bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
University Outreach Through Resource Sharing and Technology Platforms for Regional Development
Authors: Joshi Meghana
Published: February 2017

There are examples of how university outreach and engagement concept can help rural areas that are lacking in economy, talent, investment and resources (infrastructure). Many rural areas of India are poor and have very few resources leading to migration of youth and others to urban and semi urban areas. Though the rural areas have more of natural resources compared to their urban counter parts, there are several issues including low educational attainment and capacity building which hinders rural development. There is also tendency of governments to focus on the development of cities and towns (smart cities). Like the concept of smart cities there is a need to develop a concept for holistic development of villages to make them more attractive. What villages need may be entirely different from what cities and towns need. There is a need to analyse the needs of rural areas in terms of education, skill development and competencies. There is a need for going well beyond use of technology and creating an atmosphere of innovation, motivation and positive look. The mission should be transforming knowledge into practice with engaging approach to education and preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. To illustrate this, we look at different models of learning that can reach out to educate the students/youngsters in the rural areas. This talks about how advances in technology and online platforms can help in developing different educational programmes in various fields. It is also argued that the focus should not be on the use of technology but on achieving the objective of the programme using various means available. It is necessary to follow a professional approach to develop new courses and curricula that can be put to practical use. In addition to improving infrastructure, wireless technology and trained labour, industries should be provided with incentives to move to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Short-term training courses in areas that can help create skilled manpower for these industries that will eventually draw more investment and help continue develop and maintain those particular towns and cities. This chapter looks at how educational programmes can be developed using online technology platforms, collaborations, partnerships and educational pedagogies.
Achilles Tendon Loading During Heel-Raising and -Lowering Exercises
Authors: Revak Andrew , Diers Keith , Kernozek Thomas W. , Gheidi Naghmeh , Olbrantz Christina
Published: February 2017

Context:

Achilles tendinopathies are common injuries during sport participation, although men are more prone to Achilles tendon injuries than women. Heel-raising and -lowering exercises are typically suggested for Achilles tendon rehabilitation.

Objective:

To compare the estimated Achilles tendon loading variables and the ankle range of motion (ROM) using a musculoskeletal model during commonly performed heel-raising and -lowering exercises.

Design:

Controlled laboratory study.

Setting:

University biomechanics laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants:

Twenty-one healthy men (age = 21.59 ± 1.92 years, height = 178.22 ± 8.02 cm, mass = 75.81 ± 11.24 kg).

Intervention(s):

Each participant completed 4 exercises: seated heel raising and lowering, bilateral standing heel raising and lowering, bilateral heel raising and unilateral lowering, and unilateral heel raising and lowering.

Main Outcome Measure(s):

A repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance (α = .05) was used to compare Achilles tendon stress, force, and strain and ankle ROM for each exercise. Kinematic data were recorded at 180 Hz with 15 motion-analysis cameras synchronized with kinetic data collected from a force platform sampled at 1800 Hz. These data were then entered in a musculoskeletal model to estimate force in the triceps surae. For each participant, we determined Achilles tendon stress by measuring cross-sectional images using ultrasound.

Results:

Peak Achilles tendon loading was lowest when performing the seated heel-raising and -lowering exercise and highest when performing the unilateral heel-raising and -lowering exercise. Loading was greater for the unilateral exercise or portions of the exercise that were performed unilaterally.

Conclusions:

Bilateral and seated exercises with less weight-bearing force resulted in less Achilles tendon loading. These exercises may serve as progressions during the rehabilitation process before full-body weight-bearing, unilateral exercises are allowed. Ankle ROM did not follow the same order as loading and may need additional monitoring or instruction during rehabilitation.
Conversaciones sobre nacionalismo, intelectuales, y la función de profesor
Authors: Antona Antón César
Published: February 2017

Conversaciones sobre nacionalismo, intelectuales, y la función de profesor
O FUTEBOL AMERICANO NO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO: DISPUTA POR LEGITIMIDADE ENTRE ENTIDADES REGULADORAS NO PERÍODO DE 2012 A 2014
Authors: Morales Junior Valter Ruiz , Rodrigues Marques Renato Francisco
Published: February 2017

O futebol americano tem sua institucionalização recente no Brasil, em um cenário de disputa por poder entre diversas entidades reguladoras. O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar características socioculturais próprias do subcampo do futebol americano no Estado de São Paulo entre os anos de 2012 e 2014, especificamente relacionadas à disputa por poder simbólico entre entidades reguladoras e equipes. A partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com dirigentes de entidades concorrentes, e discussão de dados com base em categorias de Pierre Bourdieu, tem-se como principais resultados: a) existem habitus diferentes entre as entidades reguladoras e equipes; b) há disputa por legitimidade na gestão de competições e equipes.
CONFLITOS E TENSÕES NAS DIRETRIZES CURRICULARES DE EDUCAÇÃO FISICA: O CAMPO PROFISSIONAL COMO UM ESPAÇO DE LUTAS E DISPUTAS
Authors: De Souza Neto Samuel , Bonatto Rufino Luiz Gustavo , Rodrigues Heitor De Andrade , Fonseca Rubiane Giovane
Published: February 2017

Este trabalho teve como objetivos identificar e analisar nas políticas públicas e nas manifestações sobre as DCNs/EF as tensões e os conflitos presentes na Profissionalização da Educação Física, tendo como foco o professor. Optou-se pelo estudo decritivo-interpretativo e na técnica da videogravação proveniente da rede online do canal You Tube a fonte de dados com a seleção de 9 informantes. Os dados foram analisados na perspectiva de quatro grupos com os seguintes resultados: reformadores - ênfase no ato educativo, na formação em curso único e na desregulamentação do trabalho; defensores – apontam para a pertinência do bacharelado e da licenciatura e do mercado livre; debatedores – no diagnóstico de se ir além da disputa entre licenciatura e bacharelado; mediador – é preciso respeitar a trajetória da EF. Concluiu-se que perpasssa a discussão das diretrizes a proposição de campo profissional, trazendo a tona o embate de diferentes grupos, mas também de interesses corporativos, assim como de processos de profissionalização em disputa. Neste processo, a questão do livre mercado de trabalho une antagonistas históricos, ignorando-se, muitas vezes, que a formação de professores tem uma especificidade própria.
Evaluation of Mercury in Environmental Samples by a Supramolecular Solvent–Based Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction Method Before Analysis by a Cold Vapor Generation Technique
Authors: Ali Jamshed , Tuzen Mustafa , Kazi Tasneem G
Published: February 2017

Supramolecular solvent–based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction was used as a preconcentration method for the determination of trace levels of Hg. This simple method accurately measured oxidized HgII content inclaystone and sandstone samples obtained from the Thar Coalfield in Pakistan. Cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry was used as the detection technique because it is reliable and accurate. The HgII in acidic media forms a complexwith dithizone (DTz) in the presence of supramolecular solvent (tetrahydrofuran and 1-undecanol), forming reverse micelles. Formation of the Hg-DTz complex was achieved to increase the interactions with the supramolecular solvent phase at pH 2.5 under the optimized experimental conditions. After additionof the supramolecular solvent to the aqueous solution, the micelles were uniformly mixed using a vortex mixer. The cloudy solution was centrifuged, and the Hg-DTz complex was extracted into the supramolecular solvent phase. Under optimized experimental conditions, the LOD and enrichment factor were foundto be 5.61 ng/L and 77.8, respectively. Accuracy of the developed method was checked with Certified Reference Materials. The developed method was successfully applied for the determination of HgII in claystone and sandstone samples from the Block VII and Block VIII areas of the Thar Coalfield on the basis of depth.
Produtividade acadêmica e modulações no trabalho do pesquisador em Psicologia
Authors: Santos João Henrique De Sousa , Kind Luciana
Published: February 2017

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo investigar o
cenário de produtividade acadêmica em relação ao pesquisador com bolsa
de produtividade em pesquisa do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento
Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). A investigação envolveu a produção de
dados empíricos por meio da seleção e análise de informações nos currículos
de pesquisadores PQ da área da Psicologia disponíveis na Plataforma Lattes.
Foram também realizadas entrevistas semidirigidas com sete pesquisadores
bolsistas de produtividade de diferentes subáreas. Os resultados estão
apresentados e discutidos em três eixos norteadores da problematização do
campo investigado: produtividade e avaliação da área; bolsa de produtividade
em pesquisa: entre dilemas e benefícios; e produtivismo e modulações de
pesquisadores. Os resultados apontam uma cultura da produtividade
permeada pela lógica da produção, sobretudo de artigos científicos, e pela
intensificação do trabalho, que modula o trabalho do docente-pesquisador.
Engaging All Students in Mathematical Discussions
Authors: Bahr Damon L. , Bahr Kim
Published: February 2017

Use these four strategies to promote full participation from your young mathematicians.
Análisis del contenido de las imágenes publicadas en Facebook por la audiencia del programa radial Boyacá Noticias durante el Paro Nacional Agrario en Colombia
Authors: Villa María Isabel , Herrera Jhon Jairo , Bautista Javier Sneider
Published: February 2017

Este artículo presenta el análisis de las imágenes que dejaron los usuarios de Facebook en la cuenta del programa noticioso Boyacá Noticias de la emisora pública Boyacá 95.6 de la Gobernación de Boyacá, Colombia, durante el Paro Nacional Agrario, ocurrido en agosto de 2013, cuando este país vivió una de sus más importantes crisis económicas y de orden público de los últimos años. A través de un análisis de contenido se analizan fotografías, caricaturas, videos, textos ilustrados y memes que dejaron los usuarios de la emisora en Facebook teniendo en cuenta su valor en la construcción de la agenda setting. La investigación concluye que la imagen generada por los usuarios fortalece la agenda de los medios partir de la legitimación visual de sus mensajes, opiniones y demandas. La reivindicación social se sirve de distintos mecanismos de framing visual para subrayar el conflicto y los anhelos de la población civil.
New habits in smartphones photo management
Authors: Fraga Pérez Andrés , Forti Buratti Maria Azul
Published: February 2017

This article study the habits in the use and manage of smartphone images. Being smartphones the most universal product, and their camera a key element, this research is bases on the hypothesis that current photo habits exceed mobile photo manage tools. A survey to smartphone users sought a general view of current situation about their photographic habits in the taking, manage and store of photos inside their phones. The survey also has questions about the long term expectations. Results show lack of adequacy of current systems to smartphone pictures and open a discussion about how to adapt current photo manage systems to a long term vision.
Towards new scenarios of public communication. Considerations on the Italian case
Authors: Solito Laura
Published: February 2017

In recent years, the Italian public communication has gone through a period of great ferment that involved actors, regulations, tools and technologies, skills and expertise. The article focuses on the development of public communication in little more than ten years after the law 150/2000, in order to identify new challenges and solicitations. In fact, tracing the path of change provide some remarks upon development of communication of public administration and the many professional competence that today move around it and contribute to its re-definition, urging some changes and especially highlighting the need to develop reflexivity and high awareness in acting communicative, more and more called upon to combine transparence, visibility and accountability.
VERA RADOVIĆ „RETHORICE DOCENTS”
Authors: Suzić Nenad
Published: February 2017

Ova knjiga Vere Radović donosi „karikukoja nedostaje” u savremenu pedagoškuliteraturu. Istraživanje TIMSS provedenou 56 zemalja 2007. godine pokazaloje da u Srbiji, Hrvatskoj, Sloveniji,Bosni i Hercegovini i drugim zemljamavlada kvazielitizam (Suzić, 2009). Radise o tome da većina nastavnika drži nastavuza nekolicinu najboljih u razredu.Nakon što dobiju povratnu informacijuod nekolicine uspješnih ili konformističkiorijentisanih,nastavnici su zadovoljnisvojom izvedbom časa a većinu učenikavrednuju kao nesposobne,neuspješne ilinezainteresovane (Elklit, 1991). Obradanovog gradiva se vrši uglavnom predavačkimpristupom. Većinu vremena načasovima obrade novog gradiva nastavnik„predaje”,priča, ponavlja, obrazlaže,ilustruje ili na drugi način pokušavapribližiti učenicima. Sam predavački pristupi nije tako problematičan koliko jeproblematična njegova predominacija.
Fluctuations of the transcription factor ATML1 generate the pattern of giant cells in the Arabidopsis sepal
Authors: Meyer Heather M , Teles José , Formosa-Jordan Pau , Refahi Yassin , San-Bento Rita , Ingram Gwyneth , Jönsson Henrik , Locke James C W , Roeder Adrienne H K
Published: February 2017

Multicellular development produces patterns of specialized cell types. Yet, it is often unclear how individual cells within a field of identical cells initiate the patterning process. Using live imaging, quantitative image analyses and modeling, we show that during Arabidopsis thaliana sepal development, fluctuations in the concentration of the transcription factor ATML1 pattern a field of identical epidermal cells to differentiate into giant cells interspersed between smaller cells. We find that ATML1 is expressed in all epidermal cells. However, its level fluctuates in each of these cells. If ATML1 levels surpass a threshold during the G2 phase of the cell cycle, the cell will likely enter a state of endoreduplication and become giant. Otherwise, the cell divides. Our results demonstrate a fluctuation-driven patterning mechanism for how cell fate decisions can be initiated through a random yet tightly regulated process.
Performance Improvement of Ultra Wideband Multiple Access Modulation System using a new Optimal Pulse Shape
Authors: Goyal V. , Dhaliwal B. S.
Published: February 2017

Ultra-wideband (UWB) uses very low energy levels to transfer data at very high data rate and bandwidth. An optimal and correct choice of transmission pulse shape is an important criterion in this technology. In this paper, we will present an approach for the generation of an optimal pulse shape with the optimal generation of pulse shape values that can provide effective results when transmitted using multiple access modulation technique over a multipath channel and received by a RAKE type receiver. The bit error analysis of constructed model is also given using Ideal Rake, selective RAKE, and partial RAKE receiver configurations.
Managing Marcus Gunn Ptosis - Our Approach
Authors: Grover A.K. , Bageja Shaloo
Published: February 2017

Marcus Gunn ptosis is a congenital synkinetic ptosis due to an abnormal innervation of the levator muscle. Aim of the surgical treatment is to eliminate jaw winking phenomenon and correct ptosis. Moderate to severe jaw winking ptosis is best corrected by excision of the levator aponeurosis with frontalis suspension. Bilateral levator excision with bilateral fascia lata suspension gives the most symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing results. The surgical technique is highlighted in the article.
Evaluation of a SOE Stack for Hydrogen and Syngas Production: a Performance and Durability Analysis
Authors: Kotisaari M. , Thomann O. , Montinaro D. , Kiviaho J.
Published: February 2017

Solid oxide electrolyzer (SOE) are gaining growing interest in research because they can convert electricity into a chemical fuel with high efficiency. The present work investigates the performance of a 6‐cell SOE stack (80 cm2 active area) in electrolysis and co‐electrolysis modes for producing hydrogen and synthetic fuel. Initially, the stack was operated and characterized in fuel cell mode at 750 °C. Operation was then changed to electrolysis mode. The stack performance was characterized with four different inlet gas compositions of various ratios of inlet steam and carbon dioxide at temperatures of 700, 750 and 800 °C. It was found that the stack performance depends primarily on the operation temperature and only to a small extent on the inlet gas composition. Finally, a steam electrolysis durability test of 1,500 hours was performed at a current density of –0.775 A cm−2 (50% of reactant utilization) and at a temperature of 750 °C. The voltage trend showed that no degradation could be observed, which is a very promising result. In conclusion, the investigated stack appears suitable for syngas production. In the future, co‐electrolysis durability tests will be conducted to evaluate the effect of addition of carbon dioxide on the stack durability.
ASEAN between China and America: Is It Time to Try Horsing the Cow?
Authors: Emmerson Donald K.
Published: February 2017

Admirers of ASEAN are impressed with the fact that it continues to exist and that an outright war has never broken out between its members. Also often praised is the value to the region of promoting cooperation through the consensual process known as the ‘ASEAN Way’. If ASEAN is a talk shop, these observers say, talking is at least better than fighting. ASEAN's increasingly numerous and vocal critics reply that by valuing process more than product, consensus over accomplishment, the organization is failing to respond to urgent real-world challenges in Asia. Not least among such challenges is Chinese expansion in the South China Sea (SCS) and the stated intention of incoming US president Donald Trump to pull his country out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Only four ASEAN members have claims in the SCS and only four are in the TPP, but the sea's and the treaty's futures matter for the rest of the region as well. The fact of Chinese advancement and the risk of American disengagement are endangering the autonomy and relevance of ASEAN, not to mention the repercussions of Sino-American escalation. Already weakened by internal dissensus, the group's ability to negotiate as a group with China on maritime security has been blocked by Beijing's insistence on bilateral talks. Chinese material largesse has coopted Cambodia into vetoing any ASEAN agreement to restrain, moderate, or even question China's designs on the heartwater of Southeast Asia. The ASEAN Way is being used against ASEAN itself. Heightened uncertainty as to America's future role in and commitment to the region further heightens security concern. In its 50th anniversary year, Southeast Asians would do well to think outside the increasingly marginalised, internally divided, and procedurally restricted box that ASEAN has become. Three ideas already in circulation illustrate the kind of creativity that ASEAN will need if it is to sustain its acknowledged historical success in fashioning an independent political and economic identity for Southeast Asia.
Automatic Marker-free Longitudinal Infrared Image Registration by Shape Context Based Matching and Competitive Winner-guided Optimal Corresponding
Authors: Lee Chia-Yen , Wang Hao-Jen , Lai Jhih-Hao , Chang Yeun-Chung , Huang Chiun-Sheng
Published: February 2017

Long-term comparisons of infrared image can facilitate the assessment of breast cancer tissue growth and early tumor detection, in which longitudinal infrared image registration is a necessary step. However, it is hard to keep markers attached on a body surface for weeks, and rather difficult to detect anatomic fiducial markers and match them in the infrared image during registration process. The proposed study, automatic longitudinal infrared registration algorithm, develops an automatic vascular intersection detection method and establishes feature descriptors by shape context to achieve robust matching, as well as to obtain control points for the deformation model. In addition, competitive winner-guided mechanism is developed for optimal corresponding. The proposed algorithm is evaluated in two ways. Results show that the algorithm can quickly lead to accurate image registration and that the effectiveness is superior to manual registration with a mean error being 0.91 pixels. These findings demonstrate that the proposed registration algorithm is reasonably accurate and provide a novel method of extracting a greater amount of useful data from infrared images.
Development of a human vasopressin V1a-receptor antagonist from an evolutionary-related insect neuropeptide
Authors: Di Giglio Maria Giulia , Muttenthaler Markus , Harpsøe Kasper , Liutkeviciute Zita , Keov Peter , Eder Thomas , Rattei Thomas , Arrowsmith Sarah , Wray Susan , Marek Ales , Elbert Tomas , Alewood Paul F. , Gloriam David E. , Gruber Christian W.
Published: February 2017

Characterisation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) relies on the availability of a toolbox of ligands that selectively modulate different functional states of the receptors. To uncover such molecules, we explored a unique strategy for ligand discovery that takes advantage of the evolutionary conservation of the 600-million-year-old oxytocin/vasopressin signalling system. We isolated the insect oxytocin/vasopressin orthologue inotocin from the black garden ant (Lasius niger), identified and cloned its cognate receptor and determined its pharmacological properties on the insect and human oxytocin/vasopressin receptors. Subsequently, we identified a functional dichotomy: inotocin activated the insect inotocin and the human vasopressin V1b receptors, but inhibited the human V1aR. Replacement of Arg8 of inotocin by D-Arg8 led to a potent, stable and competitive V1aR-antagonist ([D-Arg8]-inotocin) with a 3,000-fold binding selectivity for the human V1aR over the other three subtypes, OTR, V1bR and V2R. The Arg8/D-Arg8 ligand-pair was further investigated to gain novel insights into the oxytocin/vasopressin peptide-receptor interaction, which led to the identification of key residues of the receptors that are important for ligand functionality and selectivity. These observations could play an important role for development of oxytocin/vasopressin receptor modulators that would enable clear distinction of the physiological and pathological responses of the individual receptor subtypes.
Interdisciplinary conservation; meeting the challenge for a better outcome: experiences from sturgeon conservation
Authors: Rosten Carolyn M.
Published: February 2017

Despite an obvious benefit by involving society in conservation research, interdisciplinary research remains the exception and not the norm. Integration of natural and social science into interdisciplinary conservation research poses several challenges related to (1) different perspectives and theories of knowledge, (2) mismatches in expectations of appropriate data (i.e. quantitative v. qualitative, accuracy), (3) an absence of agreed frameworks and communication issues and (4) different publishing protocols and approaches for reaching conclusions. Hence, when embarking on an interdisciplinary conservation project, there are several stereotypic challenges that may be met along the way. On the basis of experiences with an interdisciplinary sturgeon conservation project, several recommendations are presented for those considering (or considering not!) to establish interdisciplinary conservation research.
Change management and the SENCo role: developing key performance indicators in the strategic development of inclusivity
Authors: Done Liz , Murphy Mike , Watt Mia
Published: February 2017

This article follows an earlier publication highlighting the changing role of special educational needs co‐ordinators (SENCos) in England. SENCos are now required to manage change strategically and deliver inclusive school cultures. School‐based action research undertaken by a teacher studying for the postgraduate National Award for SEN Co‐ordination (NASENCO) is featured in the article; a strategic review of resource allocation increased the availability and quality of interventions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The commentary which frames the study acknowledges that many SENCos are not yet members of a senior school management team (SMT) despite their mandated strategic whole‐school remit. Featuring the process through which one SENCo has strived to enhance SEND provision and develop context‐specific key performance indicators brings official guidance on the SENCo's role in strategic change management into sharp focus, raising questions that should concern both SMTs and non‐SMT SENCos.
The Role of Prices in Welfare Comparisons: Methodological Developments and a Selective Survey of the Empirical Literature
Authors: Ray Ranjan
Published: February 2017

Prices play a central role in a wide range of applications in economics, ranging from macro topics such as inflation targeting, purchasing power parity between currencies, global poverty and real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) comparisons to micro topics such as inequality and poverty at household level and the distributive effects of price movements. The literature on price measurement has also impacted on, and been impacted by, developments in the demographic demand literature based on the treatment of household composition as analogous to prices. While there is now a sizeable statistical literature on price measurement, there is hardly any survey of the empirical economics literature where prices play a central role in the analysis. This paper attempts to address this gap and provides a survey of the methodological developments in price measurement followed by a selected review of their empirical applications.
MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES INTERACTION IN MONETARY UNIONS
Authors: Foresti Pasquale
Published: February 2017

In this paper, the literature on the interaction between monetary and fiscal policies in a monetary union is surveyed. By adopting the concept of symbiosis as a starting point, the paper highlights the importance of uncertainty, policy makers' preferences and targets. Then, the role of commitment to policy rules and coordination is addressed. The analysis also focuses on the importance of the data considered for the generation of the policy mix. As a final step, the paper discusses the main results in the literature on public debt management in a monetary union. All the reported theoretical results are then adopted to retrieve policy and institutional implications for the European Monetary Union.
Modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency in dogs with excessive tibial plateau angles: Technique and complications in 19 cases
Authors: Frederick Steven W. , Cross Alan R.
Published: February 2017

Objective

To describe short‐term outcomes of a modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy (CCWO) for treatment of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease and excessive tibial plateau angle (eTPA).

Study Design

Retrospective clinical study.

Animals

18 client‐owned dogs (19 stifles) with cranial cruciate ligament disease and eTPA (>34°).

Methods

A modified CCWO was performed with Kirschner wires as osteotomy alignment aids. A juxta‐articular neutral wedge osteotomy equal in angle to the preoperative TPA was performed. Fixation was achieved with a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) plate and tension band wire apparatus (89%) or a TPLO plate (11%). Preoperative and postoperative, and recheck TPA, cranial tibial long axis shift, and major and minor complications were recorded.

Results

The mean preoperative TPA (49.5° ± 6.7°) was reduced postoperatively (8.3° ± 4.8°). Four of 19 joints (21%) developed 2 major and 3 minor complications during the intraoperative and follow‐up period (577 day mean in‐hospital recheck). Two cases were diagnosed with surgical site infections requiring implant removal for resolution. Fixation failure or implant complications were not observed in any dog during the limited radiographic follow‐up period. All dogs were sound or recovering as expected, with 15/19 dogs (79%) showing complete radiographic osteotomy healing at their final in‐hospital follow‐up examination.

Conclusion

Modified CCWO should be considered for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs with eTPA. In this case series, the described technique was associated with uneventful osteotomy healing without implant failures in all dogs, although radiographic follow‐up was limited in some cases.
Konflik Kerja-Keluarga Dalam Kalangan Pensyarah: Satu Tinjauan
Authors: Chew Abdullah Nor Azimah
Published: February 2017

The main objective of this study was to explore the relationships between work-family conflict, job involvement and family involvement among lecturers from the higher education institution in the northern region of Malaysia, who had child under the age of seventeen and below.  The sample size was   151 respondents. Respondents were later classified into 97 male lecturers (64.2%) and 54 female lecturers (35.8%).  Data was collected using questionnaires. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson correlation and regression. The Pearson correlations showed that job involvement and family involvement were not highly correlated with work-family conflict. The t-test also showed no significant differences between male and female lecturers in work-family conflict. Job involvement and family involvement do not explained the variation in work-family conflict.
Assessing the Impact of Socio-Technical Dependencies on Software Defect
Authors: Suali A.J. , Fauzi S.S.M. , Nasir M.H.N.M. , Sobri W. A. W. M.
Published: February 2017

One of the measures used to fit or align social and technical dependencies is known as Socio-Technical Congruence (STC). However, STC is a new and vastly unexplored area. To our best knowledge, there has been limited research done on the use of STC in software engineering projects. Hence, this provides an opportunity to extend the body of knowledge by investigating the impact of STC on other measures such as software quality. This paper outlines the motivation behind this said research, the methodology and expected findings of this research. This research aims to provide further information about the domain of STC in software engineering field, specifically its relationship with software quality. The expected result of this research is a higher level of congruence in a development project can yield a higher quality project.
Study on Critical Success Factors Estimation in IT System Development
Authors: Komai Shinobu , Saidi Hamdani , Nakanishi Hiroshi
Published: February 2017

The success of IT system development largely depends on the System Requirements Definition (SRD) phase. Researches on Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in the SRD phase are very few. This paper aims to make clear the CSFs in the SRD phase of IT system development. To achieve this, first, interviews to discover “difficult items” in the SRD phase were executed to participants who were engaged in three highly advanced IT system developments. Second, major difficult items were extracted from the interview results. Third, CSFs estimation was executed from the extracted major difficult items. Then, the estimated CSFs were compared to those obtained from the interviews. As a result, CSFs were found to be almost the same between those estimated and interviewed. Through this research, it can be concluded that 1) Customer/User Involvement, 2) Clear project goals, and 3) Technical skills of the project team are the major CSFs in the SRD phase
Konsepsual Model Bagi Mengukur Kualiti Perkhidmatan Perpustakaan Akademik
Authors: Taib Che Azlan
Published: February 2017

The Ninth Malaysia Plan (RMK-9) is the second phase of a national mission to achieve Vision 2020. The Eleventh Malaysia Plan (RMK-11), 2016-2020, is the latest five-year development plan towards realizing Vision 2020. One of the core the main is to increase knowledge and innovation and nurture first class mentality among Malaysians. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have a big responsibility to realize this vision. Thus, learning assessment instruments analyzed by Asif and Searcy should be improved to make it more comprehensive and relevant to current needs. For this purpose, an empirical study was conducted in which the data accessed across multiple groups of library user’s background from 5 HEIs (private and public) in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. This study involved 381 respondents as the sample. The reliability tests through 3 criteria displayed the internal consistencies of the seven factors were satisfactorily (α=0.70): Coefficient Alpha (CA), Corrected Item-Total Correlation (CITC) and Alpha if Item Deleted (IID).  It shows all constructs have to comply with three criteria, namely CA, CITC and the IID. Meanwhile for the content validity views of experts was conducted.  All comments have been improved before final questionnaire distributed. As a conclusion, the result indicated that the model was highly goodness fit for measuring library services, and all dimensional constructs supported the proposed theoretical model.
Thyroid Ultrasound: State of the Art Part 1 – Thyroid Ultrasound reporting and Diffuse Thyroid Diseases
Authors: Dighe Manjiri , Barr Richard , Bojunga Jörg , Cantisani Vito , Chammas Maria Cristina , Cosgrove David , Cui Xin Wu , Dong Yi , Fenner Franziska , Radzina Maija , Vinayak Sudhir , Xu Jun Mei , Dietrich Christoph F
Published: February 2017

Accurate differentiation of focal thyroid nodules (FTL) and thyroid abnormalities is pivotal for proper diagnostic and therapeutic work-up. In these two part articles, the role of ultrasound techniques in the characterization of FTL and evaluation of diffuse thyroid diseases is described to expand on the recently published World Federation in Ultrasound and Medicine (WFUMB) thyroid elastography guidelines and review how this guideline fits into a complete thyroid ultrasound exam.
Periodontitis in early and chronic rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective follow-up study in Finnish population
Authors: Äyräväinen Leena , Leirisalo-Repo Marjatta , Kuuliala Antti , Ahola Kirsi , Koivuniemi Riitta , Meurman Jukka H , Heikkinen Anna Maria
Published: February 2017

Objectives

To investigate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis with special emphasis on the role of antirheumatic drugs in periodontal health.

Design

Prospective follow-up study. Patients with early untreated RA and chronic active RA were examined at baseline and 16 months later. Controls were examined once.

Settings and participants

The study was conducted in Finland from September 2005 to May 2014 at the Helsinki University Hospital. Overall, 124 participants were recruited for dental and medical examinations: 53 were patients with early disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) naїve RA (ERA), 28 were patients with chronic RA (CRA) with insufficient response to conventional DMARDs. After baseline examination, patients with ERA started treatment with synthetic DMARDs and patients with CRA with biological DMARDs. Controls were 43 age-matched, gender-matched and community-matched participants.

Outcome measures

Degree of periodontitis (defined according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Periodontology). Prevalence of periodontal bacteria (analysed from plaque samples), clinical rheumatological status by Disease Activity Score, 28-joint count (DAS28), function by Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and treatment response by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria.

Results

Moderate periodontitis was present in 67.3% of patients with ERA, 64.3% of patients with CRA and 39.5% of control participants (p=0.001). Further, patients with RA had significantly more periodontal findings compared with controls, recorded with common periodontal indexes. In the re-examination, patients with RA still showed poor periodontal health in spite of treatment with DMARDs after baseline examination. The prevalence ofPorphyromonas gingivaliswas higher in patients with ERA with periodontal probing depth ≥4 mm compared with patients with CRA and controls. Antirheumatic medication did not seem to affect the results.

Conclusions

Moderate periodontitis was more frequent in patients with RA than in controls. Patients with ERA and CRA exhibited poorer periodontal health parameters when compared with controls. There was no association between antirheumatic treatment and periodontal parameters.
The Missing Climate Change Narrative
Authors: Segal Michael
Published: February 2017

Compelling scientific narratives are a necessary part of fixing the modern climate change conversation. Their absence slows down the assimilation of climate science into culture, undermines the authority of scientists, and allows old and unproductive narratives to hijack debate.
Pierre Brunei, Don Quichotte et le roman malgré lui, Cervantes, Lesage, Sterne, Thomas Mann, Calvino, Paris, Klincksieck, 2006, σελ. 415. ISBN: 2-252-03561-7.
Authors: Ιωακειμίδου Λητώ
Published: February 2017

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REGULATION OF WORK BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Authors: Шамаева  , Shamaeva Olga , Хорошун  , Khoroshun Narine
Published: February 2017

Реформирование социально-экономических структур государства, новые условия жизни, опирающиеся на утверждение цивилизованных рыночных отношений, предъявление высоких требований к профессиональному статусу современного труженика вызвали необходимость учитывать в процессе стратегического управления городом особенности формирования трудовой мотивации населения вообще и молодежи – в частности. В рамках управленческой науки к исследованию мотивации как ее базового элемента разработан системный подход, который позволяет рассматривать трудовую мотивацию как часть системы управления в области строительной индустрии, взаимосвязанную с остальными элементами системы управления, в том числе и стратегического планирования.
THE SECONDARY EDUCATION AS A PREDECESSOR OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CONSTRUCTION UNIVERSITY UNDER MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: Дегтярь  , Degtyar Andrey , Дегтярь  , Degtyar Svetlana
Published: February 2017

The problem of secondary school students´ education is rather urgent nowadays due to the introduction of new education standards in higher educational institutions. The change in the environment of present-day students requires a comprehensive and profound analysis of the current situation. The tasks of education, declared during the contemporary history reforms, in fact lead to degradation processes not only in education itself, but also in society, the concept of «knowledge acquiring» is getting vapid, the methodologies which used to make our education one of the best in the world are getting lost, the continuity between secondary school and higher education is disrupted.
Conferencia sobre la implementación del nuevo Código Civil y Comercial de la Nación
Authors: Lorenzetti Ricardo Luis
Published: February 2017

Conferencia sobre la implementación del nuevoCódigo Civil y Comercial de la Nación
Generalized pairing strategies-a bridge from pairing strategies to colorings
Authors: Győrffy Lajos , Pluhár András
Published: February 2017

In this paper we define a bridge between pairings and colorings of the hypergraphs by introducing a generalization of pairs called t-cakes for t ∈ ℕ, t ≥ 2. For t = 2 the 2-cakes are the same as the well-known pairs of system of distinct representatives, that can be turned to pairing strategies in Maker-Breaker hypergraph games, see Hales and Jewett [12]. The two-colorings are the other extremity of t-cakes, in which the whole ground set of the hypergraph is one big cake that we divide into two parts (color classes). Starting from the pairings (2-cake placement) and two-colorings we define the generalized t-cake placements where we pair p elements by q elements (p, q ∈ ℕ, 1 ≤ p, q < t, p + q = t).

The method also gives bounds on the condition of winnings in certain biased Chooser-Picker games, which can be introduced similarly to Beck [3]. We illustrate these ideas on the k-in-a-row games for different values of k on the infinite chessboard.
On packing density of growing size circles
Authors: Lászlό Lajos
Published: February 2017

For any given natural number an arrangement of growing size circles, a packing of the plane will be constructed such that its packing density coincides – in the asymptotical sense – with that of the ‘classical’ hexagonal circle packing!
Some Hermite-Hadamard type integral inequalities for operator AG-preinvex functions
Authors: Taghavi Ali , Nazari Haji Mohammad , Darvish Vahid
Published: February 2017

In this paper, we introduce the concept of operator AG-preinvex functions and prove some Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for these functions. As application, we obtain some unitarily invariant norm inequalities for operators.
Specifying temporal knowledge for workflows
ontologies
Authors: Plesniewicz Gerald , Karabekov Baurzhan
Published: February 2017

A workflow is an automation of a process, in
which participants (people or programs) are involved in
activities for solving a set of tasks according to certain
rules and constraints in order to attain a common goal.
The concept of workflow appeared in business informatics.
Currently the workflow techniques are used in many
other fields such as medical informatics, bioinformatics,
automation of scientific research, computer-aided design
and manufacturing, etc. An ontology is a formal description
(in terms of concepts, entities, their properties and relationships)
of knowledge for solving a given class of problems.
In particular, ontologies can be used in problems related
to workflows. In this paper, we introduce a formalism
that extends the language of the interval Allen’s logic,
and show how this formalism can be applied to specify
temporal knowledge in ontologies for workflows. For the
extended Allen’s logic, we construct a deduction system
based on the analytic tableaux method. We also show (by
examples) how to apply the deduction method to query
answering over ontologies written in the extended Allen’s
logic.
GUW-7 and KW-2 igniters types in the long-time storage process
Authors: Ampuła Dariusz
Published: February 2017

A statistical analysis of multiyear test results of GUW-7 and KW-2 artillery igniters type is presented in this article as representative ones to examine natural ageing process influence on indicators of quality during long-time storage. The influence of storage time on decisions connected with the quality of the lots after tests and on inconsistencies characterising the advancement level of the natural ageing process were analysed. The influence analysis of testing cycles on occurrence of inconsistences in definite classes and for the next quality decisions were carried out. The performed analysis can be essential for tests methodology of artillery igniters relevant modifications.
The aetiological profile of new onset palpitations in natives of Western Himalayas: a cross sectional observational study
Authors: Thakur Manish Kumar , Kashyap Rajesh , Marwaha Rajeev , Sharma Ravi C. , Gupta Dalip , Sharma Sunil , Sharma Jai Bharat
Published: February 2017

Background: Palpitation is a common presenting complaint in out patient department. Etiological profile of such patients has not been studied in the recent past. The aim of the study was to study the aetiological profile of patients with new onset palpitations in North Indian tertiary health care centre.Methods: 130 consecutive patients of new onset palpitations were enrolled in the study and the aetiological profile of palpitation was evaluated using detailed history, examination and investigations.Results: The study group had 53% female and 47% male with a ratio of 1.13:1. Majority of the patients in the age group of 18-29 years. The mean age was 32.04+15.14 years. Most common symptom associated was shortness of breath seen in 17% patients. Of the 130 patients 43.8% of patients had cardiac aetiology, 35.38% psychiatric and 20% had miscellaneous aetiology. Among cardiac aetiology, arrhythmias were most common. PSVT was encountered in 15.4% and AF in 13.1%of the total patients. Psychiatry causes were observed in 35% of patients. In psychiatric causes 71.7% patients had panic attack whereas 28.2% patients had generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). In third group of miscellaneous causes which was 20% of total 6.9% had anaemia, 10% hyperthyroidism and 3.8% were on beta agonists.Conclusions: Palpitation is a presenting symptom of various diseases. The cause can be easily ascertained in most of the patients by a good history and examination; serious cardiac diseases require special investigation. Palpitation as a symptom should not be overlooked the underlying cause must be identified; this can be a helpful clue to improve patient outcome.
Análise das questões sobre radioatividade no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio - ENEM
Authors: Fernandes Lucas Dos Santos , Campos Angela Fernandes
Published: February 2017

O presente estudo buscou identificar as características das questões do ENEM referentes ao tema radioatividade pertencente à área de Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias. A análise se deu a partir das seguintes categorias: tipo de questão, contextualização, interdisciplinaridade, recursos visuais, eixo cognitivo e aplicação da radioatividade. Os resultados apontaram o predomínio de questões qualitativas, contextualizadas com o meio ambiente, interdisciplinares, envolvendo a Química e a Biologia, pertencentes ao eixo cognitivo da compreensão dos fenômenos e com aplicação da radioatividade na geração de energia nuclear. O presente estudo contribui para o esclarecimento de como o tema radioatividade vem sendo abordado no ENEM ao longo das edições desse exame, para professores no planejamento de suas aulas sobre radioatividade e para o estudo desse tema pelos estudantes.
Alfabetização matemática e literatura infantil: possibilidades para uma prática pedagógica integrada
Authors: Silva Fabio Colins , Machado Júnior Arthur Gonçalves , Gonçalves Tadeu Oliver
Published: February 2017

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar, descrever e discutir sobre o ensino integrado de alfabetização matemática e alfabetização linguística por meio da literatura infantil no que concerne, especificamente, o ensino de geometria. As propostas didáticas apresentadas nesta pesquisa abordam o ensino de geometria (Espaço e Forma), especificamente as habilidades relacionadas à localização e movimentação no espaço, reconhecimento, composição e decomposição de figuras planas e seus elementos (aresta, vértice, lado etc.) a partir da leitura de dois textos de literatura Infantil. A experiência docente deu-se por meio de duas sequências de atividades construídas com o propósito de desenvolver um ensino integrado de alfabetização matemática e alfabetização linguística em uma turma multisseriada composta por alunos do 1º, 2º e 3º anos do Ensino Fundamental. Nesta pesquisa percebemos que é possível trabalhar a disciplina matemática de maneira contextualizada e integrada com a língua portuguesa por meio da literatura infantil.