bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nursing ethical processes in the State of Santa Catarina: characterization of factual elements
Authors: Schneider Dulcinéia Ghizoni , Ramos Flávia Regina Souza
Published: September 2012

OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to characterize the processes of ethical and professional nursing transacted at the Regional Nursing Council of Santa Catarina (Coren/SC), considering their factual elements (events/offenses, causes and outcomes). METHOD: This descriptive, exploratory and documentary research with a quantitative approach was developed at Coren/SC. Data was collected from 128 professional ethical processes in nursing, between 1999 and 2007, analyzed descriptively with regard to the origin of the complaints and ethical processes, the denouncers, the accused, the subject of the complaint and the outcome of the process. RESULTS: Considering the topics, out of the eight categories described, iatrogenesis was highlighted, as well as illegal professional practice, conflicting inter-professional relationships and professional responsibility of the nurse. CONCLUSION: The results show the need for discussion and intervention in concrete practical and arouse reflections about the process of professional training and continuous education in the institutional spaces of health, in order to reduce ethical occurrences in professional practice.
Autoconceito e Clima Criativo em Sala de Aula na percepção de alunos do ensino fundamental
Authors: Fleith Denise de Souza , Alencar Eunice Maria Lima Soriano de
Published: September 2012

O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar a percepção do clima de sala de aula para criatividade e o autoconceito de 504 alunos de 6o ano do ensino fundamental. Os participantes responderam à Escala sobre Clima para a Criatividade em Sala de Aula e ao Perfil de Autopercepção para Crianças. Os resultados indicaram que os alunos apresentaram percepção do clima de sala de aula e autoconceito positivos. Foram observadas diferenças em relação a essas variáveis considerando-se tipo de escola e gênero. Os alunos de escolas particulares avaliaram de forma mais favorável o clima de sala de aula para criatividade do que os de escola pública. Alunos de escolas particulares, do gênero masculino, apresentaram um autoconceito mais positivo. O clima de sala de aula para criatividade na disciplina de língua portuguesa foi mais bem avaliado pelos alunos quando contrastado com o de matemática.
Depoimento de crianças: um divisor de águas nos processos judiciais?
Authors: Brito Leila Maria Torraca de , Pereira Joyce Barros
Published: September 2012

No artigo busca-se apresentar como os depoimentos de crianças vêm sendo considerados na jurisprudência referente a processos que envolvem denúncias de abuso sexual infantil. Para tanto, se analisou jurisprudência emitida por três tribunais brasileiros no período de agosto de 2009 a março de 2010. Empregando-se a análise de conteúdo para avaliar o material reunido, observou-se nos julgados ampla solicitação e valoração do depoimento de crianças, justificado pelo fato de as ocorrências de abuso sexual se darem sem outras testemunhas ou provas, além da necessidade de combater a impunidade em crimes dessa natureza. Outras alegações utilizadas foram: a presunção de veracidade atribuída à palavra da criança, a solidez e a coerência dos relatos e a inexistência de motivos para a criança acusar falsamente o réu. Conclui-se pela indicação de estudos interdisciplinares para se avaliarem possíveis consequências de se eleger a palavra da criança como a principal prova acusatória.
O perfil das puérperas adolescentes atendidas em uma maternidade de referência de Fortaleza-Ceará
Authors: Caminha Náira de Oliveira , Costa Camila Chaves da , Brasil Raquel Ferreira Gomes , Sousa Deise Maria do Nascimento , Freitas Lydia Vieira , Damasceno Ana Kelve de Castro
Published: September 2012

Objetivou-se caracterizar o perfil das puérperas adolescentes de uma maternidade de Fortaleza-CE. Estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, realizado no Alojamento Conjunto da Maternidade Escola Assis Chateaubriand, no período de março a julho de 2009, com 200 adolescentes. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de entrevistas. A maioria apresentava idade entre 15 e 19 anos (91,0%), residia na capital (78,0%), vivia com o pai de seu filho (64,5%), tinha baixa escolaridade (55,5%), considerava-se parda (61,5%) e dona-de-casa (53%). Quanto aos métodos anticonceptivos, 73,5% usaram algum método antes de engravidar, 65,5% desejaram a gravidez e 32,5% planejaram a gravidez. Durante a gravidez, 18,5% tiveram internação hospitalar e 82,5% não utilizavam drogas. Torna-se relevante a função do enfermeiro como educador em saúde para orientá-las e torná-las autônomas na promoção de sua saúde sexual.
O valor social no ensino da enfermagem
Authors: Guimarães Gilberto de Lima , Viana Ligia de Oliveira
Published: September 2012

O presente artigo é balizado na Teoria de Valor. A enfermagem possui um conjunto de valores do qual se nutre para elaborar uma escala. OBJETIVO: compreender o valor social no ato de educar do enfermeiro-docente e discuti-lo à luz dos pressupostos de Max Scheler. A metodologia é qualitativa, centrada no enfoque fenomenológico. Participaram do estudo sete enfermeiros-docentes de três instituições de ensino superior de enfermagem localizadas na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. O período de realização foi de agosto de 2007 a junho de 2008. Os dados foram obtidos por entrevista. RESULTADO: o valor social emergiu no discurso do enfermeiro-docente no ato de educar. CONCLUSÃO: foi por meio do ato de educar que o enfermeiro apresentou o valor social ao educando, ratificando-o como instituinte para a práxis assistencial da enfermagem.
Qualidade Superficial de Peças de Alumínio Fundidas em Molde de Areia
Authors: Rubio Juan C. Campos , Panzera Túlio Hallak , Nogueira Wagner Alves
Published: September 2012

O presente trabalho consiste basicamente na análise das características físico-químicas de areia-base para fundição e sua influência na qualidade das peças fundidas. Foram coletados cinco diferentes tipos de areia-base, ambas com o mesmo tratamento mineral. A caracterização das areias-base foi realizada através dos seguintes ensaios de laboratório: distribuição granulométrica, argila AFS, umidade, permeabilidade base, expansão ao choque térmico, perda ao fogo, temperatura de sinterização, teor de finos, caracterização visual e análise química. Foram confeccionados dois modelos diferentes. O primeiro com o formato em espiral, com o objetivo de investigar a fluidez do metal em função das características das diferentes areias-base. O segundo, uma placa escalonada, que permite identificar a qualidade do acabamento superficial da peça fundida para diferentes espessuras. O metal utilizado no processo de fundição foi o alumínio. A partir dos resultados encontrados no ensaio tecnológico, observou-se uma correlação com os resultados de laboratório, verificando que uma correta análise das características identificadas no laboratório permite prever o comportamento da areia-base e seu resultado final observado na peça fundida.
Effect of sediment composition on methane concentration and production in the transition zone of a mangrove (Sepetiba Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Authors: Marinho CC. , Campos EA. , Guimarães JRD. , Esteves FA.
Published: September 2012

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of sediment composition on methane (CH4) dynamics in sediments of different areas in the transition zone between a mangrove and the sea. This research was conducted in a mangrove at Coroa Grande, on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. Samples were collected at three stations: (1) region colonised by Rhizophora mangle L. on the edge of the mangrove, (2) region colonised by seagrasses and (3) infra-littoral region without vegetation. Samples were collected from the surface layer of the sediment to determine the concentrations of nutrients (C, N and P) and CH4 concentration and production. We observed that concentrations of CH4 and carbon (C) were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in station 1 than station 3. The molar ratios (C:N, C:P and N:P) suggest that the origin of the substrate is mainly autochthonous. Methanogenesis was initially low, possibly due to competition between methanogens and sulfate reducers, and increased significantly (p < 0.05) on the twenty-sixth day in the sediment of station 1, probably due to higher organic matter (OM) availability in this region. Results indicate that methanogenic activity observed herein is not regulated by the amount or quality of OM, but by other factors. The concentration of CH4 in the sea-land ecotone at Mangrove Coroa Grande is a function of available OM suggesting a possible inhibition of methanotrophy by intense oxygen consumption in the soil surface covered by detritus of Rhizophora mangle vegetation.
Structure of the littoral fish assemblage in an impounded tributary: the effects of macrophytes presence (subtropical region, Brazil)
Authors: Hermes-Silva S. , Zaniboni-Filho E.
Published: September 2012

To evaluate the effects of macrophytes presence in the structure of littoral fish assemblages in the littoral zone, monthly samples were collected from September, 2006 to August, 2007 in an impounded tributary of the Itá Reservoir, the Fragosos River, located in the Upper Uruguay River Basin. Fish were collected using a beach seine and sampling was conducted in the littoral zone inside a macrophyte stand and in an area with no macrophytes. A total of 5,191 fish were captured during the study period. Fish assemblage attributes (fish abundance, species richness, and diversity) varied significantly between sampling months and areas. The abundance of Astyanax cf. bimaculatus, Astyanax fasciatus, Geophagus brasiliensis, and Gymnotus carapo also varied significantly between sampling months and areas. Detrended Correspondence Analysis showed a clear spatial segregation at the first axis and a slight temporal segregation at the second axis. These results were confirmed by Multiple Response Permutation Procedure analysis. Apparently, the presence of the aquatic macrophytes is not the only factor influencing the distribution of littoral fish assemblages in the Fragosos River. Littoral fish seem to be taking advantage of low- to medium-sized macrophyte stands, but few species used maximum-sized stands.
Differences in richness and composition of gastrointestinal parasites of small rodents (Cricetidae, Rodentia) in a continental and insular area of the Atlantic Forest in Santa Catarina state, Brazil
Authors: Kuhnen VV. , Graipel ME. , Pinto CJC.
Published: September 2012

The first and only study on gastrointestinal parasites of wild rodents in the Island of Santa Catarina was done in 1987. The aim of this study was to identify intestinal parasites from wild rodents in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz and Santa Catariana Island, and to compare the richness and composition of the gastrointestinal parasite community of both areas. Rodents were captured with live traps, and feces were screened using the sedimentation method and optical microscopy. The following species of rodents were captured in the two areas: Akodon montensis, Euryoryzomys russatus, Oligoryzomys nigripes and Nectomys squamipes. In Santo Amaro da Impetratriz, prevalent parasites were: A. montensis (51%), E. russatus (62%), O. nigripes (53%) and N. squamipes (20%). From the Island of Santa Catarina the rodent prevalence rates were: A. montensis (43%), E. russatus (59%), O. nigripes (30%) and N. squamipes (33%) and the collected parasites were: Hymenolepis sp., Longistriata sp., Strongyloides sp., Hassalstrongylus sp., Syphacia sp., Trichomonas sp., Ancylostomidae, Trichuridae, Oxyuridae and Eucoccidiorida. The species richness (10.6 ± 0.7) of the endoparasite comunity in the area located on the continent was higher (p < 0.01) and different (p = 0.001) from that of the area located on the island (6.9 ± 0.5).
Registros da maratona em Jogos Olímpicos para a difusão em aulas de Educação Física
Authors: Matthiesen Sara Quenzer , Ginciene Guy , Freitas Fernando Paulo Rosa de
Published: September 2012

Pautada em pesquisa documental, o objetivo desse trabalho consistiu em investigar as alterações pelas quais a maratona passou ao longo dos anos, visando a difusão desse conhecimento, especialmente, em aulas de Educação Física. Entre as modificações estruturais, os atletas, as marcas e as curiosidades em torno de cada uma das edições olímpicas dessa prova, verificou-se, por exemplo, que inspirada em uma lenda grega, a prova da maratona foi incluída na programação dos Jogos Olímpicos Modernos, no masculino, em 1896 e no feminino, em 1984; foi disputada em distâncias e percursos diferentes e instaurou novas regras, a exemplo da "Norma Scheiss". Se esses são alguns dos aspectos identificados por essa pesquisa, outros também devem ser evidenciados, considerando que a história do esporte é um dos conteúdos que deveria ser ensinado em aulas de Educação Física.
Efeitos da prática mental na aquisição de habilidades motoras em sujeitos novatos
Authors: Gomes Thábata Viviane Brandão , Ugrinowitsch Herbert , Marinho Nádia Fernanda Schmitt , Benda Rodolfo Novellino
Published: September 2012

Estudos de prática mental com sujeitos novatos apontam sua superioridade à ausência de prática. Entretanto, pré-teste ou familiarização usando prática física podem influenciar o efeito da prática mental. Este estudo investigou os efeitos da prática mental em novatos na tarefa praticada, assim como o posicionamento da prática física em relação à prática mental. Vinte e cinco universitários voluntários praticaram uma tarefa seriada de posicionamento e foram distribuídos em cinco grupos conforme o tipo de prática: física (GPF), mental (GPM), física-mental (GPFM), mental-física (GPMF), e grupo controle (GC) que participou apenas dos testes. Uma Anova não paramétrica aplicada nos testes mostrou superioridade dos grupos com prática física (GPF, GPFM e GPMF) sobre os grupos controle e prática mental. Ao considerar a pequena amostra utilizada, os resultados sugerem que a prática mental em sujeitos novatos depende da prática física para ser efetiva independente de seu posicionamento (antes ou após).
Coping with "traditions": the analysis of East-Timorese nation building from the perspective of a certain anthropology made in Brazil
Authors: Silva Kelly , Simião Daniel
Published: September 2012

The purpose of this essay is twofold. First, we explore the extent to which certain practices in urban East Timor perceived as traditional may be associated to different ways of negotiating individual and collective identities while uncovering dilemmas of nation building and state formation. To this effect, we take into account specific variations of current practices in marriage negotiations in Dili, considering their structural role in forging local sociality. Based on repeated field trips, we contend that different discourses about "tradition" can be related to different ways in which one is positioned vis-à-vis the multiple symbolic elements available in current East-Timorese public spaces. As these different meanings of "tradition" also challenge public policies, their application may uncover different ideas about what a nation ought to be. Second, we ponder on the extent to which our specific focus is due to our background as Brazilian anthropologists, built around our dialogue with certain anthropological lines of analysis in Brazil, particularly those related to interethnic friction and the place of indigenous peoples in the national imagination, as well as those dedicated to such themes as cultural diversity, citizenship, and public policies in urban Brazil.
Escritor, autor e leitor: presenças no mundo da literatura
Authors: Bueno Marcos
Published: September 2012

O livro Escrita e Leitura faz uma análise da literatura resultante da tese nietzschiana da morte de Deus à luz da modernidade. Texto produzido com rigor, afirma que a literatura é uma forma de resistência e dominação aos mecanismos sutis de ordenação da linguagem. O autor relata a análise da experiência literária e suas conexões com a produção da subjetividade na escrita e na leitura. Resgatando Foucault quando afirma que uma obra literária exige três presenças: do escritor que produz, do autor que publica e do leitor que interpreta o texto dentro de dupla subjetividade, do autor e do leitor.
Sociedade Tarja Preta: uma crítica à medicalização de crianças e adolescentes
Authors: Toassa Gisele
Published: September 2012

Como breve análise do livro "Medicalização de crianças e adolescentes: conflitos silenciados pela redução de questões sociais a doenças de indivíduos", esta resenha contextualiza a importância da publicação na crítica contemporânea à invenção de (psico)patologias e tratamentos a elas destinados. O livro logra, de forma extremamente rigorosa, desconstruir as "bases científicas" que sustentam o transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH), mostrando como a indústria farmacêutica vem ocultando sistematicamente os profundos efeitos colaterais do princípio ativo destinado a tratá-lo (o metilfenidato, presente na Ritalina® e Concerta®). Com textos de profissionais vinculados à saúde e educação, nas mais diferentes áreas do conhecimento, o livro representa uma notável coalizão de esforços em benefício da promoção dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes.
Em defesa de uma atitude poética para a interpretação nas práticas de letramentos em contexto escolar
Authors: Cortez Cinara Monteiro
Published: September 2012

O presente texto busca discutir a questão da interpretação, especialmente durante as práticas de letramentos em contexto escolar, reagindo a concepções teóricas que norteiam as reflexões aqui apresentadas e que posicionam a linguagem como um instrumento de representação do mundo ou como um fazer, e também àquelas que se encontram na tensão entre esses polos. Nesse sentido, a proposta deste texto é defender uma atitude mais poética para o trabalho da interpretação nas práticas de letramentos em contexto escolar, em uma postura de reação ao texto, que envolve a noção de ato de leitura como performance, e não como um exercício de decodificação ou descoberta.
Mobilisable strength design for flexible embedded retaining walls
Authors: DIAKOUMI M. , POWRIE W.
Published: September 2012

Soil–structure interaction may have an important influence on the behaviour of embedded retaining walls, affecting both wall bending moments and ground movements. However, it can be difficult and time consuming to capture in design, especially in a way that gives a physical insight into the key behavioural mechanisms involved. A calculation procedure has been developed for retaining walls propped near the crest that takes into account both the non-linearity of the stress–strain behaviour of the soil and the flexibility of the wall. Results for different pore water pressure conditions, soil strengths and soil and wall stiffnesses are presented in the form of look-up charts, and are compared with those derived from factored limit equilibrium analyses. A dimensionless parameter is introduced to represent the relative soil–wall stiffness, and its importance is demonstrated. A critical flexibility ratio is identified at which the bending moments start to reduce below those given by a conventional limit equilibrium calculation. This ratio is linked to the wall deflection, and is used to distinguish a stiff from a flexible system in soils of different strengths and pore water pressure conditions. The approach is discussed in relation to previous studies.
Simulation of precipitation on centrifuge models of slopes
Authors: Tamate Satoshi , Suemasa Naoaki , Katada Toshiyuki
Published: September 2012

This paper discusses methods for realistic simulation of slope failure owing to heavy precipitation in a centrifuge. A rain simulator was developed to provide precipitation that satisfies the conditions in a centrifuge so that the impact pressure on the ground surface in the centrifuge (pm) was reduced to the same level in the prototype (pp). Pneumatic spray nozzles, producing fine droplets with a mean diameter of 20 µm, yield large precipitation intensity of 1500 mm/h on the model at 50g. Accordingly, the model precipitation intensity (rm) was provided by n times the corresponding prototype precipitation intensity (rp). Several sets of centrifuge tests were conducted to observe the progress of failure in the shallow section of the slope. Heavy precipitation induces an increase in the saturation of the soil from the surface. Flow failure was observed repeatedly in the shallow section through progress of the wetting front. In addition, experiments using different viscosity used in the liquid for precipitations were carried out to compare the types of failure. Larger failure by precipitation of the viscous liquid was observed than that of water even when equivalent permeability conditions are maintained. This paper also introduces a method of measuring shear deformation in the shallow section by bending strains, allowing monitoring of the progress of failure.
Evaluation of the bearing capacity of footings on slopes
Authors: Castelli Francesco , Lentini Valentina
Published: September 2012

In the last few decades, a great amount of interest has developed in the evaluation of the influence of bearing capacity of shallow foundations on slopes. When a footing is placed near a slope the bearing capacity may be reduced. In fact, the failure mechanism is influenced by the distance of the foundation from the edge of the sloping ground. In order to investigate the effect of the bearing capacity of shallow foundations on slopes, model footing tests were performed. This paper presents the results of the investigation, to establish both qualitative and quantitative relationships between the ultimate load of the soil–foundation system and the location of the footing with respect to the slope. Values of ultimate loads deduced from experimental tests are compared with values derived by a numerical analysis based on the limit equilibrium method. Modified bearing capacity factors which take into account the effect of the sloping ground are proposed.
Enhanced absorption in ultrathin Si by NiSi2 nanoparticles
Authors: Sachan R. , Gonzalez C. , Dyck O. , Wu Y. , Garcia H. , Pennycook S. J. , Rack P. D. , Duscher G. , Kalyanaraman R.
Published: September 2012

Various forms of Si including amorphous Si (a-Si) are important photovoltaic (PV) materials. However, in order to improve the cost-to-performance aspects of Si solar cells, such as by enabling ultrathin (<500 nm) Si solar technology, new strategies are required to improve optical absorption within Si, which is a relatively poor absorber of light in the visible solar spectrum. In this study, the authors demonstrate a potential approach to enhance optical absorption in ultrathin a-Si films by embedding nickel di-silicide (NiSi2) nanoparticles (NPs). The Ni silicide NPs were engineered inside 50 nm thick a-Si by thermal annealing of co-deposited Ni and Si thin films on Si and quartz substrates. A quantitative electron energy-loss spectroscopy analysis was used to accurately determine the composition of silicide NPs. From broadband absorption optical studies, integrated optical absorption was found to increase by ~85% in the visible solar range (350–750 nm) and by ~150% in the infrared range (750–3000 nm) for the NiSi2 NP incorporated amorphous Si films. Optical modeling captured the absorption behavior of NP embedded a-Si thin films, thus suggesting an efficient route to design new photo-absorber NPs for future Si based PV devices.
Weekend Versus Weekday, Morning Versus Evening Admission in Relationship to Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in 6 Middle Eastern Countries: Results from Gulf Race 2 Registry
Authors: Al-Lawati Jawad A , Al-Zakwani Ibrahim , Sulaiman Kadhim , Al-Habib Khalid , Al Suwaidi Jassim , Panduranga Prashanth , Alsheikh-Ali Alawi A , Almahmeed Wael , Al Faleh Husam , Al Saif Shukri , Hersi Ahmad , Asaad Nidal , Al-Motarreb Ahmed , Mikhailidis Dimitri P , Amin Haitham
Published: September 2012

We used prospective cohort data of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to compare their management on weekdays/mornings with weekends/nights, and the possible impact of this on 1-month and 1-year mortality. Analyses were evaluated using univariate and multivariate statistics. Of the 4,616 patients admitted to hospitals with ACS, 76% were on weekdays. There were no significant differences in 1-month (odds ratio (OR), 0.88; 95% CI: 0.68-1.14) and 1-year mortality (OR, 0.88; 95% CI: 0.70-1.10), respectively, between weekday and weekend admissions. Similarly, there were no significant differences in 1-month (OR, 0.92; 95% CI: 0.73-1.15) and 1-year mortality (OR, 0.98; 95% CI: 0.80-1.20), respectively, between nights and day admissions. In conclusion, apart from lower utilization of angiography (P < .001) at weekends, there were largely no significant discrepancies in the management and care of patients admitted with ACS on weekdays and during morning hours compared with patients admitted on weekends and night hours, and the overall 30-day and 1-year mortality was similar between both the cohorts.
A Probability Sample for Monitoring the HIV-infected Population in Care in the U.S. and in Selected States
Authors: Frankel Martin R , McNaghten AD , Shapiro Martin F , Sullivan Patrick S , Berry Sandra H , Johnson Christopher H , Flagg Elaine W , Morton Sally , Bozzette Samuel A
Published: September 2012

Epidemiologic and clinical changes in the HIV epidemic over time have presented a challenge to public health surveillance to monitor behavioral and clinical factors that affect disease progression and HIV transmission. The Medical Monitoring Project (MMP) is a supplemental surveillance project designed to provide representative, population-based data on clinical status, care, outcomes, and behaviors of HIV-infected persons receiving care at the national level. We describe a three-stage probability sampling method that provides both nationally and state-level representative estimates.

In stage-I, 20 states, which included 6 separately funded cities/counties, were selected using probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling. PPS sampling was also used in stage-II to select facilities for participation in each of the 26 funded areas. In stage-III, patients were randomly selected from sampled facilities in a manner that maximized the possibility of having overall equal selection probabilities for every patient in the state or city/county. The sampling methods for MMP could be adapted to other research projects at national or sub-national levels to monitor populations of interest or evaluate outcomes and care for a range of specific diseases or conditions.
Comparison of HIV/AIDS Rates Between U.S.-Born Blacks and African-Born Blacks in Utah, 2000 – 2009
Authors: Ashton Crystal , Bernhardt Scott A , Lowe Mike , Mietchen Matthew , Johnston Jim
Published: September 2012

The Utah Department of Health currently groups African-born blacks with U.S.-born blacks when reporting HIV/AIDS surveillance data. Studies suggest that categorizing HIV/AIDS cases in this manner may mask important epidemiological trends, and the distinct differences between these two populations warrant disaggregating data prior to reporting. The purpose of this study was to characterize the HIV/AIDS positive populations in U.S. and African-born blacks in Utah and evaluate the need for disaggregating the two groups. A total of 1,111 cases were identified through the statewide electronic HIV/AIDS Reporting System from 2000 - 2009. Data were analyzed for prevalence of HIV diagnosis for African-born blacks, U.S.-born blacks, and U.S.-born whites. Secondary analysis included HIV diagnosis by age, sex, African region of nativity, transmission risk factors, and differences in late diagnosis of HIV infection. U.S.-born whites accounted for 914 (82.3%) cases, and had the lowest annual prevalence (4/100,000). Conversely, African-born and U.S.- born blacks had the highest prevalence, 162/100,000 and 24/100,000 respectively. African-born blacks made up 0.25% of the total population, but accounted for 7.9% of all HIV/AIDS cases. African-born black males were more likely to report “no reported risk” for HIV transmission than U.S.-born black males. Of African-born blacks, 55.7% reported East-African nativity. These results demonstrate the importance of stratifying the black/African American racial category by African-born and U.S.-born blacks when collecting and reporting HIV/AIDS state surveillance data even in a low-incidence state,which will better inform prevention and linkage-to-care efforts in Utah.
Removal of Molybdate Anions from Water by Adsorption on Zeolite‐Supported Magnetite
Authors: Verbinnen Bram , Block Chantal , Hannes Dries , Lievens Patrick , Vaclavikova Miroslava , Stefusova Katarina , Gallios Georgios , Vandecasteele Carlo
Published: September 2012

Industrial wastewater may contain high molybdenum concentrations, making treatment before discharge necessary. In this paper, the removal of molybdate anions from water is presented, using clinoptilolite zeolite coated with magnetite nanoparticles. In batch experiments the influence of pH, ionic strength, possible interfering (oxy)anions, temperature and contact time is investigated. Besides determination of kinetic parameters and adsorption isotherms, thermodynamic modeling is performed to get better insight into the adsorption mechanism; molybdenum is assumed to be adsorbed as a FeOMoO2(OH).2H2O inner‐sphere complex. At the optimum pH of 3, the adsorption capacity is around 18 mg molybdenum per gram adsorbent. The ionic strength of the solution has no influence on the adsorption capacity. Other anions, added to the molybdenum solution in at least a tenfold excess, only have a minor influence on the adsorption of molybdenum, with the exception of phosphate. Adsorption increases when temperature is increased. It is demonstrated that the adsorbent can be used to remove molybdenum from industrial wastewater streams, and that the limitations set by the World Health Organization (residual concentration of 70 μg/l Mo) can easily be met.
Energy Return on Investment for Algal Biofuel Production Coupled with Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Beal Colin M. , Stillwell Ashlynn S. , King Carey W. , Cohen Stuart M. , Berberoglu Halil , Bhattarai Rajendra P. , Connelly Rhykka L. , Webber Michael E. , Hebner Robert E.
Published: September 2012

This study presents a second‐order energy return on investment analysis to evaluate the mutual benefits of combining an advanced wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) (with biological nutrient removal) with algal biofuel production. With conventional, independently operated systems, algae production requires significant material inputs, which require energy directly and indirectly, and the WWTP requires significant energy inputs for treatment of the waste streams. The second‐order energy return on investment values for independent operation of the WWTP and the algal biofuels production facility were determined to be 0.37 and 0.42, respectively. By combining the two, energy inputs can be reduced significantly. Consequently, the integrated system can outperform the isolated system, yielding a second‐order energy return on investment of 1.44. Combining these systems transforms two energy sinks to a collective (second‐order) energy source. However, these results do not include capital, labor, and other required expenses, suggesting that profitable deployment will be challenging.
Graduation Odds and Probabilities among Baccalaureate Colleges and Universities
Authors: Morrison Michael C.
Published: September 2012

Graduation outcomes are analyzed at public and private baccalaureate colleges and universities in the United States. The purpose is to determine the effect of institutional characteristics on a binary indicator of college graduation. The effect of the percentage of Pell grant recipients on graduation outcomes is of primary interest, controlling for other covariates. Institutional characteristics have a major effect on college graduation outcomes. Key institutional variables that appear to have the largest effect on graduation outcomes include percent Pell recipients, private college status, and institutional average SAT scores. College size and expenditures per FTE student have a direct but more moderate relationship to graduation outcomes. Implications for baccalaureate education are discussed.
Predictive Power of Standard Variables on Postsecondary Achievement in Arkansas
Authors: Daniels Lisa , Gibson Neal , Carmack Patrick , Smith Tréquita
Published: September 2012

Today, as many as 25 to 40 percent of students who attend college qualify for some form of remedial education program provided by postsecondary institutions (Kaye, Lord, Bottoms, Presson, & Cornet, 2006). Many colleges and universities view the inclusion of remediation as an integral part of their educational mission. However, the costs of such remedial programs are high. While estimates of actual costs vary greatly, most assume a national remediation expense of over one billion dollars annually. In Arkansas, the cost of remediation is over $53 million, up over 65% from costs about a decade ago (ADHE, 2006). The remediation policy in Arkansas relies on the premise that there is a single measure, namely ACT, which can predict the level of college readiness and, subsequently, the need for remediation. This study examined the predictive power of the ACT to determine college success, the relationship between the ACT and other measures of student achievement, and explored combinations of variables to determine if a stronger predictive model could be identified.
Assessment of Changes in Confidence, Attitude, and Knowledge of Non-Psychiatric Physicians Undergoing a Depression Training Program in Taiwan
Authors: Wang Yao-Hsien , Huang Hui-Chun , Liu Shen-Ing , Lu Ru-Band
Published: September 2012

Objective:

To assess whether non-psychiatric physicians would benefit from a national depression training program and explore associated factors.

Method:

Attending physicians were asked to complete survey questionnaires of confidence, attitude, knowledge, and their willingness to implement new strategies to improve care, before and after training. Paired t-test and multiple regression analysis were used to determine the differences and explore factors associated with the domains of confidence, attitude, and knowledge. McNemar's test was used to compare the difference between the physicians' intention to change depression management before and after training.

Results:

Of 524 eligible physicians, 307 (59%) completed the pre- and post-program assessments. These physicians showed significantly increased knowledge score and willingness to implement new treatment strategies, as well as more positive attitude toward and confidence in treating depression. The lower corresponding baseline score was associated with greater improvement in domains of knowledge, confidence, and attitude. Completion of the training was associated with an improvement in knowledge and becoming less helpless and avoidant attitude. Other factors including non-family-medicine physicians, post-graduate education, and female gender are associated with greater improvements in various domains.

Conclusions:

Our study shows that even a brief educational program can positively influence the physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in treating depression. Further work is needed to monitor whether the effects of training are long-term, and can be translated into behavioral change in practice.
Drinking Motives, Sensation Seeking, and Alcohol Use Among Thai High School Students
Authors: Siviroj Penprapa , Peltzer Karl , Pengpid Supa , Yungyen Yongyuth , Chaichana Achara
Published: September 2012

We assessed drinking motives and sensation seeking in relation to alcohol use in a sample of 634 Thai high school students. Results indicate that 55.8% had never used alcohol, and of the lifetime users, 33.5% were current (past month) alcohol users and 26.5% drink until they get drunk.
Coping and social motives were positive predictors for drinking frequency, and coping motives were a predictor for hazardous (drinking to get drunk) drinking. Sensation seeking was associated with drinking frequency and hazardous drinking. Within the different sensation seeking components,
disinhibition was the strongest predictor for drinking frequency, followed by experience seeking and boredom susceptibility. Boredom susceptibility was the strongest predictor for hazardous drinking. Coping, social motives, and sensation seeking should be taken into account when designing
alcohol use prevention strategies for Thai adolescents.
Risk and Consumer Debt Behaviors in China
Authors: Liao Jiangqun , Liu Xiaoyan
Published: September 2012

We investigated the risk and debt behaviors of adult consumers in China (N = 347), and explored the relationships among risk perception, risk preference, and consumer debt. The results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that risk perception, risk seeking, and risk aversion
can predict consumer debt. Individuals perceiving high levels of risk were less likely to have positive attitudes toward debt behavior, whereas individuals with high risk-seeking preferences held positive attitudes toward debt behavior. Risk aversion was also found to be an ineffective predictor
of debt behavior.
Analyzing Peer Pressure and Self-Efficacy Expectations Among Adolescents
Authors: Kiran-Esen Binnaz
Published: September 2012

The relationship between levels of peer pressure and self-efficacy expectations among adolescents was examined. The data were obtained from 546 high school students using the Self-efficacy Expectation Scale, developed by Muris (2001) and adapted into Turkish by Celikkaleli, Gündogdu,
and Kıran-Esen (2006), and the Peer Pressure Scale (Kıran-Esen, 2003b). Although the findings showed significantly negative relationships between peer pressure and general and academic self-efficacy expectations in these adolescents, no relationships were found between peer pressure
and social and emotional self-efficacy expectations. Moreover, general and academic self-efficacy expectations were higher in adolescents who were experiencing low levels of peer pressure than in adolescents with moderate and high levels of general and academic self-efficacy. However, no significant
differences were observed in terms of social and emotional self-efficacy expectations.
Interactional Justice and Counterproductive Work Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Negative Emotions
Authors: Le Roy Jeanne , Bastounis Marina , -Poussard Jale Minibas
Published: September 2012

Perceptions of interactional justice have been shown to explain why employees engage in counterproductive work behaviors (CWB; Bies, 2005). However, the processes involved in this relationship have yet to be clarified. In this study, we drew on the cognitive theory of emotions and extended
work published on the mediating role in this relationship (Fox & Spector, 1999) by conducting a survey with insurance company employees (N = 187). Data analyses confirmed that CWB are significantly predicted by both low perceived interactional justice and negative emotions. In addition,
2 significant mediation effects were observed: (a) perceived anger mediates the relationship between low perceived interpersonal justice and active CWB, and (b) perceived fear mediates the relationship between low perceived informational justice and passive CWB. The theoretical and organizational
implications of these findings are discussed.
Ethnical distance/connection (closeness) of Germans in Vojvodina according to the Serb and Hungarians in Vojvodina and Germans in Germany at the beginning of 21th century
Authors: Krel Aleksandar
Published: September 2012

Analysis one of the aspects, Germans in Vojvodina ethnical identity-ethnical
distance/ connection (closeness) to the members of the two most numerous
ethnical communities in Vojvodina (Serbs and Hungarian) and Germans in
Germany, their home country, bring us interesting results. It is talking
about that numerous number of the examinees; based on the ethnical
description, threat themselves more close to the Germans in home country then
to the Serbs and Hungarian who live around them. Distance to the Serbs is
more expressed to the colonists who have been moved In after Second World War
and to the refugees and displaced people, who found asylum in Vojvodina,
during nineties 20th century. To their neighbors, Hungarians, at the same
time they express very contradictory feelings, closeness - because of the
cultural preferences, numerous family?s connections and identical religious
decisions and also there is a distance because of the need that they
reconstruct and restaurate own identity.
Modes of interculturality: Dancing within the wedding ritual of the Banat Serbs
Authors: Rakocevic Selena
Published: September 2012

The dance practice of the Banat Serbs has been significantly investigated
within the ethnochoreology in Serbia. Although a lot of data have been
recorded, ethnographic papers about dancing within the wedding ritual of the
Banat Serbs are imprecise considering the positioning of the particular
dances diachronically and synchronically. Beside that, intensive
intercultural processes which have been shaping traditional practice of this
multi-ethnic and multicultural region has been neglected. Using the
ethnographic literature, and, in a greater measure, relying upon data
collected within field research of this region (which I started in 1994), I
will present comprehensive ethnography of dancing within the wedding ritual
of the Serbs and focus on the identification of the intercultural drifts
which shaped traditional cultural practice of the Banat.
Externalization of European borders and the emergence of improvized migrants’ settlements in Serbia
Authors: Stojic-Mitrovic Marta
Published: September 2012

Prevention of irregular entries of migrants who come from countries which are
not memebrs of EU, represents one of the most important aspects of EU
borders? control. This agenda, which is present both on the level of domestic
as well as on the level of foreign policy, is manifested by directives,
requirements as well as by concrete security measures undertaken within EU,
on its external borders, but also extraterritorially, on territories of
countries which surround EU or territories of countries the migrants come
from. Migrants stay in improvised settlements created on especially fortified
parts of migratory routes until they either manage to continue their journey
or are caught and sent back.
Hanslick's Animism
Authors: Maus Fred Everett
Published: September 2012

A simple account of Hanslick's relation to contemporary musical aesthetics and musical analysis
Design of Cross-Section on Roads Through Built-Up Areas
Authors: Kiec M. , Tracz M. , Gaca S.
Published: September 2012

The research into the use of less costly modifications of road links and networks, and changes in the service of road surroundings aimed at ensuring an improvement of through traffic performance in suburban areas, and on roads passing through built-up areas as small localities, with application of simulation model, is presented in this paper. From among possible designs, the authors investigated and presented the effectiveness of two, i.e. implementation of an additional multifunctional median lane in the road cross-section, and construction of service roads with different locations of intersections (end or middle of the road section).

The analysis is focused on the impact of such changes on traffic performance and road safety. The authors analysed travel speed, delay and share of platoon traffic on a uniform sections of the road for different types of road surroundings service. The study presents the results of analyses of road network before and after modification, and the assessment of:

• impact of access points density and level of their use on road traffic performance,

• impact of driving through road sections in built-up area on building platoon traffic,

• impact of change in the cross-section type on traffic performance.
Defect Luminescence of Yag Nanopowders and Crystals
Authors: Grigorjeva L. , Jankoviča D. , Smits K. , Millers D. , Zazubovich S.
Published: September 2012

Defect Luminescence of Yag Nanopowders and Crystals

Undoped and rare-earth-ion-doped Y3Al5O12 (YAG) nanopowders are prepared by the sol-gel low-temperature combustion method. The luminescence characteristics of the YAG, YAG: Ce, YAG:Pr, and YAG: Ce/Pr nanopowders are compared with those of the single crystals. The luminescence band peaking around 3.1 eV is complex and excited at about 3.6 eV, 3.9 eV and 4.3 eV. The 3.1 eV emission was peculiar to all the samples studied. The Stokes shift of this band is ~0.5 eV. The decay time of the ~3.1 eV emission at 80 K is ~14 ns and the slower decay (afterglow) components are practically absent. The 3.1 eV luminescence was suggested to arise from different intrinsic lattice defects.
Steady-State Analysis of Parallel-Operated Self-Excited Induction Generators Supplying an Unbalanced Load
Authors: Radosavljević Jordan , Klimenta Dardan , Jevtić Miroljub
Published: September 2012

Steady-State Analysis of Parallel-Operated Self-Excited Induction Generators Supplying an Unbalanced Load

This paper proposed a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) based approach for determining the steady-state performance characteristics of three-phase self-excited induction generators (SEIGs) operating in parallel and supplying an unbalanced load. The symmetrical component theory is used for the transformation of a complex three-phase generators-capacitances-load system to a simple equivalent circuit. The MOGA has been employed for the determination of unknown variables by minimizing the impedance module of the equivalent circuit. Using this approach, effects of various parameters on the terminal voltage control characteristics are examined for two parallel SEIGs with C2C connection under a single phase load.
Profitability as a business goal: the multicriteria approach to the ranking of the five largest Croatian banks
Authors: Rosenzweig Višnja , Volarević Hrvoje , Varović Mario
Published: September 2012

Profitability as a business goal: the multicriteria approach to the ranking of the five largest Croatian banks

Background: The ranking of commercial banks is usually based on using a single criterion, the size of assets or income. A multicriteria approach allows a more complex analysis of their business efficiency. Objectives: This paper proposes the ranking of banks based on six financial criteria using a multicriteria approach implementing a goal programming model. The criteria are classified into three basic groups: profitability, credit risk and solvency. Methods/Approach: Business performance is evaluated using a score for each bank, calculated as the weighted sum of relative values of individual indicators. Results: In the process of solving the corresponding goal programming problem, the weights are calculated. It is assumed that the goal of each bank is the highest profitability. Because of the market competition among banks, the weights of indicators depend on the performance of each bank. This method is applied to the five biggest Croatian banks (ZABA, PBZ, ERSTE, RBA and HYPO). Conclusion: For the observed period (2010), the highest priority is given to profitability and then to credit risk. The ranking is achieved by using a multicriteria model.