bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adverse events following school-based vaccination of girls with quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine in Slovenia, 2009 to 2013
Authors: Šubelj Maja , Učakar Veronika , Kraigher Alenka , Klavs Irena
Published: April 2016

Adverse events following immunisation (AEFIs) with qHPV reported to the Slovenian AEFI Registry for the first four school years of the vaccination programme were analysed. We calculated annual reporting rates for 11–14 year-old vaccinees with AEFIs, using the number of qHPV doses distributed within the school-based vaccination programme as the denominator. Between September 2009 and August 2013, 211 AEFIs that occurred in 89 vaccinees were reported, a rate of 149.5 vaccinees with AEFI per 100,000 qHPV doses distributed. For five vaccinees, serious AEFIs (8.4 per 100,000 doses distributed) were reported. The highest reporting rates were for fatigue, headache, and fever (≥ 38.0⁰) (53.8, 40.3, and 35.3 per 100,000 qHPV doses distributed, respectively). As no AEFI resulted in permanent sequelae and they all were categorised as serious only due to the criterion of a minimum of one day of hospitalisation, this provides reassurance for the safety of our school-based HPV vaccination programme. Further AEFI surveillance is warranted to provide data for HPV vaccination programme monitoring and evaluation of its safety.
Influenza vaccine effectiveness in adults 65 years and older, Denmark, 2015/16 – a rapid epidemiological and virological assessment
Authors: Emborg Hanne Dorthe , Krause Tyra Grove , Nielsen Lene , Thomsen Marianne Kragh , Christiansen Claus Bohn , Skov Marianne Nielsine , Nielsen Xiaohui Chen , Weinreich Lenette Sandborg , Fischer Thea Kølsen , Rønn Jesper , Trebbien Ramona
Published: April 2016

In Denmark, both influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and influenza B co-circulated in the 2015/16 season. We estimated the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the trivalent influenza vaccine in patients 65 years and older using the test-negative case–control design. The adjusted VE against influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 was 35.0% (95% confidence interval (CI): 11.1–52.4) and against influenza B 4.1% (95% CI: −22.0 to 24.7). The majority of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 circulating in 2015/16 belonged to the new genetic subgroup subclade 6B.1.
Outbreak of unusual Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium monophasic variant 1,4 [5],12:i:-, Italy, June 2013 to September 2014
Authors: Cito Francesca , Baldinelli Francesca , Calistri Paolo , Di Giannatale Elisabetta , Scavia Gaia , Orsini Massimiliano , Iannetti Simona , Sacchini Lorena , Mangone Iolanda , Candeloro Luca , Conte Annamaria , Ippoliti Carla , Morelli Daniela , Migliorati Giacomo , Barile Nadia Beatrice , Marfoglia Cristina , Salucci Stefania , Cammà Cesare , Marcacci Maurilia , Ancora Massimo , Dionisi Anna Maria , Owczartek Slawomir , Luzzi Ida ,   on behalf of the outbreak investigation group
Published: April 2016

Monophasic variant of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhimurium (monophasic S. Typhimurium), with antigenic structure 1,4,[5],12:i:-, appears to be of increasing importance in Europe. In Italy, monophasic S. Typhimurium represented the third most frequent Salmonella serovar isolated from human cases between 2004 and 2008. From June 2013 to October 2014, a total of 206 human cases of salmonellosis were identified in Abruzzo region (Central Italy). Obtained clinical isolates characterised showed S. Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- with sole resistance to nalidixic acid, which had never been observed in Italy in monophasic S. Typhimurium, neither in humans nor in animals or foods. Epidemiological, microbiological and environmental investigations were conducted to try to identify the outbreak source. Cases were interviewed using a standardised questionnaire and microbiological tests were performed on human as well as environmental samples, including samples from fruit and vegetables, pigs, and surface water. Investigation results did not identify the final vehicle of human infection, although a link between the human cases and the contamination of irrigation water channels was suggested.
Testing for viral material in water of public bathing areas of the Danube during summer, Vojvodina, Serbia, 2014
Authors: Jovanović Galović Aleksandra , Bijelović Sanja , Milošević Vesna , Hrnjaković Cvjetkovic Ivana , Popović Milka , Kovačević Gordana , Radovanov Jelena , Dragić Nataša , Petrović Vladimir
Published: April 2016

From August to September 2014 a water quality study was conducted on five popular public Danube beaches in Vojvodina, Serbia. To assess the safety of Danube water for bathing, physical, chemical, bacteriological tests were performed. While many parameters for monitoring the quality of water are regulated by law, there are neither national nor international legislations addressing the presence of viruses in recreational waters. In this study, we performed analyses that surpassed national requirements, and investigated if adenovirus, enterovirus or rotavirus genetic material was present in samples of recreational water collected for quality monitoring. Of 90 water samples obtained during the study, enterovirus material was not found in any sample, but adenovirus and rotavirus genetic materials were respectively detected in 60 and 31 samples. Statistical analyses showed a significant correlation between adenovirus DNA and total coliforms in the water. Even when water samples were adequate for recreational use, adenoviruses were detected in 75% (57/76) of such samples. Our results indicate that implementation of viral indicators in recreational water might be helpful to better assess public health safety. This might be particularly relevant in areas where urban wastewater treatment is insufficient and surface waters affected by wastewater are used for recreation.
Merging Clinical Cases, Client Communication, and Physiology to Enhance Student Engagement, Learning, and Skills
Authors: Washburn Shannon E. , Posey Dan , Stewart Randolph H. , Rogers Kenita S.
Published: April 2016

Understanding disease processes, making diagnoses, and guiding clinical therapy are predicated on an understanding of normal physiologic function. However, we have observed that many first-year students fail to appreciate the important role that a clear understanding of normal function plays in becoming well-prepared, practicing veterinarians. Students also struggle with application of basic knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of disease, as evidenced by poor performance on exam questions requiring application. The purpose of this project was to help students link the physiologic concepts in the classroom with clinical application, as well as to improve their ability to explain those concepts to a client. We found that, as a result of this assignment, students developed a deeper understanding of physiologic processes and their clinical relevance and, subsequently, felt more confident conveying this knowledge to simulated clients. Implementation of this case project has been very well received by the students. Students improved their grasp of the material, and they indicated that the project contributed positively to their motivation to study and learn physiology.
Comment est née la « Revue française de gestion »
Authors: Barraux Jacques
Published: April 2016

La Fondation nationale pour l’enseignement de la gestion des entreprises est fondée en… mai 1968. Le premier numéro de la Revue française de gestion est publié au printemps 1975. Entre les deux dates, une guerre des Anciens et des Modernes secoue le monde de l’entreprise. Et l’enseignement de la gestion accomplit sa révolution culturelle. Quarante plus tard, retour sur les circonstances de la naissance de la première revue française des sciences de l’entreprise, des organisations et de l’action collective.
A novel miniature robotic guidance device for stereotactic neurosurgical interventions: preliminary experience with the iSYS1 robot
Authors: Minchev Georgi , Kronreif Gernot , Martínez-Moreno Mauricio , Dorfer Christian , Micko Alexander , Mert Aygül , Kiesel Barbara , Widhalm Georg , Knosp Engelbert , Wolfsberger Stefan
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE

Robotic devices have recently been introduced in stereotactic neurosurgery in order to overcome the limitations of frame-based and frameless techniques in terms of accuracy and safety. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of the novel, miniature, iSYS1 robotic guidance device in stereotactic neurosurgery.

METHODS

A preclinical phantom trial was conducted to compare the accuracy and duration of needle positioning between the robotic and manual technique in 162 cadaver biopsies. Second, 25 consecutive cases of tumor biopsies and intracranial catheter placements were performed with robotic guidance to evaluate the feasibility, accuracy, and duration of system setup and application in a clinical setting.

RESULTS

The preclinical phantom trial revealed a mean target error of 0.6 mm (range 0.1–0.9 mm) for robotic guidance versus 1.2 mm (range 0.1–2.6 mm) for manual positioning of the biopsy needle (p < 0.001). The mean duration was 2.6 minutes (range 1.3–5.5 minutes) with robotic guidance versus 3.7 minutes (range 2.0–10.5 minutes) with manual positioning (p < 0.001). Clinical application of the iSYS1 robotic guidance device was feasible in all but 1 case. The median real target error was 1.3 mm (range 0.2–2.6 mm) at entry and 0.9 mm (range 0.0–3.1 mm) at the target point. The median setup and instrument positioning times were 11.8 minutes (range 4.2–26.7 minutes) and 4.9 minutes (range 3.1–14.0 minutes), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

According to the preclinical data, application of the iSYS1 robot can significantly improve accuracy and reduce instrument positioning time. During clinical application, the robot proved its high accuracy, short setup time, and short instrument positioning time, as well as demonstrating a short learning curve.
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve canal
Authors: Hanna Amgad
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE

Meralgia paresthetica causes dysesthesias and burning in the anterolateral thigh. Surgical treatment includes nerve transection or decompression. Finding the nerve in surgery is very challenging. The author conducted a cadaveric study to better understand the variations in the anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN).

METHODS

Twenty embalmed cadavers were used for this study. The author studied the LFCN's relationship to different fascial planes, and the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).

RESULTS

A complete fascial canal was found to surround the nerve completely in all specimens. The canal starts at the inguinal ligament proximally and follows the nerve beyond its terminal branches. The nerve could be anywhere from 6.5 cm medial to the ASIS to 6 cm lateral to the ASIS. In the latter case, the nerve may lodge in a groove in the iliac crest. Other anatomical variations found were the LFCN arising from the femoral nerve, and a duplicated nerve. A thick nerve was found in 1 case in which it was riding over the ASIS.

CONCLUSIONS

The variability in the course of the LFCN can create difficulty in surgical exposure. The newly defined LFCN canal renders exposure even more challenging. This calls for high-resolution pre- or intraoperative imaging for better localization of the nerve.
A decision-making guide for the closure of myelomeningocele skin defects with or without primary repair
Authors: Kemaloğlu Cemal Alper , Özyazgan İrfan , Ünverdi Ömer Faruk
Published: April 2016

OBJECTIVE

The closure of the skin defect in myelomeningocele (MMC) repair is an essential step that determines the quality of the surgical result. The success of surgical results is related to the decision to use the most suitable techniques, namely flaps or primary closure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a decision-making guide to determine whether to use primary repair or a flap for the closure of skin defects that occur in MMC.

METHODS

Fifty patients underwent surgery after neurosurgical repair and closure of the placode. A simple guide was generated according to the defect height/width and posterior axillary lines/defect width ratio. These 2 ratios were considered to determine which closure technique (with or without primary repair) should be used for the MMC defect reconstruction.

RESULTS

By using this decision-making guide, 20 of the defects were repaired with various flaps, and those of the remaining 30 patients were repaired with primary closure. In all patients, a successful tension-free 1-stage closure was obtained. Except for 4 patients who had flap reconstruction with partial flap necrosis or minimal flap tip necrosis, healing was uneventful without any complications. There were no additional wound complications during the mean follow-up of 6.8 years (range 5 months to 14 years).

CONCLUSIONS

Because of various defect sizes and patient characteristics, no single protocol exists for the reconstruction of MMC defects. The guide suggested here might be effective in deciding which method is suitable for closure of MMC skin defects.
An Assessment of Development of a Transboundary Small Lake: Calibato Lake, San Pablo City and Rizal, Laguna, The Philippines
Authors: Brillo Bing Baltazar C.
Published: April 2016

Commencing on the scarcity of development studies on lakes (as the field is dominated by limnology and aquaculture studies) and small-lake studies (as the field is heavily concentrated on big-lake studies), this study assesses the underdevelopment of Calibato Lake, a small transboundary lake. The article reveals the lack of development initiatives in the lake as well as definitive time table from its administrative agencies on when they will be carried out. It argues that the LLDA, the City Government of San Pablo and the Local Government of Rizal must now take action to instigate and bring development in the lake. Particularly, by initiating the crafting of a zoning-development plan which is crucial for managing the water resource, regulating aquaculture, and facilitating subsequent actions; by promoting ecotourism which is essential in extending work opportunities and community development; and by protecting the many natural springs and their watershed which is critical in the preservation of the lake and its environment.
Organic beef cattle production pattern at Shahjadpur upazilla of Sirajgonj district in Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain MD , Hossain MM , Hashem MA , Bhuiyan KJ
Published: April 2016

The experiment was conducted to investigate the present status of organic beef cattle production at Shahjadpur upazilla of Sirajgonj district in Bangladesh through field survey. The data were collected based on a prescribed interview schedule from 30 respondents selected from 6 villages of Shahjadpur upazila who were involved in beef cattle production. Parameters studied were origin, feeds and fodder, breeding, health care, animal welfare and other factors related to organic beef cattle production. In this study, 12% cattle were indigenous and 88% crossbred in origin. 83% farmers used cultivated fodder and 17% used cultivated and roadside grass which was cultivated in their own land. However, 37% farmers used vitamin mineral supplementation. Among the farmers, 13% farmers used natural breeding, 73% farmers used A.I. and 14% both methods for livestock breeding. 87%, 80%, and 83% farmers practiced vaccination, deworming and grooming, respectively while, 70% farmers used hormone, antibiotic and growth promoter for beef cattle production and only 33% farmers isolate sick or injured animal from healthy stock. 73% farmers allowed access to outdoor and pasturing during winter season and only 3% farmers kept their livestock record. 37% farmers purchase cattle occasionally and 53% farmers fattened cattle for 3 months and rest fattened for a prolonged period. In Bangladesh beef cattle are fatten in conventional method where different inorganic substances are used by the farmers. So there are great potentialities for organic beef cattle production in Bangladesh both for satisfying animal protein requirement and production of quality beef.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2016. 45 (1): 25-30
Influence of the Quality of Consumer Headphones in the Perception of Spatial Audio
Authors: Gutierrez-Parera Pablo , Lopez Jose
Published: April 2016

High quality headphones can generate a realistic sound immersion reproducing binaural recordings. However, most people commonly use consumer headphones of inferior quality, as the ones provided with smartphones or music players. Factors, such as weak frequency response, distortion and the sensitivity disparity between the left and right transducers could be some of the degrading factors. In this work, we are studying how these factors affect spatial perception. To this purpose, a series or perceptual tests have been carried out with a virtual headphone listening test methodology. The first experiment focuses on the analysis of how the disparity of sensitivity between the two transducers affects the final result. The second test studies the influence of the frequency response relating quality and spatial impression. The third test analyzes the effects of distortion using a Volterra kernels scheme for the simulation of the distortion using convolutions. Finally, the fourth tries to relate the quality of the frequency response with the accuracy on azimuth localization. The conclusions of the experiments are: the disparity between both transducers can affect the localization of the source; the perception of quality and spatial impression has a high correlation; the distortion produced by the range of headphones tested at a fixed level does not affect the perception of binaural sound; and that some frequency bands have an important role in the front-back confusions.
The Effect of the Si Content on the Morphology and Amount of Fe2SiO4 in Low Carbon Steels
Authors: Yuan Qing , Xu Guang , Zhou Mingxing , He Bei
Published: April 2016

In order to study the effect of the Si content on the morphology, amount, and distribution of fayalite (Fe2SiO4), three low-carbon steels with different Si contents were selected, and reheating tests were conducted in an industrial furnace in a hot strip plant. The results show that Si distributes in two forms—first, Fe2SiO4, in the innermost layer of the oxide scale, and, second, granular SiO2, dispersively distributed in the matrix near the scale. In addition, Fe2SiO4 appears in a net-like form in the innermost layer of the oxide scale close to the iron matrix when the Si content is 1.21 wt. %. However, no obvious net-like Fe2SiO4 is observed when the Si content is less than 0.25 wt. %. Moreover, the inhibition effect of the solid Fe2SiO4 on the oxidation reaction plays a more important role than the promotion effect of the liquid Fe2SiO4 during the entire oxidation reaction. Therefore, the total thickness of the scale decreases with the increase in Si content.
Protocol of Taste and See: A Feasibility Study of a Church-Based, Healthy, Intuitive Eating Programme
Authors: Lycett Deborah , Patel Riya , Coufopoulos Anne , Turner Andy
Published: April 2016

Obesity treatment remains a high global priority. Evidence suggests holistic approaches, which include a religious element, are promising. Most research is from the USA, but recent evidence suggests a need within the UK population. The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of running and evaluating a Christian-based, healthy, intuitive-eating programme, in a UK church. This is the protocol of a mixed-methods single-group feasibility study of a ten-week programme. The programme focuses on breaking the “diet and weight regain” cycle using principles from intuitive eating uniquely combined with biblical principles of love, freedom, responsibility, forgiveness, and spiritual need. We will recruit at least ten adult participants who are obese, overweight, or of a healthy weight with problematic eating behaviours. Participants can be from any faith or none. Robust measures of physical, psychological and spiritual outcomes will be used. Results are not yet available. Findings will be used to design a cluster-randomised controlled trial to test efficacy through many churches. If weight reduces by a small amount, there will be substantial benefits to public health. With a strong association between obesity and mental-ill health, a holistic intervention is particularly important. Using churches addresses religious and spiritual health, and uses existing social structures and a voluntary workforce that are sustainable and cost-effective.
A new species of Phosocephala Townsend, 1908 (Diptera: Tachinidae) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste in northwestern Costa Rica
Authors: Fleming AJ , Wood D. Monty , Smith M. Alex , Janzen Daniel , Hallwachs Winnie , Dapkey Tanya
Published: April 2016

We describe a new species of Phosocephala Townsend, and provide a new collection record, and description of the previously unknown male, of Phosocephala metallica Townsend, from Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), northwestern Costa Rica. All ACG specimens were reared from wild-caught Lepidoptera larvae (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Nolidae). We provide a concise description of both species using morphology, life history, molecular data, and photographic documentation. The new species is authored and described by Fleming and Wood.

Phosocephala alexanderi
sp. n.
The value of statistical tools to detect data fabrication
Authors: Hartgerink Chris , Wicherts Jelte , van Assen Marcel
Published: April 2016

We aim to investigate how statistical tools can help detect potential data fabrication in the social- and medical sciences. In this proposal we outline three projects to assess the value of such statistical tools to detect potential data fabrication and make the first steps in order to apply them automatically to detect data anomalies, potentially due to data fabrication. In Project 1, we examine the performance of statistical methods to detect data fabrication in a mixture of genuine and fabricated data sets, where the fabricated data sets are generated by actual researchers who participate in our study. We also interview these researchers in order to investigate, in Project 2, different data fabrication characteristics and whether data generated with certain characteristics are better detected with current statistical tools than others. In Project 3 we use software to semi-automatically screen research articles to detect data anomalies that are potentially due to fabrication, and develop and test new software forming the basis for automated screening of research articles for data anomalies, potentially due to data fabrication, in the future.
Sacroiliac Joint Treatment Personalized to Individual Patient Anatomy Using 3-Dimensional Navigation
Authors: Kleck Christopher J. , Perry James M. , Burger Evalina L. , Cain Christopher M. J. , Milligan Kenneth , Patel Vikas V.
Published: April 2016

During the past 10 years, the sacroiliac (SI) joint has evolved from being barely recognized as a source of pain, to being a joint treated only nonsurgically or with great surgical morbidity, to currently being a joint treated with minimally invasive techniques that are personalized to the individual patient. The complex 3-dimensional anatomy of the SI joint and lack of parallel to traditional imaging planes requires a thorough understanding of the structures within and around the SI joint that may be at risk of injury. Thus, the SI joint is ideally suited for intraoperative 3-dimensional imaging and surgical navigation when being treated minimally invasively. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(2):89–94.]
Incorporation of Sexual Violence in Nursing Curricula Using Trauma-Informed Care: A Case Study
Authors: LoGiudice Jenna A. , Douglas Sherifa
Published: April 2016

Background:

One in five women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. As a consequence of this violence, survivors face health care concerns such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and gynecologic problems. Nurses are at the forefront of health care delivery to survivors of sexual violence, yet literature about nursing curricula addressing sexual violence is scant.

Method:

A holistic, single-case study from a student survivor about the impact of sexual violence, being taught from a trauma-informed care perspective, is presented.

Results:

The powerful case study highlights the personal and professional benefits stemming from a sexual violence curriculum being taught from a trauma-informed care lens. The student survivor reports personal growth and an understanding of herself, as well as a new framework with which to care for patients who have experienced sexual violence.

Conclusion:

In preparation to deliver care to sexual violence survivors, students must be educated about the prevalence, long-term sequela, and health care needs of survivors, which can be effectively done using the model of trauma-informed care. The student's case suggests that discussing sexual violence is imperative for one's own healing and contribution to the nursing profession. [
J Nurs Educ.
2016;55(4):215–219.]
Mercado de Algeciras
Authors: Torroja Eduardo
Published: April 2016

Siguiendo las líneas generales del Anteproyecto aprobado por el Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Algeciras, se proyectó el nuevo Mercado con una planta octogonal inscrita en el polígono que forman las cuatro calles de contorno. De este modo se obtiene una sala de gran utilización para los puestos de venta, sin rincones difíciles de acceso; y la entrada desde los cuatro lados se obtiene fácilmente, descongestionando así la circulación en los alrededores del Mercado. Esta circulación se facilita, también, con los chaflanes que en las esquinas de las calles presentan cuatro lados del octógono, y que, sin perjudicar a los servicios interiores, permite dar mayor amplitud a las aceras, punto importante dadas las aglomeraciones que suelen producirse en los alrededores de estos mercados en las horas de compra.
Iglesia en Gandía
Authors: Torroja Eduardo
Published: April 2016

El solar destinado para la construcción del nuevo centro está situado en un saliente de tierra, frente al Puerto, con forma sensiblemente triangular, y se halla limitado por su lado oeste con la carretera, quedando los otros dos lados en forma de cuña o espolón que penetra en el mar.
Puente de Tordera
Authors: Torroja Eduardo
Published: April 2016

Siempre se ha dicho que, en el hormigón armado, el hormigón está destinado a soportar las compresiones y el acero las tracciones. Este principio conduce, lógicamente, a formar las estructuras trianguladas haciendo metálicas las piezas que han de trabajar fundamentalmente a tracción, y de hormigón ligeramente armado, las encargadas de resistir, principalmente, compresiones.
Viaducto de Quince Ojos
Authors: Torroja Eduardo
Published: April 2016

El viaducto está formado por una arcada múltiple, compuesta por quince arcos de 7 metros de luz con pilas de 1,70 metros en sentido longitudinal, y arcos iguales en sentido transversal. El ancho total es de 35 metros de anchura de la vía.
Puente del Pedrido, tramo central
Authors: Torroja Eduardo
Published: April 2016

Planteada la necesidad de proceder a la ejecución del tramo central del puente en el Pasaje del Pedrido sobre la ría de Betanzos, y encontrándonos con que las armaduras para el mismo, que ya estaban acopiadas a pie de obra antes de la guerra, estaban totalmente no tuvimos inconveniente, puesto que habían de adquirirse de nuevo, en introducir algunas ligeras modificaciones sobre el proyecto anterior, a fin de reducir en lo posible el coste de la obra.
Casa en Orgeval, París
Authors: Harnden Peter G.
Published: April 2016

Esta simpática casa, es la residencia de un arquitecto americano que ha venido a vivir en Orgeval, en las afueras de París, en un viejo local industrial maravillosamente adaptado y en medio de un grupo de casas viejas, de gracioso e irregular trazado y fisonomía.
Casa Gordon Giovanelli
Authors: Lovett Wendell H.
Published: April 2016

Esta simpática vivienda unifamiliar, de grácil y acogedor aspecto, está situada en la orilla del lago Washington, cerca de Seattle, y ha sido proyectada para una joven y dinámica familia, que consta de cinco miembros: padre, madre y tres niños, con edades comprendidas entre los tres y los ocho años.
Elclor, Brasil
Authors: Levi Rino , Cerqueira Cesar Roberto , Carvalho Franco L. R.
Published: April 2016

El edificio ha sido construido para sede social de las Industrias Químicas Electro Cloro, S. A., y residencia de los ingenieros solteros de la empresa, en Río Grande, en el Estado de San Pablo.
Auditorio, en Israel
Authors: Sharon Arieh , Idelson B. , Weídenfeld A.
Published: April 2016

Haifa y, en el seno de ella, el Monte Carmelo, gozan de una situación privilegiada dentro de la topografía, en general seca y pedregosa de Israel.
Hangar de madera
Authors: Andrews H. J.
Published: April 2016

El nuevo hangar de madera, construido y proyectado por la empresa Beves and Co., tiene una luz libre de 45,7 m. Su propietario, la Overseas Aviation Lte., lo utiliza para proteger los aviones que esta Compañía dispone en el aeropuerto de Gatwick (Inglaterra). Después de considerar la solución metálica y estructura de hormigón se decidió proyectar el hangar basándose en una serie de pórticos paralelos, de madera en láminas y sin apoyos intermedios. Aunque económicamente presenta ventajas sobre otros materiales, su ligereza tenía gran importancia en este caso, pues el terreno del campo en que se halla situado no tiene gran capacidad resistente y, además, se contaba con gastos mínimos de conservación y una resistencia elevada contra el incendio.
Teoría del efecto de vibraciones producidas por choques o explosiones sobre estructuras e instalaciones
Authors: Fernández Bollo Mariano
Published: April 2016

Las vibraciones u oscilaciones producidas por sismos, explosiones o choques violentos producen averías, desperfectos y, a veces, la ruina total de estructuras e instalaciones. El estudio de los efectos sísmicos o de terremotos, por su extensión e importancia, ha sido objeto de muchas investigaciones importantes y forma una parte completa de la técnica de proyectar.
Using iPads and Mobile Technology for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Proctor Lisa A. , Wang Ye
Published: April 2016

With increasing access to iPads and mobile technology in both home and school settings, evidence regarding how best to use this technology to enhance language and literacy learning is lacking, particularly for children with developmental disabilities. As a comprehensive review, this chapter discusses the use of iPads and mobile technology in the language and literacy development of this population. It concludes that while iPads and mobile technology provide opportunities for language and literacy development, the inherent challenges and limitations of this technology warrant attention from parents, educators and speech-language pathologists. iPads and mobile technology may be a valuable accelerator for the language and literacy development of children with developmental disabilities if used properly; however, improper or careless usage can become a distraction that further delays the communication development of this population.
The Learning Style-Based Adaptive Learning System Architecture
Authors: Chen Chyun-Chyi , Chiu Po-Sheng , Huang Yueh-Min
Published: April 2016

In the current study of learning process that show learners will take a different way and use different types of learning resources in order to learning better. Any many researchers also agree that learning materials must be able to meet the various learning styles of learners. Therefore, let learners can effective to improve their learning, for different learning styles of learners should be given different types of learning materials. In this paper the authors propose a learner's learning style-based adaptive learning system architecture that is designed to help learners advance their on-line learning along an adaptive learning path. The investigation emphasizes the relationship of learning content to the learning style of each participant in adaptive learning. An adaptive learning rule was developed to identify how learners of different learning styles may associate those contents which have the higher probability of being useful to form an optimal learning path. In this adaptive learning system architecture, it will according to different learning styles given different types of learning materials and will according to learner's profile to adjust learner's learning style for providing suitable learning materials.
Using Second Life® for Situated and Active Learning in Teacher Education
Authors: Ludlow Barbara L. , Hartley Melissa D.
Published: April 2016

Preservice and inservice special education teachers used Second Life® as the educational platform in online courses in a graduate level distance education program. Faculty designed the virtual learning experiences to facilitate situated and active learning through the creation of a virtual campus and course-specific learning activities. The purpose of this chapter is to describe how instructors designed environments and activities to optimize learning in a three-dimensional virtual immersive environment, to report students' responses to learning in the virtual world, and to discuss the implications of virtual simulations for teacher education.
The Promise and Limitations of Assistive Technology Use among Children with Autism
Authors: Andersen Kari , Levenson Lauren , Blumberg Fran C.
Published: April 2016

The use of assistive technology to enhance skill development among children with autism continues to expand. To date, this technology has been primarily used to remediate deficits in language, social skills, and, to a lesser extent, academic skills. Despite the growing body of literature examining the use of these technologies among children with autism, the success of these interventions has been mixed. The authors review findings concerning available forms of assistive technology and the factors that impact their efficacy among children with autism such as developmental level and severity of impairments.
An Affective Computer-Mediated Learning for Persons with Motor Impairments
Authors: Valeria Nia , Theng Lau Bee
Published: April 2016

In education, it is important to have good communication and interaction between educators and learners to promote a conducive learning environment. However, this is rather difficult for the children with motor impairments, such as children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Their learning problems arise due to their motor impairment coupled with speech and intellectual impairments. As a result, children with motor disabilities require more time and attention in learning. To assist the children's learning, this chapter proposes an affective computer-mediated learning model which adapts to learners' emotions where it has an educator representation (i.e. a virtual tutor) to deliver the learning materials and interact with a child in one-to-one learning. The virtual tutor communicates with the child by responding to his/her facial expressions. Post-intervention experiments were carried out to evaluate the performance of the affective computer-mediated learning model. The overall results showed that the proposed affective learning model is able to assist the children's learning.
The Use of Computer-Based Technologies to Increase the Academic, Behavioral, and Social Outcomes of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Schools
Authors: Sansosti Frank J. , Mizenko Mary Lynn , Krupko Allison
Published: April 2016

In recent years, the number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in both special and general education classrooms has increased substantially. As such, there may be no greater challenge facing educators than planning for the education of this growing population. One method of instruction that appears to hold great promise for educating these students is the use of computer-based technologies. The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) provide a brief overview of the contemporary research regarding the use of computer-assisted instruction and mobile devices for improving the academic, behavior, and social outcomes of students with ASD within school-based contexts and (b) to provide educators with strategies for collecting data to promote accountability. Taken together, the intent is to call attention to the evidence that supports the use of computer-based technologies for students with ASD in schools, raise awareness of those strategies that appear to be the most effective for such students, and assist service providers in providing defensible education.
Does Mobile Technology Have a Place in Differentiated Instruction?
Authors: Cumming Therese M.
Published: April 2016

Although mobile technologies are relatively new, they have quickly become ubiquitous in education, despite a limited evidence base for their efficacy in instructional design. This chapter discusses differentiated instruction for the inclusive classroom and how this can be best accomplished using mobile technology as an educational tool. Using mobile computing devices such as the iPad in differentiated instruction has many advantages, but is not without challenges. Many of these challenges can be addressed using suggestions from previous research in the areas of differentiated instruction and educational technology. Future research is necessary to provide a solid evidence-base supporting the use of mobile technology with diverse learners in all levels of classroom instruction.
Music and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Blumstein Michelle Renee
Published: April 2016

The following chapter presents a compilation of research about various types of technology that are employed by music therapists to benefit children with developmental delays. Music therapy can be an effective way to meet the goals of the individual. Music can also be a very powerful motivator. Previous musical skill or experience is not required for music therapy to be effective for clients with developmental disabilities or for clients more generally. Many music-based technologies are designed to create a positive, successful, and enjoyable experience for all users. Music therapy can provide a safe and confidence building environment where children are able to feel in control of a situation, possibly for the first time in their lives.
Mental Health Issues among Family Members of Children with Mental Disability
Authors: Hashim Aili Hanim , Kaur Manveen , Bahar Norharlina , Ismail Wan Salwina Wan
Published: April 2016

Parenting children with intellectual disabilities is challenging. Many of these children are misunderstood, while parents are often blamed for the difficulties. The reality is that parents of such children are themselves unable to understand the nature of their child's difficulties, what more to cope with the child. The child's difficulties poses challenge for the parents and siblings, and many parents struggle. The chapter will discuss types of problems faced by the children with mental disability, their parents and siblings, including the possible impact on mental health of the family. The chapter will as well discuss the impact of mental health difficulties in parents and its impact on their parenting. The chapter hopes to highlight the need to recognize parents who are struggling, what should professionals looked for in their assessment of families with children with intellectual disabilities. Identifying families who are struggling is important as the family environment has an impact on functioning and, consequently, service needs of the child.
Issues and Recent Trends in the Assessment and Management of ID in Childhood
Authors: Chowhan Sumita , Patowary Plabita
Published: April 2016

The Chapter begins with an attempt to understand disability aspect in general and assessment aspect extensively. This chapter would attempt to observe both classic and latest trends of assessment techniques. Since it was observed that the recent trends concentrate extensively on global concept, the present chapter would include assessment categories on different dimensions of ability, emotions and behaviors such as intelligence, achievement, adaptive, social behavior and emotional adjustment, communication/language, sensory status, motor skills, and health status. The adaptivity skills will be emphasized more since it was observed adaptive skills plays a crucial role in the children with intellectual disability. in this current chapter a number of critical issues concerning the assessment of children with intellectual disabilities, including definitional problems, psychometric factors, and practical difficulties would be proposed to help students, counselors, teachers and psychologists.
Psychosocial Interventions for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
Authors: Sharma Rajesh , Lohan Aditi
Published: April 2016

In the recent years, there has been an increased interest and focus on improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. In the year 2006, the United Nations drafted the Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) aimed at securing and protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities. As of November 2015, 160 countries have become signatories of this convention and many countries are working towards making legislations consistent with the CRPD to protect the human rights of individuals with disabilities (UN Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities, 2015). Individuals with intellectual disabilities often face increased challenges in self-care, emotional regulation and decision making due to their cognitive and adaptive skill limitations, which further impacts on their quality of life (Emerson, 2001a). A large proportion of population with intellectual disability display several forms of challenging behaviours including aggressive behaviours, self-harm, stereotypical behaviours and sexual misconducts (Crocker, Mercier, Lachapelle, Brunet, Morin & Roy 2006; Emerson et al., 2001b; Poppes, Putten, & Vlaskamp, 2010). Poppes et al. (2010) found a prevalence of self-harm and stereotypical behaviour in 82% of their participants with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) and 45% of their study participants displayed aggressive and destructive behaviours. Challenging behaviour appears to be a central theme in intellectual disability and its treatment. This chapter provides a discussion of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in prevention and treatment of challenging behaviours as well as improving the adaptive behaviours of individuals with intellectual disability.
Use of Assistive Technology to Empower Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Gupta Sanjeev Kumar
Published: April 2016

This chapter focuses on the use of assistive technology in persons with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs). Persons with IDs have significant limitations, both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behaviors. The use of assistive technology is essential to help persons with IDs and make them independent in all spheres of life. Assistive technology devices and services can be used to teach, train, rehabilitate, and empower persons in a variety of daily activities viz. new learning, home living, employment, health and safety, communication, social activities, protection and leisure. Empirical studies suggest that assistive technology is effective in improving the quality of life of persons with IDs and make them less dependent on others. This chapter investigates the available research evidence on the use of assistive technology in IDs, discusses utilizations, impediments/barriers, implications and suggests recommendations for future research.
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Authors: Harrington Rachel A. , Driskell Shannon O. , Johnston Christopher J. , Browning Christine A. , Niess Margaret L.
Published: April 2016

The purpose of this study was to analyze the literature regarding implementation of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework in the preparation and support of mathematics teachers. A comprehensive literature review was performed on over a decade of relevant peer-reviewed publications and dissertations since the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) first identified technology as a fundamental principle of good mathematics programs. The results indicate that TPACK has become a foundational framework in the research. Specific studies highlighted in this paper show that, while individual components of TPACK are illustrated in the literature, the field is still lacking sufficient examples of these components acting as a “total package” (Niess, 2008). Programs that develop and support mathematics teachers need more guidance from researchers regarding the best ways to realize the vision of NCTM.
Design and Implementation Principles for Dynamic Interactive Mathematics Technologies
Authors: Dick Thomas P. , Burrill Gail F.
Published: April 2016

Design and implementation principles are described for choosing and using dynamic interactive mathematics technologies in support of mathematics learning and teaching. The design principles value technologies that enable meaningful and purposeful actions by students resulting in immediately visual consequences. The implementation principles emphasize using these technologies for important mathematics to pose rich tasks and ask good questions that demand sense making and reasoning and engage students in the mathematical practices. Illustrative examples are drawn from a collection of the Building Concepts dynamic interactive documents (available online) designed to support the teaching of mathematics consistent with the Progressions for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Content and Practices. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) provides a framework for considering how teachers' knowledge must be transformed to best realize the potential of these technologies, and to shape recommendations for professional development and directions for future research.
Mathematics Education Technology Professional Development
Authors: Driskell Shannon O. , Bush Sarah B. , Ronau Robert N. , Niess Margaret L. , Rakes Christopher R. , Pugalee David K.
Published: April 2016

The effective use of digital technologies in school settings calls for appropriate professional development opportunities that will transform inservice teachers' knowledge for integrating technologies as effective mathematics learning tools. To inform such opportunities, this study examined the contents of published mathematics education technology professional development papers over several decades using Sztajn's (2011) standards for high quality reporting in mathematics professional development research studies, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework, and the Comprehensive Framework for Teacher Knowledge. Both the Professional Development Implementation and Evaluation Model and Education Professional Development Research Framework are recommended for further guidance on reporting key features of mathematics education technology professional development.
Designing Elementary Mathematics Games using Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices
Authors: Bos Beth , Engel Theressa
Published: April 2016

Problem-solving digital games that make sense of mathematics do not happen by accident but by careful design. This chapter looks at a popular design framework, Game Network Analysis (GaNA), and examines how teachers can use it to turn popular digital games into strong mathematical experiences grounded in effective teaching practices that use play, purposeful explorations, and focused dialogue to make mathematical concepts more meaningful. The chapter involves a careful study of the GaNA framework in comparison with the eight Mathematics Teaching Practices of Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. The findings encourage further analysis of the GaNA framework in terms of specific academic areas. Explicit clarification is needed to use the framework to effectively move mathematics education toward its future potential.