bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A csermelyciprus (Myricaria germanica) új hazai előfordulása
Authors: Süveges Kristóf , Molnár V. Attila , Koscsó János
Published: July 2017

A közlemény a Magyarországon igen ritka Myricaria germanica második olyan előfor­dulásáról számol be, amely ember által létrehozott termőhelyről ismert. A faj Hejőpapi mellől (Sajó–Hernád-sík), egy kavicsbányából került elő. A faj legközelebbi lelőhelye mintegy 60 kilométerre találha­tó, így az előfordulás a szél általi terjedés (anemochoria) hatékonyságát jelzi. Úgy tűnik a kavicsbányák megfelelő termőhelyet jelenthetnek e hazánkban veszélyeztetett cserjefajnak.
A Computer Code for Reliability Assessment of Electrical Auxiliary System using fault tree-analysis
Authors: Fatah A. , Sadik A.
Published: July 2017

The paper describes a code for analyzing different structures of electric power supply systems from the reliability point of view. A genral program (program -AA) is developed for finding the minimal cutsets from the fault tree of supply system and then evaluatinng the system unavailability as a function of the most significant minimal cutsets and the unavailability of primary events appearing in these critical sets for any complex auxiliary electric supply system. The program is implemented on IBM compatible personal computer by using database software /Foxpro 2.6. The results obtained from the model give a powerfull tool for the designer of supply systems from safety point of view.
Epi—polarization with immunogold labeling for identification and localization of Mycoplasma iowae in naturally infected tissues
Authors: Shareef Jalal
Published: July 2017

Mycoplasma iowae is embryo lethal for turkey and chicken, but little information is available regarding the precise site of infection. This paper represents a method for obtaining a permanent record and strong illumination signals similar to those of immunofluorescence from immunogold labelled M. iowae. The purified rabbit anti M. iowae IgG and goat anti - rabbit gold labelled probe were applied for immuno - labelling the thin sectioned vagina from naturally M. iowae infected turkey hen , the sections were examined with epi-polarization microscopy. Since the site of M. iowae infeciton inside the host's body is obscure and the screening techniques for reliable monitoring are not available so far, so the present technique can be recommended for studding M. iowae in situ.
Effect of insect pollination on seed yield, oil and growth characteristics of two sunflower cultivars
Authors: Khasraw Mohammed
Published: July 2017

It was found that the height of the plant and the number of leaves / plant increased significantly in the unbaked treatments over the bagged treatments of sunflower heads, just as the number of pollinated and unpollinated seeds / disc increased significantly in the treatments without bagging of the heads, and the yield of pollinated seeds, total seeds, and pulp exceeded And peels were significantly higher in the non-bagged treatments than the bagged treatments, and the percentage of pulp was significantly higher in the Prado Vic variety than the local variety, and on the contrary, a significant increase appeared in the percentage of peels in the local variety.The percentage of oil of Prado Vic cultivar over the local cultivar increased significantly in the pollinated, unpollinated seeds and bean hulls, while its effect was not significant on the percentage of oil in the seed pulp.
Geotechnical Properties of Certain Iraqi Carbonate Rocks
Authors: Ali Salahalddin
Published: July 2017

Petrography and some geotechnical ail properth properties of certain Iraqi carbonate rocks belonging to (8) geologic formations from (10) locations, were studied in lab. The influence of petrography and water saturation on the engineering properties was investigated, Correlation between different physical and mechanical properties was achieved. Finally a proposed engineering classification based on (bulkidensity, compressional wave velocity. dynamic modulus of elasticity. uniaxial comparative strength and brazillian tensile strength) for the studied rocks was established it is concluded that ti e studied carbonate rocks can be !divided thy groups according to shay physical and mechanical propertiest they are r u strength, medium to high strength (4.1- low to medium strength) rocks.
Hysterectomy: the Indications and Results. A Study of (113) Patients in Duhok City
Authors: Razzak Ala
Published: July 2017

This study included (113) patients who underwent hysterectomy from February 1998 to April 2000 in Azady General Hospital in Duhok City. The mean age for the included patients was (46.5) years. Abnormal uterine bleeding was the major indication for hysterectomy (68%) and the next common indication was lower abdominal pain, pelvic pain & backache (10.6%). Fifty two patients (46%) had no gross or microscopic pathology while endometrial hyperplasia was found in (18) patients (16%), adenomyosis in (11) patients (9,7%), Leiomyomas in (10) patients (8.8%), Endometrial polyps in (5) patients (4.4%) and only four patients had malignancies (3.5%); three of them had uterine malignancies and only one had ovarian cancer.
Gotier and Thyrotoxicosis in Sulaimani
Authors: Hasan Faruk
Published: July 2017

The aim of this retrospective study was to elucidate the characteristics of the patients with goiter in Sulaimani teaching hospital. A total of 140 patients entered this study The mean age was 30 years. The female : male ratio was 4:1, and 2/3'd of females were housewives and about 2/3'd of males were self-employed. About half of the cases had goiter of more than a year and 1/3'd of the cases had a positive family history of goiter. Lipidol was a significant factor in the development of thyrotoxicosis . 10% of the cases had emotional upheavals preceding thyrotoxicosis. In conclusion :Goiter is increasing in Sulaimani territory with an increasing costs on the governments and the local health services which requires extra-ordinary steps for propaganda and education to encourage people to use iodized table salts routinely to prevent the disease. The increased incidence of thyrotoxicosis in this area is multifactorial including the very stressful life-style of the people in this mountainous area and the sudden introduction of lipidol to patients with avid, enlarged thyroid gland , and on the top of that the changes in the diet patterns due to sudden opening of free markets in the recent years all might be contributory factors.
Sheep and Goats nasal Myiasis by Oestrus Ovis in the Sulaimani Province of Kurdistan Region-Iraq
Authors: Shareef Jalal
Published: July 2017

The heads of 2897 sheep, 1006 goats, and 1827 cattle from the local abattoir (Sulaimani-Kurdistan-Iraq were examined for larvae of  Oestrus ovis in January to December 1999. The larvae were diagnosed morphologically under a dissecting microscope, and were measured and preserved in 10% formal saline. The prevalence of 0.ovis in sheep was 20.96% and in goats was 13.6 per cent. The monthly infestation rate for sheep varied from 5.06% in March to 56.12% in September, but in goats varied from 2% in February to 66.6% in March. Up to 13 and 6 larvae were collected from individual sheep and goats consecutively. The mean larval burden per sheep and goat positive case over the year was 1.98 and 1.40 respectively. Different size and color of 0.ovis larvae per single animal were observed throughout the year, which might be due to the presence of more than one generation of 0.ovis adult fly in the region or due to rotation of animals in different areas or pastures during transportation and marketing. 0.ovis larvae were present in sheep and goats 12 and 10 months successively per year. In the present study 0.ovis larvae were not found in the heads of cattle. Since this parasite is produce one of the important anthropozoonotic diseases which effects both man and animals, surveillance and monitoring of larval infection have been recommended in order to establish seasonal incidence of  0. ovis infestation and predicting it's outbreaks in the region, to protect man and animals.
Synthesis and Characterization of New Class of Mixed Polysulfide Ligands of Chromium (III) Complexes
Authors: Abdullah M.
Published: July 2017

From the facile loss of coordinated Sulfur to chromium (Cr-S) and via

intermolecular insertion reaction accompanied by elimination reaction two different chromium (III) complexes; binuclear, pu-(bis L-cysteineato(S-S)disulfide) bis [(mo) allyl - L- cysteineto (N,O,S) chromium (III)], [Cr2 (C3H5O2NS)2 (C3H6)2 (C6H10O4N2S4)] and sodium dihydroxobis(S-methyldisulfide L-cysteinato)chromate (III) Na (Cr(OH)2- (C4H8O2 NS3)2 ) have been synthesised and characterized by UV- visible 1R and NMR spectroscopic methods and elemental analysis techniques.
Assessment of Some Clays from Gercus Formation (M. Eocene) for Brick Manufacture Sulaimani Area, NE Iraq
Authors: Merza Tola
Published: July 2017

This study deals with investigating some clay deposits from the upper part of Gercus Formation (Middle Eocene), north-eastern Iraq and their evaluation for brick manufactures. Grain size analyses and Atterberge limits of raw materials have been studied. Chemical analyses show that such materials are containing low percent of SiO2 and A12O3 and high percent of CaCO3. Fourty test tiles were prepared from the clay samples by semi-dry pressing (250 Kg./cm2 and about 8% moisture content) and fired at 700, 800, 900, 1000 and 1100'C. The various characteristics of &e end products prepared from properly selected samples under optimum working conditions are determined.
Analysis of Flavonoid Compounds in the Fruit of Prunus Microcarpa
Authors: Jissain Faiq , Majid Sirwa
Published: July 2017

The isolation and identification of flayonoid compounds, rutin and quercefin, in the fiuit of

prunus microcarpa (Rosaceae) are described. The flavonoid compounds have been extracted and

separated by paper chromatography, thin - lays.r - chromatography, and flash coloum chromatography,

Two compounds, rutin and quercetin, rvere identified by IH-NMR, IR, and UV. Rutin was hydrolyzed by

2M HCI /30 min., followed by extracting with ethyl acetate. Quercetin rvas obtained fiorn the organic

layer, and the aqueous layer was examined by paper chromatography and showed the presence of glucose

and rhamnose.

The compound rutin (glycoside flavonoid) was quantified and the concenfration found to be 57.081%.
Purification and Immobilization of Amylase Enzyme Produced from Local Isolate of Bacillus subtilis
Authors: Hamza Haider
Published: July 2017

Amylase enzyme produced from B. subtilis was purified by two main steps included

precipitation with ammonium sulfate 40-80% saturation and gel filtration chromatography on

Sephadex colunm (G-100). The obtained purification foid and recovery werc (67.92) and (43.9) %

respectively.

The ensyme was immobilized by enh'apment in calcium alginate beacls. The enzyme retained

53% af it's origiaal activity after a month of storage at 4oC. On the other hand, free enzyme lost its

activity completely in less than 20 days. These results were revealed the possibiliry of using pwified

amylase in indusky fields. Results also indicate the efficiency of immobilization technique by caicium

alginate beads and preserving of the enzyme activity fbr a relatively long period of time.
An Experimental Investigation of the Coefficient of Discharge for Circular and Semi-Circular Weirs
Authors: Rahim Nawzad , Mahmoud Mahmoud , Rashid Haveen
Published: July 2017

The hydraulic characteristics of ciroular and semi-circular weirs under free flow and submerged flow

conditions were studied experimentally and compared. Eighteen different weir models were tested. The first

nine models were circular weirs, the rest of the models were semi-circuiar weirs. Within the range of the

experiments it is shown that the weir height (p), upstrearn head over the weir(hr) . submergence ratio(h2lh1)

and channel slope had significani effect on the coefficient of discharge (Cj. The results confirmed that the

coefficient of discharge for circular weirs was greater that semi-circular r.veirs under free flow and submerged

flow conditions, also tire va!.ue of (Co) for subrnerged flnw for both circulal and serni-cirsular weirs was l,i:rver

than that at free flow condition bV(1-15)%.
Snake Bites in Sulaimani – Iraq
Authors: Hawramy Tahir
Published: July 2017

A study of the characteristics of snake bites in Sulaimani Governorate was undertaken during April 1997 to October 1997. It is

found that all signs of envenomation were seen and the most affected age groups by snake bites were between 11-20 years.

Snaketrite were more frequent among rnale than fr:mal l'amrers. More cornmon iri iemperate ereas. Most features were necrotising

and vascultoxic than myotoxic .No significant differences found between the seven months which were involved in the study,

fleither between the four affected sites ofthe body according to numhers ofthe cases.
The effects of alcohol on heart rate and evaluation of actions in moral dilemma
Authors: Arutyunova K.R. , Bakhchina A.V. , Krylov A.K. , Alexandrov Y.I.
Published: July 2017

Despite a great progress in our understanding of alcohol influence on physiological processes and brain function, the mechanisms of alcohol effects on human social behaviour are still unclear. This work is focused on studying whether and how alcohol (ethanol, 1 g/kg) may affect evaluation of moral permissibility of harmful actions and the dynamics of heart rate characteristics during solving moral dilemmas. Subjects (n=40) were tested twice with the time interval of 2-4 months: once they assessed protagonists’ actions in moral dilemmas after drinking an alcoholic beverage and once – after drinking a non-alcoholic beverage (counterbalanced). The results showed that moral judgements did not always change under alcohol influence but when they did, responses shifted in different directions: some individuals began to judge harmful actions as less permissible while others began to judge them as more permissible. A negative correlation was shown between heart rate and time required for solving moral dilemmas in alcohol condition. Alcohol decreased heart rate variability, including a measure of complexity (ApEn). These results are in line with the view that alcohol intake causes a decrease in complexity of behaviour and its system organisation which may represent the general psychophysiological mechanism underlying various effects of alcohol on social behaviour.

This work was supported by the Russian Foundation for Humanities (project № 14-06-00680, «Formation of moral judgments as a mechanism of human adaptation for social and cultural environment in norm and under alcohol intoxica- tion») and was performed as part of a research programme of one of the leading scientific schools of Russian Federation
«System Psychophysiology» (НШ-9808.2016.6).
The influence of implicit cue on information processing in anagram solving task
Authors: Medyntsev A.A.
Published: July 2017

This article presents the results of a study, aimed at exploring the influence of implicit cues on early “automatic” processes (first 400 ms) in anagram solving task. During six experimental series participants were shown two type of stimuli: anagrams and pseudowords in random order. Participants had to discriminate the type of stimuli, solve the anagrams and response (by key pressing), whether it was insight solution or not. In the first five series pseudowords had a special cue (letters “A” and “O”). There were no such cues in anagrams. In the last experimental series there were no cues on both pseudowords and anagrams. The participants did not know about such differences. The electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded during this study. It was shown that discrimination time decreased from the first to the fifth series, but increase in the last series. The number of correct discriminations increased from the first to the fifth series, and decreased in the last one. EEG analysis showed significant difference in amplitude of late positive component on interval 200 to 300 ms after stimuli between anagrams and pseudowords. This findings may be explained by activation of semantic network, which is involved in anagram solution processing.

This work was supported by grant RSCF № 14-18-03773.
Experimental study of working memory in children and adults in the task of delayed reproduction of visual presented sequences
Authors: Korneev A.A. , Lomakin D.I.
Published: July 2017

The results of experimental study of memorizing and delayed reproduction (copying) of unfamiliar contour shapes in children and adult subjects are presented in the article. We analyzed the age-related characteristics of retention of the shapes (sequences) in working memory. 21 children (average age 7.2 y.o) participated in the experiment. They were shown trajectories (consisted of 6 vertical and horizontal lines) and were asked to remember and to reproduce them after acoustical go signal (short click). Go signal was delayed relatively to the end of trajectories exposure by T = 0, 500, 1000, 2000 or 4000 ms. We analyzed the number of errors, reaction time (RT), mean movement time (MT) along a single segment of trajectory, and the mean dwell time (DT) in the vertices of the trajectory. We compared the results with the analogous data collected previously in the sample of adult subjects. The analysis shows that children made more errors. Beside among children the accuracy of the reproduction decreases whit increasing of the delay of go signal. Also it is shown that RT depends on the delay T, and the shape of the dependence is similar among both children and adults. The results allow to assume the transformation of primary sensory-specific representation in an abstract representation of the sequence both in children and in adults.

This work was supported by grant RSF № 14-18-037037.
Oculomotor activity parameters of the operator in the P300 brain–computer interface with variating stimulus situations
Authors: Basul I.A.
Published: July 2017

We tested the hypotheses about the correlation of visual environment properties in the BCI P300 with oculomotor activity and operator efficiency. We varied level of stimulus intensification and the frame surrounding the stimulus elements. So we had four situation: 1) low contrast, without frame; 2) low contrast, with frame; 3) high contrast, without frame; 4) high contrast, with frame. 12 subjects participated. Our study showed that visual environment which provides lowest level of operator’s errors and so the highest efficiency of the BCI P300 workflow combined with lowest fixation dispersion and highest fixation duration. However, various subjects demonstrated the highest level of the efficiency at the different visual environments. We did not define the best type of the visual environment for the most efficient BCI P300 workflow. This results demonstrate the opportunity to use the eyetracking for optimization visual environment of the BCI P300 for most efficient and comfort operator’s workflow.

The study was funded by RFH, grant 15-36-01386 “Consistent pattern of organization oculomotor activity in an environ- ment of brain-computer interface”.
CONHECIMENTO SOBRE A GÊNESE DAS UNIVERSIDADES MEDIEVAIS E EXPERIÊNCIAS CONTEMPORÂNEAS COM IDOSOS NAS UNIVERSIDADES
Authors: Doronin Juliana de Aquino Fonseca
Published: July 2017

Este artigo objetiva perceber pontos de aproximação entre as concepções da origem das universidades medievais e aspectos relacionados às experiências nos cursos de extensão, a saber: a universidade aberta à terceira Idade- UEM e o grupo de extensão Viver Melhor - Unespar. Foram consultadas referências: Tomás de Aquino (1997), Boaventura de Bangoregio (1983) Bula Papal para Universidade de Paris (1964), Le Goff (1999), Pieper (2007), Cardoso (1997) e Teixeira (1969). Após análise seguindo metodologia bibliográfica, constata-se que essas experiências contemporâneas, por um lado são tidas como informais para o MEC, mas do outro, possuem certa formalidade, considerando estarem vinculadas à extensão universitária. Tais experiências podem ser um caminho que recupera a ideia da gênese da universidade, já que se trata do conhecimento voltado à formação humana. Além disso, são experiências paradoxais, pois muitos desses idosos não estão mais atuando no mercado de trabalho, superando as exigências formais voltadas à formação para o ser produtivo.
A COESÃO DE GRUPO RELACIONADA À SATISFAÇÃO DAS NECESSIDADES BÁSICAS NO ESPORTE EM KARATECAS
Authors: Silveira Fabiano José Teixeira , Oliveira Leonardo Pestillo de
Published: July 2017

Desde a Antiguidade, o esporte é considerado um grande evento com a capacidade de reunir multidões ávidas pelos resultados dos jogos. A coesão do grupo e a motivação são fatores que podem influenciar na participação dos atletas em competições e em seus resultados. O presente trabalho objetiva analisar a relação entre a coesão de grupo e a satisfação das necessidades básicas no esporte em atletas praticantes de Karatê-Dô. Não apenas a correlação mas, especificamente, cada item individualmente. A pesquisa é de caráter descritivo, cujos dados foram obtidos por meio de dois questionários validados (O Questionário de Ambiente de Grupo – GEQ e a Escala de Satisfação de Necessidades Básicas no Esporte – BNSSS) e os resultados foram expostos por meio de tabelas. Ao final, descobriu-se que o grupo feminino apresentou coesão mais voltada para a tarefa e o grupo masculino mais para o social. As necessidades básicas de ambos foram para a dimensão relacionamento.
The role of environmental factors in the formation of the genetic structure of P. аbies populations
Authors: Zakharova Kseniia V , Seits Kirill S
Published: July 2017

Summary: Background. Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) is one of the main forest forming spruce species in Europe. Their populations are characterized by the genetic heterogeneity between individuals in population. The genetic structure of P. abies populations studied supported a hypothesis of an environment impact on the degree of genetic differentiation among populations.

Materials and methods. Analysis of genetic diversity of natural populations in distinct geographical regions from North-West Russia, South-West Russia, South Norway were done using nuclear microsatellites. The needles were collected from the 20-30 adult trees in each geographical spot taking into account the local environment. The statistical calculations were performed with GenAlEx 6.5.03 and Structure 2.3.4.

Results. The analysis highlighted the environmental impact on the genetic diversity. The genetic structure of spruce cenopopulations from poor conditions are extremely different from those of cenopopulations growing under rich environmental conditions in one geographic region. The genetic differences between them are comparable with the genetic differences between spatially remote populations.

Conclusion. The role of the isolation by environment as a pattern in which genetic differentiation increases with environmental differences independent of the geographic distance is essential for genetic structure of spruce populations.
Sexual Health – a global and a national agenda for action.
Authors: Latu Rufina
Published: July 2017

In this issue, we want to deepen your understanding of sexual health and its related sexual rights. Let’s ponder on the issues as they occur in Pacific settings, observe the various responses towards the subject in our communities, and put forward a few messages for stepping up our responses to the attainment of improved sexual and reproductive health.
Accepted Abstracts of the PSRH Conference 2017 Vanuatu
Authors: Mittemeier Theresa
Published: July 2017

The theme of the 12th Conference:  Reproductive Health and the Sustainable Development Goals – catalysts for accelerating progress

Held at the Vanuatu Convention Centre, 13-18 July 2017.

 
Oxidative Catalytic Cracking of Heavy Oil Residues
Authors: Ibrasheva R.K. , Mataeva Z.T. , Zhubanov K.A.
Published: July 2017

The features of oxidative cracking of vacuum distillate of Aturau and Zhetybai oil have been investigated. It was found that the yield of gasoline and light gas oil depends on the ratio of natural zeolite and clay in the composite catalysts, flow rate of air and 0.2 % catalyst suspension in the raw material and temperature of the cracking. It was shown that maximum yield of gasoline, kerosene and gas oil was achieved with the composite catalyst containing 14 % of activated zeolite. Suspension of this catalyst significantly promotes gas formation during oxidative cracking as compared to that for cracking in the inert atmosphere. This proves that catalytic destruction of high molecular hydrocarbons in the presence of trace amount of air is increased. The yield of light gas oil is increased whereas yield of gasoline and gas is decreased when flow rate of 0.2 % catalyst suspension in raw material is 1.0 hour-1 as compared to that for 0.1 hour-1 flow rate in oxidative cracking conditions. It was found (GLC method) that formation of diene and cyclodiene hydrocarbons during oxidative cracking at 0.1 hour-1 flow rate proceeds better than that for cracking in inert atmosphere. Oxidative cyclization into arenes proceeds when flow rate is 1.0 hour-1 whereas oxidative olefin dehydrogenation proceeds when flow rate is 0.1 hour-1. Alpha olefins were found in gasoline, kerosene and gas oil fractions (IR-spectroscopy).
Direct Oxidation of Waste Hydrocarbon Gases to Oxygenates as a Perspective Tool for Decreasing of Atmospheric Pollution
Authors: Arutyunov V.S. , Vedeneev V.I. , Kutepov A.M. , Lebedev Yu.A. , Sedykh A.D. , Alekseev S.Z. , Saifullin I.Sh.
Published: July 2017

Global warming is one of the most difficult problems of this century. We argue that it is unreal to prevent future climate change by collecting enormous antropogenic emission of carbon dioxide. More reasonable may be the collecting and processing much lover and more valuable emissions of other greenhouse gases, first of all methane. But industry needs new low-scale technologies to accomplish this task. Direct oxidation of hydrocarbons to liquid oxygenates may be the real solution.
Финансирование инвестиционных проектов на основе механизма государственно-частного партнерства
Authors: Семенова Надежда Николаевна , Ермошина Татьяна Владимировна
Published: July 2017

В статье рассмотрены существующие подходы к раскрытию экономической сущности дефиниции «государственно-частное партнерство». Проведен анализ реализации инвестиционных проектов на основе механизма государственно-частного партнерства в странах Европейского союза и России. Дана оценка степени развития государственно-частного партнерства в Российской Федерации с учетом трех основных факторов: развитие институциональной среды; нормативно-правовое обеспечение; инвестиционная привлекательность. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы органами государственной власти, и управления для формирования системы мер по развитию государственно-частного партнерства.
Desempeño económico y protesta ciudadana como detonantes de las caídas presidenciales: el caso ecuatoriano
Authors: Basabe-Serrano Santiago , Polga-Hec John
Published: July 2017

En este artículo argumentamos que las crisis económicas (X1) a las que siguen movilizaciones sociales en las calles (X2) explican las salidas anticipadas de presidentes (Y). Luego de identificar los puntos de acuerdo y tensión hallados en los trabajos hasta ahora realizados, proponemos que el estudio de las caídas presidenciales puede hallar un espacio fructífero a partir del análisis de causalidad coyuntural múltiple. Mediante dos casos de inestabilidad presidencial ocurridos en Ecuador, este artículo sugiere que las discrepancias halladas en la literatura podrían ser zanjadas si se presta atención a enfoques teóricos más analíticos como el que aquí proponemos.
Latin American Traditional Parties, 1978-2006. Electoral Trajectories and Internal Party Politics, de Laura Wills-Otero
Authors: Došek Tomáš
Published: July 2017

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In Cats Infected With Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 (FHV-1) Does Treatment With Famciclovir Result in a Reduction of Respiratory and Ocular Clinical Signs?
Authors: Cole Jacqueline
Published: July 2017

Clinical bottom line

Based on the current available evidence, famciclovir may have a positive effect on reducing respiratory and ocular clinical signs of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) disease, however further research is needed before famciclovir can be routinely recommended as part of a treatment protocol for this disease.
Investigation of a Novel Predictive Biomarker Profile for the Outcome of Periodontal Treatment
Authors: Gul Sarhang S. , Griffiths Gareth S. , Stafford Graham P. , Al‐Zubidi Mohammed I. , Rawlinson Andrew , Douglas Charles W.I.
Published: July 2017

Background: An ability to predict the response to conventional non‐surgical treatment of a periodontal site would be advantageous. However, biomarkers or tests devised to achieve this have lacked sensitivity. The aim of this study is to assess the ability of a novel combination of biomarkers to predict treatment outcome of patients with chronic periodontitis.

Methods: Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and subgingival plaque were collected from 77 patients at three representative sites, one healthy (probing depth [PD] ≤3 mm) and two diseased (PD ≥6 mm), at baseline and at 3 and 6 months after treatment. Patients received standard non‐surgical periodontal treatment at each time point as appropriate. The outcome measure was improvement in probing depth of ≥2 mm. Concentrations of active enzymes (matrix metalloproteinase [MMP]‐8, elastase, and sialidase) in GCF and subgingival plaque levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Fusobacterium nucleatum were analyzed for prediction of the outcome measure.

Results: Using threshold values of MMP‐8 (94 ng/μL), elastase (33 ng/μL), sialidase (23 ng/μL), and levels of P. gingivalis (0.23%) and T. forsythia (0.35%), receiver operating characteristic curves analysis demonstrated that these biomarkers at baseline could differentiate healthy from diseased sites (sensitivity and specificity ≥77%). Furthermore, logistic regression showed that this combination of these biomarkers at baseline provided accurate predictions of treatment outcome (≥92%).

Conclusion: The “fingerprint” of GCF enzymes and bacteria described here offers a way to predict the outcome of non‐surgical periodontal treatment on a site‐specific basis.
The Usefulness Of Analytical Procedures, Other Than Ratio And Trend Analysis, For Auditor Decisions
Authors: Moolman Anneke Maré
Published: July 2017

The International Standards on Auditing require of the external auditor to perform analytical procedures during audits. Analytical procedures range from simple to advanced, but available literature focuses on ratio and trend analysis for use in audits. This study therefore aims to analyse and compare the objective, advantages and disadvantages of selected analytical procedures other than ratio and trend analysis (Du Pont, Economic Value AddedTM (EVA), Altman’s Z-score and Benford’s Law) in an external auditing context by means of a qualitative literature analysis. Findings indicate that further analytical procedures significantly compliment ratio and trend analysis during audits, specifically during going concern evaluations and identifying error and fraud. Du Pont, Altman’s Z-score and Benford’s Law is found to be of particular value to the auditor, due to its cost benefit. EVA is found to be impractical to utilise by the auditor if not implemented by the entity. The study is an important contribution to the literature on analytical procedures as it is the first of its kind to analyse the objective, advantages and disadvantages of analytical procedures other than ratio and trend analysis in an external auditing context.
The Psychology Of Work: Changes In The 21st Century
Authors: Nydegger Rudy , Enides Colby
Published: July 2017

Work is something common to all of humanity and it always has been.  Throughout human history there have been many major revolutions in the world of work that have changed how people work and the types of things that they produce.  The Agricultural Revolution changed how people produced and used food and changed how and where they lived.  Similarly, when humans started producing pottery and metal tools and weapons there were additional changes in work and what kinds of things people did to support and protect themselves.  The Industrial Revolution resulted in significant changes in the nature of work, but also where people worked and lived and they kinds of products they were now able to produce.  More recently, the Information Revolution has also dramatically changed the nature of work and what people do while at work.This paper will review the nature of work and look at this topic as an important part of the psychology of humans and how work has changed over the centuries and millennia and what it looks like today.  By work we mean, “A purposeful activity that is intended to facilitate survival, comfort, protection of the society, and self-fulfillment.”  In addition to examining the history and evolution of work, this paper examines the functional nature of work and how that has changed and evolved as well.  In addition, the motivational basis of work will be examined and the various reasons why people work will also be explored as well.  One of the principal foci of this paper will be a thorough examination of how work is changing in the 21st century and looking at how globalization and technology have changed the world of work and the psychological importance of work today.
Properties Of Analyst Forecasts And Bond Underwriting Relationship: Evidence From Korea
Authors: Bae Seong Ho , Jeong Seok Woo , Lee Woo Jae , Oh Kwangwuk
Published: July 2017

Previous studies find that analysts forecast earnings more optimistically but inaccurately when they face the conflict of interest (COI). We extend this line of research by examining whether analysts’ forecasting behavior affected by the mere existence of potential COI are related with underwriting contracts.We document that analysts affiliated with security companies that become underwriters ex post issue more optimistic but less accurate forecasts for firms to issue bonds in Korea. We also find that firms to issue bonds are likely to award underwriting contracts to security companies with analysts who issue more optimistic but less accurate forecasts.
Analysis On The Effect Of Express Checkouts In Retail Stores
Authors: Kwak Jin Kyung
Published: July 2017

In this study, we investigate the effect of having express checkout lanes in retail stores. Express checkout lanes are being used to reduce expected wait time of small-buying customers, but their operational effect has not been analyzed so far. By comparing the wait time and the queue length of the two scenarios (universal checkout lanes only and separated checkout lanes with express counters) via simulation, we have found that the average wait time of the separated checkout lanes may not be shorter than that of universal checkout lanes. This may be due to that the effect of pooling servers decreases as the number of servers being pooled at each checkout set decreases. The queue length of express checkout lanes may be shorter than that of universal checkout lanes, but in some cases, the average queue length of separated checkout lanes is longer than that of universal checkout lanes, probably due to the effect of pooling servers. By conducting a computational study, we have observed that the effect of pooling servers decreases with customer arrival rate, decreases with regular checkout duration, and slightly increases with regular checkout time variability. These results give us an insight on when the express checkout counters can be effective in retail service operations.
The Calcium/Phosphorus Homeostasis in Chronic Kidney Disease: From Clinical Epidemiology to Pathophysiology
Authors: Pires Ana , Sobrinho Luis , Ferreira Hugo Gil
Published: July 2017

Introduction: A simple data filtering process together with some basic concepts of control theory applied to electronically stored clinical data were used to identify some of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the perturbations of the calcium/phosphorus homeostasis in chronic kidney disease.Material and Methods: Retrospective data (a set per patient of serum single value concentrations of creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, parathormone, 25-hydroxyvitamin D and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) from 2507 patients with stable chronic kidney disease not on renal replacement therapy were studied. The variables were paired and subjected sequentially to a moving average and partioned into frequency classes. The plots were interpreted using the concept of a feedback loop comprising two branches of opposite sign and of set point of the loop. The set point for each pair of variables is displaced in the course of the disease and this displacement indicates which of the two factors involved (the serum concentrations of calcium or parathormone, for example) is primarily affected.Results: This analysis showed that in the course of the development of chronic kidney disease the relationships between the observed variables progressed following a monotonous, a biphasic or a triphasic pattern.Discussion: As chronic kidney disease progresses, calcium/phosphorus metabolism regulation evolves through different phases. Later, there is a progressive loss of the parathyroid gland sensitivity to the control by the serum concentrations of calcium and phosphorus. The sensitivity to the inhibitory action of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D decreases monotonously but never releases the gland.Conclusion: The clinical data analysis used permits to illustrate the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Evaluation of initial setting time due to superplasticizers
Authors: Singh Abhishek , Ram Shobha , Verma Alok
Published: July 2017

This paper shows how polycarboxylate based superplasticizer affects the initial setting time of cement paste. Three superplasticizers are used in this study with different properties and aiming to determine the delay in initial setting time due to superplasticizer. Initial setting time is calculated as per IS: 4031-PART 5-1988 with different SP dosages (0.5%, 0.75%, 1.0% and 1.5% of weight of cement). Superplasticizer is an admixture which reduces the water-cement ratio or increase the workability at the same water content. This paper deals with the evaluation of initial setting time due to superplasticizers.
POTENCIALIDADES E FRAGILIDADES DE ROBÔS PARA CRIANÇAS EM IDADE PRÉ ESCOLAR: 3 A 6 ANOS
Authors: Miranda-Pinto Maribel Santos , Monteiro Ana Francisca , Osório António José
Published: July 2017

Este texto apresenta um estudo, no âmbito do projeto de investigação Kids Media Lab: Tecnologias e Aprendizagem de Programação em Idade Pré-escolar, sobre robôs para crianças em idade pré-escolar (3 a 6 anos). A análise a diversos robôs foi realizada durante três focus group, em diversos momentos, com especialistas de diversas áreas (Investigadores, Professores do ensino superior, Professores do ensino secundário da área de informática, Educadores de infância, Professores do 1.º e 2.º CEB e Professores de educação especial), a fim de observar as potencialidades e fragilidades dos robôs, com vista a decidir sobre sua utilização em contexto de jardim de infância. Eta investigação permitiu reconhecer características pertinentes dos robôs disponibilizados no mercado internacional e indicados como sendo para crianças a partir dos três anos. Deste processo de validação, reconhecemos que estão disponíveis robôs adequados e a ter em conta em atividades com crianças de idade pré-escolar.
A PROGRAMAÇÃO NO 1.º CICLO DO ENSINO BÁSICO: o projeto-piloto em duas escolas do Concelho do Seixal, Portugal
Authors: Bastos Ana Maria de Matos Ferreira , Cunha Jorge
Published: July 2017

Esta pesquisa discute, numa aproximação com as narrativas de Alice no País das Maravilhas, da Mitologia Grega de Narciso e dos Meninos Perdidos na Terra do Nunca, os modos de articulação das experiências corpóreas dos sujeitos juvenis pela produção e publicização fotográfica nas redes sociais, sinalizando outras rotas de aprendizagens – num olhar específico para as narrativas tecidas na rede social Facebook. O objetivo foi investigar e analisar as narrativas fotográficas juvenis compartilhadas nas redes sociais digitais, de modo a compreender outras rotas de aprendizagens sinalizadas por essas narrativas. É uma pesquisa qualitativa, de cunho descritivo e analítico, fundada na Netnopesquisa. A pesquisa concluiu que os corpos juvenis representados nas fotografias publicadas no Facebook são canais tecno-digitais de comunicação; os sujeitos juvenis imprimem em seus corpos publicizados nas redes sociais a avatarização da liberdade; os corpos juvenis perfilados no Facebook se educam pelos sentidos e se articulam numa trajetória única de cada sujeito; o Facebook é instância formativa e as narrativas fotográficas emprestam liberdade para a não fixação de seus corpos.
O CORPO MASCULINO E SUA REPRESENTAÇÃO COMO MÍDIA DE CONSUMO: publicidade de cosmético na revista Men’s Health
Authors: Coiro-Moraes Ana Luiza , Pongidor Marta Cristina Buschinelli
Published: July 2017

Este trabalho tem como proposta refletir sobre os conceitos do corpo como mídia na contemporaneidade e sobre a maneira pela qual a vaidade se relaciona com o corpo masculino, estimulando o consumo, na busca por uma aparência mais jovem. Discutimos o conceito de identidade e a forma como o masculino é representado na publicidade impressa de produtos cosméticos masculinos. Buscamos entender o consumo desses produtos através da imagem corpórea construída e apresentada na publicidade impressa. Finalizamos analisando um anúncio de produto cosmético masculino, publicado na revista Men’s Health, no mês de julho de 2015, para compreender a relação existente entre beleza, juventude, vaidade e consumo, concluindo que os corpos masculinos são vitrines da identidade.
DA REVISÃO NA ESCRITA: uma gestão exigente requerida pela relação entre leitor, autor e texto escrito
Authors: Pinto Maria da Graça Lisboa Castro
Published: July 2017

A escolha dos termos mais ajustados a determinados conceitos não se revela uma empresa fácil. Sommers (1978) adianta que, por ter sido urgente lançar uma visão da escrita como processo, não ocorreu propor uma nova terminologia, resultando dessa omissão a permanência do termo “revisão”, com o risco de a revisão continuar a ser vista como a última etapa de uma escrita linear. Tem este artigo como objetivo evidenciar o potencial recursivo da “revisão” da escrita no que esta significa de: 1) verificação do isomorfismo esperado entre o que se pretendeu dizer e o que ficou escrito para que a comunicação resulte no seu melhor; 2) atuação em diferentes níveis, contemplando ou não a audiência; 3) conjugação do que é com o como é transmitido; 4) distinção entre a autorrevisão e a revisão profissional e 5) cultura de um distanciamento do leitor face ao material escrito.
DEBATE SOBRE A CIDADANIA NA BUSCA PELA DEMOCRACIA DE MASSAS
Authors: Negrini Michele , Menuci Júlia Monfardini , Callegaro Raquel Sawitzki
Published: July 2017

O presente artigo propõe uma discussão sobre a cidadania e a sociedade atual, colocando em tela questões sobre a manipulação da democracia pelas classes mais altas e como o direito à informação pode modificar isso. Na busca incessante para concretizar a democracia de massas elenca-se a dignidade humana como matéria principal de análise. O tema da realização da cidadania e a germinação da democracia de massas no Estado Democrático de Direito pode ser efetivado com a informação do sujeito social a partir da mídia. Somente com a informação será possível tirar o indivíduo da zona de desconhecimento do corpo social.
JOVENS NO FACEBOOK: Gestão da privacidade Uma abordagem teórica sobre a visão dos jovens acerca da privacidade nesta rede social
Authors: Amante Lúcia , Mendes Clara Amante
Published: July 2017

Over the years, Facebook as become more and more popular, especially among young people. Because Facebook’s nature lies on the ideal of an open and interconnected world, the act of sharing it’s its main foundation. Because of this, many adults worry that teenagers and young adults are exposing themselves too much by sharing so much information online. It is commonly stated that youngsters do not care about privacy and don’t recognize it as a necessity and a right. However, privacy has to be looked at in the current situation of the our world. Things have changed a lot with the evolution of Internet, and the changes in the concept of privacy must be looked at within this context. In this paper, we aim to discuss the current concept of privacy, how it is seen by young people and how they manage it on Facebook, according to their own convictions about its significance
NOVOS PROBLEMAS, OUTRAS NARRATIVAS, entrevista com Pedro Demo
Authors: Martins José Lauro , Silva Bento Duarte da , Silva Valdirene Cássia
Published: July 2017

Entrevista realizada pelos autores com o Dr. Pedro Demo,  professor titular aposentado da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Autor renomado da área de Sociologia, discute a educação contemporânea.
#UERJRESISTE: narrativas digitais de formação em tempos de crise
Authors: Maddalena Tania Lucía , Santos Edméa
Published: July 2017

La cibercultura, nuestra cultura contemporánea, crea nuevas relaciones entre la técnica y la vida social. Así, surgen nuevos espaciostiempos mediados por las tecnologías digitales en red, en los cuales muchas prácticas de autoría se estructuran y desarrollan. Las formas de narrar se diversificaron, la liberación del polo de emisión con el desarrollo de la web 2.0 y del lenguaje hipermedial posibilitaron no solamente una nueva manera de contar historias, sino que también, de compartirlas y difundirlas en las redes. Partiendo de este contexto, el presente artículo pretende comprender los relatos digitales de formación surgidos durante el contexto de crisis por el que atraviesa la Universidad del Estado de Río de Janeiro (UERJ) desde finales de 2014 hasta la actualidad, marzo de 2017. El movimiento de lucha y repudio #UERJresiste nos muestra como las redes sociales en Internet actúan como espacios de autoría donde la indignación y la esperanza dan lugar a múltiples manifestaciones. Dentro de este movimiento la campaña #SouUERJ surge como un dispositivo de protesta que utiliza la potencia de los relatos digitales de formación y la narración de historias personales en el lenguaje hipermedial dejando como resultado una creación potente de posicionamiento, lucha y resistencia.