a two-regime VAR model, we document that monetary policy shocks have a larger impact on production during fixed-wage episodes as compared to the average response. The results do not seem to be driven by the periodic structure, nor the seasonality, of the renegotiation episodes. (JEL E23, E24, E52, J31, J41)
Failure to Launch: Housing, Debt Overhang, and the Inflation Option
Authors: Hedlund Aaron
Published: April 2019

Can inflating away nominal mortgage liabilities effectively combat recessions? I address this question using a model of illiquid housing, endogenous credit supply, and equilibrium default. I show that, in an ordinary recession, temporarily raising the inflation target has only modest or even counterproductive effects. However, during episodes like the Great Recession, inflation effectively boosts house prices, consumption, and dramatically cuts foreclosures, but only when fixed-rate mortgages are the dominant instrument. The quantitative implications of inflation also vary if other nominal rigidities or demand externalities are present. In the cross section, inflation delivers especially large gains to highly leveraged homeowners. (JEL D14, E31, E32, E52, G21, R31)
Orçamento público municipal da cultura: função, subfunção ou sem-função?
Authors: Silva Laura Angélica Moreira , Burgos Fernando , Karine de Medeiros Anny
Published: April 2019

O debate sobre financiamento público para a cultura ocorre no mundo todo, envolvendo os diversos níveis de governo. No Brasil, enquanto percentuais mínimos de investimento público em cultura permanecem indefinidos, a função cultura nos orçamentos municipais segue dependendo de pressões políticas e negociações pontuais. Considerando o orçamento público um instrumento de planejamento, o artigo analisa os dados orçamentários em relação à cultura nos 10 maiores municípios da Região Metropolitana de São Paulo, de 2008 até 2016. Os dados foram extraídos do Portal Meu Município, da Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional e dos portais oficiais dos municípios. Também foram realizadas entrevistas com gestores(as) de organizações culturais do município de São Paulo. Os resultados mostram que há uma dependência grande dos editais de fomento e que a dinâmica orçamentária municipal interfere na atuação dos grupos culturais, que precisam, independentemente do repasse financeiro público, ter sustentabilidade financeira para desempenhar suas atividades.
Os serviços socioassistenciais como mecanismos de proteção: explorando efeitos e limites
Authors: Bronzo Carla , Mendes Maria Clara , Rezende Eliete
Published: April 2019

O artigo é fruto de uma pesquisa que buscou explorar os efeitos dos serviços socioassistenciais no fortalecimento da dimensão sociorrelacional de indivíduos e famílias em situação de vulnerabilidade, tendo a dimensão do território como variável interveniente. Foram visitados seis Centros de Referência de Assistência Social (CRAS), em quatro municípios de Minas Gerais, entre urbanos e rurais, sendo estes de pequeno porte a metrópole. Foram entrevistados 12 técnicos e 20 usuárias dos serviços do CRAS, na tentativa de mapear os tipos de interação, o perfil do público e a incidência dos serviços socioassistenciais na alteração de trajetórias ou ampliação de capacidades dos indivíduos e famílias atendidas pela rede de proteção básica. Os achados apontam para a diversidade de trajetórias e, ao mesmo tempo, histórias comuns. Os distintos territórios sinalizam para a precariedade da infraestrutura social, marcados pela oferta precária de serviços e por situações de violência e de violação de direitos. Os encontros entre famílias e CRAS e as relações que são aí estabelecidas são de distintos tipos e graus de intensidade. Os relatos das mulheres expostas de maneira mais sistemática aos efeitos dos serviços são mais claros quanto a alterações nas trajetórias e subjetividades a partir do encontro com o CRAS.
A primeira infância na cidade de São Paulo: o caso da implementação da São Paulo Carinhosa no Glicério
Authors: Bichir Renata Mirandola , Haddad Ana Estela , Lotta Gabriela , Hoyler Telma , Canato Pamella , Leão Marques Eduardo Cesar
Published: April 2019

Esse artigo discute desafios na implementação da política municipal para o desenvolvimento integral da primeira infância na cidade de São Paulo, conhecida como “São Paulo Carinhosa”. O artigo baseia-se na avaliação da implementação dessa política em uma região vulnerável e central do município, o Glicério, combinando estratégias metodológicas qualitativas e quantitativas. Em termos analíticos, defende-se a importância das avaliações de processo, e não somente de resultados e impacto, em particular no caso de políticas com complexos arranjos de coordenação e implementação. Pretende-se contribuir tanto para a discussão acerca da importância e dos desafios da avaliação de políticas municipais quanto para problematizar dimensões da implementação que devem ser consideradas no aperfeiçoamento de agendas intersetoriais, tal como a proteção integral da primeira infância.
Technology and organization of production of reconstruction and repair of buildings
Authors: Лебедев Владимир , Lebedev Vladimir
Published: April 2019

The training manual contains recommendations on the technology of disassembly, change, strengthening and repair of building structures of buildings and structures, sets out the issues of organizational and technological design of production work, scheduling, as well as the composition and content of building plans for the reconstruction of urban development. Meets the requirements of the Federal state educational standard of higher education of the last generation. Designed for remote and distance education students majoring 270105.65 "Urban construction and economy".
Para além do gênero: anotações sobre a recepção da obra de Butler no Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Carla
Published: April 2019

Este artigo toma como central o tema da performatividade na obra da filósofa Judith Butler e tem como objetivo discutir os atravessamentos dessa questão na maneira como a autora vem sendo lida em diferentes campos disciplinares no Brasil. Analisa, ainda, as defasagens temporais das traduções de seus livros e elenca pesquisas que procuraram ir além do conceito de gênero, a fim de argumentar que não é possível dividir a obra da autora em duas partes, a primeira exclusivamente dedicada ao gênero e só a segunda voltada para temas da filosofia política. Todo debate sobre gênero é, desde sempre, político.
Ontología y feminismo
Authors: Minhot Leticia
Published: April 2019

Este trabajo, de carácter programático, se propone contribuir a la elaboración de una ontología que nos permita reflexionar a partir de los desafíos que nos plantea el feminismo. Una especulación ontológica se hace necesaria si consideramos que uno de los interrogantes que emerge a partir de los planteos contra el patriarcado y la colonización de culturas, saberes y cuerpos es ¿existimos? Consideramos que es necesario responder a esta pregunta pues interpela nuestra propia existencia. Esperamos que esta ontología se transforme en un proyecto que posibilite una política de conocimiento emancipatorio y una sororidad politizada. Para ello desarrollaremos tres excesos respecto a la posibilidad de nuestras existencias, luego analizaremos las preguntas que se derivan del interrogante ontológico planteado para, finalmente, elaborar algunos rasgos de esta ontología.
Failing to ring up sales: tax evasion by a cash-intensive business
Authors: Yaniv Gideon
Published: April 2019

A cash-intensive business is a firm that receives a large portion, if not all, of its receipts in cash, usually in return for a large volume of small-value sale transactions. Tax agencies often require a cash-intensive business to record its cash receipts on an electronic cash register and may conduct a trial purchase to verify that the cash-intensive business complies with this regulation. If the cash-intensive business fails to do so, the tax agency is likely to disqualify the cash register as a reliable source for determining tax liability, assessing the cash-intensive business’ actual volume of sales using some approximation method. The present article models the cash-intensive business’ joint evasion–employment decision, focusing on the main questions addressed in the literature on the tax-evading firm: does the firm's decision to evade taxes affect its employment level and how would an increase in the profit tax rate affect its optimal evasion? While the literature concludes that the decision to evade taxes does not affect the firm's level of employment and that an increase in the profit tax rate reduces the amount of tax evaded, the present article finds that the optimal level of employment increases with the decision to evade taxes and that the amount evaded increases with the profit tax rate.
¡Soy músico youtuber! Construcción de la identidad artística a través del cover y la ficción. El caso de las violinistas Taylor Davis y Lindsey Stirling
Authors: Vizcaíno-Verdú Arantxa , Contreras-Pulido Paloma
Published: April 2019

La creciente actividad audiovisual en redes sociales ha provocado que YouTube se convierta en un espacio internacional creativo y social en el que se dan cita contenidos generados por el usuario, medios de comunicación, empresas y comunidades online. Un escenario digital que identifica la figura del youtuber y, concretamente, la de aquel sujeto cuyas dotes artísticas y musicales se ven expandidas a través del cover ficcional. La presente investigación trata de analizar la construcción de este perfil desde su origen amateur hasta el profesional por medio de Taylor Davis y Lindsey Stirling: violinistas norteamericanas dedicadas a la música, los videojuegos, las películas, las series, entre otros. Para ello, exploramos sus canales mediante un análisis de contenidos cualitativo, logrando aproximarnos a un fenómeno mainstream que aúna bajo un mismo paraguas universo fandom, música y éxito artístico.
Humanidad Ciborg
Authors: Núñez Partido Juan Pedro
Published: April 2019

El presente artículo señala los problemas que a nivel psicológico se vislumbran en torno a lo que se conoce como transhumanismo o post humanismo. El futuro de los humanos ciborg con cerebros asistidos por dispositivos de Inteligencia Artificial (I.A.) podría traer algunas consecuencias indeseables. Si atendemos a cómo nos afecta la interacción con los dispositivos y aplicaciones que el mercado actual de I.A. pone a nuestra disposición, muchas de estas consecuencias parecen inevitables. También se señalan otros aspectos que nos preocupan y cuya evolución es más incierta, así como algunas de las consecuencias sociales previsibles.
Posthumanismo e hibridación
Authors: Valera Luca , Alvarado Marambio José Tomás
Published: April 2019

Ha sido usual criticar el posthumanismo por ser una especulación puramente hipotética sin conexión con nuestras posibilidades técnicas y científicas. Se argumenta aquí, sin embargo, que los desarrollos recientes para la producción de diferentes tipos de híbridos —como híbridos de cerdohombre— abren posibilidades reales para el programa posthumanista. El posthumanismo debe ser tomado en serio. En este trabajo presentamos las líneas centrales de la ontología y la ética posthumanistas, y también algunas razones para resistir su programa de transformación social y política.
The Role of Place Identity in Planning Heritage Tourism
Authors: Ginting Nurlisa , Rahman N. Vinky , Subhilhar Subhilhar , Wahid Julaihi
Published: April 2019

Spatial planning can improve one’s quality of life by enhancing the environmental quality and its potential. Thus, the application of the concept of identity into the planning process is essential in emphasizing the significance of a place, especially in heritage tourism area, where tourist satisfaction is obtained from the tourism objects peculiarities that become the place identity. However, similar studies are still limited so that this study will contribute to filling the gaps. This study is conducted in Maimoon Palace District, a historic area in Medan. This study aims to examine the application of the concept of spatial planning based on the area identity. A qualitative method is used to collect the data about spatial planning elements in the area. The findings indicate that the existing spatial planning has already contained the place identity. However, many problems in spatial planning elements still cause a chaotic view of the area. Therefore, the government should improve the area not only by improving the physical quality but also increasing tourist satisfaction to enhance tourism attractiveness.
Comparison Study of Three Industrial Parks in Central Java Indonesia
Authors: Dwiatmoko Sujarwanto , Suwitri Sri , Warsono Hardi , Dwimawanti Ida Hayu , Handayani Alfina
Published: April 2019

Compared with other Industrial parks in Jababeka, West and East Java, industrial parks progress in Central Java are less developed. This condition is mainly due to the lack of optimal management. Only limited studies comprehensively discuss the differences among in industrial parks in Central Java in particularly in management aspect. The research aims to comparatively analyze the differences and similarities of three industrial parks in term of their administration (location selection and preparation), infrastructure provision and management. This research adopts a descriptive-qualitative research method to discuss a particular research problem. The previous survey of this study was conducted in eight industrial parks management in Central Java. Three industrial parks (KIW, Terboyo, and BSB) representing industrial park s as a core business, an industrial plot provider and a residential area supporter were profoundly explored in dept. The data were collected through observation, focus group discussion (FGD), in-depth interviews and documentation. The key informants are the industrial park manager s and their team. The result s show that jurisdictional prerequisites are an important factor in the development of industrial estates, affecting construction costs and future management. The provision of infrastructure is fairly adequate. The quality of industrial park management does not depend on the status of ownership but the professionalism of the manager and tenant satisfaction. Both KIW and BSB have proved to offer better service performance than Terboyo. As own state regulation, however, KIW, there are many strict regulations and supervision, especially in land acquisition. Hence, the concept of land banking and supportive regulation are needed. Finally, the manager's commitment is pivotal to carry out the business and master plans.
Study of Regional Disparities among Districts in East Java Province
Authors: Novianto Enggar Dwi , Handayani Wiwandari
Published: April 2019

Some evidences have emerged indicating that there are regional disparities in East Java Province and industrialization seems to give its contribution in creating regional disparities. In 2014, Manufacturing industry dominated the contribution to the GDP which was 29%, on the other hand mostly the people who worked in the agricultural sector, and so the land which mostly agricultural. This study aims to identify factors influencing the disparities in East Java Province. This statement is also strengthened by the Williamson index which showed that the regional disparities were quite high, with two districts indicated to contributing the most, Kediri and Surabaya City. By using factor analysis, this research will try to answer what factors influencing the disparities statistically, and cluster analysis is trying to figure out the disparities spatially. Then it is going to be proven that some districts agglomerated in a certain area and can implicate the disparities in East Java.
Pollen morphology of Myrtaceae visited by social bees
Authors: Nascimento Andreia Santos do , Carvalho Carlos Alfredo Lopes de
Published: April 2019

This study aimed to characterize species of Myrtaceae belonging to genera already identified in the pollen spectrum of beehive products of social bees, describing pollen grains morphology and correlating with taxonomic differences the species reported in the literature. For each plant species, measurements were made with 25 pollen grains in equatorial view and the polar diameter (PD) and equatorial diameter (ED) were measured. The exine thickness was obtained by measuring 10 pollen grains in polar view at the medium height of mesocolpium. The description of pollen morphology showed that pollen grains of the species are triangular amb, 3-colporates, psilate surface, small to medium size and oblate shape with the P/E ratio ranging from 0.52 to 0.72 µm. The morphological description of Myrtaceae species showed similarity between several characteristics common to pollen grains of this species. The description also allowed separation of nine species studied by size and specific morphological characters with the identification key, which can also be used to study the pollen spectrum of hive products.
PROWOKACJA, BLUŹNIERSTWO, INTERTEKSTUALNOŚĆ: STRATEGIE (AUTO)MITOLOGIZACJI W TWÓRCZOŚCI SAVY DAMJANOVA
Authors: Tatarenko Ałła
Published: April 2019

W artykule zainteresowanie badawcze koncentruje się na postmodernistycznych strategiach (auto)mitologizacji w twórczości znanego serbskiego pisarza Savy Damjanova. Składnikami tych strategii są prowokacja intelektualna, tworzenie swojego własnego świata literackiego oraz mitu w połączeniu z apokryficznym, ironicznym (czasami pozostającym na granicy bluźnierstwa) stosunkiem do „wielkich narracji” i mitów narodowych oraz intertekstualności (w tym autocytowanie). Szczególne miejsce zajmują strategie autoreprezentacji (tekstualne i wizualne), a także strategie znoszenia granic między rzeczywistością realną a literacką (stosowanie kodu erotycznego w postaci zarówno tekstowej, jak i wizualnej, znoszenie granic między kodami tekstualnym a cielesnym, między fikcją i autobiografizmem, między ciałem pisarza a jego utworami).
SYNOWIE STASIA. FORMY MĘSKOŚCI KOLONIALNEJ W POWIEŚCIACH MŁODZIEŻOWYCH FERDYNANDA ANTONIEGO OSSENDOWSKIEGO
Authors: Forajter Wacław
Published: April 2019

Tekst Synowie Stasia. Męskości kolonialne w powieściach młodzieżowych Ferdynanda Antoniego Ossendowskiego stanowi analizę wątków inicjacyjnych w trzech tekstach narracyjnych popularnego prozaika z czasów dwudziestolecia międzywojennego: powieści W poleskiej dżungli, Mali zwycięzcy i Skarb Wysp Andamańskich. Odwołując się do teorii postkolonialnej oraz analizy dyskursów ideologicznych Drugiej Rzeczpospolitej, autor bada powieściowe reprezentacje odmiennych kultur oraz obowiązujące wówczas w Polsce i za granicą wzorce męskości oraz sposoby ich adaptacji na potrzeby literatury dla dzieci i młodzieży.
Assumptions and implementation of the policy of Polish government in the field of the development of shipbuilding industry in Poland in the context of the situation on the shipyard market in the world
Authors: Kamola-Cieślik Małgorzata
Published: April 2019

W 2015 r. rząd polski zapowiedział odbudowę przemysłu stoczniowego, angażując między innymi firmy powstałe po upadku stoczni w Szczecinie w budowę nowoczesnych dużych statków. Celem artykułu jest przestawienie założeń i realizacji polityki rządu polskiego w zakresie rozwoju przemysłu stoczniowego w Polsce po 2015 roku. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na decyzje rządu w celu realizacji programu rozwoju przemysłu stoczniowego w kontekście sytuacji rynku stoczniowego na świecie. Starano się odpowiedzieć na pytania: Jakie są założenia polityki rządu polskiego w zakresie rozwoju przemysłu stoczniowego w Polsce po 2015 r., biorąc pod uwagę sytuację rynku stoczniowego na świecie?; W jakim zakresie założenia programu rządu polskiego wobec przemysłu stoczniowego zostały zrealizowane w latach 2016-2018? Czy obecna polityka rządu wpłynie na powstanie silnego ośrodka budowy statków na terenie byłej stoczni szczecińskiej? Dążąc do uzyskania odpowiedzi na postawione pytania badawcze, wykorzystano metodę decyzyjną, analizując decyzje Rady Ministrów dotyczące wdrażania programu „Batory”. Metodę instytucjonalno-prawną zastosowano ukazując powstanie instytucjonalnych warunków do rozwoju gospodarki morskiej. Z kolei dzięki metodzie komparatystycznej przedstawiono w jakim zakresie założenia rządowego programu dotyczące rozwoju przemysłu stoczniowego zostały zrealizowane w latach 2016-2018. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań należy stwierdzić, że powstanie silnego ośrodka budowy dużych statków na terenach byłej stoczni szczecińskiej może okazać się trudne z braku doświadczeń MSR Gryfia w budowie tak specjalistycznych statków, jakimi są promy pasażersko-towarowe. Innym problemem jest brak wykwalifikowanej kadry, zdegradowana i wymagająca doinwestowania infrastruktura po byłej stoczni w Szczecinie, brak wskazania źródła finansowania programu „Batory” oraz trwający od 2016 r. kryzys branży stoczniowej na świecie związany z redukcją zamówień.