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ALKALINE COMPLEXES AS POTENTIAL AREAS FOR INSTALLATION OF REPOSITORIES OF NUCLEAR WASTE: CRETACEOUS INTRUSIONS IN BRAZIL
Authors: Geraldes Mauro Cesar , Silva Corbiniano , Souza Ariadne Marra de , Mane Miguel Angelo , Salomão Marcelo dos Santos , Santos Elaine Alves dos , Tavares Armando Dias , Silva Daniel Adelino da , Santos Anderson Costa dos , Cézar Anderson Dias , Almeida Paula Maria Moura de
Published: September 2017

Brazil initiated its nuclear program in the decade of 70 with the installation of the Thermonuclear Plant Angra I. The implantation of this type of enterprise involves activities which generate environmental risks manly due to disposal of nuclear waste. The storage of nuclear waste must follow strict international standards and faces the resistance of the civil society. Thus, complex technical and politically procedures are required to find a suitable place for this end. The use of geologic bodies that fit the required features for the installation of nuclear repositories is described in literature. This kind of geological units must be deep, structuralized and with low infiltration. These aspects should to be identified through geologic, hydrologic and geophysical studies and structural models as well.This study aims to report the results of the regional geophysical survey performed to delimit the gneissic host rocks of Ribeira Belt and the characterization of their magnetic characteristics main textural variations. This work also includes the analysis of the structural features of rocks (faults and fractures), in addition to how these structures change within the massif coupled with mineralogy and chemistry signatures.The magnetic anomaly map displays a series of semi-circular magnetic highs, following the general configuration of the alkaline intrusions. In Brazil, the intrusive bodies with potential to function as repository are the alkaline complexes, once they are isotropic, massive, have well defined geometry, compatible depth and with low or no human occupation. However special attention to the possible occurrence of water percolations in fractures and faults must be given. In this way, detailed studies of alkaline bodies that fit the expected features comprise the following intrusions: Mendanha, Tinguá, Tanguá, Soarinho, Rio Bonito and Morro de São João. This study intends to be a contribution for the knowledge of the properties of alkaline bodies with potential to be used for storage of nuclear waste, in the near future, in Brazil.
Obituary: Thomas L. Saaty – Creator of AHP/ANP Decision-Making Methodology
Authors: Assad Arjang
Published: September 2017

It is with great sadness that I share the heart-rending news that Dr. Thomas L. Saaty passed away on Monday. He was 91. Tom had been bravely battling a grave illness for some time and will be dearly missed...https://doi.org/10.13033/ijahp.v9.i2.496
Dr. Kahraman is Among the 100 Prominent Turkish scientists contributing to world science
Authors: Karpak Birsen
Published: September 2017

Dr. Kahraman (the first on the right), who serves on the IJAHP Board iof Editors, was recognized among the 100 most prominent Turkish scientists contributing to world science, and received a plate from the Technical University of Istanbul for his studies on Industrial Engineering and Fuzzy Set theory on September 8, 2017. Cengiz Kahraman is our guest editor for a special issue on AHP Variants Based on Extensions of Ordinary Fuzzy Sets which will be published in December 2018. https://doi.org/10.13033/ijahp.v9.i2.501
New cubism & Picasso to inspired interior design and furniture
Authors: Elsebaey Asmaa
Published: September 2017

Pablo Ruiz Picasso is one of the best documented and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. During his life, he created more than 20,000 paintings and sculptures. Through his invention of forms and techniques, his exploration of space, and his experimentation, Picasso was the leader of an artistic revolution that reached not only painters and sculptors, but also authors, composers, and architects. Picasso begins to look at nature in terms of shapes like cones, spheres and cylinders. It was Picasso's literal translation of this advice that led to one of his most influential periods, a period characterized by an exploration of space and form called Cubism.The aim of this study is to analyze Picasso's paintings as an entry point to get in the interior design. Additionally, try to create new design methodology that inspired by Cubism.The current research discusses what is the cubism? What is the relationship between cubism and modern architecture? I focus in my paper at the Cubism's concepts, technical and stylistic aspects. Also, I explain Picasso's career beginnings, African-influenced period and his crystal period.Objectives:1)      Analytical study for the philosophical concept of Picasso's paintings and Cubism, from an architectural viewpoint.2)      Inspired design methodology from Picasso's paintings and Cubism to be used in furniture design and internal spaces.
Physical Therapy Management of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Hip Abductor Weakness
Authors: Peterson Seth , Denninger Thomas
Published: September 2017

Background and Purpose:

Hip abductor dysfunction is common in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Previous research investigating abductor strengthening in the heterogeneous CLBP population is sparse and has failed to target those patients most likely to benefit. The aim of the current case series was to describe the physical therapy management and outcomes of 3 patients with CLBP matching a previously identified subgroup characterized by substantial hip abductor weakness.

Case Description:

Three nonconsecutive patients with CLBP—a 77-year-old man, a 78-year-old woman, and an 85-year-old woman—were treated in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. All 3 patients matched a previously identified CLBP subgroup characterized by substantial hip abductor weakness.

Intervention:

Patients were treated using a targeted exercise approach consisting mostly of hip abductor strengthening for 11 to 17 visits over 8 to 10 weeks. Patients received additional treatments including heel lift and pain neuroscience education when indicated.

Outcomes:

By discharge, all patients had made clinically important improvements in pain (3- to 7-point reduction on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale), function (10- to 16-point change on the Modified Oswestry Disability Index), and perceived improvement (6-7 on Global Rating of Change Scale). Lumbar range of motion was painless, and hip abductor strength was improved from 2+/5 to 3+/5 in all 3 patients. These gains were maintained at 3-month follow-up.

Discussion:

The current case series describes the use of a targeted exercise approach consisting mostly of hip abductor strengthening in a group of patients with CLBP and hip abductor weakness. The results indicated that this approach may be effective in reducing pain and improving function, particularly for older patients.
On the Influence of Cryogenic Steps on Heat Treatment Processes
Authors: Alava Luis Angel , Artola Garikoitz , Guinea Iñaki , Muro Maider
Published: September 2017

Although treatments at cryogenic temperatures have been known for decades, these processes are still far from being common in industry. This can be blamed to a great extent on insufficient understanding of the permanent effects caused by low temperatures in the materials. Many of the applications of cryogenic treatments have been developed empirically, with little attention to the nature of the transformations generated in the materials. This often leads to inconsistent industrial results because the particularities of the different materials and the influence of previous treatments are hardly taken into account. Nevertheless, the consideration of these parameters is essential to adequately address the study of cryogenic treatments and their industrial implementation. Cryogenic treatments are operations that should be considered and analyzed as a part of the overall heat treatment scheme rather than as isolated actions. This study presents some examples that show the outcomes obtained in two steel grades by applying various combinations of heat and cryogenic treatments. It can be concluded that the way in which they are combined is determinant for the final performance (regarding hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance, etc.) obtained in each case.
Substance Misuse Is Associated With Increased Psychiatric Severity Among Treatment-Seeking Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder
Authors: Heath Laura M. , Laporte Lise , Paris Joel , Hamdullahpur Kevin , Gill Kathryn J.
Published: September 2017

Despite high prevalence rates of concurrent borderline personality disorder (BPD) and substance use disorders (SUDs), little is known about the impact of substance misuse on the presentation of BPD. Sixty-five individuals with BPD were assessed at intake and at 3- and 6-month follow-up. Assessment included validated instruments such as the Addiction Severity Index and the Revised Symptom Checklist (SCL-90-R). Over half (58.5%) of individuals entering treatment were currently misusing substances. Substance misuse was associated with more legal and employment problems, greater mood disturbance, impulsivity, and psychiatric severity, including almost all SCL-90-R subscales. For the majority of patients (58%), there was little change in substance misuse post-treatment. The high prevalence of substance misuse and its association with psychiatric severity among individuals with BPD suggest that substance misuse should be a targeted behavior during treatment, and further specialized interventions are needed for individuals with comorbid BPD and SUD.
MAP1B Light Chain Modulates Synaptic Transmission via AMPA Receptor Intracellular Trapping
Authors: Palenzuela Rocío , Gutiérrez Yolanda , Draffin Jonathan E. , Lario Argentina , Benoist Marion , Esteban José A.
Published: September 2017

The regulated transport of AMPA-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs) to the synaptic membrane is a key mechanism to determine the strength of excitatory synaptic transmission in the brain. In this work, we uncovered a new role for the microtubule-associated protein MAP1B in modulating access of AMPARs to the postsynaptic membrane. Using mice and rats of either sex, we show that MAP1B light chain (LC) accumulates in the somatodendritic compartment of hippocampal neurons, where it forms immobile complexes on microtubules that limit vesicular transport. These complexes restrict AMPAR dendritic mobility, leading to the intracellular trapping of receptors and impairing their access to the dendritic surface and spines. Accordingly, increasing MAP1B-LC expression depresses AMPAR-mediated synaptic transmission. This effect is specific for the GluA2 subunit of the AMPAR and requires glutamate receptor interacting protein 1 (GRIP1) interaction with MAP1B-LC. Therefore, MAP1B-LC represents an alternative link between GRIP1-AMPARs and microtubules that does not result in productive transport, but rather limits AMPAR availability for synaptic insertion, with a direct impact on synaptic transmission.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe ability of neurons to modify their synaptic connections, known as synaptic plasticity, is accepted as the cellular basis for learning and memory. One mechanism for synaptic plasticity is the regulated addition and removal of AMPA-type glutamate receptors (AMPARs) at excitatory synapses. In this study, we found that a microtubule-associated protein, MAP1B light chain (MAP1B-LC), participates in this process. MAP1B-LC forms immobile complexes along dendrites. These complexes limit intracellular vesicular trafficking and trap AMPARs inside the dendritic shaft. In this manner, MAP1B restricts the access of AMPARs to dendritic spines and the postsynaptic membrane, contributing to downregulating synaptic transmission.
Aggressive Periodontitis and its Multidisciplinary Focus: Review of the Literature
Authors: Frías-Muñoz DDS Maribel , Araujo-Espino DDS, MSc, PhD Roxana , Martínez-Aguilar DDS, MSc Víctor Manuel , Correa Alcalde DDS Teresina , Aguilera-Galaviz DDS, MSc, PhD Luis Alejandro , Gaitán-Fonseca DDS, MSc, PhD César
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this review is to have a current prospect of periodontal diseases and, in particular, aggressive periodontitis. To know its classification and clinical characteristics, such as the extent and age group affected, as well as its distribution in the population, etiology, genetic variations, among other factors that could affect the development of this disease. Also, reference is made to different diagnostic options and, likewise, the current treatment options.
Prophylactic Extraction of Third Molars: Evidence-Based Dentistry
Authors: Garrocho-Rangel DDS, PhD Arturo , Pozos-Guillén DDS, PhD Amaury , Noyola-Frías DDS Miguel Ángel , Martínez-Rider DDS Ricardo , González-Rivas DDS Brisa
Published: September 2017

This new perspective article was performed to investigate the evidence from published dental literature about the prophylactic extraction of asymptomatic (or disease-free) impacted third molars (ITM) in adolescents and young adults. This clinical procedure is common until today and has been the origin of controversy among the dental community worldwide. However, evidence-based data from well-conducted clinical studies and systematic reviews are not sufficient to justify the routine prophylactic extraction of ITM. Active surveillance at regular intervals has been proposed as a better management strategy. As a conclusion, surgical removal of ITM is only justified in the presence of specific pathosis, independently of the patient’s age.
Biomarkers in Gingival Crevicular Fluid: Review of Literature
Authors: González Quesada DDS, MSc Jorge , Rivera Álvarez DDS Sonia
Published: September 2017

Biomarkers are molecules that can be objectively measured and evaluated as indicators of normal biological processes, pathological processes or pharmacological responses to therapeutic intervention. In the crevicular gingival fluid, biomarkers have been studied as host proteins including enzymes, immunoglobulins, interleukins, cytokines, chemokines and prostaglandins, which could be helpful in evaluating periodontal diagnosis and treatment outcomes, as well as monitoring patients at risk of develop periodontitis. The purpose of this review is to show some of the most studied biomarkers in periodontal disease.
Uso del balón cervical vs. prostaglandinas endocervicales para la inducción del parto en embarazo a término: revisión breve de literatura
Authors: Aguilar Sánchez Pamela , Mora Gómez Raquel
Published: September 2017

Las prácticas del cuidado del embarazo y el parto varían ampliamente entre los países, las instituciones y los diferentes equipos encargados del cuidado obstétrico: en este contexto con prácticas tan diversas, la práctica clínica basada en la evidencia permite que el accionar de los profesionales encargados del cuidado obstétrico se fundamente en la mejor evidencia disponible.  El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar la mejor evidencia científica disponible sobre los efectos adversos del uso del balón cervical durante y posterior a la labor de parto, en comparación  con el uso de prostaglandinas endocervicales para la inducción del parto en mujeres con embarazo a término. La secuencia de etapas para la recolección de la información se inició con la aplicación del mapa de búsqueda en las bases de datos MEDLINE, PUBMED y COCHRANE LIBRARY, a partir de los siguientes criterios de filtro de información: artículos publicados entre los años 2010 al 2015, mujeres gestantes de cualquier edad, únicamente se incluyó estudios como ensayos aleatorizados controlados, revisiones sistemáticas, meta-análisis o guías de práctica clínica y de preferencia artículos científicos en idioma inglés o portugués.  Esta búsqueda y análisis de la evidencia encontrada se realizó durante los meses de abril y mayo del año 2015 por dos revisores. Los resultados obtenidos para el análisis crítico fueron revisados minuciosamente a través de la plataforma informática FCL 2.0 con las plantillas de ensayo clínico y revisión sistemática incluidas en los anexos.  Se concluye que la utilización del balón endocervical comparado con el uso de prostaglandinas endocervicales presenta menos efectos adversos de manera específica durante la labor del parto. En relación con los efectos adversos posteriores, no se encuentra mayor diferencia entre uno u otro método
Tromlyca género nuevo en los Andes de Colombia (Rubiaceae, Palicoureeae)
Authors: Borhidi Attila L.
Published: September 2017

The new genus is based on Palicourea locellata C. M. Taylor described from the Colombian Andes and placed into the Nonatelia section reconsidered and strongly enlarged by C. M. Taylor including 26 species into the originally monotypic section. According the new protologue of the section it is a highly varied and rather heterogeneous group in morphological point of view. Therefore the section Nonatelia C. M. Taylor is interpreted here in a reduced sense including not more than 5 species. The remained 19 species belong to an undetermined unit or to more units for the moment. Apparently two species Palicourea locellata and P. woronowii do not fit well into Nonatelia, and even to the genus Palicourea either. For the separation of P. woronowii there is not sufficient information, but in the case of P. locellata the morphological information available are well-enough for its distinction on generic level. The new genus is dedicated to the author of the species, being Tromlyca the anagram of C. M. Taylor.
Lichens and lichenicolous fungi of Estremadura, Portugal, collected in 2015
Authors: van den Boom P. P. G.
Published: September 2017

One hundred and seven taxa of lichens and lichenicolous fungi are recorded from Estremadura (Portugal), six species are new records to Europe (mainland), Anisomeridium macropycnidiatum, Bacidina brittoniana, Graphis striatula, Lichenopeltella physciae, Pyrenula complanata and Thelotrema laurisilvae. An alphabetical species list with collection localities, substrate and occasional further annotations is presented.
Comparison of morphological and anatomical properties of endangered endemic Iris pamphylica and I. masia in Turkey
Authors: Kandemir N. , Çelik A.
Published: September 2017

In this paper, morphological and anatomical properties of Iris pamphylica and Iris masia were compared and the degrees of relationship among them were determined. Also, morphological and anatomical properties of the two subspecies (I. masia subsp. masia and I. masia subsp. dumaniana) of I. masia were detected. I. pamphylica and subsp. dumaniana are endangered endemic geophytes of Turkey. Morphological properties of various organs of the taxa such as scape, bulb, rhizomes, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds were given. Subsp. dumaniana is separated from subsp. masia with the differences of falls, standards, colour styles and vein colours. In anatomical studies, cross-sections of roots, scapes, leaves and surface sections of the leaves of these taxa were taken. Some different (the structure of pith region and xylem strands numbers in the roots, vascular bundles and micropapilla status in the scapes, leaf outline structure, the presence of sclerenchyma cap at phloem poles of vascular bundles in the scape, extends to both epidermis of sclerenchyma cap, absence and presence of keels, layer numbers of palisade and spongy parenchyma and the presence of bulliform cells in the upper epidermis of leaves) and similar characters (three-sided thickening of the endodermal cells, stomata and mesophyll types, there is sclerenchyma cap in the vascular bundles of leaf and at the corner of the leaf, there is sheath bundle around the vascular bundles, the cells in the centre of mesophyll and crystal types and there are two rows of the vascular bundles in the mesophyll) were found. Length and width of stomata in the upper and lower surfaces of leaves were measured and stomata index were calculated. The leaves of taxa have xeromorphic structure. Many differences were seen in the anatomical and morphological characters of I. masia subsp. dumaniana. So, it was suggested that I. masia subsp. dumaniana might be upgraded to the species category.
Michel Beheim’s Von Den Türken und dem adel sagt dis: A demotic lament and crusading song contemporary with the fall of Constantinople in 1453
Authors: McDonald William C.
Published: September 2017

Michel Beheim, a prominent 15th-century German author and musical composer — who was at the Siege of Nándorfehérvér (1456) in the entourage of King Ladislaus V (the Posthumous) of Hungary — wrote one of the first song-poems in reaction to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Entitled Von den Türken und dem adel sagt dis, these verses, translated here into English for the first time, have previously been neglected in scholarship. Beheim’s perspective is particularly important, documenting as it does an emotional reaction to a defeat that spawned invective-filled rhetoric, crusading propaganda, castigation of the Christian nobility for a failure to come together, and an interpretation of the Turks under Mehmed II as a scourge of God. Beheim here, and in his subsequent body of anti-Turkish works, including his detailed depiction of the Crusade of Varna (1443–1445), contributes to the shaping of a late mediaeval and early modern negative Türkenbild.
Kagocel in the therapy of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections: Data analysis and systematization from the results of preclinical and clinical trials
Authors: Sologub T V , Tsvetkov V V
Published: September 2017

The article provides the summarized data of clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of kagocel used to prevent and treat influenza and acute respiratory viral infections of different etiologies. The results of numerous preclinical and clinical trials suggest that the kagocel substance is highly safe and that it is appropriate to use the drug for the treatment and prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections of another etiology.
Effect of a fixed-dose combination of perindopril arginine/amlodipine on the level and variability of blood pressure according to its office visit-to-visit measurements and self-measurements at home: A subanalysis of the PREVOSHODSTVO (SUPERIORITY) program
Authors: Ostroumova O D
Published: September 2017

Aim. To study the effect of a fixed-dose combination of perindopril arginine/amlodipine (prestans) on the goal levels and variability of blood pressure (BP) according to its office visit-to-visit measurements and self-measurement (OVVM and SM) in a subgroup of 483 people from the population of the Russian observational SUPERIORITY program, most cases of whom are given the combination replacing the previously ineffective mono- and combination antihypertensive therapy (AHT). Subjects and methods. The subanalysis included data on 483 patients (34% men) aged 57.9±10.8 years with uncontrolled hypertension, who were both untreated and treated with antihypertensive mono- or combination therapy using a free or fixed-dose combination of 2—3 antihypertensive drugs and in whom the physicians decided to use prestans to correct AHT. The follow-up period was 24 weeks. Results. At the end of the investigation, the patients received prestans in the following doses: 5/5 mg (34% of the patients), 10/5 mg (39.5%), 5/10 mg (3.9%), and 10/10 mg (22%). In the analyzed patient group, the baseline BP was 160.8±8.8/92.6±7.4 mm Hg and dropped to 125.9±7.9/77.8±5.0 mm Hg at 24 weeks (p
Efficiency of immunosuppressive therapy in virus-negative and virus-positive patients with morphologically verified lymphocytic myocarditis
Authors: Blagova O V , Nedostup A V , Kogan E A , Sulimov V A
Published: September 2017

Aim. To evaluate the efficiency of immunosuppressive therapy (IST) in virus-negative (V–) and virus-positive (V+) patients with lymphocytic myocarditis (LM). Subjects and methods. 60 patients (45 males) (mean age 46.7±11.8 years) with dilated cardiomyopathy (mean left ventricular (LV) end diastolic size (EDS) 6.7±0.7 cm; ejection fraction (EF) 26.2±9.1%) were examined. The diagnosis of active/borderline LM was verified by right ventricular endomyocardial biopsy in 38 patients, by intraoperative LV biopsy in 10, in the study of explanted hearts from 3 patients and at autopsy in 9. The investigators determined the genomes of parvovirus B19, herpes viruses types 1, 2 and 6, Epstein—Barr (EBV), zoster, and cytomegalovirus in the blood and myocardium and, if antibodies were present in the blood, hepatitis B and C viruses, as well as antibodies against antigens in the endothelium, cardiomyocytes and their nuclei, smooth muscles, fibers of the conducting system. IST was used in terms of histological, immune, and viral activities. IST was performed in 22 V+ patients (Group 1) and in 24 V– patients (Group 2); this was not done in 10 V+ patients (Group 3) and V– patients (Group 4). IST comprised methylprednisolone at a mean dose of 24 mg/day (n=40), hydroxychloroquine 200 mg/day (n=20), azathioprine at a mean dose of 150 mg/day (n=21); antiviral therapy included acyclovir, ganciclovir, intravenous immunoglobulin (n=24). The follow-up period was 19 (7.3—40.3) months. Results. The viral genome was detected in the myocardium of 32 patients who made up a V+ group. The degree of histological activity did not differ in relation to the presence of viral genome in the myocardium. The degree of immune activity (anticardiolipin antibody titers) in the V+ patients was as high as that in V– ones. At baseline, the V+ patients had a significantly higher LV EDS and a lower EF than the V– patients. Overall, IST only could lead to a significant increase in EF (from 26.5±0.9 to 36.0±10.8%; p
Late-onset rheumatoid arthritis in a patient with successfully treated IgA nephropathy
Authors: Chebotareva N V , Bobkova I N , Gulyaev S V
Published: September 2017

The paper describes a rare clinical case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that developed in a patient 9 years after diagnosing IgA nephropathy. Kidney disease was characterized by a stable course with moderate urinary syndrome, hypertension, and reduced renal function. Immunosuppressive therapy using glucocorticosteroids and then mycophenolic acid led to remission of nephritis and recovery of renal function. However, the absence of nephritis activity and discontinuation of immunosuppressants was responsible for articular syndrome. The diagnosis of RA is based on its characteristic radiological patterns and immunological characteristics after ruling out a number of systemic diseases and infections. The common pathogenetic components of IgA nephropathy and RA, including the role of rheumatoid factor IgA, are discussed.
Characteristics of lipid metabolism and the cardiovascular system in glycogenosis types I and III
Authors: Polenova N V , Strokova T V , Starodubova A V
Published: September 2017

Glycogen storage disease (GSD) is an inherited metabolic disorder characterized by early childhood lipid metabolic disturbances with potentially proatherogenic effects. The review outlines the characteristics of impaired lipid composition and other changes in the cardiovascular system in GSD types I and III. It analyzes the factors enabling and inhibiting the development of atherosclerosis in patients with GSD. The review describes the paradox of vascular resistance to the development of early atherosclerosis despite the proatherogenic composition of lipids in the patients of this group.
Bosentan use in pulmonary arterial hypertension: Russian and foreign experience
Authors: Valieva Z S , Martynyuk T V , Chazova I E
Published: September 2017

The results of evaluating the efficacy and safety of bosentan in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), as shown by the data of foreign randomized controlled trials and the authors’ own experience, convincingly demonstrate that the introduction of the drug into clinical practice has led to a significant improvement of the possibilities of drug therapy in patients with this serious illness. Bosentan substantially improves physical activity in patients, reduces the severity of clinical symptoms, slows down the rates of disease progression, and prolongs survival in patients with different forms of PAH.
Honderd jaar Afrikaanse Woordelys en Spelreëls - 'n oorsig en waardering. Deel 2: Die gebruiker in fokus
Authors: Taljard E , Prinsloo D , Bosman N
Published: September 2017

Hierdie artikel vorm die tweede deel van 'n reeks van twee oor die Woordelysgedeelte van die Afrikaanse Woordelys en Spelreëls (AWS). Die aanlyn weergawe van die woordelysgedeelte van die AWS is in 2010, net nadat die tiende uitgawe van die AWS in 2009 die lig gesien het, aan gebruikers beskikbaar gestel. Hierdie weergawe van die 2009-Woordelys word in die artikel vanuit ŉ gebruikersperspektief beskou en wel teen die agtergrond van die snelle ontwikkeling van e-leksikografie en die moontlikhede wat aanlyn beskikbaarheid aan leksikografiese naslaanwerke bied. Ons begin met 'n kritiese evaluering vanuit 'n gebruikerperspektief van die Woordelys. Tweedens kyk ons na die status van die Woordelys as leksikografiese inligtingsbron. In die derde plek stel ons die gebruiker van die Woordelys in fokus, en wel teen die breër agtergrond van die inligtingsbehoeftes van die woordeboekgebruiker in die inligtingsera. Gebaseer op ons ondersoek, wat onder andere gebruik gemaak het van loglêers en'n korpus van ongeredigeerde studenteskryfwerk, kom ons tot die gevolgtrekking dat die huidige elektroniese Woordelys - alhoewel dit ŉ waardevolle naslaanwerk is - nouliks aan die moderne gebruiker se inligtingsbehoeftes voldoen. In terme van die funksieteorie - een van die moderne leksikografiese teorieë - moet leksikografiese inligtingsbronne byvoorbeeld naas kognitiewe inligting ook sterk leiding bied ten opsigte van teksproduksie. Die gee van hierdie tipe leiding is iets wat die samestellers van die Woordelys in die toekoms miskien ook in gedagte sou kon hou. Ten opsigte van lemmakeuse stel ons voor dat die gebruik van 'n leksikografiese liniaal bykomende hulp sou kon verleen. Ons bied wenke aan oor hoe ŉ beter aanlyn weergawe van die ou bekende Woordelys by die aanvang van die tweede honderd jaar van die AWS daar sou kon uitsien.
Variasie en variëteit: 'n Voorlopige verkenning van die voorkoms en funksie van taalvariëteite in Kaar (Marlene van Niekerk)
Authors: Pieterse H
Published: September 2017

In hierdie artikel word die polifonie van tale in Kaar, Marlene van Niekerk se derde digbundel (2013), ondersoek. Standaardafrikaans en verskeie sosiolekte, dialekte en streeksvariëteite van Afrikaans word in die bundel gevind, asook leksikale items uit verskeie moeder- en sustertale van Afrikaans. 'n Aantal moontlike invalshoeke tot die bundel word eerstens bespreek. Die fokus verskuif dan na die verskeie tale in die bundel; die wyses waarop hulle gebruik word in die gedigte, word gelys in 'n uitgebreide Addendum. Die vraag word gestel waarom soveel items uit Afrikaans wat geëtiketteer word as onder meer "argaïes", "weinig gebruiklik", "verouderd" en "deftig" gebruik word om 'n heteroglossiese effek te skep. Die argument word gestel dat byna vergete items "losgemaak" word uit die vergetelheid en vir die leser opgehou word as lewende items om 'n verbygaande en verbygegane wêreld mee op te roep. Kommentaar word voorts gelewer oor die plek van Afrikaans binne en tussen hierdie polifonie van tale en 'n indirekte stelling word deur die digter gemaak dat Afrikaans se wortels in die Indo-Germaanse taalfamilie lê en nie in die Afrikatale nie. Ten slotte word Deleuze en Guattari (1986) se begrippe "majeur-" en "mineurtaal" deelteoreties gebruik om die register van talle gedigte in Kaar as 'n mineurtaal te verduidelik, 'n taal wat verby sy gewone morfologiese en sintaktiese grense gedruk word om te verseker dat die taal in 'n voortdurend nomadiese en dinamiese staat bly.
Etiese sensitiwiteit van praktiserende oudioloë
Authors: Naudé A , Bornman J
Published: September 2017

TEORETIESE RAAMWERK: ŉ Begrip van die kliënt, sy/haar behoeftes, emosies en omstandighede vorm die basis van ŉ doeltreffende terapeutiese verhouding. Diensuitnemendheid en etiese sensitiwiteit vorm saam met hierdie holistiese kliënt-terapeut-benadering die boustene vir doeltreffende dienslewering. Die Meetinstrument vir Etiese Sensitiwiteit in die Terapeutiese Wetenskappe (MIEST) is die eerste multidissiplinêre meetinstrument beskikbaar om etiese sensitiwiteit van oudioloë en ander terapeute te evalueer. In ŉ eeu waar terapeute daagliks gekonfronteer word met etiese besluitneming is dit belangrik om die vlak van ontwikkeling van terapeute in verskillende fases van etiese besluitneming te bepaal. Die MIEST kan in die toekoms as rigtingwyser vir werkswinkels en professionele ontwikkelingsprogramme gebruik word. Etiese sensitiwiteit is die eerste stap in die raamwerk van etiese optrede en word daarom as die vertrekpunt vir hierdie navorsing beskou. DOEL: Om die etiese sensitiwiteit van praktiserende oudioloë te ondersoek met verwysing na spesifieke beginsels en vaardighede. METODIEK: ŉ Kwantitatiewe navorsingsontwerp is gevolg met die gebruik van ŉ reeds ontwikkelde meetinstrument, naamlik die MIEST. Vyftig deelnemers het die meetinstrument voltooi. Data-insameling het elektronies plaasgevind. Die data is kwantitatief ontleed deur middel van beskrywende sowel as parametriese en inferensiële statistiek. BEVINDINGS: Die gemiddelde prestasie van praktiserende oudioloë was 65%, wat hul in die "ontwikkelende" fase van etiese sensitiwiteit plaas. Die hoogste vlak van etiese sensitiwiteit was in ooreenstemming met die beginsel van geregtigheid asook die vaardigheid, naamlik emosionele uitdrukking. ŉ Behoefte is geïdentifiseer om oudioloë se etiese sensitiwiteit spesifiek ten opsigte van nie-kwaadwilligheid, beheer oor sosiale vooroordeel en die vertolking van situasies te verhoog.
A OCORRÊNCIA DA FORMAÇÃO ABAIARA NA BACIA DE CEDRO E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES GEOTECTÔNICAS
Authors: Araújo Iraclézia Gomes de , Filho Mário F. de Lima , Pedrosa Flávia Azevedo
Published: September 2017

A Bacia de Cedro, objeto desta abordagem, é uma das Bacias Interiores do Nordeste, geologicamente inserida na Zona Transversal da Província da Borborema. A recente construção da Transnordestina cortou diversas bacias do interior do Nordeste, dentre estas a Bacia de Cedro, expondo cortes nos quais afloram sedimentos anteriormente mapeados como de idade Paleozóica, se fazendo oportuna uma revisão de sua estratigrafia, uma vez que os últimos levantamentos datam de 1993. Os dados obtidos neste trabalho confirmam uma mudança significativa no empilhamento estratigráfico desta bacia, incluindo em sua estratigrafia sedimentação correspondente a fase Rifte (Cretácio inferior), e permitiram também concluir que a sedimentação composta de calcários aptianos teria uma extensão maior do que se acreditava anteriormente. As análises faciológicas e dados bioestratigráficos permitiram definir a existência da Formação Abaiara de idade aptiana nesta bacia. O novo estudo aqui apresentado muda o panorama da evolução geotectônica desta bacia e pode ter implicações importantes para outras bacias do interior do Nordeste.
DIAGNÓSTICO PALINOFLORÍSTICO DO POÇO 2-JNS-01PE, CRETÁCEO INFERIOR, BACIA DO JATOBÁ, NORDESTE DO BRASIL
Authors: Nascimento Luiz Ricardo S. L. , Tomé Maria Emília Travassos Rios , Barreto Alcina M. F. , Oliveira David Holanda de , Neumann Virgínio H. M. L.
Published: September 2017

A caracterização da palinoflora das rochas correlatas a Formação Crato na Bacia do Jatobá, de idade Aptiano - Albiano Inferior, foi realizada através da análise de associações palinoflorísticas, recuperadas do testemunho 2-JSN-01-PE, perfurado na localidade de Serra Negra, Nordeste do Brasil. As evidências palinológicas sugerem um paleoambiente dominado por uma sedimentação de origem continental lacustre, sob clima quente, demonstrando uma variação de condições ambientais de árido a semiárido, ao longo do testemunho. A composição palinoflorística identificada enquadra-se àquelas observadas nas bacias do nordeste brasileiro e insere-se nas características das associações palinoflorísticas, pertencentes a província microflorística da província a “Cretáceo Inferior Pré-Albiana a Dicheiropollis etruscus/Afropollis” Herngreen et al. (1996).
CARACTERIZAÇÃO FACIOLÓGICA DAS FORMAÇÕES CARIRI E BREJO SANTO EM AFLORAMENTOS A NE DO MUNICÍPIO MISSÃO VELHA (CEARÁ – BRASIL)
Authors: Silvestre Diego da Cunha , Fambrin Gelson Luís , Santos André Augusto Feitoza
Published: September 2017

Este trabalho teve como objetivo a caractetização dos conjuntos de fácies mais basais presentes na Bacia do Araripe, Nordeste do Brasil. Os sedimentos estudados aqui são correspondentes às tectono sequências Sinéclise e Início de Rifte, respectivamente as formações Cariri e Brejo Santo. A área em que foram levantados os afloramentos situa-se a NE do Município de Missão Velha – CE. Foram definidas 7 fácies em afloramentos da Formação Cariri: Conglomerados maciços (Gm), Arenitos conglomeráticos (Scg), Arenitos finos laminados (Sh), Arenitos com estratificação cruzada tabular (Sp), Arenitos com estratificação cruzada acanalada (St), Arenitos maciços (Sm) e Folhelhos avermelhados (Fsc). Já as fácies Folhelhos (Fsc), Argilitos maciços (Fm) e Arenitos calcíferos (Sc) são os constituintes da Formação Brejo Santo. O empilhamento e a associação das fácies corroboraram para a classificação de sistemas de sedimentação para as duas formações, para a Formação Cariri um sistema fluvial entrelaçado e para a Formação Brejo Santo um sistema lacustre sob fortes influências sazonais.
Effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level in term newborns
Authors: Ignatious Rozario Cyril , S. Pillai Preethi , T. Ranamol
Published: September 2017

Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most prevalent problems in neonates. Jaundice is observed during first week of life in approximately 60% of term neonates and 80 % of preterm neonates. Phototherapy is one of the routine methods for management of hyperbilirubinemia. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level in term newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia who undergo phototherapy and to find out the association between effect of phototherapy on serum calcium level and birth weight, postnatalage, type of feeding and blood group incompatibility.Methods: 100 newborns with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia admitted in newborn nursery were selected for the study. Serum calcium estimation was done before phototherapy. All newborns were subjected to double surface phototherapy. After 48 hours of phototherapy serum calcium was estimated and compared with earlier value.Results: Out of 100 newborns studied 67 babies had a decrease in serum calcium level after 48 hrs of phototherapy. And this reduction in calcium level was found to be statistically significant (p value <0.001). Only 3 babies developed hypocalcemia (serum calcium <7 mg/dl). None of them were symptomatic. There was no significant association between reduction in serum calcium level and birth weight, postnatalage, type of feeding and blood group incompatability.Conclusions: There is signiticant reduction in serum calcium level after phototherapy but risk of hypocalcemia is low in healthy full-term neonates. No significant association was found between reduction in serum calcium level and birth weight, postnatal age,type of feed, and blood group incompatibility.
A Gamificação como Estratégia de Engajamento e Motivação na Educação
Authors: Tolomei Bianca Vargas
Published: September 2017

O fenômeno da gamificação tem ampliado a criação de experiências e pesquisas em diversas áreas como marketing, treinamentos corporativos e na Educação, que é o foco deste artigo. Aqui serão abordadas perspectivas teóricas no intuito de demonstrar que os elementos da gamificação aplicados em atividades de aprendizagem podem proporcionar o aumento do engajamento e da motivação em atividades educacionais. Para isso foram selecionados trabalhos de cunho bibliográfico e exemplos de experiências reais que exploram o tema e que fazem uma análise crítica pertinente ao assunto. Foi possível perceber carência de literatura sobre o tema e, além disso, que a gamificação é muitas vezes entendida como um jogo, por ter sua vertente originada no design de jogos. É constatado que, para entender a utilização da gamificação, precisamos primeiramente entender o que é um jogo e suas funções, para depois estabelecer sua funcionalidade e empregabilidade na Educação.Palavras-chave: Gamificação, Aprendizagem, Educação online.The Gamification as a Strategy for Engagement and Motivation in Education Abstract The gamification phenomenon has expanded creating experiences and research in areas such as marketing, corporate training and also in education, which is the focus of this article. It will be addressed theoretical perspectives in order to demonstrate that gamification elements applied in learning activities can provide engagement and motivation growth in educational activities. For this we selected bibliographical works and examples of real experiences that explore the theme and make critical analysis relevant to the subject. It was revealed a lack of literature on the subject and, moreover, that gamification is often understood as a game, due to its aspects related to game design. It is known that, in order to understand the use of gamification, we first need to understand what is a game and its functions, and then establish its functionality and usability in education.Keywords: Gamification, Learning, Online education.
Educação Presencial versus EaD: Perspectivas dos Alunos dos Cursos de Serviços Públicos e Administração
Authors: Fonseca Cezar , Fernandes Catarina Costa
Published: September 2017

O presente artigo visa analisar, na perspectiva dos alunos dos cursos deServiços Públicos e Administração, ambos na modalidade EaD, do Instituto Federal do Paraná: IFPR/Campus Foz do Iguaçu, quais as principais divergências e convergências quanto a estrutura pedagógica, metodologia de ensino, relação professor-aluno e avaliação do ensino-aprendizagem que existem entre a modalidade ensino a distância frente à modalidade presencial. Os alunos realizaram um comparativo entre as modalidades, por meio de suas experiências vividas na modalidade presencial em estudos anteriores. Também se verificaram, a partir dessa perspectiva, as desvantagens e vantagens que impactam o desenvolvimento da modalidade na visão do aluno, com quesitos de dificuldades encontradas. O estudo apontou que há 75%, 67%, 69% e 53% de convergência para estrutura pedagógica, metodologia de ensino, relação professor-aluno e ensino-aprendizagem, respectivamente.Palavras-chave: Educação a Distância, Educação presencial, Perspectiva do aluno EaD. Face-to- face Versus EaD: Perspectives of Students in Public Service Courses and AdministrationAbstractThe present article aims to analyze, from the perspective of the students ofthe Public Service and Administration courses, both in the EaD (Distance Learning) modality of the Federal Institute of Paraná - IFPR/Foz do Iguaçu Campus, what the main divergences and convergences are regarding pedagogical structure, teaching methodology, teacher-student relationship and teaching-learning evaluation that exist between modality of distance learning versus face-to- face modality. The students have made a comparison between the modalities, through their experiences lived in the classroom mode in previous studies. It has been also observed, from this perspective, the disadvantages and advantages that have impacted on the development of the modality in the student's vision, with problems encountered. Thestudy has pointed out that there are 75, 67, 69 and 53% convergence for,pedagogical structure, teaching methodology, teacher-student relationship andteaching-learning respectively.Keywords: Distance learning, Face-to- face education, EaD (Distance Learning)student perspective.
Consórcio Cederj: A História da Construção do Projeto
Authors: Bielschowsky Carlos Eduardo
Published: September 2017

O Estado do Rio de Janeiro, juntamente com as universidades públicas (federais e estaduais) sediadas neste estado, iniciou no período 1999-2000 a construção do consórcio Cederj. Neste artigo são apresentados alguns aspectos importantes que influenciaram decisivamente no planejamento inicial desse projeto, tais como o contexto histórico da Educação a Distância no Brasil e em outros países, a situação do ensino superior no Brasil à época, mostrando que a metodologia de Educação a Distância passava por uma transição entre instituições tradicionais? e instituições que iniciavam oferta de cursos com e-learning sob influência das novas tecnologias. É também descrito o desenho acadêmico do projeto inicial, com a distribuição de oferta de cursos semipresenciais no ensino superior nas instituições públicas e os resultados da implementação dos primeiros cursos, que geraram grandes desafios para a continuidade do projeto, considerado um dos casos mais bem-sucedidos dos dias atuais.Palavras-chave: Consórcio Cederj, Fundação Cecierj, História da EaD no Brasil, Darcy Ribeiro, e-learning, Ensino superior, Educação pública. Cederj Consortium: The History of Project ConstructionAbstractThe State of Rio de Janeiro, together with the public universities (federal and state ones) in this referred state, began in 1999-2000 the construction of the Cederj consortium. This article presents some important aspects that influenced decisively the initial planning of this project, such as the historical context of Distance Education in Brazil and in other countries, the situation of higher education in Brazil at the time, showing that the methodology of Distance Education went through a transition between "traditional" institutions and institutions that started offering e-learning courses under the influence of new technologies. It is also described the academic design of the initial project, with the distribution of the offer of blended courses in higher education in public institutions and the results of the implementation of the first courses, which generated great challenges for the continuity of the project, considered one of the most well case nowadays.Palavras-chave: Cederj consortium, Cecierj Foundation, History of EaD in Brazil, Darcy Ribeiro, e-learning, Higher education, Public education.
Impact of Recruitment and Selection Strategy on Employees’ Performance: A Study of Three Selected Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Clifford Tizhe Oaya Zirra , Ogbu James , Remilekun Grace
Published: September 2017

Employee performance is vital to all business enterprises in both developed and developing economies. The increase in the rate of business failure, closure and employees poor performance in terms of productivity in Nigeria is alarming. For organization to be sustained, employees have crucial roles to play in order to ensure that organizations attain competitive advantage over the competitors across the globe. The study examined the recruitment and selection strategy on the employee performance in the real sector using descriptive survey research design. The inferential statistics used is the “one sample T-test” to find the level of relationship between recruitment/selection strategy and employee performance. The study revealed that the use of recruitment agency and internal employee recommendation in the recruitment/selection process enables organization to recruit committed and productive employees while the recruitment through the influence of host community leads to organizational inefficiency. The study therefore, recommends that Organizations can make use of employment agencies in the act of recruitment and selection but should be open to disclose the job description and responsibility to them. Acceptance of referred candidates from committed and active employees for employment was also recommended as it enhances mentoring, monitoring, obedience and coaching among employees. It was also advised that recruitment/selection should be based on the capability of the candidates to perform the job responsibilities than consideration based on host community influences.