bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of Impact of Chronic Periodontal Diseases and Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Authors: Goel Khushboo , Baral Dharnidhar
Published: May 2017

Objectives. To evaluate the impact of chronic periodontal diseases (PDs) and compare phases of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients attending a tertiary care center of eastern Nepal.Materials and Methods. Matched for socioeconomic status, participants were recruited in two groups: moderate-to-severe chronic periodontitis (n=24,43±46years) and chronic gingivitis (n=25,30±96years). The treatment modalities were scaling and root surface debridement (RSD) and supragingival scaling, respectively. The impact of periodontal disease treatment status was assessed by a self-reported questionnaire of Nepali Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) at baseline and 9–12 weeks after NSPT.Results. The median (IQR) OHIP-14 total scores for PDs reduced from 7 (3–11) to 3 (1–7.5) after NSPT. Both groups showed a significant improvement on OHRQoL (pvalue < 0.001). The periodontitis group showed an increased median (IQR) reduction of 52% (35.22–86.15) compared with the gingivitis group with 27% (0.00–50.00). The impact on orofacial pain, orofacial appearance, and psychosocial dimensions was observed, which improved after NSPT in both groups.Conclusion. PDs are directly associated with OHRQoL and treatment of the disease may enhance quality of life from a patient’s perspective. Scaling and RSD provided better influence on OHRQoL than supragingival scaling.
Exploring Polymer-Modified Concrete and Cementitious Coating with High-Durability for Roadside Structures in Xinjiang, China
Authors: Guo Yinchuan , Shen Aiqin , Sun Xiaohui
Published: May 2017

The concrete roadside structures in Xinjiang, China, such as roadside barriers, bridge rails, and drainage holes, are severely damaged by the coupled effect of seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and deicer salts. To solve the corrosion problems of roadside structures, polymer-modified concrete was recommended for the future construction of roadside structures and polymer-modified cementitious coating was suggested for the protection of the current corroded ones. In this study, air-entraining agent and carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex were added for concrete modification and the corresponding performance tests were conducted. In addition, the performances of six types of readily available coating materials, including the acrylic latex modified cementitious coating designed in this study, were tested in freeze-thaw condition with the presence of chloride ions. The results show that 0.013% of the air-entraining agent and 10% of the carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex were appropriate dosage rates for the modification of Portland cement concrete, in terms of the improvement of the freeze-thaw resistance, compressive strength, and chloride impermeability. For the protection of the current corroded roadside structures, the acrylic-modified cementitious coating material demonstrated a good performance and the field monitoring confirmed that the coating is suitable for the protection of the roadside structures in Xinjiang.
Gum Arabic Reduces C-Reactive Protein in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients without Affecting Urea or Indoxyl Sulfate Levels
Authors: Elamin Sarra , Alkhawaja Mariam J. , Bukhamsin Amina Y. , Idris Mohamed A. S. , Abdelrahman Muntasir M. , Abutaleb Nasrulla K. , Housawi Abdulrahman A.
Published: May 2017

Introduction. Gum Arabic (GA) is a complex polysaccharide with proven prebiotic properties and potentially beneficial systemic effects.Methods. We randomly allocated 36 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients to receive 10, 20, or 40 grams daily of GA for four weeks and studied the systemic effects of this intervention.Results. Thirty participants completed the study with baseline glomerular filtration rate29.1±9.9 mL/min/1.7 m2. In contrast to previous observations, we found no effect on serum urea or creatinine levels. GA supplementation was associated with a small but statistically significant drop in serum sodium level (138±2to136±3 mmol/L,p= 0.002) without affecting other electrolytes, urine volume, or indoxyl sulfate (IS) levels. GA supplementation was also associated with a significant drop in C-reactive protein (CRP) level (3.5±1.5to2.8±1.6 ng/mL,p= 0.02) even in patients who received only 10 g/day (4.4±1.2to3.2±1.5 ng/mL,p= 0.03).Conclusions. Supplementing the diet of CKD patients with 10–40 g/day of GA significantly reduced CRP level which could have a positive impact on these patients’ morbidity and mortality. This trial is registered with Saudi Clinical Trial Registry number 15011402.
Tempol, a Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic Agent, Inhibits Superoxide Anion-Induced Inflammatory Pain in Mice
Authors: Bernardy Catia C. F. , Zarpelon Ana C. , Pinho-Ribeiro Felipe A. , Calixto-Campos Cássia , Carvalho Thacyana T. , Fattori Victor , Borghi Sergio M. , Casagrande Rubia , Verri Waldiceu A.
Published: May 2017

The present study evaluated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of the superoxide dismutase mimetic agent tempol in superoxide anion-induced pain and inflammation. Mice were treated intraperitoneally with tempol (10–100 mg/kg) 40 min before the intraplantar injection of a superoxide anion donor, potassium superoxide (KO2, 30 μg). Mechanical hyperalgesia and thermal hyperalgesia, paw edema, and mRNA expression of peripheral and spinal cord mediators involved in inflammatory pain, TNFα, IL-1β, IL-10, COX-2, preproET-1, gp91phox, Nrf2, GFAP, and Iba-1, were evaluated. Peripheral and spinal cord reductions of antioxidant defenses and superoxide anion were also assessed. Tempol reduced KO2-induced mechanical hyperalgesia and thermal hyperalgesia and paw edema. The increased mRNA expression of the evaluated mediators and oxidative stress in the paw skin and spinal cord and increased mRNA expression of glial markers in the spinal cord induced by KO2 were successfully inhibited by tempol. KO2-induced reduction in Nrf2 mRNA expression in paw skin and spinal cord was also reverted by tempol. Corroborating the effect of tempol in the KO2 model, tempol also inhibited carrageenan and CFA inflammatory hyperalgesia. The present study demonstrates that tempol inhibits superoxide anion-induced molecular and behavioral alterations, indicating that tempol deserves further preclinical studies as a promising analgesic and anti-inflammatory molecule for the treatment of inflammatory pain.
A new species of Arctoseius Thor, 1930 (Acari: Ascidae) from taiga regions of the Palaearctic, with a key to Arctoseius species of Fennoscandia, NW Europe
Authors: MAKAROVA OLGA L. , HUHTA VEIKKO
Published: May 2017

A new mesostigmatid mite species belonging to the genus Arctoseius Thor, 1930, is described based on material from subarctic coniferous forests, Finland, and Altai highlands, Russia. Arctoseius ambiguus sp. nov. is similar to Arctoseius venustulus (Berlese, 1916), but can be distinguished from the latter by its larger size, wider dorsal shield, weakly sclerotized presternal platelets, pronounced differences in the length of opisthonotal setae, and distinct punctation of the anal shield. A key for 15 Arctoseius species recorded in continental North-Western Europe (Fennoscandia) is given. The Fennoscandian fauna of Arctoseius species is rather specialised. It includes four European temperate species and five cryobiontic (arctic, arcto-montane, arcto-boreo-montane) ones.
The long-term risk of smoking in diabetic patients with stable ischemic heart disease treated with intensive medical therapy and lifestyle modification
Authors: Khan Asrar A , Chung Matthew J , Novak Eric , Mori Brooks Maria , Brown David L
Published: May 2017

Introduction

The long-term risk of smoking in diabetic patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) is unknown. We sought to analyze the impact of smoking on outcomes of diabetic patients with SIHD when other cardiovascular risk factors are being aggressively treated.

Methods

The Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes (BARI 2D) trial randomized 2368 diabetics with SIHD to intensive medical therapy (IMT) with prompt revascularization or IMT alone. Smoking status was obtained at baseline, 6 months, and 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years. The primary endpoint of interest was all-cause mortality.

Results

Of 2360 patients, 33.1% of patients never smoked, 54.4% were former smokers, and 12.5% were current smokers. The rate of all-cause mortality was greater for current (2.5 deaths/100 patient-years) and former smokers (3.1 deaths/100 patient-years) than never smokers (2.1 deaths/100 patient-years) (P = 0.007). Cardiac death, cardiovascular death, fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, and fatal or nonfatal stroke were not increased in current or former smokers compared with never smokers. Compared with never smokers, current smokers experienced a 49% increased hazard of death (Hazard Ratio (HR) 1.49, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.97–2.29, P = 0.07) whereas former smokers had a 37% increased hazard of death (HR 1.37, 95% CI: 1.04–2.79, P = 0.02) when considering smoking status as a time-dependent variable and adjusting for factors that differed by smoking status.

Conclusions

Current and former smoking are associated with increased all-cause mortality in diabetics with SIHD but not with increased cardiovascular morbidity or mortality.
Building the concept of kindness into nursery life
Authors: O'Sullivan June
Published: May 2017

At LEYF, we use a multi-generational approach, where we try to connect with people of all ages in order to build harmonious relationships, with the additional purpose of helping reduce to loneliness and isolation.
Learning to unlock the language of mathematics
Authors: Smith Kimberley
Published: May 2017

The development of language and an understanding of mathematics are intrinsically linked, with the latter dependent in some part on the former. This article explores the use of stories to build numerical concepts.
Floating and popping fun
Authors: Jell Caroline
Published: May 2017

Bubbles are a very simple, yet extremely effective way to engage children in playing, learning and exploring the world around them. They are a fantastic outdoor tool and are not just limited to bright sunny days.
What a way to water play
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2017

We resume our series of articles that look at the possibilities for play and learning inherent in certain popular and common early years resources and materials – this month, we look to make a bit of a splash!
Meeting the needs of revalidation: an audit of colorectal nurse education
Authors: Burch Jennie
Published: May 2017

In 2016, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) made changes to the way in which nurses are registered. All nurses working in the UK need to ensure that they are appropriately trained in line with these changes. NMC revalidation is a way of assessing continuing professional development (CPD), and it requires that nurses demonstrate the ways in which they are keeping their knowledge and skills up-to-date. These evolving CPD requirements raise a number of issues related to nurse education. Two purpose-designed audits were created to assess these issues in two specialist colorectal wards. The results showed that many nurses were unable to prove their level of training was adequate to revalidate their nursing registration. Any deficiencies in post-registration nursing education need to be identified and addressed to ensure that nurses are able to fulfil professional requirements and function effectively in their roles.
Factors that impact how civil society intermediaries perceive evidence
Authors: Allen William L
Published: May 2017

Civil society organisations increasingly mediate the creation and exchange of evidence in their activities with policy-makers and practitioners. This article extends knowledge on evidence in policy-making settings to civil society contexts. As an exploratory and qualitative study, it shows how nine UK-based organisations working on issues including migration and social welfare hold different perceptions of evidence and its usefulness. A range of related factors involving individuals, organisations, sectors, and issue areas emerge as contingent contributors to these variations. The results suggest that researchers and practitioners seeking to engage with civil society using evidence should consider context-specific values, skills, motivations, and timeliness.
ATIROU NO QUE VIU, ACERTOU NO QUE NÃO VIU
Authors: Oliveira Oderlene Vieira de , Aguiar Silvana Aparecida de , Gomes Danielle Miranda de Oliveira Arruda , Forte Sérgio Henrique Arruda Cavalcante
Published: May 2017

Neste caso-demonstração a situação-problema refere-se ao enfrentamento da líder do mercado de assistência médica no Nordeste, a Cooperativa Unimed, por parte do Hapvida, principal fornecedor dos seus serviços na década de noventa e atual líder de mercado nas regiões Norte e Nordeste e quinta maior operadora de planos de saúde do Brasil. Este caso foi desenvolvido para ser usado em cursos de pós-graduação latu sensu na disciplina de Estratégia Empresarial, subsidiando a discussão sobre os referenciais: Análise Estrutural da Indústria; Matriz SWOT; Aliança Estratégica; Estratégias Genéricas de Porter; Estratégia de Integração Vertical; Mapas de Posturas Estratégicas; e Visão Baseada em Recursos (VBR).
(De)colonialidade na educação em administração: Explorando limites e possibilidades
Authors: Filho Valério Carvalho , Rocha Ipiranga Ana Sílvia , Faria Alexandre de Almeida
Published: May 2017

Este estudo considerou a Universidade Internacional da Integração da Lusofonia Afro-Basileira (Unilab) com constituinte de um contexto que promove a de-subalternização de saberes em termos gerais e, em termos específicos, a refundação de um espaço epistemológico pluriversal de educação em Administração Pública. O principal objetivo dessa investigação é compreender como esse ensemble acadêmico contribui para a descolonização em Administração por meio da análise de práticas interculturais e descolonização de conhecimentos no âmbito da educação universitária. Essa pesquisa qualitativa baseou-se na análise de narrativas geo-históricas compiladas em ampla base documental e entrevistas com diversos sujeitos, entre professores, estudantes e gestores acadêmicos. Considerando loci de enunciação específicos, a análise das narrativas documentais e dos entrevistados relativas às práticas interculturais e de descolonização de conhecimentos foi sintetizada entre as seguintes categorias: i) produção de não-existências; ii) passados presentes; iii) latências conflitivas em favor da expansão do mundo em Administração. Análise mostra que embora parte das práticas de ensino, pesquisa e extensão relacionadas ao curso de Administração Pública da Unilab é baseada em um legado epistemológico universalista, práticas emergentes interconectam com latências decoloniais de longa duração, transformando ausências em presenças e impossíveis em possíveis.
La evaluación de los egresados de formación profesional en México: Reflejo de la implementación de la política de competitividad en la educación superior
Authors: Jiménez Moreno José Alfonso
Published: May 2017

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo describir el uso académico-político que ofrece la evaluación del egreso de nivel universitario en México. A través de una revisión documental sobre el énfasis que la educación superior mexicana da a la competitividad y la rendición de cuentas, así como mediante el análisis de la normatividad de diversas universidades mexicanas, se describe el contexto político en el cual se generó la evaluación del egreso de nivel universitario y los usos institucionales que se dan de sus resultados. Se concluye la relación entre la evaluación de los egresados de nivel universitario con la demanda social de mercado y competitividad, su uso como medio de regulación externa para la obtención de títulos profesionales, así como la necesidad de abordar estudios a profundidad desde la perspectiva de las instituciones de educación superior.
Kota yang Teratur sebagai Kesan Kota yang Baru
Authors: Kurniawati Wakhidah
Published: May 2017

Pandangan rata-rata masyarakat terhadap suatu kota (image kota) memiliki peran penting dalammemberikan kebanggaan dan kenyamanan hidup warga, dan menjadi nilai jual untuk menarikpengunjung investasi. Image kota dapat berkesan baik, buruk, dan campuran keduanya, bergantungpada kondisi visual (eyes on a street) dan perilaku masyarakatnya. Dalam buku The Death and Life ofGreat American Cities, Jane Jacobs (1969) mengatakan: If a city’s streets look interesting, the city looksinteresting; if they look dull, the city looks dull. Hal ini menjadi justifikasi pentingnya kualitas visual ruangluar (dalam hal ini jalan) sebagai bagian dari image suatu kota. Singapura dipandang sebagai salah satukota dunia yang memiliki kesan kota terbaik. Singapura terkenal sebagai kota yang teratur dan tertibmelalui penegakan aturan denda bagi para pelanggar aturan sehingga mendapatkan gelar ‘the fine city’.Denda tersebut berfungsi sebagai punishment bagi warga yang tidak taat dan alat kontrol keteraturankota melalui penggunaan kamera pengawas di pelosok kota. Edukasi peraturan juga dilaksanakandengan baik sehingga masyarakat Singapura tetap nyaman beraktivitas tanpa merasa tertekan. Lainhalnya dengan Indonesia, banyak kota kita yang memiliki image visual semrawut karena lemahnyapenegakan peraturan kota sehingga terkesan menjadi sesuatu yang tidak mengikat. Untuk mendapatkankembali good image suatu kota, kota-kota kita harus menjadikan peraturan sebagai landasan berpikirbaru bagi keindahan kota.Kata kunci: kota teratur, good image, denda
Learner and native-speaker differences in the acceptability of gustar-type psychological verbs in Spanish
Authors: Kanwit Matthew , Quesada Margaret Lubbers
Published: May 2017

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Performance Evaluation of Sub-carrier Multiplexed SAC-OCDMA System Using Optimal Modulation Index
Authors: Driz S. , Djebbari A.
Published: May 2017

In this paper, we investigate the impact of modulation index on the performances of SCM SAC-OCDMA system. Knowing that zero cross-correlation (ZCC) codes remove the effect of multiple access interference and of phase-induced intensity noise, SCM SAC-OCDM has been investigated using ZCC codes with two types of direct detection, one and all wavelengths of the code. In this hybrid system, the SNR depends on the modulation index for a given effective power of broadband source. In order to maximize the SNR, the optimum values of the modulation index, for different number of subcarriers, are determined analytically for two types of detection. The performance of the optimized system is evaluated based up on BER. The obtained numerical results show that, by optimizing the modulation index, the number of subcarriers (number of active users per ZCC code) is increased and the performance is significantly improved.
Affective language processing and bilingualism: Complementary perspectives
Authors: Tomczak Ewa , Jaworska-Pasterska Dorota
Published: May 2017

Recent years have witnessed revival of academic interest in the study of two areas. One is related to processing of emotional input, both linguistic and nonlinguistic; the other is centred on mechanisms underlying bilingual language comprehension and production. The current volume comprises substantial contributions by researchers working within various fields of linguistics and psychology. The Authors elaborate upon cognitively sophisticated frameworks for conceptualising the complexities of attitudes towards and beliefs about language, i.e.
The cognitive foundations of language regard
Authors: Preston Dennis R.
Published: May 2017

This paper explores the cognitive foundations of language attitudes, metalinguistic beliefs about language, and language ideologies, all taken as examples of “language regard”. It first models input, processing, and response and then offers experimental evidence for the proposed model.
Language and affective processing implemented within a crossdisciplinary conceptual framework
Authors: Sharwood Smith Michael
Published: May 2017

The way in which affective processing influences the use and development of language in both monolinguals and multilinguals requires a theoretical apparatus that draws on and integrates research in different areas of cognitive science. The Modular Online Growth and Use of Language aims to provide researchers with just such a service. In the contribution that follows, a number of examples will be provided to demonstrate how this conceptual framework can be implemented in order to bring some clarity to our understanding of affective processing. These examples, which cover much more than affect as consciously experienced emotion, include a range of apparently heterogenous phenomena namely (a) how affect influences code selection either within a language, such as when choosing between a formal and informal style or, in the case of bi/multilingualism, choosing between languages, (b) how affective processing subtly influences semantic judgements, (c) how heritage language use can be explained and finally d) the role of affect in language acquisition and attrition.
Something always sticks? how emotional language modulates neural processes involved in face encoding and recognition memory
Authors: Kissler Johanna , Strehlow Janine
Published: May 2017

Language can serve to constrain cognitive and emotional representations. Here, we investigate to what extent linguistic emotional information alters processing of faces with neutral expressions. Previous studies have shown that cortical processing of emotional faces differs from that of neutral faces. Electroencephalography (EEG) has revealed emotion effects for early and late event-related potentials (ERPs) such as the N1, the Early Posterior Negativity (EPN) and the Late Positive Potential (LPP). In order to study the effect of language information on face processing, 30 negative and 30 neutral descriptive phrases were presented, each followed by a neutral expression face. Participants were instructed to remember the association. We analyzed the immediate effect of information type on face processing during encoding as well as delayed effects during subsequent recognition. During encoding, faces following negative language information elicited a larger left frontal positivity between 500–700 ms after stimulus onset. During recognition, a left centro-parietal LPP was likewise increased for faces previously associated with a negative description. In addition, the parietal old/new effect was significantly increased for faces with negative information compared to new ones, while no significant effect was observed for faces with neutral information. No information effects on early perceptual ERPs (N1, EPN) were found. Reaction times (RTs) for source memory decisions (negative versus neutral) were significantly shorter for faces with negative versus neutral information. In sum, ERP results indicate that emotional significance can be linguistically induced in faces on a cortical level and, at least in an explicit memory task, this information modulates later stages of face processing and memory. Implications for cognitive effects of public media design are discussed.
Task effects in bilingual idiom comprehension
Authors: Cieślicka Anna B. , Heredia Roberto R. , García Tanya
Published: May 2017

The purpose of the experiments reported here is to explore the effects of task (implicit vs. explicit) on the activation of literal and figurative meanings of English idiomatic expressions in the course of their processing by Spanish–English bilinguals varying along their dominance in English or Spanish. Two experiments were carried out using a rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) task: an implicit lexical decision task and an explicit meaningfulness judgment task. Stimuli included literally plausible English idioms (e.g.
The N400 as a window into lexico-semantic processing in bilingualism
Authors: Jankowiak Katarzyna , Rataj Karolina
Published: May 2017

Event related potentials (ERPs) have frequently been employed to investigate language comprehension. One of the best researched language-related ERP components is the N400, which is sensitive to various linguistic factors (e.g. plausibility, word frequency, predictability, word-level associations), and is therefore commonly referred to as an index of lexico-semantic memory. Systematic research into electrophysiological indexes of lexico-semantic processing in bilingualism and its comparison with existing monolingual research remains a crucial research avenue. This review synthesizes the literature on the N400 effects observed in bilingual language comprehension studies in the context of selected models of bilingual lexico-semantic processing (i.e. RHM, BIA+), points to potential reasons behind some contradictory results, presents current trends in ERP bilingual research, identifies gaps in this area of research, and, finally, proposes future research directions.
Longevity of Optical Disc Media: Accelerated Ageing Predictions and Natural Ageing Data
Authors: Iraci Joe
Published: May 2017

A considerable amount of uncertainty exists with respect to the lifetimes of optical disc media. In reports found in the literature, longevity for some discs is stated as less than five years, but for others, it can exceed one hundred years. The variability in the lifetime values has created a general distrust for optical discs as a reliable short or long-term storage option for information. This study was undertaken to provide some clarification about the uncertainty surrounding optical disc longevity. Using the European Computer Manufacturers Association standard ECMA-396, a recordable CD and a recordable DVD were subjected to a variety of elevated temperature and relative humidity conditions over several months. Eyring and Arrhenius predictive methods allowed longevity estimations to be made. It was found that the Arrhenius method produced realistic lifetime predictions for the recordable CD, but neither method produced reasonable figures for the recordable DVD. In addition, an analysis of naturally aged optical discs (up to seventeen years old) provided valuable data on disc lifetimes. This data also helped to validate the Arrhenius results for the recordable CD tested, but contradicted the long and unreasonable lifetime values predicted for the recordable DVD.
Kulturphilosophie des Überdrusses oder der Versuch, den Zwicker für ein Fernglas zu halten
Authors: Sloterdijk Notizen zu P. , Irrlitz Gerd
Published: May 2017

The essay examines some core ideas in P. Sloterdijk's more recent publications. Two issues are of concern here. Drawing on a Heideggerian terminology and position on the problem, Sloterdijk presents some critical descriptions of the expansive character of capitalist civilisation. But he doesn't seem to acknowledge the real internal essence of modern society. Instead of this he presents a simplified anthropological interpretation of its social and cultural character. It is not, as he sees it, social structures nor moral or religious values which produce the character of our modern times, but rather a duality of beastly impulses, which on the one hand are prevented or tamed whilst on the other being allowed free reign of expression. In this context the author aligns himself with the increasingly obsolete tradition of disdain for the masses.
Realisierung und mentale Verursachung
Authors: Walter Sven
Published: May 2017

The realization relation that allegedly holds between mental and physical properties plays a crucial role for so-called 'non-reductive physicalism' because it is supposed to secure both the ontological autonomy of mental properties and their ability to make a causal difference to the course of the causally closed physical world. For a long time however, the nature of the realization relation has largely been ignored in the philosophy of mind. It has only been a couple of years since accounts were proposed according to which realization is understood against the background of the so-called 'causal theory of properties'. At least partially, the hope was to solve the problem of mental causation, in particular the kind of causal exclusion reasoning made famous by Jaegwon Kim, in a way acceptable to non-reductive physicalists. The paper asks whether a proper explication of the realization relation can indeed help explain how physically realized mental properties can be causally efficacious in the causally closed physical world and argues for a negative answer.
„Wie ein Bogenstrich, der aus zwei Saiten eine Stimme zieht"
Authors: Krebs Angelika
Published: May 2017

Love, says Martin Buber, is not about each partner having the other as his or her object, love is between the partners. It is dialogical. Lovers share what is important in their emotional and practical lives. Love is neither fusion nor care. For fusion suppresses autonomy. And care demands both too much (too much altruism) and too little (too little dialogue).
Das Paar als Quelle des Selbst
Authors: Fellmann Ferdinand
Published: May 2017

This paper is about erotic love as source of the self. Unlike in the Platonic tradition, love is interpreted in the light of specific forms of human sexuality. Following modern sociobiological theories I reconstruct the pair-bond as the original site in the development of man. For the philosophy of mind it follows that the unity of personal consciousness can be explained as a dialectic of emotional nearness to and distance from the other.
Transsexualität zwischen Genetik und sozialer Praxis
Authors: Fehige Joerg H. Y.
Published: May 2017

Transsexuality has been subject to careful reflections in many disciplines outside philosophy. I first contextualize my philosophical approach by relating to the existing scholarship on transsexuality. Focusing on matters of sexual identity, I then propose a characterization of what might be considered the philosophical dimension of transsexual identity. Paying particular attention to the propositional consciousness of transsexuals, I develop the main thesis that transsexuality helps philosophers of sex to forcefully establish the contingency of sexual identity in terms of the underlying biology of the sexed human body. I eventually argue that sexual identity is a cluster concept, which is constituted by sex, gender, sexual practice and desire. In this sense the following argument against "foundationalism" in philosophy of sex emerges: none of the four aspects of sexual identity can function as basic, prior to any normative commitments regarding the nature of human sexuality.
The Mapping of Predicted Triplex DNA:RNA in the Drosophila Genome Reveals a Prominent Location in Development- and Morphogenesis-Related Genes
Authors: Pasquier Claude , Agnel Sandra , Robichon Alain
Published: May 2017

Double-stranded DNA is able to form triple-helical structures by accommodating a third nucleotide strand. A nucleic acid triplex occurs according to Hoogsteen rules that predict the stability and affinity of the third strand bound to the Watson–Crick duplex. The “triplex-forming oligonucleotide” (TFO) can be a short sequence of RNA that binds to the major groove of the targeted duplex only when this duplex presents a sequence of purine or pyrimidine bases in one of the DNA strands. Many nuclear proteins are known to bind triplex DNA or DNA:RNA, but their biological functions are unexplored. We identified sequences that are capable of engaging as the “triplex-forming oligonucleotide” in both the pre-lncRNA and pre-mRNA collections of Drosophila melanogaster. These motifs were matched against the Drosophila genome in order to identify putative sequences of triplex formation in intergenic regions, promoters, and introns/exons. Most of the identified TFOs appear to be located in the intronic region of the analyzed genes. Computational prediction of the most targeted genes by TFOs originating from pre-lncRNAs and pre-mRNAs revealed that they are restrictively associated with development- and morphogenesis-related gene networks. The refined analysis by Gene Ontology enrichment demonstrates that some individual TFOs present genome-wide scale matches that are located in numerous genes and regulatory sequences. The triplex DNA:RNA computational mapping at the genome-wide scale suggests broad interference in the regulatory process of the gene networks orchestrated by TFO RNAs acting in association simultaneously at multiple sites.
Influencia de la masonería en la Constitución de 1917, coordinado por Manuel Jiménez Guzmán
Authors: Torres Alonso Eduardo
Published: May 2017

Reseña: Influencia de la masonería en la Constitución de 1917 coordinado por Manuel Jiménez Guzmán. Colección Biblioteca Constitucional. México, Instituto Nacional de Estudios Históricos de las Constituciones de México, Secretaría de Cultura, 2016. 96 páginas. ISBN: 978-607-9419-78-3.
Análise de bibliografias antroposóficas de Rudolf Steiner por meio da metodologia de Benthall para religiões implícitas
Authors: Stern Fábio Leandro , Milani Bianca De Fiori
Published: May 2017

Esse trabalho tem como objetivo discutir a Antroposofia, que não se autoclassifica como uma forma de religião, mas que parece se adequar a algumas definições de religião e espiritualidade vigentes no campo da Ciência das Religiões. Por meio da metodologia de análise de Benthall, buscou-se verificar o quanto não seria a Antroposofia um objeto que nega sua dimensão religiosa, mas socialmente se comporta como algo religioso, o que a caracterizaria como uma religião implícita. Das dezenove categorias de análise, quinze foram encontradas, distribuídas nos livros pesquisados. Esse caso é um ilustrativo do recuo da influência da religião nas esferas culturais, podendo ser visto como uma possível busca por legitimação social frente a uma sociedade secular, que trata com desconfiança saberes oriundos do campo religioso.
La flor de lis en el erial: Impronta masónica sobre los scouts de Arica (Chile, 1912-1929)
Authors: Soto José Julián , Chávez Zúñiga Pablo Sebastián , Dallmann Janna Mareike
Published: May 2017

Este artículo examina la historia de los Boy Scouts de Arica, organización infantil coordinada por la masonería chilena. Sugiere comprender las prácticas nacionalistas del escultismo ariqueño como derivaciones naturales de un proyecto de transformación social mayor: la chilenización. Basado en fuentes históricas hemerográficas y secundarias, este estudio detecta la ambivalencia producida por los scouts en el mundo laico y católico; detalla su vinculación con el Instituto Comercial y establece las formas en que el discurso hegemónico apoyaba la “civilización” de la ciudad, condicionante de las manifestaciones públicas simbólicas de los brigadistas. Las conclusiones reflexionan sobre: a) la visión masónica hacia la infancia, b) las estrategias de control social e ideologización hacia ella y c) la importancia de la trascendencia del nacionalismo chileno en un grupo infantil elitista llamado a ocupar un sitio privilegiado en la sociedad fronteriza del futuro.
El compromiso de la masonería con la educación a finales del siglo XIX. El caso de la logia América de Ubrique (Cádiz)
Authors: Morales Benítez Antonio
Published: May 2017

Este trabajo analiza la actividad de la logia América en una localidad de la Andalucía rural tendente a la extensión de la educación a aquellos que no tenían acceso a la cultura, a través de diversas instituciones patrocinadas por la propia  masonería, como medio o instrumento para combatir  los males que aquejaban  a la población formando a ciudadanos que asegurasen su desarrollo.
La Gran Logia Bonaerense y su preocupación por la educación: Una de las fuentes del rito nacional español
Authors: Darrigran Algaba Gabriel
Published: May 2017

Este texto pretende exponer una primera aproximación al proyecto pedagógico de una asociación masónica argentina poco conocida, surgida en un momento del siglo XIX de gran influencia del positivismo científico. La Gran Logia Bonaerense, que desde su creación buscó posicionarse como una Alta Casa de estudios, instruyendo a la clase obrera y a la media burguesía. Asimismo, se demuestra cómo, a través de las redes masónicas atlánticas, sus doctrinas lograron influir en España y cambiar parte de la estructura de la Gran Logia Simbólica Española y ser una de las fuentes del rito del Gran Oriente Ibérico.
Entre a foice e o compasso: socialismo e maçonaria na trajetória de Eveardo Dias na Primeira República
Authors: Goulart da Silva Michel
Published: May 2017

El investigador Michel Goulart da Silva ha defendido una Tesis de Doutorado, cuyo título es “Entre a foice e o compasso: socialismo e maçonaria na trajetória de Eveardo Dias na Primeira República” en la Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina en Brasil. Michel Goulart da Silva nació en 04 de setembro de 1983 en Florianópolis, no estado de Santa Catarina, no Brasil.
Les théosophes et l’organisation internationale de l’éducation nouvelle (1911-1921)
Authors: Wagnon Sylvain
Published: May 2017

L’importance historique des théosophes dans le domaine éducatif vient du fait qu’ils apparaissent, par leurs réflexions et leurs réalisations pédagogiques, comme une des racines de la nébuleuse du mouvement dit de « l’éducation nouvelle ». Leur présence lors des débuts de l’organisation de l’éducation nouvelle a été explorée par plusieurs travaux pionniers   mais reste encore un point aveugle de la recherche. En effet l’influence des théosophes a été pressentie mais très rarement analysée comme la « matrice » de l’organisation internationale de cette nébuleuse de l’éducation nouvelle. Si l’influence des théosophes est reconnue, il nous semble que leur rôle, leur travail opiniâtre qui mène à l’essor de l’éducation nouvelle en particulier par la constitution de la Ligue internationale de l’éducation nouvelle mais aussi par la constitution de pédagogies directement issues de pédagogues théosophes comme Maria Montessori et Rudolf Steiner n’en font pas seulement une des racines mais la composante principale de cette éducation nouvelle.
Educación escolar y masonería: krausismo y laicidad entre España y Costa Rica a finales del siglo XIX
Authors: Pozuelo Andrés Yván , Martínez Esquivel Ricardo
Published: May 2017

En el último tercio del siglo XIX, la educación en Costa Rica experimentó un lento proceso de crecimiento en el número de centros educativos, aumentó los índices de alfabetismo e intentó expandirse sin discriminación sexual y socioeconómica al obtener un carácter gratuito y obligatorio. El proyecto educativo estatal buscó la secularización y la formación de ciudadanos en un proceso de apropiación de ideales de la modernidad. Lo anterior, paralelo al desarrollo de centros de estudio, sociedades científico-literarias y patrióticas, el teatro y las campañas de higienización. Esta visión estatal fue coincidente con la visión masónica. A partir de un análisis prosopográfico se propone la siguiente hipótesis: La participación de educadores en la masonería costarricense partidarios de la institución libre de enseñanza, el krausismo, el positivismo y el racionalismo, se debió a que estos encontraron en la logia el principio de libertad de expresión con el que estaban identificados durante una época en que el liberalismo fue la vanguardia de la expansión de la esfera pública en el país. Muchos de estos educadores masones fueron españoles.
‘Ecole maçonnique’, ‘école laïque’ : une note sur la politique éducative de la franc-maçonnerie latine en Méditerranée musulmane, XIXe - début du XXe siècle
Authors: Zarcone Thierry
Published: May 2017

Les loges que les obédiences française, italienne et espagnole fondent en Méditerranée orientale, Turquie, Moyen-Orient, et dans les pays du Maghreb, sont à l’origine d’écoles qualifiées de « maçonniques », « laïques » ou « libres laïques ». Ces obédiences se heurtent, dans cette entreprise, aux congrégations chrétiennes ainsi qu’aux musulmans et, dans certains cas, à la synagogue. La présente étude s’intéresse plus particulièrement aux cas de quelques écoles constituées par les obédiences italienne et française dans l’Empire ottoman, au milieu du XIXe et au début du XXe siècle, en les confrontant à celles fondées au Moyen-Orient et au Maghreb par ces mêmes obédiences auxquelles s’ajoute le Grande Oriente Español. Il importe surtout de s’interroger sur les qualificatifs donnés par les maçons à ces écoles. S’il est commun de les présenter, à partir de la fin du XIXe siècle, comme des « écoles laïques », en revanche le titre d’« école maçonnique », qui est généralement leur premier titre, révèle que le projet éducatif de ces écoles devrait intégrer des éléments de la morale et de l’idéal maçonnique.
300 años: Masonerías y Masones (1717-2017). Migraciones, Tomo I, editado por Ricardo Martínez Esquivel, Yván Pozuelo Andrés y Rogelio Aragón
Authors: Ruiz Sánchez José Leonardo
Published: May 2017

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Adaptive Control in Passive rehabilitation routines using ELLTIO
Authors:   , López-Gutiérrez R.
Published: May 2017

The Exoskeleton for Lower Limb Training with Instrumented Orthosis (ELLTIO) is a mechatronic device that can be used to assist in passive kinesitherapy to increase human muscles strength and resistance (1). This paper presents an alternative for passive rehabilitation process using an exoskeleton for knee and ankle. The main idea is assist a professional physiotherapist in the design and performance of exercises routines for his patients using the prototype. The knee and ankle joint's movements are recorded and storage during the exercises to propose a similar computer generated trajectories which the exoskeleton on should follow. An adaptive controller is implemented to track the trajectories and adapt the user parameters.
Implementation of an infrared imaging system for vascular detection in the forearm and hand
Authors:   , Azueto-Ríos A.
Published: May 2017

The venipuncture, the catheterization and intravenous (IV) injections are some of the common procedures in the clinical practice. The location of the veins may be complex in some patients. In this paper a system able to enhance the vein distribution in a patient’s forearm in order to help, in future works, to locate the veins in a non-invasive way and accomplish the IV procedures, is described. To carry out this work a web cam was used, the filter that blocks out the infrared light has been removed and replaced for one who does not. To increase the vein detection an array of infrared LEDs (830 nm) was attached. The resulting images were processed using the adaptive histogram equalization and then classified by two methods, the first one based on the Fuzzy C-Means Algorithm, and the secondbased in a Bayesian probabilistic model. For the image acquisition, the anterior-exterior regions of the left and right forearm of each subject were considered to generate a data base. This system also has relevance in the detection ofvaricose veins since is able to monitor the vein dilatation.
Method for measuring bone density through the electrical conductivity calculated by Electrical Impedance Tomography
Authors:   , San-Pablo-Juárez M. A.
Published: May 2017

In this paper a method to measure bone density was developed. The method consists in the measurement of electrical conductivity of bone by Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT). A phantom with simulated data of bone is used, applying currents and recording voltages; then a backprojection reconstruction is used to generate maps with graphic conductivity values. The data obtained were analyzed and was obtained a distribution of electrical conductivity of bone, wich varies according to the bone porosity level in each region. A significant advantage of using this method is that is possible to measure electrical conductivity in several directions of the bone, obtaining an effective conductivity. Therefore it is possible to determine the porosity in the bone with measurements of electrical conductivity using the proposed EIT method, this allows to calculate a numerical value for bone density.
Experience in the Development of a Functional Inventory of Imaging Medical Equipment
Authors:   , Martínez-Chávez G. A.
Published: May 2017

Healthcare institutions in Mexico have gained experience in the administration of their processes. The key to success lies in the management of existing resources, as long as these are adequate, their effectiveness will be greater.This document is aims to provide a procedure that supports the planning and decision-making functions of imaging equipments, under the criterion of having a functional inventory of X Ray equipment in medical care units of SouthDelegation of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) of Mexico City. In this report it is described the type of equipment used in radiology and other imaging services. Its geographical distribution, average functional age and its productivity are analyzed. The Inventory reported 198 pieces of radiology equipment, equipments of 300 mA or 500 mA the most common type (43.94%) followed by ultrasound (29.80%) and fluoroscopy units (21.21%). Follow-up in the inventory should help in planning the acquisition and maintenance of medical equipment within the Delegation.
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Externally Bonded Steel Plate using ANSYS
Authors: Abdulkadir Mohamed , Aziz Zana , Muhammad Jaza
Published: May 2017

The present work presents a numerical study to simulate the behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with steel plates. The study is carried out using two un-strengthened RC beams and two RC beams strengthened with (1mm, and 3mm) steel plates. The beams are modeled and analyzed by nonlinear FEM using ANSYS v14.5. The numerical results are in good agreement with experimental load-displacement curves and ultimate load carrying capacity.
Study of Raw Materials for Manufacturing Perforated Clay Bricks (Chamchamal, and Qaradagh Regions in Sulaimani / Iraq)
Authors: Rashed Kamal
Published: May 2017

There is no information about the optimum molding moisture content and molding pressure on the physical and mechanical properties of clay bricks. In this paper, the effect of moisture content and applied pressure during molding of brick samples for two selected locations of Sulaimani province in Iraq were studied. After firing the molded brick samples at a temperature of 1000oC, the physical and mechanical properties were studied from the following tests: firing shrinkage, water absorption, dry density and uniaxial compressive strength. The results indicate that the optimum moisture content for molding and manufacturing of clay bricks is within (0.6 to 0.7) of plastic limit of the raw materials. Also, it was found that the sufficient applied pressure during molding of clay bricks is 6 MPa.
Indigenous Wisdom and Folk Healing Practices among Urban Oromo of the Gibe Region in Ethiopia: A Case Study of Jimma and Agaro Towns
Authors: Edae Milkessa , Mulu Fesseha
Published: May 2017

This folkloric study was aimed at documenting and exploring the utilization, spiritual and philosophical aspect and preparation of folk medicinal plants among the urban Oromo of the Gibe region with reference to Jimma and Agaro town. A total of 14 informants within the age group of 43 to 79 were interviewed several times on different folk medicinal plants. About 25 folk medicinal plants species were classified across 10 types, based on part of the plant used for medicinal purpose, have been documented with their scientific names in the study. The study indicate that folk medicinal plants used by the urban Oromo’s are under serious risk due to external and internal influences. Modernization and acculturation have contributed a lot in making the younger generation unwilling to practice, utilize and preserve traditional knowledge in general and folk medicine in particular. Thus, attention should be given for the preservation of these plants and folk healer’s wisdom.