bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Weight Function Method for Stress Intensity Factors of Semi-Elliptical Surface Cracks on Functionally Graded Plates Subjected to Non-Uniform Stresses
Authors: Kou Kun-Pang , Cao Jin-Long , Yang Yang , Lam Chi-Chiu
Published: July 2020

In this paper, a weight function method based on the first four terms of a Taylor’s series expansion is proposed to determine the stress intensity factors of functionally graded plates with semi-elliptical surface cracks. Cracked surfaces that are subjected to constant, linear, parabolic and cubic stress fields are considered. The weight functions for the surface, deepest and general points on the crack faces of long and deep cracked functionally graded plates are derived, which has never been done before in the literature. The accuracy of the method in this study is then validated by comparing the results with those of finite element modeling. The numerical results indicate that the derived weight functions are highly accurate and robust enough to predict the stress intensity factors for cracked functionally graded plates subjected to non-uniform stress distributions. The weight function method is therefore a time-saving technique and suitable for handling non-uniform stress fields.
Copper (IV) Stabilization in Macrocyclic Complexes with 3,7,11,15-Tetraazaporphine, Its Di[benzo]- or Tetra[benzo] Derivatives and Oxide Anion: Quantum-Chemical Research
Authors: Mikhailov Oleg V. , Chachkov Denis V.
Published: July 2020

Using the data of a quantum chemical modeling of molecular structures obtained by the density functional theory (DFT), the possibility of the existence of a copper macrocyclic complexes with 3,7,11,15-tetraazaaporphine, trans-di[benzo] 3,7,11,15-tetraazaaporphine or tetra[benzo] 3,7,11,15-tetraazaaporphine and oxide anion where oxidation state of copper is IV, was shown. The values of the parameters of molecular structures and NBO analysis for such complexes were presented, too.
Tilapia Skin Peptides Ameliorate Diabetic Nephropathy in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats and HG-Induced GMCs by Improving Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Authors: Jin Lin , Zheng Dongxiao , Yang Guanyu , Li Wei , Yang Huan , Jiang Qian , Chen Yongjun , Zhang Yingxia , Xie Xi
Published: July 2020

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the major microvascular complications of diabetes, and mitochondrial dysfunction has been observed in the kidneys of diabetic patients. Tilapia skin peptides (TSPs) are mixtures of small-molecular-weight peptides derived from tilapia skin. Rising evidence suggests that bioactive peptides from marine sources are beneficial for DN. This study aimed to investigate whether TSPs can alleviate the pathological progress in experimental DN by improving mitochondrial dysfunction through the activation of Bnip3/Nix signaling. In the current study, TSPs treatment alleviated the metabolic parameters and renal morphology in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Additionally, TSPs treatment significantly activated Bnip3/Nix signaling and improved the mitochondrial morphology, reversed the over-production of mitochondrial superoxide and cellular reactive oxygen species and the decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, thereby inhibiting the expressions of fibronectin, collagen IV and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 in glomerular mesangial cells induced by high glucose. Collectively, our results suggest that TSPs show the renoprotective effect on DN by improving mitochondrial dysfunction, and they can be a potential therapeutic strategy for DN.
Study on Corrosion Behavior of Ultrafine-Grained Ti-6Al-7Nb Fabricated by Equal Channel Angular Pressing
Authors: Yu Zequn , Dong Yuecheng , Li Xin , Niu Jingzhe , Alexandrov Igor , Chang Hui
Published: July 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the corrosion resistance of ultrafine-grained (UFG) Ti-6Al-7Nb fabricated by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) and coarse-grained (CG) Ti- 6Al- 7Nb. The microstructure of each specimen was investigated by the electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) method. The corrosion behavior of each specimen was determined by electrochemical measurement in Ringer’s solution. The surface corroded morphologies and oxide film formed on Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy after electrochemical measurement were investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). EBSD investigation shows that the grain size of UFG Ti-6Al-7Nb decreased to ~0.4 µm, accompanied by low angle grain boundaries (LAGBs) accounting for 39%. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results indicated that UFG Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy possessed a better corrosion resistance. The surface corroded morphologies revealed many small and shallow corrosion pits, which can be attributed to the good compactness of the oxide film and a rapid self- repairing ability of the UFG Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy.
Analysis of Cold Dwell Fatigue Crack Initiation Site in a β-Forged Ti-6242 Disk in Relation with Local Texture
Authors: Germain Lionel , Samih Youssef , Delaleau Pierre , Gilgert Joseph , Gey Nathalie
Published: July 2020

The α and prior β textures and microtextures of a lamellar Ti6242 forged disk were characterized by advanced electron back scattered diffraction (EBSD) and related to crystallographic features of faceted crack initiation sites of dwell fatigue specimens tested along the radial direction (RD). Large feather-like structures of α colonies with close orientations were observed at boundaries of elongated prior β grains. Their orientation belongs to the <11-20>α//z fiber, aligning the c-axis in RDs (z: axial direction of the disk). They are inherited from prior β grains belonging to the major <100>β and minor <111>β//z fibers. These feather-like structures are strong regions of the forging that act as a preferential crack initiation site. Adjacent to them, one can observe large colony with evidence of prismatic slip. Thus, the facet formation seems triggered by stress redistribution from “weak” to “strong” regions due to the elastic and plastic anisotropy. Finally, the occurrence of neighboring β grains able to share close oriented feather-like colonies is discussed considering the reconstructed β microtexture and texture. This study may be helpful for further texture control during the forging process.
Effects of Thermal Cycling on Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing of Al-5356 Components
Authors: Köhler Markus , Hensel Jonas , Dilger Klaus
Published: July 2020

Wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) provides a promising alternative to conventional machining for the production of large structures with complex geometry, as well as individualized low quantity components, using cost-efficient production resources. Due to the layer-by-layer build-up approach, process conditions, such as energy input, deposition patterns and heat conduction during the additive manufacturing process result in a unique thermal history of the structure, affecting the build-up properties. This experimental study aims to describe the effects of thermal cycling on the geometrical and material properties of wire arc additive manufactured Al-5356 aluminum alloy. Under consideration, that Al-5356 is a non-heat treatable alloy, a significant effect on geometrical formation is expected. Linear wall samples were manufactured using pulsed cold metal transfer (CMT-P) under variation of wire-feed rate, travel speed and interpass temperatures. The samples were analyzed in terms of geometry; microstructural composition; hardness and residual stress. Furthermore, the mechanical properties were determined in different building directions.
The Graphite Occurrences of Northern Norway, a Review of Geology, Geophysics, and Resources
Authors: Gautneb Håvard , Rønning Jan Steinar , Engvik Ane K. , Henderson Iain H.C. , Larsen Bjørn Eskil , Solberg Janja Knežević , Ofstad Frode , Gellein Jomar , Elvebakk Harald , Davidsen Børre
Published: July 2020

There are three provinces in Northern Norway in which occurrences of graphite are abundant; the Island of Senja, the Vesterålen archipelago, and the Holandsfjorden area. From these provinces, we report graphite resources from 28 occurrences. We use a combination of airborne and ground geophysics to estimate the dimensions of the mineralized areas, and, combined with sampling and analysis of the graphite contents, this gives us inferred resources for almost all the occurrences. The average TC (total carbon) content is 11.6%, and the average size is 9.3 Mt or 0.8 Mt of contained graphite. We demonstrate that the Norwegian graphite occurrences have grades and tonnages of the same order of magnitude as reported elsewhere. The graphite-bearing rocks occur in a sequence that encompasses carbonates, meta-arenites, acid to intermediate pyroxene gneisses, and banded iron formations metamorphosed into the granulite facies. Available radiometric dating shows that the graphite-bearing rocks are predated by Archean gneisses and postdated by Proterozoic intrusions of granitic to intermediate compositions.
Molecular Linking Selectivity on Self-Assembled Metal-Semiconductor Nano-Hybrid Systems
Authors: Nguyen Thinh Luong The , Gascón Nicolás Alba , Edvinsson Tomas , Meng Jie , Zheng Kaibo , Abdellah Mohamed , Sá Jacinto
Published: July 2020

Plasmonics nanoparticles gained prominence in the last decade in fields of photonics, solar energy conversion and catalysis. It has been shown that anchoring the plasmonics nanoparticles on semiconductors via a molecular linker reduces band bending and increases hot carriers’ lifetime, which is essential for the development of efficient photovoltaic devices and photocatalytic systems. Aminobenzoic acid is a commonly used linker to connect the plasmonic metal to an oxide-based semiconductor. The coordination to the oxide was established to occur via the carboxylic functional group, however, it remains unclear what type of coordination that is established with the metal site. Herein, it is demonstrated that metal is covalently bonded to the linker via the amino group, as supported by Surface-Enhanced Resonant Raman and infrared spectroscopies. The covalent linkage increases significantly the amount of silver grafted, resulting in an improvement of the system catalytic proficiency in the 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) photoreduction.
Curcumin for the correction of impairment of oxidative reactions during exercise
Authors: Khisamova A. , Khanferyan R.
Published: July 2020

Turmeric (Long Turmeric, Curcuma longa) is a type of plant belonging to the ginger family that grows along the southern and southwestern tropical Asia. Turmeric occupies an important place in the cuisines of Iran, Malaysia, India, China, Polynesia and Thailand, where it is often used as a spice. It is also known that turmeric has been used for centuries in India and China to treat diseases such as dermatological diseases, infections, stress, and depression. Health effects of turmeric are typically concentrated in the orange-yellow lipophilic polyphenolic molecule called "curcumin", which is obtained from the plant’s rhizomes. It is known that curcumin has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor effect and, thanks to these properties, plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, in particular cancer, neurological, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, etc. In addition, its effects are aimed at increasing the adaptive potential of the organism. Curcumin is the most widely studied chemical among curcuminoids. It is a natural phenol responsible for the yellow color of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.
Herramientas Tecnológicas Ajustadas, al Proceso de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje
Authors: Yeriny del Carmen Conopoima
Published: July 2020

La educación es clave en la capacitación y formación de las personas, situación que lleva implícita una acción positiva sobre alguien que se denomina estudiante y que es ejecutada por alguien que se conoce como docente. Ello amerita contar con un personal preparado, puesto que de su accionar dependerá la capacitación y formación idónea de sus estudiantes, de tal manera, que su labor se verá reflejada en sujetos aptos para enfrentar los distintos retos que impone la sociedad, en el área donde han sido capacitados. Con base a ello, el objetivo de este artículo fue analizar las herramientas tecnológicas ajustadas, al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Se partió de una realidad, donde ha sido evidente el incremento del uso de la tecnología en el ámbito educativo, convirtiéndose en instrumento de gran valor para el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, entonces no quedó duda en la necesidad de actualizar al docente en el manejo de tales avances tecnológicos, empleados a escala mundial. Se concluyó, que, al estar presentes elementos como video conferencias, teleconferencias, correos electrónicos, videotex, software educativo entre otros, estos han de integrarse al sistema educativo, para con ello ser fuente de optimización del rendimiento y aprovechamiento estudiantil, lo que hace imperativo que el docente incorpore herramientas tecnológicas ajustadas, al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de la asignatura o materia que corresponda.
ВИДОВИЙ СКЛАД КОМАХ-НЕКРОБІОНТІВ НА ДІЛЯНКАХ З РІЗНИМИ ТИПАМИ ҐРУНТІВ В ОКОЛИЦЯХ МІСТА ХАРКОВА (УКРАЇНА)
Authors: Коржова Т. О. , Маркіна Т. Ю. , Бачинська Я. О.
Published: July 2020

On corpses of animals in areas with different soil types, 34 species of insects from three orders and 14 families were found, among which Coleoptera (24 species) and Diptera (7 species) were registrated as dominants. The species composition of insect-necrobionts did not differ from each other in areas with different soil types (faunistic similarity by index of Chekanovsky-Sørensen – 0.66–0.78). Typical necrobionts (more than 80% of the species composition of all insects) are represented by the majority of Diptera (Calliphora vomitoria, C. vicina, Cynomyia mortuorum, Lucilia caesar, L. sericata, Fannia scalaris, Sarcophaga carnaria) and Coleoptera (Hister impressus, Saprinus semistriatus, Necrophorus fossor, Silpha obscura, Oiceptoma thoracica, Creophilus maxillosus, Thanatophilus sinuatus, Th. rugosus, Staphylinus caesareus, Creophilus maxillosus, Philonthus nitidus, Ph. addendus, Dermestes undulatus, D. frischi, D. olivieri, D. erichsoni, D. murinus, Necrobia ruficollis, N. rufipes, N. violacea, Omosita colon), among which there are both typical necrophagous and entomophagous. These species are of most practical importance in forensic entomology. Some species of beetles (Adalia bipunctata, Onthophagus coenobita, Stomis pumicatus, Tachinus humeralis) and ants (Lasius niger, Myrmica ruginodis) identified during the course of study can be attributed to the random entomofauna of the corpses (about 20% of the species composition of all Insecta).
Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy With Different Locations of Irradiation on Postoperative Endodontic Pain in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Naseri Mandana , Asnaashari Mohammad , Moghaddas Elham , Vatankhah Mohammad Reza
Published: July 2020

Introduction:This double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with two different locations, and their comparison, in postoperative endodontic pain (PEP) levels in molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.Methods:Seventy-five patients with a molar tooth, diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, were divided into three groups of placebo, buccal only irradiation (BI), and buccal and lingual irradiation (BLI), with 25 cases being in each group. The participants received similar singlevisit nonsurgical endodontic treatments. Then, a sham laser was used in the control group instead of LLLT. Individuals in BI and BLI groups received 80-second irradiation on the buccal surface and 80-second irradiation on each of the buccal and lingual surfaces respectively. A laser with an 808 nm wavelength, power of 100 mW, a fiber diameter of 600 μm, and a dose of 70 J/cm2 was used. PEP was assessed using a 0-100 mm VAS 4, 8, 24, and 48 hours after the treatment.Results:BLI showed a significantly higher reduction of PEP compared to placebo in all time intervals of this study. BLI was significantly more effective than BI 8 hours after the treatment. However, intragroup differences between BLI and BI groups at other time intervals and between BI and placebo groups in all time intervals were not significant. The number of taken analgesics in the BLI group was significantly lower than the placebo group and was on a statistical borderline compared to the BI group.Conclusion:LLLT with BLI was an effective measure as a supplement to oral analgesics in the reduction of PEP compared to the placebo.
The Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Bell’s Palsy in Diabetic Patients
Authors: Aghamohamdi Dawood , Fakhari Solmaz , Farhoudi Mehdi , Farzin Haleh
Published: July 2020

Introduction: The most common causes of the abrupt onset of unilateral facial weakness are stroke and Bell’s palsy. The drug regimen together with electrical stimulation was more effective in treating Bell’s palsy than conventional drug treatment alone. We aimed to evaluate more effective and safe therapies for the treatment of Bell’s palsy. Methods: This clinical interventional study was conducted on 30 diabetic patients with Bell’s palsy who referred to a pain clinic for 1 year and were treated by low-level laser (LLL). The system of House-Brackmann was used for assessing the severity of nerve damage and patients were evaluated by electromyography and nerve conduction study (NCS) before and after treatment with low-level laser. These patients had not consumed any other medication for facial nerve palsy. Results: In the present study, 30 cases with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (18 females and 12 males) were studied. After 12 sessions of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), we could observe complete recovery in 18 patients and partial recovery in 6 patients after 3 months. Conclusion: The recovery rate showed that LLLT is a safe, reliable and proper alternative approach for the treatment of facial nerve palsy, especially in the presence of underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus.
Filistin/İsrail Meselesinde Açmazlardan Çıkış için Bir Yol: Ekonomi Politik Perspektif
Authors: YAMAK Tahsin
Published: July 2020

Küresel güç mücadelesinin yol açtığı sorunlar silsilesinin odağındaki Ortadoğu Bölgesinde yer alan Filistin, din ve siyaset ekseninde gelişen birçok tarihi çatışmanın merkezinde yer almış önemli bir ülkedir. Uzun süreli Osmanlı İmparatorluğu egemenliği sonrası, İngiliz işgal ve manda yönetimleri sürecinde de bağımsız bir devlet yapılanmasına kavuşamayan ülke, yoğun Yahudi göçlerinin akabinde İsrail Devleti’nin kurulmasından sonra tahkim edilen yeni küresel düzende; işgal ve ambargoyla çevrelenmiş bulunan, toprakları üzerinden egemenlik yetkisini kullanması önünde ciddi engeller olan, siyasal, sosyal ve ekonomik açıdan birçok sorunlar ve açmazlar barındıran nevi şahsına münhasır bir devlet olarak teşkilatlanmıştır. Uluslararası siyaset ve toplum nezdinde önemli bir sorun olarak tanımlanan ve “Filistin/İsrail Sorunu” olarak adlandırılan bu tarihi meselenin, siyasal, sosyal ve ekonomik açıdan birbiriyle de bağıntılı birçok açmazlar barındıran son derece karmaşık bir yapısı bulunmaktadır. Esasen bu karmaşık sorunun çözümünün de çok yönlü olması gerektiği aşikâr olmakla birlikte, konuya ilişkin çalışmaların yoğunlukla sorunun siyasal kısmına yöneldikleri müşahede edilmektedir. İşte bu çalışmada, diğer çalışmalardan farklı olacak şekilde, Filistin meselesinin ekonomik veçhesine yoğunlaşılmış olup, sorunun çözümü için elzem olan ekonomik gücün oluşmasına imkân sağlayabilecek, bir çözümler silsilesinin başlangıç noktasını teşkil edebilecek tedbirlerin ekonomi politik bir bakış ile sunulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu çerçevede, ülke ekonomisinin genel yapısı analiz edilerek temel sorunlu alanlar tespit edilmiş, fırsat ve tehdit içeren hususlar ortaya konulmuş, kısa, orta ve uzun vadede atılması gereken adımların belirlenmesi suretiyle açmazdan çıkış için bir yol haritası sunulmuştur. Böylelikle, İsrail’in ülkeye yönelik siyasi ablukasının gevşetilebileceği veya kaldırılabileceği, akabinde ise toprak bütünlüğünü temin ve kurumsal yapısını tesis etmiş olan Filistin Devleti’nin kurulması yönündeki engellerin aşılabileceği değerlendirilmiştir.
THE ETERNAL QUESTION IN TEACHING METHODOLOGY: WHAT IS THE SITUATION WITH READING INTEREST OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AND RUSSIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS?
Authors: Salimova Daniya Abuzarovna , Akhmetova Leysan Atlasovna
Published: July 2020

The article deals with one of the problems of contemporary didactics and methodology - lack of reading interests of both foreign students and the majority of Russian pupils. The article presents an attempt to explain a number of reasons that led to the decrease of interest in reading in general. Special attention is given to the fact that implementation of EU competences related to the life in a multicultural society is often associated with the process of reading literature in other languages. It is emphasized that the attitude towards reading among foreign students and Russian schoolchildren is significantly different, which is associated with the level of language proficiency. The leading methods in the study were the following: analysis of scientific and bibliographic literature on the topic; direct practical, so-called “field” methods: questioning; monitoring students and teenage pupils who come to the library; data analysis of the library in the institute and at school; mathematical methods of processing the results. The article presents the conclusions made on the acute problem discussed, which are based on the results of the respondents’ interview survey (15 questions in the questionnaire in total) and direct teaching of the Russian language and literature. The article concludes that foreign students often do not distinguish Russian authors from other foreign writers and poets. A number of specific measures are suggested to draw students’ interest to language, literature and reading. It is pointed out that children’s short moralizing stories should be recommended to foreign students for reading, they can arouse interest in the art of using words, provide linguistic and cultural knowledge and skills
Lazer e Cultura
Authors: Ferreira Rosana de Almeida e , Origuela Milena Avelaneda , Tenório Jederson Garbin , Silva Tatyane Perna , Silva Cinthia Lopes da , Velozo Emerson Luís
Published: July 2020

Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar e refletir sobre a atuação do profissional de Educação Física atuante no âmbito do lazer, tendo como base um referencial sociocultural. Historicamente a intervenção deste profissional tem sido orientada por uma visão funcionalista e/ou assistencialista. Para contrapor essas visões partimos de revisão de literatura e de um referencial sociocultural que tem sido base para as produções de um grupo de pesquisa brasileiro. Como resultado, concluimos que a atuação do profissional de Educação Física é de realizar uma mediação de significados a partir dos conteúdos do lazer. Esse trabalho contribui para a revisão de valores e conceitos por parte dos profissionais atuantes no âmbito do lazer.
A prática do kitesurf e o Universo da Preservação Ambiental
Authors: Lucena Angélica Brasileiro , Silva Priscilla Pinto Costa da , Brasileiro Maria Dilma Simões
Published: July 2020

Este estudo tem como objetivo compreender a percepção dos praticantes de kitesurf sobre a relação entre a prática deste esporte e a preservação ambiental. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, realizada com 15 praticantes de kitesurf, em João Pessoa/PB. O instrumento utilizado foi à entrevista semiestruturada, analisadas por meio da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Os resultados apontam que a prática do kitesurf contribui para as vivências psicoemocionais, assim como para uma sensibilização ambiental, favorecendo tanto a preservação ambiental, quanto as questões socioeconômicas do lugar de prática. Aponta-se assim para uma estreita relação entre a prática do kitesurf e a preservação ambiental, embora nos discursos também se constate que esta relação necessita de um trabalho de consciência e responsabilidade coletiva, despertando esta problemática não somente para os praticantes de kitesurf, mas para toda a sociedade civil e os setores público e privado.
Verificação Empírica da Escala das Atividades de Hábitos de Lazer em Jovens Esportistas e Não Esportistas das Cidades de Teresina - PI e João Pessoa – PB
Authors: Formiga Nilton Soares , Melo Gislane , Lima Sérvulo Fernando Costa
Published: July 2020

O presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar a estrutural fatorial da escala de atividades dos hábitos de lazer em jovens atletas e não atletas. Os hábitos de lazer favorecem um equilíbrio para conduzir às pessoas a prática do repouso, relações sociais e a diversão. Assim, neste contexto, o lazer refere-se as maneiras de passar o tempo livre, quando já se cumpriu os afazeres e compromissos cotidianos, atendendo as necessidades básicas de enriquecimento intelectual e cultural e descanso. A amostra foi composta por 261 homens e mulheres, de 14 a 18 anos de idade, do nível médio de uma escola particular da cidade de João Pessoa-PB e publica da cidade de Teresina-PI, destes, 113 eram atletas e 148 não atletas. Eles responderam a escala das atividades de hábitos de lazer na sala de aula. Efetuou-se a análise de modelagem de equação estrutural e observaram-se indicadores estatísticos que confirmaram a estrutura fatorial na amostra de atletas e de não atletas, a qual, semelhante a encontrada em estudos anteriores, corroborando o seu uso para o contexto brasileiro.
A Política Esportiva do Governo Lula
Authors: Matias Wagner Barbosa
Published: July 2020

Este estudo analisa o Programa Segundo Tempo (PST), que é de responsabilidade do Ministério do Esporte (ME), usando como base as categorias e os indicadores propostos por Boschetti (2009). Inicialmente, fez-se uma discussão sobre as transformações societárias e as políticas sociais. Em seguida, acerca do PST, foram identificados os marcos legais, a abrangência, os critérios de acesso e permanência, as formas de articulação com as demais esferas de governo, com as organizações não governamentais e as dificuldades da interação com a sociedade. Quanto ao aspecto da gestão, percebe-se que, apesar de os documentos oficiais sinalizarem para democratização e descentralização, o programa possui dificuldades para concretizar um modelo de gestão com estes princípios. Outro elemento de análise diz respeito ao financiamento do PST, que claramente indicou para supremacia de recursos do ME, com um crescimento progressivo durante os últimos três anos. Contudo, houve, durante o governo Lula, uma priorização do esporte rendimento, principalmente a partir de 2006, com a entrada do governo federal para a organização do Pan. Essa tendência deve continuar nos próximos anos, pois o país será sede dos mais importantes eventos esportivos do mundo.
Sociabilidade e Lazer entre Mulheres Camponesas
Authors: Wedig Josiane Carine , Wallau Angélica Servegnini de , Padilha Ana Flávia , Simonetti André Luiz
Published: July 2020

O estudo realiza uma análise de uma organização denominada clube de mães. A partir de um estudo de caso, na comunidade São Caetano, município de São Lourenço do Oeste, em Santa Catarina/Brasil, nosso objetivo foi compreender o papel que o clube de mães ocupa nas práticas de sociabilidade e nas formas de organização de mulheres camponesas. O clube de mães transpõe as dicotomias dos espaços sociais, abrindo a possibilidade de ação das mulheres no espaço público, já que elas passam a frequentar outras comunidades, e deslocam-se a outros municípios, para os quais viajam coletivamente. Ao observar o significado do clube de mães, compreende-se o aumento do reconhecimento e da visibilidade das mulheres camponesas, além da constituição de afeto entre elas.
Políticas Públicas Exclusivas de Lazer
Authors: Gussoli Felipe Klein
Published: July 2020

O objetivo geral do artigo é identificar os aspectos jurídicos das políticas públicas relacionadas ao direito ao lazer no Brasil, previsto expressamente no art. 6º da Constituição Federal. São objetivos específicos: (i) analisar se existem políticas públicas de âmbito nacional ou local exclusivamente direcionadas à efetivação do direito ao lazer; (ii) demonstrar exemplos de políticas públicas em âmbito nacional ou local; (iii) investigar se os exemplos de programas ou projetos de lazer que se enquadram no conceito de políticas públicas são voltados exclusivamente à efetivação do lazer enquanto tal. O estudo toma como marco teórico o trabalho do filósofo Byung-Chul Han sobre a "Sociedade do Cansaço", a partir do qual visa refletir o sentido do direito ao lazer e por qual razão o Estado brasileiro deve implementá-lo de modo autônomo.
Ser y deber ser como fundamento de las críticas de Bruno Leoni a Hans Kelsen
Authors: Escobar Arbeláez Daniela
Published: July 2020

Este artículo presenta y contrapone las teorías del dere­cho de los juristas Bruno Leoni y Hans Kelsen, quienes pertenecen a diferentes corrientes jurídico-filosóficas. De esta manera, se reco­gen y sistematizan los cuestionamientos que el primero realizó al segundo. Así, se aborda la pregunta por el fundamento de sus críti­cas y se presentan los argumentos que permiten concluir que dicho fundamento es la distinción que Kelsen realizó entre el mundo del ser y el del deber ser.
Effect of Kerosene on Bituminous Mix
Authors:   Assistant Executive Engineer, Department of Kerala Public Works, Kerala, India., S.* Shajeev , Koshy Bino I. ,   Professor, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Kerala.
Published: July 2020

The flexible pavements often do not live up to the designed period due to various reasons, including the addition of petroleum diluents in the bituminous mix. The presence of petroleum diluents in the bituminous mix changes the properties of the bitumen binder as well as the mix. In hot mix plants, kerosene is used as a fuel for heating the aggregate and a little quantity of the kerosene sometimes gets mixed with aggregate in unburned condition. With the presence of petroleum diluents, the bitumen becomes less viscous and the mix becomes softer even after the normal hardening period of the bitumen. This study was conducted to evaluate the property changes in bitumen as well as in mix with the presence of kerosene including Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) short ageing test. A performance study also conducted for the durability of the mix.
Abordaje de Enfermería con Solución Ácida Electrolizada de Flujo Controlado de una Lesión de Piel Secundaria a la Enfermedad por Arañazo de Gato
Authors: Umaña Madriga Alcides , Ramírez Gómez Gerald
Published: July 2020

La enfermedad por arañazo de gato es causada por la bacteria Bartonella henselae, y suele cursar con episodios febriles y linfadenopatía. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 57 años que presentó complicaciones cutáneas en el lugar de inoculación, con aparición de tejido necrótico y signos de colonización crítica. El abordaje fue realizado por un equipo de enfermería en el domicilio de la paciente aplicando la estrategia TIME. Mediante el uso de solución ácida electrolizada de flujo controlado, apósitos de plata iónica y terapia compresiva se consiguió la cicatrización de la lesión. El uso de solución ácida electrolizada de flujo controlado ejerce un efecto positivo importante durante el proceso de la cicatrización, favorece el desbridamiento de tejido necrótico y el control de la infección. Se necesitan ensayos clínicos que confirmen la seguridad y eficacia de este producto en el tratamiento de heridas.
A wireless power method for deeply implanted biomedical devices via capacitively-coupled conductive power transfer
Authors: McCormick Daniel
Published: July 2020

Abstract- Deeply implanted biomedical devices (DIBDs) are a challenging application of wireless power transfer because of the requirement for miniaturisation whilst minimising patient exposure to tissue heating. This work proposes a capacitively-coupled conductive power transfer method for DIBDs, which allows for the safe transfer of power into the body whilst using minimum implant volume. The method uses parallel insulated capacitive electrodes to couple uniform current flow into the tissue and implants. Analytical analyses are presented, which result in a two-port network that describes circuit operation. The two-port network is further simplified for typical DIBD applications where coupling to the external electrodes is low. This results in a simple circuit model of power transfer for which the parameters are easily obtained by experimental measurements. The proposed circuit model has been validated using circuit coupled finite element analysis (COMSOL) and benchtop experiments using a tissue phantom. In addition, the safety aspect of the method has been evaluated via COMSOL simulation of the specific absorption rate (SAR) for various implanted receiver dimensions and implantation depths. Finally, a completed power supply, unaffected by the implantation depth, running at 6.78 MHz, delivering 10 mW deep into the body whilst meeting the IEEE C95.1 basic restriction is presented.
Studies on Schismatoglottideae (Araceae) of Borneo LXIX: Schismatoglottis imbakensis, a new species of the Patentinervia Complex from ultramafic rocks, Sabah
Authors: Saibeh Kartini , Boyce Peter C. , Wong Sin Yeng
Published: July 2020

Schismatoglottis imbakensis is described as a new species of the Schismatoglottis Patentinervia Clade from forested ultramafic rocks, and compared with S. retinervia Furtado, the only the species for the clade yet described from Sabah.
Emerging Consumer Preference for Wine Attributes in a European Transition Country – the Case of Kosovo
Authors: Zhllima Edvin , Imami Drini , Bytyqi NJazi , Canavari Maurizio , Merkaj Elvina , Chan Catherine
Published: July 2020

This study analyzes consumer preferences for wine in Prishtina, Kosovo – a transition country in the Balkans, which is making efforts to withstand to the competition pressure from the traditional neighboring wine producing countries. With the changes in life style and consumer behavior, and incomes rising rapidly since the last conflict, it is imperative to survey the changing demand for producers to compete in the domestic markets. Conjoint Choice Experiments were used to evaluate wine consumer preferences based on wine type (white vs. red), origin (domestic vs. imported), taste (sweet vs. dry) and price. Four distinct classes of consumers were identified. The top two important attributes in the choice of wine are the type and origin but preferences vary across groups – type of wine and origin appear far more important when compared to price, especially for the richest identified segment, whose consumers prefer more expensive wines.
Book review: “Closing Space: Democracy and Human Rights Support Under Fire” by Thomas Carothers and Saskia Brechenmacher
Authors: Stuenkel Oliver
Published: July 2020

International support for democracy and human rights faces a serious challenge”, Thomas Carothers and Saskia Brechenmacher argue in a report published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. According to them, a growing number of governments are erecting legal and logistical barriers to democracy and rights programs, “publicly vilifying international aid groups and their local partners, and harassing such groups or expelling them altogether.”
KORELASI BERAT BADAN DAN KEKUATAN OTOT TUNGKAI TERHADAP KELINCAHAN TUBUH SISWA PENCAK SILAT
Authors: Gusti Ayu Agung Nina Utari Dewi  , I Gusti Putu Ngurah Adi Santika
Published: July 2020

Pencak silat merupakan cabang olahraga yang menitik beratkan pada teknik penguncian, berjalan atau mengayun, menjatuhkan, pukulan, tendangan dan menghindari serangan dari sudut dan arah yang tidak terduga-duga. Segala teknik yang dilakukan akan melibatkan berat badan dan kekuatan otot tungkai, berdasarkan hal tersebut peneliti melakukan penelitian ini dengan tujuan sejauh mana hubungan antara berat badan kekuatan otot tungkai terhadap kelincahan tubuh. Selain itu pencak silat merupakan olahraga yang memiliki teknik menghindar dan merubah arah. tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya korelasi antara berat badan dan kekuatan otot tungkai terhadap kelincahan tubuh siswa pencak silat. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode Korelasional. Berdasarkan nilai r hitung (Pearson Correlations) diketahui nilai r hitung untuk hubungan berat badan (X1) dengan kelincahan tubuh (Y) adalah sebesar 0,732 > r tabel yaitu 0,732 > 0,339, maka terdapat hubungan atau korelasi antara variabel berat badan (X1) dengan variabel kelincahan tubuh (Y). Selanjutnya diketahui nilai r hitung untuk hubungan kekuatan otot tungkai (X2) dengan pkelincahan tubuh (Y) adalah sebesar 0,923 > r tabel yaitu 0,923 > 0,339, maka terdapat hubungan atau korelasi antara variabel kekuatan otot tungkai (X2) dengan kelincahan tubuh (Y). Berdasarkan pembahasan di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara berat badan (X1) dan kekuatan otot tungkai (X2) terhadap kelincahan tubuh (Y).
К ВОПРОСУ О КЛАССИФИКАЦИИ НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ ИНТЕРЕСОВ
Authors: Бидова Б.Б.
Published: July 2020

В статье исследуется проблематика национальных интересов России; приводится определение данной категории, ее виды и формы осуществления; делается вывод о национальных интересах России как о взаимосвязанных и обусловленных друг другом интересах отдельных людей, общества и державы в целом; устанавливается факт того, что основным в национальных интересах является обеспечение прав и свобод гражданина, его безопасности и благоденствия, а значит, безопасности и стабильного развития и процветания всего социума и государства.
‘Il grosso pacco della musica’: The Galuppiana Consignments for August III and Count Heinrich von Brühl in Warsaw, 1757–1761
Authors: Ágústsson Jóhannes
Published: July 2020

The Sächsische Landesbibliothek – Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB), holds one of the world’s largest collections of sacred and secular works by the Italian composer Baldassarre Galuppi, “il Buranello”, whose operatic music was very popular in the mid-1750s with the Saxon elector and Polish king August III and other members of his court. This impressive collection of Galuppiana includes numerous copies of liturgical works from the copying house of the Venetian priest and notorius forger Iseppo (Giuseppe) Baldan. Recently, several compositions falsely attributed to Galuppi by Baldan have turned out to be the works of Antonio Vivaldi, including an excellent setting of Dixit Dominus (RV 807).

This article demonstrates that the Galuppi-Baldan manuscripts were sent in several batches from Venice to Warsaw (and not Dresden, as originally thought) during the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763), when August III resided in the Polish capital. The Saxon prime minister count Heinrich von Brühl and his musically gifted daughter Maria Amalia also stayed in Warsaw during this period, as did Brühl’s secretary and musical director Friedrich August von Koenig, who arranged for the purchases from Galuppi and Baldan. The fact that operas were also being sent from Rome to Warsaw during the war shows that the nobility in the Polish capital was up-to-date with all the latest Italian music. Reports of performances of Galuppi’s music in Warsaw is presented through official documents and letters written by Friedrich August de Rossi, secretary of Italian affairs at the Saxon-Polish court. This includes a description of a serenate performed at the fifty-seventh birthday of Brühl in August 1757, and evidence is provided which strongly suggests that the music, the so-called “Endimione” serenate, was specially composed by Galuppi for this occasion. Finally, details of the musical manuscripts being sent from Warsaw to Dresden in 1763 and the cataloguing of the collection is presented, in addition to an account of a previously unknown visit of Galuppi to the Saxon capital in 1765.
The Sustainable Management of Cultural Heritage Sites: Tourism and the Politics of Archaeology at Petra
Authors: Abuamoud Ismaiel , Saltman Maxwell
Published: July 2020

Jordan is a country rich with history, both modern and ancient, and its ancient past is best reflected by the thousands of archaeological sites peppered within its borders. Tourists travel from all over the world to visit Jordan and see its antiquities first-hand, contributing significantly to the ever-important Jordanian tourism industry. The interaction between tourism and archaeology is such that the two subjects share a department at the University of Jordan and a ministry in the Jordanian government. This study explores the political relationship between tourism and archaeology through the lens of Jordan’s largest tourist attraction, the ancient city of Petra. In particular, the study asks how archaeologists and tourism experts evaluate the management plans of Petra, whether these two groups find themselves in conflict or not, and whether the relationship between tourism and archaeology has squandered the many attempts at implementing a management plan at the Petra site. This study used both qualitative data in the form of interviews with academics, businesspeople, and government officials, and quantitative data in the form of a survey of faculty at the University of Jordan.  The result revealed that respondents are split between those who think tourism and archaeology are destined to clash, and those who think that archaeology should adapt to the needs of tourism.
The Level of Audience Acceptance of Islamic Genre Films
Authors: Rasit Rosmawati Mohamad , Misrom Azimah , Hamjah Salasiah Hanin
Published: July 2020

The potrayal of  religious elements in  Islamic genre films  have long been discussed  among filmmakers. However, the audience acceptance is unclear and still  at  an infancy stage as the purpose of a film as a form of entertainment is predominant, which is contrary to the teachings  of Islam. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the level of audience acceptance towards Islamic genre films. The design of this study was quantitative survey. Questionnaires were distributed to 500 respondents in five cinemas located in shopping malls in the Klang Valley area which were Alamanda, Mid Valley, The Mines, NU Central and KLCC. This study used purposive sampling, and  data were analysed  using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the level of audience acceptance towards Islamic films is moderate with a mean value of 34.78 with a standard deviation of 4.38.
ANALISIS KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR KEMENTERIAN AGAMA KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU UTARA
Authors: Safri Hayanuddin , Martho Hendry Raja Saul
Published: July 2020

Secara Parsial Disiplin Kerja Berpengaruh Positif dan Signifikan Terhadap Kinerja Kerja Pada Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dengan nilai thitung (3,964)> ttabel 1,710) dan taraf signifikasi 0,001< 0,05. Secara Parsial Disiplin Kerja Berpengaruh Positif dan Signifikan Terhadap Kinerja Kerja Pada Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dengan nilai thitung yaitu (3,339)>ttabel (1,710) dan taraf signifikansi 0,003< 0,05. Secara Parsial Etika Kerja Berpengaruh Positif Dan Signifikan Terhadap Kinerja Kerja Pada Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dengan nilai thitung yaitu (5,107)>ttabel (1,710) dan taraf signifikansi 0,000<0,05. Secara Parsial Lingkungan Kerja Berpengaruh Positif Dan Signifikan Terhadap Kinerja Kerja Pada Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dengan nilai thitung yaitu (3,907)>ttabel (1,710) dan taraf signifikansi 0,001<0,05.Secara simultan Motivasi Kerja, Disiplin Kerja, Etika Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Kerja Pada Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dengan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai Fhitung yaitu (11,330)>Ftabel (2,76) dan taraf signifikasi 0,00< 0,05.
Fracaso Repetido en Exámenes de Reválida: ¿Falta de Conocimiento o Conocimiento Erróneo?
Authors: Torres-Rodríguez Eduardo , Rivera-Rivera Carmen , Mariani-Escalante Kelvin , Flores Cintrón Juan , Cirino Gerena Gabriel
Published: July 2020

Los exámenes de reválida se utilizan para confirmar que cada profesional posea los conocimientos mínimos necesarios. Son un filtro, donde quienes aprueban son reconocidos por el Estado como profesionales autorizados (Cruz, 2016). Muchos aspirantes fracasan repetidamente, aún repasando. Se presume esto se debe a falta de suficiente conocimiento de su disciplina. Se ha observado que algunos repiten muchas respuestas erróneas. Esto indica una segunda posibilidad, aprendizaje equivocado. Estudios indican que la repetición de repuestas erróneas puede ser hasta de 68 por ciento de todas las respuestas (Feinberg, Raymond & Haist, 2015). Para evaluar este fenómeno en Puerto Rico, examinamos las tendencias de respuestas en dos administraciones de la misma versión de reválida para dos carreras cortas (salud y maquinaria). Utilizamos funciones de análisis estadísticos en Excel (pruebas lógicas y operadores de comparación). Los resultados indican que el tipo de respuesta más frecuente fue cambiar de incorrecto a correcto y la segunda respuesta más frecuente fue cometer el mismo error seleccionando la misma alternativa incorrecta. Esto pudiera explicarse con teoría de aprendizaje de doble lazo de Argyris. Por otro lado, los del campo de la salud mejoraron su puntuación al repetir su examen, pero los de maquinaria obtuvieron puntuaciones más bajas.
Isoorientin Alleviates Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation through Nrf2/NQO1 Pathway
Authors: Cheng Qirun , Yu Xianjin , Zhang Rong , Chen Lipeng
Published: July 2020

Inflammatory bowel disease comprises a series of related conditions characterized by idiopathic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. To develop therapeutic agents to combat these conditions, a better understanding of the inflammatory mechanisms is of paramount importance. Isoorientin is a c-glycosylflavone common to plants such as Phyllostachys japonicus and buckwheat. While it has been documented to exhibit multiple biological activities, its effects on inflammatory bowel disease, and the potential regulatory mechanism remain to be explored. We have shown here that isoorientin relieves the intestinal tissue injury and decreases the activity and expression of myeloperoxidase in trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-exposed rats. Furthermore, isoorientin alleviated cytokine secretion in rats after trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid exposure. Also, isoorientin suppressed the levels of the nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat-containing protein family and enhanced the Nrf2/NQO1 pathway in trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced bowel disease. In conclusion, isoorientin could serve as a promising drug for the treatment of chronic enteritis.
Inflation, Government Expenditure, and Economic Growth in Indonesia
Authors: Mandala Ratu Ahdini Magfuroh
Published: July 2020

This study estimates long run and short run association between inflation, government expenditure, and economic growth in Indonesia from 1981 to 2018. This study run diagnostic and specification test on time-series datasets in the model. This study employs Engel-Granger Cointegration Test and Error Correction Model (ECM) to estimate the long run and short run association in the model. This study further disaggregates government expenditure data in Indonesia into routine and development expenditure to analyse the individual and combined effect of the variable in the model. Result of the study suggested that the association between inflation and economic growth is negative, while the association between government expenditure and economic growth is positive. Moreover, routine expenditure has insignificant effect. Finally, ECM concluded that short-term adjustment in the model is less than one percent and specifically stable in all regression models.

Keywords: Inflation, Government Expenditure, Economic Growth, ECM.