bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Immobilization of Rhizopus oryzae LY6 onto Loofah Sponge as a Whole-Cell Biocatalyst for Biodiesel Production
Authors: He Qiyang , Shi Hao , Gu Huaxiang , Naka Gilda , Ding Huaihai , Li Xun , Zhang Yu , Hu Bo , Wang Fei
Published: February 2016

Whole cell biocatalysts for biodiesel production have garnered significant attention in recent years, as they can help avoid the complex procedures of isolation, purification, and immobilization of extracellular lipase. Because of its renewability and biodegradability, loofah (Luffa cylindrica) sponge is an advantageous substitute for traditional biomass carriers in whole cell immobilization. Rhizopus oryzae mycelia can spontaneously attach onto loofah sponge particles (LSPs) during cell cultivation. The highest immobilized R. oryzae cells concentration can reach up to 1.40 g/1 g of LSPs. The effects of biocatalyst addition and water content on methanolysis for biodiesel production were investigated in this paper. The operational stability of glutaraldehyde-treated biocatalyst at 35 °C, using a 1:1 oil-to-methanol ratio, was assayed, revealing a 3.4-fold increase in half-life compared with the untreated biocatalyst. Under optimized conditions, the yield of methyl esters in the reaction mixture reached 82.2% to 92.2% in each cycle. These results suggested that loofah sponge is a potential fungi carrier for an immobilized whole-cell biocatalyst.
Implementation of a Preventive Services Bundle in Academic Pediatric Primary Care Centers
Authors: Samaan Zeina Marcho , Brown Courtney M. , Morehous John , Perkins Alison A. , Kahn Robert S. , Mansour Mona E.
Published: February 2016

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Previous studies have documented poor rates of delivery of preventive services, 1 of the core services provided in the primary care medical home setting. We aimed to increase the reliability of delivering a bundle of preventive services to patients 0 to 14 months of age from 58% of patient visits to 95% of visits. The bundle includes administration of routine vaccinations, offering influenza vaccination, completed lead screening, completed developmental screening tool, screening for maternal depression and food insecurity, and documentation of gestational age.

METHODS:

The setting was 3 academic pediatric primary care clinics that serve 31 000 patients (>90% Medicaid). Quality improvement methodology was used and key driver diagram was determined. Patient “Ideal Visit Flow” and the Responsible, Accountable, Support, Consulted, and Informed Matrix were developed to drive accountability for components of the ideal flow. Plan, Do, Study, Act cycles were used to develop successful interventions. The percent of patients seen who received all bundle elements for which they were eligible was plotted weekly on a run chart, and statistical process control methods were used to determine a significant change in performance.

RESULTS:

The preintervention percentage of patient visits ages 0 to 14 months receiving all preventive service bundle elements was 58%. The postintervention percentage is 92%.

CONCLUSIONS:

Innovative redesign led to improvement in percentage of patients age 0 to 14 months who received the entire preventive services bundle. Key elements for success were multidisciplinary site-specific teams, redesigned visit flow, effective communication, and resources for data and project management.
Long-term Psychiatric Impact of Peer Victimization in Adults Born at Extremely Low Birth Weight
Authors: Day Kimberly L. , Schmidt Louis A. , Vaillancourt Tracy , Saigal Saroj , Boyle Michael H. , Van Lieshout Ryan J.
Published: February 2016

BACKGROUND:

While children born at extremely low birth weight (ELBW; <1000 g) are at elevated risk for peer victimization, no research has examined its effects on mental health in adulthood.

METHODS:

ELBW survivors and matched normal birth weight (NBW; >2500 g) controls were part of a prospective, population-based study in Ontario, Canada. Peer victimization before age 16 was self-reported at age 22 to 26 years by using a 10-point measure. Presence of psychiatric disorders was examined at age 22 to 26 years (ELBW n = 142, NBW n = 133) and age 29 to 36 years (ELBW n = 84, NBW n = 90).

RESULTS:

After adjustment for confounding variables, for each 1-point increase in the peer victimization score, ELBW survivors had increased odds of current depressive (odds ratio [OR] = 1.67, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23–2.28), anxiety (OR = 1.36, 95% CI, 1.05–1.76), avoidant (OR = 1.39, 95% CI, 1.08–1.79), antisocial (OR = 1.92, 95% CI, 1.06–2.87), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity (OR = 1.39, 95% CI, 1.06–1.83) problems at age 22 to 26 years. At age 29 to 36 years, peer victimization score predicted increased odds of current panic disorder (OR = 1.69, 95% CI, 1.01–2.83) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OR = 3.56, 95% CI, 1.25–10.09). For NBW controls, peer victimization predicted increased odds of antisocial problems at age 22 to 26 years.

CONCLUSIONS:

ELBW survivorsand NBW participants are vulnerable to the adverse psychiatric effects of childhood peer victimization in adulthood.
Signs and Symptoms of Primary Tooth Eruption: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Massignan Carla , Cardoso Mariane , Porporatti André Luís , Aydinoz Secil , Canto Graziela De Luca , Mezzomo Luis Andre Mendonça , Bolan Michele
Published: February 2016

CONTEXT:

Symptoms associated with the primary tooth eruption have been extensively studied but it is still controversial.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the occurrence of local and systemic signs and symptoms during primary tooth eruption.

DATA SOURCES:

Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. A partial gray literature search was taken by using Google Scholar and the reference lists of the included studies were scanned.

STUDY SELECTION:

Observational studies assessing the association of eruption of primary teeth with local and systemic signs and symptoms in children aged 0 to 36 months were included.

DATA EXTRACTION:

Two authors independently collected the information from the selected articles. Information was crosschecked and confirmed for its accuracy.

RESULTS:

A total of 1179 articles were identified, and after a 2-phase selection, 16 studies were included. Overall prevalence of signs and symptoms occurring during primary tooth eruption in children between 0 and 36 months was 70.5% (total sample = 3506). Gingival irritation (86.81%), irritability (68.19%), and drooling (55.72%) were the most frequent ones.

LIMITATIONS:

Different general symptoms were considered among studies. Some studies presented lack of confounding factors, no clear definition of the diagnostics methods, use of subjective measures and long intervals between examinations.

CONCLUSIONS:

There is evidence of the occurrence of signs and symptoms during primary tooth eruption. For body temperature analyses, eruption could lead to a rise in temperature, but it was not characterized as fever.
TEMA 17-2015: Ganglio centinela en el melanoma cutáneo
Authors: Piccolo Johanning Loretta , Brenes Leñero Eduardo
Published: February 2016

La biopsia del ganglio centinela se considera una herramienta diagnóstica con gran poder pronóstico y de estadiaje ya que permite detectar enfermedad nodal clínicamente negativa debajo del umbral de cualquier otra técnica no patológica (incluyendo modalidades de imágenes)(1,2,3,4,5,6). Es el único examen diagnóstico con tanto alta sensibilidad como especificidad(1,6,7). Bajo este concepto se han desarrollado múltiples estudios comparando su utilidad como predictor de metástasis y mortalidad; tomando esto en consideración, varias guías han surgido.
INVESTIGATION OF SOW LENTIL REACTION TO IONIZED ALKALINE WATER DURING EARLY STAGES OF ONTOGENESIS
Authors: MALINAUSKAITĖ Regina , KAZLAUSKAS Edvardas
Published: February 2016

Plant physiological processes related to plant growth and development strongly depends on the environmental stress factors. Response to stress appears as a complex of different reactions with a particular feedback on plants. Influence of ionized alkaline water to sow lentil physiological reactions was investigated by analyzing changes in biomass accumulation, assimilates partitioning and pigment content. Ionized alkaline water at (8.4 pH) was applied during 6–7 and 8–9 leaves development stage. According to experiment results, at the latest stage of investigation, ionized alkaline water increased lens dry matter content more than 1.44 times. During experimental time increase in dry matter content was 13.96 %, when control plants gained only 3.47 %. Ionized alkaline water application resulted in 8.58 % significantly higher root dry matter content compare to control variant. Results of our experiment revealed the significant effect of ionized alkaline water to chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in control plants had a tendency to decline, whereas in experimental variant with ionized water, increase in pigment concentration was observed.
EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF AMINO ACIDS ON THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC INDICATORS AND YIELD OF WINTER WHEAT
Authors: DROMANTIENĖ Rūta , PRANCKIETIENĖ Irena , ŠIDLAUSKAS Gvidas
Published: February 2016

Experiments involving a winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety ‘Širvinta 1’ were conducted at the Experimental Station of the Aleksandras Stulginskis University during the period 2006–2009 in limnoglacional silty loam on morainne clay loam Cal(ca)ri-Endohypogleyic Luvisol. Winter crops were grown on the background of N150P90K90 mineral fertilization and were additionally foliar-fertilized with amide nitrogen fertilizer, containing different concentrations of amino acids (0.5 %–3.0 %), at a winter wheat booting, heading and milk maturity stages. Experimental evidence showed that solutions with different amino acids concentrations applied for winter wheat fertilization at booting, heading and milk maturity stages increased plant photosynthetic indicators. Chlorophyll a to b ratio in winter wheat leaves significantly increased having applied 0.5–2.5 % amino acids solutions at booting and at milk maturity stages. Plants fertilized with amino acids solutions at booting stage had a possibility to form larger assimilating leaf area. Winter wheat grain yield significantly increased (0.27–0.4 t ha-1) under the effect of amino acids. The highest yield increases were obtained having applied amino acids at booting and heading growth stages. The statistical data analysis (xextr.) evidenced that the highest yield and its quality would be attained with foliar feeding of winter wheat with amino acids fertilizers: at booting stage with 2.4 %, at heading stage with 1.47 %, and milk maturity stage with 1.39 % amino acids solution.
ALLELOPATHIC ACTIVITY OF INVASIVE SPECIES SOLIDAGO CANADENSIS L.
Authors: BALEŽENTIENĖ Ligita
Published: February 2016

Solidago canadensis L. (Asteraceae) spread throughout the world and also is enlisted in the National list of invasive species (2012). Here the allelopathic activity of the species was assessed in terms of further understanding of their distributions over the range of native spread. The invasion success of S. Canadensis was tried to base on the estimation of the total phenolics content (TPC) in the plant aqueous leachates at different growth stages. Allelopathic impacts (total phenolics content, total concentration and dynamic, conventional coumarine units, CCU) of S. canadensis were examined during 2012-2013 in Laboratory of raw materials, agro and zootechnics research, Aleksandras Stulginskis University. The plants were sampled in spring (May, rosette), summer (June, flowering) and autumn (September, seed maturity) for preparing the aqueous extracts. The biochemical (allelopathic) characteristics of S. canadensis aqueous extracts were examined at different plant growth stages. Principal (0–9) and secondary (0–9) growth stages as per universal BBCH scale description and coded using uniform two-digit code of phenologically similar growth stages of all mono- and dicotyledonous plant species. The TPC ranged between 0.968 mg ml-1 to 23.591 mg ml-1 depending on the plant ontogenetic stage, plant part and extract concentration (r = -0.7). Due to accumulated allelochemicals, the invasive S. canadensis, might acquire distribution advantage in new territories outside the native habitat range, through the inhibitory effects on germination of native plant species.
PUBLIC OPINION ANALYSIS ON STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT: STUDY AREA IN KAIŠIADORYS MUNICIPALITY
Authors: KAVALIAUSKAS Marius , LINKEVIČIUS Edgaras , JONIKAVIČIUS Donatas , KOKANKAITĖ Kornelija
Published: February 2016

The relation between public and forest changes during the time. Public opinion and interests has considerable influence on decision making regarding forestry. Half of Lithuania’s forests (circa 1.1 mill. ha) has state forest status and are managed by state forest enterprises (SFEs) under confidence rights. One of the most important strategic aims for SFEs is to meet public needs. Yet, public opinion and forestry facts mismatches. Therefore, this study aims to analyse prevailing opinion on forestry practices in state forests managed by Kaišiadorių SFE that are located in Kaišiadoriai municipality. The sociological survey methodology was applied that was conducted involving respondents representing inhabitants over 18th years old. Data was analysed by conducting frequency analysis. Results showed incorrect public opinion concerning with increase of forest coverage, sustainable cutting intensity and increasing environmental consideration. According to opinion of the respondents, the quality of the forests, afforestation and forest sanitary was well improved by Kaišiadorių SFE. It was determined the demand to develop more recreation infrastructure objects in Kaišiadorys municipality forests. The comparison between surveys conducted in 2007 and 2014 showed increasing amount of public that was quite well informed on forestry issues. Also, it determined changes in information sources concerning forestry. Results of the research stressed the necessity of the long-term strategy for the information dissemination.
LAND POLICY IN LATVIA: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS
Authors: PARSOVA Velta , KAPOSTINS Edvins
Published: February 2016

The use and protection of land are essential for the development and existence of any country. Therefore it is necessary to develop a national policy for rational administration and management of the land, because at least 20 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be obtained from the land, real property and construction. One of the main aims of the Sustainable Development Strategy of the European Union is environmental protection, at the same time maintaining capacity of land to support life in all its diversity, bearing in mind that natural resources are limited. The challenge is to ensure environmental protection and improvement of the environment, to promote sustainable production and consumption in order to break the link between economic growth and environmental degradation. This can be achieved by improving the effectiveness of management of resources as well as avoiding over-exploitation of renewable or non-renewable natural resources and stopping the loss of biodiversity. In 2008 in Latvia the Land Policy Guidelines for the time period till 2014 were approved defining the national policy in land use as well as determining activities for promotion of sustainable land use. The article analyzes the problems of land use, the aims set in the land policy and the achieved results as well as gives recommendations for further development of the land policy.
FACTORS INFLUENCING CITIES PEDESTRIAN STREET FUNCTIONALITY AND SUSTAINABLE LAND USE
Authors: MALIENE Vida , DICIUNAITE-RAUKTIENE Ruta
Published: February 2016

The public space encourages social exchange, develops and maintains social groups and allows the exchange of public messages. When the public space and public life are not supported in the community, there is no one to communicate with, people become isolated, less inclined to help or support each other. Public space is the scene of public life that promotes a sense of community, sense of place, human connection and communication as well as dependence sensation. High-quality and well-managed public space is a benefit to the city's economy, creating shelter from the car-centred life and move to a more natural environment as well as significant urban land use. Therefore, in recent times, in order to establish the right conditions in cities for different human needs, great attention is paid not only to the development of physical infrastructure, but also to other aspects that will help to create sustainable balance of social, economic and environmental aspects. One of the quality of life in the city return ways is the release of urban spaces for pedestrians. Until these days the pedestrian zones are extended little by little, resulting in disposal of the car parking-lots and improved cycling and other transport facilities. Sustainable use of urban pedestrian zones would provide economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits only if these aspects are combined with each other. The aim of the article is to distinguish and critically analyse (on the basis of a literature review) factors influencing the functionality and sustainable development of pedestrian streets. Article object – cities pedestrian street. The study was conducted using scientific publishing content analysis and synthesis techniques. This article is an overview.
IDENTIFYING THE MOST SUITABLE AREAS FOR SURFACE FLOW WETLAND CONSTRUCTION IN LITHUANIA
Authors: DUMBRAUSKAS Antanas , BASTIENĖ Nijolė , PUNYS Petras
Published: February 2016

GIS-based approach to find the suitable sites for surface flow constructed wetlands was employed for the Lithuanian river basins with low ecological status. According to the nature of the analysed criteria the flowchart consists of two phases. Criteria used include hydrographical network, soil properties, terrain features, land use, etc. Some of them have strictly defined values (constraints), and other ranges within certain limits (factors). Limited criteria were analysed using rejection principle and influencing factors using proximity analysis and overlay methods. Selecting the potential sites using standard GIS analysis tools there was estimated about 3286 sites for possible wetlands with the mean area of inflow basin about 4 km2 in the basins of water bodies at risk.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION-BASED IRRIGATION SCHEDULING FOR PICEA ABIES (SPRUCE) SEEDLINGS
Authors: GRYBAUSKIENE Vilda , VYČIENĖ Gitana
Published: February 2016

The water balance of agro ecological systems is a key parameter for most physical and physiological processes with the system soil–crop–climate. Therefore it is of great importance to calculate the water budget parameters in the required scale. The field study was conducted in the period of 2002–2005. Seedlings were planted in Irrigation engineering department experimental fields at the Lithuanian University of Agriculture. Seedlings were grown under standard nursery cultural practices until being transplanted into new fields in mid April 2002 and 2004. The research site contains evaporators and 8 lysimeters in which spruce seedlings were grown and studied. Lysimeters amount 42 m2 and 30 m2. At 2002, field No.1 was irrigated 8 times, irrigation norm was 250 m3 ha-1 and seedling got 2000 m3 ha-1 water. Field No.2 was irrigated 6 times, irrigation norm – 1500 m3 ha-1. In 2003 fields No. 1 and No. 2 were irrigated 4 times and seedlings got 1000 m3 ha-1 water. At 2004, field No.1 was irrigated 8 times, irrigation norm was 250 m3 ha-1 and seedling got 2000 m3 ha-1 water. Field No.2 was irrigated 6 irrigation norm – 1500 m3 ha-1. The total evapotranspiration of the first year seedlings planted in the field No.1 in 2004 made up 323 mm. The total evapotranspiration of the seedlings growing in variant No. 2 was 307 mm in 2004 and it is by 16 mm less as compared to variant No.1.
INFLUENCE OF CLIMAT CHANGE ON THE BALTIC SEA COAST
Authors: IVAVIČIŪTĖ Giedrė
Published: February 2016

This paper analyzes the Baltic Sea coast measurements taken during the period between 2008 and 2015. The formation of the strip of the Northern breakwater - Giruliai during this period was influenced by the Hurricane Felix on January 10 of 2015. Describing the Baltic Sea coast strip dynamics trends, the Baltic Sea coastline change during the period between 2008 and 2015 was selected and calculated on the basis of the measurements results. Analysis of the erosive and accumulation processes of strip from the northern breakwater to Giruliai strip was provided. The carried out data of the Baltic Sea coast changes analysis show that seacoast limits are constantly changing. Reasons for the changes: swell, prevailing winds, extreme climatic events, underwater currents movement. The replenishment of the Baltic seacoast spatial data set during the period between 2008 and 2013 with the revised spatial data of the period between 2014 and 2015 showed that during the months of January during the period between 2008 and 2015 the 4 km long strip of the Baltic Sea coast (from the Northern breakwater to Giruliai) decreased by 3.7075 ha, in the Ist Melnrage area, the 0.7 km long strip of coastline has moved more than 30 m inland. It was found that in the southern half of the researched section erosional processes prevailed, while in the northern part – both erosional and accumulative ones.
USE OF EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS FOR RENEWABLES IN BALTIC STATES
Authors: DAPKUS Rimantas , STREIMIKIENE Dalia
Published: February 2016

The aim of the paper is to review the use of European Union (EU) structural funds (SF) for promotion of use of renewable energy sources in Baltic States and compare Baltic States in developing use of renewable energy sources after EU accession. The main tasks to achieve this aim are: to present Renewable Energy utilisation targets in Baltic States; to analyse EU structural funds allocated for renewable energy sources in Baltic States in 2007–2013; to compare Baltic States in terms of implementing renewable energy targets set by EU energy policy documents and to draw conclusions based on analysis conducted. The performed analysis revealed that Latvia has allocated the biggest share of means from EU structural funds and also has achieved the best results in increasing use of Renewable Energy sources during second financing period.
A Study of Arsenic Dopant Concentration and Activity as a Function of Growth Conditions in Polycrystalline MOCVD-Grown CdTe
Authors: Stafford Anne , Irvine Stuart J.C. , Durose Ken , Zoppi Guillaume
Published: February 2016

P-type CdTe can be produced via acceptor doping with As. However, as with other II/VI materials, the dopant behaviour is not simple, as there is the potential for compensating species to be formed from intrinsic defects and dopant-defect complexes. A further complication is introduced by the presence of grain boundaries in polycrystalline material. This study demonstrates that dopant concentration is a function of VI/II ratio in the growth ambient, and that resistivity is minimised for a dopant concentration of < 2 × 1018 at.cm-3. Grain size is also affected by the VI/II ratio, increasing slightly as the growth ambient becomes more Te-rich.
God, Geography, and Justice
Authors: Linford Daniel , Patterson William
Published: February 2016

The existence of various sufferings has long been thought to pose a problem for the existence of a personal God: the Problem of Evil (POE). In this paper, we propose an original version of POE, in which the geographic distribution of sufferings and of opportunities for flourishing or suffering is better explained if the universe, at bottom, is indifferent to the human condition than if, as theists propose, there is a personal God from whom the universe originates: the Problem of Geography (POG). POG moves beyond previous versions of POE because traditional responses to POE (skeptical theism and various theodicies) are less effective as responses to POG than they are to other versions of POE.
Pragmatism, Possibility, and Human Development
Authors: Rowe Stephen
Published: February 2016

Pragmatism emerges from the loss of tradition as a source of life-guidance, and awareness of the insufficiency of modernity to provide a viable alternative. It arises from an existential crisis and decision through which one is able to move beyond nihilism to life-affirmation. It entails the developed understanding that articulation of one’s affirmation is inherently limited and subject to revision as one grows in the depth and breadth of the root decision. Orientation to the intellect, at that point, is quite different from that which most Western people inherit, such that one’s philosophy can no longer be understood as a system which is fixed in correspondence with Reality itself, but rather as provisional statement of ideals, commitments, and hypotheses. This statement is then subject to refinement in an ongoing developmental process, especially based on one’s democratic or dialogical encounter with others, and a spirituality of openness to the radically ineffable source of life. In this way pragmatism both reflects and contributes to a global movement toward a more mature form of humanity.
Effects of Dexamethasone and Placebo on Symptom Clusters in Advanced Cancer Patients: A Preliminary Report
Authors: Yennurajalingam Sriram , Williams Janet L. , Chisholm Gary , Bruera Eduardo
Published: February 2016

Objective.

Advanced cancer patients frequently experience debilitating symptoms that occur in clusters, but few pharmacological studies have targeted symptom clusters. Our objective was to examine the effects of dexamethasone on symptom clusters in patients with advanced cancer.

Methods.

We reviewed the data from a previous randomized clinical trial to determine the effects of dexamethasone on cancer symptoms. Symptom clusters were identified according to baseline symptoms by using principal component analysis. Correlations and change in the severity of symptom clusters were analyzed after study treatment.

Results.

A total of 114 participants were included in this study. Three clusters were identified: fatigue/anorexia-cachexia/depression (FAD), sleep/anxiety/drowsiness (SAD), and pain/dyspnea (PD). Changes in severity of FAD and PD significantly correlated over time (at baseline, day 8, and day 15). The FAD cluster was associated with significant improvement in severity at day 8 and day 15, whereas no significant change was observed with the SAD cluster or PD cluster after dexamethasone treatment.

Conclusion.

The results of this preliminary study suggest significant correlation over time and improvement in the FAD cluster at day 8 and day 15 after treatment with dexamethasone. These findings suggest that fatigue, anorexia-cachexia, and depression may share a common pathophysiologic basis. Further studies are needed to investigate this cluster and target anti-inflammatory therapies.
Building Peace through Journalism in the Social/Alternate Media
Authors: Aslam Rukhsana
Published: February 2016

Social media networks are rapidly rewriting the traditional principles and protocols of war and conflict reporting. This paper endorses the argument that with the help of new media technologies, journalists can enhance the peacebuilding efforts in societies and communities. Their writings in the alternate media can provide ‘compelling form of engagement’ between the audiences and the people affected in the areas of violent conflict. But, the paper further argues, this requires a broadening of the orthodox model of journalistic objectivity that has so far been in place. It examines the possibilities of new models in the light of the existing journalism paradigms as argued by scholars including Galtung and Ruge (1965), Lynch and McGoldrick (2005), Shinar (2007), Hackett (2011) and Shaw (2011). It concludes on the need to have a model that is ‘a more natural fit’ for the 21st century by giving journalists the ‘flexibility’ to enable people to make their own judgments as to where the truth lies; and to open up the possibilities for dialogue and engagement in conflict resolution.
Results of intraocular foreign body removal from the posterior segment by direct approach
Authors: Nikolaenko Vadim Petrovich , Kataeva Mariya Valerievna
Published: February 2016

Objective: to evaluate early and remote complication of intraocular foreign body (FB) removal by direct approach, and to determine indications for splinter removal through the wound. Material and methods. Case history analysis was performed in 31 patients with missile eye injuries. In all patients, FB was removed by direct approach at initial surgical debridement. Results. Foreign body penetration was accompanied with injuries of different eye segments, which were manifested by vitreous hemorrhage, hyphema, subretinal hemorrhage, retinal detachment, traumatic cataract. In 12 patients, there was a need in additional surgical treatment consisting in retinal laser barrage, vitrectomy, cataract extraction. As a result of treatment, visual acuity increased in 58.06% of injured. At the remote post-op period, retinal detachment developed in 16.13% cases, and vitreoretinal procedures were performed. Conclusions. Intraocular foreign body removal from the posterior eye segment using direct approach is appropriate if the FB is in the wound or in its immediate proximity. Most serious complications of missile injury are proliferative vitreoretinopathy and retinal detachment, demanding vitreoretinal surgery.
De pretensiones y fracasos: la interpretación poética de la Biblia
Authors: Lanero Fernández Juan J.
Published: February 2016

Este trabajo se centra en la hermenéutica bíblica de Northrop Frye, con el propósito de hacer una interpretación literaria de la Biblia, en contraposición a la teologica, para conocer por qué un poeta lee los textos bíblicos
Virtudes mágicas y medicinales de la orina según los escritores latinos (1ª parte).
Authors: Marcos Casquero Manuel Antonio
Published: February 2016

Analiza las propiedades curativas y mágicas de la orina humana y de diferentes animales según algunos escritores latinos
Retrotraducción, publicidad y "post-colonialismo"
Authors: Dávila José María
Published: February 2016

En su artículo «The tale of the inimitable Rubaiyat», T. Leacock- Seghatolislami replantea el debate sobre la traducción que el poeta y académico inglés Edward FitzGerald realizó del clásico persa Rubaiyat. Estudiante ocasional del persa, los conocimientos que FitzGerald tenía de esta lengua eran rudimentarios y, en su trabajo, según se documentó con posterioridad, echaba mano de una técnica de interpretación del texto basada en el uso indiscriminado del diccionario y en un sentido muy laxo de la fidelidad
Situación actual de los estudios sobre Ibn Masarra de Córdoba, precursor Ibn flarabí
Authors: Garrido Clemente Pilar
Published: February 2016

En este artículo, presentaré de manera breve el estado de la cuestión de los estudios acerca de Ibn Masarra, analizando cómo ha sido tratado por las fuentes antiguas y cómo está siendo estudiado en la actualidad. Comenzaré con una introducción a algunos aspectos de su vida y su contexto para después abordar la situación del estudio de sus obras conocidas y terminaré dando un ejemplo textual de su trasmisión como antecesor de Ibn flArabí
Hacia la "Aurora del contorno"una lectura de "Cecilia [2000-2004]" de Antonio Gamoneda: esta luz poesía reunida (1947-2004)
Authors: Breysse-Chanet Laurence
Published: February 2016

Dedicado al estudio de Cecilia, último poemario de Esta luz de Antonio Gamoneda, el artículo se centra en dos ejes. Primero, se interroga la presencia del epígrafe del poema cubano José Lezama Lima, «La luz es el primer animal visible de lo invisible.» Asimismo, se sigue el paso de un primer poema, nunca publicado como tal, hacia el libro Cecilia aún inédito (poema incluido en un Catálogo de homenaje a Lezama, en 2001), al poemario casi clandestino por poco conocido Pétalo herido (siete poemas, publicados en 2002, en la editorial francesa Trames), hasta la última etapa de un «camino de luz»: Cecilia. ¿En qué medida fue Lezama Lima «padre momentáneo» para Antonio Gamoneda? En torno a la coincidencia con la luz lezamiana, en torno a una correspondencia inexplicable pero cierta, giran aquellas páginas, atentas a la movilidad de la escritura gamonediana, que crea su realidad
Traducción anotada de la "Risalat Al-Ifltibar" de Ibn Masarra de Córdoba
Authors: Garrido Clemente Pilar
Published: February 2016

En 1978, M. K. Yaflfar publicó una primera precaria edición de la Epístola de la interpretación (Risalat al-Ifltibar), obra hasta entonces desconocida. El célebre autor sufí Ibn Masarra de Córdoba (883-931) defiende en ella la necesidad de recurrir a la razón y a reflexión para interpretar los signos del cosmos y del Libro revelado. Al descenso de la profecía corresponde, en sentido inverso, el proceso ascendente de la inferencia. La traducción anotada que aquí se presenta, basada en una nueva edición más rigurosa y completa del manuscrito, responde a la necesidad de subsanar las deficiencias de la única traducción previa existente, realizada en inglés por J. Kenny
Halophilic microorganisms in deteriorated historic buildings: insights into their characteristics.
Authors: Adamiak Justyna , Otlewska Anna , Gutarowska Beata , Pietrzak Anna
Published: February 2016

Historic buildings are constantly being exposed to numerous climatic changes such as damp and rainwater. Water migration into and out of the material's pores can lead to salt precipitation and the so-called efflorescence. The structure of the material may be seriously threatened by salt crystallization. A huge pressure is produced when salt hydrates occupy larger spaces, which leads at the end to cracking, detachment and material loss. Halophilic microorganisms have the ability to adapt to high salinity because of the mechanisms of inorganic salt (KCl or NaCl) accumulation in their cells at concentrations isotonic to the environment, or compatible solutes uptake or synthesis. In this study, we focused our attention on the determination of optimal growth conditions of halophilic microorganisms isolated from historical buildings in terms of salinity, pH and temperature ranges, as well as biochemical properties and antagonistic abilities. Halophilic microorganisms studied in this paper could be categorized as a halotolerant group, as they grow in the absence of NaCl, as well as tolerate higher salt concentrations (Staphylococcus succinus, Virgibacillus halodenitrificans). Halophilic microorganisms have been also observed (Halobacillus styriensis, H. hunanensis, H. naozhouensis, H. litoralis, Marinococcus halophilus and yeast Sterigmatomyces halophilus). With respect to their physiological characteristics, cultivation at a temperature of 25-30°C, pH 6-7, NaCl concentration for halotolerant and halophilic microorganisms, 0-10% and 15-30%, respectively, provides the most convenient conditions. Halophiles described in this study displayed lipolytic, glycolytic and proteolytic activities. Staphylococcus succinus and Marinococcus halophilus showed strong antagonistic potential towards bacteria from the Bacillus genus, while Halobacillus litoralis displayed an inhibiting ability against other halophiles.
Evidence-Based Practice and Qualitative Research: A Primer for Library and Information Professionals
Authors: Given Lisa M.
Published: February 2016

Objective - This paper discusses the importance of qualitative research in evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP), with a focus on practical tips for evaluating and implementing effective qualitative research projects.

Methods - The paper provides a brief introduction to the nature of qualitative inquiry and its status within current models of evidence assessment. Three problems of excluding qualitative research from the evidence-base in library and information studies (LIS) are identified: 1) ignoring the social sciences and humanities traditions that inform research in the field; 2) privileging of quantitative and experimental methods over others in evidence assessment; and, 3) focusing attention away from the best evidence for LIS research problems.

Results - Qualitative approaches commonly used in library and information contexts are discussed, along with strategies for assessing quality in this work and some of the common ethics-related issues that researchers and professionals must consider.

Conclusions - LIS professionals are encouraged to: 1) select research methods – including qualitative approaches – that best suit LIS questions; 2) design collaborative projects that combine quantitative and qualitative approaches, that will address research questions in a more complete way; 3) consider qualitative measures of rigor in assessing quality – rather than imposing quantitative expectations; and 4) revise existing models of “evidence” to recognize the value and rigor of qualitative research projects.
La dimensión de género en el desplazamiento interno: respuestas institucionales en el caso colombiano
Authors: Meertens Donny
Published: February 2016

This article explores the notions of «gender equity» and «gender justice» in the context of responses to forced displacement, particularly in the last phase oriented towards «sustainable solutions», «socio-economic stabilization», «reintegration» or «return». At this stage, the recognition of the displaced population as «victims of violent conflict» has been the subject of intense debate. One of the most sensitive areas of «delivering justice» to the displaced population is the restitution of land and housing as part of a reparations programme. However, displaced women face more obstacles than men when they claim their right to land and property restitution. The reason is that their land rights had not often been formally registered before being moved. It is argued that this is a key area in which durable solutions and some gender-sensitive and transformative measures of transitional justice should be combined. In the light of some examples in Colombia, it is evident that the only focus on the Durable Solutions approach is not sufficient, since it aims to help start a new life without compensating for the losses and damage caused- a situation that seriously hinders the viable reconstruction of a life project, both social and economically. This approach needs to be complemented by a restitution program that also recognizes the losses of those women who had never had a full enjoyment of their rights to land and that also takes into account their specific needs to rebuild their life projects.

Published online: 11 December 2017
Algunos problemas jurídicos relativos al caso de los atentados del 11 de marzo de 2004 en Madrid
Authors: Serranò Agata
Published: February 2016

This article intends to analyse some of the legal problems that led to the acquittal of Rabei Osman El Sayed Ahmed, alias Mohamed El Egipcio, charged with the crime of belonging to and/or being a member of a terrorist organisation and an abettor of the attacks in Madrid on the 11th of March. Via the examination of his acquittal we will highlight, on the one hand the way the complicated structure of the network of a Jihadist terrorist group can hinder the reconstruction of facts as well as the pinpointing of those who physically carried out the criminal attacks and/or the «mastermind» behind them within the framework of these kinds of organisations. On the other hand we will underline the urgent need for addressing some of the loopholes detected in the national as well as European legal systems in order to ensure the effective punishability of the culprits of terrorist crimes, and in particular those of a Jihadist nature.

Published online: 11 December 2017
Lección Inaugural. Notas sobre la cooperativa, el socio y la norma tributaria
Authors: Rosembuj Tulio
Published: February 2016

El fomento a la sociedad cooperativa no es un concepto vacío y caprichoso: tiene su fundamento preciso en la Constitución (art.129.2), y su reflejo en la normativa tributaria que se aplica al socio.
Tratamento do Capital nas Sociedades Cooperativas Brasileiras
Authors: Frederico Perius Vergílio
Published: February 2016

A história inicial do sistema cooperativo nunca tributou muita importância à formação de capital nas cooperativas. A primeira cooperativa alemã de consumo não tinha capital próprio em seus registros contábeis. Queremos analisar, mesmo que o capital não fosse essencial, qual a função que realmente exerce.
Los valores cooperativos y la participación de los trabajadores en la Empresa
Authors: Divar Javier , Gadea Enrique
Published: February 2016

La empresa ha de ser más participativa para ser más social. Por ello la apertura participativa a sus empleados parece la forma más cabal para democratizar sus estructuras, mimetizando los valores empresariales con los de los de los intereses sociales generales. Esa participación de los trabajadores en las empresas se lleva a cabo en su plenitud dentro de las cooperativas.
Arbitraje, Conciliación y Mediación en el seno del Consejo Superior de Cooperativas de Euskadi
Authors: Merino Hernández Santiago
Published: February 2016

Se analiza el arbitraje cooperativo, la conciliación y mediación en el País Vasco, en el seno del Consejo Superior de Cooperativas de Euskadi.
Interculturalidad y Cooperativismo. Doctrina. Legislación. Experiencia
Authors: Cracogna Dante
Published: February 2016

El objeto del presente trabajo apunta a la consideración del cooperativismo como una expresión de las relaciones sociales y económicas que toma en cuenta y privilegia a las personas en cuanto tales, y cómo esa característica se traduce en la legislación sobre cooperativas de los países de América Latina.
Innovación y Cooperativas
Authors: Martínez Charterina Alejandro
Published: February 2016

El autor analiza un siglo de innovación, entendiendo el sentido de la innovación a través del cambio. Y en cuanto al alcance de la innovación,
estudia el tránsito del mercado de la competencia imperfecta a la sociedad entera, analizando también los límites de la innovación y examinando finalmente el papel de las cooperativas en esta innovación.

Recibido: 26.05.2009
Aceptado: 29.06.2009
Las cooperativas frente a la crisis
Authors: Martínez Charterina Alejandro
Published: February 2016

Las cooperativas, con carácter general, son más resistentes a la crisis que otras empresas. Tras unas consideraciones generales acerca de las crisis y su contexto, y un repaso de los elementos característicos de la crisis actual, se aborda el estudio del modelo de empresa cooperativa, su actuación frente a la crisis y su capacidad de crecimiento cara al futuro.

Recibido: 10.05.10
Aceptado: 02.06.10
Crisis e intercooperación: las cooperativas de segundo o ulterior grado como instrumento de colaboración empresarial
Authors: Gadea Soler Enrique
Published: February 2016

La regulación actual de las CSG en nuestras Leyes más modernas se caracteriza por la amplitud funcional. Es por ello por lo que la colaboración empresarial podrá ser tan intensa como admitan las entidades que las integran, con el límite de no anular o prescindir de la fisonomía de cada miembro agrupado. En cada caso, serán los estatutos los que establezcan el grado de vinculación entre las entidades participantes.

Recibido: 20.05.10
Aceptado: 07.06.10
El Principio de autonomía cooperativa frente al Estado: su articulación bajo la legislación de Puerto Rico
Authors: Colón Morales Rubén
Published: February 2016

Este trabajo examina los orígenes históricos y los fundamentos doctrinarios sobre los que se fundamenta el concepto de la autonomía cooperativa frente al Estado. Asimismo analiza la complementariedad del concepto con otros postulados y principios cooperativos como el de membresía abierta y voluntaria y de control democrático. A la luz de tales principios, se analiza el desarrollo del precepto de la autonomía cooperativa dentro de la legislación cooperativa en Puerto Rico, con particular atención a las reformas habidas en torno a las estructuras gubernamentales de supervisión y reglamentación del sector cooperativista en Puerto Rico en los últimos años.

Recibido: 15.05.2014
Aceptado: 01.09.2014
El impacto de la crisis de Fagor en el cooperativismo vasco
Authors: Alustiza Kapanaga Ainhoa
Published: February 2016

El cooperativismo vasco es un modelo reconocido y estudiado mundialmente, sobre todo gracias al trabajo que Mondragón Corporación Cooperativa (MCC) ha realizado en ese ámbito durante más de 55 años. Sin embargo, ese referente en el que se ha convertido MCC se vio tambaleado con la crisis de Fagor Electrodomésticos S. Coop., que el 16 de octubre de 2013 anunció su entrada en pre-concurso de acreedores, y que finalizó con una declaración de concurso el día 15 de noviembre del mismo año, que llegó a poner en duda, desde determinados sectores, el sistema cooperativo vasco y sus valores y principios. En el presente artículo se analizarán los motivos que causaron la crisis de Fagor, para tratar de determinar si, efectivamente, esa crisis podría poner en riesgo a MCC y, en última instancia, al propio cooperativismo vasco.

Recibido: 02.06.2015
Aceptado: 17.07.2015
Gobernanza corporativa en la Unión Europea: oportunidades de cambio para un desarrollo sostenible
Authors: Fernández Martín Rosa María
Published: February 2016

Las estrategias de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa se perfilan como un elemento fundamental para conducir a Europa por la senda del desarrollo sostenible. Dentro de este ámbito, la gobernanza corporativa es uno de sus pilares, y es uno de los aspectos que ha experimentado una mayor evolución en los últimos años. Sin embargo, a pesar del carácter voluntario que siempre se ha preconizado desde el mundo empresarial para estas actuaciones, la Unión Europea pretende conseguir algún tipo de armonización, para evitar las situaciones dispares en los distintos Estados miembros. El dilema se encuentra en fijar los niveles mínimos por encima de los cuales se considera que una empresa actúa de manera socialmente responsable, ya que no se debe aceptar como tal el simple cumplimiento de la legislación vigente.
Nacionalismo Vasco: Nación y poder
Authors: Beobide Ezpeleta Ignacio María
Published: February 2016

Introducción. 1. El nacionalismo vasco a través de Engracio de Aranzadi. 2. Nación y poder en la República y en la Guerra Civil.
Discurso con motivo de su designación como Colegial Mayor de Honor
Authors: Deusto Estudios De
Published: February 2016

La dirección de la revista Estudios de Deusto publica este discurso como homenaje al profesor emérito D. Luis Reizábal S. J., fallecido el 28 de diciembre de 1992. El texto transmite el sentimiento universitario y saber humanista tan característicos, que daba a sus intervenciones públicas. La conferencia fue pronunciada en noviembre de 1989 y es un buen ejemplo de su forma de vivir el ambiente deustense.
A comparative discussion of indigenous rights under constitutional law
Authors: Esteban Aitor
Published: February 2016

Summary: From terra nullius to Native Title. Scheduled tribes. Reserved participation. Final agreements. Legislation without consent. Rights only exist on paper. Corporations or nations? Cultural issues. Indigenous peoples versus ethnic minorities. The end of marginalisation?.
Fiducia, negocio fiduciario y titularidad fiduciaria: un recorrido a través de la doctrina y la jurisprudencia
Authors: Tomás Martínez Gema
Published: February 2016

Sumario: 1. La recepción de la fiducia en Derecho español. 2. La influencia de Jerónimo González. 3. La «segunda» recepción de la fiducia. 3.1. La teoría del doble efecto difundida por José Castán Tobeñas. 3.2. La doctrina ante el planteamiento fiduciario pandectístico. 4. El replanteamiento de la fiducia a través de la obra de Federico De Castro. 4.1. Percepción del negocio fiduciario por la doctrina y jurisprudencia contemporánea. 4.2. La eficacia jurídico-real de las operaciones fiduciarias. a) Fiducia de garantía (fiducia cum creditore). b) Fiducia de gestión o administración (fiducia cum amico). 5. El legislador frente al negocio fiduciario. 6. La aproximación del negocio fiduciario al negocio simulado. 7. Recapitulación.